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I would cough nearly all night
long.*' writes Mrs. Chas. Applegate,
IM PUMLIMHKD
of Alexandria, lud., “aud could hard­
EVEK1 THUKSDAY AFTERNOON
ly got any sleep. I bad con.uiuptiou
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bo bad that if I walked u block I
would cough frightfully aud epit
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blood, but when all other medicine»
failed, three $ 100 bottles of Dr.
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This paper 1. entered at the Bandon post C. Y. Lowe’s Drug Store.
A case came to light that for
»latent aud unmerciful torture
perhaps never beeu equalled.
Golobick, of Colusa, Calif., writes:
“For 15 years I eudured insufferable
paiu from Rhemutiem. aud nothing
relieved me though I tried everything
known. I came across Electric Bit­
ter». and ita the greatest medicine oo
earth for that trouble. A few bottle»
of it completely relieved and cured
me.” Juet as good for Liver aud
Kidney trouble« and general debility.
Only 50c. Satisfaction guaranteed by
C. Y. Lowe. Druggist.
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THURSDAY. JAN. 21, 1904
EDITORIAL.
There is much tulk about strenuons
effort, but tbe latest incident in that
fruitful held, was tbe narrow escape
of a gum chewer from nervous pros­
tration, brought on by overwork in
trying to extract comfort from a cud
of resin.
Russia and Japau are about to go
on tbe stuge as world entertainers.
The preliminary arrangements are
now being discussed, and the first
act will, doubtless, soon follow. Tbe
theatre loving public will be admit­
ted free, and tbe actors will do their
own dancing and will pay for the
music.
Important News Notes
T uesday , January 51.
Russia concentrates forces on tbe
Yala River.
A petition having nearly a million
and a half signatures has been sent
to President Roosevelt, to save the
Calaveras big trees,
Russia promises to place no obsta
cles in the way of powers having
treaties with China.
St. Louis gets the next National
Democratic Convention. July 6th is
tbe date selected.
A woidhu died suddenly at Ontario.
Oregou, who, for 18 years masquer­
aded as Joe Monahan. Her sex was
not suspected until preparation for
burial commenced.
W kdsbsdiy , January IX
Trains into Pott Arthur are crowd­
ed with Russian troops.
Two Russian cruisers, and seven
torpodo boats are beaded for the Suez
Canal on their way east.
Tbe United States will not pay
Colombia any indemnity. That would
be an admission of having wronged
that country.
Colombia is reported to be Bonding
troops to Panama. Uncle Sum will
probably have to get out bis long
barrelled gun,
S. V Ryland was robbed of a $200
diamond pin while serving as a juror
ju a police court at Stockton.
Tima.DiY, January 14.
A tribe of starving Indians, north
of Lake Nepigon, British America,
have resorted to cannibalism. They
killed and ate a young squaw.
Japan is calling in transports, and
will be ready to move troops to suit
the occasion by tbe first week in Feb­
ruary.
John Bruckman, working in an elec­
tric plan’, at Albany, had a band torn
off.
Alexander Dowie arrived at Los
Angeles on bis way to Australia.
F riday , January 15.
An army of Colombians are be­
lieved to be marching on Panama.
The British ship Simla is reported
to have been wrecked on the rocky
shore of Vancouver Islaud.
Tramps broke into tbe postoffice at
Aurora, Oregon. They got nothing
but some tobacco and cigars,
Jerry Simpson says that tbe money
power will be against Roosevelt for
President in the next campaign, and
will defeat him.
S aturday , January 16.
A lone robber held up tbe Mint
Saloon, at Baker City, and got away
with ¥370. Throe men. one of whom
was aleep, were in tbe saloon. No
clew left.
Buffalo, N. Y., auflered a quarter
million dollar loss from fire.
Part of tbe skeleton of a man who
was almo.-tt eleven feet tall has been
taken from tbe earth in Nevnda.
During the last week $5,000,000 in
gold has arrived at San Francisco
' from Japan, to pay tor food supplies
and muniiions of war.
