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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20

is. This electioneering story comes
from Missouri:
Two candidates for office In Mis-
souri, were stumping the northern part
of the state. and in one town their
appearance was almost simultaneous
The candidate last arriving happened
to stop at a house for the purpose OF
getting a drink OF water. To the little
girl who answered his knock at the
door he said, when she had given him
the desired draught and he had offered
her in recompense some candy; Did
the man ahead of me give you any
thingg
20 yes, sir. replied the bright lit
tie girl, he gave me candy
"Ahr exclaimed the candidate
here's 5 cents for you. don't sup
pose he gave you any money!
'The youngster laughed merrily. Yes
he did, too. He gave me 10 cents"
Not to be outdone, the candidate
gave the little one another nickel, and
picking her up In his arms, kissed hem.
Ibid he kiss you you, toog he asked
genially.
Indeed he did. sir!' responded the
little girl and he kissed ma, too"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20
Arrivals at Cheefoo From Dalny
State that Shikishima Sank
in Two Minutes
FUGI STRUCK, NOT AsAAA
Port Arthur Received No Dam'
age From Bombardment-
Land Fighting TO North
of Dalny.

Chefoo. May 10, p m.-People Just
arrived here from Dalny have reported
a, the Russian consul that the Japanese
battleship shikishima sank In two
minutes after contact with the suoma-
riue mine and that there was no time
to save the crew. The accident hap
pened. ii is said, within sight Of Port
Arthur.
The battleship Fuji, not, the cruiser
Asama, had sunk in Kerr bay, PROB
ably refers to the sinking OF the steer
cruiser Miyaka, which took place there
recently by coming in contact with a
submarine mine.
The Russian consul personally had
= telegram from Dalny saying that II
Is rumored that two japanese battle
ships had been sunk off Port Arthur
Refugees coming in say that the
bovu received no damage from the
bombardment and that considerable
land fighting is going on to the north
of Dalny.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20
A SUR ThInu.

IL 10 said that nothing IL sure except
death and taxes. but that ia not alto
gether true. Dr. Kings New pIscov-
cry for Consumption Is sure curt for
all lung and throat troubles. Thou
sands can testify to that. Mrs @. u,
vanMetre OF shepherdtown, w. Va.
says; Il had severe case OF liron-
chlts and for year tried everything
heard Of. but got no relief, one bot
tie of Dr, Kings New Discovery then
cured me absolutely" It's infallible
for Group, whoopiug Cough, Grip
Pneumonia and Consumption. Try It.
IT'S guaranteed by Charles Rogers
Druggist Trial bottles free. Regular
stxea soc. siOO,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20
Tho worId,s Fair Route.

Those anticipating an eastern trip
or a visit to the Louisiana Purchase
exposition at st. Louis, cannot afford
to overlook the advantages offered by
the Missuri Pacific Railway, which, OF
account Of It's various routes and gate
ways, has been appropriately named
"The Worlds Fair Ro.:s."
Passengers from the northwest .ak'
the Missouri Pacific trains from Den
yer or Pueblo, with the choice Of either
going direct through Kansas city, OF
via Wichita, Fort Scott and Pleasan
Hill.
Two trains daily from Denver ant
Pueblo to st. Louis without change
carrying all classes OF modern equip.
ment, including electric lighted obser'
walton parlor cafe dining cars. Ter
daily trains between Kansas City ant
st. Louis.
Write or call on W. G. Mcbride, gen
eral agent, 124 Third street, Portland
for detailed information and illustrat
ed literature.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20
THE FAIR ROUTE.

via Chicago or New Orleans TO rst.
Louis. IL one that gives you the most
for your money. and the fact that the
ILLINOIS CENTRAL oftera unsurpas-
sed service vim these points to the
WORLDS FAIR. and In this connec-
tion TO all points beyond, makes II TO
your advantage, In case you eontem-
plate trip TO any point east, 10 write
US before making final arrangements
We can offer the choice OF at least
a dozen different routes.
D.. II. TRuMRuLL. Commercial Agent
its Third street. Portland Oregon.
J. @. LINDSEY. Il. II. q p. A.
ia2 Third street. Portland. Ore.
V. II. THOMPSON. u. 4 p. A.
Room l. colman nldg. Seattle, Wash
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20
FIGHT FOR PURE MILK.

