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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-10

An exchange says people who advo
cate woman suffrage as a means o.
making things better here below viii
be panied at the feminine amenities
introduced In local election at wels.
ner. Idaho. where women vote. Mrs
Martinson. electioneering at the polls,
called Miss Harris, also there and en-
gagged in the same work, a china
faced hag." In the ''mixup" which
Immediately followed both ladies lost
some hair and some hide. The jury
which tried them when the had each
other arrested was composed entirely
of women. and after they retired to
deliberate the balIff was unable to
force the door quick enough to pre-
vent more hair-pulling and scratch
ing among the jurors. When brought
into court they reported disagree
ment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-10
THE WORLDS BRIDGE BUILDERS.

American bridge builders are max
ing their way everywhere, and what
is most astonishing is that they are
winning their triumphs over English
bridge-builders who have heretofore
led the world outside the United States.
An American concern built a bridge
for the English government at Atbara.
In Africa. because 1t could do 1t more
promptly than any English firm
would undertake. and now another
American corporation-The Phoenix
vile Bridge Company-it to span the
st. Lawrence at Quebec with a bridge
that will outclass the great Tay
bridge, in Scotland. in every import
ant particular.
When Boebling bridged the Niagara
chasm, feat that later was exceeded
In the East river bridge which con-
nected New York and Brooklyn, the
preeminence Of American bridge build.
ers was firmly established, but until
the construction Of the Atbara bridge
by the Pencoyd Iron Works American
bridge building genius was content to
display its skill and win its triumphs
at home. 1t goes abroad now TO span
the rivers and chasms of all the world.
task to which it has proven itself
fully equal. There will be heartburn.
ings and jealousies manifested by un-
successful competitors, but when any
country wants good bridge built
within the shortest possible time
American bridge builders will be call
ed upon to do IT. whether the bridge
is to be located in the old world or new
or in the islands Of the sea.
The bridge which the PhoenlxviIle
Company has taken the contract to
construct over the st. Lawrence at
Quebec viii be the most prodiglous
structure Of its KIM in existence. It
will not be the longest bridge known,
the length being about 1000 feet, but
1t will be elevated $50 feet above the
surface Of the river and its middle
span, which will be 1900 feet In length,
WIN be the longest single span In ex.
istence. This span alone viii contain |
1000 tons Of steel, and the total
weight Of the structure viii be 17,eoo
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-10

There is every indication that the
rush this year to Astoria and other
seaside resorts will be something al
together unprecedented. Transporta.
tion facilities are better than ever be-
fore, the fare is cheaper than for any
like distance elsewhere in America
business Of all kinds is good and tho
people were never so able to afford or
more disposed to enjoy brief recrea-
tion in the Incompatible atmosphere
and tempered sunshine of this rortion
of the Pacific coast With this immense
influx Of visitors it behooves Astoria
to put on the best front it is possi-
Bile to display in the general tidiness
and good order that has so much to
do with the favorable impression of
strangers. 1t is satisfaction TO OBJ
serve that householders in nearly ev-
cry residential section of the city
seem TO have entered with one ae-
cord in the work of house cleaning,
and the beautiful lawns. fine fow-
er gardens and other out Of door sur
roundings present a charming and al
together commendable aspect of beau
ty and care. But in the business sec
tion. where most of the coming visitors
win receive their first ami most last
ing impressions Of Astoria. the con-
ditions. It is sad to say, are entirely
the reverse Of pleasing or creditable.
The streets are Uttered with the ac-
eumulations of the winters gales and
the yashes frnm the htlsides. With
the return Of settled weather 1t Is
reaseOsble 70 expect that much Of this
appearance Of disorder win ne removs
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-10

