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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-30
lsa Scenic Route
seSiiSssasY the West.

l hour and 30 minutes to Richmond.
Schedule in Effect June 4, 1905.
LEAVE NEWPORT NEWS:
7:40 q m. daily, Local to Richmond.
Connects for Iynchburg. Lexington,
Va, New Castle and Clifton Forge.
except Sunday, for Rosney and Es-
mont Leaves Fort Monroe, 7:10 a.
M; Phoebus. 7:13 a. m; Hampton,
7:18 a. m.
1910 q. NJ, Daily Fast Train to Rich
mond (stopplng only ut Williams
burg), arrives Richmond, IL: As a. m,
connecting with est. Louis Special"
leaving p. N. with Pullman for Gin.
cinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago:'
and Pullman service for ST. Louis
and Louisville. Cafe, Parlor Car
Old Point to Roncevertc Leaves
Fort Monroe, $40 a. NJ; Hampton.
9:4S n. m.
5:25 p. m, Daily Fast Train for Rich
mond (stopping only ut Williams
burg), arrives Richmond, TOO D. IN.
Connecting with f. +. ", leaving
10:45 y. m, carrying Pullman Sleep
Leaves Fort Monroe, 4:55 D. H.;
Phoebus, 4.5s p. IN, and Hampton,
500 p. m.
$40 p. M. Daily. stops at local sta.
lions on Peninsula. connects at Rich
mond with +. T.. v. Limited.
TRAINS ARRIVE FROM RICHMOND,
$3.50 n. m, daily; 10:30 n. M, daily;
$3.50 p. M, daily, and 1920 p. M.
daily.
Steamer Virginia leaves 7:40 a. M,
daily, for Norfolk and Portsmouth,;
1895 q. m, daily, for Norfolk, and
5:35 p. m, daily, for Norfolk and
Portsmouth.
Call on Mr.. 70. w. Robinson, Ticket
Agent, Newport News, Va, for the low
est rates by any possible route to The
West and Southwest
X. o. WARTEIEN, Dist. Pass. ACT.
II. w. FULLER, Gen. Pass. ACT
c. q. DOYLE. General Manager.
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man, Of New York. of Hoppner's Lady
Louise Manners. sold at Chrlstie's for
14,o50 guineas. In fact, the high prices
paid for many of the pictures sold UNI.
der the hammer are undoubtedly caus-
cd by the unlimited commissions from
America. The famous Titan. .Aristo."
purchased last year for 100000 by the
british nation, would in all probability
have found place in some American
collection had not Mr. Astor subscrib-
cd E1S,500 OF the purchase money.
Our most valuable books are also
leaving us. Of the seven Shakes.
peare quartos sold during the. season
Tor an aggregate Of nearly $4,000, six
nave been acquired on behalf of Amer
ican collectors.
Germany, too, Is In the field. The
famous Peel Van Dycks sold u few
years ago for G24,250, now hang upon
the walls of the Berlin Museum
London Daily Mail
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-30
IN EFFECT JUNE IS, 1906.

$3.50 a. m. Daily. Local for Suffolk,
Franklin, Emporia, Danyille and In.
termediate stations. Close connec.
tions made at Danville with fast
through trains carrying Pullman
sleeping cars and through coaches to
all points South and West.
$3.50 a. m. Daily. Local to Clarks.
Vile, Oxford, Durham and interme-
date stations. Arrive Durham 6:35
p. m.
80 p. m. Daily. Fast Express train
for all pointe South and West carry
Ing through Pullman sleeping car to
Asheville. No change OF trains to
Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville
and Memphis. Pullman car handled
South Of Danville on Florida Elk
press, providing In this way through
service without change of trains tc
Columbia augusta, Savannah and
Florida points.
1880 p. No. Daily except Sunday, for
Durham and intermediate stations
Trains arrive Norfolk 1895 a. N. and
6:35 p. m.
City Ticket Office, 50 CRANKY street
Monticello hoteD.
W. W. CROXTON, Passenger Agent,
Norfolk, Va
H. B. SPENCER, General Manager.
w. H. TAYLOR, @. P. A.
Was.1ngton. u q
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-30
LOSING HER ART TREASURES.
Plea for Legislation That viii Bar
Americas Millionaire RuYers.

