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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-06
SAY ROOSEVELT
HAS ELECTED
BRYAN

CHICAGO, Dec. 6.-Democrats
predict a political upheaval as the
result of Roosevelt's treatment of
the Japanese situation. They say
Bryan's chances are heightened.
Heretofore they thought Roosevelt
more of a Jefferson democrat than
republican, but now regard his
threat to send troops to San Fran
cisco as alternating him forever
from consideration in .the same
class with Jefferson and reinstat-
ing Bryan as the unequivocal lead
er of the democratic hosts.
Sydney Van Wyck jr., of San
Francisco. now here, says; Bryan
never arrogated to the federal gov
eminent anything half so radical.
Naturally the people will turn to
Bryan and the democratic party,
which does not interfere with the
sovereignty Of states
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-06
WILL INCORPORATE

A mass meeting is to be held in
Hillyard within a few days for the
purpose of selecting committees
and taking other preliminary steps
toward holding an election and
choosing city officials, the majority
favoring incorporation rather than
annexation to Spokane. The pro-
posed incorporation will probably
exclude the G. n. shops, as the
company is opposed to the move,
Hillyard claims population of
1000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-06
j. HOWARD WATSON
DIES IN SEATTLE

The death of J. Howard Watson
at Seattle yesterday is keenly felt
in Spokane, where for several
years he was engaged in news
paper work. He was one of the
best known newspaper men in the
state. AT the time of his death
he was editorial writer on the Sc
attic Times. Mr. Watson was As
years old and a native of Ohio
He is survived by a wife and son.
Death followed an operation for
appendicitis.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-06
TICHTLlD FOR TACOMA

TACOMA, Dec. 6.-The city
council, in committee last night,
raised saloon licenses from $500
to $1,000 per year and shut the lid
on bobxes and wine rooms over
Mayor Wright's veto. Side door
signs, gambling and theatrical en-
tertainmepts in saloons are ia
booed, and women are forbidden on
the premises. Enough votes are
pledged in the council to pass the
tight lid ordinances.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-06
MERlCAN ACCENT
GETS WIFE KICKED

DUBLIN, Dec. 6.-Mrs. Gerald
Fitzgerald, wife of an Irish land
lord formerly ranch owner in
California, was granted divorce
today on the grounds of cruelty
1t is alleged her husband kicked
her because he did not like her
American accent. The woman was
formerly Miss Nichols, of Penn
slyvania. She met and married
Fitzgerald during a trip to the Pa,
cific coast.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-06
MISS WILSON WEEDS

SEATTLE, Dec. 6.-Miss Helen
Stewart Wilson, only daughter OF
ex-senator John l.. Wilson, last
night became the bride of William
Wallace Chaplin, of Sacramento
Cal. A distinguished company OF
guests from Washington, Oregon
and California assembled at ST.
Marks Episcopal church, where
the ceremony was performed. The
bride was born In Spokane. Miss
Mabel WEIGH. of Spokane, was
bridesmaid. The honeymoon will
be spent in Europe.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-06

TACOMA, Dec. 6. - Chester
Thompson, the Seattle boy who
shot and killed Judge Emory in
Seattle last summer, will be tried
in this city for the crime. An Or
der transferring the case to
Pierce county was issued yester-
day at Seattle on his attorneys ar.
gument for a change of venue The
trial began this morning in the
criminal department of the Pierce
county superior court.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-06
THE BUSINESS NOW BEFORE CONGRESS

insanity laws in the District of Co.
lumbia and territories has been de-
veloped by the investigation made
into the management of st. Eliza
beth asylum, where old soldiers
a special committee.
A parcels post will be brought a
little closer to realization by the
work of Postmaster General Cor
telyou in overhauling the second
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-06

class mail regulations and the
deadhead business. General Cor
telyou will show that this business
If properly paid, would how the
postal business to be on a paying
basis. 1t is hoped to secure the
consent of congress on the basis
of this showing, to inaugurate a
trial of the parcels post in some
restricted territory.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-06
JOB TOO BIG FOR JOE

