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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-09

The population Of the United States,
according to the census of 1900, is 16,
500. 900. The total amount of money in
circulation is 1899, ,S2S, ,00a, or $2621 per
capita. The national debt is $l,2lS.-
o4S.in. or Sl5.Ss for each inhabitant,
The total estimated value of property
is s,oo. .oeo, ,oOO 600, or E1,Slo,el per capita,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-09
LUCK IN THIRTEEN,

l,y sending thirteen mNea WIN
spiray, OF Walton Furnace, VI. got
a iox OF Buekien's Arnlca salvc that
wholly curvd a horrible fever sore on
his icg, Nothing else could Posi-
lively cuures Bruises. Felona. Ulcers,
nruptions. pollB. Burns, Corna and
piies Only eSc, Guaranteed by CNas,
Rogers. druygtat.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-09
THE PRIDE OF HEROES.

Many soldiers in the last war wrote
to say that for Scratches, Bruises,
Cuts, Wounds, Corns, Sore Feet and
Stiff Joints. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is
the best in the world. Same for Burns,
scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Skin Eruptions
and Piles. 1t cures or no pay. Only
25e at chas. Rogers drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-09
STARTLING, BUT TRUE

IF everyone knew what a grand
medicine DR.. Kings New Life Pills Is"
writes ID. H. Turner, Dempseytown,
Pa. you'd sell all you have in a day.
Two weeks use has made a new man
Of me-" Infallible for constipation,
stomach ana liver troubles. 25c at
Chas. Rogers drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-09
Some Inter-
estln9 Facts

When people arc conte nalating a
trip, whether on business or pleasure.
they naturally want the best Hcrv,'e
obtainable as far az speed, comfort and
safety is concerned, Employees of the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINES aro
paid to serve the public and our trains
are operated 81 as TO make close con.
neottons with dlverging lines at all
junction points.
Pullman Palace Sleeping and Chair
Cars on through trains.
Dining ear service ubexesiled. Meals
served 4 Ia carte.
In order TO obtain the tirSt.clats scr-
vice, ask the ticket agent 10 sell you
uckct over nr,t.s......,,.,,.,,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-09

Some days ago the oregonian took to
tssk the Woodburn Independent. Hills
boro Argus and Astorian for what it
said was opposition to the Lewis and
Clark fair The Independent, in dis
claiming hostility to the project, ad-
yapces some interesting reasons why
the appropriation should not exceed
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-09
A FINE LlnARY.

or 40 volumes IL found on each OF
the Northern paelaos "North Coast
Limited" traina Don't forget that
these are the only trains operated In
the West that are lighted throughout
hv electricity
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 1t
falls to cure e. w. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. Csc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-09
"wnRRn TO HUNT AND FISH.

Northern pacihc'a new game book In
now ready for distribution. iliustra.
tions OF live game particular feature.
Four full pagca from Seton -Thomp.
son's drawings made specially Tor this
book. Send address with six cents and
book Will be mailed to you by Chas
y, Fec. q. y, q 4, A.. ~. Paul. MINI.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-09

an easy prey TO dis
ease.
There is no medi-
cine equal to Doctor
Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery for
the purifying Of the
blood. II carries off
the poisons W hic h
contaminate the life
fluid. 1t increases
the activity Of the
blood-making glands
and gives the body
an increased supply
Of pure, body build
ing blood. It builds
up the body with
sound, healthy flesh
instead Of habby fat,
promotes the appe-
tite, feeds the nerves,
and SO gives to weak,
nervous people vital
ity and vigor.
There is no alcohol
contained in vGolden
Medical Discovery
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-09
SENI-wEEKLY.
Sent by mail. per year. in advance 81 90

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, 1902-11-09

Cincinnati. Don't fail to write us
about your trip as we are In a POSI-
tion to give you some valuable inior-
track over which are operated some
of the finest trains in the world.
For particulars regarding freight or
passenger rates call on or address.
C. LINDSEY, d. II. TRUMBELL.
T. F. & r. A. Com1 Agt
142 Third st.. Portland. Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-09

