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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE DEFENDED

PORTLAND, Or. Aug. 24.-Editor
Astorian: My attention has been called
to editorial expression regarding Chris
tlan science as recently published in
the Astorian, and as some OF the state
ments made therein are grossly Unjust
to Christian science and its adherents.
and made, believe. conscientlOusly
without intent to misrepresent. ven
ture to ask brief space in your columns
for a statement Of Christian science
from the standpoint of an investigator.
AS to the time-worn assertion that
this system OF religion is neither
Christian nor scientific" Christian sci
ence makes its claim to the name Chris
tian because 1t takes for its sole ex-
ample and way-shower Jesus, the
Christ, and rests its precepts wholly
upon his teachings. those Of his
apostles and Of the prophets before
him, and its practice is the effort to
apply these divine commands to every
phase of human experience including
physical as well as mental or moral dis
case.
In no uncertain terms does the
founder OF Christianity enumerate "the
signs (tha) shall follow them that be-
lieve," /. c. understand his gospel;
among which we find they shall lay
hands on the sick and they shall re-
cover"
Science has been tersely defined as
truth ascertained," in other words
that which operates in perfect accord
with the never-changing law of the
universe. thet principle which proves
its truth through evident demonstra-
ton. Christian science has substan-
tiated its right to this term through
the healing Of nearly million cases Of
disease during the closing years Of this
century by the application Of these
Christly rules Of the Bible as laid down
in the Christian science textbook
Science and Health With Key to the
by Mary Baker G. Eddy.
The statement is made that Christian
science is lately responsible for the
death Of many innocent persons, non
believers in this creed"
Christian science does not proselyte or
seek its patients, but invariably the
discouraged sufferer seeks Christian
science as a ''last straw" when no fur
ther hope Of recovery is held out to
him through the many material means
already tried and statistics bear out
that rs per cent Of such discarded cases
find relief and health in Christian sci
ence. Christian science treatment is
never given unless earnestly sought by
the individual himself or in the case
Of very young children. by those in
over them.
Christian science numbers among Its
adherents many thousands Of honest
law abiding citizens and these people
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
ROAD AND POLL TAX LEVY.
County Court Meets With Council Ways
and Means Committee.

The September term Of the county
court convened yesterday afternoon and
the greater portion Of the time was
spent in consultation with the ways
and means committee Of the City Coun-
ell regarding the levying Of road and
poll tax. The following petition from
the committee was submitted to the
court:
I'VE, the undersigned committee, APP
pointed by the Common Council Of the
City Of Astoria, most respectfully PEE
tition your honorable body that spec
lal property road tax and poll tax be
levied OF at least mills on the tax
able property. and 50 per capita, for
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Those who failed to attend the per-
formance of "The Brownies In Fairly
land" at Fishers opera house last
night. missed rare treat. From the
entrance OF the queen and her attend
ants to the finale and cake-walk. the
audience gave evidence Of their appre-
citation Of the efforts Of the little tots
who enacted the characters of Palmer
Cox's brownies. by continuous applause.
The singing and dancing Of Queenie
Tilton and Eva Lerner deserves spec
ial mention. These two, besides TAX
ing part In other singing and dancing
speclaltles, sang and danced the Tyro-
lene in a manner that not only gain
ed the admiration Of the audience but
called forth prolonged applause. The
children are both under the age Of 8,
but their character sketch would put
to shame many OF their elders who
rank high In the profession. 1t would
be difficult to mention any particular
star in the company because all of
them deserve to be classed with pro-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

The autopsy held at South Bend on
the body OF Captain Beeson. brought
out the fact that the man was surely
made the victim Of foul play and ev-
ery fisherman who Is known 10 have
been on the river n, the time the muir
der ls thought to have occurred will be
arrested and put through a rigid ex-
animation. There was not fuiliclent
water In the lungs Of the murdered
man 10 prove ,he theory Tint he was
drowned and the cash on his throat
was undoubtedly made by some sharp
instrument.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Work on the new steam schooner
Sue II. Elmore that Is being built for
the Tilamook route by Joseph Supple.
IN Portland. IL progressing at rapid
rate. The vessel VIII soon be ready for
her trial trip. a large force Of car
pentcrs Is at work on her cabins. and
her pIiothouse and upper works are
rapidly nearing completion. Painters
are well up and she viii soon be ready
for service. The engineers have their
portion Of the work and VIII be ready
40 soon as the carpenters so ashore.
Steam has been In her boilers for sew
eral days and her engines are being
smoothed down.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Z ilrglnulng Saturday. September 2, the
A. x q. ~ H. WIN make the following
changes IN train schedule on the Sea-
side division: Leave Astoria daily at
li;SC n. M and $3.50 D. m; arrive AZ
Astoria daily at 7;4O a. M. and D. m.
After Saturday, September !. the Sat
urday afternoon train leaving Portland
al $3.50 D. m. viii be discontinued and
beginning Saturday. September 8. the
regular Saturday evening train out Of
Portland will be resumed, leaving the
Union depot at the usual hour Of s;b5
.. m.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Bids for the construction Of nine
brick and cement cistefs at Fort Ste
vens were opened by Captain Downs.
constructing 1uartermastsr at the post
yesterday afternoon. The cost Of the
work was estimated by the officials
in Washington nj 1900. hut the lowest
bid opened at the port was Si.02i In cx-
cess Of the estimate. The bidders ana
bids submitted follow; g. O. Palm
berg. Astoria. s7.iii; o. Boren. Asio-
ria. S6.Gi2: Ferguson & Houston, Asio-
ria. s5.i03 A. NJ. Blak"r, Vancouver.
M.e2i.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

