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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-18

room. He had his revolver leveled
ready to fire when his man showed up
Charters. instead of putting up his
hands. made dive distance OF 10
feet to the eelctric emergency switch
back OF the bar and Put out the elec-
trio lights. The move Of Charters was
so sudden and unexpected that the
robber did not fire. When the lights
went out they were all In the dark and
the robber made a dash for the front
door before Smith could get to the
swinging doors TO take a shot at him.
Charters threw the lights ON again
and rushed TO the front door with a
revolver, where he saw two men run
ming down the street. He pursued
them. firing five shots as he ran. but
so far as known he did not hit either
OF them. The second man Is supposed
to have been on guard outside. The
robber who entered the saloon was
dressed In black and wore black
mask. His description coresponded "a
the likeness of a man who has been
operating here for the past three OF
four months.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
The Baltimore a Ohio Railroads New.
Through Service,
Home Of
Swell. Togs

Effective November 27th. 1904. and
thereafter. Il new daily train will be
inauguraied, leaving Grand Central
passenger station. Chicago, at i0.ae
p, m. for Akron, Cleveland. Younga-
town, Pittsburg and intermediate
points. connecting at Pittaburg with
"Duqueane Limited" for Philadelphia
land New York, and with train No. 10
for Washington, d. c., and Baltimore.
This train viii be equipped with
FIRST class day coaches. Pullman Sleep
ers and dining car service.
On all through tickets stop-over will
be allowed at Washington. Baltimore
and Philadelphia, not to exceed 10 days
at each place,
For further particulars address,
Peter Harvey. General Agent, Room
], Hobart Bldg San Francisco.
d. h. Martin, Manager Passenger
Traffic Baltimore, Md.
Il. N. Austin. General Passenger
Agent, Chicago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Very Little Business Transacted at
Last Niaht's Meetinu,

An adjourned meeting OF the com
mon council was held last evening al
the members being present except
Councilman Belland.
Petition from Otto Michaelson for
liquor license was referred to the COM
mittee
Petition from A. Richards and 35
others for street light at the foot of
Ninth street was referred to the street
committee.
Petition from D. H. Welch to pay
for street improvements on the in
stallment plan. was allowed
Petition from B. Wistar Morris Of
fering to pay the original assessment
for construction of a drain In Upper
Astotia was referred TO the street
committee.
Petition from the o. R. & N. Co. for
a building permit for the building re-
Gently erected on Commercial street
was reported adversely upon by the
street committee, as 1t provided for
wooden roof and being In the fire linn
its, wooden roofs are not allowed-ex-
cept occasionally,
An ordinance accepting the improve
ment of Grand avenue was passed
under suspension Of the rules.
An ordinance accepting the improve
ment of Ninth street was laid over,
Councilman Burns stating that the
street had not been completed In ae-
cordance with the specifications.
An ordinance confirming the special
assessment on Grand avenue was laid
over to give property owners who de-
sired to take advantage OF the INSTALL
ment plan an opportunity to do SO.
1t will be passed at the meeting next
Monday night.
The superintendent OF streets was
instructed to repair the sidewalk on
Eighth street going to the schoolnouse.
George G. Flanders of the Standard |
OH Company appeared before the coun-
ell to make a statement relative to the |
contemplated building Of an oil tank |
at the foot of Fifth street. Accord
ing to his statement oil tanks were pre-
ventatives of fire, thing of beauty and |
a joy forever.
There being no further business the |
council adjourned. The regular meet
ing will occur next Monday night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13

