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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26
A STATEMENT OF FACT.

The Morning Astorian desires to plac'
itself squarely or record in a matter o
importance to very many people. in
eluding its management, and upon whicl
it desires no sort of ambiguity to exist
This is a non-political iuncture and thu
time for making just such declarations
Ii is this:
This paper has made clean, square
fight for closed town ever since last
summer; it has really made two fights
winning in one and losing in the other
It has been absolutely sincere in its
contention against gambling and against
dance halls as public evils and has
made its contest upon logical grounds
In the matter of the recent election
the people of the city, as was their
high prerogative, decided against the
policy of this paper upon this particular
issue. But, sans apologies, sans ac-
counting the Morning Astorian stands
right where it did upon this grave ques-
ton, and when the people determine to
reverse their verdict the Astorian will
be with them in most unambgiuous
fashion. 1t was not inpired in its op-
position to these potent evils by any
political bias, nor will it, in the event
of further and future contention on the
same subject be swayed by partisan mo-
tives. It is radically and diametrically
opposed to the two lines of human in
diligence named, from principle alone,
and viii fight them upon principle as
long as it operates under its present
proprietorship. Let there be no mis-
understanding on the subject, now, nor
in the future This is final
The electoral key-ofIice, by which the
issues of closed town and an open
town were decided by the people on the
18th instant. was the police commits
sion, and as the candidates for whom
the Astorian stood had indicated their
personal antagonism to the two trench
ant evils, in unequiyocal terms upon
their certificates of candidacy, the peo-
pie had plain understanding of the
situation and overwhelmingly chose
those candidates whose views were
broader and less restrictive of the dan
gerous businesses. So be it. The As
torian relinquisbes nothing of its OPP
position on this score, and will take up
the contention on its original lines
whenever it shall be eNpedient.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

Secretary of State will benefit by thi.
situation
His following is not only a positive
Republican element. but he has taken
Ia strong stand for tax revision in the
right direction.
NH. Wrightman bases his candidacy
on the very tangible proposition that
state revenues should be derived from
intangible sources.
This means something To the taxpay
er As revenue officer OF the state h,
will seek 10 raise all state taxes with
out a direct tax on the farms and
homes of the people, Salem journal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

the sporting world shall wait for its
payment and political compensation
until after ClstsOp county shah have
gone Democratic in June has not
enough SAVIOR of the "sure-thmg" about
it is TO satisfy the sporting creditors
of the dominant party. There will be
a monkey and parrot" time before the
first of January. and the reward will
be delivered soon aster. however grudg.
ingly it may be doled out Keep faith,
gentlemen, keep faith!
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

There is plenty Of food for thought
in the statement that fad for hunting
birds nests in the vicinity of Lawrence
Kan, deprived that section of an apple
crop for six years. Birds are natures
chief balance wheel in keeping down
insect pests. Yet many country folks
are dissatisfied with a game law unless
il is a practical nullity.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

\ wireless telegraph operator in Por
to Rico Il few days ago caught a mes.
sage passing between New York and
Boston. Even now the marvels Of
electricity appear to be in the first
chapter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

In the countries that carry on thC
most complete and cheapest parcel.
post system the following annual pro.
fits are reported by their postal de-
partments: Germany, $l5,l20,700;
Great Britain, 22.523,0OO; France, $l4.
100000. In the United States last
year the postal deficit exceeded $l4,'
100000. Uncle Sam, for a change
should try parcels post at reasonable
rates.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26
SERIOUS BLUNDER.

