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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31
CASTOR sells feed. grain ana hay.


daaton sells feed. grain ana hay.
Five BARRIERS q, the Palace Baths
Elka badges are conspicuous just
now,
Several visiting Elks are airing their
Antlers at Seaside today
The cases for damages against Geo,
Eleo are postponed until Tuesday.
The steamer Robert Dollar passed up
stream yesterday Ia pick up load OF
lumber
Mail days for Fern hin have been
changed TO Mondays Wednesdays and
Frldnys
Tho Eurckn canncry at Eagle Cliff
will be In operation during the fail
fishing seuaon.
The John pay school house IL nearly
completed. 1t being now In the hands
OF the pointers,
Go to the \. r. & L. employ nent
office. Labor Han, No, 52S Bond ST.,
for good reliable help,
The Elks carnival at Portland is the
cause OF an early closing of several
of the summer hotels,
The regular meeting Of the c, r. +.
T. Union viii be held on Wednesday
night instead Of Monday,
You viii nnd the best l5c meal In
the city at the Rising sun Restaurant.
No. G12 Commercial street,
The British ship Cypromene passed
In yesterday from Antwerp ana Is ly-
Ing at anchor Her cargo consists of
railroad iron and general merchaa-
disc,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31
BIG RAFT LEAVES.

The Pope and Talbot raft passed
through here at o'clock last evening,
only seven hours out from Stella.
The raft is GOO feet long and is in tow
of the three tugs, Richard IIolyoke,
Tatoosh and Harvest Queen The lat
ter does not proceed far on the jour-
ney. 1t is probable that the raft will
be grounded at Flavel beach and so on
her long trip today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

Postmaster Reed Gives notice that In
honor Of Labor Day the postofiice will
open only during the hour from 1890
TO 1880, az is customary OH legal holl-
days. There viii be one complete de-
livery In the morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

Contractor Kern has finished his
work on the Silvia de Grasse reef II
In now UP 10 Uncle Sans engineers to
pass on H. Mr.. Kern came into town
Yesterday and states that the Grays
Harbor Jctty h alBo approaching com
pletion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

Today will bc "a great day for or
ganized labor at the Seaside. The
train leaves the Union depot at & u.
N. Tickets, 75 cents, and children 10
cents, a gny time ia promised and
all the friends Of labor are invited TO
join In the fun.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

Sp0ftsmen are cager for Monday
morning 20 dawn. and some Of the
ducks are alrealy putting on mourn
Ing Shooters must remember that for
many kind OF birds the season does
not commence for another month.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

The excursion 10 Seaside today viii
really commence Labor Eay festivities
but all the principal stores will be
closed on Monday. You can buy a
mutton chop or sausage In the early
morning but otherwise the merchants
don't want your money.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

During the past year our sales for
our perfection blend Mocha and Java
coffee have doubled This alone proves
the fact that It plenscs our customers
II YOU are not using this blend OF
coffee try It, remember your money
viii be refunded ut our store II II does
not please you.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

Nice. ripe bartlett pears. i5c per doz.
Tho latest blocks In the new fail
styles. Knox hats. just in at c. II.
Coopers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

The tug Wanderer, Captain Erie
Johnhon, viii be on temporary duty on
the bar until the tug Tatoosh shows
Up again,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

New stock Of fancy goods Just ar
rived at Yokohama Baznar. Call and
see the latest novelties from Japan.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

Monday being Labor Day the ordln-
hry meeting Of the city council viii
be- held on Tuesday evening.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31
ahc llailU Asloria,L
TELEPHONE aci.
ToDAY's WEATHER.

