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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17
II rom HAD Been There.


The great Nelson's sovereignty was
confined to the seas. On shore bis val
ct, old Tom. ruled him completely. He
was no hero to Tom, but boy 10 be
governed kindly, but firmly. To the
end Of bis days the faithful old servant
ascrlbed his masters fate 10 the fact
that he was not aboard Nelson's ship
at Trafalgar Tom had been every
where with Nelson until the time OF
Trafalgar. says contributor to Ut.
james Budget On that occasion he
was detained In London too late to go
10 sea with Nelson. and ever afterward
he used 10 say:
"If | had only been there Lord Mel
son would not have been killed, for he
should not have put on that coat!
"IIe would mind me like child" the
old fellow would 80 on. "and when !
found him bent on wearing his finery
before n battle always prevented him.
atom be would say, IN fight this
battle In my best cont
"oh. no. my lord. you siaun't,' ia
say.
"But why, TomT he'd say.
"'Wly. my lordf You Just ask no
questions. but fight the battle first I'd
say. and then III dress you up In all
your stars and gartcrs. and you'll look
something like. But after the battle,
not before. my lord.' He got on his
best coat at Trafalgar because wasn't
there 10 prevent him. and 1t was the
end Of him"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that the Com
mon Council of the City of Astoria, has
declared its determination and intention
to improve Bond street from the west
line of Ninth street to the east line of
Sixth street in the part of the City of AS
toria, as laid out and recorded by John
Mcclure, and extended by Cyrus 0lney.
Said improvement shall consist of re-
moving all the old stringers, sidewalks,
planking and grading the street to the
sub grade so that when fully improved
it win be upon the established grade
to the full width thereof, and by con-
structing a concrete retaining wall along
the property line on the north side of
the street from the west line of Ninth
street to the east line of Sixth street,
and on the south side of the street be-
tween the west line of Ninth street and
the east line of Eighth street, and the
west line of Seventh street and the east
line of Sixth street, said retaining wall
shall be of sufficient strength and depth
to hold the fills made for the sidewalks.
and the sidewalk area shall be filled
in to the, proper grade with dirt, and
made compact by pudding the same as
filled in and cement sidewalks shall be
constructed on each side of the street s
feet wide, and cutters shall be con-
structed on each side of the street with
catch basin connecting with the sewer
at each corner, and the cutters to be
given sufficient slope for drainage, and
from curb to curb the street shall be
macadamized, or filled in with crushed
rock to the depth ofl2inches when thor
oughly rolled, and with l2-inch crown
in the center, and the portion occupied
by the track of the Astoria Electric
Company Street Car Line, and to a
distance of one foot outside of the
rails thereof, shall be constructed by
said Astoria Electric Company. at its
own expense at the same time the street
is improved as aforesaid. That in mat
ters of detail said improvement shah
be constructed according to the plans
and specifications therefore, to be pre-
pared by the City Surveyor.
That the costs and expenses of con-
structing said improvement shall be de-
frayed by special assessment upon tAs
lots, lands and premises benefited by
the same, which said lots, lands and
premises are as follows, to-wit:
Lots 5, Q, and in each of blocks
9, 10 and IL, and lots l, 2. 8, and 4 in
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17
NOTICE.

Notice Il hereby given, that the Com
mon Council Of the City of Astoria has
declared it's determination and inten.
ton to improve Duane street from the
west line Of Tenth street to the west
line OF Sixth street, excepting the
crossing at the intersection Of Ninth
street and Duane street. Said improve
ment shall be made by grading said
street to the established grade to the
full width thereof, and from curb to
curb to the sub-grade with l2-inch
crown so that the street viii be ON the
established grade when filed in, or
macadamized and by constructing re.
tanning wall along the property line on
the north side Of the street between the
west line Of Tenth street and the east
line Of Ninth street and the west line Of
Ninth street and the east line Of Eighth
street and the west line Of Seventh
street and the east line of Sixth street
for the purpose Of holding the fill in
grading the sidewalk area and q gil
shall be made by pudding the same in
compact form, and cement sidewalks
shall be constructed Q feet wide on each
side Of the street with a two-foot park
space between the edge Of the side walk
and the curb, and cutters shall be con-
structed on each side Of the street with
a catch basin connecting with the sewer
at each corner Of the street, and the
street shall be filed in and macadamized
with crush rock from curb to curb to
the depth Of IL inches with a l2-inch
crown in the center when thoroughly
rolled.
In matters Of detail said improve
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17
DANGER IN DELAY.
Kidney Diseases Are Too Dangerous
For Astoria People to
Neglect.