Americas Millionaire Buyers.
The recent acquisition by an Ameri-
can collector, of four first folios Of
Shakespcaro's plays for the remark
able suln Of 10000 has strengthened
the demand for legislation III the mat
ter of the expectation of art treasures.
The amount spent by the govern
ment annually on pictures and other
works Of art is as nothing when com.
pared with the unlimited purses Of
American millionaircs, and It is there
fore evident that tile only course that
remains open, il private literary and
art treasures arc to be retained in this
country lsflegislatl0n.
Italy protects her art treasures by
prohibiting the expectation of any
work of Italian origin without the per-
mission of the government, and 1t was
owing to this law that the attempted
sale of the Borghcsc Titan, Sacred
and Profanc Love- to America, for an
enormous sum of moncy-by some
said to be ,G20.000-was prevented.
Why therefore, should not the British
government make similar law?
During the past seasbn many of the
finest canvascs have crossed the At
lantic. Of recent times the most not
able instance is the sale to Mr.. Alt
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pENMANsHlP UP TO DATE.
legibiity is Now Demanded, But Style
Is Not Considered

From the early times when the
monks in the scclusion of their cells
prepared their wonderful illuminated
manuscripts, ornate with gold and en-.
richcd sometimes with the labor of
half lifetime, there has always been
"a certain amount of interest in hand
writing and the study of penmanshiI
for It's own sake.
Even so late as thirty or forty years
ago young ladies and gentlemen OF
fashion took lessons in ornament a
handwriting for the purpose, il is
whispered, of making their love letters
as beautiful in appearance as they nC
doubt were in sentiment. The masters
of those days did wonderful and beau
tiful things with the pen. Not only
were their capitals artistic triumphs ui
curve and flourish, but in order to give
Freedom of hand they daught geo
metric designs and representations of
birds and foliage, all executed with tho
lightning rapidity which they contend
cd was the first essential of the per
feet curve
Today their art has fallen to sucl,
modest reputc that their best produc
lions provoke merely an indulgcni
smile. The few remaining experts
while attributing the decay of hand
writing To many reasons, agree that il
Is practically thing of the past
Among others, consulted MIR. Pritch
ard, the chief exponent of pcnmanshil
Mt Mr. Sherry's College, where, owing
To the many students who are prepared
for public examinations, the subject is
still an important one.
There is no such thing today,
said Mr.. Pritchard, Gas n lover OF
handwriting, and practically no on,
studies handwriting for its own sake
All my pupils are men and women VIII,
are entering for government cxamina
tions whore the subject Is still of some
Importance.
Even here, however. requirement.
arc very different from what the.
used to be. All that is demanded now
Is legibility; and man may writ,
what style he plcases, so long as il i.
plain, readable, and fairly regular TIL,
old style Of coppcr-platc writing, thil
in the upstrokes and thick in the dow
strokes, and adorned with ilourishcs
would not be tolerated In government
examinations
This has necessarily altered III
whole course of instruction. We IL,
not now endeayor to teach pupi
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style, but strive to perfect and render
iegible the particular style he may
have fallen into.
viewing the subject broadly, my
experience shows that people now can.
not write, and do not desire to write,
either well or lcgibly. The explana-
non Is that except i'll Il few limited
quarters good writing is no rccummen.
dation whatever, Even eight or ten
years ago one seldom saw an advertise.
mcnt for a clerk without the stipula.
ton, Good handwriting essential.
Now the subject is scarcely ever men.
toned London Daily Express.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-30
SHAH ON A MOVING CARPET.
Persian Rulers Shopping Expedition
to the Stores of Paris