and it is absolutely free from opium,
cocaine and all other narcotics.
al feel II my duty TO write to you Of the won
derfal curative powers of your Golden Med
ical Discovefy'h writes George Henderson,
Esq, Of Denaud, Lee Co., Florida. aI had
badly out Of order, / tried local doctors, but
with no good results. Finally wrote you the
particulars In my case and you advised your
Golden Medical Discovery, which / began 10
take. From the first bottle ! began to feel
better, and when had taken eight bottles the
sore was healed up. / wish you success"
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, in paper covers, is sent free on
receipt Of 2i one-cent stamps to pay
expense Of mailing only. Address DR..
2. v. Pierce, Buffale, X.
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The Wisconsin Central Lines

and you will make direct tcauee,ionA
at 81. Paul for Chicago. Milwaukee and
all points Bast.
For any further information call on
any ticket agent or correspond with
JAS. c. POND. Gen. Pass. Ag't,
or JAS A. CLOCK. Milwaukee. wls,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-09
gymnastics

Will do much to develop a muscular
body. But the strength Of the body is
not to be measured by its muscle, but by
its blood. If the blood is impure, the
body, in spite of its bulk and brawn, falls
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-09
Telephone. Main ssi.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
DAILY.

Sent by mail, per year. ,ss,eO
Sent by mail. per month ........ 50
Served by carrier, per month -. 90
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Don't Guess at It

But II Jou ars so,nk East write Us
for our rates and let us tell you about
the service and accommodations offer
ed by the ILLINOIS CENTRAL
RAILROAD. THROUGH TOURIST
Cars via the ILLINOIS CENTRAL
from PACIFIC COAST to Chicago and
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qulnlne Tablets.
s1ery rnl, sa1, signature s5c. 6%A,v-->- on
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-12-21

II both big leagues continue as separate
organizations and arrangements are made
before and after the championship season.
the length of the season probably will be
gustus Comiskey remarked that he would
rather be on the schedule committee than
on the committee that is to attend to the
peace deal. He was frank to admit that
his principal reason for desiring the sched-
ule position is that he may spread the SUM-
day dates over the White Sox playing field
as literally possible, figuring that IL Hart
can find eighteen Sundays. with three cities
playing the Sabbath day game. he should
with only two clubs operating home grounds
on the seventh day Mr.. Comiskey's ideas
go long way In the American League and
he'is likely to get the dates that he asks
even If he is not so placed as to be able
to hand them to himself The. other day he
advanced another idea, that offeversing the
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-12-21

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
Spo:tsmen who ndorse the larger calibers
of rifles as the proper arms to he used for
big game hunting have found a fruitful
field for discussion in the fact that the most
| important arms manufacturing companies
in the country are now getting out high
pressure arms of large bore. Admirers OF
this type Of weapon argue that the small
bore high pressure arm mas been WelSneu
and found wanting for the larger sorts Oh
game ami that a reversfon To the old style
rifle IS apparent.
Following out their argument Is rather a
lengthy operation. They declare. in the
first place. that the style of rifle, found 10
be the noSt effective at each phase OF the
arms development has not been invariable
but that Il whipsawins from heavy bores
10 small calibers and back to heavy cali
bers has been noticeable.
Starting with the old style, Smooth-bore
musket which threw heavy, round ball
of large calber and wf'ch was the first
they claim that the tendency was then
turned towards the hiEt lock pea rife: the
arm CT early American huntsmsn. With
the percussion cap came Il return 10 larger
hareS and the first models of bIeech-ioadlnS
and repeating rifles still further turned
towards large bores.
Then came the tendency to nigh pres
sure small caliber weapons. The advocates
OF the large caliber rife state that this ten
dency ista mistake; that the small bullets
drift that their smashing power is eHag,,
geIated. even when used with soft-nosed
bullets ard. that the quick twist of their
rfing makes the fight OF the bullet var
liable at times.
These drawbacks are overcome. they
claim. in the larger boreS and they are con-
iidert that the putting of heavy Calibered
sporting rifles on the market Is Il recOgni-
tion of this fact by manufacturers The fact
that express rifles of as high as 80 caliber
have long been made by the English gun
smiths is also quoted as an instance that
heavy bores have been found most effective
on the big game in the British Colonial pos
sessions
According to most sDortsmen. however.
the big bore has had its day; and the use of
the heavy calber gun Is but temporary. So
long as certain sorts of big game exist. the
sale of heavy Calibered guns will continue:
and so long as rms companies can create a
demand fnr ,.nStIy by no
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-12-21
TRAVIS is NOW UNDOUBTEDLY
BEST OF AMERICAN GOLFERS,
New Workers. Play Championships
Proves That He Is Without Peer Among Yankee
Followers of the Scotch PaSme.

