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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

this until they are old enough TO vote;'
let 'em go and wen spank 'em' and
all that rot and the Judge let the little
thieves go and we went down In our
pockets for new brasses and repairs.
1T wasn't week after the little
robbers were let loose until they skin
ned launch OF every oil cup on It and
now they have cleaned up Nick Clln-
tons pile driver again.
Well, this time we are not going
to take the little angels into court un-
til we are sure they are angels. We
have clubbed In for one watchman on
certain nights and two on other nights
and they will go heeIed. When they
discover anybody at work stealing the
brasses of engines they win argue
the question with them on the spot
and find out afterwards whether it Is
man or boy or two boys they have
brought down.
That may sound blood thirsty, all
right, but it's what win be done. We
hAoh VIII hhdhc q oChuly iANllb Win our
boat can't afford to give $25 worth Of
brass fittings to see some woman cry
because it's her boy that stole them.
Sympathy is all right but it takes mon
ey to buy oil cups. You mark my
words, it will not be until some one IL
properly handled by the boatman that
this stealing will STOP
Why, the boys are no more afraid OF
being arrested for stealing on the
boats than l would be Of being yanked
in on a charge Of arson this minute.
They laugh and say that they cry and
their mammals cry and then the judge
scolds them and lets them go home.
We can't and won't stand it any long
er. We are not going to take the law
into our own hands, by any means.
but We are going to enforce the law
! just as far as we have the right 10
enforce 1t and let results take care OF
themselves.
Another thing We boatmen think
there should be some way Of reach
ing the junk men who buy the stolen
brass and fittings from the boys. They
know the brass is stolen and il they
could 10 nothing else they could have
the boys Offering it for sale arrested.
Instead of that the men who buy the
stuff encourage the boys to rteal. II
the boys could not sell the brass they
would never steal it. you can be sure
of that. 1t does seem as II these men
coul dbe reached We can't reach 'em.
that's sure. They are too cunning to
do the stealing themselves
Not only do complaints come from
boatmen who have lost brass fittings
but even oars, sails and other para
phernalia belonging TO boats, things
seemingly too bulky to be carried on BY
mere boys, are reported as having been
taken. 1t will be sorry reckoning for
the thieves, old or young, some Of
these nights when caught at work
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12
PASSING OF YELLOWSTONE PARK

1t is stated upon good authority that
the geysers which have made Yellow
stone Park famous are gradually de-
cltning. Spots once the scene of ex-
traordinary phenomena are now COW
cred by buildings, showing that ma
ture's work has become exhausted.
Tourists who have never visited the
park are advised to do so soon, before
they have passed forever. This infor-
nation brings to mind, rather pointed
ly, the fact that decline is the law Of
the world, both geographical and phys
ical. Health is the most precious pos
session In the world and too great care
cannot be given It. In the spring you
should renew your strength and re-
vitalize your blood and nerves with
the best of all Medicines -Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. 1t also cures stom-
ach disorders. Try 1t.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

terests Of the county should receive
recognition. and we therefore favor the
construction Of adequate county roads
to allow farmers to bring their prod
ucts to market in suitable manner
and without unnecessary inconven-
ience.
THE fishing industries Of the state
require uniform legislation. not legis-
lation in the interests Of any combi-
nation Of Gamers. but for all persons
connected with the industry alike. Ac-
cordingly, we believe that. the 81 indi-
vidual license on fishermen should be
repealed as a tax on manual labor,
and not on property. and accordingly
as unjust and oppressive"
The following named gentlemen
were chosen to serve on the county
central committee. one member being
chosen from each precinct:
Astoria No. 1-Leander Lebeck.
Astoria, No. George Noland.
Astoria No. Sherman Wise.
Astoria, No. &C. C. Utzinger.
Astoria, No. 5-John Gratke.
Astoria No. 6-Al. Seafeldt
Astoria No. Fired Wright.
Clatsop-O. B. Writ.
Westport-Angus Foote.
Svensen-A. B. Coe.
Elsie-A. Rierson.
Knappa-A. B. Powers.
John Day-Perry Titus.
Olney-John Glazer.
Melville-N. Wisner.
Jewell-C. A. Bottom.
Clifton-N. Stanovich.
Seaside-N. D. Balm.
Vesper-George Carl.
walluski-John Christians.
Mishawaka-Thos. O'Connor.
Push-Conrad Butner.
warrenton-J. W. DERRICK.
New Astoria {. E. Ford.
Youngs Rlver-Hugh Mccormack.
Chadwell-E. Libke.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

