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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-08-01
Among the Pigmies.

Though ii was dangerous under
taking for the African explorers to
travel through the land OF the pigmies,
there must have been huge interest
in observing the ways of these little
inps, who were generally struck spell.
bound AT the sight of the white men.
Mr.. Lloyd, writing in Chambers's
Journal. says he was twenty days
walking through the great forest in.
hahited by the pigmies. forets so
dark that in many places 1t was i'm
possible 10 read, even at MONDAY.
The pigmies were fairly intelligent,
and peacefully disposed. although their
arrows were tipped with deadly poi
son. They had a frightened appear
ance. and covered their faces, ike shy
children, when spoken to. The forest
was alive with elephants. leopards,
wild PIGS, buffaloes. and antelopes.
After leaving tie forest Mr. Lloyd
came to one place where he took the
opportunity of screwing together the
bicycle which he had brought with
him. 4 spin on the machine brought
out thousands of men, women, and
children from their villages, and they
danced and yelled with delight at see
ing. as they expressed it. European
riding a Snako
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-08-01
Whittier Color Blind,

"NIr. Whittier greatly surprised me
by confessing that he was quite color
blind says the Bookman. He eX-
cnlpified his condition by saying that
If J came to Amesbury | should be
scandalized by one of his carpets. 1t
appeared that he was never permitted
by the guardian goddess of his hearth
to go shopping for himself, but that
once. being In Boston, and needing a
carpet he had ventured to 60 to a store
and buy what he had thought to be a
very nice. quiet article. precisely suited
to adorn Quaker home. When it ar
rived at Ameshury there was uniyer-
sal shout of horror, for what had
struck Mr.. Whittier as Il particularly
soft combination Of browns and grays
proved, to normal eyes, to be loud
pattern of bright red roses on field
of the crudest cabbage green. When
he had told me this, it was then easy
to observe that the fulness and bril-
liancy of his wonderful eyes had some.
thing which was not entirely normal
about them
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-08-01
A Word to State Republicans.

''Frhe Republican party is not re-
sponsble for the misuse that has been
made Of it in Philadelphia" says tho
editor of the Juniata Herald THE
truth is that it deserves credit for cor
recting the wrongs that have been COM
mitted by some of its faithless mem-
bers The corruption that has existed
in Philadelphia is wholly of loca.
character and the party in the state has
no connection with or relation to it,
Why should the party elsewhere suffer
on account of 1t? Why should state
candidates he defeated because of what
has occurred in single city? If the
sins of a few were 10 be visited upon
the party when could it ever be sue
cessful? The Republican ticket is com
posed of honest men, was fairly nomi-
mated and is entitled to the support of
every member of the party. Be sure
to vote for it,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-08-01
His B,b,e Verse a Hint.

Hugh Montgomery, whose father
owns a large ranch in the fertile San
joaquin Valley. California, went TO
San Francisco and paid brief visit
at the house of clerical uncle.
This divine. who is one OF the best
and most hospitable OF men, follows
the custom of having prayers before
breakfast. In connection with this
service each member of the family
ci ale is expected to recite a verse Of
Scripture. Hugh, who has habitually
very healthy appetite, became decid-
edly sharp set hc.use the amen was
said When his t;:"n came to recite a
verse he significantly repeated the ia.
miliar words:
How many h,rad servants OF my
fathers have bread enough and to
sp re. while | perish of hunger?"
The reverend uncle listened with
twinkling eyeg and there was a speedy
adjournment ia a Widespread table.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-08-01
THE STATE TREAsuRERsH,p
Republican Nominee AS Viewed BY An

Republican Nominee AS Viewed BY An
Editor FroEi His Home County.
In commenting upon the contest for
state treasurer. the editor OF the Hollt
daysburg Register says:
Hon J. Lee Plummer, the Republi-
can candidate for state treasurer has
the ability to fill that office with
credit. This fact cannot be success
fully contradcted besides. he Is
known by the people with whom he
has lived all his life to be perfectly
honest and reliable and man of the
strictest integrity. While not Pro-
hihitionist, he is a man OF the strictest
temperance habits. These are facts
which cannot be controverted He was
regularly nominated in q Republican
state convention. composed of dele
gates who were chosen by the Republi.
cans of the various counties of the
state,
There was every opportunity for
any man in the state to contest the
nomination with him. He was nomi-
mated fairly as the candidate of his
party. Now, what Republican can have
a valid excuse to vote against him:
Is it better that the Republicans as.
sist a Democrat into one of the best
offices of the state or vote for their
candidate, who is in every way worthy?
The opposition is trying hard to raise
a respectable fight against him, MT
the only possible show they will have
will be through the votes of Republi'
cans. Why should We aid them in
their work."
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-08-01
OWL couRTsHlPs
Show a Devotion Rarely Met Among
More Favored Creatures.


