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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-12
A VERY CLOSE CALL.

Il stuck to my engine though every
joint ached and every nerve was racked
with pain" writes c. W. Bellamy, a To-
comotive fireman. Il was weak and
pale, without any appetite and all run
down. AS was about to give up l
got a bottle of Electric Bittters, and
after taking it l felt as well as I ever
did in my life" Weak, sickly, rundown
people always gain new life, strength
and vigor from their use. Try them
Satisfaction guaranteed by Charles
Rogers, druggist. Price so cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-12
NORTH COAST LIMITED.

ts only run by the Northern Paeine
between Portland and Minneapolis and
ST. Paul through Tacoma. Seattle.
Spokane. Mianoula. nuttr. Livingston.
billings, Bismark and Fargo. Eight
OF these trains are on the run daily.
four east ana four vest. each II .
solid vestIbuled train. carrying stand
ard Pullman tourist Hleepora, dining
ear. day coaches. mali. express and
baggage car and tho elegant ohscrsa-
ton ear, Each train Ii brilliantly
lighted with over 800 lights and the
beauty Of Il all Ia you can travel tnst
as ehraply on this train as on any
other. All representatives will be
glad to give you additional informa-
ton A. y. Charlton. Assistant Gen.
eral Passenger Agent. 2sS Morrison 81
Portland, Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-12
SAVED FROM TERRIBLE DEATH

The family of Mrs, NJ l.. tiobbitt of
Uargcton. Tenn, saw her dying ana
We're pnwrrlrnh Eavo hrr The most
Ektlltul physicians and every remedy
used. failed. while communion was SLOW
ly but surely taking hur life, In this
terrible hour pr Kings Spw Discovery
for Connumtpl0n turned despair into
Joy The FIRST bottle brought immr-
dlatr relief aud ita cunliued usv cons
pletcly cured her Guaranteed bottles
60, aud 81 Trial bottle tree at ChaH
Rogers drug storu.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-12
DOMESTIC TROUBLES.

1t is exceptional to find a family
where there are no domestic ruptures
occasionally, but these can be lessened
by having DR.. Kings New Life Pills
around. Much trouble they save by
their great work in stomach and liver
troubles. They not only relieve you
but cure. 25c at Charles Rogers drug
store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-12
WONDERFUL NERVE.

Is displayed by many man enduring
pains Of accidental cuts, wounds, bruis-
es, burns, scalds, sore feet of stiff joints
But there is no need for It. BuckIen's
Arnical Salve viii cure the pain and
kill the trouble. It's the best salve on
earth for piles, too. 25c at Charles Rog-
ers, druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-12

Everyhody's liable to itching piles,
Rich and poor old and young-terrihle
tie torture they suffer. Only one sure
cure. Doans ointment. Absolutely
safe; can't fail.--Sold by Chas. Rogers,
druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-12
WHERE TO HUNT AND FISH"

Northern Pacific's new game book is
now ready for distribution. Illustra-
tions Of live game particular feature.
Four full pages from Seton-Thomp-
sons drawings made specially for this
book Send address with six cents and
book will be mailed to you by Chas.
s. Fec. G. 2. 4 Z. A.. St Paul. MINI.
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Office Of c. Q. NJ, Vancouver bar
ricks, Wash, February 5, 1903-Sealed
proposals, in triplicate, will be re-
ceiyed here until IL o'clock a. M.
March 6, 1903, and then opened, for
furnishing and delivery of all material
required by the plans and specifications
for the construction of electric light
plant for Fort Stevens, Oregon. u.
s. reserves the right to reject or accept
any or all proposals or any part there
of. Information furnished on applica-
ton. Envelopes containing proposals
should be marked Proposals for ma
terial in constructing electric light
plant at Fort Stevens, Oregon" and
addressed TO F. H. Hathaway, c. Q.
NJ.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo ouinlne Tablets
This signature ~ on
every box. s5c.
TEACHERS EXAMINATION,

Notice is hereby given that the coun-
" superintendent OF Clatsop county.
Ore, will hold the regular examination
of applicants for state ana county pa
pers ut the courthouse, Astoria, Ore,
as follows.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-12
REDUCED RATES FROM THE EAST

