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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-02
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETS
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS RE-
ELECTED-PRoPOSED AMEND
MENT is DEFEATED.

The Commercial club held its annual
meeting at the club rooms last night,
when a large number of members were
present Who evinced lively interest
in the proceedings. President A.
Scherneckau made a report showing
the club to be in a fourtshing con-
dition and the entire inds Dtedness wip-
ed out. The cancelled notes were then
burned III the presence of Tie members
amidst marked enthusiasm.
The reports Of secretary Woodfield
and Treasurer j. f. Higgins were
read and approved. The amendment
to the bylaws received a majority OF
the votes. hut as 1t requires two
thirds vote to change the bylaws and
the amendment having less Than two
thirds majority, il was declared re-
jected This amendment related to the
mode Of elacting the officers of the
club. 1t was proposed that boar,i of
directors consisting OF II members be
elected who were to elect president
and two vice presidents from among
their number and the board was to-
have the power TO choose secretary
and treasurer from the membership at
large, fitness alone to govern the board
in the selection.
The election of officers fer he ensu-
ing year xas then taken up and re-
suited in the reelection OF the old Of
Ecers who have made such a success
OF the club. The officers reelected |
last night are; President, A. Seher-
neclaa; LIST president. John Hahn;
2nd vice president, Herman Wisc; sec
retary, Frank woodfield; treasurer, J.
E. higgins; directors for three years,
G. r.. Thomson and c. H. Cooper.
The hold-over directors are: A. s. Tee.
b. r. Allen, A. NJ. Smith and B. j
Pye
The bowling alleys, which were start
ed less than a year ago, have already
payed for themselves and win be turn
ed over to the club as present on the
first Of the year. which means quite
an addition TO the source of revenue
for the club as the receipts from that
source during the last year were over
$4,000 and the expenses of running the
alleys is light. The prospects for the
clubs future are very gratifying.
The officers will give an inaugural
for the benefit of the
members Of the club and lady friends
the early part Of next month which
promises to be quite an affair.
The Commercial club is especially
suited for young men, as it provides a
place of entertainment where gentle
men find all the comforts of well regu-
ated club life, plenty of fine reading
matter, billiards, bowling, hand ball,
shower baths, etc. The admission fees
and dues are quite moderate, consider
ng the benefits derived.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-02
MORE POWER FROM NIAGARA

1. has been decided to build a large
power plant on the Canadian side of
Niagara falls, which when completed
VIII enable the operators to furnish
2Vo.9oO horse power A few years ago
the idea OF using Niagars power would
have seemed ridiculous. but the pro.
gress of invnetion during last CEN
tnry has now made it possible. There
also has been wonderful progress made
IN medicine during that time, the most
noticeable being the introduction of
Hostetter's Stomach Blttetrs about 50
wears ago. This family medicine is for
everybody. but more especially fol
those who are weak and slckly. ItI
will strengthen the stomach and
nerves, cure indigestion, Insomnia.
constipation and malaria fever and
asue. Try it and see for yourself.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-02
MULLAH Is THREATENING
Treachery and Malaria Render Serious
Conditions for British

NEW YORK, Dec. News from
Somaliland is becoming serious accord
ing to the London correspondent of
the Tribune, Not only have the So
malilevies proved themselves towards
and maligners, but the British out
post at Bohotle is IN a bad way owing
to deaths from malaria.
The mullah IS adopting threatening
attitude, and though his efforts are
not expected to achieve much,
still it is quite conceivable that the
garrison NAV be so reduced as 10 sue
cumb to an attack. The new expedl-
ton under General Manning, is likely
to start about the end of the month,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-02
sroitMi PASSAGE.

San FRANCISCO. nec. I.--Ths
british ship Afon Ainw, which hnn ar.
rived from Swansea, repors - v,sy
stormy passage. ON the Rivrr Platte
severe storms werr encountered ana
from there on II series Of severe gales
were met, The vessel had several mar.
row escapes nom being wrecked Iy
collisions with lecbrrEr.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-02
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of the
Columbia River Packers association
will be held at the office Of the COM
pany at Astoria, Ore, on December
8, 1902. at II o'clock a. m, for the pur-
pose Of eiecting directors. and for such
other business as may properly be con-
sldered. BY order Of the president.
GEO. II. GEORGE, Secretary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-02
NO WONDER HE'S BAD
Criminally Inclined Man Is Claimed by
Six Wives.

