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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06

{ bauched. Industries, as they are con-
dCcSed, are for the purpose of gaining
the greatest possible advantage for the
owners.
Socialism he said simply means
that all viii go to work or 90 hungry"
He denied that his creed is that the
laboring classes should be superior 10
other classes. He merely wants work
ers to &c. what is due them.
A large and interested audience among
whom were Representative Adam Bede
and many college professors, heard the
speeches Of tbis couple whc have be-
come eminent IN their work Tor social
ISM throughout the country
But thew work in addition to Iectur-
ing. News reached here today that Mrs.
Stokes has promised the rent strikers
in the tenement houses OF New York
her help in their movement for better
treatment from their landlords She
will visit their headquarters today or
tomorrow and consult with their leaders
as 10 the best methods Of securing lower
rents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06

ton who live on the earnings Of the
other nine-tenths-
AssaiIs Both Old Parties.
OF politics she spoke with great feel
ing, saying the Republican party is the
party of capitalists while the Demo-
cratic is trying to unite under its banner
both the wage earners and the capital
lists. She declared that the only party
cognlzant that wage slavery exists is
the Socialist party.
Mr.. Stokes, the millionaire philanthrO-
pist. explained that socialism aims to
make it possible for the real pro-
ducers and workers of the country 10
accumulate wealUh-the wealth that they
produce. He said One-half OF the people
of the country are taxed unjustly today
by the wealthy classes, and this is done
without the representation being ac-
corded TO the poorer people, although
they are entitled to it.
Industrial Ownership Debauched."
Industrial ownership" he declared
with great feeling, has become de-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
Three ORarter Goats

The morning coat type Of tsn5r-nade
is at present reignlng supreme. wheth-
er made OF cloth. fur. or velvet
II loose fitting it is smartest TO have
the back in empire lines and not in
the half-dtting style, which Is not
recognized in the latest STYLES even If
the coat he for travelling wear only.
Many or the braided coats are dis
tinguisEed by long waistcoats OF bro
cade or tapestry in a pompadour de-
sign. and the majority are braided
either all over or with n long fancy,
braid outlining the extreme edge Of
the coat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06

his lines were not in such easy places
as they are now.
Il was pretty hard up" he says, "and
in the West was once obliged 20 make
living by quick paintings at country
fairs. I remember how, on such occa-
siOns. I was surrounded by a crowd
gazing rapidly at my work. I was hur-
riedly conveying the colors from the
tubes to my palette and from thence TO
the cheap stuff they called canvas, very
anxious to get the effect desired and to
be through with the job. as I was des-
perately hungry. The man nearest to
me was absorbed
Say he finally exclaimed, you're
clever, all right, painting two pictures
at once Then after 4 pause, he added:
But that one you got your thumb
through Is better than the other,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
STOKES AND WIFE PLEAD
FOR JUSTICE TO WORKERS
Mrs. Stokes AsSailS Both
Great Parties for Fay
orlng Capital.
Millionaire Socialist Says
All Should Work Or
Go Hungry.

How to solve the problem Of doing
away with class warfare among the
people OF this country and the world
was the subject dwelt upon last night in
a lecture in odd Fellows Hall by J. G.
Phelps Stokes. the millionaire socialist,
and his wife. who, before her marriage,
was a cigarmaker in New York.
These pioneers attacked the problem
in earnest They believe poverty can
he done away with. They are strong ia
their conviction that the Socialist party
is the only one which viii serve the
wage earners as they should be served.
Mrs. Stokes called attention TO the
fact that the President had said in his
message to Congress that socialism was
a menace TO this country because il de
stroyed homes. She claimed the homes
Il really would destroy would be the
homes OF the rich parasites" the
homes OF the one-tenth of the pOpula-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
Free Violin School.

