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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-20
THE WORTH OF DIscoURAGEMENT.

1t is frequently said that God can not do anything
with discouraged person. Such remarks will not
stand the test Of thoughtful examination. In the
first phase people will get discouraged in spite Of all
effort to prevent it, In the second place it is fact
that God has accomplished great deal Of good work
through discouraged laboers. The young man or
young woman who has the talent to perform high
grade of work, and who has abounding ambitior
do the work, is certain to experience periods OF N9
Of his constitutional temperament has exalted ideals,
and as he will necessarily fail to realize those ideals
at once, he is frequently smitten both with dsap-
pontment and encouragement.
But wherein is the use Of Encouragement 1t
lies in the fact that it makes opportunity for the
discouraged one to consider specially the ground Of
his failure to perform his task. He may discover
lack Of preparation for the task he may see that
he has been too slovenly or slack in his work Take
the case OF some young person who has written an
article for some periodical He sends it to the edi
tor expecting its acceptance 1t is returned to him
in short time, accompanied, perhaps, by kind
note He is discouraged.
At first he is inclined not to attempt to produce
another article for any paper. Then, after some re-
heeton, he resolves to make his Encouragement an
occasion for purrng all of his powers into produc
ing an article which will far excel the rejected one
With his powers of mind nightly aroused he does
his utmost to write an article which will win favor
Of that same editor, and he succeeds This has been
the experience of many of the most popular and val
liable writers in all past years. Mr. Kipling confes
ses that he had become greatly discouraged at the
time when composed "The Recessionsl. He felt
so leaden and limp his seeming failures that he
scarcely knew what to do; and yet that very poem
made his fame resplendent all over the world.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-20

fairs. the incident and interest will
pass into innocuous desuetude. Sec
retary Taft. the highest possible au-
thority both in law and in fact, fresh
from long experience on the ground.
declares that the action contemplated
! by the signers to the appeal would be
grave error Of judgment and would
Illustrate the very object which they
have in view. He says what must be
! obvious to any man with ordinary in
| tellingnce and the power Of a few
seconds consecutive thought, that the
declaration by either political party
for Filipino independence would be
promptly known throughout the
islands, and that agitators, malcon-
tents End all the other restless ele-
ments would Immediately crystallize,
demand that a definite time be fixed
for the performance Of the promise
and discount to the great detriment
Of the peaceful evolution which must
come before the islanders are fitted for
self-government, any acts and COM
initials by the United States toward
autonomy. The result would be, Of
course, only confusion and trouble to
no possible good. The law of evoiu-
tion, as President Harris in his Insti-
tute address so clearly points out. Is
the true method Of the adjustment Of
affairs. and that is Of slow but peace
full operation.
The best thing in the world that can
happen to the United States and the
philippines at the present time is
peaceful and orderly development; the
letting well enough alone; opportuniT
ties for commerce. transportation. bus
mess and all other things that 90 to
make up activity and prosperity, and
quiet ignoring for the present of the
agitators, disturbers and doctrinaires
who are never content unless they are
managing according to their own no.
tions the affairs Of others. Secretary
Taft also settles a minor issue in a
most effective and common sense way,
by explicitly denying the request that
sixto Lopez, the professional Filipino
patriot and ally OF Aguinaldo, by Civ
ing a hundred thousand dollar bond,
may be allowed to return to the
ISLANDS, without taking the oath Of al
to the United States. The
secretary very properly says that If he
means to behave himself, there is no
reason Why he should not take the
oath, and II he does not there Is no
reason why he should be permitted to
land merely to make a disturbance =
Standard Union.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-20
The Filipino Manifesto.

The Filipino manifesto is another
excellent example Of honorable and
vell-meaning men who. with the best
of motives. go in the wrong way and
at the wrong time about the right
thing. AS practical matter Of fact
there isn't the slightest probability
that either of the great political part
les win pay more than the most re-
mote and respectful consideration to
the suggestion that a declaration for
the independence OF the islands be in
corporated in its platform. and so after
the first ripple on the surface of af-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-20
SUNDAY MORNING THOUGHTS
FOR USE DURING THE WEEK.
'There is no knowledge that is not power. g

