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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 20, 1908)
COMMON COUNCIL'S IREGULAR SESSION :stioa of Police Commission's Power Raised, and Other Interesting Hatters Acted Upon At the meeting of the common council last night the question of the Lrrsilth and a scone of the power of the board of police commissioners in mating appintments came up for discussion. The matter was broached ly Councilman Fred Karinen. "I rise for information," said Mr. Kiriaea. "We have all read in the newspapers that the police commis sioners at their last meeting appoint ed a man to act as a sort of detective . and desk sergeant What I would Eke to know is, has the police com missioa the unlimited power to make appointments as it pleases? Can it appoint detectives and sergeants at w2i? "It appoints; we pay," replied someone, succinctly. "That seems to be the status of the Butter,' said Mayor Wise. "Tie commission has the appoint ing p ower, while we pay or re fuse to pay." Mr. Karinen further asked if the charter warranted the commission in making appointments of others than "police officers" considering that a detective or desk sergeant may not be exactly a "uniformed police officer." Some of the councilmen seemed to think that perhaps the power is a E raited one, and several indicated that : it should be a limited one if.it isn't; m. "I have not the slightest personal abjection to the appointee," said Mr. Karinen. "'I don't even know him. Sat ft seems odd that such an ap aointment is made now, after the Iflsy season is all over and the quiet system. ; Some wanted to commence season coming on. As the matter the proceedings now, so as to' be in stands a commissioner might have a readiness for the . summer , season anus appointed simply to give him a when it comes, n ; jobi, or because he simply thought he Superintendent of Streets Kearney would make a good man." also brought up another matter. At ; fie councilmen reached no definite 37th street and Franklin avenue the rootfmsion anent the question, other ground has slid .down from the adja tiww the knowledge contained in the cent slopes until the street is pretty statement that "They appoint we we filled np. Mr. Kearney stated pay." The fact that there is a ser- that a grader had offered to remove was movement to curtail the present the dirt for $9$ and the council au powers of the commission, and per- tbarized him i to make a contract for taps to remove it altogether as an the removal of the dirt at a price not elective and independent body, evi- exceeding this sum. There has been Tewtfy was in the minds of the coun- np slide there, but a constant falling eilwtrn and for that reason no effort of. the loose earth. was made to arrive at any further un-; PETITIONS, dtrstanding in the premises. The Carlson Bros, petitioned for Sunny meetieg last night passed off quickly, side saloon license; granted, tiougn a, goodly amount of business .Petition for arc light at corner of was acted upon. Very little import- 12th and Grand avenue; refused, ant new business arose. An ordinance Petition from P. Ringville and oth was introduced to pay Attorney A., era in regard to repairing drains M. Smith the sum of $350 for his le- sal services in preparing the bulkhead amendment to the charter. Council- man Logan also made an interesting -notion, and one in line with the de- fosse that the city will make in the action instituted by Miss Anna An- derson to recover the sum of $20,000 from the city for alleged personal in- 1 From S. A- Gimre and others for a There's a magic spell in , the street arc light on West Duane street fumes of good, pure Coffee, the kind in the Hinman tract; referred, that refreshes and invigorates even by . From H. Lorentsen and others ask the odor alone. When the fragrance ifg that Irving avenue be planked 16 of our pure Coffee reaches the nos- feet through the center from 33rd to trils.it crates a desire to taste at once 35th street; referred. . , : the magnetic nectarpm which the Petition from John Watersrector aroma comes. It is the same way .of St., Mary's Catholic church, asking witb our choice Teas, which satisfy permission to construct cement side the desires of the most particular walk, curb