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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (March 18, 1905)
4 i ' THE MORNING ASTOR1AN, ASTORIA, OHKGON. SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1905. i Is ; I- i i 11 OVING PLOT Bow People Travel in the Large Cities PERSONAL MENTION. EVERYBODY IS IN A HURRY A New Svsttm Devised That Will Carrv 75.000 People an Hour nd Without Danger or Rik of Acci dents or Unnecessary Delays. It will probably be miny year be. lore Astoria will have the latest and most approved methods of traveling. In this day and age, everybody is in a hurry transpoe-taUotn companies u devlsln means to accommodate them.. The manner of travel in New Tork will be of interest to many. The rapid transit commission has, after three years of deliberation, ac eepted plans for and recommended the construction of a moving platform sub way in Thirty-fourth street, those in terested In the development of trans portation facilities in this city are looking forward to the time when It shall be In actual operation. Though mall systems of this type have been operated successfully at the world's ialr In Chicago and In Paris, the line recommended to be built In Thirty fourth street will be the first reallj practical test afTorded the system in aa American city. Though the term '"moving platform" la suggestive of all kinds of untried dangers and of pitfalls without num ber far the nged and unsteady of foot, it Is really the simplest thing lmagln abte If the explanations of the pro angers of the idea are to be accepted. "The idea of walking," they exclaim, "when for 5 cents one can get there by simply sitting still! The subway! With all those intricate stairs to climb and breaking cars to fall under! Xo! No Wait for the moving platform!" There no guard will yell in one- jur: "SteD lively, olease!" Coat tails will not be caught in slamming doors. Xo one will take a "local" and become profane becaues it is not an "express." There will be no dreary waits for trains. It will be Just too fine for any. thing; Just a case of step aboard and let the platform do the rest. And If any dissatisfaction arises; if one does not think he or she is getting full value for money invested, there Is al ways th$ stationary platform. Ge! off and walk. Strictly speaking, the moving plat fbrm will be really several platforms 11 moving at the same time, but at Afferent rates of speed. There are to Be four distinct platforms moving In Hath directions. On entering the new subway, which will be done by meant of escalators, "the traveler will land on a stationary platform. Running b this like the wash of a brook against Its shores will be a platform two feet wide going at the rate of three miles an hour. Within this will b another platform of the same width moving at the rate of six miles an hour, and going at the rate of nine miles an just beyond this the main platform, hour. This platform will be six f-et wi'le. and, unlike the smaller plat forms, will be fitted with cross snats etic.i capable of accommodating four persons, room being left on the other side for a runaway. The st itionary platform will also be so arranged that It can be turned Into a moving plat, form for night use or at times when any accident befalls the regular mov ing platforms. The mechanism of the system is so simple, however, that no serious breakdowns are looked for. The wheels producing the motion will ft" fixed at regular distances beneath the platform, which will roll over them like a belt over a pully. The estimated cast of the system will be $5,000,000 and It is assorted that when In full operation it can accom modate 75,000 persons an hour. The system will connect the new Pennsyl vania railroad station by a subway with the ferry at East Thirty-fourth street, and may be extended to th; West Thirty-fourth street ferry. Duncan Shank of Olney was in the city yesterday. Jos. It. Duffmmi of Sherwood Is visit ing In the city. P. C. Warren of Warrenton Is In the city on the Jury. F. M. Warren of Portland Is In th city on business. Henry Klovkensteln and wife of Port land are In the city. O. II. Spauldlng of Arlington is In the city on business. K. W. Ward and wife of Olney wero in the city yesterday. A. O. Musrr.y of Portland registered at the Central yesterday. D. U. Lyon and wife of drays rivet were In the city yesterday. Dr. Thomas Ross of Portland Is vis iting his mother In this city. H. R. Hoefler returned yesterday from a business trip to Portland. C. E. Fairbanks of Grand