The city council deserves much
praise for the stand it has taken on
the electric light proposition. Through
out the city. and among all classes,
there is universal cOmmendation of the
resolution to dispense with light alto
gether. rather than TO submit to the
expressions of the West Shore Mills
Company. Other communities have
had these fights. and in every instance
where they have been carried on by
fearless and incorruptible men a
victory has been gained. II it be fact
that the West Shore Mills Company
cannot furnish lights at the same fig
ures or at even a much lower charge
than in former years. then. like 9TH
er Iuxuries beyond the pocket books
Of the people. let the city by all means
return to primitive conditions and put
up with no lights or adopt some one
OF the many cheap substitutes for
electricity. the same as hundreds OF
better able and more pretentious cities
throughout the country than Astoria
are now doing. There is not only no
excuse for the extra rates demanded
by the West Shore Mills Company, but
on the other hand there are many
reasons why it can now furnish lights
to the city cheaper than it ever could
before. The increased cost Of mater
iais used in the general trades. about
which the company makes such loud
complaint. does not affect the electric
business to any appreciable extent
whatever. In fact. the improvement
in electrical machinery and the prog
ress Of its manufacture have great
ly lessened the cost of plants and ap-
phanees Of all sorts as contrasted with
even year ago. In addition to this.
it is very much less expensive, as was
pointed out by a well-informed cores
pondent in the Astorian a few weeks
ago. to operate light plant in Astoria
than In any Eastern or interior city.
There are no atmospheric disturbances
here to cause deterioration or damage.
and the supply of suitable fuel is
greater and costs less in Astoria than
in Portland or any other town in Ore
gon. There is no reason, therefore.
in the demands of the company and the
members of the city council will per-
form lasting service to the people if
they push the battle now on to the last
extremity Of resistance to the extor-
tions which it is attempting to make.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-10

The opinion is said to be quite gen
eral among the lawyers in the East
that the supreme court will uphold
the decision Of the Kentucky court Of
appeals, in the Taylor contest, on the
ground that It has no Jurisdiction.
That view is almost unanimous.
though the belief is also nearly
unanimous that in this instance the
court win be compelled to perpetrate
a wrong because there is no legal way,
to right it. The wish is frequently
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-10
"THE MILW AUKEE."

A familiar name for the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway, known
all over the Union as the Great Rail-
way running the pioneer Llmited''
trains every day and night vetween ST.
Paul and Chicago. and Omaha and
Chicago. The only perfect train in
the world" Understand Connec-
tions are made with all transcontlnent.
al lines, assuring to passengers the best
service known. Luxurious coaches,
electric light, steam heat, Of a verify
equaled by no other line.
See that your ticket reads via THE
Milwaukee" when going to any point
In the United States or Canada. All
ticket agents sell them.
For rates, pamphlets or other infor-
nation, address,
j. w. CASEY, G. j. EDDY,
Tray. Pass. Agt., Gen. Agt.,
Portland, Oregon. Portland, Or.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-10

tons While It Is not probable that
the proposed ST. Lawrence bridge will
long remain the greatest in the world
II is safe guess that those which
outclass II in the future will be erect
ed by American brldEe.bullders.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-10
spally. llpally aloepL annday.

Rebate tickets on sale between Pert
land. sacramento and San Frenciaoo.
Not rates ~ firat class and i'll second
claua. Including sleeper
Rates and tickets 90 Eastern points
and Europe. Also Japan. China, Homo
lulu and Australia. Can be obtained
from ]. II, kirkland. Ticket Agent, ia
Third street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-10

II. KoEHLER, Manager
c. II. MARKHAM.
Gen. Frt. and Pass. Age
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-10

All communications intended for pub
sleation should be directed to the editor.
Business communications OF all kinds
and remittances must be addressed to
s'The Astorian."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-10
st In applying that power.

The speech Of Temporary Chairman
Howard at the convention OF middle
of-the-road" pOpulists. held in Cineln-
natl yesterday, and published in full
in today's Astoria, will repay a read
ing by every intelligent student OF eco
nomic conditions. Of any political par
ty. There are many grains of truth
mixed up. of course. with much error.
in Mr. Howard's remarks. His treat
ment Of the trust question is origin
ar and based. it cannot be denied, on
sound principles. He does not rail
against any political party. nor de-
mand the uprising OF the poor toiling
masses with arms In their hands for
the despoiling Of the rich men as the
proper remedy. He shows that the
existence Of the trust is but the natur-
al, outcome Of business situation
brought on by fierce and unreasonable
competition. Competition. as he puts
it. is not the life" but the death" of
business. and it is due to competition.
and not TO any legislation now on the
statute books. that the present large
of trade and commerce
have been formed. These are remark
able declarations TO come from one Of
the party to which Mr. Howard be-
longs, and are worthy of examination
by all thinking men.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-10
YAsrIiLL DIVISION.
Passenger depot foot Of Jefferson q

