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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

In the three months ending Marcl
3lst, 2iS persons resigned their EN-
ployment at the Navy Department oi
in the yards, The positions pay from
800 to $l400 a year. A certain quota
of employees must be taken from each
state.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

Nine-tenths of the young people in
the State of Rhode Island can attend
the State University or the State Nor
nal School and board at home at the
same time. The state superintendent
can visit nearly every school in the
state without having to be away from
home over night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

John Farson, the Chicago banker, |.
credited with having said: "a million
aire is shave" This is true. What
lis mere million in these daysy A
man must have at least twenty mil.
lion before he can even be considered
"well off,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

The Chinese bugaboo which scares
so many people in this country con-
sists of total Chinese population in
tbs country of only 6s,OO0 people.
There are fewer here now than there
were ten, twenty or thirty years ago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

The agricultural department says
that 3,0O0000 cords OF wood were used
last year in paper making, And the
committee on the government printing
office think i, knows where the most
Of il went.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

The government will no longer pay
express charges on money sent to
banks. The sum amounts to a large
figure. For instance the cost Of trans.
porting $1,000 from Chicago to Mon
tana is $50 .
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

Is Mrs. Alexander, of Cary, Me-, who
has found Dr.. Kings New Life Pills to
be the best remedy she ever tried for
keeping the Stomach, Liver and Bowels
in perfect order. You'll agree with her
if you try these painless purifiers that
infuse new life. Guaranteed by Chas
Rogers, druggist. Price 25c.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

0ur good old Uncle Samuels 6nan.
eial condition is improving almost every
month, During March the total re-
cepits were $5o,a3l 100 and the expen.
ditnes were $45,76o,66a. leaving a sur
plus of S4,S6l 500,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

In 1900 there were in the United
States 43l.l74 women in the profes-
sions. Most of these, or 39l ,453 were
employed as teachers, musicians and
artists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

If the statement were c0rrect there
would soon be no government lands
left il all whose near or remote an.
cestors were American Indians were to
come forward and claim their rights,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

A girl who expects some man to come
along and propose to her after the
manner of the hero in novel, is bound
to be disappointed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

In every thousand women there are
sixty-three by the name of Mary,
which is the most commonly used of
any feminine name in the world.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

Portland, one of the profoundest law
yers of the Northwest and an ex-mem-
ber of the supreme judiciary of Oregon;
master Of the livest and broadest
questions of great public concern and
an ardent and loyal exponent Of the
best and highest Of Republican princi-
pies; one in whose hands the largest
and gravest matters may be left with
the positive assurance of it's exact and
conscientious disposal, to the credit and
distinct advantage and honor of the
people at large. e. B. Watson as
United States Senator for the long term
will be resource of endless value and
pride to the people who shall contri-
butte to his wearing of the toga.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

Ii you can't think of bright things
to say, then read what clever people
have written, and, after time, you'll
catch the habit.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19
FOR SHERIFF.

] hereby announce myself az . can.
didate for sheriff on the Republican
ticket at the primary nominating slec.
tion. EMSLEY HOUGHTON.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19
FOR GOVERNOR.

Republicans Of Oregon are hereby
informed that am a candidate for the
nomination Of Governor at the prim,
aries to be held April Goth
JAMES wITHYCoMBE.
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There's many girl who would have
been saved from the horrors of an un.
happy marriage had she listened to
reason.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19
FOR ATToRNEY-GENRRAL

The undersigned hereby announces
himself rs q candidate for reelection
to the Office Of Attorney General, sub.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

A woman will compliment her best
friends taste in the selection of bon
net by buying one just as different as
possible.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

Get card at the public library and
start in on course of reading. fla
miharize yourself with the humorists
and the philosophers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19
FOR SECRETARY or STATE.

| hereby announce myself 4 cand.
date for the Office Of Secretary Of State,
and ask the support Of all Republi.
cana y. 7. WRlGHTMAN.
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FOR SUPERINTENDENT or PUBLIC
INSTRUCTION.

