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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1906)
" ' I - ....'.iiiitinttttitmnn. LONG STRIKE SIEGE FRESH TURKEYS ! (Not cold stoiage.) , 27c PER POUND Phone your order with us early. ! We have everything the best, j To make your Christmas dinner a success' Striking Car Men At Portland Will Fight it Out Tonight DESPAIR OF INSTANT SUCCESS IN A. V. ALLEN, ANOTHER REMEDY Inter-Change of Cars Would Re lieve Shortage. EASTERN ROADS UNWILLING Drain Cart From Soulhsrn and West am Roada And Leave Tham Short Railroada Hava Plenty of Motiva Power. KANSAS CITT. Dec 2L At the conclusion tonight of the Inquiry Into the question of the freight car short age before Interstate Commerce Com missioner Prouty, the commissioner, the shippers and the representatives of the railroads agreed that all parties concerned would be greatly benefitted and present conditions relieved if a free interchange of cars among the railroads could be brought about. It la understood that the western rail roads generally favor free Interchange Of freight cars and that the Eastern railroads have refused to enter Into such an agreement The reason for this difference, it Is said, is that the eastern roads are profiting by the present conditions and are using many thousands of cars belonging to the western roads and their own equip ment as well, causing a severe short age to exist In the west and south. Western lines have been compelled to issue an order that such cars as they have left are not to leave their re spective tracks. Attorney Low for the Rock Island, stated that his road had Do You Realize That you need shoes for the rainy season that has now made Its ap pearance. ' Just Arrived for MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN - .FALL STYLES, SMART DESIGNS. That please the eye, lend comfort to the feet and give perfect durability. THE BEST MADE DR. A. REID'S CUSHIONED SHOESi Feet don't ache or tire. .Investigate the quality and bs convinced. ..... OUR 8PECIALTY LINE of Logger's Shoes Guarantees Satis faction to the Wearer Nona Better but a Leader of All. S. A. G1MRE MS Bond Street, Opposite Hacker Bros. all the motive power it needed and could handle all traffic offered if It could get possession of' ail the cars it owned. He said that penalizing companies for failure to supply cars when or dered by shippers will have no good effect. He said that instead, legisla tion should be along remedial lines, and should not Impose a penalty on the roads for what they could not help. . . SCIENTISTS TO MEET. NEW YORK, Dec 2L The annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science will open on December 37 In Columbia Uni versity, and will last until January I, Inclusive. More than 600 scientists are expected to attend. The address of welcome will be delivered by Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia. In the evening retiring President Woodruff will give his address on the "Science Of Education.'' On Saturday, December 29. ten marble busts of pioneers of American science present ed by Morris K. Jessup to the Xmer lean Museum of National History will be unveiled. ANNUAL REPORT. NEW YORK, Dec 21. The annual report of the Southern Pacific was made public today. Its gross 'earn ings were $10,600,000. an increase of $10,100,000 over last year. Net earn ings are $35,400,000, an increase of 15,-500,000. LONG TENNE8SEE FIGHTS. For twenty years W. L. Rawls, of Bells, Tenn., fought nasal catarrh. Ha writes: "The swelling and sore ness Inside my nose waa fearful, till I began applying Bucklen's Ante Salve to the sore surface; this caused the soreness and swelling to disappear, never to return. Best salve In ex istence. 