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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-01
I, Is doubtful IL the Commercial Club

II IL doubtful II the Commercial Club
football team viii play with the Che
mawa team Christmas as has been
suggested, The teams have communl-
Gated 'on the subject. but II appears
that the demands OF the Indians can
hardly be met. Resides their expenses
they want $500. As the chemawa team
has not played any star games this
season. II Is not clear that the men will
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-01

prove much of drawing card, SO the
local men are rather Indifferent as to
whether the contest comes of or not.
However II the chemawas consent TO
meet the Commercials on condition
that their expenses are paid and an
equal division OF the gate receipts. the
game viii be arranged.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-01

A hundred years ahead Of its
schilling's Best will
trade and goods improve So
much in 100 yearsf
Al your SiOssTs; nOu.ybash
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-01

The clustering weather has caused a
cessation OF building operations at Chi
nook. There is every reason to be-
lieve thai had the weather continued
favorable business al the north shore
town would be lively.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-01

Fines and forfeitures in the police
court for the month Of November
amounted 10 sS4e-- the record year. The
previous record November was thai
of 1901. when the receipts amounted TO
s7io. In November. 1902, the revenue
was $50; in November isOO.s5io, and In
November. 1899. sis2. The receipts OF
all the months OF the present year
amount 10 sss9s.5o. The receipts for
December VIII be about $500, SO the to-
tai for 1909 viii pc about sio,5oo, an es-
innate made several months ago in The
Astcrian. The total receipts for 1901
we're sssss. for 1902. Ess2.5o, and for
1900. ssl6s. Already the receipts for
1903 exceed those for 1901. the previous
banner year. by s4a2.5o, with one month
yet to be reckonea.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-01

arrival OF the pewa. which were ORDER
ed nearly four months ago. The scat
ing arrangements Of the new edifice
yill have 70 be temporary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-01

Go Sing. Chinese resident OF this
city. died Sunday OF heart failure. The
body was shipped to Portland last
night where the funeral win be held.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-01

The new Presbyterian church will be
dedicated December Is. one week from
Sunday, not next Sunday, as ANNOUNCE
ed, Rev, Narcotic and the church Of
ficials are much annoyed by the non
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-01

Christmas novelties now coming m.
Full line OF things to burn. visitors
always welcome. Frank Woodfields
Art Store. Bond street. II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-01

The ladies' OF the first Lutheran
church will meet tomorrow afternoon
al the residence OF Mrs. l.. o. Beliand.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-01

Drive away the blues BY going to the
mld-wlnter circus which begins Dec
ember s, running Ave nights. q
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-01
Local BreyitieS.

The county court will meet in regular
monthly session tomorrow.
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Just 1000 persons, had registered
up to the close OF the Office Of the aud
l,or last night. The Office was open
from to .. and win be open between
those hours during the present week.
closing finally at I p. m. on Saturday.
The number OF registrations up TO the
close OF business yesterday afternoon
was s77, in the several precincts as fol-
lows: No. /. 1857: No ?. 1si; No. 8, col;
No. 4. i99; No. 5. 81; No 9, ls7. West
Astoria, precinct No. /, is going to poll
a record vote this year Il Indications
count for anything. Already 50 more
voters have registered there than voted
year ago. the increase thus far being
almost IS per cent. Precincts No :,
IA. &, and 9 win also exceed last year
as to registrations, but No. will have
10 hurry II the 1909 registration is TO
be exceeded. II is now 10 short.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-01

nring your job work to The Astorlan.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-01

House for rent. Furniture for sale.
Apply at $40 Franklin avenue.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-01

