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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1907)
THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. SUKDAY, DECEMBER it, 1907. SALMON PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION INITIATIVE PETITION BEING CIR CULATED FOR BETTER PROTEC HON OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER SALMON CONTEXT OF PETITION. H. M. Lorntsen, of this city, who i secretary of the Columbia River Salmon Protective Association, is circulating an initiative petition among the voter of the state, looking to the invoking of the Initiative and referendum in regard to the protection of the salmon of the Columbia river. The petition in contest is as follows "Initiative petition measure prepared and circulated by the Columbia River Salmon Protective Association: "Bill for a law for the better protec tion of salmon and sturgeon in the waters of the Columbia and Sandy rives. "The salmon industry provides em playment of 5000 of our best and most loyal citizens, and brings into the State 13,000,000 annually; but, for want of proper protection, the salmon is being rapidly destroyed. "By prompt and proper protection, as provided for in this bill, this industry cannot only be saved but can be built up to such an extent that it will give employment to, and sustain the families of, at least 15,000 of our citizens, and f 10,000,000 annually into our State. "The officers and executive committee are: George M. Orton, of Portland, president; Jay Tuttle, of Astoria, vice president; F. E. Beach, of Portland, treasurer; H. JL Lorntsen, of Astoria, secretary; Thomas A. McBride, Oregon C5ty; Wtt L Yawter, Jledford; G. S. Wright, Mclfinnville; Chas. G. Roberts, Portland, D. & Miller, Jledford; T. B. Kay, Salem; James Wlthycombe, Cor vallis; Jas. A. Lackey, Ontario; C G. Huntley, Oregon City; Wm. Miller, Burns; John H. Smith, Astoria; Frank Eankkonen, Astoria. 1 "Directions to signers and circulators of these petitions: "Every petitioner must sign his own name. Ko person is allowed to sign another person's name under any cir cumstances. Every signer must give his residence and postoffice address, and he may verbally authorize the circulator of this petition to write it after his signa ture. tVhen the signature is difficult to read, the name should be plainly writ' ten with a pencil on the same line. "Signature are to be written on the pages at the back of each measure. The circulator must swear to each signature. See form of affidavit on back of sheet for signatures. Warning. "It is a felony for anyone to sign any initiative or referendum petition with any name other tha his own, or to knowingly sign his name more than once for the same measure, or to sign such petition when he is not a legal voter. Initiative Petition. "To the Honorable Frank V. Benson, Secretary of State for the State of Oregon: "We, the undersigned citizens and legal Voters of the State of Oregon, re spectfully demand that the .following proposed law for the protection of sal mon and sturgeon in the water of the Columbia River aud its tributaries, shall be submitted to the legal voters of the State of Oregon, for their approval or rejection, at the regalar general election to be held on the 1st day of June, being the first Monday in June", A. D. 1908, and each for himself says: "'I have personally signed this peti tion; I am a legal voter of the State of Oregon; my residence and postoffice ad dress are correctly written after my name,' A BUI. "To propose by initiative petition a law foi the protection of salmon and sturgeon in the waters of the Columbia and Sandy rivers and their tributariee, and prescribing a penalty for a viola tion of the law. "Be it enacted by the people of the State of Oregon: "Section 1. That after August 25th. 1903, it shall be unlawful to catch, take or fish for salmon or sturgeon at any time by any means whatever, except with hook and line, commonly calleJ angling, from op in the waters of the Columbia River or any of its tributaries at any place up stream or easterly from or of its confluence with the Sandy river, or from or in the waters of the Sandy river or any of its tributaries; or to catch, take or fish salmon or sturgeon in any manner whatever during or in spawning seaon in any of the waters of the Columbia River or any of the tribu taries thereof at any place up stream from or easterly of the confluence of said Columbia and Sandy rivers or in any of the waters of said Sandy river or any of its tributaries, at any place up stream or southerly of the confluence of said Columbia and Sandy Rivers. "Section 2. Wherever the word "sal mon" is used in this law the same shall be deemed and held to include chinook, steelheails, blueback. silveraides and all other anadromous specie of salmon. "Section 8. That any person, firm or corporation violating any of tho pro visions of this law shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon con viction thereof, shall be punished by a tine of not less than $100 nor more than $1000 or by imprisonment In the county jail for not less than 23 day nor more than one year oi by both such fine and imprisonment." PERSONALS, Win. Ixnmdry, of Grays River, was in Aston iriday and yesterday on a shopping expedition. J. L, Thompson, of Chehalis, Wash, was a visitor to Astoria yesterday. G. B. Ht'gardt is in Astoria from Tort- land on a business trip. Wm. Shreves, of Cathlamet, was in Astoria yesterday. Frank Oarns and Miss Alice Cearn arrived Friday night to celebrate the holidays with their mother, Jas. Kearney arrived yesterday from Portland and will spend ChrUtmss with his parents, Mr. and Mr. P. II. Kearney. 