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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (March 10, 1909)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 111, 1909. THE MORNING ASTOEIAN, ASTOItU, OREGON. 1 mHUBMBHBBB FISH FOOD FOB FAST DAB I Salmon Tips, , Eastern Codfish, and many other ROSS, HIGGINS & CO. THE MODEL FOOD STORE S8& TERSE I.'.LES OF IKE TOWN Country Dane" Another (n of the popular country dailcti will b held at the Athletic Club on Friday night o( tltii week. WiUrRitd- " Thli I the last day to pity the wit r ritti if you want to avoid the 25 cent i penalty. Hi Name Changed lit county court yciterday It was ordered that Charle Peterson' name be changed to Alfred Hough. To Portland Yesterday W ' ' ' . n ' a narry noener took me tteanier ' i ...i:... i--. ... . t.. metropolis on buniucst. He will be back this evening. Divorce Granted , Judge' Mc Bride yesterday granted a decree of divorce to the plaintiff in the case of Alma Juntti va. Iver Juuttl, on the ground of deicrtion. Police Commlaalon It is said that Mr. Foard may pos sibly return to the city in a few days, and In that event it li said to be probable the police commission will hold a meeting, a there are several matter calling for attention. No Session Yeilerdiy The Oregon State Board of Pilot held no session yesterday on account of the indisposition of Commissioner R. D. Inman, and the fact that the new commissioner, Mr. Whcelright, of Portland, had not yet been sworn to service. In Prom Tillamook Among the passengers to arrive in this city yetirrdar evening on the learner Sue II. Elmore, were A. U. C. Kerry, the well known contractor; C. Hadley and Scott Doiorth. Tbey yII go on to the metropolis on this morning's tiain. In Probate Court In probate court yesterday in the matter of the estates and guardian ship of Albert Libke and other mi nor In the Libke estate, it was or dered that Jens Hansen, T. R. Davis and R, V. McLean be appointed ap praisers. Cltbrenahip Matters Declarations of intention to become ciiijens were filed yesterday by An dru Pisila, native of Finland, and Carl Trlckson native of Sweden. Ap plication for full paper were filed by Emit Rasmus, native of Finland, and Swan Oien, native of Norway. m i tL.iaujxw.a.'H.iiJu.'jxj-1. uiamu THAT EASTER SUIT WHY NOT GET IT NOW? A little later In the month we will be crowded with work and many of the beautiful pat terns now In stock will be gone. Don't .' procrastinate. Come la today and talk It over, anyway. Tne goods are of the prettiest and , best, i. and there s no question as to the tailor. Carl E. Franscen . "Maker of Good Clothes for Men" Ajrent For "CORRECT FORJT' .... Suit Hanger 179 Eleventh. Phone Main 371 1 FORBEST CANDIES Our stock oi candies includ ing "Lowncys" and "Gunthers" famous Choco lafac art tliA Vipet ...Home Made Candies... ' They are healthier and better and don't cost anymore. ALEX TAGG Choice Mackerel Tongues and Sounds appetlzlnsr florsels S3P Dead of Dropsy P. J. Clausen, for many yeart well known in and around thin city, died yesterday, dropsy being tha cause of death. Ai far at i known he had no relatives in tills part of the world, and while it It thought he leave lister, her whereabouts are not now known, lie was member of . the Knight ol Pythias; The Brick Plant- fr, Half, the gentleman who was invited to come to Astoria to look into the matter of the brick plant. arrived yciterday and today will make full investigation of the plant. He it from Idaho and is a practical brick man, and it i said to be prov able that some arrangement will be made with him to take charge of the plant. New Teacher Arrives Charlca T. G. Smith, who had been employed by the school board a an assistant instructor in the High School, arrived yesterday and In the afternoon went immediately to work. For the present at least Mr. Smith will take up the commercial branches, or at least most of them, and will also take charge of most of the freshmen studies. Running The Lines Representatives of the engineering department of the O. R. & N. Com pany' service were in this city ye terday running the lines that bound the block between Fourteenth, Fif teenth, Commercial and the pier-head line. It is not known just what this was done for, unless it was to make those lines conform to the new de parture point and monuments set by the city. Examination Today The examination for applicants for the post of customs inspector will be held at the custom house this morning beginning at 9. o'clock. There are three applicants, one of whom is Harry Van Tuyl, the names of the others are not known at this office. Inspector Anderson and Haddix will conduct the civil service exam' in this behalf, Second Block Torn Up The work of improving the street structure on the block of Bond street between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, was begun yesterday, by Contractor Lcbeck, and now two blocks are torn up and traffic practi cally suspended. It ia only fair to Mr, Lebeck to say, however, that he hat left the sidewalks undisturbed and they will be handled with