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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY U, 1909 A Wirlwind of Good Things are your if you only ask us for them. We take pridein kceping'the best of everything Try Our Martins Cream Cheese ROSS, HIGGINS & CO. -. THE MODEL FOOD STORE ... Hai Left Hoiplul Anton Englund, the man who wai taken to (he boipiul with a icvcrc attack of ervsinelai aeveral wck ago, complleatd with other trouble!, ha left there. He l all right again. Night Steward Now Charlei Anderion, who ha been the day Howard at St. Mary'a hoipl tal for a major part of the pant year, lait night commenced new dutlct at night steward of the institution. Teacher' Examt Teacher' examination! were com menced yenterday In the office of Miai Warren, the county superin tendent! Fourteen applicant are tak ing the examination, ten for county and four for Mate certificate. The examination will confine until Sat urday. Her To IntMt Mr. and Mr. W. H. WiUon of Portland, have arrived in thi city and are quartered at the Parker Home. Mr. Wllion come to look thia city over with a view to eitablUhing laundry lminc, and it may be mill in panting that he meant butmct. Picked Up Set Net Mr. Mack, the water bailiff, picked up nix ict-nrt on the river up to ward Tongue Toint Tuesday, but wa uanble to learn who the owner are. The law provide a fine of $50 for tmiug thete ct net without a license, a thete owner were doing, while the cost of the licenne i but $.'50. The net were put out for !re! head, and the men evidently nwde the run of the net at night. In The Sunny South " - - H. B. Parker, the lively octogeiuir inn of thit city, and peritant k1' trotter, i now in Lot Angcle. and writes that he took dinner with Fred Crosby there the other day. Mr. Croby wa hi bookkeeper for 12 yean here, when Mr. Parker. wu boniface of that hostelry. The aged Attorlan report that the weather down there i badly mixed, but with the minshlnc holding its own against the incursion of rain and wind. Pipe Organ Recital A pipe organ recital is to be held at Grace F.pUcopal church on the evening of February 26, under the auspice of St. Agnes' Guild. Mrs. Drenham Van Dusen, organist of the church will give the recital, and will be assisted by one or more vocalists. The complete program ha not yet been arranged. The orgnn in Grace chnrch i an excellent one, and all those who have had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Van Dusen play w'll doubtleta be glad of an opportunity to hear her In thit recital. The last organ recital In Grace church, aeveral months ago, wa very successful and many who were present aid it was one of the moat delightful musical evening they had ever pased in Astoria. This recital should be equally Interesting and the ladies of the guild will make other announce ments in relation to it- I. 0. O. P. Notice. O Members are requested to attend" a regular meeting of Beaver Lodge No. 35, this (Thursday) evening at 7:30 o'clock, Work in First Degree. Visiting members invited to attend. OLOP ANDERSON, Secy. A Tasty Spread for Daily Bread Sanitarium Peanut Butter More nutritious than meat Makes Delicious Sandwiches Scholfield, Mattson Co. PHONE 1181 ; GOOD GOODS 120 TO 124 TWELFTH STREET Back To Norway- Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ccliut will depart today for their old home in Arndal, Norway, where they expect to settle for good and all, Mr. Ccliu having been offered a lucra tive place in one of the mining campa of that country. They have been four year in Astoria, and go back (or the main reason luggested above; but do not, gainsay the propo lition that they may come back it) the brighter future they hope to build. The Lincoln Stamp Here The Adoria pottoflice i now in possession of Its quota of the new Lincoln, two-cent stamp. It is a beautiful affair, and represent the head and face of the great President in proliie, with a downward, serious and rather . tombre expression, but with it fine presentment and an In teresting one. Over the portrait are the word "Two Cents," and bene.tth It, on a scroll, the date "1809-Fcb- ruary 12-1909." They will not be on tale until tomorrow morning 'he 100th anniversary of the birth of the American martyr. Off For New Poet Major Thomas Laniereaux, the well known and popular command ing officer at Fort Stevens, departed last night on the Portland express for hi new post at the Presidio it San Francisco. He goe with the abundant good will of thi entire community, a an officer with whom it ha been a pleasure to do business and from whom to receive the cour tesie incident to a viist to the forts; and it 1 saying but