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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06

klleys %Old Fashioned Rossa., IA.
second number showed him IN Il Mora
humorous vein, particularly A the rea-
ponses 20 continued applause ~ which
two were demanded OF him. 'sOlf Fid-
die Tunes" was a spIendidlv rendered
selection and Mr.. McI<ean entered
thoroughly into the spirit that the Hoo
sier poet must have felt when he wrote
X =
Miss Reba Hobson was in splendid
voice and sang her numbers In such 4
way that the audience Insisted upon
mYre-tind got Il. Angels Serenade,"
Win violin obIigato by Carl Strom,
was her hrst number, followed by THE
Last Rose OF Summer" II was a hap
py thought 10 the ladies responsible for
the program to make place for the old
songs The appreciation Of the audit
rnce was shown after Miss Hobson's
splendid rendering Of "Einst War So
TIMER Frieda" when she sang silver
Threads Among the Gold" Mrs. ROSS
c0ntralto Joining In the refrain Al
repetition was the only escape for Miss
IfobsOn and she graclousy gave Ii.
Mr.. Flstcher's trombone solo called
for an encore to which he responded.
The chorus was heard 10 good ad-
vantage IN two more selections, Moon
light on the Lake" and 20 Divine Re-
deemer.' the latter closing the pro-
gram. Following the former song came
the cutest little coon lullaby. sung to
bring out all It's simple beauty. The
accoUpanist. Mrs. Chas Higgins. Is de-
serving Of much praise for her very
necessary aid TO the musical selections.
The Columbia orchestra did excellent
work and In fact there was not
weak spot In the entire program and
the Every Monday Club has every rea-
son to be proud OF its achievement.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06
AN ARTISTIC TRIUMPH
DELIGHTFUL PROGRAM OF DRAMA
AND MUSIC.
Each Performer Scored Personal Ellt
and Eneores Were Repeatedly
Demanded by Audience.

The recital at Fishers opera house
last night was a success both from an
artistic and financial standpoint. II
would be difficult 10 single out any
one Of the contributors 10 the delight
ful program as deserving Of greater
mention than the others, but there viii
surely BE- no 1isssntsrs to the cODgratu-
lItiOns received by Mrs. j. T. Ross dp-
on the successful conclusion Of the af-
fair. She has been the dominant spirit
of the enterprise and had much TO do
with It's planning. In addition she gave
freely, Of her own vocal talents and
the encores which the audience demand
ed. with an enthusiasm that refused to
be- pllcated with a bowling acknowl-
cdgement, evidenced her personal tri-
nmph as well as the recital's success.
The opening number was clarinet
solo By Mr.. George Price, La Travl-
tina" by Verdi Mr.. Price was as
sisted by the Columbia orchestra The
first chorus number, "Hark. Hark My
Soul" by Shelly, presented Misses Hob
sOn ard Foster, Mesdames ]. T. Ross
and G. l.. Houston, and Messrs. Ross,
Barr. Thornton and Garner. Mrs. G.
X. Higgins played the accompaniment.
While the applause was liberal and
sincere II was evident that the audience
was anxiOusly awaiting the solo num-
bers and Mrs. Ross was heartily well
coined when she appeared to slng.
Star OF Love-" accompanied by the
Columbia orchestra. In responding
to the encore, Mrs. Ross sang
MY Old Kentucky Home" and
the popular old melody appealed to the
audisnce as old songs viii Mrs. Ross
two other numbers were delightful.
particularly the Salute la France"
with ringing martial measures. Pre-
ceding 1t was a dainty, charming lit
tie lullaby by Vannah.
Mr.. Mexican was. as always. artis-
tic and excellent. His first monOlogue.
Bret Harte's Luxe" was splendidly CIV
en-. His costumes were In keeping with
the characters and there Is TO necessity
at this time OF exploiting his art. As
torians are familiar with 1t and know
its excellence. For an encore he gave
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06
NEW COURSES OF STUDY.
Adopted by State Board OF Education
FOR High Schools.

