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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20
0. R. & N. Surveyors Reported
to Be In Field.
PARALLELlNG THE A. & C. R. R.
Acscsja Te Have Still Another lire--
Party at Goble Yesterday and
Working Westward--Fact. or
Bluff, Whioh2

A report reached this city ycsterda,
through channels not 10 be aitogcthe,
discounted. that the Oregon Railroad
\ Navigation Company otherwise the
Hartman interests) has gang Of sur.
veyors in the field from Portland cast
ing preliminary liRes for road par
allei with the Astoria 4 Columbia
River railroad, The party was seen
yesterday close to Goble, instruments
and ALL
At first blush, under conditions now
existing this would seem to be raw
blum nj the predominance OF the Hill
interests which are alleged to be In
control OF the A, 4 C. properties. about
to close the negotiations and maugu-
rate the new destinies OF the lower
Columbia country; but the desperation
70 which the Portland commercial
agencies have been driven OF late. and
the certainty of Mr.. Hilrs invasion OF
this territory, give distinct color 10
the presumption.
That there Is but the smallest frac-
ticn Of available rail-room on the route
and that there must be an immensely
costly system OF tunnels to make the
line feasible at ALL Is no deterrent In
such AN emergency as Is confronting
the bested operators in the Hartman
field and the supreme fact that the A.
4 c. Is, sooner or later to be but an
integral feature In a magnificent coast
trunk line between San Francisco and
Portland. and that the commerce OF
the Columbia basin IL to be controlled
by whosoever is master at the CO. ,
lumbia bar, puts the dare plainly up
to the Hartman faction. and no limit /
of expense nor labor will estop that .
giant operator from seeking To regain
the prestige he has lost to James j..
Hill.
Astoria can stand 1t II Portland and
the Hartman interests can. But IL
II Is simply one OF those side buns
usually engineered by competing rail-
ways, to snare and scare the Hill pco-
pie back across the river and out OF
his section, then, for the sake Of see
his section and pre-ordalned route
md failure Of the game and game
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20
IN HIS DoTAGE.

Supreme Justice David J. Brewer, of
washington, has recently lectured on
the negro, in terms that leave no sort
of doubt of the eminent jurist's con-
spicuous ignorance Of the race and its
tendencies. He lays down the unctious
doctrine that religion, pure and un-
defiled, Is to work the utter salvation
of the black man.
Anyone, who has lived among this
people and is intimately familiar with
their emotional, transitory concepts of
religion, must, perforce, smile at the
absurd conclusion Of the great lawyer
and attribute the utterance to the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20
A RARE STORY.

The dispatches Of yesterday tell tn,
very unusual story OF girl embez.
zler, church girl who stole $1,000 be-
longing TO n Bloomington. ILL.,, con-
gregation and reserved for the pur-
chase OF an organ.
The tale has peculiar significance,
since 1t serves, primarily. to empha-
size the rarity OF such occurrences;
the freedom Of the sex, in the business
world. from the taint OF theft in any
shape. and at the same time making
luminous and hideous the general read
mess Of her brothers to pursue such
reprehensible ways.
1t Is n matter OF infinite credit to
womankind that they are, apparent
ly, above temptation and indulgence
and this fact tends largely to account
for their tremendous invasion OF the
commercial world. 1t is common
knowledge that they are, inherently,
far honester than man and the value
Of such distinction is not readily ov-
erlooked by men who must employ
people 10 handle their daily cash.
Some people maintain that women
are more sensitive TO the visitation of
the certain penalties than they are in
the matter Of committing tn offense:
but, again, this is discounted by the
absolute rarily Of the attempt, and the
conclusion of their natural pre- -dispo-
sition to real honesty remains undis-
turbed. II is one of the compensations
Of latter-day life to the philosopher,
who, in measuring up human stand |
ads, has practically decided that "all
men are liars" and thieves, as well.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20
EVEN FROM THE MOUNTAINS

Billiards. Snow Liniment Is praised
for the good II does. A sure cure foi
Rheumatism and all pains Wright
W. Loving. Grand Junction. Colo.
writes: Il used Ballaris Snow Lint
ment last winter for Rheumatism and
can recommend It as the best iinlmen,
on the market. | thought. at the
time was taken down with this
trouble, that Il would be week be-
fore could get about. but on apply
Ing your liniment several times during
the night. l vas about In IS hours.
and well In three days" Sold by
Harts Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20