George Masters and C. varrelas were
fined $50 each In the Justices court
yesterday for violating the fishing law.
Deputy Fish Commissioner G. w.
Laughery made the arrests The men
were caught fishing In the main chan
mel near Clifton and plead guilty when
arralgned. The river is said to be
full OF fishermen at illegal work who
are taking chances ION the law" be-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12
AFTER THE RIVER RATS.
Boys Again Looting Launches and
Small Craft of Engine Brasses-
Thieves Escape Punishment.

There are a number Of boatmen on
the water front with whom patience
has ceased to be a virtue, and If the
coroner does not sit in state upon a
small boy or two in the near future,
1t will be because the boys quit steal
ing or the boatman's gun misses fire.
For months past" said the owner Of
Naptha launch, "our boats have
been entered on an average of once a
month and every bit Of brass about the
engines taken. Oil cups and fittings
have been unscrewed and where they
could not unscrew the brass they have
even cut it Oft with coal chisel and
hammer
Now the fittings these boys steal off
our boats in night cost us sometimes
as high as $50 to replace, besides de-
laying us in our regular trips until the
engines can be repaired. The boys
probably get 81 or at the outside So
from the junk man for the brass they
steal.
Sometime ago we put a watch on
and caught gang of these boy thieves
in the act of leaving Nick Clinton's
pile driver with the stolen brass and
another gang was caught with the
brass they had stolen from the launch
Netsic.
what happened?
I'VE had evidence to convict but
lot of people went up to the judge and
cried and said they're only boys let
'em go this time and they'll be in bed
at six every night Of their lives after
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Chas. Guillaume and wife to Will
liamette Pulp & Paper Company-NE
quarter Of seslion 2l, II Z N, r s w; 81.
State OF Oregon to Karl A. Torgen-
son-l5S acres In section "a, TAN, r
w; $lsS.30
Peter Svensen and wife to A. & c.
r, II. Company-tract OF land In Sec
tions is and 20, T N, r. s W; IS.
James II. Hisel AMI wife to George
II, Hlsel--SO acres In section ", II s N,
r Q w; $500.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

The mere announcement Of the com
ing Of those two great comedians.
George Kunklc and John Henderson.
with Colonel Thompson'a famous Bos-
ton Opera Company. which commences
season Of three nights at Fishers
opera house Tuesday evening next, Will
no doubt fll the house. They win be
seen 10 the greatest advantage the
opening night and. with the principles
Of both grand opera and connie opera,
viii give n feast Of enjoyment seldom
n ever seen or heard Of In Astoria. Seat
sale opens al 0rifIin 4 Reeds at .
o'clock tomorrow morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12
rRnAsURER's NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that there are
funds in the city treasury to pay
all warrants drawn on the general
fund and endorsed prior to septem-
Der ], 1899. Interest win cease after
this date. F. ]. CARNEY.
City Treasurer.
Astoria, Oregon, April 10, 1900.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Tho following ladies' came from Port
land yesterday morning TO assist in or
ganlSIng the lodge Of Rathbone Sis
ters instituted IN this city last night;
Tile c, Cornelius, Mrs. M Hickey Mrs.
NJ Littleneld. Mrs, N. Landen Klofs,
Mrs G. II. rabke. Mrs r. Conn, Mrs,
J. Annand. Mrs. A. II. Hensley Mrs.
Farmer Mrs. Downing. Mrs, Temple,
Mrs Bowman. Mrs. Tapperdorf. Mrs.
Fox. The ladies were the guests Of the
Oceldent hotel.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Roslyn coal Is the best and most eco
nomical coal for household use in AS
toria Try II once and you will have
no other. George w. sanborn, agent
Telephone 1Sil.'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12
Pears

