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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
STORM AND GOODWILL.

By way of accentuating the pleasant
attributes of the Christmas season a
violent sou'west set in early on Wednes-
day morning and ragged until late in the
day, keeping people will within doors
and close to the "homey" elements and
the happy significance of the hour. Out
side the wind raved and howled and the
torrential rains beat and swished, while
their access poured from every corniee
and exposed point and fell upon the
bapless wayfarer who was, perforce,
abroad. But the day lost none Of its
charm: Its gifts and other manifesto
tions all made timely and propitious
connection between the kindly giver anj
the happy recipient and all the amuse
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
BADLY MIXED UP.


Abraham Brown. Wintereon, n. y.
had very remarkable experience; he
says: Doctors got badly mixed up
over me; one said heart disease; two
called it kidney trouble; the fourth,
blood poison, and the fifth stomach and
liver trouble; but none OF them helped
me; So my wife advised trying Electric
Bitters, which are restoring me to per
feet health. One bottle did me more
good than all the five doctors prescrib
ed" Guaranteed for blood poison. weak
ness and all stomach. liver and kidney
complaints, by Chas. Rogers druggist, 80
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
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NOT ONE PORT. BUT ALL,

The despatch of the American iee' 10
the Pacific has set in motion' 'ne
sacpent consideration OF adequate mar
Dor protection on this coast and 'ae
Senators and Representatives al WASH
;npton from the States OF Oregon WASH
inpton and California are busy trying
h convince the President and heads Of
departments of the crowning necessities
attaching to the several ports under
their respective charge; and this IS as
n sbould be. Let no useable port De
neglected in the deal. But While 'ne.
are at it, they should remember that
- neglect single harbor, will leave one
certain weak link in the chain OF de-
feuses that must be impervious to at
tack from the Mexican line to the Straits
of Fuca, apd then some.
We want to see every harbor on the
line Of the Pacific as fully protected as
strategic acumen and public wealth can
accomplish; but do not want 10 see a
single one overlooked. This coast is 70
figure largely in the events OF the future
and the Government knows what is ex'
pected Of it in the way of preparation
and it will all be done in time.
But it is not altogether matter OF
defensive action and provision. There is
always the great question of refuge fol
the ships OF our navy. They must have
yards and depots and docks to turn te
at given seasons OF supply, and for the
recovery from hurts and disasters; anc
the refugees must be instantly avallaoie
nv accessible channels, clear and deeE
and as direct as may be; this is fun
damental phase of this system OF prepa
ration and we cannot imagine that il
will be overlooked.
The mouth of the Columbia is con
sidered as among the well protecte'
harbors on the upper Pacific Coast; bu
six feet more of channel water on tn
Columbia bar at low water would max
it hundred times as valuable; since
dozen great military establishments o.
its inner marge will not serve the nava
contingent, if there is not ample waite
in the approaches to let these great yes
sells in and out at will and order.
It is an excellent thing that official in
terest is being aroused at Washingto
in this behalf. The day may come whe
this country will be engaged in wa
with an ally of England. and in sue
an event the last northern port
refuge out here will be the mouth
the Columbia, as the Straits of Fut
will be closed to everything flying oil
flag and the Puget Sound defenses ar
naval stations will become as useless ;
If they were not in existence. Therefo
it were well for our Senators and Repr
sentatives to look to the proper equi
ment of this important harbor viii
they are assisting in the general schen
of coast defense.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

Since it's establishment thirty-nine
years ago the Canada postal savings
bank has received and disbursei S465.
100000 without any hitch whatever At
this time the postal savings banks OF
Great Britain and its colonies hold de.
posits Of over ssO0000OOo. all in small
credits, for the amount received from
one individual is limited. The system
seems to be a complete preventive Of
boarding.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

ment engagements OF the day were met
in rood fashion; and Christmas at AS
toria was, as ever, the chief, and hap
piest, of all the annals. The trade oil
the city was beyond what had been
expected and while the range OF pur'
chases was somewhat ahated, the vol
umne made up for that, and the spirit
OF goodwill among men was OF the
same old sort that goes to make q
happy season, and he who asked more
than that was the only disappointed man
we know Of.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
Passed Examination Successfully

