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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

In az nothing compared with the danger
10 the little ones who attend the pub
lie schools, and that, rather than set
a single death. they would forfeit the
amount that Is required 10 conduct
the schools for the remainder Of the
term, Many poor families In whose
hones scarlet fever has broken out are
unable TO provide their children with
new clothing after illness from scarlet
fever, and when the little ones retdrn
TO school they wear The yamo clothes
that they wore prior TO their sickness.
This tables other children 10 disease,
ana all efforts on the part Of teachers
to prevent conlagion must necessarily
who had called on another child that
was III attended school as usual. 1t
developed that the alex child was suf-
fering from scarlet fever. The prin-
cipai of the school at once sent the
pupil home, but the other rhildren had
been subjected TO the diseaae by his
presence in the school room. The gem
eral opinion IL that danger from scar
let fever gtiIl exists. and careful par
enis decline 10 allow their children TO
attend school. In view OF the condition
of affairs, IL 10 quite irobable.~and abb
soIuiely imperatiyr-that the school
hoard will again order the schools
closed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
KSAPPA NOTES

. g 3
W. ]. Ross is in Washington on Q
business trip.
Mrs. NJ Colun mas been on the sicl
list for several weeks.
Frank Kelley has returned from Q
business "Trip to Seattle.
Mrs. Geo. Mussey spent couple Of
days IN Astoria recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. C. Belknap aid shor
ping In Astoria this week.
Miss Lizzie Ross spent two weeks In
Portland the guest of Miss Wilma
Monroe.
Finley Taylor's new house Il nearing
completion and will soon be ready for
the painter.
There was no services In the Presby-
terlan church last Sunday owing 10 the
fresh paint.
Mrs, J. o. Ryckman spent several
days In Astoria last week. the guest Of
Mrs. d. II, WEIGH.
Reverend Hill preached In the NJ. r..
church last Sunday evening and at
Svensen IN the morning.
A. Frantz still walks with a cane.
from the effects of an accident in mis-
camp several weeks ago.
Dan MeIkls OF Westport spent sew
erai days here last week, the guest OF
his aunt, Mrs. c, G. Boss,
Mrs Cameron who has been con-
fined to his house for some time from
lagrlppe is again able to get out.
A meeting OF district No. ls-white
schoolhouse-was held last week and
special tax OF l-2 mills was levied for
school purposes.
Mrs. A. s. Foster is visiting her
daughters, Misses Maysie and Ara in
Oregon City. Mrs. Foster also attend
ed the Eastern Star lodge in Portland
OF which she Is member.
The Loyal Temperance Legion gave
social at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lena Knapp recently. A pleasant ev-
ening was spent, Songs, recitations,
tableaus and charades were the princi-
pal amusement,
r, p, Ross returned to Astoria Fri
day after painting the interior OF the
Presbyterian church. w. n. Stone
and Fred sture assisted Mr.. Ross.
The work is done very neatly and is
Il credit to the workmen.
The Ladies' Aid society met at Mrs.
l., Mitchelrs last Wednesday, It was
decided at that time to have a social
on the l4th OF February In Union Hall.
This will be Valentine social, and a
pleasant evening is anticipated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

The chicl of engineers has been In
communication with the Rlsdon Iron
works and the Commandant Of the
Mare island navy yard foI the past
few days, endeavorng to secure terms
from one or the other for converting
the transport Grant into a sea dredge
In reasonably short time, says n
Washington dispatch, The time stlpu-
lated In the bid af the Rsdon Iron
works Ii considered too long and the
navy yard Is so pressed with other mat
ters that II cannot assure prompt
work AS soon as satisfactory assur>
ance IL received from one or the other,
the Grant will be placed in charge of
workmen, as plans for her overhaul
Ing are completed and the pumps are
being built by Baltimore firm and viii
be ready for shipment before the vessel
has been oyerhauled, The board of en-
glneer officers that made the investi-
cation of the mouth of the Columbia
river last summer held It's final mee.-
ing and adjourned leaving tho report
In the hands OF one member for de-
livery. The chief OF engineers has not
yet received the report, but looks for 1t
every day, and viii give It prompt ac-
ton when 1t reaches his hands,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

