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Evening star., 1907-08-25

surplus of twenty million pesos, which has been
deposited in the general treasury, to increase the
reserve fund of the country, now amounting to
seventy-two million pesos. Should compare
this present state of Mexico with that of few years
back we cannot but feel surprised at the changes
that have taken place. Then the constant dis
crepancy between the and the expenditures
was enormous, plainly showing the one hand the
squandering of money by dishonest officials who
scrupulously used the public revenues, and on the
other the poverty of the people and of the inferior
employees This the root of all revolutions, al
ways caused by the unbalanced financial conditions,
the lack of foresight, and complete ignorance of
the art of governing But at the present time all
this has disappeared. and we have instead order,
foresight, accuracy, and stability.
How He Did 1t
WHAT were the methods used by Diaz to ac-
w complish all this His only, his main,
method was the application his country of modern
administrative systems.
Until Daz's time, the invariable rule in Mexico
had been to endeavor to keep aloof from the
tries which it was supposed might do harm to
Mexico or impair her territory. Between the
weak and the strong desert" is the phrase in
which a great Mexican statesman had Crystallized
his fears of possible invasion the part of the
United States.
Diaz understood that the way further to debiitate
a country already weak was by isolation from other
peoples which might better it's conditions or have
radical influence in its development. knowing that
in the present state of civilization of the world there
was no nation, nor could it exist if there was any,
which could live within itself, Diaz opened wide his
Evening star., 1907-08-25

course his letters were written to me; and month
after month, year after year had the JOY of seeing
the growth of this soul in faith and purpose
The long years passed. and at last this spring
the much hoped for day of liberty. He had for
years turned toward our Hope Hall in thought as
a home and to 1t he hastened the day of his
discharge.
Here is his letter to me when he started in life
the day of freedom:
DEAR LITTLE MoTHER.-As you will see, have, after
many years OF weary waiting arrived at Hope Hail. after
serving eleven years, three months, and four days 50
thought should write and let you know how am get
ting And the very first thing wish to impress you
with the fact that passed by many saloons
from the depot to the home. You will remember
old offender, this last time being my sixth and viii
also recall that the cursed whisky the of my
downfall in each and every instance have
to touch another drop, and have lived without for
twelve years intend with Gods help, to live without
for the remainder of my life
Well, Little Mother, cannot think of much to write
about excepting that | determined to do right and
make good, and l wish impress you with the fact
that it yourself and your teachings that caused
to the light and present happy and peace
with the world and my God.
Evening star., 1907-08-25
TRAGEDIES Within Prison Walls

THERE are tragedies within the grim walls that
are sad enough to arouse the most indifferent
to pity received letter only the other day telling
OF the case of man in prison of Arizona. He S
to come out on the first day of October, and WI
come into the world homeless, frendless, and worst
Continued page IL
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01
$50 A. M. ToMMoRRoW.

Saturday will probably see an i'm
mense crowd of out of town people
visit Astoria. The Shafer- Whittier, Co.,
places on sale the $4,000 fine wearing
OF the New York Credit Co. at 9Th and
apparel for men, women and children.
Bond street; This firm is going out Of
business and the entire fine stock must
be sold within 10 days as laws of cost
or loss Will not cut any hgure.
The goods stock must be converted
into cash and the affairs of the New
York settled up. There never was such
a large fine, stock sold at bonifide sac
rifce sale in this city. TIE Whit
tier -Shafer Co., have the settlement Of
this business in hand, and when this
firm, announces one of its sales in
Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, or
Los Angeles thousands of people are
always turned away on the opening
days. For when they take hold of
stock to wind up its business, they
stop at nothing, and sell the goods at
sucn prices as they see fit to dispose Of
the goods in short time.
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% PERSONAL MENTION. .
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n. M. Bransford of South Bend
Wash, WIS In the city yesterday.
w. w. Riggs " Seattle ls In Astoria
On u business visit
Guy A. Rodgers came down from
the metropolis yesterday forenoon for
short visit
H. 6. Gearing 4. s. A.. Of Mare fs-
land, Cal, is sojournIng In Astoria.
q. G. Knapp and son Of Knappa, are
In this city on Il brief visit.
J. n. Harrison was over from Deep
River yesterday,
W. j. Warren Of Portland Ia In Al
toria on u business visit
Theodore Broemser mas returned
from Buc0da and viii probably leave
foon for Colorado whore he VIII en-
Ter business.
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teachers Moetina "A me.