Bees Laxative Cough byrup 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 30. 1906.
For Group. whooping Cough. etc. 1t
expels. Coughs and Colds by gently
moving the bowels. Guaranteed.
Sold by Frank Harts Drug store
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20

kindlntss OF dotagc, or the utter alb
senco Of any other hypothesis for sal
walton. The educated, advanced ne.
gro tand they are remarkably few
win, himself, scout such an idea III,
knows, as all men know who have
lived and dealt with the negro. that
religion Is Of no substance or living
value 70 the darkey; II Is merely n
vehicle for his emotional nature. and
he revels, for the hour only, In the ox-
preston OF his pent-up feelings as In
vited by the religious formulas he
observes.
The negro must evolve. through long
years OF work, education. Independent
etfort. ana the benefice OF gradual rec
ognition, from the elemental conii-
tons that beset him. and which are,
In every sense. abnormal In scope.
weight and complexity, No single doc
trine, nor treatment, nor pursuit. will
bring him to even comparative mental
equipment and freedom, He cannot,
in single century. cast the spell OF
the ages; nor can he, In ages, dispel
the shadows OF human and perverse
prejudice He may attain 10 respect
ability, comfort. fair reputation. world
ly success, but none OF these win con-
tribute. finally. nor fixedly. to hts
{ hical !. nd racial emancipation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20

Skin Disease OF Twenty Years stand
ING Cured,
| want you TO know how much
Chamherlains Salve has done for me
II has cured my face OF a skin dis
ease of almost twenty years standing
| have been treated by several as
smart physicians IN we have In this
country and they did me no good. bu,
two boxes OF this salve has cured mo.
Mrs. Fannie Griften. Troy. Ala.
Chamberlain's salve Is for sale by
Frank Hart and leading druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20

A correspondent calls attention to
the public ownership Of the rivers as
magnificent property. The time is
coming when the waterways will be
recognized as among Uncle Sans
greatest assets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20
What To Do When Bilious.

The right thing to do when you feel
bilious is to take a dose Of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
will cleanse the stomach and regulate
the liver and bowels. Try 1t. Price.
rs cents. Samples free at Frank Hart's
and leading druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20

Every patriotic citizen will approve
the idea of building another big Amer
ican battle ship, and while it is being
built, the navy department should be
preparing plans for a still bigger one.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20
ELLEN NJ. OLSON

The responsibility for daughters
future largely rests with the mother.
The right influence and the infor-
nation which Is of vital interest to
the daughter impaired at the proper
time has not only saved the life but
insured the success of many beau
tiful girl.
When girls thoughts become
sluggish. with headache, dizziness or
a disposition to sleep, pains in back
or lower limbs, eyes dim, desire for
solitude; when she is a mystery to
herself and friends, her mother
should come to her aid, and remem-
Der that Lydia e. Plnkham's Vege.
table Compound, made from native
roots and herbs, will at this time
prepare the system for the coming
change, and start this trying period
in a young girls life without pain
or Irregularities. 1t has been thus
depended upon for two generations.
Hundreds of letters from young
girls and their mothers, expressing
gratitude for what Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done
for them, are constantly being re-
ceived.
Miss Ellen M. Olson, of AT N. East
st., Kewanee, Ill. writes:-
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
~ have had the best doctors In our town
for my sickness, and they all thought that
an operation was necessary. | had headache,
No other remedy has such
ills. Thousands of women resi-
States bear willing testimony t
z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compou
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20

1t remains for the present congress.
which has accomplished much, to
show what it can do in two weeks
finish.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20

Young married people, and old ones
too,
That have no children to laugh and
coo,
Find their troubles will Little ones
be, .-.. IL.
If they take Rocky Mountain Tea.
For sale by Frank Hart.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20

The anti tipping bill was introduced
in congress by a member who was not
re- elected. Defeat also has It's special
privileges and opportunities.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20
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Edison is so constituted that he may
invent more things on the retired list
than when in business harness.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20

Uncle Sam should put some Of his
best diplomatists on guard, with view
of keeping out OF the Central Ameri-
can imbroglio.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20

1t ssems that The main problem AT
Panama is digging plenty Of dirt, and
.1st is simple when the supply D
money is satisfactory.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20

stors, we hail the venture ana placidly
await the issue
Astoria seems to be among the great
commercial ohjectlves lately and may
she never hc less until tho last that IL
striving to reach hor shall bc within
her gates,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20
CLARA {. DARMsTADTER