hereby announce myself s a can.
didate for denomination for the Office
of Superintendent OF Public Instrue-
tion, and solici. the support Of all Re.
publicans at the primaries. April 2o.h
j. II. ACKERAiAN.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19
CANDIDATES ANNOUNCEMENT

ject to the approval OF Republican
voters at the primaries.
A. N. CRAWFORD.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
Astoria National Bank

at Astoria, in the State of Oregon, at
the close Of business, April 0, 1906.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts ...,.... .$2G7, ,3GG.Ol
Oyerdrafts, secured and unse.
cured ',........,...~" 79235l
U. s. Bonds to secure circula.
tion -. E. ." ....".... l25OO.OO
Premiums on U. S. Bonds .. 10000
Bond Securities, etc ...... 34,54O.l6
Banking house, furniture and
fixtures .......<....... 100000
Other real estate owned .... 4,37500
Due from National Banks
mot reserve agents) 80. o,7l3.e3
Due from State Banks and
Bankers ...-.......,,. 4,lss.92
Due from approved reserve
agents ..,.... ......... 24l,07l GO
Checks and other cash items l.433.23
Notes OF other National
Banks ..........."". l,6S5.oo
Fractional paper currency,
nickles, and cents .... 290.49
Lawful money reserve in bank
viz:
Specie ......".. $4,000
Legal-tender notes 2.277Oo 5O,S79.OO
Redemption fund with u. s.
Treasurer Is per cent of cir
culation) ............ 625OO
Total 49,. ..,.........,.$ $G4O, ,67l .6l
LIABILITIES.
n. nifoI oInai, vnsI t. q En mn M
Surplus fund ............ 100000
Undivided profits, less ex.
penses and taxes paid. .... 36,OO9.35
National Bank Notes Out
standing .............. 100000
Irdividual deposits subject
to check mann 1920, ,l84.95
Demand certificates of de.
post ....... 34,5DZ.34
Time certificates of
deposit. ... 208,948,97 5337622 20
Total ................, ,$640, ,67l.6l
State of Oregon, County of Clatsop,
Bs:
l. J. r. Higgins, cashier Of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best Of
y knowledge and belief.
J. Il. HIGGINS.
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day Of April, 1906.
GEORGE G. FULTON,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
GEO II. GEORGE,
GEO w. WARREN,
A. SCHEKNACKAU,
Directors,
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WEEKLY ASToRIAN.
By mail, per year, in advance. .sl.00

Entered as second-class matter June
2s, 1905, at the postoffice at Astoria. Ore
gon, under the act OF Congress OF March 8,
1879,
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

By mail, per year ............,SI.Oo
By mail, per month. ........... go
BY carrier, per month. ...,.." IS
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-03

fv. Brooke, Episcopal Mission
his diocease, is in the city and
3h at St. Luxe 5 Episcopal
suniay at II O'Clock. On
the colts n)latss iavastigat-
p INSTABILITY d establishing a
fappointmaat nara.
Is. Al. Stoker came hom-
Fnay from Ssarcy where sh>
IA visiting hsr fathsr. Rev. Al
si1ce last Friday Mt. Stok-
to DsValls Bluff Tuesday to
Is wife but the train from
twas several hours late, too
make connection with the east
Rock Island.
fof. aal Mrs. N. A. Ovens for
Tuner, were in the city Fri
fning en- route from their we'd
flt to Hot Springs. Mrs. Owen
Pm here to SenatobIa, Miss, to
|elatives few weeks. Mr.,
|wentto Turner to make prepa-
|ioF removal to Holly Grove.
|oeen awarded the contract to
ne next session OF the Holly
Pchool. He expects to join his
Senatobia for a visit Of q few
Pore school opens.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-03

This is the g and tourist resort #
the people and one OF the most beau
tiful parts Of the American Continent
Only by trip to this region can the
tor comprehend the endless variety
and stupendous grandeur Of the fat
ures embraced in this tract of country.
Very low round "trip rates to this.e-
sort have been put in effect this sum
mer by the Union Pacific and it 5
connections.
For full information in regard to
rates, and Yellowstone Park folder.
address
/ LIE roxkslEy. GA
80 Cine S9UQl
| st. lsik mDseW
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-03
ing Il The rsople Of Rec would work
with him.
With test wishes to all the cores
pondents OF the ARGUS am as ever.
LYcURcus.
Rapid crswsh sfcottsa.

