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SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1008. , THE MORNING ASTOIIIAN, ASTORIA. OREGO If. OFFICIAL NOTICE OF DISMISSAL AN EXCELLENT BREAKFAST IF YOU USE CHASE & SANBORN COFFEE NO CHEESE AS GOOD AS OUR "MARTIN'S" PIANO NUMBER WITH EACH $5.00 PURCHASE MASTER FISH WARDEN H. O. VAN DUSEN NOTIFIED THAT HIS SERVICES WILL NOT BE NEEDED AFTER MAY 1. ROSS, HKK3INS & CO. NEW MODELS II LEADING GROCERS. t TERSE TILES Of I fill In The Police Court The mition of the police court yen tcrday wa thortcr than uiuul. Two coinition, ordinary drunki pleaded guilty and the common, ordinary line of $5 or two day wa aismed in each case. Brothers and Citlxent John llnnnilla.and Jonnas Ilannil la native of Finland and brother; and Jan Jnkobscn Hooll, a native of Norway, filed their declaration of intention in the matter of citizenship, at the county clerk' office yesterday, Ml Glady Dodge Dead- Mi Glady Dodge, daughter of Mr. M. Adam, of Seaside, died Thursday of tuberculoids after a lingering illnens. She wa within two month of being 25 year of age. The remain will be taken to Arlington, Wash., for burial. En Route to South Bend George Clark, the man who i al ways striking balance or knowing why they don't "strike" is in the city ,en route to South Bend, Wah., whence he ha a lot of exporting to do; and will leave on the Nahcotta this morning. For Tillamook Station The A. & C people have jitat land ed here from the Kast a fine life boat destined for service at the new Tilla mook life-saving station, and it will be forwarded to it destination on the next tailing of the steamer Sue II. Elmore from tlm port. Up From Warrenton W. P. Horner, the well known realty man of Warrenton, wa a busi ness vinitor in the city yesterday, looking up some title and attending to various land matter that came within the range of his office. He ay that while things are not "look ing up" very alertly around Warren ton, they are not looking down to hurt, either. Incorporated Businesses Articles of incorporation were filed at the office of County Clerk Clinton yestedday in behalf of two new busi ness ventures, towit: The Finnish Mercantile Company, capitalized at $2t),(X)0., the stock divided into 200 shares' of the par value of $100,, each and with Messrs: Oswald Gustafson, Walter Kallunki, Victor Sccborg, and i i ! Moses Toivonen, as sponsors: The Columbia Bottling Company, capi taized at $5,000., the stock divided into SO share of the nar value of $100 each; and with Henry Schccl, Eno Wenckcnhack, and Thomas J. Peter son, as trustees. SATISFACTION In Prices, Groceries and service is guaranteed our customers. Pleased patrons among our largest assets. Scholfleld, Mattson & Co. PHONE 1181 GOOD GOODS PHONE 931 120 TO 124 TWELFTH STREET. For a VICTOR OR AN EDISON PHONOGRAPH goto J u h n s o n P h o n o gr a p h Col Parlors Second Floor Over Scholfield ft Mattson Co. Fire in Cathlamet The second fire within a month oc curred in Cathlamet Thursday when the Chinese bunk house at Warren' cannery wa burned. A bucket brig ade put out the fire and saved the residence of Ray Morton and the store of A, V. Hooper. The More the Brighter The merchant along the block on Commercial street, between Twelfth and Fourteenth street, have installed five additional arc street lamp that make that section of Astoria's lead ing thoroughfare a bright as day. It I now in order for the live people on the block west of this to do like wise, (or like Wise did) and light up their entire domain. The more, the brighter. New Citizens for Clatsop Yesterday morning' boat from Portland, the Hassalo, brought to this city, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Howell, and their four children, who have been living near The Dalles for sometime past, and who were determ ined to find a home more to their liking and future success in the coast country. They will settle down as lessees of the farm of Col. John Adair a few mile from this city. A Reminescent Matter l'lcaant reminiscences, it is said, are alway in order, Sixty year ago yesterday, there landed from the good ship Valladora, in this harbor, from the then far away East, General John Adair, wife and six children; among the latter being the present well known Colonel John Adair, then a 10-year-old kid. The Valla dora was a Spanish brig of 200 tons and was commanded by a Captain Hall. Captain Nat Crosby was" on board and came here as the first Collector of the Port. The Adair family was cordially welcomed by the pioneer family, John Welch, and their first night was spent in the home of John McClure. The Colonel was recalling the incident