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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
Confessions Of q Priest.

Rev. Jno. s. Cox of Wake, Ark.
writes, For 10 years l suffered from
yellow jaundlce. / consulted a num-
Der OF physicians and tried all sorts of
medicines, but got no relief. Then ]
began the use OF Electric Bitters and
feel that am now cured Of disease
that had me in its grasp for IL years"
II you want reliable medicine for liver
and kidney trouble, stomach disorder
or general debility, get Electric Bit
ters. It's guaranteed by Chas. Rogers.
Only soc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
LET WELL ENOUGH ALONE.
A Change Would Cause Injurious Do
preston in Business.

Comparison OF the statistics OF the
United States with those OF other
countries shows that this country en-
joys much greater degree of pros
perity than any other, During the ten
years from 1892 to 1909 the population
Of Great Britain increased ten per cent
that of Germany is per cent, and that
of the United States q per cent.
During the same period the total de-
posits In all banks in Great Britain
increased 43 per cent, In the United
States 101 per cent, Coal production
in Great Britain increased q per cent,
In Germany e4 per cent, In France
% per cent. in the United States 10
per cent. The production OF pig iron
increased IS per cent In Great Brit
ain, 50 per cent in Germany. II per
cent in France, "a per cent In the
United States. The production of steel
increased 65 per cent in Great Britain
1872 per cent in Germany, 1873 per cent
In France and 17S per cent In the
United States. The exports of manu-
factures increased IS per cent In Great
Britain, 80 per cent in Germany. 10
per, cent in France, and 155 per cent
In the United States. Great Britain,
with her enormous outflow to her COL
! Qnies. exported in 1902 manufactures
10 the amount Of sii26,OOO,OOO, while
the United States exported s4'4oS'OOO'-
OOe; but whereas Great Britain IN
this item gained only Is per cent dur
ing the decade from 1892 to 1902, over
the ldst preceding decade, the United
States gained 155 per cent.
Why should any person vote TO ex-
change such prosperity as that for
period of political impotence, disturb
ling legislation and business depression
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07

BY the adoption of the above report
of a committee appointed to formulate
some definite plan of procedure, rep
resentatiye citizens of Astoria, at
public meeting held last evening at the
court house, made the start toward
securing a modern hotel for this city.
Another committee, composed OF A. M.
Smith, W. E. Schimpff and Harrison
Allen was appointed for the purpose OF
interviewing some of the large prop
erty owners of the city and getting
their ideas. This last named commit
tee will submit report at another
meeting to be held at the Chamber OF
kCommerce building this evening. The
meeting will be called to order at I
o'clock and every loyal citizen is exN
peeted to be present. sEA&-~~a---
last nights meeting was organized
by the election of James W. WEIGH
As chairman and G. ". Louhsberry as
secretary. Mr.. welch briefly stated
the objects Of the meeting and invited
fuller expression from Mr. Whippie'
Mr.. Whipple presented the plans which
he had secured and explained his idea
Of the hotel proposition. He said the
hotel would cost from $4,000 to'sSo,OOO'
without the theater annex, which has
been cut out for the present.
General discussion of the proposal
followed and the mater was thorough
ly gone over. The following gentle
men expressed themelves: w. F. NC
Gregor, Frank R. Stokes, Herman
wise, B. F. Allen, A. scherneckau, A
S. Skyles, A. NJ. Smith, ]. A. Eakin
Harrison Allen, August Danielson
James w. welch, w. W. Whipple, W
E. Schimpff, John Enberg. w. F
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
Attractive vaudeviIIe-the Star.

At the Star the public knows it will
receive the greatest value for its
money. The bill this week is the best
that has ever been given In Astoria.
There is not slow turn on the pro-
gram, and every act Is a sensation. The
Kls. Ners and the funny Personal
moving pictures are fine.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
October 27, % and 20.

Worlds fair excursion tickets to Chi
cago, st. Louis and all eastern cities
will be sold by the GREAT NORTH
ERN RAILWAY on October 27, 2S and
20, in addition to October 8, and 5.
Amply to any Great Northern agent for
rates and full information.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
Parker House.

George Hammond. Portland.
j. II. Aldridge. Mist, ore.
"A. Taylor, Ilwaco, Wash.
Thomas Jones, city.
C. r. Thompson. Fort Candy, Wash
Geo. Bircher, Portland.
b. S. Compton, San Francisco,
]. A. Adams, Portland.
Z. Mullholland, Portland.
John Klint, Grays River, Wash.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
Worlds Fair Rates Extended.

