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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11
From the Sublime to the Ridiculous
Valentines at Svenson's.
MAY NOT RESIGN.
Accused Police 0fhcers May Refuse to
Give up Positions.

Accused Police 0ficcrs May Refuse to
Give up Positions.
Speculation !. rife as 10 the outcome
II the present trouble b.twcen the po.
lice fonr aud the police commissioners,
Whether Chief Of Police lIalloek and
patrolman Settrm will deign 10 answer
the communication from the commis
sion, requesting their rc.ignations, and
what that body viii do in the event of
receiving no answer, or refusal 20
comply with the request, are some Of
The queries which are being asked by
Interested citiSeus,
The time Chen BY the commission Tor
an answer 30 their communication was
within five days nom It. receipt by
the oiTitcrs concerned. and this time
viii expire on next Tuesday. As VT
there has been no answer Of any Kind
flcd with Auditor Anderson. clerk II
the commission, aud a. the mouths Of
the pulice oiiiccrs remain closed in r..
gard 10 what they intend to do not
much light ha. been she'd on The af
fair
Rumor has H. that Chief Hallock win
refuse To resign, believing the com.
mission has no power 10 enforce theit
request II is known that the right
Of Mcs.crs Foarl and Page TO act as
commissioners Is questioned, and quo
wauanto proceedings are nov pond-
Ing in the eircuit cont instituted by
Councilman Hansen TO test the matter
With this case pending il i consider
ed likely that Chic llallock may decide
TO ignore the communication on the
ground that the hoard as constituted,
has no authority TO iuiorcc their re.
quest
II no answer !. received hy the com
mission on Tuesday that body win
probably meet AZ once and consider
what further action they will take in
the matter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11
May Be PLACED on the Portland
Alaska Run.
NEW WRINKLE IN STEAMERS
Columbia Due Down This Morning -
Ship c. T. Sargent Ready to Sail for
New York--Sea Lion Returns to Ia
coma Without Tow--News Items.

Il Is probable that the San Pedro and
san franrisco steamer Jeanir has made
her lat trip 10 Portland She viii here.
after ply between San Pedro aud Sound
ports, carrying wheat and passengers.
A report was current along the water
front yesterday that The Jeanie would
be sent BY her ebarierers, Campbell,
Sanford a IIenly, TO the Sound trade.
and that the firm had option on the
steamer Roanoke and would probably
purchase,
Israel G. Sanford said; The Roanoke
was understood TO be under option TO
the Portland Board Of Trade, as one Of
the vessels Of its projected Alaskan
feet. lli- company had no plans for
iis purchase.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11

Services Recognized. Captain u. J.
nuuham Of the steamer Roanoke ha.
bedn pnetnted with silvl coilc (
seryicc and check for $3.50 by tide
Board of Marine Underwriters, for 81.
services in safely bringing hi- steamer
10 port after losing her rudder OF the
Humboldt bar Last November. The FOL
lowing inscription i engraved on the
service Presented by Underwriters 10
Captain II. J, Dunham. in recognition
u merilorious service rendered of Hum
boldt har, November -, 1905, while III
command of the steamer Roanoke
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11
FRIENDS AND LOVERS.

You can get exactly what YOU want
for your friend or lover or sweetheart.
in the way Of comic. and serious, salen-
tines. and up-to.date souvenir postal
cards, rom now TO the 18th. at Drank
Hart's drug store. He has an il6mii-
able, and inimitable, stock of all sorts,
and any humor Of your for fun. sa-
the. or sentiment, can be supplied on
the spot. Cali in and look over the inn
mense and popular line be is carrying.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11

parturs on the first Of the month By >
fire IN her hold, saiied yesterday from
ran Francisco for Honolulu. Caam and
Manila, carrying more than 100 pas.
Sengers, besides tie Second Infantry
and the Eighth and Thirteenth Field
Batteries. Captain Charlie. :. Williams.
late ehief officer II the Logan, take.
the place of Captain Wilson, Who was
injured 10 The fire on the Meade.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11
Valentines at svsusOn's.

