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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 29, 1904)
PAGE SIX. ASTORIA, OREGON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1904. ARE FALSE PROPHETS U. S. District Forecaster Edward A Beals On Lonjf Rang Weather Seers, ARE FAKIRS AND IMPOSTERS Belong to Dark Ages Propheeiee do Not Corn True People Should Investigate and Reject Work of Artful Astrologer. Portland, Or. Nov. SI The follow ing letter la Issued by Forecaster Ed ward Beals of the U. S. weather bureau: , There are today In the United States. aa well in other civilized countries a few persons who make their living by publishing so called long range weather forecasts, based upon old theories which have no foundation, and which scientific men long ago rejected. We also find in almost every community some man who sets himself as a weather prophet, and who prognosti cates, year by year, hard winters, dry spells, and other calamities. Once In a great while he hits the mark, and then his '1 told you bo" receives pub lic acknowledgement; all hts previous misses are forgotten, and great is his fame throughout the land. These men may be conscientious In their belief. or veritable tricksters, it matters not which, and does not change the fact that their sayings and doings are an Inheritance of the dark ages, when all the world was veiled In superstition and ignorance. This we know, for by tracing back the mental progress of the human race we And that all savages today have their rain makers and their rain stoppers, and that the patriarchal tribes still believe that comets, eclipses and other unus ual appearances forebode dire disas ters. Also, anciently, the most civili sed nations, such as the Chaldeans Egyptians Jews, Greeks, and Romans, had their soothsayers and oracles, who Imposed upon a credulous public. Latterly, the astrologers of the middle ages had a large following, and from the beginning of the 16th cen tury up to the beginning of the 19th century they flooded Germany, France and Great Britain with almanacs con taining prophecies of the weather, as well as prophecies regarding the mi nutest details of conduct In the daily lives of the people. These prophecies were Hie merest twaddle, but It took a long time after Copernicus had ex ploded the theory that our little world was the center of the universe before the belief in astrology received any check. Now it has so far disappeared that none but artful plunderers andi Ignorant dupes give it the sllghest countenance. It Is not so with the so-called long range weather forecasters. Unfortu nately many people, and some of the less careful publishers, are apparently In Ignorance of the true character of the work of these self-appointed prophets. We cannot account for the continued publication of their utterances in any ther way. Characterizing them as fakirs and fmposters avail us little. The people themselves must decide as to the true worth of their work. Let those who have any Interest In the matter care fully compare the published forecasts with the actual weather day by day, for In no ether way will the utter worthlessness of the whole mlschle tous business be exposed. Tours truly, Edward A. Beals District Forecaster. CENTENNIAL NOTE8. A comprehensive Philippine display will be an Interesting feature of the Lewis and Clark centennial. The forestry building at the Lewis end Clark centennial will be the sec end largest log building ever erected. One of the logs used In the construc tion of the forestry building at the Lewis and Clark exposition weighed twenty-seven tons. An Interesting collection of old min ing Implements will form a part of Oregon's exhibit at the Lewis and Clark centennial Kpvpral lane rose beds have been laid out In the Lewis and Clark cen tennlal grounds and the roses are now In full bloom. A complete showing of the industrial eonditlona surrounding the Indian stu dents at the Oregon Indian schools will figure In the governments exhibits at the Lewis and Clark exposition. The annual convention of the na tional association of rallrwxd commis sioners which will meet In Deadwood. S. D. next August, w 111 adjourn to Portland and hold Its concluding ses sions at the Lewis and Clark cen tennial. Preliminary work on the government building at the Lewis and Clark fair Is progressing rapidly, and already the necessary excavations have been made and the foundation timbers laid. The building will be completed April 1. 