OAKLAND. Calf. Dec. l.-Thomas
Michael Ward, confidence operator
has been freed from the city prison on
ly to be taken to San Jose to stand
trial on a charge of stealing a bicycle
that has been hanging over his head
while he has been serving sentence
here.
Ward has long police record and no
less than six women are said to claim
him as husband. One Of these is re-
ported to reside in San Francisco and
Others in Salt Lake. Spokane and Ia
coma.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-02
: SNi.hhN MEN TRIUMPH

SALEM, ore, Drr. AFTER one Of
III" hardrst fought political battles In
u" history Of this city. the principal
isHn" being III" rloflng VI the city 10
gambling. Vice and SUNDAY riuiluy Of
saloons III" "eltIsens' ticket support.
81 by the saloon mcn carried he ,N.y
by 'lcrting nlI Officers for the thsfd
term.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-02
NEW MODES OF ToRTCRE
Fresh Reports Reach London of Hor
rifying Conditions.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-AccOrding to dis
patches received here Bulgarian news
papers are publishing stories of hor-
rible atrocities by the Turks in Mace
donia.
Children are reported to have been
roasted alive and others tortured with
red hot molds placed Oh their heads.
Many peasants are said to have been
starved to death.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-02
ACTRESS MURDERED
Fellow Performer Kills Her and Then
Attempts Suicide.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. Mrs.
Kate Hasslett. leading lady in Keith's
stock company was sot and killed to-
night by Bairy johnson. a well known
actor. Johnson attempted suicide.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-02
BIG REDUCTION SALE.

Mrs. K. Ingleton will inaugurate a
sweeping reduction sale Of ladies and
children's hats. to continue for 30 days.
Remember that every 50-cent purchase
gives you a chance for an elegant $500
plano. MRS. r. .INGLETON,
Welch Block
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-02
Complete Treatment

Por Every fumour, 81, consisting Of CUT.
ICuRA SOAP (25c.h 70 cleanse the skin ofcrusts
and scales, and soften the thickened cutcle;
CUTTcURA OINTMENT (50c.), 10 instantly allay
itching, Inflammation and irritation, and
sOothe and heal; and CUTICURA RgsoLvEET
PILLS (25c.), 10 cool and cleanse the blood.
CuTrcURA REsoLyRST PILLS Chocolate
Coated) are new, tasteless, odorless, eco
nomical substitute for the celebrated liquid
CUrrcURA REsoLyENr, as well as for all other
blood purifiers and humour cures. In screw
cap yials, containing 60 doses, price 25c.
Sold throughout the world. Bruah Depot, n-A
Chnrterhouss 3D., London. French Depot Rus do u
Paix, PaFis. P0TTBR URUo AED ChBh. Corr, YFous
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-02
REPoRE or THE CONDITION of
Astoria National Bank

at Astoria. In the state of Oregon. at
the close OF business. November IS,
l9oa.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts ,.,,.... sa4t .967 SG
ovcrdrafts, secured and un-
secured ..,.... $50. ... s.ooS o6
l. : bonds % secure circula.
ton 900, ... zee. ....."... ie5OO 90
Premiums on L. $. bonds ..,. 1850 90
Stccks. securities. etc, ,...,. la,eoS ~
Banking house. furniture,
and fixtures ,........,.,... $3.50 oil
Other real estate owned ,.,... 1856 90
Euc from National banks
mot reserve agents. ,...,.. ~
Due from state banks ana
bankers 60, e, .. ....,.... iisi Is
Due from approved reserve
agents ..-... =, ...,,.,..... l57,52t O.
ln,ernal-revenue stamps ..., S12 o.
Checks and other cash Items. tG0S 90
Notes of other National hunks IS5 o.
Fractional paper currency.
nickels and cents ........ l223 10
Lawful Money Reserve In
Bank. VIZ
specie ...,........,... b.. Sb3 l23 81
Legal. tender notes. 1881 90 s. l0g IS
Redemption fund with Z. :.
Treasurer IS percent of cir
"ulatIon) go. -. o.. .... So oJ
Total ........ ...... ....,.. sos .ssl ~
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in ...,....$ $4,000 %
Surplus fund .,....,.,.,....., 10000 %
Undivided }roHts. less cx-
penses and taxes paid ...... l0.-ji .
National EanIt notes out
standing ..,.".......... 1880 90
Due to state banks and
bankers .,.. ,.. .... CO... 20
Individual deposits
subject to cheek .$!ll,I}j 80
Demand certificates
Of deposit ...,.,., lOi,2o9 Sc
Time certificates OF
deposit go. .... l59,9l3 A i75 800 B. F.
Total go. go. .....".." .S55s,G2i "a ,
State Of Oregon, county OF Clatsop, !
IS:
I, ]. f. Higgins, cashier Of the
lbove-named bank. do solemnly swear
that the above statement Is true to the
best Of my knowledge and belief.
], f. HIGGINS,
Correct Attest: Cashier
GEO. II. GEORGE,
VIM. II. BARKER,
A. SCHERNECKAU,
Directors. {
Subscribed and sworn 10 before ma
his Goth day Of November. 1902.
GEO. c. FULTON,
Notary Public
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-02