for High Schools.
The state board OF education has
"A iopted the following courses OF study
for high schools In the state:
FIRST YEAR.
Higher English (about the grade OF
Lockwood. 10 be coupled with English
Classics OF this grade),
Beginning Algebra thigh school
grade).
Physical Geography (or Latln).
Hlstury-Greek and Roman 10 500 A.
ID. (short study OF Eastern Nations
should precede Greek HlstoryO
SECOND YEAR QN TWO YEAR
COURSEl
Higher English (about grade OF Lock-
wood. 10 bee coupled with English Clas-
sic),
Algebra finished (one-half year..
bookkeeping (one-half year, or High
cr Arithmetic (one-half year, or Phys
iology (one-half year,.
Latin. or Physical Geography, or Bot
any. with laboratory work.
History. Medieval. with special ref
erence to England.
SECOND YEAR 0N THREE YEAR
CoURSE)
Higher English (Sime as above),
Algebra finished (one-half year,. Geo
mctry tone half Year,.
Latin. or Physical Geography, or Bot
any. with laboratory work.
History (same as above).
THIRD YEAR.
Study OF English and American Au-
thors with Composition work.
Geometry finished.
Select Any Two.
Latin. first, second or third year, ac-
cordIng to whether II has been taken
before.
History, Modern, with special refer
ence to England, II course is four years
course; and American History and
Constitution II course Is three years
course.
Physics, or Botany. or Geology. (one-
half year, with Bookkeeping or Higher
Arithmetic (the other one-half year,
or Elementary Political Economy (one-
half year,, and ReYiew (one-half year,
FOURTH YEAR.
Study OF American and English Au-
thors with Composition work. History,
American with Constitution.
Select Any Two.
l.-I.atln or German.
2.-Chemistry or Physics.
3.--Geology (one-half year, and Zool-
ogy (one-half year,, or Astronomy
(one-half year).
4.--Elementary Political Economy
(one-half year, and Review (one-half
year,.
Themes and oratlons last two years.
Music or Drawing are additional to
above.
Note-rhe above courses of study are
based upon five recitations per week
for the length of time assigned and
each recitation to be at least forty min
utes long.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06

vas merchant for several years In
Hawaii and arnassed fortune amount
Ing 10 almost million.
In Honolulu ne married the daugh-
ter Of n Portuguese sailor and Kan
aka woman and 10 their union were
born thirteen girls and one boy. The
latter was his fathers idol and when
Wing All Fong had made enough mon
ey he took the lad to China, leaving
the mother and girls on the isla1ds,
He also left a generous share of his
estate, and by tudlciOus management
this has been Increased to a magnlfl-
cant fortune.
The Misses Along. the Chinese SPELL
ing was dropped. were educated In the
NILS seminary at Ookland. Cal. where
Two Of the younger girls are now, and
the word went up and down the coast,
aud even spread eastward, that a sub
stlntl9l dowry went TO every girl VINO
married n white husband.
As result sultors came from every
part Of the world. One Of the first
weddings IN the family was the union
of the eldest daughter to Commander
whiting f the y. s. monitor MonOd-
mock. II will be recalled that Whiting
Was disciplined for holding his vessel
to- long at Honolulu shortly after
Dewey's victory when the monitor had
been dispatched 10 Manila at all pos
sible speed The reason for the delay
was a quarrel forced upon the com
mander over an insulting remark made
about his wife. As a matter OF fact
the Mlsses Along have all the graces
Of civilization and In their manners
end customs are delightfully."- American.
They have married well and those who
have thus far remained single do not
lack for admirers. The hospitality Of
the family. particularly to Americans.
IL famous In Honolulu.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06
FOREIGN LABOR BARRED.
Asiatics viii Not Be Employed on Ne
halem Road.

There will be a provision in the speci-
fication for the county road TO be con-
structed to Nehalem which may prove
distasteful TO the contractors. The en-
ploying Of Chinese, japanese or other
cheap foreign labor will be forbidden
and the penalty for violation will be
the forfeiture Of the contracts at the
will Of Judge Gray of the county court
The provision is covered by state
law pruhititfng the employment Of
aliens generally and Asiatics in partic-
ular on public works. Judge Gray will
insist upon rigid observance of this
clause of the specifications, and the
work will go to white men.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06

