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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16

On Sunday, whilst out driving near
Wauenton, r n, Clark narrowly es.
capped serious accident, lie was pitch-
ci out Of his rig into a slough and
landed fairly In the water, thus saving
severe fail. Tho team become unman-
ageabc aud were going so strongly that
tho douhletrees were broken, These
dangling at the horses heel. excited
them still further. and they bolted Had
the plank road been wider all might
have been well, Hut the buggy fell oil
to one side aud the wheels striking a
projecting plank gave the rig such a
Jerk A. to throw Clark clean ont land
Ing him in the water, The team was
stopped at the bridge. Mr., Clark very
fortunately escaped with slight bruis-
Ing IIc lays the blame Of the whole
mishap to the narrowuess Of the road
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
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Deputy Fish Warden Brown came to
Astoria yesterday on business
j. c. Cooper of Independence was a
visitor to Astoria yesterday and was
an interested listener to the speeches,
Hon. c, A, Selbrede of MarshheM is
in Astoria, He attended the banquet at
Seaside last night and ON his return
will remain in Astoria. for day or two
on business,
Capt. and Mrs, Tatton of Astoria
came from their hunting lodge at Burn
side to this city yesterday, Mrs, Tatton
went to Portland to meet her sister whom
she had not seen for about S5 years,
Capt. Tatton returned to the lodge after
the reception to the Vice President,
Il. s, Shelley of Cathlamet came over
'or the Vice Presidential reception,
W, Gelder of Chicago arrived in As
toria on the noon train yesterday.
Nat Goldsmith of st. Joe is registered
ut the 0ccident
W. Madison has gone to Collins
Springs, Wash, for the benefit of his
rheumatism
W. r, Ellis of Pendleton is a visitor
in the city.
William Hartell of Melville was a
guest at the occident last night
j, H. Minton of the Portland postofiice
was in the city yesterday,
A. G, Chapman of Chapman's advertis-
ing Bureau arrived in Astoria yesterday.
Major H, +. Kendall, his wife and two
children were guests at the 0ccident last
night
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16

SAN FRANCISCO, July l5.--Althougb
il was said last night by members Of the
graft prosecution that. in all probable
| ity the new Mayor would be chosen to-
day, they refused 10 reveal the identity
Of the citizen selected for the position.
Rumor has connected at least half a
dozen well known persons with the
Office, but denials have been made in
the majority Of cases.
The FIRST feature Of the program ar
ranged by the prosecution is the resig-
nation OF Charles Boxton as Mayor.
This Il to take place at ioday's meeting
OF the board Of supervisors The board
is then 10 elect Mayor, choosing some
citizen previously agreed upon by the
leaders Of the graft prosecution. Box.
tons resignation will retire him to priv
ate life. leaving Is boodling supervisors
TO be forced out by the prosecution.
Tho 10 are to resign as soon as the new
Mayor is elected.
Counting the Boxton vacancy, the
chief executive to be named today will
have 10 places on the board to fill,
which will not be delayed any longer
than Is absolutely necessary. In the
naming Of a new board OF supervisors,
the new Mayor is expected to give
recognition TO both the labor and busi-
ness interests. Next win come the re-
moval OF a number of commissioners
The police commission, II is expected
will be first to go This win mean the
early decapitation q Chief OF Police
Dinan
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
For Tia Little People.

Every parent in this city should In
vestigate. at once. the new and ap-
preciable shoe for the youngsters. at
Charles v. Browns Commercial street
house. They are called the "E G.
Scuffer" and are the very epitome Of
good wear and real comfort. They
are going like wild-fre and the kids
themselves are after them because
they look so Comfy"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
ROYAL ARCA WRITES
A LETTER
FURTHER COMMUNICATION TO
ASToRIAN REPUDIATING ANY
AGREEMENT BETWEEN SALOON.
MEN AND MINISTER'S.
ASTORIA. OF. July Is. 1907.

