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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 6, 1907)
1 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 0, 1907 THE MORNING ASTOMAN, 7 STOMA, OREGON. 5 Now Ready C'hrUlmat gixxU r Arriving tvery ilajr. C'omo enrly mill get Ilia first choice. Manicure fcta, I'lioto Albums, Musical Allmni. T.tllH Sot, M'iipiIo Hulli, Krttined Itcturea, etc, A complete lino of Xmm stationery and ChrUriuis Itooki, ROSS, HIGGINS & CO. The Uadlng Orooere TERSE IMS OF I Declaration of Intention Christopher Everaun tandru, a native of Norway, filed hi declaration of Inten I lm, lu the county elcrk'a oflka yesterday. 'Sob Born A cm wa bortt yesterday morning to Mr, Charles Hulderman. 1 he father U happy, and tin mother anj the new heir Are doing nicely. Chrlatmaa Sale The ladle of 0 Hrt ITesbyterlan Clturt-b will Md their annual Christina aala In the room of the Sunday whoo! un Saturday, Deeemlier 7 In the after noon anj evening. Probably Drowned The owner of the ,aollne IWbinjr boat, which found adrift la the river, hat proven to 1 Andrew Anderson, Andcr iioi, i iiipiKwed to have bmm downed ai he l reported mMntf. He was a ningle man about ftO yearn of age. An Error Corrected In saying, yesterday morning, that Un hid accepted by the county court for the aupplying of furniture fur the new court houe, execcHng the let bid by alHiut f(HN), the Atorian In error. The variation was but W3.50. Have Been Committed Judge Tremhard hae made the final order for the commitment o'f Edgar Nmlth and Herman Illdwell to the Ore gon Keform School at Snlemiand Sheriff lomeroy left up hut night with the youngsters for their new quarter. To Tho Reform School Sheriff Pomeroy left on hut night"( train for f"talcm, taking with him Edgar Smith and Herman Illdwell, the boya who, were arrested for larceny committed at the Central Drug , Company' ator nd who were booked for the reform (chool. Married it Portland The wedding of Mr. Ficd CaHaon and Minn Ellen Krl kon, both of Aalorla, took Ae At l'ortland Wrdnraday after noon, the ceremony being performed by lliiv, Keliihait, They will lala up their rvsldvnco in Aaturia after a two weeks honeymoon trip on Puget Sound. ' 1 . County Court 1 Tho eounly eoitii met yesterday, but not much buainee waa transacted, owing to the holiday season. An order wa made dlrectlnit that bid be Asked for, m the luirinl of county indigent, the hoard of county prisoner and for oil for the drawbridges of the county, all for the coining year. J. T. MuDcrinott, of llMiiiuiond, wa appointed road aupcr visor of district Ko. 1. Pairing the after noon the court visited the variou furni ture establishments, to fainiliariae them elve with the subject of furnishing the new court house. Boat Work Finidied Considerable work ha been finished t the boat yard of It. M Leathers, and tin- boat for the Keating Transfer Co.. which will 1m. operated in connection with the pilot aervice, l well under way. The two boat built for the government have been taken by the Columbine, on which they will lie lined. The boat of the Miller' Sand Co., which waa fitted with a 10 horsepower gaoline engine, was launched yesterday. A large boat built for Shoalwater !ay is ready to be launched when order are received. She will be towed to that point to have her machinery Installed. Up To New Year' Day Since the Governor tntenda to continu the "legal holiday" till the dawn of the New Year Charlei E Ilellborn A Company intend to keep their diacount chedulei going for that time, in order to make It feailble for Christina (hop peri to get the benefit. Morning Astoria n. 60 cent per month delivered by carrier. V Stormy At Fort Steven Contractor' Lebeck wa at Ft. Steven Wednesday in connection with the work on the wharf for the engineer depart ment. The driving of piling i pro-great-ing satisfactorily though, on account of the tnny weather, work wa (impended for one day on Wednesday but ha been returned. hey Extend the Benefit "fco long ai the people and the Gover nor Intend to apply the "legal holiday" rule for the balance of December, Cha(. II. Ilellborn t Company, wll extend the 20 per cent diacount (Ale of furniture, for the lame length of tlmej therefore tho buyer of Chriitmae things In their line, will meet with th same valuable con-eesdon. Notice to the Public: On ana after Dec. 1st, 1907, all charge accounts will be dis continued and pur chases made at this store will be strictly on a CASHjbasis ILR.Hoefler Some