What is wanted Of soap
for the skin is to wash it
clean and not hurt it.
Pure soap does that. This
is why we want pure soap;
and when we say pure,
we mean without aIkali.
Pears is pure; no free
alkali. There are a thou
sand virtues Of soap; this
one is enough. You can
trust a soap that has no
biting alkali in it.
All sorts of stores sell It, especially
druggists; all sorts Of people use II.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

The county superintendent Of schools
held the regular examination OF APP
plicants for teachers certificates yea
tcrday. There were over twenty per-
sons took the examination.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Corrects an blemishea Of
the face removes hlct-
ches, pi0.ples. tan. sun
burn, freclxles and makes
Q beautiful complexion.
It IL also the hest iooff
wash, and excellent ~
deranged stomach.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Deputy Street superintendent Beas-
ley was out with the hose yesterday
cleaning up and washing down Bond
street. The deputy did good Job ex-
eept every once In awhile he would
forget the nozzle wasn't Winchester
and would point the stream at an im-
aginary target down the street in a
way that would cause the unlocking
citizens TO hasten out of range. There
was probably a method In his mad
ness. as Beasley says that when he
cleans house he wants to be left alone
and have no spectators"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Harper Whisky In liquid music, bot.
tied poetry. ripe, mellow. refreshing
and delicious, Sold by Foard 4 Stokes
Company. Astoria, or.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

lIeylng that the FISH commissioner and
his deputies will forgive the few days
between now and Sunday. when the
legal fishing season opens
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

AZ the meeting OF the Boaipullers
Club at their rooms In No. > Engine
house last night Mr. John Bransford
entertained the members with his
phonograph. A most delightful even
ing wRs spent by all present.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12
TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
If It fails to cure, D. W. Groves sig
nature is on each box. Csc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

The launch Iris is now on the run
between Astoria and Warrenton. pre-
pared to handle freight and passengers
Hhe will connect with the Portland
steamers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

The Model ia the neateat restaurant
In Astoria; the meals are tho finest
for the money, and the service the
best.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

The drawing OF prizes offered by the
Astoria Gas Company came off last
night M follows First prize, No. 10. a
stove. won by Columbia River Pack
ers Association; second prize, No. 2ib.
ton OF coal. by Il. J. owens: third
prize. No. "a, hot plate. by V. II.
coffeyi fourth prize, No. i4S. three
wclchbaoh lamps: Great American
Tea Company No. 10. drew the third
prize. but as the assessment had not
been paid. this number was dropped
from the contest. The Judges were A.
Dunbar W. w. whipple. Herman
Wise. II. X. Hoefiler, August Kratz
and Thomas PyTfe.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Among the --latest pioneers to tho
Alaskan gold fields announced are
Mayor W. c. Barrett. OF Seaside; May
or Linton Of Warrenton and James
Stokes OF this city. They 80 to Cape
Nome next moath.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Cream Pure Rye, Americas fnest
whisky The only pure goods; guar
antoed rich and mellow. John l., Carl.
son. sole agent
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

The tug Samson will leave with her
tow Of piles for San Francisco today.
This will probably be the last trip Of
the tug this season. as Il will be used
hereafter In the government work at
Graya harbor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

This once has choice collection Of
flah stories, especially pertaining TO
trout supposed to have been caught
last Sunday. which VIII be gladly civ.
en- 90 anybody willing TO believe them
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

ROslyn coal lasts longer. is cleaner
and makes lesa trouble with stoves and
chimney hues than any other. George
W. sanborn. agent. Telephone 1911.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Pacific lodge. No. s., Degree OF Hon
or. will give Bon Bon ball on Mon
day. April i6. Grand march at p. m.
Children under II pears OF age will not
be admitted. Tickets 30 cents a couple.
No free admissions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12
roDAY's WEATHER,

