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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 6, 1908)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 THE MORNING ASTOMAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. York : NEW YORK, Oct. 5The wealth of the United State Is 'increasing at the rata of over $J,(XW,X) a day from hi ngrlcultural product alone Is the statement made on the authority of no less an expert than Secretary of Agriculture Wilndn in the October number of Applcton' tna&aaslne. As a large part of the H(X)0,0O0.0U0 worth of cereal, cotton and other crop which it 1 estimated that the country In producing thU year will go to market within the next few months, it I believed by authoritie here that till great outpouring of national wealth will mark a vogorou revival of prosperous condition In line of general industry, Now that It i (lclinitely assured that the prin cipal crop will be large and .will command good price, It Is predicted .that the beginning of 1909 will mark the termination of the period of de pression that ha existed for the pa t year. The Applcton article graphi cally describe the variou processes of handling the crop which it de scribes a "our biggest job." It show that the worjd-widc mechanism cen tering in the Chicago Board of Trade by which the grain grower In this country is able to take advantage of every favorable price factor in every part of the world, and to ell hi , crop at cash figure for future de livery, 1 of vast financial benefit to the American farmer in bringing to his door a world-market for every bushel of grain that he grow. The system not only of handling crbp but also of collecting and distribut ing crop information has been per fected to a greater extent in the Uni ted State than anywhere else in the world, and this fact is pointed out as accounting In no small degree for the unquestioned supremacy of America among the food-producing countries of the world. Without thi machinery to register the rela tion of supply and demand, the chief agricultural product would be sub ject to sudden and violent price flue tuation that would make farming one of the most hazardous of occupa tions instead of as now one of the most secure. A fact indicated by the statistics quoted which is likely to come a a surprise to many persons is that the hay crop now rank sec ond in money value among all the varieties of agricultural output, be ing exceeded only by corn. 1 While New York's position as the largest city in America is untjucstion ed, it is no longer the largest city of Americans. .The latter place, as nearly as can be determined, belongs cither to Philadelphia or Boston. Fa ther Knickerbocker, however, has other titles to compensate for the loss of this one for his domain ranks not only a the largest city in America, but as the largest Irish, Jewish and various other kinds of cities. Accor ding to latest statistics New York, while falling behind so far as Ameri cans arc concerned, has many time the Hebraic population of any other city. It is also the largest Irish city in the world so far as population is concerned. There arc more Ger mans in New York than in any city in Germany, except Berlin and pos sibly Hamburg, and if the present rate of increase keeps up the great est city in America within two de cades will be also the greatest Gcr , man city in the world. In addition to all this New York is the second largest Greek city in the world, on the basis of population, and has a larger Italian population than any city in Italy, except Naples, Milan and Rome. The great majority of these buildings being more than the combined population of four of the six New England states. This en ormous foreign element may be ac counted for by the fact that during the past year the increase in popula tion has been greater than in all states west of the Mississippi river. About 3900 factories in this city em ploy 130,000 women, the great major ity of whom are foreigs. Sixty-six languages arc spoken in this modern Babel. Among these English ranks only seventh. More than fifty five per cent of the voting population is for eign by birth. Altogether, while New York may claim to be the lar gest cosmopolitan center in the world and to contain the largest single ag gregation of several nationalities, it can no longer claim to be the largest American city as far as native-born or