Very funny it is, from the human
point OF view, to witness the love-mak-
ing OF couple of owls on a moonlight
night, as they sit together on the cop
ing of an old wall, or on the horizontal
limb of some giant Of the forest. Perch
ed on the same bough, or the same wall
or ruin, the lady owl, though usually
much bigger and stronger than her
mate looks the picture of demure coy.
ness, if little excited inwardly, like
a girl at her first ball.
But the male owl, says the Pail Mall
Magazine, is very much in earnest: for
a moment or two he remains quite
still, then he puffs out all his feathers,
bows, and utters a softened scream,
followed by modified hiss that is full
of tender meaning, and then he nudges
her with his wing; she opens her big
eyes very wide, and gives him side
long glance that may be hint, for,
horrible to relate. from the depths of
his interior he instantly brings up
halfdigested mouse; and, although she
is full of similar rodents and stag
beetles as she can comfortably hold,
she opens her mouth and accepts the
fragrant gift with a murmur of satis-
faction that speaks volumes Of love
and thanks. Then, when the dainty
morsel has been disposed of, they ca
ress each other tender)y for moment
or two, and then sit closely pressed to
each others side while the process Of
assimilation is perfected. after which
they simultaneously fit away into the
moonlight on noiseless wing in search
of further prey.
Not only do the owls guard each
other with devotion that is rarely met
with among more favored creatures,
they positively idolize their iH-favored
offspring, for whose sake they willing
ly risk not only liberty. but life. A
young owl is not an attractive looking
object from our point of view. bur in
its fathers and mothers eyes it Is per-
lection, and the way they wait on it,
cuddle and caress it, feed it and keep
It clean, must be seen to be believed
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-08-01

There Is some i ng wrong with thiI
bll,' said the young married man to
the miIiner who has imported Par
isian prices as we'll as styles.
1T is correct in every item," after
looking 1t over.
Eight 9Gllars TO: that bird. no big
ger than my fist?"
Eyes, sir, and cheap at that"
"Ail right, madam. III settle, but It's
robbery. We had our first anniversary
yesterday and / bought ten pound
turkey for S125 Detroit Free Press
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-08-01
Well Qualified.

f'Mr Blankson,' said the lawyer, tur.
ming to the man who had been drawn
as juror, this is {; case in which-by
the way, NJ, Blanl.son, have you ever
been a witness before an investigating
committee?"
'Yes, sir
We'll take him. Your Honor He
doesn't know anything about this case
--or anything else. Chicago Tribune
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-08-01
A Complete Cure.

"Oi What did the faith curer cure
you?" asked the seeptic.
"Of my faith" said the former do
voice Boston Herald.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26

Before using DOans Kidney Pills sDf
fered with acute attacks of backache
and arrangement Of the action Of
the kidneys and dull, dragging pains
made 1t difficult for me to attend 10
my work, AS the result of using TVS
fine remedy | have been free fr1r'
kidney complaint and backache fof
over three years, and therefore feel
great confidence In recommending
them to others"
Plenty more proof like this from
Astoria people. Call at Chas. Rogers
drug store and ask what his custom :
ers report.
For sale by all dealers. Price %
cents. Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo, NJ
Y, sole agents for the United stateS'
Remember the name-Doan's-ann
take no other.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26
Nation Owes Millions Through
Use Of Armor Locking Device.
CONGRESSIONAL STRATEGY
How the House Gained Its Desired ( 'd
Convention for Extension OF For
eien Commerce Holds import
ant Business Session,

