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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22
.BRAk EMAN SUCCUMBS 4,
TO TERRIB e HURTS

Line bra "a Who Was caught, be,
tween two freight cars on 4 tho va rds .pf
the company OH Wednesday night, died
Sh s4nr stfaI fGsp qdGss sfteFasy
Those In attendance {, on the injured.
alpanS state that never In their, experience
had they como III contact with a more
i s!blo was done to Sieve the man, and
( oxygen e was use A freely. together with
many stimulants. but all these were
without avail Mr., Hobgood's mother
but arrived shortly after tho end had
come " ia; s5'i,s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22
a SUMMER DRESS.
Painters at Virginia Hospital.
Patients All Doing Well. !.

Painters at Virginia "A ! Hospital
Patients All Doing Well.
The. Virginia Hos ital e being painted =, as
and Il ID wien tie \ work IS completed the
building will nost$ ttractlye
I l The hospital hos, now las the usual num-
Der Of patients most Of then Fl eonyalesc7
lewis Kline, the infant who was
operated upon at the Virginia Hospital
recently, for the extraction Of n safety
ID. Dr. Daniel u & Coleman contInu to i'm
prove at the Memorial Tospi tai .
Thomas#A. Smith, Of Gloucester county,
Is making rap recovery under treatment
William obinson and Miss Irene Lee
are Commissioning at the Virginia I Hos.
Mis- Miss Katherine B. Blake. superinten-
dent Of the Retreat for the Sick IS VS.
ting her home In I he South,
R. Miss Mary Lnrty. Of the Memorial Hos
spitaI Training School. and n recent 8 rad
guate. has returned from g Hls't 70 9llcr
home In the Valley,Bsl gs; tfi5.ia e " if1l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22

~ !. {
mittee In New York next Tuesday He
did not know, he said, what would be tho
final decision OF Senator German should
pressure be put upon him to accept the
craftsmanship. Mr.. sheehan said he him
self would remain at his home until
frynday, when 1t would be necessary for
him to be In New York.
with regard to the frequently made
tatefncnt that an Invitation to visit
Rosemount had been received and ignored
by Charles T.. Murphy. lea der Of Tam
many Hall, It Is learned that the report
was based upon a remark made BY Bourke
Cochran during his recent call upon Judge
Parker. Mr. Cochran Is said to have stlg
gested such a visit by the Tammnny lead
err and Judge Parker said he would be
very glad to welcome Mr.. Murphy to
Rosemount whenever Mr.. Murphy could
find II convenient to come. It 3is said tina
w II. Hearst has been invited to Rose
mount but no date has been fixed Tor ms
call. M II Il ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22
INTEREST
VERY. GREAT
Z etirc11le1lt@ Of N[essrs. Crensl1avs,s
aTravers and Ellcrso r Much
discussed B ~ esterda y.$5

