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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 2, 1908)
THE MOUNLNli ASTOIUAN. ASTUIUA. OUKliON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2. i The Store Women BEEL,.HlVE0utfitttr5 Have you seen our window? . j YOURCHOICEOFCOATS ; $5.00 If not do so this week. The last of the Sale. MMtmHtMHHMfMOHMMHMMmnmMIM OCEAN, BAR, BAY, DOCK AND RIVER Captain Mitchell, of the lively Irene, now bottled up ia the Young Bay boneyard (better known as the "Bryan Boneyard"). was in the city yesterday, and he reporti that times in that remote resort ars quite lively and all hands busy play ing cards and making calls from one deck to another and doing oih;r laborious stunts that try the muscle and stamina of healthy folks. He doesnt say when he expects to get out, and pretends to be very happy and contented; bat then he always was something of a jollier. The last of his "jollies" has never been told, and this is a pretty fit place to tell it When he was ordered into the quiet retreat up Youngs river, he got C H. Callender to prove to him that the Irene could be safely towed up that bay and after he had gone over the channel with Mr. Callender ia the Utters privat bunch and taken the proper bearings and sounding, he waived the service of a Callender tag to tow the Irene up there, and deliberately tailed her to her berth in that unmixed wilderness. Every one who knows "Mitch's" faculty for tailing the Irene in all sorts of places, will appreciate the "jolly" he wrought on the navigation company, of which Mr. Callender is the chief figure. By the first of January next there it likely to be another coasting craft docking in this port, and running between Portland, Astoria and all points between the mouth - of the Columbia and Yaquina Bay. The new venture is sponsored by Chief Engi neer Dunham, of the steamship Roanoke, who is reputed to be the principle owner in the case, and is associated with "his brother, Captain Dunham, and several well known Portlandtrs, in the enterprise. ' Thev have purchased the steamer Argo, which was owned in Eureka and will put her on the run by Sew Year's day if all goes welL She is now be ing completely overhauled and made ready for the new service, which, it is said, is promisingly bolsterel with plenty of contracted business on the line. She will be commanded by Captain Bob. Jones, well known in these waters, and Mr. Dunham will have charge of her engines. The Argo was built at Ballard, Wash ington, in 1898, and is of ISO tons gross; 112 tons net; 117.5 feet in length; 21.8 feet beam; and 9.6 feet depth of hold. She carries a crew of 10 men; is t twin-screw boat and of 200 indicated horse-power. The As toria wtaerfront is all abuza with the rumor and there it much inter est in its development After a two-weeks tie-up at Tilla mook, on account of storms and a forbidding bar, the steamer Sue H. Elmore entered this port yesterday afternoon and berthed at the O. R. & M. piers. She brought in a full cargo of general merchandise, and 24 people, 12 of whom she left at the dock at Fort Stevens, they being a force of engineers who have been workingjin that section of the coun try for the government The steamer Lurline was a bit late last night, but not enough to discommode anyone. She left up early in the evening, with the fol lowing passengers: S. G. Williams, V. T. Clifford. R. C Ben. G. E. Todd, E M. Ready and H. R. McArthur. The French bark Marechal de Xoailles, which hat been anchored off the Tongue for the past two days, wt taken to the lower harbor yester day, and will leave out this morning, the tow lines of the Wallula serving her in both instances. The French bark Sainte Anne, Captain Berard, wheat laden for Europe, is on her way down from the metropolis, on the hawsers of the Harvest Queen, and will leave out for sea at the first practicable moment. The towing steamer Ocklahama is due down from Portland this morn ing with the French bark Gael, load ed with wheat for European " deliv ery, and she will go over the bar at the first possible moment The French bark Bossuet finished discharging her 1000 tons of black diamonds at the Elmore bunkers yesterday and will go up stream to day on the hawsers of the Harvest Queen, to load wheat out of Port land for European delivery. Dt 0118-JSDI IS A CHEERFUL WORD HOME FROM PORTLAND AND PREPARING TO URGE HER "STERILIZATION BILL. Dr . B. Owcns-Ailair, of this county, who has been in