THE M011KING ASTORIAN. ASTORIA. OREGON
THURSDAY, DRCKMBER 17, 198
Here where the wear come.
ChUJren'i ftoe need stfong'aoJe. ' "
Buster Brown Shoe have o!e that wear.
Mothers aay they never aw children's idles
wear so wcfl.
BUSTER BROWN Blue Ribbon SHOES
For youngsters, $150 to
We are showing a complete line of
FOOTWEAR
for tie Christmas season. Agents for the Packard shoe
" ''.v. BV' inste hive
OCEAN, BAR,
BAY,
After a quick trip of 17 days from
Honolulu, the French bark Kochara
bean entered port yesterday at "one
o'clock and is now at anchor in the
lower harbor awaiting towage to the
metropolis. The vessel hails from
Lieth, Scotland, for the voyage, and
Captain Richard reports that the
cruise was uneventful and that noth
ing untoward has been entered upon
the log of the ship.
The, coasting steamer Argo, Cap
tain Robert Jones commanding, came
down from Portland yesterday morn
ing and departed on her first trip
hence to Tillamook at 3 o'clock p. m.
A. Dunham is her chief engineer, and
Edward Anderson is first officer; be
tide these she carries a crew of 10
men, and sails under the proprietary
title of the 'Portland-Tillamook
Transportation Company."
The steamer Lurline came down in
good time yesterday evening and on
her passenger list were found the
names of the following well knows
Astorians: Miss Lenora Benoit, Dr.
R. J. Pilkington and J. A. Gilbangh.
When she left up at 7 o'clock there
were registered Out of here, the fol
lowing: C H. Wheeler and wife, J.
F.' Freiderichson and D. E. Cornwall.
The steamer Alliance was among
the arrivals in this port yesterday,
coming up from ; Coos Bay with
plenty of business above and below
6er hatches. After a short stay at
the Callender dock, shs went on to
the metropolis.
The Elmore motor schooner Ger
ald C. was quickly loaded yesterday
for the return trip to Tilamook Bay
points and will depart early this
morning none the worse for her re
cent extraordinary experience out
side. . '.
The steamer Sue H. Elmore is due
to arrive here this morning from the
Tillamook waters and "after dis
charging her local freight, will pro
ceed to Portland ?.rere a full cargo
awaits her for the quickest possible
outward trip.
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PHONOGRAPH
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?arlor Serrmd Floor Over
$250 ;
DOCK
AND RIVER
ihe steamer iybyl Marston came
down the river early yesterday mora'
ing and left out for San Francisco
with a big load of lumber for that
port ,
To Cure a Cold in On Day
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money if
it fails to cure. F, W. GROVE'S
AMUSEMENTS
WELL KNOWN PLAY COMING.
"In Wyoming," WiHard Mack's
stirring play of western life, will be
on view at the Astoria theatre next
Sunday. . Some one has said that the
days of the western play are oum
bered. -'This may be tree of the many
so-called! western ? plays, .with,, the
shooting, 'exaggerated - characters,
horse play and nonsense; but if the
avidity with which "In ' Wyoming"
has been received in each of . the
cities it has appeared in can be ac
cepted as any criterion, it is safe to
say the knell of the genuine, typical
western play will not sound for a
long time yet - In addition - to the
sympathetic story it details, there, is
a spirit of naturalness about the play
which gives it an added appeal Th:
press in nearby cities say the sup
porting company give, the piece a
very good presentation, and bring
out its beauties in telling fashiou.
Children Who Are Sickly
Mothers who value their own com
fort and the welfare of their children,
should never be without a box of
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children, for use throughout the sea
son. .They break up Colds, Cure
Feverishness, Constipation, Teething
Disorders, Headache and Stomach
Troubles. THESE POWDERS
NEVER FAIL) Sold by all Druj
Stores, 25c. Don't accept any substi
tute. A trial package will be sent
FREE to any mother who will ad
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Le -Roy,
IX.Y.
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....WHITMAN'S....
Now is the Time
Xmas Novelties !
are now all on display and stock
perfectly complete come before
the rush.
