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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (April 21, 1909)
WEDNESDAY. APRIL 21, 1909. THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. ASK BIG RANSOM FOR CONSIDER AUAII JLvg 13e J. I Ladles Outfitters The Store For Women I OF I Children's and Misses' Wash Dresses Prices ranging from 25c to $5.75 X The New Styles In Jumper, Dutch Neck and Sailor OCEAN.PAR, BAY, The leading event of the day in marine circle here yesterday, was the arrival of the United States dredger Clatsop, 132 days out from Philadel phia. She came to an anchor in the city channel at 10:45 o'clock, and was hoarded at once by Captain Emkins. of the river pilot service, and after a brief stay in these waters, proceed ed to Portland, where she will be fully equipped for dredging duty on the Columbia, in place of the faithful old steamer William S. Ladd, now de crepit and at rest m the Willamette "boneyard" The Cltsop is radically different in construction . from ' the Ladd; and the most of her detachable gear is awaiting her at Portland, having been sent out overland when the was stripped for the long voyage around the Horn. Capfc A. H. Carle ton is in command of the Clatsop, nd his officers and crew are all in the best of health; and the voyage has been completed without anything of serious significance to mar or length en it She reached the Columbia bar at midnight on Monday, and was im mediately boarded by Captain Ander son, of the bar pilot service, who brought her in.. She is a solid, sturdy, trim little craft and looks to be pow erful and handy. The steamer Sue H. Elmore arriv ed down from the metropolis early yesterday morning, and departed for Tillamook Bay about 7 o'clock. Her owner. Samuel Elmore was a passen ger for Tillamook, whither he goes to attend the Circuit Court now in session there- The Elmore was load ' ed ot the guards with general mer chandise, adn had a full list of pas sengers. The steamer Lurline arrived down on time yesterday evening, and when ' she went back, she bore away, as passengers, W. E. Strandahl, H. P. Anderson, Thomas Meserve, and M. E. Nutting. She wilj be superceded by the steamer Undine on ' today'i ran to this port, having cracked one of her boiler-plates, which is leaking badly. The steamer North King arrived down early yesterday morning, en route to Nushagak, and cleared from this port at once, leaving out at an early hour for the north. The steamer Shoshone arrived in this port alst evening from San Fran cisco, and will load lumber for the return- voyage from Westport. THE ASTORIA RESTAURANT 399 Bond Street Will Continue Under the Manage ment of MANQ HING The Finest Meals Served in Astoria. Your Patronage Solicited. Courteous Treatment to Alt SILK Regular $150 Silk Hose all colors on sale at Selling Out all of 25c, 20c and 15c Less than Cost butts. DOCK AND RIVER The Breakwater passenger-list at the O. R. & N. office bears the name of Mrs. H. Moras, on her voyage hence to Coot, tomorrow. And the Rose City will take from here, on Saturday afternoon next. Mrs. J. G. Hustler, who will leave for the Gold en Gate, accompanied by her daugh ter, Mrs. Spedden. The fine four-masted schooner Irene, Captain S. C Mitchell, which has been wintering in the "Bryan' boneyard in Young's Bay. has cleared from this port for Hoquiam, where she will olad out lumber for her home port, San Francisco. Inspectors Ames and Weldon are due in this city today to inspect the new Callender boat. Myrtle, prepara tory to her going into commission in the service of the Callender Naviga tion Company as one of its towing fleet The steamer Olvmnic arrived in port yesterday from the Bay City, and went on up stream almost imme diately. The steamer Casco was among the arriving coasters yesterday. She came from San Francisco, and will load lumber outward. The handsome lighthouse tender Manzanita will leave up for Portland tomorrow or Friday on department business. The steamer Argo is due to leave the Callender pier at an early hour this morning for Tillamook Bay points, with freight and passengers- Notices to Mariners. Capt. Gaukroger of the British ship "Asia" reports that on March 28, 1909, in Lat. 34 54 min. N. Long. 142 52 min. E. he passed a waterlogged Jap- anescVsampan, about 30 feet long and eight feet beam. A telegram from Redondo, Cal., dated April 17, 1909, states that the steamship Vanguard passed what ap peared to be a part of a wrecked ves sel about eight feet out of water, which is a great menace to naviga tion. Position about 10 miles NW. by W. from Point Arguello. John Mc Nulty, nautical expert, U. S- N. Always Something New! There isn't a town on the whole Pacific Coast that can boast of a more original clothing merchant than As toria's Reliable Clothier, Herman Wise. After the January clothing sale, be went east and bought an entire new stock of suits; the latest and largest assortment ever brought here. However, there is a general busi ness quietude throughout the country and merchants are sitting still, wait ing for things to improve. But Wise wont wait; he's not of the waiting temperament; so he in vented a new idea. He has pinned in the breast pocket of each suit and overcoat a check for from $2.50 to $10 which will be de ducted from the price of the suit or overcoat a Wise customer may select. HOSE a pair 89c Our Candies at cost and 12 l-2c a lb. SAID THAT CABANNES FAMILY RECEIVED LETTER ASKING SUM OF $10,000. ST. LOUIS, April 20. Chief of Detectives Smith early today admit ted