ASTORIA, OREGON, FRIDAY, FILBRUARY 13, 1903 Morning Astorian EiUfeilthed I87J. RATBeli Sent by mail, per year........... ..86 00 Sent by mail, per month........... 60c Served br carrier, per month...... 60c label ASTRONOMICAL MYSTERIES. In his recent presidential address to the Astronomical and Astrophysical to clety of America Professor Simon Xew comb discussed at length two unsolved problems. A few years ago, he said. It was not supiwsed that any agencies except gravitation and light could be felt across the wide spaces that separ ate the planets and stars. The astron omer and physicist are compelled, how ever to susieet the existence and oper ation of others. Were these once re vealed they would not only prove inter- estlng In themselves, but also, by in dicating the action of one body upon an other, exhibit the universe as an organ ism and as possessing unity In a hith erto unimagined fashion, says the New York Tribune. One of these mysterious farces is that which causes magnets on the earth to awing regularly within narrow limits every day, and on rare occasions to be have hysterically. Since the diurnal oscillation is wider and magnetic storms are more frequent and violent ' at times of maximum abundance of sun spots. It is natural to attribute the ter- restaial 'phenomena to solar causes, or else to some external agency that also produces the sun spots. Lord Kelvin long ago expressed the belief that the sun does not act directly as a magnet, and Professor Newcomb accepts that -- doctrine. He cannot find any outside force, however, which acts eimultane ously on earth and sun. He concludes then, that both the spots and the mo tion of the magnets are due to some cause acting within the sun. While it seems credible that Rontgen rays or Professor J. J. Thompson's corpuscles particles much smaller than atoms and emited by heated objects may be concerned in the two sets of phenomena no recorded observations afford valid excuse for thinking so. Here is a line of Investigation along which practical ly nothing has yet been accomplished, and the mere mention of it will present & powerful temptation to astrophysic ists. Another occasion of profound per plexity is the behavior of the neubla surrounding the latest new star, the one which appeared nearly two years ago In the constellation Perseus. Pho tographs taken at different periods last year showed that the nebula had ap parently expanded with amazing rapid ity In a short period. Whether the material composing the luminous gauzy cloud actually spread out, as if in con sequence of an explosion, or whether it was pome form of energy, such as heat or light, that travelled, was a question that promptly arose. As for the veloc ity Itself, that could be computed only by adopting some theory as to the dis tance of the "nova" from the earth. There are several good reasons for thinking that all of these new stars have been as far off as the Milky Way, and the average distance of the bodies composing It is put at 3400 light years by Professor Newcomb. Accepting an estimate of only 1200 or 1300, however, astonishing results are reached. The observed movement in the nebula of Nova Persei not only vastly exceeds the swiftest ejection of matter in solar eruptions, but also that of light! It was ten times as great as the latter. possibly more. Besides, light travels In straight lines, and this motion was along curved paths. What was it that moved? Hers, again, Professor Newcomb shoe's the Influence which the new elec troii theory exerts over his mind. He suggests that possibly the solution to , this mystery may be found in the em ission of corpuscles, although Professor Thomson does not think that .these fly faster than light. Apparently It would be much easier to demonstrate the ac tivity of electrons In the case of ter restrial magnetism, than tn the spread of luminosity around Nova Persei. Man is much