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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-25
BIG JAPANESE WORKS.

NEW YORK. Dec, s4,--contracts
are being placed in the United States
for the equipment OF huge steel works
which the Japanese government is to
operate under the name OF the Impe-
rial Steel Works, on the Island of Mo-
jl The contracts are being handled
through the New York offices Of three
Japanese firms
The Japanese plant win entail a
cost OF fully slo.ooo.oeo. The orders
for equipment so far call for two bar
mills. the tube mill, blooming mill,
rolling min. rolling tables, furnaces,
cranes and general line Of steel ma
ohinery.
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NOTICE.

There is money in the following
street funds to pay the following war
rants: Eleventh street from Harrison
avenue to Rensington Avenues. Nos
22os1 to 22o71. both inclusive; Duane
street from 10th street to 9Th street,
Nos. 221s5 to 225sS and 222os to 222l0
inclusive; 7th street from Niagara to
Bay Avenue. Nos. 2222s to 2222s both
inclusive: Bond street from 9Th street
to the west line Of McClure's Astoria,
Nos. 222ss to 22so4. both inclusive
Interest win cease after this date.
THOMAS DEALEY,
City Treasurer
Dated Astoria. Oregon, December II
1905.
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rcau OF Labor, In his report just sub
mitted to Governor stokes at Trenton,
shows that the cost Of living has In
creased in New Jersey at greater
rate than the rate OF wages or the
growth OF Industries Wages have In
creased s,S percent, and the increase
in the cost of living has reached I
percent. Chief Garrison says the cost
OF living has steadily increased du-
ring the last seven years the percent
being +s a year as compared with
1899.
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SHIPS NOTlCE-~THE ANCHOR
with some chain attached was lost
off the French ship ia Perousc," In
Astoria harbor, on the 18th OF Decem-
Der, 1906. Finders Of said anchor and
chain are warned that the anchor still
remains the property Of the owners
Of the ia PGrouse" And that n suit
able reward will be paid for the pro-
duction on the wharf at Astoria OF
said anchor and chain.
CH. FARvACQuE & co,
Agents Of Ia Perouse.'
Portland, Ore, gath December, 1906.
12-25-St
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STREET ASSESSMENT NOTICE.
Eleventh Street from the South Line
Of Franklin Avenue to the North
line of Harrison Avenue.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the assessment made for improving
18th street from the South line of
Franklin avenue to the North line OF
Harrison avenue, as per assessment
roll number 1856, was made by an or
der of the common council, due and
payable on the 2Sth day of December,
A. D. 1906, by ordinance number 1899,
confirming said assessment roll, that
the following are the names Of the
persons against wrom the assessment
is made and the amount owing by
each, to-wit:
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NOTICE.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Astoria Iron Works will
be held at their office on January 10,
1907 at 3 p. M, for the purpose Of
eIecting directors for the ensuing year
and the transaction Of such other busi-
ness as may properly come before the
meeting. BY order Of the board OF
directors. JOHN Fox,
Attest: =. L. BISHOP, President.
Secretary. s
Astoria, oregon, Dec. 20, 1906
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1t goes to the root Of disease. In
vigorates, strengthens, exhilerates. Its
reproducing properties are not con-
tanned In any other known remedy.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. Tea
or Tablets. IS cents. For sale by
Frank Hart.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-25
NEW CURE FOR EPILEPSY.

]. B. Waterman, Of Watertown. o.,
Rural free delivery. writes: MY
daughter. aftiicted for years with cpl
lepsy, was cured by DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. She has not had an at
tack for over two years" Best body
cleaners and life giving tonic pills on
earth. 25c at Chas Rogers Drug
Store"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-25
HOUSE MOVERS.

FREDREoKs0N BRose-we make I
speciality Of house moving, carpenters
contractors, general jobbing; prompt at,
tention to all orders. Corner Tenth and
Duane. II
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PROPOSALS.
NOTICE.