PORTLAND, Aug. 2O ~- oregon, Idn-
no ana Washlnston-~ftlri slightly
warmer IN Sound country
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

Iron beds are fast supersedlng the
cumbcrsOme wooden article because
they nrc ncater, more durable, sani-
tprr and vermln proof, The latest
productions have just been received by
Chas. Hellborn & Som
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

We can furnish you with the best for
no more than you might pay for the
worst, therefore. don't throw away
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

Those merry parties still continue
TO regale AT the Eleventh street re.
sort because the toothsome dclcacies
served at the Toke Point Oyster house
make II the most popular place In the
town. Fresh Tokc Point oysters and
other shell fish always on hand.
Little Harry Puritan Welch was
| buried yesterday In Greenwood CEN.
etery from the residence at Alrer-
brook. The Rev. f. T. Dell conducted
the services, which were attended By
! the knights Of Pythias and the Rath-
bone Sisters. Much sympathy IL felt
for the parents, J r. and Mrs Wclch.
Labor day viii be celebrated In As
toria by the labor unions An exrur-
fion viii be given TO Seaside Sunday,
August 81, Fare. 70 cents for round
trip; children 40 cents. Train leaves
depot at S o'clock n. m, returning
leaves Seaside nj 40 r. m. All
friends Of organized labor are cordi-
ally invited to attend, This viii be
the last excursion of the season.
For the Elks Carnival and Street
Fair 10 &c heil at Portland from
September lat TO 18th. inclusive, the A.
& G. Il. II. vii make rate OF s. for
the round trip between Astoria and
Portland on the following dates For
the evening train OF September Sd,
.mornInr train Septembr ith. evening
.uain sertembr Sth, all trains OF Sep
aembor 9th, and morning train Of
september 10th. These tickets will be
good 10 return until September llth.
The Elizabeth Hale Company con-
cluded their engagement In this city
last night with capital performance
Of the Black Flag. Miss Hale. as
Nnyinc was sweet and charming as
usual, her nnturalness showing to
great advantage, Mr. Platt. as Simon
Tagarns. could not be improved upon.
In the part his every movement caus-
ed roars Of laughter Mr. Reed was
manly as Harry Elyndon. and Mr.. Ar
mour and Mr.. POLAND both deserve
mention. Miss Frances should not be
forgotten, for In the part OF the boy
she played well and carefully. The
Elizabeth Hale Company Is without
doubt the best and most refined stock
company that has played Astoria for
years, Miss Hale Is an actress OF ex-
ceptlonal ability who Is sure to make
u great name for herself,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

The steamer Harrison was OFF the
bar towing IN the Anita carly last
evening, 80 she may be expected In
port this morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

Mrs, Wpgoncr's claim for the return
Of Convict Merrill's body has been dis
allowed on legal points, She viii
probably b. reimbursed for money
spent IN some other way.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

Next Tuesday forenoon at 10 o'clock
the sheriff will soil at public auction
In front Of the court house the real
estate and taxes bid in for taxes for
the year 1899,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

No article of furniture adds more to
he appearance Of the home than n
handsome sldeboard. From the lot
Just placed IN display by Chas. He'll
born a son you can 'ccpre beauty
Il very low figure.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

The steamer Arctic IL expected from
Stella with one Of the hammond log
rats The tug Spencer IL on the
same Job. thp raft icing 80 feet long
The only place to buy toilet articles
and druggist aundrIcs is at Rogers
drugstore You know where II Is.
can and examine goods and be con-
WINGED,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

Burrtp to please the most fasliaIous,
the latest creations spionildly planned
and mnsnihcantly constructed. unex-
erilcd for elegance. Your inspection
invited Chas. Heilborn & Son.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

The O Il, 4 n. Co'o steamer Has
ahlo II expected today from Portland.
She brlugs -four 10 help In loading
the German steamer Elbn.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

THE BEST IS NONE TOO GoOI
FOR YOU.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

Parties desiring to can damson
plums should leave us their orders
now. ~ this fruit will begin TO arrive
within the next few days, and the sea-
son for them Is very short JOHN
son EROS
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

The Bailey Gat2crt WAS delayed un-
III ntteen minutes to 9 last evening.
4 large number Of belntcd passengers
from Seaside, who had missed the
train. took tickets on the boat
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