For Astoria People to
Neglect.
The great danger of kidney troubles
is that they get firm hold before the
sufferer recognizes them. Health is
gradually undermined, Backachc, head
ache nervousness, lameness, soreness,
lumbago. urinary troubles, dropsy, dia-
betes and Bright's Disease follow in
merciess succession, Don't neglect your
kidneys. Cure the kidneys with the
certain and safe remedy, Doan's Kidney
Pills, which has cured people right here
in Astoria,
7. Petersen, longshoreman, living at
Gl3 Commercial street, Astoria, Oregon,
says "For twenty years ! was atfliet-
ed in one way or another with kidney
trouble, suffered great deal of pain in
the small of the back and was contin-
ually tired and nervous. / had occas'
ionaly headaches and also bnrring OF
the cyesight Every time ! took cold it
settled in the kidneys and added to my
troubles, the sccretions at such times
being Irregular and containing sedi-
ment. My rest was much disturbed at
night on this account. | began taking
Doon's Kidney Pills, procured at Chas,
Rogers drug store, and found unexpect-
ed relief, for which am very thank
full"
For sale by all dealers. Price, SOC.
Foster. Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name - Doan's -- and
take no other
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17
WRIGHTMAN I'm LEAD.

r. /. Dunbar has made one Of the
best secretaries in the state in the his.
tory of Oregon. lie has conducted the
Office economically and has speedily,
aud carefully attended to the wants
Of all citizens who have business in
his Office System aud carefulness IN
the selection Of assistants has been
among the chief causes OF his success,
When he made Frank T. Wrightman cor
portaion clerk he knew what he was
about and mol complaint has been
heard on the work of that department
since the Office was created and Mr..
Wrightman assumed its duties after
his appointment, Mr.. Wrightman IL
now candidate for successor to Mr.
Dunbar and no mistake will he made
by the republicans if they nominate
him That he will he nominated
seems TO be assured from all reports
of his popularity with the voters. He
has captured large part of Eastern
Oregon, and il the Valley does as well
by him he will be the next secretary of
state. Pendleton Tribune.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17
possession or fixed purpose whatsoever.
II IL a guess, pure and simple.


possession or fixed purpose whatsoever
II Is a guess, pure and simple.
prcdIcatcd upon almost the same by.
pothcsis The A.t0rian believes that
Frank I. Wrigbtman will be the next
Secretary of state, lIc II new man
and voting man Will, enough cxper.
icncc In the conduct Of public affairs
and a legal training OF the highest or.
dor to guide him successfully In a
career Of important state administra-
tion His character II Of The sort that
blends happily with the requirements Of
great trust such an The sccretaryship,
cleanly, honest 10 figidly, firm and con.
Acictioln and able TO give abundant
and logical reason for any stand he
may take upon big and grave airnirs.
md the courage and capacity to carry
ont program Of prcconccivcd convic'
tion IN any matter affecting the good Of
the state at lnrgr. He has made q
sweeping campaign and left a lasting
impression wherever he has been, and
IN this connection ho too, j. the most
talked Of man The Astorian may not
he n good gucsser. bnt II ventures the
conjecture he viii receive the nomina'
tiun Tor which he has made 20 straight
forward and manly d canvass.
The question Of the attorney general.
ship Of the state has not ranged very
far from the name Of tho present IN.
combcnt, Hon. A. NJ Crawford; and II
IA broadly conceded he will succeed
himself easily, both In the nominatiye
aud electoral sense. To date no one has
offered any tangible reason why he
should not, This l. telling afIirma-
tior In favor Of hi candidacy and IL
practically ample to Justify the gncAs
thpt h. win be- named for that high
Office on Friday next lie has n public
record that viii fully warrant such a
popular choice, and knowing II. the peo.
pie win be slow to deny thc recognition
due at such jnncture.
The Astorian joins with the entire
people of the state in predicting the
nomination Of Hon. j. II Aekcrman for
the snpeIintcndency Of the State school
system. This Il one Of the casy g,icsses
Of the lot. No one has ever raised any
sort Of an issue against his retention
In this important post, to which he has
lent so much Of dignity and splendid,
apprcciabIc service for the past eight
years His nomination and election are
forcgone conclusions, based upon the
actual and rCdndant value OF the minis.
tration he has, and viii, render
The honors of the State Treasuiyship.
logically, belong to Eastern Oregon.
This being the case, the nomination, as
logically, belongs to Hon. John A. Ait
ken of Huntington, who IA the leading
candidate from that section. And the
gist Of the matter lies in his entire
fitness for the big trust He is train
cd business man, given to the disposi
ton of large affair, and no stranger
10 heavy responsibilities, with practical
knowledge of how best to conserve and
protect them. He enjoys the widest
possible endorsement from that great
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS

each Of blocks %, 20, "a, all in that part
Of the City Of Astoria, as laid out and
recorded by John Mcclure and extend
ed by Cyrus 0lney, In Clatsop county.
Oregon.
oLOF ANDERSON,
Auditor and Police Judge Of the City
of Astoria. 4-6-St.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17
Chamherlain,s Salye.

