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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-11
Rural Free DELIVERY a Success.

The striking increase in the revenues OF the
postofice department shows clearly the pros
perity of people and the increasing activ-
ity Of the business of the country.
The receipts Of the postofice department for
the fiscal year ending June 80 last amounted to
$121 S4S, &c, increase of S10,216 S53S over
the preceding year, the largest increase known
in the history Of the postal service. The mag
nitude of this increase will best appear from
the fact that the entire postal receipts for
the year 1860 amounted to but $s,51s,0e7.
Rural free delivery service is longer in
the experimental stage; 1t has become fixed
policy. The results following Its introduction
have fully justified the Congress in the large
appropriations made for Its establishment and
extension. The average yearly increase in post
office receipts in the rural districts Of the
country is about two per cent. We are now
able by actual results to show that where
rural free delivery service has been established
to such an extent to enable us to make
comparisons the yearly increase has been up
ward Of ten per cent.
On Nov. /, 1902 II $50 rural free delivery
routes had been established and were in opera
ton, covering about one-third of the territory
Of the United States available for rural free
delivery service. There are awaiting the
action of the department petitions and appli-
cations for the establishment of 10,14S addi-
tional routes. This shows conclusively the want
which the establishment of the service has
met and the need of further extending 1t as
rapidly as possible. 1t is justified both by
the financial results and by the practical bene-
fits to rural population; 1t brings the men
who live on the soil into close relations with
the active business world; 1t keeps the farmer
in daily touch with the markets; 1t is po-
tential educational force; 1t enhances the value
of farm property, makes farm life far pleas
anter and less isolated, and will do much tc
check the undesirable current from country &c
city.
1t is to be hoped that the Congress will make
liberal appropriations for the continuance OF
the service already established and for its
further extension.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-11

The reason why giving advice is SO
much more popular than taking it, is
that it does not require one to be SO
many different kinds of people-Wash-
ington Times.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-11
German Postal STAGES.

The multiplication of railways has
not diminished the number of postal
stages in Germany. On the contrary.
the number of stage drivers rose from
5,176 in 1896 to 5,S14 in 1900.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-11
e.s+oration of the White House.

Through wise provision Of the Congress
at its last session the white house. which has
become disagured by homogeneous additions and
changes has now been restored to what II was
planned to be by Washington. The white house
Is the property of the nation. and so far as is
compatible with living therein II should be kept
as II originally was. for the same reasons that
we keep Mount Vernon It originally was.
1t is good thing to preserve such buildings
as historic monuments which keep alive our
sense of continuity with the nations past.
The reports Of the several executive depart
ments are submitted to the Congress with this
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
White House, Dec. !. lso2-
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-11
Pressing Needs of the Navy.

For the first time in our history naval ma
neuvers a large scale being held under
the immediate command of the admiral of the
navy. Constantly increasing attention is being
paid to the gunnery Of the navy. but 1t is yet
far from what it should be. l earnestly urge
that the increase asked for by the Secretary
Of the Navy in the appropriation for improv-
ing the craftsmanship be granted. In battle
the only shots that count the shots that
hit. 1t is necessary to provide ample funds for
practice with the great guns in time Of peace.
These funds must provide not only for the
purchase of projectiles. but for allowances for
prizes to encourage the gun crews. and espe-
cially the gun pointers. and for perfecting an
Intelligent system under which alone 1t is
possible to get good practice.
There should be halt in the work of build
ing up the navy, providing every year addi-
tional fighting craft. We a very rich coun-
try vast in extent OF territory and great in
population; a country, moreover, which has an
army diminutive indeed when compared with
that Of any other frst-class power. We have
deliberately made certain foreign poll
cies which demand the possession of first
class navy. The isthmian canal will greatly
increase the efficiency OF navy II the navy
is of sufficient size; but II have made
quate navy. then the building Of the canal
would be merely giving hostage to any power
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-11

