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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 23, 1908)
WEDNESDAY, DKCKM nKR.JJ TIIK M0KN1 ASTOHiAN, ASTimiA, OltEtiON INC. The Store Jc SiiU Llll:s i! , ; FOR C'-uJ . Styvt :: women BEEL.... ifflVE- uu ClirislniQS-SliODPlfifl is Jow enjn Foil Bla I ; We can not urge to strongly the comfort 6t shop ping in the morning. -Our list of Christmas presents are full of interest Special sale in all lines of ready-to-wear garments Our line of toys still complete, and prices beyond competition. A LAW POINT OF M MEREST ARISES CAN RESIDENTS OF PORTLAND HOLD OFFICE IN TOWN OF WEST SEASIDE? OCEAN, BAR, BAY, DOCK AND RIVER Commander Charles F. . PonJ, Lighthouse Inspector of th Thir teenth District, with headquarters at Portlatfd, will probably return td tea in the next raonth4r so as master of one of the ships operated by the United States Navy. He will go to San Francisco January 4 to take an examination for captain's papers. As soon as he has been promoted, the supposition is that he will be given the command of a vessel. It has been about six months since Commander Pond came to Portland as successor to Captain P. J. Werlich, who was lighthouse inspector of the district embracing the Oregon, Wash ington and Alaskan coasts. During that period he has been over the en tire district, with the exception of the extreme northern part, inspecting the aids to navigation. As a result of his investigation he submitted reports to the Lighthouse Board at Washington asking for numerous additional aids, wheih. will cost many thousands of dollars. Among other improvements he suggested the substitution of adeylene gas buoys for the ordinary kind that have been used. What is known as Beacon 1 light, stationed at the Tongue Point Cross ing, has been carried away, according to advices received by Capt. Charles F. Pond, lighthouse inspector of the district. ' It is announced that it will be replaced as soon as possible. In the meantime a gas buoy will be used in its place temporarily. The oil tanker Roma arrived in yesterday and will leave up for Port land this morning. The Washtnear, of the same line arrived down from Portland last evening and will pro ceed to sea today. Captain Crang brought her down and will take up the Roma. The Britishjbark Lydgate arrived down yesterday and will probably sail today. She carries a cargo of grain for the United Kingdom. Iffl-Ii MEAT 8 If you are particular and want nothing but pure and wholesome meats, the kind that is guaranteed by "Uncle Sam" you will trade with us. All our meats are Govern ment Inspected and our prices are low as the lowest for first-class goods". 1 Hams... J 6c per lb. Bacon ... .. ..... . 1 7c per lb. Lard 5 lb. pails 65c Choice Butter 65, 70, 75c per roll Ranch Eggs..35c per doz. 684 Commercial St. The steamers Elmore and Argo left out yesterday morning for Tillamook Bay points. The Elmore carried a full cargo of freight and passenger list and the Argo had 60 tons or about half ber capacity. The steamer Northland arrived in yesterday morning from San Fran cisco and left up the river where she will take on a cargo of lumber. The four-masted schooner Endeavor left for Portland yesterday in tow of the Harvest Queen where she will take on a cargo of coat The rench ship Rene Kerviler, Capt. Denis, master, arrived in yesterday, in ballast, 69 days from Hobart She is under charter to load grain for the United Kingdom. The steamer Geo. W. Elder of the North Pacific line arrived in yester day from Los Angeles via San Fran cisco and Eureka with her usual amount of freight and passengers. The oil tank barge Monterey, in tow of the tug Navigator, left out for California ports yesterday. The steamship Breakwater is sched uled to leave for Coos Bay points to morrow morning from the O. R. & H. dock. The French bark Crillon which ar rived in Monday, left up the river yesterday. NEW TO-DAY The very best board to be obtained in the city is at "The Occident HoteL" Rates very reasonable. Try our own mixture of coffee the J. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables Badollet & Co., grocers. Phone Mair. At Paso Robles Hot Springs. Among the many charming stop ping places in California is Paso Robles Hot Springs. Here are conditions ideal for rest ful recreation; quiet, congenial sur roundings and modem, 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 tor illustrated booklet, "Paso Robles Hot Springs." Star Cigar Store Eleventh and Commercial Sts. . FOR SMOKERS ARTICLES Cigars, 50c Per Box and Up Best Line in the City 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 rt that house; and every nfw device in the way of perfect comtort and service is constantly add ed as it develops. The latest is an expert bootblack, the best in the business; a qualification, that makes his employment really "odern. The Palace Restaurant. An phase of hunger can be daintily gratified at any hour of the day ot night at the Palace Restaurant The kitchen and dining room service art of the positive best. Private dining looms for ladies. One call inspires regular custom. Try it. Commerce' street, opposite Page building. The little town of West Seaside, many of whose property owners are wealthy residents of Portland, hid fair to attract considerable attention as the result of a peculiar litigation that has just arisen. One of the main questions at issue may be briefly stated thus: Many of its property owners live in Portland, claim residence in Portland and vote there. It is alleged that these same residents of the metropolis also claim the right of suffrage in West Seaside they vote there and the facts as stat ed do not seem to be denied but they also hold office, and in reality are said to absolutely control the city govern ment, most of the West Seaside offic ials being gentlemen who reside and also vote in Portland. Thus the peculiar condition arises of a little city being governed by offic ials who are residents of another city, and who vote in this other city. It appears that there are several suits being brought, in one way or another, and it is probable that this question will arise as the main issue in at least one of them. C. G. Fulton is attorney for one client, and John II. & A. M. Smith for another clien-, their case being one arising out of assessments made in relation to th? building of a sidewalk. ' It is said there are about 20 voters in the town who also permanently re side there. There are perhaps three times as many who reside in Portland, but who vote in Seaside, and natural ly this majority permits the "outland ers" to elect their own candidates to office. The question seems to strike