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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
Coon Guessed Right First Time.

A story is told in the house demo-
cratic cloak rooms Of Representative
Bankhead's appearance at one Of the
registration places Of Alabama. He
found the registration officials busily
engaged in ascertaining negro's quail
ifications for exercising the right OF
suffrage. One Of the requisites, under
the new constitution, is ability to read
or interpret any part of that document.
Mr.. Bankhead was standing at
one side, observing the proceedings,
when a registration official approached
in great perplexity. Mr.. Bankhead,"
said he, this is a very smart negro.
We have asked him every question we
can think Of. He answers them all.
Can you suggest anything?"
why don't you ask him to explain
a writ Of certiorari" responded the
astute Alabama member.
That was done. The negro scratch
ed his head for a time, very much in
doubt what to say.
Deed, boss" he finally replied, Il
CUES you've done got me. doan know
what dat is 'cept 1t be something to
Keep a niger from votin'."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06

WANTED BY MANUFACTURING
House, trusty person familiar with
this territory for branch Office for
this and surrounding counties. s1s
paid weekly. Position permanent.
No capital required. Previous OK.
perienee not essential. Address, Sup
erintendent, Como Block. Chicago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06

Proposals for Beef and Mutton: Of
fee Chief Comfy Vancouver Barracks.
Wash. March 15. 1904. Sealed pro-
posals for furnishing and delivering
fresh Reef and Mutton for six months
beginning July /. 1904, will be received
here and at Offices Of commissaries at
Fort Stevens, oregon; Boise Barracks,
Idaho;; Forts Casey. Columbia. Flag
Ter, walla walla, Ward, Wright, Wor-
den, Lawton. and Vancouver Barracks,
Wash, until 10 a. m April l5, 1904. In
formation furnished on application.
Envelopes containing proposals should
be endorsed Proposals for fresh Beef
George B. Davis. Chief com'sy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
For Poe Memorial.

New York, April 5.-A movement to
found the Poe Society whose object
shall be to provide a suitable Edgar
Allen Poe memorial and to perpetuate
his fame has been inaugurated here.
Those in charge of the matter have
arranged for a theatrical benefit to be
held April 2S for the purpose OF Great
ing a nucleus OF the fund. Several
speakers, including descendants OF the
poet, now residing in Baltimore, dis
cussed his life and works.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
A THOUGHTFUL MAN.

NJ. NJ. Austin. OF Winchester, Ind,
knew what to do in the hour OF need.
His wife had such an unusual case OF
stomach and liver trouble. physicians
could not help her He thought OF and
tried DR.. Kings New Life Pills and
she got relief at once and was finally
cured. only 25c at Charles Rogers
drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
SAILORS GO ON STRIKE.
Responsible For inability of the Steam
Schooners to Operate.

The steamer Alliance, now In port,
will keep away from San Francisco
until the labor difficulties between en-
ployers and employees are fully settled.
According to the officers of the Al
lance. a settlement had been satisfac-
torily made with the marine engineers,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
MISCELLANEOUS
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

SIMPSONS LONG HAIR WAS THE
cause Of his death. You should get
your hair cut at least once month
at the oocident Barber Shop, whore
there are first. class artists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
A GREAT SENSATION.
c. ]. CURTIS. Secretary.

A GREAT SENSATION
There was a big sensation In Lees
vile. Ind, when w. H. Brown, of that
place, who was expected to die, had
his life saved by DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. He writes:
II endured insufferable agonies from
Asthma, but your New Discovery gave
me immediate relief and soon there
after effected a complete cure" Sim
liar cures of Consumption, Pneumonia,
Bronchitis and Grip are numerous. It's
the peerless remedy for all throat and
lung troubles. Price, soc and 81. Guar
anteed by Charles Rogers. druggist.
Trial bottles free.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
Republican County Convention.