PORTLAND. April is.--wcatcrn Ore.
son and Western Washington. showers
today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

The quarantine Of the Moores resi-
dcncc, due 10 the presence Of malig.
nant diphthcria In the house. was rails
ed yesterday, The sufferer from the
disease. u little girl. has recovered.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Huly gee. listen to this ana Then
say the man lives who can't make a
fortune In As,orla-if the following is
true. But rs from the News and
reads; There is quite an industry on
the bays around Astoria In selling
powders to the fishermen for ballast.
one man AZ Chinook beach named Ex-
from, has little sailing sloop with
which he gathered 1910 % OF theT, rocks
for fishermen In Bakers bay last year.
selling them at one and a half cents
He paid an assistant a third; 80 his
net profits was $500 for about a months
work. The powders are gathered at
Tongue Point. around on the Cath
lamet bay side. This year the price
is two cents a bowlder as the number
to be supplied is less because many
OF the fishermen are already supplied"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

NJ. j. Meara, better known as
Mike" died at the hospital yesterday
OF consumption. Meara came TO AS
toria over twenty years ago
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

BEST 15-cENT MEAL; RISING
SUN RESTAURANT.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

The first OF the course OF 1--WE leo
lures under the auspices OF the Read
ing Club Will be given at the Pres
bytcrian church, Friday evening, April
20. by Prof, +. $. Dunn. OF the Unit
versity OF oregon. Tickets for the
course, 81: single admission. 25o
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

EASTER oFFERING.--Just opened
new kid gloves, shirt waists, house
wrappers, belts, collars, mercerlzcd
silk pettIcoats, lawns and percales
McAiien 4 Mcdonnell. 40 Commercial
street, Exclusive dry goods importers
Best goods lowest prices,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

The county clerks Office will remain
open TO night from till o'clock in or
der 10 accommodate those not able TO
register during the day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

The bar was too rough for anything
TO get In or over Il yesterday without
u shaking up such as captains OF ves-
aels prefer to avoid.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

General produce fiSh and commission
store and employment agency. Old
metal and rubber bought. 400 Duane
street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12
AROUND TOWN.

AROUND TOWN.
Jefra IL the only" restaurant White
COOKS.
Horses for sale at 0aston's stable on
Fourteenth street
Best cup Of coffee In the city at the
Model restaurant.
Rev, wapaon Ia holding a revival
meeting at Seaside
Jefr's rentaurant-lho largest and
best. A trial win convince you.
George w. aanborn reports his new
cannery In readiness for business.
Bcat i5.cent meal. Rising Sun Res
tAuranl. Gi2 Commercial street.
Miss Myrtle Dllnn has been selected
TO take charge OF tho school at Hop.
kinR
Julius II. Anime has sued his wife
Marie for n divorce on the grounds Of
desertion.
G. C. Clarke Of Seaside killed Ave
hundred pound bear near his place
yesterday,
John Grover. formerly In charge OF
the weather bureau here. In visiting
friends In the city
watned. 1.-Two or four rooms furnish.
ed for housekeeping, State price. Ad-
dress y. care As,orlan.
A small place at clatsop for sale or
rent Suitable for chicken ranch. Ap.
ply 10 A. Tagg. Parlor Candy Store.
Dates for floating the lightship"
should be posted In order not TO ntartle
the people by unannounccd attempts.
A number OF cottages have bcon
leased In whole or In part by parties
Who will make Astoria their summer
home.
Herring a Cook. Commercial street,
between Tenth and Eleventh. Ia the
only first class ail-niEht lunch house
IN Astoria.
General produce iiEh and commission
store and employment agency. Old
metal and rubber bought. 400 Duane
street
The bar was too rough for anything
20 get In or over Il yesterday without
n shaking up such as captains Of ves-
sells prefer TO avoid.
The county clerks Office will remain
open 10 night from tlll o'clock In or
der 20 accommodate those not able TO
register during the day.
NJ ]. Meara, better known as
Nike" died at the hospital yesterday
OF consumption. Meara came TO AS
toria over twenty years ago.
Roslyn coal lasts longer Is cleaner
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Herring a Cook. Commercial street.
between Tenth and Eleventh. Ia the
only first class ail-niEht lunch house
IN Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