''There is no knowledge that is not power"
The secrets Of life are not shown except to SYM
pathy"
Nothing great was ever achieved with out en-
thusiasim'
Plan your system and turn loose your enthusiasm
No stone wall can stop you.
sssss
gaith; hope; work. Faith in yourself Hope to
Vi on. Work without end. And the sum Of these
is enthusiasm.
When mans heart is 50 big that it goes out to
all men, when be feels an interest in what interests
them, he possesses an open sesame to all hearts
@ssss
Enthusiasm needs only direction to turn it into
success. And the direction it needs is system
And enthusiasm, like system, is for stenographers
as well as for satesmen for cash girls as well as for
capitalists; for you as well as for your neighbor
Enthusiasm has covered the earth with its accom-
pllShmentS. EntnlSastlc republics have YanquSned
dried-up empires. Enthusiastic business men have
captured the trade Of stad Competitors. Enthusi-
astic young have built up businesses where stoid
capital has lacked the courage to try
sssss
TO understand men you must be able to put your
self in their place think their thoughts and appre
cate their prejudees This is the key which unlocks
all secrets the magnate which attracts strangers and
holds friends. But pretended sympathy will not
do. However studiously he may school himself in
Stimulating pleasant smile; however well he may
effect hearty handshake he will surely fail unless
his heart is in his action He can not play part and
expect to be taken in earnest Sycophancy is never
the result of sympathy but of nordinate sefesteem.
True politeness comes from the heart But sympathy
must be controlled unless it becomes weakness and
energy must be carefully directed lest it be wasted
knowledge is absolutely necessary, for guided by
and persstency while sympathy gives tact and pa
thence, all of which are essential qualities.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-20
SOCIAL EVENTS OF THE
WEEK.

Mrs. ]. C. Megler was in town Fri
day.
Miss Reba Hobson is In Portland for
few days. visiting friends.
sssss
Miss Caroline Young entertained the
, Thursday Afternoon Club this week.
Miss Crang has gone to Forest Grose
to visit her parents, DR.. and Mrs.
Crang.
The Chafng Dish Club will meet
Tuesday evening at the home Of the
Misses Gilmore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Higgins
and Mrs. D. X. Warren have returned
from an extended trip through south
efn CauIOTHd.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Meth
odist church gave very enjoyable
tea on Tuesday afternoon at the resi-
donce Of Rev. and Mrs. Grim.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Dunbar and Mr..
and Mrs. Thing will entertain the Fri
day Evening Euchre Club this week
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Dunbar
on Eleventh street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Ross announce
the engagement OF their daughter,
Bessie l.. to Mr.. Ernest s. Page, of
Berkeley. CAL. the wedding to take
place soon after Easter
@@sa~
Mrs. Fred Sherman gave a tea at
her home Thursday afternoon for the
ladies Of the w. C. T. U. Different
games were played during the after
noon and prizes were awarded to Mrs.
SIN pue sIIsuuvH SIN 6suuIH lsnsny,
Campbell.
Miss Annie Mclean entertained Fri
day evening in honor Of Miss Bessie
Ross. who is to be married shortly
after Easter The affair was in the
nature Of reunion OF all Miss Ross
old friends and school mates who
Joined in wishing her much happiness
in her future life.
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Mrs. George C. Flovel gave large
euchre party Monday afternoon in
honor Of Mrs Dunwoody. of Oakland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-20
MORE RIOTS.

Disturbances Of strikers are moi
nearly as grave as an individual disor-
der Of the system. overwork, loss Of
sleep, nervous tension will be followed
by utter collapse, unless q reliable REM
edy is Immediately employed. There's
nothing 10 enicient TO cure disorders
OF the Liver and Kidneys as Electric
Bitters. It's wonderful tonic, and
effective nervine and the greatest all
around medicine for run down systems
II dispeis Nervousness. rheumatism
and Neuralgia and expels Malaria
germs. Only soc, and satisfaction guar.
antced by chas. Rogers. druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-20

