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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-01
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-01

The land controversy at Chinook has
developed some remarkable things. Ac-
ccrding To the Chinook Observer. Thos.
Dawson has notified the board u
school directors at Chinook that he
win take possession Of the splendid
school building at thak place as soon
sas the preesnt term of school closes.
He has NOT done this as d joke, either,
but has employed counsel and IL acting
under legal advice The building Is
valued at about $500 and the conlnu-
nifty does not wish to surrender II for
nothing. and the board OF school di-
rectors have held meeting and viii
advise with the county prosecuting ar
sorney Il win be remembered that
what Is known as the Gle property in
Chinook mas been in litigation for some
time. and that steps have been taken
before to oust the Giles On the ground
that their title was not good. The
title to the school property comes
through the Giles and al II Is the most
valuable property in thes town. Daw-
son seems to be going On the theory
that while he Is making his selection
for place TO squat that he might
as wen take In good building with It
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-01

after years Of long practice and close
scientific study, gave to suffering and
diseased men and women his marve-
lous, life giving prescription. with the
conviction and positive knowledge that
/ Ii had peculiar virtues and ample pow
ers to cure. after the terrible verdict
ancurable" was uttered by the medi-
cal practitioner.
Thousands of the strongest testi-
monials from the best known and most
reliable men and women Of our coun-
try fully sustain the claims made by
Dr. Phelps regarding his incompatible
Paine's Celery Compound.
One Of the most convincing proofs
furnished comes recently from a gen
tlenan widely known in the capital
city Of the Dominion OF Canada. We
refer to Mr.. Alfred Brown, 81 o'Con-
nor St, Ottawa. Ont. Mr.. Browns
letter fully demonstrates the fact that
the greatest sufferer may cas- OF his
or her burden of disease and become
well, strong and happy. 1t proves.
too, that the great medicine main
tains more firmly than ever before its
unrivaled place in the estimation OF
people OF wealth and social standing
as wen as with the mosses Mr. Brown
says:
Il acknowledge with thankfulness
and pleasure the fact that I have been
cured OF . very painful illness Of eight
years standing by use OF Paine's Gel
cry Compound had. during the years
Of illness, tried almost all the adver-
tised medicines without deriving any
good results. | was also treated by
several of the best doctors Of this city,
hoping 20 find that one Of them, at
least, would understand my case.
Il was getting worse, and was told
I was incurable. / was indeed in a
critical condition. could not go from
the house alone, as / was liable to
sudden collapse. tried hospital treat
ment, but no relief or good results
came TO me. / could not sleep; any
thing that ate increased my agonies;
was extremely weak, restless, tired
and respondent; was obliged to walk
about with my hands pressed firmly
init my left side to ease my pains;
my feet and hands were cold contin-
ually; had inclination to vomit, had
profuse, cold sweats, quick breathing,
and would be racked with pain for
hours at time.
After the regular use OF Paine's
Celery Compound for a time, am
now in the best Of health. have good
appetite and can use any kind Of
food. Thank God I am my old self
once more, all through the use Of
Paine's Celery Compound.
of limitations of Diamond
Dyes. Ask for and take
only Diamond
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-01
BOY KILLED,

EVERETT. Wash, March Sl.--Geo,
Dexort. years old. was killed this
morning by train near Lowell The
boy and his younger brother, who
were going to school. stepped from
the track as a train passed. and the
suction drew the elder boy under the
wheels.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-01
ARKANSAS ELECTION,

LITTLE ROCK. March si.--Tonight
the senatorial situation remains un-
changed, 1t is claimed advices from
a counties show that they were car
ried by Clarke. These counties have
rs members Of the general assembly,
or eight more than majority on joint
ballot. Senator Jones has not ahan-
aoned hope.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-01
oLEoMARGARINE.

WASHINGTON. March Sl.--During
the entire session OF the senate today
the oleomargarine bill was under
consideration. Three speeches were
delivered, two in support of the meas
ure and one against il.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-01
TICKLE pENIsoN.
Last Gave 800 Republican Majority,
But Now Demoesatic.

