TH!!. ilOKNINU 4STV1UAM 8l)NtA, KVUll 29, 1900. Wash Dress Goods . . A most varied line of richest patterns and effective varieties. We mention only some of the latest arrivals Jacquard Madras, Lice Strio Zephyrs, Embroidered Mulls, in dots and ligurw, and Cnj.oi ette, satin striped or chocked. Dainty Dimities In charming color effects, every one new and desir able, at 8c, 10c, and loc a vurd. Headquarter for Pry Goods TO BE IRISH IS THE ENGLISH FAD But to Be English Has Not Yet Become an Irish Fad. SAINT PATRICK IS HONORED He Will Be Pot li the Prayer Book Aloot With St. Aadrtw-lrish Retlmtnis Will AIM Be Allowed to Wear kills. (Copyright. 1W. by Associated Tress.) LONDON', AprU 28. Though the queen has returned to England and her remarkable visit to Ireland is now a matter of history, the latest fad shows no signs of abatement Royalty's pres ence In Erin failed to make Irishmen annoyingly English; but, curiously enough, made Englishmen annoyingly Irish. On this phase, which began by the universal wearing of the shamrock, there have been several strikins ex amples this week. The lower house of the York convocation, composed of se date cler?y and laymen of the church of England's northern diocese, has adopt ed resolutions to put St. Patrick upon the pages of the prayer book, from which he was unaccountably missing. St. Andrew Is there, but Erin's patron saint was omitted when the reformers re-edlted the liturgy. On a par with this action is the agi tation in England over Irishmen's right to wear kilts. Upon this momentous question Hon. William Gibson, son of Baron Ashbourne, lord chancellor of Ireland, has been lecturing to large au diences tn London, dressed in the pic turesque, abbreviated garb generally . associated with Scotchmen. He makes an impassioned plea for the divine right of Hibernians to wear kilts. Mr. Gib son U a learned young man who mar ried a Frenchwoman and consistently resides in England. Now there Is talk of making the new Irish Guards' brigade masquerade in kilts, though the reports which have come from South Africa, telling of the suffering of the bara-legged Highlani ers, and of the sorrows which are at tached to this out of date uniform, are recent enough to banish the suggestion into the long list of foolish absurdities It is probable that the war office will take that view. In consonance with the queen's per sonal wishes, as many as possible of the new Guards' regiment will be mus tered for the usual birthday trooping of colors and review ceremonies in Lon don on May 23. This canonizing and kilting would be merely humorous if the Imperial onlooker could forget the misery, poverty and stagnation of industries that prevail throughout southern and western Ireland; but In view of the conditions that exist In that portion of the British isles, the so called shamrock craze in England can scarcely be considered anything but another instance on the part of the ma jority of England's people of their complete failure to grasp the nature of Ireland's neds, however well meant and generous may be these outward, skin-deep signs of friendship. The effects of Sir George Mllner's proclamation requesting ladles to stay In Eugland Instead of going out to the i-V (3 on the Lower Columbia, Cape, are beginning to be apparent In society, Lady Henry Itentlnlck and nnny others returning to London. I-ady Randolph Churchill was not ex pected to return with the hospital ship Maine. Among those who had planned to so to the Cape and have cancelled their passages on account of the proclama tion of the high commissioner, are Lady Ern-ll and several other ladles of title. Sir Alfred Milner "has not Increased his 8 vial popularity by his frank utter ances. Moat society women preferred the bother and expanse of cancelling their arrangements rather than to face thj criticisms attached to a trip so much decried by the high commission er, but they like the anthor of their troubles more and more now that It is stuted that Lord Roberts, who ap proved Sir Alfred Milner's proclama tion, cabled to his wife and daughter advising them not to go tothe Cape, too late, however, to effect his purpose. S According to the stjries reaching London, Lord Roberts' great kindli ness and sympathy have been finding many outlets. During the wait at Bloemfonteln he visited every man in the hospital, carrying with him many comforts. Going up to one of the wounded, he askei, cheerily: "Can I do anything for you?" receiving the reply: "Yes, I'd like you to keep my name out of the casualty list." This man s name did not appear, and his anxiety that his relatives should not be alarmed was appeased. Another, a dying officer. Lord Rob erts comforted by promising to watch over the future of his only child. With su.