fossIonals. The costumes worn by the
little artists were catchy and beautiful
and designed especially for the COM
pany The scenery carried by the ag-
gregatIon was quite In keeping with the
title Of the play and added greatly TO
the fairyland effects.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Mrs. scloth Miss Hannah scloth
Miss Henrietta Meyer and Mr, Lake. a
capitalist. OF Spokane paused through
Astoria from North Beach yesterday, on
their way TO Portland 10 see the street
fair.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

An order was issued by the probate
court yesterday authorizing the admin.
istrator OF tho estate " W. II, schlcbe
TO sell all the personal property Of
the estate at private sale after adver-
tialnR for ten DAYS for sealed bids.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
HARPER wHIsKEY GOT FIRST RE-
WARD.

PARIS. Aug. 14-Amerlcan whistles
received the official approval Of the ex-
position today when the first award
for merit was made to Bernhelm Bros,
Louisville, KY, on their L W. Harper
whisky.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

At present there are nine grain ships
in the river at Portland, and four will
be fully due before the latter part OF
the month The British ship Samantha
Is S5 days out from Shanghai. and is
about due. Before the end OF the month
the British ship Conway and the bark
w. J. Plrrie. from Shanghai. and the
French bark La Fontaine. from San
tander are due. This viii give vessels
enough to make a good showing for De-
cember and leave few on hand for a
start for October. The fleet Of Septem-
ber, 1899. numbered three vessels. and
that OF October eleven vessels. Up to
date thirteen vessels have cleared from
Portland since the opening OF the ce-
real year. July 1. During the cores
pondlng time last year only seven ves-
sells cleared with wheat, From pres
ent indications the first six months
of the cereal year will break all pre-
vious records at Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
THE MORNING ASTORIAN
TELEPHONE 6Cl.

All contracts for advertising In
the Astoiian are made on u guar
antee Of circulation four times
larger than that Of any paper
published or circulated IN Clat'
sop county.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

A telegram received by Mr.. Laekey
last night from Superintendent Mcclure
OF the Astoria q Columbia River rail.
road. stated that the Elka' special train
win be run 10 Fourth street In Port.
lAnd.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
PORTLAND STREET CARNIVAL
EXCURSION RATES.

From September 9Th to 18th inclusive
the Astoria & Columbia River railroad
will make rate Of one fare for the
round trip from all stations to Port
land Except from Astoria ana point.
on Seaside division). Tickets good go
ing on any Of the above dates and re-
turning up to and Including September
18th.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
CARD OF THANKS.

Mrs. Julia Bohnart and family desire
to thank their many kind friends and
members of Court Astoria, f. 0. A., for
the sympathy and attention shown
them during their recent bereavement.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

X Osborn OF this city has been chos-
en by the managing committee Of the
Portland street fair and carnival 20
act as one OF the Judges Of the floral
parade to take place In Portland to-
morrow,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
TopAY's WEATHER.

PORTLAND, Sept. 6,-oregon. In
crcaaing cloudneaa with showers In the
south ana In the eastern portion. Cool
CT IN the western portion, except near
the coast. Washington, partly cloudy
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

The Labor Press, a paper published
IN Portland In the interests OF labor
unions. appeared last week. II Is a
olcan. newsy sheet. well edited and
should receive the hearty support OF
union men OF all trades and professions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

George A. Doris to Page & Sons
lot 5. block Z, Mulkey's addition to
Ocean Grove; 81.
H. B. Ferguson TO E. z. Ferguson
all his interest in Kindred donation
land claim; 81.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

The steamer George w. Elder will
not leave Portland for skagway. via
Seattle, There was some hitch in the
charter arrangements which could not
be arranged satisfactorily, so Dodwell
4 Company. who was reported to have
chartered the vessel decided to haul her
off.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

The water commission las agreed TO
place two.inch main on Taylor ave-
nue.. but action on tho petition Of the
citizens FOR a main ON Duane street
in uppertoNn, was deferred until next
spring. because the street has not been
improved.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