S iii O h th» Chicago theatre calamity
a general inspection of exits to public
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ninny citio«, nn<i church«*, ius well M
theatres, have been closed.
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I use Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tabkta for indigestion, and
find that they snit my caae better
(ban any dy»pe[>«ia remedy I have
ever tried, ami I have used many dif­
ferent rem»dieH. I am nearly fifty-
one years of age, and have unbred a
«reat deal from iodige.Oinn. ic*n
•at almost anythin« I '»»nt to no*
Geo. \i . K-nory, Roc# fktlls, fel» «for
»tie by C. k' Lo*e, Drtwgt*.
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oW cte.kJ»>tloui. ouWr.d *th »Ider and
aaluio« l>A>h. 7 >r>* pl. a land «nd 12
acrea in pasture, bouse ’»■isT<>utU<1 ■ 1,1,t>«;
10 iivl.'s Soath of Hatid.o» »n S»<j-iuile
Ip "It. price«1,Son.-For psrtlnnlaSSnddr«■)
F S. Truman, JilOJnanerM.. Portland. <Jr
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Brutally Terlurrp,
Nl^ht W hi Her Terror.
The Rea! Fighting Spirit in
Japan.
Nevada citizen, are raising a fund
of flO.DOU for the purpose of sending
the Nevada Stale Band totbe World's
Fair as an attraction. Tbe Band is
composed of 40 musicians, and is
reckoned as one of tbe strongest mu.
sical organizations in tbe West. At
tbe elose of tbe Exposition it is in*
tended to make an Eastern tonr, and
visit 15 of tbe largest cities a. an ad.
vertisement for Nevada.
• 10» Reward OIDO.
TLv. ro&ders a( this paper will bi
pleased to learn that there is nt leaBt
one dreaded disease that science lias
been able to cure iq all its stages, and
that is catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to tbe medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires
a constitutional treatment. Haifa
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act­
ing directly upon tbe blood ami mu­
cous surfaces of tbe system, thereby
destroying tbe foundation of tbe dis
ease, and giving tbe patient strength
by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work.
Til proprietors bavesomuob faith io
its curative powers, that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails to cure. Send for list of
testimonials.
Address
F. J i'Ltaav A Co,, Toledo, O.
Sold by C. Y. Lowe. Druggist, 75c.
K a II' s Family ¿fills are the best,
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Ortlor, Entre Nous Club.
176 Warren Avenue,
C hicago , III., Qct. 22,1902.
For nearly four vewrt 1 suffered
from ovarian trouble«. The duc­
tor insisted oa an operation as the
only way to get well. 1, however,
strongly objected to an operation.
My husband felt disheartened
well as I, for home with a sick
woman is a disconsolate place at
beat. A friendly druggist advised
him to get a Lottie of Wine of
Cardui for me to try, and be did so.
I began to improve in a few dap and
my recovery was very rapid. W ith­
in eighteen weeks I was another
taing.
A drunken mau staggered into a
church odo Sunday, aud sat down in
the pew of one of the deacons. The
preacher waa diaeouraing altout prev­
alent popular vice.
Seen he ex­
claimed: “Where is tbe drunkard!''
The drunken man waa just fareoongb
gone to think the call personal, bo ,
raiaing heavily he replied: ‘"Here I
am,” and remaioed Blanding while
the drunkard's character aud fate
were elooueutly portrayed. A few
minutes laler tbe preacher reached
another end of his diaeonrse, aud
asked: “Where is the hypocrit!”
Gently nudging his neighbor, tbe
drunkard said: ‘‘Stand upDencon.be
means yon this time. Stand up and
tuke it like a man, just as I did! It
will do you good!”—Denver Tribune.
Mr». Stowe'« letter shows every
wouiau how, a home is saddened by
fciuale wes kites and how completely
Wine of Car,lui cures that sick-
nrn and l<iuus health and hanpi
iims again. Do not go on Buffer­
ing. Go to vour druggist today
ana secure s jl.UO bottle of W me
of Cardui.