New York Up in Arms Against Adul-
terated Product.
New York, May 19.--With the object
of stopping the sale Of all milk in this
city that is not absolutely pure, In
spectors from the health department
have been sent to the various milk
depots with orders to dump into the
cutters any milk not found properly
cooled and any that showed that II
had been watered. Samples also are
being taken for analysis and the health
commissioner has declared that New
York city have pure milk this summer
even if he is compelled to dump wagor
loads into the sewers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20
FuTRE DEMAND FOR WHEAT.
When Millions Of Orient Use Il Supply
Will Be Inadequate.

WIN DC iuauequake'
(Booklover's Magazine.)
A strong point made by the flour mill
magnates Of the west Ia that when any
considerable number of the millions of
China shall call for flour the entire
wheat growing area of the world win
not be sufficient to supply the demand
Even II all Japan should become a
-four eating people" he said, "the whole
available supply Of the Pacific coast
would provide this commodity for only
20 per cent Of the population of that
kingdom"
There is likelihood. too, that greater
portion OF the inhabitants of Japan
will acquire the habit of using flour. It
was represented to the mikado by his
ablest advisers that, In modelling the
japanese army on the latest military
standard OF the modern powers, the
important matter OF diet had been over
looked. Not only had all modern ma
tions a standing army, but the food OF
these formidable hosts consisted in
great measure of wheat products. Rice
eating regiments, 1t was feared. might
not be able successfully to contend with
| a foe whose sinews were built OF wheat
| Japan, to be up to date must maintain
not only big, well-equipped and we'll
drilled military force, but its soldiers
like the men Of arms of other lands
must eat -four. SO an imperial edici
went forth recently, and now every
soldier in the armies Of japan gets
daily ration OF Oregon, Washington
or California -four This ukase Of the
emperor will mark the beginning Of 1
very important chapter in commercial
history, for this mandate on the part
of the mikado has already greatly
stimulated the demand in the kingdom
for wheat products the people being
alert to keep abreast Of whatever IL
decided to be progress along moderT
lines.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20
PURE FOOD COMMITTEE

Work Completed in New York and
Standards Fixed.
New York, May 19.-After sessions
covering one week, the special com
mittee appointed by congress to FIX
standards for pure foods has completed
its work here. At the final sitting
five different food products were dis
cussed--grape and fruit juices, evap-
GRATED fruits, teas, champagnes and
olive oils.
In the course of the committees ses-
sions here manufacturers and chemists
representing many of the most promi-
nent interests in the country appeared
and offered suggestions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20
Mr.. JUSTICE
FINNEMORE
Judge Of the Natal Supreme
Court, Sends the Following
Remarkable Testimonial
TO CUTICURA
THE World Is CutiCuTa'S Field,
Used Wherever Civilization
Has Penetrated.

"I desire to give my voluntary testi.
mouy to the beneficial effects OF your
Cuticura Remedies. / have suffered
for some time from an excess Of uric
acid in. the blood; and since the middle
Of last year, from severe attack Of
Eczema, chiefly on the scalp, face, ears
and neck and on one limb. was for
several months under professional
treatments, but the remedies prescribed
were of no avail, and was gradually
becoming worse, my face was dread
fnlly disfgured and I lost nearly all my
hair. At last, my wife prevailed upon
me TO try the Cuticura Remedies and I
gave them'a thorough trial with the
most satisfactory results. The disease
sOOn began to disappear and my hair
commenced to grow again. A fresh
growth Of hair is covering my head,
and my limb (although not yet quite
cured is gradually improving. My wife
thinks so highly Of your remedies that
she has been purchasing them In order
TO make presents to other persons suf-
fering from similar complaints, and,
as President of the Bible Women's
Society, has told the Bible women to
report If any case should come under
their notice when poor person Is so
afflicted, so that your remedies may be
Eesorted to-"
ROBERT ISAAC FINNEM0RE,
Judge of the Natal Supreme Court)
Pietermaritzburg, Natal, Oct. 20, 1901.
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20
REORGANIZATION PLANS.
United States Realty and Construction
TO Be overhaued Financially.

United States Realty and Construction
to Be overhauled Financially.
New York, May differentiation
plans Of the finances of the United
states Realty and Construction Com
pany have been agreed upon by the
directors and will be announced short
Iy, says the Herald. 1t is understood
the financial end Of the company will
be thoroughly overhauled, and the
capital greatly reduced, some estimates
placing the new figure at $30,0OO,OO0,
The capital of the present company is
s6O,OOO.OOO.
A new company will be formed and
a change in name is also contemplated
Instead of big issue of preferred
stock it is said that there will be a
form of income or debenture bonds
issued.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20
Jews Will Be LoIay.

