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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
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w. T. Zimmerman Of the firm OF
Zimmerman & Mills of Portland, is In
this city on Id mess.
]. Wirkkala and wife are down from
Quincy on a honeymoon trip.
L. S. Mason Of Altoona was in AS
toria yesterday.
A. S. Coats of Aberdeen is in this
city for q short visit,
] w. Collins of San Francisco Is
registered at the Occidental Hotel.
G. T. Coleman came down from
Portland yesterday on business.
william Dixon of Chinook was In
Astoria yesterday.
J. Craig came over from Ilwaco yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Bullock were
over from Deep River yesterday.
Swepson Morton Of Knappton Is
visiting this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

Do you feel sleepy and not bit
like working In the afternoon? Per
hnpa It's because OF the kind OF lunch
you're eating--too heavy and too hard
10 digest. Why not try the Palace
restaurant on Commercial street.
where all the baking Is done In those
famous slow process ovens, which turn
out light, appetizing wholesome
thimgs7 You'll save money. too. u
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.

Notice is hereby given that the
County Superintendent of Clatsop
county will hold the regular examina-
ton of applicants for state and coun-
ty papers at the court house as fol-
lows:
For State Papers-Commencin on
Wednesday, February 13, at 9 o'clock
a. m, and continuing until Saturday,
February 16, at p. m.
Wednesday - Penmaship, history,
spelling, physical geography, reading,
psychology.
Thursday-written arithmetic, the
ory of teaching, grammar, bookkeep-
ing, physics, civic government.
Friday - Physiology, geography.
mental arithmetic, composition, alge-
bra.
Saturday-Botany, plane geometry.
general history, English literature, and
school law.
For County Papers-Commencing
Wednesday, February IL, at O'CLOCK
a. m, and continuing until Friday.
February Is, at o'clock p. m.
First, Second and Third Grade Ger
tificates: Wednesday-Penmanship,
history, photography, reading.
Thursday-Written arithmetic, the
ory of teaching, grammar, physiology.
Fiday-Geography, mental arithme-
tic, school law, civil government
Primary Certificates: Wednesday,
Penmanship, photography, arithmetic,
reading.
Thursday-Art of questioning, the
ory Of teaching, physiology.
MISS EMMA c. WARREN,
County Superintendent.
Morning Astorian, go cents month.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

5 pairs of Sox, good wool
en- to cotton Sox, regular
price 25c to 3 for $1.O
at Wise's removal sale 5 pairs
for S1.0O..
HATS. formerly So to 81
now 55 cents at Wise's re-
moval sale.
Allnew Neckwear and Sus-
penders worth from 30 to rs
cents now 30 cents at Wise's
removal sale.
Boys Suits reduced from
75c to $500 at Wise's remov-
al sale.
25c caps for 15c at Wise's
removal sale.
$1.25 and $3.50 Umbrellas
reduced to 85c at Wise's re-
moval sale.
Mems Suits reduced fro"'
$3.50, $500 and $3.50
Wise's removal sale.
Winter Overcoats as well
as top coats reduced almost
one-half at Wise's removal
sale.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
Notice Of Moetins--Thc reg,

Notice Of meeting-The regular
monthly meeting Of the Scamcns and
Flahermens Friend Society will be
held In the class room of the Meth"
odlst church tonight at 7:30. Every
member ls requested to be present, as
there will be important business 10
consider. The plans Of the building
viii be presented and acted upon
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
Some Estate ordors--Judge Irene

some Estate oroerS--Juh lI'h'""
ard yesterday made orders In inc cs-
tntca named az follows: Frank Man
Ron, deceased. fixing April | next for
hearing final account Of W. Il.
Schimpff, administrator, Anl same
date for hearing final account Of Ida
NJ. potter, oxccu,rix OF the estate Of
II. II. Thompson, deceased.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

New Dancing Club--A new dancing
school was formed at Kearney's hall
last night. The officers are: J. Leahy,
president; w. Paulson, treasurer; A.
Nelson, secretary; and Fred ], Brown,
teacher. The first public dance will
be given Saturday, Feb. Is. After
that date instruction will be given on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
of each week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
Wants Reimbursement Frank