English-speaking persons alone are considered ' ' ' ' ' Although there are over a thousand publications regularly issued in New York, ranging from dailies of many editions to scientific quarterlies, and printed in every language from base ball to Chinese, the, enterprising man Is still able to find newv fields ; for specialized organs. This is proved by the establishment of a new period- New- News Letter ieal called "The Janitor," the first number of which ha just appeared. A it name indicates the new maga rlne is devoted to the Interest of Janitor of whom the editor asserts that there are 400,000 in the Greater City. If this figure Is correct it will be seen at once that there arc oppor tunities to build tip a tremendous cir culation among the lords of the fur nace and the garbage-can who rule over the destinies of a majority of New York' populatios. Special de partments In the new publication pro bably will be devoted to telling how to extract tip from reluctant house holders and how to quell rebellious tenants. One of the announced ob ject is ot form the janitors into a union, a result that would be viewed with more or les apprehension as such an organization would have the resident of the city at its mercy and could bring them to terms In short order by turning off the heat and re fusing to let the useful dumbwaiter to travel up and down with its load of groceries and other supplier Aside from these possibility of tyrannous power the new periodical is an in tcrcsting illustration of the extent to which specialized journalism i be Ing developed- ; Office boys may come and office boys n.ay go, but New York has an office boy who apparently goes on forever. He is a promising young stcr of 89 years, who in spite of han dicaps ha held his job for sixty-nine year. He began his work in 1839 and by constant application expects to be able to end bis career exactly where he began it; He was office boy two decades before the CivU War, during that conflict, and ever since; serving three generations of employers. Naturally this youth who claims the record for office boy scr vice, after a term longer than the al lotcd life of man, is unique among of fice boys of the younger generation Perhaps the most remarkable thing about him is that during all hit work ing life this paragon of office boys whose name is Samuel Brackett, has never had a vacation. Claiming to be the oldest boy in the world he has laid down after sixty-nine years ser vice in the same position certain laws which make for, success., "Strict at tention to business is the way to get ahead in the world,' says Brackett, the 89-year-old world's champion of fice boy, in spito of the fact that he has never gotten ahead at all. But in spite of his age and service "Sammy" a he is still called by the grandchil dren of his employer, is one of the most efficient office boys in the city. Curiously enough his present employ er is that Mrs. Fisher, who is popu larly known as the "Anvil Queen" and who was denominated by Wu- Ting-Fang, Chinese minister to the United States, "the most wonderful woman in the world." Pat Shocdy, the veteran gambler, is credited with paraphasing the say ing (hat a sucker is born every min ute by the assertion that in Manhat- hattan a new scheme for catching suc kers is hatched every day. It is safe to say however, that the latest bun co game, which has just come to light here, is one that has seldom been equalled in originality and ingenuity. That it justifies its discoverer's de scription as a smooth scheme is shown by the fact that the eminent sporting celebrity and Tammany pol itician, "Big Tim" Sullivan, is repor ted to have been one of its victims The new game, which can be worked only in connection with cards, was discovered entirely by accident. A notorious gambler of this city recent ly lost an eye In a spirited alterca tion. Upon his recovery it was re placed by a glass substitute and it was entirely by chance that he dis covered that the artificial eye was much bett'r than a real one. While engaged in a game of cards the own er of the glass eye suddenly observed that the faces of the cards held by his adversary were reflected in the goid ring which he was wearing, the glass eye acting as a reflector. Im proving on this discovery he perfec ted an arrangement by which an ad versary's cards are reflected from a glass eye to a specially constructed seal