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WATERFRONT ITEMS
YESTERDAY
PORTLAND PAPER GIVES AN
ACCOUNT OF A RACE BE
TWEEN THE SPENCER AND
POTTER.
The Portland Telegram of last
evening says: "In a race from As
toria yesterday the Charles R. Spenc
er stopped at nine landings and beat
the T. J. Potter, the 0. R. & N. ex
cursion" boat, to Portland by half a
mile. Passengers arriving on the
steamers say they enjoyed every mile
of the trip on account of the desper
ate effort put forth by each crew to
be the first to reach the steel bridge.
The steamers fell in with each other
off Harrington Point, near Astoria,
and both began to get up additional
steam. At 3:30 o'clock they were
half a mile above Harrington's, and
the dense clouds of smoke issuing
from their stacks darkened the sky
in that immediate vicinity. But the
Spencer soon crawled ahead. As she
had to stop at way landings and the
Potter was coming direct to this city,
the latter always managed to catch up
when the Spencer was delayed on
these occasions. Both carried big
lists of passengers, who stood out on
deck watching the sport and cheering
the respective crews. It is said the
Spencer will remain on the Portland
Astoria route permanently. For awhile
she made the trip to The Dalles and
return every other day, but a report
has it that this run will be abandoned
by."
A self-propelled apparatus for bur
rowing underneath a sunken vessel,
and carrying a rope with it, has been
patented by two Italian inventors,
who claim that it can be started into
the sand on one side of a vessel and
will worm its way out on the other
side, executing a half circle. The
machine consists of two propellers or
screw augurs, set at an angle to one
another and driven by a small motor.
All the mechanism, with the excep
tion of the augurs, is protected by a
steel casing. Electric wires connect
the mptor with the surface, and these
and the rope follow the machine
through the hole it bores.
The board of maqne underwriters
at San Francisco have rejected all the
bids received here several days ago
for the raising of the schooner Min
nie E. Kelton and have instructed
Captain Generaux to make another
attempt to float the submerged ves
eel. Additional gear will be secured
and it is probable that another at
tempt to raise the Kelton will be
made next Monday. That it will not
be an easy task to raise her is evi
dent, as she is pretty badly water
soaked and her hold is probably filled
with sand.
Hereafter there will be no reference
to the "Columbia River bar" on the
weather map issued daily by District
Forecaster Beals at Portland. He
will still publish data concerning the
weather conditions down that way,
which will be headed "Mouth of Co
lumbia River." As the jetty has been
the means of eliminating the bar, and
there is no such thing remaining, he
has decided it best to make no false
assertions in his publication by con
tinuing the stereotyped head.
The steamer Breakwater came
down the river yesterday morning
and left out from San Francisco for
repairs. Jt is expected she will be
laid up six or seven weeks.
Trie steamer Elder left out yester
day morning for the south with
freight and passengers.
The schooner W. F. Jewett arriv
ed down the river last night with a
cargo of lumber for California.
The Shoshone arrived in yesterday
from San Francisco to Portland.
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HISSING SAILOR
QUITE ALIVE
IS
READ HIS OBITURY AND THEN
ASKED HOSPITAL SISTERS
TO LET HIM RETURN.
For two days the police have been
on the lookout for one of the firemen
from the torpedo boat Rowan, who
was supposed to have deserted or to
have perhaps fallen into the river
and drowned. The missing man's
name is Ward. While lying in bed
at St. Mary's hospital last evening
Ward chanced to read an account of
his supposed death by drowning in a
newspaper, and thereupon he got up
and asked to be discharged as cured.
To this the good Sisters, who had
kindly taken him in two days before,
offered no demurrer, and Ward sail
ed down the street toward the tor
pedo fleet. Up to a late hour last
night, however, he had not arrived
there.
At St. Mary's hospital last evening
it was said that two days before the
sailor had appeared there in a slightly
dilapidated condition and asked to be
cared for. He apparently was ill and
needed attention, and without further
ado he was put to bed and given such
attention as the occasion seemed to
require. Last evening a representa
tive of The Astorian asked if the man
was still there.
"No," the' reply was given, "he just
left half an hour ago. He came here
two days ago, saying he was sick.
His name is Ward, he said, and that's
about all we know of him."
That the Ward at the hospital is the
same man who was thought to have
been drowned appears not to be re
futed; though Ward himself refused
to show up last night to prove that
he isn't dead. Inasmuch as no other
man was missing, it is evident that
the man in uniform at the hospital
must have been the one for whom a
search was being made, and this ap
pears especially conclusive since he
gave his name to the Sisters as Ward.