sideache, and my feet were 80 sore could
hardly stand took two bottles Of Lydia Il.
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound when my
periods were established and now | am
perfectly well Mama says she wont be
without your medicine In the house. | have
told one girl what Lydia Il. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound has done for mo
and she Is taking 1t now"
Miss Clara e. Darmstadter, OF 453
Breckenridge st.. Buffalo, MY. writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:--
"For about year, except during the past
few months, / suffered with severe pains
every month, with backaches and headaches
had the blues 80 bad that was In despair.
1t Is a pleasure to tell you that Lydia Il.
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound has cured
me. The change in my appearance is won
derful and desire that this good may come
to every sufferer. Any one desiring TO know
further details may write TO me and shall
be glad to give them.'
If you know of any young girl who
is sick and needs motherly advice,
ask her to address Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass, and tell her every detail
of her symptoms, and TO keep nothing
back. She will receive advice abso-
lutely free, from source that has no
rival in the experience Of woman's
ills, and it will, If followed, put her
on the right road to a strong. healthy
and happy womanhood.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound made from native roots
and herbs cures where others fail.
a record Of actual cures Of female
ling in every part Of the United
the wonderful virtue of Lydia
ID and what it has done for them.
d; a Woman's Remedy for Woman's Ills.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-20

Morning Astorlan. 60 cents month.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-02-05
QUAKE FELT IN ILLINOIS
EVERY BUILDING in VANDALlA
TREMBLES.
Vibrations Also Experienced at High.
land and acknowledgement
Shocks in Indiana.

Vandalia, ILL.,, Feb. livery build
ing in Vandalia was shaken by an
earthquake. Many persons were
aroused from deep sleep. The shock
was accompanied by loud rumbling.
st. Louis, Feb. specials from
Highland and Greenville, ILL.,, report
severe earthquake shocks Wednesday
night. The vibrations seemed to be
from east to west and continued about
five seconds In many homes dishes
were shaken from shelves.
indianapolis, Ind, FEB. Reports
from various sections of the state
bring news of severe earthquake
shocks Wednesday evening, the ire
mors varying from four to five sec
onds to one minute. Spencer, Owen
county, and Danville, Hendricks
county, were more sensibly affected
than other places.
At Danville people rushed from their
homes into the streets and were panic.
stricken. At the home of James Nc
Coun several pictures were shaken
from the walls and the glass and china
ware ratified. Just across the street,
in the home of Riley D. Snyder, the
shock was equally perceptible.
Kingston, Jamaica, Feb. 1.-Prof
Brown, of Brown university, is here
studying the earthquake. He states
that the intensity of the earthquake
here was slightly less than at San
Francisco. The area of shock covered
Jamaica and Cuba, but the area OF
intensity was confined to Jamaica
He says the earthquake was proba
bly, due to a REIMBURSEMENT of the
earth's crust in the region around
Kingston Slight recurring shocks
show that the readjustment is not YET
complete. Five shocks were fell
here Tuesday night and Wednesday
| morning.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-02-05
LEvEE AT MEMPHIS BREAKS.
Large Portion of City Threatened
With Flood-six Negroes Drowned.

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. MANY peo-
pie are moving from their homes in
the northern part of this city as re-
suit of break in the protection levee
built by the city of Memphis one year
ago. The levee gave way early Fri.
day and the district north of Poplar
boulevard and west of Fourth street
is now under two feet of water. II
the river reaches stage of Al feet,
which seems probable, larger area
near the business portion of the city
will feel the effects Of the flood.
Advices from Marion, Ark, state
that the levee at Hollybush remains
intact, although break is expected at
any hour. The water is tapping the
top of the structure and large force
of men is engaged in strengthening
the weaker places. Should crevasse
occur at Hollybush the entire ST.
Francis basin in Arkansas would re-
| ceive the rush of waters.
At Helena the main levee remains
intact. The northern part of that city
is flooded from the break in the aux
iliary levee which occurred yesterday,
and people living in that section have
been housed elsewhere.
Word has been received of the
drowning of six negroes in the back
water of the Forked Deer river. They
lived at Halls, Tenn, and were trying
to get back home from Tiger Tail.
The waves from gasoline boat cap
sized the skiff in which the negroes
were riding.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-02-05
PRAISES ADMIRAL DAVIS
PRESIDENT WARMLY APPROVES
COURSE AT KINGSTON.
Declares He Upheld Best Traditions
of American Navy in Rendering
Service to Humanity.