Wants Reimbursement - FRANK
Spittle, the attorney, was before the
county court yesterday contending for
the claim OF Patrick Lawlor, of Sea-
side, for re- endorsement in the sum
of $500. paid for certain property
bought by him at the late tax sale
and which. II appears, should not have
been included in the list. Deputy Dis
trct Attorney J. A. Eakin represented
the county and the issue was still
under argument at the hour of ad-
journment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

Henry LaxeI Buried-The funeral Of
the late Henry LAxell occurred yes
terday afternoon under the auspices of
the Astoria aerie of Eagles. Inter-
ment was at Greenwood cemetery.
Rev. G. f. Rydquist, pastor of the
First Lutheran church. conducted the
services.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

We arc going to move into the spen'
arth Building, Commercial street, be-
tweon 9th and 9th, tho end Of this
week Stock much bo reduced In that
time; in order 10 do so, will positively
almost give goods away. Don't wait,
oome at once, or you will regret this
opportunity. c. II. cooper's Great Re-
firing Sale. "
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

Your last chance at tho old stand
goods that are left will simply be sac
rifood or given away, 40 we muat move
what 10 loft tho end Of this week. c.
n. coopsr's Great Retiring Sale" .4t
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
Membership soeiai--rhe members OF

Membership Soeia,--The members Of
the First Methodist church gave "A
social last evening In honor Of scv-
cral Of the congregation who are
leaving the city namely. Mrs. S. j,
Miller. Mr. aud Mrs. Henry iioeck,
Mrs, Lars BcrgsbiCk and Mr., and Mrs.
o, T.. Julien. Those present report n
most enjoyable evening
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

Re.opens Irving Hotel-William
Reischman. formerly OF Portland but
lately OF Chinook. has leased tho lrv~
ing hotel and will open 1t up, lie
will conduct n first class hostclry for
the accommodation OF the public.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

Said Gain Here-Said Gain, Chinese
Interpreter for the United States I'm
migration Service, and son of the well
known Said Back of Portland, was in
Astoria yesterday on official business,
returning last night to the metropo-
lis.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

Water Rates Due-Today ana to-
morrow are the last days on which
water rates can be paid without the
25 cents delinquent charge, Sunday
being the 10th, and therefore exclu-
sive.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

High School .Benefit-The Astoria
Hgh School ga:e a successful social
last evening at the A. o. L. w. hall
for the benefit of the track team. The
hall was filled past it's seating capa-
city with auditors of the excellent
musical program rendered. A dance
followed and was thoroughly enjoyed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

Back from Por,Iand--F, =. tIhrk.
the real eHtntc man. returned from
Portland yesterday noon and reports
river. water and realty both high Al
the metropolis. and both climbing
steadily,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

Mako Good Use Of lt--There II an
"odd and end" sale on just now at
tho popular shoe house OF chas. V.
Brown. Don't fail TO avail yourself
OF the unusual opportunity for bar"
gains In footwear, ita up to you
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
Improving Rapidly-The

friends Of Rev. Father Dolman. who
has been III at st. Mnry's Hospital FOR
some time, viii ind pleasure IN the
report ot hts conyalcHccncc, which Ia
now assured
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

For a Swell Ladies' Back Comb or
Belt Buckle. go to u, J. DonnerbergB,
ii0 lith street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

On County Businoss--conniy Road
Master John Frye leaves this morning
for the Nehhlcm to open operations by
the county saw mill and Will keep It
going until II shall have cut 3oO,-
900 feet Of bridge and road lumber,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
Called for Next Thursday, at
Logan's Hall.
ASTORIA'S FUTURE INVOLVED
Rousing Meeting Last Night Of Steer.
ina Committee Of 15--Arrange.
monts Made for tho Civic Rally
and Civic Results.