This salve is intended especially for
sore nipples, burns, frost bites, chapped
hands itching piles, chronic sore eyes
gran lated eye lids, old chronic sores and
for diseases of the skin, such as tetter
salt rheum, ring worm, scald head,
herpes, BARRIERS itch, scabies or itch and
eczema. 1t has met with unparalleled
success in the treatment of these dis.
eases. Price rs cents per box. Try it.
For sale by, Frank Hart and Leading
Druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that the Com
mon Council Of the City Of Astoria has
declared its determination and intention
to improve Irving avenue from the east
line of Eighteenth street to the west
line of Adair's Port Of Upper Astoria
as laid out and recorded by John Adair
by clearing said street to its full width
of all brush, shrubs and trees OF less
than 10 inches in diameter. which trees,
shrubs and brush shall be removed by
slashing the same, and when slashed,
removed from said street in good
thorough and workmanlike manner.
In matters of detail said improvement
shall be constructed according to the
plans and specifications therefore to be
prepared by the City Surveyor.
That the costs aand expenses OF con-
structing said improvement shall be
betrayed by special assessment upon the
lots, lands and premises benefited by
the same which said lots. lands and
premises are included in the special as
sessment district including all lots
ands and premises so benefited, to-wit;
All Of blocks 46, AZ, 4s, 40, so and ST.
60, 20, II. 72. 70 and "a; "a, 25, 26. 27
2S and 20; 3S. 80, 40, Al, AZ and 43. al
in that part Of the City Of Astoria al
laid out and recorded by John NJ. Shive
ly, and generally known as Sniyely'
Astoria, in Clatsop County, State o
Oregon.
OLOF ANDERSON,
Auditor and Police Judge of the CITY
of Astoria. 4-6-st.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17
Candidate for the Republican Nonina
ton for Secretary of State.
His Politicn.

Election What does your
husband think of the fiscal question.
Mrs. Hodge? Mrs. Hodge-Well, sir,
when 'e's a-talking to protectionist
'e's free trader, and when 'e's talking
to free trader 'e's a protectionist, and
when 'e's a-talking to me 'e's a raving
lunatic!-Pu Punch.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17

Take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
this month. Drives away spring tired
ness, gives appetite and sleep, makes
You well and keeps YOU well. Great
family tonic. 81 cents, Tea or Tablets.
Frank Hart, druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17

Now is the time to take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. 1t cleans your
system of all impurities. A wonderful
spring tonic. A family benefactor So
cents, Tea or Tablets, Frank Hart,
druggist,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17
Devils Island Torture

Is no worse than the terrible case of
Piles that afflicted me 10 years. Then /
was advised to apply Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, and less than a box permanently
cured me, writes l.. S. Napier, of Rugles,
Ky, Heals all wounds, Burns and Sores
like magic, 25c at Chas. Rogers, druggist,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17

Small Brother Marie, does your ad-
mirer stutter? Marie-No; Of course
not! What made you think of such q
thing? Small Brother Then why does
he write my dear, dear Marie|-Flie
gende Blatter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17
How to Tell Them Apart.

Mr.. Knowall Qaughingl-Can you tell
me- Miss De Witte, what is the differ
ence between wise man and fool?
Miss De Wltte-A wise man knows he
Is fool and is miserable; The fool
thinks he is wise and Is happy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17

DR. Wthycombc widely and favoab known throughout this State His
residence of nearly twenty-five years has him ripe experience to
the needs industrial interest He champion Of better markets
the products of the farm and facoy better roads, and rivers
He has been saunch Republican from the time he became old enough to
cast his first ballot His for the campaign is An honest and fearless
performance of public duty greater and united Oregon Thus is in accord
with the sentiment of deal and interest"
lie believes that this sentiment should pva tangible form all policies
Of state especially son matters taxation and for
tonal regulation Of public utilities.
Dr. Whycmbe executive ability unquestonab integrity
elected will give administration that will be characterized
morality strength and justice
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17

An orchaNlist in Oklahoma raises
twenty y.fve different apples on one tree
The Washington times., 1906-06-08
WARP FIELD STANDS
WITH ORGANIZATION
GOrman'S s Successor in Sen
ate viii Be a Regular.