Teachers Moeting~-A meeting of the
Teacher sAAsociation viii be held tails
evening Mt 7 o'clock In the once OF the
city superintendent. Arithmetic will
be the subject taken up and Principal
c. E. WilIcutt Of Aldcrbrook school
viii lead the discussion. City Super
intendcnt A. l.. Clark will finish his
dissertation on The Phsychology OF
Interest.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01
The Goods Returned-Kelly, the ex.

bartender OF the Louvre, who lately
decamped with about 5000 worth of
property and money belonging to
Erickson, and to the Louvre people,
mas given up the last of his plunder
to Sheriff NJ. R. Pomeroy of this coun-
ty who went to Vancouver B. c. after
the thief The extradition of Kelly
involved the going to Vancouver by
Erickson and others, and as Kelly
agreed to give up the stuff, the case
was dropped and Sheriff Pomeroy is
now enroute home.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Funny Films on--The measure Of a
good laugh Is the meat of an entertain
ment. The moving picture presenta-
ton OF "The India Rubber Man" al
the Waldorf with It's miraculous con-
tortIonist and clown work is among
the real amusing things In Astoria al
this time; and anything this may lack
In the way Of humor, is supplied by
the alm that shows the grim fate OF
the group Of old New York Washers.
whose fate at the hands Of bright
woman is as merciless as It is ridicu-
lous.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

In Estate Cases Orders were made
IN tho following probate cases yester-
day by county Judge Trenchard, sit
ting for probate: Curing an entry on
the record In the matter Of the estate
OF Thomas Ecclcs, deceased, as TO the
sum Of tn. claim heretofore allowed in
favor OF q. w. Lounsberry. Amending
previous order settling the final ac-
count Of administrator IN the estate
Of Adam Satter, as TO description OF
certain real estate--For the sale Of GER
tain personal property belonging to the
estate OF the late II. O. Laxell.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01
Dainty Foot

Dainty Foot. Gear At cost-~Ladies
with penchant for elegant foot wear.
especially In the line OF slippers, (ana
who of them In without it7. will oe
glad to know that Charles V. Brown
has Just put 800 pairs of these elegant
accessories on his cost-llst and VIII
dispose OF them at that standard until
the last pair goes out. There are bar
gains, galore!
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Fines and Forfeitures-Fines and
forfeitures to the extent OF SS05, collec-
ted during the month of February.
have been turned into the city treasury
by the police department, This has
been rather slack month, the stop
page of the gambling games during
the session of the grand jury having
cut off part of the revenue derived
from that source.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

DO you feel sleepy ana not bit
like working In the afternoon? Per-
haps its because OF the kind OF lunch
you're cating--too heavy and too hard
to 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
things? You'll save money, too. u
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Expert Ladies' Tailor~-Teaches Gar
ment Cutting also Course In Ladies
Tailoring Mans Method. you can make
a sui, for yourself while learning ev-
cry lady should learn so as to make
their own clothes. VIII be In your
town about the 10th OF March. Lad
les wishing 10 learn please write TO
Mr.. Webster. 3i5 Yamhill 81. Portland.
Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Returns With Bride-Harry T. Brow
nell, the popular young city attorney
of Seaside, returned on last nights
train with the newly-wedded Mrs.
Brownell. whose former name could not
be ascertained at that late hour. The
groom has many friends here wno wish
the young couple the utmose happiness
in their married life.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