Washington, Feb. 4.-In unequivo-
cal terms President Roosevelt has APP
proved Admiral Davis entire action
in connection with his visit to King
ston, Jamaica, to render aid In ad-
dition the president requested the
secretary of the navy to express to
Admiral Davis the heartfelt COM
mendation OF all that the admiral
did.
The long expected report Of Ad-
Miral Davis of the circumstances lead.
ing up to the withdrawal of the feet
from Kingston reached the navy de-
partment Friday and was at once laid
before the president. Inasmuch as
he already had announced that the
diplomatic phase is a closed incident,
the report itself will not be made
public, but late in the day Secretary
Metcalf gave out the letter of Ad-
miral Evans, commander-in-chief Of
the Atlantic fleet, warmly commend
ing Admiral Davis for his conduct Of
a situation (which was, to say the
least, somewhat embarrassing" The
admiral remarks further that 1t was
particularly fortunate that there was
at hand an officer such as Admiral
Davis to deal with the problem which
arose.
President Roosevelt's letter, which
was addressed to Secretary Metcalf,
says
Il have read CAREFUL the report of
Admiral Davis submitted by you, to.
gether with the report OF Admiral
Evans commencing the action of Ad.
miral Davis at Kingston. / return
them herewith and desire that you
express to Admiral Davis my heart
lest commentator of all that he did
at Kingston approve his entire ac-
ton. He upheld. the best traditions
Of our navy in thus rendering dis
guished service to humanity"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-02-05
BUSINESS HOUSES BURNED
DISASTROUS FIRE OCCURS AT
HARRISBURG, PA.
Blaze Starts by Explosion in Hat
store--other Cities Appealed
to for Aid.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. Eight
buildings in the center of the business
district of Harrisburg were either de-
stroyed or badly damaged by fire
early Friday morning, involving loss
estimated at $250,000. The Grand
Opera House block at Third and Wal
nut streets, in which there were five
stores, was destroyed and nothing is
standing but the walls. The Duncan
building, on the opposite side of Third
street, occupied by three stores and
a poolroom, was also destroyed. The
Park hotel and the Columbus hotel
were badly damaged by fire and water.
The United Telephone company build
ing, the Security Trust building, the
Bijou theater, Roshon's Photographic
studio, College block and the Harris
burg Gas company building were also
damaged.
The fire started from an explosion
in Pyne's hat store in the opera house
block at two o'clock, and within an
hour had destroyed the playhouse and
stores in the building and had leaped
across Third street to the Columbus
hotel and College block. An hour
after the fire started business at the
post Office had to be suspended.
At $3.50 a. m. Mayor Cross tele-
phoned to Lancaster, Carlisle and Me-
chanicsburg, explaining the situation
and asking them to prepare to send
aid. The response was prompt. With.
In comparatively short time word
came from all announcing that appa-
ratus was lined up and only awaited
orders for shipping. The fire was un-
der control at 4:30 o'clock.
The Grand Opera House was built
as Masonic Temple, the cornerstone
having been, laid in 1872, and was
opened by Lawrence Barrett and Ed
win Booth Nearly every famous ac-
tor and actress appearing in the
United States has been on it's stage.
The building was used for state con.
ventions almost from the time it was
built. 1t was the only place suitable
for conventions in Harrisburg until
the Lyceum theater was built four
years ago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-02-05
DECIDE YOURSELF.
The Opportunity is Here Backed
by Cresco Testimony.
DON'T take onr word for II,
Don't depend on strangers state

--Cy-r7T~
DON'T take our word for II,
+ Don't depend on a strangers state
ment.
Read Cresco endorsements,
Read the statements of Cresco citi-
zens,
And decide for yourself,
Here is case of it;
A. P. Mosher, of Market ST., says:
''For q number of years had attacks
OF kidney complaint sometimes SO Sc
we're that it was decidedly painful to
stoop or to lift anything. So that
there might not be any mistake about
the cause difficulty with the action
and condition of the kidney secretions
plainly proved that in some way those
organs were deranged. was often in
misery. When learned about Doan's
Kidney Pills, I commenced the treat
ment, 1t helped from the first, When
the action of the kidney secretions
was righted the backache ceased.
was not certain that the stomach
trouble arose from disturbed action OF
my kidneys until its disappearance
after the treatment with Doan's Kid
ney Pills positively proved it.
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. T.,
sole agents for the u. s.
Remember the name Doan's and
take ne SUBSTITUTE.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-02-05
RESCUE BODIES FROM MINE.
Thirty Mansled Victims of Thurmond,
w. Va, Disaster Recovered.

Charleston, w. Va, Feb. 1.-The
mangled and dismembered bodies of
at least 80 of the so or more victims
of Tuesdays disaster in the Stuart
mine near Thurmond,, w. Va, were
piled about the. foot of the shaft when
the rescuing party reached the mine
level. Only one body was in condition
for removal.
Instant death seemed to have over.
come all the miners, and a thorough
investigation will be necessary to de-
termine the exact cause of the dis
aster. That none of the 80 men who
were in the mine when the disaster
occurred escaped death now seems
certain, and the rescuing parties are
looking for more bodies as they ad-
vance further into the mine.
The arrival of 60 collins and an Or
der for Is additional gives an idea of
the mining company's estimate of the
probable death list The body of John
Quack, white, was taken from the
shaft in the bucket, and the coroners
inquest, which begins at once, will
probably be on his remains.