Rapl.ls. Mich., is registered at the Occident. C. E. Fairbanks of Grand Rapids, Mich., is registered at the Occident. W. E. Tallent and wife have returned from an extended visit In Xew York. R. F. Stone of the J. K. Armby Co was In the city yesterday on business. C. S. Norrls of New York, n promi nent salmon dealer, Is In the city on business. C. E. Palmer, representing P-lake. Mo- Fall Co. of Portland, returned home last evening. John D. McjGowan was over from Me- Gowan's yesterday and Is stopping at the Occident. The Misses Anderson of Skamoknwa were in the city yesterday and returned on the Vanguard. Otto Schuman of Portland, who was witness in the Allen libel suit, re turned home last evening. JAPANESE HONORED Former Japanese Minister Kantaro Banqeted in New York DEVELOPMENTS IN JAPAN The Present Government of Japan Wat Founded on That of the United States, Under Which the Japs Have Prospered and Grown. All Clothing Bought at WISE'S Pressed Free of Charge Whenever You Wish. NON COMPOS MENTIS. Threatening Letters to Emperor Sent by Lunatic. ew York, March 17. The mystery of the letter addressed to the emperor by revolu'Jonaries which were con stantly found In the palace of Tsars-koe-Selo has been solved, according tr a Herald dispatch from- St. Peters org. The solution came about through the arrest of a page who was examin ed a few days ago on complaints of his fellow pages and declared to be mentally disordered. Russian Squadron. Antananarivo, Madagascar, March 17 The Russian second Pacific squadron left Noesl Be this afternoon. Its des tination is not known. Church Notices. Baptist church S. M. Brumback president of the McMinnville college, will speak at 11 a. m. In the Interest of higher education. Let all that pos slbiy can give him a hearing. All other services of the church will be ax usual. Norwelgan and Danish M. E. church, Upper Astoria Rev. Aug. Petersen, the pastor, will preach at 11 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Young people's prayer meeting at 7 p. m. . Xo services or Sunday school at the First Lutheran church tomorrow. In week, however, we will be able tc hold services In the church. T'.ie pastor, Gustaf E. Rydiiulst, will preach at the C'hailwell schoolhouse, Lewis and Clark. Sunday at 10:30, and at Youngs river In the afternoon at 2:30 Both services In English. Methodist church Morning service, sermon by the pastor, "Life Through Christ." Special music will be ren dered by the choir. At the evening service the following numbers are on the program: Fear Not, O Israel Specker Geo. C. Walking and choir. A Dream of Paradise Gray Miss Margaret Bussey and choir. Ave Maria Millard Mrs. Geo. C. Watkln. Hark. Hark, My Soul Shelly James Vernor and Choir. Glotia Dudley Buck ALLEN LIBEL SUIT. Case Will Probably Go to the Jury Today. The case of the state of Oregon igainst B. K. Allen, charged with crim inal libel on John llahn, was called n the circuit court yete-d ty. The entire foienoon was consumed in se- rulng a Jury. The following Jurors were accepted: F. M. Warren, A. K. Pvt-rsen, Robert Grant, J. W. Walker, IX. V. Jones, Xorris Stai.les, D. P. Airth, G. L. Hills, A. E. Minard. F Preston, G. L. Colwell, Fred Moores. The state presented Its evidence In the afternon, proving the publlcatloi. of the article in the Astorlan; the tes timony of John llahn denying the truth of the statements. The defense ailed B. F. Allen, who testified that he was offeied money by Halm to vote for Corbet t for United States senator, and stated that the object of publsh- ing the letter was because he did not think llahn was a suitable person for postmaster at Astoria. About 23 wit nesses, including the prominent bank ers and merchants were put on the stand and testified that Allen's repu tation for truth and veracity In the community was good. The court then adjourned until 9:30 o'clock this morn ing. It Is thought the case will be given to the Jury about noon. Xew York. March 17. Karon Kan- eko Kantaro, formerly Japanese in In. later of Justice, has been a guest of honor and one of the speakers ut a dinner of the Unitarian Club of Xew York. Speaking of the development ot the mliul and life of Japan, he pointed out that In every department of Jap anese life whether In Industry, slates. inanshlp, literature, education or war. j there always come first a stage of: blind and unquestioning Imitation, J later a stage of adaption to peculiar Japanese ueeds and then originality u( invention. As an example he cited' the union of the ancient