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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (July 24, 1905)
MONDAY, JULY 1905. THE MOHNlNlJ ASTORI A N. A S i OK A, OitKGON. 8 rrw; SCOTT ON IRPATH Once begun, the habit grow on yo and you eatit because YOU WANT TO EatFORCE, the breakfast , fod tbat guilds you up. Easily served. 15c a PacRage. Sets Out tolay Editor But Lat ter Still Lives. Good Baiiy Butter, 35c and 40c a Roll WISHES TO AVENGE INSULT ASTORIAGROCERY 623 Commercial St . Phone Main 681 A Shoe Bargain For Balance of the Month Mea's Tan shoes, worth up to $4-5 t t3.oo Mea's Tan shoes, worth up to l3-3t at $1.50. Mea's Oxfords, worth up to . $4.50, at l3-oo Mea's Oxfords, worth up to $3.00, at $1.50 5. A. GIMRE, 543 Bond Street, Opposite Row Higgins 4 Co. We are agents for Douglas' Cele brated shoe. "Seotty," Death Valley Cowboy Million aire, Starts on Tour of Destruction to Appease Anger. Visits Newspaper to Anihilate the "Main Squeeie." EASYfCOMES EASY GOES The Picnic Traveler Because he requires and demands light weight baggage. The compact size and package of the foodstuffs which tie pic nicker takes along are essentials not to be overlooked. We make a specialty of providing for those need?. In canned goods we carry a full line, so that it is only necessary to call your sttention to a few. Roast Beef, Veal Loaf, Dried Beef, Tork and Beans, Sardines, Salmon, Dev fled Ik 111. etc. In jars we have Beach Xut Bacon, Horse Radish, Mustard, Jellies and Jams in fact everything to prepare a quick sd a dainty lunch with Coffee Extract and Canned Milk for a good cup of breakfast nectar. I THE GROCER. Tenth and Commercial Streets. Branch at. Uniontown. You can save money on our larrain New York, July 23. "Seotty," the Death Valley mine owner, whose money sncsidinc proclivities have snade Mm famous from California to New York, was joined yesterday by his wife, Mrs, Walter Scott, who arrived in this morn ing from Chicago. Her arrival added to the Gaetv of "ScottyV effervescent spirits, but her presence acted as a re straint on the happy-go-lucky career on which he had started when he struck town alone on Friday. He was in excellent humor until he read in one of the afternoon papers some statements which he said hurt his feel ings and his reputation. Then nothing but a visit to the editor of the offending newspaper would appease his anger. He had fire in his eye and his lips quivered as he said to the gathered corps of re porters: 'Tome along, boys, and watch me give the editor hell I'll show him some thing." "Seotty' left the Herald Square hotel about 2 o'clock to call upon the editor whom he charged with discrediting him, He called two automobiles. He climbed into the first, accompanied by two repor ters, while Mrs. Scott followed in the other with three more newspaper mon, Hi arrival at the office was the signal for a vociferous demonstration. "Hellow. Seotty," and "Hey, Seotty show us your money!" came from a hun dred throat. Reaching the editorial rooms, "Seotty" asked for "the main squeeze." His jaws were set determinedly and the office boy politely proffered "him the use of the most comfortable chair. "Seotty" was soon uhered into the offke of the editor, where he spent half an hour. When he emerged that fierce expression he wore on entering was gone, and in its place he wore a con tented smile. "It's all right," he said. "They did't mean it and they are going to take it back." On reaching the street he was com- j piled to throw money to the crowd be-1 fore his automobile was permitted to J proceed. He Was then induced by Mrs. Scott to return to his hotel and rest. On the way he distributed some more of hi wealth. . . -- - When Mrs. Scott arrived in the morn ing she was on the point of nervous col lapse. She had not slept in two days and had eaten little. She expressed a decided di-like to the notoriety which -he had bn compelled to share witli her husband, and in Chicago hud hen robbed of nearly everything movable by souvenir fiends. Mis. Scott was attired in a plain black gown that showed her plump figure to advantage, and a black bat, trimmed w itii a white pompom. AH the jewelry belonged to Evans and the south side to King. This summer Evan accused King of letting the King cats invade the Evans bird house- and destroy the young martins. The quarrel spread rapidly. Kvans lxdsomnl a eat belonging to King and King shot Kvans dog, after which the neighbor took it up and reprisal were frequent" and vindictive. The climax was reached on Monday when Mrs. Evans attached her cloths line to a hook in the Evans ide of the division oak. King waito until the wash was hung out above the muddy walk Then he took his ax and went forth to cut a kerf in the King side of the tree Mr. Evan telephoned for her husband who arrived with the town coiistabli and a crowd from the saw mill. King colli inned chopping, claiming that the tree was his property clear in and as far a the heartwood. The constable looked over the plans of the house lots and dared not Interfere, A fresh wind was blowing at the time, and a soon as King had cut half way through the trunk the tree began to sway toward the Evans kit, impelled by the breete and the loaded line. Mrs. Evans made a hastv attempt to rescue her clean clothes from the mud, and was cough t by the falling tree and pinned to the ground. The constable arrested Evans "and King on charge of mutual assault and bat tery, but when they were taken before the local justice his honor fell unable to decide upon the fin points of law in volved, and discharged both prisoners. Since then Evans has instituted civil proceedings for heavy damages. BUGS ON ISTllli!U8 4".