Commencing February 18th and
continuing until April 80, there will be
low rates in erect from the east via the
Illinois Central r. r. to all Oregon.
Washington and Idaho points. If any
of your friends or relatives in the east
are coming west while these rates are
in effect, give us their name and ad-
dress, and we will make it our business
to see that they are given the best pos
sible service. We operate through
conducted excursion cars.
and in fact give you the benefit of the
latest conyeniences known to modern
We have 10 different routes
between the east and west, and are In
position to give you the benefit of the
best combinations. Write US and we
will give you full particulars. B. H.
Trumbull, Coml. agent Ill. Cent. r r.
142 Third street, Portland, Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-12

No man can cure consumption. You
can prevent it, though. DR.. Wood
Norway Pine Syrup cures coughs, colds,
bronchitis, sore throat. Never falls
Sold by Charles Rogers, druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-12

No one would be bothered with cons
tipation if everyone knew how natur-
allyand quickly Burdock Blood Bitters
regulates the stomach and bowels
For sale by Charles Rogers, druggist
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Don't Guess at II

But II you are gong 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, 1903-02-12
A FINE LIBRARY.

OF 140 volumes is found on each Of
the Northern Pacihc's North Coast
Limited" trains. Don't forget that
these are the only trains operated in
the West that are lighted throughout
nv electricity.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-12

Cures Group, sore throat, pulmonary
trmlbIes-Monarch over pain of every
SOFT. Tn Thomas Electric Oil-For
sale by Charles Rogers, druggist
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-12
Inter-
estln9 Facts

When people are conte nplating
trip, whether on business or pleasure,
they naturally want the best serv'te
obtaInabe as far as speed, comfort and
safety Is concerned. Employees Of the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINES are
paid to serve the public and our trains
are operated so IS TO make close con-
nections with div srging lines at all
junction points.
Pullman Palace Sleeping and CHAIR
Cars on through trains.
Dining car service unexcalled, Meals
served a la carte.
In order to obtain the first-class SER
vice, ask the ticket agent to sell you
LcRoC over.
The Wisconsin Central Lines
and you will make direct cchnections
at st. Paul for Chicago, Milwaukee and
all points East.
For any further information call on
any ticket agent or correspond with
JAS. C. POND, Gen. Pass. Ag't.
or JAS A. CLOCK. Milwaukee. wis.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-12
For State Papers,

Commencing Wednesday. February
II at O'Clock a, m, and continuing
until saturday, February ii, at 1
o'clock n. m,
Wednesday, Penmanship. history,
spelling, algebra, reading. school law.
Thursday Written .rithimeti2, the-
org Of teaching. grammSr hookKeepinS.
physics. ttvil government.
Friday-pAysiology, geography. nen>
tai arithmetic, physical geography,
Satutiay-Botany, plane geometry.
general history, English literature.
physchology.
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For Country Papers.

Commencing Wednesday, February
II, at 9 o'clock a. IA. and continuing
until Friday, February IL, at 4
o'eloek p, NJ. First. second and third
grade certificates.
Wednesday, Pennmanship, history,
orthogaphy, reading.
Thursday-Written arithmetic. theory
of teaching, grammar school law.
Friday-Geography. mental arlthme-
tic, physiology, civil government.
Primary Certificates.
Wednesday, Pennmanship. orthog-
raphy, reading, arithmetic.
Thursday-Art Of questioning, theory
of teaching, methods, physiology.
II. S. LYMAN.
School Superintendent Clatsop County,
Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-12

FiRST.ClAAsS WORK AT
REASONABLE PRICES,

Special Attention Given TO ship sid
steamboat Repairing. General Black.
smlthlng. First.Ciass Horse
Shoeing. etc.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
A Powerful River.

"Should one be asked at random %
name the most powerful river in New
England-that Is, the river yieldine' The
most water power and doing the Lost
work-he would be likely to name the
Merrimac," said M. s. Edgar of Port
land, Me. He would have in mind
the great manufacturing city of Low
ell, and the answer would be natural
one. 1t is surprising, therefore, to be
told by the United States geological
survey that the most powerful river in
New England is the Androscoggin.
Yet the surprise abates when the facts
are recounted. There are nine or ten
developed water powers along the riv-
er, and it appears that they furnish to-
tai power equal to $4,000 horses. The
falls at Brunswick yield 100 horse
power; at Lisbon Falls, 1925; at Lewis
ton, 12.6O0; at Livermore Falls, 5000;
at Otis Falls. 5000; at Jays, 3,TOO; at
Peterson's Rips. 5000. At Rumford
Falls there is a potential Of 10000
horsepower when the resources at that
place are fully developed. and that is
altogether the greatest water power il,
New England. "-Washington Times.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
SHOPS IN JAPAN.
The Floors Are the Counters and
SquattinG Places of Buyers.

