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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (April 1, 1905)
f THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1905. COLLECTING TAXES Going After Tax Escapers League In Oregon. him tilrealy won a name ns one of thr most bountiful title In the UnluM States. The city Js built on a prairie. on both sl.li-a of the Willamette river, with the foothills of the Cnocutlon clos ing in on its nuhurha, ami four nov pcuks puncturing the horixon. INTEREST MANIFEST INCLUDES ALL BACK TAXES Petition for the I niativo Being Circu tated in the Various Counties of Ore gon for a Law Compelling Tax Eicapert to Pay Their Taxes. A short time ago a movement was set on foot to invoke the Initiative and force those who hold large land grants within the state not only to pay taxes n said lands, but to pay back taxes ef from SO to iO years standing. The Idea was taken up like wildfire by cit liens all over the state. A few days ago the following was given out from Salem, Ore.: Petitions for the iiiiiiulive upon the proposed bill to assess and collect taxes en all property n the state heretofore nnassessed have been completed and will be put into circulation within a few days. Inquiries are being received from all parts of the state regarding the move, and much comment of a fav orable character is being made. It fs said prominent men of both parties have signified willingness to not only sign the petitions, but help circulate them in this county. Besides the 1,129.960 acres of land fceld in this state by the Oregon & California and Oregon Central Rail way Companies and by the Willamet te Valley & Cascade Mountain Military and the Corvallis & Taquina Bay Wagon Road Company, by virtue of the grants of congress of 1866, there are several hundred thousand acres of land purchased from the state which lave also escaped taxation In past years. This is due to the fact that the purchasers neglect to file their deeds of record when they complete payment to the state, and there are no con venient means by which the assessors of the different counties can assess the property on account of the lack of record of title. In years past it has been a practice of purchasers of state lands to make first and second payments and delay final payments an indefinite period, thus leaving the title in the name of the state. Thus they would be re quired to pay only Interest at 6 per tent per annum, which was much heaper than taxes. Last year, how ever, the land board Issued an order compelling all purchasers of state land to complete payments within the limit of three years as prescribed by law, ander penalty of having their certi ficates canceled. While many were canceled under this order a great ma jority paid up and received their deeds, hut they still have eluded the assessors hy neglecting or refusing to record the deeds. XII this property would come under the provisions of the proposed bill and taxes could be collected upon it back to the date of the issuance of deed. There Is a complete record of the state's transactions in the office of thf elerk of the state land board and Gov. ernor Chamberlain says that the as sessors of the different counties of the state have free access to these records, which would give them all the data necessary to assess the property to the rightful owners. All the land pur chased from the state and escaping taxation could be listed from the land office records, and the governor says ft would pay each county to send Its assessor here every year for the pur pose of checking up the retorts and listing taxable property. The back taxes upon land of this character would also amount to thousands of dollars. HOEFLERS. Increased Attendance and Intercs at Methodist Church. The Difference Between Honest and Dishonest Skepticism Discussed and Interesting Illustration Mad Which Were Very Convincing, Where the Epicure May Delight in I Dainty Dishes and Drinks. .New lork has its lVlnumlco and CKFPTIPKM U'AQ nKMICCFn Mi.vWs. ... kV,.....!..... It. "!.,. - "-" " ""' md Haas. Astoria boasts of one estab lishment where dainty confections. equal to the best In the country are sold, and where now the epicure can also enjoy n repast not