Through the efforts of the GREAT
NORTHERN RAILWAY, worlds fair
excursion tickets will be sold on oc-
tober 27, 2s and 20, in addition to Oc-
tober 8, 4 and 5. For full informa-
tion apply to any Great Northern agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
This Is Leap Year.

A dozen girls are seeking one man
at the Star this week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
Plan TO Secure Necessary Funds
Decided on at Meeting
Last Night.
BONDING SCHEME PLANNED
Aenther Meeting to BE Held To.
night, When Plan Will BE
Further Considered
by Citizens.

I'VE propose the organization of a
hotel and guaranty company, with
capital of 100000 and that the COM
pany secure hotel site and erect
thereon a modern hotel of 100 rooms,
costing about 100000.
1--WE propose issuing bonds in par
value to the cost of the building and
grounds, bonds TO be secured by first
mortgage upon hotel grounds, the bonds
to run 40 years, with interest at five
per cent, payable semi-annually. the
company reserving the right to retire
bonds at par at any time after five
years, and to provide sinking fund
annually after 10 years equal to $4,000
per annum for the redemption of
bonds. The par value of the bonds
shall be 500 each, and the hotel and
guaranty company, with capital stock
of 100000 as above mentioned, to be
divided into shares of 800 each, shall
guarantee the interest on the bonds
for a period of 10 years.
"A. NJ. SMITH,
wv. H. wHIPPLE,
u. S. DELLINGER,
HERMAN WISE,
-. HARRISON ALLEN,
wv. F. MGREGoR,
~. E. HIGGINS,
wv. E. sCHIMPFF,
"F. R. STOKES"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-09-05
Neglected Colds.

Every part Of the mucous mem
brane, the nose, throat. ears. head AM
lungs. etc are subjected TO disease
and blight from neglected coldr. Bal
ifrds HorehQund Syrup Is a pleasant
and effective remedy. sc soc. s. 90
". Akendrick. Valley Mills. Texas
writes: 4 have Hsed Ballards Hcre-
hound Sryrip for coughs and throat
troubles; it Is a pleasant AM most
elective remedy Sold by Scauh
Drug co.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-09-05
woRl o's FAIR ACCOMMODATIONS

Nicelt furnished f..mily hotel, sl.00 to 50 90.
" rite itl articuisrs. seveu minutes to fair.
10 Aub-r' avenue, st Louis.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-09-05
FOUND.
FoR So Z !.

Feupf'a class lin 18th N A." ana 20 in
sid Lest IS
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-09-05
The Modern Farmer,

Where both pap - sre not desirec
for 'i'ter sep ,rate'y ~
the term stated sb.sve will he accepter
upon receipt Of Ten CENTS
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-09-05

Elegant rooms, priv ate, reasonable 10 minutes
walk, 100 car lines 70 exposition e037 Bartmer
avenue, ~. Louis.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-09-05

+ For Ss.le--Cottag, OF five rooms on four lots,
which % contains good barn. Apply to sos
/ Thrty-t nth street.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-09-05
WORK WANTED.


wsntel-To rent by 18th OF September, d
modern stE room cottage. ne low par Of
The city ~ etsrred. Address J. II Jones, llnn-
DIS Cen raf Passenger depot.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-09-05

FURNISHED rooms, both phones near grounds
and cal.s, 81 90 per day. S1s3 verHoD, 81 Louis.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-09-05
lEKFrPEF NAnrEn-

ss'ftu- 70. batleap=r 4dersss
Lace 0.s nc, rity.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-09-05

STORE FOR SALE OR RENT.
Pa, Ing srccery business for sale, sos Twenty.
eighth It Get
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-09-05

- u. eds, soc to SlU0 The piase lprthnse
eklnE ms0rt, cleanliness ard safety Bache.
ics,s "a ios sorth Eleventh, 81. Lonis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-28
The Marketable Hog.