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Druggist» Mun<lrl«*«.
Cl Kara, T o I» m < <*«» m mid Cigarettea.
Paints. Oils. Glasses. hd <1 Fainter’s Supplied
Think of It 1»
Fresh Groceries of all Kinds.
Suits Made to Measure.
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This Steamer will give a regular 10 day Service between Coquille River. Oregon, and San
Francisco, California, for both passengers and freight.
Repairing neatly and promptly done at
loweat living prices.
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J. WALDVOGEL & SON Props.
E. DYEIl Agent, Bandon. Oregon.
SWAYNE A HOYT, Agent, 236 Battery Street, San Franoiaon. California.
Bandon Meat Market,
All Ititids kept,
T. Anderson Prop.
BOLOGNA SAUSAGE,. HEAD-CHEESE
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Will Keep on Hand at all Times
CORNED BEEF.
ITCKLED l’ORK
Fresh Beef, Pork, Mutton, Smoked Meats, Lard.
Sausages, Etc., also
BUTTER, EGG, and
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Fresh Vegetables, Poultry, Eggs, Batter nud all Farm Produce.
I will pay highest market price for beef, polk, mutton,woo), bides, etc.
Fall and V/inter Goods.
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to trespass upon the premises of l>r. Ken von.
situated between Floras Lake and the coun­
ty road, in Northern Curry, by removing,
cutting, or destroying timber upon said
land. *-'■> reward will be paid for informa
lion leading to a conviction of trespass as
stated above.
Dated nt Bandon. O-eg<-n. March It. l'.Kl.
1’El Klt NIU.SOS. Aeent.
A Largo Stock of Fresh Groceries and P.ovisions
Now is the time to buy
Tbe «helve« «re crowded
with New Ooods which
will be disposed of at prices that, will astoii h !> you, while there are
Other bargains
room for more.
To those who pay up srre'uages and a
year in advance, and to all new subscri­
bers who pay in advance, we make the
following pioposition comprising several
different couplets to select from :
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Weekly Oregonian
50
Appeal to Reason
Phoenix Family Flour
Tlio IPorfect Frodviot of
Soleoted California. Wheat.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATICN.
Department Of The Inferior.
L and O ffice at R cmkbubq , Oregon, Dec.
17. 1»«,
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler hss Qled notice ot bis inten­
tion to make final pr< >f in «apport nf his
claim, and that said proof will he made be­
fore C. T. Hlumenrotb» r. U. S. Commission -
er, at Bandon. Oregon, oti
SATURDAY. FEBUARY fi. HMM.
viz: Hi M. Clayton, on H E. No. 9296. for
the EH of HWti. NS uf ««h» Section
31, Township 29 South. Range 11 West.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: \lonzo Davis.
Robert P. Hunt. Tbomaa Thompson, and
Andrew Johnson, all of Bandon, Co« s Co..
Oregon.
J. T. B btdom .
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TESTIMONIALS «*>—
I l.arn a Fni"*ti)i Washing Machine. Can wav from experience »hat it is the moef
The Weekly Oregonian and th I. paper
give you^ll the new. of home, .tale, the complete famih washer we ever o<ed. Would bot be without th»* Fairbank Vrasher foi
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)wi0e tbe prioe of wawe
Northwest (n^the nation.
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I have a Fairbank Washer. It is all we could expect in a washer, easy running
and handy for oleaning after the washing is done, advantagesnot foond in other mnohinea.
M bs N. C ometon .
I have a Fairbank Washer ; like it very nmeh ; would not do without it for <20. ,
Maa. W. Bait.
F rom WriiDLiNO. O regon .
I hsv. a Fairbank Washer; the more I o* it the better I like it. It washes
and clean.
Mas. D. Warr»« «.
I have a Fairbank Washer. I think I can’t get along^without it now,
Maa. Jot* CoLLisa. o
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THOMAS \\ HITE. Master
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that woold be worn out by the abort, sharp process ->f hand retiring, or by sn ordinary
Washer, are comparatively well preserved.