little to express tlT hope he may find an exceedingly pleasant term of tervice at the Buy City. Major Bartlctt will arrive to dke over the command at Stevens in the course of a few days. Boy Fatally Injured Kagnar Olson, a little boy who iv with his parents out in the Lewis and Clark region, on the Lar- on larm, was oauiy injured aooui two weeks ago by falling down from hay mow. He was brought to St. Mary' hospital Tuesday and ycler- day it wa said that he has apparent ly no chance for life. Death was hourly expected. Dr. Henderson took charge of the case when the lad was brought into the city, and last even ing he laid the boy wa suffering from a very tevere concussion of the brain, with perhaps a slight fracture at the base of the skull. Ever since the injury the boy has lain in a par tially comatose state. He is perhaps 10 or 12 years of age. He fell on his head. Want Another Game It Is said the telephone employees who were defeated by the Athletic Club team in basketball Tuesday night would like another game If one can be arranged it is sure to be an interesting one. Had the tele phone boy only thrown baskets with a little more skill in the game Tues day night they might have had that game, for as it was they missed time after time. Mr. Kinney, the clerk of the Athletic Club, took "both teams down for a supper after the Tuesday night game. Saturday night the girls' basketball team of the High School are to play a game at the Athletic Club with a team made up from the ladies of the club. Plenty of smelt, spare ribs and ten derloins every day at Braden-Adams Meat Market. See ad, page 4. i Horn Cooking Sale The home-cooking tale held by the ladies of the Relief Corp at the home of Mr. G. Zeiglcr on Seven tecnlh itreet yesterday afternoon wa o luccettful that by S o'clock every last pie and cake had been sold, out Many called during the evening who had not been there during the after noon and were disappointed to find that all of the home-made articles were gone. Nevertheless mose wno went last evening had a very pleas ant time, even though they didn' have a chance to buy anything, for Mr. Zeigler and Mis Laurie McCann tang a number of songs that gave much pleasure. Next time the ladir will endeavor to have a bigger supply of things on hand in readiness for the ruth, To Annex Territory Provision is made in a bill intro duced in the House by Representa tive McCue, by which cities and town may incorporate additional territory when the mhject of annexa tion it not covered in the city charter of such municipalities. The bill pro-. vide that, on petition of one-fifth of the legal voter of any municipality,! the City Council shall call a pecial election when the subject of annex ing more territory shall be submitted to the voters of the incorporated city and territory proposed to be annex ed. Notice of the election shall be given by publication in the newspa pers. If a majority of the people re siding within -the established boun daries of the city and in the territory to be incorporated shall vote for an nexation, then the additional terri tory shall be taken into the city. The ballots of the two districts are to be counted separately and a majority of each must be for annexation before the new territory can be added. Talked on "Projectile" Lieutenant Cullen of Fort Stevens again delivered an address to the members of the First Company in their armoury in the Foard & Stokes hall at the regular Wednesday night meeting last night. The talk wa on Projectiles," and Lieutenant Cullen discussed the matter in all its phases, dealing with the content 'A the projectiles, the manner of their use, their action when tired, etc The address was very interesting and tructive ami he member of ths company appreciate very highly the goodne of Lieutenant Cullen in making these addreses. Some time the members of the company hope to get down to Fort Stevens and see the guns in action. The company also last night assigned the parts th it members are to take in the military drama which is to be given in March. Rehearsals will be held every week from now on and this play promises to be an excellent one. AMUSEMENTS CHARLES B. HAN FORD. Darwin's theory of the survival of the fittest applies to litererature is well as to natural history. The test of time as applied to comedies results in a ruthless and sweeping elimina tion. When a comedy survives as long as "The Taming of the Shrew" with prospects of its being hailed with delight by generations yet un born there can be little doubt about its being fit. It gives the Shakes pearean actor his most brilliant op portunity to indulge in the relaxations of