Poltava, Russia, May 1S, Wednes-
day-The emperor during his visit
here today was waited upon by depu-
tation Of Jews. who assured his maj
esty Of the loyalty Of themselves and
their coreligionists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20
TO RAISE LARGE SUM.
African Methodists Make Attempt to
improved State Of Church.

Chicago, May 19.-The sum Of $780,
900 is to be raised by the African
Methodist Episcopal churches through
out the country to assist aged preach
ers and religious institutions, build
churches, establish and strengthen
home and foreign missions and pay
better salaries to bishops and general
officers of the church. This has been
decided in the church conference at
Quinn chapel. A resolution was
adopted empowering Bishop B. w
Arnett to write the story of the church
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20
Millionaire Dodge Dead.

Great harrington, Mass, May 19.--
John L. Dodge, millionaire and former
president OF the National Mahawt
bank, is dead at his home here from
apoplexy. The foundation Of his for
tune was laid in Duluth, Mimi, where
he entered the banking business many
years ago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20
ENDLESS CHAIN SCHEME.

Discovered in Chicago for Aid Of Blue
beard Chorus Girls.
Chicago, May 19.-An endless chain
scheme to collect several million 2s
pieces for the alleged benefit of the
chorus girls of the "Mr. Bluebeard
Jr.," company Of Iroquois fire memory
has appeared in Chicago on its way
from New York. 1t met with instant
deuniciation from Assistant Chief Of
Police Schuettler.
"The girls need no aid" he said.
The letter which reached Chicago
was one of the 22d series Of the con
templated chain Of so.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20
CANDIDATES RESIGNED.

National Bank Directors Can Not
Serve as Electors.
New York, May 1s.---James I. Wood
ward, Harry Payne Whitney and isa-
dore Straus, democratic candidates for
the electoral college have sent their
designations to the state chairman. All
are national bank directors and Mr..
woodward is president Of the Hanover
National bank of this city. Their
withdrawal from the ticket Is the re-
suit of a report by a special commit
tee which recommended such course
in view of doubt as to their eligibility
under the constitution.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20
SCORES OF INVENTORS.
Trying to Aid New York Mayor to
Sign $1,000 Bonds.


Sign $1,000 Bonds.
New York, May 1s.-Mayor McClel-
lan's Office is being haunted by men
with automatic devices to aid him in
signing $1,000 bonds of the city re-
Gently sold. Every bond requires the
Mayors signature and that official had
no sooner begun the great task of sign
ing the name $4,000 times than scores
OF inventors appeared with devices to
help things along. The mayor tried
a few but found them Of little assist
ance and is proceeding with the job
in small allotments.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20
Hamburg Belle Out.

New York, May 19.--Hamburg Belle
winner Of last years futurity, has beer
declared out Of the Brooklyn handicap
TO be run at Grayesend next week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20
One Way to Get Votes.

Eugene Guard.
Some of the candidates for office
are Missourians-we know Lark Bilyeu
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-20
A DIRECT LINE
to Chicago and all points east: Louis
vile. Memphis. New Orleans. and all
points south.

See that your ticket reads yia the
Illinois Central n. r. Thoroughly mod
ern trains connect with all transeonti.
mental lines at st. Paul and Omaha.
II your friends are coming west let ua
know and we viii quote them direct
the specially low rates now In effect
from all eastern points.
Any information ~ 70 rates. routes,
ETC.. cheerfully given on application.
B. II. TRUMeUIL Commercial
Agent. lt2 Third street. Portland. or.
J. c. LINDSEY. r. r. q P. A.. i2
Third street. Portland, Or.
P. b. THOMPSON. y. 4. p. A.,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-01

Touching upon the shipment of cattle
from North Dakota, Dr.. 4. A. Ramsey.
inspector in charge. says that in view OF
the fact that many of the cattle owners
Of North Dakota have complied with
the requirement. of B. A. I. Order No.
l23 and Dipped their cattle during the
last few months. making an honest
effort to eradicate scsbies, it is advised
by the chief of bureau that due consid.
Grafton should be given to this fact. In
localities where general dipping has
been practiced, it is considered safe to
allow cattle to 60 "free" of disease
without marking the certificate fiat
cattle from locality infected with
scabies," or placarding the cars, pro.
vided no evidence Of mango is found on
inspection.
In reference to the above. DR.. VanEs,
state veterinarian says that owners of
cattle dipped at the state or county
watts are advised that they can have
their dipping certificates or receipts
countersisned by forwarding the same
to his Office. or bv applying to some
deputy state veterinarian who has
knowledge of the dipping.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-01

