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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-04-28
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From the Atlanta Constitution.
A Song of Rest.
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llove to contemplate the sky
Meath shady pine or willow,
Stretched on a velvet couch of grass.
A melon for a pillow!
20, toilers in the grass | see,
Please leave couch of it for meD
II.
| love a river bank so green,
Also the breezes that's bringing
o 'er meadows, to MY rest serene,
The sweaty plowmans singing.
70, plowman of the soil so free
Leave some for daisies and for me)
Ia fact, love most anything,
That's gained without endeavor;
Thesong of REST" my soul could sing
Forever and forever!
(You know not, friends who love me best
How l can rest, and rest, and rest!)
o o q
One of the ancient GROWERS
has formulated a schedule for
proyi dence, which," he says
'if considered favorahly will
greatly please mel" it is as fol-
lows:
Il will not be able to afford
a ny sickness in the family this
year-Providence b a v n g
thoughtfully removed our late,
beloved mother-in-law some
time since.
Il won d not object to a slight
railroad accident to my father
in-law as the loss of an arm, or,
possibly, the leg which has the
rheumatism in it. l have a |
paid up accident policy on him,
and shall need a little money
later on.
II shall not care to have an
earthquake swallow up my
land, having just settled all
ba ok taxes on it; but l should |
not object to hurricane blow
ing the house down, while l m
absent, at picnic, as need the
InsurauCe-which is for twice
It's value.
Finally, l shall be pleased |
with medium weather-neither
too hot nor too cold-and boun-
tiful vests, and some one to
gather them for mem
o o o
rhorny way, or gardens bright,
Love is leading to the light,
And his glad good morning CLEANS
Ger the Shadows men call dreams.
''Latherus laid at de rich
mans gate, didn't hep
ION, yes"
well, whar de rich mans
gate uow?"
Go long, you think hell kin
;it long widout kindlin'-wood?"
o o o
We have a new volume on the
Ghosts of Literature" Don't
believe in 'em. When the liter.
Try dead get monuments they
Ire generally heavy enough to
Iold 'em down.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-04-28

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
Message From the Dead.

Six years ago the British schooner
Ethel mysteriously disappeared en-
route from Bombay to Port Said. Her
owners. Barkfoot & Co. Of the latter
port, gave. her up for lost and since
that time until last month her fate
remained mystery to the world. II
was an empty and tightly corked wine
bottle that brought the story OF her
fate and that of Captain Lee and his
crew to land. The bottle was discov-
cred by Captain Lombard on the beach
of the island of Fukave. situated In the
South Seas, and the note 1t contained
read as follows: viii the finder OF
this inform Messrs. Barkfoot & Co., of
Port Said, that their schooner Ethel
foundered about 1000 miles from Bonn
bay? This note is written by the sole
survivors, Captain Lee and Seaman
Thomas, who are in their last hopes
(Signed) J. T. Lee, January rs or "a,
1897"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
Want to Rest More.

New York, Feb. 4.-Freight brake
men, conductors and fiagmen employed
by the New York, New Haven G. Hart
ford road between the Harlem river
and Providence are reported to have
arranged for a meeting in New Haven,
Conn, with P. H. Morrissey, Of Cleve-
land, o., head of the Brotherhood Of
Railway Trainmen. Their object is
said to be the formation Of demand
for decrease in hours. 1t Is under
stood there is no trouble over the wage
question and under present conditions
the men are all making more money
than ever, but they claim not to have
enough rest, owing to long runs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
FIRM CLOSES
ITS
San Francisco Concern Doing
Large Business By Wire An.
nounces Suspension
EASTERN FAILURE THE CAUSE
Independent Action by En-.
plOye Also Causes Embar.
rassment-SituatiOn to
Be Explained.