Issues Call Yesterday afiemooa
Mayor Wise issaei call ior' special
meeting of the city council to be held
next Monday night for the purpose oi
considering The hre ordinance, aud al.u
to take up the matter Of passing an
ordinance giving the council power to
grant liquor license At the timc the
petition !, received. The FIRE odiu3nc
which viii probably he passed provides
for extending the FIRE limits % include
the whole city in respect 10 the cree
tion Of oil tanks. Tho orlin'noc fur
ther provides that n case Of the cre
tion Of any oil tank that The ians mast
be built TO accord with the regulation
OF the board Of Fire Underwriters.
Send her a valentines --Svenson's Book
Store sells them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11
A GOOD THING TO KNOW.

The stranger within Astoria's gates
should know, as does every home citi.
gen, that the one place TO properly feed
ones self. is the Palace Restaurant. The
service, at the desk, in the dining room
in the kitchen, is as perfect as mean.
and experience can make IL, and avail
abl, day and night, the year round
Private dining rooms for ladies and
parties. Banquetting equipment unsur
passed Call once, call always. Com.
mercial street, opposite the Page build.
ing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11

To Renew Business. The Astoria
Chamber Of Commerce. after one
months "lnnoeuous desuctude.r will be-.
gin operation. again. tomorrow evening.
AZ Il. Bond street rooms. Secretary G..
II. Higgins has good grisi Of import
ant matters 70 present, and nomina
iiuns for new officer. Of the chamber
will h. made. election 10 follow at a
Subsequent meeting.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11

1 i ,tssttttssssss. tts 49,. 80 :
Like Piano Lamp. A young mcr
chant n thi. city recently presented to
bis better half an elaborate plano lamp
H. was much BATTERED when shc told
him she intended TO give Il bis name
until he asked her reason for 80 peculiar
proceeding, "Wcll." said she. ayou
know. dear Il has a good deal Of bass
about Il, Il I. handsome 10 leok at,
requilvs good deal Of attention, :
remarkably brilliant, Il sometimes uu.
steady on is legs, liable 10 explode
when only half full. flares up occasion
ally, II Is always out AZ beltime aud
il hound to smoke
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11
LEST you FORGET.

Is II not about time you were getting
that buggy fixed upi II may need new
rubber tires or perhaps some other re-.
pairs. II 50. take It to Andrew Asp &
Company. They also do oil kinds Of
blaeksmi.hing and repair work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11

Making Cans. IN order 10 supply
their caunery al lirislol Day, Alaska
with cans, the celumbii River Packers
Association !. operating At the old
kinney cannerS one of Lldridge &
krusc can body making machine, which
IL turning out large number os cans
every day The machine !. very fast
and !. capable Of turning out seventy
cans every minute,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11

judgment Affirmed. The mandate o.
tho supreme eouf, Of the Stale Of Or
son affirming The hHdings and Judgment
u the cirmt court al Clatsop county,
IN tie case o. The State Of Oregon yer.
sus Jo.ish $. Smith. va. received, nnl
hied. At County Clerk Clinton. ollie
yesterday
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11
The Morning A.torian, cSe a month.

Married Vest isrday. 4 most anspit
lous occasion was the marriage ycsicr
day afternoon Of Mi.. Anne Jots,ea.ea
The wedding oceurtcd AZ o'clo,ls nt
the residence of the groom Il Young.
river in the piesener Of numtct of
friend. and relatives of the contracting
parties. Rev Rydquist Of thi. city
officiating. Dan Young acted ns bc-t
man and Miss Amanda jorg,nsen, a
sister ot the bride. was hEidc,maii.
The happy couple left Last evening lot
trip TO Srattle AMI Sound points.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11
~~>~>>>t>>>AS4AHt .
. TERsE TALES or THE TOWN .
H~H~<~~eHeetttt~H .

Resigns Position. Dennl. Brown, mo
torman on the electric line In thi. city.
has resigned hi. position with the e'm'
pany 10 accept The management o. the
store OF the Clai.op Mill Company,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11
e~e~~~~~~<~~>>>~A . . .
. FL0TsAM AND JETsAM. .
s~~~>~e~~~~~%~~~~ .

