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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 6, 1904)
t f 1 ,, ASTORIA, OHEOOftl JUUSDArOCTOBEB.fi- i 1 4 I'M m 1 ') " lt7i. ?! Ad P!SHr,B'iR;M'BI'i : VoIverine Gasoline Engines SATISFACTION Arc High Grndo.7 - i GUARANTEED Th 3 1-2 horse power (horsepower guaranteed) Wclver " ino Special Engine, is suitable for fish boaU WilJ stand hard; work Hun it as hard as you ploaae. Manufacturers claim this engine uses leu oil than any , engine on the market. Can be run slow enough to be used, handling your net.' Is this true of ANY engine you have seen?; See this Engine at work 'end be Convinced. , N. H. LINDBERG, Agent. Frankfort. - - - - TT USUI i 4 mimiimmmmmm M ... r, PIUEL 0 COOK TRANSFER CO. Telephone 23L DrayinS and ! Expressing All gootlflihlppftd toourcare will receive ipoUl attention 709-715 Ccmhierclal Street. iixiixtiiiixixxxixixiiimnrniimixntxxnTTT FRESH AND CURED MEATS Wholesale and Retail Ships, Logging Camps and Mills supplied on short notice. LIVE STOCK BOUGHT AND SOLD WASHINGTON MARKET CHRISTENSON $ CO. cuzzxzxxzxxuzzzzzu 8 3 aaarnxi NEW STYLE RESTAURANT No. lao Eleventh Street BEST MEALS IN TOWN. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT First Class Chef. Good Service. Carpenter and Mechanic TOOLS (fishier brothers company Scow Bay Iron 8 Brass Works Manufacturers of Iron, Steel, Brass and Bronze Castings. General Foundryuien and Patternmakers. Absolutely firstelass work. Prices lowest. Phone 245!. Comer Eighteenth and Franklin. ,Bm that jrour ticket read. 1a, the Illinois CntnU K. K. inoroutjuiy row trn train, connect with all tranaoontl nental UnH at St. tva and Omaha. it woat friend, ar. coming weet let u kkow and w. will QuoU them direct the .pwiay low to' from all eUrn polnU. Joiy Information a. to rata to., ohwfully fiWn'on application. i ' ) , i' - . B. H. TBTJilBOiil Commerolal Agent, Ml Third stmt, Portland. Or. ?. 0. LIND8BT, T. r. P. A., 141 Third .treat, Portland, Or. P. B. THOMPSON. P. . P. A.. - i ' , . ft V." V A " " ' DONT 00 TO IT. LOUIS S6e-STAR THEATER ASTORIA'S FASHIONABLE VAUDE VILLE HOUSE IN CONNECTION WITH STAR AND ARCADE THEA. TERS OP PORTLAND .,,, Changs of Program Monday. Change of Acta Thursday. MATINEE DAILY AT 2.44 P. M MONSTER BILL . .'tu-Wpek. .Ileurlnulng ; MONDAY MATINEE, OCT. 3rd and Till you call at or writ, to the Chi cago, Milwaukee A St Paul Railroad One 114 Thlrt street, Portland, Ore. TVrate. W airpoln tlon with all transcontinental. H. S. BOWH, . " Ganml 'Agent; THE KIN8NERS, Euroaean Marvele Belanoere Equilibrist,. . WARD AWARD, Irlah Comedian.. ' DELMAR, The Fire King. . .I-1 , , t -IRENE FRANKLIN,: ' ' Cornetlst Astoria', favorite baritone. EDOUARD SCOTT, 8inging(M0ne the Pillow, of Despair." ' -"EDI80N'8 PR6JECT08C0PEr Depioting Reoent , Event by Life Mo tlon Pioture. Adnlatlon 10a to any teat EASTERNER COMMENTS Sees Many Good Thlni About Astoria Before Unno . r ticed. ''' STILL MORE CRITICISMS Make, a Pew'SuggeNtlou. Which Might 1S ObMcrved WI th v Henefit by thi City : Father. Astoria, Oct. S. Editor The Astor- lan. I wa considerably .mused and entertained by th article in Tuesday's Astorlan signed "An Astorlan," and right at the start of this letter I want figuratively, to take off my hat to the author and say with all earnest ness that if there were more cltliens like blm Astoria would be a different place. And I am willing to admit that Astoria does show signs of change, and say that I am mighty glad of It I should also apologize, perhaps, for glvlngthe Impression that all Astor lans say "yep" Instead of "yes." Nev ertheless, the fact remains that those whom I talked with did so. , As this letter must be In the way of an answer, I took another walk this afternoon. I walked to the cor ner of Sixteenth and Exchange streets and, by the way, I had consid erable difficulty In finding the place on account of the scarcity of street signs und the fact that those which do exist aie for the most part IHe gllile and admit that the, condition of affairs in that locality Is rather bet ter thun In most others. And yet. In regard to this corner, evidently one of Astoria's best, I took notes which rend as follows: Sixteenth and Exchange streets. No street sign. Why? Streets fairly well made, though not perfect ly. Cross walks, of wood, too high, causing bumps. Wooden gutter on Ex change street too high, preventing all the water from the street entering It Draining of this gutter poor, as there 1. a puddle In It and rain has not fallen for at least four days. Six woodpiles and one deserted wagon in sight from the corner. Hospital grounds unsightly, being surrounded by a high, unpatnted fence. Outlook toward the river most unattractive. Tou see, the view point makes good deal of difference. My friend who signs himself "An Astorlan" Is