James Donahue. New Britain. Conn,
writes; 81 tried several kidney remedies,
and was treated by our best physicians
for diabetes, but did not improve until
I took Foley's Kidney Cure. After the
second bottle / showed improvement,
and five bottles cured me completely
| have since passed rigid examination
for life insurance" Foley's Kidney Cure
cures back ache and all forms OF kidney
and bladder trouble. Sold by I. +,
Laurin. Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
Millions Of bottles of Foley's Hone

Millions of bottles Of Foley's Honey
and Tar have been sold without any
person ever having experienced any Of
her than beneficial results from its use
for coughs, colds and lung troubles
This 10 because the genuine Foley'i
Honey and Tar in the yellow package
contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs. Guard your health by refusing
any but the genuine. Sold by 7. n
Laurin, Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
For That Dull Feeling After Eating

I have used Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets for some time, and
can testify that they have done me more
good than any tablets I have ever used.
NV trouble was a heay dull feeling after
eating-David Freeman, Kempt, Nova
Scotia These tablets strengthen the
stomach and improve the digestion.
They also regulate the liver and bowels.
They are far superior to pills but cost
no more. Get a free sample at Frank
Hart, the Leading Druggist, and see
what a splendid medicine it is.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

means OF deep waterway, Is attracting
national attention just now, and with
this introduction the author opens a
timely article, worth perusal by every
businessman, 1t is illustrated With
photographs OF the fine scenery along
the historic route.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
Notice to Our Customers

We are pleased to announce thas
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs. colds
anil lung trouble is not affected by the
National Pure Food and Drug law al IL
contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs, and we recommend 1t as a safe
remedy for children and adults. Sold
bv T. f. Laurin. Owl Drug Store. :
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

King Edward makes no speeches ex-
cept the short formal ones, and writes
no messages, which according to the
American idea, is carrying brevity too
far. Yet condensation in public paper
is appreciated by the people, and they
find it helpful.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

The United States cruisers Washing.
tom and Tennessee have reached the
Pacific in advance OF the main feet and
will arrive at San Francisco before the
end of the year. Their crews are Of
the opinion that the long voyage is
first.class naval practice.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

1t must be that the congressman
who are preparing the currency bills
are trying 10 overshadow the tariff
question and prevent Senator Foraker
from getting a rehearing Of the
Brownsville case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
COFFEE

Cheap for those that
won't pay for good; Schii-
ling's Best for those who
won't have poor.
Your grocer returns your money II you don't
like 1t; we pay him
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
AMERICAS FLEET
The Squadron May be Able to
Awe South Americans.
BUT WILL LEARN SOMETHING

Rivers and Harbors Improvement In
South American Countries Far In Ad'
vance Of U. S. and Have In Course OF
Construction Many Improvements,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

Likewise q ton OF coal would make
good filling for stocking.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

What's the use Of carrying around q
crouch? It's easier to be merry.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

Ns 20 and % run from Catsop Beach via IT. Stevens No
Portland Astoria ana c.sop Beach d No. runs from
Astoria to Clasop Beach Direct
Noa 2 Is IT. Stevens No % from Clap Beach
Astoria and Portland direct Additional train viii bs from Astoria 70 IT,
stevens and return Sundays leaving Astoria S0 arrive IT, Btsvsss
1925 Returning leaves IT. Stevens 300 arrives Astora sA m
Trains marked run daily;t Telegraph stations .3...
CONNECONS- Portland with all trans continental nea At Gcb
with Northern Astoria with FRANCHISES
and Tnamook Railway Navigation Co.'S boat and railway
from oil points tho For
further particulars appy to. a. JENKINS
Gen. IT, q Psssngr Agt-
ASTORIA OREGON
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-02-13
Amend That Bill.