attendance upon the Oregon Woman Suffrage convention at Portland, returned to this city yesterday quite happy in her experiences there, both in the matter of her fraternal association with the good women of the State assembled to foster and further their claims to the ballot, and with the pleasure and success that waited up on her in her effort to advance the advocacy of her pet , bill for the amelioration of the human family by sterilization, which came to her in the opportunity to meet the legisla tive delegates from Multnomah in their recent "pot-latch." To this latter assembly the doctor made a formal address in the inter est of the bill alluded to, the sub tance of which t"llow, aaa it vat very happily received by the gentle men present, who were frank and kindly in their approval and promis es to consider the matter deeply and devotedly when it should come up in House and Senate this winter: "Gentlemen of our next Legisla ture: "I must apologize for not having any data with which to present my subject I did not expect this oppor tunity until my friend, Senator Beach opened the way for me by kindly offering to present me 10 you. "But to come to the work in hand. Two years ago .through the Ore- gonian, I called upon the Legisla ture to enact a law to prevent the future propagation of criminals, idiots, insane and all that class of bjectionab!es by and through ster ilization. That clast which we know it not only a burden, but a curse to our homes, our ttate, and our na tion as welt "I did succeed in getting that bill introduced into the house which I consider was a great step in advance. inrough tne prominence given my communication by the Oregonian the subject was taken up by the Wash ington press and given wide circula tion and more fully discussed than in Oregon. And my friend, Senator Walter J. Reed, atscred me that had he received the bill in time to intro duce it that it would have passed the Senate with little or no opposi tion. "Now gentlemen, it is my inten tion to be with yon in Salem and I hope to bring with me the names of our most prominent physicians, ask ing you to give ns a law for th. Why these grapes ? Because from the healthful grape comes the chief ingre dient of Royal Baking Powder, Royal Grape Cream of Tartar. . Alum-phosphate powders are made with harsh mineral acids and must be avoided. ' " The steamer Eureka arrived down from Portland very early yesterday morning and left out at once, from the Callender pier, for Eureka, Cal. Among her passengers from this port were Mr. and Mrs. James A. Barr. The steamer Yosemite arrived in yesterday from the Bay City, and went direct to Knappton, where she will load out lumber for the return voyage. Another new craft in these waters is due to arrive here today or tomor row, towit, the steamer Carmel, "f San Francisco. She comes after lumber, of course. purification and preservation of our state. And I ask of you as a favor that you think along thee lines just a few moments each day and read the headlines ami glance- through, if possible, any such publications on the subject. By so doing, I believe that every one of yon will be pre pared and willifig to cast a con scienciout vote for such a humane law. I thank you." Dr. Adair received every courtesy at the hands of the Legislators and was ably assisted in her presentation by Representative Fraaer, who was in charge of the bill two years ago, and by Miss Myrtle Pease, a lady who is deeply intrested in the sub ject, and by Senator Beach who made it possible for her to meet the delegates; and for all of which she is correspondingly grateful. The doctor intends to enter the field this winter and prosecute the measure valiantly upon its sheer merits which aret admittedly, many and excellent. WHOLE IB JOB IS 'Oil 01" BUT EVERYBODY CHEER UP, "FOR THE WORST IS YET TO COME" PERHAPS. Braden's Price List Oregon Dressed Turkeys.. ..20c, Z5c Oregon Dressed Spring Chick ens 18c, 20c Oregon fowls 16c Oregon choice Geese 18c, 20c Oregon dressed Ducks 20c, 25c Beef to boil 5c to 8c Prime Rib Roast Beef 10c, 12c Tenderloin flat-bone and sirloin steaks 10c Government Inspected Kettle Rendered Lard, S-lb. pails 70c Small Pig Hams 17Jc Best Breakfast Bacon ...17Jc Veal Roast.. ..8c, 10c, 12c and 15c Fine Shoulder Roast of Pork 10c,12Jc Mutton Roast.. 