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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 3, 1904)
8 THE MORNING ASTOHIAN, ASTORIA, ORKGON. SATURDAY, DECEMBER S. 1904. KERSHAW ON FISH Makes His Annual Report on (he - Washington Fisheries. SOME GOOD SUGGESTIONS Th Report of Fish Commissioner Kr ahave of Washington It tho Most Complete Evr Mad Somt Recommendations. One of the most confusing questions that ts presented to thla department la the exact location of the boundary l.ne between the states of Oregon and Washington, and qie that causes Wre til feeling between state official than any other matter that arises In the Columbia river district. Officials ara anxious to collect all the licenses they can for their respective states, and as the channel of the river Is constantly shifting uncertainty arises as to which state should reveive the license money, and this often leads to unfriendly feelings between officials, broken friendships between fishermen, law suits between neighbors, am' In some cases bloodshed between participant. If It Is w'thln the power of the legis latures of the states of Oregon and Washington, some step should be taken at once to permanently settle this much-vexed question. The law provides that It shall be un lawful to take or fish for salmon In the Columbia river or !ts tributaries, or within three miles outside of the mouth of the Columbia river, by any means whatever. In any year, between 12 m. the first day of March and 12m. the, 15th day of April, or between 12 p. m. the 15th day of August and 12 m. the 10th day of September, so far as the closed season la concerned, from March 1 to April IS there Is very lltt'e. If any, complaint, but the closed season from August IS to September 19 Is the law that at the present time ts causing the cannerymen and fishermen alike a great deal of concern, and if this law Is not .repealed, or modified In some form, will throttle the tndustwy on the Co lumbia river. This law was 8rt en acted tn 1895 and amended in a mild form In 1901.. There were two primary objects In the passing of the act; one was to allow the fish to ascend to their coming Into the rivers. 1 waa kept dally Informed of the conditions In this district, and as the season advanced they became so critical that on the lftth day of August I commenced a tour of the Columbia river In the state launch Nola, and visited every fishing Inter est In the district, and the situation that confronted me was deplorable Within four days of the closed season. and In many cases not 10 per cent of the pack was put up, IMr disaster threatened many of the cannerymen, particularly the smaller concerns, but It waa not the cannerymen and cold storages alone that wer to suffer ll waa still more far-reaching. The gill netters, seiners and trapnunt were In debt for their gear and supplies, hiu! every orancn or mercantile lire was; largely dependent upon the success of j HOLY CITY'S WOE the Industry, targe schools of tUh were at this time reported at the mouth of the Columbia river, and a few that I examined were In prime condition, and I could see no reason why the fisher men should not be allowed to. reap the harvest they had sown, rather than be come bankrupts by the enforcement of an unjust law that conditions had made obsolete; and the result waa that the cannerymen put up their pack, and the fishermen paid the merchants and the merchants paid their bills, and what might have caused a panic has been turned Into a prosperous district by the nonenforcement of an unwise law. HIGH SCHOOL EXERCISES. Extended Program Affords Entertain' mant to Students and Friends. Letter Received by Gov. Chamber . lain From Jerusalem. LOOKS LIKE A BIG t GRAFT Ssndtr Represents Himself to Ba Poor, Hard Working Man With a Largo Family to Support. spawning grounds and the other was to prevent cannerymen from canning fish after they had deteriorated In flesh and color, and thus depreciate the mar ket value of this choice variety of sul mon, but the conditions on th-? Colum bla river have changed, and the neces sities intended to be reached by the actment of that law no longer exist to any great extent. Ever since hatch ery fieh began to appear In the Colum bia river the run has come later and later every year, until it is Impossible for the cannerymen to put up their pack within the time prescribed by law. There have ben many theories ad vanced as to the remedy: some suggest taking the closed season off altogether; others moving