The statement Of the Portland Afro
American paper that Attorney General
4. NJ, Crawford is not candidate for
reelection il without foundation In
iact Mr.. Crawford has given god
satisfaction and the indication. are ne
viii be given another term without op.
position from the Republicans.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

New Mexico reports remarkable
turquoise discovery. PROJECTORS will
keep on until t'iey find great Ameri-
can diamond field. and then the big
trust in South Africa will have to
stand competition in the business.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

The magnetic pole has been reached
more than once. As the terrestrial
pole is 1900 miles farther north, it is
not likely to be investigated for some
time
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

Another New York editor has been
arrested on charge OF blackmailing a
rich man. An editor who works to
accumulate lacks the true spirit Of the
profession and deserves to suffer both
the pangs of poverty and the pains Of
the penitentiary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

We imported thirty.seyen million dol
lars worth OF diamonds and other pre-,
cious stones at New York alone this
year. There is suspicion that the
farmers of the country are beginning
To number diamonds among the neees,
sarie> of life.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

Senator Tillman has conceived a
sudden and violent antipathy to the
Panama canal, and is trying TO FIJI the
great waterway from the vials Of his
wrath.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

Though Ohio is not in the White
Hosnse. it has managed to get next.
Vice President Fairbanks was born in
Ohio, and 50 was the Presidents pros
petiye son.in.law.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

Another tradition has been swept
away. There was no such person as
Hendrix Hudson. II has been found by
examining official documents that the
explorer was Henry Hudson. an Eng.
hshman, and that he needed an inter.
prefer in con'erring with the IIol.
landers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

The celebration of the 200th amiyer.
sary Of the birth of Benjamin Franklin
comes in February, but he was such a
many sided and original man that he
can be run as serial, and then not ex.
hausted in matters OF past and present
interest
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

4 Canadian syndicate proposes to
build canal and ship railway that will
flank Lakes Erie and st. Clare and part
of Huron. In ventures of this kind il j.
well 10 know when the Canadians will
insist on annexation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

A Buffalo paper says the farmers of
that county will not maintain good
country roads even after the city pays
for them, People as close.isted and
short, sighted as that are doomed TO a
mud.hole sort of existence all their
lives.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

posed by the Republican caucus Ari.
roma viii absorb New Mexico. but the
new state win not be entirely harmo.
NOUS, Some time must elapse before
sagebrush and cactus can fraternise.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

On her Texas tour Nine. Sarah Bern.
hardt is playing Camille in a tent.
The open air Of Texas will, it j.
thought. be good for poor Camille's
consumption.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

Germany has apologized to Brazil,
Castro has backed down before France
and the Sultan of Turkey has gracious
ly agreed TO reform. Weather indica-
tions are fair.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

An American girl married foreign
title by granting an allowance of $40
q week. Even now the value of the
article has not struck bottom.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

Socially and spectacularly, the White
House wedding announced for next
spring will find the void occasioned by
the absence of worlds fair in 1906.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

Important business at the White
House will prevent Mr. Longworth from
taking a very active part in the con.
gressional proceedings this winter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

Governor JEFF Davis will be delighted
If the Republican leaders of Arkansas
make a wrangle over post officers the
Republican issue in the state.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

1t is doubtful if the czar can mus.
ter force enough to warrant him in
announcing that order reigns in War.
saw or any other part Of the empire.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

Mr.. Hearst's attorneys win appeal to
the New York legislature to settle the
controversy between the mayor.elect
and the mayor elected
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

The car is another instance of
high salaried man to whom the year
1905 has brought lot of trouble.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26
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If the big packers are sent to Jail
for rebating they win expect, of course,
TO have their sentences commuted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26
WRITE Us A LITTER

freely and frankly, in strictest conf
dsnce, telling US al your troubles.
We win send Free Advice On plain,
sealed snvsiepe). Address: Ladies'
Advisory Dept, The Chattanooga
Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26
GAVE UP SUPPORTER

II wore a supporter for years, fer
my womb, which had crowded every-
thing down before It, writes Mrs. S. ].
Chnsman, Of Mannsville, NY. ~ Isuf-
fered untold misery and could hardly
walk. After taking CarduI ! gave up
ny supporter and can now Be on nv
feet half day at q tine"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26

Under the statehood measure pro-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-26
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WEATHER REPORT.

. Western Oregon Occasional I
. rain, part snow or sleet.
. Western Washington = occa' 4
. sional rain.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09

POCKET GOPHERS.