25c at Chas. Rogers, Drug gist , BUY THEM AT JALOFPS. A new up-to-date stock of ladles' ! shirt waists, skirts, silk petticoats, holsery, purses, fancy neckwear, silk handkerchiefs, umbrellas, etc., 120 11th street, near Commercial. St , Bee's Laxative Cough Syrap con taining Honey and Tar, Is especially appropriate for children, no opiates or poisons of any character, conforms to the conditions of the National Pure Food and Drug Law, June 30, 1901 For Croup, Whooping Cough,' etc. It expels, Coughs and Colds by gently moving the bowels. Guaranteed. Sold by Frank Hart's Drug Store. ManZan Pile Remedy put up In con venient collapsible tubes with nozzle attachment so that the remedy may be applied at the very seat of the trou ble, thus relieving almost Instantly, bleeding. Itching or protruding piles. Satisfaction guaranteed or money re funded. Sold by Frank Hart's drug store. Dade's Little Liver Pills thorough ly clean the system, good for lazy liv ers, makes clear complexions, bright eyes and happy thoughts. Sold by Frank Hart's Drug Store. : " ! HEAR YE ! HEAR YE ! I HEAR YE! Important Announcement I by Tagg's Confectionery. Important to you because it enables you to save money. Lowney's Chocolate Creams put in Speoial Christmas Boxes. ' , 54-pound Boxes, 20 cents. . ;T i-pouna tioxes, ou cents, i For the Little Ones: . , , i , , Telephone Candy Boxes, 10 cents and up. . 8pecial line of Christmas tree ornaments, 1 cent and' up. Tag'g"s Confectionery, 488 Commercial St, Company Looks Upon Strike at Now Broken Protractsd Campaign to Be Organised by Committee of Seven Leaders Present, PORTLAND, Dec. St That the strike shall be contlnuvd until the union wins a complete victory, If It takes all winter to do It, was the de cision of the strikers at a meeting last night, presided over by Oonural Organiser W. 0. Burton of San Fran cisco. Mr, Burton arrived lute In the afternoon to take charge of the cam paign. Those who are out ar dogged In their determination to fight to a bit ter finish. With the assurance that the International Association and the Oregon Federation of Labor will stand behind them with financial and other support, the men are confldpnt of ul timate success. They have given up hope of being able to bring about a satisfactory settlement quickly, and have begun plans for a long siege. A permanent strike committee of seven carmen was appointed last night to act in conjunction with the exec utive board of the Federated Trades Council and Organiser Burton. In the hands of this body will rest the en tire contro) of the fight . The company considers that the strike Is over, that it has won a com plete victory and that thone who are out are stmply making a desperate effort to keep a lost cause alive be cause they have nothing else to da The strikers, however, contend that the company will see matters In a dif ferent light before they are through. General Organiser Burton arrived on the 6:55 train last night and was met by a committee of officers and mem bers of the union. He was escorted to Drew hall, where he went Into confer ence with the strike committee and officers of the union and was acquaint ed with the situation. Later In the evening he met the strikers at a gen erai meeting and urged on them a continuation of the fight, and renewed efforts to build up the strength of the union. Considerable enthusiasm marked the gathering. The committee of seven carmen. In conjunction with the committee from the Federated Trades Council and Or ganizer Burton, are meeting this af ternoon to decide upon a p'nn of cam paign. No Intimation can be obtained from the members as to what this plnn will be. TACOMA NOT SUFFERING. Scarcity Not Serious and Will Soon Be Relieved. TOCOMA. Dec. 21. Tai.-nma people nre not suffering from the need of fuel, although searclty of coal and wood are causing considerable Incon venience. This is the substance of statements mada today before Jhe state Investigation committee. . The Tacoma Eastern Railway and Tacoma Railway & Power Company promised to co-operate with the retail dealers In rushing to this city several thou sand cords of wood. This afternoon Chairman Falrchlld arranged for the relief of cities In eastern Washington, which are suffering on account of the fuel famine, by securing a promise from the O. R. & N. Railway to fur nish all available coal cars to the Northern Pacini to be used in rush Ingcoal from British Columbia to non competitive points on the O. R. A N. which are