Passenger depot foot d Jefferson "a
Leave for oswego daily at f.ao. ss,m
a. MI ia,So. 1855. l,s6. s:ib. e.25. e.Og
1850 y, M. and 300 a m. on HundAf
only. Arrive al Portland daily az se;It
$3.50. 'i0.bo a. m; i;s5. S.ib. ESQ, e,aa
7to. 1000 y. m; i2,to a. m. daily en-
cept Monday: s,so and 1905 n. m. on
Sundays only.
Leave for Dallas daily, except gun-
day, az ESQ p. m. Arrive at Portland
Al % q M n
Passenger train leaves Dallas fur
Airlle Aendays. Wednesdays and FFt-
days al aitb D. N. Ratnrns TuesdayA
Thursdays and Saturdays.
Except Sunday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-10

The Astorlan guarantees to its ad-
vertisers the largest circulation Of any
newspaper published on the Columbia
river.
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sEMI-wEEKLY,
Sent by mail. per year. in advance s2.oO
Postage free to subscribers.
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Advertising rates can be had on APP
plication to the business manager.
Evening star., 1900-08-02
Inadequate Car Service.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
The people in the southwest waited pa
tiently on the street car company to in
augurate the present system, feeling sure
when 1t came there would be no more
motormen now stop or run when 1t suits
them. Three times within a week they
have refused to stop at the corners of 1lth
and streets and 11th and Virginia ave-
nue. During the week ending July q three
times l was put off the car going south a.
1fth and Il streets southwest to wait until
the next car came. July 26, after waiting
twenty minutes. l took the car at Tth and
G streets at $50 pm. We ran along until
We reached street southwest. We were
then informed that the car would not go
any farther. After considerable contro-
Versy another car came up some fifteen or
more persons in our car were ordered out
and some got in the new conner. But again
We were ordered out Some of the COM
nands were in anything but terms that
one would expect from gentlemen. This
crew, too, refused to go on. After consid-
cradle more wranglng third car came
and It's crew demurred against taking the
passengers, but being advised that some
one would be held to account for such con-
duct they yielded. and the crowd from the
other cars got aboard. and after waiting
until the track was clear were taken on
Now, the first car could have gone on and
done its work and returned and lost a very
few more minutes than was the case A
motorman said one day: Il don't want to
go all the way down" Then he began
to kill time until street was reached
when he said: There is something wrong"
and the people had to wait for the next
car. Should the people be treated thus by
the street car company?
SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON.
Evening star., 1900-08-02
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Macalester for Marshall Han at
10 a u- $50 and $50 pm; Indian Head at
6:3D pm
S.earler Newport News for Fortress
Monroe and Norfolk at 6:30 pm.
Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 am.
2:1J and G:45 pm.
Steamer E:stelIe Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points at $50 am
Steamer Manchester for Mt. Vernon at 10
u and go pm
Steamer Columbia and Belle Haven for
Alexandria every hour.
Cars run from Aqueduct bridge to Airing
ton, Fort Myer and Falls Church every
half hour from In to II pm
Trains leave 13Ia street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington every fOrty-five min
utes and Mt. Vernon hourly from 10 am.
to pm.
Trains leave Chesapeake Junction at 10
and IL am, 2. and q pm. for Chesapeake
Beach on the bay Take Columbia
Trains leave Baltimore and Ohio depot
for Chautauaua Beach at 9:30 am, las
and 4:3U pm
Evening star., 1900-08-02
DISMISSED BY COURT.
Alleged Disorder by1Drlnkers of Beer
on Vacunh Lots.