There viii be only one more big thing
this winter and that Is the big mid
winter circus for which has been Sc"
cured the greatest accumulation of at
fractions that were ever conglomerated
under one stupendous tent. None but
the highest salaried artists engaged Tor
this mammoth circus. which includes
the twenty wonders OF the world: Volta
the electric jolter. signor spagetti, the
bear wrestler. captured on the incom-
ing freight train last Saturday night;
Harry, the glass eater; Dirty Dora
who eats mud; Banjo Louie, the rock
eater; the sldppers home; the Irish
bat; confetti from Ireland; the wreck
ed schooners; Axel, the great; the
only performing dog in the world doing
hurdle act with monkey perched on
its back; Leo, the dog mystery; sus-
les military band, the hayseed quar-
te,te; the Holy Rollers; Carl Weiner-
wurst, the dutch dialect singer; the
worlds greatest tumblers; performing
horses, dogs, monkeys, bears and. tigers
The circus begins December s. Look
for the opening parade ON the opening
night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-01

Hugh Herdman, OF the Portland
Academy. delivered a very instructive
address on Tbackery Saturday after
noon under the auspices Of theWoman's
Club OF this city, The hall was well
filled with interested listeners and all
felt well repaid for having braved the
storm to attend. The speaker drew a
sharp contrast between Thackery and
Dickens, the two great satyrists Of En-
glish literature. the point being taken
that while the latter was a satyrist
made, the author of Vanity Fair was
born to the art Thackery is often ac-
cused Of having created men and wo-
men OF loose character, but this, the
speaker declared. was often necessary
in order to draw striking life lessons,
a style Of writing that Thackery was
master OF. Besides the members OF
the club there were many high school
pupils OF the city present, an invitation
having been extended them to attend.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-01

The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Victor
Carlson was frightened yesterday by
the appearance Of daughter that tip
ped the scales at II pounds
The firm of Trulllnger 4 Hardesty
is now supplied with line Of gas and
gasoline mantles, which will be guar
anteea to do good service,
The woman's Relief Corps will hold
tea and sale,o Of fancy articles at the
home OF Mrs. q. ziegler, ia Seven
ieenth street, during the afternoon and
evening of Tuesday, December 1.
owing to O sudden lndisposition In
the form OF an attack Of biliousness
last night, Prof. DennIe was unable TO
keep his engagement with his dancing
class The incident was regrettable,
but could not be helped.
The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Rahkonen
was placed under quarantine restric-
lions yesterday, case Of scarlet fever
being discovered in the family by City
Physician Pilkington. The family
lives in the west end Of the city, near
the other restricted homes.
.
Full papers Of citizenship were
granted yesterday to John Neiemi a
native of Finland, and to Emilvollmer,
native OF Germany. Math Tasala
and John A. Penttila, natives Of Fin
land, declared their intention of be-
coming citizens.
The Washington times., 1903-08-16
Sketches Of Some of the Prominent Members of One of the
Most Interesting and Exclusive Clubs IN Washington

those days he worked at various points
in the Pennsylvania oil fields, and saw
the exciting scenes of the great boom. .
In 1870 he came to Washington for the
Western Union Company and remained
with it until 1883. This was the year
of the great telegraphic strike, the year
of the famous slogan, General Grant is
dead" Mr.. Austin was one of the men
who requested the Western Union to
consider the arguments of the Brother
hood of Telegraphers. When the COM
pany refused 10 do so the men who felt
with Mr.. Austin left their keys, deelar-
ing that they could not work against
their brother operators. Mr.. Austin
then Joined fortunes with the United
Press and was for many years one of
its most valued employees.
Six years ago he accepted a position
in the local bureau of the Scripps-Mc-
Rae and the Publishers Press Associa-
ton, being placed in charge of their
wires. This position he still retains.
During his connection with the West
ern Union he had charge of their COM
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ETIQUETTE IN AMERICAN NAVY