OF superior strength The lfo-roe Hnctr1ns
should be treated as the cardinal feature Of
American foreign policy; but It would be worse
than idle to assert II unless intended to
hack 1t up. and it can be backed up only BY
a Thoroughly good navy. good navy IL not
Of peace
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-11
Protection for Railway Men.

me snfety-appliance law, for the better pro-
lection of the lives and limbs Of railway en-
ployes which was passed in 1898. went into
full effect Aug. l, 1901 1t has resulted IN
avertinr thousands Of casualties. Experience
shows. however, the necessity of additional leg
islation to perfect this law. A bill to pro
vide for this passed the Senate at the last
session 1t is be hoped that some such
measure may now be enacted into law.
Gratifying progress has been made during
the year in the extension OF the merit system
Of making appointments in the government serv
ice. 1t is much to be desired that our cor
sular system be established by law on a basis
providing for appointment and promotion only
in consequence Of proved fitness
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-11

THE BEST RESULTS IN sTARCHING
can be obtained only by using Defiance
Starch, besides getting OF. more for
same money-no cooking required.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-11

Defiance Starch is put up 16 ounces
in package, 10 cents. One-third more
starch for same money.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-11
international Arbitration.

AS civilization grows, warfar becomes
less and less the normal condition of for
eign relations. The last century has seen
a marked diminution OF wars between
civilized powers: wars with uncivilized
powers are largely mere matters of inter-
national police duty, essential for the
welfare of the world. Wherever possible
arbitration or some similar method should
be employed in lieu of war to settle diff
hculties between civilized nations, al.
though as yet the world has not pro-
crossed sufficiently to render it possible.
or necessarily desirable. to invoke arbi-
tration in every case. The formation of
the international tribunal which sits at
The Hague IS an event of good omen
from which great consequences for the
welfare of all mankind may flow. 1t is
far better. where possible, to invoke such
a permanent tribunal than to create spe-
cial arbitrators for given purpose.
1t is matter of sincere congratulation
to our country that the United States
and Mexico should have been the first
to use the good offices of The Hague
court This was done last summer with
most satisfactory results in the case of
a claim at issue between us and our
sister republic. 1t is earnestly to be hop
ed that this first case will serve as a
precedent for others, in which not only
the United States. but foreign nations
may take advantage of the machinery al
ready in existence at The Hague
commend to the favorable considera-
ton of the Congress the Hawaiian fire
claims, which were the subject of care
full investigation during the last session.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-11
More Sailors Called For.

call your special attention to the need Of
providing for the manning of the ships. Sc
riovs trouble threatens II we cannot do bet
ter than now doing regards securing
the services Of q sufficient number OF the high
est type Of sailormen. of mechanics 1t II
no more possible to improvfse q crew than II
is possible to improvise a warship- To build
the finest ship. with The deadliest battery, and
to send 1t ahoat with q crew, no matter
how brave they were individually, would be
to insure disaster II foe of average capacity
were encountered. Neither ships nor men can
be improVised when war has begun.
We need a Thousand additional officers in
order to properly man the ships now provided
for and under construction. The classes at the
naval school at Annapolis should be greatly
enlarged. At the same time that we thus add
the officers where We need them, we should
facilitate the retirement Of those at the head Of
the list whose usefulness has become impaired.
Promotion must be fostered II the service Is to
be kept efficient
There is not a cloud the horizon at pres
ent. There seems not the slightest chance Of
trouble with foreign power. We most ear
nestly hope that this state of things may con-
tinue; and the way to insure its continuance
is to provide for thoroughly efficient navy.
The refusal to maintain such navy would
invite trouble, and If trouble came would In
disaster. Fatuous self-complacency or
vanity, or shortsightedness in refusing to pre-
pare for danger. is both foolish and wicked
in such nation as ours; and past experience
has shown that such faulty in refusing to rec
ognize or prepare for any crisis in advance is
usually succeeded by a mad panic of hystertcal
fear once the crisis has actually arrived.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-11
Panama Canal Favored.