President VIE. Past President Laws
and Joseph Griblcr will leave for Sa-
lem In day or two to walt upon Gov
ernor Chamberlain and formally extend
TO him an invitation TO deliver an ad-
dress at the memorial services 10 be
held by the local lodge Of Eagles on the
third Sunday In May, At the last
session of the grand lodge provision
was made for memorial services, ana
the local aerie IL anxious that the Rov-
ernor deliver the address. In the hf-
ternoon Of memorial day the Eagles
viii visit Greenwood and decorate the
graves OF departed brothers, and In the
evening the services viii he held at
the hail. The services will he public.
There is every probability TINT the gov
ernor win come to Astoria for the oc-
casion,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
TOBACCO SMOKE IN THE AIR.

New York. Jan. 2S.-Sigmund Roth
schild of Detroit. Mich. arrived here
Monday, says the Tribune's Havana
correspondent His mission to Havana
sto secure as members of the National
Tobacco and Cigar Dealers association
In America all the independent cigar
manufacturers in Cuba. There will be
a meeting on Saturday night when
plans will be formulated and some in
teesting developments are expected.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
WILL ARBITRATE.

Santo Domingo, Jan. 2S,-The propo-
sitlon presented to United States Min
lister Powell to refer the disputed
claims of the Santo Domingo Improve
ment company Of New York to inter-
national arbitration has been accepted
by the Dominion government, They
involve S5OOO,OOO.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Despite the complaints that were
made Tuesday. another crowd Of boys
collected yesterday at Commercial nnd
Eleventh streets and pelted pedestrians
with snowballs. The failure ~ the
police to stop the practice seemed to
have the effect OF adding to the en-
Ihusiasm Of the lads. and everyone no
happened that way was o target for
them,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Indications point TO very large au-
'Ience being present at Flshcrs' opera
house this evening when the curtain
raises on the first act OF III rrovatore"
by the Goldon-shay grand opera COM
pnny Everything will be lone by the
management 10 make this attraction
one long to be- remembered In the HIS
tory of Astoria, Patrons are earnest
ly requested to be In their seats not lat
er than $50 as the performance win
coS,mcuce at that time. 30 as not TO
mar any portion Of the operi.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Saturday night ends the week and
the month. Most snlaried people are
glad when the end OF the week or
month comes. but many good people
win be- sorry II they fall 20 take ad-
vantage Of our great cut sale Of nno
footwear which VIII also end with this
week, The shoes ARE good. very good:
the prices are low. extremely low; but
the time if short Come today Pet
ersen and Brown.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

OF all the idlotlc yells that the diff
ferent colleges have formulated this
from the Syracuse Medicoes Is the
worst ever: well man, sick man,
dead man, stiff; dig em' up, cut EN- up,
what's the diff? Humorous, humorous,
blood and gore, Syracuse medicoes,
19Oi."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
FIRE SALE.

The damaged stock of clothing, wraps
cloaks and millinery is now being sold
at remarkably reduced prices in order
to make room for an entirely new stock
coming. Don't fail to call and see the
goods. Almost have them at your
own price.
MRS. INdLEToN. welch Block.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Little Isabella Ingleton was very low
last evening with complication OF
smallpox and diphthe,ip. and was hard
ly expected to live through III" night
Her sister Louise. aged II. died of the
same complaint on Tuesday evening
and was buried privately yesterday.
The children have been living at the
residence Of John q. Msibohm on Tilir-
ty.third street. since the lire in Mrs.
ingieton's store. and there became In
fecte'l. Both girls have been remark
ed as unusually bright and attractive
children
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

ANOTHER FORMALIN TRIUMPH.
New York, Jan. est is said at the
Hehannmaan hospital that the young
woman who was treated there several
days ago with the hew formalin method
for septicaemia, was making satisfac-
tory progress toward complete recov-
cry
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Representative carnahan has intro
duced resolution providing for the
appointment Of II joint committee OF
three members to investigate the pilot.
age system at the mouth OF the Column
lila river. The matter has been refer
red to the resolutions committee for
report, rhe committee IL authorized
by the resolution 10 arrnnga with like
committee from Washington a uniform
schedule Of pilotage rules,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

