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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 16, 1909)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, W. TUB MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA. OREGON. 5 Good 'News For Housekeepers Fine Fresh Eggs 40c doz. ROSS, HIGGINS & CQ. THE MODEL FOOD STORE TERSE HLESJDMHE TOWJI Youthful Grind Juror- It i reported that Frank Norbcrg, cue of the iirand juror selected ye terday, ii only 19 year old. Declaration Filed Declaration of Intention to take out citlmiship paper wa filed in the office of the county clerk yeitcr- day by Haltor Martin Paulsen, native. of Norway. Dlea At Hammond Mr. McNfann died at the reidcnce of her dauithtrr; Mr. P. J, Glame, at Ifammondi on Sunday. She wa 72 year of age. The funeral will be held there today, with interment at Fort Steven. Grace Guild Tea The Udiet of Grace Church Guild will give the lai of the aerie of tea next Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr, Fred Fisher. Thce tea have been mom enjoyable and many will reret to have them discontinue. Off For Conference Rev. G. A. RydquUt departed ye terday morning on the early cxpre for Vancouver, Wash-, to attend the northwrit conference of the Lutheran church about to convene there. He wa accompanied by Rev. N. J. W. Nelson. Tranaferred To Bay City U. S. ImmiKratlon Inupcctor A. VV. Long, who for the piiM two year ha been connected with that depart Menu office in thi city, and for the pan year hai icrved with Innpector Raphael Bonham, ha been transfer fed to a similar pout at San Fran clco, and departed yesterday morn lug for hi new alignment and duties. Mr. Lon had many friend in t hit city who will wish hint com plete ucce in hi work there. The "Zephyrua" At Hand- Thc Morning AMorian i pleated to acknowledge the receipt of the February number of the AMoria High School magazine, "The Zcphy run," which i the third volumne of it second year; and commend it to the perusal of any and every one iuiic beyond it particular clicntelld a a clever exposition of the cnti mcnt. desires, statin, and ambition of the clever young people who arc responsible for it. Died At Hammond , The new reached thi city yester day of the death, at Hammond of Mr. B. J. McCann. the mother of Mr. P. J. Clan. Mr, McCann wa in her 73rd year and ha been ill for sometime past. The funeral will take place from the home of Mr. Gtanze today, and the remain will be in terred at the military post at Fort Steven. From Skamokawa, And 111 Under the professional custody of Dr, Frederick Peacock, a Mr. Thomp son, a well known citizen of Skamo kawa, and father of J. W. Thomp son, the contractor and carpenter of this city, arrived down on the steam er Undine last evening and wa driven directly to St. Mary hospital for treatment for pneumonic affec tion that i considered quite serious. Will Start Up Shortly Yesterday Frank Evanson, of Gray' River, representing the Gray' River Shingle Company, received the last shipment of machinery due for 'installation in that plant and enter prise, and, it is said, will start up the mill in about three week' time. It is reported to be one of the best and most complete plant of It kind on the coast. Three Fine Meeting Superintendent Knodell, of the Oregon Anti-Saloon League, fulfilled hi three engagement in thi city on Sunday last with complete success, preaching at the First Presbyterian church at II o'clock in the morning at the First Lutheran church at 3 in the afternoon and at the First Metho dist church at 7 o'clock In the even log and at all three engagement wa welcomed by large and deeply aborbed congregation who were much pleased with his presentation of hi especial doctrine of civic ac lion In thi relation. A Watch Stolen A young man by thex name of George A. Smith, a resident of thi city, ha been arrested by the police on a charge of stealing a watch from Mis Helen Arndt, who reside with Mr. Emma Wolf at 165 Tenth street. It seems that young Smith was also lodging at the place and during the absence of the ladie the time-piece wa taken from a satchel. Police officer accused Smith of taking it, and according to their account, he admit having the watch but aver that Mis Arndt gave it to him. Th matter will be presented to the grand tiry. Plenty of smelt, spare ribs and ten derloins every day at Braden-Adams Meat Market. See ad, page 