Rise and shine, Gold Rope. Thrash
or. antl-trust. unlon-made plug tobac-
cos. Save your tags. They are val
liable.
II the signs arc pfopitlouB the new
launch Vanguard. built al Lcathcrr
shpyard. viii be launched nj high tide
today
For rent--A fye-r00m cottage. fur
nlbhed or unfurnlshcd, on Tenth street.
ncnr Harrison. Inquire corner Tenth
and Irving.
In the cnae Of u. g. Backman w.
Jeanne Hnckmnn. action for divorce,
default was entered yesterday In the
circuit court.
The county commissioners court viii
meet this afternoon at which time steps
will b. thkc,n to advertise for bids for
the Nehalcm road.
Crram pure rye. Americas fnest
whlhkey The only pure goods. guar
intccd rich and mellow. JOHN l..
CARLSON. Sole Agent.
The revival meetings at the NJ. Il.
church are being continued during this
week With illustrated sermons which
prove quite attractive.
John A. Montgomery has openeI a
shop At i2i Bond street and In prepared
10 do all classes OF plumbing and tin
ming at the lowest possible rates.
s. 3, Gordon. cashier Of the First
National Bank. has returned from an
extended trip 20 Southern California
where he went IN search of his health.
Roslyn coal lasts longer. Is cleaner
and makes less trouble with stoves and
chimney hucs than any other. George
w. sanborn. agent Telephone 1871.
You ought 10 try the dainty dinners
tuicy. trndcr meats and appctizing side
side dIshca served at the Boston Res
tauran, Tho only place In the city for
family dlnnera
A reception will be- rendered 10 the
Rev. ani Mrs. Mnrcottc In the Sunday
school rooms Of the Presbyterian church
Thuradny evening. March T. A cordial
Invitation lb extended 10 all.
Lieutenant W. A. Bethel, formerly In
command at Fort Stevens. has been ad-
vaneed TO the rank Of captain and Is
acting judge advocate on the stan Of
the copmandsr Of the department ~
Alaska,
Mrs. c. 4. Campbell leaves this morn
ing for san Diego. cal. where she win
hr the guest Of relatives and friends
Mrs Campbell has been In NJ health for
some time and her many friends viii
hope for her early return much lm-
proved by the falmy brcczes OF the
land Of summery winter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06
AROUND TOWN.


25.lb.box French prunen tl at John
son Bros,
Occidolt barber shop ana baths
First class service.
Frn vtght creamery butter. b6c Il
roll AT johnson Bros.
]. G. Mayo. or the 4, & c. H.. was
IN Portland yesterday,
Best ia.crnt mcal--Rlsing sun Rca.
tautant. 6l2 Commercial ~.
II II reid. Jr,. Portland insurance
man, In In the city on business,
Jch's Rra,aurant-thc largest and
best, \ trial will convince you.
Mrs, n. 4. Gcrdlng Is quite M with
q complicated case OF pneumonia,
Miss Amanda Kciallng. Of Portland,
Is visiting Miss Carrie BoEorth today
japanese goods Of all kinds. cheap at
Yokohama Bazaar. 62G Commercial 81.
Swedish Mcdwurst Summer Sausage
and Clcrveiat wurst Something hnc.
at johnson Bros.
II In estimated that between two and
three hundred fishermen will leave for
Alaska within the next month,
A var load of corrugated Iron was re-
ccivrl by the Columbia River Packers
Association yesterday from the East
Chulcs johnson has been elected d.
rector and George NJ May. clerk. FOR
school district 40. In New Astoria.
Mrs Ed Miller Of 2gO Commercial
street. is suffering with a severe case
Of mraslrs. this being her second at
tack
BEST l6-CENT MEAL; RISING SUN
RESTAURANT
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06
WILL MOVE THIS WEEK.
Ross. Higgins Company Expect TO oc-
cupy Magnificent New Store Soon.

With the addition Of the magnificent
new store Of the Ross, Higgins Com
Hnv together with other improvements
being made Astoria viii have a retail
grocery establishment second to none on
the Pacific coast. Tne new manager OF
the store, Walter T.. Ross, Of San
Francisco. Is In the city and together
with S. A. Pdduck, Of Seattle. Is d.
rectlbg the work In the new addition.
The completed store will have a seven
ty-foot frontage on Bond street, and a
depth Of ninety feet. The present meat
market will BE- added to the grocery
department and that branch Of the
business will DE moved 10 where the
grocery store Is at present.
The stock which will be carried by
the Ross. Higgins Company win be
sufficiently varied TO supply a city Of
5000. In addition to staple goods an
extensive line Of fancy groceries will
be carried Mr.. Ross. the new manager.
is a capable and competent man who
has had years Of experience In similar
lines. He is still a young man and has
risen to a managerial position by the
sheer force Of his own ability. The in
terror decorations win be harmonious
and artistic and in planning the new
store provision WIS made for magnif-
icent display windows.
The exact time for the opening Of the
new store has not been fixed. but the
management expects to be in their new
quarters some time during the present
week, due announcement of which will
be made later.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06
GOVERNMENT FISH EXHIBIT.
Splendid Display TO Be Made at the
Pan-American Exposition.