! presents the views of ninety.nine re.
! publican members OF the senate and
house---seventy. of whom are OPP
lposed to tariff revision--whereas the
total republican membership Of the two
bodies is substantially 2Je, In other
words, this poll represents the views
OF only about one-third OF the republi-
can members of the present congress,
In addition. no attempt was made TO
ascertain the views of the democratic
members, numbering In both branches
OF congress over 200. and all of them.
II is safe to assume. In favor OF some
modification Of the tariff.
That the growing demand for tariff
revision IN making a deep impression
on congress Is evident from the say
way In which some OF the hitherto
stand pat leaders express themselves
on the subject, IN Senator Lodges
opinion, undoubtedly some OF the
schedules might be changed" while
Senator Beveridge declares that he Is
mot yet ready to talk on tariff revision
for publication but he believes that
"the Indiana delegation Is willing to
follow the lead OF the president In the
matter" While insisting that the
principle of protection must remain"
Senator Fairbanks, vice PRESIDENT
elect. afiirms that the principle OF
protection must remain" Senator
Fairbanks. president. .elect. afiirms
that "the republican party will not
hesitate to change schedules when the
necessity for such change becomes
evident" Senator Aldrich has no
'time" just now to talk about tariff re-
vision, but he believes the republi-
can majority In congress may be
trusted TO do the wise thing" otner
expressions OF opinion by recognised
"stand-pat advocates are OF similar
tenor and indicate. like the foregoing.
that their authors are beginning To
see great light.
II is evident from this waverlng In
the lines OF the protectionlsts radicals
that the matter OF an early revision OF
the tariff rests largely In the hands of |
President Roosevelt Should he sound |
the signal for a reasonable measure OF
tariff reform. there Is hardly shadow |
OF doubt that majority In both |
branches Of congress would rally to
his support and that the stand patti
ers' who have threatened TO fight 10
the last ditch" would acauesce In the
The matter is now up" to
the president, and II he shall refuse
to heed the increasing tide Of public |
sentiment for reformation OF archaic |
and burdensome tariff duties that we |
now maintain he need not be sur !
prised II popular confidence In his po-
iitical independence and courage and
in his statemanship were to be rudely |
shaken.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13
PERSONAL MENTION.

John Finley OF Portland was In IN,
city yesterday
NJ, J, Kinney was down from Port
land yesterday.
Ralph Wooden of Jewell was In tn
city yesterday.
Judge Dalton OF Chinook was In IN,
city yesterday.
Nate Anderson OF Mishwauka was II
Astoria yesterday.
Link e. Burton OF cathlamet wa,
in the city yesterday,
Lewis Cunningham OF Clifton wa,
In the city yesterday.
Louis Wilson OF the Lewis and CLARK
was In the city yesterday.
r. A. Seaborg OF Bay View was q
visitor In Astoria yesterday.
George c. Flanders OF Portland was
in the city yesterday on business.
Captain whItcomb Of Chinook was
visitor In Astoria yesterday.
]. c. Rierson and wife OF Elsie are
in ths city visiting with friends.
Captain George Goodale went TO Fl.
Stevens yesterday on official business,
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Meserve of
Grays River were In the city yester-
day. .e.r
J. W. Cook OF Portland is In the city
to attend the meeting OF the cannery-
men.
Carl NJ. Greene Of the United States
revenue cutter service is In the city
on official business.
Mrs Emily Roseburg and her moth
er, Mrs, r. ]. Kelly, left last evening
for Plttsburg, Penn, where Mrs Kelly
will spend the winter with her daugh-
ter.
Captain A. c. Anderson and wife re-
turned yesterday from Gardiner, where
they have been the past four months.
MFR. Anderson win leave in few
days for a visit with friends In tde
Nehalem.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13
TARIFF REVISION.

From a poll that the New York Her
aid has made among members Of the
senate and house of representatives on
the subject of tariff revision that news
paper draws the conclusion that the
present congress will take absolutely
no steps toward changing the tariff
except, perhaps, in the case Of duties
on products from the Pnilippines--and
that probably the Fifty-ninth congress
will follow the same policy.
This poll, however, is by no means
convincing on that point. It re-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13
Advertised Letter List.

List OF letters remaining unclaimed
for 30 days at Astoria postoffice, DE
cember II. 1904:
Ball. Alex Mr..
Barr, T. NJ.
Barnett, J. A. Mr.
Brown. Anton Mr..
Brumser. Bell Mrs.
Carlson. John Mr..
Carlson, Lille Miss
Darrah, q. X. Mrs. ..s
Davis, r.
Davis. VIM.
Erickson. Abram. ..
Calvin, Garrett Mr..
Gardner. Frank NJ.
Gardner, Roger F. Mrs.
Gordon. w. J. ".
Hansen. Flora Miss.
Henry, Frank Mr.,
Hultanen. j. ". Mr..
Jenkins, J, II, Rev.
Jones, NJ. w.
Kidd, Tom J.
Kellogg. A. J. Mr..
Merrlck, Frank Mr..
Olsen, Hueda Miss.
Remkka, Aldrich.
Ruatsalainen. Daniel.
Snow Crick Mines Office.
Taylor, w. .E"5
Taylor, II.
INLAND, Charles Mr.. n
Wood, George Mr..
Wooden, C. L.
Foreign.
King. f.. Mr..
Salamansen, John Mr..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13