The Gerald c, will probably get away
foF Nehalem tomorrow.
The steamer Daisy Mitchell went to
Gray. lIhrbor. this trip from San Fran.
cisco, instead Of entering here.
The French hars, jacques. grain laden
for Antwerp. Is en- route from Portland,
on the tow lines Of the 0klahama.
The barkentine Cleaner, Of the simp.
-on fleet. entered port yesterday, after
a slow voyage from san Francisco
The schooner Alice Mcdonald went
over the bar yesterday morning, bound
for san Francisco, with 100000 feet of
lumber
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11

Ready TO Rins.-A fine 90 inch alloy.
steel bell. with all nxtures. Is ON The
o. II. 4 N. pier. here, awaiting trans.
portation 10 Chinook, Washington, but
for iast what school. church. OF other
institution. deponen, sayeth not.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11

But One fsiins. Only one deed vns
fled for record st the county clerks
Office, yesterday, Frank " Warren and
wife. TO r =, M,f'oWan a Sons, Ineor
porntedi quit e,s.g title. consideration
sl00, conveying lot. 2. ) aud I, IN sec.
,ion 70. township 0 north, fang 0 west.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11

.bur heard yesterday from Helena,
Montana, that her son. parke upshuf.
was recovering quite slowly, bu, none
the less surely.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11
Good Start Maas. The n

Good Start Made. The nrw tax roll
of 1905 has been met, during The FRI,
forty eight hoirs Of IL legsl existance.
BY quite a number 81 people anxious %
pay their tax and reap the advantage
Of the three per cent discount, over
siooe having been paid into the sheriff :
Office at the clo.e u business yester.
dnV
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11
Epworth League Social On Washing.

hPNvith hsatue ooetsi w Nashihk
toms birthday the Epworth league So
elc,y of the First Methodist Church viii
give . social In tho church parlor..
Several interesting features aN planned
Tor the occasion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11

The new river steamer Beaver OF the
Clatskanie Transportation Company,
was launched at the yards OF the Port.
land Shipbuilding Company at ; o'clock
yesterday, and when equipped will go
into the Clatskanie trade. The Beaver
is l53 feet long, 30 feet beam and her
hold has a depth Of e feet. She Is fat
hottomed and can handle large cargoes
at low stages A new feature in these
waters introduced in construction Of the
Beaver Is turbine dynamo for the
electric light plant. -Four strong jets
Of steam are thrown against a fly
wheel, which actuates the dynamo.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11
Notice to Fishermen.

Fishing boat and other sails manu-.
factured at l47o Grand avenue. And.
Poutala.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11

Captain Fisher Of the 6ve.masted
schooner Louis says she lcaks like a
cullender; that her steering gear is un.
reliable; that he had crew of land.
hbbers; that he aud his first mate had
to do all the work o. the trip; that his
SECOND oiIicsr is 50 old his eyes are of
90 service after sundown, aud he had
TO stand two watches instead Of one
Nearly enough to aggrayate a good nav.
igator and iorehand seaman.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11

The Sea Lion, the Tacoma tug sent
over here 70 tow the lean Baptiste
hence 10 the Sound. wearied Of waiting
for the Frenchman 10 come down from
Portland, and went home, yesterday.
She may come after the Baptiste, later,
but she will pick her up of the bar, in.
stead Of coming in for her,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11

The steamer Lurline was bit late
IN getting down from Portland last
night. Among his registered passengers
on the up,trip. we've h, X. Taylor, Mrs.
C. II. Gilscn, NJ. A. Clou.e, and NJ.
Frcibcre.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11

The steamship Columbia /. due at
the O X. \ \. piers At 10 O'Clock this
morning. AZ close Of business, ycster-
day, no passengers had registered ont
Of Astoria for her yoyage TO Sam Fran.
cisco,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11

The United States Army transport
Meade, which was delayed in her de.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11

The steamer Alliance arrived In yes
teplay morning from Eureka and Coos
Bay She brought forty.nine people in
her cabin, but no freight for Astoria.
She viii undergo full inspection by the
federal authorities, while IN Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-11

The American ship G. +, Sargent has
loaded tn. last stick Of l,lO0O0o feet
Of luhler for New York, aud win leave
out on her hong voyage tomorrow, or
Tuesday, or Just as soon a, her crew
shall be mustered from the Portland
sailor boarding houses.
The Hawaiian star., 1906-03-13
GENERAL LEE IS
ON THE TRANSPORT
BRIGADlER Is GOING TO THE
PHILIPPINEs-HAS BEEN IN THE
PHILIPPINES BEFORE.