~ last nlgh'r meeting Of the Push
club Secretary Lyman reported that he
had received letter stating that Rob-
ert Suitor, who formerly conducted IL
saw mill at westport. was looking for
n location in ciatsop county. 1'he
matter was referred 10 the Joint man.
ufaciofiea committee OF the Two local
comm 'rfal organizations, which viii
consult with Mr.. suitor and. II possible.
l0 ntc him IN this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Complaints are made that umbrella
thieves have been visiting houses IN
tho residence sections during the past
few days. The thieves apparently have
boldly entered Railways and helped
themselves. Half dozen houses have
been visited and efforts 10 locate the
guilty persona have failed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

A meeting of the board Of school dl-
rectors Will be held this morning for
the purpose of considering the health
situation OF the city. For some days
past there have been new cases of scar
let fever, and parents are not satisfied
that danger Of oontaglon Is past. It
is understood that considerable pres
sure has been brought to bear on the
board to close the schools for an in
definite period, and at today's meeting
action will be taken, Parents urge
that the monetary loss of the district
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
THIRTY PERCENT INCREASE.

Vienna, Jan, gS--As an outcome of
support given by the municipality to
the working tailors, the strike of $4,000
Df the latter has ended by the masters
concedlug an increase Of wages of 80
percent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

w. J, Seuily. the hardware store and
,innhop man, has moved from his old
location on Bond street TO No. s70-iT2
Commercial street, opposite the Rea-
hive, whore he has well appointed
storcroom and shop, fine stock of
stoves, ranges, bath tubs, plumbers
goods, hardware, tInwarc. ETC.. and
the best OF facilities for plumbing and
steam fitting.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Having recently purchased additional
material. The Astorian is better pre-
pared than ever to turn out briefs,
hoola or pamphlets on short notice.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

a hop viii he given by the st. Mary
Literary association At lIanthorn hall
this evening.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
THE MORNING ASTORIAN
aHla
TELEPHONE gGi.
10 DAYS WEATHER

Portland, Jan 49, Western Oregon.
western Washington, and northern Ida
no, llRht rain or SNOW. continued cool
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

a son ot John pragolich, living on
seow bay, has mild attack of scarlet
fever and 'he premises are accordingly
qunrantInad
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Fancy eastern (corn-fed) hams. IL
nud is cents per pound, Every ham
guaranteed to be first class. johnson
EroA.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

You VIII always find tho pest i5c meal
IN the city at tho Rising Sun restau-
rant. No, 5l2 Commercial street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

\ contest social" WI be gvea this
afternoon at the residence OF Mrs. c.
A. Gearhnrt to members OF the w. c.
Z, u All members are Invited to be
present,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

sweet aream lS cents q pint. No
charge for whipping. Tagg's candy
Ntore,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Try pound OF our perfection blend
Mocha and Java coffee. and II II does
not please you. your money will be re-
funded by us. Johnson Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Plumbing, timing. gas and steam
Nttlng at lowest rates and in work.
inanlIke manner. Orders promptly ex-
ecuted. Shop, No. 425, Bond street
John A. MONTGOMERY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Don't forget The Astorian Job depart
Iurnt when In need Of any kind OF print
lnR,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

For pure drugs and medicines. per-
fumes, soaps. toilet requisites. brushes,
rubber goods. purses and stationery nee
Charles Rogers. druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Rosyln coul lasts longer, IN cleaner
and makes less trouble with stoves
aud chimney fines than any other coal
on the market. George. w. sanborn.
agent. Telephone 1871. .
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Paddy" Lyaeh, who MAS shot 'fues-
day night by otto skIbhc was resting
enstly yesterday The ball lodged In
a bone. making the wound extremely
painful. but Lynch win h. out In u few
days. The trouble between the nsn is
said 10 hay. been due 10 Skibbe ut
ternnees regarding Lynch. Aftsr the for
mer caused the latter's election from
the sailor boarding-house, Sklbbe said
that he would out Lynch IN the peniten-
tinry. l.snch asked him why lie had
male this statement and Skiblc's reply
was not satisfactory. Lynch struck
the lad. who made an effort % usc a
stoye poker on him. An hour later
skibbe shot Lynch. The wounded man
NJ Grst said Ii" would not prosecute his
assailant. but in Wow OF the statements
made by Skihbe he win probably be
proceeded against In u vigorous man
ner. No charge has yet been placed
against the prisoner. who has been
locked up In the county jail,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

