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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-25
Canals Almost Invisible.


In winter the canals become almost in
visible, but at the beginning of summer,
when the ice cap around the pole begins
to melt those canals nearest the pole
will become darker, then those a little
further along will darken, and the pro-
cess will be passed along the whole sys
tenn. even beyond the equator. This
passing of the water over the surface
is the clew that leads to the solution of
the problem. The unnatural movement.
which is so slow and regular along the
whole journey, being fifty-one miles a
day, must be due to some artificial loco
motion. The head of the water created
by the melting would only push it a few
miles. 81
What we see on Mars is not only the
water but the things that water pro-
duces, vegetation. Across space it is not
the Nile river that would be seen, but
the vegetation along the narrow valley
that it irrigates. The canals typfy the
means of securing the water. They are
straight, as it is supposed they would
be. There no mountains to hinder
the construction, and the terror of losing
the water supply altogether would lead
to greater efforts to get what little there
is.
The GASES seem to be the centers of
population. They change in size and
color from time to time, although the
core always remains dark. At the larg-
est they are seventy-five miles across,
and this seems readily possible when one
stops to consider that each community
has to depend on it's own products for
sustenance.
Life of No Mean Order.
'1n the main exposition of what we
have thus CLEANED about Mars" con-
tinued Mr.. Lowell. 1--WE have been careful
to indulge in no speculation. The laws
of physics and the present knowledge of
geology and biology affected by what
astronomy has to say on the former SUBJ
iect have conducted us to the recogn-
ton of other intelligent life. We have
then searched for motive and have
lighted on one which thoroughly explains
the evidence observation offers. We are
justified, therefore in believing that we
have unearthed the cause, and our con-
clusion is this, that we have in these
strange features witnesses that life, and
life of no mean order, at present inhab-
its the planet Mars
Not only do the observations lead US
to the conclusion that Mars Is at this
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01

Buoy. n red second-class nun. found
missing. July IL. was replaced the same
day,
Wrangle Strait, page oe. North
Ledge Buoy, 0, red second-class nun,
found out Of position. July II, was re-
placed the same day.
Peril Strait, page 0a.- Rodman Rock
Buoy, |, black second.cass can, was
established July @. in 25 feet OF water,
about 200 feet w. OF the rock easterly
side Of the entrance to Rodman nay.
Point Benham, tangent Il 5-s n.
Point Elizabeth, tangent W 3-s n.
False Island. right tangent n Is w.
Unalaska Harbor, page lOO,--Tmsea,
rora Reef Buoy, 2, a red second -cIass
nun, was established June 20. In 81
feet OF water, about rs feet s by L l-2
+ OF the reef, to guide vessels proceeding
to the wharf at Unalaska.
Rocky Point. tangent N.
Unalaska Whar outer end, ESE SIS +.
Dome of Greek Church, Unalaska. Sw.
l-2 S.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01
New Phase in the Coming Pollti-
cal Campaign.
LABOR UNIONS ARE POWERFUL
Will Endeavor to Elect Men of Own
Choosing to Congress - New
Factor Must Be Reck-
oned With.

WASHINGTON, July 81 tSpecian =
The activity of the labor unions in
pclitics this year already is beginning Il
attract attention, and more attention is
going to be paid to it as the campaign
progresses. 1t goes without saying that
the unions will not accomplish all that
they have set out to do, but ii they ac-
complish any considerable part of their
announced program there will have to
be a readjustment in American politics,
Thoughtful men of both parties are
beginning to realize that the injection
Of the labor unions into politics is preg-
nant with tremendous possibilities. The
most significant thing is the avowed de-
termination to elect union men to Con-
gress wherever possible. Does this mean
the inception of labor party in the
United States, such as is to be found in
Great Britain and some of the coun-
tries of continental Europes 1t has been
several years, now, since third party
had representation in Congress. The
belief has prevailed that the time was
not distant when there would be an
other third party sufficiently strong to
elect senators and representatives. but
no one has ventured the prediction that
the third party would be labor party.
If the labor unions act together, as
their leaders claim they will, it will |
be easily possible to change the results |
in large number close districts. and |
it is well within the range of possibility |
that enough union men win be elected |
to hold the balance of power in the
house. This year, in all probability,
whatever union men are put forward
viii make the race either as republicans
or democrats, and in the organization
of the next house they viii cooperate
with the party upon whose ticket they
were elected. But in some Congress of |
the near future there may be enough |
members elected on straight labor tick
cts to hold the balance of power, enab-
ling whichever party they decided to
cooperate with to elect the speaker and
organize committees. When that comes
to pass if it ever does, a peaceful but
none the less effective revolution will
have been worked.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01
e>%v>% . . 80 ~~%@~u
o PERSONAL MENTION. o
90 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o