, ship: A. c. Lockwood, strongest of the
Massachusetts players but erratic; w. r.
ship of 1901; C. H. Hitchcock. Jr.. the for
mer intercollegiate champion. and H. B.
Mcfarland runner up in the two INTERIOR,
legiate meetings of the year. and the most
promising of all the players i'll the Phil
adelphia group, Next to end the selected
fifteen. only three more need be hameS efi
and they seem to belong on the five marx
from Travis, although there Is not much
difference between them and those put In
the fourth place The trio are Allan siefs ken
League; II. B. Hollins. Jr.. only beaten py
Mcfarland in the last intercollegiate semi
final on the nineteenth hole. although II, from ~
the earlier team matches, and Louis q.
Myers the individual champion of the HUI
porary of Byers at Yale. Myers has been
a close student of the game for six or
seven years He was 1n one OF var SafdenS ems, oP R
ieee and the English expert said he had
the best natural style OF any of the Amer
leans he had played 1ar ngas Won Fayins sS lEo
chusetts ampionShip of 1901. but on ac-
count of business NJ has not taken part In
many tournaments since leaving COLLEGE.
MANY GOOD MEN FROZEN OUT.
There doubtless VIII be some objections
to the exclusion of many wei-known play
ers from this list. especially from those
last THO; but the compilation has been
made with due regard to both the public
and private form of those enrolled. Those
knocking on the door" for admission on
this basis number peveree1y Emmet. J., G.
f. j. o. Alsop. Ralph McKittrick. l.. Fl.
Conklin, G. b. Cory. NJ g. Mcdonald. a
Florida star: Arcribald Graham. w; A.
Phelps R. Hoyt. Harold c: Smith. Louis
n James. 4 NJ. Brown. Y. A. Murdoch,
J. w. Baker. Norman s. campbell, W. l..
LOOMS Loomis Livingston. r. c. Watson Jr.. John
NJ Ward. Matter. Fairbanks and others
capable of brilliant work when at their best
Scratch. Walter j. Travis: q Findlay S.
Douglas; s. F. NJ. Byers. H: Chandler Egan,
Frank O Re!nhart: 4. C. Fl. Seely. A q.
lockwood. Walter f. Egan. c. Hitchcock,
Jr.. H. D, McF,ariand; o. Allan Kennaday,
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-12-21
Politics AND SPORT IN IRELAND.
Demap nd THAT Fox-HuntinE Clubs Pass
Autt-BrItfsh Resolution,

Politics and sport saldom mix very we'll.
Racing in America has been very much
hurt by the Infection. of politics. But the
length 10 whit> politicians will go to make
a point has recently been shown In Ireland.
where political wire.pullers endeavored to
hunting clubs TO hunt over their lands un-
less such clubs first passed resolutions con-
demning the action of the English Govern
ment in enforcing certain obnoxious laws
in Ireland.
AS many of the members of the hunt
clubs are EngIishman. and as the hunt
clubs are not in any sense anything but
sporting organizations. they refused to go
outside of their province by Disgusting pol
itics, and they did not pass the resolutions.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-12-21
Woman May Have starved.

New York. Dec. 20.-Doctor f. NJ. Bull
Wrinkle of No. so South Main street. Will
liamsburg. asked the Coroner to investigate
the death of Mrs. Margaret McDermott of
No. 35S Wythe avenue, who he believes died
of starvation.
The physician said that within three hours
after he had visited the woman he found
her dead in her rooms. He could find no
food in the place, and believes that she was
a victim Of starvation.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-12-21