direct despatch when the time comes. Many wish this might have been done on the block west. Busineaa Not Bad The tailor business is often a pretty good barometer by which to judge the financial condition of a city, and while business at this time of the year is naturally a little1 bit dull, Carl Fransecn, the tailor, said last night that never before lias his business been so good as now. It is consid erably better than last year. This will be of interest to many who will recall the clothing "war" in Astoria severla months ago, when some pre dicted that because "everybody" had then bought from one to three suits no one would want any more clothes for nearly a year to come. Subject To Entry Later Over the signatures of Algernon S. Dresser and Register Receiver George W, Bilen, notice is at hand that Sections 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 25. 26, 27, 28, 35 and 36 of Township 6 South, Range 10 West; have been surveyed; that the approvel plat of said survey has been received at their office; .hat said plat will be tiled in that office on April 20, ' 1909, at 9 o'clock A. M.j that said Sections 21, 22, 23, 24, 27 and 28 are in the Siuslaw Forest Reserve; that on and after said date, viz: April 20, 1909, legal applications for the entry of said sur veyed land will be received; and also that the South Half of Township 6 South, Range 9 West, has been sur vecd; that the approved plat of said survey has been received at their office; that said plat will be filed in that office on April 22, 1909, at 9 o'clock A. M.j and that on said date and after said date, viz: April 22, 1909, legal applications for the entry of said surveyed land will be received. Object To Taxes Variou ' representatives of timber companies that own large tract in the county came to the city yesterday and paid their taxes on most 0 their timber holdings. Objection wa made, however, to the tax In road district No, IS, where a levy of 10 mill had been made for road purpose. Vir tually all of this tax will naturally fall upon the timber companie and in turn they think they will receive little or.no benefit therefrom. They have not yet paid this tax and may not do to, and in the event of their failure to pay It there 1 thought to be tome doubt that it can be col lected. It i pointed out by the tim ber men that the proceedings prev ious to the levy of the 10 mill tax appears not to have been regular, and the Irregularity may be suflic ient to defeat the tax if it ia fought in the courts. However, it ia thought that the payment will nevertheless be made. Will Raise a Row At the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Monday night a resolu tion was introduced at the request of ). W. Welch as follows: "That the secretary of the Chamber of Com merce be instructed to get out an in itiative petition changing the consti tution of the Stat of Oregon so that the legislature shall be composed of one senator and two representative from each county." At present (he apportionment of representative is made upon basis of population, and Multnomah, for example, gets a large number of representatives. Natural ly the smaller counties, and those with small populations, would favor such s change, but those with large populations would just as naturally oposc. Instead of adopting the reso lution it wa voted to write to other chambers throughout the State and get their opinion on the matter be fore any decisive step e taken. Na turally the adoption of such a resolu tion would raise a row up in Port land. Central Labor Council At the meeting of the Central Labor Council last night there was a large -attendance in honor of the pres ence of two well known labor leaders, L. J. H. Parkinson, editor of the Portland Labor Tress, and C. F. Geary, buiness agent of the I. B E. W. Both of these gentlemen made excellent talks, their subjects being on union matters generally and they were listened to with much interest The object of the open meeting and the addresses was simply to keep in touch with some of the labor leaders in the state and to keep up interest in labor matters. The visitors were given a rising vote of thanks at the conclusion of hie meeting. Before the address a short business meeting was held by the Council, though there were not many matters of im portance that arose for discussion. The slight trouble with the Grotto saloon has all been settled amiacbly and this place is once again on the fair list, having been off from it only a few days.. The special committee apointed to secure funds for the de fense of Gompers, Mitchell and Mor rison reported that they had secured a total of $32.50, and this will be for warded at once. There were about 75 present, and H. M. Lorntsen was also among the speakers. Funeral of Mr. Laws The funeral of James N. Laws yes terday afternoon was attended by many firends, and by members of the Masons, Elks and Eagles, and was one of the largest held recently in this city. By Mr. Laws' own re quest the Elks took charge of the obsequies, and the services were held in accordance with the beautiful ritual