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TUB MORNING ASTOHIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. FRIDAY, ATR1L, 16, 1909, i f i I Slit Omltu EstabUshed 1873, Published Daily Except Monday by THE J. S. DELLINGER CO. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. fey wall, per year ..... ly carrier, per month .$7.00 . .60 WEEKLY ASTORIAN. ty awl, per year, in advance $1.50 Entered at tecond-clai natter July 30, 1906, at the postoffke at Astoria, Oregon, under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Orders for the delivering of The Morning Astorian to either residence or place of easiness may be mad by postal card or throngh telephone. Any irregularity in delivery should be immediately reported to the office et publication. TELEPHONE MAIN 661. THE WEATHER Oregon Fair, except showers in north portion. Washington Light showers. Idaho Showers and warmer. ! GIDDY GIRLS' CLUB. , What is in, many respects the most curious club on record has just been organized in New York. It is corn nosed of women in which there is nothing odd. The novel feature, how ever, is due to the requirement of ad mission to membership under which an applicant to establish eligibility must prove that she is at least ninety years of age. While such a declara tion is contrary to the general prac tice of the weaker sex, according to popular opinion, the club has already a membership of 40 with applications on file from nearly 100 additional per sons. The total age of the 40 women who now compose the club member ship is 3794, or an average of a less than 95 years each. No other club in the country, it is believed can come anywhere near reaching this record. The president of the organization acknowledges to US years and is still able to be about. Her nearest compe titor is seven years younger while the three next are aged 107 years, 106 years and 105 years, respectively. The youngest member is a mere girl of only 91 years, who will have to wait nine years before being able to sit oo the board of directors, the require ment for eligibility to that office be ing a full century of life. PACKAGES DONT GO. There is now good reason for per- . sons with bundles to be afraid to go home in the dark in New York. In deed Police Commissioner Bingham has issued an order to his minions of the law instructing them to arrest all persons seen carrying' bundles late at night. The order is not directed against the person carrying home pro visions for an early breakfast, but as a result of the latest fashion among thieves of wrapping up their plunder in neat bundles and strolling past po licemen in perfect safety. So far the ace or anywhere that Queen Victoria happened to be staying. A beautiful Persian kitten was once presented to her by a little girl whom she loved very dearly, but it was nev er taken into the Queen's apartments. Lord Roberts will decline any invi tation if he finds that there is a black cat in the house to which he is in vited. Ellen Terry's fear of the cat is so great that she would never al low one in any theatre where she was playing. She says that several times in her career black cats made their way npon the stage at rehearsals and the plays under rehearsals always proved failures. Emile Zola was an extremely super stitious man. His whole life was hedg ed about by all sorts of omens and signs. He used to carry a bit of coral is a talisman against the perils of thunder, fire and flood and a blood stone to make him wise and courag eous. But his talisman finally failed him, as he met his death by suffoca tion from charcoal gas. The Cm of Russia does not dare to rise in the morning without having on his finger a ring in which is im bedded a bit of the true cross. He once stopped a train on a journey. when he discovered that he has for-; gotten this ring, and sent a messenger on a special train back to St. Peters burg for it. The German Emperor is superstitious about doing anything of importance on Friday, and he always postpones an engagement that has been made for him for that day. if possible. NEW FORMERLY OPENED E STRUCTURE COMPOSED OF fcO,- 000,000 WORTH OK STEEL AND STONE. "THIS IS MY 66th BIRTHDAY." Henry Jones, the well known auth or, was born in New York, April 15. 1843. In his eleventh year his fam ily went abroad, and lor several years he attended school in Switzer land and France. In 1860 he return ed to America and entered the Har vard Law School. When he had finished his studies there, in 1869, he aga'n went to Europe and has since NEW YORK. April 13.