-h incidents current, it is scarcely surprising that the nation adores its little general, and as a whole abstains from criticisms of anything he may do. If General Buller had waited in active as long as Lord Roberts has at Bloemfonteln, the storm of public criti cism anJ impatience would well nigh have forced his recall. Dr. Parker, London's -.veil-known preai.her, repeated this week Rev. Charles Sheldon's Topeka Capital ex periment. The paper put in his hands was Pearson's Illustrated Week ly News. The Kansas pastor seems rather to have taken the wind out of Dr. Parker's sails, and the tatter's effort Is attracting comparatively little comnient or attention. Dr. Parker re cently celebrated the seventhleth anni versary of his birth, upon which oc casion he was the recipient of many gifts. The appearance of the new half pen r.y morning newspaper In London, though much healded, caused little or no stir after the first issue was sold. The entrance of such an energetic man as Cyril Pearson Into the field of dally journalism was naturally looked for ward to with general interest, but the Express proved so similar to the Dally Mall that expectations were somewhat disappointed. One noticeable differ' ence is mat tne t-xpress prints news on tha first page, an American plan In vogue with no other London morning paper, all of them devoting the first page to advertisements. So Inured, however, is London becoming to Amer ican methods that a paper which had not a ghost of a show of succeeding Ave years ago, may now become a successful and popular medium. The week has been disastrous for new theatrical productions. Edward Vroom's "Marsac of Gascony," at the Drury Lane Theater, has been merci lessly scored by the critics, who also object to Mr. Vroom's American ac cent. In spite of this, the play has been drawing fair houses all week. CORSET SALE In order to thoroughly introduce "Rust-Proof" Corsets we are permitted by the manufacturer to p!:ice them on sale for ONE WEEK ONLY At Actual Cost Never Rust Never Break He Allen & McDonnell Sole Agents for Warner'a Rust-Proof Corsets. The press haa also been unanimous tn condemning an "American Beauty," which waa produced at tha Shaftes- bury theater Wednesday, and of w hlch o much was expected, The crusade against a certain class of plays continues. Mr. Samuel Smith, member of Parliament for Flintshire, haa given notice of his Intention to Uvea In rongreaa and others prominent offer a rvsolnlon In the houxe of com- In this political circle come out In ad mona. May 15, calling attention to the voeacy for IVwey and any kind of a d' pravlng charcter of some of the Platform except the realllrmatlou of plays performed In London theaters. "e platform of ls;. We think you In the meanwhile, "Zuia" nourishes will auree with Uh that these men tan at the Gun Uk theater. Mr. Charles " trusted. Frohman has renewed his tenancy of 1 "There would not be u particle of the theaters so that the run of the ! t '" "" ,,rH" delegation pUy may b continued. He Is also from New Vol k if his oihhi nts would orgamiing a company for Australia. m'l us 1,1 fulr 'lml m,u,l' ' Tl,,,r refuse to put up delouutes openly TO DISFRANCHISE NKGROKS. Virginia to Call Constitutional Amend nietit Convention to That End. j "Any delegates who rcfux to be In NEW YORK, April A special to I MtructeU to vote for Hryan do not In the Times from Richmond. Va.. says: j timi to oto for him and any delegate "The question of calling a constltu-1 w no is not pledged for Bryan Is sveret- tlonal convention tn Virginia, prlmar- lly for the dtsfranchts unent of ;he ne- groes, has been prank-ally settled so far as the democrats are concerned. ' A majority of the delegitcs to the democratic state convention which will meet at Nor.VIk on May 2, are Instruct ed In favor of maVing the call for the convention a party Issue. This matter is now the absorbing one In Virginia .tnd the demand for the disfranchise-' . , ,. ... .....i ,.... n i... . lust nlgl t. Conditions could hardly be nient f the negroes and other constl- ,. .on. ........ i,. . , , . " , . . worse. hery uvullable wagon, dray tutton.tl reforms has entlr'ly overshad- , , , . . , , . . , , , , and lloal wus biought Into use and owed the orig nal purpose for which , . , , . , ... . . . . .,.. . the entile night was six-nt In moving the Norfolk meeting was c.tllcd. . , . . , ... , , ,, ..f.. ... .. ... ... hundrvus of families out of the sub- "Ihe constitution under which the! , ,, , , ,, , , , ...... imbrued districts. petv'c now live was adopted In 1M9 by i .. . . , , . . , ' ,, , The reports of persons missing und what was known as the l nderwood ' . , . ., , i ..I... .. ...... !..- ........ I., ft... ..'..rll.ttl'i.tl convention. That body was compose J , ... , of northern settlers and negroes. The vi.i ... . ' . , . . . of whom were then disfranchised, had ..... . . i . , ... little or no part In formulating the or- , , , . . . . ,, , tranlo law under which they have lived since. There is an overwh -lining sen - tinu nt In the state In favor of elimln- atlnis the colored vote from Its politic forever. This can only be accomplish- i r. n.,.tu.i .,i ,u,. "The elimination of the bluok vote Is demanded not only from the great biack belts of Virginia, but also by the white counties. Some of the largest and most Inlluential of the latter elect ed delegations Instructed to favor a convention, The keynote of this radical suffrage reform has been sounded by the declar ations of some of the great negro coun ties. These, In effect. Insist thtt the present political conditions cannot con tinue In the Old Dominion. The plain explanation of these explanations is that the pople are tired of the means which they have been forced to coun- 1 tenance In order to retain white su premacy In ihe state. They now de- mnmt ttiat (1 I.nn.tltlltl,.nnl nnunll,n . ,. . ., .... i shall be assembled and the nec-roea re- I moved from poIltl?s. "The elements opposing this move ment are the great eorpora'lons, the local office holders and the lepublit ans. Some of the democrats, including Governor Tyler, have taken the posi tion that their party cannt tarry the ! convention at the polls on May 2S. They insist thut the elements named, with the addition of the iillteiate Whites Will defeat it." DEMOCRATIC STRIFE BREWING. ' Probably Two Sets of Delegates Will Be Sent to Kansas City. NEW YORK, April 2S.-The state I committee of the Chicago platform democracy heid a meeting here Ust night and ratified the action of Its con vention committee In changing the time and place of holding Its state conven tion from May 21, In Albany, to May 19. in this city. In an address which the state com mittee has issued under the caption 'Of Interest to Democrats of New York State," the committee says that It is the Intention of the coming con vention to select delegates to the na tional convention because the regular organization is controlled by men who do not reprjsent the party, who did not support Bryan In 1S9C, and who are In reality antagonistic to democratic prin ciple!1. Of these state leaders the com mittee says: These new men do not come out in the open and say: 'We ari for Bryan and the Chicago platform, with the addition of planks against trusts and IM( TIP As the blood contains all the elements necessary to sustain life, it is impor tant that it be kept free of all impurities, or it becomes a source of disease, poisoning instead of nourishing the body, and loss of health is sure to follow. Some poisons enter the blood from without, through the skin by absorption, or inoculation ; others from within, as when waste products accumulate in the system and ferment, allowing disease germs to develop and be taken into the circulation. While all blood troubles have one common origin, each lias some teculiaritv to distinguish it from the other TnntA Cancer, Rheumatism, Eczema and other blood diseases can be distinguished by Cil ttWti f Ulttii a certain sore, ulcer, eruption or inflammation appearing on the skin. Kveryblood 00a disease shows sooner or later on the outside and on the weakest part of the body, or where it finds the least resistance. Many mistake the sore or outward sign for the real disease, and attempt a cure by the use of salves, liniments and other external applications. Valuable time is lost and no permanent benefit derived from such treatment BLOOD TROUBLES REQUIRE BLOOD REMEDIES the poison must b completely and pcrma nentlv eradicated the blood reinforced, purified and cleansed, or the disease goes deeper and saps the very life. Mercury, potash and arsenic, the treatment usually prescribed in this class of diseases, are violent poisons, even when taken in small doses never cure, but do much harm by adding another poison to the already overburdened, diseased blood.: : V . 