Books, Callendars, Toilet Ar
ticles and Sets,Kid 13ooks,Cames
Fountain Pens, Xmas Post Cards
and Xmas Cards, Leather Novel
ties, Hand Painted China, Brass
Novelties etc. '
Whitmans Bookstore
Write for Our Xmas Catalogue
VSi iVMiltMl&W-fmVr Htfi
ionograph Co,
Scho'tield & Mattson Co
HE SUES COMPANY FOR
$2,000 INSURANCE
ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST
SUCCESSOR TO ORDER
OF WASHINGTON
A proceeding of more . than ordi
nary interest was opened in circuit
court yesterday afternoon, when
Judge McBride called the case of H.
A. Larsen Spande, plaintiff, vs. The
Western Life Indemnity Company,
life insurance company, and the suc
cessor of the Supreme Union of the
Order of Washington. Jt is an ac
tion wherein the plaintiff, Spande, is
endeavoring to collect the sura of
$2000 which he alleges to be due him
on a policy held in the defendant
concern. Inasmuch as there are
thought to be quite a few others in
this vicinity who also hold policies in
the insurance company, probably
under the same terms and contractual
agreements that are presumed to ex
ist between Spande and the Company,
the present action may have more
than a personal interest to the pres
ent plaintiff alone. ' '
G. C. Fulton is the attorney for the
plaintiff, Spande, while John H. and
A. M. Smith, and Ed Mendenhall, of
Portland, are for the defendant com
pany.
When the case was called yester
day Attorney Mendenhall entered a
motion to strike out certain portions
of the complaint as redundant and
irrelevant. Judge McBride will pass
upon this motion at the opening of
court this morning.
The complaint recites that a little
over 20 years ago, on . August 28,
S3, - the Washington Co-operative
Life Insurance' Company (a prede
cessor of the present concern) prop
erly and duly executed and delivered
to the plaintiff, Spande, a policy In
endowment and insurance on his life
for the period of 20 years, agreeing
to pay him that sum at the expiration
of the 20 years should be live through
out the term, and properly meet his
assessments; or to pay the sum of
$2000 to his beneficiary (his wife)
should he die within the time, ,. It
wu apparently the ordinary form of
life insurance of the semi-tontine
kind, though issued by an assessing
company.
The complaint recites further that
Spande met all his payments prop
erly. In September, 1898, 10 years tg
the Washington Co-Operative was
reorganized, ana then stood before
the world as the Supreme Union of
the Order of Wa.iington. The plain
tiff . still ; continued , his rights. In
September, 1904, four years ago, the
Supreme Union, made a certain
agreement with Spande whereby it
took over his insurance policy anJ
issued in lieu thereof a certain bene
fit certificate and endowment policy,
he apparently having still conserved
all his rights during these manifold
mutations in the concerns of the
company.
. Then in March, 1908, came the
final change. The Washington Co
Operative Company, which had be
come the Supreme Union Company,
last spring either was absorbed by
the Western Life Indemnity Com
pany, or at least, that the Western
Life, which is the defendant in the
present action, took over all of the
business of the Supreme Union.
Such are the recitals of the com-
Hams 1 6c per lb.
Bacon 17c per lb J
Lard 5 lb. pails 65c
Choice Butter 65. 70. 75c
per roll
Ranch Eggs 35c per doz.
All kinds of meat at
the lowest market
price.
634 Commercial St
plaint, in a general way. The trans
fer of the business to the present
defendant company was made with
the approval of the insurance de
partment of the State of Washing
ton. Spande' policy matured on August
28 of this year. He asked for his
$2000, the complaint states, but he
got nothing. He offered to give all
th requisite proofs of his claim, but
the company is alleged to have waiv
ed the question of further proofs,
and "refused to pay any part or por
tion of said .$2000," and denied It
was obligated so to do.
Thus it appears that Spande has
faithfully paid in his dues and assess
ments for 20 long years, and now
very naturally wants what his money
has earned. The present company
apparently denies that it owes him
anything. If it doesn't, the preceding
company, th Supreme Union, should,
perhaps, but it is out of existence
and all its business was turned over
to the present company.