Parents start the New Year right by
givil z your children an opportunity 10
embrace advantages, which may have
been neglected or not available during
your youth. Call Thursday. D. m, at
Pythian Temple. 1912 9Th NV. and hear
an orchestra of 100 young misses and
masters C to 20 years. all of whom were
taught free Of charge. New term of six
months lessons free, commences Jan. 9.
instruction book reduced to one dollar.
ViOlins furnished free at classroom. AS
only a limited number can be accommo-
dated apply at once, Jan. 9th. Expenses
paid by annual carnivals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
LOCAL MENTION.
One Loaf of Schneiders "MaIt"
Bread VIII Convince You

that it's the bread your table should
have. Made in a scrupuIously ..cnducted
bakery with materials that sTs as pure
and clean as money can buy. Tell your
grocer 10 always put Malt Bread in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
The Befte1 One

: An illustrator, whose work for the
magazines is now generally admired,
tells a. story or his early days. when
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06

on all Gas Stands-Fancy Shades and
other lamps
1904 G. c. a. Muddiman. GIG 18th st
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
YoH Won't Regret

Believing IN mankind
For hearing before you Judge.
For being candid.
For thinking before speaking.
For disrega riding gossip.
For owning yourself in the wrong.
For bridling your tongue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06

Cashmere xngg Wen liked for afternoon
the of
can OF
to
the blouse yards DINA
e52n isl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
10 Per Cent Discount

1 As bread feeds the body, Satin skin cream
supplies nourishment to the skin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06

Has the Grippe Visited Your Home?
''ss" viii stop him. 25e; all druggists
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
TO PREVENT THE GRIP.

10 PREVENT EEG GRIP.
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE removes the
cause. There is only one ''BROMO QCININE. %
Look for signature Of z. W. GROVE. 2jc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
Women's Corset Covers

Made of splendid quality longcloth, daintiiy
trimmed with double lows of fine lace embrod-
cry, beading and ribbon; all sizes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06

The GTippe's Going Around. Take "eo.'
It's a sure cure; 25e; all druggists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
WOmen'S Gowns

Made Of splendid quality longcloth, muslin, and
cambria, in high, v and round necks; stylishly
trimmed with fine lace, dainty, choice embroid-
cry; full lengths; all sizes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
Women's Drawers

Made of excellent quality longcloth, cambria and
muslin, umbrella styles; stylishly trimmed with
fine lace and embroidery; all sizes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
Women'S Long ChemiseS

Made of cambria and muslin round neck with
yoke, hemstitched tucks; others with lace; cut
full width; all sizes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
W0AIen'S Gowns

Made Of splendid quality muslin in good, SER
viceable styles, high, V, and round necks; full
widths; sizes and lengths, IS, TO- II.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
WOmen'S Skirts

Of good quality muslin and cambria, deep UNI
brella and circular flounce; finished with rows of
lace insertion, deep lace edge; some good styles
ed all sizes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
AssaiIs Both Old Parties.

ton who live on the earnings OF {
other nine-tenths
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
WOmen'S Drawers

Made of good quality muslin and cambria, cut
full width, finished with full umbrella ruffle,
neatly tucked; some with deep edgiug of fine
others of dainty lace; lengths from
3 to %.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
Women's Gowns

Made of best quality longcloth, muslin, cambria,
and nainSook, in high V and round neckS, fancy
trimmed yOkeS of fine embroidery, lace, bead
ing, and ribbon; excellent width and length; all
sizes. }
WOmen'S Drawers
Made of the best quality longcloth, nainsook, and
cambria; number of dainty Styles trimmed
with umbrella ruffleS, rows of fine lace insertion
and embroidery; all sizes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
Women's Long Skirts

Made Of good quality muslin, Serviceabe STYLES
cut full width, finished with deep ruffle, witt
hemStitched tuckS, foundation and dust rufle
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
For Splendid Cause