comedy; and it is comedy so bouy ant and unrestrained that in many scenes it is absolute farce. Mr. Charles B. Hanford has been a favor ite in this role. Indeed he is regarded in the many communities in which he has performed as its recognized interpreter. His appearance at the Astoria Theatre, on Wednesday, Feb ruary 17th, will be awaited with in terest by the host of loyal playgoers who have from season to season rallied to his banner with many re cruits and no desertions. Mr, Hanford is again accompanied by that brilliant acress, Miss Marie Drofnah, who in this performance will play "Kather ine." Firemen's Ball. The Warrenton Volunteer Fire Department will give a firemen's ball in Warren Hall, Warrenton, on Fri day evening, February 12th. Gents $150, ladies 50c, spectators 25c, Free boat will leave Fisher's dock at 7:45. Music by Pacific Orchestra. Home-Made Goodies. There is to be home-made cake, pie, doughnuts and bread for sale at the residence of G. Zeigler on Wed nesday afternoon and evening; every one will be made welcome by the Ladies of the W. R. C. BUT SEVENTY CANINES ARE LICENSED SOMEBODY SUGGESTS BIG BLACK MAN AS THE DOG CATCHER. Out of the myriad of dogs that dwell with or without master in th city of Astoria, the great number of 70 have now been licensed. The dog catcher, Mr. Johnson, said yesterday he is picking up dogs right along when they are found without licenses, but he lias not been able to deplete the visible upply to any appreciable extent. For a dog that it impounded, the dog catcher is permitted $2 if it is ransomed out that is, providing any one is willing to pay the pound fee; for every dog that is impounded and is later killed because no one takes it out Mr Johnson is allowed $1 by the city, which pays for the killing and the burial. W'th the number of dog running unlicensed it would teem an .easy job for a bright, hard-working and fairly honest dog catcher to make about $500 the next few weeks. Up in the city jail is a mountain of a black man, a negro who wai cruelly arrested by the minions of the law a few nights ago because he was enjoying himself in his own way This black man, who is good natured, intelligent, and generally good to look upon, goes by the name of Matt Lewis and is 6 feet S inches in height and weighs about 260 pounds, and this includes no apparent layers of useless fat. Mr. Lewis was given 30 days by an unfeeling judge, and be is now engaged in cleaning up the city prison. It is cleaner than it has been for many weeks, and the prison er likes to work. He even whistles as he works- Incidentally Mr. Lewis carries letters of recommendation which show he is capable of earning from $100 to $150 a month as a cook. but it wa difficult for him to get job as a cook in the camps of this county because it was thought "he would eat too much. yesterday the brilliant suggestion was made by somebody that Mr, Lewis would make a first rate dog catcher. His good nature is beyond question. Yet no one would be dis posed to question whatever he wish ed to do. Dogs would, consider it a joke, a real pleasure, to go with him to the pound. Owners of dogs would hesitate about making any kicks to this good natured man of 6 feet 5 inches and 250 pounds, more or less. Instead of cleaning the windows of the city jail for the rest of the 10 days, it might be a good plan to start Mr. Lewis out catching dogs He ought to get 20 dogs a day for the next 25 days. That would give the city $750 in licenses, and would give Mr. Lewis $500 in pound fees, which would be a pretty good months' wages. Doubtless he would be willing to "split" this with some of those who are "in." The whole city would profit thereby, too, for all who were compelled to obey the laws would feel better, and the canines would feel safer with the tags on their necks. COMPLICATED LAW POINT SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 10,-The Question whether Bn , appeal would lie from an order admitting or deny ing an alien citizenship to the United States Circuit Court of appeals was argued for the first time yesterday before the federal court by United States District Attorney Robert T. Devlin. The case was that of J. C. Thorn, appealed from a, Washington Superior Court. The appeal was not based on this point, but it is consider ed of such importance that Attorney General Bonaparte desired it brought before the court for a decision that would serve as a precedent. Devlin argued that in admitting aliens to citizenship the state courts took over functions of the federal tribunals which would allowed an appeal to the courts of the United States. The Secret of Long Life A French scientist has