the visitors barge. so long as ii was
in commission and he was in command
he did not propose TO have any Of the
usual rules of etiquette disregarded.
The visitor fully comprehended the IN
tent of the rebuke, and he at once re-
turned to his barge and went round "a
the starboard gangway and was received
by the piping" of the boatswain's mate.
1t happened that this same lieutenant
was subsequently, rebuked by his own
son, soon after the latter received his
first commission. The son was on duty
at the New York navy yard. and the
father was in command of vessel that
had just been put into commission, and
he was anxious to get HIS provisions AMI
stores on board that he might get away
on his cruise. Going through the navy
yard TO call on the commandant of the
station the captain saw his son. IL UNI
form. walking toward his headquarters
in the storehouse. and he shouted
Henry" two or three times. without
getting any response. Finally the son
turned about and said in dignihed tone:
Are you addressing me. sir?''
Yes replied the father; Il sent 10
a requisition for my stores. and I wish
you would hurry it through. so that
can have the things delivered as prompt
" as possible, for am anxious TO get
to sea-
Very we'll replied the young officer.
II will look into the matter: but please
bear in mind that when 1 am on duty
l am to be addressed as Mister or by my
military title; when I am at home or II
some Official AFFAIR am Henry. or any
thing you - please"
That the father recognized the pro-
priety Of the rebuke by his son was
shown by his often telling the story aft
erward. at his own exp0ne. Henry or
ANYTHING you - please" is still alive,
and is yet In the navy.
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interesting and often lively meetings of
those days.
The survivors still hold annual re-
ings he is, as rule, the first to arrive
and the last TO leave. Mr.. Goodrich has
a large fund of "reminiscences, and can
tell you all about Henry Walker, who
was a printer when SO week for six
days of ten hours was considered first
rate COMPENSATION; about Thomas ].
Alleger, of the Scranton Republican"
the spirit of the Valley and the Mon
roe Democrat" about Capt Oscar F.
Dunlap, of Company H, Fifteenth Kan
sas Volunteers, the originator of the
Topeka Tribune and about Benjamin
c. Wright, of the National Whig," a
prominent member OF the local printers
union.
"The Only John"
John a. Bligh is the oldest bartender
in Washington. He was born in this
city October 10, 1858, attended the public
schools, and finally entered Gonzaga
College. At an early age he started to
work for his father, who ran the Krug
House, a famous restaurant, located
where the Raleigh Hotel stands to-day.
During his life as a bartender Mr.. Bligh
has worked at number of places. He
has been bartender at the National
Hotel, the Stoddard, the Berkeley
Springs Hotel. Morgan county, West Vir-
ginia, and at a number of hotels in At
lantic City. At present he is tending
bar OF Marshall Hall.
What is my speciality? Ha. ha. why
I know 'em an said Mr.. Bligh. There
isn't any drink that I don't understand
the erection or the workings Of, from
might cap to an eye opener.
In 1888 he married Miss Mary Glynn,
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active life Mr.. Carew does not appear
as old as he is. He comes, as he says,
of a long-lived family. 81 never worry
about anything" he told The Times
man. II do the very best can and let
it go at that Hard work won't make
anybody old, but worriment will short
en- the life of the strongest. The man
who takes a cheerful view of life in
spite of everything is sure to be long
lived"
Oldest Government Clerk.
Thomas ]. Hobbs Is the Oldest clerk
in the service of Uncle Sam here in
Washington. He was appointed May 49,,
1853. OF a retiring disposition. Mr..
Hobbs declares that ne does not seek 10
make any boast of being the oldest
clerk. He occupies one of the most re-
sponsible positions in the Treasury De-
partment, being disbursing officer.
Forty-eight Years at the Key.
William Hamilton Young, affection
ately known as Ham" Young, and
night manager of the Western Union
Telegraph Company's office, is. In point
of service, the Oldest telegraph oper-
ator in Washington. His career at the
key began in 1855. when he was en-
ployed by the Washington and New Or
leans Telegraph Company, of which the
Hon. Amos Kendall was president. For
a year he was an operator on the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad. at Sir Johns
Run, Md, and Moundsville, w. Va, STA
ton, returning to Washington with the
Magnetic Telegraph Company in 1856.
In 1856 Mr.. Young assumed charge of
the Press Office of the American Tele-
graph Company in the gallery of the
House Of Representatives. This was the
only telegraph Office in the Capitol
The Washington times., 1903-08-16

