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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11
JUDGE TAYLOR DEFENDS
THE TAXPAYERS LEAGUE.
Says Il Has the Righ; TO Petition the
Council Tor RetrenchmeH, In Num-.
clpal Affairs


ASTORIA. April s. lU3-Edlior A.
tor,an: In your ssuc OK Friday. your
repor, OF the proceedings u the common
council. OF Thursday evening. stated,
substantially that the common councl.
Were disposed 90 ,rea; the Taxpayers
League. concerning a reduction " ,1,
cost % city lighting Pos reducing ,h.
number 0t .ity lights. as offensive. lud
meddlesOme IL -.ems Incredible thar "A
representative body Ike our common
council, should CONSIDER suggestion, from
their constituents meldlrs5mr or mat
they would treat their petition In 8,
serious matter wl,h leyiy
The members os the Taxpayers League
represent large proportion o. those
persons who pay he county. city anu
school taxes, IN this portion II the
county and IL hey have no, the rIgh.
to petition the common council for tho
redress Of their grievance then luuc,d.
can it be said mat tho common council
is their master instead u their rcgr 20
sentative and agent
As is well known, not only iu Astoria
but all over the Pacific coast. the tax
rate IN Astoria H. % 2-l0 mills. think
every one, not excepting the member
OF the common council. wiN admit that
such TAX IS not only injurious out IS
almost promJHory upon business The
city'5 bondA indebtedness. exclusive 90
water bonds which Is {3o0W0, Is 500 Jpo
Il has beside. some floating bt upon
which Il pays Interest: the school Gl.-
trlct has a debt " abou, 5000. and tho
county has an Indebtedness OF upwards Of
$1,000. This year the city levied gan-
eral tax Of "a mills, dhat being the max
lmum allowed By the charter and f.
will take the full amount Of tina, levy
to pay the Interest on the city's lndebt-
edness other than lts water bonds. This
school district levied a tax Of 10 mlns for
school purposes, and IL will require nearly
half Of that amount TO pay the interest
on the school debt a large portion OF
the county debt draws eight per cent
interest, and the balance six per cent
In addition 10 this the water bonds draw
interest. think 100000 draws i've per
cent and l9OO.V1 draws six per cent.
In addition TO the above indebtedness,
the city has outstanding liabilities for
street improvements amounting to near
ly II not quite $4,000 which draws In
terest at the rate Of eight per cent per
annum. Our Indebtedness, in round
numbers, is $4,000 and interest thereon
will average six per cent, making a to-
annual interest charge Of y42OOO.
Such condition Of affairs, Mr. Editor
ought to be sufficient 10 warrant the
right Of petition, even 70 ones masters,
for, unless something IL done to stop
the Increase In our Indebtedness, It Will
not be long before we will be compelled
to pay out our entire income for inter-
est. FRANK J. TAYLOR
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

Postmaster Mcdonald commenced using
the new stamp cancelllng machine az
the postotilee yesterday. The machine
is run by an eleciric motor with a 500 volt
current and is capable of making 1870
revolutions a minute Neil Clerk Gran.
dall started the machine gclng on yestcr-
days mail and handled /, WIKI great deS-
terity. IL is about four times spcedier
than hand work and cancels at the rate
Of 80 leiters minute. Almost any size
envelope or papers that are no, too
bulky can be run trough s.. \ patent
selt-fecdlng Attachment viii shortly come
out. which viii DO away with hand-teed.
ing. Il Is OF invaluable assistance TO
the postofiiee torce and is regarded as
being hoyh Ornamental and useful.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

Captain Robertson, OF the British ship
Yarana, entertained party ot friends
on board his ship sunday, Abou, 10
couple were preseu, aud the day was
mos, agreeably spent on board the ship
Captain Robertson had made elaborate
preparations for the event and the VA
rama was turned over IN charge " his
guests during the day. The party dN not
return 20 shOr0 until evening,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

The British ship wallaeeton, now tn
Portland, has been chartered to load lum.
Der at the Clatsop NTH FOR Peru, She
will carry about leNOoO fee, OF lumber
and the charter price Is said to be eos, Up
TO few years ago there werc several
vessels in the humber carrying Grade FROM
Astoria, but the walaceton is the frst
vessel 20 load fuu cargo at the mills
in this city for some time, /, Is probable
that the present demand fNr lumber will
cause a revival in lumber shipments from
Astoria, as Il has elsewhere
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