San Francisco, Feb. 4.-Boltos. De
Ruyter & Co., general commission
brokers in grain, provisions, stocks and
bonds in this city, have sent out no
tlce calling for a meeting Of creditors
today. The suspension Of the firm,
which conducted quite large business
over the wires with Chicago and New
York, is practically announced. AS yet
the amount involved in the failure is
only a matter Of conjecture, but there
is an impression that the sum will APP
proximate S25OOOO. The losses, II is
said, will fall chiefly on local custom
ers.
The embarrassment Of the Arm be-
gan, it is said, when the failure Of
Sharp & Bryan, Of New York, took
place in September last, as It was the
correspondent of the New York house
in this city. According to the state
ment of the lawyers representing Boil
ton-De Ruyter the members Of that
firm exhausted their resources on that
occasion in order to meet unexpected
losses and protect their creditors. In
addition, he says, the firm discovered
yesterday that a subordinate had, with
out the consent or authority Of the
house, extended large credits to local
customers, and 1t was disclosed upon
Investigation that serious losses would
surely be the result Of this unauthor-
lied accommodation In order to
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
Oriental Liner Comes Down From
Portland in Eight Hours
Drawing ID Feet.
TAKES OUT VALUABLE CARGO
Has About $245, 900 Worth of
Merchandise, Principally
Fl0ur-Storm Rages
Unabated.

The big oriental liner Indrasamha
arrived down the river at Sis yester-
day afternoon, after an unusually fine
run from Portland. She left the in
land city at 7:10 yesterday morning
and was only eight hours and Ave min
utes in making the trip. Captain
Archie Pease. who brought the In
irasamha down the river. was very
much pleased with his fine trip. and TO
a reporter yesterday said 1t indicated
that the river channel was in good con-
dition. The Indrasamha is drawing "a
feet 2 inches. Captain Pease was
fortunate in striking the tides just
right, but even with consideration for
this favorable circumstance he made q
fine trip.
The Indrasamha's cargo is valued at
almost quarter of million dollars.
She has on board 5s.62s barrels OF
-four. the principal item on her mani
fest. This is the greatest quantity of
-four ever taken out by this vessel,
and has been exceeded only twice from
the Columbia river-once by the Algoa
and again by the Indrapura. The flour
is valued at s214.6s4. 40, and is des-
tined for Yokohama, Moji. Kobe.
Hong Kong and Shanghai. The re-
mainder of the cargo is made up Of
miscellaneous freight, groceries, sport
ing goods, oats, bran. rough lumber.
-four bags, machinery, apples. cigar
Attes and sheeting. The total value OF
the cargo is $245,212.
The Indrasamha takes back seven
steerage passengers, of whom two are
being deported because of their m
ability to produce the necessary docu-
ments upon asking permission to land.
They caeme over on the Indravelii. II.
c. COPELAND, who is connected with the
Office of President Mohler, of the o.
r. & N. Co., is the only first-class
passenger.
Because Of the severity of the storm
now raging, the Indrasamha will prob
ably not get to sea Immediately. From
late advices from the orient it is not
unlikely that Captain Craven and his
company aboared ship will be afforded
an opportunity on the present trip Of
viewing the orient during a decidedly
hostile period.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

II you are going east carfui select
ion Of your route 10 essential to the en-
ioyment OF your trip. II Il Ia a busi-
ness trip time IL the main consider
aion; II pleasure trip. scenery and
the convenlenees and comforts Of .
modern railroad.
Why not combine all by using the
Illinois Central. the up-to-date road.
running two trains daily from ST. Paul
and Minneapolis. and from Omaha. to
Chicago. Free reclining chair cars. the
famous buffet library smoking cars. all
trains vestibulsd. In short thoroughly
modern throughout. All tickets read
ing via the Illinois Central win be hon.
ored on these trains and no extra fare
charged.
our rates are the same as those Of
Inferior roads-why not get your
moneys WORTH
Write for full particulars.
.B. II. TRUMBULL. Commercial Agt.
Portland. Ore.
J. c. LINDSEY. T. r. q p. A..
Portland. Ore.
PAUL B. THOMPSON. +. q. P. A..
Seattle. Wash.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

war was the principal factor. Three
dollar-a.ton rates from coast points
have advanced to 81 and there Is no
doubt that by March the old rate of
SIS vii again prevail. During the past
seven months almost 100000 barrels
OF -four have gone to the orient. and
fully one-thlrd Of II Is still on the
market over there unsold, Buyers m
China are doing hardly anything at
this particular time on account Of the
approaching Chinese New Years sea-
son, There will be no trading of any
consequence until the festivities are
ended.
"During the season Of ls0a-S the
north Pacific coast ports shipped g.
so7,s72 barrels OF -four. and II the ex-
ports should keep pace with those OF
last year. from now on until July there
will have to be exported 10000 barrels
of -four. The market is very duh. and
the outlook is not favorable for -four
shipments during the balance Of the
cereal wear.
"Either the farmers will have to
come to the shippers views and sell
their wheat. or hold it over until next
season."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
Marine Notes.