en thuslastlc. I am perhaps too critl col. I have been Investigating a little the street-cleaning . problem, and find that, for the down town district at least, It Is a most simple one. It seems that all you have to do to clean the streets Is to turn a hose Into them. "They haven't been denned for i long time, though," confessed a mer chant to me. "In the winter It Is worse. IIUThen they don't clean the streets for four or Ave weeks at a time and the mud nnil filth accumulates till the mire Is three or four Inches deep.' That discouraged me quite a lot What can one think of a city where it la tiosslble to clean the streets at a nominal expense, and where, nev ertheless, the streets are not cleaned? There Is one more thing, and then, I think, I am done. Why hot carry away the tin cans? The first day I was here, and every day since, I have met people who enthused about the climate. But It would seem to me mai the climate seemed adapted principal ly to the raising of refuse. I under stand that the, ladles of the woman's club are anxious to take a hand In removing the rubbish, and that they want ' to make the, city better. ,,Why not. M tnra helD MheyV.wlll.V !t would seem that a mow which would carry the rubbish out Into the deep channel might solve the problem. understand that- this has beea talked of. .A crematory would bo oo'expen slv for a town of th. sis of Astoria, no doubt , ., , Tou have a good little town here. I .aid that right on the start, didn't I? And I can add that it is a town with greater possibilities, than most. and that, for one, I have confidence In th people and bellev that they will make of Astoria what it deserves to be, a place clean, attractive and pleasing to the eye. With a little help, city so attractively situated cannot fall to prosper. Good luck to you. AN EASTERNER. A WOMAN TO M PRETTY art Bar Ixn-taa.f tat Otoaay Hair, ' JU Matter What Oolar. Th finest contour of a ferns!, fact, th wtet anil of a- female mouth, -lows omexning ir the head Is orowoed with scant hair.' Scant and falling hair. It Is now known. Is caused by a parasite that burrow. Into th scalp to the root of th Ba waer it saps th vitality. .Th. lit tle White Males the rerm throws ud In burrowing tar called dandruff. To our dandruff permanantly, then, and to stop raiang pair, . mat germ must b killed. Newbro's Herplold, an entirely new re sult of th chemical laboratory, destroys th dandruff germ, and. of tours. Mops th falilna hair, and nravants baldnaak told by leading druggist Bend 10c. in sumps for sample to Th Herplctd Co., Detroit Mich. Eagle Drug Store, I51-S5S Bond St., Owl Drug Store, S49 Cora. St., T. P. Laurln, Prop, "Special Agent" GOOD MAP OF ALASKA. Valuable Work Don by Geological 8urvy. Few people realize how little was was known of the great territory of Alaska previous to 1898 and how much our present knowledge of resources is the result of investigation, made by member, of the United State, geologi cal survey. Purchased from Russia In 187 for $7,200,000, it remained for 10 year, practically forgotten. The discovery in 1897 of th rich gold de posit. In the Klondike moved popular fancy and moved congress to appropriate 120,000 for survey.' In Alaska. A sudden widespread demand for knowledge about this great unknown region of the national domain arose and the United States geological sur vey attempted to collect the Informa tion as promptly as time, circum stances and money would permit The genral result of these effort, are set forth In an Interesting article contain ed in Bulletin No. 227, a recent publi cation of the survey concerning its own origin, development, organization and operations, which was , prepared for distribution as a souvenir at the St Louis Purchase exposition. Topographic Maps Mad.' One of the most Important functions of the survey In Alaska has been the production of topographic maps. The value of those maps cannot be over estimated. Demaad for them comes from prospectors, engineers, capital ists and school teachers, and they form one of the most essential preliminaries to the development of the country. About one-sixth of the territory, con stituting an area of from 90,000 to 100,000 square miles, has been cover ed by topographic survey. Name, used by explorer, for streams, mountains and other geo graphic feature, have been collected and brought Into the form of a geo; graphic dictionary of Alaska, This gives the location of the feature, nam ed. . In many cases the origin and meaning of the name, and a chrono logical list of the authorities. The preliminary aim of the work has been to Investigate the mineral resources of the country. This has necessitated geographic studies, and In cours of time the geologic history of the entire territory will b decipher- t ed. It i. mainly through studies of bedrock geology