Editor Astorian--There is evidently a
misunderstanding relative to an article
appearing in the evening paper to the
effect that the Sunday closing by the
saloons, was a compromise or agreement
between the Royal Arch and the Minis
telial Association. There was no COM
promise or agreement, but the action
was voluntarily on the part OF the
Royal Arch and the saloonmen OF the
city, who We're willing to close their
places of business during church services
H. the morning. ROYAL ARCH
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
A Letter Home.

Y. ", Gardner. Who il at present With
the Astoria Abstract Co., received a let
Ter from M son Clifford yesterday
Clifford graduated al the high school IN
Astoria anI then took the mining course
At the o. A, G. lie writes that he has
Just returned from Southern Oregon
whem he has BEEN making lists on q
placer mine for report. The mine was
sold on Thursday ard so Clifford ret,nTl.
cd home he expects 10 return to the
company shortly and anticipates q good
thing from them,
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Bill OF sale: George W. Hebbard to
Connie Lewis Of the Commercial
Baths on Commercial street, As
toria .................. Slj
Charles W. Erickson ct al to Eriek
v. Erickson, an undivided one-half
interest in NE. IA of sec. l6, I.
n, R. 10 W.....,............
U. s. A. to Harry Hill, lots |, s, 8
and I, sec. s, T. n, Il. s W.,
patent :. .,.................
Frank b. Ames ct ux TO H. p.
Barlck, tract of land adjoining \.
line OF sec 27. I. Z n, X. 10 w..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
Thu Back scratchers--

Thu Back. scratchers-.
Don't be shocked fair ladiesl II your
grandmother didn't use one, their
grandmothers certainly did, A beauti-
fully turned ivory stick, it was, about Ia
inches long. and at the business end OF
il dimmutiye facsimile of a ladies'
hand, the digits gracefully curved so
as to ensure tho greatest efficacy. Its
purpose was to gently titillate the ten
der skin when the smallest threat Of the
silken-- er--well underwear gone
away and had caused tiny irritation
to the sensitive skin, or perhaps-dare
IL be mentioned ITO counteMct the i'm
pudent nibbling of some daring and
errant flea But the point is this that
the "backscrateher" Is in actual use to.
day, in Astoria-and by male at that,
II Ia fact however that a l2.inch
silver hewed off a 2x4 serves the pur-
pose of the dainty instrument used by
our grandparents, And it is possible
that the irritable insects removed, are
not of precisely the same genera as the
aforementioned flea, But--well you can
see him in action on Bond and Com
mercial street any day,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
An the world

knows that Billiards. Snow Liniment
has no superior for Rheumatism, Stiff
Joints. Cuts, Sprains ,Lumbago, and all
pains. Buy it, try it and you win al
ways use it. Anybody who has used
Billiards. Snow Liniment is living
proof of what II does. All we ask Of
you is to get trial bottle. Price 25e
SOC and $l.00. Sold by Hart's Drug
Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16

The bites and stings Of insects, sun.
burn, cuts, burns and bruises relieved
at once with Pinesalve Carbolized. Acts
like a poultice. Draws out inAamma-
ton. Try it. Price 25c. Sold by Frank
Hart's Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
Funeral Yesterday.

Phoebe A. Lyon died at Warren'on
Saturday after an iine" of several
weeks The funeral was under the d.
rctIon Of ]. A. Gilbough and was held
at Deep River Afterwards the body
was shipped To Gray's River where tho
in,Ctmrnt took place,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
Dies OF Typhoid

Little lo-year-old Milka SiIko was
left At the hospital by her parents some
two weeks ago to be treated for an at
tack OF typhoid fever She died on
Sunday morning and her people who
lNe In Winlock have been notified and
we're expected In town last night
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
Another Death.

Leonard Shaw, infant son Of Mr.. and
Mrs, Frank Shaw. died on Sunday. The
funeral service viii bc held At Gill
bauah'A chapel at 1850 this afternoon
and the interment will be- at Ocean View
Cemetery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
Petition.