'Theodore Opsund, the able assistant in the fish wsrden's office, left yester day morning for his home in Silverton to spend Christ hiss with his parent. Miss Grace Davis, of Ilwaco, wis a passenger for Portland by ths Lurline, Theo. Jacobson and wife of Long Beach were in the city yesterday and left for Portland last night H. I May and wife, of Astoria, left up on the I.urline last night. J .L. Altenhouse, of Seattle, came in ye sterday noon, and will remain over the holidays. Peter Johnson, of Olympla, is in As toria. J. L. Peterson, of Seattle, came in on last night's train to spend the holiday. Wm. Sumner, of Tacoma, was in Astoria yesterday. C. A. Walker, of Ashland, is in the city. A. S. Lamar and wife, of Lamar, are registered at the Occident. Ted Holmes, of Salem and Portland. arrived in this city yesterday to spend the Christmas holidays with bis sister, Mrs. Raphael Bonham. He twill be fol lowed tomorrow by his father, Hon. Wm. H. Holmes, of the Capital City. Xmas Specials Our stock is in exceptionally good shape, having the best assortment ever offered in Astoria. Silk Handkerchiefs, 25c to $1.60 Silk Mufflers, 50c to $2.60 Silk Scarfs, $1.60 Silk Neckties, 60c to $1.60 Linen Handkerchiefs, 25c to $1.00 Cotton Handkerchiefs. 10c & 12c Silk Sox, Ql to 52 Cotton Sox, 10c to 60c Imported Sox, 60c per pair X-'mas m Leader in Nobby Clothes Smoking Jackets in many designs. Fancy Vests, $ J. 50 to $5 Night Robes, 75c to $3 Pajamas $2 to $4 Lounging Robes, swell, $5 Fancy Shirts, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50. Jerseys, $1.50 to $3.00. Sweater Jackets, $2.50 to $6.00. Fancy Underwear, $2.50 -to $10.00. A Few Holiday Suggestions: ''I'-iX Ladies' Desks, Magazine Racks, ' Couches, Morris Chairs, Leather Rockers, Mission Rockers, Mahogany Bedroom Suites, Napoleon Beds, Music Cabinets, Rugs, Parlor and Library Tables, Dining Room Furniture, Tabourettes, Folding Whist Tables, Solid Brass Beds And Numerous Other Substantial and Useful Gifts. mm Thirty-Two Years in Astoria. Established in 1875. NEW TO-DAY For Christmas A fin. display of men's novelties is made at Prank Hart's drug store that will keep a Christmas purchaser guess ing. The prices are right and tier need be no guessing on that point. Notice. Door Mats, SO cents each; Umbrelb Vases, 75 cents each. You need them la thJs kind of weather. 6e niU.br" Gor. Toilet Case Toilet cases that are beauties, of dif ferent varieties, can be bad at Frank Hart's drug store, and at prices that are astoniabingly low. There Is a large stock to select from. Reward. (50 reward will be paid for the re covery of the body of James Edwards, by A. Seafeldt. 12-12 (Jt. Columbia u4 View frepbopfaooea and latest records at tit OommeretaJ stmt A. R. Cyrus. tt Hew Grocery Stare. Try our owa mixture of eoflee -the J. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables. BaboOst ft Co. grocer. Phone Isaia 1281 Now at City Hall City Attorney Charles Abercromble has removed from his old quarters at 691 Commercial street, and will, henceforth be found at his office on the second floor of the City Hall. 11-30-tf. Cut in Glassware A fine stock of cut glassware it shown at Frank Hart's drug store and the price on this class of good has been cr, to ridiculously low figures. The Tyltt. Ths Tyler still keep up its reputa tion. Good liquors and polite atteatioa will always win, and la pursusao of this idea Clarence Tyler ha mad n change in ths quality of hi goods, and has secured the services of Unci Ota Lent whoss genial personality make him popular with the Tyler's patron, Everyone know where the Tyler is. Sixth and Bond street. stenographer tt A, ft. Cyrus, jli Commercial street. , 'tt. The Palace. The Palace Restaurant is still keep ing up its reputation for the excellent of Its meals, and service, a reputation that is of the best, and well earned. The doors never clot at this popular place and at any hour of the day or night the best the market afford eaa always be had served in excellent style. No matter how great the rush may be each patron receive due attention and complaints ar unheard of. The Commercial. The Commercial evidently is not sx ferlenclng any hard tlms, judging by the liberal patronage accorded this weH known resort. Good good, and a well furnished place surely attracts the best) elas of trade and Otto Sund la kept busy catering to it. Everyone know the Com merda! as a pleasant place to spend a few minutes in. and It ha Ion been recognized as a well known place of meeting for friends. Bros in and ses for yourself. Commercial street sear 11th. "ChrislmasO ranges" The Sweet Juicy Kind "All Sizes and All Prices" We will appreciate a ihare of your patronage and know yon willJ pleased with our good and treatment. ' . Acme Grocery Co. The Up-to-Date Grocers. 53t COMMERCIAL ST. PRONE 68t