Hogs TO be marketable ut the high
est prices must be largely OF uniform
type or at least the types aust ap-
proach in uniformity. The buyers in
the great markets of the country carry
in their minds eye the style OF the
hog they think will make the most sal
able pork. The tendency to gravitate
toward one type is. therefore, marked,
The buyer is inclined to be arbitrary.
He cannot tell why he prefers a Ger
tain type, but sticks to ii that that
type is the kind he wants. This varies
also In different markets. both at home
and abroad The English buyer who
has been buying bacon hogs for many
years has in his mind very different
type from the type of the man that in
the Chicago market has been buying
lard hogs all his life. This variable
type the raiser of hogs has 10 consider
and it both binders and helps him in
improving his herd 1t helps him in
improving his herd. II helps him while
his animals are far below that type.
brlt it binders him as soon as he has
reached the type OF hog in the mind
of the buyer. for he cannot progress
beyond il except at loss to himself
TIis fact has been the greatest obsta-
Gle in .he improving of the bone and
stamina Gf hogs raised in the corn belt.
st Louis Republic
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-28

Potatoes are quite largely fed to
hogs, but il is found advisable TO boil
them. In the New England States
they are fed extensively, being boiled
in milk and mixed with meal in bar
rel. Frequently several bushels are
boiled at time, and when mixed with
cornmeal make an nppetizing mess.
The only fault to be found with this
combination is that it is badly out of
balance. The potatoes are rich in
starch and SO is the corn. To such of
our readers as are still following the
old practice we would advise the sub
sutution of bran or of ground oats for
the cornmeal. This would make a
fairly well-balanced ration. The Ca
nadians say that potatoes have a good
effect on the quality of bacon pro-
duced There is probably no better
use to which small potatoes may be
put than this.-Exchange
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-28
red. The breed Is attractive because
of its genuine Plymouth Rock form
and size and The beautiful plumagc.
The Manure snrender.

This department is not for the pur-
pose of advertising tools or nipple
ments. and no such article that is sold
is ever mentioned by the manufacture
er's name. There are implements and
conveniences. however, made by differ
ent manufacturers which should find a
place on every farm, and one of them
Is the manure-spreader, of which there
are several good makes.
No one can appreciate the value OF
this implement until he has used it.
II is not only labor-saver but ii
spreads the manure in any quantity
desired, and spreads il evenly. All of
its operations are controlled from the
drivers seat The work Of manure
spreading should he in operation from
now on more or less through the win
ter. and no farmer can make a better
investment than to have this nipple.
ment 1t will give him added years OF
life in the labor 1t will save him. and
enable him TO grow better crops.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-28
Home Mixed Fertilizers.

There is no question but that the in
gradients for fertilizers can be more
cheaply bought and the mixing done at
home than to buy the fertilizer already
mixed; but whether it will pay de-
ponds upon several things. If one
knows pretty well what the crops he
Proposes 10 grow need and understands
something about the home mixing of
fertilizers, having the necessary help
TO do the work, 1t then pays, provided
one also has the necessary cash to pay
for the material. s.ra
Then, again. there is probably a
greater profit in the low-grade fertile
ers than in the high-grade article, and
hence corresponding profit; so it fol
lows that the saving would be greater
III mixing the low grade or more com
plete fertilizers. They are also easier
to mix. the ammonia per cent being
smaller and less likely TO escape in the
mixing. As matter of fact, 1t is one
of those things which isdst be largely
determined by the farmer TO suit his
own conditions. yet, on the other hand,
is one of the things that it will pay to
experiment with to II greater or less
extent, Indianapolis News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-28