DENISoN. Ia, March u.--This town,
the home of Secretary Of the Treas
ury Shaw and Congressman Conner,
today went Democratic ny a majority
OF 70. Last fall the town game Cow
ernor Cummings, Republican, 40 ma
jority.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-01
KILLED pEspoILER OF HIS HOME

OAKLAND, Cal, March si.-Thomas
Devine, railroad section foreman, to-
day shot and killed John o'Connor,
who Devine claimed had destroyed his
home and happiness, Yesterday De-
vine auarrelled with his wife about
oConnor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-01
THE BEST THEY KNOW.

E-SEl oUrememberthed cd lady who rode forth FIRST
leNlN time On railway train. There was frghtful
collision, but when the rescuers reached her
NJ she was quite calm. She said she supposed
they always stopped that way. The story well iIus-
trates why % many women are satisfied to live without
Ivory Soap They have never tried It'll Naturally
enough they think that annoying odors, sharp cheni
Gals, and wastefd greasness are common to all soaps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-28
College Game Declared Of.

BALTIMORE, March 2S.-The Princeton
Johns Hopkins base ball game scheduled for
to-day has been declared of on account OF
yain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-28
Prize Offered for Foot Ball Yell.
rom the st. Louis Republic

From the St Louis Republic.
A different yell may inspire the foot
ball braves of Missouri State University
onto triumph over Kansas next year. A
movement is on foot to replace the ''Rah,
rah. rah. Miz-Zou-ri. VI. S. U-ni-ver-si-tee"
For several years there has been urged by
some the changing OF the yell. but until
this season memories clinging around the
historic old verse have successfully pleaded
Its tolerance. 1t has. however. been made
to share hOnOrs with Tiger. Tiger, NJ S.
u" and last November the organized mob
of rooters who filed the west bleachers In
Athletic Park frequently brought in a
third stirring stanza.
In view of all this, and because of con-
tinued urging upon the athletic supporters
DR.. c. W. Heatherington has offered a cash
prize to any student OF the university or
other person. who will submit better and
more appropriate yell. The amount offered
is 50 Professors Manly. Curtis. Burnett, c.
b. Davis and W. T. Nardin. judges, to
make known their decision not later than
April 1. The main thing argued against
the old yell Is that syllables are not of the
proper vowels so that it requires extra eff
fort to make as much noise as could be
made on other vowels. The old yell is not
without supporters, however, and IL is not
certain that the new one. II at all, will i'm
mediately supplant the old one.
Evening star., 1902-02-25
The Smallpox Outbreak.

The present outbreak of smallpox in this
city has grown until there are more than a
dozen cases under treatment. But fortu-
nately all are OF a mild type, and there is
every reason to believe that this rule will
continue to prevail as in the epidemic of q
few years ago. Then, though nearly one
hundred cases developed from first to last
there was but one death, and that was ap-
parently the result of the patients indis-
cretion. 1t Is apparent that Washington is
suffering In consequence Of the outbreaks
Of the disease In other Cities as the cases
thus far have been traced almost directly to
out-of-town sources The disease in those
cities Is likewise Of a mild type.
There Is comparatively little reason now
adays to fear smallpox. 1t has become SO
modified as a result Of systematic study
and the provision Of improved methods of
treatment and nursing that it is no longer
the dreadful scourge it once was. The
death rate has steadily diminished until it
is relatively very low. and the patients who
recover are not often marked. The un-
slightly vtsages which formerly resulted
from the disease are now only relics of
modes of treatment which have been en-
tirely repudiated by the medical profession
Yet, notwithstanding the decided i'm
provement of the agencies for preventing
and treating the disease and the diminu-
tion OF the rates Of morbidity and mortal
ity, 1t behooves every community to take
the utmost precautions against it. Rigid
quarantine measures are necessary Gen.
eral vaccination Is desirable. II not essen
tial to the public safety. A prompt and
complete compliance with the regulations
of the health authorities is requisite. Tn
fortur ately the disease has certain tradi-
tions which shock the sensibilities of the
people The name Is itself an abomina-
tion. The title OF the place Of detention is
repulsive Despite the notifications of the
extent and the results Of the ailment the
Evening star., 1902-02-25
Overhead Wires.
the Philadelphia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
The most impressive lesson Of the recent
storm and its consequences is the import
ance Of placing all wires underground. 1t
Is almost marvellous that so few lives were
lost result Of the breaking and falling
of live wires In the streets While it is true
that the storm was almost unprecedented,
there is no assurance that the same con-
ditions may not prevail any winter and
the loss Of life be much greater.
The whole system Of poles including the
trolley poles. is a primitive arrangement
for the persistence Of which there is no ex-
cuse. The expense Of the conduit is the
main ground Of objection to the placing
Of all except trolley wires underground AS
to the latter, the Washington lines have
had the wires underground for several
years, and the companies maintain that
their system is on all accounts an improve
ment over the overhead trolley. The cities
which have granted street privileges to the
corporations have right to consider the
safety of citizens and the appearance OF
the public thoroughfares. In some cases
the multiplicity Of wires Is an obstacle in
the way OF the fire-f1ghters.
AS far as the trolley lines are concerned,
we are assured that the new invention of
Edison will work a revolution. However.
until such a substitute for the present
primitive arrangement shall have demon
strated it's efficiency every city will have
warrant for taking steps toward the bur-
ial Of all wires.
Evening star., 1902-02-25
The Right of Representation.