and gutter in front of the tca-drinkers. A. V.Allen mm sale Special Sale of PATTERN : HATS I AttHe- La Mode rercial St. juries received at the river end of Eleventh street. The city will en deavor to prove that the place where she was injured, if at all, was not on city property. Councilman Logan s motion was that the A. & C. Railway should be notified of the action that has been instituted against the city, but that the railway is the real de fendant and should be so notified. This motion was adopted. The question of the alley abutting on property belonging to M. J. Kin ney and others also bids fair to be now settled.' Mr. Kinney offers to dedicate certain portions of his lots, as others do, and the proper commit tee will take action to definitely set tie this matter. Drains may come and drains may go, but the Adair drain Hows on for ever. Whenever the Adair drain is mentioned some of the councilmen frown and others smile as at an old friend. There has recently been an effort made to have it repaired. Half dozen of the council "took a shot" at the question again last night, and the consensus of opinion seemed to be that there is nothing left to repair. Several stated that the planking is virtually all gone. There appears to be hardly anything left to make re pairs on. It was agreed that the only proper thing to do is to create a new I system ot drainage, ana in the mean- i . . . . .... time, during the winter, for the street superintendent to keep watch and do what he can to aid in the flow of the drains, . and then . next . summer to commence proceedings to have a new through alleyway from 35th to 34th streets; refused. s From Standard Oil Company for permission to build additional tank for storage of oil; granted. prom Mary Sabo asking permission, to exchange a lot in old cemetery for lot in the new or Ocean View ceme tery; granted. From B. E. Lester to transfer sa. , loon license from 7th and Astor to 8th and Astor; referred with power to act. From John Laine for license for the Midway saloon; referred. Petition from Harry Christensen - for - saloon license on Commercial street; referred. , For arc light at 44th street by P. 'A. Berglund and others; referred. ' 1 For an arc light at 28th and Frank- i.lin by. Charles. Laity and others; re ferred.; , church property on 14th street, south of Grand; referred. Petition granted. j RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED. . Accepting bid of Leander Lebeck to improve 46th street from alleyway to a point 905 feet north thereof, known as the public wharf, improve ment, for price of $4565. : Directing board of equalization to meet October 31 on assessment for i improving Grand avenue, 6th to 5th streets.' . . ' ' , To repair alleyway from 35th to '44th where street cars run. I STREET WORK. Certificate of approval of improve ment of Ninth street, Jerome to Ken sington, worked performed by W. A. Goodiri, contractor at contract price of $1400 remonstrance filed by A. Scherneckau. City Surveyor Tee in accordance THE MORNING ASTOXtlAN, ASTORIA, with instructions submitted grades for Cedar street, 51st to 54th, ' City Surveyor Tee reported that Ucckard Bros, have completed Im provement of Harrison avenue, Tenth to Eleventh, and that they are en titled to 80 per cent of the contract price of $1920. John Dahl, John Edwards and Mrs. P, E. Svanson tendered $1 in full pay ment of assessments against their property for improving Irving ave nue. This was done in accordance with a suggestion made by the asses sors. By an oversight they had been included in the Irving assessment, while their property had already been assessed for another improvement; referred. Assessment roll for proposed im provement of Grand avenue, 6th to 5th, filed by the assessors, Asmus Brix, C. C Utzinger and A. S. Tee, J. Jackson, owner of lots 11 and half of 12, block 1, Taylor's Astoria, tendered $15 In full payment fof as sessment of $110.07 made against him, on improvement of Columbia avenue, and asked that the $15 be accepted be cause street in front of his property was never improved, there being t house standing upon it. It is occu pied by a woman, the petitioner de clares. Referred. Ida R. Thompson stated in a com munication that she is taxed too high for