Guy P. Burieson, who bias had charge
ofthe Episcopal church At Langdon for
two months, was ordained st st. Paul's
church in Grand Forks last week BY
Right Rev. Bishop Mann OF the Episco-
pal diocese of North Dakota. The SER
mon was delivered by Rev. Allan Bur.
leson of Santa Rosa, CAL, the eldest
brother Of Mr.. Burleson.
Rev. H. L: Burleson. Fargo; Rey.
Edward w. Burleson. Jamestown. and
Rev. J. K. Burleson, Grand Forks. and
Right Rev. Bishop Edsall of Minne-
sofa took part in the exercises. Probs-
bly, the most interested spectator of the
solemn service was Mrs, Burleson, the
aged mother Of the five Burleson broth.
era. The father, Of these brothers,
Solomon s. Burleson, began his mis-
sionary work in the Episcopal faith in
the state Of Minnesota some forty years
ago. The elder Mr.. Burleson was q
graduate of law school in Vermont,
and immigrated west about 1857, and
pracsced law at North Pepin, Wis.,,
whore Rev. Allan Burleson was born. in
1858.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-01
WheelOck Items.

Miss Selena Lofgren sister of Lofgren
Bros, arrived here last Wednesday, for
permanent stay on her claim which
joins town.
Messrs. Dolton, Lunde and Chance
left for Knox last Monday, where they
are engaged for threshine the rest Of
the fall.
The Ladies Aid gave an ice cream
sociable last Saturday evening, which
was largely attended.
Afford Thorson, our prominent liverv
man, returned to bis claim north of
town last Sunday, after spending some
time in town attending to bis business.
Mrs, Norma Elliott. Mrs. H. Mores
and Miss Annie Thompson made a
business trip to Williston last Monday.
Miss Annie Kallak and sister Clara
left last Monday for VininR, MINI.
Mrs. Urness of Ray, is the guest of
Miss Annie Nelson this week.
The Misses Thompson and Lofgrsn
drove to Ray on Saturday.
Attorney diversion from Williston,
was here on business last Saturday.
Walter Bond of the Bond Lumber
Co., epent couple of days in town the
first part of the week.
Miss Randa Paulsrud loft for
Michigan City Thursday.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-01
FOR SALE OR RENT.-Good houses
for sale or rent on easy terms. Inquire
at the First National Bank.
Estray Notice

Strayed from my place June srd,
seventeen head of cattle, without brand,
including seven mich cows, l of which
is dark red with bell on; four are red
and white spotted, with red neck and
head. one having bell on and one hav-
ing horns; one white with dark head
and neck: and one red one with whito
spots; 2 two year old steers, one OF
which is clear white and has horns, the
other is red with white spots and horns,
and eight yesrlinRs, including two white
ones, one steer and one heifer; one
white bull with dark head and neck:
two red heifers; one yellow heller; one
black heifer and one black steer, With
white spots. Any one having know
ledge of the above cattle will be r.
wsrded by notifying or returning the
same to me. Chas. F. Peterson.
ltf Ray P. O., N. b.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-01
Fearful Odds Against Him.

Bedridden, alone and distitue.
Such, in brief was the condition of an
old soldier by name Of J. J. Havens,
Versailles, o. For years he was troubled
with Kidney disease and neither doctors
nor medicines gave him relief. At length
be tried Electric Bitters. It put him
on his feet in short order and now he
testiies. "pm on the road to complete
recovery. "Best on earth for Liver and
Kidney troubles and all forms of Stom-
ach and Bowel Complaints. Only SOC.
Guaranteed by S. BroWue1 Druggist,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-01
Rose Vallev.

