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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04
THE PHlLHARMONICS
OF ASTORIA
CHEERFUL NEWS OF THE
PROGRESS OF THIS SOCIETY
LIST OF DIRECTORS cHoS-
EN-LADIES ENLISTED IN
THE CAUSE SOON READY
FOR WORK.

DR.. Emil Emma, the moving spirit
in the organization Of this notable
and valuable addition to the pleasant
and cultured element Of life in Astoria
was in the city yesterday on his regu-
lar weekly visit, from Portland, and
in conversation with representative
Of this paper, announced that there
was no doubt Of the early and COM
plete organization Of the Astoria
Philharmonic Society, and that the
day was not so far distant when the
people of this city might listen to a
splendid concert given entirely by
home talent and including at least 50
male voices and IS female voices; a
promise that means much Of real de-
light to music-loving Astoria. The
doctor also intimated tht fine string
orchestra is also among the grateful
probabilities in this relation, an at
tribute long and earnestly desired and
needed here.
The organization Of the Philhar-
monic body is practically perfected.
the last step being taken when the
following named gentlemen were
selected to act as the board Of direc-
tors for the institution and consented
severaly to take over the responsible
ties, towit. Messrs. S. Elmore, Theo,
Fredriksen, "A. A. Finch, T. L. Ball,
is. L. Nanthrup, John Gratke, VIII
Gratke, Herman Wise, A. R. Cyrus,
w. E. Schimpff, Charles Abercrombie,
| J. Z, Higgins, Q. B. Estes, G. s
Gunderson.
The following letter has just been
sent out by the Society and will I'M
doubtedly expedite the final work and
banding of the group Of talented peo
pie who are to compose "; ana pfihe
its best forces into the arena OF public
| notice and appreciation.
"Your attention is called to the or
ganization Of the Astoria Philhar.
| monte Society, to which you are in
vited to become a member This So
| ciety has for Its object q greater
| musical interest in our city together
| with forming bi-annual musical
festival, at which some special fea-
lures will be introduced.
Feeling that Astoria Is in need oi
such an organization, and being in
terested in bringing artists Of note
into our midst, the request for your
cooperation Is made in order that
the Society might succeed and prove
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04

On Tuesday morning next, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles A, Palmberg, accom-
panied by their two sons, will deparl
for the East and Europe on an cx,
tended outing Several months will
be spcn, with friends In the East. and
then the family will sail FOR Stock.
holm, Sweden. their old home, where
Mrs PaImberg and the boys will rc-
main the year, Mr.. paimberg re-
turning 10 Astoria whenever he gets
ready or his business demands It
Their Astoria friends vii wish them
all happy and pleasant journey and
visit and a safe return.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04

Waldorf-Astoria mailing souvenir
post card in the fire alarm box and
nearly causing riot, to trying to
stop the trolley cars by standing on
the track. She takes with her the
characters that have followed her
through her laughing adventures since
the author discovered her down in
Posey county, Indiana. Sis in her
new play ought to be winner.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04
YESTERDAY In The
CIRCUIT COURT
RULING MADE BY JUDGE Nc
BRIDE or INTEREST TO ALL
COUNTY CLERKS ~ SEVERAL
DIVORCE MATTERS DULY
ADJUSTED.

The somewhat humdrum course 81
procedure In the Circuit Court was
liyencd bit yesterday BY the pres
cntation Of a matter )of unusual i'm
port, and one that will have its bear
ing with a number Of the county
clerks Of Oregon who are, as yet, "up
in the air. on the proposition. The
following order gives the entire gist
Of the issue;
In the matter Of naturalization
fees: Now comes clatsop County BY
G. J. Trcnchard, County Judge, and
J. G. Clinton, county clerk, and clerk
Of this court in pcrson--and submit
to this court for decision the follow
ing question: Should the clerk pay
over to the county the fees received
BY him under the laws Of the United
States, for the naturalization Of
aliensi The county contends that he
should pay the same over to the
county; and the clerk contends that
he II entitled to retain the same; and
the court, upon such agreed state
nient finds as follows:
THAT the clerk OF the court, ID
naturalization proceedings, acts as an
officer Of the United States and I'M
der the laws Of the United States, and
that he is entitled to receive such fees
and retain the same; and II is so
ordered. (Signed),
THOMAS A. MCBRIDE,
Judge
The following matters came up for
judicial treatment and the following
orders were made in their relation:
Lester Nelson VS.. Maude Nelson;
default entered, and decree Of divorce
granted.
Laura Z. Cline VS.. E. H. Cline; de-
cree Of divorce granted, as prayed for.
Court then adjourned until 10
o'clock this morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04
Done In Probate Court