have expressed their intention Of turning
out this season. and interesting contests
should be the result.
Harlow Spencer, holder OF the individual
championship of this State. will meet j.
W. Bramhall of Kansas City in i match for
the title tomorrow afternoon. This con-
test will be shot at Dupont Park and
Shculd result i'll ii close race. Spencer has
shot but little of late. but states he is in
good tim. he drew a bad lot Of birds at
the Grand American in Kansas City last
spring and this probably made the cha,
Itnger believe he would find the st. LOUIS
man easy game.
Spencer shot IN hard luck at the Grand
American. inasmuch as he went to the
traps, in the first days of the shoot. at
periods when a strong wind was blowing
The gusty wind caused much inequality ot
conditions in the opening days work; some
men shooting In "A perfect calm while oth-
ers had TO contend in a regular gale. Spen-
Ger was unlucky in this respect.
He missed several birds in the early
stages when the wind was high. and then
withdrew from the race. His subsequent
performance seemed 10 indicate that ne
could have more than held his own with
any of the experts had he drawn favorable
weather conditions with his birds.
Members of the American Gun Club who
We're on camping tour in Pemiscot Coun-
ty recently have returned and all are en-
thusiastic over their trip. They reached
this city some ten days since and have
thrilled their fellow members with accounts
of their experience.
Their route. on that occasion, was over
the cotton Belt to Paw Paw Junction:
thence over the St Louis. Memphis and
Southeastern to Portaseville. ten miles
from the river. A drive to their camp on
the Little River completed their journey.
+. j. Netzer. Lou Miller. Joseph Hupp-
man. Doctor +. Frielingsdorf. Henry Stark.
J. H. Munster. Charles Steinmeyer and A.
". BlaetZ composed the party. The party
report that big game was not so plentiful
this season as usual and that they got but
one buck. weighing about 1i5 pounds. Ten
turkeys were killed by the members, plenty
Of ducks were shot while fair number or
quail. swamp rabbits and squirrels, were In
evidence. Squirrels were more scarce than
has been usual of late.
one wolf pup was captured alive by the
party and was brought back TO the city.
Jack Munster. who was the novice Of the
expedition. killed i strange kind OF turkey
and carried 1t proudly to camp. II proved
TO be a turkey buzZard.
A party of st. Louis politicians including
Senator Dave Nelson. Edward Il. Guion.
Judge F. NJ. kleiber, Otto Thomas. Thomas
A. Logue and w. +. Harfer of the Jeffer-
son club. visited St. Francis River in Ark
ansas recently. ON a hunting and tishing
trip. Judge Hiram n. Moore was also of
the party. They report fair sport and had
a thoroughly enjoyable time while on the
expedition.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-12-21

new calbers on the market they are likely
| to continue experimenting in every direc-
| tiop
! tile Library. who is recognized one of
| the best authorities on the subject of mod
| cIn arms in this city. stated last week that
he did not believe the Introduction of the
rev guEs meant any reversion TO the old
:iyle. high caliber arm but that their OBJ
ieCt was simply to furnish weapons for
those who preferred heavy bullet while
hunting dangerous game.
Opinions vary 10 the merits of rifles
said he ''aud many men prefer TO take q
heavy-caliber rife when hunting dangerous
game To provide for this class, the heavy
sun of high pressure has been, put on the
Briefly stated. you can divide hunters
after game into two classes-the sort who
are careful and who pick their shots and
the ad-pumpins school who seem to care
more about emptying the magazine of 4
| repeater than anything else. The man who
picks his shots almost invariably prefers
orally likes the heayty bore. Many prefer
the large caliber for good reasons. of course f;
style gun is founded on false basis.
In my opiricn. the 39--io cartridge used
by the United States Government is power
full enough to Kill any game found on this
greater. than that Of the, old 40 and its
range is something wonderful, The. fact
that the new ammunition Of high velocity
also has a low trajectory. makes ii valu-
able for point-biank shooting at varying
distances.
Il think that the smal-bore rifle has
come to stay and that there will be- no re-
version to the heavy type of gun except in
odd cases.
Trap shooting will be recommended at
Dupont Park this afternoon. the special
attraction of the day being a iifty-bird
match between Marion Lambert and Joe
ONeill. Both are well-known young ex-
perts In this city and the match should re-
suit in a close contest This afternoons 5
sport marks the opening of the live-bird
game for the local season.
The regular shoot for the Dupont trophy
will also take place to-day. About thirty
entries are expected and II is thought the
race for the medal will be closer this sea-
son than Of late years. Some good shots
who held out of open competition last year
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-12-21
TRAINING FADS AND FANCIES
OF WELL-KNOWN PUGILlSTS.