1t may be as well for the baking
powder and chewing gum manufacture
ers to await a determination OF the
manner Of making awards at the ST.
Louis fair before advertising prize pro-
ducts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
A Large and Varied Assortment al
Ekstron1's.

Here are few articles which will
make suitable and handsome Christ
mas presents for anyone. All popular
and stylish, cheap In price, but high in
quality. Read: Silver novelties In
numerous different patterns, handsome
cut glass pieces, sterling silverware,
ebony goods In brushes, glasses and
toilet sets, fancy umbrellas and canes
match boxes, tableware, fine chains
chatting dishes, carving sets, special
watches, diamonds, brooches and thou
sand other things. 1t will pay you to
consult our prices before going else
where.
H. EKSTROM. Astoria. Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13

1t Is estimated by those close to the
administration throne that there will
be few vacant seats at the old pie
counter. The holdovers are laughing
In their pie.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13

what broke up the ladies' debating
society?
"rhe leading member was told 10
prepare an essay on the yellow peril
She did 80 and the opening sentence
read: yellow apparel In very trying
to most complexions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13

O'DOnovan Rossa the bold Irish
American agitator, is visiting the old
sod, where he has been rendered the
freedom of Cork by the town council.
That means that the cork will be out.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13

Editor Hofer OF the Salem Journal
again offers his annual advice, editor
tally, on how to make sauer kraut-and
1t pays sometimes to take Dutch
mans advice.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13

San Francisco reports feeling an
earthquake, which came In several
sharp jolts That wasn't an earth
quake; that was Seattle pushing for
breathing space.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13

Money is plentiful" says Secretary
Shaw, "and It's cheap, too" Now
isn't that tantalizing? But, then, talks
cheap, too.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13

A Massachusetts clergyman says
that prayers have brought him riches,
Brethren, let us pray"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13

my goodness" exclaimed Mrs.
Plumpton, wonder II that Isn't what
makes me so awfully fat?"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13

"Your trouble. madam" said the
physician, Seems to be due to an ex-
cess Of adipose tissue" "...-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13

Colonel Watterson has fed to Eu-
rope to get away from the slaughter
house smell.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13
Todax's Weather.

Western Oregon and Western WASH
ington-Tuesday rain. Eastern Ore
gon and eastern Washington, rain or
snow.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13

Best meals In town at the New style
Restaurant.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-13

and equal proportions OF taxes, This
the people will not submit to, aud it
should not be tolerated IN the courts,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09
An overrated Man.

The fact that America Is a very big
country never beeomss so impressive as
when one has travelled two thousand
miles due west. and stiil finds the prairie
stretching out before him The Washing
ten Star gives an instance OF the manner
in which the size CT the country impressed
a young Englishmsn, the valet OF an Eng
Iish nobieman.
They saw numerous sea board cities,
tarried for time In Pittsburg, In Chicsgo
aud In Kansas City, and then struck out
into the great West. The train was de-
isyed at smsli station, and the passen
gers got out to stretch their legs, among
them his iordship and James, the valet
who seemed In brown study.
"What's the mstterf" asked his master
II was just thinking, my lord" said
James, ''thst Columbus didn't do sach !
big thing when q discovered this 'er.
country, halter ALPS said and done. 'ow
could e 'eip 1T"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09
EQUAL SUFFRAGE LEAGUE


