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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 4, 1906)
Mem mm h in dress can find garments that will satisfy, in the variety of styles that we have gathered together for fall and winter of naughty six and seven. No Wholesale Tailor Has Been Overlooked whose merchandise is worthy of serious consideration; hence you have all of America's best to select from, not merely one or two lines. WE WANT YOU TO HAVE CONFIDENCE IN US, and we will always be deserving of the trust IT WOULD BE FOOLISH for us to say that we have never had clothes returned because something went wrong, but we do say that the case can not be found where that wrong was not righted. A. StoK.es NP. ! ' .'UNCOMMON CLOTHES- ' &3niffirr I - n I ITTOM " I OO A DIP. I Copyrighti 906 by Hart Schaffncr M. jl Clothts B"ht Hm A7 " " " ' " -,w WB,"W' L.. ' ' J 1110 IMUMV V SOLE AGENTS HINTS ON CHARTER PROVISIONS DirORTANT SESSION OF ASTORIA CHARTER COMMISSION AT CITY HALL LAST EVENING SOME PER TINENT CHANGES CONSIDERED. Twelve of the nineteen members of the Astoria Charter commission met at the regular session of the commission last night in the council chamber at the city hall, to-wit: Mayor Herman Wise, Auditor Olof Anderson, C C. Utzinger, (Sty Attorney A. M. Smith, Hon. Asmus Brix, Hon. L C. McCue, William Ross, Judge F. J. Taylor, Dr. W. C Logan, Councilman C. A. Leinenweber, H. M. Lorntsen and John Nylund. The present status of the work was thoroughly discussed by those in at tendance and the conclusion was reached that there was no time to lose in per fecting the changes and amendments that are to be submitted to the peo ple for approval at the coming city election on December 12 next, and a tacit agreement to expedite the work. Among the new elements of munici pal law injected into the deliberations ' last night, were the folwwing, submitted . by Mr. Lorntsen: Granting to the city the power and authority to construct and purchase water works and electric lighting plants and to isue bonds therefore, etc. Establishing an eight-hour municipal working day, and fixing a minimum wage of $2.50 per day, and restricting public employment to citizens of the United States. Abolishing the police commission and investing the power of appointment and organization of the police force, in the hands of the mayor and common coun cil, etc. Submitted by A. M. Smith (and with those presented by Mr. Lorntsen re ferred for final action to the next en suing meeting)! Fixing the limit of city indebtedness at $230,000 and providing for all pro cesses in that relation. Exemption of councilmen and city of ficers from criticism for the enactment of those duties ordained by ordinance; and from claims for .damage resulting from defective work; providing for a salary of $100 per annum for the mayor and councilmen, and for a forfeiture of $5 for each and every case of absence from regular meetings, etc.; investing the street superintendent with power to inspect the construction and im provement, of atreets and giving him more latitude in his office in the dis posal of the city's business in his de partment. Amons the matters finally determin ed last night by the commission werej the following: the liquor business, as conducted in ihl city of Astoria is to be left ab solutely in the hands of the common council as to the granting, restricting. prohobiting and regulation of . licenses in this behalf. Prohibiting any councilman or city of ficer from entering into any sort of contract with, or in behalf of, or for the city or furnishing any supplies in the matter of such contract; and pro viding a penalty compelling instant re moval" from office for a dereliction of the law in this connection. Re-diatrictine the City of Astoria into four wards, instead of three, as now constituted; the new boundaries to be, practically, as follows: First ward, from the westerly limit of the city to the center of Fifth street. Second ward, from the center of Fifth street to the center of Fourteenth street. Third ward, from the center of Four teenth street to the center of Thirty fifth street. Fourth ward, from the center of Thirty-fifth street to the easterly boundaries of the city. The commission then adjourned un til the meeting of next Wednesday night when it is hoped that every member of the commission in the city will be in attendance, and take part in the clos ing and important phases of the work yet to be laid out. doubt aerostatics will play an import ant part in the next great war and the United States should not -oe be hind the