Parties purchasing a Fairbank Washer oan have their money refunded upon return
of tbe Washer, if it proves unsatisfactory after a thorough trial has been given it.
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To-operatc the F.ir'uiiJr Washer iejki amuute th»’ any person can learn to one it in
thirty minut s, and sirv boy or girl, ten or twelve years of age. Orin operate it.
With this Washer tbe clothes »re robbed with mi even. S'esdy pressore, which does
not tear or injaro them. The water is forced tbrungh and through tbe clothei. making
t .etn absolutely dean, white as snow, and healthful.
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Pat outs taken through Munn A Co. receive
special notice, without charge, in the
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in Hamess & Saddles and all
kinds of leather war s kept in a harness
shop.
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CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior.
U nited S tates L aw Orrtcx. Koaeburg,
Oregou, Deo 23, 1903.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by John II. Stillwell, con­
testant. against homestead entry No. 12052.
made Sept. 20 1802. for Ski of NE‘i. SW>,
of NF1., NEki of SEl-t. Section 25. Town­
ship 2H S.. Range 15 W., bv F. L. Brigden.
contestee, in which it is alleged that F L.
Brigden baa wholly abandoned said tract,
that he has changed his residence therefrom
for more than an months i>aat etnittnuoualv
up to date ainoe making said entrv. that said
tract is not settled upon and cultivated by
said ptrty ns required by law. and that he
with bis family has removed out of tbe State
of Oregon into tbe State of California, said
parties are hereby notified to appear, respond
and offer evidence touching said allegation
at 10 o'clock a.m.onFeb 24 1904. before
Col C. T. Blnmenrother. V. S. Commission­
er, Bandon, Oregon, and that final hearing
will be held at 10 o'clock, a tn , March 7th,
I9n4. before the Register and Receiver st
the United States Land Office in Roat-barg,
Oregon.
The ssid contestant baring, in a proper
affidavit, tiled Dec 31, 1903. set forth facta
which show that after dne diligence person­
al service can not tie tffflJe. it is hereby or­
dered and directed that such notice be given
by dne and proper publication.
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can get your money s
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In time the oil gntns. and produces fric­
tion, which wears the delicate bearings, de­
stroys their high finish, and perfect fit; thus
ruining an acurate time piece.
When yon do this do not blame the jewel­
er because he cannot tuiiku it run us ac­
curate as it did before.
An ordinarv machine is oiled daily. Your
watch from which you expect correct time
should be cleansed and oiled once a year,
Do not neglect your watch, bn! have it re­
paired by Arthur llic-e. tbe reliable jeweler,
who guarantees all his work.
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Mr. John H. Cullom, Editor of the
Garland, Texas News, has written a
letter of congratulations to the man­
ufacturers of Chamberlain’s Cough
Remedy as follows: “Sixteen years
ago when onr first child was a baby,
he was subject to cronpy spell» and
we would be very uneasy altout him.
We began using Chamberlain*» Cough
Remedy in 1887, and finding it such
a reliable remedy for colds and croup,
we have never been without it in the
bou»e since that time. We have five
children and have given it to all of
them with good results. One good
feature of this remedy is that it is not
disagreeable to take, and onr babies
HOYT, Prop.
really like it. Another is, that it is
not dangerous, and there is no risk
from giving an everdose. 1 congratit-
fate you upon tbe success of your SHAVING. SHAMPtXHNG AND HAIR
CUTTING AT STANDARD PRICES.
remedy.” For sale by C. Y. Lowe
Bathroom
newly tiffed up with I’orrelHin
Druggist,
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Dry Goods of’Every Description
P ekfumes , B rushes , • S ponoeh , S oap »
Nurs and C andies .
Fresh Meats, Best Quality
Ite meni ber TI iìm .