Recently Organized in Hancock
County-Ofiicers.
The equal suffrage league of Hancock
county comes In response to the call tina,
appeared In the ELLSWORTH AMERICAN
OF Sept. q. The IS b OF September was
chosen ia precious memory OF the brit b..
day OF Frances T. willard.
There are thirty four towns IN Han.
cock county. Although some OF tbs
towns had not been heard from, the large
number OF favorable replies to the invi.
tations issued was most gratifying -ihir.
ty one members having been enrolled as
charter members.
Mrs. Ann r. Greedy was elected honor.
Ary president; Mira. Estelie Benson STAN
ley, president; DIR. Abby NJ, Fulton, treas.
urer. The advisory board Is TO consist OF
six memb efs chosen from different tow rs
Four were elected directors-Mrs. II. Is.
Jordan, Bar Hsrbor; Mrs. DR.. Homer,
Castine; Mrs. A. A Richardson, Mort h
Lamoine; Mrs. Violet lioss, stoniugton;
Miss Mary A. Greedy, Ellsworth, CORE
spending secretary.
n SECOND meeting was held at the
Southwest Hsrbor public library Oct. IL.
Several new members were added to the
league. Business lett uuiiaished at the
first meeting was advanced, and upon ad-
jeurument the feeling was strong that a
most suspicious beginning had been
mace, and the cause OF equal suffrage ad :
vaneed in the good old State OF Maine.
Among the charter members are some
who have long been distinguished as ae-
tive workers for those interests that stand
for larger life for women, consequently
for the uplifting OF ali humsnity-tor
"noeier manners, purer laws" Among
these are Mrs Ann r. Greedy, pioneer
woman surrsgist and Temperance advo-
cate, and her accomplished daughter,
Miss NJ. A. Greedy.
To DIR. Abby 81. Fulton Is due great
praise for the complete success Of this In
'tiatiye organization. Her efforts have
been interchangeable &c bring toeet her
women prominent In church, state and
county work, and TO weld lasting bond
of union of sympsth etic minds whose as.
pirstions look toward the achievement
OF the higher civilization for sail the
world.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09
"Maiue."


IL is not often a great metropolitan
journal goes out OF its way to devote
much space to section Of country so
far away as Maine.
Yet this Is what the New York Com
mercidl did in its issue of Oct. 81. 1t
devoted sixteen pages to Maine -
pages replete with interesting and
valuable information.
A large portion of the space was
given TO cities and towns which are
DESTROYS of bringing within their
borders new industries. What they
have TO offer In the way of induce
ments-water power, rail and water
transportation, available raw material
and labor, and so forth, is exploited
in clear and comprehensive manner.
OF course but a fraction of the
whole story could be told in such linn
tied space, but enough was given to
set investors looking Maine ward.
Elsewhere in this issue we reprint
the Commercials editorial on Maine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09
The Election.

Overwhelming defeat is what the
democratic party suffered at the polls
yesterday. Four and eight years ago
the-repubiican victories were pro-
tests against an idea--the idea repre-
sented by Organism.
The victory this year is not so much
q protest against something as an
approval of something else. And that
something else is the republican
party-its principles, its policies and
it's President.
Elsewhere in this issue Senator Hale
admirably summarizes the situation
in few brief but comprehensive
paragraphs.
In our news columns may be found
the story of the election told with as
much accuracy as is possible at this
hour.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09

plane on which it had been initiated.
The most powerful and the most
widely circulated campaign document
was President Roosevelt's letter OF
acceptance. 1t has stood the test OF
the most violent opposition. No re-
publican speaker has ever had to
modify or take back statement, or
to apologize for single act of the
republican administration. Absolute
frankness and honesty have charac-
terized the entire republican cam
paign.
Taking their texts from their leader,
the republican speakers have avoided
innuendo and insinuation, and have
promised for the future the same con-
scientious and Intelligent administra-
ton as the nation has enjoyed during
the past eight years.
Such methods have appealed to the
American people, and confidence in
the fulfllment of this promise has in
sured republican success.
Several weeks ago it became evident
to every intelligent observer that
Roosevelt would be elected, unless
there could be created an issue which
would deceive the public. Then Mr..
Parker was told by the coterie OF
politicians of which he is the protege,
and whose every mandate he obeyed,
that be must cast aside his dignity,
and hazard everything on his ability
to make the public believe in the dis
honesty OF Theodore Roosevelt and
George B. Cortelyou. The official
dignity he had so long assumed was
thrown off, his alleged judicial respect
for truth was cast aside and his man
hood was demeaned.
Taking to the stump as foriorn
hope, MIR. Parker exhibited himself as
the antithesis of all that he was for
merry depicted, and with as futile
results as those accomplished by his
former impersonation. His extrava-
giant ISLANDERS OF the President and the
national chairman disguised thou
sands, including the more sober
minded OF his own followers, and
aroused to the highest pitch of enthu-
siasm that great majority OF the
American people who know Theodore
Roosevelt to be an honest man.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09
SENATOR HALE
On the Outcome Condition of the
Democracy Pathetic.

