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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-01

/ truths as TO the advisability of patron.
izing home Institutions. He was FIRE.
Quently interrupted by the applause OF
his interested listeners,
John E. Gratke was the first gentle
man called upon, He told of the OBJ
jects of the meeting and spoke In a
general way Of the need OF closer re-
lations between employers and employ
es More than half million dollars
is annually sent out OF the city for
products that ought to be manufac-
tured at home, Mr.. Gratke said, and he
attributed past failures to the fact that
too much money was sent away from
Astoria, We have no difficulty in pro-
ducing money" the speaker continued;
our whole trouble is in producing
goods 1t is the first duty of every man
TO help our local concerns. Ask for
Astoria products when you go into
the stores; demand them and you viii
get them. 1t is the duty of every AS
torian to see that his money circulates
in the proper channels. There is, gem
tlemen. no place like home"
City Attorney Smith was the next
speaker Mr.. Smith pointed out the
effort that would be requir-
ed to build up a great city like San |
Francisco. which work would require
decades even if the people of the COM
nunity had banks full of gold. He |
said the effort towards a greater AS
oria must be a constant, patriotic one, T.
md that the strictest loyalty to home +
was the very first essen
iality. He urged the practice of SELL
ng to everybody and buying at home,
md said this policy, if rigidly adhered
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-01
UFACTURERS, PROFESSIONAL MEN
AND LABORERS ASSEMBLE TO FURTHER
THE SPIRIT THAT BUILDS GREAT CITIES

to. would make Astoria great city.
A, w, Jones. of Portland, a member
OF the cigarmakers' union. was the next
speaker. Mr.. Jones was surprised al
the immense turnout OF laboring men
which he regarded as ample evidence
OF the desire on the part OF trades
unions to assist the cause OF home, in
dustry. As laboring man he urged
his fellow-union men TO lend every as
sistance to those concerns which oper-
ated at home, saying that more husl-
ness means more money for all,
When every branch OF industry Is rep
resented in your city as the result OF
compliance with the first principles OF
public spirit. there win be no dull
seasons" said Mr. Jones, when one
line OF business become quiet, other
lines will show activity and the gen
eral average viii be satisfactory" Mr..
Jones went on to say the real estate
men should encourage the trade at
home spirit. for the reason that the de-
mand for realty would increase with
Industrial progress. The speaker took
to task those merchants who sent away
for goods which they did not handle
rather than patronize some other home
and expressed the hope that
the meeting would have its beneficial ef- |
feet upon the business men who pursue |
this narrow mined policy. Mr. Jones
patronage OF home in
iustry as an excellent method OF COM
batting the encroachments OF the trusts,
he products of which would not be so
much sought II locally manufactured
products were offered In their stead,
Speaking Of the cigar industry. with
which he is familiar. Mr.. Jones said
he weekly payroll of the cigar makers
( Astoria was now about 5000. He re-
ated that only 10 per cent OF the cigars
onsumed here were manufactured at
ONE, The payroll he stated. should
e $1,000 every week. and he added that
llly $4,000 year was sent away for
lgars that ought to be kept In circu-
Ition in this city. Mr.. Jones speech
overed a wide range and was attent-
ely listened to.
H. NJ. Lorntsen the popular secretary {
the fishermen's union. related the
aneficial effects of the unionizing OF
lie fishermen. and expressed the con- Ii
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-01