/ G. II. Brown OF Milwaukee spent the
day in Astoria yesterday.
j. II. Weber and wife OF Warrenton
were in the city yesterday,
Miss Ruth Smith OF Portland was in
the city yesterday on visit.
Miss Lillian Schnedley OF Ellensberg
ia in the city for few days.
G.. A. Pease came down from Portland
on the noon express yesterday.
A. Stockdale of Walla Walla was do
ing business in Astoria yesterday.
H. Byrnelson OF Milwaukee was n
business visitor in Astoria yesterday.
II. w. Linthicum OF Baltimore was d
business visitor in Astoria yesterday.
G. II. Ralston Jr. of Portland was
visiting friends in this city yesterday.
Mrs. Mary Gregory of Tacoma arrived
in the city yesterday on a brief visit.
G. B. Stanton Of Spokane arrived in
the city yesterday on a business trip.
Mrs. l.. J. Harris of Portland arrived
in Astoria on the noon train yesterday.
NJ. w. Smith OF Portland was in the
city yesterday and domiciled at the
Occident.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bulge Of
Pocatello, Idaho, are in the city on n
brief visit.
i. A. Hornes OF Ellensberg arrived in
the city yesterday and is registered at
the Irving.
s. w. Curtis of Corning, Arkansas,
spent the day in this city yesterday on
business quest.
II. }. Hepburn, wife and daughter Of
Portland, were in the city for a brief
period yesterday.
Sam BaIlantyne Of Caldwell, Idaho,
was in the city yesterday, and domiciled
at the Hotel Irving.
J. @. Billings Of Boise was among the
Astoria passengers on the ll:35 train
yesterday morning.
J. i. Snodgrass Of Denver, was doing
business here yesterday and went to
Seaside for day off,
Miss Florence Zumhoff Of Moscow IL
a transient visitor in this city and is
domiciled at the Irving.
A. w. Smith, of st. Louis, was in the
city yesterday, on business trip and
quartered at the Merwin.
Miss Eva Coffman, of Seaside, who
has been the guest of Miss Nanette
Adams, left for her home yesterday on
the noon express. J
Miss Nellie F. Busey will leave this
for an extended visit with |
friends at Oregon City. She will prob |
ably be gone for month.
Mr.. and Mrs j. s. Keefer of San
Francisco are in the city guests Of their
old friends Mr.. and Mrs. f. H. Stone.
It is quite likely that they win make
Astoria their future home.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01
Steamship Otta Leaves Out for
Vladivostok.
FISHING BOAT FOUND AT SEA
Steamer Potter Win Probably Resume
Her Run on Saturday--Alliance
Leaves for Eureka--0dds and
Ends Of Marine News.

The steamship Costa Rica is due in
this port from San Francisco. She is a
decided improvement on the Bairacouta,
but not in the Columbia class. These
three steamers are to constitute the
San Francisco Portland fleet for the
balance Of the year so it is announced
from Portland The whole country
hereabout win be glad to hail the Col.
umbia again as she is a deservedly pop
ular boat.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01
Rheumatism

When pains or irritation exist on any
part of the body, the application of
Billiards. Snow Liniment gives prompt
relief. E. W. Sullivan, Prop. Sullivan
House, Ell Reno 0. T., writes, June 6,
1902: Il take pleasure in recommend
ing Billiards. Snow Liniment to all who
are afflicted with rheumatism. It is
the only remedy l have found that gives
immediate relief" 25c soc and $l0O.
Sold by Harris drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01

The Nachotta, the Volga and the
Leader are busy these days hustling
the o. r. 4 n. passengers from this
city to the beaches on the north side,
and win continue the service until the
I, j. Potter arrives back on the line,
which win be next Saturday or Sunday
il nothing untoward happens. She will
carry Styles orchestra on Saturdays
and Sundays.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01