Uncle Sam will have a splendid fish
exhibit at the Pan American exposition.
II is impossible to give here a COM
prehendve idea of the beauty and in
terest which attaches to this exhibit.
w. Dec. Ravenel. chief of the division
OF fish culture. and several assistants
are now in Buffalo erecting in the gov
ernmnnt fisheries building an artistic
design for a home in which will be
placed every variety of fish. oyster,
crab. starfish, scallop, clam and prac-
tically everything else that can be foun
In the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and
their tributaries. The majority Of
these specimens will be alive, and will
be exhibited swimming in their native
element. At all past exhibitions the eX-
hibtts prepared by Mr.. Ravenel have
been so crowded with visitors that it
has been at times impossible to get
within a comfortable distance of the
brilliant and beautiful inhabitants Of
the oceans and rivers, which have been
collected under his superintendent.
In this exhibit will be shown the
various methods for the propagation Of
fish and oysters and for filling our
rivers and bays with these useful ar
ticles of food.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06
LOWER COURT UPHELD.
Circuit Court Jury Finds for Defend
ant In Appealed Replevin Suit

The jury In the case of Ole Grove
Wy. Fred Wickman. action for replevin
on appeal from justice court, returned a
verdict yesterday afternoon for the de-
fenddnt. thus uphOlding the finding Of
the lower court. The suit grew out
Of the service Of an attachment by
Wickman. as constable, on a net and
boat. that had been owned by Grove,
but at the time the levy was made
had been transferred to the Booth
Packing Company. Wickman attached
the goods and Grove brought suit to
recover $500 and $40 damages. He al
legged that the property seized was ex-
Cmpt, that he was a fisherman first and
farming was but a side issue. The jus
tlce court decided against Grove, who
appealed. the case havig been decided
In the circuit court as indicated above.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06
BACK FROM ALASKA.
Julius Ercksons Perllous Trip over
the Ice to the Cold Fields.

Among the recent arrivals from Alas
ka Il Julius Erickson, who was for
years iisherman for the Elmore can
merry. Mr.. Erickson started from Daw-
son on January 1lth. but as the ther-
mometer stood at 90 degrees below he
waited FOR milder weather, leaving on
the 18th and arriving at White Pass
after an adventurous Journey OF eleven
days over the ice Of the Yukon. with
dogs and horses He passed one man
who had frozen 10 death on the trail.
The coolest weather he experienced was
IS degrees below.
As an evidence Of his success In
Alaska Mr.. Erickson has purchased O
lot on the Hinman tract on Bond street
and has already built the basement for
a two-stOry residence TO cost $1,000.
Erick Gustafson who built Senator
Fultcn's house. has the contract.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06
PERRY's FLAGSHIP TO BE RAISED

The man-of-war frigate Niagara, on
which Commodore Perry won the bat
tie Of Lake Erie. IN the war Of 1872.
may soon be recovered from the bot
tom Of the lake. Many people who
think that health Is AZ surely lost as
though II were also at the bottom Of
the ocean. should try Hostclter's Stom-
ach Bitters. when they will once more
find themselves In possession Of this
precious blessing The bitters is es-
pecially effective al this season, 10 drive
away winter impurities and refresh the
system. II rs good fsr any digestive
trouble. and 20 sure cure FOR head
ache. nervousness. belching, billousness.
weak Kidneys. malaria or fever and
ague. See that our Private Revenue
Stamp covers the neck Of the bottle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06
KNOW
THE LOUVRE

Strangers visiting the city will find
the Louvre an attractive resort where
in to spend the evening. First-class va
riety show is always on the bills.
New performers every week. Don't fail
to see Prof. Hunts Dog Paradox and
Monkey Show" now on the bills. Pal
atable lunches will be served at all
hours.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06
WILL WED MISS AFoNG.
Another Member Of Famous Honolulu
Family Betrothed

Advices from the Philippines an
nounce the approaching marriage Of
Lieutenant A. ]. Dougherty, Thirty
seventh infantry, U, S. ", to Miss
Martha Along Of Honolulu. The Along
girls, Of whom there are thirteen. have
gained considerable prominence on the
Pacific coast, because-of the rather pc
cullar action of Wing All Fong, the
father. who was q native of China, He
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06
THREATENED THE MAYOR.
Brldgeway Told "Hizzoner" to Come
Cut and Get Punched.