very fancy Clatsop county apples on display $1.25 per box . . Call and make your selection, i . Also some very good apples at 75 cents per box. Scholfield Mattson & Co. odd 112 and J20 Twelfth St. Phone 1181 'Phono 931 Air Preseure Tankt Three large air preuro tank are be lug coimtriuted t the Aatorl Iron Worki, for lino by the llglithoune (erviw, In connection with fog ignal( when eonipli'tod, which ,wll lie about December llHh, they will be delivered to their 'iecllvfl falion by the tender Colum blue. One each will be pluoed at Arago, r-.uljs Hook, port Angelea, and I'ltculn- brook, Alueka. Wrkl Both Wy The furniture n6ii oi Choi. II. Ilell born t Company intend to keep pace with the expanding limit of legal holi day aud have en tended the benefit of their one-flfth-off (ale through the month of December, In order that the real holiday, buyer may have the Ad vantage of the bargalni. Will Remove Quarter Arrangement ana being made to re move No, I lio company tnto new Darter on A tor dreet. It i the dcklre of the county authorilic that the houxo be removed from the court lioiite ground and notice to that effect wa given tho city official. Itepalrt will U made to place the new quarter In condition for ue untilf January 14 when no doubt A contract will bo let for permanent improvement. Faulty HeAtlng AppAratu- fl'lie heating apparatu in the Adair choo U cuing much discomfort to the ll.hen attending, lleing defective, tne 111 re-ulu are manifest even in the mild weather now being experienced. Some thing will have to be done to make it puille to continue acliool during the weal her without endangering the health of the youngtttcr. The (chool board wll), no doubt, take un the matter at the net meeting. Will Correct Bid The meinlicr of the city council ccm to favor the correction of llet-kard llroe.' bid", for ittrcct improvement, and to al low them the difference between what the liiiU appeared to be and what they were really intended to I. It will be remem bered that in billing on the improve incut of Irving avenue, Harrinon avenue and Tenth treet. that a mistake of IfKX) wa apparent. The bid a corra-M ml will Rtiil be the lowent by about $3X10 and no doubt the work will be commenced under the corrected bid. SOCIAL AT SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE PLEASANT EVEMNO SPENT AT TOT HOME FOR MEN WHO GO DOWN TO THE SEA IN SHIPS pENEFIT DERIVED. A pleasant evening wa spent at the SeuineiiV Iimtltnte Wednewlay eveninff by a few aeaiuen who are now topping at that place, and ome nhore nvoule whom tho chupluiii had gnthcred' in for the occasion, After a ehort program of toug a ii J iuulc with ome timely re mark by the cliaplaln, Mr, Ellefen '!rvid the boy coffee and cake. The orial gathering for the benefit of the (eainm and fishermen will be con tinued every Tliurnday evening. The intercftt in this m!lon to eeamen i increasing a the place become more and more known. The chaplain i continually on the lookout for tranger along the water front to pilot them in to thin nug har bor on Exchange street, Quietly but iteadily A good work i going on. Hundred of copie of good mairazinet, tract, teiitamenl, and other religion literature ha gone out from thi aiparently quiet and unaMiimlng little miion and placed into the hand of tailor on their hip. Several of the loy have interested to the chaplain their money and valuable to be kept for their return. Letter have been writ ten to familiee and "relatives of deceased eamen, Viio't are made retoularly to the lioepital and thus the good work is continued, on a small scale of course. Vet let us bot "dcpie the daye of (mall things." OttO PERSONAL MENTION Ott ; For a VICTOR OR AN EDISON PHONOGRAPH goto J oil n so ii Phonograph Parlor Seoond Flooe ovw Sohoiflald A Meon Co. Co,, Centraliiing Fort Stevena It In rumored that Fort Steven to lie placed in the flve-coni)any clas of military xwta-at an early date, and to that and there are immense quantities of provision, supplies, and the best and latest ammunition, arriving there almost daily. One company is to come over from Fort Flaglerj the company now at Fort Columbia is to take it station at Fort Stevens, and the Columbia post is to lie put in charge of a care-taker. The young on of Captain Lamoreaux who lately shot himself accidentally in the hand and across the eye, with shotgun, is improving steadily and will not lose the use of hi eyes. The work on tho great jetty is winging forth nhng In fine shape and the power will lie