excelled by New lork's Delmonico. The HoertVr Company have Just added to their con. feitlonery, at 543 Commercial street, an elegantly equipped restaurant and grill. Are you in the habit of dining out umong the fastidious? Then yon know The Methodist church was crowded what to expect at Hoefler's. The finest again last evening to listen to an elo- of napery. china and silver, amid luxu- queiit sermon by Rev. Ralph Ulllum, rious surroundings, prompt and em- Several selections were sung by the clent service, cleanliness In every de-cholr and audience. Mrs. Wutklns sang partment from the properly cooled solo, 'Drifting Away," and Rev. Oil- storerooms to the modern kitchen, pre- Ham announced his text from Luke sided over by a competent chef: these I1: 15; "For the son of mun came to are some of the features that brinR sek and to save that which was lost Hoeiler's up to the standard of the Mr. Olilllam said. In part: sweii rfsons or tn larger cities. i not speak to you as u pi-earlier i jv ii.it e cit mis uixe n youri""1 " " rvimgensj, out as a man friends to this elegant confectionery, talking to man, u friend talking to remember that now you can also en- friends. If there was ever a man who joy a regular luncheon from 11 a. m. dealt leniently with skepticism. It wn to 2 p. m.. while dinner will be served tne sllln who I represent, Jesus Christ daily from 5 to S p. m. Meals a la 1,1 room were gathered together cer- carte and drinks will be served at all tain desclples, all exu pt Thomas, when hours. A separate entrance enables Jesus appeared In their midst. Some laities without an escort to make ne may have told Thomas thn. thv Hoefler's their gathering pace aftet hl seen the Savior, but he refused to shopping at any time of the day or believe It until he could feel Ills hands evening. The excellent service here- ant! toU8t hl" hanJ i"to his side. Eight tofore maintained in the confectionery Jays after another meeting was held and Ice cream departments will be con- aml Thomas was there. Jesus went up nuea. to him and said: "Oh Thr.m ., falithless, but believe." and Thomas DISTRICT CONVENTION. confessed Him as Lord and Master., We are living In an age when men Knights of Pythias to Hold Convention wlu not e honest. Some men say I n Astoria. d t believe in a hell that damns Next Wednesday a convention of the nien 8 oula. I challenge any man or Knights of Pythias, comprising til-? woman ,0 fln o"e single word within district of Astoria. St. Heliens, Rainier tne cover of the Bible in the 66 books and Clatskanlne will be held in Asto- whre Cod ever said that hell was ria. The local lodge Is making exten- m-11' to damn men's souls. If men go sive preparations for their entertain- 10 ,n,v K tnpre because they pre ment. and no pains will be spared tofer nP" ani1 ,,u company that nsso make the convention a success. elates thnre. I believe as most men The state is divided Into separate belleve- th;lt Jesu Christ had all th listricts. comprising a certain ntim- power ,n hpaven and earth at His .lis- ber of cities. In most of these th Psa'- Du He can't save a man against uniform rank has a large membership. nis own ""' A man's will must be An effort will be made to reorganize "'"rendered to God before he can be to the fold, nnd when he enters the house he hears sounds of rejoicing. It was because of the one that was lost There Is more rejoicing In heaven ovet the one sheep that wna lost than over the ninety and nine thin Heed no re peinauee. i ne son or iikiii came to seek and to save that which was lost, Nitan offers nil the pleasures and amusements or earth. Jesus offers eternal life. Which will you ncccnt. Church Services. Service at the First Lutheran as usual tomorrow. TreucHm by the pastor potn morning and evening. Sub. Ject for morning service preached In Swedish, "The 1 trend of Life;" even lug service, always In English. During Lent there will be a short discourse on the passion of our Ird each Hun day evening. Kverytxxly welcome to our service. Hist Congregational church, Rev. Mahone pastor. I'reuchlng It a. m. by Rev. Olllliun; S p. m. a special meeting for men; Ir. Clllam will preach; Sun day school 12: 20 p. m. No evening service on account of union service. special