vietion that the same spirit should nc
tuate all men In their dealings wit
home producers. Mr. Lorntsens re
marks contained reference to the fish
ing industry and what steps should b
taken to promote the interests OF IN,
fishermen. and he was voclferously ap,
plauded at frequent intervals.
w, f, schimpff was introduced by
Chairman Allen as the next thing OF
the program" Apropos, to the chair
mans Introduction. Mr.. Schtmpff re-
lated that he recently had occasion to
ride by stage into Coos bay, when
boarded the stage" he said. "the driv-
er said TO me: Way bin. please, So
l went down into my pocket and flshed
out the receipt which the agent had
given me when bought my ticket and
presented Il TO the driver. That. my
friends. was the first time ever trav-
eled by freight, and this Is the first
time have ever been the next thing
on the program" The story excited
much merrlment MIR. Schimpff. him
self local manufacturer. had little
to say except In general way and
confined himself largely to stories that
kept the crowd In exceptional good
humor, After talking for Is minutes,
he introduced the feature of the even.
ing. and the assembled hosts then de-
voted their attention to the good things
which had been provided.
Among the other gentlemen who
briefly addressed the meeting during
the lunch were Thomas Souden. of the
union; Herman Wise. AL
bert Dunbar. J, 4. weleh. Fred Bowers
Of the cooks and walters union; Sher.
In Linville. Councilman Lebeck. Adolf
Johnson, Edward Rosenberg. OF San
francisco national representative Of
he International Seamen's Union. who
$ In the city for the purpose OF more
thoroughly uniting the fishermen and
whose speech was n strong one that
leld the attention OF his hearers; Rep
esentative Carnahan and Council
nan George w. Morton. Unfortunately
lck of space makes II impossible for
he Astorian to detail the addresses
'hich were delieyered during the lunch,
ut all were teeming with that healthy
.storia spirit. The meeting was
ousing one. and the attendance sur
assed the expectations of the most
lnguine.
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More Than One Thousand Persons At
tend the Smoker rendered by the
Manufacturers 60 the Consumers.
Unequaed Enthusiasm Prevails and Meeting Results in Lasting
Benefit to Citys nterestsSpeakers Point Out the Nee.
essiy Of Public Spirit in Upbuldns Of Community
and Urge Astorians to Use Home Products

= "5e il resolved by this assem-.
. bly,, That the growth and pros.
. perity Of this city depend upon
. the loyal support Of home indus
. tries and union made articles,
. and we pledge ourselves to
. heartily support home institu.
. tions and union. made articles
. and these who give such articles
. preference"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-01
Baseball Scores.

San Francisco-San Francisco. 0:
Oakland. 6.
Fresno-Tacoma. 4: Seattle. s.
Los Angeles-Los Angeles, 4. Port
land, 0.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22
"Mister" Scott Explains.

Valdez, Alaska, Sept. l4, 1904. Editor PROsPEcTOR.
 Dear Sir:-My attention has been called to the fact that you have re- gently mentioned me in your val uable paper as one of the U. $. senators from Mississippi. This is a mistake. l am not an office hold CT, but enjoy the distinction of be- ing a plain, everyday mister" now serving his novitiate as chee- cbsco in Alaska under the able tutelage of Professor Billy Davis. He will certify to my satisfactory progress, and so, when 1 return here, as shall do for my hunting trophies, l shall expect to claim all the honors, privileges and emolu- ments of an old time "Sour Dough" :" Meanwhile thanking you and oth- CT warm-hearted, hospitable citi- zens of Alaska for many appreciat- ed courtesies, and trusting the Dis trict will soon secure liberal appro- priatiens from the general govern ment for the betterment of your important internal improvements, l have the honor to remain,
 Yours sincerely.
 CHARLES SCOTr.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22
WAS WAsHINcToN's sTAFk
Interesting History of Cane Once Owned b, Father of His
 Country.

One of the things that passed through the Baltimore fire un- 'scathed was q cane once owned by George Washington and now the property of Maj. +. II. Raleigh. The cane reposed during the fire in the vault Of the Merchants Credit and Collection Bureau at Liberty and German streets, says the New York Sun.
 "ln Gen. WashingtOn's will,' said Maj. Raleigh. 1.-two canes are mentioned. One was bequeathcd to Robert Washington. of Chop tank. Va. who gave it to Robert Thompson. a relative.
 Later it passed to Miss Kittie Thompson. sister of Robert Thompson. and finally Peter Gra- son Washington of New York. who was assistant secretary of the treasury under Guthrie, was the owner of the stick.
 "Petcr GrasOn ashington be- queathed the cane to the oldest male heir of Gen. George Wash ingtOn who was living at the time of his death. The late Mrs. Ra- leigh was q granddaughter of A Mrs. McPherson. of Washington, D. C.. who before her marriage was a Miss Washington. After some contention it was proved that Mrs. Raleigh's brother, whose family name was Edwards. was the person entitled to the pos. session of the cane. l purchased the relic for my wife. and when she died ii became my property"
 Although described as cane. the relic is really d staff. It is of bamboo, about fonr and a half feet long and just such a stick as Washington might have used in tramping over his broad acres in Mount Vernon. The Washington roat-of-arms adorns it's gold head. anditiscncircled with a gold band, upon which is inscribed:
 "Willed to Robert Washington and by him to descend to Peter Grason Washington. of New York"
 AS soon as the pmbers had cooled. Maj. Raleigh hastpned to the vault and was much relieved to find after the cane had been re- moved from the chamOis skin case that it had not been scorched.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22
Notice Of Forfeiture.
To FL. PHELxn. r T. heirs ~ assigns.