The Congress has wisely provided that
we shall build at once an isthmian ca
nal, If possible at Panama. The attorney
general reports that we can undoubted-
ly acquire good title from the French
Panama Canal Company. Negotiations
are now pending with Colombia to Sc
sure her assent to our building the canal
This work should be carried out as a
continuing policy without regard to
be begun under circumstances which
will make it a matter of pride for all
administrations to continue the policy.
The canal will be of great benefit to
America. and of Importance to all the
world. 1t will be of advantage to us
industrially and also as improving our
military position. 1t will be of advan-
tage to the countries of tropical Amer
lea. 1t is earnestly to be hoped that
all of these countries will do as some
of them have already done with signal
success, and will invite to their shores
commerce and improve their material
conditions by recognizing that stability
and order are the prerequisites of sue
cessful development. No independent ma
ton in America need have the slightest
fear of aggression from the United
States. 1t behooves each one to main
tain order within its own borders and
to discharge its just obligations to for
eigners. When this is done, they can
rest assured that, be they strong or
weak, they have nothing to dread from
outside interference. More and more the
increasing interdependence and complex
ity of international political and eco
nomic relations render it incumbent on
all civilized and orderly powers to in
sist on the proper policing of the world.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-11
Pacific Cable Assured.


During the fall of 1901 a communication
was addressed to the Secretary of State
asking whether permission would be
granted by the President to a corpora
ton to lay a cable from a point on the
California coast to the Philippine islands
by way of Hawaii A statement of con-
ditions or terms upon which such cor
poration would undertake to lay and
operate a cable was volunteered.
Inasmuch as the Congress was shortly
to convene, and Pacific cable legislation
had been the subject of consideration by
the Congress for several years, it seem
ed to me wise to defer action upon the
application until the Congress had first
an opportunity to act. The Congress ad-
journed without taking any action, leav-
ing the matter in exactly the same con-
dition in which it stood when the Con-
gress convened.
Meanwhile it appears that the Com
merciaI Pacific Gable Company had
promptly proceeded with preparations for
laying its cable. 1t also made applica-
ton to the President for access to and
use of soundings taken by the U. S. s.
Nero, for the purpose of discovering a
practicable route for a trans-Pacific ca
ble the company urging that with &C
cess to these soundings ii could complete
its cable much sooner than IL it were
required to take soundings upon its own
account.
In consequence of this solicitation of
the cable company, certain conditions
were formulated, upon which the Presi-
dent was willing to allow access to these
soundings and to consent to the landing
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-11

In curbing and regulating the combina-
tons Of capital which are or may become
injurious to the public we must be careful
not to stop the great enterprises which
have legitimately reduced the cost of pro-
duction, not to abandon the place which
our country has won in the leadership of
the international Industrial world not to
strike down wealth with the result of
closing factories and mines, of turning
the wage-worker idle in the streets and
leaving the farmer without a market for
what he grows. Insistence upon the i'm
possible means delay in achieving the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-07

The four masted schooner o. r. Olsen
arrived In yesterday from San Fran
cisco 20 load lumber.
The schooner Waetherwax with lun-
Der for California passed out yesterday
The vessel cirrles 100000 feet.
The coastins steamer Alliance ar
rived in yesterday from San Francisco
and coast points. IN the afternoon the
boat left w for Portland.
II Is reported that number of the
crew have deserted from the British
ship County cf Roxburgh which is
discharging Its cargo at the quarantine
station and that III consequence the
work Is greatly hindered.
During heavy blow yesterday the
barkentlne Echo dragged her anchor
from her berth near the Knappton mill
10 short distance 1elow on the rocks
near North Shore. Before anydamage
could oe done 10 her the steamer May
flower put 10 her assistance on her
return trip from Deep river and get
ting line aboard managed 10 tow the
helpless craft back 10 her former an
chorage. Had the steamer not put in
an appearance when she did II IL very
likely the barkentine would have been
seriously injured by pounding on the
rocks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-07