yesterday, and said he remembered every atomic detail of the affair and his endless delight in his new home, to which he ha been devotedly loyal through the three score years that have followed. Chocolates the best in the world 50c a Pound, The following letter from Gover nor Chamberlain and the report of the proceeding of the Fish Commis sion were handed to the Astorian yesterday so that the people in this city who are interested, may read them. The documents are self explanatory, March 30, 1908. Honorable 11. G. Van Duien, Astoria, Oregon. Dear Sir: I enclose you herewith a copy of the minute of the Board of Fish Commissioners held on the 25th inst. You will notice that as per your request your book will be ex pcrted before the taking effect of Mr. McAllister' appointment. Please let me know when it will be convenient for you to meet an accountant at your office in Astoria for the purpose of going over the book pertaining thereto. Awaiting your reply, I have the honor to remain, your very respect fully, (Signed), GEO. W. CHAMBERLAIN. The Board of Fish Commissioners met in special session on this the 25th day of March, 1908, in the exe cutive office. All of the member of the board were present. The board convened at the request of the Mas ter Fish Warden who desired to ad dress them in reference to discus sion which had taken place before the board between the upper and lower river men. Mr. Van Duscn was accorded a full hearing by the board and concluded what he had to say by requesting that in case the board saw fit to appoint some other than he to the position of Master ish Warden, his books could be cx- pcrted by someone appointed by the board before he wa finally relieved of duty and his successor installed. After Mr. Van Duscn had retired the board took up for consideration the question of the appointment of a Master Fish Warden, and considered all of the names which had been sug gested to the board and the recom mendations which had been presented in behalf of each. After much dis cussion and some disagreements be tween the members of the board, the board finally elected and appointed Mr. II. C. McAllister of .Portland, Oregon, as Master Fish Warden, to serve as by law required. His ap pointment to take effect and be in force from and after May 1, 1908. On or before which time he is required to execute a bond to be approved by the board in the sum of twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollars, condition ed as by law required. In as much as much bitterness has been engendered between the sup porters of the two fish bills which have been initiated and which will be voted on at the general election, and in as much as it has been suggested to the board that a change in the Master Fish Warden at this time might be used as an argument in favor of or against one or the other of these bills, the board deems it proper to say that in appointing a successor to Mr. Van Dusen they had no intention to intimate a preference for either of said bills and neither of them in any way whatsoever influ enced the action of the board in. re lieving Mr. Van Dusen of duty or the appointment of his successor. ' Carrying out the request of Mr. Van Dusen to have his books expert ed the Governor is authorized to ap point an accountant upon such rea sonable terms as he may be able to secure same. The accountant to have his investigation completed or as possible on or before May 1, 1908. No further business appearing the board adjourned. ANDREW GIVES $5,000,000. NEW YORK, April 3.-Andrew Carnegie has promised to increase the endowment of the Carnegie foun dation by an additional gift of $5, 000,000 so as to provide pensions for the professors of the state universi ties. TO FIGHT IN MAY. SAN FRANCISCO, April 3,-Joe Gans and Battling Nelson were matched tonight to fight sometime in May before Jack Gleason's club. The negro agrees to 133 pounds ringside. Nelson to fight at catch weight. f'-S'-x" Mm cri It I ' FT (ZJ; . !'