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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (July 13, 1907)
SATURDAY, JULY 13, 1907. THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA OREGON 8 MEETING OF MEDICAL i iimi iii hiiiiii .. Onen and Ready for Business Buy the Best ATIOi r We sell OLYMPIC, MAGIC and CUPID brauds of Flour ALL GOOD HARD WHEAT PRODUCTS A. V. ALLIEN. PHONES MAIN 711. MAIN 3871 BRANCH UNIONTOWN PHONE MAIN 71S EDUCATION PAYS Association Has Firm Faith in Its Virtue NEED MORE ELASTIC SYSTEM The School System Should Allow More ' Rapid Advance, Of Gifted And Delin quent Pujils Not What A Pupil Hs Done But What Et Ii Able To Do. WASHIXGTOX, July 12. Ou by one,' historic- old buildings in the national capital are going down before the ir resistible sweep of modernity. It is lefctoni, though, that they pas out in blocks of six, as was the case this week when an old row of imposing dwel lings, the houses of foreign diplomats oro than half a century ago, was the rohjeet of a transfer that will result in their being remodeled and refurnished. The walls that once resounded to the dignified chatter of many tongues are to be given over to the cau9e of higher education, and vandal carpenters and ma sons are already at work in brinj-ing about a transformation. Once the change is effected, the six houses are to be utilized by the George Washington University for some of its iepartments that have outgrown the present quarters. Two of the houses will be occupied by the College of En gineering; the Department of Education and the Department ai Architecture will occupy two more, while the Women's College will take up the remainder. The Duildings-are especially Well-adapted for classrooms, for the ceilings are high axd the windows generous. But to return to the historical side of the matter. The row, once the most imposing block of houses in Washing ton, was erected in the oCs by W. W. Corcoran, who dedicated to the govern ment the national gallery of art bear ing his name. Mr. Corcoran discovered that the representatives of foreign gov ernments were unable to Bud suitable living quarters in Washington, and with characteristic patriotism h set about remedying this fault, for he considered it a blot on the good name of the Uni ted States in gei.eml aud Washington in particular that such a condition should exist. The buildings, most ela borate t'or that era, were the result. One of th houses wa the scene of a tragic occurrence some years before the war. The Russion envoy, one of the most brilliant of the diplomatic set jnd his wife were the most lionized couple in society. The envoy's wine cellar was a poem in old and rare vintage, and he had brought most of its stock from his estate in the Czar's realm. With him also came an old butler, a Russian who had been for years in bis employ, and a hundred-old bottles of claret that was worth its weight in gold. In the height of the social season, the envoy found his wine disappearing. The thief devoted his attention to the price less claret, and about twice a week empty bottles were found in the eob webbed bin that 'contained them. The butler kept close virgil, but to no avail. The bottles continued to disappear. Finally, in desperation, the envoy care fully opened a bottle treated the con tents with a powerful poison and re placed it in the bin where the hand of the thief would most naturally fall upon it. The next morning he sought his wine cellar. There he found, lying "tark upon the floor, the hands clenched and the dead eyes holding in their depths a look of frozen horror, the body of his old servitor, the butler. So far a the records show, nothing ever was done in the case. The United States could not act, for in a diplomatic sense, the crime was committed on Russian soil. It is not unlikely that the hou-es ul timately will be restored. Their oc cupancy by the Oeorre Washington Uni versity is only temporary, for the in stitution is making ready to erect a notable group of buildings of its own. Its ambition to become the great Ameri can University gives promise of fulfill ment, and subscriptions to the endow ment ifund continue to come in. Wdkfkmm It means the"""""" hottest and cleanest flame produced Dy any stove. This is the flame the New Perfection OA Stove gives the instant a lighted match is ap plied no delay, tfo trouble, no soot, no dirt. For cooking, the WWM PERFECTION nmA Ail fnnlr-Cf mo 11 ICIV uluC I loillC vii vuua-uiv w v is unequaled. It gives quick results because its heat is highly concentrated. Cuts fuel-expense . AUnAa in tViroo ci7fe. RverV 6tove warranted. If not at your deal er's write to our nearest agency. The all-rnnnrl household Use. Made of brass throughout and beautifully nickeled. Perfectly constructed; absolutely safe; unexcelled in light-giving power; an ornament 10 any iuu, Every lamp warrantee , 11 noi ai yuui dealer's, write to our nearest agency. STANDARD OIL COMPANY (UtCOBfOUATKU) 3 DISTINGUISHED BODY OF PROFES SIONAL MEN MEET IN ANNUAL CONVENTION AT SEASIDE, The thirty-third annual meeting of the Oregon State Medical Aociatitm wa held at Knights of Pythias Hall at Sea side