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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-27

Never before has organized labor oc
cupied so strong position in the po
litical world. Never before have the
workers framed their demands with 50
fair a prospect of having at least some
of them granted Labor boasts mem
Der of the cabinet. fifty-two members
Of the House of Commons, thirty Of
whom are delegates to the labor con-
gress at Liverpool. The government of
the day, though one section Of the la
Dor party regards Liberalism as outside
the pale, are showing themselves in
sympathy with the programme of the
congress. As testimony of labor's grow
ing influence in national legislation, the
Parliamentary committee was able to
report that a trades-d dispute bill has
been nodded in its committee stage to
meet the desires of the congress; that
funds have been voted to deal with the
problem OF the unemployed; that a
committee has been named to consider
the eight.hour bill; that the workmen's
compensation bill will shortly be intro
duced in Commons, and that various de-
partments of the government have
shown hearty desire to meet the just
claims of organized labor. The con-
gress may well be in good spirits and
full of hope for the future.
The army has taken up the rough
type of soldier on an extensive scale,
and great things have been expected OF
the men in snowy uniforms-dark-blue
shirt with chain-mail epaulets, breeches,
leggings, soft-felt hats and brillian yel-
low handkerchiefs tied loosely around
the neck A test Of endurance between
two crack commands, however, dispelled
some Of the confidence felt in the Prov
ess of the "frontiersmen," as they are
called. "A march from London to
Brighton and return was the task Sc
lected. They were expected to reach
Brighton early in the evening, but it
was past midnight before the first of
the troops arrived, by which time only
small remnant of what had been
large crowd remained to greet them.
The return journey was begun after
a two hours rest, and eleven hours
were occupied in riding back to London
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-27
RESIGNED HIS pAST0RATE.
Then Reverses His Decision Because An
other Preacher Did the Same.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2G.--The determine
tion of one south side minister to leave
his pastorate became known yesterday
His reason was the "city problem" the
changing character OF neighborhoods
and the invasion Of his parish by more
transient and less church going popu.
lation. At the same time another south
side minister who had decided to leave
reversed his decision and elected to
stay because he saw vast work ahead
in purifying the region of which his
church is the center.
The minister who announced his res
ignation is the Rev. Willard Brown
Thorp Of South Congregational church,
Drexel boulevard and Fortieth street
He has been a pastor there for seven
years. The preacher who altered his
decision to leave Is the Rev. Johnston
Myers of Emmanuel Baptist church,
Twenty. third street and Michigan ave.
nue., chief of the Twenty second street
'Ievee." He had been offered the posi-.
tion of general evangelist by the Bap.
tist church Of America.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-27

In a Formal Session-The Clatsop
county court met in adjourned session
yesterday, Judge Trenchard presiding,
with Commissioner William Larsen in
attendance, Commissioner Matson being
unavoidably absent. Bids were opened
in behalf of the furnishing the county
with township plats for use in the as
SCISSORS office in the making up Of the
realty rolls for assessment; they were
as follows: r. C. F. Astbury. $500; G..
Wingate, $500; F. J. Nelson, of Ore.
gon City, $2,O5O. The bid of the last
named was accepted by the court and
his bonds in the premise fixed at ST.
900. The court appointed August Juhrs,
supervisor of road district No. !, and
the clerk was ordered to notify F. 0.
Main, former supervisor, to appear in
court and make settlement. He owes
the sum Of $50 in this behalf.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-27
MAYOR LANES BOMB.
Shows Portland Council That Southern
Pacific Has No Title to Franchise.