Joe Heinrichs went up against il
again yesterday at Vancouver, B.
C. He undertook to throw Mat
suda, Jap, and Swanson, twice
each in an hour. He Topped the
Jap the first time after 10 minutes,
but couldn't do it again within the
time limit. He couldn't handle
Swanson at all.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-06
SPOKANE CAPITAL
TO BUILD ROAD

A report has been received here
that ]. b. Mosely, of this city, was
robbed OF 10000 shares of mining
stock valued at $4,000 yesterday
in Seattle. The property was taken
from his coat pocket while he was
washing in a lavatory.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-06
BIG INCREASE IN
WAGfSPROMISED

CHICAGO, Dec. 6.-Railway
companies operating in Chicago
contemplate a general increase OF
wages affecting $4,000 employees
between now and Jan. l that will
swell the combined payrolls about
$30,000,000 over what is now paid.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-06
RICH FROM ENEMY'S ESTATE

DIES MONIES, Dec. 6.-After
having been a bone of contention
between the humane officers and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-06
Mems Me $3.50 overeoats &1A

Nine hundred and thirty six Overcoats in this lot with
out doubt it's the best and biggest "bunch Of high grade
shown in all the west but them
and feel confident that any would be glad to buy
them for $4 whether he needed it not because they
equal in every point
which priced at $27.50theres all Sizes
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-06
Mems $22.50 Overcoats OF
for oil

Over 700 Overcoats in this lot the entire surplus stock of
the largest clothing factory Rochester, n Y Fine tailor
Z representing style that's in from the short
opcoat STYLE which is SO inches long, the 81 inch
list automobile lined with SINNERS
collars large apes extremely good $3.50 values
- distinct patterns
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-06
Mems $l8 OverCoats On
for WU

Two hundred and eighty -four Coats bought from Hexter
Bros Philadelphia the dollar, and there isn't
the lot but what would be priced at from $1S to 500 else
where; black and gray beaver CLOTH magnfed pads and
tures Venetian and satin lined velvet collar form fitting full
box back 48 and 50 inches long; sizes sc to Al chest
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-06
Mems $25 and $3.50
Winter Suits for

Eight hundred and eigtytwo Suits in this lot and
than three alike Every pattern of the three big factories is
represented giving choice of nearly 300 patterns choose
FROM besides black and blue serge and unfinished wosted
every suit hand tailored eed collars deep broad
shoulders, single double breasted coats with self retaining
harcoh frons made by the best makers America be
tailed for $25 and $3.50
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07
CHAMBER MEETS IN
PUBLIC SESSION
ATTENDANCE MEAGRE, BUT SOME
MATTERS OF BUSINESS ARE
DISPOSED Of YOUNG LADY
NOMINATED FOR HONOR.

There was but meagre attendance al
the regular August session of the As
toria Chamber Of Commerce, at the Bond
street rooms last night. President J.
w. Welch was in the chair and Secre-
tary c. r. Higgins had charge of the
records.
Among the important items, OF cores
pondenee presented by Secretary Hig-
gins was a letter from Phillip S. Bates,
publisher of the "Pacifc Northwest"
advising the chamber that he had nomi-
mated Miss Anita G. Trenchard, of this
city, as the representative for Clatsop
county, in the contest for the free ex-
cursion trip to the jamestown Exposi-
ton to be given by that publication next
spring. And the gentleman present un-
animously endorsed the selection made
by Mr.. Bates in this relation.
A lively letter was read coming from
Secretary Ralph Ackley, of the Tilla-
nook County Street Fair & Carnival, to
be held at Tillamook City on the 2Srd,
cath and 25th of August, urging the AS
toria Chamber Of Commerce to join
hands with the Tillamookians in making
grand success of the Fair above named,
and in answer thereto, it was ordered
by the chamber that whsoever would go
there, from this city, might 60 as the
representative Of the Chamber of COM
merce, without further or formal APP
pointment.
A letter was received and read, from
Colonel S. w. Roessler, in answer to a
recent communication sent him by the
Chamber of Commerce, in relation to
the deepening Of the inshore channel
along the city front, between Fort
Stevens and Tongue Point. The matter
was discussed at some length and re-
suited in an order to the secretary to
ask Major Roessler to fix date for his
visit here for the conference with the
chamber on this subject.
The meeting then adjourned until the
meeting in course,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

