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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-14
FISHING LEGISLATION.

The amendments to the fishing laws
Incorporated into bill which was
agreed upon by the joint conference
Of representatives Of Oregon and
washington, has passed both houses
of the legislature and has been ap-
proved by the governor The only OPP
position to the bill of any Importance
came from Seufert of The Dalles, but
as the bill passed by an almost unani-
smous vote. it shows that Seufert's in
fiuence does not amount to mucn at
salem. The law extends the fishing
season to March Is, making the spring
close season from March Is to April
Is. II extends the fall season to Au-
gust rs. These are the principal
changes in the law.
The law also increases the license on
canneries and gear and makes them
uniform with Washington. Heretofore
the laws have been different in many
important particulars causing clash
of authority and engendering ill-feeling
and bitterness between the master fish
warden of Oregon and the fish commits
sioner Of Washington. The fishing in
,iustry on the Columbia river is shared
alike by both states, and both are en-
deavoring to build it up and make 1t
profitable for both cannerymen and
fishermen. The only thing lacking was
uniform laws, and now that these have
been encated it viii create less an
tagonism.
The new law does not seek to take
away any of the rights Of fishermen,
either trapmen, seiners or gill METERS,
the regulations being just and equitab-
ly distributed. Representatives Of the
different fishing interests were present
at the joint conference at Olympia, and
all expressed themselves as satisfied
with the agreement. While 1t raises
the license on gill nets to IS 1t repeals
the individual license which has been
imperative because 1t did not exist In
washington. 1t will increase the reve-
-,mes, giving both states more money to |
epend In the artificial propagation of
salmon.
The new law is the best ever enacted
and makes the work Of enforcing 1t i
much easier. There is one matter in
this connection that should be brought
to the attention of the proper authori-
ties and that is, granting licenses to
Sacramento river fishermen. These
fishermen are not legal residents of
oregon and they commit perjury in
applying for licenses. Not only that,
but nine-tenths of them take from one
to three nets back with them. They
seldom steal an entire net. but cut off
from so to 100 fathoms Of different nets
making it much more difficult to iden-
tify them. They frequently leave beat
ing their landlords out Of board bills.
and merchants out of supplies fur
nished, when merchants are foolish
enough to give them credit,
The Columbia River Ffshermen's
Union ought to take this matter in
hand and appoint two or three men
to remain at the Office Of the master
fish warden and see that these river
pirates and net thieves are not granted
license. It was at the requent Of the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-14

Is working out Of doors these days &
part Of the simple life?
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-14
EPIDEMIC LONGEVITY.


Close redears of the newspape
press have not failed to notice. within
the past few months. an apparent
breaking out Of an oli-age epidemic
This is. of course. only apparent, ant
not real. because only confrme,
maker Of bills could be led into saying
that an old-age epidemic could begin
and get TO the point OF raging, in less
than a year. The things Is as impos-
sible as the time Is too short. As II
takes a great deal Of time to get an
old-age epidemic well started. ani a
great deal more to keep Il going, II Is
obvious that such an epidemic is not
to be got up at short notice. Nor do
the newspaper reporters attempt such
an impossible thing. What they are
telling us is that there has been such
an epidemic raging in our midst for
a long time past. but that only now are
the newspapers beginning to be aware
of what they have missed. Now that
they are advised of the facts, however.
they are making up for lost time with
,commeniable energy, and there APP
pears to have sprung up among them
a keen rivalry in the discovery of very
old people, hitherto overlooked.
A year ago and the century mark
was believed to be highly exceptional
and extraordinary among US. 1t was
thought to be a gift of the gods re-
served to but few. But since, less than
half a year ago. the discovery COM
menced to be made that there were old
folks hiding around all over the coun-
try TO whom a hundred years was a
thing of the long past, eminent medical
scientists have been pointing out the
Of a hundred years being
the average span of life within few
generations. Men and women are COM
ing out Of the woods, whose existence
never heretofore suspected, has been
running on, calmly and uneventfully
FOR a hundred years and almost the
span of an average life in addition. SO
xeen has grown the competition in the
press for turning up these revelations
If longevity, that enterprising report
.rs drive weary miles to make one Of
he finds, and seek to learn, from
heir withering lips, the secret Of their
lingering here.
They tell varying tales. Some Of
hem have always been open to gusta-
orial delights, while others have been
IS firmly closed against them. Some
AVE been as smokestakes to glowing
Tres, and others as decaying chimney
tacks over dead ashes. Some have
-awned for drugs, while others have
urled in scorn at mention Of them.
What these conflicting experiences and
onclusions seem to teach us that there
re more roads than one to long life,
Though the eminent scientists point
ut but one for US all to follow. I'll
night be possible to reconcile some
things in these stories
nth the theory that the old persons
Interviewed as to their particular
means and methods Of prolonging life
nay have had answers put in their
pouths according to the fancy or
rejudice Of the interviewer. But that
ray lies danger. For the next stepi
night be an iconoclastic inquiry as to
he reality Of the discovery of an old
ge epidemic itself, and then the ques-
ion Of whether the eminent scientists
now what they are talking about.
rather than provoke which we will
Irop ths subject.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-14