8c, 10c, 12Jc and 15c Beef Pot Roasts 6c, 7c, 8c We make a specialty of delicious home-made sausage made twice daily at our plant Pay us a visit. Satisfaction guaranteed. on mwm 684 Commercial, Facing Hospital. From about Twentieth stree to about Thirtieth street the improve ment on Irving avenue appears to be in substantial condition and prob ably wilt withstand the winter'i rains. But beyond 30th street th improvement is in very bad shape- in four or five places the slides are carrying away the roadway. By spring perhaps a thousand feet or more of the street wilt literally have been carried away. A reporter of the Astorian yester day walked over the Irving avenue improvement from end to end. Citizens who have not yet teen the ravages of the slide at Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets would be well repaid for a trip of inspection, for the sight of this great ravine wrought by the sliding hillside is well worth seeing, considered mere1 ly at a local spectacle. Nevertheless the worst damage may not be at Eighteenth street, but from about Thirtieth street eastward. There in various places the street is falling away, the loose earth tumbling down the slope to the north of the road, In that part of the street perhaps a quarter of a mile of the improve' ment will be entirely worthless or gone by next May. To put in mildly the whole job is not one to please the , eye of th; judicious. Doubtless the contractor lived up to the letter of hit contract or the ttreett committee of the council would not have been to will ing to accpt the whole improvement at the time the Astorian first began calling attention to its condition last summer, but an inspection of the whole street can hardly help but make a resident or taxpayer think. If any member of the common conn cil, or any disinterested or interested resident of Astoria can walk over the eastern part of this improvement and not be impressed with the belief that there is something radically wrong wrong with the plans, speci fications, contract and all then it will be most surprising. But personal investigation is re quired for a clear understanding and appreciation of the conditions. The Irving avenue improvement promises to be a matter that will long be re membered in Astoria. And if any voter will go out and study the con ditions there for an hour and will then vote for a continuation of the men and the policies that are respon sible for what he sees well, its up to him to do it, if he wants to. TAXES ARE LIKELY 10 00 EVEN HIGHER PROMISE OF 10 MILL LEVY MEANS NO RELIEF AT ALL TO THE TAXPAYER. Twice an announcement hat been made within the past several weekj that the city sdmlnUtratlon hoped to keep the new tax levy for the ciiv i.n to 10 nulls. Last year the levy was 18 mills. There was a note of jubilation In the expressed intention to keep the levy down to 10 mills, at if the ad ministration in this respect was about to do an extraordinary thing for the taxpayer. If the class in municipal economics will get out their pencils and paper some Interesting figures may be shown. Last year the assessed valuation of the city property was exactly ti, 080.618; the levy was 18 mills. . This year the assessed valuation it $.1,470,478: the pramiieJ levy is 10 mills. the is mill levy on last years valuation of $2,080,618 gave a tax of $37,451.12. The promised 10 mill levy on this year's valuation of $3,470,478 would give a tax of $34,704-78 in other words the greatly reduced levy on the greatly augmented valuation witt give practically the same amount of tax moneys as were raised last year. The promise of lowering the levy to 10 mills simply means a promise that the administration ia figuring on raising about the same amount of money as last year. The promise to lower the levy to 10 mills with the note of jubilation in it for the poor taxpayers' sake looks like a political . . . . '.Ufa But it is said that while some ol the politicians connected with the city administration are promising the 10-mill levy, that this it really only an ante-election promise. Al ready the fire department- It about $5000 in debt, and some are estimat ing the city will be about $20,000 behind at the end of the year. the Republicans go in, they will fall heirt to a pretty big deficit to start with. If by any mischance the Democrats should get in then would be their cue to begin explain ing that even the 10 mill levy would not be enough; in short, some ire fearful that the taxes of the coming year may be even higher than the past year, unless business men talw hold of the city's finances in a busl ness-like manner. Beware of