augmented by the addition of three new engines on the jetty railway. making 12 engines in service there. The jetty i standing admirably this year, and working is Iwng rushed. Work wan stopped on improvement in October of last year, but it will be pushed as far as open .weather permits this season. A Jolly Evening A very enjoyable evening was spent, last night, by tho meu of Graco Church parish, and the mission of the Holy In noccnts and their friends. The occasion was the smoker-social given at the Ma sonlo banquet hall, which was attended by over 50 men of different ages. Pipes, cigars nnd a splendid collation were serv cd to the jolly throng, end with songs, stories and good natured charting all thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. Mayor WLso was present And amused his hear ers with his witticisms. E. G. Ferguson was clmii'mau of the function and ably carried out his part, denial City Sur veyor A. S. Tee was chef and was highly complimented on the excellence of the coffee. Mayor Wise moved vote of thnnks to him-tiiting that "outside the coffee mndo by my wife, and as my mother used to make it, tho best coffee I ever drank was made by Tee." A vote of thanks was tendered the Indies of the Eastern Star, ifor their kindness in loaning the tables, dishes, etc for the occasion. Kev. Wm. S. Short, tne rector of Grace Church, to iwhom is due the credit for bringing his male parishioners together was congratulated by all and urged to keep up the good work. At fl seasonable hour the gathering dispersed all eager for the announcement of the next event which is promised in the near future. At the close a permanent organiza tion was effected with the following officers: Hon. W, T, Soholflcldi presi dent) R. R. Carruthors, . yico-prcsident; Epatonn Reed;, secretary). J. N, Grifful, treasurer. - : ' Have you ordered the Morning Astor- ion delivered At your doorf Peter lie ltd. of Knappton, was in As toria yesterday. i J. C. Allamont, of Hfiokane, was i visitor to Astoria yesterday. John Malone and Witt. Laundry o Itossburg, Wash., are visiting Astoria !eo. S ven son aud Martin Naudine of Altoona, WWi, are in Astoria for a few day. Oscar Jacobon, of Cathlamet, came in yesterdhy and will remain for a few day. J. V. Turnhill, of San Francisco, is In Astoria on a business trip. lie will re main the balance of the' week. - Deed For Record- But two transfer of real estate -were filed for record ,in the county clerk's office yesterday. Mry B. Willcutt and husband gave a deed to L M. And J. H. Jeffers, for certain land in section 6, township 7 north, range 9 west, the consideration being (200. John D. Bral lier executed a quit claim deed to Mary McKenzio for lot 3 and 4, block 78, in Rofccdsle addition, the amount paid be ing stated as $3. For Thirty Day( More Chas. H. Eellborn & Company iwlll fall in line with the extension of the "hoi! days" Ao far as their 20 per cent dis count sale is conoerned, And the big ad vantage will belong to the Christmas shoppers as well as to the ordinary buyer. LIVES ON CACTUS. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5.iAfter exist ing five days upon a cactus diet, Dr. Leon Klbcrt Landome, who has begun a two week.' test of that plant as a food, has lost one and one-quarter pounds. He is working hard and yesterday delivered two two-hour lectures. He looks well and there is not the slightest trace of nervousness in hU manner or motion. He is not existing entirely upon cactus, however, as about half of his food con-K sists of lettuce, celery and casabu melon. SEVERE BLIZZARD. SAX FRANCISCO, Dec. 5. The British Crown of Germany, which ar rived here yesterday, 157 days from Rotterdam, reports having experienced a severe blizzard off Cape Horn during which the sails were stripped from the pars and the vessel almost wrecked. Gales continued during almost the entire voyage, during which the ship rescued a crew of fishermen in the Bay of Biscay and supplied provisions to the schooner deoi'gius Murius. , ' " TOO LATE , TO CLASSIFY. FOUND FUR BOA AT THE AUTO- imatio Thoatrc on Tuesday afternoon. Owner can have same by calling at the ticket office. . ' " 12-6-3t. FOUND A KEY FASTENED TO A rulber band) owner can havS same by proving property and pay for this ad. Apply Astorlan office. 