190$. Governor Mickey of Nebraska was a recent visitor In Portland, and ex pressed himself aa surprised at the ad vanced stage of the preparations for the Lewis and Clark centennial. The governor said that he was heartily In favor of a generous participation In the fair by his state. The Congregational cadet corps of Eureka, Cal., haa set plans on foot to combine healthful exercise and secure profitable training, experience and knowledge, by marching. 100 strong, to Portland next June to attend the Lewis and Clark centennial Presi dent Goode will present the boys with a handsome silk banner commemorat ive of their visit Life, color, demonstration and mo tion will be features of the exhibits at the Lewis and Clark exposition. Not only will the finished products be shown In attractive Installation but the processes by which they are made will be shown as well. CUDAHY AFTER SALMON. Rumor That the Chicago Packer Wants Control of Fisheries. Portland, Or., Nov. 28. According to the Oregonian there Is reason to be lieve that another combination with the purpose of securing control of the salmon canning output of the Pacific coast is in the course of formation. This combination Is stated to be backed by John Cudahy, the packer, who is said to have bought a control ling Interest In the properties of the North American Fisheries company ut the receivers sale last summer. It Is rumored that the people whoj bid In the Pacific American Fisheries at Belllngham November 10, have formed an arrangement to sell their In-1 FREE! Extraordinary Offer TO HOLIDAY SHOPPERS To make their 'Holiday Purchases in the Month of November SS$25.00 f $7.50 JSS. Fe 5r$l0.00 . $3.00 SJiSKS, F 2- $&00' . $1.50 :b. Free Free tO C( p.. . 7C worth of goods r with Free with $1.00 Purchaas . We want you to see our Grand Holiday Display of Beautiful and Newest Creations Elite Chlnaware, Limoges China, French China, Dinner Sets, Salad Sets, Chocolate Sets, Rich Cut Glass Ornaments, Vases, Bric-a-Brac, Lamps, English Porcelain Ware, Novelties, and Dolls. Fancy Articles of Every Description. Prettiest, Daintiest and Newest Things made, Collected from the Markets of the World. Top Quality Teas, Coffees, Spices, Extracts, Baking Powder, Cocoa, Chocolates. We want you to see our very reasonable prices. We want you to come just to look. Take advantage of this rery liberal offer. CUT HERB CUT OUT THIS COUPON! brine it to any of our stores beta December JO, (904. and receive with each purchase listed above1 a very bandiome present of your own selection. ASTOKIAN. NOVEMBER '20, J 904 Come lost to look. Bring fill Coupon with you to any of our stores. wot poop arrn picrtngw to, isoa CUT HKRB Great American Importing Tea Co. 571 COflMERCIAL ST., ASTORIA . "Vi M terests to Mr. Cuduhy'a representatives In case an attempt which It Is snld he will make to secure the Pacltlo Pack ing and Navigation company's prop erty at the receiver's wile on Decem ber 10 Is successful. . PRESERVE FORESTRY BUILDING. Movement en Foot to Retain Immsnsa Log Houis as Forestry Exhibit Portland, Nov. 2. It Is probable that the forestry building at the Lewis and Clark centennial will be retained as a permanent structure after the ex position has closed. In order that this may be done It will be necessary that the legislature pass a apeclitl Mil. since the act creating the exposition provided for the destruction of all the buildings. President Jefferson Myers of the state commission says that the mem bers of the commlsalontare In favor of preserving the building. Present plana are to have the building turned over to pioneers and war veterans for reunions. The forestry building la the acond largest log house ever erected. The logs of which it Is built are from four to six feet In diameter. "Best by Test" A trans continental trav eler says: " I've tried them all and I prefer the North western Limited It's the best to be found from coast to coast" It's "The Train for Com