The ladies OF the Methodist church
VIII hold a Saturday sale next week.
Cakes. pies, cookies. etc. will be on
safe Further announcements later,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

\ ahipmcn, NJ nice Northern Spy ap-
plea just In, johnson Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Only few days more OF the grea,
cut sale at Svenson's book store
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

The Olympia orchestra win give
n masquerade ball at Suomi hall on
Saturday night. January 81. Admls-
sion Maskcrn. 80 cents: spectators,
a. cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Representative Galloway has intro
duced Il bill In the house ITO create u
licensing board, to define the duties of
said board TO fS license fees, to re-
dulre bond for license, to provitc for
the revocation OF license; TO con ttute'
the keeping OF sailors boarding house
without license a mlsdemenaor; to fur
nlsh badges 20 owners and agents of
licensed sailor boarding houses: to com
pei the wearing OF said badges under
certain conditions, ana to prohibit the
wearing OF same by persons not author
ICED; to make II the duty Of certain
officers TO prosecute; to provide for In
vestigations and to fix penalties for
violations OF the terms of this act"
The bill requires keepers of sailor
boarding houses to procure licenses
from state board of commissioners,
which is to consist of the governor,
secretary of state and state treasurer.
This board Is 10 issue license to a
keeper Of a boarding house only On be-
ing satisfied as to the respectabllty
and competency OF the applicant. The
license Is TO last for one year and Is
to cost $780, Every applicant Is to
give $4,000 bond, to be forfeited in case
he violates the law. The board is en-
powered to revoke any license when sat
isfactory evidence has been presented
that boarding house is disordely or
that the keeper thereof has resorted
10 fraud, force, deceit or misrepresen-
tation, or attempt to persuade sailors
to desert their ships. Failure to take |
out license makes the offender liable |
to a ilnc of not less than $i00 nor more !
than $4,000, or to Imprisonment for not
less than three months nor more than
two years, or to both fine and impris-
onment Failure TO exhibit badges re-
quired also makes the offender liable
to penalty.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

In an editorial discussion of the sal.
mon situa ,ion the San Francisco Trade
Journal says 'On Monday. the 10th
Inst, the Alaska Packers association
publicly announced lis selling price at
80 cents rer dozen for pinks and 81 L.
cents per dozen for chums, This was
the first open announcement of n radIc-
al cut. aud II seems 10 have bfen met
by most OF the other packers. accord
ing TO the eastern adyices. on We'd
nesday the association emphasized Its
position by opening the prices for It's
1903 pack al exactly the came figures
and this has been followed by several
other packers When the large surplus
OF pink and cham salmon is consider.
ed In connection with the coming sea-
son (which In the pIoverblal big hump
back year on Puget sound), and the
enormous capacity Of the Puget sound
eannerles Of the association, and those
Of the Pacific Packing & Navigation
company, and Others. II is not hard to
understand that pink and chum salmon
may not have yet touched bottom"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-17
HOUSE DESTROYED BY FIRE.