The Floors Are the Counters and
SquattinG Places of Buyers.
To start a Japanese shop is the sim
plest tking in the world. You take the
front off your house and arrange your
worldly possessions Oh the floor.
Japanese floors are raised off the
street, though nothing is raised off
them. The transient customer sits on
the edge of the floor sidesaddle. A
real shopper who means to do the
thing properly climbs up on the floor
which is also the counter. and squats
on his heels.
Real Japanese shops have no doors
or windows or counters. Shop windows
In England do not leave much wall in
the frontage, but even an English shoD
window does not take the whole front
of the house. III
The japanese have not many regular
shops. There are very few streets of
shops even In Tokyo, which is as large
as Berlin. Foreigners never buy any
thing but curios. If they are fools.
they deal with shops kept by Euro
peans; If they want bargains. they deal
with Cinnamon.
There are many Chinese shops in
treaty ports. The Chinaman is cheaper
and more reliable than the Japanese
European shopkeepers do not set up in
Japan for philanthropic reasons. Jap
anese shopkeepers are the lowest class
Of population except the outcasts.
Servants and laborers take precedence
Of them in society. and precedence is
the hobby of the japanese.
You have different bow and a diff
ferent salutation for man who is be-
low you or your equal. and several for
the people above you. You have even
a different language for each. and Jap
anese writing wriggles like carving on
their temples.-London Standard.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
Didn't Bother Him.

A German clergyman who was trav-
cling stopped at hotel much frequent
ed by wags and jokers. The host. not
being used to having a clergyman at
his table. looked at him with surprise.
The guests used all their raillery Of
wit upon him without eliciting re-
mark. The clergyman ate his dinner
quietly. apparently without observing
the gibes and sneers of his neighbors
One Of them, at last, in despair at his
forbearance, said to him: ''Well. won
der at your patience. Have you not
heard all that has been said to your
'Oh. yes; but am used to it Do you
know who l ana" mo, sir" "Well, l
will inform you. l am chaplain Of a
lunatic asylum. Such remarks have
no effect upon me-" a.. 49,. ~
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
Discovering a Gold Mine.

Gold was discovered in California in
1S4S and in Colorado in 1858. The dis
covery was accidental in both cases,
and the fact created the impression
that mines were lying around loose"
Adventures drifted about in hope of
stumbling upon mine" Mr.. Thayer
in his "Marvels of the New Vest
mentions several instances of lucky
stumbling" Three men while look
ing for gold in California discovered
the dead body Of man who evidently
had been prospecting. Poor fellow!'
said. one of the trio. HE has passed in
his checks" Lets give him decent
burial" said another. "Some wife or
mother will be glad if ever she knows
it" They began to dig grave. Three
feet below the surface they discovered
signs of gold. The stranger was buried
in another place, and where they had
located a grave they opened gold
mine.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
IN MEXICO.

School children study their lessons
aloud.
The chambermaids at hotels are all
chamber men.
The best grades Of coffee are sold at
tobacco stores.
The Mexican meal consists Of more
kinds of meat than vegetables.
Railways, street cars and cabs all
provide three classes of conveyance.
In the cities real estate is sold by the
square meter instead of the front foot.
Fruit and vegetables are not sold by
measure, but by the dozen or by
weight.
Many tailors take the clothes of their
customers to the patrons home to try
them on.
Mexican men Of the lower classes
wear the biggest hats in the world, the
women none at all.
Sunday is the great amusement day.
All big entertainments are reserved for
this general holiday.
Theater managers are fined If they
do not produce the cast and features
Observation-Disclosures Mexico.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
QUAINT LONDON LEGActes.
Some OF Fhem show the Old Time
Estlmate Of Sermons,