The schooner Tampa cleared yes
terday for San Francisco, with 4O2,-
600 feet of lumber.
The steamer Charles Nelson arrived
down the river yesterday from West
port. She has cargo of lumber but
had not cleared at 4:S0.
The barkentine Gardiner City clear
ed yesterday for Port Los Angeles. She
takes 251, 900 feet of lumber The cargo
was loaded at ST. Helens.
None of the weather bound coasters
succeeded in getting to sea yesterday
nor is there any prospect Of the i'm
mediate departure of the growing feet
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

New York, Feb. 4.-The success Of a
well known gambler in gaining mem
bership to Masonic circles, which caus-
ed sensation among members Of the
order when It became known some
months ago, has caused the withdrawal
of the charter from Mount Zion chap
ter. 231. This action has just been
taken by the grand chapter Of Royal
Arch Masons. in session at Albany.
All the members Of the chapter who
were personally interested in the
episode will be tried and undoubtedly
expelled from the order.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
HEAVY STORM STILL RAGING.
Gale Howls of the Heads at the Rate
of Eighty Miles.

There was no letup in the storm yes
terday and reports from the Heads
were that the wind was bowling along
outside at the rate of fully so miles an
hour. Inside the harbor there was
little wind, but outside a full-fedged
gale ragged. The storm just struck the
edge of the coast and was scarcely not
iceable inside the river.
The only vessel to reach port yes
terday was the San Francisco steamer
George w. Elder. The Elder had a
very rough trip up the coast. but
weathered the gale without mishap,
The storm was behind her and she
made good time. Captain Bailey OF the
Tatoosh. and Captain Reed. Of the
wallula. reported things quiet at the
Heads when they came up last night,
and nothing was to be seen in the or
ing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
Grain Market Hroadens.

New York, Feb. 4.--Announcemen
has been made by President Burgess,
OF the New York Produce Exchange,
that trading in New York Buffalo con-
tracts for future delivery OF grain may
be made beginning August l.. This
movement Is the result Of efforts on the
part of the Produce exchange TO broad
en- the grain market here, lack OF stor-
age facilities having In recent times
caused considerable contraction in the
trade.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
THE FARMERS ARE RESPONSIBLE
Holding Of Wheat Has Caused Pres
ent Dull Shipping Season.


ent Dull Shipping Season.
According to Leo Peterson, editor Of
the Portland Commercial Review, the
farmers are directly responsible for the
present dull shipping season. The sea-
son is not nearly so bad as that of
1Ssea7, Mr.. Peterson says, when there
was not a pound of grain shipped out
Of the Columbia from February II to
July %. Mr.. Peterson says:
1.-THE situation then was different
from that of the present season. The
farmers had practically sold all their
grain and there was none left in the
country. Out Of the 100000 bushels
raised last year there still remain T.
100000 bushels to be sold. The most
of this big surplus is in very strong
hands--owned by farmers who have
plenty Of money and who are willing
to pay warehouse expenses, insurance
rates, taxes. etc.
"More than one-half the crop re-
mains unsold in walla walla county,
and fully 100000 bushels in Umatilla
county. The largest amount of wheat
still in the hands of the farmers is in
the Nez Perce country, Idaho, amount
ing fully to 1,25O,Ooo bushels.
Holders are imbued with the idea
that prices in Chicago will eventually
be met here. In this they are mis-
taken, unless foreign markets respond
more freely than they have recently
done. Our markets are based on the
valuation of London cargo markets for
the actual wheat and not fictitious
values from eastern grain centers. At
the present time wheat for export is
not worth more than II cents bushel
TO a shipper, If he expects to come out
even, basing freights at 20s, the price
paid of late for several charters.
"The -four business is almost over
for the season, and war between
Russia and Japan would hardly help
our miIlers. The immense shipments
for the past seven months were not
the result Of trouble which seemed TO
be brewing there. The steamship rate
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