CAL The handsome home Of the hostess
was beautifully decorated with early
spring flowers and greens. Mrs. Smith
and Miss Crang were fortunate enough
to win the handsome prizes.
A delightful social was given at the
home of Mrs. e. A. Gerding Friday
evening by the Epworth League The
members Of the league were out in
force and large number Of friends
were present. The evening was spent
in playing progressive games, and a
fine program was rendered. Refresh
merits were served toward the close Of
the social. Those who assisted on the
program were: Miss Elsie Larson,
Miss Margaret Busey. Miss Lulu Ger
ding, Miss Carrie Bozarth. Miss Busey
and George watkins.
&aae8
DR.. and Mrs. A. A. Finch gave a
large card party Thursday evening.
at their residence on Franklin avenue.
1t being st. Patrick's day, the decora-
tons score cards and prizes were ap-
propriate for the occasion. The rooms
were beautifully decorated with daft
fodils, amaryllis and buffalo berry
green's. At midnight dainty supper
was served, the hostess being assist
ed by Mrs Thing and the Misses FL
more. Those accepting DR.. and Mrs.
Finch's hospitality were: Captain
and Mrs. Dunwoody. Mr.. and Mrs
Coyle,I Mr.. and Mrs. Dunbar Mr. and
Mrs. Thing, Mr.. and Mrs. Galloway,
Mr.. and Mrs Maddox. Mr.. and Mrs.
Carruthers, Mr.. and Mrs. Tallant Mr..
and Mrs. Heilborn. Mr.. and Mrs Fla
vel. DR.. and Mrs. Pilkington. Mr. and
Mrs. Harrison Allen, Mr. and Mrs.
Carleton Allen. Mr.. and Mrs. Ride
halgh, Mr.. and Mrs, Richard Prael and
Mr. and Mrs. Patton,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-20
His First Wedding.

II was d warm day In early spring
when the steamer Governor Ramsay
tied up at the wharf and Captain John
Rowiins leaped ashore. The Governor
Ramsay. named In honor Of the first
territorial governor OF Minnesota, piled
on the upper MississippL past the
place where now are situated the two
great twin cities Of the middle west,
81. Paul and MINNEAPOLIS.
Captain RowlIns was in hurry
when he went ashore this bright spring
afternoon. lie was behind time and
his vessel msst make several miles
before 'tieing up time" But the Gov
ernor Ramsay had aboard her two fut-
tering hearts that impatiently longed
10 beat as one and the master Of the
packet was in search of a minister or
justice of the peace.
The skipper made his way to the
store one of the few buildings that
stood In the clearing by the river bank
and inquired for a minister.
There's none hereabouts." replied
the storekeeper. and then after a mo-
mnt's thought, added. But there's
George Egbert over there. He's the
Justice OF the peace"
Hell do" exclaimed the captain
and he hastened TO the place where
the red shirted justice was building
d cabin.
Sure" was the ready response OF
the young carpenter Justice when he
learned what the steamboat man de-
sired. II haven't been justice lons
and rye never married anyone yet, but
guess can try" so saying. he
walked 10 the boat with Captain Row
iins, wipIng the moisture rom his face
and neck as he strode along.
| In the captains cabin Egbert met
Reuben NJ. Richards, sheriff OF Ben
ton. one OF the three counties Of the
/. territory OF Minnesota. and Miss Lois
Nv. Munson, the bride-to-be. The
young justice was personally acquaint-
ed with both, and after many stam-
mers and bushes from both parties
he performed, his FIRST wedding cere-
mony. Captain Rowlins stood by and
gave the bride away and the crew
OF the Governor Ramsay witnessed the
event. Then with the remark mo
charges. the pleasure OF uniting two
such good people is worth the fee,
and wish you WELL" George Egbert
return to shore and again took up his
work. The first wedding in the terri
tory of Minnesota had been solemn
lied.
"That was in 1850" unused Captain
George Egbert, veteran bailiff Of the
United States district court" and I'm
"a years OF age now, but the occasion
OF my FIRST wedding ceremony is as
green IN my memory as II 1t were yes
terday. Since then / have officiated at
many weddings, but none that I've
ever performed, or heard of since, have
been as unique"
Captain Egbert is well known in
Portland, where he has resided for the
past 1s years He has been an officer
OF the federal court for several years,
and In spite of his age is very ac-
tive man and takes great delight in
"spinnlng yarns with the boys"
The captain went to Minnesota
shortly after 1t was organized as a
territory and the wedding ceremony
related occurred at time when most
of the country was a wilderness and
there were but three organized coun-
ties, Ramsay Jefferson and Benton
Portland Journal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-20

Beauty is but skin
deep" was probably meant
to disparage beauty. In
stead it tells how easy
that beauty is to attain.
There is no beauty
like the beauty of health
was also meant to dis
parage. Instead it encour-
ages beauty.
Pears Soap is the means
OF health to the skin, and
so to both these sorts Of
beauty. l3
Sold all over the world.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-20

Mrs, George C. TlOvel gave large
euchre party Monday afternoon in
honor Of Mrs Dunwoody. Of Oakland.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-26
MERCHANT MARINE COMMISSION.
Naval and Postal Officials Give Their
Views Before It.