For Splendid Cause
In an effort to raise money for the
uses Of the free public library, the
ladies of the library association will
hold sale Of pies, cakes and other
good things to eat Saturday (tomor-
row., morning. The sale and display
Of the edibles will be in the big fine
show windows. Of the Astoria furni-
ture store, formerly Heilborn's, and
the event is expected to prove quite a
successful one. All who wish to give
any fine samples of the cookery art
may do so, and the donations will
be thankfully received. The library
receives comparatively very little aid
and ther is constant need for money
with which to buy new books. The
ladies Of the ASSOCIATION therefor plan
to give one OF more entertainments
or sales Of the nature yearly
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
Deed Promptly Given

Sometime ago Mayor Herman
Wise wrote letter 10 A. B. Ham
mond, asking that gentleman to dedi-
cate by deed a certain triangular
strip OF land adjoining the City Park
drive, as the same was needed by the
city to round out the lines and con.
tour Of the new park site. Yester.
day the Mayor received deed direct
from Mr. Hammond conveying the
property desired, and on behalf OF
the people of Astoria, Immediately de-
spatched a cordial letter OF thanks to
the donor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
Unsatisfactory Condition

Fishing AT Coos Bay Is in some
what an unsatisfactory condition.
There Is q clash between the
Gamers and the lishermen's
union and settlement Of the matter
involved cannot be made. The price
Of fish is the bone. Of contention.
Twenty cents each for silversides
and so cents for chinooks is what
the fishermen demand and which the
Gamers will not pay, and but a few
men from this section are fishing,
the union men Of Coos Bay refusing
to do so.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
Bids Opened Tonight

There will be an interesting session
Of the Astoria Water Commission
this evening at the city hall, when ths
bids for the construction Of the new
10000 600 gallon reservoir are to be
opened, and perhaps, awarded. In
this behalf there will be a number OF
people present, and among them c.
W. Ide, Of Seattle, who arrived here
yesterday and is a guest at the occi-
dent
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
Repairs To Adsir Drain

City Surveyor Tee and Street Sn-
perintendent Kearney have addressed
"A communication 10 the council ask
ing il the authority given them to act
on the Adair drain was to be con-
strued as to mean the entire drain or
only that portion referred TO in a
communication from r. z. Goodman
e. al, as acted upon by the council.
They think that i covers the entire
drain and II the repairs are to be
made throughout the expense will be
great
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
Reports Filed

The city surveyor has filed a GER
tiicate 81 approval of the improve
ment OF Ninth street from the south
line Of Jerome avenue 70 the south
line Of Kensington and a certificate
Of acceptance Of the completion Of
Tenth street between Grand and Har-
rison avenue, the contractor being
entitled to final payment Of $ls64.s0
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
After The Non. Attendants

City Superintendent Of Schools A,
l.. Clark was out yesterday making a
careful census OF the non.attending
pupils OF the municipal school sys-
tenn, which he has nearly finished,
and which, when closed, he will turn
over to the proper recruiting officer
and have the delinquent youngsters
hustled into school where, under the
Law, they belong.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
VIII Bid On Reservoir--

w, r. Jacobsen and Charles A.
,Bade, OF the Jacobsen Bade Co, large
contractors Of Portland, are in the
city with a view OF rendering bid on
the new reservoir which will be
built for the water commission, The
bids will be opened tonight
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
Funeral Yesterday

The funeral Of the late VIM. Bcas.
Icy was held yesterday forenoon from
the undertaking parlors Of J. A. Gil.
baugh. the intermcnt being al Green.
wood Several relatives, including his
sister from Portland and brother Of
La Centre, Wash, attended the oh.
sequies.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
Storm In.erferred--

Contractor Leandcr Lcbeck ha.
plenty Of work cut out for his big
pile driving machine, and needed il
badly yesterday but the machine il
over on Bakers Bay, near Ilwaeo
and the nor'wester seriously intcrfcr-
red with lis towage TO this port by
the steamer Jordan Of the Calender
feet. II will be brought over a. soon
as possible
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
Drives Last Spike