During the month OF August 1883
persons. 81 bicycles and sos teams
crossed the wallush bridge. and ASH
persons. lci bicycles and l.is2 teams
crossed the Youngu Day bridge. 4 re.
port 70 this effect has been filed with
the county court.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

c. w. Fulton, as counsel for the AS
toria &Columbla River railroad COM
pany. appeared before the United States
court In Portland few days ago and
requested an order permitting him to
amend the libel against the Monmouth
shire. and Judge Belllnger granted the
request. It seems that when the libel
was filed against the Monmouthshire
by the railroad company It was for but
$3.50. which amount did not cover the
damage, so It was Increased to $4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

In Tacoma yesterday. while shifting
from one dock 10 another the steam
ship Goodwin struck the barkentIne J.,
L. Eviston. anchored In the stream do
ing considerable damage to the bow
spri. and forward part OF the barken-
tine
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Misses Daisy and Maude stockton
have returned from weeks visit at
Seaside.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Dar report; Wind northwest, mod
crate; weather hagy; bar smooth. Moth
ing In sight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Because OF rushing business in the
sherln's Office last Saturday the prison.
ers were made happy. by missing their
usual weekly bath. but as all OF the
members on the sheriff's stan We're
present yesterday. the sheriff had a
general house cleaning, The men were
given an opportunity for washing their
clothing and taking a bath.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Hundreds OF people from this city
went up TO Portland last night 10 at
tend the street fair and carnival and
hundreds moro win go today. With
the exception OF few county officials.
nearly eevry city and county employe
viii take holiday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Portland had quite an earthquake
scare yesterday. kilograms were re-
coived In this city at o'clock inquir-
ing whether an earthquake shock bad
been felt here and stating that one
was felt there quite perceptibly, so
much 80 that employees In buildings
along Front and First streets left their
work and went out into the streets,
fearing the buildings would fall. La
ter It was ascertalned that the 1arring
was oocasloned by the discharge. Of a
quantity Of dynamite under the river
for the purpose of clearing away rocks
for the laying Of gas main from
the east to the west side.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

JeiIs Renlaurant-the largest and
best. a trial viii convince you.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Wanted Two furnished rooms with
board. In private family. Address "R, :"
Astoriau ONCE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Treasurer r. d. Prael has fallen heir
to the 1900 Rambler given by Fred It.
Merrill. the progressive cycle man Of
Portland, to the regatta committee as
a prize for the field event. The wealth
er at the time was such that the BIZ
cycle race could not be run, so the
committee wrote to Mr.. Merrill and Of
fered to send the wheel back to him.
Mr.. Merrill, In his answer, said he
wished 1t TO be given to the member
Of the committee who did the hardest
work. 30 It fell to Dick.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

The northwest wing Of Good samar-
itnn hospital IN Portland was almost
totally destroyed by fire yesterday at
noon. The damage Is estimated at
about $1,000. which is fully covered by
insurance. A defective fiue is assigned
as the cause. All the patients were
removed rapidly. As result OF shock.
induced by the excitement and moving.
one OF the patients Is reported TO be dy-
Ing He Is Thomas Willis. agent for
the Northern Pacific railroad at Soap
poose. Mr., Willis arrived at the hos
pltal yesterday morning and was To-
Gated IN ward 1. in the operating room
man was on the table at the time
Of the commotIon. He was quickly
carried out, One hundred patients were
In the building when the alarm was civ
en-. but all were removed safely.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06
AROUND TOWN.

