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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (April 26, 1905)
1 ... WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1908. THE MORNING ASTORIAN. A&TOR1A, OREGON. SCHWAB RUSSIA Steel Nagnate Visits Russia in In tsrest of Steel Trust. NOT OUT FOR HIS HEALTH Grand Duka Alexis. Who Ha the Handling of tha Funds Agrees With Mr. Schwab That What Russia Now Needs Is a Navy of Schwab's Steel pleted lease it to the county nt about the rate of Interest, and the county to repay the company In annual payments according to the amount realised from a special tax Jevy. . The county court stated yesterday to a representative of The Atorian that they should acquiesce In the de cision of the supreme court and had not and probably would not outline any plana lor the future. They will be governed by public sentiment In the matter and probably would entertain any proposition of the tax payers look ing toward its completion, but at pres ent they were not In a position to make any suggestions. The sentiment prevails, however, that there la uurfl- clent enterprise In Astoria to siv that the court house Is completed and that it will develop In tangible form with In a few days. i St. Petersburg, April 25. Charles M. Schwab seems to be making a, big Impression here. His reputation as a steel expert preceded him and he is being shown much attention. Grand Duke Ale vis has discussed with him for several hours matters relating to Russian naval program, which as ten' tatlvely elaborated by the technical committee, involves the expenditure of 1350.000,000 during a period of ten years. Mr. Schwab has also conferred with Admiral Doubasoff, head of the technical committee, and other promt nent naval officers. The war has con vlnced Russia that aea power is i vital one and everywhere Mr. Schwab has encountered nothing but a firm Intention to build up the navy to a size. commensurate with Russia's aspira tions for the future. In a general way it fs believed that certain arrange- , ments touching America's share in the construction, which must go to for eign yards, have been already agreed to in principle. The details, however, may require some time to work out Mr. Schwab appears to be entlrelj satisfied with the result of his visit and negotiations have made such refold progress that he expects to be able to leave within a few days. It is considered a great compliment to the genius of America that the Rus sian naval authorities desired to con sult Mr. Schwab's opinion. INSTALLATION OF EXHIBITS. All tha Available Space in tha Lewis and Clark Fair Taken. Installation of exhibits at the Lewis and Clark exposition, which opens June 1, has already been begun. This establishes a precedent for at no earlier fair was Installation begun at so early a date,- and it assures the readiness of the exposition in every detail on the opening day. Every train brings exhibitors or their representatives to the city, and many are already In the field arrang ing their exhibits for display. There are now in all 730 individual exhibit ors whose displays will be housed in the various exhibit places, and several hundred others will make displays In the state buildings. About 300 exhibitors, whose pro posed displays did not come up to the high standard set by the admissions department, or who made aiiplication after all available space had been en. gaged .are waiting for an opportunity to get in on any terms. At present the chances of these people appear to be slim, as there have bean but four withdrawals of accepted exhibits. The demand for space at the fair has been unprecedented, and numerous methods for supplying additional space hav not sufficed to provide every one with a chance to show his wares. HUMANE EMPEROR Instead of Slicing People Will Cut j Their Heads Off. MOEERN IDEAS ARE ADOPTED ELKS BUY LOT. Decided to Buy th Patton Property on Duan Street At the regular meeting of Astoria lodge B. P. O. Elks held last evening a large number were present The Im portant business to be considered by the lodge was the purchase of a suit- able site for an ElkV hall to be built some time in the future. Two sites were offered. One, the Warren prop erty, across from the opera house, for $4000, and the other was the lot owned by the Astoria Savings bank, in the rear of the lot upon which the bank proposes to build this summer, facing on Exchange street, which was offered