Roosevelt or Hanna--it oil depends
on the people. II It Is left to the west
the president will get the unanimous
vote. However, It Is the unanimous
opinion OF good judges that the fine
line OF hair brushes for sale at from
25 cents to $3.50 at Hart's drug store
Is the best ever brought to the city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

The Lee electric lnsclss, which are
sold by tho owl drug store exclusives
ly ana under guarantee for cure. are
not previously charged with electricity.
but accomplish their wonderful cures
by the natural current generated by
the acid fluids OF the body. acting on
the positive and negative poles Of the
battery formed by the xine plate In
one heel and the copper plate in the
other. See them IN the window. Ask
for descriptive booklet telling Of the
marvellous cures OF rheumatism.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

and comfort than the plumbing. We
are prepared TO do oil work In this
line In the most scientific and satis-
factory manner. We keep the latest
improved fittings always In stock for
new or repair work. All kinds OF
Timing, heating and steam fitting,
Phone 1881. 4a5 Bond street. JOHN
A. MONTGOMERY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
Welcome AZ Sunshine

after long storm 10 feeling OF relief
when an obstinate. pitiless cold has
been driven away by Aliens Lung
Falsam. Only people who have been
cured OF throat-ache and sore lungs by
this remedy can quite realize what the
feeling 10. There is no opium in the
Baisam: Its good effect Ii radical and
lasting. Take q bottle home today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

FL Paso, Tex, Feb. 4.-Mexico has
isued decree forbldding any person
bearing fire arms to cross the border Of
that country. At Polomas several
American hunters were taken from
bed at night and fined by the Mexican
customs officials for crossing the bor-
der with fire arms.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

strengthen affairs out under these cir
cumstances 1t was adjudged safer to
suspend business and call a meeting OF
the creditors to whom everything viii
be explained.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
Plenty of Lump Coal.

Our last cargo Of Australian lump
coal is the best coal for stoves yet
brought TO Astoria. II IL OF the famous
"Hetton" variety. You can have
"lumpa" II you want them. BY bring
Ing your orders direct TO us you vii.
be sure to get the genuine article ana
not a poor substitute. Free delivery.
Phone 1861. once corner Ninth ana
Commercial.
ELMoRE a co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

Wauted-Severa industrious persons
In each state to travel for house estab-
llshed eleven years and with large
capital, TO call upon merchants and
agents for successful and profitable
line. Permanent engagement, Week.
ly cash salary OF $24 and all travelling
expenses and hotel bills advanced In
cash each week. Experience not essen
tial. Mention reference and enclose
self addressed envelope. National,
Caxton Bldg, Chicago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

Men to learn barber trade, Only
eight weeks required: constant prac-
tlce and expert instruction; positions
secured when competent. Catalogue
mailed free. Moler System College,
san Francisco Calf.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

For rent. furnished or unfurnlshed
two large. clean rooms for housekeep-
ing; water in kitchen. Over Peter
son & Browns shoe store.
80 MRS. C. L. HAvENS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

Laughing water, Bedeiia. Pretty
Little Dinah Jones. Just Kiss Yourself
Goodbye, oh. Didn't He Rambie. and
100 other popular songs. with music.
postpaid for i0c. Address. Albert
Brooks, / Madison Avenue. N. Z.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

The Morning Astorian win be found
for sale at Griffin's book store and at
Scully's cigar store. corner Eleventh
and Commercial streets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

Nine. oupont's skin food has world
wide reputation. Sold only at Owl
and Eagle drug stores, 25 cents box,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
JAPANESE GOODS.

New stock of fancy goods Just arriv-
ed at Yokohama Bazaar. Call and zee
the latest novelties from Japan.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

First-class meal for i6c: nice cake
coffee pie or doughnuts. &c, U. 3. res
taurant, sS4 Bond street. II.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
Wanted.