-Twcnty million dollars worth of steel and stone is today just beginning to bear across East River the human load for which eight years have been spent in fitting it. N;ovthat the last rivet has been put in the giant cantclcver skeleton .of the Quensboro Bridg and the first foot has been set across its huge expanse, New York is be coming proud of the task which has taxed its purse and patience through several administrations. Third of the great mid-air links that now act ively bind the boroughs over the water, this latest bridge structure is today just beginning to draw off some proportion of the rush hour tide that ebbs away to the suburbs from the offices of this island at sundown. A constant procession of automobiles has already begun to monopolize its gangways, on air line routes from up per Fifth Avenue to the speedways and swell estates of Long' Island. Al together the opening of this new out let is only serving to show the pres sing need of many more. HIGGINS TO HUGHES While Hughes is 'struggling to break the bonds of the bosses up at Albany, veteran political observers in this city are today recalling the last visits and talks- of the late Governor Higgins here, which plainly foreshad owed the present trend of events. No man in the public life of the state ever came closer to those who enjoy ed his company at the old Albermarle Hotel than did Higgins, whose visita tions were a frequent feature of Amen Comer society. During the last months of his term the domination of the men who hold conventions, com mittees and primary nominations in jthe hollow of their hand was plainly overmurdening and irking this brave, gentle man. The power of the pri mary wielding bosses was often the subject of discussion when the Amen brethern visited the chief state exe cutive at his breakfast table across th way. and no one failed to note the wearied way in which Hughes' pre decessor contemplated his fight against these odds to gain some ex pression for the will of the people. That the wresting of the bosses' grip from trie primary polls would inevit resided the most of the time in Eng-Jably come about w agreed th: his home country Mr. James has been a contributor to most of the Ameri can magazines, but his celebritv says. new process has not resulted in the rests mainly upon his novels, which capture 01 any criminals, Dut it nas usually deal with the American as brought about the capture of a num-1 found abroad. He began as a con ber of perfectly innocent persons andjtributor to the magazines while a stu may even result in international com-1 dent at Harvard, but it was not until plications. Several hundred loaves of; 1871 that his first book, "Watch and bread, beefsteaks and the like have in Ward," was published. Since then vain trfen AecarA rnnfraKanit hv ft,!,.:- i , .. 7 .... , 3 pen nas proaucea more than a police, until the merchants in districts f score of successful, novels as well as where workers go home late threaten a nurnber of volumes of charming es- vv uuiig sun uii me grunnu inai ineir trade is being ruined. The interna tional complication was added this week when a policeman stopped a British citizen late at night and took him and the bundle he was carrying to the nearest station house. Exami nation there revealed the fact that the bundle contained a hat which had just been purchased and had also been badly damaged through its rough sei zure by the officer of the law. The in dignant Englishman threatens to take the matter up through his local coun sel unless he is furnished with a new hat. Altogether the police seem to have tackled a ticklish job in attempt ing to stop persons from going home with packages at night, unless they be of the liquid kind. SUPERSTITIOUS PEOPLE. Many noted people have been ser iously inconvenienced and worried by silly superstitions. President Mc Kinley often declined to make public engagements and postponed signing public documents on Friday. Bis marck had such a veneration for the number 3 that he divided his work, duties, everything possible, into three parts. He associated everything he could with that number, because to him it was a lucky one. Queen Victoria had a great fear of the cat as an ill-omen. It is said that Queen Alexandra and other members of the royal family, while fond of cats, never dared to bring one to the pal- THIS DATE IN HISTORY." 1728 John Montgomerie, the new colonial governor, arrived in New York. 1754 The first theater in Philadel phia was opened. 1813 The fort at Mobile was taken possession of by the Americans. 1821 Joseph E- Brown, 24th gov ernor of Georgia, born in Pickens county, South Carolina. 1865 Abraham Lincoln died. Born February 12, 1809. 1888 Matthew Arnold, English poet and writer, died. Born Dec. 24, 1822. 1889 Father Damien, the Belgian priest whom devoted his life to work among South Sea lepers, olfd at Molokai Island. Born in 'Belgium, Jan. 3, 1840. 1895 Railroad traffic impeded in Vermont and New Hampshire by heavy floods. 1903 Ninth annual Congress for Combating Alcoholism met at Bre men. 1904 Andrew Carnegie established a fund of $5,000,000 for the benefit of those who risk their lives for others. , . If ? URINARY DISCHARGES RELIEVED IJT 24 KOl'HS Each Cap- N j ule bear. (MDY)3 the najni J-y: Bevare qfemnterf eiu j AM. DRUGGISTS J BLACK HAND LETTER. CHICAGO, April 15.