Last evening at O'Clock The follow
Ing named gentlemen Of the steering
com:nttec of fifteen, heretofore
named 10 arrange for the mass meet
Ing thnt II to be responsible for the
reorganization Of Astoria Chamber
OF Commerce, met nj the Bond street
quarters Of the chamber. to-wit:
Measra. John Gratkc. chairman; J. r..
Ross. r, ], Carney, r. X. lioetier, r,
l.. Parker. Dr, Ban. G. r. Morse, J..
q A. gowlby. r. N Clark fsccrctnry),
A Schcrncknu, G. Wlngate and wal
ter G. SukeR These gentlemen brought
their snap with them and Infused Il
into the subsequent proceedings In n
fashion that will serve for II rattlng
standard OF procedure In the new
Chamber Of Commerce when It shall
have been act up and launched.
Among the first matters TO be des-
patched was the naming Of the date
ani place for the proposed mass meet
Ing of citizens that shall be the nu-
clcus Of tho new ana active agency
and this was determined by sue
ceaafu motion that said meeting
trnngpire on the evening OF next
Thursday, February II. at Logans
Hall. nt which time and place It IL
expected that every Astorlan will do
his whole duty b. the cardinal obpcct
Of the call.
II was ordered In this connection
that invitations be addressed to Tom
Richardson, secretary OF the Portland
Commercial Club; TO walter c. Smith.
president Of the Columbia River Land
Company. and +. J. Carney was re-
questcd 10 send an exrpess invitation
to Secretary Chas b. Merrick, OF the
Oregon Retail Groccrs' and Merchants
Association, to be present ami ADDRESS
the convention. each ana all upon SUD
jccts analogous to the OCCASION and
Chairman Gratke was directed 10 send
The kilograms Of invitation without
loss Of time. and to secure an advance
outline Of the speeches these gentle
men are TO taNor the assembly win.
Music was ordered. OF the best ana
lots of 1t; MI Stewart being appoint
ed to secure lhe Mandolin ciup' ana
Mr. Ross was charged 10 nave the
brass band IN conspicuous evidence on
that night.
The following sub-comm'tteeS were
named laSt hiEht ana they VIII con-
tribute largely TO the ec'at oil Inc DIG
gathering on Ihursday 'i next week
ON AdVcrtlSihs-~f' ~ CIark'
on Rccepilon-F. L. farker' r. D.
Carney a. Schernekau.
on Music, I. Ross'
On stage-~John Gratke'
ON AppIlcations~~F' n. ClarK' waiter
Stokes, ii. H. hoeiier' ana FRANK
WoodheId. c. K. Morse r. L. Parker
A Dunbar and Harry Wherrity
The Following named gentlemen
were CHOSEN 10 act as ushers AT t'e
mass meeting; f, ~ Clark, H. X.
Hoeher, Walter Stokes and Frank
Woodtield'
The slogan last night was For a
Chamber OF Commerce or 900" ana
In full swing and will be plainly In
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
That's tho Plaoei Whero7 No

Commercial street You can get any
kind Of Il Valentine at prices TO suit
you Sentimental. comic and post
caria. Como early and avoid the ruahI
At Hart's Drug Store. II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
IERSE TALES Of THE TOWN
Morning Antorian. GO cents a month.
delivered by carrier.

90 70 A. o. Craig for your tents.
awnings ana all kinds OF canvas work
i2,h and Exchange. II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

Astor Temple No. rs, iiathbone Sis
tors. will give another popular social
dance at Lognn'H Hall Monday. Feb.
II. Admission, 50 cents. 2-7.5t
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

Ths very bcst board 10 DO obtained
In the city Ii IL, "Tha occiicnt Hotel
Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
Orkwitx covers umbrellas.

Dell u. Scuily. Notary Public. a,
jcully's Cigar Store. ANY old hourl
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

Marshall j. Kinney Here-Marshall
]. Kinney, the Portland capitalist.
came down from the metropolis yes
terday forenoon to visit his brothers,
DR.. Alfred Kinney and DR.. August
w. Kinney of this city, and attend to
business connected with his interests
in the Clatsop NIL Company.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

Morning Astorian, so cents month,
delivered by carrier.
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Morning Astorian, 60 cents month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-04