Herman Wise and Albert Dunbar, their
work in the premises to have the sane
tion Of the entire regatta committee.
In the matter OF general advertising it
was decided to apportion the sum Of
500 to the 0regonian; the sum Of $50 To
the Daily Budget and the Morning As
torian. Of this city, subscriptions Of s25
each. the same to be taken out in ad-
vertising.
An appropriation Of $3.50 was made in
favor Of the water sports committee.
for fire works for the illumination OF the
bay parade, at the instance of Chair
man Troyer; while the question Of the
"Queen" element was discussed at
length, but no decision reached. This
win be determined at an early date,
however, and pleasing scheme evolved.
After duly electing Hon. John Fox, Of
this city, as admiral of the regatta, the
meeting adjourned subject to the call
of the chairman.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07
HON. JOANFOX NAMED
FOR REGATTA
IMPORTANT MEETING HELD--DATE
FIXED FOR THE WATER cARNI-
vAL--FESTrvAL rs FORMALLY
LAUNCHED IN GOOD STYLE.

Chairman r. NJ. Leathers, OF the
I, Twelfth Annual Regatta, of Astoria, and
his eleven colleagues, along with several
other well known business men of the
city, held meeting at the Tenth street
rooms in the Flayel Block. on Sunday
evening last, to scan the possibilities for
the festival.
1t was ascertained that there were at
least $1,000 available, and this informa-
tion was directly responsible for the
motion that followed, and passed. to
hold the twelfth annual; and this perth
nent conclusion was quickly followed by
another. fixing the time of the regatta
on Thursday and Friday, August 80 and
81 and Saturday, September l, 1906.
The subject next in order was the
handling of the concession of the re-
gatta season, and this was formally dis
posed of by the agreement to sell all
privileges for fixed sum. of propor-
tionate value, and waive ali share in
the proceeds; the disposition of the con-
cessions being left to a special commit
tee consisting of Norris Staples, Mayor
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

In Summer camp.--The soldiery OF
Forts Stevens and Columbia are now in
summer camp at the former post, and
the maneuver Of the year are in pro-
gress there. Yesterday morning, for in
stance, the steamer Major Guy Howard
made trip to sea and return. she being
considered, for the time being and the
purposes of the hour, to be feet of
six line Of battleships, four armored
cruisers and nine gunboats, and was
shot full of imaginary holes as she
crept by the imposing fort and the mighty
guns that 'bristle" in the embrasures,
After being duly riddled with she'll and
shot she came on up to the city for her
usual supply of good things to eat, and
went back with her customary rapidity,
apparently none the worse for the en-
gagement.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07
Salmon Season. Reports from vic

9alWoH STasuh. fhpOifA from sln-
toria u. G.. say that as the salmon sea
son advance. indications are that there
viii he quite large excess over that 81
last year. The traps are largely re-
sponsible for the increase but other
localities who're net fishing only " pos.
sible also show very good catch. 10"
cally the Otter Point traps produced
$500 sockeyes At the last lIft couple
Of days ago. The Clover Point trap,
that was somewhat damaged in recent
storm, has been repaired. and a small
lift was made. The Capital City can
merry received about 100 sockeyes and
four tons OF spring salmon from net
fishing below Race Roeks, and feW
from the Clover Point trap Manager
Leaiy left yesterday morning for the
traps and Il Is expected good liii will
be made this morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

Anybody Can Do It.-Thomas Lin
vile. the big ex.sheriif. Of this city and
county, has demonstrated BIT OF
thrift that can be duplicated by any.
body 80 disposed, but, unfortunately,
there are not many 80 disposed, On hi.
home. place, at 22l Harrison avenue, au
ordinary lot OF so by 100 feet he has a
couple Of plum trees, four stands Of
bees. aud i0.foot hedge Of loganbcr'
ries. From this group Of utilities. this
season, he will make enough TO double
the sum Of his taxes on the property,
besides giving away generous share Of
the products. and putting up enough for
family supply. The fruit Ia Of the best
and h cultivated earefullyi and shows
what can be done with little II II be
closely husbanded.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