Perhaps by this morning he will have
shown up to tell the other fellows
how it all happened.
CLAIMS TO BE HEIR
B. M. Springer Of Potter Valley Cali
fornia Will Start Fight.
UKIAH, Cal., June 26.-B. N.
Springer, formerly a candidate for
county surveyor and resident of
Ukiah, now in business in Potter Val
ley claims to be heir to an estate in
Wilmington alleged to be worth $90.
000,000. He will at once take legal
steps to establish his descent.
Christopher Springer died in Wil
mington in 1789 leaving what now
comprises a large portion of the city
of Wilmington and extensive farm
ing lands in Pennsylvania to the
Swedish church under lease for 99
years. The last lease expired in 1880
a fact that only recently became
known, and now every Springer from
the Atlantic to the Pacific is trying to
connect himself with the vast estate.
All the heirs are now taking steps to
organize a corporation to provide
money to take up the cases.
The list of Western heirs, so far as
known, includes Mrs. A. W. McLeand
and Esther Lockwood of Seattle,
Wash.
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SWEET GRADuAiES
ALL IN WHITE
COMMENCEMENT AT ASTORIA
THEATRE LAST NIGHT AT
TENDED BY A VERY LARGE
AUDIENCE.
Attired all in white the girl grad
uates of the Astoria High School
looked very sweet indeed as they ap
peared on the stage of the Astoria
Theatre before an audience that Tilled
the playhouse. It was the sixteenth
annua! commencement of the Astoria
High School. The last of the fifteen
graduates shows that there is only
one young man among them and
hence it was that the bevy of young
women in white appeared to fill all
of the stage. The program was au
interesting one, and not too long to
nrove the least bit monotonous to
the fathers and mothers and scores
of friends of the young people who
sat out in front and applauded each
number vigorously. The young peo
ple in the audience, those who expect
to graduate later, added their voices
to the applause.
Desnite the threatening clouds and
occasional showers, the theatre was
well filled, and the scene on the
stage was a very pretty one. Flowers
in abundance appeared and the grad
uates were loaded down with them.
Miss Maybelle C. Larsen was giv
en the honor of delivering the salu
tatory, while Miss Birdie Wise gave
the valedictory. The entire program
was as follows:
Ballata G. Papini
High School Orchestra.
Invocation Rev. C. L. Owen
Salutatory, "The Influence of Na
tional Songs". Maybele C. Larsen
Rhapsodie Brahm
Dr. Enul Enna
Oration, "The Man of Destiny, Na
poleon Bonaparte ..Agnes Kannen
Vocal solo Selected
Mr. G. Ziegler.
Oration, "Pyramids, Xot Egyptian"
Genevieve E. Jeffers.
Part II.
Vocal solo Selected
Mrs. William Moe.
Valedictory, "Wingless Victory"...
Birdie Wise.
Address to Graduates A, E. Clark
Song Without Words Enna
Tarantella Enna
Dr. Emil Enna.
Presentation of Class... I. N. Garman
Conferring of Diplomas. .G. Holmes
Selection, "Hearts and Flowers"...
High School Orchestra.
Presentation of Flowers
Music under direction of Mrs. John
T. Allen.
Accompanist, Miss Anna Campbell.
During the afternoon were held
the exercises of the graduates from
the eighth grade, who will enter into
the hieh school next year, these ex
ercises were also at the Astoria thea
tre. In the afternon there were many
oresent in the audience, also, and
flowers in profusion were presented
to the lads and lassies. Following is
a list of the eighth grade graduates
and the program given during the
afternoon.
Taylor school Cecelia Heinonen,
Hannah Lanti, Julia Johnson, Ingred
Lugnet and Hilda Johnson.
McClure school Katherine Barry,
Ernest Lindreren. Celia Ackerman,
Alice Fox, Reynold Johnson, Vera de
Lashmutt. Esther Tetters, Tosie bhan-
ahan. Viola Crang, Xeil Lambcrtson,
Rirdie Welch. Leola Ball, Guy San
born, Virginia Peterson, lyyne Junt-
ti, Ruby Rich, Lilhe Johnson, Joe
Benoit, Fred Cordiner.
Adair school August Pechl, Ber
nice McGregor, Floyd Larson, Hilma
Lndibere. Nettie Mercurio, Anna
Lindstrom, Ruby Wahgren, Lenora
McGregor, Marie Ekoos, Lciknes Ja
cobson, Bernhard Seim, Edith Lornt
sen, Clara Bangsund, Lewis Nass,
Victor Moore, Waino Manilla, Wil
liam Boentgen.