County Judge c. J. Trencahrd, sit
ting for probate matters yesterday,
handed down the following orders;
In the estate Of Anna J. Foster, con-
firming the sale Of certain realty re-
ported by the administrator, ]. +.
Hamilton. Estate Of Andrew Han
nula, an insane person; directing the
guardian to sell certain personal
property OF the estate. Estate Of Al
bert Anderson; approving the final
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04
PERSONAL MENTION

w. F. Richardson. attorney. Of
Portland, was an Astoria passenger
on the night express yesterday.
]. M. Long, of the Portland bar
reached this city on the o:40 train last
night.
Mr.. and MHrs c. E. Runyon were
passengers on the noon express from
the metropolis yesterday.
Captain Tom Crag came down from
Portland on the ll:40 a. m. train yes,
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Purcell were
passengers for Seaside on the moor
train yesterday. and will stop off II
Astoria on their way back to Port
land.
P. L. Cherry is confined to hi:
home with a slight attack Of la grippe
the bette noir of Astoria just al
present.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04

account of administrator, discharging
him and releasing the bond. Estate
of w. \. Smith; approving final ac-
count Of A. NJ. Smith, administrator,
discharging him and releasing bond.
Estate Of Thora Sophia Pearson; con-
iirming the sale Of certain real estate
and directing administrator to deliver
deed therefor. Estate of Herbert $.
Brix; confirming the sale Of certain
realty belonging 10 said minor and
directing the delivery Of deed there
for
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04

There was meeting Of the execu-
tive committee Of the Astoria Anna.
teur Athletic Association in the Office
Of City Attorney Abcrcrombie day
or two ago in which the situation rel
garding hall was very thoroughly
gone into. and the decision the com
miitec arrived At was TO postpone ac-
tion until June lst when the present
lease on the Foard & Stokes hall will
expire and IL Is expected that the as
sociation will be able to lease that
hail at and from that date.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04
ESTHER MITCHELL is SANE.

SEATTLE, March 3.-The State oE
Oregon has made requisition on the
board Of control for the custody of
Esther Mitchell, who killed her broth
er, George Mitchell, to avenge the
death of "Holy Roller Crefield
Esther was adjudged insane and has
been confined at Steilacoom. Since
her confinement she has recovered
her faculties. The request has not
been acted on.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04

a lasting benefit to those who seek
and appreciate better music.
"The enclosed card should be sign
ed for enrolment.
astoria Philharmonic Society,
"By G. Ziegier, Secretary"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04
ISIS IN NEW YORK"

Is the title Of the offering which
comes TO the Astoria Theatre on
Saturday night, March 9TH, and II
reveals the merry Hoosier lass in a
new role. A visit to the great me-
tropolis permits Of many chances for
fun, and Sis runs the gamut from
shaking hands with Oscar Of the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04
A New Enterprise

J. b. Silver Is about to inangura.e
q monument and stcne.cutting busi-
ness In a building Is feet by 40 upon
los he has leased on the south side
Of Commercial stree, near Sixteenth,
and hopes to be at work for the pub.
lie BY the middle Of the present
month
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04
Said 70 be Insane.

Upon warrant sworn out by An
drew Kari. man by the name Of
William Karvonen, was arrested yes
,erday by Sheriff NJ. R. pomeroy, and
placed in the county jail, pending his
examination before Judge Trenchard
this morning at o:30 o'clock, by Drs,
Forsstrom and Kinney.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04
Can. Get Over IT,

The new Knights Of Columbus in
Astoria are ovcrjoyed at the supreme
success of their work Of last Sunday
in connection with their Portland
iraters and the delightful time all had
and are glad they are alive. And the
one thing that warns in their
memories was the dainty banquet
served their guests by Pat. Gallagher
OF the Imperial
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04
Court Terms

This morning at 9 o'clock the
March term oi the County Court for
Clatsop county. will begin It's regular
sessions and despatch the pressing
affairs oi that jurisdiction TO a sue
ccssiui conclusion; there being some
very important road orders to be
made at this time. The Circuit Court
win probably be in session until the
18th Of this month, next Wednesday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04
DONE BY DEEDs..,

w. c. Smith and wife to G. s.
Quinlan, lot II, block lS, Plaza. $22'
A. S. Kerry and wife to f. ],
Haynes ct al, S l-2 Of S IL sec.
1850 /. ..................,. u
Fl. w. Mattson and wife TO
]. Kieski, l54 acres in McCreary
b B ., q. c........,..,.,...,..... osot
J. Kieslsi and wife to H. w.
Mattson, lots 1918, block !.
Trullinger's addition to Astoria, 2OOt
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04
Uniform Rank x. p

