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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (July 4, 1908)
BAT Ul IDA Y, JULY 4, 1908. the Corning astorian, astoria, Oregon. s We close SATURDAY Purchase liberally on Fridayfruits, picnic lunch goods, spring chicken, lamb, etc. ROSS, HIGG1NS & CO. LEADINQ IHHFI1II Deeds Filed The Kruje Catering Co. to John Stnchli, lot 2,1, block 6, second addl tio n I o Cearhart l'urk; $123. Lcensed To Marry . lu the office of the county clerk yesterday a license to marry was is ued to Walna Stefan Kantonen and Olga Marie Landcn. f . HttAllla. M.'.lc. It. . uiill It. f. ...! Ml. uii'iiivi v'ihiiiii mil ug ivuiiu nil Interesting advertisement, calling for bids to transcribe the records ol Wasco county for the newly estab lihcd Hood River county. Work Finished- Thc street committee has filed in the city auditor's office a certificate of the completion of the improvement of Eighth street between Harrison and Lexington avenue. Liberty Car Children All the children who are to ride on the liberty car in the garadc today are requested to meet at the office of school Superintendent Clark today at 12:30. Hearing is Set In the matter of : the estate of Louis Lane, Judge Trenchard yester day set Monday, August 3 ,as the day for hearing upon the final accounting of the administrator, A. M. Smith. New Home Film Manager Hagar of the Hagar The.v ture, will, if the weather permits, t.ik ea moving-picture film of the Fourth of July parade in this city, today, from in front of the theatre, and later, present the same at that lioute. Thanks City Council A communication has been received by Mayor Wise from E. J. Burrows, State secretary of the Oregon State Association of Letter Carriers, thank ing the city council for the use of the council chambers, during 'their con vention held in this city recently. Business People Today All the grocery stores, federal, county and city offices will be closed alt day today, The postoffice however will be open part of the day, keeping the' usual holiday hours. All the other stores in the city will observe a half holiday, closing at noon. In Town Yesterday senator it. a. iucuowan was m Astoria yesterday on a business trip. He reports that condition regarding the sctnet trouble down the river arc very much the same and he is appar ently quite willing to make a test case out of the matter. Astoria Orators Attorney Howard Browncll will deliver the Fourth of July oration at Chinook today and Attorney J. C. aturday, We Remain Closed ALL DAY PRIOR TO' THAT TIME OUR FANCY GROCERIES AND OUR UNEXCELLED DELIVERY SYSTEM ARE AT YOUR SER VICE. v'.: ' ,;'.::v Scholfield, Mattsor & Co. PHONE 1181 GOOD GOODSPHONBMl ' 120 TO 124 TWELFTH STREET. ' . . For a .v.; . VICTOR OR AN EDISON PHONOGRAPH. goto Johnson Phonograph Co. Parlor Second Floor Over Scholfield & Mattson Co. All Day JULY 4TH GROCERS. !3r M'cCue will deliver an oration at Cathlunict. From there Mr, McCuc will go to 1'ortlund and thence to the convention of the Elk to Dallas, Will Keep Open , j The lady who conduct! the men house in connection with the Kelly mill at Warrenton Mated to the As torian over the 'phoned that the re port from Warrenton that she was ! about to clone down her place tempo rarily lit incorrect. She says that the mens hour will be open right along. A Petition A petition from the Pioneer and Histrical Society of Oregon, has been filed in the city auditor's office, ajk ing the city to issue to Mary if. Lcincnwcbcr, a quit-claim deed to lot 5 and 6, block 35, Adair'sJ The matter will be taken up by the city council's regular meeting next Mon day night. j Is Still Here The Oregonian yesterday morning reported that Dr. II. L. Henderson of Astoria was among the delegation tUnt li'iil attf fnm lit T")mairalir .IIIHl SMS VMII IVU IVI IIIV f VIMVVISIIIV convention at Denver. Dr. Henderson 'was elected as one of the alternatives. However, the report is not true, and Ian night Dr. Henderson said that he has no intention of going. Will Meet Monday All the applicants who intend to join tl.c new military organization to be established in this city, are re quested to assemble in police court room at the ciy hall Monday night for physicial examination. On (he following Thursday evening officers for the new company will be elected and the company will be mustered in. On New Duties- Charles W. Watson, the