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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-25
. LoNG-RANGE FORECASTS.


Lons.range weather forecasts have
been made the subject Of bulletin is
sued by the weather bureau Of the
agricultural department. 1t has to do
chiefly with the class Of fakirs who,
by their work, bring the science Of
meteorology into disrepute. In part it
discusses the possibilities for success
full long-range forecasts of weather
conditions.
The United State weather bureau Is
one Of the best organized of any in the
government. II possesses facilities sur
passed by no other meteorological
service In the world; receives its data
from great area; employs scientists
of ability and reputation; subjects its
iaily calculations to rigid verification,
and yet, to do its best, the United
States weather bureau can only make
forecasts from day to day for one or
two days in advance. And in the end
about so per cent, are verified by sub
sequent events.
But a set Of pseudo scientists have
assumed to possess superior wisdom
which evidently has come to them in
revelations rather than as the result
of close application and hard study.
They will give you forecasts while you
wait and string them out whole
year in advance Because these have
imposed on the creduIous, the govern
ment bureau has been forced to notice
them. Lacking even the most ele-
mentaty knowledge of astronomy and
mathematics, their work is pitiable
when subjected to scientific scrutiny.
The ancients attempted to forecast
the weather through phenomena pre-
sented by the heavens, the position
and appearances of given stars. AS
trologers told fortunes, forecast events
to come into the lives of individuals
by the same means. The long-range
weather forecaster and the astrologer
are in the same class. They are fax
irs and impostors.
OF course the bureau does not deny
that meteorology has much to discover.
1t is by no means an exact science |
The planets, the sun, solar radiation |
and collar and planetary disturbances
affect the earth. And the effect pro-
duced is without doubt reflected in |
weather conditions. Advances in re-
search into the causes Of solar and |
terrestrial phenomena may do much
to solve present meteorological prob. |
lens, and the knowledge thus derived |
may furnish basis for better, more |
certain and longer ranged forecasts of
weather conditions than are now pos
sible. But unsupported assumptions
Of superior wisdom, inherent and quasi |
occult, will never be substituted for
proved scientific facts. The fakirs
may go on raking in the profits Of
practiced deception, but no scientist, |
however versed in meteorology, with
all the known facilities at his com
mand, can predict weather in advance
of day or two with over so per cent |
average Of general accuracy.-P. l.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-25
OUT OF THE ORDINARY.
Epitorne Of Anneedotes and incidents
With Comments BY a Layman.

With Comments BY laynnan.
That cold In pour head wouldn't be
so bad II your friends didn't insist
ON telling you just how you caught IT,
Johnny smoked cigarette out
amongst the hay.
you eouldn't tell which ash was watch
when they were laid away.
A 81, Louis fortune teller was robbed
and murdered by burglars Sunday
night, and she didn't even have hunca
OF what was due to occur.
The fashionable milliners advise
women to have their hats match taeir
hair. but II some women followed this
advice they would be needing a new
hat every week.
II would save some trouble. and pos
sibly some expense, TO trim the new
Easter bonnets with plain $50 bills,
II that Chicago grand jury doesn't
finish with the meat trust presently
II will be distracted by the appearance
of the old. old ice problem.
%
II the lobster trust INDUCES In ex-
tortionate prices. II may discover the
lover of the high-prieed delicacies
turning to hard boiled India rubber for
relief.
A child was born on the sleeping car
Brabenia OF the Chicago & Alton yes
terday, and when the train ran into
Kansas City the porter was unable 10
account for the extra berth.
g
"Oh, John!" she explained. as she
observed him getting into his overcoat.
II hope you're not going to be out again
tonight"
Il hope not he replied. absent
mindedly, but it's quite likely. The
cards have been running very badly
for me lately"
Bagsby-weli, have you decided
what you will give up during Lent?
-Jagsby-Yes, | came to the con-
clusion II was up 10 me to give up
something, so | have decided TO cut
out the Ice In my high balls.
The BARRIERS union Of Portland has
denounced the local undertakers for
allowing their employees to do the ton
serial act on dead subjects, Does look
like taking a base advantage of a
corpse.
We heard of a New Jersey man who
struck at genuine Jersey mosquito
and missing, killed himself with the
blow. These be perilous times, sure
In the skeeter belt, and sometimes we
utterly lose faith In science.
o
Once in a great while you might
meet a man who doesn't think he
could beat the editor getting out his
paper, but who ever saw a man who |
loesn't think ne could beat the AL
mighty editing the weather?
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-25

More White Pine cough syrup has
been sold In Astoria this winter than
any other kind. because II gives In
slant relief. The Owl and Eagle drug
store are sole agents for all the best
goods.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-25

Western Oregon and Western wash
ington. Friday. occasional rain.
Eastern Oregon and Eastern Wash
ington, cloudy with occasional rain;
part snow in mountains and footballs
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-25

Entered at the postoffice at Astoria.
Oregon as second-class matter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-25
WEEKLY AsToRlAN.

