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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 17, 1909)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON TEST OF CITIZE f The Store J'f -Wr Ladies MADE E FOR Women BEEi; JmVE0utfitters ALlERiCA'S GREATEST FASHION CENTER Mrs. U.S. Copeland is in New York buying lines of gcods for spring and summer trade .We will soon be able to show you fashions latest dictates in ladies' Suits, Skirts, Ccats, Millinery, Dress Goods, White Novelties and Notions direct from New York City. - OCEAN, BAR, BAY, DOCK AND RIVER On Sunday next, if all goes well with the fleet, Astoria may look to welcome four new vessels belonging to the lighthouse district here, Major Pond, in charge of this territory and service leaving San Francisco today or tomorrow, for this port with the steamer Manzanita, and lightships Kos. 88. 92 and 93. which have lately arrived around the "Horn" for duty m this coast ; The Manaamta will be stationed here with the Armeria, Columbine and Heather and the oth er vessels will be disposed as follows: lightship No. 88 will take the place of the lightship now off the Loiumoia river: No. 92 will be held on reserve and relief duty and go wheresoever he mav be needed in cases of dis aster, stress, or repairs; and No. 93 will be stationed off the Swiftsure Ranks, near Cape Flattery and just below the entrance to the Straits of Fuca. When the Undine left out of this port on Monday evening last, the 0. R. k N. towing steamer Ocklahama, which had brought the schooner Robert R. Hinds down from the me tropolis, left op about 10 minutes ahead of her. At 3 o'clock yesterday morning as the Undine was backing out of St. Helen's, she received a can from the Washington shore just op posite, which indicated that some steamer needed her assistance. She instantly went over to the north bank I and found the big towboat hard and fast aground in a most inacessible place. She put a line on board and hauled on her for IS minutes but without avail, and she is there yet unless the Potter or some other pow erful agency has hauled her clear. How she got m such a place is a mystery to all concerned as there was no sort of landing there and never had been. The Undine was on time last even ing and when she went op stream the following people figured on her passenger list out of here: Captain J. W. Babbidge. A. B. Snyder and H. T. O Brien. The new American Hawaiian line tender Riverside entered port yester day morning, from San Francisco. She went on on the river for her cargo. . The steamer F. S. Loop came down the river yesterday, en route to the Bay City, with a heavy cargo of lum ber, and went outward. The steamer Daisy Mitchell was one of the up-river fleet to reach Astoria yesterday, on her way to San Pedro, with a cargo of lumber- iisiiim We have arranged to do our killing at T. S. Cornelius', and we are now In a position to supply Astoria with the choicest of home-killed stock at the ; following prices: Beef from 5c to 15c Pork at from..... 8c to 15c Mutton at from.... 8c to 15c Sausages at from 10c to 12ic Hams at 15c Bacon at from 16 to 17Jc Picnic Hams at 10 Lard, S-lb. pails 65c Lard, 10-lb. pails $U0 Butter at Wc-75c Fresh Ranch Eggs 50c Fresh Smelt, 6 lbs. for 25c 684 Commercial St- The steamer Northland came in from sea and San Francisco yester dav and after stopping at the Callen der for a short time, went on to the upper river for her outward cargo. Having completed the replacing of buoys and lights, which had been missing, between Portland and As toriathe United States tender Heath er, Captain Byrnes,' arrived in Port land last evening and moored at the Couch-street dock, where she will remain for the next two or three days. All of the aids to navigation, which can be replaced by the tender, have been attended to and the chan- jnel is in just as good shape, so far as marking it is concerned, as before the aids were carried away by the ice in Tanuarv- Fourteen buoys and two lights were renewed by the Heather. Three beacons remain to be re-estab lished in the Willamette River, but this work will have to be done by contractors. Lighthouse officials say contracts for building structures for the beacons will be let in a few days When this work has been looked af ter it is held that no one win nave further cause for complaint about the manner in which tne cnannei is marked. A message states that the new tender Manzanita and light ves sels Nos. 92 and 93, built on the At lantic coast, will reach the Columbia River Sunday. They are expected to leave San Francisco today. . . 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. Special All This Week Fine Blue and Blue Tripple Enamel Ware Just received. 