-;The police are searching the district known as "Little Italy" to find the author of an alleged black hand leter received by Samuel Salvatori. The letter was written in Italian and demanded that $500 in cash be handed over by him last night on pain of a violent death. Salvatori and a number of detectives kept the appointment but the "black hand" did not appear. time; and now many of the former visitors at the Albermarle believe this day is at hand. STARTLING SOUNDS Even the noise of Roosevelt's send off has been forgotten in the roar of dynamite from the explosion of the Hoboken viaduct which is still ring ing in the cars of New Yorkers today. If an earthquake or volcanic eruption had struck Manhattan Island, it could have caused scarcely less commotio. than did the report of this accidentia! blast as it boomed out in the dead of night. Not since the explosion of the Tarrant drug house has New York experienced as startling a sound. Millions of windows were slammed open, and from the stillness of night the city in a few moments began to buzz as it does at midday. Accidents of this sort are rare on this island, though enough explosives arc stored in scores of cellars and lofts of the wholesale districts to blow the town to atoms. Everyone is hoping that the scare will teach a lesson to the city's earless inspectors. FIGHT FANS More New Yorkers are mad for the excitement of the prize ring today than ever flocked to the fights when this game was legitimized hereabouts ten yeajs ago. To see the polite little bouts which crafty promoters are now holding before a dozen gilded clubs, thousands of fight fans are be ginning to pay heavy prices and cry dcr which military rule practice m civilian. National Guard and other clubs is conducted. The two organ irations work in conjunction and har mony but are differently constitute! and perform different functions though the membership is much the same. The National Board for Pro motion of Ride Practice is composed of twenty one members headed by the Assistant Secretary of War as Prcsi dent. 1 hey are appointed by the Secretary of War and serve without compensation. This board is panic ularly charged with arranging for the ureal National Rifle Matches, which are shot each year and in which the National Guard of each state and ter ritory is entitled to representation by one team, the other teams coming from the army, navy, marine corps and the two academics. West Point and Annapolis. Congress gives the Secretary of War a certain sum each year for prizes, medals, etc., for the matches and for other expenses con nected with the work of the National Board. The National Rifle Association is a voluntary organization which has many forms of membership, including life and annual members and organiz ed ride clubs, both military and civil ian. It receives no aid from Congress and is dependent for its revenues on dues, life memberships and donations by persons wishing to become pa trons or benefactors. Life member ships cost $25 and annual member ships $2. while a gift of $500 gives the rank tf patron ami $1,000 that of ben efactor. The patrons are g'v'en life memberships for themselves and the male members of their immediate families and benefactors have mem bership for themselves or their nom inee- in perpetuity. The affiliated membership is open to any riilc club or association, Regiment, Battalion Battery, Fijuadron or Separate Comp any oi the Army, Organized Militia, and equivalent Naval and Naval Mili tia organization. This membership :s divided into a number of classes in cluding inter-state and state associa tions, regimental and civilian clubs and college and school boy clubs The dues range from $2 to $25 per an num, according to the class of mem bership. The treasurer's report shows that during 1908 the receipts from all sources were $6,850 of which $1,525 was received from life members, $683 from membership fees for clubs and $980 from annual dues of clubs. The expense of sending a rifle team to 'the Olympic Games last year, from which the team returned victorious, amount ed to $6445, which wa? all raised by subscriptions. In addition about $400 was expended in welcoming the team, which was aKo raised by subscription, and the National Rifle Association gave the members of the team hand some gold medals at a cost of $400. IS urn pnTTJinr rno i.iwu ou mic run PRESIDENT TAFT A PLEASANT BUT MODEST PLACE AT WAVERLY, MASS. FOR WOMEN AND THE HOME. When mixing starch the addition of a little turpentine will be found to produce a splendid gloss on collar, cuffs and shirt fronts. A soft chamois case, made to roll up, and having inside little pockets that button over for rings, pins, etc is the most convenient and portable kind of a receptacle for jewels. Salt is useful when mixed with vase line to cleanse hands that have be come grimy through house work Rub the mixture well into the hands, and then wash them thoroughly with ordinary soap. Do not be afraid to attempt th cleaning of your white veils, eithe chiffon or