better situated for directing them in one case than In the other. Were; their existence and Influence es tablished In either instance, however, one would be called upon to face a singular dilemma. Electrons are par ticles of matter, while light is believed to be merely a set of waves. Would the ether which is supposed to trans mit the latter with facility offer any ob struction to the former? Statistics o' the values of .estate sworn to In Great Britain upon the pay ment of taxes known as "death duties" show a much lower range of fortune than we are becoming accustomed to In this country. Thus during the past year S96 estates were reported with a valuation of not less than $500,000 each, and yet there were only five of them with a valuation In excess of 5. 000.000. During the last 15 years there have been only IS estates reported at a valuation approximating $10,000,000 and of these only three were In excess of $15,000,000, the largest of the whole be ing the estate of George Smith, who made his fortune tn Chicago, the valua tion of that being placed at about 5- 000,000. The figures do not show pu well ih comparison with the estates left by American millionaires, but purhap the fact that they have U pay laxos on the full amount reported while in this country no such taxation exists, may have something to do with the differ ence in the' totals. Even when allow ance is made for that, however. It ap pears the time has gone by when Lon don could be looked up as the home of the richest people on earth. The big bankers, the brewers, the rich merch ants, the hereditary landlords and the nabobs who returned laden with the wealth of India, are no longer the won der of the world. The American plu tocrat has surpassed them, and we can count In this country several men who have given away more than the value of what would be counted In Great Britain a very big estate. Indeed. A notable feature of the report for last year is that the average age of the 296 persons whose estates footed up more than $500,000 each was 73 years. More than one-fourth of the whole number were SO years or upward, and uo less than six had passed the nineth year. As a rule they were men who had In herited wealth, or had made it slowly and without taking any great risks. It is reported that hardly a single specu- j lator was among the number. Evident- j ly wealth is conducive to longevity, If a man has sense enough to live with a fair degree of prudence. Everybody's liable to itching piles. Rich and poor, old and young terrible the torture they suffer. Only one sure cure. Doan s ointment. Absolutely safe; can't fall. Sold by Chas. Rogers, druggist. A VERT CLOSE CALL. "I stuck to my engine though every joint ached and every nerve was racked with pain." writes C. W. Bellamy, a lo comotive fireman. "I was weak and pale, without any appetite and all run down. As I was about to give up I got a bottle of Electric Bittters, and after talcing It I felt as well as I ever did In my life." Weak, sickly, rundown r.eople always gain new life, strength and vigor from their use. Try them. Satisfaction guaranteed by Charles Rogers, druggist. Price 59 cents. No one would be bothered with cons tipation if everyone knew how natur- allyand quickly Burdock Blood Bitters regulates the stomach and bowels.- , , ,,. , , . For sale by Charles Rogers, druggist WONDERFUL NERVE. . - ., ,-. v ,. r-l Is displayed by many a man enduring pains of accidental cuts, wounds, bruis-1 es, burns, scalds, sore feet of stiff Joints 1 But there is no rieed for It. Bucklen's Arnical Salve will cure the pain and: kill the trouble. It's the best salve on earth for piles, too. 25c at Charles Rog-1 en, druggist. I Cures croup, sore throat, pulmonary troubles Monarch over pain of every so't Dr. Thomas ' Electric Oil. For sale by Charles Rogers, druggist. DOMESTIC TROUBLES. Is exceptional to find a family j wjarONSIN CENTRAL LIN03 are where there are no domestic ruptures ! r!d to serve the public and our trains occasionally, but thise can be Ii-ssenf-d i are operated so as to make close con by having Dr. King's New Life Pills ! ?,frotl,r;M dlvenrmg lines at all around. Mu::h trouble they save by their great work in stomach and liver troubles. They not only relieve you but cure. 23c at Charles Rogers' drug store. - No man can cure consumption. You can prevent it, though. Ir. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, sore throat. Never fails. Sold by Charles Rogers, druggist. A familiar name of the Chicago, Milwaukee & S.. Paul Railway, known all over the Union as the Great Railway running me "noneer limited" trains every day and night between St. Paul and Chicago, and Omaha and Chicago. "The only perfect train In the world." Understand: Connections are made with all transcontinental lines, securing to passengers the best service known. Luxurious coaches, electric light, steam heat, of a variety equaled by no other line. Bee that your ticket reads via "The Milwaukee" when going to any nnlm In the Uulted States or Canada. All ticket agents sell them. For rates, pamphlets or other Infor mation, addess. J. W. CASEJT, C. J. EDDY, Trav. Pa"). Agt., n. Art. Portland, Ore. Portland, Ore. TO CURB A COLD IN ONH DAT Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, This signature JtCit t, on vary box. t5c. TFACHKRS' EXAMINATION, Notice la hereby given that the coun ty superintendent of Clatsop county, Ore., will hold the regular examination of applicant for state and county pa- per at the courthouse, Astoria, Ore,, as follows; For State Papers. Commencing Wednesday, February 11 at t o'clock a. m., and continuing until Saturday. February 14, at 4 o'clock p. m, Wednesday Penmanship, history, spelling, algebra, reading, school law. Thursday-Written rlthlmetK the ory of teaching, grammar, bookkeeping, physics, civil governmeat. Friday Physiology, geography, men tal arithmetic, physical geography. Saturday Botany, plane geometry, general history, English literature, physvhology. For Country Papers. Commencing Wednesday, February 11, at 9 o'clock a. in. and continuing until Friday, February 13, at 4 o'-iock p. m. First, s?coii and third grade certllcates. Wednesday Pennman.hlp, history, orthography, reading. Thursday Written arithmetic, theory of teaching, grammar, school law. Friday Geography, mental arithme tic, physiology, civil government. Primary Certificates. Wednesday Psiinmanshlp, orthog raphy, reading, arithmetic. Thursday Art of questioning, theory of teaching, methods, physiology. H. S. LYMAN. School Superintendent Clatsop County, Oregon. REDUCED RATES FROM THE E.VSTj Commencing February 15th and j continuing until April JO, there will be j low rates in crtect from the east via the j Illinois Central R. R. to all Oregon,! Washington and Idaho points. If any j of your friends or relatives In the east J are coming west while these rates are j lu effect, "jive us their name and ad- j dress, and we will make It our business ! to see that they are given the best pos- j sible service. We operate through j personally conducted excursion cars, j and In fact give you the benefit of the latest conveniences known to modern railroading. We have 15 different routes between the east and west, and are In position to give you the benefit of the best combinations. Write u and we will give you full particulars. B. H. Trumbull, Com'I. agent III. Cent. R R. 142 Third street, Portland, Ore. Office of C. Q. M., Vancouver bar ricks, Wash., February 6, 1903 Sealed proposals. In triplicate, will be re ceived here until 11 o'clock a. m. March 6, 1903, and then opened, for furnishing and delivery of all material required by the plans and specifications for tho construction of electric light plant for Fort Stevens, Oregon. U. S. reserves the right to reject or accept any or all