Bids are hereby asked for the board
ing of the county prisoners during
the year 1907. Said bids to state
price per meal delivered to Sheriff at
county Jail. All bids to be filed with
the clerk by noon Of Saturday. Dec.
20. 1905. Court reservlng the right
to reject any or all bids. BY order Of
the County Court.
J. c. CLINTON.
County Clerk.
Astoria, Ore, Dec. 0, 1906.
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There is money In the general fund
to pay warrants indorsed prior to De-
cember /, 1906. Interest will cease af-
ter this date. THOMAS DEALEY,
City Treasurer.
Astoria, Ore, Dec. 20, 1905.
M M
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BY order of the common council
oLoF ANDERSON,
Auditor and Police Judge Of the City
of Astoria. Oregon.
Dated December IL, 1906. lot
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FOR SALE
LOST AND FOUND.
MISCELLANEOUS.

TO OWNERS OF TIMBER CLAIMS
and timber-we win buy for CASH
any good timber tributary TO Neha-
lem River. viii deal with owners
only. No others need answer Write,
giving full particulars, to Box 8. u.
p. Station, Portland. Oregon.
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NICK PApAZGEREs,
THE GREEK DIVER.

has just received new diving ma
chine from the old country. Dives
from 25 to 80 fsthoms In shallow wa
ter: stays down half a day at time
Leave orders at At Bond st. Market
or u. Falangos. Clifton.
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EXPENSIVE IN JERSEY.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24-Winton c.
Garrison, chief of the New Jersey Bu-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-25

BY order Of the common council.
oLoF ANDERSON,
Auditor and Police Judge Of the city
of Astoria, Oregon.
Dated December II, 1906. lot
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UNDERTAKERs.
J. A. GrLBAuaH & Co,

Undertakers and Embalmers.
Phone Main 2111. Cor. 10 and Duane
11.lsts
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by order Of the common council.
oLor ANDERSON.
fuditor and Police Judge or the City
Of Astoria. Oregon.
Dated December II. 1906. lot
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STREET ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

Bond Street, from a point is feet west
..of the East line Of 42nd street, to
the west line of 44th Street.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the assessment made for improving
Bond street from a point Is feet west
OF the East line Of 42nd street to the
West line of 44th street, was made by
an order Of the common council due
and payable on the 2Sth day of De-
cember, A. d. 1906. by ordinance num-
Der 1891, confirming said assessment
roll, and that the following are the
names of the persons against whom
the assessment is made and the
amount owing by each, to-wit:
Foard, Martin ................$ .$247.60
Flavel Nellie .................. 1880
Fisher Land Co. $1,000
Fredrickson, Theresa .......... 22.5O
Larson, Hans ................ 1916
MCGOWAN, j. p. P................ 202.50
Patton, Frank, Trustee. .... 5000
Siversen, Adolph ............. 1915
Tongue Point Lumber Co....... $3.50
City Of Astoria (Excess) ....... 544.20
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BY order OF the common council.
oLoF ANDERSON,
Auditor and Police Judge Of the City
of Astoria, Oregon.
Dated December IL, 1906. lot
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STREET ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

Fourteenth Street, from South line ot
Franklin Avenue to the North line
Of Grand Avenue.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the assessment made for improving
14th street from the South line OF
Franklin avenue to the North line of
Grand avenue as per assessment roll
number 1856. was made by en- order of
the common council due and payable
on the 2sth day Of December, A. d.
1906, by ordinance number 1888, con-
firming said assessment roll, that the
following are the names Of the per-
sons against whom the assessment is
made and the amount owing by each,
to-wlt:
Brown, c. S................... s234.37
Elmore, Samuel ................ 1920
Kamm, Jacob ................. 1920
Kuettner, M. S................ 1880
Patton, Maud S................ 1890
Wood, Mrs. s. F............... 361.50
wilkinson Real Estate Co... 1853
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING.
HELP WANTED.

wANTED--youNG LADY WITH
some knowledge Of typewriting and
bookkeeping, work In good mercan-
tile business; good wages, permanent
position for right party. Address ~
care Astorian. ia-aitt
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STREET ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