Bob Fizsmmons PecularieS in Than Any
Other Man the Rng-Mct eands Singular Theory About
Not Overtranng-jim Corietts lenchant for liandbal
McFaddenS Idea of Having Il Turtle in His Corner.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-12-21
MANY ISSUES TO BE CONSIDERED I
AT BASEBALL PEACE CONFERENCE,

Public Sentiment Hardly Seems Favor Consolidation Into One
Twelveub League Arbtraos Will BE Sc
lecteG Chicago This Weck-Peacr Is by No Means AS
surrd. the Leagues May Fail Agree Territorial
Measures the Manner o Handling the Players @
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-05-03
ociety



The ban given BY the senior class Of
the High school last evening was a
great success, and, as the last party
Of the season. was. Of course. we'll at
tended. The music was excellent, and
the dancing much enjoyed The chap
eFons were Mrs. c. ). Vadner, Mrs
A. c. Maclean, Mrs. z. E. Shepard,
Mrs. w. d. Gaby and Mrs. c. P. Mason.
The affair was under the management
Of Nicholas Smith, as class president,
and was thoroughly enjoyable.
e o .
Mrs W. II. Chevers and Mrs. r. :.
Joyce Of Ogden are in the city visiting
friends.
At the Country club this afternoon
Mrs. Clifford r.. PearsaA and Mrs. Rob-
ert j. Coleman viii be the hostesses.
Tea will be served at o'clock and a
ping pong tournament viii probably be
held The regular golf games will OF
course, be the order.
o. o o
There viii be a meeting of the board
Of directors Of the Ladies' Literary
club at the club house at 10 O'Clock
this morning.
q q q
Mrs Joseph Young and son, Lee
have gone to Wyoming for a few
weeks.
At the domestic science class at the
University Of Utah this morning the
subject of vegetables viii be consid-
cred. The class is steadily growing
in numbers, but room yet remains for
a few more.
.
The ladies OF the Westminster Pres
byterian church will repeat their din
ner and bazaar today at the Y. NJ. c.
A. rooms The hours are from L till
O'Clock.
Miss Addie Zane, who has been
spending the winter in the east, is ex-
pected home shortly.
Mr.. and Mrs. A c. Vincent Of Den
yer returned to their home yesterday
after visit Of a few days with Mr..
and Mrs. Shepard Benson.
Mrs. George A. Snow will entertain
at a luncheon today.
q g .
Rev. and Mrs. p. s. Thatcher
will be home today from a trip to the
coast.
o @ .
Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Tuttle left yes
terday for the coast.
g % o
a delightful reception was held in
honor Of Major and Mrs. Scott of Red
lands, Cal. yesterday afternoon at the
residence Of W. H. Tibbals. by the W.
G. T. u. All who attended were de-
lighted with both Major and Mrs.
Scott.
g @ o
Miss Bessie Lawler of Helena Mont.
is visiting Mrs. Charles ]. Collins at "A
South Fourth East street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-05-03

value for their money. That they viii
get it goes almost without saying.
With each annual gathering OF the
women. comment Of a more or less ill-
natured character about the club wo-
man and the woman's club makes its
appearance. The club woman has been
caricatured. she has been held up TO
public ridicule. but she goes braveiy
on her way. Pictures OF forlorn house
holds, Of poor fathers taking care OF
the babies, OF Children running wild.
do not deter her. She doesn't stop,
she doesn't pause, she doesn't even
hesitate. And it is right that she should
not.
There are no greater powers for good
In this country than the women's clubs.
Individually. those who compose them
might be able to do little for the bet
terment Of their communities or the
improvement OF themselves. Collective
~. they WELD potent influence for all
that is good and pure and uplifting. It
is not true that women who belong to
clubs neglect their domestic duties. A
woman who viii disregard her house
hold affairs WIN disregard them wheth-
er she belongs to a club or not. IN
deed, many women who are naturally
careless become more interested in
home affairs through the interchange
Of ideas which occurs in every club.
What weary, weary grind the life
Of the average housekeeper would be
If she did nothing but keep house.
Think OF doing the same thing in the
same way at the same time every day
in the year. Could any existence be
more monotonous? It is not fair to ask
the women to plod through life in one
narrow groove. Men decline to do 1t
and the companions of their lives are
entitled to equal rights with them.
Women are far less likely to abuse
club privileges than men. They are
satisfied to spend an hour or two
week ct their clubs. while the ordinary
club man viii devout a third of his
waking time to his favorite place Of
amusement Women's clubs are not
merely rooms where the members
gather for recreation. They are cen
ters of Improvement not only in lit
erary and aesthetic lines, but in prae-
teal. every day work
But clubs for women do not need
any defending. They are established
and recognized factors in the worlds
progress. individuals who oppose
them merely stamp upon their own
fOreheads the brand OF narrowness and
bigOtry. The club woman. God bless
her. is here to stay and no man can
say his home is not the better for her