By mail. per year. in advance ..1 90
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-25

A ST, Louis fortune teller was robbed
and murdered by burglars Sunday
night and she didn't even have a hunca
OF what was due to occur.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-25
The Man

Who is fond of good
clothes is the man we
like to see come into
onr store. Once he
tries on one of our
easy, neat fitting,
double or single breast
ed suits, it's a sure
sale
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-25

Published Daily lRxcept Mondaylb by
NE J. 8. pELLlNeER COMPANY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-25

Johnny smoked a cigarette out
amongst the hay.
You couldn't tell which ash was waieh
when they were laid away,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-25

That cold In pour head wouldn't be
50 bad II your friends didn't insist
ON telling you just how you caught H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-13
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.

Chicago. May 1.-THE Highlanders outplayed
Chicago in the first game of the Western trip
and won by a score of to B.
The fielding on both sides was good, especially
the work of the visitors. The feature of the
contest was q one-hanGed catch by Yeager. Of
TannehilTs drive, retiring Chicago with the
bases full in the eighth inning. Walsh relieved
White in the third after the Highlaaders had
gained safe lead wiIllams's work at second
was brilliant.
In the first inning the Highlanders took the
lead by making two runs. With Dougherty out
Keller hunted safely Fultz followed with
two base hit, and Williams received base on
balls. Conroy then sent out timely single, on
which Keeler and FGltz scored. In the third
inning F'ultz walked and Williams sacrificed
Conroy singled and YeGger was hit by pitched
ball. filling the bases. Chase then singled. scor-
ing Futz and ConrOy.
In the fifth inning the visitors pounded out
three more runs. Williams. first Up, walked.
and stole second. COnrOy sent out a grounder
to Davis, who tried 20 catch Williams third.
but too slow. \ passed ball got COnroy 70
second. Yeager received base on balls, filling
the bases Chase again rose to the emergency
by hitting a single to centre on which Williams
AMI Conroy scored A Wild pitch advanced
Yeager and Chase. on KIeinoW'S grOunder
Yeager was caught al the plate. Orth flied, and
a daring steal Chase crossed the rubber. The
score follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-13
FOR THE DAVIS TROPHY.
Players Chosen for International
Lam Tennis Match.

BOSTON May I2-James Dwight. president of the
United States National Lawn Tennis Association,
has officially announced the players to represent
tba United States National Lawn Tennis Association
IN the international lawn tennis competition for the
Davis trouhy this year as follows: Hoicombe Ward
New-York the national champion; William A
I.arned Summit, y. J.; William J. Clothier, Phila-
dephia and BeaIs c. Wright. Boston. They will
sail for England about the middle of June
Belgium Australia, Austria, France and the
United States have challenged for the trophy, now
held by Great Britain, and the drawings bring
Belgium and the United States together In the first
competition Queens Club. Kensington London.
on July s. 10 and IL.
The winner of this match will meet Australia, and
Austria will meet France at Queens Club on July
49, Il and 10. The winners will play the final pre-
limnary competition at Wimbledon on July II, Is
and 10, and the winner Of this match VIII play
Great Britain for the trophy at Wimbledon on july
q, y and a.
It is said that Paul Dashiel may go abroad with
the team to act manager
Ward Wright, Larned and Cothier VIII play in
a round robin tournament in Philadelphia next
week, beginning Tuesday, as part of their practice
for the trip abroad. They will meet on the courts
of the Germantown Cricket Club.
The matches will consist of the best three out OF
five sets. Six matches in the singles viii be played
each player meeting each other once On Saturday
double match will be played. in which Ward and
Wright, the holders of the national championship
in doubles, will meet Larned and Clothier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-13
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.