BALTIMORE. June S.-Former Con-
gresham Joshua W. Miles is the latest
TO declare through friends that a seat
in the United States Senate by appoint
ment would be an7reCiated, but IT is not
believed the governor takes very kindly
10 the suggestion.
Miles Is a lieuten ant Of Ex-Governor
Jackson. and it goes without sayin- that
should the governor conclude 10 play
politics. he Will name the chief in pref
erence 20 a subordinate. In political cir
cles il IS believed that an organization
man viii be named. Notwithstanding the
pressure that may be brought on War
field 70 appoint IN Independent He him
self made the statement only s week
ago that TO political office he had never
appointed any except straight Democrats
and challenged his critics to name a
man who is not identified Rith the party.
Said he; 7 have never split a Demo-
cratic ticket in my re, and / intend 10
remain with my parry even If my course
does not please some OF those managers
who are In politics solel-- for what they
can get out Of it,"
This was undoubtedly meant FOR RasIn,
the city boss. and those county leaders
who are supposed to have profted finan-
c.aily by their connection with the ma
chine Warfeld knows that only by
u-2intaini0~ his regularity can he hope
20 make a successful fight against the
organization and for this reason he will
confirc himself 20 the regular wing when
he IS ready TO make a selection. Nor is
u likely he win name a city man. Sen
ator Rayner halls from Baltimore. and
il is an unwritten law that when one
such honor goes 10 the city the other
must be warded 70 the counties.
congressman John GIL. whose name
has been mentioned as a possible ap-
pOintee. is one of Governor VarneId's
advisers and probably closer TO him than
any politician in the State. He said to-
day he had not discussed the matter
with the governor. who would use his
own judgment. but if his advice is ask
cd he wOCld Ger -ainly suggest the ap-
pOintment OF a county man. He said he
was not candidate nor would he accept
the honor Il 4 were offered.
Not a few Cli-timers regard with IA.
vor the suggC stion that Ex-Governor
Smith be namad
Should Warf elG conclude 20 name
either Jackson or Miles. he need not
count upon any support from Smith IN
the future for the two cx-Eovernors are
politically at daggers' points.
In tho event the governor should turn
to western Maryland for a Senator. Gen
L Victor BauEhman and former Judge
FerdiD-s4d Williams. of AIlegany. mus,
not De overlooked. One of this PAIR viii
probably be chosen
The Washington times., 1906-06-08
CURTAIN SUSPECT
WAS WRONG MAN
Arrest of George N. Proctor
Not Warranted.
IS GIVEN QUICK RELEASE
Solution to the Murder Is Apparently
as Difficult as in the
Beginning.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA Va TTrNyF

q
Win the reopening Of the Curtain
murder case produce any results? is a
question which at the present no one
seems able 10 answer. L is asserted
that blunder was made when George
y. Proctor, a printer at the Govern
ment Printing Office, was arrested in
Washington and brought to this city on
a warrant sworn out by Common
Wealth's Attorney Brent. charging him
with the murder Of George Curtain.
Mr. Proctor secured the services of At
Iorney John NJ Johnson, who, when he
learned the facts in the case, demanded
the release Of his client. Common
wealth : Attorney Brent after examin-
ing Proctor ordered his release. II being
stated that he was the wrong man. Mr..
Proctor, il is said by his counsel, has
no connection with the case.
Ada Smith. Of Baltimore. was yester-
day brought 10 this city by Policeman
knight as a witness against the un-
known man for whom the detectives of
Washington are hur ting. who il IS said
is the real murderer.
Efforts are being made by attorneys
10 secure the release of the persons
held as witnesses in the case and IL is
thought that their efforts will be sue
CcSStul in 4 snort time.
The Washington times., 1906-06-08

ing were Mrs. Darwin r. James, OF
Brooklyn. president OF the Interdenomi-
national Council Of Women: Mrs. Mar
garet Dye Ellis Mrs Clinton Smith,
Mrs Wilbur +. Crafts. AIRS. Gitterman,
Mrs. Roche, president Of the Home Mis-
sicnary Society; Mrs Weed, OF Chicago,
and Mrs. William Baker. representing
the Baptist churches Of Washington.
This afternoon the executive commit
tee viii be received by President RoOse-
Welt
The committee passed a resolution
asking the Senate TO confirm the action
Of the Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tions. and deprive Reed Smoot of his
seat in the Senate II was determined
10 send a copy Of THIS resolution 10 the
Smoot
The Washington times., 1906-06-08
PRAYED DEATH TO REMOVE
OBSTACLES TO lis CHURCH