discovered one secret of long life. His method deals with the blood. But long, ago millions of Americans had proved Electric Bitters prolongs life and makes it worth living. It purifies, en riches and vitalizes the blood, rebuilds wasted nerve cells, imparts life and tone to the entire system. Its a god send to weak, sick and debilitated peo ple. "Kidney trouble had blighted my life for months," writes W. M. Sher man, of Cushing, Me., "but Electric Bitters cured me entirely." Only 50 cents at Charles Rogers & Son's drug Store. Subscribe to the Morning Astorian, 60 cents per month, PERSONAL MENTION F .K, Archer of Aberdeen wa a butinet visitor in thi city yester day. William Chance, the sage of Clat sop Plains, and bailiff of the circui court for thi county and district, came to the city yesterday to have a "medicine talk" with hit physician, as he is not feeling real welL But he managed to get off all the humorous things he had on hit mind, all the same. Hon.-David M. Dunne, Internal Revenue Collector of Portland, was in the city yesterday, hob-nobbing with old friends and attending to some matter of business. P. S. Westchell of San Francisco spent the "day in this city yesterday, and was quartered at the Occident. C. L. Houston, he contractor, ar rived home last evening on the Lur- line, from up river points. Phil McDonough of Eagle Cliff, came down on the Lurline last even ing, on a business question and wilt be here for a day or so. T. D. Savage of Tacoma was a visitor in Astoria . yesterday and was domiciled at the Northern Hotel. J. K- Cummings of The Dalles was here yesterday on .business matters and was registered at the Merwyn. O. F. William of Seattle was noted among the scores of tourists here yesterday. He went to Portland on the 6:10 train last evening. R. W. Zangwill of Spokane spent the day in Astoria yesterday and went on to Seaside last evening. G. V. Demorest of Philadelphia stayed a few hours in the city yes terday on affairs of business. J. D. Smalley of New York was doing business in thit city yesterday and will go hence to South Bend this morning. T. A. Hanford of Boston was one among the many business tourists on these streets yesterday. Mr. Wilfred Curtis arrived home on last evening's train from Ketchi-1 can, Alaska, where he has been for the past few years. STANDING BY HER BILL IF STATE MIML DR. ADAIR MAKING A WIN HER NING FIGHT FOR MEASURE Dr. B. Owens-Adair of this city and County, is still standing stead fastly by her bill for the sterilization of criminals and perverts. The mat ter is well past the stage of coarse jests and is making friends right and left, upon its inherent and intrinsic merits: Salem, Or., Feb. 9, 1909. "Editor Astorian: "Here I am ready to report prog ress. For I know that many of my friends are anxiously looking to the Daily Astorian for , news of my 'famous bill.' It is now in the hands of the penal and reformatory com mittee and I am expecting to be called before them this evening. And I hope I shall be able to flash the good news to the Astorian. I am very anxious to leave for Olympia but I will not go as long as there is a hope of securing one more vote. If all vote for the bill that have promised, then it will go to the Gov ernor, and he is in favor of the bill. For two of the committee have promised to report favorably. The free discussion of this subject seems to be favorable and the great ma jority favor the bill. A gentleman came to me, saying, 'I should like to ask you a few questions,' he said, 'I never heard or thought of the sub ject till I heard you talking in the Statesman office, but I have heard hundreds of men talking of it since, and they all say it's a good bill.' I am happy to know that this meas ure has passed the stage of coarse jests and silly laughter. It has reached a higher plain, and thousands are beginning to realize the far reaching benefits to humanity that may be derived through this simple scientific remedy which is fraught with no danger whatever. "DR. OWENS-ADAIR." S-TRUCK BY TRAIN SEATTLE. Feb. 10.