fort" every night, in the year between Minneapolis, St. Paul and Chieago. Relbre Hatting on a trln-no matter where write for inlermtlng tnfornm tlou about comfortable traveling. H. L SISLER, General Ajcnl 133 Third Si. Portland. Oregon T. W. TMHUALB. General Pauenger Agent, HI Paul, Minn. FREE! s youf own choice 1 ICC JC worth of goodi p vrnif own choice CUT HKRB CUT HERB PR00FESSI0NAL CARDS. FREDERICK V. MOHN, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Office and residence, over Peterson A Brown's. Otnot hour: I to 11: JO a. m. and 1 to 4:30 p. m.; evenings, I to I. Sundsys By Appointment. DR. J. A. REGAN Dsntlst Offloe over A. V. Allen'a Store, Office hours, I to 13 and 1 to I. JAY TUTTLE, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND s UUQEON Acting AaatnMnlumM I'.S. Marias liuaultal Servlee. Offloe houre: 10 to 11 urn. 1 to 4:10 p-m 477 Commercial Street, tnd Floor, Dr. IUIODA C. HICKS OSTEOPATIUST Manaell Bids. 172 Commercial St HIONK M.ACK C. W. BARR, D. D. 8. Haa Opened Dental Parlor In Roomt 817-818, The Dekum. PORTLAND, . OREGON. Where he will be pleated to meet Frlende and Patron. Dr. VAUCIIAN, Dentist Pythian Building, Astoria, Oregon. Dr. T. L. BALL Dr. F. I. Fricdricli, DENTISTS $24 Commo.-vlal etrcet Astoria Ore Dr. V. C. LOGAN PENTI8T 878 Commercial St.Sbanalian Building Every Woman im Imamwiasl ami should know MAfML hirlmfl $pry ftvutwtf 'turn. imi" -All ronvwifetit, UlkMBM Uarfawttf, aU near aWWt tor lr h tun not supply ih HAH Kl.. H(Vpl IIO otbir 1m il Mtut Hmt fur l.)utr(MllMfc-i4. M (Ira f.li MrtiftiUpBrul ilirwttotn In Vlu.I.U't.l.ii nHeVLtlXe) I ruiMWt mmm lira ASK THE AGENT FOR TICKETS VIA To Spokane, St Paul, Mlnnaapolla, Duluth, Chioago, 8t Louie, and all polnte eatt and eeuth. 2 OVERLAND TRAINS DAILY jj The Flyer and The Fast Mall Z SPLENDID SERVICE UP TO DATE EQUIPMENT ' COURTEOUS EMPLOYES Daylight trip aeroee the Caeoade and Rooky Mountalne. For tlcketa, ratea foldera and full In formation coll on or addreaa H. DICKSON, City Ticket Agent 121 Third Street Portland, Or. S. O. TERKES, O. W. P. A., 612 Flret Avenue, Seattle, Waah. WE GIVE EXPEDITED SERVICE ON FREIGHT ROUTE YOUR SHIPMENTS VIA GREAT NORTHERN Full Information from WM. HARDER, General Agent Portland, Ore. The WorlcTa Pair Route. Thooe anticipating aa eaatern trip, or a Tlalt to the Louisiana Purchaae expoeltlon at 8t Louie, cannot afford to overlook the advantage! offered b) the Mlaeurl Paclflo Railway, which, on account of It varloue routee and gate ways, haa been appropriately named "The World'a Fair Route." Faaaengere from the northweet take the Mleaourl Paclflo tralne from Den ver or Pueblo, with the choice of either going direct through Kansas City, or via Wichita, Fort Scott and Pleaaanl Hill. Two trains dally from Denver and Pueblo to Bt Louis without change, carrying all classes of modern equip ment Including electrlo lighted obser vation parlor cafe dining cars. Ten dally tralna between Kansas city and St. Louis. Write or call on W. C. McBrlde, gen eral agent 1 Tnird street, Portland, for detailed information and Illustrat ed literature. aw v - u -s, -Mamok. Wa. a 5gf MISCELLANEOUS. a J. TKENCIIARI) Ineuranue. Commlaaton and Shipping. CUSTOMS HOUSE BROKER. Aawnt Wella-rarfo and Northern Paolflo Eipreea Companlea, Cor. ELEVENTH and BONO STS. A KILJULEN, Merchant Tailor. Occlihmt Bulktttiji. JAPANESE GOODS New slock of fancy goods just arrived at lokolinma Jiuznar. Call and seo the latent novelties from Japan. BEST 15 CENT MEAL. You can always find tlio test 15-cont meal in the city at the Rising Sun Restaurant, 612 Commercial St. first-class MEAL for 15c; nice cake, coffee, pio, or doughnuts, 5c, at U. 8. Restaur ant. 431 Itond St. WOOD! WOOD! WOOD; Cord weed, mill wood, boa wood, any bind of wood at loweat prinee. Kelly, the tranefer man. 'Phone 8211 Blaek, Barn on Twelfth, eppoaite opera houee. BAY VIEW HOTEL E. ULAsiEU.Prop. Home CooUnt, Comfortable Bti. Rcoon able Rilu end Nice Treatment THE NEW MEHALEM HOUSE Cor. Kotirtwiith ami Ki'hntMU. One blurt Ua li ut rMrl a HIK Hlur. i. II. AXtos, Prop,, - AUri, Ore. Board and Lodelni Jl.00 and un Clunul Beds In the Uly. fine Table Board. Sew Kuriilturv Throughout. Hntra iiikiIk tml.