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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14

my on men to say that they
to heroic action by ease,
pleasure, recompense,- sugar
4 any kind in this world or the
In the meanest mortal there hes
ething nobler. The poor swearing
4dier, hired to be shot, has his honor
Of a soldier. different from drill regula-
lions and the shilling day. 1t is not to
taste sweet things, but to do noble and
true things, and vindicate himself under
Gods Heaven as a god-made Man, that
the poorest son of Adam dimly longs. Show
him the way of doing that, the dullest
dray-dudge kindles into a hero.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14
BIG FOREIGN TOBACCO SALES.
Austrian and Italian Contracts for 10000
Hogsheads This Year.
Especial to Washington POST

Richmond, Va, July 1.-THE greatest
activity in tobacco circles just now is the
bringing to this city for inspection of a
large quantity of Reggie tobacco, to fill the
contracts of the Austrian and Italian gov
ernments. The contracts the present year
will amount to about 10000 hogsheads.
An agent goes to the various markets and
tobacco centers of Virginia and North
Carolina, and has tobacco sent here, where
it is inspected by the Austrian consul To-
Gated in Richmond. and the Italian consul,
who comes down from New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14

Greensboro seems to have contracted the
habit of getting and keeping good things.
Now it has got the encampment of sol
diers. 1t is largely because Greensboro
has contracted this habit that we have
had faith that she would hold on to
Greensboro Female College.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14

We venture to suggest that the news.
papers and the correspondents postpone
the selection of successor to the Pope
until there is a vacancy There is some
thing uncanny about talking about the
successor Of q living man.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14

The assessors find by recapitulation that
the assessed value Of farm lands IN Will
son township is $12.01 per acre and this
includes valuable cottages, houses in the
suburbs.-Wilso Times.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. Your druggist will refund your
money il PAZO OINTMENT fails to
cure you. so cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14

An ex-army officer says Roosevelt is
the crudest character that ever was
President of the United States" Strike
out the &c" and it is likewise true
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14

Rich Square has a vigilant committee Of
fifty to prosecute violators OF the reve-
nue. laws and the Watts act.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14

FOR Asthma use CHE
NEsS EXPECTORANT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14

Those microbes in the ice cream must
be hav a good time these days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14
STATE NEWS.

Windsor is to have new jail to cost
81, 900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14

SMOKE La Josephine" and young
Fritz"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14


,nds
wages.
for ma
an pas ing
All responded
wage rate had
+hov ,,,,,st have
"u pi'n'eu iaiee
1t afford to lose their
as forced to meet their
+ho,ob ha he'd rnoda q CON
-
Whoie year ihls us'i"ee'
troubles that farmers have to
Uorno,.s, r,onvo,,+;o, which is n
80 Go -,
heiu III i'aieien' 'uis --'ia' VIZ
iscuss matters OF interest ana Vaiue 10
farmers. BY oversight this matter of
eo.,,, lohor hoo hoan oo;ttod fron, tho
A"i ~ A""o' A@
llst OF questlons 10 De uiscusseu' our az
bv the following communication by
sensible Wake county farmer, who writes:
To the Editor notice in the News
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14

Every sweet girl graduate thinks it is
up to her to reform some man.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14

Lots of people would rather not own
the things they can borrow
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14
Wyatt, N. c., July 10.

Prof Burkett will no doubt act upon
Mr.. Wyatt's suggestion and invite dis
cussion upon this important and perplex-
ing topic An interchange Of opinion by
the representative farmers present, togcth-
er with an Experience Meeting, would
constitute one of the most valuable SEES
sions of the convention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14
Among the Railroads.