4 petition was filed IN the county
court yesterday for road to begin at
the eastern approach to the Lewis &
Clark draw bridge No ! to the SW, cor
ner OF lot see, ~, T. 7 n. H. . w,
the whole route being In road districts
Nos. 1 and 5. There were II sigma.
lures
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16

A telegram TO u. H. Weleh was re'
ceisrd yesterday announcing tho death
Of Mrs. John Hyde Al the Providence
Hospital In Seattle, Mrs Hyde was a
Miss Belle Wclch Of Astoria The fun
eral will take place here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
Stimulation Without Irritation.

That is the watchword. That is what
Cleanses and stimulates the bowel:
without irritation in any form.
0rino Laxative Fruit Syrup does
T. F. Laurin, Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16

iowa simelns who was locked up on
Saturday IN default Of $50 bail for de-
d,audlng his landlord wa. released yes.
terday, his sister providing the requisite
amount u money.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
A CONTRADICTION BY
LETTER
ASTORIA PUBLISHES vERBATuM
STATEMENT OF W. MILLER MADE
TO TWO WITNESSES -. HE RE-
TRACTS THE WHOLE.

The following letter was handed In TO
tbs Astorian Office yesterday BY Grant
Anderson, under caption "scoots with
Linen and Blankets" on Saturday the
18th inst. the Astorian had an account
given 10 two members Of the staff BY
Miller Of how Anderson had rented Nil.
lsr's house, aud had left taking with him
quantity ol linen and blankets. II
appears that Anderson did no such
thing and the following letter written
By Mr.. Miller. fully exonerates Ander-
son and puts him IN totally different
lights
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
|BOXTON TO resign
Board Of supervisors Will Elect
New Mayor
SUPERVISORS TO GO NEXT

The Police Commission il Expected viii
bo First 70 go--Thia Means the Early
Decapitation Of Chief Of Police
Dinan
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
Darkness

Darkness.
On Sunday night the. city of Astoria
was thrown into sudden gloom by the
extinction OF all the electric lights
in town. The power house authorities
report burst tube In boiler rs the
cause Of tho eclipse. As result ut the
escaping steam two OF the employees
were slightly injured.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
County Court.

Tho county court resumes hs ad-
: Iourned session this morning and will
discuss bids on road improvements
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16

For tho first time since The presen,
agitation commenced the saloons In the
city all closed between the hours q .
aud | on Sunday,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
Quick Relief For Asthma Sufferers.

QUICK kellef FOR AStnma sufferers.
Foley's Honey and Tar affords imme-
diate relief to asthma sufferers in the
worst stages and if taken in time will
effect a cure.
I. F, Laurin, Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16

Ball Beneht--.
A benefit dance win be given for the
bali team next Saturday evening, July
Goth. A good crowd viii put tbc boys
on their feet and avert the necessity Of
asking for subscriptions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16

The aherIif's Office yesterday paid over
10 the county treasurer ssUs.al OF 1900
taxes and sa7 Of back taxes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
"wILLIAst MILLER"

Al a matter oi fact Miller did accuse
Anderson specifically Of taking away a
wagon load OF household linen, but his
letter now explains that he did 80 false
" and wrongfully. Anderson ia entire
Is freed from blame. Tor which no one
i more pleased than the Astorlan.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
Probate.

IN tho matter Of the est,te Of II. J..
Morrison, deceased, AN order was made
approving the final account Of the adj
miniatratfix.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16

~ Morning Astorian. 60 cents POI
month, delivered by carrier.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16

Dell B. Scully, Notary Public at
scully's Cigar Store. ANY old houri
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
@Astorla. or. July Is, 1907.

AhIVTIH, UFii jury IUi IVVI'
II hereby state that ! did not accuse
Grant Andcrson and wife In the Morn
ing As,orinn Of the theft OF my blankets,
linen. etc | hereby free them from all
blame. / am sorry that such a thing
ia published as Il Is false.
.arr L nrr, %
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-16
IERSE TALES G IHE TOWN
Notary.