to the Stores Of Paris.
The Shah. who is suffering from the
effects of the heat, gave his suite Il
fright the other morning while max.
ing purchases at the Louvre stores
After buying Il silver tea service. half
a dozen gold purses, and large guam
tity of silk, his majesty was escorted
To the revolving staircase so that he
might be taken mp to the first floor.
lie refused to step ON the moving
carpet until he had seen three mem.
hers ur his suite do SO, and, finding
that they came to no harm, he followed
their example.
Alter he had reached the first floor
anu purchased three salt cellars, his
majesty gave loud exclamation in
Persian, rcclcd. and sank on chair.
Tho motion Of the revolving staircase
had proved too much for him, and he
nearly tainted. Smelling salts were
quickly applied, and he soon recovered
sufficiently to return to his hotel.
He and his suite dincd the other
night in the newly installed Persian
embassy, which has been decorated
like Il palace in the ARABIAN Nights
Entertainment" Dinner was served
in six separate rooms. In the first the
Shah sat alone on IL chair of beaten
gold. In the second were his son and
he young princes, whose chairs were
of crystal
After dinner there was music and n
ballet danced by performers of the
Paris opcra.-I.ondon Express.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-30


Company's Wharf, Nor. lN9ssssNllSyA,
folk. every week day, at sAsSA
700 p. m. y
FARE-First-cIass, one way, $S.00a
meals and stateroom berth included.
Round trip, limit thirty days, $4,000.
Storage, without subsistence, $500.
Tickets on sale at G. &c o. Railw
Ticket Office.
NIGHT LINE BETWEEN
NEWPORT NEWS AND RICHMOND.
Steamers Brandon and Berkeley leave
Pier ~" $3.50 every evening, passen-
gers only.
Steamer Hampton will leave pier AZ
daily, except Sunday, at 0 q. M, going
10 Norfolk, and Mt p. m. going to
Smithfield. Steamer Accomac will
leave Pier A daily, except Sunday, at
Q a. M. going to SmithneId, and about
2:30 p. m. going to Norfolk
All business between New York and
Newport News transacted at Pier 6.
All business between Newport News,
Norfolk, Smithfleld and local points
transacted at Pier A, foot of Twenty.
fifth street
NJ. b. CRoWELL, Gen. Agt.
II. q. Walker. Vice-Pres. C Traf. Mgr.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-30
N SS7SW! H0ifo|k&WeSterr,
re NORFOLK DAILY

LEAVE NORFOLK DAILY
7:40 A. M.-CHICAGO EXPRESS
Parlor car (broiler service) to Roam.
oke. Sleepers Roanoke to Columbus,
Cincinnati and Knoxville. Cafe Dining
car Roanoke to Williamson.
9:25 A. M.--OCDAN SHORE LINZ
Richmond 11:40 a. m.
Connects at Petersburg for Roanoke.
and at Richmond (e1. Sum- for Wash
ington.
1880 p. M.-RICHMOND LIMITED
Arrives Richmond $50 D. m. Connects
for Washington.
7:40 p. M. ST. LOUIS EXPRESS
Sleepers to Lynchburg, Roanoke, Bris-
toll and Roanoke to Columbus. Cafe
Dining car.
7:40 p. M-NEW ORLEANS SHORT
LINE-To the Southwest Shoppers to
New Orleans and Memphis. Cafe DIE
Ing car.
Trains arrive Norfolk daily s:1e a.
M, 11:20 q. NJ, $50 .. IN. and 10: 80 D.
m.
ONCE III Main at. Norfolk.
JOHN u. WAGNER,
Passenger Agent
w. D. BEvILL,
Gen, Pass, ACT, Rounske, Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-30
Merchants' and Miners Transportation
Co.'s Steamship Lines for Boston,

We'SHdHto anu mIhCTS transportation
Co.'s Steamship Lines for Boston,
Providence and Baltimore.
Leave Newport News, via Norfolk,
for Boston every Tuesday, Wednes
day, Friday and Sunday. Leaves for
Providence every Monday, Thursday
and Saturday. sailing from Norfolk al
$500 p. m.
Leave Newport News for Baltimore
daily. except Tuesday and Wednesday,
ut p. m. connecting for Washington,
Philadelphia and New York.
Fare to Baltimore, ono way, $500;
round trip. $500. including stateroom
berth. Accommodations and cuisine
unequnlled.
Freight and passengers taken for all
points North and South Steamers
leave Baltimore, foot of Long dock,
daily. promptly at 600 p. m.
Only limo running Sunday steamer
between Newport News and Balti &C, G
For further information apply TO
L. G. SAUNDERS, Agent,
Newport News, Va
w. p. TURNER, G. p. A.
J. G. WHITNEY, AID. STBDBINS
I'd V.-P. & T. M. Gen'l Mgr.
General OGice: Baltimore, Md.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-30
HOLE THROUGH NIPPON SHIP.
One Russian Shot That Struck Home
With Telling Effect.