They Are Found In Widely Separat-
ed Parts of the Country.
By D. E LANTZ, Kansas experiment
station.
In some families Of rodents cheek
pouches when present have the open
ing inside the mouth. In the geomyidae
the pouches are present, are fur lined
and open outside the mouth. The fam
lily and the type genus derive their
name from their mode of life, which Is
entirely in the earth. Nine genera OF
pocket gophers are known, all of them
confined to North America. Only three
Of the genera enter the United States.
OF the United States genera one IS
found in the great plateau region from
central Mexico and Lower California
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09

northward into British America, anoth-
er from cast central Mexico northward
through New Mexico, western Texas.
western Oklahoma, into Colorado, while
a third is restricted to two large and
widely separated districts in the Unit
ed States. One of these districts In
cIudes portions of Alabama, Georgia
and Florida, while the other includes
much of the great low plain of the Mis-
sissippi valley and extends from the
Rio Grande northward to southern Min
nesota and Wisconsin and from eastern
Illinois westward into Colorado and
eastern Wyoming.
The pocket gophers all have the ex-
ternal pouches, strong lower jaws, fore
feet strongly developed for digging and
very small eyes and ears.
The prairie pocket gopher is abun-
dant in the eastern part Of the state
and Is the most formidable mammalian
pest with which Kansas farmers have
to deal Its damage to the alfalfa
growers of the state alone amounts to
more than 100000 yearly. This dam
age Is not directly in the destruction of
the alfalfa plant so much as 1t Is in the
interference with the work of cutting
the crop and the loss by reason of hav-
ing to cut the plant far above the
ground to avoid running into the
mounds thrown up by the gophers.
This loss amounts to about one-tenth
of the entire crop. Besides the damage
to alfalfa, there is a similar one to clo-
yer, timothy and native meadows and
the direct destruction of vegetable gar
dens and other crops This species does
similar damage to crops in Illinois,
Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, the Dako-
tas, Nebraska and Missouri, section
of the most fertile land in the entire
country
The prairie gopher is of a dark liver
color, lighter on the under part, and
has pure white feet, with longer claws
than any other species.
Pocket gophers are easily poisoned.
They are very fond of common pota-
toes, sweet potatoes, apples, raisins
and prunes. The presence of strych-
nine, arsenic or other poisons does not
seem to deter them from eating the
food, but IL the poison Is sweetened
they seem to eat 1t more readily. In
summer it may be desirable to take
the trouble to sweeten the poison, but
In the fall and early spring it does
not seem worth while to do this.
A tool devised for the purpose of in
PRODUCING the poisoned food into the
burrow Is a spade handle shod with
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09
Lost Manhood Restored.
Weakness of Younu Men Cured

and all private diseases
DR.. E. Growers varicocele Ring cures
Varicocele, Hydrocele and Rupture
promptly cured without pain and no
detention from business.
He cures the worst cases of Nervous
Prostration, Rheumatism, Scrofula,
Old Sores, Blood Poison, and all Di-
seases of the Skin Ear, Nose, Throat,
Heart, Lungs, Stomach, Liver. Kidneys
and Bladder.
Itching Piles, Fistula, Structure,
Tumors, Cancers, Goiters. cured with
out cutting.
Special attention paid to the treat
ment of Nasal Catarrh.
OHe will forfeit sthe sum of Five
Thousand Dollars for any case of FITS
OR EPILEPTIC CONCLUSIONS that
he cannot cure.
Consultation free and strictly conf
Dental. Write il you cannot call.
Office hours-From 0 a. M. to $50 p.
IN. On Sunday from to 8 p. m. only
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09
Get Outdoors.