Mr.. ]. e. Young established telegraph
station at Manchester yesterday to be used
by the Western Union Telegraph and At
lantic Coast Line Companies of this city.
Mr. Roderick j. Harris went up today to
assume chare as nager.-Fayettevil
Observer.
The steamer Vaneeboro, which was re
Gently remodeled and rebuilt for Mr. j. f.
Prettyman, took on her first load yester-
day, load of machinery and general mer-
chandise and will leave this morning for
Swansboro where she will be used in Mr.
Prettyman's lumber business-New Bern
Journal.
"A recent Improvement in railroad loco
motive headlights is to send a beam of
light vertically from the locomotive as
well as straight ahead. The column of
light rising vertically from the locomo-
tive can be seen from great distance
even though hill should intervene to
hide the ordinary headlight and dull the
sound of the whistle. The searchlight eff
feet used aboard ships is thus to some
extent utilized. An approaching locomo-
tive with this device always signals its
coming with a pillar of fire. by night,
producing an impressive as well as useful
result.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08
PERSONAL MENTION.

Dan Ingalls, was in the city yesterday
from his farm at Skamokawa.
Mrs. N. Marrs has recovered from
II recent severe attack of lagrippe.
Prof. WIN. Rounds, principal OF the
warrenton school. was in the city yes
terday.
Mrs. F.. e. Jeffers was in the city
yesterday from her home on the Lewis
and Clark.
Floyd Dement, went to Seattle a few
days ago and will remain away for an
indefinite period.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Parker are in the
city from their home in Portland. vis-
itlng with friends.
L. Sweek was in the city yesterday
from Portlanl. He is representative
of the o. r. & N.
George F. welch is in the city visit
Ing with his parents. He is greatly
improved in health. Mr.. Welch is
practicing law in Heppner
e. H. Heintze, employed as night op-
orator at the Western Union telegraph
office, has changed his place of resi-
dence to S72 Franklin avenue, the house
occupied by Sidney Dell.
A. Sigurdson. who will soon begin
the operation of clam cannery in
Warrenton, was in the city yesterday.
MIR. Sigurdson believes the outlook is
good for a profitable pack the coming
season, and is preparing to do heavy
business.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08
RECEPTION TO MRS. FULTON
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilkinson Entertained
Last Night With Euchre and
Dancing.

A reception. in honor of Mrs, G. w,
Fulton, was given at the home of Mr..
and Mrs, Wilkinson last night, which
was attended by a large number Of de-
lighted guests. The spacious halls,
elegant dining and drawing rooms
presented scene Of perfect lovellness
with their harmonious decorations.
The evening was divided with music,
euchre, refreshments and dancing,
The prizes won at cards We're:
Ladies--First Mrs, H. G. Van Dusen;
lone hand. Mrs, Stokes. consolation,
Mrs. Harrison Allen. Gentlemen
First: Mr., Arthur Callan: lone hand,
Mr.. G. c. Fulton; consolation, Mr., G..
W. Sanborn.
The invited guests were Mesdames
G. w. Fulton, @. c. Fulton, Stokes,
Allen. Thing, Dunbar George, San
born, Van Dusen. ], A. Fulton, Brown,
Flavel, Lounsberry, A, Taylor, B. F..
Dusen, II, F. Prael; Misses Haber-
sham, Clara Lionberger, Maja Freder-
ickson' Messrs. Cordlner. Patton, G..
q. Fulton, Stokes, Allen, Thing, Dun
bar Malloy, Glover, George. Sanborn,
Van Dusen, Fulton, Greenough, Callap,
Ballinger, Flavel, Lounsberry, A. Tay-
ler b. Van Dusen, Prael. Brown,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

Tho local Cigar Makers Onion Is
making strong effort to stop the spread
Of "owl'' cigar advertisements on the
buildings Of the city During the past
two weeks q couple Of men have been
spreading paint--red and otherwise
to such an extent that owl" ~ the
most prominent thing In town, except
the absence Of grain elevators. II Ii
said that the Seattle firm which las
the contract for the advertising re-
ceIves 10000 for doing" Oregon and
Washington. Now the cigar makers
declare that the signs must be painted
out ,or the property owners will be
boycotted. They claim that the Owl
cigars are made in sweat-shops In
New York and Philadelphia by child
labor and other unfair labor and that
union men cannot buy them without
abusing union principles.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08
REPORT or ENGINEERS
WILL BE APPROVED ny
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Work OF Improving the Moeth Of
the Columbia River VIII
Begin Soon.