Wv ''oSS'oit SiOl IidI 0ITuSK Rome
With Telling Effect.
Storckccpcr Clark. of the Siberia.
tells Of some warlikc scenes i'm the
ports of the Island Empire visited by
his ship. AT Nagasaki we saw a fine.
looking Japanese cruiser, resembling
the Chitosc somewhat. There were
two tremendous holes in her sides
where Russian shell had gone clear
through the ship. The shell entered
on the quarter, cleaned out the word.
room. and went out of the other side.
The hole was big enough to drive a
cart and horse through. and we could
sec the ships and water ON the other
side of the cruiser through the hole
as we went past. II is evident that
some at least of the Russian shells
struck home. There were several other
warShipS at NagaSali. but the cap
turcd Russian ships are al Saschu, the
naval base. where they are being re-
paired. The Japanese expect to save
most of the ships at Port Arthur.
AT Yokohama the first-class battle
ship Asahi one of Tog0s fleet, same
into the harbOr while we were there.
She swung around and up to her an
choragc, passing very close TO the ST.
IBERIA. We could see her very easily.
| did not observe any special marks Of
the conflict in the straits on her.
There is no let up in the dispatch
Ing Of troops to the front When we
left Yokohama 10000 men were being
embarked on transports. to lie sent
to the war zonc. This is new move,
as formerly troops were sent by rail
to Moji taking the transports there"
Pacific Advertiser
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-30
NORFOLK EXPRESS.
PINE BEACH ROUTE.

Effective Sunday, May 7, 1905.
Leave shipyard for Pine Beach and
Norfolk, 7:15, S:i5,. 1915. 11:45, lis,
2:i5, AIS, 5:45, 7:45, OILS, 1890.
Leave Norfolk for Newport News,
$500, 1880, 900. 1890, 1900, 1880,
300. 1880. 600. 500, $40, 11:0O.
GEORGE w. HATCH, Supt.,
II. II. CARR, G. NJ, Norfolk, Va.
Hampton, Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-30
TO STOCKHOLDERS OF KELLUM
kEILUM CO., INC,

A meeting of the stockholders of the
Kcllum Medicine Company, incorporat.
ell. is called for and will he held mt it's
Office, Twcnty-sevcnth and Madison
avenue Newport News, Va, on Sept.
18th, 1905, Mt 2 o'clock p. M. The oh
ject is to elect officers and directors
md to reduce the number OF officers
and directors.
]. G. HEBDITCH.
GEORGE IT. KELLUM.
Stockholders holding together at
least one-tenth Of the capital
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-30
Clyde Steamship CO.

Steamers to Philadelphia
MONDAY, THURSDAY AND 4
SATURDAY.
Sailing from Philadelphia
TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SAT-.
URDAY.
Freight received and delivered daily
ut G. &c o Pier No. 6. Ohlce. Riyer
Road. JAS. w. McCARRICK,
Gen. Southern Agt.
w. p. CLYDE &C CO., GENT Agents,
IL South Delaware Avenue, philadsl.
phin, Pa,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-30
NORFOLK 6 WASHINGTON STEAM,
SHIP COMPANY.