Frequent Colds. A succession of -colds or a pro tracted cold is almost certain to end in chronic catarrh, from which few persons ever wholly recover. Give every cold the attention it deserves and you may avoid this disagreeable disease. How can you cure a cold? Why not try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy? It is highly recommend ed. Mrs. M. White, of Butler, Tenn., says: "Several years ago I was bothered with my throat and lungs. Someone told me of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. I, began using it and it relieved me at once. Now my throat and lungs are sound and well." For sale by Frank Hart and leading druggists. Clean Your Chimneys. George Ludwig, an expert chim ney sweep is in the city and will make your chimney clean and safe from fire for $2 or two chimneys for $3. , Place your ;Ordct at the Astoria hotel or telephone Main 3521. ;m, NEW TO-DAY Cheap Coal Keltey the Coal and Wood Dealer will deliver and place in your cellar a ton of the best coal for $7.00 same coat for $6.00 at the yard. Phone Main 2191. Barn 15th and Duane. All kindt of cordwood tnd hardwood inside fir and boxwood for tale. The very best board to be obtained in the city it at "The Occident Hotel." Fate vry reasonable FANCYAPPLE! -" - - i " '.41 J , ,.,:. ! : j SpUasciibcrca Northerrt Bpy Bnldwlna ! A shipment just arrived. Our prices right. MMMMUM4MmmMMMMMMMMMt Acme Grocery Co. HIGH ORADS GROCERIES 521 COMMERCIAL STREET ?H0N1 Ml The Pake Restaurant. An phase of hunger can be daintily gratified at any hour of the day ot night at the Palace Restaurant Tht kitchen and dining room service are of the positive best." Private dinlnfi looms for ladies. One call inspire? regular custom. Try it. Commcrci' street,, opposite Pafte building. -NAME MEANS SOMETHING. When A. E. Petersen built and named the "Modern" barber shop, he meant that it should stand for what it was called. No patron has missed a single feature of the modern ton sorial parlor ;t that house; and every newjdevice in the way of perfect comfort and service is constantly add ed as it develops. The latest is an expert bootblack, the best 'in the business; a qualification that makes hit employment really modern. The Clean Man. The man who delights In persona) cleanliness, and enjoys his shave shampoo, ' haircut, and bath, in As toria, always goes to the Occident barber shop for these things and gets them at their best. Try our own mixture of coffee the J. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables Badollet & Co., grocers. Phone Main Cold Weather Specials ! f Now is the time to lay ia your supply of beverages for the winter months Vigoral Beef Tea $2.50 per jug Fluid beef in tubes 60c per dozen, high trade Rock and Rye and all other stan ard bottle goods at the most reason able prices. : AMERICAN IMPORTING CO. Phone 1831. 689 Commercial St. Importers and Wholesale Liquor Dealers Full List of Victor Double Disk 75c Records now on hand. Full stock of Victor and Edison Machines and Records Finest stock of VIOLINS on the coast. All at Eastern Prices. Mr. Cithen: Buy from your local merchant, be Mils hi Roods as cheap as you can buy them in Portland or elsewhere. The Astoria Merchant buys the Seawall for Astoria but the Portland Merchant does not A. G. SPEXARTH f MHMHHMMHiWHH(MHtHMtMMWHHT Special Excursion ! to the National Apple Show SPOKANE, WASH. Over the new "North Bank" Road Leave Astoria Dec. 11th, Returning Dec. the 13th Reduced rates. For further information call on O. B. JOHNSON, Oen'I Agent A. & C. R. R. 12th St, near Commercial St. ASTORIA, O REG OH. ....FOR A.... VICTOR OR AN EDISON PHONOGRAPH -)0O TO(- Johnson Phonograph Go, Parlor Second Floor Over Srholfiald A Mihim P ' LET US TELL YOU ABOUT Tungsten Electric Lamp Greatest advance In lighting methods sine the invention o! Incandescent ' lamps. EXAMPLE- 32 C. P. Ordinary electric lamp consumes 110 watts per hour 32 C. P. "Tungsten" electric lamp consumes 40 watts per hour "', S,vin 70 watts per hour By using Tungsten" lamps you can get 27S per cent Increase In light for the same cost or In other words can have the same quantity of Illumination for 35 per cent of the cost of lighting with ordinary electric lamps. The Astoria Electric Co. Cares Biliousness, Sick Headache, Sour Stom ach. Torrid Liver and CbMr Laxative Fruit Syrup T. P. LAUREN OWL DR UO STORE. Cleanses the system thoroughly and clears sallow complexions ci pimples ' and blotches. It Is guaranteed