It on later in the season; others of shortening It up; but ther are objections to all of these plans, and It can only be settled with any degree of satisfaction to all by a joint c-onferenee of a committee from the legislatures of the two states, who will thoroughly inquire Into all the condi tions now existing on the river. My own conclusions are that the best In terest of the Industry would be served by extending the open season to the 25th day of August, allowing 15 days of closed season for the fish to rescn the spawning grounds. j This year the fish were very late In At the High school thla afternoon was rendered a program of entertain ment that has seldom been equalled for excellence In the annals of teh school, and students and visitors were alike pleased by the appreciation shown the efforts of their favorite pupils. Since award Is made upon the merits of the various numbers on the program. and all were of a high order, It was with difficulty that a selection of the best could be made, but it resulted in an equal marking for "Some Girls I Know," by Mary Clark, and an original conversation between Mary Settem and Rives Emmerson. The music was of a high order of merit The program: Piano Solo ..........Pauline KlrchhofT Essay. "The Founders of Moham medanism" Harry Hess Revitation. "Our Country Alice Schroder. Original story, "A Duck Hunt on the Columbia" Sidney Sovey Recitation, 'True HerolsnCPercy Tagg Review, "The Talisman," Fannie Slmll Recitation, "The Battle of Life" Donald Stuart Composition, "Some Girls I Know" Mary Clark Instrumental duet, Louis Parker and Pauline KlrchhofT. Essay, "Some Oregon Poets" Lois Parker Recitation, 'The Stability of Our Government" .. .. Ivan Guilliumei Essay, "The First Attempts at Com- I merce," Joseph Lehy Recitation, "The Meeting of the Waters," Gertrude SInnett Essay, "Some Benefits Derived From Modern Invention" ....Frank Parker Recitation, "Log Cabin Philosophy Esther Gearhart Original conversation- Mary Settem and Rives Emerson Address iRev. Grim Vocal solo, "When the Sunset Turns the Ocean Blue to Gold" Emma Shedd CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT. Reopened Under Now Management. John Blasich has leased the Califor nia Restaurant and Oyster House and ia now prepared to aerva the public The best oysters and meals in the city. Family trade supplied. Good cooks, polite waiters and prompt service. Salem. Or. Dec. S. The following letter received at the executive cham bers shows conclusively that the full dinner part has not struck Jerusalem. Accompanying It , waa a package containing a souvenir album filled with flowers and ferna sand to be from the Holy Land, which taken In connection with the circular, points to the fact that somebody over that way la trying to work a pretty good graft. The album which la bound In orna mental olive wood, contains a dosen sheets of cardboard upon which are pasted, evidently with much care. specimens of flowers and ferna said to have been gathered In various parts of Palestine. Stamps and postmark showed there was no doubt that the package had been mailed In Jerusalem, and Major W. E. Irvln, the governor'a secretary, had much difficulty tn getting it out of the postofttce because of the ex treme caution taken by the customs service In preventing the entrance In thla way of dutiable matter. Here la the circular, tn all of Its unique verbiage and grammar, that accompanied the album: "Jerusalem Honorable Sir I hope you will excuse me for allowing myself to approach you with the following lines. "1 am a very poor worklngman, and have a large family which 1 am unable, with all my efforts to supply them with dally bread. My work consists of making flower albums. The covers are made from the ornamental olive wood, and the flowers within are naturally reco- colected from the Holy mountains of Zion. dear sir As times are hard In this holy City, and, as I find myself In wretched situation I will repeat. will allow myself to approach you with this beautiful souvenir with the hope that you will reward the maker ac cording to your own estimation. Please remember a poor honeet. and Industrious handicraftsman and do not wltheld your support to a por family that has a hard struggle for existence. "The Almighty, who rewards all who do good deeds will reward you for your kindness. "Tour Most Respectfully "H. Llnenberg." Doubtless the maker of the album. or whoever is trying to work this In teresting game, has sent them to the governors