The new and powerful Iron Palace
Steamers Newport News. Washington
and Norfolk will leave daily as follows:
Northbound.
Leave Portsmouth, foot Of
North street ........... 500 m
Leave Norfolk. foot of Wa
ter street .............. 600 m
Leave Old Point Comfort. TOO p N
Arrive In Washington =. 700 In
Arrive In Philadelphia.
Penn. r. r. 1890. $50: SO m
Arrive In Philadelphia, B.
G. o. r. r. Ell: 10 M
Arrive in New York. Penn.
r. Il. Gel: 10 In
Arrive In New York. B. C
o. r. r. .............. "'1:25 pm
Southbound.
Lv. New York. Penn II. r. '12:30 D III
Ly. New York, B.&O. II. II. 1900 pm
Lv. Philadelphia, Penn. II.
II. ............... 80. 2:12 p IN
Lv. Philadelphia, B. & o.
r. r. 2:O7pm
Ar. Washington. Penn. n.
R. ...... .....-...... 6:1op.m
Ar. Washington, B. & o.
R. R. ................ $4,000 p m
Lv Washington .......... $3.50 p m
AT. Old Point Comfort -. 1890 m
AT. Norfolk .............. 500 a m
Ar. Portsmouth ......... $40 q m
sDaily. ""Daily, except Sunday.
Tho trip down the historic Potomac
river and Chesapeake Bay on the ele-
CANT steamers of this company is I'M
surpassed. The steamers are compar-
atively new, having been built In 1891,
and are fitted up in the most luxuriant
manner, with electric lights, call bell
and steam heat In each room. The tn
bles are supplied with every delicacy
of the season from the markets of
Washington and Norfolk. For tickets,
reservation Of staterooms and further
information apply to IRWIN TUCKER,
Ticket Agent, Pill Washington Ave.
Newport News, Va, or to D. ]. CAL
LAFAN. Agent. Norfolk. Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-30

strains "a and 80 are daily except
Sunday
Trains SO and 81 are daily.
Connection is made with all rail and
water lines to and from Boston. Provi-
dcnce and oil New England points.
Pullman service on NIL through
trains.
Tickets sold Mt C. G o. Ticket Office.
at the Joint Ticket Office, ut Old Point
and on the steamers.
r. NJ. COOKE, T. M. !
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-30
Not Scared Vet ant

Illinois will let fugitivcs from the
yellow fever districts through tho
State. but they will not be allowed 10
get off the cars until they reach Indi-
ANA. This State is not scared yet, but
1T ought to keep an eye on Illinois -
INDIANAPOLIS Sentinel
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-30

Suffolk G. Carolina r. r. train en-
route from Elizabeth City, n. c., and
intermediate points arrive Portsmouth
lO:l5 n. m, daily; returning leaves
portsmouth, i:55 p. m, except Sun.
day Sunday. 700 y. Ill.
Connections at Jacksonville and
Tampa for all Florida East Coast
Points, Cuba and Porto Rico
Only line out of Norfolk operating
through sleeper to Charlotte. N. C.
No. 80 arrives ut, Portsmouth daily
Mt 500 u. III.
No: 3S arrives at Portsmouth daily
ut $3.50 p. III.
j. w. BROWN, Jr.,
Passenger Agent, cor Main and Gran.
by SITS. New Atlantic Hotel bldg,
Norfolk, Va.
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OLD DOMINION LINE
DAILY SERVICE

FOR NEW YoRK--From
Compnny's Wharf, Nor
folk, every week day, at
700 p. m.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-01
Church Services.

Services at the First Lutheran as
usual tomorrow. Preaching. by the
pastor both morning and evening, Sub.
iect for morning service preached IN
Swedish, "The Bread of Llfe:" syen-
Ing service, always In English. During
Lent there will be short discourse on
the passions OF our Lord each sun
day evening. Everybody welcome to
our services.
First Congregational church. Rev.
Malone pastor, Preaching IL a. M. by
Rev. Gillian: 3 y. m. u special meeting
for men, DR., Gillian win preach. sun,
day school 1920 p, m. No evening
service on account of union service,
Special evangelstic meetings will
begin In the Lutheran Bethany church
to continue for some days. The pas
tor, Rev, Hoacham. win be assisted by
some visiting brethren.
Grace church-Servlces Sunday as
follows; A. II a. m and 4 y. m, there
will be preaching by Rev. Il. T. simp.
son at both services. Services In Up
pertown at 7;S0.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-01
AoEFLER'S,
Where the Epieure May Delight in
Dainty Dishes and Drinks.