Notice ls given that, on or about May
1, lighS vessel No, 30 will be temporarily
withdrawn from her station OF the mouth
OF the Columbia river for repairs Her
station will be marked by tirst.class
can buoy marked Hight vessel moorings,
IN white, No, 20 win be taken TO Port.
land for repairs and will be returned 90
her station altous June 1.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

nate blow TO Astoria and the great
salmon Industry; hut the work no started
will be carried on In after years along the
lines laid down by him, to tho benefit OF
the thousands who goil nightly on the
Columbia, The once of Mr. Mcclure
was closed yesterday ana no licenses we're
issued
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11
n. G. VAN DCsEN INDORsED
FOR FISH COMMISSIONER
Recommended by the Legislative DeeGa-
ton to Succeed the Late Mr.. Mcclure
The Other Candidates

IIonls,er q. Van Dusen, clerk OF the
Astoria water commission, has received
the Endorsement Of the Clatsop county
legislative delegation 10 gucceed IIollister
D. Mcclure as state fish commissioner
The need Of the Immediate appointment
II successor to Mr.. Mcclure was ap-
parent. and the delegation met yester-
day to discuss the situation There Is
little doubt that Mr. Van Dusen will re-
ceIve the appointment, as Governor Geer
has stated that the position should be
filed by man identified with the inter-
ests Of Astoria. Mr.. Mcclure, because of
his familiarity with the. fishing interests
Of the state, would have been retained
indefinitely in ONCE, It ID thought, but
It is believed that his successor will be
a resident Of this city.
There were several candidates in the
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11
ToDAYs WEATHER
Occasional rain.
AROUND TOWN.


The most delicious ice cream and ice
cream soda at the Parlor
Best lkcent meal. Rising sun restaur-
ant. Ga Commercial street.
Beat California wine 30 cents per Rai-
Ion. Alex. Gilbert. sole agent fer Astoria.
Telephone g.
Sweet cream received twice day and
no charge made for whipping or deliver
Ing cream at the Parlor.
Wanted-A man for dairy work. Ex-
ira good wages for a first class mixer
Address S.. Astorian ONCE.
DR.. Ball has removed his dental Office
into the Mansell building. over the
Eastern Tea Company's store.
Harper whisky is liquid music, bottled
poetry, ripe. mellow, refreshing and de-
licious. Sold by Foard s. Stokes Co., AS
toria, Ore.
Leave orders for box Xindiing wood and
general transfer business TO any part o.
the city at Zapfs furniture store, tele-
phone 2l24. Pacific Express Company.
Rambler and Ideal bicycles for sale or
rent. Repairs and sundries at lowest
rates. Cali at cyclery. 5S3 Bond street
Columbia Electric and Repair Company.
The New Creamery Restaurant. Bond
street, near the alley between uth and
18th streets, serves the best 2-cent meal
ever set out in Astoria. Everything Is
new, neat and clean, and absolute salts
faction is guaranteed all patrons.
w. A. Gaines private stock whisky,
handled exclusively in Astoria by John
L. Carlson, is one Of the most popular
beverages sold. Its purity and quality
are guaranteed, and It is especially rec
commended for family use. 1t Is sold in
any quantity at the corner Of Twelfth
and Bond streets.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11
Losses AID GAINS on THE TURF

LOSSES AID GAINS on THE TURF
Il is estimated ,hn, AZ much as between
5000 0"l and s-s0caDJ IS loo, yearly
on the turf Australia ls mo larg, 81
loser No less than 800 5000 changes
hands here yearly. II the money could
be estimated which miserable people
spend ln n vain ende0yor 10 got health.
8, mlgh, prove as appalling ns The above
amounts II1stcltcr's Stomach Blt,era
has cured hundreds OF people who hal
spent small fortunes trying 10 regain
health The Hittra strengthens weak
stomacna and thus cures as well as pre-
vents constipation, indigestion, bilious
ness liver and kidney ailments. which n
dlcate an oyerRorkrd or abused stomach.
It Is The only medicine 10 take In the
spring, and Is recommended b. all honest
physicians.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11
NOTICE OF MEETING.

