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PAGE TWO. Mm THE MORNING ASTORIAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY (J, 190. THE MORNING ASTORIAN. Established 1873. RATES. jj mail, per year W 00 By mail, per month...... 50 By carriers, per mouth 60 THE SEMI-WEEKLY ASTORIAN. . By mail, per year, in adranoe f 1 00 ASTORIAN PUBLISHING COMPANY. MIGHTY BAD BUSINESS. One of the" brightest advertising men on the coast. HW. Gowell of Seattle, has committed suicide t '-nto a quantity of sea water greater than Portland because he lost his money gambling at ue(thcir 0WQ weight without toxic effect. I he different houses there. At Seattle Gowell met with injection of pure water rapidly causes death. Thus financial reverses and went to Portland to gamble.' water appears to be the true nutrient fluid for lie hoped in this manner to recoup his finances to an animalsin fact, their natural plasma. New York , extent that would enable him to pull through the gun rrisis IT lost 1100. and then repaired to his room . - and turned on the gas. He left an explanatory let ter, which appeared in the Journal. J Gowell expressed the eonyiction in ins teeter n o & sfutinini liiul me KauiunuK v w.. . v- ---- salt water probably suggested to the French savant, M. Quinton, a long and patient research concerning sea water, the conclusion of which throws unexpect ed light on and adds support to the Darwinian theory of evolution. - M. Quinton maintains that sea water is the nat ural source from which, as Professor Ilaeokel be lieves, elementary bodies rise which develop into all the species, including the human. The environment wherein the anatomical elements of living creatures exist is neither more or less than a marine one. Our tissues and cells continue to exert their functions in a fluid where the composition bears the closest re semblance to that of sea water. Hitherto the number of elements entering Mo the 'composition of the living body was considered about 15. M. Quinton has shown the existence ot traces of at least 14 others, which are also found in sea water, such as copper, lead, silver and "gold. Further, if an animal is bled to the point of exhaustion and the place of the blood supplied with sea water the animal regains its strength in one day, and there is complete recovery in five days. M- Quinton injected QUEEN'S ENGLISH. The following specimen of Babu English, extract- circumstances, should return to his widow enough of the money lost by him to enable her to settle some obligations which can not well go unpaid. He said he did not believe in "squealing," but that, as he killed himself in order to place his wife in possession of his life insurance, he felt the gambling men might at least offer some assistance by returning part of the money lost. Of course, the gamblers will do this ; they always help in a case of death. The suicide of this intelligent man points a moral that ought not escape any man with a desire to gamble. It would seem from the letter left by Gowell that he was a faro fiend ; and that he should have lost $1100 in an effort to win enough to settle claims amounting to $360 indicates very bad judgment. But the man made the fatal mistake of risking his little pile at the faro table, and perhaps did the proper thing when he killed himself so as to make available his life insurance. Gambling is mighty bad business, not alone for the man who plays the game, but as well -for the owner f the game and the man who deals it. Once its feelers are entwined about a victim, it is diffiicult for him to free himself. The more he plays the greater becomes his desire to risk him money. A losing will only serve to fire him with the idea of getting back his money; a winning prompts him to continue the play. At times he starts off winner, as the gamblers say, and, upon losing back the money already won, seeks to recover it. At every stage of the game he is the victim of what is at best an aceute mania. Gambling will ruin he best of men, deaden their sense of decency and drive them to deeds which no other form of vice will prompt them to commit. The sympathy of everyone will go out to Gowell and his unfortunate wife. His was surely a sad end ing, and the circumstances surrounding his death were indeed lamentable. But his demand upon the gamblers for return of some of the money lost by him is hardly fair, if anything affecting gambling can be called fair. The man who goes to a gaming table is actuated by but one desire to possess himself of the gambler's money. He wants to win. If he is lucky enough to "break the bank," he buys a drink and departs; the financial well-being of the gambling man's family is not a consideration with him. If he loses he should not "squeal." He should, instead, make and live up to a firm resolution to forego the pleasure of gambling. A law that makes it possible for a loser to demand back money which he has lost at gambling tables is a blot upon our statute books. It was calculated, perhaps, to force the gamblers ou of business, but it has failed of its purpose. It results, then, in nothing