AROUND TOWN.
lee cream 900 a quart at the Darlor.
Best i6,eent meal. Rising Sun Res
tnurRnt. Cl2 Commercial street
JefI'a Reslaurant--the largest and
best a trial viii convince you.
Misses Daisy and Maude stockton
have returned from a weeks visit at
Seaside.
Bar reports Wind northwest, mod
crate; weather haEy; bar smooth. Moth
inE In sight
wanted-Two furnished rooms with
board. In private family. Address "R. f"
AAtoran ONCE.
The beat and cheapest tailoring In
che city az A. KtLJUNEN. SO Com
merciai Street
Wantcd-A girl % do general house.
work Inquire at tsI Tenth street. cor
Irving avenue
The steamer El Hurd II on the ways
at the Astoria Iron Works undergoing
a general oyerhNullng.
Astoria visitors 10 Portland can OBJ
tain copies Of the Daily As,orian at
the news stands OF II. u. Rich.
The lighting contract has been signed
by all parties and the lights will be
placed as ducSly as possible.
Two prisoners who had served time
for being drunk were released from
The city Jail by Judge Nelson, ana one
drunk was fined IS,
when you want a stylish new suit
made cheap. call on a. KILJUNEN.
522 Commercial Street.
Cream Pure Rye Americas nnest
whisky. The only pure goods; guar.
anteed rich and mellow. John L. Carl
son. sole agent.
Remember we guarantee our fee
cream to contain nothing but cream
and sugar and flavor. II 10 Is cents
per pint at the Parlor
A most wonderful clalrvoyant and
business medium will give readings
daily. for a short time only at room
II. Main Street House.
The city ordinance regulating the
height n street sign must be above
the sidewalk. will be enforced by the
superintendent Of streets.
Lumber for the repairing OF streets
is being obtained In small quantities by
the contractors. and the work OF Inn
provement goes slowly on.
The annual election Of officers for the
w. c. T. U. takes place today at the
usual time OF meeting. Every mem
Der Is expected to be present.
Dick Prael returned from Seaside yes
terday morning. bringing with him
Mrs. Prael and child. Mrs. Prael had
been ut the coast for q month.
Roslyn coal lasts longer, Is cleaner
and makes less trouble with stoves and
chimney hues than any other. George
w. sanborn. agent. Telephone 1911.
]. Walter seaborg, of nwaco. was
nominated by the fusion convention
held at South Bend. Wash, to be the
candidate for representative from Pa
cihc county.
Mrs. George W. Sanborn pleasantly
entertained a number Of her friends
yesterday afternoon with tea. The
parlors were beautifully decorated for
the occasion.
Late reports from Tillamook are to
the effect that everything is quiet
there. The fishermen have accepted the
prices: 50 cents for large FISH and 20
cents for sllversldes.
BEST i5-CENT MEAL; RISING
SUN RESTAURANT.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

leo cream 400 a quart at the oarlor.
best i6.eent meal. Rising Sun Res
taurhnt. Gi2 Commercial street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

oulnlin lodge. p. p. o. E.. viii leave
for Portland this morning at 1880 on a
special train and win be accompanied
by band OF twenty-five pleces. Upon
arrival In Portland the Astoria boys
win be met by a delegation Of Portland
Elks which viii accompany them to
the Elks' tabernacle at Twelfth and
Morrison. After dinner the Astorians
will don their uniforms consisting OF
a suit OF pure white. set of by purple
ties. hat bands and belts. A grand
street parade In which lodges from
nearly every city In Oregon. Washing
ton. Montana and Idaho will have rep
resentatlves will take place In the af-
ternoon. Accompanying each lodge
viii be a brass band. and there will
also be floats galore. Judging from
the great number Of Astorians who viii
accompany the local lodge. II appears
that nearly every family here will be
represented. II will be strictly AS
toria day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

BEST i5-CENT MEAL; RISING
SUN RESTAURANT.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

The beat and cheapest tailoring In
che city az a. KfLJuNEN. SO Com
mcvlai Street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Cream Pure Rye. Americas finest
whisky. The only pure goods; guar
anteed rich and mellow. John L. Carl.
son. sole agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

A most wonderful clalrvoyant and
business medium will give readings
daily. for a short time only, at room
II. Main Street House.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

when you want stylish new suit
made cheap call on a. KILJuNEN.
522 Commercial Street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

The city ordinance regulating the
height q street sign must be above
the sidewalk. will be enforced by the
superintendent Of streets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Remember we guarantee our fee
cream TO contain nothing but cream
and sugar and flavor. II 10 is cents
per pint at the Parlor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Two prisoners who had served time
for being drunk were released from
The city Jail by Judge Nelson, and one
drunk was fined s6
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

The lighting contract has been signed
by al parties and the lights will be
placed as dulclGly as possible.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Late reports from Tillamook are to
the effect that everything Is quiet
there. The fishermen have accepted the
prices: 50 cents for large fish and 20
cents for sllversides.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Astoria visitors TO Portland can OBJ
tain copies OF the Daily Astorian at
The news atanda OF II, II. Rich.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Lumber for the repairing Of streets
is being obtained In small quantities by
the contractors. and the work OF Inn
provement goes slowly on.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

The annual election Of officers for the
w. c. T. U. takes place today at the
usual time Of meeting. Every mem
Der Is expected to be present.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

The steamer El Hurd Il on the ways
at the Astoria Iron Works undergoing
a general oyerhRuilng.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

wantcd--A Girl 20 do general house
work. Inquire at tsI Tenth street. cor,
Irving avenue,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Dick Prael returned from Seaside yes
terday morning. bringing with him
Mrs. Prael and child. Mrs. Prael had
been at the coast for month.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Mrs. George W. Sanborn pleasantly
entertained number Of her friends
yesterday afternoon with tea. The
parlors were beautifully decorated for
the occasion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

Roslyn coal lasts longer, Is cleaner
and makes less trouble with stoves and
chimney fiues than any other. George
w. sanborn. agent. Telephone 1911.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-06

]. Walter seaborg, Of nwaco, was
nominated by the fusion convention
held at South Bend. Wash, to be the
candidate for representative from Pa
olfle county.