BY March 15th-Judge Trenchard
yesterday received letter from Has
tie and Dougan at Seattle informing
him that though the Court House con-
tractors had hoped to put on gang
Of stonemasons here this morning the
weather conditions have been so un-
propitious the start will be delayed un-
Ill at least the 18th OF March.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Are Complaining-There was some
complaint here yesterday morning oi
the mail for the British ship Galens
stranded below Clatsop City. beinl
carried by that point OF delivery tc
Seaside and then being brought bach
to Astoria before 1t was given the right
hunch for Clatsop. Some very impor-
tant matter In the mail gave rise to
the complaint.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Dressmakins Sohool-A grand op-
portunity Is offered the young ladies In
Astoria to learn the art of dressmaking,
In all It's branches cutting, fitting, max
Ing and. finishing. Bring your own
goods. You simply cannot fail. You
cannot lose the gain is certain. The
ladies In the last class were delighted
with the arrangements in this behalf
at the parlors OF Mesdames Hawks and
Smith at 519 Duane street,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01
BILLS RETURNED BY|
GRAND JURY
YESTERDAYS OFFICIAL DoINGS
IN THE PRECINCTS or THE
cLATSop CIRCUIT !. COURT
GRAND JURY REPORTS.

The clnts0p county grand jury ycs-
tcrdny returned n not true bill In the
cnac Of IiGnon Marlug Littre, the
French sailor Of the schooner Annie
Larsen, charged WITH tho theft Of $40
from First Mate Martin Petersen OF
that vessel, In December Lnst. Littro
was Immediately re-committad to the
county Jail. however, ag an important
witness In the trial Of Captain e. NJ
Forest. charged vita the murder Of
George Fisher. o. that same vessel
and viii be held for that purpose,
True bills were found and presented
late In the afternoon Of yesterday by
the grand jury against Julius Wilbur,
william Stewart and Mabel Grant. all
Of the Waldorf concert hall, charging
them with the crime Of robbery. the
affair being, II IN believed. of last Sat-
urdny night when young Iowan,
lately arrived IN the city, It alleged TO
have been dcspoilcd Of nis money there.
They were arrested by Deputy Sher-
IN Archie Mclean during the evening
ana raaa bail In the sum Of si00 each
was furnished by Charles wise. The
warrant for their arrest was Issued
by Judge Mcbride from the bench.
First Mate Martin Petersen Of the
schooner Annie Larsen was also put
IN 1ai last night by Deputy Sheriff
Mclean. In default OF 5000 bail re
qured o. iim as a witness In the case
of the State Of oregon versus G. NJ
Forest, aforesaid. and he will be held
pending that trial, which has not yet
been set.
The trial case before the court yes
terdny was that Of Leander Lebeck
against Daniel and Andrew Hannula,
which has now occupied three success
sive days OF the term and will proba-
bly, go TO the jury sometime today,
Default was taken against the de-
fendant In the case OF Hilma Sophia
Kerola against Andrew Emil Kerola,
yesterday: and decree of divorce
was granted.
Clio Michelome was granted an abb
soiutc divorce from his wife Palmira
Michelounc yesterday, the admissions
Of inndelty on the part OF the V<
fendant being so openly avowed in
open court as to Justify the promptest
sort or judgment.
In the case Of O. l.. osborne versus
Elizabeth Osborn. for divorce. an or
der was made yesterday directing the
plaintiff to deposit forthwith, with
the clerk Of the court, the sum OF $3.50,
to enable the defendant to defend her
suit,
The court then recessed until the
hour OF $50 o'clock this morning.
1t Is said the grand jury will hold
Its official hand until the Governor
has appointed the new district attor-
ncy which will probably be done today;
and from all signs apparent and re-
liable, the honor will fall to A. NJ.
Smith the we'll known attorney and
democratic leader of this city; who, 1t
is averred, will Immediately name Hon.
]. C. McCue as nis deputy for Clat-
sop county,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Funeral Notioe-The funeral Of the
late Carl Albert Paulsen of Deep Riv-
err who died Tuesday, will take place
Friday at the north shore. A boat
will leave the Callended dock at 10 a.
m. Friday morning for Deep River with
the friends Of the deceased and mem
bers of the A. o. U. w. order. The in
terment will be at Deep River ceme-
terry. 1t
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Labor Famine-One Of the best in
formed mon of the city says the fam
inc of loggers Is beginning to be felt in
every camp on the town river and Its
tributaries. The commonest kind of
a laborer in this field now commands
$275 per day. and the wage scale
stretches from that to $3.50 for skilled
men.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Will Leave Astoria-Superintendent
Lars Bergsvick, who mas resigned his
position with the city water works,
did not leave with his family, who went
to Portland Wednesday night, but will
meet with the water commission to
night and wind up his affairs so as to
leave by Sunday or Monday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01
p;s,ric, A,,ornsyship~It Is rumorc,