| PORTLAND Sept, sd.-- Mayor Liant
exploded a bomhshell at the meeting OF
the City Council this afternoon by de-
claring In n message that the Southerr
Pacific was illegally holding It's railway
franchise on Fourth street, that II had
no right, whatever TO the use Of this
street and that the company should hc
made TO get on or obtain fMnchis,
in the manner prescribed by the city
charter.
Mayor Lane has been delving into
musty records and uncarthing old
grants and franchises for weeks, and
he has been assisted in his work BY able
legal talent, A result OF this inves.
tigation, he discovered that the North.
crn Pacific Terminal company did not
have any authority TO hold possession
OF number OF streets In the Northern
Pacific Terminal yards with which "big
stick" he forced the manager OF the
Terminal company to promise TO deed
n site for an engine house to the city.
Had this promise not been forthcoming,
squad of policemen, armed with
sledge hammers and crowhars would
have been ordered to tear up the track
and warehouses which have been con.
structed In the streets belonging TO the
city.
He declares that the Southern Pacific
has no right whatever on Fourth street,
and believes that the corporation can be
made to abandon It's traffic at the viii Of
the council.
The franchise on, Fourth street was
granted TO the Oregon Central Railroad
Company OF Portland December 30, 1868,
There are no provisions whatever IN the
ordinance permitting this franchise to be
assigned to any other party, although
the Oregon & California Railway. which
is a branch system oi the Southern PA
eific, now owns the road. 1t il claimed
by the mayor that a transfer OF this
grant BY the original company without
consent OF the city council Of Portland
is illegal aud that as soon as the grant /
passed out OF the hands OF the Oregon |
Central Railway Company II became null
aud void. In many other respects, he
said, the provisions Of the franchise had
not been complied with.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-27
KILLED ELDER BROTHER.
Then Hides Under Dead Boys Bed and
Remains in Remorse.

CHICAGO, Sept. 20.--Angered because
his brother Henry, two years his sen.
ior, refused to share a penny's worth
OF candy with him, Fred Fanter, aged
four hurled a large stone at the for.
mer, striking him in the right temple
and inliicting injuries from which the
child died last night.
Fred crawled under the bed in which
his dead brother lay as soon as he
saw the result Of his act, and up to a
late hour last night neither the child's
parents nor his sisters and brothers had
succeeded in inducing him to come out
from his hiding place.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-27
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC woRK-of

PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC WORK-Of-
fee Constructor Quartermaster, Fl. Co.
lumbia, Wash. Sept. II, 1905. Sealed
proposals, in triplicate, for extensions
to plank roads and walks at Fort CO.
lumbia, Wash, will be received at this
Office until IL m, October 2, 1906, and
then opened Information furnished on
application. Envelopes containing pro-
posals should be endorsed Proposals
for Public Work at Fort Columbia,
WASH" and addressed to F. W. Phis-
terer, Capt. Arty. Corps. Quartermaster
In charge construction, Fort Columbia,
Wash.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-27
BODY IS RECOVERED.

WICHITA, Kans, Sept. 2e.--A special
to the Eagle from Hennesey, Oklahoma
says the partially decomposed body o.
mail clerk by the name Of Camel, o.
Fort Worth, Texas, who was killed ~
the Rock Island wreck, was recovered
at noon today, q mile and a hall below
the bridge where the accident occurred
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-27

appreciation of Astoria's theater going
public.
Mr.. Swain in the role of Horace
Greengage Dobbins is without doubt
one of the cleyerest interpreters of bu.
collie comedy that has ever appeared in
the West and has already installed
himself permanently in the hearts of
the patrons of the Star.
Tonight, Barrie's masterpiece, "The
Little Minister will undoubtedly draw
tremendous patronage as this is one Of
the most beautiful and well known
plays that has ever appeared on the
Pacific coast.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-27

rather slow time for the rough.rider
style of getting there as it is done
in America. The distance covered was
fifty.four miles, and the result was
practically dead heat between the
contestants, one troop Of which repre-
sented Queensland and the other Can
ada
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-27
AT THE STAR THEATER.

The third performance Of "The Side
walks of New York" at the Star last
evening drew an attendance that filled
this popular playhouse to capacity be.
fore 5 o'clock. despite the fact that the
play was not scheduled to begin until
S:l5.
The Swain company is beyond ques.
tion the strongest dramatic aggrega-
tion that has ever appeared in this city
and the attendance that has character
ized every performance testifes to the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-27
WELL WORTH TRYING.

W. Fl. Brown, the popular pension at'
torney of Pittsfeld, VT, says: Next 10
a pension, the best thing to get Ia
DIR. Kings New Life Pills" He writes:
"They keep my family in splendid
health' Quick cure for Headache, Con-
stipation and Biliousness. 25c. Guaran.
teed at Chas. Rogers drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-27
sep
BAND CONTEST.