proposals or any part there of. Information furnished on applica tion. Envelopes containing proposals should be marked "Proposals for ma terial In constructing electric light plant at Fort Stevens, Oregon," and addressed to F. H. Hathaway, C. Q. M. "WHERE TO HUNT AND FISH." j Northern Pacific's new game book U ' now ready for distribution. Illustra- , tlons of ve game a particuiar feature. j Four full pages from Seton-Thomp- ' "on'" drawings made specially for this book. S-md address with six cents and lb(loI( wj to you by CnMt 3. pe0i q. P. T. A St. Paul, Minn. Some Inter esting Facts When people are contenplatlng a trip, whether on business or pleasure, they naturally want the beat servVe obtainable as far as speed, comfort and Pullman Palace Sleeping and Char Cars on through trains. Dining car service unexcelled, Meals served a la carte. In order to obtain the first-class ser vice, ask the ticket agent to sell you a ticket over The Wisconsin Central Lines and you will make direct tojiiectlons at St. Paul for Chicago, Milwaukee and all points East. For any further Information call on any ticket agent ,or correspond with JAS. C. POND, Gen. Pass. AgT or JAS A. CLOCK. Milwaukee, Wis. CHICHTSTRB'S fKOUfcH EHfiYROYAL "PILLS . OrftrtrtuT mnd Only Uennlntv SAFE. A.,fPrr.-!,i Llt Hrwrit to KKI N4 iioM butt ald lth bluertfttwn. 'l uku n viHtr. Kt fu 1mitcerau HuhiftuU anJ Itnltav tiumm, Huj 'it your Jr"Kfit or n1 4c In naiu ft VhrlieulHT, T-HmiN(ata -wd ''licUettnr Liiiltwin ttutr, t,j r. ta-m llh.il. lO.Oliu l'tMr.laH. ftuMh rr.i- I,..- " iv iri PRAEL & COOK TRANSFER COMPANY. Telephone 12L DRAYING AND EXPRESSING All goods shipped to our caM Will receive special attention. No 538 Duane Bt W. J. COOK, Mgr. Castings We are prepared to make them on short notice and of th best materials. Let us give you estimates on any kind of castings or pattern work. Lowest price for first-class work. TELEPHONE NO. 2461. mi Of New Zeulnnd W. P. THOMAS, Mgr., San Francisco. UNLIMITED LIABILITY OF SHAREHOLDER Has been Uiulorvvritini; m tho SAMUEL ELMORE A Steamer SIE The Largest, Stauncheat, Steadiest, and most seaworthy vessel ever on the route. Best of Table and State Room Accommoda tions. Will make round trips every five days between. Astoria and Tillamook FARE $3.BO Connecting at Astoria with the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co. and the Astoria St Columbia R. R. for Portland. San Francisco and all points East For freight and passenger rates apply to Samuel Bilmorc & Co. Onornl Agents, Axturiu, Or. or to A. ft C. R. R. Co. B. C. LAMB, Tillamook. Or. Portland, Or. FOUNDED A. U. ITIO SUN INSURANCE OFFICE OP LONDON THE OLDKSr PURELY HKE OFFICE IN THE WORM. Catt A-acta ... Ch Aaaata In United Mtatea c. A. Henry & Co., General Agents 215 Sansomc Street . . san Francisco. Cal SAMUEL ELMORE & CO.. AGENTS PACIFIC COAST COMPANY C3aiL Jlj For Steamer, Commercial and Family Use Orders Promptly Executed. DOCK FOOT OF SEVENTH ST Samuel Elmore & Co.,Ap;ts. Don't Guess at It But If you ar govny Cast write us for our rates and let us tell you about the service and accommodations offer ed by the ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD. THROUGH TOURIST Cars via the ILLINOIS CENTRAL from PACIFIC COAST, to Chicago and Cincinnati. Don't fall to write us about your trip as we are In a posi tion to give you some valuable Infor mation and assistance; 319 miles of track over which are operated some of the finest trains In the world. For particulars regarding freight or passenger rates call on or address. . C LIHDBKT, B. H. TRUMBBLL, T. F. & R. A. Com'I Agt. H2 Third St., Portland. Ore THE WALDORF C. F. WISE, Propr. Astoria's principal resort. Fine liquors and cigars. IRON, STEEL, BRASS and BRONZE Scow Bay IronO Brass Works Cor, IHth end Franklin are: Pacific Const ovoi twonty-two your CO. Ants. Astoria. Ore. H. ELMORE O. R. N. Co. Portland. Or. Slt.ioo.ooo .O1O.03S TELEPHONE AU1N 661 A FINE I.imtARY. Of 140 volumes In found on each of me wormern racino's "North Coast Limited" trains. Don't foriret that these are the only trains operated In me west mat are lighted throughout "Tho Biggest Sensation Everywhere." UIUIPUT The . smallest sterenoope with the strong'-st optical effect. Highly fln lnhod In dlfirent colon) with rich gold and sliver decorations (mountings-. Including 20 V. F. Photographs. Views of art (genre). Frlre only JI. p,.nt everywhere prepaid m letter form AGENTS WANTED. Llliput Steroscope Com&any PAn a Tram dt ta - - 1T Z. Philadelphia. Scott's 5antaI-Pcpsin Capsule- positive cam r"'lK'nimUnnor r'nlnrrl uf the Wlil,.r anil Kliliniy. No euro uo p.y J'ntly the rHt pur 01 no mwi, r,,f w lo, ,Uni). Ins. Abnolatri burnup.. THE SANTAL-PEP8IH CO. SiLltrOMTAIMS, OHIO. .i!!.' 9lfl.Ror' Commerol al Street Astoria, Oregon. Andrew Asp, Wipi Maker, llatktultk n4 ItrwikMr Fl ROT-CLASS WORK AT RKAHONAliLHl PIUCM, Special Attention Olven lo Ship arf Steamboat Rpalrlnir.Onral lilaok tmitnmg. n rat-cues Hex Shoeing, ate. CORNER TWELim?ANDJDtJAN NORTHERN PACIFIC Time Curd ot'Tritlua PORTLAND. Leaves Arrives Pusct Sound Limited. 7: am 1:46 p m Kansas Clty-Bt. Louis Special 11:10 am 1:45 DID North Coast limited l:M P m 7:00 a m Tncoma and Brattle Night Kapreaa ll:bpm SOS m Taku Paget Hound Limited or North Coast Limited forOray's Harbor points Tako rutin Hound Untiled for Olynv llit direct. Tako i'uget Bound Limited or Kan n Clty-Bt. Louis Htxrclal for point on South Itcnd brunch. Double dally train service on Ornjra Harbor branch, Four l ml its dally between Portland, Tucoma and Seattle. A. D. CHARLTON. Assistant General Pnsst'negsr Aft, 2SS Morrison at.. Portland, Or, THE Experienced Traveler IS ALWAYS FOUND ON TUB MOUS TRAINS OF For Hj Knows They Are tho llcsl In livery Uunpiit. T.he Northwestern Limfted i'.nly Hetwvvn Minneapolis, tit. Paul und Chicago, la the l'ver of All Trains, full information In regard to iowcri r.ilr uiul comfort tn traveling g'lJly furnlahcd by II. L. StSI-KIt, UKNKltAL AC1ENT. US Ald.-r St., I'urtlnnd, Ore. T. W. T1SA8DALK, Ucn'l Passenger Agent, St. 1'ttul, Minn. t.ltOSS.U.YV I'ATKNT WUITINU KING The most Important Improvement of tha age In the art of pen manahlp makes tha poorest writ er a splendid penman In a few weeks by the use of this ring En dorsed by prominent college president and boards of education In Europe and America. Sample dosen assorted lii-s sent post paid for $1. single sample 25c When ordering a sliifl ring- ststs whether for man, woman or child. PENN RIFG. SUPPLY CO. 1H 8. FOURTH ST.. Philadelphia. TICKETS TO AND FROM ALL Points East vu SHORT LINE TO St. PAUL. DULUTH, MINJtKAPOIJ. CH1CAUO AND POINTS BABT, Through Palac e and Tourlnt Sh eperi, Pining and Buffet Smoking Library Cars. Dally Tralna: fast time. For rates, tollers and full In forma ilon regarding tickets, routes eto., call 111 ur nuuria- 1 W. rHAUIN, n. VUJIKBVM Trav. I ass. Agt. City Ticket Agl 122 Third Street, F'wtiRnrt. A. B. C. Dlt-NNTSTON. G. W. P. A ill First Avenue, Seattle. Wash. lioxuRious Travel Tht "Nrthwetern Llmi'-'d'' trains, electric lighted thruughoii'. both IriHldt and out, and steam heated, are with o'lt exception, th finest trains la th world. They embedy the lt.sl, rewesi anil btst ld!A for comfort, convenlic( and luxury ever offered tbs travelling nubile, and altogether sre the mcsi complete and splendid prjluctlon it thi car builders' art. These splendid Trains Connect With,..., ., The Great Northern The Northern t'aciflc and The Canadian I'nclflc AT BT. PAUL FOB CHICAGO and the CAST. No extra charge for thess superioi acommodatlons and all class of tick ets are available for passage cn tht tralna on this line are protected by tht Interlocking Blook System. "TUB POKTUt OF THK OKANUH," "It appaals to you, when th fruit hang ripe and sweet on the tret lati