-While cross ing the railroad "tracks to reach his vessel, Captain A. H. Buhner, of the United States revenue cutter Rush, was struck by a train tonight. He was thrown violently to. the ground, sustaining painful bruises on the left side and shoulder. His injuries are not serious. JUDGE BOM if! Fill SFOffil WENT THITHER WITH SECRE TARY WHYTE, TO MEET FARMERS' UNION. The Astoria Chamber of Com merce, and, incidentally, this city and section, were represented at the con vention of the Farmers' Educational and Co-operative Union of America, at. Spokane, on Tuesday last, by J. Q. A. Bowlby and Secretary John H. Whyte, the former returning to this city on the noon train of yesterday, Mr. Whyte going on to Seattle, with the idea of returning to Astoria to day. . In the course of a brief talk with Judge Bowlby yesterday afternoon. that gentleman said that the meeting of the farmers, in this instance, was of exceeding interest; that the asso ciation is made up of Inland Empire citizens, each and all of whom are practical farmers and wheat growers, and the purpose of the organization is to cheapen and expedite the market ing of the grain crops of that section and the perfecting of plans whereby the handling of the enormous butput will be kept within first hands as far as possible. The Farmers' Union desires to construct and "maintain warehouses at several different points within easy touch of the coast or upon it, in which their grain may be stored, and from which it may be shipped, al ways upon a rational basis of cost and the certainty of despatch. Some point is to be selected and it was in the interest of such a choice in favor of Astoria, that the gentlemen named made the trip, as well as to acquaint themselves with the general trend of the Union's purposes in this im portant relation. Judge Bowlby sad the convention set apart certain hours for the reception of the dele gates from the various coast cities and shipping points, and the dis cussion of the several claims and interests they had to present but that these visitors were not permit ted to mingle with the convention in its larger sessions; and it was at one of these private meetings, and before the committee meetings to which they were invited afterwards, that the Astoria delegates presented the superior claims of this port and country for the consideration of this body of practical men. It is thought that a decision will be declared in this important matter at the next gathering of the Union; and in the meantime, the. merits of all the ports and points represented will be duly looked into by special committees and reports filed of the findings, to-wit, Astoria, Vancouver, St. John's and Portland; and once one or more shall be chosen for the purposes of the Farmers the work of setting up their warehouses will go forward promptly and thoroughly. He said that it was a fact that the Farmers' Union was well dis posed to the plan of haying their de pots established within easy touch of, or at, the mouth of the Columbia river, and that, according to a re cent article in one of the Spokane dailies, there was a strong proba bility of the fixing of warehouse fa cilities at Astoria, Vancouver and Portland. The judge says he has seldom seen a body of men as deeply in earnest as these solid citizens of the Inland Empire, and that what ever decision they may come to, is sure to be in accord with the sound est predicates of good business" and economic disposition of their crops. They are moving in their own orbit, allowing no extraneous influences to effect them in any degree, and are steadfastly working out their own salvation, and when they achieve it, it will be done with genuine cir cumspection and upon the most ad vantageous rules and methods. He is glad he went; glad to have met these men, to know what they want, and will be more than glad if Astoria shalK figure in the outcome, if only in part. FOR BEST CANDIES Our stock ol candies includ ing "Lowneys" and "Gunthers" famous Choco lates are the best. ...Home Hade Candies.,. They are healthier and better and don't cost any more. ALEX TAGG 83 Commercial St., Astoria. Or. School 1 ooks 9 Tablets Pencils Pens Composition Books Erasers Note Books Book Straps and Bags Everything complete for pupil in any grade Buy where you can get the assortment at the lowest price. WHITMAN'S BOOK STORE Uhe Quelle ELEVENTH3STREET; Opposite the BaKeronian) y HOT ciin Ms EVERYfEVENING HOME-MADE, and of tht choice ingredients: out no under uiiria ion that guarantees their perfect freedom from all deleterious matter. MRS. F. WOOLLEY PROPRIETRESS (id ..aw I carry the best Loggers Shoes in town at the low est prices. My stock of men's and boyTs shoes is unsurpassed for qua lity. Close buying and low expenses enable me to sell the best qualifies at lowest prices. S. A. GIilRE 543 Bond Street. AMUSEMENTS. ASTORIA THEATREC Wednesday, Feb. 17 Engagement of the Eminent , Actor CHARLES B. HANFORD ACCOMPANIED BY MISS MARIE DROFNAH In a Brilliant Production of The Greatest of All Comedies THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Preceded by the One Act Nap. leamc Flay . 'THE OLD GUARD" An Event of Exceptional interest 30 People in the Cast 23 Seati on Sale Pricea: $1.50, $1.00, 75c, 50c B I P Q