The Giants won again from st. Louis at the
Polo Grounds yesterday by a single run, the
final score standing to .. The home players
worked diligently from the start, but the splen-
did team work of the visitors kept the score
down.
New-York scored three runs in the first in
ming. Donlin. the first man up walked. Browne
struck out and Mccain earned a base by being
hit by a pitched bail. Bresnahan then came
forward with a smashing two-bagger to left
scoring Donlin. The bases were filed by Mertes
walking and McGann was forced home when
Nichols also gave Dahlen four bad ones. Bres-
nahan scored when Devlin forced Dahn at
second. Gilbert ended the scoring by striking
out
Burke, for ST Louis, had reached first on four
balls in the second inning when Grady knocked
out home run, bringing both men in. Wiltse
and Donlin scored for the home team in their
half assisted by judiciOus batting Dahlen
scored the last run for the Giants in the fifth
inning.
St Louis piled UP three runs in the seventh
inning and came within one run of tying the
score. 1t fruitless rally however, as fur
Their scoring was impossible. The score follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-13
MUNICIPAL ATHLETIC FIELDS.
To Be Built in Four BorOughs. at a Cost OF
100000 to the CITY.

BY a piece of clever diplomacy Controller circuit
secured the passage Of his resolution 10 appropriate
$500 COO for athletic fields for the high schools OF
The Bronx. Brooklyn. Queens and Richmond
When the resolution was first introduced last
week Borough President Ahearn declined 10 vote
for il because Manhattan was not included among
the borOughs 10 be served and Mr. Fornes objected
that it class legislation because the of the
fields practically limited to pupils OF the high
schools. Alderman Sullivan said before the meeting
to-day that he would never vote for the measure
and that If il passed the Board OF Estimate nc
would hold il up IN the Board Of Aldermen
Mr.. GrOut amended the resolution and everybody
voted for it, Instead Of providing athletic dedS
for the high schools in the four named oorousn5
the amended resolution appropriated $S00 for four
athletic fields to be administered by the Board u
Education.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-13
WHITNEY MEMORIAL TODAY.
Strong Field for Rich SUPPLEMENTARY
Favorite for Withers.

Ten subscribers to the Whitney Memorial steeple-
chase. which will be for the first time this
afternoon at Belmont Park, have accepted the es-
sentialy sporting conditions of the and each
has selected horse from the three which his
subscription entitled him to name. The overnight
entry list includes the names Of the best steepe
chasers in the country, and it would be almost inn
possible to get together representative lot.
The Whitney Memorial-named after the late Will
lam C. Whitney-is a weight for age over the
Grand National Course. which is about two and a
half miles
The colors Of August Belmont will be IN a
steeplechase for the first time in years. He leased
the Norwood geldns Imperialst that he might be
represented in the first running of the AL
though a number of steeplechase men took two
subscriptions, will start more than horse.
The Whitney Memorial will be of the richest
prizes Of the year for the country performers.
being worth in added money alone 5000. In addi-
ton to this, the National Steepechase and Hunt
Association VIII present to the winner plate val
ued at 500.
The historic Withers one of the oldest fixtures of
the turf, will also be renewed this afternoon The
Withers is for three year-Ods. at mile and
seven of those eligible have accepted its conditions
OF weight for age. Sysonby. which ran dead heat
with Race King in the Metropolitan Handicap, is
decided favorite for the The entries in full
follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-13
CORNELL BEATS PENN.
Wins Dual athletic Meet after
Many Spirited Contests.

Philadelphia, May 12-The help Of Taylor. the in
tercoegiate quarter-mile champion runner who
was barred by the University of Pennsylvania fac
ulty for falling behind in his studies. could not
have turned defeat into victory in to-day's Penn
sylvania Cornell dual meet at Franklin Field. Cor
nell which beat Princeton last Saturday, won by
safe margin, the final score being Sc to 81.
Cornell expected to win by narrow margin. but
several Of the Ithacans showed up better than
expected. One of the surprises of the day was the
work of Mosher in the broad jump. He cleared %
feet inches on his first trial, which is foot bet
ter than he has ever done before either in competi
ton practice.
Cornell scored sweeping victories in the two dis
lance races, first, second and third places being
taken in both the and two mile In the
half-mile run Munson. the intercollegiate mile
champion. had things all his way, but dis
qualified for fouiing in an attempt TO avoid being
pocketed by the Pennsylvania runners Townsend.
the winner credited with minutes 1-5 sec
onds. but Munson easily under the twO-mnute
mark.
The points were divided on a basis of five Tor
frsts three for seconds and for thirds. The
following table shows how the points divided:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-13
LAUNCHING OF THE EDmgE.