lace. Wash them well with soft water and castile soap, and then pin them to a pillow to dry. They will be ready to come off soon looking fresh and new. Brittle finger nails should never be cut until the fingers have been soaked in warm water or anointed with vase line. To get your finger nails in good condition rub a little almond oil on them each night before going to bed When velvet has been wet and be come spotted, hold the wrong side over steam, and while it is damp draw the wrong side quickly over warm iron. It takes two to do this WAVERLY, Mass.. April IS The cottage which President Taft and his family will occupy n a summer resi dence here has long been one of the show places of this section (J New England. The house, which is two stories and a half, occupies a com manding position on the shore front and is surrounded by spacious lawns and luxuriant greenery. Access to the grounds is from Overstreet, where a wide entrance. Hanked by two great stone posts, mark the beginning of a winding avenue leading to the cottage itself. There is a covered portichere over the private driveway leading to the House. A wide veranda circles the house on three sides. A splendid view of the water i obtained from a tower reaching to the height of a third story and generously provided with windows on all sides. Another veranda fronts the ocean side on the second floor. Most of the furnish ings are of the colonial period. stable with accommodations for a half dozen horse and one or two automobiles form part of the estate. in this and go over the dress carefully. Rinse and then fold evenly whlic still wet and wrap it in a cloth. Press on the wrong side with a hut iron be fore the material dries. The shine may be taken out of broadcloth or other heavy woollen materials by sponging them with am monia, five drops of ammonia in a wine glassful of warm water, a small tine sponge and plenty of patience are necessary. Dampen the cloth a little and rub it hard. .Hang to dry out of the dust. It may be repeated indcfnitely. This treatment will not injure the color of the fabric. Nature provides but one CALIFORNIA It ii the natural wlnttr home of many thou ' sands of th world's best people, Under the gentle influence of Its enlld winter climate, every amusement end recreation abound i. bathing, boating, fish ing, driving; such pic nics, parties and "Jolli-ficiUom." :C0 TO: All This Week All the Latest Hits He 10 FOR $1.00 i well one to hold the iron bottom in vain for real action. The big negro "P' the. sccoml 10 ',raw the velvet Morning Astorian, 60 cents month, delivered by carrier. per Johnson is today drawing crowds of white men each night simply to watch him punch the bag at a music hall. This general mania for the sights and sounds of the puglistic ring is being made much of by the sporting gentry and theatrical managers of this city, and no one would be surprised to see efforts made to again turn Manhattan into an island of prize fighting. NATIONAL RIFLE MATCHES. WASHINGTOnTd. C, April 13 In the report of "Rifle Shooting in the United States for the year 1908," which has just been issued by tlnr National Board for Promotion -f Rifle Practice, much space is devoted to the National Rifle Association of America winch is a central bodv tin across it, You can rub the hair off the arms with a piece of old-fashioned pumic stone. lie careful not to rub too hard or you will take the skin off, The hair on the arms may be kept so close to the surface of the skin by this method that it cannot be seen. The leaves of house plants should be kept as free from dust as the bric-a-bac of the room. This applies to all plants, and not only the palms, rubber plants and others with smooth, glossy foliage. Plants breathe through their leaves and if these are choked up with dust the plant soon languishes. To clean black woollen dresses add a table-spoonful each of powdered borax and ammonia to a half cmllnn I of warm water. 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Wt have some very distinc tive literature covering Cali fornia's winter resorts, and will take pleasure in giving you all of the information and assistance at our command. For tickets, sleeping car reser vations, etc., call on, t' graph, or write WM. McMURRAY, Gen. Pasaj Agt Portland, Oregon. The Cornelius 7The House of Welcome" Corner Park and Alder, PORTLAND, OREGON Af hotel where the North west people will find a hearty welcome and receive Courteous Treatment at moderate prices. , Our free Omnibus meet all trains. Under management of N. K. Clark C W. CORNELIUS. Proprietor. 5C3QE . Dr. Reeds CUSHION SHOD Easiest Shoe on earth AGENT FOR Bergman's Logging SHOE A. 1 QUALITY S. A. GIMRE Opposite Rom, HiKgtnsCo. 534 Bond Street. Aittoria.jQre. UUi ttrar yumrlt fctrrrt fimt Jrtmrutfa Vt, Bttl loodlai In iht Clif. Flrtproot Biilldlaf All Modtra Coninlot. Eurvpun Pit. Iut Irom 1 1 .00 pttini intf up, Kii lib bib, f I. 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