Notice is hereby given, that Re-
publican County Convention for Clat-
sop county, State Of oregon. will be
held at the City Of Astoria, on Satur-
day, April ., 1904. at the court house
at 10 o'clock a. m, Of said day, for the
purpose Of nominating the following
county officers to be voted for at the
state election to be held on Monday,
June 6. 1904. and electing 10 delegates
to attend the Republican state con-
vention to be held at the city Of Port
land, on Tuesday, April IL, 1904, and
10 delegates to the congressional con-
vention;
Two representatives.
One county clerk,
One sheriff.
One treasurer.
One county commissioner.
One coroner.
One assessor.
One surveyor.
one school superintendent.
Justices Of the peace and constab-
les in the various precincts.
The various precincts Of the county
are entitled to one delegate at large
and one delegate for every rs votes
or fraction over Of the votes cast for
F. I. Dunbar for secretary of state, the
apportionment being as follows:
Astoria No. 1.................... II
Astoria No. 2.................... II
Astoria No. 3................... 10
John Day ..... ................. d
Wallush ..... ...... ........... 3
New Astoria ....-.,.... ........ 3
Warrenton ........... .......... 4
Clatsop ..... observation-disclosures. 4
Melville .......... ............... 8
ChadWel '.''....'., ............ ~
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-06-04
THE RoMP BEFORE eEc.

When Bessie gets her nightie on and
wants to romp with me,
And do,lges here and scurries there, and
shouts with baby glee,
wouldn't change my fortune for the
state Of any king,
I wouldn't give her love for all the joys
that wealth may bring!
Her laugh Is sweeter than the song Of
any sylvan brook,
And see Gods best promise In her
sinless, happy look
Her little toes, all pink and white. ap-
pear and disappear,
As, dancing round me with delight, she
calls me daddy dear"
I catch her fondly in my arms and toss
her In the air,
And set her down to chase her a. she
hurries round a chair,
While mamma calls, "Now, that will do!
You're catching cold, I know
It's time that children were In bedw We
never heed her, though,
And Bessie makes rush, while whoop
like savage chief,
And dodge away and keep It up till some
one comes to grief!--
] know q man whose lot Is drawn
who'll catch II dreadfully
When Bessie gets her nightie on, and
comes TO romp with me.
Is. II. kiser In Chicago Record Herald.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-06-04
Russian WcddiuRs.

In no country In the world. says the
author Of "WOOings and Weddings In
Many Climes." Is the tie between
brother and sister closer than 1t Is In
Russia. The brother II regarded as
her guardian equally with the father
and as her protector even more.
In many districts when the groom
comes to claim his bride her brother
places himself beside her and with
a stout stave or a drawn sword pre-
vents the grOom's approach. The
twain often engage in much poetical
barter. in which the bride incites her
brother to extOrt gOOdly price for
herself, her veil and her beauty.
Upon the wedding day the groom
comes to her parents house and claims
his bride. Then there Is a touching
little bit Of ceremony, one Of those
pretty human comedies which are
called "cmpty shows and FORMS" but
are written In warm, tender emotions.
The maiden kneels before her par.
ents and asks them to pardon her for
any and every Offense toward them Of
which she may ever have been guilty.
They lift her up and kiss her: then
they together offer her bread and salt,
which signifies that while they live
they will not see her lack the neces.
saries of life.
When she leaves the house Its door
Is left open to signify that she may re.
turn when she will; that her glrlhood's
home IL still hers.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-06-04

THE PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION.
to
NJ. n w.
Davis Admiral ]. a. Walker chairman), VIM. H. Burr.
= to
the
the
mission has had long experience dealing with variety Of naval and
engineering the 18TH
milan
hand Major
Admiral Walker will administrative
the commissions useful military
Of the Philippines Barclay the
engineer who the Of iork subway
william
well
that the
difficulties
call for knowledge methods
administration Presidents
will
achieving
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-06-04

and thoughtful. The silence Of the
big. empty house seemed oil at once
to crowd into the kitchen. The clock
licked nervously. mistakenly.
Darn that clock" cried the deacon.
irritably. He, too, seemed to feel the
stiffness that had suddenly pervaded
the room.
He looked at his wife: she looked Mt
him. There was a long pause; her
face fiushed---grew pale. Hesitating.
~ she crossed the room to where lie
snt, his eyes fixed modify on the fioo".
a moist, soapy. wrinkled hand slipped
into his and soft voice said sadly:
"Aiebbe Hank Is right, after ALL
indianapolis Sun.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-06-04
ON THE STREET IN JAPAN.
Some Of the Experiences Of the For
eigner In MikudO's Land.