Japanese , Shlntolsm with the egrafted buddhism to form the political religion of Japan. ! "When the present dynasty came to the throne with the restoration In 1S6S," he stiikt, "the Japanese, were indeed backward in material progress. but their minds and lntelleets were al most as fully developed as those ol occidentals, 'Seek knowledge, dis criminate and adopt the best,' was n principle of the new emperor and we tried to follow It. "We looked to the United States soon after the advent of Commodore Perry, our Introducer to western na tions. Our government was formed on your plan. Dr. David Murray of New Jersey became our educational ad visor. Our postal system and our customs service were formed by Am-j erlcan citizens. Our army was mod- elled on the German army, but adapt- J ed to Japanese principles. j "One iwullarlty of the Japanese j mind is to form a policy for a century j ahead and to meet with Anglo-Saxon j practicality any difficulties that arise.! And as we try to lie practical I can assure you we shall never try to take the Philippines away from you, af some American recently said. Jaan has too much gratitude for this oun-1 try ever to make war upon It. Japan' great ambition Is to engraft western science on eastern culture and to blend the occidental and oriental civiliza tion Into one." IfiJdpenjamins AAKCRSAEVyRK Grnxt Clothes for Nt n Fine clothing docs not mean just a fine piece of goods or a fine pattern the clothing made by Alfred ltenjamiu & Co., of New York and for which I am sole distributor in Astoria, is fine, because it is made by master tailors, desigued by the highest salaried ex perts iu the Tinted States. The Cloth is Shrunk The Seams are Protected The Buttons Won't Come Off The Collar is Hand Felled The Shoulders are Hand Built The Button Holes are Hand Made Every detail is looked after and examined by specially trained men and the result is A Superior A Satisfied Garment Customer Mopt anybody can sell pretty fair clothes nowadays, but only one firm iu each city has the distinction of haudling "UKNJAMIN" CORRECT CLOTHES for men. TTTT T O oeran&in wise The Reliable Clothier The regular Sunday afternoon mati nee will be given at the Star tomor row, to which an admission fee of 5 cents will be charged. CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT. Reopened Under New Management. John Blaslch h&a leased the Califor nia Restaurant and Oyster House and la now prepared to serve the public. The best oysters and meal In the city. Family trade supplied. Good cooks, potlte waiter and prompt service. Oruff Poll, eman-Lsik acre. yung feller what are you hanging "round here for. Loiter I'm waiting for the people to go to bed so I can break Into that house. Oruff policeman oh, exc use me - I thought you were only a taxpayer. A new lot of Australian lump coal Just received. There Is no fuel so con venient, satisfactory and economical as first class coal. Australian coal burns freely with little ash and no clinkers. You can have It 'sacked i In lumps. Free delivery. Ring up phone 1961. ELMORE & CO. A. G I M R E Has always iu stock a fine assortment of Boots and Shoes i BALL BRAND RUBBER BOOTS. Call and Sec. liond Street. Funeral Notice. All members of Atsorla Aeria F. O. E. are requested to assemble at Pohl' undertaking parlors today at 0:30 p. in., to escort the remains of our late brother, Alex Glenn, to the Portland train. C ANDERSON, E. C. FOSTER, Sec. President. Try one drop of Schilling's Best lemon extract in half-a-glass of water. Try how many drops of some other extract it takes to flavoi as much. A )om rocw'l ; uoejrUtJb CENTRAL MEAT MARKET (j. W. Morton auil John Fnhrrnan, Proprietori. CHOICEST FUliSlI AND SALT MKATS. - 1'IIOMFT DKLIVKRV 542 Commercial St. Phone Main 321. 1 Of the great display oil Woolens in the Piece Come and get your Measure taken for your Spring and Sum mer suit ' Sale Closes 5 p. m. C. ft COOPEI The Leading House of Astoria heading we wish to call your attention to our Window Display of Office Supplies "Time 8averi" have a look come In and let us show you goods and quote you prices. If you are tending out of town then we can save you money. If you want something you don't see in window we will get it for you cheap er than you can get it yourself. J. N. GRIFFIN Benefit Ball to he given by the United - Finnish Brotherhood. LOIM1I3 NO. 8. AT ASTOR - HALL Saturday Evening, MARCH 18, 1905, Proceeds of this ball go to the Widows and Chil dren's Fund of Lodge No. 8 of Burnett, Wash. Tickets 50c. Ladies Free