An alarm from Thirty-fourth street,
east, about o'clock yesterday morn
ing sent the apparatus from fire sta
tons 5 and out on canter The
flames were found to be making head
way on the small frame one-story
house, No. 632 Thirty-fourth street,
and the place was almost destroyed
before the firemen reached the scene.
The frame house next door, No. 634,
was saved, however with only a small
damage, from scorching. The burned
house belonged to a colored man named
Moody, and the building slightly in
jured was the property of the Mechan-
les Loan Association, occupied by a
colored man named w. Haynes. Dur
ing the progress of the fire two sec
tons of hose were cut by train.
Chemical engine No. 1 made a trip
out beyond the Standard Oil Com
pany's place late in the afternoon, in
response to a telephone message. A
slight blaze was found on the roof of
small house at corner of Harmon
and Wheaton streets. 1t was put
out with f1ard extinguishers.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-17
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. B. r. Sharpe of Halcyondale is
a guest of the Pulaski House.
Mr.. C. j. Cummings of Manassas is
registered at the Pulaski House.
3 DIR. Edward L. Bull of Jersey City Is
registered at the De Soto Hotel.
Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Herbert of At
lanta are guests of the De Soto Hotel.
MIR. w. d. Stewart of Rome is in the
city and is stopping at the Pulaski
House.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Robinson of
Scranton, Pa, are guests of the De
Soto Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abraham Mann and
son, of Reesvlle, ILL.,, are among the
tourists registered at the De Soto Ho-
tel.
Mr.. ]. M. Solomons left yesterday
for a short visit to DIR. and Mrs. ]. b.
Read at Green Coye Springs, Fla.
Mr.. Joseph H. Hahey of New York,
who has been visiting his sister, Mrs.
II. j. Middleton, for the past two
months leaves this morning for the
North.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. VanBuren, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. w. Keisker, Miss Mary Keis-
ker and Mr.. +. F. Bush of Louisville,
Ky, form party OF tourists spending
a few days in Savannah, and pleasant
" located at the Pulaski House.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-17
COOL WAVE PASSED OVER;
WARM ONCE MORE.

The cool speel partially disappeared
yesterday and except a breeze that
was sometimes unruly and imperti-
nent. the day was fine. The sun shone
bright and warm and brought the
mercury back to a spring standard in
the tube. The storm indications APP
peared to have passed off and good
weather is promised for while.
To-day begins the second half OF
April and with the passing of the
month of showers and the "R" and
the farewell to oysters, will come the
thoughts of summer holidays and sum-
mer sports and pleasures. This APP
plies strictly TO the South, for it is a
long scream to summer yet in the
North and the coming month holds
only struggling days of sunshine and
frequent cold waves for all who live
in New England and whereabouts. Here
some plans are already being made
for house parties at the beaches and
excursions to the mountain resorts.
The straw hats and light suits viii
be out again in a day or two and the
wintry suggestion that came Wednes-
day will soon be forgotten.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-17

A meeting of the Committee on Pub
lie Roads of the Chamber of Commerce
was held yesterday afternoon to con-
slider what matters it should take in
hand for discussion and recommends
ton.
Mai. R. A. Blandford, who has had
much experience in public roads and
who has been a member of number
of good roads conventions discussed
several matters of interest to the
committee for the good of the city and
county. 1t was unanimously agreed
that good roads. are of as much i'm
portance to the development of the
city as any other public Improvement.
Mai. Blandford brought to the at
tention of the committee a bill which
was introduced in the Fifty-seventh
Congress by Representative Brownlow
of Tennessee to create in the De-
partment of Agriculture the bureau of
public roads, the purposes of the bu-
reau being to instruct. assist and CO.
operate in the building and improve
ment of the public roads at the dis
erection and under the direction of the
director of the bureau in such states,
counties, parishes, townships and dis
tricts in the United States as should
be determined upon by the director.
The general policy of the bureau is
intended to bring about so far as may
be, a uniform system of taxation for
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-17
SAVANNAH BIBLE SOCIETY.

Anniversary Meeting to Be Held
Sunday Evening.
The anniversary meeting of the Sa-
vannah Bible Society will be held at
the Independent Presbyterian Church
Sunday evening, April 10, at SIS
o'clock. This is always an interest
ing event and will be made particu-
larly pleasant this year on account of
the presence of the Rev. David M.
Remsey, D. D., pastor of the Citadel
Square Baptist Church, Charleston.
DIR. Ramsey is president of the Char
lesion Bible Society and has consent
ed to deliver an address here Sunday
night. He is said to be one of the most
eloquent pulpit orators in the Souht
and his talk at the Independent
Church Sunday night will no doubt
be heard with attention by large as
semblage. .
Mr. r. B. Sheppard, president of the
Bible Society will make a report of
the work done during the past year
and there will be some special musical
features suitable to the occasion.