District Attorneyship~ Is rumorcd
that A, NJ. Smith. who was called to
Salem yesterday Is 10 be appointed
district attorney for the Fourth judi"
cIai District Of oregon, vice Harrison
Allen resigned. The report nas not
yet been confirmed but II is known
that Mr.. Smith while not nm avowed
candidate for the position will hc-
cent the trust II rendered him by Gov
ernOr Chamberlain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01
CHANGE CALIFORNIA CAPITAL

SACREMENTO, Feb. 2S.-The Sen
ate tonight by a vote of 40 to 9 ex-
pressed itself in favor of the removal
of the capital from Sacramento to
Berkeley and passed bill submitting
the question to the people.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

For Electric Sorvleo--lustnllhilon or
repair work, 10 TO J. S. Vernon, elrc-
trician. No. 4s7 Exchange street. tel
phone. Main 24i3. All manner OF
electric and telephone work done at
short notice.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

In New Home. r. Calender and
wife are Transporting their household
goods 10 their new nome at 693 F'if-
tecn,h street. the pretty cottage for
mcfly owned by e. 6, Masten.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Irving Committee Meeting The Com
moreial-InduSttal committee Of tho
Irving Club met IN regular session last
evening In the club rooms. The buEi-
ness transacted was mainly or II rou-
tins character.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01
NEW MEXICO WRECK.

LAS VEGAS, N. NJ, Feb. 2S.-In a
collision of work trains at Salt Lake
washout near Calientes at least three
were killed and several fatally injured.
The injured have been sent to Los
Angeles.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Five Cents to S3.00--Whcn you feel
like "sponging" bit. drop into Frank
Hart's drug store and buy sponge,
You can ind just wha, you want. from
cents 10 $500 per sponge,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Tho Liberty He'll Social club will
give a dance Saturday evening, March
I'd. at Logans hall. All are cordially
invited.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Don't Suffer---Go straight 10 Linton's
drug store. on Eleventh street be"
tween Duane and Commercial II IN
open day and night. Everything OF
tho pufcst and best.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01
Funeral Yesterday

Funeral Yesterday-The funeral Of
the late H. Jeldness occurred yester-
day afternoon from VIM c. A Pohl's
Undertaking parlors, Rev. Seymour
Short of Grace Episcopal church Off
ciating. The interment was at Green
wood cemetery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Lumber Loading Accident-captain
Doris of the schooner Melrose had his
legs badly bruised by an accident yes
terday. Lumber was being loaded on
the Melrose by a sling which broke
and dropped the heavy wood against
the Captain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Grand Army Meetins-Tne regular
meeting of the G. A. r. took place Wed
nesday night. After the routine work
had been completed the old soldiers
entertained the Ladies of the G. A. R.
and members Of the Relief Corps with
music and refreshments, A general
good time was enjoyed by all present.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Water Commission Tonight-The
board of water commissioners will meet
this evening in regular session. Among
the matters to come before the meet
ing are the appointment Of a super
intendent and engineer and the ar
irving at decision regarding new
storage reservoir.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Hotel Irving will open their dining
room 10 boarders and transient, March
lot. Now management. Ratos Rca.
ponnble.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

orkwitx has received n sample OF the
National bicycle for the season Of
1907
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01
Funeral Sunday The func

Funeral Sunday funeral OF the
late q. A. Belmont will be held sun
day from the Giibaugh undertaking
parorH under the auspices Of tho TEN
ple lodge OF MaAons. lnterment VIII
be Mt Greenwood cemetery,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

The social that was to be given by
the Junior class of the High School,
on Friday, Mar. has been postponed
till Sat. evening March 2. An elabor-
ate program has been arranged, after
the rendering of which, dancing Will
be indulged in, and refreshments SER
we'd.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Nhw Arrivals--Of nice new. spring
suits and millinery at Jaloff's new
store 18th street between Commercial
and Bond streets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01
Sheriff pomeroy Rsturns-~sherift

pomeroy returned last nignt with the
valuabies stolen by c. Kelly, formerly
bartender for Mr. Erickson. He states
that Kelly has been ordered TO leave
the British Provinces and viii doubt
less return to tho United States,
MARKETS
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01
TERSE TALES Of THE TOWN

