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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1908)
11 J K M OKNING ASTOIUAN, AST01UA, OREGON. Select Your Xmas We have just , put on sale many hand some and useful articles. Something to interest everyone. Meantime we continue to furnish the r best of Groceries and Meats, Etc. ROSS, HIGGINS & CO. THE MODEL FOOD STORE . ibbik in Has Diphtheria Ruby Olsen, thr yean old, daugh ter of Mr. and Mr. Ole Olsen, 1320 "Harrison ivcnuc. I 'lick with diph theria. The horn hi been quaran tined. Then hiv been several cases o thli dlieese In that part of the city lately. Returns In April A, W, Norblad loft last evening for his home In F.cansba, Michigan, and will close up his affairs there preparatory to coming back to, As toria in April next, and where he in tend! to form a law partnership with G. A. Hempel. Mr. Norblad ia prose ..futlntr attorney of hi home county in s Michigan, Broke Into Cabin Some miscreant broke Into the hunting cabin at Btirmide owned by R, Wallace, R. Hall, Tom Corbett, and O, Erkksen and stole the ammu nition, provliloni and many other thlngi that bad been left there. The door was found broken in when the humeri went tip the river to their cabin last Sunday. From Faraway Hawaii 0. W. Lounsberry, clerk of the witer commission, it in receipt of a Christmas greeting from Sam B. Randall, now of Honoulu, formerly a well known man on the lower Colum bia river. He used to be in charge of one of the 0. R. & N. tugs and stilt has many friends here who will remember him well and will be pleas ed to hear that he is aii right. Articles Filed-, , Article! of incorporation of the Colwell-Fowler Logging Company were filed in the oflice of the county clerk yesterday. The incorporators are Ceorge L Colwell, Emma K. Colwell and Win. A. Fowler. The In corporation will have a capital stock of 120,000, divided into 200 shares of $100 each. The company intends f) build a logging railway from the Tucker creek to the center of sec tion 21, township 7, north range 9. Sure Of Itl Customers buying clothes at Wise's on the "Free Day" get their money back. Hut if you don't strike the "Free Day" you're sure of good goods at reasonable prices. am Hot Drinks Coffee and Chocolate. DDI JP .s"ifi m Just received a shipment of tancy Northern Spy and Baldwin Apples Our prices are right. Scholfield, Mattson & Co. phone usi GOOD GOODS phone 931 120 TO 124 TWELFTH STREET DON'T FORGET THAT HEATING STOVE You'll Need It Soon. We have them. w. C. LAWS . co; Presents flow After Voung Girl A telegram received by the local police department yeterday klng thitt I young girl named Emma Herms, of San Francisco, be detained if found by the police. The menage came from the probation officer of that city. It is presumed that the girl came to this city day or two ago and then went to Sea side. An effort will be made to ap prehend her, Filed Remonstrance A remonstrance has been filed In the dike of the city auditor in rela tion to the proposed improvement of Grand avenue from 37th to 38th streets. The remonstrance states that the expense will be very great with out corresponding benefit (t is sign ed by Lars OUen, Ole Seim, Ben Ekori, P. M. Hansen and E. II. Mc M ii Mm. The latter states that he had signed the petition for the Improve ment under a misapprehension as to (lie true facts. Plumber Bills , The steam pipes in the High School building were out of order yesterday, but the janitor managed to patch them up sufficiently to keep the heat going. It was arranged to have a plumber go to the building last night and make the necessary repairs, so that there won't be danger of a cold building today. Day before yester day the Adair school had to be dis missed became the hot water pipes got cantankerous and would not work. Circuit Court Judge Mc Bride arrived down on the noon train yesterday and couit was at once convened. A number of cases were called and passed upon as follows: Enulcy Houghton vs. R. E. Houghton, default; Henry A. Heinonen vs. H. Liitdcjuist, judgment and order of sale of attached 'prop erty; C F, Koell vs. Maud Koell, de fault; R. N. Nason & Co. vs. H Lind quist, default and judgment; Tallant Crant Packing Co. vs. Western Fish ing Co., settled and dismissed; Al fred A. Smith vs. Marshal J. Kin ney, confirmation of sale; M. G. Har ris et al vs. J. J. Reid et al., a suit over title to land in this county In which fraud is alleged, on trial be fore