MARION, Ohio. June S.-Because Rev.
J. H Moore, in his prayer, asked that
all obstacles to the church be removed,
even by death II necessary. the advisory
board OF the church met Immediately
requested the pastor 70 hand in his resig-
ration forthwith.
Rev. Mr. Moore had resigned two
weeks ago his resignation TO take ef-
feet on June "A. He says he will continue
until that date, disregarding any other
action OF the church boards.
The congregation is divided and
trouble has been brewing for some time.
Serve Your Guests c. & S. Ice Cream,
Made from pure cream. Druggists.
The Washington times., 1906-06-08
GOULD PARTY RETURNS
AFTER LONG CRUISE

NEW YORK June s.-Mr. and Mrs.
Howard Gould are home again on their
steam yacht, the Niagara The Niagara
arrived from Southampton three days
behind the time scheduled for the pas
sage. The delay was OcCasioned by
heavy seas and the necessity OF laying
UP for a day at the Azores 10 take on
coal. Although the yacht rolled heav-
lily, neither the GOuldS nor any OF their
guests were IN. Mr.. Could said that
the four months spent IN European wa
ters were delightful. Mrs. Gould spoke
enthusiastically OF her ballOoning expert
ence in England
The Washington times., 1906-06-08
JUDGE ADVOCATE REVIEWS
C0URT-MARTIAL FINDINGS

Tho court-martal OF Lieut. Commander
Edward T.. WitherspOon. navigating Of
fcer Of the new batteship Rhode Island.
which was run aground on York Spit.
at the entrance 10 York river. several
weeks ago has been concluded and the
findings are now being reviewed by the
judge advocate general OF the navy.
The findings Of the cOUrt-uartiai board
IN the case OF Captain Garst. COM
rnander Of the ship, were received at
the department several days ago by
secretary- -Bonaparte and referred 10 the
Judge advocate general
The Washington times., 1906-06-08
Conference Of Clergy
Of Northern Virginia

At the conference Of the clergy OF
northern Virginia, held at st. Mary's
Church rectory yesterday. the follow
ing were present: The Rev. John Nc
Very, of Winchester; Revs- H J. Cut
Ter and l. Kelly, Alexandria; Rev. Z.
NJ. /. TicTney. Falls Church. Rev
Charles r. Donahoe, Martinsburg: Rev.
Patrick Donlin. O. 5. b. and Rev. T.
J. Grove. Charlottesville: Rev W. a.
O'Hare. Keyser, w. Va: Rev. James
J.. Collins, HaTpers Ferry; Rev. d. +.
Coleman, Fredericksburg; Rev r
Gaup. Portsmouth: Rev J. Gilsenan.
Ioanoke. Rev /. J. Haier. Keyser. w.
Va: Rev. i. p. Lackey. Falls Church
Rev James NJ. Perrig, LynchbUrg.
The Washington times., 1906-06-08
Railway WatChman
Shot by Negro

James Brown. a watchman at the
railway yards, south of AlexandriA, was
shot through the hip by a colored man
last night. He was taken TO the office
- Or. Samuel 3. Moore for treatment.
Air. Brown had ordered the man off the
CompauyS 5 property and was in the act
OF drawing his pistol when the man
knocked it out Of his hand and picking
il up shot him. A posse was formed
last night and hunted for the colored
man but without success
The Washington times., 1906-06-08
Death Of Mrs. Dove.

Mrs. Susan Dove. wife of William
Dove. died at her home in Fairfax
county yesterday. Her funeral will
take place from Sharon Chapel this
afternoon.
The Washington times., 1906-06-08
Dominion Boat Club Election.

The Old Dominion Boat Club has elect
cd the following officers for the year:
Robert 4. Green, captain; James a.
StoUtenburgh, first lieutenant; James
S Douglas, jr., second lieutenant.
The Washington times., 1906-06-08
WELLESLEYS PRESIDENT
WILL REST FOR A YEAR

dleton, dean OF Wellesley College, has
issued invitations for q dinner next
Tuesday evening 10 the members of the
faculty in honor Of President Caroline
Hazard. President Hazard will take a
years leave Of absence from the coll
lege for rest. after her six years of
work