The person returning the largest mum.
ber TO Jose Villa cigar bands to the
undersigned by October 18th will receive
box of 2Se. lose Villas free to the
next largest one box l2tc. Jose Villas.
Save the bands. Victor Miller, corner
Ninth and Bond streets. s-w-f.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-27

Charter Work--The charter commits.
sion held n brief session at the city
hall last evening, in which they re-
viewed the work done to date, and made
plans Tor the closing up OF other I'm
portant issues at the next regular
meeting. The absence Of many mem.
bers and other engagements precmded
any very definite work last night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-27
LONDON NEWS AND GOSSIP.
Continued from page II

itself was treated for a long time. The
hearty roughness which with Prince
Henry was received in America also is
something to be avoided by sensitive
soul. The Kaiser's dignity, too. would
suffer sadly were he exposed to Amer
lean uncouthness, and altogether it Is
felt in Berlin that it would be better
for President Roosevelt first to visit
Germany.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-27

La Tosca, a famous racing mare, at
General Saniord's Hurricane farm az
Amsterdam, N. Y. La Tosca was the
dam Of such good racing horses a.
Chuctanunda, Caughnawaga and Mo-
hawk III.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-27
THEY ARE HERE.

Another big shipment of the San
Francisco earthquake books have just
arrived at the Astorian Office and are
ready for subscribers. Come early and
avoid the rush.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-27
FAMOUS HORSE DEAD.

NEW YORK, Sept. 20--Announce.
ment was made today of the death of
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FINNISH MESSAGES.

Miss Olga Landen, Room 0, prthian
Bldg. Commercial st. Phone Black 2l65
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Labor Day Picnic.
Successful Lawn Fete.

The lawn party given by the Men
Club of the Anacostia Methodist Epis-
Copal Church on the Christie lawns on
Harrison street, which was recently
brought 10 a close, was one Of the most
successful festivals ever given by the
organization. The lawns were bril-
lantiy decorated with colored lights,
and the scene was a very attractive one.
The Naval Gun Factory Band was en-
gagged to play for one evening, and this
proved 10 be an attractive feature Of
The fete. The musicians rendered long
program. and the music was highly ap-
pTeciated. Another uniq 10 feature con-
sisted OF moving pictures. which were
presented on the last evening OF the feJe.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Two Funerals.

Funeral services over the remains Of
Michael Daley, whose death was shock
to his many friends in this section Of
the city, were held from his late home.
305 c street southeast. at $40 o'clock
Monday morning. Requiem mass was
celebrated in St, Peters Church and in
terment was IN Mt Olivet Cemetery.
Mr.. Daley who was eighty-one years
OF age, was one OF the Oldest residents
on Capitol Hili. and had lived IN Wash
ington for mCVe than Atty years He
was native or County Kerry. Ireland
Funeral services over the remains Of
James Z. Carroll. who died at the Prov
idence Hospital were held Sunday from
the home OF his niece. Mrs. Margaret
Gates. 1lO9 street southeast. The re-
mains were taKen 10 PiscatawRy. Nd.
for !nterment, Mr.. Carroll was f. mem
Der OF an old Maryland family by that
name.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

The handsome new office OF the River
dale Park Company. which viii also be
the headquarters Of the new postonice'
was dedicated on Monday evening. Jo-
seph A. Blundon. president OF the park
company introduced Charles B. Cal
vert. who made an appropriate address
dealing viii the history Of the Cal
vert estate, 8 part OF which was sold
to the company and Is now the site OF
Rlvsrdale Mr.. Calvert also enumer-
ated the municipal improvements, en-
phasizing the fact that residents OF
the town enjoyed lhese without paying
a cent Of municipal taxes. n portion or
his remarks brought out the remarkable
development Of the town IN the past
few years. During last year one hun
dred lots were sold and twenty-five new
houses were erected.
DR.. Mcmillan, president OF the River
dale Citizens Association. presented a
flag 70 be used over the new building.
He also thanked the park company in
behalf Of the association for invita-
ton extended TO them TO make the Of
fee their headquarters. Mr.. Calvert ac-
cepted the gift for the company. Re
freshments were served and Iha meet
ing was brought to a close by all
joining in the singing Of the Star
Spangled Banner" led by Mr.. Preston.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
S00tEeo1f 5SliingtOli:

A large number gathered on the lawn
at G45 Pennsylvania avenue southeast
Monday evening. when an open rally
was held and the ffty-seventh ami
versary Of Eagle Tent Of the Indepen-
dent Order Of Rechabites was cele-
brated. A lawn tete was given by the
organization at their Pennsylvania ave
nue. place every evening for a week pre-
ceding the ceremonies OF Monday night.
and the combined rally and anniversary
celebration closed one Of the most sue
cessful lawn parties held by the tent
In a number Of years
The feature Of the evenings exercises
was an account OF the history Of Eagle
Tent given by John A Mitchell, one
Of the young members Of the organiza-
tiOn and an cmploye Of the Geological
Survey Mr. Mitchell gave the fun his
tory Of the organization from the time
II was established I'm 1849 up 10 the
present time. It IS the oldest temper
ance organization I'm the District of CO.
lumbia, and only three Of the old mem
hers are now living. They are William
B. Marche. admitted IN 1857. and Peter
J. COOkSey and John r. Mahoney. ad-
mitted IN 1865
In addition 20 Mr.. Mitcheu's his
torical account a short address was
delivered by John r. NahOney. one OK
the old members. who congratulated the
managers Of the lawn fete on the sue
cess OF the affair
Following the addresses the following
vaudeville program was rendered: Solo
and dance. Mrs. Margaret ElWo0d; solo
and dance. Miss Leona Callan; solo and
dance. Miss Harriet Pruitt; recitation,
Joseph Fitzgerald; solo and dance Miss
Frances Fitzgerald dance. Margaret
ElwOOd and Leona Cauan; mOnOlOgue
and song. Frank NJ Painter.
The following names were announced
as being successful competitors for
prizes: DR.. Barnes, pin; Leona Callan.
bracket; John X. MahOney. two pins.
Z. X. Shoemaker, ring Ray Mills.
watch; Frank Painter. bracket; Joe
Hartman. razor: Elsie Wall hatpin.
John Mitchell pin; John Gallagher.
watch; Violet Ihrie, ring Joseph
Thompson, plE; Josephine Taggair.
chair; Mr.. NCarche. two razors; Mrs. o.
Netherton. watch: Ernest Warren,
watch; 2. Flemming watch
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
nemncraric Primaries.

The dates Of The Democratic primaries
were announced this week. The opera
ton OF the plan 10 submit the names
OF all nominees to the voters Will be
watched with interest, as the scheme
is a recent innovation In this section.
on August % FIVE delegates 90 represent
each election district in the county con-
vention, 20 be held this fail at Marlboro.
Will be chosen. September 4 is the date
set for the selection Of representatives
TO the Congressional convention which
VIII be held ia Baltimore. on Septem-
Der a Congressional nominee to oppose
Sydney +. Mudd will be chosen.
In this district the primaries viii be
held at the Masonic han. The judges
are Z. A. Fuller, Y. v Mcneil. and w.
II. Thomas. AIessrs. d. J. Erven and
A. Sakers will act as clerks.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Christian Epdeavor Chapel.

The Christian Endeavor Chapel. re-
Gently organized at Sl3 / street south
east, has opened its doors to the pub
lie, and regular services are being held
every Sunday afternoon at $50 o. Clock.
The chapel has already gained a large
membership, ard much interest for the
success OF thu organization IS being
shown. Arrangements have been made
for q series OF meetings 10 be held dur
Ing the week. and a number Of proml-
nent speakers OF Washington have been
scheduled 70 deliver addresses.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
RivsrdaIs School Trustees.

The trustees Of the Riverdale school.
Messrs. j. II. Schafer, Dr. Mcmillan.
and William Chase, petitioned the school
committee at Upper Marlboro this week
for money with which 70 improve the
school building at Riverdale They also
asked for an additional teacher. The
appropriation was granted but the trus-
tees were informed that an extra teacher
could not be supplied until the attend
ance Of pupils warranted it. Another
teacher viii probably be appointed. how
ever. at the beginning of the term, as
the number required for such an ap-
pointmeut are expected TO enroll
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Birthday Anniversary.

A jolly party OF young people sur
prised Miss Helen @. Jehries at her
home. 1905 3 street southeast several
evenings ago, the occasion being the an
niYersary OF her sixteenth birthday,
Games were played during most OF the
evening, and an excellent musical pro-
gram Of songs and instrumental selec-
tions was rendered. Dancing was eE
JOyed later and several pictures Of the
party were taken. The following were
among those present: Mr.. and Mrs.
Jeffries, Misses Helen G. Jeffries, Emily
Jeffries, Ruth Scott. Clair Fulton, Lily
Springer, Phulppa Wheatley, Ethel
Wheatley. and William Deck. Harry
Scott, William Scott, Walter Scott.
Irving CasheH. and Harry Hodglin.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Building Operations.