of that order. The members of the Elks attended in a body. At the residence the number present was very large, including many ladies and a large concourse followed the coffin to the steamer at the Callender dock. The flag over the buildings at the Lurline dock was placed at half mast out of respect 'to Mr, Laws as a citizen and friend. An unusual cir cumstance was that in the funeral party were four or five members of the G, A. R., and while Mr. Laws had been a soldier in the Confeder ate army, they and he had been in timate friends for' many years and went to his funeral as a mark of their great respect. The floral offerings were very numerous, and the coffin was literally buried beneath them,. The pallbearers were R. W. McLean, F. J. Carney, C. LeBlanc, James F. Kearney, W. T. Scholfield and G. W. Morton. Notice. There is money in tho Astor street fund from 6 to 8 street to pay war rants No, 26702 to 26710 inclusive. Interest will cease after this date. THOMAS DI3ALEY, City Treasurer. Astoria, Or., March 10, 1909. T1X IK 'ITCHED'1 JOIIKIEF FINGER OF SUSPICION POINTS TO WELL KNOWN YOUNG LOTHARIO. Variou people in the vicinity of Tenth street and Franklin avenue have suffered from depredations of a "milk thilf" of late, and the story ends with a denouement that is al most ludlcrou. The supposed thief wa seen and his identity apparently learned, and if his name were men tioned here it would doubtless cause quite a little astonishment. On Sunday night one of the ladies residing in that neighborhood had her bottle of milk stolen. On Monday night she kept watch 'and saw a man hanging around the locality, and his continued presence wore on her nerves. Finally she telephoned for the police, but wa not able to get an officer right away. As she was still watching in trepidation, a man who rooms in her house came in and she told him of the mysterious man out side. They both looked out of a dark window and saw him; and while watching him, he went over to a place under the sidewalk and took out several small objects, which may have been milk bottles that he had cached there, Then he started down the street toward the center of town. Quickly the boarder in the house hastened out on the street and 'fol lowed hm. The presumed "milk thief finally met Frank Deviney, of the Irving Club, and both passed the time of day," acording to the story as it is told. Seeing that the men knew each other, the roomer, who was still hot on the trail, asked Mr. Deviney who the man was that he bad just ad dressed. Mr. Deviney said it was Mr. So and So. There the case for the prosecution rests. There are several weak points in the chain of circumstantial evi dence against Mr. So and So, how ever. First of all the roomer, when he hurriedly left the house, may have "picked up" the wrong man when he came out. Secondly Mr. Deviney may possibly have been mistaken in think ing he recognized the man from the individual he thinks it wah. Thirdly, there is no evidence that the mysterious stranger who was hanging around in the neighborhood, had ever stolen any milk bottles, or would drink milk if he had gallons of it. It is barely possible that he was hanging around there for some other purpose, like serenading a lady, for example, and unfortunately chose a time and place which left him liable to be readily mistaken for the real milk thief. When he was seen to presumably take out several milk bottles from under the sidewalk he may in reality have been taking out bottles ofMaltonia, or possibly he had leaned forward to merely tie his shoe. Meantime the fact remains that this well known young man rests under the accusation, made by sev eral with great freedom, of being the real, genuine milk thief, and one of the police officers was asked to arrest him. Later Last night the young man in question was asked by a police officer about the matter. He said: "It was we, sure enough. I had a date with a lady in that locality. The package that I took from under the sidewalk contained a roll of music and a pair of new shoes, which I hid there when I was expecting to see my girl." To Raise The Revenue A clever citizen whose good wishes are all for the prosperity of Astoria, yesterday suggested that it might not be a losing plan to levy a good round license fee upon every real estate agent coming in here to do business for any realty scheme outside of Clatsop county. He takes high ground about the shipping of people from here to Portland, in carload lots to buy wildcat lots. He says it will not only raise more civic revenue, but save the city thousands of dollars of investment money that belongs here, Whisky In Bottles The closing down of the saloons on Sunday naturally left a large thirst unsatisfied, and it is said that one man not far from the waterfront made up his mind to make a little money while'the chance offered. It is charged that he sold scores of bottles of whisky Sunday from his place of business, and it is known that the police have been actively in vestigating the matter. It will be a matter of curiosity to observe what the police department will