12-6-ift. I Piano Number with each J5 sale to WISE. Customer!. THE UMBRELLAPHANT iA A wih J wu27TinyTd lay to my UmbrellapKant: fCome here, and do4youiUttliriUIISr 1 You can t separate an elephants trunk but you can separate the handle of a WISE umbrella, when you pack your trunk, when you need a new cover, when you go to a crowded place, take off the handle and only WISE Umbrellas will do that Herman Wise The Clothier, Who Hakes Astoria Famous, LIMITATION OF EMIGRATION. TOKIO. Dec. 6, 5 p. m. Rodolpb Lemiuex, the Canadian Minister1 oi La bor, held a lengthy conference today with Viscount Hayashi, minister of for eign affairs at the foreign office, and re ceived verbal assurances of the limita tion of Japanese emigration, and that he will be given later full details of plans on foot for its control MAKES BEST RECORD. QUEENSTOWX, Dec. 5.-The Cunard liner Mauretania passed Daunts Rock today at 5:49 p. m., making a new trans Atlantio record from Sandy Hook of four days, 22 hours, 29 minutes, beating the best time ever made by her sister ship, the Lusitania, by 21 minutes. WANT COINAGE OF SILVER. DENVER, Dec. 5. The Democratic county seat advisory committee, ap pointed to advise with and assist the regular Btate organization today Adopted a resolution calling upon Congress to legislate in favor of the renewal of coinage of silver relating to the present financial stringency. , WILL CONTINUE SUITS. Attorney General Not Certain That Hyde Will Return Money. NEW YORK, Dec. 5 Attorney -General Jackson announced yesterAiy his deter mination not to discont inue the suits against James H. Hyde and let the Eqiutable Life Assurance Society accept his offer of restitution. Mr. Jackson said: . "If the directors can satisfy me that Mr. Hyde's offer is -worth from $3,000 - 000 to $5,000,000 to the Equitable I will give it the mo-it serious consideration. There is no guarantee that Mr. Hyde will use Ids best endeavors to have th; improvement leasee .canceled. Even if M. Hyde, iu good faitli, did everything he could to have the leases canceled some individual stockholder in one of the safe deposit companies might object and his objection might be sustained iu court As the matter now stands I deem it my duty to continue the suits." Fresh Madeandy Made right at home in our own factory. Also Lownes In any size box. .; at TAGG'S PARLORS 483 CommercUl St Low Kstet to Europe. NEW TO-DAY. Notice. -Gateway Rebekah Lodge No. 77 meeU in regular session this evening at 7:30. Initiation. Maurice Clinton, secretary, Columbia and Victor tTAphopboaat and latest records at 424 Commercial (treet A. R. Cyrua. tt. Oliver typewriters nd automate stenographers at JL R. Cyrus, tit Commercial street tt: Notice. ; ' Door Mats, 50 cents each; Umbreft" Vases, 75 cents each. Ton need them la this kind of weather. See Hildebru 1 Gor. . New Grocery Store. Try our own mixture of coffee the J. P. B. . Fresh fruit And vegetable. Babollet & Co. grocers. Phone M&ia 1281 ' STATE WINS CASE. Jury Returns Verdict Against Interna tional Harvester Company. TOPEKA, Dec. 5. After being out an hour the jury in the case of the State against the International Harvester Company returned a verdict against the company on 42 omits. The decision prac tically charges the company with being and entering into an unlawful combina tion to control prices of harvesting ma- chinery and to force dealers to handle Its product exclusively. The original suit was on 75 counts. Their attorney filed a motion for new trial. Action was deferred. The maximum penalty is $1000 on each count. The Tyler. , The Tyler still keeps up its reputa tion. Good liquors and polite attentioi will alwaye win, And in pursuanae of, this idea Clarence Tyler hoe made no change in the quality of hia goods, and has secured the services of Uncle Gene Lent whose gonial "personality make him popular with the Tyler'a patron. Everyone know where the Tyler U, Sixth and Bond streets. Reduced Rate East The Canadian Paciflo has announced a rate of $53 second class, Astoria to New York. This rate applies via Spokane or via Seattle, Victoria and Vancouver. Apply to Jamea Finlayson, Agent, 377 commercial street, Astoria, for lull par ticulars regarding the splendid service given by this line. The Palace. The Palace Restaurant is still keep ing up its reputation for the excellence of its meals, and service, a reputation that is of the best, and well earned. The doors never close at this popular place and at any hour of the day or night the best the market affords ean always be had served in excellent style.. Xo matter how great the rush may V each patron receives due attention and complaints are unheard of. The Astorian, 60 cents monthly.