Museum opens at s p. m.
Admission 10 cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-02

EXHIBIT TX.
ART GALLERY-A collection of rare
and famous paintings by distinguished
artists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-02

at Astoria. In the state of Oregon. NJ
the close OF business. November 50,
iala.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-13

from the pillow But they
pillow obvious satisfaction
have all been fooled by the birds that hu r
them and thus be led from their nests Such devices were
animals IKE the foS' ana then were 'fieu upon ' W e ~ - 90
animals
possu1n has become proyerp
brd-the
his foot But in moments he noticed that had opened one ana 50
really dead AS its head and limbs hung down
and 50 he took out again but seemed as sss as ever he
cautiously looked around
and then made off at full speed ~ : -, - .,
in their to be Matched by them The
It put and the eggs
each bird places her egg in nest where the other eggs h n
with the of the bird that is to grow from it
deliberately pushing the gtfu occupants out of the
nest When the intruder only day two @ h h o ms s ee her
his broad back when he lifts them
five days old at his birth
he will grow fast enough put them out IN two or three % @
each tries throw the other out as soon as they
struggle before one Of them succeeded in ong the other After
takes all of their time to feed him. for he soon as large as
Even the insects display crafty spider
and fit with self closing tapoo Then
door dead
covered with green moss the builder viii put earth ON M d
illustration the portion marked represents piece
But this apdoor spider
the spider holds it down from within II her
the hole shown
thus keep out her unweleome visitor
slip into the side chamber the intruder pushes down to
empty handed as he came
they illustration shows such bby
building AS the baby spider grows
times its present size
Copyright 1901
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-13
NICARAGUA THE EARTHQUAKE ROUTE

lI5OStOll IleIulN-l
There is one feature of the discus
sion between the advocates OF the TWO
routes, Panama and Nicaragua, for an
isthmian canal. which may well be
considered before operations are pc
gun. That is the relative danger from
earthquakes incidental to the two 10
cations. Gen. Henry l.. Abbott has
written a letter to the New York Ev-
ening Post, in which he calls atten-
ton TO the liability of disturbances by
earthquakes on the Nicaragua route.
He quotes facts and figures which
seem to prove that icaragua is now
adjacent to region of great volcanic
activity, a fact that would be con-
slant menace to the locks, dams anu
entertainments needed for ship canal
there. On the other hand. he claims
that the route of the Panama canal Is
in the most stable portion OF Central
America, there being few earthquakes
and no volcanic eruptions. He refers
to the experiments made in the gov
eminent observatory at San Jose de
Costa RIGA, where in nine months of
1901. by means of delicate instruments.
thirty three earth tremors We're re-
corded, rising in six cases to sensible
shocks" Similar instruments at Pans
anna, which had been in use for a per-
iod almost twice as long, indicated
only five tremors, of which only one
was strong enough to be perceived by
the Inhabitants On Gen. Abbots
showing there is plainly a great diff
ference in the danger from earth
quakes, and this should be weighed
carefully as one of the many factors
which must be considered, before our
government commits itself definitely
and begins work on either the one or
the other of the two routes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-13