The large hunting cabin type cruiser Edmee
owned by r. J. Schaefer OF the Larchmont Yacht
Club and Naw-Tork Athletic Club. was launched
Thursday afternoon at o'clock. The owner and A
number Of invited guests visited Norris Heights 10
witness the. ceremony. Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Schaefer. MI and Mrs. H.
Reisicger. T. HupfeI and Miss Hupfel. Miss JACK
son. II. EschweSe. William Forster William
klenke and Robert kammcrer. The boat is named
after the owners small daughter. She was aboard
al the time it launched. and named the yacht
when il touched the water
The Edmee is 50 feet all. g feet the
waterlne. 10 feet inches beam and feet inches
draught. The "turtlebaCk-' TYNE Of cabin was
chosen, on account OF its advantages over the
conventional type Of cabin for rough weather work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-13
CLEVELAND. 5; WASHINGTON. =

Cleveland May 12-C1eveland won to-days game
from Washington and thus reganed first place, in
most peculiar manner. With in the
NINTH Bay doubled. Flicks out advanced him to
third. Jacobson purposely passed Lajoie and Brad
ley. He then found himself unable to pitch strikes
and passed Turner also. forcing Bay the plate
With the exception Of Stahrs home over tho
left field fence, all of Washngton's runs were OBJ
tanned misjudged flies by the Cleveland out
helders HIS one-handed pickups were feature
The score follows:
r. II. z.
Cleveland Cleveland :...........2 Is Q
Batteries--Joss and Bueow; jacobson Klttredge.
Cmpires--McCarthy and o Loughln. Attendance, 5gO5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-13

The summaries IOllOW.
Hammer throw-won by Cook (CornelD. 1856 IT, in {:
Wilder Cornell 1926 a second CPennsyl-
vania liz IT as in, third.
Two-hundred- -twenty-yard hurdle-Won by Amsler
ennsyvania): Mcclellan (Pennsylvanla) second Turner
(CorneiD third Time, U;24
vaultPhillips (CornelD Jackson (CorneD
place. IL feet kirkpatrick Pennsylvana)
(Pennsylyania), tied for third place, 10
Running broad Jump-Won by Mosher (CornelD. % IT.
in Green Pennsylvana). q f. II u in second Weede
(Pennsylvania), q II. in, third.
-hundred-yard dash--Wen by Dear (Pennsylvanial
Whitall ennsylvana). second; Gould CornelD. third
Time, O10ls
One-hundred- -twenty-yard hurdIe-Won BY Amster
Pennsyvania); Ashburner Cornell second; Vennegut
CCornelD third. Time. Obs.
Shot put-Won by Porter ,OornelD fl. rs in; Boyd
Pennsylvania 43 II. in. second; Cornell 81 n
Total score-Cornel %: Pennsylvania IS
Four-hundred- d-forty-yard run--Won by Hyman
Pennsylvania; CARPENTER Cornell. second Rogers Cor
one,mile run-Won y Poate Cornell Camp Cornell
High junp-Moht. Of Pennsylvania, and Porter, Cor
nell, tie for first place at #. II in Macdonald OF
Pennsylvania. II. In. third.
Cornell Wilcox, Pennsylvania, second: Rowland Cornell
third Time 2o1M Munson. Cornell disqualified for
foullng.
Two mile run-Won by Hemminway Cornell; Wrlgoese
Cornell. second. Magofin, Cornell, third. Time 95e
Two-hundred and -twenty-yard dash-Vvon by Hvmsu
Pennsylvania Dear Pennsylvania. second Baldwin, Cor
Cornell by Of 60 points to 81 for
Pennsylvania
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-13
MOTOR HILL CLIMBING CONTEST

The plans for the hill climbing contest OF the
Worcester Automobile Club. to be held on what ia
known Dead Horse Hill on May D. are pro-
crossing. and the indications are that the meet will
prove successful Asa Goddard has received thu
entry OF Grout machine OF 5o-horsepower for two
contests. This machine will be driven by Charles
c. Cannon. a prominent Harvard student and an
automobile inventor. and is the same car that did
such good work at the Springfield hill climb in
April Entries have also been received OF several
powerful gasolene touring cars. William Wallace
OF Boston has promised 10 enter his sO-horsepower
Fiat and also his Ss!l known racing machine BLACK
Death
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-13
TEN ENTRIES FOR VANDERBILT CUP.
Four More Cars Entered Yesterday for the
Annual Road Race on Long Island.