the court; A. R. Kanga vs. As toria Abstract Title & Trust Co., a suit over tax deed to property at Elk Creek, let for trial tomorrow; Frank Smith Meat Co. vs. Esa Pouttu, a suit to enjoin Uie defendant from engaging In the meat business, set for trial on December 21. Xmas Neckwear Keiser's neckwear for style and quality at Judd Bros. Fresh Meat. Spare ribs, pork tenderloin, and other meats fresh daily at Braden's new meat market. See ad, page 4.ui a rfau-f-j Has AoDendkitla Arthur Goiter, one of the cigar makers employed In the Cus Schocn- bacchlcr ihp, has been troubled with appendicitis for several days past and yesterday afternoon the illnc became acute. He was taken to St. Marys houmtiil, where Dr. Pilkington i operated lat night. The operation was successful and it is hoped that in 1 few days Mr. Gaiter will be on the high road to recovery. He work ed at his trade until yeotcrday after noon. . Gone After Witness The case against Victor Dillus, ac cused of having stolen a sum of money from Edward Waldcn several months ago, was to have been called for trial at this term of the circuit court, but the prosecuting witness, Waldcn, is out of the state and may not show up. The alleged robbery occurred in a camp out In the Lewis and Clark district. Waldcn whs lealous in his desire to have the case prosecuted at first, but while he was notified of the intention to try it now, nothing has been heard from blm. He is said to be in Vancouver, Wah., and a subpoena will not bring him back. Sheriff I'omeroy has gone to Vancouver to see him. Elect New Officer The United Swedish-American Brotherhood has held its annual elec tion of officers and the following named gentlemen were"" sent to the respective posts: Gustaf A. Hemple, G. M.j Charlies Sjoten, vice G. M.; K. A. Johnson, master of records; John Nordstrom, master of finance; Qlof Anderson, maoter of funds; S. Peterson, M. of S ; Anton Engberg, M. of G.; Oscar Lundgren, assistant M. of G; Charles Palniberg, advisor; Drs. Lagus and Forrstrom, physicians After the election a spread wai hid and speeches were made by Attor neys A. VV. Norblad and G. A. Hemple. Elect Officers At a meeting of the local Team tters' Union last night, 50 of the members were present. The meeting disclosed the fact that the organiza tion now has 65 members in good standing and is growing rapidly. An election of Officers was held with the following results: President, James Payne; vice-president, Wm. A. Jekn on; secretary-tre'urer, L. recording secretary. Hilmer Fetfrwen; conductor, Aron Anderson; warden, Willie Paulsen; trustee, one year, Dan Belcher; trustee, two years, Charles Smith; trustee, three years, Friti Voss; delegates to Central La bor council: Len Lowery, Otha Hun- saker, R. C. Reierson; delegate to at tend Oregon State Federation of La bor, to be held in Salem on Monday, January 1. 1909, Len Lowery; alter nate, Wm, A. Johnson. s The Beautiful Snow- In several of the roomi In the public schools the teachers permitted the children to go to the windows and watch the great snowfiakes fail yesterday afternoon, and the little ones were delighted with the beauti ful sight. It was a pleasure to all to watch the mow, and to those who came ' from Norway, Sweden, and other cold countries, or back east, it was a reminder of other days. The snow melted almost as soon as it fell, however, leaving the sidewalks and streets in ulushy condition, Had it not melted upon touching the warm ground there would have been quite a blanket over the city. Up on the hill sides the trees were white with the "beautiful snow," Sure Of Itl Customers buying clothes at Wise's on the "Free Day" get their money back. But if you don't strike the "Free Day" you're sure of good goods at reasonable prices, am Don't buy your Xmas can dies until you have seen our ...Home Made Candies... They are healthier and better and don't cost any more. ALEX TAGG 483 Commercial St., Astoria, Or. An Unsightly Affai Some ten days ago, or more, a carelcs logger left his "pack" on th sidewalk at the corner of Commer cial and Eleventh streets while he went after a drink or on some equal ly important errand; and failing tj return In any sort of season, the "roll" was hung on one of the climb ing nails on lie big telegraph pole ii front of the "Gem," and there it has remained undisturbed through rain and snow and sunshine, until it has become an unsightly object. It should be removed by whatsoever officer has