evangelistic meetings will begin In the Lutheran Uethnny church to continue for some days. The pas- tor, Rev, Hoacham, will be assisted by some, visiting brethren. llrace churchServices Sunday as follows: At 11 a. m. nnd i p. m., there will be preaching by Rev. K. T. Simp son at both services. Services In Vv ertown at 7:3(1. CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT. Reopened Under New Management John Blaaich ha 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 trad supplied. Good cook, pollt waiter and prompt service. the uniform rank in Astoria and W. A. 8''u'e,, man has ever surrendered Sherman will probably be selected as nis wHl t0 Gol hat not go out Into the drill master. the world leading a Christian life. A young man said to Jesus, what Marine Notee. 8na" 1 00 to eternal life? Jesus The steamer Rendondo arrived down8,1' "kep my commandments." The from Portland yesterday with a cargo yomg man 8al1: "Thl8 nave I done." of lumber and went to sea Then Jesus said to him. "go nnd sell The steam schooner Cascades left a" that thou hMt and B'v unt0 tne out yesterday for San Fruntlsco with p00r" The young mnn went a cargo of lumber. but n0 "e ever hearJ hl" coming The steamer Alliance left out vt. Pack" The flrst cIa88 of skeptics ore day morning for Coos Bay with freight th"e that are dl8none8t- " they are and passengers. msr.onest about his so-called religious The four masted schooner Ale.an.ior vlews. cannot be trusted nlong any arrived down from Portland yesterday "ne" 1 wouI(1 be wllIlnS t0 8,1 be8'l with a cargo of lumber for San Fran- y u " " ' DHl,eve 1 couia Cisco. ,eaa nltn 0"t of his belief in skepticism The German steamshln Arhia n, and he wa8 nor,est ln hls I rived down last evening with a gen- have n UR for nny man ,n m wor,,, Inoredible Brutality. It would have been Incredible bru tality if Chas. F. Lemberger of Syrn- cuse. N. Y., had not done the best he could for hi suffering son. "My boy," e Buys, "cut a fearful gash over hi eye. so I applied Rucklen's Arnica Salve, which quickly healed It and saved his eye." Good for burns and ulcers too. Only 25c at Chas. Roircr's drug store. Clothes Bought at Wise's Light Store Pressed Free of Charge Whenever You Wish. 1 FREE ACCIDENT INSURANCE, With hla usual enterprise HERMAN WI8K has aJopted a mm Men; a In former year he still issue Christmas Certificate with vry 110 '.a; but In addition to giving a Chrlstnin pro, ent to each customer who litis three or more of Miese certificates, Mr. Wise roturn i 10 to a customer for each certificate In case the customer meet with an accident that dlsabU him so that he I unable to work: the inor certificate; the more act idem Insur ance, and It doesn't rost oii n rent All Mr. Wise asks I time vou trade with hint steady. If you are lucky and don't meet with sn accident and have three or more certificate Mr, Wis" will give you a nl( chrNtui.n gift the more certificates the nicer the present. Trod. with WISH. Nice, pint at Luge Qiifcii Olives 26c per FOARD & STOKKS CO. eral cargo for the orient. that covers up some sin with the clonk The government transport Buford P "k",t,r,"m- But all skeptics are no, will leave Portland today with troop ana supplies for Manilla. She probably cross out tomorrow. will THE ROSE CITY. School Children Taking an Interest in Civic Improvement. hchool children of Portland have taken into their hands the problem oi making the Rose City look present able during the Lewis and f'lark ex position from June 1 to October 15 next. Over 2000 are r,lre.i,iy enrolled in the prize yard clearing and flower planting contests which have heen In augurated by the civic, improvement board of the chamber of commerce. Portland's reputation as the Rose City will be abundantly sustained dur ing the exposition, for, in addition to the thousands of roses thnt now blos som in m'1 of the residence districts, 10,000 additional rose bushes will be distributed free to ail who desire them. The civic Improvement movement will not be confined to the planting of lowers, but will include a general planting of fences and outhouses, the removal of unsightly bill boards and wholesale cleaning of lawns and the streets. Portland, which will be the most eonspicuous