Brigadier General j, M, Lee, who for
two years past has been I'm command
Of the Department Of Texas, with head
quarters at San Antonio arrived here
this morning on the transpot Logan,
General Lee has been ordered to the
Philippines, and II Is the gossip in
Army circles that he win be expect
ed TO hold himself IN readiness 10 take
charge Of the first expedition 10 China,
should II become necessary 10 send
troops there to protect American in
terests General Lee said he could
not discuss his future movements more
than TO say that he had been ordered
TO Manila, lie would not express an
opinion as to the possibility or probA-
bility Of trouble in China
This viii be General Lees third trip
TO the Philippines lie found his promo
tlon TO his present rank while on duty
I'm the Ear East lie was with the al-
lied forces IN China during the Boxer
uprising returning 10 The United states
in 1901. A year later he returned 10
the Philippines as colonel Of regi-
ment ana WAS shortly promoted TO his
present rank serving two years IN
command Of a brigade ana "a depart
mcnt During the past two years he
has been IN the command Of tho de-
Tartmcut I'm TcXas, The experience
and Familiarity with conditions IN
China which lac gained during The Boz
er uprising is said 10 Doe I'm some mea-
sure, responsible for his present assign
mcnt
General Lee rs accompanied ay Cap
tain George Van Horn Moseley who
VIII De his Adiutmt-Genoral and
Lieut. Garrison McCask6y who has
been his aide during The past three
years
The Hawaiian star., 1906-03-13
VENEER
MAKES OLD THINGS NEW

Liquid Is O. wouderl d reaushup rovauahnr
entirely "a fJodou cleaner
building original finish Is
OF experience
be
piled
paint win be better appIa
win improve beautiful smoky
ook from the Piano mahogany
oak White quart
at
The Hawaiian star., 1906-03-13
WARNING
SOUNDED
FORMER CHIEF ENGlNEER or
PANAMA CANAL TALKS no CHI
CAGO MEN ABOUT IsTHMUR,

CHICAGO, March .2,-JOhu y. wal
lace, formerly chief engineer ~ the
Panama canal, was the chief speaker
at the banquet Of the Illinois Manu-
faeturers' Association tonight lie
chose for his subject some Phases of
the Panama Problem"
Wallace said that the British railroad
across the isthmus Of Tehuaniepec l78
miles, would IN future anticipate in o.
large measure the benefits Of the cons
struction Of the Panama canal, and
give immediate results pending its
accomplishment win q strong Dr0b-
ability of being able 80 retain the
trade If once secured
This railroad" said Wallace, Ms
being constructed IN o. most substantial
manner Modern machinery ana meth
ods win enable the railroad ~ conduct
a profitable business a. % rate Of not ~
exceed 81 q ton from ship bold ~ ship
hold, ana the time from shin 10 shin
would NOT exceed an average Of Two
days
"Tbo advantage Of Tehuautepeo oyer
the sucz ANA Panama routes IN the
saving NJ money ana lime makiug Il
Rof-cyldent that iu tho years that win
elapse before The completion 0f The
Panama canal our british cousins win
undoubtedly build up o large ana pro-
htable business which n win be aim
cult thereafter 10 divert bank 10 lhe
Panama route,
"The remedy lies w lhe immediate
provision at Panama of the proper "a
Gilities ana equipment for mo daVal0pr
ment NJ he maxlmum ehioiepGy NJ ihe
Panama railroad, ana me putting IN of
aat rate of not more tban f2 ton,
and possibly as low as fl50 IN Qrder
10 prevent lines from diyertHg uafio
from that route ana encourage ana eK-
pand the trafiq tributary 10 49,"
Wallaoe conHoyarIed thn assertion
mat the ranRcontinenlll railway lines
are working 10 delay on 40 defeat The
completion Of The Panama Canal
The Hawaiian star., 1906-03-13


Ihe buckeye O'up meets TINS even
ing at Edwin benuet mousse
There VIII pe special meeting Oh
taWallau Lodge TINS evening
Ihere VIII be no meeting OF Ihe
Board OF HeaIIh tomorrow AFTERNOON"
a young Chlnese desires "a posllloh
as once BOY Lawyers once prefer
req.
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moot o., t,o f-,irI,ni T1or,o tbIs ..rtor-
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AnrIy -e5 TunaImo stro.r
Two ships were sighted of Kollo Head
about 2:3O this afternoon. Their names
could not be asccrtancd.
Tn. best lamp for stores. buildings.
| factories etc. is the Adams-Baguall
enclosed arc lamp. Hawaiian Elec-
trio CO.. agents.
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tho local circuit b.nch has ononad a
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o,cIoc, tbo Cbinoso studonts viii
moot and con,rIeto tboir rnion
Tbero win he "a dance at the Nroaro
botol this evonirg IN honor of o,ar.
tarmaetor C,ptain Divor and ,eloers
and Iadies ,hoord tbn Togan
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stroet This win op,bI, tbo Ronid
,rr,rsit to handle l,ro,or ,roy,ds
Tbe next mau to SAN Francisco Wi,
don,rt nv tbo < sibori. march "a
unIass an army trgrsport arrives
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The Hawaiian star., 1906-03-13
WEATHER REPORT.
Local Office u. $. Weather Bureau
Young Building.
Honolulu. r. H.. March l3, 1906.