-.
Showers have fallen over vide
area during the week. but in the inte-
rim the sun has shown out bright and
clear. and except ina few bottom sec
tons cultivation has been pursued. and
is now almost completed. says the
Commercial Appeal Some districts
where the rain has been abnormally
heavy have abandoned any future effort
at cultivation. and here the condition
Of the crop is not 50 good Elsewhere
the reports are indeed flattering. and
the memory of the "oldest inhabitant' 9
in many places has failed to recall a
time when the prospects were any bet
ter. ~ 49,
Plenty o. rain. With tayorabse tenn
peratures, antedsted BY excellent cult
walton. has. needless % say. induced
very rapid growth, and for this reason
some correspondents have been led to
fear that an excessive growth at the
expense Of fruit was being made but
by far the majority. while noting the
growth. state also that the plant is
iruiting in most satisfactory manner
Reports from the northern half Of
Alabama have improved wonderful, !.
The weeks weather there was mos
bright and warm, and the plant ha
made wonderful progress Report:
from Arkansas are most excellent. anc
Mississippi news Is only spotted here
and there BY unfavorable reports from
the lowlands affected by excess Ct.
moisture. West Tennessee crops are
excellent.
Reports Of blight or insect damag,
are very rare. and the general excel
Icncc Of the outlook has induced mar. "
planters to fear lower prices at har-I
vesting time.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-03
BRINKLEY REMINISCEN-
cES


Editor ARGUS:
1t is likely your readers are thinking
that have forgotten the ARGUS,
have been so long silent. Much
work m my field has occupied my
time. But the published communi.
cation Of Mrs. M. L. Bates, now Of
Chicago, has set my memory to work,
and created the determination to ex-
spress myself again. The Editor does
q good work. and doubtless makes his
paper popular. when he publishes com
munications from the people who form
GRIP knew Brinkley. aside: Per
hsps that is the reason he publishes
mine.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-03
Mrs. Sallie N. Wood and dauph

Mrs. Sallie NJ Wood and daueh
ter. little Miss Adna. Of Helena are
the guests Of Mrs. w. G Williamson
R. T. Martin. prominent bust
ness man and planter Of lowell, wa.
in the city Wednesday en- route home
from Clarendon.
Mrs; Buddett, Of Memphis. ane
Misses MCGOWAN, Of St. Louis, are
the guests Of Mrs P. B. Foote. or
New York Avenue and White Oal
street.
MIR. Gustavus, prominent plant
er Of Lee county. was In the city
Wednesday visiting his daughter. Mrs.
Gus. Roescher, and attending to bust
ness matters.
William Wood returned the frs
Of this week to his home in Monroe
La. after visit Of several days in III S
city with his cousins. Mss Ehna and
and Talbot Hudson.
Mrs. T. F. McCreight went t
Clarendon Wedne sday with the ex
pc station Of attending the Farmsrs
Union Barbecue out in the country
from Clarendon.
Service will be held in St. Luke
Episcopal church Sunday morning Al
III O'Clock. All members Of the
church and such others as desire I,
worship God are invited to be present
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-03
TURNER FACTS.

Again al1Tumef. ! find the people
well and prospecting. Crops are the
best ever known at present time ir
this section-they ssy. Everyone
says ''my crop is fine" Health Is
good, only few complain.
The Methodist protracted meetin,
begins End Sunday IN Aug on Con.
ellis Point. and the 4th Sunday a
Turner.
Daisy Johnson ard r. ". Mayg
left last week for he summer II
Sommerville. Tenn.
| Hon. y Z. Ward attended to bust
ness In Helena Monday.
Fish frys and picnics are the pleas
ures Ct the day. ~
Heavy rains have fallen for the pas
few days but not to much for crop:
yet.
Russell Sage. the deceased .
many millions, SAYS the creates
thing man can do is to care for /:
wife. His viii was CONSTANT: b,
gave to his wife more than SO pc,
cent Of his wealth. Very little goe
to other relatives.
There continues to grow a spirit
reform and war making on crime ant
sin. Reforms never 90 backward ans
lie U. S. is cleaning up. The
changes that viii be made 70. goo
during the next few years win be won
derful. We should be rejoiced
this manifest spirit for good.
From the present outlook the pub
lie schools and colleges are going te
enroll the largest number Of histor,
this fall.
BILL FIX.
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land Personal NOTES,