that the distribution and origin cf deposits of economic value have become known. The chief of these deposits are gold, tin, copper and coal. Located Gold Fields. The investigations of gold-bearing localities have been rich In practical results only a few of which can be mentioned here. In 1898 the regions which might prove to be mineral de posits of economic value were outlln ed, and it Is interesting to note that the new mining camp of Fairbanks has recently been developed into one of these areas. In the survey report on the Nome district which was the first accurate one published, the fact was emphasised thut the source of the gold was In the hills, not as many supposed at the time,' oft shore. The attention of prospector, was directed to high gravels occurring as terraces on the hill slopes, and these have since ben worked with very prof (table results. It wa. further predict ed that the tundra between Nome and the hUl would probably produce gold In paying quantities, as It ia now do ing. The work of these few weeks may be taken as an Illustration of the practical value of the survey". Inves tigation. -.,!' ..' " - Th. copper deposit, of Prince Will- lam Sound were Investigated In 1898, those of Kletsan creek in 1898. those of th. Copper river country in 1900, and those of the Ketchikan mining dis trict In 1901. . In .very case Important facts were learned regarding the oc currence and distribution of the ore. Bttttnnsonattn&n an.saBitiiuoBfliia a. i b Our I Drugs Aren Pure .We compound prescriptions with great care from a complete stock of fresh and pare drugs. We also ' sell all the standard home remedies and all kinds of ' Proprietary Articles, Combs, Brushes, Razors, Soapsj all kinds of Toilet Articles, Etc. - tlr.r-z i ! We Charge no Fancy Prices. v n a a is 4 n and Commercial Street Hart's' Drug Store BK8ttttft8tt8tlttttttlftttfSttt8 8 8 8 8 . 8 a 8 . 8 8 8 FOOTBALL PANT5 Th. manufacturers are behind oa their orders. If yon w.nt a pair thia season, better let us bare your order bow, 75o to 85 00 , J. N. GRIFFIN .4 , y . ; Soto Agent lor Spauldl.f hi Aatoria. , , t ELATER1TE ROOFING in a Class by Itself. Don't confuse is with paper or other prepared roofing materials. It consists of a jute canvas, saturated cad coated heavily with mineral rubber or ELATERITE. It bss a wool felt dry sheet and a Ground Mica weather surface. It sever wear, out '',rf Hadn't yn better iBTe.tig.t9T r.s ' ? a: i . , i ' i f . The Elaterite Roofing Co. i H i ANDREW ASP, BLACKSMITH. Having installed a Rubber Tiring Machine of the . latest pattern I am prepared to do all kind, of work . : in that line at reasonable price., , Telephone 291. , . , , CORNER TWELFTH AND DUANE STREETS. ? jpectrical WorEs H.W.CTU0S, Manager We are thoroughly prepared for making estimate, and executing order, for all kinds of electrical installing and repairing. Supplies in stock. W ell the Celebrated SHELBY LIMP. ' ' Call np Phone I16L1 T 14 428 BOND STREET OSOd000000000OSO000000 vv t , -r, Wh ol es.a CIGARS, PIPES, TOBACCOETC. 1 e .- o !1 - t . - v I1 f - t - WILL MAD ISO 530 COMM FECIAL ST. 0 9 O 9 O . o , 114, ELEVENTH ST. 5 9 000000000000000000009 8888888888888 88888888888 888888888888 The Best Restaurant . Diamonds Advance Again. New York, Oct 8. Notice of a five per cent, advance In prices abroad has been received by diamond Importers and cutters here. This make, tne eighth .lmllar advance In two year. The present advance applies - to all rough goods, and the cut staiea are expected to follow prompt'.y. lie Palace Cafe 8 3 a 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 a A U8 8888888888888888 888tttttttttt8 8888888 88 Regular Mesls. 25 Cents Sunday Dinners a Specialty '" E erythlsf tie Market Affords Palace Catering Company 8 8 8 a 8 8 8 8 8 tt 8 8 8 Heating Stoves, Ranges, Cooking Stoves, Iron Beds, Springs, Mattresses , To order. All kinds of furniture. The cheap est place in the city is , j: :::: t , L. H. HENNINGSEN CO. 504 BOND STREET, Ntxt Door to W till-Fsrgo Ex. Co. r , PHONE. RED 2303 MI; L; L; I N H R Y . Mrs. R. InifletoB has openod a fine line of Ladies' and Children'. Fall and Winter Hat.. Call and we them. CLOSING OUT SALB , Of Ladies' and Children's famishing goodssome rare bsr . . gains being made during this sale. Also Hai Switches v: v . pna rompaaoarH. ; i i i : ; . .; MRS. R. INQLETON, ; :r I ; Welch Block, ii'i CENTRAL MEAT MARKET G. W. Morton and John Fahrman, Proprietors. CHOICEST FRESH AND SALT MEAls! ,4PROMPr DELIVER , 543 .Commercial St:Phone Main 321. ; r Purud by 8wthearta What happened to a man who want- ed a wife I. told at th. Star. THE LOUVRE A First Class Concert Hall ' - - Finest Resort In The City ADMISSION FREE ( ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM. . CHANGE WEEKLY Seventh and Astor Streets CHARLES W1RKKALA, Prep.