4. FOR BEST CANDIES Our stock oi candies includ ing "Lowncys" and "Gunthers" famous Choco ' latcs are the best. ...Home Made Candies... They are healthier and better and don't cost any more. ALEX TAGG 483 Commercial St.,, Aatoria, Or. No Better Than Oregon A note just at hand from Hon. -B. Purkcr, the aged traveler out of this city, who is seeking in Southern California surcease from the almost perpetual downpour of rain, indi cates that the old gentleman is not finding all he went for; but rather that there is quite a much and con tinuous rains there as here, and with plenty of cold weather to accentuate them. He ha to remain indoors prac tically all the time, a seclusion he is 'not used to even in this "misty" cli mate. Mr. Parker will have to come for n real "change" Don't Thow It Away.' Just because you got a bargain in that suit you bought at $12 'or $9.90 you don't have to throw it away; it will pay you to use it as your every day suit; it wHl look nicer than your old duds, But for Sunday or evening wear (when you go to call on your best girl), get one of those very new and very fine Spring suits Herman Wise brought from the East; they are made different altogether, and surely you must look stylish to be in it with the'other fellow, or else get left. A Tasty Spread for Daily Bread Sanitarium Peanut Butter More nutritious than meat Makes Delicious Sandwiches Scholfield, Mattsotr Co. phonb iim GOOD GOODS 120 TO 124 TWELFTH STREET Mr. Brodie Improving ' E.,K. Drodie, who u well known in this icty and who ha been lying ser iously ill with typhoid fever at the ood Samaritan hospital at Oregon City for the past three weeks is re ported to be improving' slowly. Sold Big Engine E. A. Gerding, tke well known As. toria contractor, yesterday dosed ne gotiatioiu with Mer. Zimmerman, Welles & Brown, agents for the Se attle Iron Work, whereby they be come possessor of the huge Bull- Donkey engine so familiar to all A torian on the street work of thi city for the past few years. It is one of the biggest and best pieces of that clas of machinery in thi part of the country and ha done a great lot of work here. The purchasing firm will, In turn tell the outfit to the Citty of Cottage Grove," Oregon, and it will be loaded, out of here today, and ent southward to its new home and public tasks. It weighs in the neighborhood of 33 tons. Doing Some Celebrating Word was received in thi city yes terday from Bucoda, Wash,, anent the recent celebration at that place of the 23rd weddinvr anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Foard, of this city, now in that country on business and pleasure. Mrs. Smith of Ta coma, the married daughter of this popular pair of Astorians, went over from her Tacoma home and joined the family circle and their friends in properly observing the happy date and in I having a fine time generally with parent and sister, the whole family being present. Mr. Foard ex pect to be m this city in time for the next session of the Astoria po lice commission. , In the meantime he report that his mills (the Mutual Lumber Company) over there have opened up to generous business, and are running on full time with a full crew of men, and with tip-top prospects. GRID JURY IS DRAWN FOR JEM CIRCUIT COURT OPENS WITH JUDGE McBRIDE PRESID , ING. Bank Directors Elected Yesterday morning the annual meeting of the stockholder of the Astoria Saving Bank was held in the parlors of that establishment, and the following hoard of directors was duly elected: Judge J. Q. A. Bowlby, ohn Garner, Asmus Brix, 6- J. 'eterson and Frank Patton; and al most immediately the directors met for the purpose of electing the nffi- ers for the year, which resulted as Alovey. President, J. Q. A. Bowl by; vice-president, O. I. Peterson cashier, Frank Patton, and assistant cashier, John Garner. The bank will enter upon its 19th year of existance on the first of March and it is con ceded to occupy one of the fore most places in the banking history oi the Northwest, it reports for the current term indicating an almost im pregnable and flourishing condition. The Boys' Anti-Club Under tnc inspiration ot young Carl Knutson and Olaf Nelson, two ttle citizens who do their own thinking on some matters, -there is now in process of formation here, Boys' Temperance Club, the prime tenets of which are the four follow- ng stringent rules. "No