surplus should be charged back into the
general fund. Let each appropriation
apply only to the purpose for which II
was appropriated.
with the thought that 'if all the pro-
posed raids on the state treasury shoulo
be consummated they would swipe the
surplus and compel doubling of the
state tax rate"
The Winterset Madisonian of last
week puts it in this way: This IS the
week of prayer. 1t is WELL Next week
comes the Legislature"
The introduction of bill to create tbs
office of fifth assistant postmaster gen
eral leads the Council Bluffs Nonparei
to wonder if this is to make room fol
another Iowa man
In regard to the liquor legislation the
Red Oak Republican is inclined to think
that more harm than good will result
from meddling with the present regula-
tons on this question. Iowa has beer
long years in reaching a point where the
liquor traffic is reasonably under con-
troll. 1t would take but short time to
undo it ALL"
Referring to the excellent report of the
Cedar Falls State Normal School the
Burlington Hawkeye says: THE peo-
pie of Iowa are to be congratulated or
the fine showing of the State Normal
and great credit is due President SECRECY
for the q BILE work he has DONE
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-13

senator, being elected by a legislature, is
it's creature, and can be directed, while a
representatives being chosen by the peo-
pie is not responsible to the assembly,
and can only be requested
President McKinley's memory will be
eulogized by congress on Feb. q, the
day which has been set for the Mckin-
ley memorial service in the house Of
representatives, on which occasion Sec
rotary Hay will be the orator. 1t will be
a great event and fine opportunity for
Mr. Hay.
An evangelist who is making many
converts in Holton, Kas., breaches like
this:
The man who poses like a sceptic and
will not listen to conclusive proof as to
the truth of Gods word is dishonest
puppy.
You may announce yourself as a
man. but when you go into partnership
with whisky. either by your vote or sup
port, you become a dirty, low down,
white-livered devil.
Don't tell me you are an atheist, and
then so round pouring out blister
mouthed profanity in the name of a
God you don't believe in, you skillet
headed old scrub.
The men that can be bought at big
price here won't bring Is cents dozen
in hell l am reaching for you-politi-
cian."
However. there are evangelists and
evangelists, but the majority of them
are more discreet in the use of language.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-13
ELECTION OF SENATORS BY DIRECT VOTE

Some interest has been slightly re-
awakened recently in the long mooted
question of the election of United States
senators by vote of the people rather
than by legislatures A statement from
Washington is to the effect that joint
resolutions have been received by con-
gress from six states declaring in favor
OF national convention to frame an
amendment to the constitution for sub
mission to the states providing for the
election of United States senator by a
ment for national convention is predi-
Gated on the notion that congress, or the
senate. will not act favorably in sub
hitting such an amendment, and it
seems to be We'll founded. Fortunately
for the country, in any emergency
which may arise, the constitution has
organic law. One provides that con-
gress whenever two-thirds of both
houses shall deem it necessary. shall
propose amendments to the constitu-
ton, or, on the application of the legis-
latures of two-thirds of the states shall
call a convention for proposing amend
ments. which, in either case, shall be
valid to all intents and purposes, as
part OF the constitution, when ratified
by the legislatures of three-fourths of
the states
1t is a long and difficult method of
reaching the point desired. and In this
respect probably lies the safety of that
instrument but il the people were sufii-
GENTLY aroused by desire to amend 1t
for the purpose above named they
would undoubtedly succeed.
AS showing the hostility of the senate
to election by the people, Senator Bur-
rows, OF Michigan, who favors this
method, thinks there is no hope OF In
ducing congress to submit to the people
the amendment for the desired change
in the method of electing senators, and
eays that even his own committee, that
of privileges and elections, has been re-
organized in opposition to the proposed
plan. The only hope of success. there
fore, Mr. Burrows thinks, lies in action
by the states, and he for one is willing
to take the risk of national convention
II this is necessary to accomplish an
object so dear to the hearts OF so many
OF the American people.
There is very little agitation of the
question at present. and it is only when
a deadlock occurs in legislature or
where such body is bought outright
that the people are aroused on the sub
ject. Unless there is concentrated eff
fort, well backed by the people, there is
little Immediate hope of action for a
convention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-13
CLAIMS THAT HEPBURN ooueED FACTS.
convention