H. r j. Tory was up from
IN Wednesday.
brv Goldman, Of Memphis
brinkley Wednesday.
! EIina Berry, Of Bla'Seley.
brlnkley friends Tuesday.
4. K. Brown is GONZALES
j an illness Of a week.
Carrie Brown, who was sick
part Of last week. has re-
Ter health.
s Foota, the shoe merchant,
sick since Monday,we are
report.
Is Tommy Pearce came home
latter a prolonged visit to the
|estead in Tennessee.
|P. Nelson. Of a prominent
4 insurance Co., was the
|W. G. Williamson this week.
!. w. L. Nslsol, Of Helena,
lest Of h er daughter, Mrs. w.
|amson, on South Main St.
in Westbay is now employed
man by the Gazzola Grocery
place he worked many years
he present firm was organized.
nds are glad to see him back
d place.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-03

presume only a small portion CT
Brinkleys present population knew
Mrs. Bates. Her husband was q
physician. and one OF the first settlers
of the town. Some years ago he was
post master. and in many ways con
tributed to the prosperity Of the town.
| remember that he was interested in
the spoke factory which two or three
Of Brinkley's citizens enterprised some
years ago. That summer | kept the
boiler warm and otherwise cared for
he machinery. white Ben Emmons
urned out the spokes. We had a
good time and drew our pay. while
the owners grieved overtheir losses.
But to go back to the time when
"Brinkley was one big family. to
quote the words of Mrs. Bates. 1t
vas indeed true. We were as one
family, and what happy time we had
in those days, especially the boys and
iris. There we're the Letson boys.
10Th dead now; and Bob and Gus
riooker and their sister Minnie; Nick
Lawrence and his sister Grace, the
after who lies buried in the! cemetery;
George Gibson, FATTY we called him
Tor short.) and his brother Henry Bag
yott; Charley Turner and his two
orothers; Will Kelly and Tom; Anna
McCandless and Lena Spain, LENA
he prettiest blonde at sixteen In the
world. and all the boys in love with
Ter. and none Of us with courage
enough to tell her SOL; Lena. Katie.
ind Annie Black; the Hudson girls.
and many others whom | can not now
ecal. We had lots Of fun, innocent
un. and our days were, indeed. as
tory that is told. Most Of the boys,
ind some Of the girls, have since died,
ind only few Of US live to tell the
story Of those happy times.
Mrs. Bates mentions teaching
chool. attended that school. She
as coed teacher. too. In fact she
vas one Of the best. She and David
Jackson stand out in my memory as
he two best teachers Of my childhood
md boyhood days. they we're both
,ery strict, and we then thought that
hey were hard on US, but | can now
zee that they were doing what was
,est for us. Mrs. Bates taught not
,nly the text books, but she trained
IS in decorum and the little cour'e-
,ies Of life. Of which young people in
hese latter days know SO little. !
shall alwaysbe glad that II was my
privilege to be under her dicipline end
instruction.
Would itnot be kind thing to do II
i'll who attended her school would
write her letter telling her how much
good she did US, You who have read
ner letter and have her address do
this. She will appreciate 1t. and It
will be small compensation for what
she did for US when we were children.
SoLoN n. BRYAN
--zz--e@.>- !.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-03

Major Hamm. editor and manager Of
the c. nstitutionalist. Eminencc. KY.
vhen he was fiercely attacked. four
years ago. BY Piles. bought box of
3ucklen's AMIGA Salvc. Of which he
says: III cured me in ten days and
10 trouble since. Quickest healer
II burns. sores. cuts and wounds. rs
cents at all druggists
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-03
ROE BUDGET.
Roe. July 18th. 1905.