Messrs. W. B. Hagan and Jerome C.
Gripper, two well known lumber men of
the metropolis, were in the city on bust
ness yesterday, leaving up on the even
ing express. Mr. Hagan may return to
this city and establish an office here in
the near future.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01

The motor schooner Gerald c. has ar
rived in from Nehalem with her usual
cargo of staples from that prolific coun-
try. En- route she met Columbia
river fishing boat outside that was re-
duced to nil on gasoline and almost nil
on water. Captain Latham passed her
plenty of each and the little craft "got
up steam" and scuttled back this side
of the big bar.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01

The steamer Alliance arrived down
from Portland yesterday with big
list of people and plenty of coast-wise
freight, and left out for Eureka about
nine o'clock.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01

The steamship Costa Rica came from
San Francisco, and docked at the o. r.
& N. pier, at 8 o'clock last night; Cap
tain E. NJ. Mason, formerly first officer
of the Geo. w. Elder, in command. She
was well loaded but had no passengers.
She left up an hour later.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01

The Lurline did not get away from
here till nearly midnight last night.
:. S. Barker and family, of Roseburg,
who have been touring hereabout for .
week or ten days in their auto, went
up stream with her.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01

The marine reporter of the 0regonian
is respectfully informed that the steam
ship Roanoke carries in the neighbor-
hood OF 400 passengers and not 80 as
he puts it in yesterdays issue.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01

tons OF general merchandise for Astoria
consignees, and the Calender pier is
literally covered with the heterogeneous
stuff.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01

A board of survey will be called to
look over the damage to the Columbine,
by reason of her recent collision with
the lightship and she will probably be
ordered to the dry-dock for straighten-
ing up, She is not seriously hurt nor
is the lightship.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01

The steamer Elmore went to sea and
Tillamook yesterday, with good cargo
of general merchandise.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01

This steamship Roanoke from the Cal
ifornia coast yesterday morning left ll0
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01

The steamship 0tta came down the
river yesterday morning lumber laden
for the Russian coast, and left out inn
mediately.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01
WASHINGTON.

Juan de Fuca Strait page 75.-New
Dungeness Sand Spit Buoy, 2, a red first
class nun, reported adrift, July "a, will
be replaced as soon as practicable.
Salmon Bay and Ballard Harbor En-
trance page 79.-The following buoys
were established, July IA, as guides in
the Dreadhead channel from Shishole
Bay to Salmon Bay and Ballard Har.
Dor, Wash.
Salmon Bay Entrance Buoy, 2, red
second-class nun, in "a feet of water, to
mark the southerly side of the dredged
channel entrance.
South headland entrance to Salmon
Bay, tangent Ese.
West Point Lighthouse, S. by w.
ga w.
Meadow Point, tangent N.
Salmon Bay Dredged Channel Buoy,
4, red second class spar, in G feet of
water, close to the southerly side Of
the dredged channel.
Salmon Bay Dredged Channel Buoy, 0,
a red second class spar, bare at low
water, close to the southerIy side Of
the dredged channel
Salmon Bay Dredged Channel Buoy, 8,
a red second class spar, bare at low
water close to the southerly side of
the dredged channel.
ALASKA.
Felice Strait, page 89.-Ajax Reef
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01

The British tramp steamship Wands-
worth, from Muroran, is due at this
port almost any hour now. She comes
for lumber for European delivery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01
OREGON.

Yaquina Bay Entrance, pages 40, AZ
and 4S.-Yaquina Bay Outside Bar
Whistling Euoy, PS. marked "Y" in
white, reported not sounding, July 81,
will be replaced by a perfect buoy as
soon as practicable.
Sands Northeast End Buoy, 4, red
frst-class spar, heretofore reported
adrift was replaced July 10.
Siletz River Entrance, pages Al and 4s
River Buoy, PS. second
class can, with "Siletz River" in white,
heretofore reported adrift, was replaced
July Is.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01

The bar pilot schooner Joseph Pulitzer
came in port yesterday morning for
hold-full of essentials, in the way of
food-stuffs and water, and will leave
out the minute her wants are supplied.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01
Notice to Mariners.
WASHINGTON.