The controversy In the Senate over the
present status and rights Of the senators
from South Carolina has reached the stage
where the issue hangs upon question or
Interpretation. The federal Constitution Is
invoked by the minority in behalf of the
right Of those senators to vote, In order
that South Carolina may not without Its
consent be deprived of its equal suffrage In
the Senate, and the same instrument Is
invoked by the majority in support OF Its
contention that the Senate, in exercising
its unqueStioned right to punish members
for disorder, can extend that punishment
to the extent of temporary deprivation
Of vote.
The right of states to representation In
the Senate Is conditioned unquestionably
upon certain unwritten but distinct re-
Quirements. The state must conduct itself
In accordance with law in the selection OF
its representatives. and its representatives
when chosen must conduct themselves In
turn in accordance with the rules Of order
and decency. Failure to do so on the part
of either the state or its representatives
may affect, temporarily. the right to rep
resentation The Senate having the unde-
i1iable right to punish for disorder with no
constitutional limit placed upon its power
Wv
Is necessary for expulsion, can, 1t Is con-
tended, grade the punishment as 1T sees ht
The state may be presumed to consent In
advance to the temporary loss Of represen-
tation which would result, for instance
from the drunkenness, transient insanity
or gross and punishable misconduct In con-
tempt of the Senate on the part Of Its rep
resentatives.
Two-thirds of the Senate can constitu-
tionally by vote of expulsion temporarily
deprive a state of all or a part Of Its equal
representation in that body. Can all OF the
Senate by a unanimous vote declaring GER
tain senator's to be in contempt constitu-
tionally accomplish the same result OF a
temporary suspension Of a states repre-
sentation?
The question of constitutional law in
yolved Is an interesting one, and the an
ewer Is not entirely clear. Meanwhile, the
state of South Carolina may console itself
with the reflection that the exclusion OF
its senators from yesterdays roll call did
not in the least degree affect the decision
of the Senate upon any phase of the pend
ing question.
Evening star., 1902-02-25
The Peaceable Man.

Sing hey, for song Of the peaceable man!
He tends to his work all the day
He patiently 1abors the best that ke can,
And tries to take care Of his pay.
And sometimes at eve he will sing this
refrain
And over and over he'll hum it again!
"Let them organize trusts; for suprem-
acy plan;
I wouldn't, cause I am a peaceable
man."
He's properly mindng his p's and his as,
And he dimes in a state of content.
He's never afraid that he'll read In the news
Remarks of critical bent.
But every day, when the shadows grow
long,
He raises his voice and he carols this
song:
LET others crave glory galore If they
can;
I wouldn't, cause I am a peaceable
man."
Evening star., 1902-02-25
Senator McLaurin's Request