Superintendent c. A. Coolidge Of
the Oregon Electric Co. drove the
last spike in electric connection be-
tween Mountain Home and Hillsboro
~pn Tuesday last, This connection is
part Of the system that will run from
Portland and Hillsboro which line
will be ready for business on Novem-
Der lst. Mr.. Coolidge was formerly
manager Of the Astoria Electric Co.
in this city. EITZI
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
InspeetIng Officer

Lieutenant NJ, w, Holman, Of Sa.
lem, viii be in Astoria next Wednes.
day night 10 take charge OF the
regular inspection Of First Company
Artillery which will be held on that
night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
Pleasant News At Hand

Mrs Charles +. Houston, OF this
city, yesterday received telegram
from Hoquiam. Wash, announcing
the safe arrival Of fine baby girl at
the happy home Of Mr. and Mrs
Homer Fletcher. in that city,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02

Of Pekka Wirtapen and Miss Ida
'rihula, both of this eity, In the happy
bonds Of matrimony Mr.. and Mrs
Wiftancn will settle down at once IN
their own home III 1888 Washington
street
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
Flattering Report

The report Of the directors and
cashier u the Scandinayian-Amcrican
Savings Bank just issued Is very III
tercsting A splendid showing is
made. Every statement published
shows an increase Of business over
the pree ding one and the latest Ii no
exception Business Is good with the
intuition and has been since is
cneninp,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
Auditors Collections

According to the report of City
Auditor and Police Judge Anderson
there has been collected, for fines and
forfcitures the sum Of S2l0, for the
month of September. For the past
quarter there has been collected 50
for building permits, $53 for Gene
terry fund and $ol steam roller ac-
count Licenses amounting to $So6.50
for the quarter were collected as fol-
lows: Teams, $604; laundries, $50;
theaGes, SIS; pawnbrokers, SIS ped
dlers, $25;; dogs, $780,; livery
stables, SIS; merry-go-round and
moving pictures, 500; exhibitions, SIS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
Arrived Yesterday

Prof. A. J. Brayton arrived here
yesterday and will at once take his
place on the staff Of teachers at the
High School in this city. That school
now has 40 pupils, or rs more than
|, had all last year
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
Filed FRS, Papers

Declaration Of intention to become
an American citizen was made yes
1tcrday, in the county clerks Office by
Ole Anderson, a native Of Norway.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
Case Continued

The case OF Frank Spit,le vs..
Kelly Lumber Co. was called in
Judge Anderson's court yesterday,
and was continued uatil | O'Clock this
afternoon, TO enable the defendants
10 secure the presence OF witnesses,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
Collecting Water Bills

Clerk Lounsbcrry yesterday com.
menccd the collection Of water tolls
and for the next ten days will be kept
busy handing out receipts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
Welded Al The Manse--

Rev. w, S. Gilbert, Of the First
Presbyterian Church, at o'clock
last evening, employed the beautiful
ritual Of that church in the uniting
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
Marriage License

A marriage license was issued yes
terday TO Pckka Wirtanen and Ida
1'ihula, both Of Astoria
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
Has Cheerful Sound

Has Cheerful Sound
A telegraphic order was received
by the Calender Navigation Com
pany yesterday directing them to
hold the National Supply Company's
shipment of pipe, as the consignee
will take delivery on the 18th Of
October; which means that the $500
worth of eight-inch well-casing,
which arrived here few months ago
for the Pacific Coast Gas & Oil Com
pany, OF Deep River, is to hold aud
be delivered under some arrangement
that enables that concern to secure
it; and which indicates a cheerful
turn to the companys affairs here,
confirmation Of which will be good
news on both sides Of the Columbia
in this relation
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
lERSE TALES u The TOWN
New Fire Gong

A new Gamewcll alarm gong has
been installed In the house Of Hose
Company No l.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-02
In The Circuit Court