In the Agriculturist of January 20.
we printed the text of bill offered in
the House of Representative by Mr..
Sparkman Of this State.
We expressed the opinion that it
was good bill, except that it should
provide for the use of half boxes when
desired
The editor of the Cocoa and Rock
ledge News, in his paper of January
81, says that the bill should be killed.
because under it's provisions no or
anges could be shipped except in
standard boxes.
On a second reading of the text,
we believe that he is correct. If So,
then we agree that it should not pass
in that shape, but should be amended
so as to allow oranges to be shipped
in barrels, carriers, baskets Or any
kind of package that suits the shipper
and his market We do not, however
see any objection to law providing
that packages of all kinds shall be of
certain standard sizes.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-02-13
Keeping Citrus Trees From Insect
Pests.

That citrus trees may be kept prac-
t1cally free from injurious insects is
shown by the following, taken from
the Agricultural News, most valua-
bic weekly published by the British
government, at Barbados:
During the recent visit to Jamaica
Of the delegates to the gricultural
Conference, opportunity was given
for visiting various estates and cul-
tlvations. One of the most interest
ing of these was the citrus Guilt
walton of Dr. Tillman at Camden Park
in We're.
This plantation was established
some seven years ago, and when visit
ed by the delegates, was in an excel
lent state of cultivation A good sys-
tenn of irrigation is maintained, and
the freedom of the trees from insect
pests gave ample proof of the useful
ness of good methods of cultivation
in their control.
1ACOItI llIIN VI IOuI years ago scale
insects were somewhat troublesome.
Thorough spraying with kerosene
emulsion served greatly to reduce the
number of these pests, and since then,
a rather original plan has been adopt
ed for keeping the trees free from
scale insects. When the trees have
finished bearing, they are pruned, and
all leaves that show the presence of
the mussel shell scale (Myti-
laspis citricola) are picked or
cut off, and the stems and branches of
the trees are washed with kerosene
emulsion, which is applied by means
OF a sponge or soft cloth. By this
means the trees are kept free from
scales at very moderate outlay of
time and money.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-02-13

feature over limited districts, gives
warmth to the ground, thereby pro-
tecting some cereal crops. Professor
Moore, chief of the Weather Bureau,
sustalns the position that the dry
cold air intersihes vitality, making
buoyant the listless, and recharging the
nation, as it we're, with more energy
and higher incentives. To the fruit
and vegetable grower of the South
the cold wave is an cratic and unwe1-
come factor, cutting down profits and
consuming dividends, though itself
inert and nonproductive. It mega
t1ves energy, push and pluck. The
fruit grower who, with a surplus of
energy and a minimum of capital,
works hard to deserve success, be-
comes timid, irresolute, and 1ist1ess if
1t is not attained in a business vu1-
nerable at all times to attacks from
frosts and freezes.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-02-13
A Observation-Disclosures.

John Chestnut, the merchant who
has been for many years identified in
the commercial field here, has proved
that he is not only good grocer, but
a good farmer as we'll, as he owns a
fine farm in the vicinity of Alachua,
and is farming from a practical stand
point.
Thursday Mr.. Chestnut brought to
market several hundred pounds of as
fine lard as could be found in the
country. In the meantime his wagons
were en- route to the cold storage,
where he placed several hundred
pounds of hams and shoulders for
curing, and a proportionate amount
was left at home in the shape of ribs
and other parts
Mr. Chestnut as farmer has made
great success, and will make his farm
a paying proposition this. year
Gainesville Sun. ~c'~2. ~:-..c~:~
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-02-13
The Torrens System of Land Titles.
By E. S. Gilbert