-. A regular conyocation Of
q / :. :. :. J . I e. / {. . !. !. s. !. !. !
A SIS John Chapter No. Il
Il. a, NJ. will be held this
"a M,/pA.M evening NJ Masonic Hal al
WZN 3 q. m All sojournlng
F/ companions are respect
fully invited to attend.
h. g.. HOLDEN. Sec.
by order VI, h H. =.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

A widow without children would like
position as cook At a logging camp or on
fishing scow OF seIning grounds. Ad-
dress B, this Office.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11
'%'
STYLE.

10 be stylish Is the opposite
irom bclaa sloyeuly 0ns nc,d
not asreSsadl, spsad mach 10 no
stylish,
Ia former yeats NJ moaey could
buy stylish. fsady'Io'Sear cloth
lag; II Nas nscssSary 10 pay iouf.
told al the tallsts, hat noNa-
days oas may buy suporIor rtady
made goods q very little above
the eonmoa Ila-paa style OF
clothing
VIC made up our mlads TO bay
aud ssll noas but the best made
Of this ssIsOuS production shIcA
We otter at exceptionally low
prices, SouSIdsriag quantN
Oar goods have norl, Oar
prices aGc right Ns Ifeat eaa-
toners hoaOfably
II ysu prefer oSf Nav Of doina
ba,iass,. We ,Asll be pleased 10
count ,ou amoua oar ilisads.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

The British ship Mareenal SueheS is on
the way down the river. She lef, Port
land Yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

Herman Wise don't care which OF the
tin pan and feather stores sells the most
trash; they are a necessary evil. an out
growth Of the hard times. Herman Wise
has the best Of feelings for all Of them;
all he is trying 70 do IS to solicit the
trade Of the better class Of customers
who want better goods.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

The swell things % spring" tx the
way OF ine Mems and Boys Clothing.
Hats and Furnishings are arriving daily
al Herman Wise Reliable Clothing Store.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

The State arrived in from San Francis
CO with a Large freigh; and passenger
list.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

The steamer Harrison arrived In from
Tillamook Sunday,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

Ihe ANIME Ladies Orchestra is draw.
Ing crowded houses nightly at the Lou
Yrc. Few orchestras have ever played IN
Astoria with greater degree OF sue
cess, and the rendition Of the program
during the last week has been pronounced
excellent. Music lovers OF Astoria should
not fail TO hear tho ANIME orchestra the
coming week The program for the week
ig as follows.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

Oregon ana the northwcs, Is 10 be
visited next July by the braiuy asd push.
ing men ot the entire United States, This
association Is formed " delegates from
every state IN the Union. and each state
association is entitled 20 one de,esatt
for every 10 members, There being aoou,
i90 national delegates, they represcn,
l90s newspapers Il can hardly be con-
ceived the amount ot advertising tha, tn
northwest wilt receive at their hands
Money could not buy the expression OF
the thoughts o. these men who viii spend
their summer outing with US this year
1, Is understood that Astoria viii be the
principal attraction on the excursion pro-
gram. Mr.. George L. Peaslee represent
Ing the committee on prcSram. excursion
and souvenir Is now IN tne city IN ihe
interest ot the details % the enter ain
ment 10 be given the visitors
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

At a meeting of the Columbia River
Fishermens Unios last night, tie prize
OF salmon for the ensuing season was'
set at cents a pound. A member ot
the union said last night that the s@jing,
df the price at 5 cents was a mere for
mality. as 1t was generally understood
among fishermen tina, this price would
be paid. or even more. Owing to the
caunery consolidation, he said. coupled
with the fact that the salmon market
was in better condition Than for some
years. the fishermen confidently looked
for an advance in the raw material be-
fore the close of the season. The meet
ing was not largely attended ard /, Is
understood that a large number OF d>her-
men were not in favor OF demand ng a
stated price from the cannerymen. This
is the last meeting Of the union before
the season opens at y o'clock Friday
night.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