In promptly requesting an investigation
of the charges preferred against him by his
colleague, Mr.. Tillman, MIR. McLaurin per-
forms the proper service to himself as well
as to the memory of William Mckinley.
For ii Mr.. McLaurin was bribed Mr.. Nc
KInley was the briber If he was not
bribed. he will by clearing his own name
clear that also of the man who now is
powerless against calumny except by the
force of a stainless reputation. How
strange it is, indeed. that the best beloved
and most widely trusted public man Of his
day should. with his body still unburied.
have figured in all of this debate in the
Senate on the Philippine question the au-
thor of a war Of inexcusable aggression,
and now, at the end. the corrupter OF
legislators in the forwarding of a bloody
policy!
A few Of the newspapers engaged in de-
Tending Mr. Tillmans assault on his col
league point to the fact that Mr.. Mckinley
consulted with Mr.. McLaurin on the sub
ject of the South Carolina patronage. In
doubtedly he did But was it not time
Had he not been advised by democrats
everywhere to seek better counsel than he
had been receiving about southern patron
age in general? In South Carolina a negro
postmastership, and the President was
urged not to repeat that performance, but
bestow the offices with better regard for
local feeling. M. McLaurin's suggestions
have in the main been good-so good. in
deed, that Mr.. Roosevelt has followed his
predecessors example and bestowed his
confidence on him also.
Did Mr.. Tilman never receive any favors
at the White House during Mr. Mckinley 8
occupancy? He voted for the war with
Spain, and then obtained, as other senators
did, and with perfect right. a share of the
patronage that followed the enlargement of
our armament. Did he accept it in the
light of a reward for his vote for the war?
His recommendations doubtless were good,
and the President was assisted by them in
filling the many important new posts that
the new situation called for. Indeed, Mr..
Tiilman was quoted as saying on one occa-
sion that Mr.. Mckinley treated him with
SO much confidence and kindness he felt
embarrassed by the attentions. And yet
here he is, with his friend not six months
dead, posting him as having been an official
briber!
1t is good subject for development, and
Mr.. McLaurin should use every means left
to him while under censure to bring out
everything connected with Mt. Tillman's
charge or to which it may in the remotest
degree refer
Evening star., 1902-02-25

with speeches appearing days and some
times weeks after their delivery. with en-
tire sections OF spirited debate excised
pending this process Of revision" and sub
sequent printing. the publication loses even
it's value as a corroborative verbatim re-
port. 1t lacks any element Of worth to
those who follow the doings Of Congress
closely from day to day.
Congressional courtesy has been fragrant
ly abused in the past in this matter.
Speeches have been withheld for revision
which upon publication have grown to twice
their original volume, and have even been
radically changed in character. There Is
but little public annoyance over the prac-
tice of granting leave to print to cam
paigners. 1t is not exactly commendaoie
practice, savoring Of the working Of a
graft" on the public treasury for the bene-
fit of individuals. But at least 1t does not
affect the record Of the actual transactions
of the houses. The Withholding of speeches
often works serious injury to important In
terests, preventing a straightforward an
swering of charges and statistics in the alb
sence of the text of offending utterances.
There are, it Is to be remembered, two
editions Of the Congressional Record, one
being called the permanent Record" sup
posed to contain everything in amended and
revised form. Why should not members Of
the houses be content with Withholding
their remarks for revision only for the pur-
pose Of permitting more satisfactory ap-
pearance in this second or permanent edi-
ton? They should not be permitted to con-
troll the makeup of the first edition to the
extent of destroying all its value as re-
port of the proceedings.
Evening star., 1902-02-25
The Incomplete "Record."

The Congressional Record issued YESTERDAY
morning. containing the proceedings Of Sat
urday. failed to include Senator Tillman's
speech In the Senate which preciptated the
fist fight on the floor. In its place appeared
the following statement:
Mr. Tfllman resumed and concluded the
speech begun by him yesterday The entire
speech will be published hereafter"
In Tuesdays Record the speech appears
in the usual supplementary form. sepa-
rated. Of course from the report Of the oc-
curfence which it precipitated. This Is car
rying the privilege Of Withholding speeches
fo- revision to an extreme. Without TILL
mans speech Mondays issue Of the Record
Is utterly worthless, for In its absence 1t is
impossible to read the report Of the subse-
Quent proceedings intelIigently. save as one
Is already acquainted with. the facts.
The Congressional Record has long since
ceased to possess any value as dis
semnator Of news. It is. as its name i'm
plies. only record of the proceedings. upon
which many persons rely to secure a YER
batim account Of all that occurs In the leg
aslative chambers. 1t Is read as a supple
ment to the newspaper reports Of the pro-
ceedings. In It's present fraementary state,
Evening star., 1902-02-25
The Philippine Tariff Bill.