for $6500. The lodge very wise ly decided to purchase the bank prop- j erty. It Is 100x100 and is considered a valuable piece of property and well suited for a lodge hall building. Wu Ting Fang Lord High Executioner, Sees th Error of His Ways and Will Adopt New Methods of Inflict ing PunUhment on tha People. PAYS HIS RESPECTS Ambassador Myers Calls on Na bobs of Russian Aristocracy. NAUGURATE MAIL SYSTEM With the Experience at Roma Ha Is Adapting Himself to the Circum stances of Official Duty and Will In augurate Soma New Ideas. NO GAMBLING IN ASTORIA. Sheriff Linville Says He . Will Close All Games Forever. A report was current on the streets yesterday that gambling would be opened again In Astoria. It was also reported that Mayor Surprenant had instructed Chief of Police Hallock to proceed and collect licenses on nlckle-In-the-slot machines. Several persons are reported to have paid the licence on the demand of the chief. It was also stated that Sheriff Linville had given his consent to opening of gambling and machines. Mr. Linville was yes terday subpoenaed to go to Oregon City as a witness on a horse stealing case, and left on last night's train,' In order to secure information on the subject, The Astorian wired to Sheriff Linville on the train. The following answer was received and dlssaprovee the rumors: Goble, Ore., April 25. The Morning Astorian: Gambling will be closed on my re. turn and stay closed If there Is any law in Clatsop county to close gam bling. THOS LINVILLE. St. Petersburg, April 25. Ambassa dor Meyer has completed his round of calls upon members of the Imperial family. His reception was of the most flattering character. The ambassador. 1th his experience at Rome behind him, is quickly mastering the difficult diplomatic ropes of the Russian capi tal, and has conceived plans for In creasing the activity of the embassy and especially in the line of broaden ing its machinery for obtaining prompt and reliable reports from the Interior f Russia for his government. Mr. Meyer has Just Instituted a semi-monthly courier service to carry the embassy mail as far as Germany, practice which has long been fol lowed by the other embassies. Mr. Meyer has now taken up the question of countervailing duties di rectly with the ministry of finance, where he Is encountering entire will ingness to remove the present obsta cles to trade, but pour parleurs have not proceeded far and no basis for an adjustment has yet been reached. COUNTY COURT HOUSE. Believed That Money Can B Raised to Build It. There seems to be a diversity of sentiment in Astoria relative to build ing the new county court house. A large majority of the large taxpayers are In favor of building It by local capital. Asmus Brlx states that he will be one of 12 to furnish the money and complete It and four other promi nent capitalists have signified their willingness to assist, A proposition Is on foot to have local capitalist build the court house and when com- BRIDGE STREET CONTROVERSY. Alex Gilbert Makes a Reasonable Proposition for Street. Alex Gilbert was up from Seaside yesterday, ond' states that the conten tion of P. Lawler & Co. that they are oft from Bridge street and that his property in on the street is not bourn out by the facts. It Is understood that Mt. Gilbert made a proposition to the county court agreeing to do anything reasonable and Just In the matter In order to secure a 30-foot street, The people of Seaside are very much In terested in maintaining a good street as it is the main thoroughfare to the grove. It Is very probable that an amicable agreement, will be reached. Where the difficulty seems to be ! that C. A. McGuIre promised to give four feet on the south, to correspond with a like amount from Mr, Gilbert, but the property was sold to P. Law ler & Co. before any deed wai made and the death of Mr. McGuIre pre vented it. The town authorities have always been of the opinion that the width of the street had been perman ently established, and consequently no provision was made In the original charter of the town to acquire property by condemnation proceedings should they so desire. A Daredevil Ride. often ends In a sad accident To heal accidental Injuries, use Bucklen's Ar. nlca Salve. "A deep wound in my foot, from an accident," writes Theodore Schuele of Columbus, O., "caused me great pain. Physicians were helpless, but Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly healed It." Soothes and heals burns like maklc. 