90 TO A. o. Craig for your tents
awnings and nil kinda OF canvas w9r"
18th aud Exchange. II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Baby Go. .carts-~New stock just In
liildobrnnd * Cor furniture old Bee
Hive Building.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

For Fine Watch and clock repairing
90 to Frank ]. Donnerberg, the re-
liable jeweler, Iii 18th st.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

j.. A. 0iIbaueh q Company, Under
takers. $40 Duane street, corner OF
Twelfth. II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

The very best board 10 bo obtained
In tho city In nj "'rho occidrnt Hotel
Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-01

Doll H. Scu'ly, Notary Public. a,
icully's Cigar Store. Any old hourl
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Morning Astorian, so cents month,
Delivered by carrier.
The Delta independent., 1907-01-25
|6,3O5
1924
1922
15,OO5
1919
1887
ll.lO
l7.65
The Average for $50 Acres But Fraction Less Than Eighteen Tons
Challenges Any Similar Area In State to Equal This Record
Az. Ions Per Acre.

lifting ability of the sugar beet.
He had in AZ acres last year
from which he harvested $50 tons
net, tare deducted. The general
average was 22A tons per acre and
an average cash return of SIP. so
per acre. Mr.. Moore figures his
net profit per acre to be $500
and he says this is conservative.
This was the third crop on the
same ground and was the heavi-
est yield produced during the
three years. 25 acres of his land
has not been fertilized. Some of
his ground which produced 20
tons the first year, yielded 26 tons
the second and 80 tons the third.
He Watered his 1906 crop but
three times. Experience has
taught him to water less and cul-
tivate more. His first crop of
sugar beets he watered five or six
times and cultivated two to three
times. Last year he watered
three times and cultivated from
six to eight times. He had some
beets last year that were watered
but once and they made about 20
tons per acre.
Mr.. Moore has kept close ac-
count of expense. First year the
total cost of production was $29. so
per acre, second year $32. so and
in 1906, $3.50. Increased ex-
pense is due to increased cost of
labor.
EXPERIENCE OF H. r. ATCHLEY.
Mr.. Atchley had in 20 acres on
the Winton farm % miles south
of Delta in the Uncompahgre
valley, from which he harvested
$50 tons and for which he re-
ceived s., 300. Below you have
his total receipts and itemized
cost:
Expenses. lteccipts
90 acres produced G60
tons at $5 90 per ton $1,000
5l2 lbs. seed at 15c.
per ID. b............$ $ 1880
Planting at SOC. per
acre re.............. 11.50
Thinning at $500 per
acre. re.............. 174.OO
Hoeing at s4.0O per
acre. re............. 5000
Topping at SO 90 per
acre. re.............. $4,000
Caring the beets. ... 264.OO
$ 1890 . $500
Net profit. 2,320.7O
The Delta independent., 1907-01-25

EXPERIENCE OF OTHERS.
Z. Shark, on lower Surfac,
Creek mesa averaged q tons per
acre on five acres. Same lanG
was in beets the previous season
and land was not manurcd.
Ben J. Myers, on lower Sur
face Creek mesa, averaged %
tons per acre on four acres.
Matt Dolphin raised five acres
OF beets on Garnet mesa, secur-
ing an average of 20 tons. Same
land was in beets year of 1905
and was not fertilized for 1906
crop.
Thomas Ryan raised eight acres
in upper Gunnison valley, har-
vesting 2S tons per acre,
c. N. Smith, in same location
as above, secured an average Of
80 tons on seven acres.
S. P. Gutchell and Pat Sullivan.
on land six miles above Delta in
Uncompahgre valley, from heavy
adobe soil. raised 80 tons per acre
on five acres.
Reports given above cover a
wide range of territory, taking in
both Uncompahgre and Gunnison
valleys and the different mesas,
demonstrating beyond doubt that
all our land is especially adapted
to the profitable production of
sugar beets. the crop that, plant
ed in the spring yields rich re-
turns in the fall if given proper
attention and cultivation.