-nil)' Ihntlrlral Trouv ASTORIA HOTKL Corner Sevinltenlh and Dune Sta. 75 cents a day and up. Meals 20 .rents. Hoard and lotlging 1 1 per week. I'hon iVi !Ut. 0wu Day anrt.Nlghl. The Astoria Restaurant MAN HI NO, Propriiior. Fine meals served at all hours. Oysters served in any style?. Game in season. m Bond Btreet, Cor. tli. Aitorla, Ore. UIX1IXIII1IXXIIIITIXX1XIH KAMONA SALE. I have placed on sals at a re duoed prtoe my select stook of home-made Wrappers and Ka monas. 420 Commercial St Aatorla. J. Y. KWONQ CO. UTTTTTIITTIIIITItTITT.Tt A. & C. R. R. TIME CARD. EFFECTIVE SEPT. 4, 1904. Leave PORTLAND Arrive I00a.m I PoctlHud Union I ll.lUa.in 7,00 p.m J depot for Aitoriaf 9.40 p.m ,0Oj.i Leave ASTORIA tor Portland and Arrive in 11.30a.m 610 p.m SEASIDE DIVISION Leave ASTORIA Arrive 11.86 a.m tor Heile Direct 6:20 p.m Leave ASTORIA. Arrive t8.16 a.m for Warronton, 1 l0:43a.m ' Hammond, Ft 6.60 p.m ( Stevens, Beatide ) 7 :40 a,m Leave SEASIDB Arrive 4 :30 p.m for Amoria Direct 12 :30p.m Leave SEASIDE. Arrive 5j5 a. m ( (or Warren ton Ft) Q 26 am Stevens. Ham- 9.80a. m ' mond, Astoria ) 7.20 p.m. Additional train leaves Astoria dally at 11:20 a. m. for all points on Ft. Stevens branch, arriving Ft Stevens 12:20 p. m., returning, leaves Ft Stev ens at 2:00 p. m., arriving Astoria 2:46 p. m. ' Sunday only. Through tickets and close connec tion via. N. P. Ry. at Portland and Gobla and O. R. ft N. Co., via. Portland. J. C. Mayo, O. P, A. TUB CONDITION TUB or At Aatorla, In the stale of Oregon, at the close of business, November 10, 1104. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts 1111,001 II Overdrafts, secured and un secured 7,710 II U. a bonds to secure cir culation 11,100 Oft Premiums on U. 8. bonds., 750 00 Honda, securities, eto....... 4J.I7I It Banking nouss, furniture, and fixtures 1.600 00 Other real aetata owned.... 4,171 00 Due from national banks (not reserve agents) Iju oi Due from state banks and bankers , 10,111 IT Due from approved reserve agnt null It Checks and other cash Items l.lei Tl Notes of other national banks 411 00 Fractional paper currency, nickels, and cents 171 14 Lawful Money Reserve In bank, via: 8Ple .' I5T.140 II Legal-tender notes 111 00 It til II Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (I per cent clr culatlon) , Ill Oft Total ISIMtt II LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid In I 10,000 00 Surplus fund 10,000 00 Undivided proflls, leas ei ponies and taxes paid... 18,471 01 Nnttunnl bank notes out standing 12.100 01 Individual de posits subject to check I1SMI7 II Demand certifi cates of de posit 14.621 II Time certificates of deposit .... 101.111 12 100.701 II Total 1611,177 II State of Oregon, county of Clatsop, : L J. E. Hlgglns, Cashier of the above- named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement Is trus to the beet of my knowledge and belief, . J. EL IIIQOINS, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before ma this 16th day of November, 1104. OEO. C. FULTON, (Seal) Notary Public Correct Atteet: OEO. H. OEOROB, L. MANBUR, OEOROB W. WARREN,. Directors. OONT GO TO ST. LOUIS Till you caU at or writ to ths Chi cago, Milwaukee A St Paul Railroad. Office 114 Thlrt street Portland, Ore, Low ratea to all points east In connec tion with all transcontlnentals. H. S. ROWS, 0neral Agent SONG TO THE PAIR. What to Do If You Dsalre Praotlcal Information. If you contemplate visiting ths St Louis Exposition, to secure reliable In formation as to railroad service, the lowest rates and the best routes. Also aa to ths local conditions In St Louis, hotels, etc eto. If you will write the undersigned, stating what Information you desire ths same will be promptly furnished. If we do not have It on hand, will secure It for you If possible, and with out any expense to you. Address a It TRUMBULL. Portland. Ors, When you bny fanned clams ask for RAZOR BRAND Clean and wholesome and a home prod act. For sale by all leading grocers. Warrention Clam Com pany, Warrenton, Or. ilmittmtfflfflniiuiiiiiuiiiiiiiiim PARKER HOUSE H. B. PARKER, Proprietor Free Coach Urge Sample Rooms on Ground Floor. Rooms 50c, 75c, $1.00 and $1.50 per Day. REPORT Of Astoria Nationa Ban sot of Ninth Street ASTORIA. OREGON '