The program: .
Essay, "Forestry, Timber and Pro
ducts," Bernice McGregor.
Essay, "The Dewlopment of Mex
ico," Katherine Barry.
. Instrumental solo,' Miss Kearney.
Essay, "Wireless Telegraphy," In
gred Lugnet.
Essay,' "Toussaint L'Ouverture,
August Peschl.
Essay, "The Progress of the Na
tion," Josie Shanahan.
Girls' chorus, Adair school pupils.
Essay, "The Yellowstone Park,"
Virginia Peterson.
Essay, "Money," Lenore McGregor.
Instrumental duett, Misses Bue and
Burnstad.
Essay, "The Wealth of the United
States," Ernest Lingren.
Essay, "Old Abe," Clara Bangsund.
Vocal solo, Lillie Johnson.
Essay, "Pearls," Hanna Lahti.
Essay, "Dolly Madison," Ruby
Wahlgren.
Instrumental solo, Miss Annette
Stinson. :
Address to class, Rev. C. C. Rarick.
Presentation of diplomas.
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TAFT THE WINNER
Wall Street Operator Makes a
Forecast
THE HENRY CLEWS LETTER
Roosevelt Policies, Well Understood
and Fully Discounted, Will be Con
tinued But in a More Deliberate
and Less Disturbing Fashion,
XEW YORK, June 26,-Now that
the Chicago convention is over, and
that Mr. Tnft has secured the nomina
tion, the political outlook has been
much clarified. Unless unforscen
events interfere, Mr. Taft will be our
next President. His high character,
ability and long experience in public
affairs afford promise of a satisfactory
and successful administration, The
Roosevelt policies will be continued,
but in a more deliberate and less dis
turbing fashion. As these policies are
already well understood nnd have
been fully discounted, the stock mar
ket ought to be comparatively free of
political influence for some time to
come. The Denver convention is, of
course, still in prospect, and is likely
to bring to the surface discussion and
movements of a radical nature. This
however should cause no serious con
cern. As a voice of protest and warn
ing the Denver platform may be of
some value, but fortunately the
American people are not yet prepared
to follow the extreme and dangerous
radicalism which i likely to develop
at Denver.
The stock market has shown dull
ness usually experienced previous to
important political contingencies.
With the removal of politics from
consideration temporarily at least,
the market is likely to be governed
more by natural influence. The tech
nical position of the market is a
strong one; and the floating supplies
of stocks are chiefly in strong hands,
who have no difficulty whatever in
carrying large holdings in the present
easy condition of the money market
It is true that the market has had a
very remarkable recovery since the
October panic, and that prices appear
high in view of the many remaining
unfavorable conditions. But as tend
encies the towards improvement and
confidence is rising, it is difficult if
not impossible to induce holders to
part with stocks; espccally when they
are so strongly concentrated as tc
present. Wall Street will not long
rest satisfied with a stationary mar
ket; efforts will soon be made to
force prices cither upwards or down
wards, much depending on the future
course of business. There is no ques
tion but that the tendency here is to
wards steady recuperation; nor is
there any doubt but that the worst of
the crisis was passed las winter. The
future therefore now chiefly depends
upon the crops. As is already known
these are very promising; the larger
acerage and the generally high con
dition of grain, cotton, hay, fruits and
vegetables all assuring the farmers of
a profitable year. June, however, is
usually the period of highest condi
tion for many of the crops; July ond
August are frequently months of de
terioration, and September always
brings the danger of frost to corn
and cotton, two of our principal crops.
To this extent, then, the future is un
certain, yet, allowing for the average
loss in condition during the past ten
years, we could still have crops much
above the average, for which profit
able prices will be had, and of which
Europe will take all we can spare.
On the Stock Exchange we may
look for a comparatively quiet sum
mer. The storm is over and the dan
ger signals arc down. Absenteeism
will also soon be a factor in the mar
ket. Meanwhile no pronounced set
backs are profitable; and prices will
no doubt respond readily to favorable
developments. Easy money is a cer
tainty for months. Banks reserves are
piling up both at home and abroad as
the result of slackening trade. In
view of the large stocks of gold held
in the European banks, in some cases
the largest on record, the recent ex
ports of gold to Germany are some
what mysterious unless intended to
strengthen the Bank of Germany,
which has made smaller gains in its
gold holdings than the Bank of France
or Bank of England.
