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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1904)
THURSDAY, DECtMICR 22. 14. THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. FOR A H HOTEL i no nunioTu a o nnnocMT P EC I A L n o Lnivio - v Ao.rrvcociN i Committee Holds Meeting and Gets Down to Business. CIIIIISR1AS OFFERINGS SPECIAL SALE THIS WEEK ON ALL CHRISTMAS GOODS " This sale is in force from 7:30 in the , morning until we close in the evening every day in the week. If you have not visited our store you have not seen the Cream of the Christmas Goods in Astoria. Do your shopping in the morning, but if you must shop at night you will receive the same courteous treatment accorded our customers 365 Y days in the year. , Morse Department Store Where Everybody Likes to Trade CITIZENS WILL BE INTERVIEW PERSONAL. MENTION. s 1 H. Hirschey of Chinook was in the city yesterday. . Mrs. Olive McGuire of Seaside was In the city yesterday. j Leander Anderson of Deep Rriver was In the city yesterday. j B. A. Seaborg returned from a busi ness trip to Seattle yesterday. I C H. Warren of Cathlamet was In the city yesterday on business. ' Otto Hikkelson returned from a busi ness trip to Portland last evening. , NIc Hansen, superintendent of the Chinook hatchery was in the city yes terday. t William Ross and wife will leave for California this morning to spend the holidays. Marcus Wise of Ilwaco was in the city yesterday In attendance on the circuit court. W. C. A. Pohl and family leave for Shoalwater bay this morning to spend Christmas with Mr. Pohl's mother. Lieutenant H. A. Cooper ieft for The Dalles yesterday morning on a visit with friends and to spend the holidays. John Carlson and wife of the Wash ington side of the river are In the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Vandecar. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zigler will leave this morning for Roseburg, where they will spend the holidays with Mr. ZIgler's parents. Rev. Dr. House of Portland, who has been In the city since Monday, will re turn home this morning. He will re turn to Astoria on the 28th when he will deliver the first of a series of lec tures at the Congregational church. PRESIDENT BUSY. Freight Rebates Rscsivt the Executive Attention. Washington, Dec. 21. The president discussed today with several callers the proposed legislation covering the question of freight rebates on the var ious railroads, and the advisability of empowering the Interstate commerce commission to adjust freight rates ' where the same are found to be ex cessive and onerous, especially as re gard freight terminals. The president Is anxious that legls lation in the interests of shippers be enacted at the earliest possible date. It was stated today that one of the president's callers is assured that At torney General Moody Is engaged In the preparation of a bill that substan tially embodies the views of the administration. Hotel of the First Class Is the Deaidtr turn of Astoriant as Well the Traveling Publie. A meeting of the "Hotel Committee" whs held lust evenln and O. V Lounsberry was appointed to Inter view the financial Interests of the town and make an effort to Interest them In a project that has the best interest or all In the city at stake. The objection has been urged that a first-class hotel would Infringe on the business of the hotels already running; also, that It would tend to deplete the revenue of the various lodging houses, but this, as shown. In the experience of other cities. Is a short-sighted policy that needs paternal teaching. A first- class hotel takes Its own risks, the same as a boarding or rooming house takes them, and, for the class that wants a first-class hotel, and will ad vertise the city because of one, and no better advertisers than drummers ex ist, the first-class hotel Is a necessity and an Improvement the far-sighted men of the city want to see established at the earliest ostble. moment. The project, as put forth', has In con templation a hotel to cost In the neigh- jborhood of $100,000, to be up to date In all Its appointments and such as will be advertised abroad as a place where those seeking rest domicile during business, or a place to stay during the regattas, etc., is nil that can be asked. The matter of selection of site for the hotel. It is the sense of the meet tng, should be left to those who sub scribe to the stock of the concern. It Is not understood that the men who have "axes to grind" will In the Inter est of the city, forgo the grinding In order that those who come to the city may not find a contention Instead of a hovel. In the event of the establishment of a first-class hostelry, It Is certain that Astoria, Instead of being "the Jumplng- ofT place" will be known as a city i where accommodations to suit the