charge of such things, not so much, perhaps, because of its hideotisness, as for the clue it may contain as to its owner. It may be worth investi gating. And it is certainly not an attraction any longer and is being commented on. Preliminary Examination On Prosecuting Attorney-elect Frank Olscn, of Wahkiakum county, Wash., and a resident of Cathlamct, was in the city yesterday on matters of busi ness, and in course of conversation with a reporter for the Astorian, said that the preliminary examination of Dr. Peacock, of that city, for alleged participation in the death of Miss Madeline Longtaine, under distress ing circumstances, would be held at Cathlamet at 10:30 o'clock this morn ing, and that a number of witnesses from this city have been summoned in the case. It will not reach Mr. Olsen's hands until after he shall have qualified in January. Mr, Olsen is in possession of the young girl's confession and it will figure today to a certain extent. Dr. Peacock has re tained the services of Dan Malarkey, the well known lawyer of Portland. Stamps Available Here Dr. John M. Holt, of the federal quarantine service in this port, and, who, in the interest of the great work Instituted by the American Red Cross Society for the fighting of tuberculosis has assumed the work of selling them to the general public, announces that he is in posession of the one-cent stamps issued by the so ciety and for sale to all the world, in the crusade afoot, and will be glad to dispose of them upon application The money accruing from the sale of these stamps is used absolutely for no other purpose than aiding in the world-wide warfare against the "white plague." Thousands of them ire being sold daily at Portland, and all over the country, and there is no doubt that Astoria will, contribute largely to the simple and effective program. He will also place quan tities of them at the various book stores in the city today. Gypsies In Town A little band of gypsiet, two worn-, en and seevral men, are in town, and are said to be domiciled in Upper Astoria. Yesterday they were about town telling fortune! and raking n 'all the money they could do by the methods peculiar to these wanderers. Cross the hands of the women with a piece of silver and they will tell for tunes with great accuracy some times. "You have been in jail, but you weren't guilty," said one of the women to a man yesterday. The funny part of this wai that the nan had just got out of jail. He also says he wasn't guilty, which makes .the matter all the stronger. One of the women also performs one or more remarkable tricks. She makes a glass of cold water held in her hand boil. Then she turns the glass side down and the water doesn't run out, which appears quite an extraordinary suspension of the laws of nature, though such tricks of prestidigitation usually are as simple as anything can be when understood. One man yes terday gave one of the women a coin, and later handed her all he had in his pockets. She was going to do some trick with the handful of coins but just then a customer came in and the woman walked away with the handful of money during the momen tary interruption. School Levy At a taxpayers' meeting held in the Chamber of Commerce last night for the purpose of making the annual school levy, the recommendation of the board for a 7-mill levy was car ricd out. Of this rate the board made the .levy of 1.5 mills upon its own au thority, and the taxpayers? present voted the additional levy of 5.5 mills, Christmas Cards, Book lets, Calenders, Art Goods, Novelties, Fountain Pens, Box Paper and a big line of Books. SvensonsBooK Store 14th and Commercial St. You Can't nrr, on Dance and Piano Contest For WISE Customers AT Logan's Hall Invitations will be out in a few days Are you a Wise Customer? Suits and Overcoats Cut according to the latest fashion; tailored by experien ced tailors; guaranteed by America's Leading Clothes Makers and backed by Herman Wise. What more need be said. , Prices range from $20.00 to $35.00 We also have more moderate priced garments HERMAN Astoria's Reliable Clothier and Hatter P. S. Another FREE DAY this month-better trade at Wise's U making total of 7 mills. The l.S mills levied by the board upon its own initiative and authority is for bond redemption purposes." - The meetin was called for in the Cham ber of Commerce so that there would be room for all the citizens that came. At the meeting were J, A. Eakin, J. W. Welch, T. L