in February, or wtrly In March. Then tho hliwaom brink out, ami th tree art yellow with goidi'it globe, and whlta with ornnga flowers. It may bo Unit a flurry of nnor has whltemfl lh mountain lops, and then you nave an artlntlu background for a tropical for eat. The air la full of aunahlno, and Ufavy with the fragrsiiit aa night cornea 011, and then, If tho moon be shlnlng.yoti hear at midnight through open windows, thn song of tht mocking bird In tho nwnti'd grove, and It never i-vmrd so melodious before." An irlimc like Ihls I ponslhln any winter, and It Is worth a Journey ot a thu.'ind miles, white you can Imvt It, by taking lha ih-ulu Hhastu route lliitiiiir the grand iml l turrn 4 Bl. kiyoii mid Hli mill mountain, lo eoutn- 11 n Ciillfonila. Coii.plctu Inroriimil.m iilioul the trip, sml dercrlpllve mailer. ti lling about I'ul.ful'iiU, limy bo hud from any Huuth'trn I'm Iflo agent, or W, K Cumuli, tl"li. I'iim, Agt.. H. T, Co,, l.lii"! In Oregon, I'lii'tlnm), Oregon. SAVIvli ITOM TKIUtl 111,11 DKATJt. The fitmlly of Mr. M. I.. lUdibltt of lliirgi'luii. Trim., her dying and were powerless o ivn her. Tho most (.Willful pliyult luit and every remedy uiwil, fulled, while connumtluii ulu ly but mircly taking her life. In thia terrible hour Dr. King's New Discovery fur t'aimtuntpluit turned despair Into Jy. The first buttle brought Inline dluie relief and Its rontlurd utto com. pletely cured her. Ouuranted bottles Mv urn) i. Trial bottle free al Chaa. It'igers" drug stoia. NOltTH COA8T LIMITED. only run by the Northern Paelda between Portland and Minneapolis and Hi, Paul, through Tacoma, HealUa, SiKjkuiw, Mianoula, Putte, Livingston, illllriK, lilsmork and Kargo. Eight of thess train art on the run dally, four east and four weat. Rack la a solid vemlbuled train, carrying stand ard Pullman tourist slMpers, dining car, day coaches, mall, eiprea and buKKuae car and the elegant ebserva- iuii enr, Each train Is brllllantlr lighted with over oo lights and tho beuutv of It all la you can travel Just aa cheaply on till train aa on any other. All representatives will be sin.! lo glvt you additional Informa- li'ti. A, D. Charm, Assistant Oen- ei Psasenger Agent, tli Morrison fit, I'urttund, Ormron. AST0RI4 AND COLUMBIA RIVFR RAILROAD. I.KAVK ItlHTl.ANU AHItlTI ft 00 m 7 0u p w I'nrllanil l'n nit I'aivtt Cor A.f'rls unit w. Point II 10 s 1 lii AHTOR1A Ft fertUiid uill.y TllsJssi rnliiU llOWtB 7i 6 lop HKAMItK tIVNN A.urU .,r Uar'reuiaa, T Mi's Cl ivel,. Kurt r) . I 4 p a, lUmmoliit mil Amorls I0 if . m s is in II Sis SAOp 6 ia n v a m die ha m.TiU.u. i li ton i.lll ftUB I 1 HI p 1 rwii , iiaoim-'nu, . iirv I y I. "?, 'i A.i.iHi Sunday only. All trains make doss connection s4 Ooble with sll Northern Paolflo train to and from the Bast and Sound point J. C. MAYO. Oen'l rrelifht and Pass. Agent a Ma OREGON Shorj line limoH Pacific AKO TIMW at'llEb- ULK3 From Portland. Suit !,aki, Donvcr, VU Worth, Oma ha, Kansas City St. liuls, Chicago and Kant. Halt like, Denver, Fl. Worth, Onui ha, Kaunas City, St, IauU, Chi cago and East. WaMaWailii, U'Wliton, Spo kane, Minneapolis, St. Taul, Duluth, Milwaukee, Chi cago and East. Ii-irt. Arrive. Chlcngii Portland Special 9:20 a. 4:30 p.m. vlalluntH Ington. Atlantic Kx press) 8. IK p.m. I ''30 a.m. vlullunt- Ington ft. Paul Fust Mall 0 p. m via. 7:115 p. ni. 8pokan4 70 hours from Portland No rhango of cars. to Chicago. OCEAN AND IUVEH 8CHEDULM. From Astoria All sailing dates ituhj ict lo change. Por San Francls co every nve day. J a. tn. (.'olunibla itlver 4: a. m., Dally ex cept Mor Duly cx to Portland and enpt Sur Way Landlmrs. Steamer Nahcotta leaves Astoria on tldo dally1 except Sunday for llwaco, connecting there with trains for Long Iieach, Tlg)i and North Beach point. Returning arrives at Astoria same ev ening. O. W. LOUNSBEIlRT.Agont Astoria. A. U CRAIG, General Passenger Agent, Portland, Oregon. . X220 st-ll0