The American entries for the Vanderbilt Cup race
now number ten. Four more entries were received
yesterday by Robert Lee Morrell. chairman OF the
American Automobile Association racing board
James L. Breese. OF the Automobile Club Of Amer
lea, has cabled from Venice the entry OF the Co
horsepower Christie car. which probably Will be
driven by its builder Walter Christie The other
machines are G. a. Weidey's CO. horsepower
Premier Z. D. Shurmer's 3S-hoTsepower Royal
Tourist and EIwood Haynes's entry OF O-horse-
power Haynes.
dos. two Mathesons, one Franklin. ore Loc9moolie
one Royal Tourist Premier and ore Haynes
Since a team consists of only five cars, the VAN
derbiIt commission will row find II necessary TO
hold elimination trials. which viii probaoy take
place In August
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-13
INTERcITY LAWN TENNIS.

After the match at the St Nicholas Rink yester-
day Mrs. Barger-W allaCh announced that she
would head a team that would go to Boston
to-day to play in the intercity championship
series on the courts of the Longwood Cricket Club.
Mrs. Barger-Wanach will captain the team from
New-York. which will also include Miss Cert
rude Pell and Miss Edna Barger. The Boston
team will include Miss Marion Fenno. Miss
Evelyn Sears, the two Boston girls who
displayed such skilful work in the first of the rink
will also be teams representing clubs in philadelphia
and Washington. 1t is said that the Washington
team will include one of the young English women
OF the British Legation. The matches will be in
both singles and doubles, beginning Tuesday after
and ending with the finals on Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-13
ST. NICHOLAS TOURNAMENT ENDS.
Mrs. Barger-Wallach Wins Indoor Cham
pionship from Miss Pell.

Mrs. Barger-Wallac won the indoor lawn tennis
championship in the womens Class A singles on the
canvas covered court Of the st. Nicholas Rink
yesterday She beat Miss Gertrude Pell in close
hard fought match by 10, 81 10. In winning
the title Mrs Barger-Wallach held to the re
sourcefulness of tactical play which has in past
seasons carried her through to victory in the
fashionable society tournaments the courts OF
the Casino at Newport, where she has repeatedly
the hOnors in competitions with Mrs. joan
Jacob Astor, Miss Anna Sands and the other women
experts. The match brought the long series of in
door tournaments to q close.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-13
BROOKLYN WINS IN THE TENTH.
Takes Close Game from Cincinnati by a
Batting Rally.

Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati in a ten-inning
game at Washington Park Brooklyn yesterday
by score of TO /. 1t pitchers battle up
to the tenth inning, when OveralI3 gave out
and the home players batted out three singles.
with two men out. for the necessary winning run:
Sheckard's playing in left field feature OF
the contest. and two difficult catches by him
called forth applause. Two three base hits in
the fifth inning gave Cincinnati what turned out
TO be her only run Dobbss two base hit, in the
seventh inning. followed by a single and
rilce brought in a run for the Superbas and they
won out in the tenth inning The score follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-13
CHICAGO. 5: BOSTON. I.

Boston, May 12.-Chicago won a loosely played
though exciting game from Boston in eleven
innings to-day by a score of to 4. Both pitchers
were effective until the final inning. In the first
half Of the eleventh, Chicago scored four runs on
two passes, one hit. two and outfield fly.
Boston in their half by fine batting scored three
runs but could not get in the tying run. The
visitors base running feature of the contest.
The follows:
Chicago .......1 o o o 0 o 0 o IS s s
Boston .........O 0 o o o S-4 1
Batteries-Brown and O'NeiII; Willis and Needham
Cmpires-En1sie and Bausewine. attendance 1880.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-13
COLLEGE BASEBALL.
Vermont Defeats Syracuse after a
Battle of the Pitchers.

Burlington. Vt. May l2.-The University OF YER
mont defeated Syracuse University ! to 0 in a
pitchers battle to-day Vermont scored in the first
inning. when McBirney hit Kibby with pitched
ball, sending him first base. kibby stole second
and came home Campbell's hit. Not a PLAYER
reached third base after that The score by innings
follows:
r. H z
Vermont '-'.'.''''. S-l
Batteries-Rsuloach and Kibby; Mckinney and Wilbur
Umpire-F. Murphy. Ttme-l;2o Attendance. 100.