55 The announcement OF tfle q" sha Ike pS
IN the directorate or the Yirg lnia- rollna$
Chemical Company and the re tlremeil sofi
Treasurer Travers.s Score tarysS s ~ sCren-3s
shaw and clr. AZ Y r y llerson from he 4
hoard was the leading topic X Il M localS5
financial ana speculative circles ester
3dayHand there was ger inqulrs for later:
SdeYelopm was sex ted that$the
board would certainly meet vest erday and i
elect directors, but If an 81 UGH leetingS
was held nothing could s:be armed ST it,
from the best ne Isl so t,rcesg Of N eW ork;ss
SDiligent inquiry hnd He'd IN e xA.3s
sto llcit any In formal ton Nv ha tever as tos
the doings OF the board
Interest here nc u sS cred IN the
question whether the tlreInent Eof
Messrs. Crcnshaw. and raYers from the.
board means tina they Will no longer hold y
Interpretations as secreta rs "a nd treasurer
The general impression locally Is that & NJ rss
Trayers Will be re- cleo ted Stueasure r.5 but
that Mr.. Crensha w Isl uld obnbl yare tire
from the ecretaryship & Is exp ted&
to- the presid ency. 3S.ss
Some IN OF Surprised.
After tile election Of tie new d directory
was 4IIltiue kHONll yeSltTlldyrl llclcs8NtEStS
many who sta ted that they ex ted that
result but they could give no 81 ind s$sff
for the expecta tom and were Jun willing X
to be quoted by name, In some quarterss;
the op!ni on was expressed that the selec.3
ton OF NIessrs. Boyd and w lliams to the
directory would strengt hen the compa NJ. 4;
and that many Of the 8stoc khol ders we're
dissatisfied with tho policy OF the conl-88
apany In. extending the scoSe OF Its opera
lions into foreign fields, h and II was. 4
deemed for the hes I interests of t he COM
ipany to make these chang es. q III
most confld ence is OK pressed I'M tho re-
3ttrins directors. the changes being res
garded merel as n ma ter of pol icy.
vs. One gentleman familiar with specula -sS3
tive stocks yesterda y expressed the opin-pi
Ion that the Reorganization would nl,-a
doubted " give added confidence to hold
sers OF the company's stocks. and that
sthagpr eferred took recent " issued would
now FIND ready sal e.s ] Ie& regarded tllisa
preferred Is took as az fine Investment and y
expressed the belief hat - would Gers
5tainlY pay eight percent, dividends.
rrlie announcement of the selection Of
officers for the ensuing year is.7 awaited
with the keenest Interest In this city
where large blocks. of both the common
and preferred stocks are held. 81 ss559st
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22
OFFICER WINNERS DREAM
Well known, Policeman Sees
Parker's Election in SAUNDERS.

PolicemnIn Joe Zinlmer, who ,llas been
living high' among the big I5lks "a t Gin
5c CHINA RAJ 1as a reputation as n dreamer
that makes his political representations
OF great importance, Mr. thinner re-
tciection was over, and that Alton B.
Parker Parker had been elected e the pres-i
5dency. Tho dream was so vivid that the
Officer Is Impressed with this prophetic
g goiMr to " Win. He says tint he ial q
dream dream ii 1854. just before the PRESIDENTIAL
2eieciion aud that in Ills soporifc vision
no foresaw the result OF that election
and tho triumph OF Uncle Grover,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22
WATSON NOT DEC ID Fl
ABOUT NOMINATE ON.
/ (By Ii RI

I s MACON Ca July 2l.4t ,larenc stccd. y
+ All friend OF Thomas f. Watson. In this.
city, is ii, receipt of q communication
from him with regard to his acceptancei
of the Popullst nomination for President.
In which Wat son 81 tes that She has not
yet decided steed, who has known Wat
son from boyhood, gives II as his opinion
that he will$not head the Popullst ticket
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22
PITCHER ORTIZ TRADED.
Former Virginia Lacquer Now
With New Y ork Americans.

Manager Clark Griffith. Of the New
}1as exchanged Pitchers II lug hes and lfet
FOR Pitcher Alhert. prth, o I. the Washing
ton team. The deal WAS made 70 strenEt tbs
en- the New York team FOR + he i1lpillS
nanf, : Callins's Hub town$ts team Is leading
the New Workers bysa small margin, and
another, winning pitcher Was needed
Ortiz, although playing with. q tall,ender9
h r rssc With Il team like New York hsrs
hind him he will he a brll liant nerfolnlsr
Il ia N tower of n W The ~ p sai'dT
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22
Trolley Business Good

The various trolley lines Of the Virginia
Passenger and Power Company and lts
aated corporations Wsr
iThe two receivers arc now at work son
tho preparation OF the Inventory, which
Will Nbe comp ctrd IN few days or q, q
NJ heavy business and receipts are as
good rs at any time IN years. Travel
Fl tho evenings to THO various parks Is
eaual to8uio best years IN the history OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22
The Call Issued.
i(ByAssociated Press

.l5.E97 BY aSSOclAtEu3fI eSEtJ NIX
ST. LOUIS. July 2l:-J ames i. 3s.J Zones.
of "A Arkansas. chairman Of the Democra ic3
National Committee. who Is in St Iouis.
to-day issued the following call for a,
meeting OF Sthe commi tee: S8
n .sg...c Under the authority OF lie II Demo-
cratic National Conventio on Z hereby call
the Democratic Ma tional$ Committee to-
meet 1T the Hoffman House, Ne NJ York
5cl ty. on Tuesday. July 26th. at IL % clock
noon. for the purpose OF organizing and
ttransacting such OF herS business as may
como before the committee, 3s,
4 (Signcd) ~ NfES X ONEs..''sss5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22
Attorney-Gener Returns.