improvement of Lincoln street, Columbia to Duane. She was taxed $66.94 and said she is willing to pay $10, "as some are paying who are closer to the ptreet." Referred. ; ORDINANCES PASSED. , Providing for construction of a sewer on 51st street Cedar to Birch. Providing for construction of a sewer on Irving avenue from 11th street to a point 150 feet east. Appropriating sum of $888.47 out of general fund for payment of Scholfield Mattson & Co., for sup plies to fire department. " Ordinance reducing license of auc tioneers to $25 a year; from $100 a year. ' " ", Ordinance paying Reckard Bros. $1256 for improving Tenth street, Irv ing to Kensngton. Ordinance paying Heckard Bros. $1536 for work on Harrison avenue; 8th to 12th. CLAIMS ORDERED PAID. John Svenson, supplies, $7.75; O. W. Whitman, supplies, $4.40; O. An derson, postage stamps for city, $10; various claims of Astoria Budget; Central Drug Store, supplies, $3.75; Judd Bros., $1.50; Chas. Rogers & Son, $1; Postal Telegraph Co., $1.56; Pacific Iron Works, $4.80; Fisher Bros., $7.08; R. M. Gaston, $8; E. F. Liekbe, $1.10; Buffalo Pitts Co., $17; C. W. Holmes, $4; Sherman Transfer Co., $1; Leo Gramms, $1; Ross Hig- gins Co., $15.45; Prael, Eigner Co, $1; Crushed Rock, Co., $14; City Lumber & Box Co., $16.75; Prael Eigner Co., $1.50; John Corno, $2.75; C. W. Holmes, shoeing horses, $21.50; Steel & Ewart, 25 cents; W. R. Smith, $2.50. ; . : , . 3 i OVERGOLIE ALL THE RHEUMATISM EASILY PREPARED AT HOME- FORCES THE KIDNEYS TO FILTER URIC ACID AND WASTE. FROM THE BLOOD, The following prescription for the cure of rheumatism , and , kidney, and bladder troubles has no doubt been filled millions of times, viz: Fluid Ex tract Dandelion, one-half ounce; Com pound Kargon, one ounce; com pound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three ounces. , These simple, harmless in gredients can be obtained at any good. prescription pharmacy at little cost and are mixctl by shakng well in a bottle. - . : The dose for adults is a teaspoon ful after each, meal and at bedtime, drinking a full tumberful of water after each dose. It is stated that this prescription is a positive remedy for kidney trouble and lame back, weak bladder and urinary difficulties, espec- ally of the elderly, people, and one of the best things to be used in rheu matic afflictions, relieving the aches and pains and reducing swellngs. A well-known authority states that this mixture acts directly upon the climinative tissues of the kidneys; cleanses these sponge-like organs and gives them power to sift and strain the poionous waste matter and uric acid from the blood which is the cause of rheumatism., ,. If your back or sides ache and you uspect kidney trouble it would be wise to try this for a few days. 111 of key to BE SPENT HI 01 SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO. WILL ERECT FINE PRE-COOLINO PLANTS FOR FRUIT, ETC PROCESS BEATS OLD SYSTEM Riper and Better Fruits on the Markets One of the Anticipated Results by the Company Interests Fruit Raisers, ' SAN FRANCISCO, Oct, 19.-The Southern Pacific Railroad Company has announced its determination to expend a million dollars in the. near future in the construction of plant for pre-cooling fruit and vegetables, according to the Ray Sprague system, the object being to permit of long hauls of perishable freight with little risk of decay, The company has been experimenting with the Sprague de vice for a year and has found it sat isfactory. Two large plants, one at Roseville, and one at Colton will be erected ,thc first capable of chilling 20 carloads in four hours and the lut ter having a capacity of forty car toads in the same time. To accomplish the same result in an ordinary ice plant would require four days. The company's scientists have demonstra ted that the sudden chilling of vege table matter causes an absolute sus pension of the process of decay and the company announces that the new method practically does away with the loss of time and consequent loss by decay in shipments of California fruits and vegetables to eastern mar kets. .The Sprague device consists of plant equipped to force through the toaded cars under vacuum pressure blasts of air that have been previous ly passed over ice. The vacuum re moves the