5V i or any similar blood trouble, write them fully for advice about your case. All correspondence is conducted in strictest conft dene. We make no charge for this service. Book on blood and skin diseases free. SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, 6a. Imperialism,' but resort to all aorta of subterfuge and equivocation. I "Tiny do not say: 'V will send an j Instructed delegation, so there will tn no question rulhtil. No, on the con trary, they any: 'It la the custom to send an unlnstructcd delegation from this state.' ami Tammany represent,- iiI.mIj.'iI tn niivtlilmi. but It can onlv , ,,.,....., Vll. ters Into voting for delegates sup ptwtd to be for the Chicago platform and I'rat, but who would turn out In the convention to be ugalust hint. l.v pledged against him." THK WACO FLOODS. I gluaon Pra,tU.a.,y 1',,,-hunged, tt4 Still Greater Dumago Anticipated Along the Uriuoa River. WACO, April 2.-The Hood situation ti.-iillv unetiHiiired from . ... ,. section are numerous. A call for aid, 1 , . . . isUned by the mayor and many proml- nent citixeu:'. has been sent out. The . . . . , ., ocal weather buieuu gives the rain fall , . ... ..... for the past 24 hours us f.( the heav- I i fW . . . I lh- "Mr"m""t bur""u ,H,!,U,J l,w ' f" u,,n ,,uUtf,ln U,dA , ! excessive rains throughout the I Hraxos druinuge busln will probably cause a decided rise in th-' ltraos r'ver, overflowing much low land from Mc Leiinun county to the Gulf, during Ihe next ten days. Please warn residents along the river." Much anxiety Is felt now over the Braxos' overllow and runners lave ! bt't'n nt v notlf' far,n,',", ln ,he ,,,w' lands. WORLD'S RECORD SHATTERED. Broad Jumper Prlnstein's Remarkable Performance at the Franklin Field Track. I PHILADELPHIA. April 2S.-Ono of the world's record was shuttered und the world's figures -for another record were equalled today on the Franklin 1 . field, during the sixth annual relay races under the ausplci-s of the Uni versity of Pennsylvania. The new world's record us inude by M. Urlnst-ln. the marvelous Jump ei of the Syracuse University, v ho ! J in 24 feet inches In a oruud i jump. The former record w as held by A. C. Knenxl.dn, of Pennsylvania, ut j :i f et Vi lni li-s. j I The I'd) yard dash llgures of 'J i-5 s-'C- , on Is vwre equalleJ by A J. Duffy, of , the Georgetown University, w ho holds ln A"1"rl''"n championship. CHAMPION GOLF PLAYERS. That Honor Won by a Portland Man and Woman Yest-rday. j PORTLAND. April 2S.-P. B. GltTord end Mrs. W. H. Ayre, both of Port land, are the champion golf players of teh Pacltlj Northwest. They won that honor today by de bating their compf tltors in the finals of men's and worpn'a open champion- I shlo contests. ! LOCOING CAMPS SHUT DOWN. SEATTLE, April 2.-At a meeting held In this city tixlay, the Puget Sound Tlnibermen's Association re solved upon a six weeks' shut down of all logging camps In Ihe state within its jurisdiction. IOWA SUCCESSFULLY DOCKED. 8TATTLE, April 28.-The battleship Iowa was successfully docked at the Puit sound naval station this afternoon. m a. o. a. nature's own remedy, made of roots and herbs, attacks the disease in the blood, antidotes and forces out all impurities, makes areak, thin blood rich, strong and healthy,, and at the same time builds up the general health. ,S. S. S. is the only purely vegetable blood purifier known, and the only one that can resell deep-seated blood troubles. A record of 50 years of successful cures proves it to be a reliable, uniaumg sprqjnc lor an oiocxi ana skin troubles. Free Medical Treatment, Out Medical Department is in charge of skilled physicians, who have made blood and skin diseases a life study, so if you liavs Contaf lous Blood Poison. Cancer. Scrofula. Rheumatism Vnrma tn Old Sore or Ulcer. UAI LIKUD MAN'S PROMOTION. ! Chief CI rk Urvts. of. tha N. P. Frolght , Oll.o-. V:il Go to the Heal tie & Internal lonal Railroad. PORTLAND, April 2,-U. T. Hivta, chief Clerk of the Northern 1'iulHo freight ollleo of this city, has been ap pointed general freight and pacn gvt agent of the Seattle and Interna, tlonal railroad. FELL FROM THK TOP YARD. I'nlted st.itn Seaman Killed at Dos ton Yesterday. M'STON. April SS.