On the Outcome Condition OF the
Democracy Pathetic.
"The great maiorities throughout the
entire north,p said Senator Eugene Bale
this morning to representative of The
AMERICAN, "show that the people are
with the repu blicsns and with President
Roosevelt.
at is rather pathetic to see the southern
states solid In their allegiance to the dem
ocrstic party, bat standing entirely alone.
They have no gleam OF comfort from a
single hitherto democratic porthern state
''The returns also bring out another
profound consideration in the situation.
and that 10 In the immense vote through.
out the entire North, and the dwindling
and shrinking vote in the South. In
Georgia, the old empire state Of the South,
less then 5000 votes In all were thrown
at the election. Tue whole North was
aroused, white but little animation APP
pears to show In the South.
''lt any one issue may be considered IS
settled by this election. 1t Is that the pro
tective tsrir Is the doctrine OF a great
msiority OF the people, aud instead Of
lessening. this sentiment is plainly 10
cressing every day.
at is 10 be hoped that we shall hear
little more from the men who have been
bowling for tariff revision and recipfoe.
lily; even sir. Foss, the special advocate
In Boston of the latter, was laid out at
the polls.
the whole country is prosperous, con
tent with the republican party and its
policies, and the President is In remark.
ably high tssor with the people,"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09
FROM BAR HARBoR.
Death OF Roy r.. Smith Little Excite, :
ment over Election-Locals.

Death OF Roy r.. Smith Little Excit,
ment over Election-Locals.
BAR HARBoR, Nov. Especially The
whole community was shocked Frldsy
afternoon OF last week to learn OF the
| death Of Roy e. Smith. secretary OF the
Bar Harbor Y. M. G. A.. which occurred
at the Bar Hsrbor hospital Fridsy shortly
after noon.
MIR. Smith was taken III with appendi-
| citis less than week prior to bis death,
aud grew rapidly worse until II became
evident that In an operation lay the only
hope OF saving his life. He was taken to
the hospital Friday morning, and Il wss
decided to perform the operation at noon.
In bis weakened condition, however,
the patient vas not sele TO survive the
operation whiah was hardly begun when
he passed away. This Was bis third at
tack OF appendicitis, the two previous
ones not being very severe. Mr.. smith
Icaves a widow. mother and two brothers.
He was thirty four yesrs OF sge.
Mr.. Smith came to Bar Hsrbor little
more than four years age 10 aecept the
position of general secretary Of the Y. NJ.
c. A. The Y. AZ. c. A. bad just been or
gan.xed, and he wfs its first secretary, a
position he continued to occupy UP 10 the
time OF hts death. Within 9 few days Of
his death be he'd resigned. and was pre-
pairing TO remove TO Portland, where be
had accepted The position Of secretary OF
he Y. NJ. &. A. OF that city.
During his stay here be was most sue
cessiui In the management OF the Y. M.
C. A., and was an efficient executive, pop
tact. Owing largely 10 bis untiring
Efforts, the association building was
greatly improved aud enlarged, and its
mem eership increased rapidly.
The funeral services were he'd Sunday
at go at the Methodist church OF which
the deceased was member, and there
was very large attendance. The services
were In ehsFge OF Rev. ). l.. Hsnscom,
aston OF the church. and tribntss TO the
deceased were paid By Rev. Mr.. TiIden.
pastor OF the Baptist church, aud the
State secretary OF the Y. NJ. G. A.
The body was escorted TO and from the
church by large number OF the members
OF the Y. NJ. G. A., the bearers being
Judge b. 4. Clark, II. e. Wakefield,
Charles r. Paine, Arthur A. Head,
Thomas sesrlss aud Harold Y. Carter.
= The remains we're taken To Ausgsnce,
y. b., Monday for intermcnt. Many
memb re- Of the Y. NJ. {. A. escorted the
body TO the boat.