 You are hereby notified that the undcrsi ignetl '. \. Cornell. your ro-owncr in the hereinafter described mining claims has expended the sum bt Two Hundred Dollars ($sw) during the year l90I in the development and improvement oi those certain mining claims situated on Cyal Ray. kadiak Island. Cyak Mining District. Alaska, described as follows, to wit: Tunne. .'laim locatcd Fcbuary 2i lm2, by Dan Dough. erty and Fl. Phclun. notice oi location record cd April ls. 1arl, in Vol. at page 2t, of Mining Locations of the records of the District Kccurd- er at kt'liak, Alaska: l.. C. l.. claim located in Iai1 iand notice of locntion recorded in th, books of said records at Kodiak.
 Sstid sum oi money so eXptidcd in the dcvcl. Jpincnt and improvement of Said claims Was expended as and for the annual labor for the wear l1r' on said claims requir,,i by Section ss.l oi the Revised Statutes of the United States. md the amendments thereto.
 You are further notified that if you fail to iay to the undersigned the proportion of tine >aid sum du5 from you un Or beiurr the cNpira- ion uf ninety (H,) days from the publication oi his notice. to-wit on or before January 12 1gl,. .uli lntciesi sai,l claims will he forfeited md become the property oi your undersigned cO.ov ncr.
 Payment may be made to the undersigned st tyak, Alnska. or to his attorneys Goo,lcll A Edwards, al Valdez, Alaska.
 F..A. cnRNik.L. Dated at Valdez, Alaska, July II. 1aI. Date of first publication July lith l9ni. Date of Last publication Ger 18th l.pi.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22
Correspondence.
Special to the PRosPH-roR.

Special to the PgosrnroR.
 rnga-The S s. Portland, which bad been lying here for seven days discharging coal and merchandise for the Apollo mine and the A. C.. Company, left here on the 23rd of last month direct for Seattle, talk ing three passengers.
 The mine, having now r- ceived its equipment of coal, has started in earnest to pump the water out of the new shaft, so that operations will be commenced as soon as possible in continuing the 150 foot level.
 The town has been augmented q by the arrival of a new school teacher in ths person of Mr. Patey, whom we welcome most heartily and sincerely trust he will be en- tirely successful in his arduous duties.
 We also welcome with pleasure the arrival of Mrs. c. l.. Vawter, wife of the deputy marshal at this place. and trust that her stay will be a happy and pleasant one.
 The placer diggings on Popoff island are still in operation, but are apparently playing out, taking in consideration the returns that ha' e lately been made, which en- tirely disproves the fabrication mo- ticed in one of the Seattle papers that men were making as high as $52 per day. Such reports are very harmful to the district.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22
SHARK AS A MESSENGER.
Carried Newspaper to Sydney outdis- tancing Steamer Conveying Im-
 portant Item of News.

The story of the discovery of human bones and bangles in the interior of ihe crocodile captured at Fort Johnson, RhOdesia, brings to mind another story which may appOsitely be recalled at the present juncture. Every body has heard of Mrs. Macquar- rie's chair,' as they call the east ~rn point of Farm Cove. in Sydney harbOr. There, says the St. James Gazette. it was that d poor ~migrant. in dpre-cable days. killed and lowed ashore a shark. cut him Np, and found d London newspa- per ill the internals. In the paper was the announcement of the war between France and Germanv. The shark had Outdistanced the steamer by which tlle mail was ~Oming, and here the discOverer had the fact tO himself. He gave his information to wealthy wool dealer. who bought all the sea sons clip at 9d. per pound, and sold at 3s. after the news of the war had arrived by the ordinary channel. He cleared. it is said, four millions sterling by the deal. The man who killed the shark and extracted the news of price-well. he, received battered silk hat and five shilling piece and unre- strained liberty as to the disposal of the shark.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22
Forgot the Chimney.