Monday being Labor Day the ordin-
hry meeting df the city council viii
be held on Tuesday evening.
New stock OF fancy goods Just ar
rived at Yokohama Baznar. Call and
see the latest novelties from Japan.
You can buy Scwbro's Herplcidc.
the great dandruff cure, for 10 cents
per bottle AT the occident Barber
Shop.
Nice. ripe bartlett pears. l5o per doz
The latest blocks in the new fail
atyieb. Knox hats. just In at c. II.
Cooper'a.
The tug wanderer, Captain Erie
Johnnon. will be- on temporary duty on
the bar until the tug Tatoosh shows
up again
The steamer Harrison was of the
bar towing In the Anita carly last
evening, 30 she may be- expected In
port this morning
The Q, Il. 4 n. Co,'B steamer Has.
ahlo II expected today from Portland.
She brlugs -four 10 help In loading
tho German steamer Eibn.
The bar at Gruys iIarbor In puzgling
nnyisatota Captain Day, the light.
house inspector reports unusually rap
III and unreasonable shiftngs.
The steamer Arctic n expected from
Stella with one Of the hammond log
ratta The tug Spencer IL on the
same Job. tbs raft ,cng 80 feet long
Tho only place to buy toilet articles
and druggist sundrIcs Is at Rogers
drugstore. You know where 1t Is.
can aud examine goods and be con-
WINGED
Next Tuesday forenoon at 10 o'clock
the sheriff viii sell at public auction
In front Of the court house the real
estate and taxes bid in for taxes for
the year 1899,
Mrs, Wpgoner's claim for the return
Of Convict Merrill's body has been dis
allowed on legal points, She viii
probably b. reimbursed for money
spcnt In some other way.
BurrrN to please the most fasilaious,
the latest creations splondldly planned
and mngniheontly constructed. uncx-
ccicd for elegance, Your Inspection
invited. Chas, Hcllborn & Son.
The Bailey Gntgcrt WAS delayed un-
III atteen minutes to last evening.
4 large number Of belntcd passengers
from Seaside, who had missed the
train. took tickets on the boat,
Parties desiring to can damson
plums should leave MS their orders
now, ~ this fruit will begin TO arrive
within the next few days and the sea-
son for them Is very short,-JOllN-
son EROS,
No article of furniture adds more to
he appearance Of the home than
handsome sldeboard From the lot
Just placed on display by Chas. He'll
born a son you can 'ecpre beauty
I II very low figure.
Iron beds are fast supersedlng the
wooden article because
they nrc ncater, more durable, sani-
tpry and vermin proof, The latest
have just been received by
Chas. Hellborn & Son,
During the past year our sales for
our perfection blend Mocha and Java
coffee have doubled This alone proves
the fact that It plenscs our customers
IL YOU are not using this blend Of
coffee try It; remember your money
win be refunded ut our store II II does
not please you.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

The bar at Gruys Harbor In puzxing
nnEieatora, Captain Day, the light
house inspector, reports unusually rap
ID and unreasonable ahiftings,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

The British ship Cypromene passed
In yesterday from Antwerp ana Is ly-
Ing at anchor Her cargo consists of
railroad iron and general merchaa-
disc
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-31

You viii ilnd the best l5c meal In
the city at the Rising sun Restaurant
No Gi2 Commercial street.
The Washington times., 1902-12-15
BACHELORS IN ARGENTINA.


instability Of
to be give
credit Fher i Z s. credi s
Of Argentine
admirably
to ueni TO
provisions enactment Is
thirty all bachelors
they this
pay $40 per
enjoying
Then sevenyhve eighty.
lon
on be scoreo O is bachelorhood.
the would
cebas
think tmSar pay
increasing steadily for Rfyhve years!
The
madness yoke
Wherein lies the Republic
produces the desired
The Washington times., 1902-12-15
HOSPITALS FOR CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.
POPULAR PREJUDICE NEITHER ON REA-
COMMON SENSE.