was well organized. a new group Of
agents was set to work in the neigh
boring factory town OF Paterson.
Other New Jersey towns were COW
cred.
Within four years the network of
agents had spread over into Pennsyl-
vania and New York. The weekly
food of collections into the little base
ment office In Newark ran into the
thousands. The talent for organic
ing and disciplining agents and keep
ing them working to the limit was
Dryden's unique genius. 1t was at
least half of what made him and the
Prudential great.
Mr.. Dryden had his money-making
machine in order and running. Hun
dreds of agents we're at work, and
the number was being increased to
thousands. The flow of money into
the Newark basement Office had the
pleasing hum OF busy industry. There
seemed no limit to expansion. The
collections weekly would eventually
reach millions. But in one import
ant particular Dryden had not exer-
cised far-sighted provision. Millions
would flow into his ofice-but what
fraction of them might he take and
keep? Some he must pay back to the
policyholders, and some he might
fairly keep. The power to make his
own division between meum and
tuum he earnestly craved-and the
New Jersey legislature Yves amiable.
Pause, student of the romances OF
great fortunes, and study Chapter
LXIV of the Laws of New Jersey for
1880. Historian of vast accumula-
lions, dissect and analyze that stat
ute. Biographies of self-made men
are singularly derelict about pointing
out the exact step which departed
from commonplace poverty and led
on to fortune. In Dryden's case there
is day and date for it, and it is writ
ten in the session laws of New Jersey.
When Governor Hughes had Sena-
tor Dryden on the witness stand he
asked the senator about this act of
1880.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-04

81 think. asked Mr.. Huehas. esou
testified that an act Of the Legislature
took away the right Of the policy
holders I vote?D
Yes, sir" answered Dryden.
Was the passage of that act by
Was the passage of that act pro-
cured by your company"
Yes, sir, answered Dryden.
And one may imagine the great
insurance president blushing al title
as he made his simple answer. Later
he said to Mr.. Hughes: II regret now
it was done" And at another sinves-
tigation he confessed that he would
like to have this legislative act I'M
done, but some of his fellow-owners
of the company would not let him
take the step.
What was the nature of this statute
which diverted twenty million dollars
into the pockets of Dryden and his
friends-Dryden's Midas wand? 1t
is complicated, and yet it is simple.
And it is worth thoughtful study.
Here was the situation. There was
a surplus-that feature of every in.
urance company which sooner OF
later becomes the prize of the covet
GUS. That surplus was made up from
the five and ten cen weekly contribu.
lions of the policyholders. And as
the company grew, the surplus grew
Finally i tbecame something worth
intriguing for.
Now, the company consisted of
two classes of persons: the stock
and the observation-disclosures and
wage-earners paying their little week.
ly premiums. Both classes-stOck-
holders and policyholders alike-had
votes in managing the company, and
managing the company included, of
course, d~isposing of the surplus.
The Observation-Disclosures and his
friends-had just as many votes as
there were shares of stock-that was
10000. The policyholders had just
as many votes as there were policy
holders. Up TO 1880, that number
vas always less than 100000. At any
election, therefore, the stockholders
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-04

&ptfaep and hIa fiead a..|.z S0
xs2se the polIcyholdefs. I1e5 could
mssnage the company@and control
the surx1us.
Butkon January /. 1885, when the
previous years business was tofaled
up, # was found there were iust
43,715 policyholders. That was
3.715 than there were shares
of stock. For the first time, the pol
ic%yholders could outvote the stock
holders. If an election had been held
that day. the policyholders could have
controlled the company. They could
have done what they might have
wished with the surplus. They could
arguing that it came from their
own pockets-have voted it. back
into their pockets. Or they could
have voted to use it in reduction of
their premiums Certainly the last
thing they would have done would
have been to give it to those who had
not contributed toward ito Dryden
and his friends
That was the situation January l.,
1880. On the same day the New Jer-
sey Legislature came together at Tren-
ton. And within a few weeks there
appeared an innocent-looking bill. IT
consisted of less than one hundred
words, and. no one of those words
was Prudential" The Prudential
Company was not named; but the
statute applied to that company, and
to no other company. 1t
was by Dryden. and for Dryden.
Briefly tn 2 substance of that bill was:
"All elections of directors of any
joint stock insurance company whose
object it is to assist its sick or needy
members to aid in defraying funeral
expenses shall be by the
stockholders of such company, and
no policyholder or person insured in
such company shall be entitled to
VOTE
That act was the Midas wand
which made Dryden rich. 1t was APP
proved March g.. 1880. On March 2,
the policyholders controlled the sur
plus; on March 4, Dryden and his
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-04