The sad news OF the drowning Of Fish
Commissioner Mcclure in the Umpqua
was received in Astoria with the most
profound expressions of regret. Only a
few days previous Mr Mcclure was at
his local office, buslly engaged issuing
hcenses to fishermen, and his host Of
friends in Astoria could not bring them
selves TO realize that he had been lost.
Mr.. Mcclure did not have an enemy IN
the city, and, with the single exception
Of the death Of Sheriff Williams. there
has not been such general mourning for
years. or handsome appearance cour-
teous and pleasant always, Mr.. Mcclure
commanded the respect and esteem Of all
whom he came in contact, and his un-
timely end Is universally deplored. Since
he had held the Office Of fish commission
er Mr.. Mcguire worked earnestly and un-
tiringly for the upbulldlng OF the fishing
industry, and everyone agrees that his
place cannot be as well filed. His death,
coming at this time, was a most unfortu-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

City Treasurer Carney has issued a
call for warrants issued on the general
fund endorsed prior to October 4. 1885
This includes all warrants bearing ;
per cent Interest.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

The Columbine arrived in yesterday
morning from a cruise down the Oregon
coast. She visited all the light stations
and returned with several buoys needing
repairs. New buoys were put in position
at the entrance to some q the haroors
during the trip.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

At the meeting OF The Chamber OF Com
merce last night. the correspondence
which passed between Secretary Holden
and the government officials regarding
the quarantine station was read. and the
secretary was instructed 70 communicate
with the United States district attorney
inQulring az 70 the title 10 the site Sc
lected. A letter was read from D. c. VI.
Gault OF the Hlllsboro Independent. who
is chairman Of the Oregon Press Assocld-
tion's committee OF arrangements fOr the
entertainment OF the National Editorial
Association. Mr. Gault assured the
chamber lhat the association would visit
Astoria. although a strong effort was be-
ing made by the people OK Newport TO
have the visiting editors 80 ghere. M
Gault says but one coast point will G
visited. and Astoria will. by virtue OF
the volume Of its commerce and its his
torical association. be that point. a
committee was appointed TO prepare ad-
vertsng matter for distribution % IN
coming bomeseekers, showing the re-
sources and opportunity that Astoria and
Clatsop county afford
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

A very pretty comedy drama, "a Sum
mers Fancy" will soon BE- given in this
city under the direction OF Mr.. Percy II.
Levin, VINO Is an actor Of ability. The
performance will be given for the benefit
Of the new grounds Of the A. F. C. The
cast is TO be made up Of the very best
local talent.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

II you want "tin pan clothing" trimmed
with fancy houselining, and stuffed with
cheap millinery feathers, go to the rack
eters; but II you want tailor-made gar
men,s. properly lined and superbly fin-
ished. Herman Wise's reliable store is
the place for you 70 go.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

Jenersons Birthday will be observed by
the democrats 0t Portland, who will give
a banquet. Many Invitations have been
received in Astoria and this city will be
well represented.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

Beulah Winnifred Laurin. the infant
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Laurin,
died Sunday Of commissions. The little
one was three months old. The funeral
will take place at this afternoon, the
Miller leaving Fishers dock for Green
wood cemetery al that hour.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

In the county clerks office yesterday
Siyert Thorson, Jacob NJ. BraRdvik. ma
tiyes Of Norway; John Sohn. native o.
Russia. and Maco Biyich. native o,
Austria. declared their intention 10 be-
cone American citizens
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

Captain Parker. OF the steamer Ilwaco
picked up a lshirg boat adrlft below
Fort Stevens yesterday. The boat was
swamped. with nothing in It, and ap-
peared 10 have broken loose from iIs
moorings. The Iwaco lowed IL to the
Flavei dock.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

The quarterly report Of City Treasurer
Carney was filed in the auditors Office
yesterday. It shows the amount Of cash
on hand at the end Of las, quarter TO be
slS,3s914; receipts during quarter. sl6,-
76J.5l; disbursements. SO $3.50; leaving
balance on hand OF Sl5ls4s5.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

A hshing6oat that was mOored at the
Cooperative cannery broke adrift sun
day night. The boat is painted light blue,
bus has no number. Finder will please
leave the boat at the Cooperative can
merry and receive suitable reward.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

Inspectors Edwards and Fuller yester-
day inspected number OF steamers in
the city. They were unable to finish their
work yesterday. and today will inspect
the steamer .As,orian and other crafts.
They Will leave up Tor Portland tonight,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

The most delicious ice cream and ice
cream soda at the Parlor
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

DR.. Ball has removed his dental Office
into the Mansell building. over the
Eastern Tea Company's store.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-11

Sweet cream received twice day and
no charge made for whipping or deliver
Ing cream at the Parlor.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-13
JUSTIFIABLE PROFANITY.