The Philippine tariff bill goes back to the
House with a strong Endorsement by the
Senate of the proposed amendments of the
measure. The changes made by the Senate,
especially that which reduces the Dingley
rates upon importations from the Philip
pines into the United States. will, 1t Is hoped.
receive prompt and favorable consideration
by the House. The needs are pressing, and
executive approval is certain. No good rea-
son exists why the legislation sought should
not be in operation in very short time
The Senate, according to current popular
wit, Is the delberative body of Congress.
And yet in all Of the debate on this bill
In that body the question proper received
but scant attention. The opponents of the
measure addressed themselves in the main
20 partisan generalities. We heard great
6eal about American tyranny; about the
criminal blunder of taking over the ar
chipelago; about the yarns describing the
Conduct of the American soldiers in the
islands as that of scoundrels and fiends
Situperation at the expense of the Ameri-
can name ran riot. The bitterest enemy
abroad Of this country and its institutions
may seek in those deliverances and find
abundant material to justify his own dia-
tribes.
But at last the talk Is ended, and the
bill is passed. The House may desire to
discuss the Senate amendments on their
merits as propositions In economics, and
with regard to the constitutional question
Of taxation. In that event one could wish
to see opportunity given to those who may
be so disposed. The friends Of the meas
pre have nothing to fear from an examina-
tion of It on any and every pertinent ground
1t justifies itself completely. and shows the
why's and wherefores Of our special duties
in administering the Philippine trust in the
light Of our obligations under the treaty of
Paris and the decisions Of the Supreme
Court Tnc question proper as presented In
the bill Is purely one OF taxation for the
benefit Of the archipelago and for the
proper safeguarding Of our interests here at
home --r.
1t may be that, as all roads lead to Rome,
all discussions Of the Philippine question
lead to the charge of imperialism. But
maybe not. Maybe there Is a straining Of
that point which finds small warrant in a
sooer view OF what presents itself at this
time. Whatever shape the Philippine ques-
tion may take next year, or the year after,
or ten years hence. its aspect now calls for
provision for a present emergency; and we
should take our stand with as little heat
and as much business calculation as pos
eible. The foundations Of the republic are
still secure, although the throats Of many
famboyant orators are very hoarse from
shouting to the contrary.
Evening star., 1902-02-25

average person shrinks In horror from its
suggestion. II these prejudfces could be
overcome, II people afflicted could be
brought by previous training to sub
NIT themselves Immediately and fully
to the requirements OF the officials. the
fight against the germs would be greatly
facilitated. Much would perhaps be gained
II other epidemic diseases called for SINH
larly stringent regulations. so that this
disease. now comparatively harmless, could
be relieved Of the odium which attaches to
II.
Washington has little reason to fear this
recrudescence Of the disease as long as the
existing machinery for controlling it is
given full play and the people yield to its
operations in good spirit.
Evening star., 1902-02-25
SHOOTING STARS.
Unreasonable

''You consider us barbarians," said the
mild-mannered man.
"Candor," answered the distinguished
Chinaman, "compels me to confess that we
do
"And you don't like the customs of the
country?"
Not much.
"Our mode of life and our attire are re-
pugnant to your
"Cuite."-
''Then, my dear sir, why do you get an
cry when We exclude Cinnamon? Why
don't you praise our philanthropy
Nobody amt nebber satisfy" said Uncle
Eben. EFF 1 was rich enough to hab an
automobile 1 reckon I'd git lonesome an
wish it were mule. SOS I could talk to it."
Evening star., 1902-02-25
The Bill Board Nuisance.
From the San Francisco Call

Bill board and fence advertising is like
peddling, inasmuch as it makes use of pub
lie thoroughfares. and therefore Is rightly
subject to municipal supervision and con-
troll. Finally such advertising Is not infre-
quently gross nuisance, marring the ap-
pearance of the city. offending the eye and
leading up to the erection of huge fences
that are a serious danger to passers on the
streets and to the adjacent property by rea-
son of their liability to fire.