25c at Chas. Rogers, drug- New Tork, April 25. In response to a memorial of Wu Ting Knng, China's former representative at Washing ton, an Imperial edict juat issued abolishes the punishment of Slicing to death and substitutes Immediate decapitation, cables the Pekln corr spondent of the Herald. The exposure of the heads and bodies of people after execution also will be abolished. Immediate strangulation la substl tuted for decapitation. A reprieve until after the autumn assizes Is substituted for Immediate strangulation and three reprieves an nul the death penalty. Branding Is also abolished. Wu Ting Fang has been expected to memorialize the throne for other bene fli'lal changes. Pears' "The pale complexion of true love" assumes a warmer tint by the use of Pears' Soap. Sold ill ovf the f lobe. TURQUOISE IS A RICH Celling Color Tet so dainty In effect as to please the most fastidious It la not hard on the eye eltrer. It is one of the products of the Tatton Paint Co., makers of the famous Patton's Sun Proof Paints. An honest, practical paint, entirely free from water or any other rnaitrlal used as an adulterant. mmm . 1 I I 1 a.-v rim Ik r. Per gallon $1.75 Half gahon M Quarter gallon .50 Most coiors .ire sold at this price, A few ...re a little higher. Write or call for descriptive folder, show ing colors. Sold by B.F. ALLEN aSON Wall Paper, Paints, Etc, 365-367 Commercial St., Astoria. All Goods Marked in Plain Figure One Price to All. After Easter Clearing Sale 8 KT3 Leaves us a number of our choicest Hues of Spring Suits, Hats, Shoes and Furnishings broken in sizes, or the lots nearly sold out." As we do not allow small lots to accumulate, no matter how new and desirable the goods are, We Offer This Week Bargains in Men's and Hoy's Suits, Etc., Etc., that will prompt you to buy during this money saving opportunity. MEN'S SUITS $9.50 $11.50 ing black worsteds and blue serges, worth$l 8, while they last4 Your choice in several styles of single and double breasted sack suits, worth $12.00, whilejthey last A number of suits made of extra fine materials, hand tailored, worth $14.00 and $15.00, while they last Some hand tailored suits made of fine imported materiels includ- fc I O tZf Boys' and Children's Suits. of several lines of very choice suits for little fellows, only a foiv are left. These will be old at reduced prices. Young Men's 8-itt. In this department may be found excellent bargains In single and double-breasted suits for young men. frfcSl'Ewiir lilt i Thltf VIlAUly auvsw tr4 ply oaall wearlne surface -Ho. hl,KK udbck-f lln four Itmothe wwr of orainr --i,.. MudtofiuacLUycomlwd loos (tplt coUn. Comfortable, bccauttsaiftejlf. In HIcK Tan, Ory,Blu-ll Vim Color.evn iwr ir prated wuhins n 1 1 ST- .1 jF If A 4Li- llttu: Sock With Urfi 3 Pairs for S0e. Ttieonly nrk of merit trrr sold at trulhin ijc A rfffrVW! i Furnishings. f I broken lots of hosUrr. neckwear, underwear, shirts, etc., to be sold out this week at bargain prices. Shots and Hats. Will be treated to a ,nut go price. This applies to all small lots and lines which com In broken sixes. S. DAN CO., Astoria's Greatest Clothiers. 490-500 Commercial St. Correct Gothes for Men Aquaproof Raincoats marked with this label jlfredeiijafnins MAKERS v- JEW yRK are of such style, fit and tailoring that it's no wonder THEY ARE PREFERRED TO ALL' OTHERS. The makers' guarantee, and ours, with every garment. We are ex clusive agents here. K.itii.''-'--'"" As sure as 22-4 we can suit your taste in writing material, as to color, size, quality, surface, any one of the little points that you may desire. Come and let us show you what we have and what you can get In Astoria In the way of "Really fine writing ma terial." "Cheaper grades as well." J. N. GRIFFIN BENTON'S NEW VALVELESS GASOLINE MARINE ENGINE. Simple and Reliable. Latest Cut. Occident Hotel Bar 01 Billiard Hall. TablesJNew and Everything First Class. A IAN m Leu P.rti to'Cet Out i, o Order, " UMtarlng;Par!s. More Power with Uu weight. UieiLeii Guollne. Under?. Perfect Con trol. Quiet Exhaust Any Speed from 100 to 1000 revolution! per minute. Till BENNETT HIzeMlto JOII. I Sizes B to 1011. I, Klnplo Cylinder. 4011.11,, Double Cylinder. FOUR CYLINDERSITO ORDER TO 100 HORSE POWER. KNAPPT0N, WASH, Fineat brand of Liquors and Cigars. PRAEl 0 EIGNE! TRANSFER CO. Telephone 221. 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