Some time Chicago daughter had
dphhea He hospital to another and was re-
fused ALL Just he reached Office she
died
The incident has rightly caused commotion city are
appears but two Chicago hospitals which any accommodations
for contagious diseases, and this time both
county hospital which always full; the other the Presbyterian
pta, which has but ten beds reserved for scarlet
It mysterious and peculiar thing that but
towns this country have any hospitals whatever contagious
and when contemplated there usually huabaoo
difficulties Of the officials increased n-fod This the
result of good sense.
In the first place, nghborhood hospital this kind
does danger There a smallpox scarlet fever
heria proved Of proximity
With proper building of this kind safe church. and
much less noisy than churches
On the other hand if proper provided
of contagious disease the risk Of ontaon infinitely greater
in the first place, people be hospital none
and, the second place, the given them by city
class. their friends viii conceal the presence Of the disease
spread This is undoubtedly the prevalence smallpox
the poorer classes The prejudice against hospitals for
fced with this disease places that buildings
to this purpose have been destroyed
There instance of such prejudice the Southern
time negro who had smallpox taken isolated
in the middle of field and left there, without care that Of the
visited him daily.
the occupant who crawd away through the grass
sumaby reached the habaton Of of his
When considers that the person who took him very pos
sb been aundres family
certainly carry the that family Others
sanity of the mobs course
case but the nd Of all panic regarding smallpox
and similar ailments and learn them way,
less danger there VIII be.
The Washington times., 1902-12-15
THINKS SOCIALISM THE REMEDY.
To the Editor Of The Times:

To the Editor Of The Times:
Sir: At this time Of dire distress
in thousands OF families throughout the
country due to lack OF fuel supply, Is
not the time particularly oppor-
tune TO name the remedy whereby the
people may have access to the anthra-
cite stored in abundance in the rich
fields of Pennsylvania?
We are all familiar with the miser-
les attendant upon the great strike a
few weeks back. and equally conversant
with the appalling situation today. So
let us, as intelligent human beings. cast
aside subterfuges, and sift the thing to
its cause. The mines are owned pri-
vately by individuals. or by sets Of in
dlylduals. termed corporations. This
admitted. il is evident coal is not mined
unless at the option Of the owners. Now
what incentive prompts the exercise of
this prerogative by the Owlers to have
the coal mined? For their individual
use? Not at all, That outlay would be
The Washington times., 1902-12-15
CARING FOR THE CAPITAL.
THE IDENTIFICATION OF WASHINGTON A NATIONAL,
LOCAL DUTY

In the identifying
being justly emphasized people
whole should their proportion attaching
a
The City Of Washington the National Capital
to criticism Pise alike
The Washington responsible
that they have their proportion municipal
Pvenn and than their equiaby
justed But the community expected
the Washington Capital duty justly properly
devoves upon people
The Times has frequent upon
Of WashingtOns beauty freely
be Capital praised
The Times point approval foreigners
beautyng O Washington
The the District proper performance
Of such duty, and entirely willing proportion
cost With Congress disposed obligations
people the matter the work making Washington beyond question
the worlds beautiful capital be easy.
The Times glad organizations
striving this urges Congress with the
question generous Capital Every
dollar Of the the American people expended improvement
the Capital City the the po-
The enjoyment every
praise of such beauty a direct tribute the
The Washington times., 1902-12-15

personal comfort Of already Installed
the consideration Of important
tion the general the army systom
country personal considerations should
view however Of the short period during
which the present commanding general will remain upon
list and suggestion the
general might displace him. Secretary
nouuced the his to have bill SO
modified become operative upon retire
ment Of the present commanding general the army
The whole theory of the general bill that
administrative work Of the army be brought
into coherent system, professional soldier
Who his chief OF stan. report
Secretary War having sifted the reports Of
subordinates and the chiefs bureaus
way secretary will be able under the drec
the President shape policy department
without being subjected the undertaking
life the study the details Of military affairs
IN which he hardly become proficient before the
piration Of the average term OF office.
There has been msconception of this BILL arising
supposon that the general staff officers are to
prepare plans war general officers will
required carry cut This far from the true in
tenon Of the measure which that possible nforma-
acquired during OF peace and through
careful and systematic study by
corps viii be put in proper
shape and made available war gen
officer is assigned any command viii report
prepared with information which It has been
possible to accumulate during peace This course
general utilize according the dictates his own in
tegence He decide professional point Of view
just how much how little Of plan how much Of
the information supplied him. he will utilize Beyond be-
ing acquainted general war policy and plans
OF operations for other general would
sariy work out Of his STAFF his own
immediate plan Of operations circumstances would
his plans Of battles tactical nterfered with
being which strictly under the charge Of
each general In command Of
which he alone is responsible.
The introduction OF the general the American
army system when in proper working order will with
doubt the greatest economy and add
exceedingly the efficiency the army strengthening in
every possible the commanding generals and
assuring the President Secretary Of War at all times
professional adviser possessed Of the confidence Of the com
msnder- chief.
The Washington times., 1902-12-15