q 73Attorney- General William a.. a ndeFsDn
who mas been sepnding tho yaca t!ol' at his
home q 1.exingt ton, returned TO he city
I'm lie Contracts for school books for the
eistiinr fol,r years Major Anderson Is
much Improved by his rest qpd u 4, a I
spavently In excellent health lle Wlll pc
Ia the city for several DAYS Ii {
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22
FELL IN LOVE 4 WITH HIM.
Senator Davis Much Pleased
With Visit to Judge Parker.

y
Il e x-senator Davis, accompanied by Nor
man 70. Mack I, and Secretary IIcndley.53
returned from Esopus last evening and
vent to the Fifth Avenue Hotel, looking.
/ as fresh as a daisy. Niessrs. Mack and
Hendley struggled along behind him.
hopping tho pcrsplration from their.
lhrows and seeming anxious to abandon.
the West NEgni,an had
h gentlena M said Alr.it Davis, q he Inn
pressed me as a. strongisma III. u fIe comes
up to every thing ! have ever heard about
es, & said Mr.. Mack. 1.-THE two cand-
dates ,s fell In love with each other on
1"'That's right Mr. Davis continued
Give did. and that Just Expresses my
feelings for Jud go Parker, IS II
"A, Senator German left the city yesterday
\ for Atlantic City, to5rema!n2 several days
lie. expects to return t. NeW York X next
Ali C,ommittee,-NeW York World. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22
Receiver Retires.

sAihcrtson.. who has been in charge OF the
First National Bank since It's 4 failure Son
3ofEthe efnnct institution Into tho hands
OF Walter n IS But ler, an q tlorney,s who
arrived liet,e from Springfield, Ohio The
receiver on .reirlng, says that there I is
nathing In ths situation ITO change his
Sfillst announcements that the bank would
dehd, 1t Is said, Will Pc mad e In q short
Alnle,i 81 S,s, s5 j. y !. u
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22
Your Wants In arossrlss ], whether
Great or Small, Can As esst
Satisfied al Our Stores.

Bsss American orsnuiase5 susur, ~. g !
Large Juicy Lemons, dozen ~ ~ ....ss lze
For Iced Toa, try our green or !;
mixed Tea, pound (. aeo
Arm and Hammer Brand Soda, pkg.,se
Large Bottle Ammonia. N. !. 4. 30 Il
8 pounds California Peaches for..... CSC {
ArbuckIe's Arlosa coffes, lb .s....1 9Asso
Early June Peas .9c
Sour Pickles, gallon "a. 4 xeo
Small California Hams, pound .lo q
Matches, per dozen i. $3.50. $500 x...4c
2 boxes Beet Lye for. ..... !. !. ......s... so
White q Sugar, pound I. !.
Lion Coffee, lib papers 4. j. 70 q
Best City Meal, per peck, 1sc., Or
Quart Mason Jars Vanilla syrup 1 toc
Best Cream Cheese 2 lbs for.s....4. $50
Canned Tomatoes, large cans.
New cllpneds Herrngs, dozet, for... 2s g \
Good Lard. pound 80 4
/. e. YES I. n: 1o y. a
Gibson xxx, MT. Vernon osca
PEPPER Old Brands Whisky. bottle 1sc
glib Jars Home Made Preserves "a. 1870 y
Blackberry or G ataWba Wine quart. &c 4
Ginger Snaps or Soda Crackers, ID !: 4i \.
salt Pork, per pound SO. ....: ~
Smthfleld Hams, found !. vi. y. n. ~. 90
Backing and Scrub BRUSHES 49,. 30
8 bars Octagon Shaped Soap ..25c
Good Green or Mixed Tea, h.. 500
tia dozen New Roc HerrInEs for 25e
Pure Cider Vinegar, gal 4. i. ~. /. 200
Fresh Bologna Sausage. pound g %
Country Joles, lb i. -. 6. 4. 90
q boxes SoapIne Tor 4. i 3. S. I. . so 4
Root Beer, makes five gallons, bottle n. I. 90
Ouffy's M ait w 1skey, per ottle Z. soo 4
S. ULlMAH's son
Downtown Stores 1920 1922 las. Main
Street. Uptown Store, 500 East
Marshall Street. IS 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22
Cruiser Launched.

