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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 8, 1907)
'4 THE MORNING ASTORIAN. ASTORIA, OREGON. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER I, 1907. PRECAUTIONS ARE BEING TAKEN OREGON STATS BOARD OF HEALTH, FEDERAL QUARANTINE OFFICERS AND THE LOCAL HEALTH BOARD AFTER PLAGUE. The articlo in jrveterday morning"! Oregontan, regarding the finding of germ of the dreaded bubonic plague. In ft couple of rata, which were examined by Dr. Pohl. the health officer of Port land, was the aubject of a telephone conversation between Dr. Pohl and Dr. Bolt, of Astoria, lhi afternoon. It now transpire that the over -sealous reporter who made note of the statement of Dr. Pohl, baa exaggerated the matter to a considerable extent. The truth of toe matter, aa far aa Dr. Holt wai informed, ya that a couple of rata were taken to Dr. Pohl, and when examined were found to be diseased to a certain extent, but that actual germs of bubonic plague were found ia denied. In fact, we are informed that tie carcasses were in an advanced stage of disintegration, acd the impression was spread that they were infected with the dreaded plague. It ia a well-known medical fact, how ever, that the plague is spread, chiefly through the agency of rodents, and it behooves our cititens to exterminate as fast aa possible that species of vermin Apropos of this subject the following communication, from the Oregon State Board of Health and addressed to the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Astoria, has been received, and filed. by the auditor of the city, Judge An derson. It bears of date of November 8th, and is as follows r "We desire- to cal your attention to the plague situation which is assuming mors or less alarming proportions from the fact it is present both in San Fran cisco, and Seattle; and to make ome suggestions regarding the loading and snloading of vessels, from such infected places, should any visit your port. - "As ia well known the disease is spread, ehiefl, through infected rats. and H is of the ntmost import aura that the rata should be prevented, as far as possible, from leaving the vessl during the process Of discharging car goes. "For this reason it is recommended that all vels fend off six feet, and wear rat-funnels on all linest aUo, if any vessel shall visit your city frvm an infected port, without showing clean bill of health, to cause such vestel to be thoroughly disinfected, using for that purpose, at lean three pounds of suhdiur to the 1000 cubic feet of pace,'' etc, etc The foregoing letter, while sent to our local ofltcials, with evident best In tentions, Is somewhat of a joka on the eminent gentlemen who compose the State Ikuml of Health, as the precau tions suggested emanated from and have been iu operation at this port fc-r nearly three month. The quarantine headquarters of the Vnited States pub lic health and marine hospital serv'ce are located in this city, and the federal quarantine officer here has command ot all maritime quarantine sub-stations in the State of Oregon. Mr. Robert 0. Burks, Knora, K. Y, writes: "Before I started to use Foley's Kidney Cure I had to get up from IS to 20 times ft night, and I was all bloat ed up with dropsy and my eyesight was so impaired I could scarcely see one of my family across the room. I had given up hope or living, when a friend recom mended Foley's Kidney Cure. One cent bottle worked wonders and before I bad taken the third bottle the dropsy had gone, as well as all other symp tome of Bright's disease." T. F. Laurin, Owl Drug Store.' OF MOMENT TO ALL CITIZENS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXTRA COST ACCRUING BY REASON OF NEGLECTED STREET ASSESS MENTS HERE. At (ha Palace. A new innovation has been introduced at the Palace Restaurant, which will surely prove popular. Each evening Spanish or Mexican dish will be prepared by one who ia thoroughly acquainted in the intricacies of these toothsome re pasts. These dishes, which have been in vogue at this popular place, for about a week, have hit the public taste, and change the present results. ","" WANTED-1230 FOR MONTHS AT 10 PER CENT INTEREST GOOD SECURITY. ADDRESS "L. and C, CARE ASTORIAN. All kinds of furniture made new by 000 uavis, 59 smth street. H-7-tf. Judge OUf Anderson ii a busy man these Uayi and the task to which he Is particularly devoted is one that holds sharp hint to the property-owning citUen of Astoria in the uiattcc of saving to himself and the city treasury many a valuable dollar. He i making out warrants for the sale of properties that have become de-1 linquent (or the assessments for street improvement, aud turning these authori tative documents over to Police Chief luminal, who will proceed, duly, to sell this realty for the recovery of such de-lino.ueni.