too enormous. For they have 10 ez-
pend considerable capital before the
necessary machinery is installed to mine
coal, and other means Of combustion
would supplant coal were this the
case.
But whv do millions Of intelligent men
and women allow a few men to control
in its entirely a great necessity We all
must have access to. in order to live in
comfort. The solution is simple-pub-
lie ownership OF the mines by the peo-
pie. and for all OF the people III Of
the time. Socialism, In other words,
would insure our keeping warm in win
ter time. and not make US the sufferers
because Of a difference arising between
employer and empIoye. And from the
surprising gains OF the Socialist party OF
America in the November elections. il
is evident that the fuel problem Is near
ing solution 1 am very truly yours.
JOSEPH WOOD.
Washington. Dec. y. 1902.
The Washington times., 1902-12-15
A General Staff for the Army.
By Brig. Gen. VIII CARTER, u S. A,mr

A VERY unusual scene enacted in the rooms Of
~ the Military Committee of the House o Representa-
tives at the Capitol Saturday morning last
when the Secretary War appeared before important
committee behalf of the army reform commonly known
as the general bill the invitation of the
Secretary War the chiefs Of bureau Of the War Depart
ment were present.
In his presentation of the the Secretary Of War took
his conditions they were presented during
1898, and explained fully the the proposed
legislation to findings the commits
sion which investigated Soan one Of which
was expressed in its report the following language:
For years the divided authority responsibility
in the War Department produced friction which, in
the interest Of the remedy possible should be
applied"
The general stan legislation intended to benefit the
country the army a whole. secure a drastic
reform which chaos at Tampa in
1898 possible The secretary presented array Of
facts and arguments the Military Committee should
ordinarily carry Notwithstanding the
high character bureau and Of army officers
in general the success attending Spain came in
spite Of present system the
present system Of independent staff more e1
pensive and less efficient than would be the
general we're introduced to coordinate the work OF ali
a
practical cbann then by all country should have
It, and have 2. at the earliest possible moment
It has been the all too prevalent practice
try rece the the civil war the methods
that then obtained in antagonize army reform
The world has moved in the past forty years. steam
and electricity have carried nations point at
which thov who here the new must
expe, in blood and money whenever real
W ms occurs. No fears an occupa-
protracted period by foreign
Do' ualty. however. that this
count ltary system possible to
devise T. Ae subjected to the hu-
iiation OF he nation has never
stood higher ran since the
with SPAIN yet, 4 continuously
since 1898 amongs = og the army
that results similar I, could not
be expected in a conflict ,ower
II has been recognized reat
difficulties in enccting l. "a
fact that it is impossibi
legislation thar does not affect the
The Washington times., 1902-12-15
A Virginia Combination

The Martin and willard Company,
Limited, may be selected as the style OF
the new political combination said TO
have been recently formed In Virginia,
the announcement Of which formation
has startled the good people Of the Old
Dominion almost beyond expression. The
partners In the new concern are none
other than the Hon. Thomas S. Martin,
United States Senator. and ex-captain,
now Lieutenant governor. Joseph Z. VII
lard and their business IS 20 be confined
exclusively &c dealings IN Senatorial and
gubernatorial booms. II Is but little
more than a year since the debOnair
young statesman from Fairfax Court
House was using 7sls utmost endeavors
to cripple the workings OF the so-called
Martin machine. and succeeded so well
that the Hon. Claude A. Swanson was
enabled to remain IN Washington as a
member OF Congress instead OF being
obliged 10 take up his residence in the
executive mansion in Richmond OF
course, Nr. Willard was too modest to
ever have claimed the credit for having
placed the Hon. Andrew Jackson Mon
tague IN the governors chair, but there
are those who assert that he contrib
uted materially. or II not materially
then financially. something which he is
capable Of doing. Thereby Mr.. Willard
came TO be the presiding officer OF the
Virginia senate Vow. so & Is reported,
after one short -sas iI harness, Gov
ernOr Montague and Lieutenant Gov
ernor Willard have become estranged-
that is 10 the extent OF declining 10
share each others confidence politically.