Eighth Street from Center lire ef Ken
sinston 70 a point IS feet south Of
the North line Of Niagara avenue.
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the assessment made for improving
Eighth street nom the center line OF
Kensinston avenue to point IS feat
South OF the North line OF Niagara
avenue. a. per assessment roll num-
Der iss. was made by an order Of the
common council due and payable on
the .sth day Of December. A. d. 1908.
By ordinance number ssss. confirming
said assessment roll. that the follow
Ing are the names Of the persons
against whom tho assessment Ia made
and the amount owing by ZACH. .o- wit.
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WANTED - ENERGETIC. TRUST
worthy man or woman to work In
Oregon. representing large manufac-
turing company, Salary $50 70 800
per month. paid weekly. Expenses
advanced. J, II. Moore. Astoria, Ore.
is-ss-st
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FOR RENr-TEN-RooM HOUSE At
No. is2 Suomi Avenue. Apply to
Victor Airola. ii-t-6
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-02-04

to send forth a charlatan who falls into
by his fearful contortions and grim
aces. These SpaSms are intermittent
and between spells the fakir will tell
the crowd that he is possessed of
devil as a punishment for not regard
ing the advice of a priest After ex-
horting the multitude to profit by the
terrible example which he affords
them and never to disobey the priests
he falls into another fit and the sim
pletons who surround him shake their
heads gravely and vow never to ques-
ton the words of their spiritual advis-
ers again. 1t goes without saying that
the sufferings of the fakir are imagin-
airy and that the whole performance is
merely a clever piece of buncombe.
WIZARDS TEST THEIR SKILL.
Another proceeding which always
arouses great interest and serves to
awe all who witness it, is a public test
of skill between two men of professed
occult power. The test generally con-
sists of trying to lift from the ground
some spell-bound object, such as a
straw or match. The antagonists
arrange themselves opposite each
other at an equal distance from the
object they wish TO approach and pre-
tend to have the power to hold each
other back by uttering mystic chants
and sprinkling themselves with holy
ashes.
An invisible hut Irresistible force
seems to drive first one back and then
the other. They try again and again
to advance toward the object, but as
often fail back in failure. AS a result
of their labor their bodies begin to
twitch with convulsive movements.
sweat streams from every pore, and
they spit clots of blovd. Finally one
OF them falls unconcious and his OPP
ponent snatches the spell bound object
amid great confusion A sickness Of
several days is supposed to result to
each of the contestants in a trial of
shameless farce. admirably acted for
the sake Of increasing the respect of
the populace for men claiming to nave
mystic powers.
The priests have been so successful
in intoxicating the idea that donations
TO the gods are necessary as atone
n2ent for all si1s, We as deliver
ance from all ills, that there is not
single Hindu who does not make a VOW
to perform some hing more or less on
erous on condition that he is relieved of
illness or delivered from some predica-
ment in which he may find himself
- nav Two TO Tho tar~-n7a -1iace 90
cioth, gold or silver ornaments, pre-
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voice and threatens them with dread
full punishments if their flow of Offer
ings is not increa sed. Often the idol
VIII issue a proCla nation That i me
people do not increase it's bounty it
will withdraw protection from them
and decamp in search of a more appre-
ciative and generous constituency.
The poor dupes are unable to under
stand that some cunning rogue is con-
cealed inside the stone figure and that
it is his voice they hear.
Another device of the priests to in
crease the revenue of the temple is to
bind the hands and feet of an idol with
chains. When the people arrive and
find the deity in this condition it is
announced that cruel creditors have
brought about this humiliation be
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cause the god is unable to pay money
which it had borrowed in a time of
great need. Touched with compassion
for the embarrassment Of the idol, the
people from far and near pour in con-
tributions. AS soon as the stipulated
sum is forthcoming the shackles fail
from the idol amid great rejoicing
from the worshipers, who congratu-
late themselves upon having extricated
the image from its dilemma. In some
temples silver chains are used to bind
the gods.
HOW TO CURE AN IDOL.
Still another effective ruse is to have
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the idol stricken with sickness The
worshipers viii find the priests chat
ing the temples and head of the goo
with strange drugs and decoctions
feeling its pulse from time to time, and
ali the while wearing a mien of gravest
apprehension. In response to the in
quires of the people the priests an
nounce that the idol has lost heart at
the absence OF generosity on the part
of its devotees and lacks the courage
to resist the illness which has beset it.
A great scurry ensues and presents
and offerings soon begin to arrive
from every direction, after which the
idol shows signs of convalescence and
is eventually restored to health.
One method of stimulating "a sense
of awe and obedience in the populace is
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c1ouS stones, Or other valuable gifts
In case where a PERSONS eye or YEA.
is affected it is the usual custom to
offer the idol a small image of the dis
eased part fashioned in gold or silver.
CRAZY ACTS OF .VOTARIES.
The belief that generosity and physi-
cal ordeal are the means of winning
| tue favor OF the gods is so general
that many worshipers give themselves
over to disgusting and ridiculous acts
of fanaticism. The forms this relig-
ious frenzy takes are innumerable.
Sometimes a notary will VOW to sit
still in a chair for six months, while
another will measure his length along
the ground for miles in token of his
submission to some particular idol.
There are other who have held one
arm in the air over their heads for
years. until the joints became stiff and
the uncut nails curved inward and
grew through the hands. Some will
fasten their jaws together with wire
and take no food into the mouth ex-
cept in liquid form. Enthusiasts are
often met who have vowed to leave
their hair untouched for months. These
present disgusting sight, as their
tangled shocks are one mass of filth
and vermin. Some vow to go naked
in order to show their devotions and
there are even instances where a mis-
guided fanatic has cut off half his
tongue and offered it to an idoEall
in the name of religion.
One of the most dangerous practices
is snake worship. The holes in the
mounds where the reptiles are likely
to be found are visited from time to
time in order to leave milk, eggs, BAN
anas, and other food which a snake
would likely fancy. If reptile enters
a home it is not killed, but is protected
and fed. though its presence is con-
slant menace to the lives of the whole
family. Even if it should kill one or
more members of the household, sacri-
fees would still be offered to it daily.
Temples abound where snakes are kept
for the convinience of worshipers,
and on account of the protection which
is thus afforded them the reptiles null
tiply until the whole neighborhood is
alive with them. Anyone who would
even suggest destroying them would
be in disgrace with the whole COM
munity.
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OBSERVING THE PUJA.