OF preservation an II was the day II
was put up. In fact, II seems to stand
the weather better than any other
class OF soft lumber. These ants In
fest all parts Of the island In millions
and live on rotten and soft woods.
They bore into the lumber in thous-
and places and u ~ but short time
until the board IN worth nothing and
has no supporting strength, The army
sought TO get lumber that would re-
sist these attacks and hemiock was
tried with the result that there VIII be
large amount OF this class OF lumber
used there In the future"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-07
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J, A. Fruce is mere from Tacoma.
A. Becker liz In the city from Port
land.
c. II. Thomas. Portlander. Is in
town.
II. RIerson Is In the city from Ne
halem.
s. wylie. OF Nasel. Washington, is
in the city.
T. p. West was in the city yesterday
from ciaisop.
Bert oakman. OF Fort Candy is an
Astoria visitor.
Mrs. c. c. Clark Of Seaside. visited
the city yesterday.
Miss l.. Hodes OF South Bend. was
in the city yesterday
Master Fish Warden vanDusen has
returned from Salem.
]. II. Ellerby visited the city yester-
day from South Bend.
Mrs. j II. Johansen arrived in the
city yesterday fro mseaside.
r. A. Hackett visited the city yester-
day from the Lewis and Clark.
Captain n. II. Weber visited the city
yesterday from Eagle Cliff.
E. y, Zeller arrived in the city yes
terday from Portland enroute for Sea-
side.
Mrs. Il. c. Jcffers OF the Lewis and
Clark, was doing shopping In the city
yesterday.
Ray Jones. the famous beau brum-
nell Of Nehalem, is calling on his
friends In the city.
Perry and Ben Olsen passed through
the city last evening from the West
Side enroute for Little Falls. Wishing
ton.
Miss Nina Hansen passed through
the city yesterday to make a brief Wis.,
II with her people at Little Falls
Washington. Miss Hansen lives at
Warrenton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-07


The annual report OF Lieutenant
General Miles. which was made public
yesterday. contains extended reference
20 the fortlnca,Ions OF the northwest,
The report deplores the lack Of facili-
ties for trooos. who are In many in
stances sheltered In huts and tents
that are unit for animals, Failure TO
look after the health OF the men rs al-
80 referred TO. One OF the most inn
portant matters touched upon In the
report Ia u strong recommendation for
additional coast defenses, Greater
attention to this feature ls dwelt upon
extensively and the Pacific coast Is
given particular space, Not only are
now works needed he says, but the
ones which have already been con-
structed are lacking in proper atten-
tlon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-07

According to San Francisco dis
patch received yesterday, Captain IL
oriffiths, master Of the bark ksiulani.
died on board the vessel last Saturday
when she was al point 400 miles on
Cape Blanco on the way from Seattle
10 Honolulu. Stomach trouble was
the cause of death. Chief Officer
Wallace took charge OF the ship and
steered course for San Francisco 10
land the captains body. Captain
Grifflths was one Of the best known
and most capable master mariners sail
Ing out Of this port. having been on the
coast for more than 10 years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-07

Much better progress is now being
made on the Hume mill. and work
there IL being rushed II win be four
or FIVE months before the mill Ia ready
for operation, however. Some two
weeks ag) an ordinance was intro
d,lcad nj the council for the vacation
Of the foot Of 4 street In Alderbrook for
the benefit of Mr.. Hume, but definite
action was deferred until the other In
trres.ed parties could be interviewed.
Th" matter was not brought up nj the
last meeting OF the council. presumably
for the reason that the land owners
have not yet been heard from.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-07

The unsystematlc methods often fol-
lowed by well meaning people In Civ.
ing 10 ths needy IN ap,ly illustrated in
case that has just been brought 10
light. A~family living near Oregon
city were burned out by the forest
fires which ragged few months aGo,
losing In the flames their entire effects,
A lady solicitous only for the good of
the sufferers at once apprlsed Portland
friends OF their plight and a good siz-
cd box Of goods was forwarded to the
burnt district, Besides a quantity OF
misfit clothing and disused cooking
utensils the box contained 27 pairs Of
baby shoes and 10 straw hats. This Is
about as Ridiculous an incident az
when a destitute family In this city re-
Gently received from local philanthro-
plsts four cradles and a number OF tin
washboilers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-07