10-quart Dish Pans, Regular jrice, 75c; will sell for ..50c Covered Kettles (Enamel Covers) '""A n.c;c ut " FIVE WERE REFUSED AND THIRTEEN PASSED YESTERDAY. Of 13 men who were examined in the circuit court yesterday for ad mission to citiaenship, 13 were pass ed, while the applications of the oth er five were either denied or dis missed for the time being. The ex animations were as usual conducted by the presiding judge, but in this in stance each examination was also taken up when concluded by Judge McBride and carried on ia great de tail by Henry B. Haiard of Seattle an inspector of the department of commerce and labor. The presence of Mr. Haiard was a great surprise to the applicants, as it is the first time an inspector has been present at the examination of appli cants in Astoria. The inspector in each instance endeavored to see if the applicant was properly qualified, if his witnesses were citizens and had known him the requisite five years, if he was acquainted with the form of government that obtains in tbe United States, and other like mat ters. Some of the men were easily non plussed under the questions rapidly fired at them. Following are a fe of the questions asked some of the men: Who is the vice-president of the United States? "Who is the vice-president elect? "Who makes the laws for the State of Oregon?" "Who makes laws for the United States of America? 'Yon are a Norwegian by birth, you say; in case of war between this country and that, would you take up arms against Norway?" The Questions were sharp and in cisive. Some of them merely snowca how little prepared for citizenship some of the applicants were; yet on the other hand some of the applicants made a good showing- The application of Lars Holmes was denied. It was shown that his witnesses were not even citizens of this country, and for this and other reasons the court deemed him unfit. and unprepared to prove his resi dence in this country for the re-1 quisite five years. The applications of Emilius Ander son was dismissed; a denial carries a taint of reproach with it, while a dis missal may merely mean that the applicant is lacking only in some minor way. The name of Erik Aho was changed by the court to Jacob Jacobson. The application of Victor Smith was continued. That of Swan Oien was dismissed without preju dice .That of John Erickson Darmala was dismissed, as the applicant is now insane. For the applicants the examinations sonstitutional quite an ordeal, as the presence of the inspector was an un expected factor. The court room was extremely hot, too, for while it was warm and balmy outside, all the windows in the courtroom were shut tight and the heat from the registers poured into the room as if it were a zero dav. The applicants were most ly men who live in the open air, and consenuently dress warmly, and it was not alone the examinations that made the sweat pour down their iheeks vesterday. Probably the heat was an ordeal as great as the tests for some of them. Those admitted were as follows: Herman Ginzel, Carl Hedlund, Os car Nelson, Erick Person, Nils Mag nus Magnussen, Sam Gunderson, Emanuel Lofgrcn, August Erickson, Jens Johan Hansen, Charles Hud- sort, Severin Halsan, . Oscar Ander son. Gustaf Alfred Svensson, Herman Slotte, John Francis Thorburn, Knute Aaire Benstrup, Robert Lindenberger, Andrew Johnson Nass, George Ed- Wash Pudding Pans'... 10c 15c, 20c, 25c, 30c BIG BARGAINS, ALL OF THEM China Salad Bowls, Special Offer, 50c article for 25c while they last. The supply is limited, so come early. NOTICE Cash checks, from our store, amounting to $10 worth o' trade are good for 25 cents in cash to ANY ONE. NINTH AND COMMERCIAL STS 1 Spring and Summer line Hart Schaier & fa Suits The best assortment of styles and patterns we have ever shown. Up-to-date cuts and newest colors. Suits that give the wearer that "dress distinction' that characterizes the good dresser. No freakish crea tions, but all nitty, perfect fitting suits, made of the best all-wool materials and every suit guaranteed to hold its shape and color or money refunded. Sold at what they are really worth to you. $20.00 to $35.00 HATS ! - Spring and summer lines, new and snappy colors and only the best blocks. Soft and Stiff HATS ! Copyrtfnt i pot by Hart SchsfFner & Marl $3.00 and $3.50 THE CLOTHES YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR" MM WALKOVER SHOES MM MIIIIIMIMM f . "The Home of Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes" MX Mill M I DRESS SHIRTS ward Pain, ' CASTOR I A Por Infant! and Children. Bears tbe gnatoreof PERSONAL MENTION James Quinn of Quinn's Landing, was a business visitor, in this city yesterday. R. M. Buttle of St. Joe, Mis-, was a business tourist in Astoria yesterday and was quartered at the Occident. Mr. Sutton of Salem, father of J. O. Sutton of this city, arrived here yesterday, for a two weeks' sojourn at the home of hit son. H. E. Ahernathv of St. Paul, was doing business in this city yesterday and was registered at the Hotel Northern. H. R. Cline of Seattle spent the day in Astoria yesterday on matters of business. T. T. Snoditrass of Tacoma was among the business tourists in this city yesterday, returning Portland- ward last evening. A. D. Shaffer of Chicago was in Astoria yesterday on a business quest, and was domiciled at the Merwyn. J. G. Buckner of Walla Walla was among the hundreds of people visit ing this city yesterday. O. B. Stanfield of Hood River sDent the afternoon here yesterday going on to Seaside on the evening train. J. D. Antwerp of Baltimore was here yesterday on court matters, and left up for Portland on the Undine last evening. NEW TO-DAY Try our own mixture of coffee the J. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables Badollet & Co., grocers. Phone Mai' The very best board to be obtained in the city it at "The Occident Hotel." Rates very reasonable. The Modern. ' The best and most up-to-date ton sorial parlor in the city is The Modern. Perfect comfort and service guaranteed to all. Excellent baths. Pneumonia Follow! La Grippe Pneumonia often follows la grippe bt never follows the use of Foley's Honey and Tar, for la grippe coughs and deep seated colds. Refuse any but the genuine in the yellow pack age. T. F. Latirin, Owl Drug Store. AMUSEMENTS ASTORIA THEATRE TONIGHT. A great actor must have great plays and it it to the classic! that he must turn in order to content the public that requires a man's highest effort. Good plays are being written at the present time, but not classics and this accounts for the fact that an actor of Charles B. Hanford's emi nence rests his laurels upon the dramas which have descended from old times as the natural heritage of those players who were able by su perior gifts to make their title good. There is no haggling with play agents over such works as "Othello," "The Merchant of Venice," "The Taming of the Shrew," "Much Ado About Nothing" and "The Win ter's Tale" It is the public itself that decides with supreme authority what actor shall enjoy the honor of beinir the accepted interpreter of these enduring works. Mr. Hanford has this season organized one of the greatest companies with which it has ever been his good fortune to appear. The all-star cast, so called, is usually a joining of reputations regardless of the artistic fitness of the various members for the roles which they are to assume. Mr. Hanford's pres ent company is the result of many seasons of conscictious observation with a view to selecting those play ers who are best fitted for the roles included in those plays for which he contemplates special productions. Miss Marie Drofnah who plays the leading feminine characters in the Hanford presentations this season is one of the favorites of the American stage. Mr. John M. Kline is another player of high and firmly established reputation. It has been said more than once that more than the equip ment of the ordinary star is neces sary to fill a place of responsibility in Mr. Hanford's company. Mr. Han ford will appear in this city at the Astoria Theatre on Wednesday, Feb ruary 17th in an elaborate presenta tio of "The Taming of the Shrew." Wood and Coal If you want dry fir cordwood, in side fir, bark slab, or boxwood, ring up Kelly, the Wood and Coal Dealer, the man who keep! the prices down. Coal at $7.00 per ton in your base ment or $6.00 at yard. Main 2191. Barn, corner 12th and Duane. The Proper Place. Go to the Occident Barber Shop if you are particular and desire first class service. Satisfaction guaranteed. An expert bootblack and porter 'has also been engaged. I AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION Every Saturday at u a. ra, we will sell to ; the highest bidder A LA ROB CONSIGNMENT OP FURNITURE Make Your Own Prices Dnring tbe week furniture of all description will be sold at auction price ' ' ' See MarttnOlseu for up-to-date upholstering work.MattrcssMak ing, etc., will repair your bed in one day, calling for it in the morning and returning it in the afternoon. Will sew and lay carpets. v)l,.Wj-jwu OLSEN 6t ECKLUND Commission and Auction House. MOl5th Street i ')' TttTTTtTwTI Cheer up 1 Get;; Gasoline Lighting 1 1 We make the world brighter day by day. A safe, very brilliant, powerful, steady, white light, it is better than electricity or acetylene aud cheaper than kero sene. This lamp is the most powerful and cheapest street arc on earth. 3,400 candle power at the rate of i cents per hour. Write O. GRAY 412 Bond Street and 127 Ninth Street' ASTORIA, OREGON John Foa, Pret. Y. L. Bishop, Sec, , Astoria Savings Bsut, Treaa Nation Troyer, Vice-Prcs. and Supt ASTORIA IRON WORKS DESIGNERS AND M A NUF 4 CTURERS OF THE LATEST IMPROVED . . r, l :. i.- !r Canning Machinery, Marine Engines and Boilers COMPLETE CANNERY OUTFITS FURNISHED. ' Correspondence Solicited. Foot of Foartli Stmt