ring containing a mirror. So successful have the results of this new game proven that it is proposed in some of the circles where games of chance are not exactly frowned up on to make all strangers prove that ,they are not equipped with "phony blinkers" before permitting them to play. Foley's Honey and Tar cures Coughs quickly, strengthens the lungi and expels colds. , Get the genuine in a yellow package. T. F. Laurin, Owl Drug Store. Truth and: Quality appeal to the Well-Informed fa every walk of life and ara essential to permanent success and creditable standing. Accor- Ingly, it la not claimed that 8yrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Is the only remedy of known value, but one of many reasons why it I the beat of personal and family laxatives la the fact that it cleanses, sweeten and relieve the Internal organs on which it acts without any debilitating after effect and without having to increase the quantity from time to time. It act pleasantly and naturally and truly a a laxative, and It component parte are knowa to and approved by phytlclans, a it is free from all objection able substances. To get ita beneficial effect always purchase the genuine manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co., only, and for aale by all leading drug gists. HE ATE THE SOAP. Garland Would Have CwallowiJ U If It Had Killed Him. ri Augustus 11 Cn:'!u:d, tvuo.wai at torney guttural u;ur IMvcIdcnt Cleve land. n very fund of practical Jokes ni:d during his tor:a of tenko lu the ccnate fre;icntly t-.:r:ie:l the laugh on hla TOllivumn. Sfiintora Voorhees and Vent, with whom be wan very friendly, flmtlly di-ii-niil ted ta turn the tables. Mr, Giirlnud bad a habit, like Voor- hc B.", of munching candy, and Vest and Vcti!i(f8 made It up between them to take advantage of bin fondness for sweets to piny their trick. They bad some tempting looking chocolate cara mels prepared, with tho interior filled with brown aoap. These they took to the annate chamber, and Voorhees placed thorn on hla desk. The lid being off, when Mr. Garland eauntcred down the aisle be noticed them at once. "What have you there, Dan?" be in quired. Voorhees looked op carelessly from hi writing and responded: "Caramels. Help jrounelf." Garland needed no second Invitation and, picking up two or three, placed one in bis mouth. Steadily be chewed away, bin face betraying no alga of the conflict within him. This alarmed Voorhpes. who went to Yent'a desk and said: . "He's eating them, Vefttl What shall we doT Tbe stuff will kill blm surer Senator Vest replied that It could do no more than make him Bkk. Garland swallowed the stuff, although he was foaming at the mouth from tbe soap suds. - Ho related the incident after ward with great gusto and said he would have swallowed It if It bad killed him. ' FLY FOGS IN INDIA. A Plagu That at Timas Makes Lift Unbearable In Calcutta. One of the evils of Calcutta Is the plague of green files, from which the whole city suffers at certain times In the year. The happy bunting time of these minute Insects Is during the late autumn and early winter. They are a serious nuisance both in and out of doors. Tbey wlDg their way through all tbe open doors Into tho bouses and Into every room, making life unbear ablo. " . ' ... Like most insects, the little green flies have a great affection, for the flame. On occasion tho Inhabitants have found It necessary to put out all tbe gaslights, even at a public dinner. and to take their meals practically In deep gloom. Illuminated only by flicl erlng candles. Naturally it Is not at all pleasant to go on eating with denso clouds of la sects swarming overhead or, roasted to death, falling about ona In pattering showers. They seem to spring into existence from nowhere. Perhaps it is almost dusk when the lights of the 6treet lamps are becoming visible. Then suddenly the air. which a moment be fore was quite clear. Is full ot myriads of green files, drifting In misty patches and obscuring the street lamps. Ofteu the number of insects which have been scorched to death Is so great that little heaps of them collect inside tho lamps, while bucket loads have to be swept tip from the roada next morn ing. London Answers. Saved His Boy'a Life "My three year old boy was badly constipated, had a high fever and was in an awful condition. I gave him two dozens 6f Foley's Orino Laxative and the next morning the fever was gone and he was entirely well. Foley's Orino Laxative saved his life." A. Wolkush, Casimer, Wis. T. F. Laurin, Owl Drug Store. Oysters. Bay Center Oyster House, 420 Bond street. Oysters wholesale and retail. George Saunders, Prop. 9-27-tf Chinook and Ilwaco. The launch Hulda I. will leave on the tide, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, two round trips, for Chinook. Landing at Lurline dock for freight and passengers. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, for Ilwaco, with freight and passengers. CAPT. JOHN HAAGBLOM. Subscribe to the Morning Astorian, AMUSEMENTS. ...Astoria Theatre... -tttrr.'Trssrrr Saturday OctJO After the? Make Be lieve, Come the Real Notable Tour of RICHARDS & PRINGLE'S FAMOUS Minstrels Thousands of Dollars Invested in Ita Equipment essBsss A VERITABLE DREAM OF THE ARABIAN NIGHTS FREE STREET PARADE AND CONCERT AT IIOON Price 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 Astoria Theatre SATURDAY, Oct 11 KLIMT & GAZZOLO'S MELODRAMA The 4 Corners of The Earth Tbe Melodramatic Hit of the Season A SCENIC MASTERPIECE A Pure, Wholesome Story of Con vincing Power, Embracing the Gamut of Human "Emotions PRICES .....25c, 35c, 50c, 75c THE GRAND THEATRE Commercial and Ninth Street, Tonight STOP THIEF AN ENTERPRISING FLORIST TRAVELS OF A FLEA CHINA SHANGHAI SONG "When the Snow Birds Cross the Valley" VIEWS OF SCOTLAND This Theatre ia equipped with the latest and most improved electri cal Machines. Don't fail to see these pictures. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAM MONDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY. ADMISSION 10c Children Sc. By buying alleged bargains in unre liable stores. To claim to give great values is easy, and a very common practice, but to actually give them is rare. We have a reputation for keep ing our promises and more. We do more than we claim, hence the steady and natural growth of our business. You will find that by steadily dealing with us you are saving money all the year round. , Have you seen the fine display of new style Heaters, in .our big stove department, npstatrs? iniiiitii (!. 4&t Myx IIMOTICB v i The agency of the San Francisco Examiner is now located at Whitman's Book Store. Price 75c per month delivered. Subscribers not getting papers regularly notify us at once andj agentwill call. Quick delivery guaranteed. mam Fisher Brothers Company SOLE AGENTS Harbour and Finlayson Salmon Twines and Netting McCormick Harvesting Machines t Oliver Chilled Ploughs Sharpies Cream Separators J Raecolith Flooring Storrett's Tools Hardware, Groceries, Ship Chandlery Tan Bark, Blue Stone, Muriatic Ac'd. Welch Coal, Tar, ' Ash Oars, Oak Lumber, Pipe and Fittings, Brass Good., Paints, Oils and Glass Fishermen's Pure. Manilla Rope, Cotton Twine and Sein- Web We Want Your Trade FISHER BROS. BOND . in i in Only All Rail Route to Portland and all Eastern Points. Two daily trains. Steamship tickets via all Ocean Lines at Lowest Rates. For rates, steamship and sleeping-car reservations, call on or address Q. B. JOHNSON, Qen'I Agent 12th St, near Commercial St. ASTORIA, OREGON. FINANCIAL. Saving's Accounts Savings Deposits are received from $i up, on which inter est is paid. This form of deposit is of especial value in building up a bank account, as it admits of withdrawals or additional deposits at any time. Every incentive con sistent with safety is offered to patrons of this department. Our neat home savings banks, as an aid to saving, is loaned' free to those who want them. The Banking Saving. & Loan f.ssn. :irst Jatiohal Oank of Astoria V DIRECTORS - 'r Jacob Kamm W. F. McGregor G. CFlavel J. W. Xadd S. S. GordonS&& IP"Tj fSZSW.' Jit ,,'. Capital ............................. . .$100,000 Surplus : ..... . . ......... . . . . ; . . . . . . . . 25,000 Stockholders' Liability .... . . . . .... . . . . . .100,000 . ; ESTABLISHED 1880, J. Q. A. BOWLBY, President - O. I. PETERSON, Vice-President ASTORIA SAVINGS BANK " CAPITAL: AND SURPLUS 1 - ' S22UC3 Transacts a General Banking Business Four Per Cent. Per Annum Eleventh and Duane Sta. - - - - - Astoria, Oregon SCANDINAVIAN-AM E R I G A N SAVINGS BANK ("r f ASTORIA,' OREGON OUR MOTTO: ' "Safety Siercedes All Cer CmMsm&m." "jif r s rapt r rtr GOO STORE STREET s 1 Hi 4 J. W. GARNER, Assistant Cashier FPANK PATTON, Cashier . , Interest Paid on Time Depo t J La i 4