These men cannot afford to go to Sara
toga, play the races and stop at the swell
hotels" was Mr.. Campbell Carrington's ar
gument in the Police Court a few days ago
when he appeared as counsel for several
men VINO We're charged with disorderly con-
duct. His clients had been arrested. he
sald because they were in an out-of-the-
way place enjoying a3.keg Of beer. The
men charged were hardiworking mechanics
1t was Claimed, but they took a day off on
account of the weather and went to a
point near the Eastern branch. below Pipe
town. and had a keg of beer on tap.
because OF the number Of men in the
crowd the beer had cost them only a few
cents each, and their enjoyment naturally
was greater than 1t would have been had
they been in Saratoga drinking expensive
wines. why the police should have arrest
ed them Judge Scott was unable to under
stand, and he promptly dismissed the charge
against them.
IT Is claimed the habit of men Chipping
IN rev cents each and buying kegs of
beer has grown considerably during recent
years. as has the habit of rushing the
GROWER or chasing the Duck the po-
ice term carrying buckets or pitchers to
saloons and having them filled. Many
members of the police force make arrests
OIL persons whom they find drinking beer
from GROWERS in the streets or in the al
ieys, and seldom a day passes that such
Na'eS are Hot De1ore the court. Sucn Is
aiso the case where men go on vacant lots
and have keg of beer on tap, although
since the decision of the case before Judge
scott was announced the police are more
careful to see that there is actually some
disorder before they make arrests.
At most of the breweries beer is sold by
the single keg at a figure that induces these
beer drinking gatherings, and retail dealers
claim their business is injured by such
sales. 1t is the custom of men who get
beer In such large quantities to have a
lunch. usually nothing but sandwiches. to go
with the beverage. and when gatherings are
held the members of the little picnic par
ties usually wind up by going to sleep, al
come boisterous. Such an ending, however
the police say. Is rare. 1t is the whisky
drinkers, the police say, who do the most
damage when they become intoxicated.
Evening star., 1900-08-02
Steamboat Co.
RAILROADS.
AND OHIO RAILROAD

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
THROUGH THE GRANDEST SCENERY OF
AMEMCA A. H3.ISy,; ,AI;r,I ALL TRAINS xEsTIBULED.
DINING CARS ON THROUGH TRAINS.
STATION. SIXTH AND STREETS
Schedule in effect July u, 1900.
II :53 A.M.-DAILY. EXCEPT SUNDAY-Moun-
tain special. vestibuled train OF Pullman
Buffet Parlo Cars and Coaches for Virginia
Hot Springs Greenbrier White Sulphur and resorts
in the Blue Ridge and Alleshanies east Of Hinton
w. Va. reaching the IN Junlains between 2:30 aid
500 I'M. DALY-Cincinnati and St Louis Spe-
cial-Solid train for Cincinnati. Pullman SleeIers
to Cincinnati. Lexington, Louisville, Indianapolis
and st. Louis without change. Pa-lor Car Cow
ington Va, to Virginia Hot Springs. Parlor Car
Cincinnati 10 Chicago
lIlO PM DAI.Y--F. F. V Limited-Solid train
for Cincinnati. Pullman Sleepers to Cincinpati
Lexington and Louisville without change Connec.
tioa for Virginia Hot Springs dily. Pullman Com
partment Car to Virginia Hot Springs without
change, Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturda, Oh
servation Car Hinton I" Cincinnati. Sleeirrs Cin-
cinnati to Chicago and st. Louis.
11:41 AN DAILY. ENCEPT SUNDAY For
Newport News, Norfolk and Old Point Comfort (via
Penna. II. r., r.. +. G. p. and RichmondD.
300 PM. DAILY-For Gordonsville Charlottes-
Vile, Staunton daily, and for Ricimond daily ex-
cept Sunday
Reservation and tickets at Chesapeake and Ohio
ofces. 5l3 Pennsylvania avenue. 600 18th st.. near
r. nEd AT the tation. Telephone call 1441 for
Pennsylvania Railroad cab service.
II. W FULLER. General Passenger Agent.
Telephone 1066- HN
Evening star., 1900-08-02
Running without License