do with the case, providing it has the proofs, ii One Piano Number With Each $5 Sale Por.,J31S.OO-a $l;7.SO Suits ; I , i . .. . , .. , ' , , ' " ' i . i ., , ' " ' i 1 ONE FREE ii!.: DAY " . Ill THIS . I, , I A0NTH ., , . ' " I - : ' " m-m ' ' ' " ,., i, , " ' 1 i, , I, , II I and equally interesting to see what Judge McBride would do in the case of conviction. ' It is understood that evidence has been secured and that the matter will be presented to the next grand jury. Ill With Diphtheria The little 3-year-old daughter of Anton Englund in Upper Astoria is Seriously ill with diphtheria and Dr. Fulton, the physician in charge of the case, states that her illness is even critical. Monday night it was thought she would hardly - live through the night, but last night it was believed she was a little bit better. This is the only case of diphtheria in the' eastern part of the city, though there are four cases in the western part. The cases in Union town, however, have thus far proven of a mild type. There seems' to be many cases of throat trouble among children and parents are advised to be very careful with their little ones. PERSONMENTION D. B. Peck of Los Angeles was in the city yesterday, and domiciled at the Occident. R. N. Hinkle of Philomath spent the day in Astoria yesterday, on mat ters of business. R. W. Foster of Mankato was among the business tourists in this city yesterday. W. H. Moster of Portland was do ing business in Astoria yesterday. sR. R. Gardiner of Portland so journed in Astoria for a few hours yesterday on a business quest. H. G. Selfridge of Seattle was among the crowd of- tourists in this city yesterday. He was a guest at the Merwyn. K. G. Forsythe of Cincinnati spent the day here yesterday and went to the metropolis on the 6:10 train last evening. He was quartered at the Northern while in the city. M. J. Lorrimer of Modesto, Cal., was among the hundreds visiting this city yesterday. J. F. Dalyrymple of Syracuse, N. Y., was doing business in this city yesterday. L- O. Parrish of Los Angeles was noted among the throngs alighting from the noon express yesterday. T. R. Roberts of Tacoma spent the ddy in Astoria yesterday going to the coast last evening. ; " " R. E. Williams of Spokane was one of the1 many drummers doing business in this city yesterday. R.E.Williams of Spokane was one of the many drummers doing business in this city yesterday. K. D. Hoghtower of Grants Pass, was a visitor in the city yesterday. 1 F, 1 D. Summerville of Detroit was here yesterday on a matter of legal interest to himself and others. M. D. Farrington of The Dalles spent a day in Astoria yesterday and went on to Seaside last evening. (0fn You can pay more if you want to, but WHY ? , We have suits of all colors and styles, full weight, well lined and good fitting. . We also have an elegant line of The finest ever seen here, some are made in New York, some in Chicago and some in Baltimore but all of them are the cream , of the Spring Styles, no better made Yoa Can't lock Foolish In a Wise Suit Astoria's Reliable Clothier and The Athletic Club will give another of their popular Country Dances in their fine auditorium on Friday evening next Everybody most cor dially invited to attend and bring friends with you- Good music will be in attendance and a jolly time for all is assured- Frank L Smith HEAT. CO. "FIGHTING THE BEEP TRUST 12th St. Bet. Bond and CommericaL 253 Taylor St (Uniontown). Shoulder Roast Veal.... 10c and 12Jc Neck and Breast Roasts Veal..S-I0c Rib and Loin Roasts of Veal.... 15c Shoulder Veal Cutlets- 12Jc Rib Veal Cutlets 12Jc and 15c Sirloin Roast Beef.............;. 10c Sirloin Steak 10c Round Steak ..10c Tenderloin Steaks 12c Porterhouse Steaks..... 12Jc and 15c Oven Roasts of Beef... .....8c Prime Rib Roasts Beef. 10c and 12ic Smith's Sugar-Cured Hams 15c Half a Ham, same price 15c Smiths Sugar-Cured Breakfast Bacon ........16c and 17ic Smith's pure as pure can be Lard 5-pound pail ..65c Creamery Butter, the best in the State, per roll...... 75c Fresh Oregon 'Ranch Eggs, doz., 25c The Quality of every drug, chem. leal or medicine in our store is guaran teed. Purity is always found here. Let us fill prescriptions. your Central Drug Store Ernst Rindell.Prop. to Wise's Customer I Hatter SPRING flPEIIIlie Mrs.- R. Ingleton will have her An nual Spring Milinery Opening on March 15 30 Day Sale on Spring Hits Also commencing Monday, Mrs. Ingleton will hold a thirty-day sale on all Spring Hats. A grand oppor tunity to secure an Easter hat cheap. Don't fail to call on the Fifteenth and see the excellent line of Milli nery on saie. MRS. R. INGLETON'S flillinery and Notion Store Commercial and Fifteenth Streets. AMUSEMENTS. ASTORIA EZD THE ATRECZD SUNDAY IA MARCH His Greatest Comedy Success By Gerrold Shepard A Breezy Romatic 5tcry of 603 Laughs Full of Hearty Laughs that Linger Prices, 25c to $1.00 Seat Sale Opens Saturday To Cure a Cold iri One Day" Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money U it fails to cure. E W GROVE'S signature is on each box 25c. 483 Commercial St, Astoria, Or.