Professor A l., CLARK is IN receipt
of letter from Arthur Young. who II
ut Butte attending mining school,
MIR Young was a member OF last years
class In chemistry at the Astoria high
school, and, as the class had a most
successful year. Professor Clark was
anxious 10 learn how his students were
getting along Mr., Young writes that
h. was Ave months ahead Of his fresh
man class ~ Butte, which speaks well
for the efficiency OF the local method
OF instruction.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-07

The result Of the legislative contest
between Messrs. Megler and Harring-
ton " stIll In doubt. although the
chances seem 20 favor the success of
the former. All the precincts in
wahkiakum county have been heard
from except Deep River. Harrington
thus far has a lead OF seven votes.
The Maynowcr came over from Deep
River last night. but Captain Picknell
was unable to state the result OF the
count. Several Of the Maynower's
passengers were also seen. but they
could give 10 information, Nominal
ly Deep River In strongly enough re-
publican to insure the election OF Meg
Ter. Harrington. however. Is very pop
ular and It is just possible that the
rennhllcan vote nj Deep River may not
be great enough to pull Megler through
Captain Plckenell said he heard yes
teriay that Deep River has cast 4s
votes and that Megler had received
10 of them. but this was probably an
exaggeration. II ls thought by those
who appear to be posted that Megler
will win out by 10 or 10 majority.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-07

The young ladies OF the sophomore
class Of the high school viii hold a
candy pie and cake sale next satur-
day afternoon In the room adjoining
Belts studio. the proceeds Of the sale
to be devoted 10 the needs OF the school
library, The goods will all b. first
class homemade articles, Patrons
win not only he getting their moneys
worth. but will be lending their as
sis,ance TO i very worthy cause
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-07

The county commissioners court
yesterday handled The question Of con-
structIng road mt Elsie as petltloned
for by Thomts p. Peterson ct al. and
opposed by Gus GronnellA Attorney
holland represented mfr dronncll and
Yesterday advanced the claim that the
signors to she petition We're not all
Interested In the proposed improve
ment and indeed some Of them lived
in As.oria. II seems the Elsie ford on
the Nehalen Is the only place to get
In and out by Mr.. Peterson and that
good road leading to It Is essential
Quite a distance OF the road VIII lead
across property belonging to Mr., Gron-
nell and he is In consequence up In
arms against the building Of the
thoroughfare and win doubtless make
stubborn rght for his alleged rights.
The business of constructing q bridge
across the mouth of the Lewis and
Cloak win he further considered later,
The petition showed n majority OF
legal voters. The sum of IS was voted
to be paid to assist In defraylng the
expenses attending the recent good
roads convention held In Portland,
Th!a this ls done in accordance to n
letter sent out by the convention re-
questlng each county to remit 81 to-
ward the expenses The amounts win
be paid to Judge Trenehard, president
of the association. The delinquent tax
roll was filed by the sheriff and will be
published In the local papers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-07
REALTY TRANSFERS

Fritz w Larsen 70 Aileen Gladys
Dourel-lots and s in block
Astoria addition TO Warrenton ,s /
George D Connor and wife TO
Thomas Corbett--southwes IA
Of sw Ia Of section Is: west half
Of northwest Ia OF section 80
township north ranger west ..7Ot
George Fl Mendell and wife to John
Adair Mendell-- block " Adairs
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-07

We have just received large ship
ment Of ingredients for mince meat
making consisting OF seeded raiains
washed curranta. cltron. lemon ana
orange peal. boiled and sweet cider,
etc, Johnson Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-07

On account Of needing more room In
our store we are selling out at less than
cost our limo Of framed ana unframed
pictures. You can not help but take
advantage OF the bargains we are Of
fcring. chaa, HeIlborn & Son.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-07

On account Of the delay In the ar
rival Of the advertising matter. the
"lielIo, Bili" company. which was TO
have played here Tuesday. November
II, viii not show until Thursday. the
isth,