On Thirty Days Leaye--Captain w. r.
Gregory, OF the Il. \. lighthouse tender
Heather, has been granted leave Of alb
sence for the next 80 days. and most
happily. his brother. Captain James
Gregory, master Of one Of the inter-
island steamers sailing out Of Honolulu,
has arrived here on visit, and the
brothers will share the time together,
They have not met in 10 years. The
Heather win be tied up for short sea.
son to have her boilers thoroughly clean.
ed, and some other necessary improve
ments made on her.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07
ARM WAS BROKEN BY
HIS own FOLLY 4.
OLE soRErsor Would HEED NO
WARNINGS AND WAS STRUCK
BY SUNDAY MORNINGS tx.
PRESS TRAIN.

by reason Of his sheer perversity. 81
stupidity, Il |. hard to determine which
Ole Sorenson, middlc-agcd man and
citizen Of this county, Hes at st. Mary's
hispital with his left arm badly broken.
and hls head and body most uncomfoft-
ably bruised and scratched. That he IA
not ready for the grave ID one Of the
marvels that sometimes attend railway
accidents.
On Sunday morning last he was In the
neighborhood Of Tongue Point, where
the Astoria L. Columbia River Railroad
makes through the cut back Of the
point, and a. the 500 express out Of
this city. Portland bound, was approach.
Ing the cut, he deliberately stepped on
the track with the intention Of crossing
H. despite the shrll and continuous dam
ger whistles blown for his benefit by
Engineer Dick Evans. in charge Of the
big locomotive that was hauling the
train, He had been warned TO avoid
the train by two or three lads who were
standing by him when the train was
seen coming, but be paid no attention
10 words nor whistles but went forward
and was taking the step that might have
put him beyond danger when the mas
siye pilot-timber struck him violently
ON the left side and hurled him against
nearby cattlc.guard. He had an ac-
cordiau under his arm and the instru-
ment Was shattered beyond all recogni-
ton.
The train was brought to stand.
still and the train crew picked him up.
put him on board. and the line slipped
back TO the depot, whence he was taken
to ~ Mary's haspital and a physician
summoned to his relief The train then
made it, second start for the metropolis,
just 45 minutes behind time.
Engineer Evans says he never saw 20
thoroughly stupid piece Of business in
his life; and for a few moments he
was convinced the man was doing the
suicide act, so deliberate were his move
ments and so plain must have been his
danger to him.
At oil events, he Is laid by the heels
for some time to come though he Is in
no sort OF danger OF death. He will be
thoroughly cared for and in due time
win be able 10 go about and do such
work as he is accustomed to; but II Is
doubtful If he has any appreciation of
the wonderfully narrow escape that was
his. That the train had slowed down to
ten miles an hour as Is the company rule
at tha particular point, or there would
not have been enough Of Sorenson to
sweep up.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

A Justifabie Kick. There is kick OF
no mean proportions coming from thos'
citizens whose dwellings are in any sort
Of proximity To the city dog-pound on
Eighteenth streri, caused br :he yelling
and howliay of the intareeltted dogs,
who, II is said are not fed with any
regularity or In mci. abundance to
prevent their constant walls for more,
II is up to the council upon a petition,
and they took some steps last night,
which will be found in the council rec-
oRl published in these columns.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

viii Leave Today.-City Auditor AM
derson viii leave today for Milwaukee,
Wis. to attend the grand Aerie of the
Eagles lodge which convenes there
shortly. He expects to be gone about
three weeks, during which time city
Treasurer Dealey will have charge Of the
records. and the mayor will administer
punishment to the drunks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07
NOTICE FOR BIDS.