The display of spring shirts in the
store windows don't help to make
things look any warmer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-14

The Tillamook Headlight says: "A
railroad into TiIlamook will close up
more than half Of the creameries in
the vicinity Of Tillamook. with local
option closing up the saloons and a
railroad closing up the creameries, TIL
lamook is up against the real thing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-14
OUT OF THE ORDINARY.

Epitome Of Anecdotes and Incidents
With Comments by a Layman.
Paradox as II may seem. a fire In
Seattle Sunday morning destroyed a
fireproof building entailing loss Of
have million dollars
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-14

An organization Of society women In
the east declares that the amount Of
material used In the evening gown
must be cut down. Help! Help!
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-14

Some surprise is expressed at the
fact that Mr.. Hoch shows no fear Of
his fate. How could a man who had
the nerve to get married that often be
afraid of anything?
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-12-20
Lucky and unlucky Numbers.

Thirteen is foolishly considered un.
lucky, likely because thirteen were at
the table at the Last Supper. Number
one, being indivisible, was sacred to
the Egyptians, and made the symbol
of life: three has been considered
lucky, since, in the Pythagorean sys.
TEN. It was made the perfect number,
expressive of beginning, middle and
end and seven has been the most pop
ular number since the Chaldeans, in
their moon worship, marked each
phase by that number of days.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-12-20
How Not to Catch Cold.

People are more likely to catch cold
in the back than they are generally
aware of, and If neglected may prove
a serious matter. The back. especially
between the shoulders. should always
be kept well covered and never lean
with your back against anything that
is cold. Never sit with the back in a
direct draught, and when warming 1t
by the fire do not continue to keep the
back exposed to the heat after it has
become comfortably warm. To do so
is NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of Health
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-12-20
Scottish Lack of Sentiment.

Ian MacLaren recounted this story
in a lecture on Scottish humor: In a
dull Scottish village. on dull morn.
ing, one neighbor called at another's
house. He was net at the door by his
friends wife, and the conversation
which ensued was thus "Cauld. "
"Ay.' Going to be weety (rainy),
I'm thinkin'" Can see him."
Ma But a wanted tae see him. 4"
"Ay, but We Gamma see him. Johns
deid." 'Deid?" "Ay." SUDDEN"
"Ay." Vera sudden" "Ay, vera
sudden" Did he say onything aboot
pot o green pent afore he deed"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-12-20
An Orgy.

lie went on a tear with "A quart OF root
beer,
And he filed himself fun of old pop;
He tried to get silly on new sarsapalilly,
But he found II was lacking in drop"
SO ne sailed I'm again with some ginger
champagne,
And he filled himself up with this brew.
II sparlSles and blows and II tickles his
nose.
But that's all that champagne" would
do
Then he filed his pagoda with lot OF
club soda.
And he took lemon sod on the side
But the more that he drank and fooled
hts Door tank
The snider he felt and more snide.
Then he cried with veXation, 1T Is not
irrigation
That puts rosy dreams In the head;
I'll try the real stinger!"-he put In hve
fingers
And he wishes to-day he was dead.
Now Work Herald
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-12-20
Sawdust for Wounds.

Fine sawdust has been suggested as
a dressing for wounds and as vehicle
for antiseptics. The finely sifted dust,
when used alone, is said to make a
clean and pleasant dressing, for it
readily absorbs the discharges with
out becoming lumpy or adhering. and
It is as easily rendered antiseptic as
cotton wool. Sawdust of the yellow
pine, rich as it is in turpentine, is a
valuable antiseptic application for
wounds.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-12-20
Army Officers Are BUSY

According to the Tageblatt, army
officers are not seen in the restau-
rants and theaters of Berlin nearly as
often as they used to be ten years
ago, the main reason being that their
hours of duty are treble what they
were in 1890.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-12-20
Feat of Blind Student

James Carey Walker of Baltimore,
blind student for the ministry, has
performed remarkable feat of re-
ducing to the point system eleven
chapters Of the book of st. John and
Hadley and Aliens Greek grammar In
Greek letters.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-12-20
Cars Negro Servants.