The encouraging news comes from
Washington that the long talked of
and much heralaed Improvement Of
the mouth Of the Columbia river N now
an assured possibility. Secretary Root
having given out the assurance. in i'm
piled language. that the report OF the
board Of engineers favoring such Inn
proyement and fled In the war depart
rncnt. viii be approved. That action
win be taken on the report by the de-
partment within 10 days time Is pos
tive and there is every indication that
such action will be favorable to TIE
interests Of this section. Senators
Mitchell and Fulton are leaving no
stone untirned TO further the good
work and are studlously obyiating all
opposition.
Both senators wired the Portland
Chamber OF Commerce Friday, noting
the progress being made in the mat
ter. The dispatch from Fulton was
brief and to the point 1t read:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

Besides urging the approval of the
report the senator's made clear the ne
cessity Of action being taken looking to
the letting OF The work and the depart
ment gave out the assurance that all
unnecessary delay would be avoided.
II is gratifying to note that every
thing Is In readiness to begin the work
of jetty building. the only thing needed
being notification from Washington to
go ahead. This. however. applies on
ly to the trestle work, as the necessary
stone cannot be obtained for probably
three months.
The transport Grant. now being con-
verted into a sea dredge, win not be
in a position to begin actual operations
for several months yet, perhaps not un-
til the latter part ofnext summer. The
work Of the Grant vii be TO cut a
temporary channel across the bar dur
ing the construction OF the jetty. 1t
was thought that the dredge would be
In shape at a much earlier period to
begin work. but It is now realized that
the work Of overhauling her will have
to be rushed in order that she will
in readiness to operate by August.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08
THE NEW posTAGE STAMPS

The new series of two-cent stamps
now In preparation viii have the Amer
lean flag as one OF its designs. sup
planting the photograph of Washing
ton, which has appeared for so many
years, and with which we have all
become so familiar. Another stamp
that mas become very important is
the private die stamp placed over the
neck Of each bottle Of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, as preventive
against unscrupulous dealers palming
oft counterfeit remedies for the genu-
Inc, claiming that they are 'iust as
good as Hostetter's." Don't accept any
such imitation. especially If you value
your health, The genuine bitters will
positively cure loss of appetite, nausea,
indigestion, belching, headache, lys-
pepsia and constipation. Fifty years
Of such cnrss are back of it, Then
don't fail to try 1t.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08
A WARNING.

To the business men and property
owners of the city of Astoria:
Steps will be taken to withhold the
patronage of union men from those
permitting the advertisements of the
owl cigar to remain on their property,
as this cigar is made by trust and
by unfair labor.
CIGAR MAKERS UNION, No. 425.
Astoria, Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

DO hot miss attending the "Trip
Through Alaska" next Tuesday niaht.
given BY the NJ. II, church under the
auspices of The woman's Christian
Temperance union. The speaker takes
hIs hearers with him, and the trip is
as vivid as II on the steamer Or on the
trail.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

The great eartoonist, Homer Daven-
port. has one picture which has been
copied the world over, THE Greed for
Gold" This win be shown. about 10
fee. In width, at the entertainment at
tho NJ u. church next Tuesday night.
The original Is In ,sllvcrton. in the
home OF Mr. Tim Davenport, the faith
er OF Homer THIS PICTURE ALONE
IS WORTH THE PRICE or ADMlS-
SION 70 THE LECTURE. The slide
used Is, so far as Is known, the only
one Of Its kind.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

In the ense Of HenryJohnson. charged
with using knife upon the person Of
Eric Anderson. District Attorney Al
len has not yet filed a report with the
circuit court. and win not until tomor-
row or Tuesday. There II further in
yestigation 10 be- made and both the
district attorney and Sheriff Linville
are looking up details in the case.
The prisoner stoutly asserts that he
Ia innocent OF the charge. and insist
that the whole affair was scheme 10
rob him. but that owing to the darkness
a mistake was made and not only the
wrong man was stabbed. but that he.
an innocent bystander. was arrested
for doing the stahbing. II IL shown,
by outside evidence. that the knife
used. and which was found by boy
on the morning following the assault.
really belonged to Johnson, so while
there is no positive proof that he per-
petrated the outrage, II Is freely I'd
m!tted that the circumstances OF the
case point TO his guilt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