3, 1890. on. 50 8sIiefH1.S
a vote in the Prudential
Company. nor anRhf Is 80 81
his weekly premium.
Dryden and his friends had z6e11a.I
exclusive dominion over the eounahx
and over the surplus. And how fhex
have used It. Out Of it and lis SUR
sequent accretions they have voted
themselves splendid estates ii Somer-
set county. Out of 1t they have
bought half the gas works and cleo
trio railroads in New Jersey. From
1t they have bought for themselves
ownership of the rich banks and trust
companies of Newark.
Yet, after all fne footing OF hat
fecund surplus, there sill remains
sixteen million dollars. And Senator
Dryden, who represents himself AZ
less greedy than his associates. saws
thai n of the trials of his position
as president is resisting the demands
of his fellow owners to divide some
more OF that sixteen millions AMONG
them.
That money consists of contribu-
tions from p~olicyholders. The policy
holders had control of it. OF that
control they were, by a legislative
trick, deprived; and those who PLAN
ned and executed the trick divided
the money among them. There you
have all the elements of a simple
and familiar situation. II five part
ners had a fund; if two of the part
ners took the fund and divided it be-
tween them-there would be the Pru-
dental performance, shorn Of tech
nicalities.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-04

"Pineules' (non-alcoholic) made
from resin from our Pine Forests.
used for hundreds of years for BladS
der and Kidney diseases. Medicine.
for thirty days, $500. Guaranteed.
Sold by Sexton, druggist.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-09-08
SUM k S.

IN THE JUSTICE COURT, Second
 Precinct, County of Cochise, Terri
 tory of Arizcn|.
 G. A. Zundel and NJ. 4. Zundel, Plaintiffs, vs. NJ. J. Hanna, Defendant.
 Action brought in the Justice Court of Second Precinct, in and for the County of Cochise, in the Territory of Arizona
 IN THE NAME OF THE TERRI TORY OF ARIZONA: To NJ !. Han na, Defendant, Greeting:
 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the Justice Court of Secend Precinct, in and for the County or Cocnfse, in Ine TerrTIUTy-oI ArIzonai and answer to the Complaint flied in said Justice Court, at Bisbee, in said County, within five days exclusive of the day of service, after the service upon you of this Summons, if served within this Precinct; but if served without this Precinct, but within the County. ten 1ays; fl served out of the County, fifteen days; in all other cases, twenty days, or judgment by de fault will be taken against you.
 Given under my hand at Bisbee' this 18th day of July, 1907.
 JOHN W. HOGAN, Justice of the Peace of said Precinct
Bisbee daily review., 1907-09-08
PROPOSALS FOR SEWER SYSTEM
 SEALED BIDS OR PROPOSALS

for the construction of a municipal system. etc, at Bisbee, Cochise coun- ty, Arizona, will be received by the Common Council of said city at the office of the Clerk of said city until 7:30 D. nj. of October 5th, 1907.
 Plans, profles and specifications can be seen and blank forms can be obtained at the cffice of said City Clerk, at the office of J. L. Campbell, Engineer Maintainance of Way, Fl Paso & Southwestern System, Fl Paso. Texas, and at the office of Olm- sted & Gilleien, GIG Grant Building, Les Angeles. Cal
 Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check for 5 per cent. of the amount of the bid as guar antee of good faith
 The checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned immediately upon awarding of contract.
 The successful bidder will be re quired to furnish a bond in the sum of forty per cent. of the amount of the bid to insure proper construction and completion of the work.
 The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
 Dated Bisbee. Arizona, September 4th 1907.
 c. W. HICKS, City Clerk
Bisbee daily review., 1907-09-08
ORDINANCE 116

An Ordinance Levying and Fixing the Tax Rate for the Year 1907. And to Provide a Revenue for the City of BisDee for said Year. Be it ordained by the Common Coun- . S::; y s 9i45z; s z;Iiz, @ wit.
 Section 1. That there be and there is hereby levied upon the assessed value of the real and personal prop erty within the City of Bisbee as shown by the capitalized assessment roll of the City of Bisbee for the year 1907. the following taxes: First. Four mills on the dollar of such assessed valuation to defray the salaries of officers and the ordinary and contingent expenses of the city not otherwise provided for. Second. Twelve mills on the dollar of such assessed valuation for the purpose of constructing and repairing streets, sewers, sidewalks, walks, bridges and culverts, within the said city.
 Third. Two mills on the dollar of such assessed valuation to defray the interest of the public debt of the city. Passed and adopted this Sd day of September 1907.
 c. L. CAVEN,
 Mayor. Attest: c. ". HICKS,
 City Clerk. Approved this Sd day uf September. 1907.
 Mayor.