In the circuit court yesterday the
jury in the case OF c. c. c. Rosen-
berg Us, Isaac Hansen brought in a
verdict in favor Of the plaintiff for
$40, The suit was brought for the
collection of $sl2, Victor Dillus, who
is charged with larceny from a dwell
ing, entered plea Of not guilty and
his case was set 70 September 10th.
He was released ON $3.50 bail The
grand jury brought in mot a true
bill" in the case of Leon Pye, charged
with stealing a phonograph from a
Chinaman, and he was discharged and
bail money returned.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-31
LOST.
STRAYED.

STRAYED-Small black pony. Re
turn to i0l Commercial Avenue.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-31

number OF men at New YORK
club were discussing the question OF
style when professional men have
occasion to express themselves In
writing whereupon one OF the
grorp, a lawyer, remarked:
From the standpoint OF clearness
and expiictness OF dicrlon, can
safely say that we lawyers are un-
excelled For instance If my friend
the doctor here was to give anyone
nm orange. he would no doubt simply
say I give You the orange, but
should the transaction be intrusfcd
to one OF our legal lights to put In
writing he would adopt something
like this form:
80 hereby give, grant aud convey
10 YOU all my interest, right, title
and advantage Of and In said orange.
together with It's rind, skin, Juice.
pulp and pips and all rights and adj
vantages therein. with full power TO
bite, suck or otherwise eat the same,
or give away with or without the
rind, skin Juice, pulp or pips; any
thing hereinhefofe or IN any other
deed or deeds, Instruments OF any
nature or kind whatsoever to the
contrary in anywise notwithstand-
ing
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-31
Stocks - Bonds y Cereals
PRACTICALLY |DLE| GRAIN WAS STRONG
Was Stock Market at Times-FIuc.
tuations Narrow and Constant
Changes insignificant.

New York, July 30.-The stock mar
for a large part of the time was prac-
tically idle Trading seems to have
entered upon one of the usual periods
of hesitation and seeking for a new
initiative.
The number of events in the last
few days which had been looked for.
ward to as importnt in their bearing
on values, and which action has been
taken accordingly in the stock market,
accounts for this lapse into dullness,
The quietness of the market was be
lieyed to be in accord with the desires
of important financial interests who
are supposed to deprecate undue spec
ulatiye excitement at this season of
political activity, and of developments
believed to be working out as well in
railroad affairs. Some influence to-
wards the repression OF activity was
caused by the published announce
ment by the attorney general of the
intention of the government to push
with renewed vigor all cases pending
against railroads for granting re
bates or like offenses. There is some
apprehension that this mood of the
government authorities may affect the
desire of the railroads to advance
freight rates for which a benevolent
view from the interstate commerce
commission was at one time, count.
ed upon.
Copper stocks showed considerable
strength, the further rise in the price
of the metal helping the movement.
Call money continues in great abund-
ance but time money grows firmer
There were some reports of damage
to the spring wheat from rust which
had effect on the price OF wheat and
was an influence on stocks. The last
prices of stocks show small declines
from yesterday as a rule, but the tluc-
tuations were so constant and so mar
rowras to leave little significance IN
the days changes,
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-31
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received at the
office of the City Engineer until five
o'clock p m, August 4th, 1903 for the
construction of cement sidewalks IN
der the following ordinances. No. 155'
No. 100. No. 1873. 10. 159 and No. 16l.
Said bids shall he sealed and mark
ed as such and accompanied by cash
or certified check for ten per cent
of the amount of such bid. all bids will
he opened ut the first regular meeting
of the city council in August 1908.
The contractor whose bid shall he
accepted shall furnish good and sui.
ficient bond that he will 10 said work
in the manner described in said ordi
nances and guarantee his work for a
period of two years from the time
of its acceptance. The right is re
served to reject any or all bids.
WILBUR b. THISTLEWOOD,
City Eengineer