RS; a saacistpa sFres,s.l g53 !st&
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. July q, --,rhA y
armorsd cruiser South Ia kota WAS Htc -sa
cessf,,IIy launched tosd day fro M her Grad Il
at the Union JIEon X or ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22
Took Trip Down the River.

by'i tho A : tenn,er "oid q Point Comfort,
va s given last night for the bencft8of
the English Lutheran Church. Between
two and three hundred people took the
trim, MI ~ fs4tsi M z4i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22

Father Lackay3 in the City. VI
Fl Rev. Fat her I,ackay. WHO was ordained q
to the priesthood last June, Is IN the city
for a.; few days, 3fG, q 4. g
mouth. where he will supply for Rev.
Father Kaup during the latter iv "a a.
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\ now :j|WlIi PLANS. TO ]
REFORM THE / !. PARTY
Il CONTINUED from FiGst Page.)

may have weight when yhe appeal Is,
made to a. particular section and 70 B
the wealthy men OF that section, sbnt n
'itfcannot have weight W hen the party
goes forth, as 1t must ultimatelyFdo,
to appeal to the ma sses: y,
made whether tho party wins In N o-S5
5ve1nber Or not .l II Mr.. Parker is elect Il
4 cd n his administration Will rid Sls OF 4
atiInpe,ialism and o! the threat OF. a. Y
race Issue and give us srea ter freedom
An. the taking UP Of economic quesTS
films ~ s3E n NJ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22
Mr.. JUDK1Ns AT ST. oU1s
Richnnonder Visits the Model
Play Ground and Is Interviewed.

und ana Is #1nterVleWed.
Mr. j. NICK. Judkins. secretary OF the
Civic Improvement League. OF this city.
las returned from ST. Louis. W here he
Ing his stay In st. Louis MI Judkins
visited a and $inspected the model play
ground 3at5.the exposition and also the
He was much impressed with the com
3pleteness OF D. these 81 provisions for the
pleasure and amusement of children.
and got many Ideas t hat will be useful
in developing the work OF the league in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22

Fire Does SIS 900 Dana &C..
(Byl Associa ted Press.) S
PORTLAND ME-. July 2l.-Firc to-
night In the candy department OF witch
eli. Chanlpljn Compa ny's immense plant
did danlag esto the amount OF $50 900. 5s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22
Sold Building Lots,

II Iessrs Pollard and Bagby. and yester-5
day sold at auction, several BUILDING lois
on I he north and south sides OF Taylor
Street, Just east OF Randolph: Tile props
ferty brought $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22
Supper by5M oonlight.
\ Personals and Briefs.

4 a very pleasant evening was spent .
Music furnished by Mr. Il Ira n Walk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-22
The Platform.

The PLATFORM which contains the slogan
;ot sthe Missouri Democra cy IA gaipst Doodle
iaha iomcial corruption in Missouri, was
ladppted by resounding viva voce3 Vote
after a bubble over the proposed amends
5ment to insert a plank for leg sat ton to
punish tax dodgers. TheSlatter8p plank was
introduced us a minority report, and de-i
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-15

circles has been arrested here on the
charge of forgery and Is now In jail.
Elgin attorneys. II is stated. held
notes for collection against Miss Lunn
amounting to more than $4,000. Most
Of these notes are signed with the
names OF b. +, Lunn and w. w. Teal.
Mr., Teal declares that his name has
been forged in every instance. II Is
asserted that many OF her victims were
widows who had collected insurance
upon the death OF their husbands. They
were approached by Miss Lunn with an
to invest their money in
securities. paying large rate of inter-
est.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-15
Golf Make. Quit. Perch. l4loh.