New York World: "What is the charge
against this MANI" asked Justice Potts
of Jersey City. when William J. Dunn, a
ruddy-faced pilot, was arraigned yester-
day.
Profanity, your honor" said Police
man Gibson. WOW! but he did use
strong language.
"Justifiable profanity, your honor,''
said the prisoner. "Perfectly justitiable.
I had to wait half an hour at Liberty
street, New York, for a boat. When l
got to the other side I found that my
train would not start for half an hour. I
walked around to, kill time and when I
returned my train had just one I de-
cided to come back to New York and was
informed that there would not be an
other boat for half an hour. Then I be-
came angry and I admit that I might
have used some pretty strong language"
81 don't blame you for losing our tenn
per-" said the court. II might have done
the same myself. Discharged"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-13

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
Second Judicial District OF the State Of
|, Montana, in n for the Ccunty of Sill
h Yer Bow. ~ a, t4;4e
/ In the matter of the estate Of Patrick
"A. Largely, deceased.
Order appointing time. of hearing petit
ton for partial distribution.
I Upon reading the petition of Lulu r.
.Largey, Administrative of, the estate Of
A. Largey, deceased. filed in this
5court, asking for partial, distribution of
said estate. and for an order of court ap-
pointing a time for hearing of same, it is
ordered that Saturday, the 18th day Of
July, 1899, at. he hour Of 2 o'clock p. M,
of said date, be and the same is hereby
Iappointed as the time for hearing of said
ppetition; and the court room of Depart
Tment No. 1 of this court as the place
thereof: and it is further ordered that the
clerk of this court give Notice to all par
ties interested in said estate of such
hearing by publication in the Daily Inter
Mountain. a newspaper published in Sill
yer Bow county, Montana, for a period
of two weeks prior to said date. -
JOHN LINDSAY, Judge.
Attest-A true copy:
CLINTON c. CLARK, Clerk. -
BY r. f. LEONARD. Deputy Clerk.
Dated this 28th day of June. 1899.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-13
SHE DID NOT CHEER.

New York Tribune: While the soldiers
We're passing down Fifth avenue on Me-
mortal Day there was one woman who
did not cheer. She sat huddled up in a
corner Of a Thirty-fourth street car,
which stopped to let the procession pass
by. The oma was old and feeble, and
her black cotton gloves We're darned in
several places. She held two French text
books in her hand. A band came along
playing a martial air, and the little old
woman bit her lips. but two tears rolled
down her cheeks in spite of her effort to
be brave.
my boy was at San Juan" she said.
He was my only one. Now / must teach
to support myself. l hope they won't be
long. The people are cross if I get there
late,'
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-13
THREE DAYS IN ICE.

New York Times: The British steamer
Avalon, which arrived here yesterday
from Pilley's island, reported having
fallen in with immense ice fields on the
voyage from Shields to Pilley's island.
The Avalon entered the ice about Z p.
M. of June IL. in latitude 1920, longitude
$3.50. A dense fog set in, and night came
on, which obliged the steamer to stop
her engines until daylight, when it was
seen that the vessel was surrounded by
a field of ice. from which arose huge
bergs. towering many feet in the air.
southeast, in order to clear the ice, but
for three days she threaded her way
through it. The vessel emerged into
clear water on the morning of June Is,
and resumed her course, working along
the coast of Newfoundland inside the
ice field.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-13
H DIFFERENCE,

Rudyard Kipling's maternal grandfath-
err was the Rev. George +. Macdonald. 1t
is related of him that in the days when
he was counting the lady whom he after
ward married, the father-in-law to be
an aged Methodist, with extremely strict
notions in regard to the proprieties-was
injudicious enough on one occasion to en-
ter the parlor without giving any warn
ing of his approach. The consequence
was that he found the sweethearts occu-
plying a single chair. Deeply shocked by
this spectacle, the old man solemnly said:
Mr.. Macdonald. when l was counting
Mrs. Brown she sat on n side of the
room and l on the other" Macdonald's
reply was: That's what l should have
dom if I had been counting Mrs. Brown"