Notary
The notarial commission OF Z. y.
Linton was hled In the county court
yesterday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-19
SELLING PRESSURE
Was Result Of General Liquidation
Forced On Market Middle
of Session.

Chicago Jan. 1S.-'NHEAT,-iiqui,
dation became quite general about
the middle of the session, and the
market was subject to considerable
selling pressure during the remainder
of the day The early market was
steady because OF the demand by
commission house. The shipments
from Argentina Tor the week were
liberal but this factor was offse. by
the continued small receipts at Min
neapolis and Duluth Other factors
responsible for the selling movement
were a report by st. l.ouls trade
journal thai the fall sown crop Is far
advanced and the smallness OF the
weekly clearaHces from the United
States. The local and out longs sold
during the last hour The offerings
we're taken mainly by the commission
houses May closed down asc.
CORN--Because of the unsettled
weather in he central states the
market was firm early. There was
fair demand by commission houses
Later the market weakened on gen
eral selling The situation in general
showed no change. The close was
easy. Ma} off ia nc.
| OATS--Proft taking by promi
nent bul caused free and general
.lauidation .esulting in moderate
decline. Weakness developed in the
middle OF the session. The market
prior to that time being quite firm
May closed NC lower.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-19
PORK.
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK

Chicago, Jan lS.-CATTLE-The
market was steady Butcher cattle
predominated and there was fair de
mand from Outside buyers. The run tor
the week has been heavy and has
been accompanied by weaker one.
Only the best grade Of steers. weighty
and well fed have been held steady.
The other classes are OF l0ff 20
cents
HOGS-Practically all losses Ieg.s-
tered the previous day were recovered
today. Although the run was liberal
it did not seem to have the effect u
general ha- The demand was mos ~
from regulars. though the initial i'm
petus given the market by the scalp
ers with bids FIVE ahote the Level N
yesterday Top sG.72k reported on
the early market. '-'--i-
SHEEP Trade quotahly steady
The receipts wete light
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-19
MARKET.
With General Acute Depression Re
sulting From Capitalization of
Sentiment.

New York, Jan, 1S.-Clouds of de.
ket today and the weakness which
had been spotty and intermittent
hitherto became general and acute.
This was the result rather of the cys'
Utilization Df sentiment on current
topics Of discussion than OF an i'm
portnt factor in the situation. While
the professional shorts selling was
clearing In today's market vulnerable
lty of values, confirmed views OF bears
and proved existence of conditions on
which they based the attack. Instead
Of cncountering the opposition OF any
effective support for securities al
tackled. fall in prices intensified the
pressure of liquidation and gave much
of its appearance or aurgency which
always gives currency to rumOrs OF
financial stress about the stock ex'
change The estimates of the week S
currency m teevonesesmhtlrpudnnuu
currency movement emphasized the
growing ease of the money situation,
with an indicated cash gain OF $l4
600 900 1t seems to he the generally
accepted belief that the prevailing
| level of values in the market Is 100
! high to compete with the new offer
ings incoming from many quarters
| The course of foreign exchange mar
| ket discourages hope Of any effective
relief for our money necessities. Yes
| terdayis reduction in the Bank OF
| England discount rate was followed
today by a hardening in the open mar
| ket discount rate in London and the
movement of international exchanges
in favor Of London December for
eign trade statements published to
| day showed a decrease In excess OF
1.-THE value of exports over imports Of
over $4,000 900 compared with the
preceding eDcember. New York'S
control of exchanges is thus shown tc
be much lessened Stock enjoyed
one good rally in the afternoon Wher
1.-THE shorts took profits and reduced
their lines, but another determined
| drive against the market dislodget
heavy stop loss orders and caused
Threatening slump in ST. Paul Harrl
mans, Hill, Reading and Amalgamat
ed Copper. The closing was unsettled
and feverishly alive.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-19
For Making Good Coffee.