OBSERVING THE PUJA.
The religious festivals called Pujas
are observed with sentiment which
approaches raving ardor. During
| the time of these demonstrations the
entire population refrains from work
and gives itself over to unmitiga ted
CarouSals. The program consists of
erecting an image of some particular
idol, to which offerings of EVERY sort
are given and sacrifices of goats are
made. After the image has been prop
erly feted on land, the revelation form
a procession to the bank of the river,
where an excursion on the water fol-
lows. After this the idol is dumped
overheard thus passing theoretically
to paradise.
One of the popular deities is Durga.
the ten-armed goddess. carrying in her
numerous hands as many different
weapons, viz: sword, dagger, lance
stiletto, saw, cleaver, knife, boom
erang tomahawk and screw driver
Durga is really a number of images
Joined in one group. among them
being a son who is a war deity. and
another who is financial secretary TO
the gods. The group includes the
The goddess herself is seated on a
lion, while the war god bestrides
gorgeous peafowl, and the financial
secretary a rascally rat This rat is
called a rascal because he has the I'M
fortunate habit of eating all the rain
bow gems which are said to be Matched
by the peafowl which his brother rides
a GLIMPSE OF BARBARISM.
The scene of one of the Puias is a
glimpse of ancient barbarism. Around
cants, the women praying for male
children and the men asking the favor
of the destruction of their enemies
The offerings consist of piles of fruit
and vegetables. bundles of cloth. pyra-
mids of soaked rice, hillocks of peas
and cocoanuts. and hundreds of can
dies burning in broad day On the
1u5er circle dogs sit on their launches
and cats lick their mustaches at the
such profusion.
Clouds of incense smoke drift up
wards and the ground is stained with
the blood of the goats whose heads
have fallen under the sacrificial sword
Above the bedlam of voices is heard
the metallic crash of huge bells and
the thu mo of drums. The goats are
behead I'd one after the other by an
immense butcher who is as black and
fierce as the Duke of Thunderland.
Continued on Page ID
The Forrest City times., 1906-12-14
New Cure for Epilepsy.