Young man wanted TO help In kitoh-
en-. Good wages to the right person.
Call on or address ]. r. Ritter. Ham,
mond Eating House. Hammond, Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
CALL ON HIM.

Electrical nxtures
Electrical wiring.
Electrical supplies.
Gas mantels guaranteed.
4sS Commercial street.
NJ. r. Hardssty Electrical Contractor
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
Wood. Wood. Wood.

Cord wood. min wood, box wood, any
kind of wood at lowest prices. Kelly
the transfer man. Phone 221i Black
Barn on Twelfth. opposite opera house
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

Upper Astoria has a place where you
can get fine glass Of beer. as good
wines and liquors as you can find any
place In the city.
HARRY JONES,
II Opposite Kopp's Brewery,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

Monarch over pain. Burns, cuts
sprains, stings. Instant relief. DR.
Thomas Electric OIL. At any drug
store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
sems,hIna Good.

Tokc Point and shoalwater bay
oysters at the Imperial chop house.
Try our coffee. II IL unexcellcd.
s. NJ. GALLAGHER. Manager.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
A Popular sefenee.

Plumbing looks easy, but no part
OF house is more important to health
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

BEST i5-cENT MEAL.
You will always find the best lSc
meal In the city at the Rising Sun res
taursnt. No. sl3 Commercial street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
nmNaMonn rYpmwRITnn.

We soil. rent. and repair ell makes Of
lypewrlters. Write for new catalogue
of New Densmore.
Huxley, Ryan a Co..
80 Fourth street. Portland, Or.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

Piano Tuner.
For good, reliable piano work see
your local tuner. Th. Fredrickson.
2O71 Bond street. Phone Red 2o7i.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
COAL COAL COAL

II you want your moneys worth
Ring Phone 1911.
GEO. w. sANBoRN. Agt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-30
A GERMAN VIEW.
Prospects of Russians in Manchuria
Deemed Hopeless.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, August 3O-A cable dis
patch from Berlin says: The Militar
Wochenblatt considers the prospects of the
Russians in Manchuria as being nearly, If
not altogether, hopeless. 1t is anticipated
that retirement on the part of the Russian
army beyond Lao Yang will be fought
with heavy loss, especially along the east
front.
The Japanese are gradually narrowing
their semi-circular front and they have re-
duced their line of advance very materially.
This contraction of Japanese front has ma
terially lessened Kuropatkin's chances of
making successful attack upon any one
point of the enemys line. 1t will be pos
sible for Kuroki greatly to hamper Kuro-
patkin's retreat to the north if not to cut
1t off altogether.
The German critics admit the possibility
that the development of the Russian left
wing by the Japanese and the blockade Of
the northern line of retreat might be
checkmated and perhaps thwarted by a
counter movement on the part of a force
operating from Mukden, but there would
seem to be no just cause to assume that
the Russians lave sufficient troops at their
disposal in that region for a maneuver Of
that kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-30
WARS ExAGGERATIoNs.
Gen. Dragomiroff Ridicules Tales OF
Japanese Exploits.

CT PETERSBURG, August 3o-Geh.
Draeomiroff. the former governor-geheral
of Kieff and authority on military matters
deyotes a long article, published IN Mlii-
tary magazine today, to the exaggeratiois
of the war, ridiculing the marvellous taies
of Japanese exploits, in scaling precipltous
heights, etc.. and saying that the imaglna-
ton of some of the Russian correspondents
is apparently running riot.
He refers to one correspondent who de-
scribed the Cossacks lances and swords as
being blunted on shirts Of mail worn by
Japanese officers, and quotes another VINO
described the Japanese as Transporting
dummies, which were used to distract the
Russian fire. The general mentions thlrd
correspondent, who said the Japanese gun
ners carry a map of the whole of Man.
churia with every range marked on 1t.
Gen. Dragomiroff, who himself is parti-
san of the bayonet, takes Issue with the
assertions that the japanese have a dis
taste for this weapon, declaring that the
Japanese evidently understand it's use bet
ter than the Russians. knowing the folly
of rushing at enemy from a long dis
tance without preliminary fire. He says
the Japanese of the past were accustomed
to cold steel and produced some famous
swordsmen and sword makers.