People kiss their dead who never
stoop to kiss their living; they hover
over open caskets with hysterical sobs,
but fail to throw the wealth of affec­
tion about those who are fighting the
stern battle of life. How unheeding
ly we permit the opportunities for
carrying sunshine into the lives of
those we love to pass by. A word of
cheer to u struggling soul in life is
worth more than all tbe roses in
Christendom piled high on casket
covers. Tbe dead cannot smell tbe
fragrance of tbe flowers, but the living
can; scalter them broadcast in their
pathway, therefore, and pluck out the
thorns. A welcome smile, a cheery
well-done, an affectionate look, will
cause a rift to break in the lowering
clouds, and permit the glorious sun­
shine to gladden the lives of those
you love.—Exchange.
Patent anil Proprietary Preparations
Toilet Articles,
wiw&cassaa
That in the coarse of a year tlie balance
of your watch umkea 157,860,«10 revolution»?
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Congratulation!«.
Bund from tlie Nage BruMl*
Htate.
I h just in receipt of h new nud
fresh block of
MBS. CECELIA STOWt
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Apothecary.
The next W C T U meeting takes
place Tuesday, al 2:30, P. M., at the
M. E. Church.
Lady Henry Somerset iu a reported
interview on arrival in this country,
states that “drunkenness is on tbe in­
crease in England,” a fact largely
due Io tbe spread of tbe liquor habit
among women. To illustrate this she
made the statement that about fifteen
years ago tbe average arrests for in­
toxication iu London was four men to
one woman, Now it is three women
to one man. One of I be chief reaaona
for this deplorable increase of inebri-
ty among women. Lady Somerset be­
lieves, is tbe privacy permitted to
their indulgence in liquors at tbe
public houses. This praulije among
women has led to an increase in
crime. Women under the influence
of liquor are more nervous, sensitive
and excitable than men. and less able
to conceal their condition.
J, Denholm
Oregon,
Druggist and
W. C. T. U. COLUMN.
Clarence Brownell, author of the
“Heart of Japan," has much to say in
favor of the Japanese army iu an arti­
cle in tbe Buffalo Express, entitled
“Hachiman is getting ready.”
He does not believe that Russia
will by any means have a walkover in
her fight with Japan.
Japan held for a long time tbe be
lief that fier progress in tbe peaceful
arts would win her consideration
among nations. Io their hearts the
Japanese despise trade. The exigen­
cies of tbe times compelled them tp
turn their attention to commerce, and
many of them still believe she tbust
be great commercially if she is to en
dure. But none of them doubt now
that she must also win battles if she
is to escape annihilation.
Tbe fact that her victorious war
with China won her more respect and
consideration from the West in half a
year than all b’er peaceful industry in
half a century, was not lost upon th»
Japanese.
When her military and naval forces
so speedily beat China to her knees,
she proceeded at once to double her
forces. No one is allowed to escape
military (traiuiug in Japan, unless
physically unfit; more than this all
are willing and anxious to undergo
it. The government drill is imposed
on all public schools, aud adopted by
private ones. Little mites of boys de­
light to carry tbe flag, and stoutly
march for miles through tbe blazing
sun to prove their ability to serve as
soldiers.
Hachiman, the great war god from
whom the present mikado is directly
descended, is tbe one. god whom the
whole Japanese people unite iu hon­
oring. They may be Budhists, or
followers of Confucius, but they all
pay due respect to their war god.
It is both a military and religious
ceremony, aud appeals to the whole
people who are thoroughly in sympa
thy with the sentiment that those who
die in battle, die nobly, and are wor­
thy of undying love and honor.
W. H. Galvani's able and timely ar­
ticle in The Journal, recently, gives a
fair idea of Russia’s moral condition,
aDd no one is better informed on the
subject. His statement that it needs
something new to stir tbe fighting
spirit, "what there is of it,” in the
Russian soldiery, is worthy of atten­
tion. They may have tbe finest arma­
ment and the best officers in the
world, but ages of brutal oppression
have not cultivated tbe “fighting spirit
in the common soldiers.’-’
On tbe other hand, tbo Japanese
soldier is possessed of the spirit of
tbe feudal retainer, whose sword was
his soul, and his emperor his god. It
is this army spirit which is Japan’s
chief asset.
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