other countries." REBELS REFUSE TO DISARM. ARE HIGHLY ELATED. NE WYORK, Oct. 3. Among former former fellow officers, teachers and stu dents at the West Point Military Acad emy, the announcement of the victory of Lieutenant Frank P. Lahm in the international balloon race was received with great satisfaction. Lieutenant Lahm was one of the most popular men 'at West Point in his ca det days, making the football team as quarterback and as an instructor he was.even more popular. "It was a great victory," declared Colonel R. L. Scott, superintendent of the Academy, "and I feel mighty good to think one of our army men captured the tronhv for America. There is no Sitnation it Still Serious In Guantanamo 4,500 Still in the Field. SANTIAGO, Cuba., Oct. 2.-U is re ported that 2,000 rebels in the vicinity of Cuantanamo have refused to disarm. The situation here is still serious. The revolutionists continue to concentrate around Santiago. They promise to dis arm if General Castillo orders them to do so. Del Castillo has not arrived, but is expected now at any time. OfTu-m from the crulr Dm Moines unoltk'iitlly witnessed a spectacular re view of the insurgent! yetrday. The navel jucu were euthualastieally cheered when they were recognized. ' Good order prevails here. NINE PERSONS INJURED. Street Car and Engine Collide With Se rious Results. LOS ANGELES, Oct. J. Nine persons were injured last night, three of them seriously. In a collision between a Southern Pacific swltfh engine and a south bound Vernon Avenue Electric ear on Central Avenue, between See on.l and Third street. rlmwly Injured are: - Joiue Nli'hohwn, Holly wood, back wrenched, possibly broken, severe con cussion of the brain, may die) Mr. T. Harris, 040 Kat 3th itreet, slight con. cushion of the brain, face cut) W. T. Hampton, utotoruian, face lacerated, right eye put out, ( GAVE CHILDREN 1 1 ,000,000 EACH. CHICAGO, Oct. 8.-A dispatch to the Inter Ocean from Milwaukee, V'l., ms! That Cantata Frederick I'sbst gave eah of his children 1.000,000 prior to hi death because he wanted to be re llv,l nf his business earrs to a cer tain ntent, and because he wanted to what they would do with It, and how they would bear the responsibility, wns the testimony of Henry r'fnk, col lector of Internal revenue, before Jud Carpenter In the county court yester day. The proceedings were Instituted to determine the amount of Inheritance tax due the state. Commercial Salooi Thl popular place, situated at 009 Commercial street, Is up-to-date In every particular. The choicest of wines and all kinds of li quors can be procured here. Best qual ity cigars. Billiard table In connection. If you can't come In person, call up Phone 1231 Main. tf I hi death because he wanted to be re- . llv,i nf hi business earrs to a cer- JJMi,MMMWMBWWMMIWSWMWMWiMSIIIieWSSS,,,gy ASTORIA GROCERY PHONE, MAIN 681. 533 COMMERCIAL STREET. ANOTHERjSjnP of LONGS PRESERVES Jams and Jellies WAXEN COOKING APPLES Per Box 65c Don't make a mistake and think that the' Mill End vSale of ours is limited in its oppor tunities for saving money. , , IT IS NOTit is sweeping in its character fathers, mothers, daughters and little ones the needs of every member of the family are provided for fully. Garments and fabrics of every wanted kind, infant's goods, notions and toilet articles, belts and jewelry and leather goods and gloves the things that critical men wear, all are masses for quick outlet from this store, and marked at priCeSWhlCh insure It. If you could see the throng of eager customers which is attending this sale i see how much they buy FOR so LITTLE you'd appreciate the fact that this Mill Jind. bale . is in every way the most fascinating event of its kind which has ever marked this store's progress, , ' vSale Ends Saturday, October 6. MUSLINS 7 i f) 10c Lonsdale Outing Flannels ' All colors GINGHAMS Cp 7c grade Satine Skirts OC $1.50 quality Vl Ladies' Underwear a. $1.00 Quality OVt RIBB NS Cr All widths at Shirt Waists Cf)r 2.00 values at UV VESTS 35c quality ity at 23c 19c DRESS GOODS . 35c quality SILKS AQr 75c Taffeta UeJV; FLANNfetLETTES Cr 10c quality V V Men's Shirts oQr 50c quality Ot HOSE Ac 10c Men's Hose tv WOOL HOSE OOr 35c quality at OVj TABLE LINEN ia 40c quality 15c quality HANDKERCHIEFS Q OV. SATIN ES Ar All colors, 20c quality 1 vv TOOTH BRUSH Qr '20c grade J t TALCUM POWDER Qp 20c size v EIDERDOWN OCr : : '.. ', ' 40c quality at J-- TOILET PAPER Jc Fine grade Black Satine Apron OA. 50c quality Vt UMBRELLAS (Ho CA from 50c to LADIES' COATS Aft, $15 and $20 quality P-M v M orse Department Store.