yesterday and was hugely attended by the leading physician ot the state. -Many interesting and valuable papers were read and discussed and much in terest taken tluuughout. The meeting was called to order by President Dr. fc. 11, Picket, of Modford, after which the minutes of the last meeting were read. An addre of welcome was delivered by Mayor Han J. Moore, cu Seaside, which was responded to by Dr. W. T. Williamson. After the preliminary work of the convention the rvading aud discus-ion of papers commenced and the balance ;of the morning was taken up by the reading and discussion of a paper read hv Dr. John Holt, Phil. II., of Astoria. The subject, "Amoebio Dywntary (chronic), a Surgical Disease," was lis tened to with attention and earnest discussion followed opened by Dr. K. B. McDanields of Baker City and Dr. Joseph Sternberg of Portland and joined in by others in the convention. This ended the forenoon session. After lunch the Oregon State Health Association convened and wa attended by various health officers of the state, many of whom were- delegate to the convention of the Medical Aoeition. When the convention of the Medical Association was resumed in the. after noon the reading of paper and discus sion of ame was continued. .Dr. William House of Portland, read ;i paper on "Stokes. Adams Disease (or Heart Block") and the discussion was opened by Pr. Caspar Shaiyle. Seattle and Dr. V. D. McN'ary of Portland. Tliw was Hollowed by an essay by Dr. V. K. M. Kellogg, of Seattle. The subject whs "The Opsonic Index in Tulx'rrolosis." Pr. E. J. I-abbe and Wiley Jones of Portland, opened the discussion, pr. K. A. Pierce of Portland, read "Sanatorium Treatment of Tuber-i-olosi in the Xorthwet." Dr. I 0. Griffith of Salem puwnted an interest ing pnper on "The Ktfeet of Certain Gynecological Operations I'pon the Men tal Condition of the Insane with Re port of Cases." The discussion on this paper was opened by Pr. K. I- Gillespie and W. B. Holden of Portland. The last paper of tho afternoon was that of Dr. George F. Wilson of Portland. The subject "The Examination of a Patient with the View of (Jiving Medical Opin ion" was handled ably. The discussion was opened by Dr. Park Weed Willis, it Seattle, and A. W. Moore ofTnrtland. Durins the discu-sion on the subject of tubercolosis Dr. Fulton paid a very liiith compliment to Ur. Aug. C. Kinney of this city regarding his careful and thorough work in the line of preven tion and treatment oi tubercolosis. Dr. Fulton said that Dr. Kinney had not only aeouiied a national reputation or. this subject but an enviable reputation in Europe. Dr. Kinney, lie aid, was a modest, retiring man and did not put im-elf forward to gun the credit he was really entitled to. However hit well known ability, made without forc in" recognition, a reputation on the object, that should be the envy of the best physicians in the hind. I he ad dress was frequently interrupted by iiinlail-e that was sincere. I he neat part of the conipliineiit was that it was delivcied in the absence of Dr. Kinney. I.a-t night a dam bake was held on the. beach to which all were cordially invited. A pleasant time was had. Tim session will h'1 resumed this morning arid will be concluded tonight. More papers will be read; a new set ol ullieers will be elected; ai;d other Im-i nes3 transacted. The present officers of the association are: president, K H Pickel of Mcdiiord; vice-president, J. A. Renter of The Italics; second vice president, If. M. Shaw, A-iilaud; third yice-Diesidcnt, E. I). Tiliims, Portland; j secretary, L. If- Hamilton, Portland; tivasurer. Amelia Zigler, Portland. The personnel of the convention i distinguished and the interesting points brought out in the papers and the dis cussion of some allowed deep study and painstaking efforts in the handling the various subjects. A smoker will be held tonight follow ii.f the evening session, at Knights of Pythias Hall and this will conclude the Men Wo wish to announce that wo are now located in our new store, 567 Commercial street, with our COMPLETE LINE OF 's and Boys' Fine Clothing Furnishings, Hats, Woolen Goods, Etc. 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The Duchess seeks a repayment of $HM, the cxpeii-e of living at the hotel while the heating of the house was derai.ged; second, ifJtHKl damages to her reputa tion caused by the Countess entering i i ii i 1 1 11 1 complaint because the Dm lies'. removed her jewels when attachment pimeedinys were instituted in connec tion with the rent suit. Decision will be announced July 20. Talking Maohlnea, Subscribe for the Dally or Weekly Aetorlan and get a Oraphophon on mall weekly payments. Call on A. R Cyrus, 424 Commercial street for particular!, A LARGE JUDGMENT. HUTTK, Mont., July II.--A special to the Miner from U-wiston says that the largest judgment ever given in Fergus oiinty was entered in the district court n favor of John A. Drake and against the Gold Reef Mining Company for $237,000, The action was started by Drake merely to secure title personally o a Gold Reef property which i now iwned by his corporation. 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