TT HAS been said Of the American
navy that the officers are more ex-
= acting in the observance of ETH
quette and the proper courtesies than
those of other navies, and that the mi
mute distinctions of punetiliousness are
more marked among the officers Of the
navy than among the officers of the
army. However true this may be. 1T is
not to be denied that officers Of the
military and naval services are apt 10
be more scrupulous and exacting in ETH
quette than are civilians. and there have
been some humorous incidents related
of this practice of naval officers.
1t would seem, perhaps. that the
smaller the vessel of the navy of half
a century ago the more emphatic or
more exacting were the officers in COM
mand in what they considered was due
to their rank and station. An incident
of this character, related by one of the
older officers a couple of evenings ago
''at the club" Mas that during the Mex
lean war the feet in front of Vera Cruz
was Joined by several gunboats of the
most diminutive type-improved affairs.
An officer of one of the larger vessels
had occasion 10 visit one OF the little
fellows in his official capacity, and,
ranging up alongside in his barge (which.
by the way. was nearly as large as the
vessel he was officially vislting), stepped
over the port quarter. when the lieu
tenant IN command. IN tone of offend
ed dignity. informed the visitor, who
was bis superior by two grades, that his
vessel had gangway on the starboard
side, and that It was not only proper,
but that the navy regulations prescribed
that officers of and above a certain rank
should board by that gangway.
The young officer added that while his
vessel might not be much bigger than
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A Volunteer Fireman.

Early in his career young Goodrich
Joined the Perseverance Fire Company,
composed or volunteers and very useful
in those days. He was soon recognized
as one of its most energetic members
and was advanced TO positions of trust
and prominence. The company had its
headquarters and held meetings about
where the Center Market now stands.
Mr.. Goodrich recalls with pleasure the
The Washington times., 1903-08-16

in han Hing horses, went into the husi =
ness of hauling freight from the stea-n-
boat wharves and railway stations.
He was sworn in as a member of tie
police force September IL, 1861, the
day of its organization. Two years later
ne was detailed as a roundsman. and
in 1856 was promoted to sergeant. Dur
ing nine years he was on duty at the
Central Guard House. For a time he
served as hack inspector and as night
inspector. Finally. he assumed charge
of the detective service, succeeding John
w. Clarvoe. From December l, 1879, to
July 6. 1886. he filled this position and
was also chief adviser to the Superin-
tendent.
A Splendid Record.
1t was in 1881 that Vernon, then a cap
tain of police, railroaded Guiteau to Jail
in advance of a furious mob, and he also
procured from Judge Smell the warrant
upon which the assassin was committed
within a short while after President
Garfield was shot.
Captain Vernon had police charge of
The Washington times., 1903-08-16

who died in 1896. Three children sur
vive her-Katherine. aged nineteen:
John, jr., aged fifteen, and Raymond Pa
aged ten.
The Oldest Fire Fighter.
"Thirty-one years of continuous SER
vice" Is the record which entities Daniel
Williams to the title of the Oldest fire.
man in Washington. He was appointed
February 20, 1872, under Mr.. Bowens
and Is still at his post in the Fire De-
partment, driving the hook and ladder
at truck house B, on New Hampshire
Avenue and N Street northwest.
He has had varied experience. Born
slave July 4, 1881. on the plantation
of Miss Margaret Brook, near Hunters
Mill. he lived in the South until 1852,
when be came to Washington and drove
a wagon in the Quartermaster's De-
partment for five months. He enlisted
In 1864 and was mustered out on the
heights of Alexandra in the following
year. He saw no active service, HE
command. Company =, remaining unas-
signed.
He became a member OF old No 1
fire company and served with that or
ganization for eight years. For the past
thirty years he has attended every large
fire in Washington, among others those
at the powerhouse on Pennsylvania
Avenue and Fourteenth Street, the two
great blazes at Knox's warehouses, and
at the jefferson School building.
He is prominent in fraternity circles.
being a member of the Union Friendship
Lodge of Odd Fellows, TO which he was
transferred from the Honorable Lodge.
I. o. o. F.. OF Alexandria; lieutenant
commander of the John G. Jones Con-
sistory and thrice proven grand master
of the Lodge of Perfection, F. A. A. u
"Yours for Long Life"
The veterans to man are hale and
hearty, and no shrewd life insurance
agent would be Sfraid to take them
on" This is especially the case with
Lieutenant Kelly, Mr.. Goodrich, and Mr..
Young. They follow callings which sap
vitality. for leaning over a type case.
standing for hours wet to the skin, and
bending over a desk with the clamor OF
a hundred keys in your ears, are not
considered the best exercises by the
athletic magazines. II stirs the blood
to think Of these old fellows still hold
ing their own so manfully against the
overlooking energy and enthusiasm OF
the boy. May the shadows of such men
never grow iessl
The Washington times., 1903-08-16