Temperatures, a. M. 90; a. m., -;
10 a. M. %; noon, a. Morning mimi
num- 65.
Barometer s %. m. 3O.03 absolute
humidity. s a. m., 5.215 grains per cubic
foot, relative humidity. s a. m, g. per
cent? dew point a, m, 5S
Wind, velocity, G am, 6, N; $ a.mo
.. N; 10 am. 8. SW; noon, II, W.
Rainfall during q hours ended s "a.
m o inches
Total wind movement during "a
hours ended at noon, no miles
ALEX. McC. ASHLEY,
Section Director.
The Hawaiian star., 1906-03-13

Columbia aFaphophone free Bee
page 7,
The Hawaiian star., 1906-03-13
IN AnNInIIaImENrs
NEWS INA NUTSHELL


The first thing To- do after dis-
covering that you have lost
your watch, purse. dog, or any-
thlng in fact, Is to- arrange for
running a classified advertise
mout in The Star Classified
Ads three times for % cents.
The Hawaiian star., 1906-03-13
Mortgage Sales

AT my salesroom, S57 KAUFMAN
street
AT 70 O'CLOCK NOON EACH DAY
MARCH 10
y. Bird to Wilder & CO., Ltd
land I'm Kewalo Track
MARCH 10
d. Kahalewai ana hsb To-
Wilder & CO., Ltd, lands at Ke-
walo. also Palikea
MARCH "a
J. Noar to J. E. Lamb, ap. j, J..
G.. A. 7O9, North Side Fort st.,
at Kapauhi.
MARCH "a
S. X Laa ct al to Western g.
Haw. Investment Co
House lot Pauahi 81,
. acres at Palama.
shares, covering 80 acres, Ahu-
puaa of Kahana.
acres at Waikele, EVA.
Leasehold interest lot on Pau
ahi St.
IkC Il M0DH
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-11-07
British Convention.

The sixteenth British Christian En-.
deavor convention was recently held
in Leeds. The motto of the con-
vention was THE Utmost for the
Highest" The chief topic of all
meetings was Revival This conven-
ton was marked by better schools of
method, better classes for Bible study,
intermediate work, village extension,
etc. Two meetings that deserve spe-
cial mention are the Mothers Endeav-
or society and the meeting for Inter
national Brotherhood Among the
speakers were: Dr. Boyd Carpenter
(bishop of Ripon), Rev. S. Chadwick.
of Leeds, Principal Adeny, D. D.; Rev.
G T. Walden (the Australian presi.
dent), Rev. Francis E. Clark, Rev. j.
E. Roberts, M. A., D. D., and Rev
Elvet Lewis.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-11-07
RIIS SETTLEMENT HOUSE.
Extensive improvements Being Made
in This New York Institution.

The Jacob A Riis Settlement House
at No. so Henry street, New York
City, is being renovated and enlarged
at cost of $4,000 In addition, a
new gymnasium is being built at an
expense of $4,000 by President Roose-
velts friends, and equipped and en-
dowed by the pupils of half a dozen
private schools. 1t will bear the pres
ident's name and will stand Mr. Riis
says, for strong ideals of manhood
and the square deal" In the gym
nasium will be placed bronze tablet
bearing the presidents face and the
motto which Mr. Riis has given him,
Better faithful than famous" The
tablet will also bear the names of the
schools that are to support the gym
nasium. In the assembly hall of the
main building will be another tablet
bearing the following inscription:
This house was freed from debt and
set apart for the use of all Gods chill
dren in loving memory of Elizabeth
Riis, 1906" The whole cost of restor-
ing the Settlement House proper and
freeing it from debt will be $4,000
Christian Intelligencer.