suffering on account of the lack of fuel. Falrchlld completely ex? onerates the officials of the operating departments of the Northern Pacific, but added: "The executive department of the railroad has sadly neglected Its duty in mot keeping pace with the growth of the country." DR. LEE'8 8UCCESSOR. ' NEW YORK, Dec, 21. The Rev, Dr. Harlan D. Mendenhall. an old newsna per man, and for years pastor of the Presbyterian church at Perth Amboy, N. J., has been called to the pastor ate of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Twenty-third street. In sue cession to the late Dr. John Lloyd Lee. :. -: ' QUIT MUTUAL PLAN. NEW YORK, Dec. 21. Announce ment was mado yesterday that three insurance companies, the Washington Life,' the Providence Savings Life and the United States Life, which have been operating In part on a mu tual plan, will write only nonpartlcl pating insurance after January 1. The new insurance law forbids an Insur ance corripnny after the first of Jan uary from writing both participating and .inonpartlelpatlng insurance. It must make a choice therefore between Y'lABD ST I MI at which you can buy any doll in our store for exactly " ..HALF-PRO Remember this is just before Christmas. PRESENTS TOR MIN. Smoking Jackal Silk Handkerchiefs. Linen Handkerchiefs, Silk Mufflers. Suspenders, Bath Robe Neckties Collar and Cuff Boxes ' Umbrellas. PRESENTS FOR WOMEN, Silk and Worsted Dress Patterns Suits. Jackets and Skirts. Furs of All Kinds, Feather Boas Kid Gloves Handkerchiefs Ribbons Dressing Jaufc.ts Bath Robot Silk and Wool Hose ii. i PRESENTS FOR CHILDREN. Dolls Silk nandkerchlafs Linen Handkerchiefs Umbrellas Furs, Cloaks, Silk and Woolen Mittens, Silk and Woolen Gloves Hair Ribbons. PRESENTS FOR THE HOME. Lace Curtains, Blankets, Comforts Towels, Sheets and Pillow Cases Napkins, Rugs, Portlers The Christmas Store A store full of pretty, sensible and useful holiday presents, suitable for mother, father, sister, brother and the loving little baby now await you. Our store has been transformed into a veritable' fairyland with every thing so tastefully displayed that you cannot afford to miss seeing it. Come at once, Mix with the hap py throng of buyers in Astoria's Greatest Holiday Emporium. Shopping days are fleeting toward Christmas, Come today. Pres ents for all. . THE A. DUNBAR CO. -Astoria's Foremost Holiday Store. the two plans, The decision to adopt the nonpartlclputltig plan exclusively has had the effect of taking the three companies out of the competition for annual dividend business and putting them In a class by themselves as rep resenting an entirely distinct form of Insurance. Mtllons of bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar have been sold without any person ever having experienced any other than beneficial results from Its use for coughs, colds and lung troub les. This Is because the genuine Fo ley's Honey and Tar In the yellow package contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. Guard your health F. Laurln. - C ASTO R I A Tat Infants and Children. The Kind You Hava Always Bought Bears the 'Signature of tfutffrTCUCLtlt mi i s ""ii ii- M ' II II I' -'W "O SPICES, cf VUfrtMiaa I IM BMQm POWDER, FIJMCraSEXTIWTS ifejoIutePurlry, finest Flavor, GreatcsrSrrenh.l&sonubkfricti ''vCLQSSETftDEVEBS f PORTLAND. OREGON. BE - SAW - - j Have you Seen our Saw Window. ,. Special Kitchen Saw 2Bc We have everything in Saws. The Foard & Stokes Hardware Co,, I nc, Successor! to roara ft Stokes Co. V i Xmas Suggestions ! .; for him or lier abound among the big, well V assorted stock we have laid in, but every day is depleting the assortment, so come in as soon as possible. ,; BooK Of Ail Hinds. Toilet Sets, Stationery. Leather Purses, Burned Wood and Leather, Fine Station ery, '" Mirror?, Pictures, ' Calenders but come at once. jj B. A. H!gglns Co., ; ; , 8VCCI3SH011 TO J. N GRIFFIN Books Music Stationery Sherman Transfer Co. . HEmtY SHERMAN, Manager Hanks, darrlaires Baeirace Cheeked and Transferred Trucks ard Furniture Wagons Pianos Movod, Dosed and Shipped, 433 Commercial Street PhnnA Main 121 J