WASHINGTON, Jan.--n hill in
troduced in the House this week 10y
Representative Shartel OF Miss, uri, :
acted upon favorably. Peter Mcmillan
of Pierce City, Mo. will be the richie"
by $5,000,0o0. The bill calls upon tAe
Secretary OF the Treasury 10 pay that
sum 10 Mr. Mcmillan in settlement NJ
the claim he has filed against the 60
ernment for royalties for the use Of
an invention, Some years ago the
Missourian patented a device for lock-
ing armor plate to warshIps by means
of key or keys. The United States
Navy has utilized this method in put
ting armor on the L. S, 5. Oregon and
every battleship and armored cruise
built since then is said TO have Aad
her plates fitted with the Mcmillan
patent. Not only the navy of this
country has adopted the device, but
the battleships Of the japanese ani
Russian navies also are said 10 nave
taken it up. There does not seem
to be any question as to the validity
of Mr.. McMBillan's claim, but it is
doubtful if the Shartel measure will
pass at this session because of the rush
of business.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26

tually resulted IN the endorsement OF
a modified form OF subsidies for vas-
sels IN the shape Of a postal suhve0.
ton. II is doubtful whether the shi ne
subsidy measure win pa9s At this SoA~
sion ot Congress, one Of the del ga'ra
10 the recent convention Ia hope'ut
that something can be done and It Ia
understood that conference on IN
matter Is to be held at the Homestead
Hotel at Hot Springs, Va, whore 1
number ot prominent business m'l
who have been attending the meeting
here will spend a few days before r.
turning to their homes, AS one mem
hcr Of the party expressed II, Just ~
fore taking the c. II q, train for IN"
Virginia mountain resort, 'it was al
together appropriate that they should
seek Watering place IN which to dis
cuss question that had 80 much to
do with water"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26

After a four days session, the most
important business convention ever
held in this country has ended It's d.
liberations here and adjourned. II
was the National Convention for the
Extension Of the Foreign Commerce Of
the United States, thirty-fiye states
were officially represented by delegat-
es appointed by the governor Of each,
and the total number Of delegates pre-
sent was close to 1900, nearly 300 nat
ional trade organizations being repre-
scented in this body Of men. a great
number Of topics touching on methods
for the upbuilding Of the countrys
foreign commerce were discussed, and
among those embodied in resolutions
asking for legislation at the hands OF
Congress We're the introduction Of e
reciprocity program in the shape Of o
maximum and minimum tariff, compeu-
sation to steamship lines for carrying
the mails, greater courtesy to Chinese
admitted to the country. uniform bills
of lading, and preservation Of forests
A very strong resolution was adopted,
urging on the national government
the necessity for the improvement Of
the waterways as a means of pro-
viding extended transportation factli-
ties and of regulating railroad abuses.
Many Of the speeches in the conven-
ton placed emphasis upon the impor-
tance of maintaining undisturbed the
present economic methods Of produc-
ton, and regretted the restrictions
that some States seem anxious 70
place upon industrial interests. 1t was
pointed out most especially that it
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26

Congress Is being homhardcd WITH
requests from persons in high places
to provide funds for the construction
nt two great lighting crafts PrcS''
dent Roosevelt In u letter address,
70 Chairman Foss Of the Naval Com
mittec OF the House, hs urged IN n"
strongest language the necessity for
building two big hattleshtps and m
adequate number" OF submarines
Secretary Metcalf and Attorney Gsd'
eral Bonarar,c, former Secretary Of
the Navy. appeared this week hefor"
the Committee and lent their strong
est endorsement 20 the Presidents re-
commendations, Mr. Boaaparte de-
clarcd that large battleshtps were p .
crying need OF the Navy. Jus, whr
action will be taken remains to ~
seen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26

Congress Is convinced that there is
no epidemic OF the sleeping sickness
on .ha Coast Although that Secfion
Of the country has It's own troubles
as witness the floods In Washington
ana oregon and the earthquake AMI
fire in California; nevertheless the Pa
cinc Slope is willing to help out the
asplring Tn other sections nf this mighty
country. Senator Perkins OF Califor
min this week presented petition
signed by citizens of san Diego, Noun
tain View, Los Arg les, and Glendale
against Sunday closing IN Washington
d. c. The Senator did not attemp' 10
explain why there should be such int
crest three thousand miles away tn y
question that is Of purely local import
To the District Of Columbia, Almost
nj ,hs same time resolutions were pre-
sented by the Chamber Of Commerce
of Spokane, Wash. in favor Of increAS-
ing the salaries OF members OF Cor
gress to $4,000 year. These resolu-
tions were sent by telegraph and were
referred 70 committee.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26
TESTED AND PROVEN.
There is a Heap of SoIace in Beinu
Able to Depend Upon a Well.
Earned Reputation.