Uniform Rank 4. F.
Brig, Gen. White, commander
Uniform Rank Knights Of Pythias,
was In the city last nigtS the guest
Of Astoria and a very enjoyable even
Ing was spent General White y on
his way 70 Tillamook, leaving on the
steamer Sue II. Elmore at $ o'clock
this morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04

The Astoria Shorthand Studio, which
has been closed for the past two
months, is pleased to announce that
It will resume its classes Of Short
hand and Typcwriting, beginning
March 9, 1908, at Its usual place, over
Higgins Book Store.
The complete course is mastered in
s to IL weeks, with speed OF l2s
words per minute and over, with re-
view Of elementary studies A great
advantage Of this system (The Benr
Pitman System Simplified) Is the
notes are as easily transcribed months
from the day of writing as on the day
written. This school has GRADUATED
a great number Of students during the
past year, all Of whom have proven
credit to themselves as well as tht
school.
All who desire to Join the new class
kindly apply before said date to Mis-
Rose Nordstrom, care City Lumber
& Box Co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04
In Service Today

Fire Chief Foster has been at work
installing the new transmission wheel
and the new test clock, lately pur-
chased for the use Of the department
and hopes to have them both in fine
working order today, The transmits.
sion wheel will, as its name signifies,
transmit all alarms OF fire that are
sent in, either from the Is alarm boxes
throughout the city, or by telephones
(the Chief being busy now sending
out cards to all homes and buildings
with telephones in them. directing
that all alarms must be sent to the
headquarter building OF the depart
ment) to the various stations about
the city, and the men at each station
will know a FIRE is afoct and its loca-
ton, and will govern themselves ac-
cordingly, unless summoned by a
special call from the Chief The test
clock Is fine time-picce, and will
send a three-stroke call to each of
the outlying engine house, at 8 a. m,
IL noon, and S p. m, thus keeping in
touch with any failure Of the wires
to serve the system. The whole plan
greatly simplifying the despatch of
the work OF alarm and salvage.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04
A Political Quest

State Dairy and Food Commission
erJ, w. Bailey, was Ia the city yes
terday. presumably on quest as 70
the condition Of his fences" as Il Il
understood he Ia not unwilling 10 auc-
eeed Mr., Bailey In that particular
Office. He returned 10 the capital on
last evenings express.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04
Used to Fish Here

Henry Shafer. the man who was
murdered In his Portland home the
other night by the over-ofiicious
policeman, Suitter, used to fish In
Astoria waters and was well and ia
yorabiy known at the mouth OF the
Columbia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04
Tomorrow Afternoon

AomoFt0W AitcthVVh
The English Lutheran Ladies AID
Society will be entertained tomorrow
Thursday afternoon by Mrs Victor
Hermann. al her residence on Harri.
son avenue. Friends and members
cordially invited.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04
IERsE Tales W TIE TOM
Across the Continent

by express 10 Judds. the swcllcst
line Of spring neckwear ever shown
In this city. You should sec them;
see our windows; they are kisef
crava,s, that's all.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-04
On June 10th

John Petersen, a native Of Norway,
yesterday made formal application at
the Office Of County Clerk Clinton,
for his final papers in American citi-
xenship. and the matter will conc up
ior adjudication on the 10th Of June
next IN the Honorable Circuit Court
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1908-11-03
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.

Wild Goose Mining x Trading Com
pany, location Of principal place If
business. san Francisco. California.
location of works. Nome. Alaska.
Notice is hereby given that at "A
meeting Of the Board Of Directors. held
"n the second day Of October 1905. an
assessment. W. =. Of ten cents per
share vas levied upon the capital stock
of the corporation. payable immcdi-
ately i'm United States gold coin Ia the
Secretary. At the office If thu company.
Room 7o4 West Coast Life building.
354 PIN street san Francisco. cali
fornia.
Any stock upon which this assess
ment shall remain unpaid on the 18th
day Of November. 1908. Will he delin-
quent ana advertised for sale at public
auction. ana. unless payment is made
before. will be sold on Saturday. the
second day Of January, 1909. to pay
the delinquent assessment. together
With the Goo. &c advertising and ex-
penses Of sale.
Ky order nf the Board Of Directors
THOMAS TURNER.
Secretary.
Office room. 7O4 West Coast Life
Building. ga Pine street. San Fran
cisco. California
Date OF first publication. oct. 8
Date of last publication, Nov. :.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1908-11-03
AT THE CRESCENT.
Winter mess, $50 per month.
BOILER FOR SALE.