J. B. Waterman, of Watertown, Ohio. Rural Free Delivery, writes: My daughter, afflicted for years with epilepsy, was cured by Dr. Kings New Life Pills. She has not had an attack for over two years. Best body cleansers and life giving tonic pills on earth. D cents at all drug piSfS
The Forrest City times., 1906-12-14
Holiday Rates to Many States.

treaty reduced round trip tickets all points in Arkansas, and to points in many of the middle states, VIII be on sale via the Rock Island houte on December %, 2l, 9, B, 24, Zo' 5o' 3l, 1906, and January l, 1907. besides Arkansas, all points ill Indian territory, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, alSsouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, many oihts in Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, 'lichlgan. North Dakota, Wyoming sua Memphis, Tennessee, are includ. 'a lh this sweeping low rate.
 oh December 20, T and 22 similar o@ rates will apply to all points in ae southeast, Alabama, Florida. oeorgia, Mississippi, North and South 'afoiina, and certain sections in Ken 'Qeky and Tennessee.
 Ample return limit on all tickets. you are expecting to spend Christ 'aS With friends and relatives near or af see your nearest Rock Island gent for useful information regard g these rates before completing 'our plans.
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The Forrest City times., 1906-12-14
A Texas Wonder.

There's a Hill at Bowie, Texas. that twice as big as last year. This wonder is N. L. Hill, who from q weight of 9O pounds has grown to over ls0 He says: II suffered with d terrible cough, and the doctors gave me up to die of consumption. l was reduced to 90 pounds, when began taking Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. Now, after taking F bottles, I have more than doubled in weight and am completely cured.n Only sure cough and cold cure. Guaranteed by all druggists, 50 cents and sl. Trial bottle free.
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Insure your property with Taylor, Knight & Co.

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 On Friday night. December 2S, some of the ladies of Forrest City will give an entertainment at the opera house, for the benefit of the poor. Christmas is truly time for good deeds, so let every one remember the date. and come out. The program will consist of a musical and elocution recital combined, and the whole will con- clude with good comic farce, in two short acts. Let everyone help ill this noble work for the poor and needy of our town.
 Lafayette. Louisiana Sun Last night the Georgia Minstrels enter tained large and well pleased au- dience. The company advertised two hours of fun and they gave good measure. The music was fine, jokes up-to-date, and altogether, the con- pany presented well balanced and
 meritorious performance. The work of the principal comedians Al Boyd and Chester Johnson was especially good and the dancing of Skilling Rob-
 inson a revelation. Opera house De- cember 20.
The Forrest City times., 1906-12-14
A Casl, Offer.

The Times has made a special club ping rate with the Memphis Weekly Uommeicial-Appeal by which We will furnish both papers for one year for The Times regular subscription price, a'50. The Commercial-Appeal is one oi the largest and best papers in the south and we hope to receive many new subscriptions on this offer, sl,50 cash for both papers.
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The Forrest City times., 1906-12-14
A Home Maue Happy by Chamber
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About two months ago our baby girl had measles which settled on her lungs and at last resulted in severe attack of bronchitis. We had two doctors but no relief was obtained. Everybody thought she would die. l went to eight different stores to get a certain remedy which had been recommended to me and failed to get it when one of the storekeepers insist ed that l try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. I did so and our baby is alive and well today. Geo. w. Spence. Holly Springs, North Caro- lima. For sale by J. T. Sanders.