-,. GARDEN FOB POOR. Rich Woman Lets the Children Play There While She's Away. New York, July 23. A playground for the children of the byways has been opened in Philadelphia. It is a bit of hot weather philanthropy of the most practical kind, encouraging evidences of what one woman can do if she has both the money and the inclination. Miss Rebecca Coxe, while she Is away for the summer, has thrown open to the children of the poor the garden of her home in Spruce street, near Fifteenth street, in the heart of the arrtocratic district of the city, yet right on the edge of-the slums. Tom, Dick and Harry and their sis-1 teri can romp and roll on the gra of this' playground till there 1 no gniss to romp, and roll npon. Such is the- or der of Miss Coxe. The garden was op-Bed after she went to her summer home in Driflon, Penn ami on the second day the caretaker, seeing the effect of many feet npm the laww, communicated the- fact to Mis Coxe when she replied to1 let the children play if the lawn was destroyed. The care taker's mrt strenuous duty is to prevent hot amf duty urchin from plunging ir.to the poof, and many a time when tfie giiardLnt' eyes have been timed, one of them, according to his own defense, has "just pushed In, sir o pfeuse don't prit me out for wasn't my fault, ir!" It i a cosmopolitan fathering in this garden of aristocrat', and the romper pay little heed to race rirvjudh'es; even the color line is lifted. Parramanj Require Enormous Qu antity of Insect Powder. SHORTAGE IS NOW FELT HERE Emergency Call From Sanitary Officers on Isthmus for Insect Powder Makes Inroads Into Supply of This Country Face Serious Conditions. Washington, July 23. The supply of Insect powder in this country ha been exhausted by an emergency call from the sanitary officer n the isthmus, A requisition sent by Colonel A. C. Oor gas. of the army ineuicen department, who has called for thirty-eight tons of that material, and it was found by med ical officers of the purchasing depart ment who now have charge of such sup plies, that there were only twenty tons of insect powred in New York City. It is believed by the medics n officer that the quantity desired on the Wthmus exhausted the supply in the country. There was purchased at the same time twenty tons of sulphur and one h 11 ml ml iron pots In which to burn it, together with fifteen tons of newspapers, most of which were picked up in New York and are needed In the fumigation of the buildings of the Isthmus. Some idea of the variety of material desired in the isthmian sanitary branch may be gained from the fact that an other Item of Colonel fiorga' requisi tion was for seven tons of flour with which to make paste. All this material was called for by eable, and purchased lit the medial officers in the Army Building, in Whitehall street, Ney York, ami delivery aiade to Colonel (!orgai and lis assistant within two week from the time the cable message was sent This S a star performance, lit which the meda-al officer take great pride, and they say the civilian purchasing of ficials are able to aoomplisli their work in no such ihort perlW. Lingered over lafoytfte'- lis. Patcron, 5. J., July JH.-Mrs. E. A. R Che, who Sad lived fn Paterson for 03 year, diwf yesterday at her home from a stroke ef parlyi She wrfl re membered General Jjifayefte' vi4l to j Paterson and used to delight in telling low he had kisser her whom the- aW in receiving him on that occasion. HILL THINKS WHEAT CROP WILL HOT BE BUMPER she wore was a heavy wedding ring. Jot of Purses, jut in-ide the door. When j ma,ie from gold taken 'Trorh the Death lew these purses sold from 23c to '1.T3 j Valley mine, and a gold locket. each. The Hither is as ood as new Innate we have, the frames and KOW but the damp 1,19 started rui-t on when rust gets a start on anything no used, and quickly finishes it is ur-ed Lave you ever sen a carpen ter's, saw fine that is -ed every day RUSTY? These will make, good purse for anyone who uses a purse every day. 5c, and lOc Regardless of former Price. J. N. GRIFFIN KEEP YOUR HEAD UNCOVERED. The Cmiataat Wearlae; of Hat Proo gates Daadrnfl Germs. There are many men who wear their lata practically all the time when awake, and. are blessed with a heavy shock of Sair; yet if the scalps of these same men vma. became Infested With dandruff fcerms, the parasites would multiply ail the quicker for lack of air. Baldness would ensue as the final result. New Iro's Herplclde kills these germs and stimulate unhealthy hair to abundant growth. Herplclde Is a pleasant hair eressinf as well as a dandruff cure and contains not an atom of injurloua sub atance. Cold by leading druga-lsts. Send tfc. In stamps for sample to The Herpl clde Co.. Detroit. lii- Eagle Drug Store, 351-353 Bond St., Owl Drug Store, 649 Com. St., T. P. laurin, Prop. "Special Agent." 