Washington, Nov 26.-The merchant
marine commission, composed or hVc
representatives of each house of con-
gress, resumed its session during the
day. Senator Gallinger, the chairman,
announced that the hearings We're
about completed, but the commission
had thought it proper at this time to
invite naval and postoffice department
officials to be present the former to
submit their opinion of the desirable
fly of merchant marine as auxiliary
to .l.2 navy, and the latter to speak or
the benefits to accrue to the postal
service as a result of an improved
merchant marine The navy depart
ment was represented by Secretary
Morton, Captain Usher Captain A. I.
Mahan, Rear Admirals S. B. Luce and
p. F. Harrington. Representing the
postoff1ce department was w. S. Shall
enberger, second assistant postmaster
general. Secretary MetCalf was also
invited to attend the meeting.
Representative Parker of New Jer-
sey spoke briefly, contending that IN
order TO get Americans to go to sea
better wages must be offered and that
there should be graded service with
promotion. He favored following the
British naval reserve act, avoiding its
mistakes.
Secretary Morton followed. His view
of the relations of the government to
the merchants marine in the foreign
trade was that it was simply ques-
ton OF competition.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-26
AN IMPORTANT WITNESS.
Prosecution Will Spring a New One
in Patterson Trial.


New York, Nov pa new and i'm
portant witness whose identity thus
far has been carefully concealed will
be brought forward by the prosecn-
ton in the trial of Nan Patterson for
the murder OF Caesar Young, according
to a story which gained considerable
circulation around the criminal court
building during the day Beyond the
statement that the witness is wom-
an. that she is young and that she is
we'll acquainted with both Caesar
Young and the woman now on trial,
the report was indefinite. OF the ma,
ture of the disclosure which the wit
ness is expected TO make nothing
could be learned That the testimony
is considered of great Importance by
the prosecution, however, seems appar'
ent According to the report the wom-
an is constantly under the guard of
county detectives The calling of this
mysterious woman to the witness chair
Is said to be only one of the many
startling features of Assistant District
Attorney Rand's case Almost of the
same importance to the strength OF
his chain of evidence are several doe
uments he has obtained possession of
since Miss Patterson has been a pfis-
oner in the Tombs. 1t has been claim
ed since the arrest of the young won.
an that the prosecutor had secured
possession of letters which, it is al
legged, show that the defendant made
threats against the life Of Young, but
the documents which, it is said, will
be produced as a complete surprise,
are of different character.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-26
TROLLEY CAR WRECKED BY FAST
PASSENGER TRAIN NEAR
BEDFORD, o.
THREE OF THE VICTIMS WILL DIE
ELECTRIC CAR CUT COMPLETELY
IN TWO AND ALL ON BOARD
ARE INJURED.

Cleveland, Nov. 26.-Fifteen people
were injured, three and possibly more
of whom will die, as a result of a
collision between a fast southbound
train on the Cleveland and Pittsburg
road and a trolley car on the Northern
Ohio traction line near Bedford, few
miles east of this city. The trolley
car was struck while the latter was
running fully fifty miles an hour.
The electric car was cut completely
in two and the wreckage thrown sixty
or seventy feet to one side. The pas
senger train was not derailed. The
electric car carried as passengers four
teen men and one woman, all of whom
were more or less severely injured. AS
quickly as possible the injured were
placed on train and taken to hos
pitfalls in Cleveland.
The accident occurred at a crossing
of the two roads. A freight train had
just cleared the crossing and hid from
view the approaching passenger train.
The electric car conductor threw the
derailing switch and as the trolley car
came on to the crossing the collision
took place.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-26
RUSSIANS DID NOT ADVANCE
Report That They Had Driven Back
the Japs Is Untrue.