Harry Bridgeway. a former employe
Il the CiatsJp mill, was arrested last
night by officer Phillips. charged with
d!sorderly conduct. Brldgeway called
at Mayor Bergman's residence early
yesterday evening. and after a prellm-
mary remark about a trivial matter
Invited him out In the street 10 be
thrashed. The mayor did not fall in
with the plan bup sent for a police
man. and the pugnacious youth was
taken into custody. The affair origin
ated In an agreement made by the
mayor with a boy to carry wood into
his house, who sub-let part Of the
contract 10 Bridgeway. When night
came the work was not completed and
the boy was paid all except a quarter
which was TO be given him upon the
completion OF the work this morning
Bridgeway took II upon himself to de-
mlnd full payment and upon refusal
became abusive and threatening.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06

All contracts foI advertising In
the Astoiinn are made on u guar.
Nntce 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, 1901-03-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

United States to John Murray-l60
acres In sections 2S and 80, T N, r
8 w; patent
John Murray to Sarah Il. Murray
same land; $500.
Sarah E. Murray to Astoria Company
same land; 500.
Columbia Harbor Land Company to
w. r. Crlftield-lots and s, block 27,
Warrentop Park; $3.50.
Columbia Harbor Land Company to
w. ]. Humphries-lot 1S, block 26, in
Warrenton Park; 5000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06

u Is reported that an option on the
Tnku inlet Packing Company stock has
been obtained by representative Of
the onffroy syndicate. Oyertures have
alo been made to the Alaska Fish
crmcn's Packing Company 20 Join the
new organization.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06
ToDAY's WEATHER.

PORTLAND March G-Wcstcrn Ore
gon and Wcntcrn Washington. incrchs-
od cloudlncH. with showers near the
coast, Eastern oregon. Eastern Wash.
lngton and Idaho. generally fair.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06

The knights and Ladies Of Security
give an entertainment last night IN
Carnnhnn's hall, An interesting musl.
cnl and lllsrnry program WAS present.
ID ana light refreshmentB were served,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06

The steamer LurlIne. Captain Larklns,
arrived down yesterday with 1910 cases
of oil for the light house department.
After dlachargtng at the buoy depot
she viii leave up the river this morn
Ing. Captain chas. r. Knmm was n
n1BaepRer on the trip.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06

Of oil for the light house department
After dlHchnrgtnR at the buoy depot
she VIII leave up the river this morn
lng. Captain chas. r. Kamm was a
n1sHepRer on the trip
IL, VI. knight n out OF the Merchants'
Freight Bureau and a committee con-
sistlng of Mcssrs. +. II. Stokes. r. A.
Fisher. j. 7. Ross and a. V. Allen.
VIII look after affairs Of the bureau
pending the employment of a competent
successor 10 Mr. knight.
The ClatsDp Mill Company took pos
session yesterday Of the sawmill Of @.
w. Smitl AT Rainier on a three months
lcnR" 1t $4,000 per month. The mill has
a capacity ~ $4,000 feet day. The
mill company expects 10 ship fYe cars
" lumber a day TO the box factory
here.
The s,enmer Bailey Gntzcrt In to be-
ready for the Astoria Portland run IN
about two weeks Her engines are now
being replaced by those Of the old
steamer Telephone which are superior
10 those formerly In use. and better
results are expected when she again
gees Into service.
IT.. Morrison street bridge ln Port
lard. which was damaged by the
HtcGmer Almond Branch Is now being
repaired by contract False work IL
being driven 20 strlighten up the bent
pier The whalcback IN taking on her
pnruy. oF ltf tthfst. al fba I,4ufnrp I.utu-
Der conpanys wharf
r., r. Johnson. the contractor who
was engag 4 In removing the Sylvia de
Grass reef. liz In the city arranging a
D, ttlement with his creditors. one new
suit was iiled against Mr.. johnson yes.
terda!, the plaintiff being Leander L.
beck. Who claims Si3si5 for labor. Mr.
Jnhnson's property attached Is valued
Rt over $1,000 and more than covers the
suits filed against him.
While the old saying that river towns
always build down stream may not be
true. II ls fact that West Astoria Is
making rapid strides toward expansion.
The large number Of substantial resi-
dcnccs and improvements which have
been completed during the last year
give evidence. not only OF n measure
OF prosperity, but OF genuine thrift and
enterprise. Among the many who have
built are John Erickson. Emil Matt
son. Lars larson, Abraham Jurtti,
Abraham Unna. Charles Rinnell, John
Uicma, Abraham Lugnet and Albert
Narranlema.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06

Among tho passengers on last nights
train down were NJ. ]. Kinney, Miss
Narclssa Ball. Peter Grant, Dick Car.
ruthcrS 9. T. Smith, Mrs.. r.. r. Par.
ker and 10. g, Warren ana wife.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-06

Beer production in Cincinnati Ia
rated as one OF the greatest industries
there. The increase in the output In
the last ten years was q per cent.