Get outdoors and you won't need to
take sleep opiates. 1t is palpable fact
that we can't be out in tho fresh air
and sunshine very long before feeling
an inclination to drowsiness. Isn't 1t
the easiest thing in the world to lie
down in sunny field, with handker-
chief over your face, and fall asleep?
And, if you have ever crossed the
ocean, you must have noticed how the
fresh breezes and the suns rays set
the passengers doing in their chairs.
Sunlight and air are natures own rem
edies for sleeplessness, and If insomnia
patients could take a good course Of
this treatment they would need no pop
by juices.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09

1t is apparent that growers should
have little difficulty in contracting ap-
pies at remunerative prices this sea-
son, says American Agriculturist. In
stead Of acting bearish, as year ago,
buyers are frankly acknowledging that
they expect to be compelled to give
more money for the coming crop than
they did for that Of 1904. Offers of
$1.50 to 81 per barrel are not uncom-
mon. In Michigan many orchards have
been sold at 81 to $1.75 for fruit as 1t
stands on the trees. Some growers
with fancy apples say they will hold
out for So to So. In parts Of Ohio
buyers have bid $3.50 for early fruit,
and in New York fall stock is being
contracted around 81. Contracts re-
ported in western New York for win
Ger fruit at So.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09
"
TOOL FOR OPENING RUNWAY.

an iron point. A bar is attached about
fifteen inches from the point to enable
the operator to use his foot in press
ing 1t into the soil. 1t is only neces-
sary to find the runway Of the go
pher. The handle is sufficiently thick
to make a hole large enough to per-
NIT one to drop the poisoned potato
directly into the burrow. The opera
tor then passes to another place, leav-
ing the hole open.
1t might be well not to let swine
run In the alfalfa fields for time after
the poison has been put out.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09
BON. Dust For Winter Wheat.

The soil for wheat must be richly
fertilized and well pulverized. Even
then, If the winters are exceedingly
dry and cold, there may be failure
In the crop Many farmers in Missouri
are using bone dust to advantage
The land that is bone busted will
yield from five to ten bushels more to
the acre-W. d. Neale, Missouri.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09
Graphic.

The end of novel, compressed by
the editor owing to lack of space: "Ot
tokar took small brandy, then his
hat, his departure, besides no notice OF
his pursuers, meantime n revolver out
of his pocket and, lastly, his OWL
fe."-Deutsche Leschalle.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09
Breaking Her Word.

She-Would you believe 1t? When the
bride came to the word ''obey" in the
wedding service she suffered terribly.
He-Well, she might just as well break
her word one time as another.-Yon-
kers Statesman.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09

"Tm taking my riding lessons in
.ssict privacy"
"Why not in public|
$50 as to avoid the fierce white light
that beats about the thrown Louis
vile Courier-J Journal.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09
SCRAP IRON
4. 3. JONES e. CO.,

712.71s Z. Lacock St, Allegheny. Pa.
We pay highest prices for scrap iron,
etc, buy and sell second hand machin-
cry, rails, beams, etc.
Rails beams; angles, wire and MANILA
rope, galvanized corrugated roofing in
stock. Let us quote you prices,
]. 3. JONES & co.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09

walls of business and by neglect of symp-
toms which have been warning him a
year past, that his stomach was failing
in its duties"
The symptoms of disordered stomach
are, among others, variable appetite, sour
risings, heartburn, undue fullness after
eating, dull headache, dingy complexion,
discolored eye, fluctuations in physical
strength, nervousness, sleeplessness de-
pondency. No person will have all these
symptoms at once.
The restoration of the stomach TO sound
health, begins with the first dose OF DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The
cure progresses until the functions of the
stomach are in healthy operation. Then
the nerves are quiet and strong, the ap-
petite healthful, the sleep restful, the eye
bright, the complexion clear.
rrPIease accept my thanks for the benefit
Mo. HE had been troubled for nearly o
year with liver complaint. Indigestion and
constipation. | gave hing your Golden
Medical cal aiS and pleasant Pellets s,
several vials Of the Pellets He seems to
be perfectly well now"
If you want cure accept no substitute
for vGolden Medical Discovery"
Reress nTiThes These ORIGINAL Little Liver
XeNeSs r. v. Pierce over 20 years ago.
never equaIed. They're made Of purely veg eS-
etable. concentrated and refined medicinal
principles. extracted from native American
roots and plants. They speedily relieve and
@ sn Rd Rs. and and seT seadsns @
three or four a cathartic.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09
DIR. A. w. Chase's
NERVE PILLS.