IN Hilsdale considerable building and
Improvement Of property is going on.
A brick dwelling Is being constructed
FOR Osborn Dorsey at Sumner avenue
and 4 street. Mrs. Virginia Taylor has
recently made improvements 10 her
frame house at 100 Sheridan street,
George Luckett ". II. Liverpool. and
Mrs. Ellen Bruce have also made re
cent improvements 20 their respective
properties,
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Teachers Institute.

County School Inspector SassCu has
notified all the teachers OF this county
To be present al the Maryland AETiCul-
tural College, beginning September 3.
Four other counties Of southern Mary.
land viii be represented. Plans for the
coming school year will be outlined and
several prominent educators will speak.
The visiting teachers viii not have to
pay room rent as the directors Of the
NJ A. c. have offered the use OF the
college dormitories. Meals viii also be
furI ished at nominal rates.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
"IaIZO1naTaTK

Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Pieters, who have
been residents AT this place for ten years
on Chestnut avenue. sold their beautiful
nome recently and left mere Tuesday
for Hollister, Cal, to go via Grand Rap
Ids and Holland, Mich, where they will
visit relatives before going 70 their new
home in California. Mr.. and Mrs.
Pieters have many friends in this place
and viii be greatly missed.
Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Painter, Of VIII
kinsburg Pa. visited friends at Takoma
Park on their way 70 Stanley. Va.
Mrs. A. Burnstine spent Tuesday in
Washington, D. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paquette were guests OF
Prof. and Mrs. Wilkinson on Butternut
street last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Dexter visited
his parents last Sunday, who reside on
Cedar street.
Mr. and Mrs. L.. W. Farnsworth vis-
tied friends at this place a few days
last week on THEN way from Petersburg.
Va, TO Melrose. Mass.
Mrs. William Watkins and three
daughters have left here TO spend few
weeks at their old home in Milton. Pa
Howard spler. Of Nashville. Tenn.
came 10 this place last week TO take a
position In the Review and Herald Pub
fishing Company and will reside with
his brother c. z. SpIer. of Magnolia
avenue.
Mr. and Mrs BlOsser returned recently
to their home in Luray, Va, after a
short visit at this place.
Mr. Bradley and wife. who visited
friends at this place last week, returned
Tuesday to their home in Stanley. Va.
Mrs. c. E. Miller and daughter. of
Butternut street spent last Wednesday
visiting friends in the city.
Misses Noel and Scott. Of Georgetown.
were at Takoma last Wednesday and
Thursday.
Mrs. I. Flora Plummer, Of Mt. Pleas
ant, was in Takoma last Tuesday.
Mrs Williams. a former resident of
North TakOma, visited fTlends in this
place last week.
Morris Lukens returned Monday to his
home on Carroll avenue across the
Sligo.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
c. A. R. Reunion.

The George Emack Camp. No. AL G.
A. r.. will, hold its annual reunion at
the Masonic Hail, on September 10. A
number Of prominent speakers have been
invited. The meeting has been called
primarily for the purpose az arrang.
ing FOR the grand reunion 10 be held IA
nichmOnd next April Commander
Hickey, who Is IN charge of ths local
convention. expects about 800 guests on
the 10th.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
EOKngfOn

''The Washing gtonians." a prominent
social club, were entertained last Nom
day evening by Miss ApDleby. As usual.
a very delightful evening was spent.
music, games. and gossip being the
main sources Of pleasure. The members
present were, President. o. NJ PHELPS.
secretary. u. r. Bricker. treasurer. Miss
Marion Giddings. Misses Sadie ReslIn.
Katie Slater, Agnes Saxiy. Edith Ap-
pleby Ethel Harding, Messrs. Leroy
Willett and II. NJ Adams.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
With the Policemen.

Mounted Policeman II. L. Raedy has
returned to his post OF duty.
After a fifteen days absence. Police
man (. \. Burgess has returned tC
duty. He has been assigned 20 Good
Hope.
Policeman J. II. Wasson, who recent
ly recovered from his illness, has been
granted an eighteen days leave, which
he win spend at his home IN North
Carolina.
Policeman P. J. welch was recently
confined 10 his home at Good Hope by
severe illness.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Weddina Invitations Out.

An announcement OF much interest to
many in this section of the city, has
been made in invitations recently is
sued, for the marriage Of Miss Minnie
L. Pyles. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam D. Pyles. and T. WorchesteF
Briggs. of Washington, formerly OF
Anacostia The wedding will occur at
Fairmont Manor. the home OF the bride,
IN Prince George county. Nd, on the
sd OF this month.