that James S- Cabanna, Jr., father of the boy, James C Cabannas, who disappeared from the home of his Brand mother here last Thursday, had received a letter demanding a $10,000 ransom as an Associated Press dv' patch from Chicago last night stated Chief Smith said neither he nor the Cabannas family place much conn dence in the letter. The Cabannas family refused to talk about the mat ter, other than to admit that one had been received. - Sellin To Minor Pashali Karapela, alleged to be 19 years of age, or less, was arrested shortly after midnight . yesterday morning on 1 charge of being drunk and of being a minor found in a sa loon. The yonth is of Greek birth and has been m this country five years, and at present is employed in a restaurant The boy's brother, who says he is two years old, being 21, complained to Officers Thompson and Linville that his younger brother was drinking in the "Greek saloon on Astor street and asked that he be arrested. At the station the young fellow said he is 21. and he repeated this on the stand yesterday. But the elder brother went on the stand and testified that the youth was 19 years- He looks to be from perhaps 17 to Ztt Owing to the fact that there was this discrepancy in the testimony and that the officers testified that the young fellow was not actually drunk, though under the influence of liquor, the court found him not guilty. No other de cision seemed 'possible under all the circumstances. But there is another side to the story., One of the two brothers perjured himself. The young fellow who was accused of being drunk wears the appearance that dissi pation gives, while the older brother who was trying to save him was frank, smiling and good to look npon and he didn't look as if a lie would come easy to him either. Had the young fellow been found guilty it would have meant the forfeiture of the license of the saloon. The court room was filled with Greeks. Two Greeks who interfered with the offi cers after the arrest was made also were arrested; one forfeited bail and the other was fined $5. NEW TO-DAY Kelley, The Wood Man. Wm. Kelley, the wood and coal dealer, is prepared to supply the pub lic and all his old customers with the best slabwood that Astoria has ever seen. He promises not to join any combination to raise the price of wood and he will keep his old title of "the man who keeps the price down." Ring up Main 2191 for particulars. The very best board to be- obtained in the city is at '"The Occident Hotel." Rates very . reasonable. Phone Or Write. Phone Main 881 or write F. A Fisher, Twelfth street, about Ideal Vacuum Cleaners. Earl A. Fisher. 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. Try our own mixture of coffee the J. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables Badollet Sc Co., grocers. Phone Mai" A Cleaner That Cleans. W. H. Fellman, the furniture man, is at the head of the carpet cleaning industry in Astoria, because he pos sesses the best and only. Vacuum car pet cleaner in the city. He will send it to any house, on demand at mod erate rates, and clean your carpets on the floor, without an atom of dust ap pearing anywhere in the process, and to the saving of household drudgery in this line for the women of the homes. It is the cleaner that cleans, and operates quickly silently, and ad mirably. Drop m and leave your order. CASTOR I A For Infants and Children. lb KM You Haifa Always Bougfcl Morning Astorian, 60 cents per 60 cents per month by carrier, f Morning Astorian, 60 cents per A RESOLUTION IS INTRODUG ED IN HOUSE RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. WASHINGTON', April 20.-A step looking to the ultimate annexation ot Cuba is embodied in a resolution in troduced in the House yesterday by Representative Helm qf Kentucky, It provides that whenever a mujority of the voters of the islauj shall vote in favor of annexation to the United States, the territory of the island shall be annexed on such terms and conditions as the proper authorities of both countries may agree upon. Mr. Helm, in explanation of the resolution said: "It is almost certain that the Amerl can Sag, if it ever goes up in Cuba again to insure the stability of govern ment guaranteed by treaty, will be there .to stay. This resolution anticl pates that event and indicates the best easiest, and most democratic way of preserving amicable relations; and is in accordance with the resolution adopted when the United States de clared war on Spain and proclaimed that Cuba must be free. The resolu tion, if adopted, is simply the extend ing of an invitation and an expression of welcome to the people of Cuban republic. In its brightest significance it must be so construed and under stood b them, in that it simply addres ses itself to the approved judgement of a majority of the legal voters as to whether their best welfare will be best conserved by their becoming useful, integral part rather than ward of this government. There intended to be a complete absence in the resolution, of any suggestion of coercion or demonstration oi power just as there is not now an American soldier on the island- The entire proposition is put up to the sovereigns the voter;i of the republic most con cerned." MILITARY HIKE. New York Guardsmen Reach Home Bedraggled And Weary. NEW YORK, April 20.