eigner In Mikado's Land.
When ones work Is done there Is
left the mild excitement Of walking up
the great alimentary canal OF NikkO,
says writer In The World To-day.
All that Is done In NlkkO may be seen.
On the veranda Of q house madam Is
having her bath, her head sticking up
above the steaming water. The young.
sters In their original suits are hailins
you, "Sinko san, OhiyO!' Mr.. Stran.
ger, gOOd-day." An array Of great
gilt lotus flowers and leaves on long
stems shows that q member Of the
family Ia dead. In the front room. I'M.
protected from the street, one sees the
square kagolike box In which, with
knees against the breast. the last jour.
ney Ia taken. A bevy Of gayly dressed
geisha girls, with attendants carrying
kOtOs and samisens, are bound for
some dinner or entertainment, their
hair black and shiny and filed with
bright ornaments, their faces AMI
necks white with rice powder and
their lower lips bright with scarlet
paste. They are chattering In the
shrill. penetrating voices which are
peculiar to them.
The merchant steps from his shop
to tell you he has some new kake-
mona or carving to show, antiques
from 300 years old to those SO recent
that the lacquer IL hardly dry. "Step
In, SIR" cries young man waving his
hand In the mir as he paints with an
imaginary brush an imaginary picture.
"and see how japanese artist uses his
brush" He hanas You his card and
you are pleased to read the motto Of
his house Is Earnest IL the best pol
Icy" g! was waiting for you," says
a pretty girl, smiling. "Will you please
come In my shop? have brack rack
er and red racker trays. Yes. very
pretty" She spends all her time In
front OF her shop between the two
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-06-04
Wheat In A1gcrin,

Practically all the wheat grown In
Algeria Il hard wheat. The total prod.
uct In 1902 was 2I.OOO metric tons.
or the annual crop all hut Il very
small portion Is consumed In AIgeriu.
The native population use only the Al
gerlan wheat. which IL made into
bread. semoules and CONSCIOUS. The
latter Ia a dish highly esteemed by the
Arabs. ana very extensively used. The
-four used for breadmaking and other
cooking purposes by the European
population IL imported.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-06-04
Usual Method Of Calculation.

"How old would YOU say she WASP"
l"Well, let's see: When we were IN
high school together she used to snub
me because was kid. Now. I'm 81,
and, um-u-um, well, l should say
she was about % by this time."-TOwn
and Country.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-06-04

bridges. II she sees one cross either
bridge she II already waiting when
he has crossed. No one escapes.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-06-04

Often when fortune knocks at
mans door 1t il house-cleaning time
and lie IL away from home.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-06-04

The the Chinese bgands OF mountains on the borders
the
bandits different Chinese further south being taller
they bitterly hate the Russians having
hard lighters They bold fellows Invading the large cities
whirwind fight
illustration
. sketch by . Cossack 0ncsr.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-10-23
Elouss or shirt Waist.

Plain shirt waists always are in de-
mand and always fill need. This
one shows the new sleeves, tliat are,
full at the shoulders. and includes a
wide box pleat ait the centre FRONT
The model is made of Russian blue
Sieilian mohair, stitched with corticelli
SIX, and is worn with belt and tie
of black taffeta. All wasting mate
rails are. however, equally appropriate,
the many mercerlzed cottons as well
as wool and silk.
The waist consists o. the fitted lin
ing, which is optional, fronts and back
The back is plain seross the shoulders.
drawn down in gathers at the waist
line. but the fronts are gathered at
their upper edgcs, also, so forming
becoming folds. The sleeves are in
shirt style, gathered into straight cuffs,
and at the neck is a regulation stock.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-10-23