Washington from "Swampoodle" to
Georgetown, and has filled the position
of captain and acting superintendent.
making one of the very best records on
the force for GOODNESS, intelligence and
efficiency.
His Later Life.
Lieutenant Kelly was one OF the few
officers who were given the freedom"
of the Chicago Jail when the anarchists
were confined there.
July. 1858, he married Miss Whalen,
of Washington. Two of their children
survive her. His second wife was Miss
Eliza Quill. During their married life
they had eleven children, all but one of
whom are alive. Lieutenant Kelly is a
member of the G. A. R., the Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks and the
Veteran Firemen's Association. His
right to belong to the last named or
ganization was gained in the years from
1856 to 1859, when he was member Of
the Franklin Fire Company of Washing
ton. He is also an x-commander-in-
chief of the knights of st. Patrick. At
present Lieutenant Kelly is on duty at
the District Building.
Next IN Length of Service.
Policeman Charles R. Vernon was
sworn in on the same day as Lieutenant
Kelly, though he is not as old in years.
The two exchange "reminiscences to this
day and are regarded with respect by
every member OF the force. If you ask
Lieutenant Kelly who is the oldest po-
liceman IN Washington, he will say:
Vernon" Vernon is sure TO refer you
to Lieutenant Kelly, and a story is
told Of a legendary reporter who grew
gray-headed in trying to find out who
was really the oldest in point of GER
vice.
Policeman Vernon, one OF the best
men on the force. was born In Alexan-
dria county, Va, September 20, 1892 He
was educated at the country school and
spent his spare time working az his
fathers trade of carpentry. He mado
his start in business life at the age of
thirteen. He came to Washington in
1856 and, having had some experience
The Washington times., 1903-08-16

IT. HOSE who have enjoyed the Mar
inc Bands concerts on Wednes-
days and Saturdays will not be
surprised to know that every soloist has
improved his natural talent by years Of
study under the best maestros Of this
country and Europe.
Jaques Louis Vanpouke. the solo
cIarinetist OF the band. was born in
Belgium and received his early training
IN music at the famous conservatory Of
Client. He held several important posts
before he entered the Marine Band,
playing at the Theatre Royal Of Client,
the Casino OF Bsgnesesde-B Bizarre Of
France. the sohmer Park Orchestra of
Montreal. Canada. and the Rotter-
damsche Sehuttery Of Rotterdam.
It is interesting to know that at the
last engagement N. VanDouke played
two seasons for the same director under
whom Lieutenant santeImann studied in
Philadelphia IN 1886
Frank H. Todhunter. the solo cornetist.
is a native of Illinois. He is a pupil
OF the great virtuoso Jules Levi, who
considered him one OF his best scholars.
Hans Wunderlich. one Of the first
cornetists. Travelled for many years with
Sousa's Band before entering the Marine
Band. Herr Wunderlich attracted the
notice OF the March King several times