former! chief clerk in the Northern Pacific Express company's office in this city, left on last night's train, to take up his new duties as traveling auditor for the company. His successor, C E. Wilson, arrived in Astoria several days ago, from Seattle, and is now in charge of the local office. Fine New Boat The Driscoll shipyards, near the Clatsop mills, on Thursday launched the "Irene B," a fine little steamer built for John Brix. the lumberman across the river. She is 32 feet in length and has eight feet beam with IS ohrsepower engine. The Irene B Chocolates the best in the world 50c a Pound, July 4th in built for pleasure an well as busi ficss. ' ' ' - '. Two Couples Marry Lorenzo Wallingford and 'Miss Rose Beer, both of Warrenton, for whom a marriage license was issued Thursday, were married by Judge Trenchard in the county court; and J. H. Savage and Mis Ellen Rasmus sen, of Astoria, were also united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Judge Trenchard. Pay County Warrants In the oflice of the county clerk yesterday about $60X) in county war rants was paid out. Especial effort was made to have these, payments made before the Fourth, so that all those who had money coming could have the wherewithal to have a good time. A lot of the $6000 undoubtedly will be spent here at once, in stores and other places. ' In Their New Kahkl- The handsome new Kahki uni forms for the Kaliva Band, of this city, 25 in number, have been received and delivered by Judd Brothers, and the popular bandsmen will appear in them on the streets today. The style is close fitting, heavily braided in brown, with cap and gaiters to match, and will be very effective and service able. The boys are to be congratu lated. V "Mick" Cone, Too- Charles Haddix, customs inspector, leaves out on the steamer Yosemite at an early hour this morning for San Francisco and with him will go his sheep dog "Mick." Wherever Mr. Haddix goes, "Mick" goes too, and this time both are going to Texas to attend the national convention of the Elks, From San Francisco Mr. Had dix will journey to Ogden, where he expects to meet Mr, J. C. McCue and probably Governor Chamberlain and others also on the way to the conven tion. Hotel Irving A new coat of paint over the in terior of the Hotel Irving has bright ened it up to a wonderful degree, and further work is to be (lone in the way of repairs and improvements by the owner, Mr. Fisher. The office, hall ways and wainscoting on the first floor have been gone over, and the ceilings and walls in the hallways have been newly tinted. The parlor, too, is to be newly painted and tinted, and under the capable management of the lessee, Miss Giles, the Hotel Irving is thriving finely. Left No Will- ' In probaje court yesterday letters of administration were asked upon the estate of William McCray, the unfortunate man who met death un der a falling stump several days .ago. The petition for the letters for ad ministration was made by Cornelius Hunt, in whose employ McCray was at te time of his death. It was rep resented that McCray left real estate valued at perhaps $1000, and that as far as is known there-are no relatives in the state. The court appointed Mr. Hunt administrator. Number 611 Main Chief Foster of the fire department suggests to house holders to act promptly in case of fire today. By acting promptly is meant that one should go rapidly but coolly to the nearest 'phone and call up the fire department number 611 Main; in asmuch as this number does not ap near in the old telephone books it may be a good plan tq cut it out and paste it up beside the phone. Ut course the central girls will turn in an alarm if they be calmly told where the blaze is and asked to notify the depart ment. Caught In The Act Yesterday veiling as Sheriff M. R. Pomeroy was leaving the Occident barber shop on Bond street he was personally and officialy witness to a gross personal offense committed on that highway by a drunken beast, whom he promptly arrested and plac ed in the county jail. He will file a complaint against the man today and push the matter to a finish, as it is becoming far too frequent a misde meanor in this city, and needs a checking of the sharpest sort. There is no excuse for such brutal displays as this man made and the sooner the law is put in motion the better for, the city and the principle of common decency. Quarterly Report- Report