-lea a stand against it. The ales invariably result in the property being bidden in by the city for the sum of the asscsaments plus the inter est, delinquency fees, and the charges for recording each instrument of con veyance made by the chief in behalf of the city, the aggregate of these costs being 'in the neighborhood of $2.40 each. He had made out and delivered 000 of these warrants yesterday end has a round thousand yet to perfect. It can be readily seen that several thousands of good dollars might be sav ed to the owners of this property If these assessments were treated as other public charges are treated and paid with the same promptness accorded the an nual tax, for instance. The laches not only sets up a big bill of expense that is unnecessary, but creates a vast vol umne of work ami absorbs a lot of valu able time that might be better disposed, if the initial assessment was met with the payment prescribed by law. and almost always, by the spontaneous con sent of the property owner who petl tions for the original improvement. .iUkM hi 11 p 1 ; irr CRAVENETTE RAINCOATS With that perfect fitting shoulder and collar that not only assures you of style, but com fort us well; also the loose draping effect of both front and back. 13.5 to 525.o Pneumonia Follows 1 Cold. But never follow the use of Foley's Hone and Tar. It stops the cough. heaJb and atrengthene the lung and prevent pneumonia. T, f. Latvia, Owl Store. Barathea Tics 4-in-hand. A swell line. All shades and colors. 50c See east window. Sweet, Orr& Co. Overalls. Most dependable made. You always look good in them. $1.00 SPECIAL IN HATS $2.50 SOX A swell line in cotton. Doth black and brown. 2 pair 25c Leader In Nobby Clothes I Ttnu, Ot I Mill rTTTTTIITTTTIIlTlllllIlltllllllll 1 1 f' " , ,,,, NtW TO-DAY. I Backs Hums Our showing of double lined Wood Heaters is the best ever shown in As toria, Most complete assort- ment. Prices $1.75 and up. We carry the Roya! Franklin Fire Place Heaters. The most cheerful heater on the market. Do (Jot Get Cold Feet! We pay a premium of five cents on on all clearance house checks presented to . us in traae, ana sell the best HEATING STOVES on the market. 3 Sn, I "e- - sai--'r-'. u . it 4H r- 20 different styles of cast lined Wood Heaters, The largest selection ever displayed in Astoria Prices range from $10.00 to $22.50- Thirty Two Years In Astoria. We are carrying a full line Hot Blast Heaters all sizes, and prices to suit your pocketbook. Prices ran ge from up. ID fe er sole agents for the celebrated WWD OAK HEATER, made ia three sizes, the most economical and laetlng Heater on the market. . Established 1875 iMMHttllU,mmtHtMllMMIIIIitvtmtMmHmiWHIHIMMMM WANTED ON LIW1S ft CI, 4 PI House with ham (or rest during tt winter, or lengsr. Address L ft C, ear Astoria Office, with fan particular. Social Saace, The Assembly dub will give another one of their popular dances Saturday night, November Oth, at Logan'e UalL All those holding this or last year invitations are cordially invited. 7-3t The Relief Corps wilt hold their sale of articles Friday afternoon and even lug. Refreshment servsd. All are cor dlally invited. ll-fl Jt. Manicuring Taught Dr. Knowlee ft Co., expert manlcur !t and chiropodists, will give private and class lesson In th latest method of manicuring; term reasonable! class now forming. Office 209 Ssvlngs Bank building. . n.at.tf The Commercial. The Commercial still continue to do good business. The finest trades of different kind of refreshment kept at cm well known establishment asture continuance of Us popularity. The nro- prletor, Otto Sund, i a genial gentle man, and Is well and favorably known In thl city. Drop into the Commercial when in the neighborhood. . It 1 on Com menial street near Eleventh. Notice, W have silver aide and ateelhsai net. ting, leaded lead line, cotton twin .nJ rope, Plymouth Manila rot, oil lOiln nd rubber boot, and srsrvthlng for osoermen. r, j. Carney & Co. Jftw Oreeery Stere. Try our ewa mliture of eoffe-th J. P. B. Preaa fruit and vstUbba. Babotbt 4 Co. grtxrs. pkM Mala 1211 ColumbU U4 Tlctwr frepbophoo end tetaet record at 414 CnmretJ treet A. K Cyrua. tt The Tyltr. The Trier stUl ktmm ntt IU reaata. Hon. CooJ liquor tad polite etteaUea will tlway win, and ia parsuaoe of thl Ut Clarence Tvler haa made no change in the quality of hi goods, and haa aecured th servlcea of Uncle Geo WW whoa genial personality main bira popular with th Tj lev's patron. Everyone know where th Trier la. Sixth and Bond street. Portland Hon Show. Tsk advanUn of th low rounJ trl rate that have been named bv the A. ft 0. for the Portland Horse Show, Novem ber 7th, 8th and Pth. Thl I aa event that no on can afford to ml. A Ian amount of money I being (pent In me Ins preparation, and It will be an attrae tlon second only to New York' famou snow. Reduced rate to Portland and return for th Portland Hon 8how to be bsld In Portland, November 7th, 8th and Oth. The A. ft a haa named a rat of one nd ons-third far for- th round.trin. Ticket will be on sale November Oth, 7th and 8th, and will b good returning up to and including November 10th. Heating stove and rang, the best and the cheapest. Hlldnbraad ft for. Oliver typewriter and aatotnatf tenofraphera at A. ft. Cyrus, 414 Commercial treet, tt SOMETHING FANCY ntf f mriTT t?C RECEIVED TODAY U1LL FIUlLES Sweet Apple Cider - -40c per dal. Saeurkraut - - Be per qt. Waxen Cooking Apples 65c box. All kinds of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables. ACME GROCERY 521 Commercial Street Phone Main 681 0 "1, fir "v. ft.