New York has its Delmonlco and
Huyler's; San Francisco its Zinkaud's $
and Haas, Astoria boasts Of one estab-
lishment where dainty confections.
equal to the best in the country are
sold, and where now the epcure can
also enjoy Il repast not excelled by
New Gork's Delmonico, The Hoener
Company have Just added to their con.
fectionery, at 54S Commercial street,
an elegantly equipped restaurant and
grill.
Are YOU in the habit of dining out
among the fastidious? Then YOU know
what to expect at Hoeflers The finest
of napery, china and silver, amid luxu.
rious surroundings, prompt ana eff
cient service. cleanliness in every de-
partment from the properly cooled
storerooms to the modern kitchen. pre-
sided over by competent chef; these
are some OF the features that bring
Hoeiler's up to the standard of the
swell resorts Of the larger cities.
II you have ere this taken your
friends to this elegant confectionery.
that now you can also en-
joy a regular luncheon from II a. m.
to , p. M, while dinner will be served |
daily from to 5 p. m. Meals a la |
carte and drinks will be served at all |
hours. A separate entrance enables
ladies' without an escort to make
Hoefier's their gathering place after
shopping at any time OF the day or
evening. The excellent service here
.ofore maintained in the confectionery
Ind ice cream departments will be con-
inued.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-01
PERSONAL MENTION.

Frank V. List Of Seattle is in the city
on business.
c. p. Alexander of Dallas Tex, /,
in the city.
Chas. Wampler of La Center was ir
the city yesterday.
c. F. Peterson Of Tacoma is regis.
tered at the Occijent.
H. H. scovel of San Francisco is in
the city on business.
A. Olsen Of Push was in the city
yesterday on business.
Jos. Arnold Of San Francisco Is reg
istered at the Central.
P. Gervurtz, manager Of the Star is
in Portland on business.
Hans Peterson Of Altoona was in the
city yesterday on business.
George Brown and wife Of Portland
are visiting friends in the city.
Miss Westinghouse Of Altoona visit
ed friends in Astoria yesterday.
n. +. Sorensen Of Portland was In
the city yesterday on business.
c. r. Higgins retprned yesterday
from business trip to Portland.
Miss Pulliume Of skamokawa visit
ed friends in Astoria yesterday.
Mrs. G. c. Fulton and Mrs. II. F.
Prael are visiting friends in Portland
Geo. Hannigan, editor of the Cath
lamet Gazette, was in the city yester-
day
Miss Margaret McLaren Of Rainier is
visiting Mrs. NJ. r. Pomeroy in this
city.
Otto F. Heilborn is nursing an at
tack of the grip and will be laid up for
several days.
z. H. Flagg, editor Of the Oregon
Mist, was in the city yesterday. He
left last evening for Clatskanine.
Bernard J. Lindenberger, who was
recently married in Germany, arrived
down on the noon train yesterday with
his bride.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-01
Marine Notes.

The steamer Rendondo arrived down
from Portland yesterday with a cargo
Of lumber and went to sea.
The steam schooner Cascades left
out yesterday for San Francisco with
a cargo of lumber.
The steamer Alliance left out yester-
day morning for Coos Bay with freight
and passengers.
The four masted schooner Alexander
arrived down from Portland yesterday
with cargo of lumber for San Fran
cisco.
The German steamship Arabia ar
rived down last evening with a gen.
eral cargo for the orient.
The government transport Buford
will leave Portland today with troops
and supplies for Manila. She will
cross out tomorrow.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-01
THE ROSE CITY.
School Children Taking an Interest in
Civic Improvement,

CIVIC improvement.
School children Of Portland have
taken into their hands the problem oi
making the Rose City look present.
able during the Lewis and Clark ex-
position from June to October Is
next. over 2OOO are already enrolled
in the prize yard clearing and flower
planting contests which have been in
augurated by the civic Improvement
board of the chamber Of commerce.
Portland's reputation as the Rose
City will be abundantly sustained dur
ing the exposition, for, in addition to
the thousands Of roses that now bios
som in al of the residence districts.
10000 additional rose bushes will be
distributed free to all who desire them.
The civic improvement movement
will not be confined to the planting Of
towers, but will include a general
planting of fences and outhouses, the
removal Of unsightly bill boards and
wholesale cleaning Of lawns and the
streets.
Portland, which will be the most
conspicuous city in the United States
this summer on account Of the Lewis
and Clark exposition and viii attract
thousands Of visitors from the east,