m the city auditor somce on account of sundry licenses issued during the. June quarter, ending June 30, show the total amount of $979, segregated as follows: Teams, $624; bilfiards, $20; pool, $90; laundries, $40; theatres, $50; pawnbrokers, $25; bill posters, $15; peddlers, $25; dogs, $40; livery stables, $25; miscellaneous, $25. The report of the police judge and city auditor for the six months ending June 30, show the total amount received for fines and for feitures to. be $1283, segregated as follows: January, $147; February, $155; March, $234; April, , $195.50; May, $346.50; June, $205. Receipts for building permits in "the last six months were $13, and for graves sold in Ocean View Cemetery, $196. Astoria,Is Headquarters What has been known here as the Tognue Point Lumber Company's plant for some years past, is now the Hammond Lumber Company, with' office, staff and records at the head quarter at the mills, including the Portland offices and force of the Hammond interests, Vice-President and Secretary Ceorge B. McLeod, of the Hammond Lumber Company is on the ground directing the formula tion of the business under the new ownership, and putting everything and everybody in touch with the new regime, and succeeded admirably. President A, B. Hammond is now on his way to New York on a business trip. - , Home From Spokane Hon. Herman Wise, mayor of As toria, has arrived home from a two weeks' outing in Spokane and East cm Washington. The mayor had in tended to go to Chicago when he left here, but the sun-stroke stories that were flooding the pape.s got on his nerves and he decided to stay nearer the coast; and thought he did a lot of sweltering up around the metrop olis of E. W. he managed to have a delightful time. He says that of the towns he has seen on his tour,' he finds none to exceed Astoria in thrift, volumne of business, or cheerful prospect. Mayor Wise is glad to be back among the cool breezes that dwell the summer-long at the mouth of the lordly old Columbia. Are Seeking Quiet- Many people with timid nerves left town yesterday for quiet places in the country or country towns, and will "hide out" until the quiet that succeeds the Fourth smce again takes its wonted sway. TRe evening train last night was crowded with Astor ians who were leaving town for the Fourth, most of them going either to Porltand and other places to spend a jolly holiday. While many left town there were many came here, and it is probable that the train this morning will be crowded with people from Portland and other places who are seeking to pass the day we celebrate in some "quiet town." From the sur rounding towns, and from all over Clatsop county, there were scores came in yesterday and by 10 o'clock this morning the influx of , visitors will probably still be at its height. Dangerous Playthings The little son of a well known citi zen was met the other day with a six-inch stick of dynamite tucked un der the flap of his coat, carelessly carried and kindly fate alone knew with what intent certainly the lad did not know. The party who dis covered the little chap and his parcel at once notified the father of the boy, who lost no fraction of an instant in hunting his progeny and relieving him of the "bomb." It is evident that some of the public contractors of this day or of a, day that is long past, have been sinfully careless in hiding out this stuff and then forgetting its existance and location. There has been far too much dynamite-finding about here lately, and the matter is worthy instantly and sharp investiga tion. A Four-Cent Farce Wh'en the A. & C. Railroad Com pany wants to do something really clever in the way of making special rates for big events along its line, it plays into its own pocket instead of the patron's it makes the rate for, by simply 'doubling its mileage rate, from two cents to four cents, and then tells the local traveler to help himself, and have a good time. For instance, just to help along the Astoria celebration today, the A. & C. benignantly di rected its, agents to make a round trip out of Portland based on a four-cent-a-mile basis, which leaves the cost of the trip just at the common every-day fare of course the new or der as applied to the little towns near this city, helps some, but it puts the bars up at the one great center from which a host of people might have been expected. Traffic Re-Arrangement An