Notice is hereby given that the re-
gatta committee will receive sealed bids
up to Thursday, August 9, 1906, for the
privilege of running the grand stand for
the 1906 regatta, For further informa-
tion inquire of R. S. Smith, secretary, of
the regatta committee.
The committee reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
REGATTA COMMITTEE.
S-7-St,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

Fell on Log.--0le Aslund. logger
employed on the Holden log boom al
Gmy's River, was drowned Sunday af-
ternoon IN the river at that place by
accidently falling from log into the
river. His body was recovered soon
after by those near who saw the acci-
dent, but too late TO resuscitate him,
The deceased WIS native of Sweden
and 81 years Of age, and had been in
this country but a few weeks. He
leaves a wife and several children in
Sweden.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

Thicker Than Bees. Word comes up
from Tillamook City that the hotels
down there are so full of railway sur
yeyors that TIE ordinary 'orrist cannot
get room to save his life. They are
simply swarming all over the place, As
usual they are "star" takers; that is,
one might as well question The stars as
one Of these gentry; no one knows
whence they come. who they represent,
where they are going, what they are do
ing, nor if they have any ilxei purposes,
a gentleman just from there is respon-
sible for this account Of the invasion,
and he is inclined to think it means
something tangible in the matter of the
extension of the Astoria 4 Columbia
River Railroad from what few morsels
did seap through the silence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07
Business and Pleasure. Col

Business and Pleasure.-Deputy Col
lcctor Of Customs j. C. McCue and Gus
toms Inspector c. T. Crosby, win leave
out on the steamer Sue II. Elmore to.
day, for Tillamook City. Mr.. McCuc
goes to officially measure new launch
just built At Garibeldi, on the bay there,
and Mr.. Crosby goes for the fun of IT,.
They win return overland on their
bicycles, and expect to reach home on
Friday next.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

Why don't you have your work done
by the Eastern Painting q Decorating
Company sos Commercial street, They do
the work cheaper, quicker and better
than any other firm. The Parker
House which Is being papersd and
painted from cellar to garrst 10 being
done by them. Go and inspect the work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

In Police Court. $500 Two gentlemen
booked for being drunk. appeared before
Judge Anderson yesterday afternoon In
the police court and upon pleading guilty
TO the charge received fines Of $500
each.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

N, A. Aekerman. AL Bond b.. does III
manner Of texidsrmy. furniture uphol
storing. carpet cleaning aud laying. mat
tress making = speciality and al worn
guaranteed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07
NOTICE TO PUBLIC.

Notice is hereby given that the
Astoria Regatta Committee win honor
no bills, except on order signed by the
chairman and secretary.
ASTORIA REGATTA COMMITTEE.
8-7-3t.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

Hotel Irving, corner Franklin avenue
and Eleventh street. European plan;
best rsoms and board In the city ct rsa.
sonable prices.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

Complexion treatments are o neces.
sary part Of the grooming Of we'll
preserved woman. II is not so much a
matter Of how you look today, as how
you viii look tomorrw. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea does the business.
Tea or Tablets, 35 cents. Sold by Frank
Hart.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

There 10 Just as good fab In the brine
Al ever come out OF the sea.
But you will take Il out In fishing.
Unless you take Rocky Mountain Tea
Sold by Frank Hart.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

TAs very best board to b. obtained In
the city 10 at "Ths oeeIdsnt Hotel"
Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

Will Be Tried Here,--A Seaside, on
Saturday last, Editor R. w, Watson, OF
the Seaside Signal, was wantonly as
saulted in the open street, by B. j. CAL
lahan, the saloonkeeper there, and he
will answer charge of assault and
battery in Justice Goodman's court here
on Wednesday next. Constable John
sayer went down yesterday To serva
the warrant and subpoenas. The case is
said to have been utterly without provo
cation, II is understood that Callahan
will demand a jury trial k,re
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

How Do ! lcok.--To really zee your.
salf as others sec you, get one Of those
new style mirrors at Hart's Drug storej
all prices. A new supply just received.
a..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

Ice Cream made from full cream, i5c
per pint. Special prices for lodges and
churches. at Tagg's confectionery. 1-io.tf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

Dell d. seully, Notary Public. at
scully's Cigar Store. Any old hourl
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

After New People, Manager Gevurts
of the Star theatre left this morning
for Portland and Seattle, in search Of new
attractions In the dramatic line, for his
play house here. He intends to get the
best troupe available for his Astoria
patrons.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07
TERSt TALES OF THE TOWN
0rkwisr sells skat.
Sea shell souvenirs at Syensen's.

0rkwitr Repairs Bicycles on short
notice.