/: Senator Mitchell and / held :
/: extended conferences with the :
+: war department officials yester- /:
+: day. Assured that a decision :
/; will be announced within a:
!: week or 10 days at most. II plan !:
(: recommended by board OF engt- !:
/: neers Is approved, and have no !:
/: doubt it win be, work win be !:
: pushed at once by department. /:
: c. W. Fulton. /:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

The electric theater closes very
prosperous scnson tonight An entire
change Of program VIII be shown.
Scenes Of interest from every land and
cline. Admission. 10 cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

II In quite evident that Otto Skibbe,
who made such free use OF pistol a
few weeks ago, to the marked incon-
yenience ~ Paddy Lynch, will not
serve out the six months sentence Inn
posed on him by the circuit court a
few days since. Skibbe received the
sentence placidly and was removed to
the county jail without Protest but he
has evinced keen desire to enjoy
freedom since his incarceration and II
may be granted him. The prisoner
states that he is willing II ship, and
though this might seem TO some like
jumping from the frying pan into the
fire, .he opportunity may be granted
him to do so. A petition has been ad-
addressed to Governor Chamberlain
signed by Judge Mcbride. District At
torney Allen and Sheriff Linville. re-
qusStlng the sentence, now In effect,
be committed to fne OF s25, and that
the prisoners hankering for the briny
deep may be gratified. The British
ship Hutton Hall leaves this port today
weather permitting, for Australia, and
II is the purpose OF Skibbe to enter
the service OF the craft as seaman.
The communication informs the gov
ernor that the prisoner will be signed
for the ship by British vice-Consul
Cherry in the presence of the sheriff.
the latter then escorting him on board
to see that he is properly berthed. The
advance money, that will be due him.
will oe collected and used by the coun- |
ty to assist in defraying the expense
Of the trial. Otto Skibbe is not such a |
bad fellow. after all. He Is by no
means depraved criminal, but Is mere
Iy young and reckless. and has rough
ed II for himself for many years He |
Is well known here and his many ac-
luaintances win be happy to learn
that he Is resolved to reform his ways
and henceforth be a good boy. A re-
ply is expected from the governor to-
DAY in time to carry out the proposed
plan.t
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

one of the neatest business houses
In the city ls the hardware and plumb
ing establishment OF w. ]. sculley, At
his new location, No, a7O-479 CONNER
cial street, A fine stock of stoves,
'T'1s++T~s. buttr tubs, tinware plumbing
goods, etc, Is displayed A wel ap-
pointed shop In connection, Phone,
Black 9lsj.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

John Doe was up before Judge An.
derron on tho charge OF drunkenness.
lie was fined IN the amount OF 81.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

The young people OF the NJ, r. church
have succeeded In procuring an eycel-
lent program for their concert to be
given next Friday evening. A num-
ber Of the leading musicians Of the
city win participate. insurIng s,ic-
cessful entertainment. The full pro-
gram win be published letter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

Plumbing out of Joint7 Need some
.!nwork9 Ring UP No, iOsi for John
H. Montgomery i2S Bond street, who
win promptly attend your wants with
tho latest sanitary plumbing fixtures
and most skilful workmanship. Tin
ming, gaslltting and heating
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

Job printing that Is real printing The
Morning Astorian job department does
it, and does It quick.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

The regular meeting OF the chamber
Of commrecc WIN be held tomorrow
evening.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

Presto is quick as n wink: Il saves
fourth OF the expense half Of the
trouble and all the anxiety Of pastry
and biscuit making, We guarantee It
to give entire satisfaction, A large
variety Of recipes win be found in
each package. johnson Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

THE Gamekeeper" was performed
last night by the Rowland Clifford
company at Fishers Opera house to
large ana assuredly pleased audience.
The play Ia an Irish comedy-drama and
all the parts last night were well
sustained. Thomas ], Smith made a
decided hit with his Irish melodies and
came In for large share of the ap-
plause that was accorded the perform
ers, The acting of Baby Patti was as
sweet as anything even seen here and
before the performance was concluded
the entire audience had fallen in love
with the little tot,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