was disengaged. As II happened, both
were disengaged. His name was taken
in, and Immediately afterwards the mes
senger came back 20 announce that
Messrs. Fogle & Quick would see him.
lie was ushered into an inner room,
where he found himself in the presence
of two dry, taciturn-looking gentlemen
Of some fifty TO sixty years of age. Mr.
Montgomery placed himself in such
position that no ray of light should fall
upon his face. His voice. too. would
have sounded strange, feigned. in the
ears of those familiar with its usual
tones.
Mr.. Fogle demanded his business in
the tone OF man with whom time is
money, while Mr.. Quick continued his
examination of a box of deeds. after
casting one rapid glance at the visitor.
Mr.. Montgomery's answer was to pro-
/ duce q copy of the previous days news
paper from his pocket. and point to an
advertisement which has been already
copied into these pages. He was po.
lite in his manner. although very sparing
of his speech.
But you are net Silas Carstor." said
Mr., Fogle, sharply.
II am not but | am his representa-
tive" mumbled Mr.. Montgomery with
bow.
Have you his written authority to
represent him?''
There was the slightest shadow OF
hesitation in N.r. Mentgomery's manner
as he produced fr'm his pocketbook g
paper purpoTting TO up written by Sias
40 T,,H
power TO act as his. the said SilGs Cars
toms, representative in respect 10 any
communication that Messrs. Fogle K
/ Quick may have to make. The law yer
infinitely scrltinized the document, and
then the bearer. Neither seemed to
inspire him with profound confidence.
How do we know that Silas Carston
has written thisE" he asked. suspicious
~ why does not Silas Carston come
here himself? Where is he now"
HE cannot come himself Your sec
ord question. profoundly regret 10 say,
cannot answer. ] have promised my
friend Carston not to do sc"
Mr.. Fogle passed the papers to Mr..
Quick. who also infinitely examined it,
shook his head and turned again to his
document box without uttering word
Eve are not satisfied with your au-
thority, and decline giving you any in
formation. Mr.. Carstor mast come him
self" said AR. Fogle, CURLY.
Then | presume you viii return me
that papcrY
Certainly not; we shah retain it, and
hand it over to Mr.. Carstcu when we
see him"
The Professor was posed. but he was
too practiced a dissembler to betray II
by any outward sign. for the lawyers
eye was upon him.
There was a whispered conference for
moment between the two partners.
Then Mr.. Fogle said. Stay. We will
give you our clients address. under
whose instructions we are acting. She
can use her own discretion as to whether
she pleases to transact business with
you We thus relieve ourselves Of all
responsibility either way"
ITO he continuedl
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-28
Farm, Notes.

FHTUl NokCNs
High and gravelly soil is the best
for fruit trees.
The farm work should always be
kept in advance of the season.
The profitable culture of the soil de
ponds upon its thoroughness.
Good stock will not sustain its ex-
celIence long IL it is not well cared for.
Premature cooling of the milk be-
fore setting will injure the butter
yield.
\ pedigree is simply "a certificate Of
character and unless it shows good
character it is OF 40 practical value.
Fin the vacant places with young
trees. unless the orchard Is old, then it
as better 10 plant new one
sheep should not be allowed to run
in muddy yards or be driven through
the mud to and from the field.
Farm life may be made burden or
n pleasure according TO the manage
inent of the home, the farm and the
work
Every farmer should have few
colonies OF bees, enough at least to
supply the table with pure. fresh
honey.
1t Is much better 10 use for breed
ing animals Of average size smooth.
round. plump and intensely active and
vigorous.
Clean up the i9rtl. and its value
will be Increased, and when 1t is clean
ed and cleared 1t will cultivate more
easily and cheaply.
An unfruitful orchard may often be
brought into bearing 10y heavy APP
plication Of good stable manure seat
tered broadcast.
In purchasing a COW for butter and
milk do not be carried away by the
breeding Of the animal. but see that
she has individual merit
a wet place IN a field can often he
drained ont With but little trouble and
expense but II this IS allowed to 20
undone will spoil the field and ruin the
crops
1t il essential that cows udder be
entirely freed from milk at each milk
ing for IL any milk Is left IN the I'D
der from any cause the seererions are
checked and the cow win soon go dry
II this method OF milking be-omes q
common practice.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-28
Gate that viii Not sag.

The accompanying Illustration repre-
sents form OF farm gate. which is
cheap. durable easily made. easily OPP
Grated and will not sag with years Of
use. The gate shown in the iiastra-
ton is II feet long. but may De made
any reasonable length desired The
top bar is twenty -f5ur foot stick The
bar Is fastened TO the gate post by
means of pin on which the gate
turns. The box shown on the free end
of the top bar is flied with Sufficient
field stones to almost balance the gate.
The frame of the gate consists of a
stiff wooden structure strapped and
bolted ut the corner. On this barbed
plain or common wire is fastened 1t
is well to drive a ring over the top end
OF the large gate post to keep It from
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-28

While the Buff Plymouth Rock Is no
better than the well-known barred, 1t
has proved itself better than the white
sort. and. as breed for fanciers, has
become very popular. As practical
fowl, we consider It not as good as
the barred. for with us it has shown
some weaknesses that the older strain
does not have. 1t must not be inferred,
however, that this is likely TO be the
case with all of them, for many breed
ers consider them even better than
the barred. They are similar in size
and form. lay well, are good mothers
and the carcass Is quite like the bar
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-28
FACTS ABOUT THE CIGAR.
The Different CoIors end textures of
Tobaccos.