A short time ago a public cere- mOny was to be carried out at Landshut, an important town iR Lower Bavaria. X new public school was to be formally opened. and all Landshut qnivered with pleasurable anticipation. UnfOr- tunately the festivities had to be put off at the last moment. The school could not be opened. No scholar could luke his seat upon the brand-new forms. The land was in the grip of winter. and the architect had forgotten to provide a single chimney throughout the building.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22

open to development the entire in- te:ior of Alaska, and result in an increased volume of trade between the United States and Alaska of many millions of dollars per un- mum. Under present conditions nearly all the supplies consumed by the great mining district of Fo~tynile river are imported from Lawson. q British port. This bus mess will all be diverted to Ameri- can channels as soon as the road Is in operation.
 In conclusion we trust that the foregoing will be of some value to you to the end that you may put your report in such language that congress will see the wisdom of building this road and act ac- cerdingiy. Should you at any time require any statistics bearing upon this question this chamber vii! be only toe glad to furnish same if possible to secure them.
 Respectfully submitted,
 Special Committe of Valdez
 Chamber of Commerce.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22
Notice of FoiSsistsre.
Valdez, Alaska, August 1, 1901.


 ro -. Moss:
 You are hereby notified that the undersigned Kusscl K. kni,inson has exlenu d turing the years 19ol and l9ri four hundred ,ioO) dollars upon the Lucky Nine and Skookem mining claims, situated near Mckinley Lake ill he Alganik Mining District and Tn Valdez Recording District, the location notices oi which claims now of record in the office oi he United States Commissioner M Valdez. and lD which notices reference is made for more arlicular descriptions tneIcoi, In ".'.cr to E"iu aid claims under provision oi Section 2s9i. ;;avi>ed Statutes of the United States. and the ,mendments relating thereto concerning an .:ual labor upon mining claims, being the amount required to hold said claims during he years I:s2 and l4r,, ending December3 3l, laE: And if at the expiration of ninety days from he publication of this notice. you iail or refuse io contribute your portion oi such cXlend- iture, your interest in said claims " ill become ihe prolTrty ui Inc un,crsignv,i. Your c,-own- r. who has made the required expenditure by he terms oi said section.
 Russcl E. Robinson. First Publication Aug; I 1Di.
 Last Publication Nov t@i.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22
Notice of Forfeiture.
Iakatage, Alaska, July ?.

Iakatage, Alaska, July s,, lgli. To D. C. Blodget:
 You are hereby notified that have cxpcnd. ed durifg the year l.s3 One Hundred lDllar, iSlWn ir ':i"~ "'d i,n"""" ''r"'''s u'",'i Hrc ui the following placer mining ciairns: No. ? above ii>c'NcI. ->U. iu DCiOn IIsv'NCIk, BoiiI >lt- atcd on White River near Sakatagc, in Galani dining District, Galann Recording District. District oi Alaska, in order to hold said claims under the provisions oi Section .:;5i oi th. sevi>cdl Statutes oi tne tnitod states and the amendments thereto approved January 2.. 1ss onccrning annual labor upon mining claims. cing the amount required to hold said claim, for thc period ending December Fl, lI1. And if within ninety days from the pei sonml service pf this notice. ar within ninety days after th. publication tncreDf. you fail ar refuse to con 'ribute your proportion oi such expenditure Il c-owncr, your interest in ssid claims Sill become the property of thc subscriber. :our co-owHcr, who has made the required ex- penditurc by the ttfihs of said section.
 HALvoe JENSEN. Date of first publication July 2s, lg1
 Date oi last publication Oct. 2.. l:N,.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22
The friends ef H. H. Hildreth

The friends ef H. H. Hildreth will doubtless be greatly pleased to read the following extract from the seward dream, telling of the Judges advancement by 1924. We never thought he aimed so high.
 "When Alaska became a state, H. H. Hildreth received nearly every vote in the Commonwealth for chief executive. Now Governor Hildreth, who has been reelected ever since, resides in the marble White House near the imposing capitol building in North Seward. Our governor Is still a bachelor, but his household is presided over by his niece. Miss Beth Jeter.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22

Free sample to agents. Practi- al ready call device for telepones. saves brain work and hours of time Sells itself. One sale sells dozens. Seeing is believing. Send stamp. The Telephone Appliance Go. One Madison Ave, Dept. F. A. D., New York City.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22

Sails from Seattle list of each month for Juneau, Sitka, Kayak, Nakutat, Valdez, Seward, Cook l,flet and way ports. -Saik' from Valdez for Seattle and way ,por,s, 18th of each month
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTrICT COURT, FOR r. DISTRICT OF ALASKA,
 THIRD DIVISION.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22
Butter.