more or less than 'an en couragement to men to gamble. Under its terms a man may gamble, assured that, should he win, the money will be his, but, if he should lose, that he may recover twice the sum lost. Gambling will thrive under its terms. Recently Dr. Woods Hutch inson said of whisky that it was a good thing, as it hsiA a tendency to exterminate the unfit. There is a very great deal of truth in this statement of the I doctor: and a somewhat similar expression might be "applied to gambling. Any effort on the part of the law to protect the man who risks his money at banking or other gambling games is merely calculated to increase the play. The sooner a player is ' ' bust," the better off is everyone concerned. With no money lis can not longer gamble. Viewed from any point, gambling is mighty bad business. It is a pastime which very few should follow. . . ELEMENTS OF LIFE. Ten vears ago the injection of salt water aa a re iterative to patients dying from loss of blood aroused general nterest. - The discovery ol this quality 01 is going the rounds of the press: "The sub-post master reports that last evening a mice came out from behind the office door, and, after walking a little, stammered and breathed its last in the pres ence of the sub-postmaster there. As these are the prognastics of plague, I beg you will kindly arrange to have the office' disinfected at an early date. John Sharp Williams, the minority leader in con gress, is one of America's brightest men. His ability is recognized by his republican opponents at Wash innon, who have frequently found it difficult to successfully cope with him in his administration of the affairs of the minority. Recently Mr. Williams was asked if he would be a candidate for the demo cratic presidential nomination. He replied that he was aware a southern man could not yet hope to be come president, but expressed the conviction the day was not far distant when a southerner would be avail able. "And when that day comes the south will be able to funiish 10,000 better and 100,000 abler men than I," said Mr. Williams. Mr. Williams modest j Is only another evidence of his real greatness. A 12-vear-old boy has been arrested in Palousc for burriarv. and the correspondent who sends the storv remarks that "This habit has been growing on the lad for some time." If not taken promptly in hand it is barely possible that this precocious child may cultivate the bad habits of murder and arson as well. 0 The big fair is open and St. Louis Is beginning to realize her conspicuous position. The exposition has attracted hundreds of conventions to the fair city and a steady stream of delegates will pour into St. Louis until the fair closes. Then Portland will have a turn as the convention city of 1905. A distinguished party of railroad men and million aires traveling west as guests of E. H. llarriman came near being mixed up in a bad accident near Ogden a short time. ago. Had the worst happened a lot of probate business would have keen in store !or courts throughout the country. soap brings health and the color of health to many a sallow skin. ROBBED THE GRAVE. A startling Incident ! related by John OHvr of Philadelphia, aa fol- Iowa: "I waa In awful condition, uy akin waa almoet jf allow, yta sunken. tongue coated, pam continually in back and aides, no appetite, trowing weaker day by day. Three phyalclana had given me up. Then I waa advised to uae Eleotrto Bitters; to my great Joy, the first bottle made a decided Im provement I contlnuerd their uae for three weeks, and am now a well man. I know they robbed the grave of an other victim." No "one ahould fall to try them. Only 60 cents, guaranteed, at Charles Rogers', druggist. Dr. VAUGIIAN, . Dkntist. FylklaM BulMing, Astoria, Oregon. Dr. T. L. 11 ALL DENTIST m Commercial street. Aatorla Ore. - Dr. W. O. LOGAN DENTIST 678 Commercial St., Bhinahaa Building C. J. TRENCIIARD Insurance, Commission and Shipping. CUSTOMS HOUSE BROKER. Agent Wells-Fargo and Northern Pacific Express Companies. Cor. ELEVENTH and BOND BTS. JAY TUTTLE, M. D. rilYSICIAN AND BUltQEON Acting AssiaUiul Rurgeoo U.S. Harlue Hospital ttorvlea, Office hours: 10 to It a.m. 1 to 4:10 p,n 4TT Commercial Street, Ind Floor. Dr.IUIODA 0. HICKS OSTEOPATHY Mansell Uldg. 171 Commercial St NI0N RU(KM, O. W. BAItR, DENTIST MaDsell Building 573 Commercial N treat, Astoria, Ore TELEPHONE ItEl) 20(11. JK &r ,. 