Our business situation is still un
satisfactory; the volume continuing
between 20 to 30 per cent below last
year, as indicated by current railroad
earnings and bank clearings, The
losses in railroad traffic are now mak
ing themselves aparent in futhcr re
ductions of dividends. Louisville &
Nashville dividend was cut and the
poor statements of Baltimore & Ohio
suggest a reduction in that quarter.
Republic Steel passed its dividend,
and two of the Vanderbilt lines this
week also joined the list of nondivi
dend payers. Railroad -traffic is still
very light in volume, and little im
provement is expected until the crops
I
YOU NAME THE PRICE
You cnu afford to pay for
STRAWBERRIES TO CAN
Then leave your order with us and when they reach
your price we'll deliver to you high grade berries.
Season Is Short You'll Have to Hurry
Acme Grocery Co.
HIGH GRADE
521 COMMERCIAL STREET
begin to move. Our iron trade con
tinues very dull, the late reduction In
prices having failed to furnish the ex
pected stimulus. Evidently further
concessions will have to be made be
fore buyers come in with any free
dom. Construction work of all kind
ha been deferred as far as possible,
and is not likely to be resumed until
inducements arc male in the way of
cheaper costs. The curtailment in
various industries put into force dur
ing the winter months has resulted in
keeping supplies at such a low point
that many factories and mills arc
obliged to partially resume; full time,
however, is being only rarely resorted
to; and it seems unlikely that activity
on the scale will be renewed during
the current year. No doubt 1909 will
be a better year than 1908, but time
and patience are still necessary for
overcoming the late, crisis. Confi
dence, however, is reviving, and there
is every reason for regarding the fu
ture with a more hopeful spirit.
, Henry Clews.
INDICTMENTS RETURNED.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 26. The
federal grand jury today returned in
dictments against the Southern Pa
cific in 19 counts for rebating in con
nection with shipments of California
Pine Box Lumber Co, The Indict
ment is the same number of counts
rcturnsd against the lumber com
pany accepting the rebates.
Steamer N'ahcotta leavea O. R. &
N. dock at 6:45 a. m. daily. Round
trip fare to any point on North
(Long) Beach, $1.00, Sunday's only.
6-23-tf
Summer Excursions.
During the month of June, July,
August and September the Ilwaco
R. R. Co. will sell round trip tickets
daily from all points on North (Long)
Beach to all points on Clatsop Beach
at rate of $1.75. Return limit 30
days. 6-23-tf.
NEW TO-DAY
GOOD WOOD.
If you want good load of fir wood
or box wood ring up KELLY the
WOOD DEALER,
The man who keeps the
PRICES DOWN.
Phone Main 2191 Barn, Cor. 12t
and Duane.
LADY MANICURIST ENGAGED.
"The Modern," A. E. Petersen's
beautiful tonsorial establishment, has
been further modernized by the per
manent engagement of a highly train
ed young lady manicurist, who wilt
also serve the house as cashier.
The very best board to be obtained
in the city is at "The Occident Hotel"
Rates very reasonable.
The Palace Restaurant
An phase of hunger can be daintily
gratitied at any hour of the day or
night at the Palace Restaurant. The
kitchen and dining room service are
of the positive best. Private dining
rooms for ladies. One call inspires
regular custom. Try it. Commercial
street, opposite Page building.
New Grocery Store.
Try our own mixture ot coffee the
J. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables.
Barlollet & Co.. grocers. Phone Main
1281.
The Clean Man.
The man who delights In personal
cleanliness, and enjoys his shave,
shampoo, haircut, and bath, in As
I toria, always goes to the Occident
j barber shop tor these things and
; gets them at their best.
Six months' interest paid Jan. 1, 1909,
on money deposited on or before
i July 1st in our savings department.
Scandinavian-American Savings Bank
j The Commercial.
One of the coziest and most popular
resorts in the city Is the Commercial.
1 A new billiard room, a -pleasant sitting
GROCERIES
PHONE 681
Astoria Theatre::
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room and handsome tixtures al! go to
make an agreeable meeting place for
gentlemen, there to discuss the topics
of the day, play a game of billiards
and enjoy the tine refreshments serv
ed there. The best of goods are only
handled, and this fact being so well
known, a large business is done at the
Commercial, on Commercial street,
near Eleventh.
ParKer House
Restaurant
Opened under new man
agement. Lady cook. Noth
ing but whitehelp employed.
Popular Prices.
Festoons
Flags
and all kinds of Decorations for the
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14th and Commercial St.
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