Ball, J. M. Griffin, members of the board and A. L. Clark, school superintendent, and W. A. Sherman, clerk of the board, and two citizens, J. E. Higgins and Carl Knutsen. See Judd Windows Up-to-date Christmas gifts. If yoa want to see a fine line of men's wear ing apparel see Judd'a windows. PERSONAL MENTION Miss Emeline Houghton has re turned from a two months' sojourn in San Francisco. She had thought of soendinsr the winter there with re latives and friends, but the though of Astorian and the approaching holi days, was too strong. , , W .R. Pugh, of Portland, repre senting the great ship-store house of J. & R. Wilson, Inc., spent the day here yesterday on matters of busi ness. . C. H. Weston, of the Union Guar antee Association of Portland, was in the city yesterday in the interest of that big Oregon concern, and an nounced that Gerald McManamna, of this city, will at once take over the Astoria agency of the Association. Dr. Jay Tuttle, of this city, is so journing for a few days over in Everett, Wash. H. T. McArthur, of South Bend, spent the day in Astoria yesterday, and went on to Portland on the 6:10 train last evening. U. E. Sinclair, ol Humboldt, ,was one among the crowds of tourists here yesterday. T, W. Lamson, of Ashland, was in the city yesterday and registered at the Northern. G. D. Savage came over from Ta coma, via Shoalwater Bay, yesterday and spent several hours here on mat ters of business. J. R. Anderson, of Pendleton, was a business visitor in Astoria yester day, taking the evening express for Portland. Look Foolish in a M . rfj V- 1 ?' A "V 1 1 . W: fetyright IMS k IT MMMMMi I T. A. Atkinson, of Walla Walla, was among the business people mak ing this city yesterday. G. F. Bartholomew, of Portland, was in the city yesterday for a while, going on to Seaside on the evening train. T. D. Gilchrist, of Seattle, was in Astoria yesterday, on legal business and will probably remain today. Christmas Window The finest line of men's furnishings ever displayed in the city are now on exhibition in Judd Bros.' windows. Subscribe to the Morning Astorian 60 cents per month by carrier. BEING DRESSED FOR CHRISTMAS DINNER Everything here to make it and the rest of the day a peifect N success. Umbrellas, Handkerchiefs Shirts, Nobby Suits Bath Robes, Raincoats House Coats, Overcoats Fancy Vests, Boys' Suits Gloves, Neckwear and everything at really low prices. Look 'em over. S. Danziger&Co. Astoria's Greatest Clothiers Open Evenings Until Xmas WISE Suit MlJM,toMlWWOT1lf"- "" "" . a V, 1 I'll . :i J ICHLOSS BROS. GO, riM CIsthM Mtkert BaKlaar snS Nc Ywfc WSBE At Paso Roblea Hot Springs, ' Among the many charming stop ping places in California is Paw Robles Hot Springs. Here are conditions ideal for rest ful recreation; quiet, congenial sur roundings and modern, almost lux urious accommodations. Paso Robles Hot Springs is a winter resort hotel with the hospi tality of a home; a healing spring without the atmosphere of a sana torium; an enchanting country place with the conveniences of a great resort Ask any O. R. & N. agent for illustrated booklet, "Paso Robles Hut Springs." , These pure, fresh Oregon meats can be found at Smith's and at Smith's only for these prices: Small Legs of Lamb........ ISc Lamb Loin Chops....... ..ISc Shoulder Lamb Chop.. .s .Uic Whole Shoulders to Roast....... 10c Frankfurt Sausages 10c Bologna Sausages 18c Blood Sausage ...10c Liver Sausage 10c Head Cheese ...... ........I.. ,.10c Ham Sausage .ISc Smith's Pig Pork Sausage.. 121c Shoulder Roast Pork ,.lQc, 12c Whole Shoulder Roasts lie Shoulder Pork Chops. ...... 12c Loin Pork Chops...;. 15c Loin Rib Roasts of Pork ISc Pork Hocks .............. 8c Fresh Pig Feet 5s Smith's Pure Lard in S-lb. pails.. 65c Sirloin Steaks 12c Tenderloin Steaks ............... .13c Best Porterhouse Steaks. .. ,121c, ISc "T" Bone Steaks 12c, ISc Round Steak 10c Best Pot Roasts....... ........ 7c, 8c Beef for Boiling.. 5c, 6c Prime Rib Roast Beef... ..10c, I2fc Pickled Pork .12c Dry Salt Pork.,....,...........I2c Smith's Pig ' Hams. ......... . l&c Breakfast Bacon ......... . .18c, 173c Fresh Eggs ..... 35c dosem Your choice of several different , brands of Creamery Butter.. .. 70c Fine fresh, dry-picked Oregon Chickens, Hens and Springs.::, 18c FRANK L. SMITH MEAT CO "Fighting the Beef Trust" ( 12th St. betw Bond and Commercsti 253 Taylor St. (Uniontown) We have no connection with any other market in Astoria but theie tw 1