Salmon Bay Outer Light, page A
after No. 204.. Located on the southerly
extremity of the narrow spit on the
northerly side of the entrance to Salmon
Bay from Shishole Bay, and northerly
side. of the dredged channel leading into
Ballard Harbor.
July | fixed white post lantern
light was established IL feet above the
water, suspended from an arm on an
unpainted pile. bare at low water, to
guide vessels in the dredged channel.
Salmon Bay Inner Light, page "A, af-
ter No. 204. Located on the southerly
side of the dredged channel from Shis-
hole Bay to Ballard Harbor, and about
Ia mile Sc. "a Z. vessels in the dredg-
ed channel.
July fixed red post lantern light
was established, - feet above the water,
suspended from an arm on an unpainted
pile, bare at low water to guide yes
sells in the dredged channel.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-01

Felice Strait, page s0.--Ajax Reef
New-York tribune., 1906-04-01

these guns. The eight S-inCh guns are also
mounted in turrets electrically rotated, two on
each beam at the end of The centre superstruct-
ure The 1-inCh guns arranged brOadsde
on pedestal mounts on the inside of the gun
deck one OF the new features introduced in the
broadside I-inch battery is that each gun is
operated in a separate armored steel compaIt-
ment, having each its own ammunition supply
hoists. The two 12-inch turrets are forward and
aft. These are eIiptical in shape and bal
anced that no matter in what position the guns
trained the turret couuteracts the weight of
the protruding end of the gun, thus preventing
any list Of the ship. Electricity is used in op-
Grating all the interior parts
one of the striking accessories for gun load
ing is an Ingenious electric rammer for driving
home the shell and powder charge in the breech
cf the gun. This is of brass and telescope in
action Three hundred pounds of smokeIess
powder are used fire the projectiIes one
charge costs over $500. The powder is put up
in bags and stored in large. round copper cans,
3 feet high, tightly sealed, and kept in the mag
azlne holds.
Two Of the most vital spots on the ship are
away below the Waterne, IL the dynamo rooms.
one forward ana one aft. Here are the great
generating machines. Each plant is capable of
operating the ship inderl uGeutly in case the
other shclld BE- irclI acilatod and put out of
order in battle The electrical equipment is the
most modern ana cEteusitc so far used on Il
vessel. operating some s,,,u hundred and fifty
lights in Tie battle service and about five hun
dred more in general lighting.
Twenty-Five miles Of wiring is used which
provides for al elaborate iutercommunication
between all parts of the ship directing the fir
ing. range finding of al batteries, submerged
torpedo tubes and. in fact controlling the com
plete mano,uvrng operations Of the ship in time
of action otherwise
one of the record-breaking equipments is the
New-York tribune., 1906-04-01

largest naval searchlight in the world, placed
high up the front of the military mast. The
protector is feet in diameter. and on a clear
night object 10 by 20 feet can be picked
up at a distance of from four to five miles
at sea. This cost $4,000 and was made in Ger
many. a large wireless telegraph room with
the latest and most powerful sending apparatus
is also installed on the Connecticut. The ships
company will include II officers and a crew Of
$40 men, including - marines.
One of the latest and most ingenious of all
the electrical features Will be placed in the con-
ming tower in the bow of the ship. Here in a
circular 12-inch armored inclosure, with series
of narrow openings cut through the sides for
vision, a new invention called the telautograph
will be installed. This is an instantaneous cleo
tric handwriting machine, which transmits a
written message order Immediately to the
men operating the batteries or any of the other
mechanisms of the ship. This has been adopted
mainly for the reason that in battle on account
of the heavy noises from the roar of the guns
the telephone is indistinct and faulty orders are
likely to be received and correct orders in the
excitement may possibly be forgotten. The tel
autographs record of command is permanent
cannot be changed, and the responsibility of
mistake is fixed unerringly. 1t consists of a
tranSmitter and receiver. When the officer
wishes to give his order from the coming tower
TOR the hrlnS or a gun, for instance he picks up
the sending pencil, which is attached by light
rods To two lever arms and is so delicately ad-
justed that when the pencil is moved it causes
Il writing current to pass to light coils which
move up and down with the pressure of the
pencil The motion of these coils is commune
Gated identically at the other end, where the
receiving pen writes duplicate message on a
?ol pad which is shifted automatically. Ink IS
supplied to the pen similarly The improvement
over the regular battle order communication
now in use is that every telautograph order re-
mains on record, whereas by the old method
each new message was blotted out by the last
Aside from the fact that five other American
fighting ships Of $4,000 tons each are being
The Breckenridge news., 1906-05-16

II is hard for Russell Sage to understand
why people want e Es. tssssl IN sirships when
The Breckenridge news., 1906-05-16
COLONEL HENDERSONS
POEM.