order was received, simultan eously, here yesterday, at the local offices of the A. & C. Railway and the O. R. & N. Company, discontinuing the . long-existing traffic arrange ment whereby the A. & C. sold Eastern business over the Short Line aijd U. P. when it could not be sold over the N. P.; and the O. R. & N. has carried and used the A. & C. rasters for directing its passengers over the railw; out of this city on,itsJ Eastern passenger business The O. R, & N. cases have been passed back to that line and the A. & C. pasters will no more be used at the big docks. The rates have not affected! by this order; and the A. & C. will still continue to sell U. P. rout ings out of its office here, but it will be done by the use of exchange or ders on Portland. This puts Astoria on the same footing as are Seattle and Tacoma when it comes to an in terchange of Hill-Harriman business. If It Should Rain-" If by any chance it should rain this afternoon at the time when the exer cises are scheduled to take place from the court house steps, they will be held in Logan hall. ,But unless there i should be a downpour it is hardly probable that there will be any change in the plan of holding them from the court house steps. The ex ercises there will be held immediately after the parade, about 2 o'clock. By an madvertancc the eighth number on the proKram, as published yesterday, was left out entirely. This eighth number will be the benediction by the Rev. John Waters. Mayor Wise has been invited to act as the master of ceremonies at the court house and has kindly consented to do so. Everything is in readiness for the (lay's celebration and'it should prove a great day. All members of the Retail Clerks' Union are requested to meet at the Fourth of July headquar ters at 12:30 sharp. The chorus Is requested to assemble at the First M. E. church at 9:30 this morning, when Prof. Enna will give his final directions. Water Commission Meets At the regular meeting of the water commission last night many matters of importance were passed upon. Those present were Messrs. Wright, Bowlby, Trenchard, Fisher, Van Pusen and Brix, with Mr. Elmore absent. The clerk's report for June showed a total business of $4209.10, with cash collections of $4181. The treasurer's statement showed that there was on hand in the general fund on June 30, $36,434.44. The report of the assistant superintendent was read and placed on file. The regular pay roll for the month of June was $56825 and bills were presented for $79.37. The petition of F. E. Harris and oth ers for an extension of the main from Jerome to Lexington with hydrant at the corner of Eighth and Lexington, was granted. The city engineer sub mitted a statement showing that the contractor on the improvement of the grounds at No. I reservoir is entitled to a payment of $1706.25. It was or dered paid. The clerk, G. W. Louns Berry ,was instructed to order fenc ing for reservoir No. 1 and the grounds. PERSONAL MENTION W. H. Ormsby, traveling freight agent for the Northern Pacific, was a buisness visitors in Astoria yester day. Thomas Withers will leave for Boise City today, for the purpose of escorting Mrs. Withers home from there, and getting a breathing spell for himself at the same time. Rev. Conrad Owen, pastor of the Baptist Church, has returned from a week's visit to Hood River where he went to attend the annual session of the Willamette Association. He re ports a splendid meeting and a very enjoyable time. Miss Pauline Mancient of Portland s in the city visiting her brother, John Mancient. Passengers on the Spencer from Cathlamet yesterday were: Ferguson Kennedy, John Lamont, Thos. Crane, Miss Lou McCabe, Mrs. R. McCabe, Mrs. David West, and George F. Hanigan and wife.- Dr. McGinnis from Casey, Ore., is visiting with friends in Astoria, foseoh Schambereer and his family have moved to Seaside where they will spend the summer months at their cottage. Mrs. Dr. E. A. Clay, who has been visiting relatives in this city will leave on the Rose City this morning for her home in San Francisco. Mr. E. B. Hazen and wife left this city for Portland yesterday where they will permanently r.eside here after. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dunbar will spend July 4 and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lounsberrjv on the, latter' ranch at Clatsop. James Anderson from Port Town send, Wash., was a visitor at the Chamber of Commerce yesterday. Mr. Anderson is looking over the town with the purpose of locating here permanently to practice law. A. J. Erickson of Rainier is in the city to take in the celebration today. Charles Osthng of Seaside was among the visitors from Seaside yes terday to spend the Fourth in Astoria. T. Holmes from Seaside is in the city. . Otto Johnson, a resident of Marsh land, is registered at the Occident. Peter Johnson, Henry Eilersen, Si- guard Larsen and Henry Johnson came to Astoria yesterday to be pres ent at the celebration today. They are all from Clatskanie. Anna Larsen of Hudson, Ore., is at the Occident. Charles D. White a resident of Portland is in the city. Mrs. Abbie Douglas returned yes terday from a two weks" visit to New port where she attended the state assembly of the Ladies of the Grand Army. . ' George S. Tayler, traveling agent for the Wisconsin Central Railway was in the city on a business trip yes terday. . . Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Fulton wer; homing passengers on the noon ex press from Portland yesterday. The doctor has been in attendance upon the annual session of the Oregon State Medical Association. William Grabach, a scenic painter from Portland, was in Astoria yes terday. EXALTED MORMON IS ASTORIA PRESIDENT JOSEPH SMITH OP A tit. MUKMON CHURCH AND A PARTY OF 13 ARRIVED YES TERDAY ON WAY TO SEA SIDE. The private palace car "Merlin" came in yesterday at the rear end of the noon express from Portland, but there was no one aboard save the pleasant faced colored porter, and aa he was naturally reticent about the cr and its occupants, past or prospec tive, further search was necessary to determine the significance of its presence here. Brief inquiry up town elicted the fact that the big Pullman was here in the service of President Joseph' Smith, of the Mormon Church, and his party of kinsmen and friends. consisting of the following named ladies and gentlemen: President and Mrs. Joseph Smith; Messrs. Frank, Calvin and George A. Smith; Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Nibley; Emily, RachaL Janette and Lucy Smith; John R. Winder and Joseph Nibley. The patriarchal leader of the party is out on one of his summer jaunts and is visiting the mouth of the Co lumbia country for the second time, having been here with a similar party three years ago. They went on to Seaside at 5 o'clock, their car being picked up by the early train, and will return to Portland, Salt Lake bound. on this evening's express from the coast. Summer Excursions. During the months of June. Inly. August and September the Ilwaco R. R. Co. will sell round trio tickets daily from all points on North (Long) Beach to all points on Clatsop Beach at rate of $1.75. Rettfrt 4imit thirty days. ; 6-23-tf Steamer Nahcotta leaves O. R. & N. docks at 6:45 a. m. daily. Round trip fare to any roint on North (Long) Beach, $1.00, Sunday! only. , ... 6-23-tf Country Dance. Among the genuine attractions for the coming "Fourth," will be the famous "Country Dance" to be given on the night of Friday, July 3rd, and on the afternoon and evening of the "Fourth," in the Lurline Dock Hall, under careful management The fire works display on night of Fourth will be in plain and close view of the. ball room. 7-1-3 Sunday Excursions to Long Beach. Steamer Nahcotta leaves O. R. St N. dock at 6:45 a. m. daily. Round trip fare to any point on North (Long) Beach, $1.00, Sunday's only. 7-l-tf Parade Notice. All members of Beaver Lodge No. 35, I. O. O. F., and visiting Odd Fel lows are requested to meet in the I. O. O. F. hall at 12:30 p. m sharp to day, to participate in the 4th of July parade By order of the lodge. OLOF ANDERSON, Secretary. Was in Poor Health For Yeans Ira W. Kelley, of Mansfield, Pa, writes; "I was in poor health for two years, suffering from kidney and blad der trouble, and spent considerable money consulting physicians without obtaining any marked benefit, but was cured by Foley's Kidney Cure, and I desire to add my testimony that it may be the cause of restoring the health of others." Refuse substitutes. T. F. Laurin, Owl Drug Store. Festoons Flags and all kinds of Decorations for the FOURTH at Svenson'sBooliStore 14th and Commercial St. Astoria - - Oregon ALEX TAGG CONFECTIONERY Fresh Chocolates. Candies, etc. Made fresh every day In on own factory. 843 Commercial Street