smoking, no rinking, no swearing, no chewing," with fixed and tinescapablc penalties a cash sort that mean much to boys; the cardinal reliance for the observance of these rules being how ever, the personal honor of the merc ers. Those who have already sub scribed 1 to the 4 organisation" and - its bjects, arc the two lads first men- ioned, and Ralph Knutson, Archie Rosendale and Georgie Roscndate. hey are steadily pursuing the for mation of the club and expect to have quite a roster when the initial harter goes into effect. They should receive all the encouragement pos- ble, and may yet be a power in the city for good. The little chaps are all on the sunny side of 14 years and evidently means business and in this ape, the Morning Astorian gives em greeting and good will. About Freaks I When an actor wants to make up freakish", he goes into a second hand shop and hints for old-styU clothes like ."Daddy used to wear" a short, dinky coat and tight-fitting pants, and a hat vintage of 1776, etc. It's so with many clothing stores; when they have a store full of old style duds that were new once, but are freakish today, to such fogies, anything that is NEW seems strange; they shy at modern garments, as an old plug startles at an automobile or modern street car. But you're up to the minute- Young men love snappy, new stylish evening apparel, and will trade at a store where 90 per cent of the stock is NEWI Circuit court opened, yesterday afternoon with Judge McBride pre siding, and with Prosecuting Attor ney Tongue and the other officials of the court present. Aside from the passing upon a large number of cases, most of which were settled or dismissed, the most important action of the court wa the drawing of the grand jury for the February term of the court. The grand jury i com posed at follow: C. J. Palmberg, Frank Norberg, P. P. Perkins, N. Simonsen, H- F. Fisher, M. F. Belan, Ncl Jensen. Mr. Palmberg wa chosen foreman, and Max Young wa selected bailiff of the grand jury. An analysis of the membership of the jury appar- ciitly show it be composed on the whole of excellent citizens. rent jurors excused lor various reasons were as follows: Fred Behnke, O. I. Peterson, P. J. Glanz. M. Stanovich, L. Enquist, W. N. Moody. At 1:30 o'clock this afternoon the court will pass upon the applications of about 25 men who wish to be ad mitted to citizenship. Quite a number of criminal cases are expected to arise during this term, and there are. several civil mat ters of interest. Following is a list of actions passed upon yesterday afternoon: Lottlie Wolf vs. Charles - Jacob Wolf, action for divorce, dismissed; E. J. Ferguson vs Lucy A. Palmer, settled and dismissed; in matter of application of Robert Wilbur, minor, by Julius Wilbur, for writ of habeas corpus, dismised; Susan Poysky vs. Peter Poysky, dismissed; Eastern Investment Co. vs. Mary A. Wirt, dismissed; W. S. Chapman et al vs. Sarah Myers, et al, settled and dis missed; C. W. Alley vs. Mary E. Al ley, dismissed; C. F. Crosby vs. Henry Lee ctl al, dismissed; Chinook Meat Co vs. Tallant-Grant Co., set tied; Werthes Bros. vs. H. Hhansir des. disnysscd; First National Bank vs. Booth & Co., dismissed; E. Hauke vs. Booth Co., dismissed; Ada B. Noyes vs. Olive Winton, dismissed E. M. Baker vs, Fred Fritz et al, dis missed; Charles Kiemi vs. H. Llnd quist et al, judgment; John Stephen son vs. J. J. Robinson, dismissed; Jacob Edison et al vs. K. A. Fergu son, settled; Columbia River Packing Co. vs. D. L. Kelly Lumber Co., de murrer overruled; U. M. Owen vs. Western Union Telegraph Co., de murrer argued. PERSONAL OEflTIOn REALTY TRANSFERS Virginia E. Fulton and J. A. Ful ton to Emma M. Austin, lot 14, block 11, Hcrmosa Park; $1025. John C. Welch and wife to Mar gate Beach Land Co., 13U acres in S. 18, T. 8 N., R. 10 W.; $1. Ilerraosa Park Investment Co. to Maternus E. Albert, lot IS, block 22, tiermosa ram; uu. , Mike Scppa and wife to Johannes Eklund. tract of about 10 acres, S- 11, T. 7 N., R. 10 W.; $1. Fine Bill At The Grand. Manager Shortly, of the Grand moving picture house in this city, is a careful purveyor to the tastes and culture of Astorians. His bills always have a charm and interest, and the one that prevails there today and to morrow, is probably the best he has presented yet. It includes the fine athletic film. "King of the Ring," to which he especially invites the atten tion of the A. A. A. A. members; the strong and beautiful colored dramatic bit of history that tells the story of Charlotte Coray"; the French hero ine of Fans, 'wno Kiuea Maraj in his bathtub; and the "Adventures of a Bag of Coal," a happy farcical representation that is as interesting as it is laughable. The songs for this period include, "Could You Learn to Love a Little Girl Like Me?" and "Cheer Up, Cherries Will Soon Be Hipe." The whole winding up with a splendid set of brilliant views from scenic Norway. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take LAXATIVE BROMO. Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it falls to cure. E W GROVE'S signature is on each box 25c. W. H. Stanley of Boston wa the city yesterday and quartered at the Occident. k. t,eea oi san francisco was among the arrivals in this city ye terday. . , Thad Young of Portland spent the day here yesterday. E. B -Starr of Portland wa doing business in this city yesterday. Capt. William McCabe of the fa mous stevedoring firm of Portland, wa in the. city yesterday, the guest of his company representative here Capt. W. A. Johnston. Manager Ransome of the Portland Asiatic steamship line and of the San Francisco-Portland Steamship Company, wa in thi city yesterday on business. George W. Roberts, the O. R. & N. agent, went to Portland yesterday on company affairs. E. H. Stone, once with the Phil Stokes toggery in this city, i now doing business at Great Falls, Mont County Commissioner John Frye was a Portland visitor on Sunday re turning here yesterday. W. B. Painter was a passenger to the metropolis on Sunday) going tip to visit his aged father, who at the age of 94 years, suffered a stroke of paralysis there on Saturday evening, but who recovered promptly and was quite himself when Mr. Painter re turned home yesterday. Councilman L O. Belland was a Sunday visitor to Portland, returning on the noon train yesterday. W. L. Robb, the well known ex Astorian, has merged his insurance at Portland, with the new 'firm of McCargar, Bates & Lively, dealers in timber land's, real estate and insur ance, and is doing well. W. J. Whyte, the Pacific paper man, is in town. Oscar Lundquist of Olney was a business visitor in this city yester day. Kenneth O'Loane. the Hollander, who posed so successfully here for long' while as an Irishman, is at present doing a fine road business in the interest of Howard D. Thomas Carpet Company, of Seattle, accord ing to a wireless just received by his friend, Harry Minchew. Mr. and Mrs. George Sorenson, the Gray's River bride . and groom, of Saturday last, spent Sunday in this city and were domiciled at the Occi dent. L. T. Tuttle of Portland spent Sunday in this city. D. K. Matthews of Post Falls, Idaho, was a visitor in Astoria, on Sunday last. D. L. Kelley of Clifton was Sunday guest at the Occident- W. S. Rockehill, the paper man, of Portland, is in the city, doing busi ness for Blake-McFall. peiiiht mm FOR STREET SIGNS INTIMATION EMPHASIZED BY THE MANUSCRIPT IN THAT FORM OF GARMENT. Mail Tubes The following pertinent ugge- j Hon has reached thi office, over the ' signature of and is given for mailing music pictures, articles likely to be crush ed in the mails. 'A Local Petticoat,' 4 Y "T Nl7fa due , prominence be- i a,t7 VJA, cause t hails, presumably, from a lady, and one who went to the j trouble to frame up her proposition on manuscript to represent a twelve gored petticoat, just to emphasize the plea and its source; and the Astorian has never yet lightly treated anything reaching its office under such au spice and guise: To ye Editor of ye Daily As torian: "Long have I looked, searching strenuously your good editorials for some piquant suggestion as to one civic improvement that this petti coat deem quite necessary to the welfare of all pedestrians. "Why should not all telephone- poles, at all crossings, bear nice- looking sign-boards, with name or number thereon, and a painted hand pointing the direction? I do not offer this as an innovation; it is a plan so old that it is gray with age, yet good. - : "What is more embarrassing to the 'fair sex' than, of necessity, having to flutter up to a chesty 'Buttons' and ask, 'Oh! Where am I? "This identical petticoat has rustled oftimes, bedraggled itself over many unnecessary and weary block rather than brave the above said mighty and