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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20

The British ship Largiemore, Cap
tain Spencer, completed diseharging
the 1000 tons OF Australian coal or
dered by S. Elmore 4 Company, at
the Elmore dock, yesterday. and was
Immediately hauled to an anchorage
ifthe Tongue, from whence she will
take tow today for Portland. She
is without charter as yet so far as
Captain Spencer is aware, but likely
to be engaged at an early day, Cap
tain Spencer made many friends while
in this port who will always be glad
to greet him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20
The Palace Restaurant.

The ever.increasing popularity OF
the Palace Restaurant is evidence n
the good management. and the serv-
ice, at this popular dining room. For
long time the reputation Of the
house has been OF the best and II
does not wane as time progresses
The system used. that OF furnishing
the finest the market affords. and all
can be obtained, in season, is a plan
that will always win. coupled as II 10
with the best Of cooking and prompt
service. A common saying nowadays
is Get the Palace habit"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20
FREDERICK LAWRENCE ILL.

NEW YORK, Mar. l9.-Col. Fred
erick N. Lawrence, Point president
OF the Union Club and formerly pres
ident OF the New York Stock Ex-
change is i'll with pneumonia in his
apartments in West 10Th. street He
was stricken Sunday last.
Among owners and drivers Of high
grade trotting horses, few men in
New York are so well known as Col.
Lawrence.
At Col. Lawrence's apartments last
night it was said that although he had
been critically i'll Tuesday night, he
had improved so rapidly it was ex-
pected he would recover.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20
IDLE CARS.
Number. Of Idle. Cars, Decreasing
Very Rapidly.

NEW YORK, Mar io. Further
evidence Of the gradual improvement
in general business which has been
going for some weeks came to hand
yesterday in the report Of the Amcri-
can Railroad Association. showing a
decrease in the number OF idle freight
cars between Feb. lo, the date OF the
previous report, and Mar. 4. During
these two weeks the number Of idle
cars decreased s,52l to 3l4,oo2. These
figures cover the period since busi-
ness began to fall off last fall; March
4, 1908, 3l4.9o2 Feb. 10, 1908 320sl3
Feb. S, 1908, 343, 93S; Jan. %, 1908,
342,580; Jan. 8, 1908 34l, ,763; Dee. "a,
1907, 20o, $40; Dec. II, 1907, llo,33o.
In November 1907, before business
conditions began to fall off the mum;
Der Of idle cars was only 40,348. :
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20
"Modern- Delights.

When man asses under the hands
OF a barber he wants the best skilled
,reatmcn. to be had In that line. In
Astoria. the man in search Of such
manipulation. goes direct to Petersen's
Modern" shsp, at s72 Commercial.
and gets II in any OF the six chairs
maintained.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20

The steamer Sue II. Elmore arrived
in yesterday morning from the Tilla-
nook country. and was Immediately
beached at the western end Of the
Kinney dock. for certain repairs to
her wheel, She will go on to Port
land today or tomorrow The change
made in the Elmore's terminal does
not seem to lessen the time she
spends in this harbor. She is here
about as much as she ever was IL no,
just a bit more.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20
The Commercial.

One Of the contest and most popular
resorts In the city is the Commercial
A new billiard room, a pleasant sitting
room and handsome fixtures all 60 70
make an agreeable meeting place for
gentlemen, there to discuss the topics
of the day, play game Of billiards
and enjoy the fine refreshments serv-
ed there. The best of goods are only
handled, and this fast being so well
known, large business is done at the
Commercial, on Commercial street,
near Eleventh.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20
PITTSBURG AGAIN FLOODED.

PITTSBURG, March ia feel
ing Of relief swept over Pittsburg and
vicinity early tonight when the
weather bureau announced that the
conditions had suddenly changed and
the food which suddenly came down
on the city this morning would not
be so serious as was expected. The
food will nevertheless be attended
by an normous loss. Thousands OF
cellars and first floors Of the homes
are flooded and the muddy water IS
flowing through scores of industrial
plants and it is estimated that at least
$4,000 employees will be unable to
work tomorrow. The railroads are
delayed and crippled. In numerous
up-river towns business is at a stand
still
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20
Notices to Mariners.

Capt. Caudal OF the British ship
ernest Legouve," reports that on
March 8, 1908, $50 a. m, in latitude
43 50 minutes north longitude l3l 4t
minutes west, his vessel passed with
in cable length Of vertical mast
standing to 6 meters above the water
1t appeared as if attached to a sub
merged hull John McNulty, nautical
expert.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20
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ALLWINs ARE ALL WINNERS.