Some OF Fhem show the Old Time
Bstfmats Of Sermons.
Some curious glimpses into the life
or old London are afforded by the re-
ports made in the charity commission
on the endowed charities in the county
OF London. For instance, in the re-
ports dealing with the city parishes
we have an estimate OF the value set
on sermons by city men in olden times.
That estimate varied from 8 shiIlinss
to FL los. One Thomas Bright had
left bequest for a sermon to be preach
ed on the 9th Of November every time
1t fell ON Sunday, the minister to get
lbs. Id, the clerk 3s. 4d and the sexton
Is. I'D. But David Gittin had more
modest idea Of the value of sermon
In the same parish. He required two
sermons for 10 shillings, one to be
preached on the second Sunday in Ad-
day in Lent. The reader got shil-
lings, the churchwarden 2s. Sd. and
the poor sexton fourpence for each oc.
casion. John Ireland thought lbs. i'd.
enough for two sermons. Il
In 1860 John Winn left curious be-
quest to the parish of st. Bennett, Paups
Wharf. A pound was set apart for an
annual sermon, the text to be taken
from the fifth chapter Of st. John and
the twenty-seventh verse. He also left
enough to buy twelve penny loaves for
twelve poor people of the parish who
attended a sermon every Friday in the
parish church. But he expected more
for his pound than the annual sermon,
ior before or after the sermon the min
Eter had to spend an hour examining
Or instructing the poor people in the
christian doctrine.
The most generous donor of the
preacher was James Wood, who thought
q sermon IL st. Nicholas ole-Abbey
was worth II los. every alternate year.
In 1925 he bequeathed to the Company
Of Bowyers sum to enable them,
among other things, to repair to the
parish church named, after they had
sworn in their wardens and master ev-
cry second year, there to hear ser
mon and pay the parson fl los. and
the clerk and sexton Is. sd. each III
the parish Of st. Michael Bassishaw
one Edward Heylin in the eighteenth
century left money the interest on
which was to be applied to purchasing
two sixpenny loaves each Sunday for
two poor men or women who should at
tend divine service.-London News.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14

Cheese is one of the most concentrat-
ed forms of heterogeneous food and as a
food well adapted to the laboring man
or those working in the open air. When
properly cooked, cheese is probably
more easily assimilated by the ordinary
stomach than eaten raw, and hard, un-
cooked cheese should be served grated.
In combination with certain food mate
rails cheese is valuable, but when used
in this way should form the staple dish
of the meal Macaroni and cheese, rice
cooked in stock and then baked with
cheese or cooked with it. as in the form
Of risotto. should be used In the place
of meat. An ordinary dinner menu of
meat, potato, macaroni and cheese is
not properly arranged. Macaroni and
cheese should be used for luncheon
dish, and a green vegetable should be
served with meat and potato.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
HOW HUSBANDS SHOP.
A Blouse That 1t Was Certain Would
Not Please the Lady.

Blouse That 1T Was Certain WOuld
Not Please the Lady.
The pleasures of shopping are as rig
orously denied to mere man. as are
the advantages of whistling to fair wo-
man. The decree. being natures own,
is universal, and the attempts made to
contravene it are few and unsuccess-
full. An exception, more apparent than
real. was made few days ago by an
rXorious Berlin husband intent on pre-
stntiDg his better half with new
blouse. He hurriedly entered one of
the first shops in the capital and con-
fided his intention to the graceful young
lady assistant. Il want a blouse -
good one. You understand. 1t must be,
silk-the best silk
May ask what color you prefer|
inquired the superior young saleswom-
an, with a smile.
'Oh. I'm not particular about the col
or. but may say that it may cost from
80 to 40 marks"
And the cut?"
THE cut? Well, really don't much
care. After all. it comes to the same
thing"
MAY ask about the lady for whom
1t is destined"
''Why. she Is my wife, Of course!
Whom else did you
Il beg your pardon. What l meant
was what is her size. at least approx
mately?'
1T doesn't matter in the least. Please
show me some biouses. one blouse, any
blouse, and let me go. for I am in a
hurry to catch train"
with pleasure, sir, but if you can.
not give me an idea of the color, cut or
size or anything else to guide me how
can hope to suit your
give me any blouse you like so long
as the price is between 80 and 40 marks.
1t doesn't matter a straw what cut or
color or size l choose. for in any case
it's certain to be changed. I told you
it is for ladyr- London Telegraph
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
RELIGION IN CHINA.
There Are Three state Systems, Com
Sceiaz,tsln, Buddhism ard Tlt3ism.