For months Astoria readers f1av,
seen the constant expression OF pra'a'
for Doan's Kidney Pills, and real
about the good work they have don,
In this locality. Not another remely
ever produced such convincing proc
Of merit.
W. Jenkins Of 426 East Mill street,
Portland, Ore, says: II have no Or
cason to change anything that ]
said three years ago In recommenda
tion Of Doan's Kidney Pills, for sine
that time other members Of our fam
lily have found equally beneficial re-
suits in treating Kidney complaint.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26

In studying strategy, the military eS'
tablishment of the United States might
well send their officers to the Capital
After spirited debates in both the
House and Senate, members Of Gin
CESS refused to vote themselves more
salary and bills carrying the increases
were killed amidst an air Of general
gloom, for which each member N
deavered to evade responsibility. None
of them desired to go on record as
championing an increase for fear D
the effect it would have upon their con
stituents at home. Representative
I.ittauer of New York has appeared as
the Moses to lead the halting hosts
out of the political land Of Egypt. By
the introduction Of an innocent ani
simply worded amendment placed in
the legislation appropriation bill pas
sed by the House this week, he has
PROVIDED lidL rdCu LlEIl-Oc' VA I'm
gress shall receive a salary Of $500
year after March 4, instead Of the So
600 he now receives. In addition, the
salaries Of the vice presidents, speak
ers of the House, and members Of the
cabinet are to be increased to $4,000
annually All that remains now is the
concurrence Of the Senate, and SEN
ator Culon will move that this action
be taken by the upper chamber as soon
as the bill is presented there. 1t Is
not at all unlikely that the Senate
will let the measure go through, an1
thus congressman have effected by a.
flank attack what they did not dare u
attempt by direct assault. It's hats 1T
to the strategists in the Big House on
the Hill.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26
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NOTICE..

Notice Of Annual Meeting Of stock
holders Of the Union Fishermen's Co
operative Packing Company.
Notice Is hereby given that the an
nual meeting Of the Union Fl9hernen's
Cooperative Packing Company will
be held according to the bylaws Of
said corporation, and at the hall Of the
Columbia River Flshermen's PrOtec
tive Union, in Astoria OREGON, on
Monday, January 28, 1907, at l o'clock
y. m. CHARLES WILSON, Pres.
Attest: FRANS KANKKONEN,
Secretary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26

could not hold in the face OF the on
actment Of these restraining laws \
businesses Il the future, such as II fro
ciyn trade, It was contended, demands
pormancnoy, ami the only way IN
which this country can meet the cheap
or labor abroad Is by the exercise ot
economies Of production aud distf d
button. such As can be found only !"
large combinations, President Sehur
man of cornell, ami others among th'
speakers, deserted the present anti
trust hysteria and dsplored the popu
lar dlctum that swollen fortunes are
stolen fortunes"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26
A CARD.

This Is to certify that all druggists
are authorized TO refund your money
II Foleys Honey and Tar falls to cure
your cough or cold. 1t stops the
cough heals the lungs and prevents
serious results from a cold Cures In
grippe coughs and prevents pneumon-
Ia and consumption. Contains no
opiates. The genuine Is IN a yellow
package. Refuse substitutes. r. f.
Laurin, Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26

Bees Laxative Cough syrup con-
tanning Honey and Tar. Is especially
appropriate for children, no opiates or
polsons OF any character. conforms to
the conditions OF the National Pure
Food and Drug Law. June ao 1906.
For Group, Whooping Cough. etc. II
expels, Coughs and Colds by gently
moving the bowels. Guaranteed.
Sold by Frank Hart's Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26
MAKERS MUST SMOKE.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Jan. 25.--
The House this afternoon passed a
cigarette bill which prohibits the sale,
manufacture or giving away Of Gig
arettes or cigarette papers to any per
son. Under this law a man may make
his own cigarettes, but he cannot give
them away.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26
WHERE WEALTH is VAIN.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25.--Whila
on his way to this city from Mento
Park yesterday to undergo an opera
ton for appendicitis. James l.. Flood,
Jr., son Of James l.. Flood, the well
known millionaire, died on a train just
south Of San Francisco. He was four
years Of age.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26
How to Avoid Pneumonia.