7' ft. U, ami 13:3 VlfOHCOUMS Vim utuy mi uiL. ; or voir av nra maw tn 1; m mm Pt Vou I f .al ImmIh ir!.. warm, i. it. nxi AtwMHtaat. Hum SMS, Hl l mmmkm far or NKTI'll In in k v i rifnnft merioa. fc.rrlfT HOC A !,. hit WIN. HM4 llraviwuy, S). V. The Northern Pacific Railway Com pany will place round trip tickets from Portland to St. Louis and return on account of the world's fulr on sale as follows: May 11th, 12th and 13th. June 16th, 17th and 18th. July 1st, 2nd and 3rd. August 8th, 9th and 10th. - Sept 5th, 6th and 7th. October 3rd, 4th and 6th. i The round trip rate to St. Louis and return from Portland will be 167.50. Tickets will be good for return via any direct line. A round trip rate of $72.50 will also be made from Portland to Chicago and return. If a passenger desires to tuke In both Chicago and St. Louis the round trip rate will be 175.00. All tickets will be good for 90, days from date of sale. Tickets will be good going ten days from date of sale so that a limited stop-over can bo had on the going trip and on the return trip passengers can stop at their pleas ure west of the Missouri river or St. Taul. These rates apply via direct lines, but If passenger wishes to re turn through California tickets can be sold accordingly, but at an Increased rate of ) 13.50 added to above. For any additional Information de sired, call or address A. D.' Charlton, Assistant General Pussenger Agent, Uorthern Pacific Ry., 25J Morrison street, corner of 3rd, Portland, Ore. GASOLINE ENGINES v ,.4 tL..- Lax Marine and Stationary, From )i to AO Homo power Ao absolutely M First Class ENGINE at ItessooabU Trios. It mo send you catalogue and prices. I Oregon Shout line Aim Union Pacific li hours from Portland to Chicago No change of cars. St Petersburg advices tell of the blowing up of a Japanese troopship by a Russian submarine boat. osaiblv an easy way of satisfying the Kussian mina that. -Although their navy has done most of its fight ing beneath the surface of the water some of it is effective. . The old monitors have been sold for junk. One thing in their favor waa that, unlike the modern bat tleship, they were not top-heavy and liable to turn turtle There will doubtless be some modincations of the battleship-to cure this established defect. The Russians, after earful investigation, have de cided that the mine which blew up a Russian battle- shin the other day was really laid by the Japanese. The Russians, as usual, are behind hand. The Jap- naese knew this all along. . There is something of the barbarian left in people who eloat over the sinking of transports with all on board. That is not the kind of naval action that ap peals to the admirers of the heroic in war. f With a continuation of the valuable advertising she is receiving. Madame Nordica, the noted Wag nerian singer, can soon begin making farewell tours. . The real facts about that engagement on the banks of the Yalu are wanted. Chicago Portland Hpecial 0-1 A a. ta. via Hunt ington Bt Paul Walla Walla, ' ewli- vt Uuil inn Hnnkitnft. M inriA- 7:4p. m. iapolli. Ht faul, Uululhl vlaspo- ' Suwannee, viiicago, kane and East .sr?V w Depart II ,KH HF.DUI.EH From PORTLAND Halt Ukc, Denver, Ft Wortb, Omaha, Kan mmCU.v. HI Urnln, Cbioutfo and the Kust A llnntlA txpretm ,"alt Lake, Denver Kt 8:15 p.m. Worm, uirmna, Kan via Hunt-wti City. Ht louiii, Ington .unicagoauu metajii Arrive ft :25 pm t ;0a in 8:00 p m R. M. THORNBURO, KN PPTON, WASH. ANDREW ASP, BLACKSMITH. Having Installed a HubW Tiring Machine of the Intent pnttern I am prepared to do all kinds of work in that line at reasonable prices. Telephone M. CORNER TWELFTH AND DUANE STREETS.' HOTEL PORTLAND The Finest Hotel In the Northwest PORTLAND. OREGON. FRESH AND CURED MEATS Wholesale and Retail Ships, Logging Camps and Mills supplied on short notice, LIVE STOCK BOUGHT AND SOLI) WASHINGTON MARKET - CHRISTENSON $ CO. a4 CtTX.T T T 1H1I111 1 ITTTTTnTTTTTTTI Something New Ranges, Slovcs, Iron Beds and Furniture of nil kinds. Also a good assortment of Second Hand Goods at Lowest Prices. L. H. HENNINGSEN $ CO. 504 BOND STREET, ASTORIA, OREbON. PHONE, RED 2303 OCEAN AND RIVER SCHEDULE Frsrn Astoria Ail saHIng ates subject to ehange. Far Saa Francisco evarjr five daya. Dally ei- Columbia River to 4am cept Hua- Cortland and Way , Daily ex dr atfam landings cept Mori Steamer NabcotU leaves Aatorla on tide dallr except Sunday for Ilwaco, connecting there with trains for Long Beach, Tioga and North Beach points. Betornlag bjtItss at Astoria, sama eTsnlqf. Through tickets' to and from all prin- iyal Europsaa cities. O. W. 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Passengers from the northwest take the Missouri Pacific trains from Den ver or Pueblo, with the choice of either going direct through Kansas City, or via Wichita, Fort Scott and Pleasant Hill. Two trains dally from Denver and Pueblo to St, Louis without change, carrying all classes of modern equip ment, including electric lighted obser vation parlor cafe dlnUig cars. Ten dally trains between Kansas City and St. Louis. Write r call on W. C. McBrlde, gen era! agent, IH Third street, Portland, for detailed information and illustrat ed literature. . ASTORIA AND COLUMBIA RIVER RAILROAD LEAVE) PORTLAND ARRIVE Portland Union Do pot for Aatorla and Way Points 8:00 am T:00pm 11:10 am ASTORIA 7:am 1:10 p m For Portland and Way Points ll;80am 10:80 pro SEASIDE DIVISION 8:15 a m 11:86 am 6:50 p m Astoria for Waren ton, Flavel Fort Stevens, Hammond land Seaside 7:40 am 4:00 pm 110:45 a m 6:15 am 9:80 am 1:80 pm Seaside for War renton, Flavel, Hammond, Fort Stevens k Astoria 12:60 pm 7:20 pm 9:28 am Sunday only All trains make close connections at Gobi with all Northern Paciflo trains to and from the East and Sound points. J. C. Mayo, General Freight and Pass. Agent