of all the states and to prominent people all over the country. If he succeeds In catching a few of them, as he doubtless will, the graft will probably prove a paying one. The package was sent by registered mall so that the sender will know that It has been received. Joining, A high north wind waa blow ing the spark, carrying tha tire over the exhibition grounds and Into the vl clnlty of the major exhibit palace. In addition to the los to buildings, a collection of nil painting, depicting "s-enea In "Quo Vadla," valued at $"&,- Otio were burned. They were painted by Jnn Sitka,. a PvIIkIi mtlKt, brought to this country under a "Vond of 150,-000. While the Jefferson guards were In the rear of "Here after," on th pike, opposite the building on fire, they saw light and pounded on the door for admission. After considerable delay they wer admitted and found a pile of lighted newspaper In the middle of the floor. They arrested the man who opened the door. He gave the mime of Arthur V, Dunn, a charge of "Hunpect ed arson waa placed against him, When searched a hunting cuse watch and a lady's handbag were found, Clotlhdiii pressed ia shape often adds 100 per cent to your appearance. PERSONAL MENTION. C. II. Turner of South (tend I In the city. M. JohansiMi of Chinook was In the city yesterday, David Tweddie of Vine Maple was In the city yesterday. A. E. King of Ilwaca was In Astoria yesterduy on business, Mrs. II. Crohn returned yesterday from a trip to Portland. Otto Mlkkleson went to Portland yesterday on a business trip. Editor Williams of the Skamokawa Kugle was tn the city yeaterday. Mr. Itamike of Jewell has been In A torla the past week on business. Mr. and Mr. James Oerlold of San Jose are visiting friends In the city. Counfy Commissioner Clarke of Sea- side returned from St. Mark's spring yesterday. . J. Ilruch Polworth, a prominent re publican politician of Cathlamet, was In Astoria yesterday on legal business. Miss Virginia White of Portland, who has been visiting Mr. K, A. Taylor the past week, returned home yester day. V. R. Hume, manager of the Tongue Point Lumber Company, who has ben east for the past six weeks, left Sun Francisco for Astoria today. Sidney Campbell manager of the Warrenton Lumber Company, was In the city today. He Is very enthusi astic over the outlook of the lumber business, and report plenty of order and the price of lumber soaring up ward. L. K. Sellg, received a letter from F. A. Fisher this morning In which he states that they arrived at San Diego on the 2th and that Ihey are very pleasantly located at 1(19 First street. Mr. Winnie Mrt'nustland and laughter of Portland are vislllng Mrs. McCausland' father, W. K McAfee, and will Siend the holidays In Astoria. Lee Herring of the National has re turned from a visit to Vancouver and the sound. ' Keep Pressed ALL Suits Overcoats and Pants bought at WISE'S kept pretwed "and in shape. Free of charge. Herman Wise The Reliable Clothier The Best Restaurant onannonaonnnonoaanaonanaaaoanaaanaBn H M M at K Rciolar Meals. 23 Ceati Sunday Dinners a Specialty jj Ewythlnf the Market Affords ts u a a a a a a a a a a a B .1 aaaanaaaoaaa The Palace Cafe Palace Catering Company i aaannaaaattaaanannnnnno Services at the First Lutheran: Sun- ilsy school, I a. m.; morning service, In Swedish; subject, "Watchfulness and Prayer;" evening In English, "The Advent of Christ to His Church." FIRE AT 8T. LOUIS. Man Arson Charg Plaesd Agsinst Whot It Is Beli.v.d 8t Fir. St. Louis, Dec. 2. Fire tonight broke out In an attraction on the world' fair pike known as "Quo Vadls," quickly spreading to the Japanese pavilion, ad- The one means of railing the grade of trade is good goods Schilling! Best taa kkin-ps4 iwrlf utnc Mda Your grocer's ; moneyback. Smoke tho New Size LA IMPERIAL, CIGAR ALL HAVANA. (No imitation goes with us.) Save the Bands And got the diamond in Seymour's window, or the $20 gold piece or a fine suit of clothes. J. V. BURNS,! ' We are now showing a grand assortment of Dolls, Kid Bodies, Dressed Dolls, Walking, Talking and Sleeping Dolls in fact, Dolls of all descriptions. Prices from lc to 6,00. Our Line of Mechanical'Toys cannot be excelled in the city. We have an assortment that will interest and delight the children. It will fce to your interest to look over our Line of Statuary, Pictures, Fancy Goods, Children's Books, Albums, Doll Beds and Carriages. Call on us and we will help you solve the Christmas Gift problem. You can always buy cheaper at THE BEE HIVE