Several years ago the late Col. ID. b..
Henderson wrote a poem entitled "Yes
or No?" which slumbered until the
other day, when it was read in Des
Moines at a meeting held in the famous
Iowan's memory. The poem runs:
Is there mentor strong and good
That always indicates the road
Where we should go,
That tells us with unerring voice
Which OF the words should be our choice
The Yes or Nof
We have the bibles OF the earth,
With all their holy power and worth,
And vet we know
The world is wild with disputation
As to the true road to salvation"-
The Yes or No.
When seeking virtues truest path
And all the purest gems she hatn,
Is there no woe?
Is there no doubt In noblest mind
Who In the word from heaven would
find
The Yes or NoJ
Our hearts will whisper: "This Is right
Here live and love and drink delight
Nor dream of Woe"
When reason suddenly cries out
In tones that fill the heart with doubt
And thunders: MOP
And ever thus we rise and fall,
We hope and fear and tremble all
Until we 60
Then we shall have a sweet repose,
There is a light that melts our woes,
Lost Is the No.
The Breckenridge news., 1906-05-16
THE STATE OF SEOUOIA.
The Name of the Originator of the
Cherokee Indian Alphabet
to be 1Onored.

The decision OF the convention,
which recently met at Muskogee, In
dian Territory. upon a name for the
new state to be added TO the Union
brings a total OF thirty-three states
which have adopted Indian titles for
state names The convention, after
some little discussion, decided that
the new state should be known as Sc
quota, as tribute to the great
Cherokee leader, and is a fitting
honor which America owes 70 one or
the really great red men OF this CONT
nent The Cherokee Indian alphabet
was originated by George Gist, a half
breed known to the tribe as Sequoia.
He was a statesman and a peaceable
leader among the tribe. He was an
illiterate man but the idea OF an
alphabet for the Cherokee tribe was
conceived from the brands he saw on
cattle. He carved eighty-six charac-
ters with his hunting knife out OF pine
bark. then he called the wise men to
Rether, and explained the characters.
The tribunal council adopted that. and
in later years one OF the tribe trans
lated the Bible into the Cherokee
language, through which medium
The Breckenridge news., 1906-05-16
CLARA BARTON ACTIVE.
Red Cross Heroine viii Estab.
Hsh Railroad Hospital Car
Service.
Although Over Eighty Years Old She
has Started In with Great Energy
to Organize New Relief Work to
Cope with Wrecks.

Clara Barton, the famous Red Cross
leader, has just given new evidence
that she is one of the most remarkable
women the world has ever known. Feel
ing that the Red Cross work has been
placed on a permanent basis and no
longer needs her close supervision, this
untiring woman, although upward of
eighty years of age, has lately returned
to her old home in Massachusetts and
opened headquarters for a great new
movement to alleviate suffering, name
ly, a project for organizing hospital
corps on all railroads in order that
with the aid of hospital cars speedy
succor may be brought to persons in
jured in wrecks.
The portrait here presented is of
especial interest, inasmuch as it is the
only likeness which Clara Barton has
permitted to be made in many years.
The famous Red Cross worker has no
love for the camera, but her close per-
sonal friend, Mrs. John A. Logan, after
much persuasion finally induced her to
sit for this picture. Mrs. Logan is seen
standing by her side.
WORKED IN CIVIL AND FRANCO
PRUSSIAN WARS.
Clara Barton, who is entering with
60 much enthusiasm into new mis-
The Breckenridge news., 1906-05-16
SOUIBS

Recent events In Zion City make 1t ap-
parent that Elijah the third has gone up
almost as effectually as did the original.