The editor of this paper (See issue
of January 2-o7) cannot understand
why there is SO little doing in the mat
ter of this reform so I, having a side
view of the matter, will undertake to
show him. A correspondent not
long ago said he wished the Torrens
law was in force but it never would
be because the lawyers want the fat
fees the present laws give them.
But this is not the real reason. It is
because the mass of the people are
SO Indifferent. Let them once de-
mand the Torrens system in the prop
er tone and the legal profession
would amount to no more than a
rail fence in the path of a cyclone
against it. Here is Mr.. A. who has
no land and never expects to have
SO all systems of land titles look
alike to him. B. has land but he ex-
poets to devise it to his heirs and
hopes it will remain in his family for
ever, c. wants to buy land but is &C
quainted with certain tracts and how
they have descended and is sure there
are no traps to be sprung so neither
B. nor c. are crying for the Torrens
act. Corner up any of these men
and hold them until you have explain
ed it fully and very likely they would
admit as an abstract proposition that
it has good points but turn them
loose and they will make no effort to-
ward its adoption there are SO many
things they want more than this that
it gets crowded out
Again land is not bought every day
and if present laws are crooked they
are not invoked very often A bad
law that you live and die without
having to call on is about the same as
a good one.
New York.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-02-13

seed. 1t is long way superior to
the Peters or MAZDA, and is always
found in superior condition to that
mango, which has the fatal fault of
being frequently sour at the centre.
Altogether, Julie takes the first
place among the cultivated mangos
of Trinidad, and the trees suffer less
from disease than most other kinds.
1t is certainly a fruit which can be
highly recommended for cultivation
for export
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-02-13

The DeLand News claims that if
every orange tree in that part of
Florida were pulled up by the roots
and burned, the county would prosper
again after five years-and perhaps
more than ever before Florida farm
ers are diversifying their farming to a
greater extent than in former years
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-02-13
G. OIL D w AYES
Their Origin, Influence and Destructive Effects
By A. J. Mitchell,
Official in charge OF Weather Bureau, jacksonville
Bv A. ]. Mitchell.
Official in charge of Weather Bureau, Jacksonvle
No. 2

No staple crop of the country en-
joys complete immunity from pos
sible damage by the frosts of fall
or that of late spring. The wheat
crop, probably the least affected, rare
ly natures without sustaining some
damage as a result of severe weather.
Corn, the king of American cereals:
which exceeds in value any other
crop grown by man, is frequently
damaged by abnormally low temporal
lures near the close of the crop sea-
son. The statistics of damage by
cold wave in the spring would not be
complete did they not include the
damage of the peach crop, which is
valued at eighty millions of dollars
1t is obvious that any factor operating
to damage this crop entails far-reach-
ing consequences upon the horticul-
turist.
A moderate cold wave during the
early fall has a decided influence on
the cotton crop. A heavy frost ter
inmates the growth Of the staple, and
frequently demoralizes the cotton
market. Freezing conditions, when
the crop is late, are very properly
regarded as a calamity, for anything
conspiring to reduce the yield of cot
ton menaces the welfare of a million
operatives. The absence of severe
frost in the cotton belt during a re-
cent fall was credited with increasing
the cotton crop 100000 bales. With
the price at ten cents per pound, that
meant an increase in the value of the
cotton crop Of $5o,ooo,ooo. A mod
crate cold wave would have subtracted
that amount from the farmers bal
ance-sheet
The cane crop of the Gulf States
is subject of much solicitude during
October and November. The plant is
indigenous to the tropics, and when
grown in more northerly ATTITUDES the
utmost precaution is necessary that
it be protected from cold weather.
In 1877 about one-ha1f of the cane
crop in Louisiana was destroyed as a
result of a cold wave early in Novem-
Der. In 1893 much damage befel1
the crop during October, when severe
frost occurred. Statistics show that
the average yield was less than los
pounds to the ton, instead of 100; !
some planters obtained only 90
pounds per ton.
The loss sustained as the result of J
the cold wave Of February, 1890, was
very great Statistics compiled by a
Southern journal show that approx
mately 100000 tons of the cane crop
were destroyed or badly damaged by
cold waves and severe frosts within
a little more than two decades. |
Along the coastal districts of the
Gulf and the lower South Atlantic.
and particularly in Florida, is located !
a winter-trucking industry unsurpass-
ed in the world Here nature has !
been prodigal in her gifts of soil and
the energy and skill of man
making two blades grow where form
erly there were none The value of
the vegetable crop of South Atlantic
and South Central Division is about
twentythree million dollars AS a
result of the cold wave of February,
1900, there was a marked decrease in
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-02-13