While no intimation is yet made
of the defense of the company, it is
not unlikely that it may try to show
that it did not assume the obligations
of the Supreme Union. If it can
show this, it would appear that all
those who are in the same boat with
Spande may have to whistle, for their
money or turn to thpSupreme
Union for it. "J ' ' ; .:
ASTORIA'S
AND THEIR 001$
FIRST COMPANY MAKING FULL
PREPARATION FOR ANNUAL
GENERAL INSPECTION.
Fifty-five young stalwarts out of th;
registered 70, of First Co., Coast
Artillery Corps, of this city, met at
their hall last night and attended to
the drills, report and other requi
sites demanded at their hands, and
after the regular drill had been dis
posed of, there was an added course
of drilling preparatory to annual gen
eral inspection which will be held at
the Armory on next Wednesday
night When the First Company will
be sharply scrutinized under the mili
tary rules, by Colonel James Jack
son, Inspector General, O. N. G., al
ways an exent of interest and gen
erally one of credit
There were three new members
takn into the First Company last
evening which brings the roster to
72 all told.
An order was issued last evening
by, Captain Abercrombie declaring
that no excuses would be considered
for absenteeism next Wednesday
night at general inspection, short of
a physician's certificate of illness.
This order was made a much for the
good name and credit of the company
on its first appearance in this rela
tion, as for the added credit of con
sideration at Washington when the
full strength of the Oregon com
panies becomes the basis for calculat
ing the military appropriations for
the State. And it is hoped by all
NEW TO-DAY
The very best board to be obtained
in the city is at "The Occident
Hotel." Rates very reasonable.
The Clean Maa
The man who delights in personai
cleanliness, and enjoy his shave
shampoo, haircut, and bath, in As
tona, always goes to the Occident
barber shop for these things and
gets tbem at their best
The Palace Kestaurant.
An phase of hunger can be daintil)
gratified at any hour of the day 01
niliht at the Palace Restaurant. The
'itchcn and dining room service are
f the positive best. Private dininc
looms for ladies. One. call inspires
regular custom. Try it. Commcrci"'
treet, opposite Pvge building.
...
Try our own mixture of coffee the
f. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables
Badollet & Co., grocers. Phone Mai"
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
orial parlor : t that house; and every
new device in the way ' of perfect
comtort and service is constantly add
ed as it develop. The latest is an
expert bootblack, the best in the
business; a qualification that make
hi employment really "ndern. '
SEf com
ON STATEMENT NO. 1
AN OLD CLATSOP CITIZEN IN
' CALIFORNIA EXPRESSES A
FAIR ATTITUDE ON ISSUE
The Astorian ha pleasure, this
morning, in piiblshing the opinion of t
well known ex-cititen of this city and
territory; a man who think hi way
out of all personal and civil conun
drums and has a good account to
give for every conclusion and act as
an elector and citixen, and believe
it will find many an interested reader,
on account of its peculir pcrtinancv.
The "advice alluded to, however was
in an except from an exchange).
It reads as follows:
"Alameda. Cat, Dec. 14, 1908.
"Editor Astorian;
"In your issue of the llth Inst,, you
advise those etected to the Legisla
ture on 'Statement No. 1' to consider
well before going back on, their
pledge.
"I think so, too. I think the people
have a right to expect those pledged
to 'Statement No. I' to stand by their
pledge, but the question arises: 'Did
the people have a choice?" That is
the question I hear asked, and know
ing, as all Oregonians know, how the
nominations were made, it is hard to
say that the people did have a choice.
"Primaries were brought about
where the people could vote, and le
gally nominate their .choice of candi
dates for the different nfTu-es, but
left them the choice of nominating in
the old way if that suited better, 'be
tween two stools, one sits on the
ground' the democrats chose the old
way for two reasons: First, they
wanted to belittle the primary way of
nominating, for it was a Republican
Legislature that voted for it; second,
it gave them a chance to vote twice
in the nominations; as the Republi
cans, being the ones to adopt the pri
mary method in the Legislature,
could not very well go back on it
at home.