'More her marriage to ."Seotty" in Cin.-inn.ttt fa years ago, Mrs. .Scott jwas K!)a Jo-ephine Milius. She conies J from an old New Yolk family, and at I'ut if it 'Tp tiiut. vas a nurse in Itellevue hos pital. Mr. S-ott talks like a woman of education and refinement. Every mail bring to the Herald Sipiare hotel a bundle of letters for "Seotty" 'i'lty come from all parts of the country and some have special de livery stamps upon them. For the most part they contain apx-afs for money, some for charity and some asking him to further commercial enterprises. "Seotty'' doe not read them. He just throws them in a heap on the floor. "Seotty" will visit Coney Island today -that is, if Mrs. "Seotty" will let hlin. TROUBLESOME TREE. Causes General Mixup, Including Family Row, Cats and Dogs. Ashland, Me., July 23. The legal right which a man has to string his clothes line on bis own premises will be declared at the next term of court, when the case of Evans vs. King comes up for trial. The two men own adjoin ing house lots in the outskirts of the vil lage. The division line where the lots meet the highway was marked by a thrifty oak tree, which had been st out so that the north side of the tree Says If 6000,000,000 Bushels Are Raised. Well Be Duing Very Well. New York, July L'i.- In nn interview irpon crop prospects James J. Hill, pres ident of the Ureal Northern Ruilroutl'. is quoted as saying: "Our crops are twin- too good this year We will not rui.-e aii.v bumper c q of wheat. However. 11 we iafher m) l.u-heWof whe n and a - 10,u"0,OiKl bale crop of cotton we v.ill bo doing welt. I see no dangerous -honlsnlKdd' in the business and fin.ui'i.il situation, so I look for any sort of a bumes hnoin. The 'country ought to be. thankful if business moves along in its present vol ume. ' What is needed the country over Is a great awakening, sort of reviv!, in it birsinesg method in domestlo and foreign trade and a ililTVrent and higher commercial standing or moral tone. This great wakening will have to come before we are a world power. ,. "Individual effort i restrained by po litical theorists and demagogue leaders. Compare our effort with those of Oer many. There the emporer hiinsclfi at the head guiding and fostering com mercial development. We are falling behind in the procession, and five or 10 year heme this country will deplore the present political interference locally and nationally." The family restaurant of Astoria is isteognized as the Hess restaisnnt. The Best meals and the best service in As reria. 120 Eleventh street Honesty Is the bcsttyolicy Schilling's Best:. Sea baking I Sawing wracw- Your grocer's ;, money back. If taken this spring, keeps you well summer. It makes the little ones eat. sleep and grow. A tonic for the whole family". Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets at Frank Hart's drug store. " Just think what you ca. do with LIQUID VENEER Liquid Veneer is a ciix-fully and scientifically prepared ftt'ticli that sets ns a f xxl for tho- vanish or gloss. It is absorbed by th yarnlsh or surface t which it is. applied, and bring out all it old1 tiius- elasticity and nuwn'.t liesldea adding addition al, gloss. It i therefore highly ben eficial to the very finest surfaces. Don't hesitate to ns it on ywiic pianoa, mahogany furniture, or tins very finest pieces you may have; it Is the preparation that will re mere taraish and that peculiar and tery usdesirable bluish discoloration which often appf-ars on pianea and ether highly polished furnltare. Liquid Veneer is equally effective on Organs, Violins, Guitars, etc., as well a on all rosewood and ebony furniture .perfectly cleaning it and restoring original newness and gloss TBIAL BOTTLE, ioc; HALF PINT, 50 c D.F. ALLEN tZLSON Wall Paper, laints, Etc, (85-367 Cemmereiaf 8t, Astoria. If you Know good clothes and proper treatment and up-to-date methods you are already a aWISE" customers BUT if you are not yet wise get wise and trade with ferman Wise Astoria's "RELIABLE" Clothier. hi 1 Your Prescription: Rock Island If ycra are going East, I would appreciate your consulting me. I will gladly help you plan your trip and tell you all about Rock Island service. Just drop me a line consultation free! I will show you a Rock Island folder and our publication entitled "Across the Continent in a Tourist Sleeping Car." It is of considerable importance that you select the right route there are many different ways to go. I'll tell you of the superior points about the Rock Island way. A. h. Mcdonald, General Agent, Rock Island System, 140 Third Street, Portland, Ore. X 1 J0ti 1 J.A. mis, CLEANLINESS la necessity ro perfect Health and sn eMent'ul element of Happiness. To prevent sickness snJ enjoy the comforts of life you should equip your sleeping aptrtmcnt or dressing clumber with a snowy white, one-piece ".Standard" Porcelain Enameled" Lva tory and itt running hot and cold water as dcilrcd it your touch. We have samples in onr showroom and will gladly quote you prices. MONTGOMERY, Astoria, Or. AN ASTORIA PRODUCT Tale Bohemian Beer Best In The Northwest North Pacific Brewing Co. i