Four negroes are In the service Of
the imperial family in Russia being
almost inseparable from the car and
his children, to whom they are deeply
attached. They are attired in the
costliest garments, with gold orna-
ments.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-12-20
Longest Drawbridge.

The new Missouri river bridge Of the
Illinois Central at Omaha Is now in
use. IL is the longest drawbridge in
;he world and cost 100000.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-12-20
Always FLASHING II,

Tess-Isn't May the lucky girl?
Jess-You bet; she's got an en-.
gagement ring.
Tess-Yes, and what's more. she's
| left-handed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-30
Woodbridge

While coming from Railway avenue
Friday afternoon. Mr.. Hensen's horse
ropped dead.
Mr.. Anderson, a harness n a ser in Main
TT eet, is dead. Particulars will be given
tter.
. On account of the storm no trolleys
lave run since early Wednesday morning
Mrs. Clifford Mauer is confined t. her
ZONE with illness.
Mrs. W. A. Demarest will entertain the
salmagundi Tuesday evening January 81.
Miss Harriet Woodruff of Railway is i'll
with diphtheiria.
There was no school" Wednesday OF
hn 'sday. but Friday there was school
ne whole session. -
Mrs. Seth Lockwood is i'll with the grip.
Miss Grace Voorhees, is spending Sunday
Ellis Edgar has not yet returned from
he west.
Irving Valentine attended the senior
banquet at New Brunswick, Wednesday
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-30
A PLEASANT SURPRISE.

A pleasant surprise party was rendered
Miss Alma Springfield, Friday night at
Der home in Sharrot avenue, Pleasant
Plains. Shortly after 8 O'Clock a merry
crowd of young people could be seen ap-
preaching the house and the door on
being opened by their soon-tu-be hostess,
rushed in upon her, completely taking
her The evening was pleasantly
spent in playing games, after which re-
freshments were served, the guests de-
parting after a late hour.
Among those present were Misses Kate
Nance, Lucy Latourette, Eta Bedell,
Sadie and Nettie Polhamus, Edith Nance,
Myra Springfield, Jennie and Grace
Totten, Eta Schneider, Estelle Mersereau,
Margaret Arenson, Alma Springfield,
Messrs. Arthur Goodwin Ed. Rose. Win
Wark, AT. Bosch, AL. Fisher Irw in
Paugh. Elwood Boyce, John Humes and
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Springstead
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-30
VILE.
WEDDING anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Peterson Enter.
tanned Friends Friday Night.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Peterson, entertain
ed a number of friends at their home in
Broadway, Friday night in honor of their
tw enty fourth Wedding anniversary.
Dancing was indulgd in, games and cards
were played, and a number of selections
on the piano and violin were rendered.
At II O'Clock refreshments were served.
Those present were Mr.. and Mr.. Hogan
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Peterson, Mr.. nd
Mrs. Geogre Hoehn, Mrs c. l.. Wood,
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Sher, Mr.. and Mrs.
Boyd, of Providence, n. l., Miss Anna
Findon, of Fall River, Miss Maude Haze
Sure, Misses Ida and Hilda Peterson,
Theodore Angermsn, NJ. a. Hill, of Phil
adelphia, Sidney Call man, of Chicago
Abram Homer, Charles LaForge, Edward
freeman. John Dixon. Stephen Steward
William Grogan and John peschner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-30
Whiteman Rccapturcd.

BUFFALO, Jan. 80. Alonzo j..
and dangerous criminals ever known
to the police in this country, has been
re%captured in the home of his mother
in Evansville. y. Y. Whiteman's latest
exploit was his leap from Il fast train
ing taken from st. Louis to Buffalo,
where he is accused of Il check raising
swindle by which the Fidelity Trust
company Of that city lost $3.50. AS
the train was drawing out of Dunkirk.
y. V. Whitcman obtained leave to go
into the lavatory, where he climbed
through Il window and lcaped from the
train.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-30
SOUTH AMBOY
MRS. APPLEGATE's FUNERAL.