fas Uidlous ran be had. A number of the wealthier men of the city have already In a measure pledged themselves to contribute to the purchase of stock In the enterprise and the consummation of the long de sired end now seems In sight. If he asks you where it Comes From Your reply should be, it Comes From Herman Wise's And its way up in G Smoking Jackets, Vests, Umbrellas, Handkerchiefs and Ties, The things that John would like to have Arc Sold by, Herman Wise MORE PROHIBITION. CIRCUIT COURT. Soldiers Up Against It for Their Small Beer Allowance. Columbus, Dec. 21. The executive committee of the American Anti-Saloon League met here today and de termined to make a fight for the re tention of the anti-canteen law. It was also held that the fact of the prohibi tory clause In the legislation for the Indian territory should entitle the ter ritory to statehood. It was also recommended that the passage of the Hepburn-Dolllwr bill to prevent the shipment of liquor into territories be urged. HOTEL ARRIVALS. Business in the Courts Mill Grinds But Littls. The circuit court convened yester day as usual, with Judge McBrlde pre siding, but the grIM of the "mills of the Gods ground slowly, and they gound exceedingly small." . In the case of O. W. Morton and John Flshman against Robert Burch a publication of summons .was ordered. In the case of the O. R. & N. Co. against the Masonic Building & Loan Association, the Injunction was dis solved. This was the case wherein the plaintiffs sought to establish pos session of a lot that was In conten tion over tide water. There is no complaint about bnsiness at the Star saloon. Good goods and courteous treatment will draw trade to any first-class saloon. That's what makes business good at the Star. The best is none too good for our customers. There Was an old wimmsnt Who lived mit a shoe. 8he had to many kids She didn't knew what to do. For tome she buyed iwtsttrtj For tome she got TIES. Did You gets vhsr she got 'em? Yoott ask HERMAN WISE THE RELIABLE CLOTHIER Texas Out of It. New Tork Dec. 11. Krenklng five great cables as If they were threaJs the 100-ton flouting drydock Hercules, broke adrift at the navy yard basin In Wallnbout bay today, and crnshed Into the stern of the battleship Texas smashing several plates and so Injur ing the warship that she will have to go to the drydock. Men's Lounging Robes, plain blue and gray colorings, cord and tassel; great values at tS and up at Danilger A Co.'s. CALIFORNIA RE8TAURANT. Rtoptnsd Under Nsw ManagsmsmV John Blaslch has leased the Califor nia Restaurant and Oyster House and Is now prepared to serve tht public. The best oysters and meals In the city. Family trade supplied. Good cooks, polite waiters and prompt service. BttanaaaBanBnnaaoaBanBnnnaannBBBnnaon The Best Restaurant? The Palace Cafe Regular Meals. 23 Ccoti aunuay uinucis aiwtiaiiy g Everytbfof the Market Affords a B Palace Catering Company S a8388BBB888BttanBa8aBaBBaBaBBBBBBBBBTl Parker House. J. M. Flsk, New Tork. A. Olson, Deep River. Francis Olson and wife. Deep River. Miles J. Doyle, Deep River. F. E. Clark, San Francisco. G. Sundberg, Grays River. James Qulnn, Quinns Landing. C. C. Alexander, Oystervllle, Wam. Lumber Gos Up. Vancouver, Dec. 21. The British Co lumbla Lumbermen have reorganised the former combination that existed among the workers with a scale of prices higher than those of the indi vidual mills. The new schedule gives an average reduction on rough lumber of 20 to 25 per cent, and 20 per cent on other grades. Have you seen the new automatic Morris chairs? The only place to get them is at Zapp ft Co.'s. Best meals In town at the New Style Restaurant. The Occident tonsorlal parlors and bath facilities are equalled by none. Everything modern and up to date. See Peterson. Smoke the Now Size LA IMPERIAL CIGAR ALL HAVANA. (No imitation goes with us.) Save the Bonds And got the diamond in Seymour's window, or the $20 gold jiiooe or a fino suit of clothe, ; J. V. BURN 1 Our selection of Christinas presents affords you a suffi ciently wide range of articles to make presents to all your friends and relatives: We have for Men: Shoes, ' Slippers, Socks, Suspenders, Ties, Hats, Shirts, Umbrellas, Suits, Necktie Boxes, Brushes,Etc. We have for Ladies : Waists, Silk Petticoats, Furs, Fancy Collars, Handkerchiefs, Slippers, Al bums, Jewel Cases, Card Cases, Glove , Boxes, Manicure Sets, Photo Boxes, Etc. Thing's That, Will Please Everybody: , , Vase-V' Ink Stands, Fancy Baskets, ' ' Clocks Candle Holders. Pictures, . Center Pieces in Battenburg, Cheney, Embroidery, KtcL Statuary, Books, Etc. We have for the Children A complete line of toys of every description. Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today. Shop now when the stock is full and remember that , you can always buy cheaper at THE MHVE