-Alltort Hurley, ime.l h seuman on the I'nlted States training yhlp Lancaster, fell from the P yard to the deck today and 'vaa killed. Hurley's mothr Is Mrs. Johan na Klmr, of Everett. WashlnKl.m. rOHTKIt OCT OF PA Nil Kit, NKW YOUK. April J. -George F. IMt. brother-in-law of John Addison Porter, gave out the following slate meiit last night: 'John Addison Porter has been oper ated upon and the operation was m. tliely nlleessful. We do not ciuc to give the name of the hospital or the panics of the doctors. But you call say that Mr. Porter Is out of danger." MR. BRYAN AN KI.K. LINCOLN, Neb., April 2S.A- lodge of Klk was instituted here thin evening ntid anmm the new members was William J. Iiryan. GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS. Custom House, Astoria. Oregon; Col lector's t.lllee, April 2. ltWU. Sui plies for Revenue Vrsn-ls: Seal, ed proposals for supplying shin chand lery rations, and coal to vessels of the I'hll-d Stads Revenue Cutter Servloc. r'3ul.-irly stationed, or temporarily, at Astoria, Oregon, und delivered on bourd said vestels at that place during the fiscal year ending June 30, liwi, will be n-fiveu ni nils oinee until 3 o'clock p. m. of Saturday. May 12. I), ut vhlch time und place they will be pub licly opened. The coal furnished to be anthracite or bituminous of best qual ity; uniform In character: to weigh S.'.'tit pounds to the ton; to be delivered on board the vessels at such times ami In stfh quantities as may be required, at localities readily accessible to said vessels, and to be subject to Inspection as to quality and weight. Bidders will name the prices both for steumlng and stove coal, and also their faelll-II-- for furnishing the vessels with fresh water, and their charges there for. Blank forms of proposals, with schedules showing articles of ship chandlery and component farts of ra tions, may be had upon application at this olllce; proposuls must be submitted on these forms. Sep arate bids will also bo received the same time and place for lubrica ting and Illuminating oils. The right Is res-rved to reject any and all bids, and no contract will be put In force un til congress shall have made an appro priation for the purpose. JOHN FOX. Collector. NOTK'E TO STREET CONTRAC TORS. Notice Is hereby given that until I n'cl.ick p. m. on Saturday, April 2th, I!"), the committee on str-et and pub lic wuys of the common council of the City of Astoria will receive sealed blls Tor the Improvement of Seventh street from nor'h line of Bond street to south line of Astor street, accord ing to the provisions of ordinance No. 2.M.', approved on the 2i:h day of April, 1MHJ, and the plans und specifications loercror on tile with .the uudltor anil police Ju lge of ruld city. Rids must state the amount for which street crossings will be constructed separate from the remainder of the Improve ment. The right Is reserved to reject any and all bids. C. C. UTZINGER. L. AGRKN, W. J. COOK. Committee on Streets and Public Ways of the Common Council of the City of Astoria. Dated this 24th day of April, 1900. PROPOSALS FOR LIG1ITINO STREETS. Notice Is hereby given, that until 3 o'clock p. m. on Monday, the 7th day of May, 190U, the committee on streets and public ways of the common council of the City of Astoria, will receive sealed proposals for lighting the streets of said city for one or more years, which said proposals will be reported to the said council for consid eration on said 7th day of May, 1900. The right Is reserved to reject any and all bids and bids mud lie accompan ied by a certified check, payable to the order of said committee, for one fifth of the amount of the bid for light ing the streets for one year as a forfeit '.o the city of Astoria In case the bid sh iuld be a;.;epted and the bidder should fall to ent-r Into contract with the city In compliance with the same. C. O. UTZINGER, W. J. COOK, LOUIS AOREN. Committee on Streets and Public Ways of the Common Council of the City of Astoria, 0 Cancer, Scrofula, WM WW. 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