Butter has been found by T. F.. Thorpe to be influenced by eli. mate. fodder, breed of COW, period of lactation and idiosyncrac... of the individual COW.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22

For sale at reasonable price. a large graphaphone with four dozen records. Apply at this office.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22
Sunni moiA.

iN THE UNITED STATES DIsTEICT COURT.
 FOR r. F. DISTRICT OF ALASKA.
 THIRD DIVISION. iI"nsel H"risop p,n,r,,,, lli"ss, sumu,on. A vyic Hi,L>, Publication. The President of tho United States, sends greeting io Maggie Hicks, defendant:
 You are hereby required to appear in an action brought against y,u by the above named plaintiff in the United States District Court, for the District of Alaska, Third Division. and an >wcr the complaint nlcu tncrcin within thirty days after the coui' lrtiou "f the perioi of publication of this summons, to vii.
 The sald action Was brought to obtain q de cree aiSscl~'n" flp lurdS of ns frimopv hereto fore and now existing between plaintiH and de fendant.
 A.,d you are hereby notified thHt ii yot. iHil to rpIear and answer the com plnint, ns alr've reuuirts!,t cspid plaintif will apply tt tine Court fnr the relief demanded.
 Order for service of summons of publication was nis,,e ,"c -,,ti ua. o, sunv, ...,,. sham. Judge of said Court this i2th day o: August, 1pl. and of the Independence of th, United States of ..merica. the One liunircdtl, and Twenty ninth.
 tsENLJ R. IIEIL,c.
 of Alaska, Third Division.
 By F.. \. HENDERSON. Deputy. | W. LErp~ '',orr.v for the Plaintiff,
 Valdez, Alaska. First date oi puiiicatIuu August 1S. 1nl. Last date of publication Sept. 2g, 1901.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-04-01
The Day for Spring R~ejoicinas.

New York World: Easter the world
over means, first Of all. the coming of
light and the going OF darkness. It
means. too, happiness. a holiday, flowers.
sprtngtime gladnesa, the putting away of
the old and the putting on OF the new.
IT means comfort, confidence. rejoicing,
the fulalment OF a promise, the death Of
old doubts and the birth Of new certain
ties. Indeed It means SO many things and
SO much that II any of US really UNDER
stood them all life you'd never seem q
bother or a burden n more. We would
all DO better men and women, and the
world itself would be 30 much bette. a
place in every way that the Kingdom of
heaven at last would certainly be found
among mortals.
And there are 20 man ways of proving
that these things about Easter are true,
you or I might easily spend all our life
in talking of nothing else and stll leave
much to say to those who como after.
Suppose, for instance, We made the
meaning Of one fact about Easter, our
own. what q load Of misery, OF doubt.
misunderstanding, rebellion. wild ques-
tons and despair would disappear all at
once out OF our way. We celebrate East
ere, az o know. because on that day
Christ who had been crucified, rose again
from the dead. Now. among people
where the name of Christ wa never
known this same time Of year was kept
with celebrations and r%ejoicings to COM
the idea of deliverancs, the
coming of light. the resurrection OF the
flowers and all green things which had
seemed TO die with the darkness and cold
of winter months.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-04-01
eERMANY,s GABLES.
Extending Her System to All Parts Of
the World,

ri ~ WV
It appears from a report to the state de-
Their at Frankfort that Germany is grad
ually extending its system OF cables to all
parts OF the world, SO as to be indepen-
dent of other nations in that important
service. This is due to the growth of Ger
man interests. both military and CONNER
cial, and is made possible by the fact that
the government has Its own cable works
and two cable steamers.
During the last seven years Germany
has laid 1875 miles Of cable at a cost Of
over 5000 900. In 1888 a cable seventy
three miles in length was laid between
Sassnitz and Trelleborg, and in 1899 Ger
man southwest Africa was connected with
the international telegraph system by a
cable 14 miles long. In 1900 the first Ger
man-American cable between Emden and
4.813 mues-was laid. About the same
time Germany put down the first German
cables along the Chinese coast, the cable
Tsintau-Cheefoo being 2S5 miles, and that
connecting Tsintau and Shanghai 428 miles
long. The veal 1901 witnessed the laying
OF the nth cable between Germany and
England. connecting Borkum and Bakton,
a distance Of $50 miles. The telephone ca
BILE between Fehmarn and Laaland was
laid in 1902. The construction Of a second
transatlantic cable between Emden and
New York via the Azores has been COM
menced and will probably be ready by
the end Of next year. Another cable 1900
miles in length 10 bcing laid in Vigo,
Spain. Germany u also contemplating an
increase Of her cable net in eastern Asia
and the South sea by constructing Lines
between Alsnado and Guam and the Palau
Islands and Shanghai