.".. at. t -f"tf'.X Tht YALE Ederheimer, Stein & Co. MAKia HERMAN WISE Astoria's Reliable Clothier pt s, ONE PIANO NUMBER WITH EACH $5 SALE TO HERMAN WISE'S CUSTOMERS. WATER COMMISSION MEETING REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD TRANSACTS ROU TINE BUSINESS REPORTS READ AND BILLS ALLOWED. The regular monthly meeting of the water commission was held last evening with J. Q. A. Bowlsby in the chair in the absence of Chairman C. S. Wright and all the members were present except Mr. Samuel Elmore The minutes of the regular meeting held March 6th were read and ap proved. The clerk's report for the month of March showed the total business for the month to be $4, 219.95. Total cash collections, $3, 967.55. The treasurer's statement showed on hand March 31st for the general fund $35,656.55. Assistant Superintendent Johnson's report for the month of March was read and placed on file. Regular pay-roll for the month, $567; bills, $81.65. B. Parker filed a preliminary report on the survey of Fat Buck Creek and the commission voted to employ him to complete the survey, locating section lines, corners, etc. The clerk was authorized to pur chase a 2-inch pipe cutter, stock and dies. The meeting adjourned at 9:30. PERSONAL MENTION Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Raley of Port land are registered at the Occident ; J. P. Burns of Portland came in on the night train last evening. Wm. Beikman of Tacoma is an Astoria visitor. M. Gordon of Chicago was in the city yesterday. G. P. Clark of Portland is ah As toria visitor. D. A. Lamie of Seattle is on a busi ness quest. O. A. Stone of St. Paul is in the city on business. A. C. Dodge of New York is on his Pacific Coast trip which includes Astoria. W. H. McPherson of Buxton is visiting friends in the city. J. W. Gale of San Francisco is in town on business. '" ; ". If. O. Smith, local manager of the Warren Packing Company is in the city from Portland making prepara tions for the season. The latest creations of the clothing maker's in the Brown, Tan, and Mode Shades 1,- f There is a smartness about our clothing that appeals to the men that care to be well dressed KNOX "THE STANDARD R. G. McPherson of Portland wa3 a passenger on the evening train yes terday. Mr. and Mrs. John Klingen expect to leave early next week for a trip to their former home. They wjll prob ably be absent a year ' and their friends wish them a pleasant journey and delightful visit DONE BY DEED R. A. Price and wife to W. P. Horner, lot 4, block 15, First exten sion to East Warrenton; $10. , T .R. Davies and wife to A. J. Dayton, lots 29 to 36 inclusive, block 85, New Astoria; $10. W. R. McFarland and wife to M. McFarland, undivided one-half inter est in several bodies of land in Clat sop county;' $2000. INITIAL COAL CARGO FROMCOWLITZ CALLENDER STEAMER MEL VILLE LEFT LAST EVENING FOR FIRST 200 TONS OF NEW FUEL BACK ON TUESDAY. Charles H. Callender, of the' Cal ender Navigation Company, and one of the leading stockholders of the Cardiff Coal & Coak Company, on the Cowlitz River, despatched the tug Melville, Captain Pete Jordan, to the mines of that company last evening for the first cargo of the new $5 coal that is to be marketed here. The Melville and her barges will return on Monday evening or Tues day morning next, with 200 tons of the staple, and it will1 be docked at the navigation company's pier, pend ing the completion of the bunkers now underway there, and sold on in stant demand and dnhvery as prom ised. There are plenty of orders on file for the coal and it is hoped this shipment will prove the efficacy of the venture and open up a fine traf fic. Mr. Lee, the business representa tive of the coal-company went up to Rainier on last evening s express and will meet the Melville at the mines and oversee the loading and despatch of the initial shipment. CASTOR I A For Infants and Children. Tlia Kind Yen Have Always Bought ' Bears the Signature of HATS OF EMINENCE" A. V. ALLEN TO ERECT NEW BUILDING AT THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF EXCHANGE AND ELEV ENTH STREETS -WILL BS TWO STORIES. The pleasing announcement it made that Mr. A. V. Allen will erec a two-story building 50x100 at the corner of Exchange and Eleventh streets. The lower floor Mr. Allen will use as a store room and the upper floor will be fitted up for the exclusive use of the Astoria Amateur Athletic Association with baths and all the paraphernalia that goes with a first-class athletic club house. Within a week the association will be incorporated and will start off with sufficient funds to furnish the headquarters in a good substantial manner. The officers of the association are to be congratulated upon the suc cess of their effort for they certainly had obstacles to overcome that would have made "quitters" of a less en thusiastic lot of young men. JACK WELSH REFEREE. SAN FRANCISCO, April 1 Jack Welch has been chosen referee of the fight between Packy McFar land, the Chicago boxer and Jimmy Britt, which will be decided here one week from tomorrow. HIQQINS & WARREN FIRE INSURANCE ELEVEN STRONG COMPANIES 111 Eleventh St. Phone 641 About April 8 will remove to Astoria Savings Bank Bldg., ground floor. ALEX TAGG CONFECTIONERY Fresh Chocolates, Candies, etc Made fresh every'day In our own factory. 843 Commercial Street