-Determin ed, but nevertheless bedraggted and limping, a tired little band of .young men in full campaign outfit of the New York National Guard made their way up Broadway through the the atre crowds last night in the drizzling rain. Two officers were in the lead and behind them came sixteen very tired men and after them a dilapidated automobile. After facing the gaze of the curious the troops marched into the Twelfth Regiment Armory. The National Guardsmen arrived here from Philadelphia after follow ing the leadership of Captain Freder ick C. Harriman. They were on" the road ten days, traversing 111 miles, Captain Harriman is demonstrating (he efficiency of his men, but the men were too tired last night to give any detailed account or to analyze the mil itary significance of their journey. THE USUAL PLEA YOXKF.RS, N. Y- April 20.-F.very church in Westchester County was represented at a meeting of the West chester Presbytery here last night at which the main tonic discussed was the situation in Turkey. Ambassador Lteshman at Constantinople was crti icized by one of the speakers for what the speaker styled the Ambassadors inactivity. A message was sent to President Taft and Secretary Knox, askinir them to "Take immediate and adequate action to protect American misstfujaries in Tarsus and Adana. ACTRESS GETS JUDGEMENT. SAN FRANCISCO, April 20.-Lot- ta M. Crabtree, formerly a well known actress, has been awarded a judgement for $46,000. After years of litigation in the local courts. The suit was brought against the estate of the late Edwin Fretwell, to have $26,000 worth of stock in the Western Pacific Lead Company de clared the property of the plaintiff. The $20,000 additional was allowed at dividends that have accumulated since the suit was 'filed. The Human Appetite. Of all the whimsical, shifting, unre liable, treacherous, exacting things 'n the world, the human appetite for the right thing to eat is, perhaps, the most unreasonable and imperious. There are those who humor it; oth ers who defy it; and all men are more or less inclined to treat it with con sideration- To find a place where these varying attitudes may be foa tered, at the least costin each case, and yet keep the appetite in proper and peaceful subjection, is always desirable information. One place that is conceded as perfectly adapted tj this, is the Palace Restaurant, just opposite the Page building, on Com mercial street, in this city. Try 't once, and patronize it always; that h the rule of the Palace. EVEKY W1 among men appreciate the comfort of a perfect fitting suit. The basis of all good dressing is clothes that fit, as we cater to good dressers, it has been our aim to supply thf most satisfactory clothes we could obtain. Por that reasou we han die a full line of ui ill good, comfortable fit, in breasted we can satisfy Hats Caps Shoes S- & M "VOUR CLOTHIER" If Not Why Not? LIPTON WILL TRY AGAIN. Irishman Will Challenge Again For The American Cup. CHICAGO, Ap"rU20.-The Tribune today prints the following special cable from Naples: "Sir Thomas Lipton who is here with his yacht Erin, asks that formal announcement be made that he will try again for the American cup and will forward his challenge in August next for a series of races under uni versal rules, with a ninety foot boat. "I think it would be the best plan,' he said, 'for a representative to carry notice of the challenge personally to the New York Yacht Club, and I will wait the answer at my hotel. The challenge will of course be intended to cover a series of races under Amer ican rules. I do not ask for English rules, but there is no sense in cuo rules made a half century ago. E fiiiiii1 ns&& 4hi'- kMz mm?L mm x J tt - cf tv t V 4 every particular, whether you. We have all the latest " 'Let it be understood I have no complaint to make of past treatment. The best boat has always won. The reason for my persistence is that I want the cup. In these further at tempts I will give good sport, even if I lose again. I do not think the New York Yacht Club will deny an other contest for the cup under the conditions I have named. " The races will be held a year from next Fall. My mind is made up for a further trial but I shall not forward a formal challenge until August. If Americans want a race on fair terms they may ha.ve it. My 'designers are working on plans for my new boats." HIS AIRSHIP FALLS. LOS ANGELES, April 20.-Vn E. Griffith, a young aviator was hurled to the ground yesterday and narrowly escaped serious injury when his aero plane Glider, drawn by an automobile line SUITS COATO More smart styies in good tailored spring suits and coats, late express arrivials of the later and better styles now on display in our suit section and you get lower prices as well as better style, you had better drop in and see them. i Sale Continues all This Week. SEE WINDOW DISPLAY Simingtori's SUMS (BSotSios you' wear single or double shade of greens, grays, etc. Shirts Underwear Ties was tilted by an unexpected guit of wind and smashed against the street curbing. Griffith has made several success ful flights with the Glider in tow of sn automobile and easily attained a height of from 25 to 30 feet. He was up about ten feet yesterday when the wind hit him. The Glider is a wreck and it will take about two weeks to rebuild it. MIGHTY POOR EXCUSE. NEW YORK, April 20-John Scott, one of the best known florists in Brooklyn, was shot and killed on the sidewalk in front of his green house last night. As two policemen approached Aloysius Cross, his night watchman, was seen standing over the prostrate form, holding a smoking revolver. He admitted the shooting and was locked up. According to Cross, he had a grieveance against the florist for having discharged him, irlte