been sent there by special order is
sued last March, while the bones are
in London After the defeat of Ma
poleon at Waterloo Lord Perc OBJ
tained possession of Marengo and sold
him to General Angerstcin. The ami
NAL was well cared for and petted in
his old age, and on his death the skel-.
ata, ,,,as ,.rasarfnd IL fha ROYAL
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-10-23
SKELETON OF MARENGO, NAPOLEON's
FAMOUS CHARGE.
-.ss,S~s,>oS.,,~~~@~4sA

seat is turned UP alongside one side
frame The hinged back closes in front
next to it. A spring engages with the
edge Of the back, preventing it from
accidentally dropping. The seat being
folded toward the back, the latter Is
free from connection with the next
side frame, thus affardlng numerous
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-10-23
CAPT. JIM McMILLAN'S TAME WHALE.
AN UNUSUAL FISH STORY.

was arranged in position, then raised.
Hardly had it reached the top of the
water than the whale seeing what
looked Ike a sure opening and escape
In view darted up the narrow enclosure
at rapid rate Of speed
"The big fish could not turn, aud in
less time than II takes TO tell you tie
story was high and dry on the smooth
beach. How that whale churned IN
the water with its tail when the tide
began turning for the ebb, but in
few minutes the mammoth fish was
as helpless as a baby. Captain McMll-
Ian measured the critter on the beach
and found II more than forty-fye feet
from nose to tail, but unusually thin
for whale.
He did not want TO kill his new
found prize and was Mt a loss how to
hold it when the tide came in again,
but concluded to build small inclos-
ure around The whale on the beach and
at future time expected to securely
fasten big hawser about the tail Of
the fish which would hold. He set to
work and soon had the captive secure
~ fenced in on all sides so that escape
was almost impossible, and when the
salt water OF the Bay of Fundy again
reached the young whale there was
some fun for short time. Next day
the captain came to Eastport and from
a blacksmith secured stout iron band
TO iltsecurely around the outer end Of
the whales tail just back Of the outer
fin.
I'm the band was an eye TO fasten
on a light chain and with his newly
made collar he soon returned home,
and after some difficulty, at low tide,
had the iron band fastened around his
victim or the beach. Wien the tide
again came in part Of the fence was
removed. and the chain was securely
fastened on both ends, one being In the
eye Of the band, the sea monster was
prisoner
Captain Mcmillan concluded TO al
low his captive into deeper water than
his cove afforded. SO that the fish
might be able to look after its supply
of food during the day when he was
not around For a few days the cap
tive whale made lively time Of it and
tried to break away from the chain.
but finally was obliged to submit, and
after n short time devoured quantity
of food brought near the weir by the
owner. Many of the island residents
came from the neighborlng places TO
see the captive Whale OH the chain, and
Captain Mcmillan was asked why he
did not exhibit his prize at the large
cities across the border and along the
Maine coast.
THAT would have been easily enough
done had the fish been dead. or small
enough 10 carry about IN a boat, but
how could he get a forty-hve-foot
whale out of the harbor in safety?
1t was not long before the big fish
began TO show signs of becoming tame.
and on the approach Of meal time was
always found ready TO devour the food
provided
In several weeks Iim's Lady whale
had increased somewhat in length and
also became quite tame. so that when
the veteran seaman came near IL in his
boat his captive would play alongside.
After two months ugd the
fish had increased = :.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-10-23

least a. girdis effee:, arc being shown
IN gowns for reception and evening
wear this season. Another kind of
ornament is the blond lace, which SIM
ply defies description. It's neither
cream, nor pure white, nor yellow,
nor any particular shade, but blond.
and the most popular trimming shown
for the fan season. Without a broad
girdle no reception gown is complete.
These may be Of the same material
and shade as the gown OF Of bright
ribbons, With long streamerss or bows
at the hack-New York Press.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-10-23