First scald the coffee pot and be
sure that IL is thoroughly secured and
no stain is on the inside, then put IN
about one cupful more of water than
you will require when II is done. Let
Il boil hard for Ave minutes and then
.pat in the coffee which must be
ground rather fine? Turn the pot
away from hot fire and let II sim
mer for ten minutes, then set it back
where 1t will only keep hot and settle
for FIVE minutes Put cream in the
cups first and pour the coffee into II,
Never attempt to use the coffee sec
and time nor add to the old grounds
Throw all out and start fresh with
. clean pot.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-19
Chicken, Family Style.

Cut up large tender fowl and par
boil briskly Drain or wipe each
piece dry and place in dripping pan.
Then add six thin slices Of bacon.
a lemon cut in thin slices. a pint OF
baby olives. can Of small mush-
rooms. half a dozen bay leaves. salt
and pepper Add TO the liquor in
which the fowl has been psrboilet
a pint Of cream. Then pour the
mixture over the chicken and cool
for an hour and a half Uncover
the last half hour to permit til,
chicken TO brown.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-19
eRAosrRegr's WEEKLY REPORT

New York, Jan. 1S.-Retail and
wholesale trade. industry and trans
portation alike feel the etfecf of the
varying adverse weather conditions
which retard or check activity and
made congestion visible some time
ago in railroad matters even more
acute. In the northwest coal trains
have had the right of way, and The
grain movement has been light.one
result being a frmer increase for
wheat while bad weather. damaging
Ia corn and oats. has stimulated the
prices of coarse grains Relatively
the most active line at present is dry
goods. particularly cottons. which are
strong and tending upward with the
mills heavily sold ahead. Collections
are irregularly slow, feeling the
weather conditions even more than
new demand. Last week the iron and
steel trades displayed an incipien'
tendency to weakness but this week
renewed confidence SCI in. An eastern
mill has advanced its price on shapes
TO So cent at the mill which is the
quotation heretofore prevailing al
tidewater Buying Of pig chiefly
malleable, foundry and basic, FOL
distant delivery has progressed still
further. Chicago district reportins
particularly heavy aggregate. Besse
mer and gray forge pig are OF s.
! cents per ton at Pittsburg. Large or
ders for steel rails are said to b
pending but business for week va
only fair. Mills are all well sold up
and it is figured orders now booke'
total $500. 900 tons in addition q
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-19
EXPORTS OF CEREALS.

Wheat, including Hour exports Tor
the week 2,G3G,o00 bushels against
$4,000 this week last year; for The
pa i % weeks l04.G33, 600 against r..
23S 900 in 1905, 1906.
Corn exports for the week 1907 600
bushels against 5,945ooo a year ago;
for the fiscal year 10 date 29,007 ,oao
against "a ,505. 600 in 1906. 1906.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-19

ing One Million Is1 .OOCaSo) Dollars.
said bonds to be secured by First
Mortgage Lien upon all the corpo-
rate property and franchises now
owned by or hereafter to be acquired
by said company. or such portion or
part thereof as the Board OF Direct
ors may deem necessary; and also to
consider and vote on the question OF
increasing the number OF Directors
d said company from five to nine
SAM 7. BRUSH,
JOHN CoLP.
c. A. GENT,
C. z. OWEN.
8. H. BUNDY,
DfrsstorA
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-19
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING.

.orice OF Eldorado, Marion G. South
western Railroad Company. Asrlon'
Illinois. Nov. 20, 1906
Public notice Is hereby given that
q special melting OF the stockholders
Of The E,dorado, Marion G. Southwest
ern Railroad Company will be held at
the office Of said company in the city
Of Marion, Illinois. on the goth day Of
January. 1907, at the hour Of / O'Clock
D. m for the purpose Of considering
end voting on the question Of issuing
the first Mortgage Gold Bonds Of said
company. to an amount Of not exceed