city In the United States this summer on account of the Lewis and Clark exposition and will attract thousands of visitors from th cast, PERSONAL MENTION. Frank V. List of Seattle is In the city on business. C. P. Alexander of Dallas, Tex., U in the city. Chas. Wampler of La Center was in the city yesterday. C. F. Peterson of Tacoma is regis tered at the Occident. H. H. Scovel of San Franlsco Is in the city on business. dishonest. The man that Is seeking the truth with the object of putting It into practice In his life, is honest. I do not believe that there Is a man that walks the streets of this city who will bend his will to God, but will be cured of skepticism. N'o one ever heard me say one un kind word against morality, but. I do not believe morality Is a ticket to heaven. There are two classes of moral men the same as there are two classes of skeptics. I have no use for a man who Is always telling others what a moral man he Is. I once asked a man If he was a Christian, an he told me irrnfTlv none of vour hiiultinaa a r.ioi., t....l , ..I . xun was ,n me city Krom a conversation with him he told me what a good man he was, one of yesterday on business. Jos. Arnold of San Francisco Is reg- the best In that town, and from what he told me I thought he was the best istered at the Central. P. Oervurtz, manager of the Star, is in Portland on business. Hans Peterson of Altoona was In the ity yesterday on business. man I ever met, and he impressed upon me that he always paid his ddbts. I talked with nnother man who knew him and he told me that he owed everv e.,rKe jsrown ana wire or rortlnna rn;in ln the community. are visiting friends In the city, Miss Westinghouse of Altoona visit ed friends in Astoria yesterday. N. P. Sorensen of Portland was In the city yesterday on business. C. R. Hlgglns retprned yesterday from n business trip to Portland. Miss Pulllume of Skamokawa visit ed friends in Astoria yesterday. Mrs. O. C. Fulton and Mrs. H. F. Prael are visiting friends In Portland. Geo. Hannigan, editor of the Cath lamet Gazette, was ln the city yester day. Miss Margaret McLaren of Rainier is visiting Mrs. M. R. Pomtroy In this city. Otto F. Heilborn Is nursing an at tack of the grip and will be laid up for several days. E. H. Flagg, editor of the Oregon Mist, was in the city yesterday. He left last evening for Clatskanlne. Bernard J. Llndenberger, who was recently married ln Germany, arrived 'lown on the noon train yesterday with his bride. Jesus Christ, with all the power in heaven and upon earth cannot save a man who thinks he Is good enough Jesus Christ was tempted while upon earth as no man was ever tempted, and he Is able to symnathlze with us In every avocation in life, saying: "Let me come In." I can imagine when the shepherd went out to count his sheep and found one that was lost, ana some one said, are there not enough for thee. No there was one that was not within the fold, and he goes out to save the one that was lost. And lifting it In hla arms and putting It over his shoulder he carried It back How would it do for you; grocer to sell poor stuff or deal stuff as he sells Schilling! Best? Moncybac!' 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G I R E Has always in stock a fine assortment of Boots and Shoes o ) 0 !) o w 0 ;) o H O BALL BRAND RUBBER BOOTS. ? o o Call and Sec. Uoud Street. o 4 433 Commercial Street Phone Main 121 Sherman Transfer Co. IIENUY HM Kit MAN, Manager Hacks, Curriages Baggng Checked and Tran.sforrod Trucks and Furniture Wagons- t'innoi? Moved, Roxed and Shipped. if Arc You Going To Remodel? w, you will do it with the intention of improving upon present conditions. Our part it to interest you In our to improve anj perfect your Military ment. We do but one kind of work the and ue the famous tttBdmHT Ware, every piece of which is guaranteed by the manu facturers to be strictly first quality. Let'i talk it over. We have lamplci in our show room. J. A. MONTGOMERY, Astoria, Or. ill Si Dqr i IP- Scow Bay Iron 8 Brass Works manufacturers of Iron, Steel, Brass and Bronze Castings. General Foundryuien and Patternmakers. Absolutely firstclaaa work. Prices lowest. Phone 2451. 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