The funeral of Eliza Jane, wife of
Wynant Wood Applegate, of Morgan, was
largely attended Saturday and interment
was made in Christ church cemetery in
stead of the body being put in the vault
rs was intended at first. Mrs. Apologize
was greatly beloved and had II great many
friends out of town who attended the
funeral notwithstanding the weather.
There were fourteen floral pieces and
a sheaf OF wheat. A bunch of Jack roses,
her f~avorite flower, a tribute from her
husband, was buried in the casket will
her. The pail bearers were George Tuck
er and Percy Johnson Of Bloomfield, n
j., Abraham Morris, of Keyport, join
Goulden, of Brooklyn, p. Dwyer AM
Travis Bloodgood, of this borough.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-30
NEWS ITEMS.

Mrs. Harry NJ. Jaques of EnRlishtown.
spent Monday with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Nichols and Mrs. John Fine.
Hon. ]. f. Montgomery Is very much
enthused over the appropriation for
Cheeseeuake creek. He says that is what
he fought hard for when he was Assem-
olyman and had 1t been done then, we
would have had a large industry there
now, as that was all that hlndered 1t. as
ne had made all arrangements with Per-
line for the property for a large concern.
de still has hopes for wonderful things
TO come through the Appropriation but 1t
Is for the far future instead of the near.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Dey, of Broadway,
entertained Mrs. Samuel Whitehead and
son George, of South River, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Dey, of Bordentown avenue,
It tea sunday.
There was n meeting of the trustees OF
che Yacht Club Saturday evening. Rich
Ard Furman, caretaker of the Yacht Club
Iouse, Is improving and will soon be a.
ound again.
Mr.. and Mrs. i. Il. Quackenboss, OF
Broadway entertained Mr.. and Mrs.
VILLAIN Dey, of Main street, at tea Sun.
lay.
Mr.. MoItostie has returned to Philadel-
,hia after a few days visit at his home
q John street. Mr.. McRostie and n OF
lis sons are doing a nice business in Phil
.delphia in coal and ice, he states.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thomas, of Second
,treet, have sent out the announcement
their daughter Nellie's marriage to MIR.
Hilton Smith, to their friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Hilton Smith entertained
FRS. Calvin Thomas and daughter, of
ilizabethport, at tea Sunday in their new
ONE in David street.
William Albaugh, of Broadway. is i'll
| With the grip.
| Miss Helen McRostie entertained com
ANY from out of town Sunday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-30
SAN JUAN
Fan with Roosevelt mt the Gridiron
o3, 81 Club Banquet.

Fun With Roosevelt at the GridirOq
ri, Gu Banquet.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O.-The Grid.
iron club celebrated its twentieth ami
versary with a dinner at the New
Willard. which was attended by 250
guests, including the president, mem
hers of his official family, representa-
tives of the courts, the senate and
house and tho army and navy. as well
as men of prominence III the literary,
scientific and business worlds.
The presence of Mr.. Roosevelt af-
forded an opportunity TO make many
pointed illusions TO doings Of the adj
ninistration and views of the chief
magistrate. The inauguration of Major
Carson as president Of the club, with
a rough rider accompaniment and Il
Difference to the charge of President
Ro0sevelt's regiment ut San Juan hill
was managed by Il khaki clothed band,
which played ''Therell Be Il Hot Time
In the Old Town Tonight"
The pending impeachment proceed
ingS in congress We're SatiriZed by nav
ing all the senators present mot under
Indictment sit in IL trial of Speaker
Cannon. who was charged with eight
counts. AMONG which We're that the
speaker had refused to comply WIN
the antismOke ordinance; that he III
sisted that the house was Il coordinate
branch of the government to the mental
anguish of many senators; that he had
with scorn refused the vice presidency,
thus thrusting upon the country
Charles W. Fairbanks. and that he had
been guilty Of pushing in too many
chips on Il bobtailed flush ana was
caught in the act. The speaker, o
w%ithstanding his plea, was adJudged
guilty. and Senator German pronounced
sentence.
.'Frenzied Finance was the theme of
a %spretentious skit which burlesqued
some late events in banking, brokerage
and ~railroading and introduced Colo
mel Bill Greene" Tom Lawson and
Mrs Cassie Chadwick" who were
portrayed by members of the club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-30
Cleveland and Garfield Spoke.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 30.-Former
President Grover Cleveland was the
principal speaker mt the exercises in
connection with the celebration of the
fiftieth anniversary Of the Philadelphia
Young Mems Christian association.
Three general meetings were held here.
Mr.. Cleveland addressed il large gather
ing nj the Pennsylvania railroad de
partment of the Y. VI. G. A.; Harry A.
Garfield. son of the martyred president.
who occupies the chair of American
politics ut Princeton university. spoke
ut n large meeting in the northeastern
section of the city, and prominent local
clcrgymen were the speakers at the
Garrick theater. where the central
branch of the Y. NJ. c. \. observed the
day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-30