A number OF cottages have bcon
leased In whole or In part by parties
Who will make Astoria their summer
home.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

George w. sanborn reports his new
oannery In readiness for business.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

A small place at clatsop for sale or
rent Suitable for chicken ranch. Ap.
ply 10 A. TAGS. Parlor Candy Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Jcff's reataurant-lho largest and
best. A trial will convince you.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Jen's Ia the only" restaurant white
coois.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Dates for floating the lightship"
should be posted In order not TO utartle
the people by unannounccd attempts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Bcat i5.eent meal. Rising Sun Res.
taurant. gi2 Commercial street,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Rev. WATSON Ia holding revival
meeting at Seaside
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Horses for sale at oaston's stable on
Fourteenth street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

hes, cup Of coffee In the city at the
Model restaurant
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Miss Myrtle Dllnn has been selected
TO take charge OF tho school at Hop.
kina
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

watned. or four rooms furnish.
I'd for housekeeping State price. Ad-
drcaa y. care Aatorian.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Julius II. Anime has sued his wife
Marie for divorce on the grounds Of
desertion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

John Grover. formerly In charge OF
the weather bureau here. Ia visiting
friends In the city,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

G. C. Clarke Of Seaside killed a Ave
hundred pound bear near his place
yesterday.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-02-24

-
Once there was a little boy named
Jimmy. He had always lived in the
city, and the only animals he had ever
seen were horses, dogs and cats. But
he a heard of leopards, because one
OF his boy friends had told him all
about them, and how they had spots
on them and they could climb trees
and eat people. Well, one day he went
to the country, and in course of time
his cousin, who was older than he,
helped him into an apple tree, and then
went into the house to get something
maybe 1t was an apple. Jimmy was
rather alarmed at being left alone In
the tree, but he managed to stay there.
Suddenly he saw a beast come prowltng
up the road. 1t was about the size of
a leopard, as he imagined, and it was
covered with spots even larger than a
leopard would have, so it must be
(thought Jimmy a very awful kind
OF a leopard. And, to make matters
worse, this leopard had a pair of horns,
and large, Notwithstanding ears, and
every nov and then it roared like this:
MOO-OO mOO-OO! Jimmy was
frightened half to death. But he had
the slim hope that the animal would
go away without seeing him. Oh, hor-
rible! The animal came right up to
the tree and put it's head right up
among the branches and began to sniff.
Then it ate an apple. Jimmy was sure
that in a moment it would climb the
tree after him, so he got up to the top
of the tree, though how he did 1t he
couldn't tell next day. He was weak
and white with fear when he reached
the top branch. The dreadful beast
to rub up and down. Now he would
spring up into the tree, beyond a
doubt! But just as Jimmy thought he
was crouching for a spring he saw
his uncle come out of the house, and
he screamed to him, "Oh, Uncle Ed,
save me, save me! This leopard is 60
ing to eat mel" Now, some uncles
would have thought the matter a huge
Joke, but Uncle Ed was not that kind.
He kneY that to little Jimmy the
horned beast was as bad as the most
terrible leopard that ever roamed the
jungle, and so he went over TO the tree
and said, MY boy, you are safe while
| am here, because, in the first place,
this kind of leopard can't climb a tree,
and, in the second place, it isn't a leo
pard at all, but a cow, and, in the third
place, it is Daisy, our pet cow, and If
you will take my word for it, you can
ride on her back as if she were a
horse" There was something in I'm
Gle Eds voice that had a very calming
effect on Jimmy, and inside of two
minutes the dreadful leopard that had
come to eat him was turned into a
g~ood-natured old cow, and he rode her
all around the place, holding on to
Uncle Eds hand. Now Jimmy is grown
up and has a Jimmy of his own, but
he will never forget the horror of that
five minutes with a horned leopard.