The steam schooner Despatch left
out yesterday morning With a cargo
Of lumber for bay City
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

The oil barge Santa Paula left cut
for California Yesterday In tow Of the
tug Sea Rover.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

Tomorrow or Tuesday G., Y, Harry,
president OF the Oregon State Fedora
tion Of Labor, will be in the city, the
guest of the various local unions, Fiji
teen branches Of industry have been
organized In Astoria in The last few
years, and only about five having ma
tional organization, remain unorganis-
ed here. They are the longshoremen,
blacksmiths, laborers and stationary
firemen. The work accomplished has
heen mainly under the direction of
the local president, ], F, Welch, who
IL also first vice-presldent Of the state
federation. 1t Is probable that u part
or all of the above named classes of
labor may be organized during the vis-
II OF Mr.. Harry
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

We have just received a large ship
ment Of Sunnower brand navel oranges
from California. These oranges are
very sweet and Juicy. Selling from 10
TO 40 cents per dozen. Johnson Bros,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

rollIcking fashioned dance was
given last night at the home Of W. J,
Ingalls, on the Lewis and Clark and all
the neIghbors and a host of city folks
were there In force.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

There has been talk for some time
among the members of the Commercial
club OF erecting building for the spe-
clfc use of the organization and on an
evening This week a general meeting
win be called for the purpose OF dis
cussing the subject. 1t is q matter
that must be settled by the member
ship as q whole and due notice will be
given In order that good attendance
may turn out, 1t Is believed by some
that the meeting win be held tomor-
row evening, but according to the by
laws Of the club a certain time must
be observed in giving notice or else
the meeting win not be considered val
Id. Formal notice has not yet been
served, but will be the first part of
the week, II present intentions are full
filled,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

For good, reliable piano work see
your local tuner, Tn. F'rederlckson.
2oTi Bond street. Phone soIi Red.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

Mrs George Sold. widow Of the late
George Sold Of Knappa. was reported
al late hour Inst night 10 be still
living. though her condition Is con-
sIdered TO be precarious one. The
invalid, besides being so advanced In
years. Is very low with the pneumon-
Ia. and there is small hope for her
recovery.
Master Fish Warden Van Dusen re-
ports that the closed fishing season II
being observed about as well as II
eonld BE-, there being no reports Of yio-
lation made thus far. However, a
strict vigilance is being kept up by
three deputies and any iawbreakers
who may bob ip will be promptly APP
pretended.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

A fine stereoptlcon entertainment
vii be given In suomi hall on next
Wednesday evening for the benefit Of
the West Astoria NJ. E. Sunday
school.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

For Rent Three rooms furnished for
housekeeping. Inquire az Scully's
hardware store, Commercial street. be-
tween Ninth and Tenth.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

Fausts oyster cHcktail catsup Ia Il
special ronalmtnt for oyster cocktails,
stews, frles roasts, brolls, and raw
oysters, The regular retail price Is 20
cents per bottle, hut we have reduced
the price to 25 cents for short time,
Johnson Bros,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

have Just received new lot Of
rhmcr's perfumes. toilet waters. etc.
Violet water in bulk. half-pint bottles
rs cents Rogers. druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

nr. Alfred Kinney has been appoInt-
ed member OF the state board Of
health. notice OF his appointment by
Governor Chamberlain having been re-
ceived by him yesterday, The state
board OF health was created by bill
introduced In and passed by the late
Legislature, The other members of
the board are Doctors Andrew c.
Smith and Harry Lane OF Portland;
DR.. c. j. Smith Of Pendleton; pr. W.
A, cuslck OF Salem, and DR.. E. p.
Plekel of Ashland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-08

An energetic manager for office 10 be
oIened In this city for large manutae-
turing concern, Salary 500 per month
extra commissions and expenses, $500
cash security required, Best OF ref
erenees. Address Manager p. q, box
2ist San Francisco, Calf