"Now, I voted on the Republican
side in the primaries, and I know that
many Democrats voted in the Repub
lican primaries, having registered as
Republicans.
'Now, who was defeating the peo
ples' choice? When those men took
the pledge to stand by the peoples'
choice in 'Statement No. 1' was it
not with the titiuerstanding that the
people should have a choice? 1 think
that a the peoples' choice was taken
from them by trickery, those who
took the 'Statement No. 1' pledge
cannot be held to any bogus choice,
and therefore have only their own
good judgment with which to make
their final choice.
"Democrats have no right to com-
plain if the peoples' choice is knocked
out, tor tney took the initiative in the !
knocking-out business. We all see t,
"D. E. STAFFORD."
concerned that no one will be misiing j
at that time.
All men who have signed for
membership in the Second Company,
Coast Artillery Corps, are urged lo i
be present this evening at the armory
to size up the exact situation of the
new organization and determine the
necessary procedure to perfect it. It
requires a roster of 63 under the gen
eral rule for the establishment of
new company; nut in tins instance a i
request is to be filed with Adjutant
General Finzer, for an abatement to
55, in behalf of the Second Company
And it is further suggested that any
one who has not signed and wished
to do so, may be there and perfect
his intention in this cause.
Hoarse cough and stuffy colds
that may develop into pneumonia
over over night are quickly cured by
I'oleys Honey and Tar, as it soothes
inflamed membranes, heals the lungs,
and expels the cold from the sys
tem. At Paso Roble Hot Springs,
Among the many charming stop
ping places in California is Paso
Roblcs Hot Spring.
Here are condition 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 placs
with the conveniences of a great
resort. . : i ' a
Ask any O. R. & N. agent for
illustrated booklet, "Paso Roblcs Hot
Springs."
Otir Apple Show!
We are showing a fiuc nssorttneut
' ' ' , of the famous
HOOD RIVER APPLES
, of the following varieties
Winter Banana,. King, Wagoner,
'Spitzenberg and Hyde Kings,
Our price places them
Come and
AgmeGrocIryGg.
. . HIGH GRADE
52t COMMERCIAL STREET
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now on hand.
Victor and Edison Machines and Records f
Finest stock of VIOLINS on the coast.
All at Eastern Prices.
Mr. Citizen: '
Buy from your local jucrchont, he sells hl
Roods as cheap as you can buy them in Portlaud or
' ' elsewhere. The Astoria Merchant buys the Seawall
for Astoria but the Portland Merchant does not.
I A G. SPEXARTH
A Few Suggestions For Xmas
Ladies' and Gents' Watches,
Fancy Bathroom Fixtures,
Fancy Xatnps,
Xmas Candle.
Banquet Candles,
Thermometers,
Revolver and Air Rifle,
Fishing Tackle,
Carpet Sweepers,
Bread Maker,
Meat Choppers,
Cake Mixers,
Boy' Wagons,
S o'Clock Tes Kettles,
Tea Set..,,..
Alcohol Stove,
Fancy Baskets, of all kind
Thermo Bottle,
Flash Light,
Cora .Razors, t , i.
Watch Ctarmi,
!. Aiarge 'assortment ofr. the
FOARD Q STOKES
Cold :WeathrjS f
Now is the time to
! of beverages for
Vigoral Beef Tea $2.50 per jug I
Fluid beef in tubes 50c per dozen, high
grade Rock and Rye and all other stan
dard bottle goods at the most reason
, able prices. .
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Full stock of
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Table Knives,
Carving Knivt,
Plated Wr,
Table Cutlery,
Nut Pick and Crick,
Chafing Dlshe.
Coffee Percolators,
Raaor ind Raior Sets,
Scluor and Shear,
Scissor in Csscs,
Manicure Sets,
Serving Try,
Crumb Sett.
Fancy Table Cutlery,
Berry Spoons, "
Gravy Ladle, t
Pocket Traveling Ftatk.
Shaving Mug,
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Wtch Chain,
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