Here IS ylle skeleton Of Marengo, Ma
polcon Bonaparte's famous charger,
which is now in the Royal United
Service Institution, in London. The
mortal remains Of Marengo are divided
between France and England, tie skin
of the famous horse being in the mill
tary museum at the Invalides, having
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-10-23

@H0E I'D you ever hear OF Cap
4 1, tain Jim McAlillan's tame
q 8 whaleT asked one OF the
Il ~ II old-ilmers recently II a
Sg0R down cast town, with a
party OF seamen discussing
ihe particulars Of the Chinese din
Guilty.
Without waiting for an invitation,
the speaker opened up with his story
as follows Captain Jim Mcmillan
was retired sea captain who moved,
with his family, 10 small island
down the bay near Deer Island, n.
-, and under the protection of the
Canadian flag. The isIand had a
small harbor IN which was n used up
weir that in former years had gath
cred mp herring and other salt water
fish so common in Passamaquoddy
Bay. With n few weeks of repairing
the brush enclosure, Captain Jim had
ihe weir in good condition again for
the first catch of fish. He arranged
The gate for the high run Of tides and
went home to await returns.
They were not long In coming, for
the next day, when the veteran went
off TO investigate his newly repaired
weir he was very much surprised nud
delighted to find an immense school of
fat-looking herring lelsurely swim
ming around the inside and evidently
enjoying the place. The fish were uD-
able to get out MS the gate was closed,
and there was considerable satIsfae-
ton In his first catch, since the fish
had been rather scare in the different
weirs near and the herring were in
good demand by the sardine factory
owners at the neighborlng places
Here was lucky catch, indeed, as
he could quickly find ready market
for these large sized herring Mt East
port, where they would later find
place In one OF the big smoke houses
or be used as mustard sardines.
'The captain made visit to East
port few hours later, told Of his
supply Of herring alive In the weir and
soon was offered fair price; in fact,
looked upon the lot Of herring as
worth 500.
When Captain Mcmillan returned 10
his Canadian home down the bny
few hours later, he was happy and
his hopes ran high.
Wen have plenty to eat when /
sell this lot of herring said he TO his
wife, who met him on the beach, and
Ill buy you new dress before come
back from Eastport, sure A short
time later in the day he got into his
boat and pulled into the weir, when
his hair stood on ends as he saw a
very large and black-iooking object
resting on the water in the narrow eli
closure.
1T looked Ike the body of big
snake and the aged seaman thought it
might be the famed mythical sea SER
pent he had so often read about, but
had never seen before. Befora he
could leave the interior the big fish
began swimming around the enclosure
in d circle and 1t did not take Captain
Jim long to get on the outside ana
drop the big gate In place. His weir
full Of herring few hours before had
been eaten up or gone through the
several small breaks In the side OF
the enclosure, made b. the fish, and
this was enough to cause the captain
to utter a few oaths, since no one was
near at the time,
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-10-23

attractive in the many pliable mate
rails of the season This one is pc
culiarly smart and includes point
at the front and the new sleeves,
shirred to form two lengthwise puffs
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-10-23

above the elbows. The ssrial chosen
for the model is wjMM sreen MESA
line satin with creSfn eolored lace for
chemisette aud cuffs, banding and
bows OF darker velvet, but there are
many wool as well as silk materials
that can be treated in the same manner
with equal success, and, when liked,
the deep cuffs can be omitted and the
sleeves made in three-quarter length,
The waist is made with the fitted
lining, on which the full fronts and
backs are arranged, and is finished at
the neck with a Follower collar under
(which the chemioette is attached. The
eeyes are made over fitted Innings.
hich are faced 10 form cuffs, and are
above the elbows, finished with
Aular frills below which fall over the
cred ones of the lace. The closing
ode inyisibly at the centre front
81 quantity of material required for
edium size is four and three
yards twenty-one inches wide.
one-half yards twenty-seven
ide, or two and three-fourth
ty-four inches wide, with
yard of all-over lace.
yards of bias velvet and
half yards Of lace to make
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-10-23
shade of Blond.

shocking, not alone in
but in whole pieces,
! make a waist, or at
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