Until about ten years ago the sub
marine cable companies used praetl-
cally the whole worlds supply OF gutta
percha for the reason that. unlike rub
ber. It Is not affected by salt water,
But when the game OF golf became the
fad In Europe. England and the Unit
cd States. II was found that gutta
pereha In the only satisfactory mate
rial out OF which 10 make the balls.
and the demand for IL Increased to
so great an extent that the production
nearly doubled
The ships from Singapore, Straits
now bring enormous car
goes OF II, and although twice as much
is imported by England as was im-
ported ten years ago. the price has
advanced about 100 per cent. This,
the cable companies say. Is due solely
10 the manufacture Of golf balls,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-15
Destructive Fire at Seattle.

Seattle, June l4,-Ffre early this
morning destroyed Ave store buildings,
a lodging house. steam laundry and
a part OF the east end of the I.atona
bridge, causing loss of about $4,000,
The property loss is covered by In
surance amounting to about $4,000.
The origin OF the fire IL unknown,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-15
TOOK HER TO CEMETERY.
Unique Recreation Granted Wife by
Her Husband.

Cincinnati, June 14.-'He said he
frequently drank enough to float the
Island Queen.
He granted me no liberty and made
me stay indoors unless he took me to
the graveyard.
AT the table he was a glutton."
These charges are made in divorce
and alimony complaint Mrs. Emma t.
Miller nled yesterday against Peter
Miller. employS Of > provision com
pany She also alleges failure to pro-
vide and cruelty. Miller was snioinsd
frOn draw1ns ~ wasss.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-15

The Northern Pacific Railway Com.
pnny will place round trip tickets from
Portland TO 81. Louis and return on
account OF the worlds fair on sale as
follows:
June 18th, 17th and 18th.
July let, 2nd and 3rd.
August 9th, 9th and 10th.
Sept. 9Th, 9Th and 7th.
October 3rd, 4th and 9Th.
The round trip rate to ST. Louis and
return from Portland will be $3.50.
Tickets will be good for return via any
direct line.
A round trip rate OF s72.5O will also
be made from Portland to Chicago and
returA
II . passenger desires to take In both
Chicago and st. Louis the round trip
rate viii be $500.
All tickets will be good for 90 days
from date Of sale Tickets will be
good going ten days from date Of sale
90 that q lmitsd stop-over can be had
on the going trip and on the return
trip passengers can stop at their pleas
urs west OF the Missouri river or st.
PAul These rates apply via direct
linas. bat II passenger wishes to re-
turn through California tickets can be
ssld accordingly. but at an increased
ma Ct sis.TS added to above.
For any additional information de-
Hired. call sr address A. d. Charlton,
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
UortherA Pacific Ry.. ass Morrison
street, Oosnsr Of srd. Portland, Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-15
Special Excursion 10 the Worlds
Fair.


The Denver q Rio Grands. in con-
nection with the Missouri Paclae. viii
run series Of personally conducted
excursions 10 the worlds fair during
June. Thsas excursions win run
threugh to a. Louis without sAaAge
of cars. making abort stops At principal
points snroute. The nrs, Of these ex-
ourslons viii leave PortlAnd Juae 7sh,
and the second June iTth. TAs rate
from Astoria win be ssTgo ,s 81. Louis
asd return. RxssEsioaists golas via
the Denver q Rio Grade have the
privilege OF rsturRiAg VIA . aiRsrsnt
route. This 10 the mos. pleasant way.
as well A. the most dsliEhtfsl routs, TO-
cross the oontinsnt. The steps ar
ranged give an opportunity to visit
the various points Of interest In and
about Salt Lake City. Denver and
Kansas City. II you Wish to accom-
pany one OF these excursions write at
once to w. G. Mcbride. 1a Third
street. Portland. for sleeping ear res
ervations,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-15
aoNo TO THR FAIR.
What 70 Do ~ You Desire Practica
information.