The world is full of women whose
daily life is one long struggle against
diseases peculiar to their sex-whose
days and nights are full of quiet, patient
suffering The head the seat of pain
preston and physical weakness brought
ON by uterine or ovarian trouble-the
nerves on edge-inclined to laugh or cry
at anything-an ever present dragging
in the back, hips and limbs-a feeling
of utter weariness -lassitude and des-
pondency. To these people DR.. A. w.
Chase,s Nerve Pills are of incompatible
value, having as they do the power to
rebuild, to reinvigorate and resupply
every organ, every nerve. every muscle
with the lost energy, and to insure a
complete return TO health, strength and
vigor again.
Mrs. John Bailey of Jackson ST., Penn
Yam, N. Y, says:
Il was told that DR.. A. w. Chases
Nerve Pills were great nerve medicine.
and as 1 needed one badly 1 got box.
My nerves were very weak-I lacked
ambition and strength and my heart
action was very weak. I used the Pills
ss directed and they made my nerves
quiet and steady-the heart action
strong and regular and the appetite
good, my sleep became restful and
fell altogether like another person. I
think as remedy in female complaints
as well, they are grand, curing the
headaches and heavy, dragging feeling
rapidly and easily-this / know from
experience, and l am glad to recon-
mend them
80 cents box at dealers or DR. A. w.
Chase Medicine Co., Buffalo. N. Y. Por-
trait and signature of A. w. Chase,
NJ D on every package. For sale by
Redick and Grohman, druggists, 100 N.
Main St. Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09
w eak, Nervous,
w orn Out Women

Bloodless, Irritable, Despondent Women,
Subject to All Sorts and Varieties of Ner-
vous Troubles, Find Positive Cure in
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09

Most people think when they receive
a favor that 1t is merely a sample, and
that If the goods suit they can come
back for moro
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09

Cream Balm is placed into the nostrils, spread
over the membrane and is absorbed. Relief Is i'm
mediate and cure follows. 1t is not drying--does
not produce sneezing Large Size so cents at Drug
gists or by mail; Trial Size, 10 cents.
ELY BROTHERS. 56 Warren Street. New York
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09

The doctors certif-
cate showed that
death resulted
from typhoid
fever. The doctor
himself said to a
fr ie n d: 1T b q t
man was q suicide.
He had q splendid
constitution. /
could have pulled
him through il his
stomach had been
sound. But he
ruined his stomach
by hasty meals,
l. A -.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09
FULTON
Fish Market,
Cor. Main and North Sts.,
Oscar A. Nigel, Propr.
Fresh Fish and Oysters
from Baltimore, every
day; also fresh Fish from
Erie, daily.
The Butler Wood Fibre
Plaster Co.,

Mfgrs, of the celebrated Blue
Bell Wood Fibre Wall Plaster.
the best and cheapest plaster
on the market.
We are also sole agents for
the following high grade build
ing materials.
Whitehall Portland Cement,
has no equal for all classes OF
concrete work.
Woodville White Enamel
Finish, the peer of hydratec
lime for skim coat.
Sacketts Plaster Board, you
can line your house with this
fire proof board at half the cost
Of any other material.
Give us a call before build
ing, we can save you money.
Office, w. Cunningham St,
Opp. Electric Light Office.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09
Government Positions.

Hundreds of openings; bookkeepers, 20
81 900 to 81, 500 annually; railway mail clerks.
IS TO IS years, 5000 annually; postoffice clerks
and carriers q Tie t y SSSo Co. TO sEo
nurses; the positions offer steady employ
ment and excellent chances of advancement; !;
ambitious persons should investigate. Par
ticulars, Superintendent Derr, S02 Empire
building, Pittsburg, Pa Write or call.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09
NJ aSaI
CATARRH H
In all its stages.
EIy's Cream Balm

cleanses, soothes and heals
the diseased membrane
1t cures catarrh and drives
away a cold in the head
~-f~lx1,r
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-11-09

A rich man died the ether day. Hedied
in the very midsummer OF life, and he left
his family 81 10000 The doctors certifi-