The Zapf Hardware & Furniture
Company, of this city, has just put
on the market the best and incest
baby go-cart for the money ever
heard OF in Astoria II Is the Alvin,
and is to be had at the modest figure
Of $525. 1t is one of the easiest
riders in carriages, and the baby that
is INDUCED with one dimpIes all over
every time it goes out 1t runs smooth
as silk and folds up till it is almost
unrecognizable. Call and examine
one before putting money into some
thing not nearly so satisfactory. The
Allwins are all winners, sure enoughl
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20
NEW TO-DAY
When You Travel

BE sure that your ticket reads vie
the o. r. x N. and connections n
costs no more than via other lines.
Through tickets to and from all prin-
eipal points in the United States,
Canada and Europe. G. w. Roberts.
Agent, o. r. & N Dock. Astoria,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20
SENATOR PENRosE ILL.

PHILADELPHIA, March 10. -
United States Senator Penrose is
dangerously i'll at his home here with
facial erysipelas. 1t was stated by his
physicians tonight that his tempera
ture had reached l04 and that his
condition was serious.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20

performer is great feature he is
only one of many, not less valuable
which will be seen with the greatest,
most dazzling and laughter-produe-
ing entertainment OF the season.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20
Tho Clean Man.

The man who delights in personal
cleanliness. and enjoys bis shave.
shampoo. haircut, and bath. In As
toria, always goes to the oeeident
barber shop for these things-and
gets them at their best.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20

Snator Gore calls Oklahoma the
most Overwhelmingly Democratic
State in the Union" Kentucky was
once a Democratic Gibraltar, but it
became sick of bad politics.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20

The very best board to be obtained
in the city Is at "The oeeident Hotel
Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20
New Grocery Store.

Try our own mixture OF cotfee--the
]. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables.
Batollet & Co., groccrs. Phone Main
1881.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20
VALUABLEPROPER1Y
Refuses $4,000 for Fifty Feet
Of Land.
REFUSED BY 10. 0. r. LODGE

The Washington Lodge Of Odd Eel
lows, Which Has Not Collected
Any Dues For Several Years From
It's Members Doesn't Need Money.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20
For Good Wood

From the Tongue Point Lumber
Company. l6-inch stove length. Call
up Prael-Eigner Transfer Co., Phone
22l
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20

Just received new line OF umbrella
covers. See c. H. Orkwitz, 1877 Tenth
street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20
Kodak Supplies.

A full line Of films, papers, cameras,
kodaks, etc, just received at Harris
Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20
SEA, BAY AND RIVER
Ship Larsiemore Has Finished
Unloading Here.
CROWN OF GERMANY SAILS

The Catania, Griffiths and Mcdonald
Leave Gu. -- Elmore1Arrives From
Tillamook - Breakwater Out For
Coos Bay-Washington Due.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20

The British bark Crown of Ger
many, wheat laden for Falmouth. and
with Lord Grewary, son Of the Earl
OF Annelesey, on board. went over
the Columbia bar yesterday on her
long voyage.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20

The Ohio Republican platform beats
in Ohio must not forget to carry the
State by the usual majority
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20

Not / in 1000 who buy
Schilling's Best wants the
money.
Your grocer returns your meusy y yss dssi
Ike schilIIng's Best We pay him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20

The steamship Breakwater came
down from Portland at an early hour
yesterday morning. and after a short
stay at the o. X. & N. piers, went 10
sea.
The steamship Senator is due down
from Portland, en- route to the Bay
City tomorrow morning very early
and will leave the 0. R. & N. docks
before sunrise.
At 1880 o'clock yesterday morning
the American barkentine M. Grit
fths, lumber laden for California,
went to sea on the hawsers OF the
Tat"
The oil tank steamer Catania did
not get out over the bar until yestcr-
day morning; she Is bound for the
California coast.
The fine schooner Alice Mcdonald
was among the getaways yesterday
going over the Columbia bar at high
noon.
The steamer Washington is due
in from San Francisco at almost any
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-20

The steamer Washington Is due
in from San Francisco at almost any
hour en- route to Portland.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-04
RAN AWAY FROM HOME.
Lad from Butte Being Held by Juyc-
nile Court Officers

Willie Lutz, IA years old, Is being
held by the juvenile court officers OF
this city for an answer TO a telegram
sent this morning to the boys father
at Butte as to the disposition OF the
lad. The hoy ran away from his home
in Butte Friday and was taken into
Custody by Officer Thompson of the
Juvenile court, who saw him in COM
pany with a newsboy and the two were
engaged in smoking. He soon discov
cred that the lad had run away from
his Butte home because. the lad said,
his mother wanted to take him before
his class in school and whip him, and
he said he would not stand Il, so he
went to the depot and took the first
train out lie slowed himself away In
the baggage car. but when he was
found 10y the conductor he was put
off the train. He jumped ON again as
II started out and was hidden in the
chair car by passengers and brought
through TO Salt Lake The boy says
he Is sorry he left home and wants
to go hack, which ne Will probably do
when his parents learn he is here. His
father IS a policeman in the Montana
City.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-04
COMMANDER KILBY
ASKS TO BE RELIEVED