Rev. and Mrs. Snow took tea with
Miss Betty Hereford last Monday.
Another nice rain visited the valley
on the oath.
Messrs. Marion and Hiram Simmons
have gone to Granville to assist in bar.
vesting and threshing.
Rev. Snow filed his appointment at
Curry school house and Eight Mile last
Sunday.
Messrs. Martin. GreRs, Thornton and
Peery have finished making hay.
Mesdames Minerva and Maud Sim.
mons called on Mrs. W. P. Thornton
last Sunday.
Mr.. Ferrill of Missouri was guest
of W. S. Martin few days last week.
W. B. Adams, who is employed on
Sweetman's ranch near Mondak, Mont,
was q guest of W. P. Thornton last
Sunday.
Mrs. Narcissus Johnson is visiting
Miss Maria Ezell.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-01

A new Episcopal church was conse-
Grated at Wafhalla last Friday, by
Bishop Mann of this state. assisted by
Bishop Edsall of Minnesota. This
church was originally school building,
and was bought several years ago in
part Of the money received from the
offertory at the conservation of Bishop
Edsall. 1t was consecrsted az st..
Peters church after the name of the
mission at Walhalla. Rev. H. Kerstetter
Of this city was pastor of that mission
for three years before taking charge of
the work in this district.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-01
A Good Thing.

Tho lively competition among rail-
roads to provide the very finest euqip-
ment and excellent sevios enables the
travler OF today to trayel in style only
dreamed of few years ago. Between
Minneapolis, st. Paul and Chicago the
finest traing in the world will be found
and the ding bee Is the electric lighted
North Western Limited. Noticing
better can be found anywhere in rail-
Wav equipment.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-01
LOCAL ROUNDUP.

Mrs. Glynn Byrkert Of Ray was
visiting in the city Tuesday.
Arthur J. Right was made a full
citizen before Judge Palda last Monday.
Attorney N. A. Stewart il confined to
bis homo with an attack of typhoid
fever.
Attorney Arthur LsSueur of Minot
was in the city Monday in the interest
of the G. N.
Rob- 1t Bell and Will Harvey are in
Seattle, WASH. where they will remain
for month.
Charles ]. Palda, manager of the
townsits of Mondak Was in the city on
business Monday.
Miss Annabel Mackenzie, q former
teacher in the WilIiston High School, is
visiting friends in this city,
w. D. Atterberry. who has been At
Battle Greek, Mich, for medical treat.
mont. has returned home much i'm.
proved.
Mr.. Paul Leonhardy and Mrs. Geo.
Bruegger returned home last Saturday,
After an extended visit with relatives in
Milwaukee, Wis.
Mrs. John BrueReer. who has been
visiting friends and relatives in Wiscou-
sin for 'several weeks past, returned
home yesterday morning.
W. R. McChesney has purchased W.
e. Presby's ranch and farm machinery,
located about three miles north of this
city. for the consideration of 5000.
Mr.. Copeland 10 not q candidate for
tho legislature nor for the judeeshlp OF
this district, the intimstion to that ef-
feet in last weeks Heard notwithstand-
Ing.
The Editor Of the Graphic has no
political master. and wears no collar.
He IL now, and always has been . demo
crat from principle, not from dicta.
ton. r.
Mrs. Mary Everett. accompanied by
her little granddaughter Beatrice
Brooks, from Mspleton. Minn., is
visiting her daughter, Mr.. H. R. Lamp
man.
Mics Ruth Parker, who has been
spending the summer with her aunt.
Mrs. Will McChesney, returned to her
homo in Brainerd, MINI. Thursday
evening.
Judge Palda and bis stenographer,
Elizabeth c. Stevens, were in Williston
Monday. A few minor matters coming
within the purview of the court were
atko~1aA -
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-01
What is Life?

In the last analysis nobody knows,
but We do know that it is under strict
law. Abuse that law even slightly, pain
results. Irregular living means deranee-
ment Of the organs, resulting In Chnsti-
patton, Headache or Liver trouble. DR..
Kings New Lie Pills quickly re-adjusts
this. It's gentle, yet thorough. Only
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-01
A Boys Wild Ride For Life.

With family around expecting him
to die, and son riding for life, Is miles,
to get DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, W. H.
Brown, OF Leesville, Ind. endured
deaths agonies from asthma; but this
wonderful medicine gave instant relief
and soon cured him. He writes: II now
sleep sound)y every night" Like mar
velous cures of Consumption, Pneu-
monia. Bronchitis, Coughs Colds and
Grip prove It's matchless merit for all
Throat and Lung troubles. Guarnteed
bottles Soc and $l.00. Trial bottles free
at S. BroWnell's drug store.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-01
Louisiana Purchase Expositior
st. Louis, May Let, to Dec. 1T. 1904.

The largest and greatest sxpoGidso
ever held.
THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY II
will sell excursion tickets at favorah,o
rates, with suitable limits. For furthee
particulars see our local agent Of 0roa1
Northern Ry., or address
F. I. Whitney.
Gen'l Pass'r &Ticket Agent,
St. Paul. MINI,