There Are Three State Systems, Com
sIeiaatsln, Buddhism and Taoism.
j In theory Confucianism is the re-
Iigion os the state. The state. officials
are the hterati who have secured their
positions through the study of the
classics-i. O.. the Sacred Writings of
Confucius." The Confucianist temples
are protected AID honored by the state,
and the worship of Confucius is carried
on at the expense of the state. In a
limited sense, too, Buddhism can also
claim to be state religion. The same
Is also true of Taoism, since deceased
generals and statesmen are assigned
their corresponding ranks with the
Iaoistic king of the lower world in
hades. In this role they are worshiped
In Taoistic temples. In this way it is
possible for Chinaman to make use
of all three religions without getting
into conflict with the distinctive prin-
ciples of any of them. Their officials
worship together. In funeral services
monks OF both orders are found per-
forming functions on different days.
The public temples are usually in
control of the Taoists, but sometimes
are in charge of Buddhists. Not rarely
Taoistic gods are found in Buddhist
temples and vice versa. Sometimes
they differ only in name. The Bud
dhist goddess of mercy is the Taoist
goddess of heaven. The pearl king of
the Taoists is the imperial ruler Of the
Buddhists. Both systems teach the
same ten princes in hades, and even
a reproduction Of the Buddhist punish
ment in hell is found in the Taoist tenn
pies.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
Ancient Proofreading.

The editions of books printed 200 or
800 years ago are almost entirely free
from typographical errors. which may
be attributed to the fact that early
publishers were generally eminent
scholars. and themselves gave much
attention to the revision Of their
proofs. After reading the proofs they
frequently turned them over to other
scholars with lie request to revise and
correct. and as tie printers time was
then deemed matter Of small conse-
quence perfection was attained which
is seldom equaled by modern printers
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
WouId Try to Prevent 1t.

"What a fine little fellow" said the
patronizing old gentleman who had
been elected representative for four
successive terms from his congressional
district. His remark was addressed to
a kind hearted lady holding in her
arms a little fellow who blinked grave
ly at all that was going OH.
"Yes," replied the lady. His father
and set great deal of store by him"
"Well, he's bright looking little fell
low. Maybe he'll be a congressman
some day"
Maybe he WILL" said the mother.
But" she added earnestly, I'm going
to do my best to raise him right.
Youth.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
A Russian BanknOte.

The 100 ruble note of Russia is
barred from top to bottom with all the
colors Of the rainbow. blended as when
shown through a prism. In the center
in bold relief stands a large. finely ex-
ecuted yignette Of the Empress Cath
crime l. This is in black. The other
engraving is not at all intricate or elab-
crate, but is well done in dark and
light brown and black inks.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
Ten Drunkards.

Tea drunkards are nearly as numer-
Gus as opium fiends and social gamblers
among our less guarded maias and ma
irons Of the idle aristocracy Of wealth.
It is terrible dissipation. Some of
the victims boil the tea until every bit
of the quercitannic acid is extracted
from the leaves, which renders the bev-
erage bitter and dangerous. 1t is so
astringent that no mucous membrane
can readily overcome its effect. Won
en- who revel and luxuriate like 1t be-
cause 1t is good pick me up."-Eew
York Press.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
Two Courses opan.

Bccaventure de Fourcroy. clever
society poet of the seventeenth CEN
fury, splendid orator, an eminent adj
voeate and an intimate friend of Mo-
liere to boot, on being asked one day
by magistrate what he meant to do
with his son replied. IF there is any
thing in him I'll make him a barrister;
II not I'll make him Judge"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
H.,. stiIi : RacheIer.

1t was at social. The young WON
an said on starting home that she need
ed something more around her. Tho
young man borrowed q shawl. He IL
still bachelor. She is now the ma OF
four interesting children. Risisnond
Mlssourian.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
Belated Kindness.

Mr.. Smith Tin street carl-Madam,
take my seat.
Mrs. Jones (who has been standing
fifteen minutes) No, thanks. get off
at the next corner
Mr.. Smith-That's all right. So do 1.
Chicago Journal.