warm air. The plants, are within 24 hours of any part of the state and it is believ ed that by means of the better pre servative methods it will be possible to pick the fruit when much riper than has been the custom, theeby sccur ing a better flavor and consequently higher value. The plants will be operated in conjunction with the new refrigera tor cars adopted by the company re cently. Green deciduous fruit shipments th' year are three thousand carloads in excess of those of any previous year, according to railroad figures and it is thought that the use of the Sprague process will raise the price. . "THE BRIDGE OF SIGHS." A Rare, Gem in Moving Pictures That is Drawing Large Crowds to the Grand Theatre. 1 ' "One more unfortunate, Weary of breath Rashly importunate I . Gone to her death!" THE WHOLE WORLD KIN Hood's poem, so universally appre ciated, has inspired a picture that grasps the heart, compels our sympa thies, and draws the ties of the human family closer," A LITTLE EDEN "Far from the maddening crowd" A peaceful coun try, home A devoted father The "Serpent" enters A stranger at the gate A glass of water, and a chat Innocence flattered. IN THE TOILS-Stranger lingers Father forbids him coming Clan- denstine meetings Girl infatuated Elopment planned Girl leaves home He swears eternal constancy They depart for the city. THE GIDED CAGE Rooms in the city A false life Hollow happi nessNeglect - and indifference- Promises broken Final desertion A dark future. ' THE DREAM ENDED Alone in great city Helpless, friendless, in experiencedEverything , sold, , or pawned for food She seeks work- Turned into the street. ' "HOME -SHE HAD NONE!" Hopeless wandering Sinks lower ,and lower The bitter dregs She sees her lover, and his new mistress Her last appeal roughly repulsed. "THE BRIDGE OF SIGHS" - Crouching in dark corners The gay throng passes heedless Bitter mem ories, and keen remorse Starvation weakens The rushing tide invites to rest The plunge made. AT REST! Borne onward by the river Rough, but sympathetic hands eft her tenderly Past human help OREGON, To the Morgue Young clergyman reverently crosses her hands Pcnee at last! ' THE GOOD' SHEPHERD The cold moonlight streams acres her moonlight stream across her face It face It is transformed As the moon light fades, the vision of Christ ap pear with an attitude of Infinite pity, and a look of Benediction. The above Is synopsis of "The Bridge of Sighs" a beautiful picture that Is now being shown at the popu lar Grand moving picture house. In addition to this feature film the fol lowing program is presented: At the Dentists; Joys of Tight Boots; Electric Current; illustrated song, "Just a Little Rocking Chair and You," and views of "A Trip Through France." ; Price of admis sion, 10 cents; children, 5 cents. Japan Gives Reception (Continued from psgs I) presses the keen appreciation of tra ditional friendship between the two countries. It Is uncertain what an swer the Emperor will make but It is believed he may break his rule and make some statement in terms simi lar to those used by the President. PEACE IMPENDING. PARIS, Oct. 19. It Is annouiifed that the French government has been officially informed that Ciar Ferdi nand intends to give a convincing manifestation, of his pacific senti ments in the shape of a letter to President Fallieres. The Turkish government also, it is stated, is aware of his Intention and this has helped to assure the porte of the sincerity of the new czar's desire to maintain peace. A special dhpatch from Sofia says that rumors are current that the ministry is to be remodeled owing to international dissension. M. Dancff, who was minister of foreigners, sev eral years ago, is again to assume that office find M. Poprikoff the present foreign minister takes the portfolio of public works. THE GREEK TEMPER. CHICAGO, Oct. 19.