at one of the very fundamentals of the Amer ican idea of local government. Prob abiy in the minds of most American citizens the idea that a stranger might hold office or even vote in a city where he did not live would seem preposterous, and calculated to upset all the traditions and laws of Ameri can democracy of which he has knowl edge. Yet that seems to be the condi tion under which the town of West Seaside now has its municipal being, and evidently the lawyers for the wealthy Portland men who own prop erty in the little town seem to be pre paring to fight the issue. To lawyera, especially, the question will be of in terest, and already those familiar with the cases are talking of it with much interest Another question is said to arise, also of much importance. Apparent ly the charter of the little town also requires a property. qualification as a condition precedent to the right to vote. The constitution of the State of Oregon in plain words seems to forbid any property qualification for electors, and the supreme court of the state has passed upon the question m a manner consonant with the plain reading of the state constitution. Both questions are basic, and both are interesting, though the one relat ing to the question of men having the right to vote in more than one mu nicipality in a state, and to claim resi dence in more than one place in that state at the same time, is, of course so peculiar as to command striking interest from both lawyers and citi zens. The usual rule seems to be that courts are exceedingly reluctant to permit any man being elected to office who is not a resident alone of that town and of no other, though excep tions are sometimes made in the case of professional men like attorneys and city surveyors, because oftentimes they can alone be found in the larger cities and towns. In England the rule is different, in some particulars, it is said. The charter of the town of West Seaside does not demand residence as a qualification, though it docs demand the property qualification. It was se cured from the legislature by Port land men, it is said. The Morning Astorian contains all the local and Associated Press reports. "FERNDALE" Butter represents the culmination of perfection in the Butter-making art. Try it. uai Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. 50 cents. Subscribe to The Morning Astorian. delivered by carrier. 1. I (hi hp fT) 1 1 f- T 1 ; f 8 a mAt V ; ; I I I f v I i -. Xjs. Coprlht toot r Jtm i Mi J SHORING JACKETS F you'd like to have us make you a Christmas present,comein hero any day ; we wont promise to give you one of our fine HART SGHAFFNER 8 fit suits or overcoats; but' we'll sell it to you in such a way thatf you'll make a good big clothes-profit. , r - If you want to give a present that is sure to please a man, this is the store for your money. We've got lots of the small things men need; neckwear, gloves, fancy hose, sus penders, canes and umbrellas, muf flers,fine shirts and underwear,fancy waistcoats. Useful gifts are always most acceptable. You'll find them here from 25 cents up to $40.00. 1 THE HOME OF HART SCHAFFNER & MARX CLOTHES BATH ROBES ALL BIDS REJECTEOiBY COMMISSIONERS ACTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECOMMENDATION OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER. At the special meeting of the water commission last night all of the bids offered for the construction of a con crete pipe line out in the Bear Creek district were rejected. The commis sion met for the purpose of listening to the report of the civil engineer on the question of the bids, and he ad vised in effect that all be rejected. The commission thereupon formally adopted his report. In the original report submitted in relation to the proposed line, the en gineer's estimate of cost was $35,790. The report last night called attention to the fact that all of the bids were in excess of the estimates, and furth er that two of them did not show the manner nor the amount of reinforce ment proposed, and the prices of sev eral bids being based on different pro portions of cement and concrete, the engineer recommended that all be re jected. It is understood that most of the commissioners have come to bclicva that concrete piping is not the best material for the line anyway, inas much as the ground is so uneven and softened by water in many places that the concrete pipes, if laid, would have to be supported by a heavy and cost ly foundation of cement or other ma terial. It is said to be probable, ac cording to reports of the matter cur rent during the past few days, that the commission has come to think that the steel piping will be far more advantageous, and it is already known by experience just what may be ex pected of this material. Goodin, Palmberg & Mattson put i t a bid for steel piping in case it is laid. This was of course only a ten tative bid, and nothing was done with it by the commissioners.. The clerk, Mr. Lounsberry, was instructed to act with the chairman in securing prices on 24 and 26-inch steel piping. The commission a1o voted to pv the contractor who had the job of improving the grounds at the little reservoir, Chris Larsrn, the balance due him, $663.50. The commission ad journed to meet on December 31, at 1:30 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of auditing bills and payrolls for the close of the year. ITALIANS WRANGLE. Word "Tipo" Cause Litigation in Southern California. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22-That a word in a foreign language may be legally adopted as trade name while its English equivalent cannot be so copyrighted was adjudged by Judge Bordwell in a decision yesterday. The Urourt granted the Italian-Swiss Col ony an injunction pendente lite, di recting the Italian Vineyard Company to refrain from using the word "Tipo" on the labels of bottles and barrels of wine manufactured by it. The Italian-Swiss Colony has sued the Italian Vineyard Company for $50,000 damages, alleged due for the use of this word. It is contended that the word has been protected by Federal letters patent and has been used by the plaintiff for more than ten years. The defendant alleges that "Tipo"' is Italian for "Type" and that In Italy it is joined with other names on wine labels as the English word "type" is used under the provisions of the pure food law. The use of the word is declared to be a trade cus tom and as such not susceptible of ex clusive appropriation by any corporation. Beware of Frequent Colda. 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? j 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. 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