The New York Sun claims that Mr.
Hepburn exhibited unwise haste and
unfair partisanship in conducting
the debate on the Nicaragua canal
bill, which passed the house last week.
The Sun believes the Panama route is
the one of superiority. 1t notices that
during the debate Mr.. McDermott
asked Mr.. Hepburn whether the report
of the Isthmian Canal Commission did
not mean that If the Panama route
was cheap enough, it ought to be Sc
selected; and later. whether 1t would
not be good business to find out If the
under the changed conditions as to
cost.
To the first inquiry, says the Sun,
s.Mr. Hepburn made the unintention-
ally disingenuous reply that the ques-
ton of cost was not the only one; that
the Nicaragua route was 400 miles
shorter than the Panama route; that
It brought New York 375 miles nearer
to San Francisco" The Sun goes on
to say:
Now, the alleged inferiority of the
Panama route on account OF distance
disappears in the light of single,
simple and Ineligible fact. The esti-
mated time of passage thru the Pana-
ma canal is about eleven hours, or one
day of daylight. The estimated time
thru the Nicaragua canal is about
thirty three hours, or three days OF
daylight. Night transit thru the canal
is not considered practicable from the
point of view either of the navigator
or Of the underwater. Yet in all COM
parative estimates of sailing and
steaming time, 1t is assumed by the
Nicaragua advocates that the advant-
age possessed by the shorter cut at
Panama is 33 minus II, or % hours.
Even that advantage of % hours in
time spent in the canal would go far to
counteract the more southerly location
of Panama, in traffic between the At
lantic and Pacific coasts. But the ac-
tual difference will be, roughly, 60
minus II. or 40 hours; inasmuch as
two nights as well as three days of
of the Nicaragua canal.
In other words, a vessel arriving at
Colon early Monday morning would be
clear OF the canal and away thru the
Bay of Panama that same Monday
night; while a vessel arriving at Grey
town on Monday morning would not
make her exit into the Pacific at Brito
until Wednesday night. Forty eight
hours advantage in the transit of the
Panama canal neutralizes, at ten knots
an hour, distance of 4S0 knots at
sea; which is hundred miles more
than the advantage of 375 claimed
by Mr.. Hepburn for the Nicaragua
route In the voyage from New York
to San Francisco.
If the manager of the Hepburn bill
does not know this. he has not studied
the subject with sufficient diligence.
II he knows it and withholds the in
formation from candid interrogators
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-13
IOWA OPINIONS AND NOTES.

The Odebolt Chronicle says the Iowa
honest men, and it believes that some
good legislation will be enacted
In CHASING Congressman Smith with
Governor Shaw in an early and fearless
advocacy of the gold standard the Au-
dubon Republican declares: Judge
Smith had the quickness and clearness
Of vision to see the right position long
lefore most men, and seeing 1t didn't
hesitate an instant in climbing on to
that position and urging his friends to
get on with him."
"A member of congress, or any other
man. should not attempt to live cham
,agne life on soda water salary" re-
marks the Webster City Freeman
Tribune, in discussing the question OF
increasing salaries to meet the eXigen-
t.es of Washington life.
Vinton Eagle: The Eagle stated some
weeks ago that 1t would be wrong to
create the tIldl NCuiS
be a million dollar surplus in the state
treasury when the legislature met. The
State Register of the 9TH confirms the
statement by publishing the financial
statement of the state treasury as found
by state Auditor Merriam in his quar-
terly settlement. BY the time the drafts
from the board OF control are in fol
January and February there will be but
$500. 900 in the treasury for extraordinary
sppropriations-a mere bagatelle OF
what will be needed. Another matter
that should be looked into. The last
legislature, wisely or unwisely, passed
law prohibiting the state treasury
from striking off unexpended balances
so far as the board of control is con-
cerned and added to its power by giving
IL the power to expend these balances
before any appropriations are made
There is no doubt but the old law
should not have been repealed; every
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-13
Craft In
Nature
BY ALLEN WALTON GOULD, a. ny


direction The
they would lose the trail unable him
farther will
pressed the hounds will
single sheep moving
dogs jump high while he under it. hare has
completely tired with the could easily
The
wished fool thinking left
kennels similar different shown by
prepared
neghbor
with the
temptation
laughed mmed
actions and then
the his and when
evidently much ashamed of himself"
vainly
she after Her companions
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-13
William Dudley FouIke an Ardent
Suffraaist.
New York Sun.

Progressive women everywhere re-
joice in the appointment of William
Dudley Foulke as member of the
National Civil Service Commission No
man in the United States is more per-
fectly fitted for this position. Not
only is Mr. Foulke devoted advo-
cate of civil service reform, but he
is 81 man of great personal integrity.
a scholar and broad minded on all
questions. He has been always be
lever in the full enfranchisement of
women, has spoken many times at
their conventions and was formerly
president of the National Association
of SuffraGistS.