General Kuroki's Headquarters in
the Field, Nov. 26.--The reports circu-
lated during the past week in the East
ern papers and probably telegraphed
abroad to the effect that General Ku-
ropatkin. in making general advance,
had pushed back the Japanese left a
distance of three miles are wholly un-
founded
The situation remains entirely un-
changed during the last month, except
that both armies have doubtless
strengthened their defenses and accu-
mnlated supplies in that time.
The Russians continue their recon
nOissances in front of the Japanese
left, but there has been no general en-
gaTement or change in the Japanese
ent renched positions.
The Japanese continue to ignore the
daily shelling which takes place in
front of the Central army and in many
places the whole line of trenches are
so close that the Japanese can draw
fire at any time by displaying caps on
sticks.
A few casualties result daily from
rifle fire.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-26
TRAIN IS MOVING SLOWLY
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN TO PRE-.
VENT ACCIDENT TO PRES
lDENT'S TRAIN.

Pittsburg, Nov. 26.-Running on q
slow and carefully prepared schedule.
the special on the Pennsylvania road,
party TO ST. Louis, arrived here at
1926 a. m. Throughout the trip the
greatest precautions are being taken
to eliminate the chance OF accidents.
The run from Washington to Pitts
burg was made at an average speed
of not more than twenty-five miles an
hour and, through the mountains early
in the day, the speed OF the train
sometimes did not exceed twelve miles
an hour.
President Roosevelt and the mem
bers of his family accompanying him
retired soon after the train left wash
ington When they arose in the morn
ing they looked on the western foot
hills of the Allegheny mountains. cap
ped with snow 1t had grown percept-
IDLY colder during the night and the
day opened dark and gloomy.
At several places in Western Penn
svlyania crowds had assembled at the
stations to greet the president. but
they were afforded no opportunity to
see him, as no stops were made ex'
cept at the ends OF divisions. Inc
people cheered and waved flags, how
ever, as the train passed.
When the train arrived In Pittsburg
the president made his way to the car
platform and was greeted with cheers.
1t is not the purpose of the president
to make speeches en- route, but at this
point he made few remarks. he
said:
Il am glad to get to Pennsylvania
for several reasons, especially to thank
YOU for the large majority given me
here. | will do all that within me lies
to show that you have made no mis-
take"
A large squad OF police and detec-
tives were present, and only the news
papermen and the employees were per-
mitted within the train sheds.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-26
THE END IS DRAWING NEAR
JAPANESE GUNS ARE GATHERING
DOWN THE DEFENSEs OF
PORT ARTHUR.

Toxic. Nov. 26.--It is reported that
the Japanese sapps directed against
Rihlung mountain, Sungshu mountain
and East keekwan mountain have
reached the base of the center bitches
The defensive works. outside the par
apets of Rihlung mountain and Sung
shu mountain have been captured
leaving the Russians in possession OF
the parapets only. The japanese guns
are shelling the parapets and infiicting
heavy damage. The evacuation of the
forts is expected shortly. If the forts
are taken the capture of Port Arthur
In a short time seems assured.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-26
A Heavy Load.

To lift that load off the stomach take
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests what
you eat. Sour stomach, belching, gas on
stomach and all disorders of the stomach
that are curable, are instantly relieved
and permanently cured by the use of
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. S. p. Storrs, a
druggist at 297 Main street, New Britain,
Conn, says: "Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is
giving such universal satisfaction and is
so surely becoming the positive relief
and subsequent cure for this distressing
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-26

Five Italians Lose Their Lives in
Grain Warehouse at North Bend.

Lancaster, Pa, Nov. 26.--Flve ltal'
ians perished in fire which destroy
ed the old Noble grain warehouse at
North Bend. For some time sixty
Italian railroad laborers have been
sleeping in the building. One OF them
was washing pair of overalls In a
pail of gasoline. A spark from his pipe
fell into the pail, causing an eXplo-
sion that scattered the burning Oil.
There was panic among the lfal-
ians, most of whom had been asleep.
They fought madly to escape from
the burning building. One leaned
from window and was picked up with
a broken leg.
1t Is believed that the five who per
ished were trampled on in the rush to
get out.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-26
POLICE OBTAIN A cLEW.
Believe They May Solve Automobile
Murder Mystery.

Chicago Nov 26.-Discovery that
Joseph Wheil and Frank Hogan, who
are alleged to have travelled about the
country in an automobile working con
fidence games on farmers, are missing
was said by the police to be perhaps
a valuable clew in the automobile muir
der mystery. WHEELS appearance tai
lies, it is said with the description
of "Mr Dove Hogan is known at
Kinks roadhouse, for which Dove
was inquiring the night Of the muir
der, and has lived near the scene OF
the murder much of his life