You can avoid pneumonia and other
serious results from a cold by taking
Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t stops the
cough and expels the cold from the
system, as 1t Is mildly laxative. =
fuse any but the genuine in the vel"
low package. T. r. Laurln, Owl Drug
Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26

Senator Wizards request for copies
Of the engineers reports on the he"-
inss lii the vicinity of the great dam
near Gatum, is likely to stir up a
pretty fight again over the old ques-
ton of the relative values Of a lock
or sea-level canal at Panama. The
Senate Committee on lnteroceanic
Canals will discuss the matter next
week. and it is said that there is con-
elusive evidence that the foundation
on which this immense pile OF mason
~ is to rest is not rock but common
mud, and that the dam cannot posi-
bly, stand the pressure Of water that
It must resist. Investigation Of he
mater threatens to revive the old squao
bic over the plan to be followed in dig
ging the Big Ditch.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26

Pine Save Carholixed acts like n
poultice; highly antiseptic. extensively
used for Eczema. for chapped hands
and lips, cuts. burns.
Sold by Frank Harris Drug Store
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26
DISTURBED THE CONGREGATION

The person who disturbed the con-
gregation last Sunday by continually
coughing Is requested TO buy bottle
Of Foley's Honey and Tar. T. F. Lau-
rim, Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26

There was a decidedly heated deba.a
in the recent National Convention for
the Extension Of the Foreign Com
merce Of the United States over the
question of ship subsidy, which even
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

VOCAL CULTURE-MiSS GRACE
Rannel will give instruction In tone
production. Coaching In classical
songs and ballads. 144 Duane street.
Phone Red 2091. n
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26

In the report Of the Geological Sur
vey just issued, and covering the pro-
duction Of gold and silver in 1905, .
general increase in all Of the mineral
States is noted, In California, he
states production of gold reached $19,
19L1O0, while the production Of Sill
yer was valued at $66O.02O--a decided
decrease traceable to the lessened out
put in Kern and Shasta Counties Colo.
rada in that year showed a noteWDr-
thy addition Of more than one million
dollars to the previous years gold pro
duction, the total output aggregating
$25,701 100. The increased output il
credited to Teller, Gilpin and south
eastern Missouri 12,900 ounces Of sill
yer was extracted from the lead ores,
the value Of which Is fixed at $7869.
The Black Hills Of South Dakota about
held their own, the total yield of gold
for the year being $6,913,900. WASH
ington showed an increase of $42, 70
in gold production, bringing the total
up to $370,0O0. In increase was due
mainly to mines in Stevens, Perry and
Whatcom counties. The gold proluo
tion Of Wyoming in 1908 was vain 11
at $23,7OO-an increase over the pre-
vious year Of $1,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26
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FOR SALE.
LOST AND FOUND.

~-~4@-~--~-~N~~~N-~er-N-7N
LOST-I.ADY'S BACK HAIR COMB;
gold mounted. Finder return to this
office and receive reward. LA 81
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26
HELP WANTED.


GIRL WANTED lust BE \ GOOD
cook, good wages To right party.
Apply NJ Astoriau office. IT
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26

Louis B. Boswell OF Illinois, secre-
tary of the Upper Mississippi River
Improvement Association this week
has been appearing before the House
Committee on Rivers and Haroors IN
an effort to secure from Congress IN
annual appropriation for the improve"
ment Of the Father OF waters from It's
mouth to Minneapolis While prlina'
Mr.. BoswelIs efforts are directed t.
wards securing an appropriation FOR
the Mississippi, he is an ardent adv1-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26

GIRL WANTED IMMEDIATELY. IN
qulrc OF Mrs, Joe Brown, ISL fth H.
la II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-26
AGENTs-cANvAssERs. Mfxl

AGENTS-CANvASSERS, MIXERS,
peddlers, solicitors. mail order poo
pie. etc, should buy kRAMERS
BooK OF TRADE SECRETS, Regu-
lar Ice IS. but bal. OF last edition
for sl25 ms long as they last. Guar
arteed. order quick. Sioux Pub. Co,
Sutherland. Iowa. li-26-i