Good 9Th. =. boiler FIR sale In
duirc j.. Nugget
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1908-11-03
VOTING CONTEST
NUGGETS FREE TRIPS TO
A. Y. P. FAIR

The Nugget wants to send two
rcopI. To the Fair next summer and
paS their expenses for month
Do YOU want Ia make this Trip or
have YOU "a friend YOU would suggest =
The Nugget will rael the bills. YOU
know. The two chosen ones who go
on the Nuggets free trip will net have
Ia pay any steamship FIRE. either going
tu Seattle or returning They will put
NJ At tho best rntel i'm SEATTLE for ON
month, at M cost To- themselves -
long as they remain in Seattle. while
the great Alaska Yukon Pacific Ex-
position is open. they will have free
ticket. 10y means of which they may
pass through The gates Ia ire Fair as
often rs they Nish.
such a trip next summer ought To
look guod Ia a great many people.
ought il not Think of it You take
"a stamch steamship right here at
Nemo. and the purser assigns YOU to
"A fine upper deck statcroom. Your
ticket is free. You are nicely treated
on board ship After pleasant sum
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yourself il YOU wish Hut ynu must
put only one maine ON each ballot
When YOU git 4 number 1T ballots
ready tp east. bring Them down To- th,
Nugget eHie- aHd give tHvm t4=thp
Vote Editor H.. will civ, you re-
ccipt rnr ~" VOTES YOU bring m.
The two persons getting IN, rvoI
largest number ef votes viii receive
the Nuggets free trip To the A.-Y-P.
Fair. as described aboee
W. don't expect The two winners
To- have the same number of Votes
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ed. ana the second highest vutc-gcttcr
viii also be elected. These two VIM
90 II the Fair uu equal tcrms
INV. who Is eligible Why every
body ON Seward Peninsula, Il makes
no difference To Us whether tho lucky
tvn arr the rretticst girls in town or
the homelicst. W. would Just as glad
~ send two high school boys a. two
prnspectnrs lust i'm from the kouEaruk.
You can vote for Yourself. or for any
man woman ar child You desire And
YOU can vote as often as YOU hayc
haliatS and u ballot viii be found in
every Daily Nugget aud every Weekly
Nugget from to-day till mkt MAJ
And tn polls will Ia open at tho
Nugget office next Monday. October .
and will continue open during business
hours every week day until next Mav
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each das count ane eaeH y cutting
thu coupons out of your own paper
and getting coupons from Your friends
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during thr winter. and these viii help
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FOR RENT.
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The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1908-11-03

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Connecticut western news., 1908-10-01
A Crab and a Ciqarettc.

Give q crab cigarette and he'll smoke himself to death"
 The sDo:ke" to make good his words took Il huga crab from the basket in the bottom Of the boat. He stuck q cigarette tight in the crabs narrow slit of mouth. Then he lit the end.
 Watch" he said7 with a cruel smile.
 The crab, to rid himself of the hate full mouthful, exhaled strongly. Then, according to the laws of nature, he inhaled. He eXhaled again. Again he inhaled. Thick clouds of smoke rolled forth, but thicker ones remained in the hapless ereature's lungs. The cigarette burnt free and fast
 "So he'll keep on." said the cruel ex- perimenter. smoking like a steam en- zine till he dies"
 But at this point one of the fisher men had pity on the crab and snatched the cigarette from its mouth.-New Orleans Times-Dcmocrat.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-01
Sharon, Conn.,. Sept. 24, 1908

Sharon, Conn.,, Sept. 24, 1908 Editor THE NEWS:
 About two weeks ago. a petition was handed to the Town Clerk of Sharon. asking that the voters of the Town be gwen chance to express their views on the license question, on October 9th. This petition had as many names as the law requires. The saloon men, or theii friends "got busy" and persuaded tw, of those signers to ask that their names be removed from the list of petitioners The purpose of this was to reduce the number oi na mes to less than twenty. five. This"nice' job was finished on the evening of the 22nd, giving the friends of the petition only one day; in which to get hold of it, and get a few more names, or to start a new one. The latter alternative was chosen. Twenty-seven names were secured and the new petition was handed to the Town Clerk of Sha- ron at 7:45 P. M, Sept. 23rd.
 Some of us would like to know whether the removal of those two names. after the petition was in the hands of the Town Clerk, affected its legal status. Also, some of us would like to know whether the number of men is large who can be pursuaded to Ego back" on their signatures in that fashion.
 refrain from further comment.
 W. E. PAGE.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-01
Sharon, Conn, Sept. 28, 19

Sharon, Conn.,, Sept. 28, 1908 Editor THE NEWS:
 The report of the selectmen and treasurer for 1907-8 are out and it is very gratifying to the taxpayers to know the indebtedness of the town has been re- duced quite little. It is reported there has been nine outstanding orders taken up amounting to $10, ,405.00 which with the lawsuits and other grsvious questions which the officers had to contend with, alf who have seen the reports seem to think they have done remarkably well when they take into consideration the tax list was about $3000.O0 lower this year than formerly and also not forget ting our tax collector has done his duty well.
 Taxpayer