pompous 'Buttons.' "A LOCAL PETTICOAT." from ten inches to four feet Low Prices 21-2 cents for the smallest to 15c for the largest 3ST See the Window WHITMAN'S BOOK STORB AMUSEMENTS. ASTORIA THEATRE Wednesday, Feb. IT AMUSEMENTS "TAMING OF THE SHREW." Shakespeare's plays have stood the test of centuries, and yet when com- jarisons are made some'of the effor- forts of the master playwrights are judged to be much better than oth ers. Among his lighter works it fs the general opinion that Shakes peare's "The Taming of ' the Shrew" is entitled to the first po sition. This sparkling piece is al most the only one of Shakespeare's comedies with a regular plot and a downright moral. It is full of bustle animation and rapidity of action Pctruchio is a mad man in his senses, very honest fellow who hardljj speaks a word of truth and succeeds in all Ins tricks and impostures. The situation of poor Katherine worn out by his incessant persecu tions becomes at last almost as piti able as it is ludicrous. The learned critics say that Petruchio is a char acter which all husbands should study. By that as it may, "The Tam ing of the Shrew," is , undoubtedly viewed from many standpoints as a splendid object ksson in matrimony. The comedy should be seen not only by those who have entered the bonds of wedlock, but also by those who contemplate taking that most import ant step. Charles B. Hanford the well known Shakespearean star -is presenting the play this season. . He will appear as Petruchio, a role ad mirably suited to his talents, he shrewish Katherine will be portrayed by Miss Marie Drofnah an accom plished actress whose interpretations of the various roles entrusted to her care has ever been a source of de light to a host of friends. "The Tam ing of the Shrew" will be Mr. Han ford's play at the' Astoria Theatre on Wednesday, February 17th. Subscribe to the Morning Astorian. 60 cents per month. NAVY LEAGUE NEEDED CHICAGO, Feb. IS.-Admiral Rotlev D. Evins whe is he-e to de liver a lecture, declares that from now on he will work for the establish ment of a navy league in the United States, the object of which will be to give the navy such a powerful citizen j support that it can obtain from con gress what it really needs. "Germany J has a navy league with one million i i .. t - -j i : t l nicmucia, 11c sam, anu u always supports the Admiralty. It is strong enough to carry the day. England also has a similar league, and that is one reason why those countries have such powerful navies. We need one in the United States." QUERY? Why did Herman Go back East? Was it to meet Bill Hearst? He says it wasn't That at ail But to get Wise "Spring Styles' first! Engagement of the Eminent Actor CHARLES B. HANFORD ACCOMPANIED BY " K!SS MARIE DROFNAH In a Brilliant Production of The Greatest of All Comedies THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Preceded by the One Act Napo leanic Play "THE OLD GUARD" An Event of Exceptional Interest 30 People in the Cast 33 Seats on Sale Pricea: $1.50, $14)0, 75c, 50c AT THE w. 3 Tuesday, Feb. 16, Wednesday, Feb. 17 and Thursday, Feb. 18 FILMS EDGAR ALLEN POE A picture story founded on inci-dents in his career, which, while not pretended to be biographical, is intended to show him as a man of heart, in contradiction to the calumnies of his enemies. It portrays his devoting for his dying wife, and the writing of that wonderfid masterpiece, "The Raven," for which he receives the paltry sum of ten dollars. The subject as a whole is indeed a work of art, rncl most timely, commemorating this seasons of his brithday centennial. - - A WREATH IN TIME Mr. Goodhusband goes out with the bovs to make a night of it, anil telegraphs his wife ne left town on business. The evening paper recounts the wreck and killing of all on board of the train he was supposed t take.' Mrs. Goodhusband at once gets ready for his interment, ordeiiiie the floral designs, etc. When he appers iti the morning and finds he is supposed to be dead, he makes the bluff that he was the only one saved. and tells how he tried to help the others, when the morning paper arrives and states the account .of the wreck 'was a mistake it never happened Poor Goodhusband, he Oh, well AND THE HIGH : : DIVEH The high diver, a decided novelty, combining as it does an excitinp dramatic story, with the most interesting feature of ostrich farming. 1