-As he was about to avenge the theft of three apples from his fruit stand by hang ing seven-year-old Eugcne'j. O'Brien, George Papas, 16 years old was Over powered in his room yesterday by policeman who was compelled to break down the door of the house to get admission, Within a few min utes from the time the Greek "had been seen to seize the boy in the Street, a rope was found with one end about the child's neck and the other placed over a transom. STORMS EVERYWHERE. From All Sections of Country Come Tales of Bad Weather. DENVER, Oct. k-A 'storm, ac companied by rain which changed fre quently to snow, has prevailed throughout northeastern Colorado for nearly 48 hours. In sections of the mountains heavy snow has fallen. Considerable damage was done to electric wires and telephone and tele graph -lines are seriously affected. Railroad and iutcrurban electric lines have been interrupted and at places completely blocked. Several accidents and at least one death have resulted from persons coming in contract with broken electric wires. J, J. McClos- key, bookkeeper for the Northern Colorado Paper Company at Louis- ville, who was assisting in the repair I of snapped wires, received a shock which caused instant death. He came to Louisville from Philadelphia. Your For Meat inspection costs the United States Government over three million dollars annualy. But Government; inspected meat costs you no more than uninspect ed meat. Insist on the meat you buy bearing the stamp. "U. S. Gov't Inspected and Passed 138" and thus avail yourself of the protection afforded by the Government. Only per- fectly sound meat, from healthy, vigor - ous animals, ever bears this stamp. ' Accept no other. . UNION MEAT CO. - ' PORTLAND, OREGON ' Wholesale Dealers in Government Inspected Fresh Meats and Co lum Hams, Bacon and Lard. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 BUuOl E PROBATE COURT THREE FEROUSON ESTATES DECLARED SETTLED AP. ' PRAISERS APPOINTED. The proceedings In the three r tatcs of Earnest Edward Ferguson, Wylton C. Ferguson and Fanny C Ferguson came to an end yctcrday when Judge Trenchnrd made an order adjudging that the estates had been fully and honestly administered, and declaring them settled and the admin istrator, J. E. Ferguson, discharged. In probate court yesterday an or der was Issued appointing Sam Har ris, H. J. Wherlty and W. T. Schol field appraisers of the estate of Harry Tutjer, recently deceased. , In the matter of the estate of James E. Campbell, an order was made setting November 23 as the . date for hearing on the final account ing. . ..(, In the estate of Christ Olscn an order was made appointing Nils B. Olsen administrator, under bond, and appointing Frans Ksnkkonen, Chas. Wilson and Frithoff Kankkonen p-X, praiscrs. The estate coniUts of per sonal property and in valued at about $3750. An order was made approving the final accounting In the estate of Aleck Iverson, and ordering that the estate be declared settled. A BAD NEGRO. Georgia Coon Kills Two Man Wounds Third And Escape. LITHONIA, Ca Oct. 19.-Charlc Mitchell, colored, shot and killed T. L Peek, a bailiff, and C. F. Argo, a young white man, and after badly beating C. S. Elliott, deputy sheriff, over the head with his gun, made his escape. The officers it is said, had a warrant charging the negro with in attempt to murder G. W. Brook), white man, Saturday and went to his home near here to arrest him. When the negro saw the officers accompan ied by Argo approaching, it is said he opened fire on them. The officers re turned the fire and attempted to rush at the negro. Peek and Argo were killed almost at the door of the house. The negro then attacked Elliott and dealt him several hard blows on the head with his pistol, knocking him down. Mitchell then escaped. Several posses are in pursuit of Mitchell. Bloodhounds have been se-' cured from Dccator and Conycrs. Elliott is seriously hurt, but it is, thought he .will recover. BALKAN SITUATION. ' LONDON, Oct 19.-The latest phase of the Balkan difficulty points ' to the possibility that he most ser 1 ious Issues were to be settled before the proposed international confer ence meets. Confirmation Is had from Vienna . that negotiations have been opened between Turkey and Austria con- -ccrning Bosnia and Herzogovina ! with fair prospects of success. While , dispatches are more hopeful that y Turkey and Bulgaria will reach an- understanding on Oriental railroad ; and Rumclian tribute questions. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine " I Tablets. Druggists refund money if ' ' It fails to cure. E. W. GROVE'S signature is on each box. 25 cents, i Protection !l "2 Cot