Tobaccos.
Nine out of ten when you hand
them a cigar will roll it tenderly be-
/ tween the fingers and smell it know
ingly before attempting to smoke it."
4 said an avenue cigar man TO a Wash
!! ingtoE Star reporter. After putting
on it minute or two, if you ask his
/. opinion. he will tell you all about the
cigar, its make, grade and price, and
inform you in a confidential way that
he knows all about tobacco. and cigars
in particular. In ninety-nine cases out
of one hundred his information will be
wrong, as only the tobacco expert can
| quickly Judge OF the intrinsic merits
of a cigar, and frequently he will be
at fault
For commercial purposes all cigars
are divided into three grades of to-
bacco, known as dark. medium and
light, but there are forty or fifty
shi oaS, which are grouped into five
subheadings.
The grade of tobacco used in
cigar has nothing whatsoever 10 40
with its size, and there is practically
| no limit to the number Of sizes. any
cigar manufacturer may bring out
| cigar of special size and give 1t what
ever name he pleases. The best known
| and most frequently used sizes, how
| ever, in the cigar trade are the con
chas,' which are divided into bouquet
and especial 'regalia bouquets and
! 'puritanos, the 'breva and 'panatella'
having distinct shape of their own.
| The 'panatella' is long thin cigar.
| with tapering ends, whereas the
'breva' is finished off short at both
| ends and has an even thickness
throughout, except a slight narrow
ness at the end that is held in the
| mouth.
Undoubtedly the best sobacco
! smoked in cigars in this countrf is the
| native-grown Cuban tobacco. and the
cigar is further improved If 1t IS made
| in Cuba, particularly in the pro vince
of Havana. For this reason manv so
called Havana cigars are in reality
cigars made in this country and ship
! ped to the island. when they are re-
! shipped to the United States. and the
revenue stamp is duly pasted Oh the
boxes to deceive the uninitiated
Many smokers who prefer a light
wrapper enjoy the favor Of the Ma
Mia wrapper with the Havana filler.
| TO satisfy this taste the Havana to-
bacco frequently IS wrapped In Con-
nectiout wrapper.
Inferior grades Of cigars frequent
~ are made OF dOctored tobacco. acid
being used to stain tie wrappers a
! light straw color In spots. The best
| leaf of the tobacco plant Is that which
grows nearest to the ground. and
when the rain splashes mud on the
leaf these little straw-colored spots APP
pear when the tobacco is cured. When
these spots are genuine the wrapper
will be good tobacco of it's grade.
but whether 1t is acid stain or not
only the expert will be allie to deter
| mine"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-28
Chickens that Eat Eye.

a poultry man says: -Four years
ago had coop Of bun Wyandottes
that ate eggs as fast as they laid them.
and / was at loss 10 know what to
do 80 / tried the following expert
ment: went 10 neiyhboring baker
shop and procured all the egg shells
that they could give me and put them
IN oven. Drowned them. and had, con
stautiy, a peck Of them in the yard
and | fouad that 1t lessened the Evil
very much. and after killing two lead
ers. I had very little trouble. ! have
bred bun Rocks fifteen years. and
never had any trouble about s0ft-shell-
ed eggs. | always keep my yards GOV
cred with a foot Of gravel ! find that
the chicks as well as old chickens get
all the substance for eggs from gravel,
and for digesting food.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-28

six siX-inch spikes or ten-penny nails
and drive into this strip at equal dis
tances apart. To make the hoe take
portion of an old cross-cut saw blade,
or have the blacksmith fashion piece
of iron for you. bend over one edge
an inch So that It may be riveted to
the piece of wood. Then fastcl the
handle in the hole and your tool is
ready for use. The illustration plain
ly shows how the details are per-
fected.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-28
Combined Hoc Id RnISe.

In hoeing of any kind one generally
feels the need Of rake as well as the
hoe. and the little tool here described
Is happy combination OF, both that
any one handy with TOOLS can readily
construct Select piece of hard wood
eight inches long, one and one-half
inches thick and three inches wide
Bore an inch hole in the center of it
into which to put handle. Then take
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-28

horse cultivator, with which almost
every farmer is supplied, should be
used; 1t is also essential to have
planter, digger, weeder, smoothing har-
row, low wagon with platform and a
number of bushel crates. A four row
barrel sprayer is very useful for spray
ing potatoes, 70 prevent blight and to
kill bugs. hr. can be dispensed with
and the work done with cheaper ma
chinery.