WASHINGTON. Jan. :0.-President
Roosevelt delivered an address at the
mortal church here. which was seri-
ously damaged by fire just II year
ago last night, while a sociable given
in honor of the seventy-eighth birthday
anniversary Of the pastor, the Rev.
DR.. J.. G. Butler, wis in progress. The
church has been entirely restored and
was occupied last night for the first
time since the fire.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-30
STRUCK BY DRILL.
italian FIagman Had Earrow Es-
cape at Main Street..

While warning IA passenger to look out
Tor a train the Italian flagman at the
Main street crossing of the Rapid Transit
railroad was struck by a drill engine
Friday night. He was not badly injured,
but was taken to his home at Stapleton,
where he will remain for a few days.
During the past year the Main street
crossing has become very dangerous be-
cause of the extra drilfwork done in the
local yards and the citizens think it about
high time that gates were placed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-30


HID Morrill,, fifty-two years old, Of
No. "a Greenwich avenue. JerseyClty died
Friday in the J. Hood Wright hospital,
Manhattan. from injuries received Janu-
airy 4, when be was run down by a trolley
car.
= Mrs. Margaret a. Meeker, Of Plainfield,
elghty-seven years old, mother Of State
Engineer Robert f. Mekeer, was found
de ad in bed Friday at the New Bethel
Cottage in Ocean Grove, where she had
been stopping.
The Township Committee of Crawford,
at its meeting Thursday night, instruct
ed its attorney to bring suit against the
neighborlng borough Of Garwood TO re-
cover S7Gg. the amount Of a note due on
Deem Der 81, but which remained unpaid.
The note represents the second OF twenty
annual pay ments which Garwood IS IN
der contract TO make to Crawford in coz
sid eration of sewer privileges.
Vice-C Chancellor Stevens Friday at New
ark advised that a decree of divorce be
granted to Thomas y. Southerlanl, who
sued his wife, Eva N, on statutory
grounds. It was alleged that the husband
and detectives found the defendant and
a man together In Philadelphia.
William Farraday, a laborer. fell dead
Friday at Atlantic City, while shoveling
snow On Atlantic avenue. He was not
seen to fall and he was not discovered
for some time. He was lying in a big
srowdrift..
Anautomobile line is talked of between
Mays Landing and Egg Harbor.
Having obtained electric lighting,
Mays Landing now seeks a water works.
Many tons of coal have been stolen from
wards Dear Favor ia station, EastCamden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram. Van Meter. OF Elm
er, celebrated their golden wedding last
night.
Travel was resumed on schedule time
Friday on South Jersey railroads and
trolley lines.
John Bergman aged IS, a civil war
v%etrean, was Friday found dead in bed at
Gloucester City.
The triplets born to Mfr. and Mrs.
Charles Calhoun, of Pitman Grove, a few
days ago. are all lusty.
The barber Of julius Levy, at Paulsbor,
was partially destroyed by fire early
Thursday morning.
1t is said the State Game Commission
will liberate a large consignment of quail
near Mays Landing.
Edw ard Fitch has been appointed Gown
ship Clerk of Mays Landing, vice Edward
j. Hazleton, resigned.
A hose carriage, axes and SEQ feet of
hose have been purchased for Harmony
Fire Company, at Mullica Hill.
Temporarily deranged by grip, Hisler
Iszard, of Glassboro, nearly cut off all the
toes on one foot with an ak.
DR.. c. Lummis has been appointed a
member of the Pennsgrove Board of
Health, vice DR.. Henry Flanigen deceased.
Fire, which had smoldered all night,
threatened Friday to destroy st. Joseph's
church, just being completed at. Trenton.
A heating drum set fire to James II.
Countiss' residence, No. 1852 Fillmoe
st.et, Camden, yesterday, causing a loss
of 500.
On suspicion OF stealing lead from the
Pennsylvania freight depot, at Borden
town, Edward Venable has been commit
ted to jail.
Former Bank Cashier Harry Tia ma !,
Of Woodbury., who is in California for his
health. writes that be has gained 90
pounds in weight.
Thieves smashed a large glass in front
Of Shallow Brothers shoe store, East
Camden, early Friday morning, but failed
to get anything.