Roe. July 18th. 1905.
We are having some regular Sum-
mer weather just now
Mrs. Jodie MINIS has returned
from her Texas visit whore she went
10 see sick sister. She found her
sister much better and 50 left her.
w. E. TiIlman. the bridge fireman
and contractor, spent Sunday at home
with his family.
w. L. Ferguson was at home Sat
urday and Sunday with home folks.
lin Cattlet and wife left Sunday
for Pine Bluff where they will reside
for a while. Jim has been day trestle
rider, with headquarters at Clarendon.
T.B. Tillman has laid the foun-
dalton for a residence which ne hopes
to get In this Summer.
Miss Lillian Mayberry has gone to
Texas for visit to her brother Ed
and wife.
Miss Alta Kleinhaus is home from
her st. Louis stay.
Mr.. Doyle. wife and mother went
to ST. Louis last Sunday.
The thrashing machine has been
here thrashIng oats for JET. MINIS.
Mr.. MINIS said he got over one thou
sand six hundred forty bushels off OF
thirtythree acres.
The ladies OF the Methodist church
are going to have ice cream and cake
Saturday evening for the. benefit OF
the church.
A Baptist preacher was over from
Clarendon SUNDAY, and talked like he
would bring his tent and hold meet
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-03
RAILWAY TINE CARDS.


srtaAeL Helena Z lstm by.
SOUTH.
No. 64l Mail and Express Leaves $50
q. IN. Arrive at Helena $50 a. m
No. 844. m.xei 100 p. m.
NORTH.
No. 842 Nail and Express arrives 5:45
p. m. Leaves Helena 800 p. m.
No. 843. mixed. loop. m.
Daily except Sunday.
j. w. ROWLAND. Agen.
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We are (hln9in9 this id.

and our prices are changed-THEY RE
LOWER but the grades are as good as
ever. Malvern Lumber Co.. St.
Louis. Mills, Pcrla, Ark.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-03

Methodist E. Church South.

Methodist E. Church South.
Preaching at ! a. m. and 7:i5 p.
m. every Sunday
s&nday SckooI $50 am.
tmior Epvorth League, Ppm
Senior EpworthLeague. 800 p M.
Prayer meeting every THURSDAY
evening at 7.l5.
Pastor, H.B. Cox; Sunday Schoc
5upt.. r. M. Henderson, Senic,
League Pres. John w. Pope: Junio
League Supt.. Miss H;ckn.aa
Everybody cordially invited to attend
Ill these services. ~M -
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-03

can be pleasantly spent at Waukesha.
Waupaca, Fifield. or at enc Of the
other hundred resorts reached via
Wisconsin Central Railway Write
for beautifully illustrated SKINNER
Book. which tellsyou how. vlSon and
whsse 70 90. and how much II will
cost. Free on application to As. c.
PoMp, o. p. ~. A1ktscnnsin Central
. "a, AA;iu,n,sL~a X1I;~
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Lebanon Law School

(rlefH rEKk)
Next term begins September S
1905. a school of established repu
alton. It's graduates are thoroughly
prepared for State Bar Examinations.
Send Tor easslogue. Address
Law SCHOOL. Lebanon. Tenn.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-03

The best Salvc in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, letter
chappcd hands and all skin eruptions. i
is guaranteed to give Subtraction, or none,
refunded Price 25c. Sold by Converts
& Brooks, druggists
Williams MIRO. Co. Props Cleveland, o
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-03

If it's fit to print, you'll find it in
the ARGUS.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-03

u 4 i hauliag OF tFantes work Of
any kid to any part Of the city. night
orday. teams and wagons. or any
Ming i.,Shat line. We oye If'whsn 4
ZONES to serving you. Reach JUS ~
Lhone 70. 7e-2.
IDLY S. l9o6-tf. CRY TRANSFER.
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ARKANSAS R'y Milwaukee. Wis.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11

The City Baseball League will probably
hold a meeting the latter part Of this week
TO arrange a schedule and make prepara-
tion for opening the season. The first
games will be played about the first OF
May.
A series Of three games has been ar
ranged between the A-Wilmington and
Browntown teams OF the city League,
to be played at South Side Park. The
first game OF the series will be played
next Saturday and the other two on
April Dist and 2sth. Both of these teams
are strong and the games should be in
teresting.
The -Brandywine team has been or
ganized and would like 10 get in the
league. Bert Stetser, the manager, says
his team viii be as strong as any IN the
league.
The High School team went to Chester
Yesterday and won from the High School
team OF that city by the score Of TO o.
Logue not only pitched an excellent game
for the local team, but also led his team
mates at the bat with three hits. Nend-
ling and Edgar played fast game in the
field The score follows.