COAST
was practically destroyed, and the
shipments of vegetables and berries
from the coast districts of Virginia
and North Carolina decreased about
50 per cent.
Several decades ago the cattle in
dustry of the West and Southwest.
then the principal source of meat
supply of the country, was menaced
by severe cold waves Before the
larger ranches were sub-divided it
frequently happened that one-third
OF the herds were lost. By reason of
improved facilities for giving relief
and the prompt distribution of advic-
es regarding the approach of severe
weather or Billiards the losses have
been reduced to a minimum.
There is the precaution necessary
IN the shipment of fruits and vegeta-
bles to Northern markets. The bana-
ma trains from the Gulf are carefully
watched in order that the tempera-
lures be kept uniform; and with the
approach of cold wave efforts are
redoubled in order that no i'll effects
follow. The tobacco crops of the
Central West occasionally suffer also
from the early cold waves of fall.
Aside from the disasters to agricul-
ture and horticulture, cold waves lock
the doors of the nations commerce
on the Great Lakes, and the embargo
is not raised until the warmth of
spring loosens the letters of the ice
bound lakes.
In Our Northern ATTITUDES the effects
OF cold waves are pressing factors in
volving the comfort and necessities of
life. The increased expenditure in
Cured by those least able to afford it
in the purchase of fuel and more ex-
pensive clothing press hard on s1en-
der purses. 1t is stated that repairs
to plumbing in the Southern States
alone succeeding a cold wave amount
to several hundred thousand dollars.
Incidental to a consideration of the
influence of cold waves, an interest
ing question arises regarding the lon
gevity of the population of the coun-
try. AS co1d-wave conditions are
transient factors in Our climate, the
extent of their influence can be readi-
ly measured The twelfth census
shows that the number of centenar-
ians is greatest in the Southern States
and least in the Dakotas and Rocky
Mountain States, where severe wealth.
er changes are most frequent.
It is Of interest to note that the Da-
kotas and Idaho have one or two
centenarians; Montana, 3; Colorado,
3; and Wyoming, o. The greatest
number-336-is found in Georgia.
Does this prove that the allotment
of threescore years and ten is more
frequently attained in the sections
that are removed from extreme tenn
perature changes?
Many virtues have been ascribed to
cold waves; it is conceded that they
have some. Their utility, however,
is largely inferential, while their dis
advantages are direct and effective
Severe freezes are beneficial to the
extent of disintegrating soils and
making available the materials that
are necessary to support plant life;
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-31
Col. Wiifred Cufshaw No More.

Col. Wilfred E. Cutshaw, city engineer
of Richmond, Va. died on Thursday
night last. in the 10Th year of his age =
He was a native of HarpeIs Ferry. and
brother of MIS- Geo W. Chambers of
Bolivar. Colonel Cutshaw entered the
Virginia Military Institute at Lexington,
where he graduated in 1858 with a
thorough knowledge OF civil and military
engineering. In April. 1861, he was
made first lieutenant. and assigned to
battalion of artillery in the brigade of
General t. ]. Jackson. In the spring
OF 1862 he was made a major, and in
February 1865, he became lieutenant
colonel. He participated in the opera
tons of General Magruder in the PENN
sula IN the summer OF 1861. and in the
campaigns of Jackson in the Valley in
the spring of 1862. IN which he comman-
ded battery in the artillery of Colonel
Crutchfield, taking part in number of
vigorous engagements. He was severely
wounded in the battle of Winchester In
May. 1862 when bullet pierced his lett
knee, and he was captured by the FEEDER
al forces. He remained prisoner with
ID the enemy's lines until exchanged
as prisoner of war in April. 1868 =
Having been pronounced by a medical
examining board as unfit for active duty,
he was assigned as acting commander
of cadets at the Virginia Military Insti-
tute, position which he held until Sep
TENDER. 1868. when he applied for read
mission into the Confederate Army. and
was accepted, notwithstanding that his
wound was unhealed. Col Cutshaw was
highly esteemed among the people of his
old home county. and the news of his
death has been received here with pro-
found sorrow.