IngoFFn@tson.
u yea ssAtsmphts visiting the st.
Lssis Exposition, 10 ssoure reliable in
fornaAAoa - 70 sailroad service, the
lowest rates and the best routes. Aisc
- - Ne lossi sOAditiOAs in ST. Louis,
hotsAs. sts., ste.
Il you Wlll wFasO ne undersigned,
stating what information you desire
the saas win be promptly furnished.
n we - not have y on hand. will
seO@A 70 feO ypn u possible. and with.
sua ~ Wpszss " yen. Address
=. n TRMBULL,
essaAsa AesaA - Third street,
Portland, Ore
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-15
THE EAR ROUTE.

via Chicago or New Orleans to ST.
Lolis. Is one thar gives you the most
for your money. and the fact that the
ILLINOIS CENTRAL offers unsurpas-
sed service via these points to the
WORLDS FAIR. and In this oonnee-
ton to all points beyond. makes !, "a
ysur advantage. in case you contem /.
plate a trip to any point east. to write
US before making final arrangements
We can offer the choice of at least
a dozen different routes.
b.. H. TRUMBULL. Commercial Agent
14s Third street. Portland. oregon.
J. C. LINDSEY, T. y. & p. A.
l4a Third street. Portland, Ore.
y. b. THOMPSON. v. Il p. A.
Room /. Colman Bldg. Seattle. Wash
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-15

" u 10 worth while to do business
at all Il 10 worth while TO do a lot OF
it--and this means, always, a proper.
tionate amount Of newspaper space.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-15
Notice to Contractors.

Notice Is hereby given that tn
County Court OF clatsop County. ore,
gcn. viii receive sealed bids. until .
o'clock p m. on the sOth day Of June
1904. and opened Immediately there.
after. for the construction OF the su.
pcratructure Of the Classop County
Court House. TO be erected ON Block
2s, between and Commercial and
Duane streets. in tho City OF Astoria,
oregon. prepared by Edgar N. IAEa.
rus. architect No. sss worcester block.
Portland. oregon.
Each bid must be accompanied By
a certified check in the SUM OF per
cent OF the amount OF the bid. that
the bidder will enter into contract
II his bid Is accepted. and the right to
reject any and Ail bids 10 hereby re-.
served.
Dated At Astoria. oregon. June Z.
1904.
by order OF the County Court.
]. c. CLINTON. County Clerk.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-15
on one postaI Gard. i1eoo Le.sers

On One Postal Gard. 1900 Letters
T. 8, Terry, business man Of
Downs, Kanss forwards a postal card
on which are written tioo words, OF
1850 letters. all done with 9 common
pen and without the aid OF magnify
Ing glass. One sentence OF ten words
is repeated tto times and each sea-
tence Is about an inch Ions. and about
tenth OF an inch high The let
tering is scarcely legible without a
glass.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-15
PREPARING FOR WORK.
German Buyers Of Pacific Coast Sal.
mon Are Busy.
(seattle Post. IntellIgencerl

| Seattle acknowledgement
German buyers of Pacific coast cured
! salmon are preparing for the seasons
work. and among them Mr.. Maryar
wojtaszewskl. representing the firm Of
c. waidermann of Koeslin. Germany
was in the city the other day In con-
nection with this business, Mr., VOL
taszewski left last night for Astoria
and win return In about two weeks
There are several other German firms
who send their representatives to this
country every year. and the demand
thus created has done much toward
building up an industry In ash pre-
serving that has grown vastly In re-
cent years. The cured salmon Is used
largely in European countries. Mr.
wojtasxewski says. being handled there
IN the deiicatesSen stores
The extent to which the industry has
grown is shown by comparison OF the
pack in years since 1886. In that year
about 800 there were put up on the
Columbia river. where the industry has
reached its greatest proportions This
was the first year that any considerable
amount was packed. Since then great
strides have been made, and last year
the pack Of the Pacific coast was about
$4,000 tierce, This consumed over TO-.
100000 pounds of dressed fish. or about
1000 tons of salmon as taken from the
fishing boats. II was divided about as
follows: Columbia river, 5000 tierce;
Sacramento river. 1000; Puget sound
and British Columbia. iOoO During
the last year or two the demand In the
United States has also grown. and
about a third OF last years pack was
consumed in this country. the rest GO
ng to Europe.