The attention Of the District Commission
ers having been invited by Mr.. H. H. Dar-
nellie, the assessor, to an opinion rendered
by their attorney that automobiles and
other horseless vehicles operated for public
hire are subject to license tax, the Com
missioners have requested Messrs. Hamil-
ton & Colbert, attorneys for the Electric
Vehicle Company, to state in writing, at
their earliest convenience, why the con-
struction placed upon the license law by the
attorney for the District should not be
enforced.
Mr. Darneille states that the vehicles of
this company have been run here for sew
eral months without license, and complaint
has been made to his Office he further
states, of the partiality shown the company
in not compelling 1t to pay the license
Evening star., 1900-08-02
CITY AND DISTRICT
Marine Band Program.

Following IS the program of the concert
to be given this afternoon by the band of
the United States marine corps at 5:45
o'clock at the United States marine bar
racks:
March. Under the Double Eagle" Wagner
Overture. Der Freischuiz Won Weber
Ballet music, Die Verkauf;e Braut."
Smetana
Waltz, The Beautiful Blue Danube
Strauss
Grand fantasia. La Gioconda". .Ponchieln
IdyI. 'Narcissus' '.....--..-.....-.N .Nevin
Selection, "Cyrano de Bergerac" Herbert
Description, "A Hunting Scene. .Bucallosi
Patriotic hymn. Hail Columbia". -. .Fyies
William II. Santelmann, director, will be
in charge
Evening star., 1900-08-02
Charge of Larceny.

William Anderson. colored. twenty-five
years old. was arrested in Atlantic CITY
last night by Detective Peck and locked up
TO be brought here on a charge of larceny
1t is alleged that he stole a gold watch and
chain and three gold rings from Rosa
Groves.
The articles of jewelry We're taken from
the house of Chief Justice Charles C. Mott
OF the Court OF Claims, where the woman
was employed After the theft was re-
ported the detectives recovered the time
piece from where ii had been pawned. An
derson was located in Atlantic CITY bv De
tectives Peck and Miller, who investigated
the case. and his arrest followed He will
probably not be brought here for trial for
several days
Evening star., 1900-08-02
SING LEE missing,
Many of His Customers Mourn Their
Losses.

Sing Lee, Chinaman, who kept a laun-
dry or G street northwest between 9th and
7th streets, is being assiduously sought by
many of his customers. A number of them
have already called on the police, but the
latter have been unable, to render them any
assistance. Because of non-payment of
rent. or for some other reason, it is stated,
the celestiars washing material and the
many packages of collars, cuffs and shirts
belonging to his customers were placed on
the sidewalk by a constable. The police
went to the rescue of the laundryman and
removed his goods to the police station
Later they We're turned over to Sing Lee
and the laundryman took them away. His
customers are now anxious to get Sing
Lees address.
Evening star., 1900-08-02
WINNING HONORS.
GaIlantry of Washington Roy in
PhilfuDfne War

Another Washington boy has made a
name for himself in the Philippines. Ref
erence is made to w. l.. Lowe, who served
throughout the Santiago campaign. for a
time private and then as corporal of
Company G, 1st District of Columbia Vol
unteer Infantry. He secured the corporalcy
through competitive examination. Enter
ing the volunteer service in the Philippines,
Mr.. Lowe, by merit, arose to be a first lieu
tenant in the :}sd Infantry, and was bre-
vetted captain for gallantry in action. This
was his status UP to a few months ago,
when he added fresh laurels to his record.
Colonel l.. r. Hare. in a communication
to higher authority, recently made the fol-
lowing reference to Mr.. Lowe: II have the
honor to submit herewith the name of an
officer of my regiment whose conduct in
action and on other occasions has been
such as to call for special mention" The
conduct referred to by Col. Hare was at
Tasnadin mountain, the particular act be-
ing:
distinguished conduct in leading his
company against the enemy, who We're in
trenched on mountain ridge, resulting in
rout of enemy and capture of works-was
in temporary command of Company c.