Chicago. May 4-Fearing physical
breakdown, Commander George A.
Kilby, the western head of the Sal
walton army, has requested Gen. Booth
TO relieve him of his command.
Sorrow and regret were freely eX-
pressed by many thousand Chicagoans
yesterday when they heard of the news.
A public farewell demonstration on
large scale will be rendered the COM
missioner and his wife next Wednes-
day night.
Commissioner Kilby has been in
command OF all Salvation army opera
tlons. extending over two-thirds OF
the United states. for the past three
years His territory extends west
ward to the Pacific coast from line
north and south between Duluth and
New Orleans The headquarters have
been in Chicago.
Mrs. Kilby has had oversight Of tho
army operations throughout the west
connected with the aid for women. This
embraces Stun posts, rescue and chill
dren's homes
Before coming to Chicago, Command
or Kilby was in charge of the work
I'm south africa. Mrs. Kllby has for
40 wears been an officer of the salvation
army, serving in all parts Of the world.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-04
WILL BE NO PROSECUTIONS.
Because There Are So Many
Prominent Persons Either
Suspected or Implicated.
When King Manuel Takes the oath
OF Office lie viii Grant General
Political Amnesty.

Lisbon May 4--The government has
completed its investigation into the plot
that led TO the assassination last Feb
ruary OF King Carlos and the crown
prince OF Portugal but it would APP
pear that the conspiracy had so many
qualifications and that so many per-
sons of position are either suspected or
implicated that it has been decided not
to bring any prosecutions. Neverthe-
less. in order to keep up appearances.
King Manuel when he takes his oath of
office, will grant a general political
amnesty. This, however. will only
cover offenses up to Jan. 80; the assas-
s!nations occurred Feb /.
Although King Manuel has expressed
his willingness to repay TO the treas
ury the money advanced to the late
king, Carlos, the cabinent on account
OF the present condition Of the finances
Of the royal house has decided to ask
parliament to cancel these debts.
Or. Jose de Alperm, chief Of the Pro-
gressive dissidents, who has been a
thorn in the side of the monarchy IS
believed TO have made Il deal with
the government by which one of his
followers win enter the cabinet at the
earliest opportunity.
The civil governor of Lisbon has is
sued orders that all arms in the pos.
session Of private persons be sur
rendered Immediately. After May ;,
any persons having arms in their pos
session without the proper permission
will be severely punished.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-04
BURGLARS QUIET WORK
5000 in Goods From LAWN
skis Store.

For the second time within few
weeks the store Of s Lavinski, 81
west Second South street. has nera
robbed The robbery was committed
lust night and was not discovered un-
~ carly this morning, when ths pot
Tee were notified. According 20 the
report made by Mrs Lavinski This
morning 10 Chief Pitt, the thieves sr-
cured about $500 worth Of cheap irv-
olry and clothing. a hummer II
watches, chains. coats trouscrs, shoes
CVercoats, ana hats we've stolen
The thieves galncd entrance uy
breaking opon a rear door. r. &c, 10
he articles stolen they had 90 climb
oyer a man who was asleep Ia tho
lack room, bu; they worked So qulcJ-
IN that he was not disturbed iu the
least Detectives are working on The
case ana are IN possession pi "A clue
that they nope VIII lead 10 the appre-
hension OF the thieves.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-04
COURT OF BROKEN HEARTS
Prompted by its Success, Educational
Alliance Wants Another Kind.

New York, May 4,-Prompted by the
success of the Court of Broken
Hearts" so-called, which IT has been con-
Quoting for some time past the Edu-
cational alliance, whose work on tine
lower East Side of the city has sug
gested through it's legal aid department.
the establishment by the municipality
of a domestic relations court" In such
court. the alliance thinks. that more
could be given to the hearing of family
troubles than in the present courts, and
1t suggests that through the proposed
tribunals operations much suffering ana
misunderstanding might be averted.
The alliance, through it's present IN
formal and strictly unofficial court.
manages to straighten out scores of
little family differences. preventing in
many cases assertions and divorces. IN
the magistrates courts. whore such cases
are now hearing. there is no time to lis
ten to apparently petty troubles. a
husband who has deserted his wife is
held in bail or sent to jail His family
loses his support and frequently be
comes destitute.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-04
NEW INTERPRETATIONS.

Tho National Protective Legion OF
Waycrly. y. ". fraternnl beneficiary
society. has filed certificate OF It's arti-
Giles Of incorporation IN the Office OF the
secretary OF state Charles s. ringev
Is named us tho utuh representative OF
the corporation.
Tine ogden Social club, an Organization
formed not Tor pecuniaTy PROFIT, Aled It's
articles iu NE Office Of the secretary or
state this morning N Russell is named
as president uf the club, George Black,
vice president Gus Troricht secy9lgr
aud treasurer ana these, with r. n,
Wadmau, "a l.. Stouocifer and a. H.,
Wrsslcr form the directorate.
Tho Vuoolu County stat bH"F
orniuR He'd articles with tho secretary
Of state ta' capitalization ~ me nauH
being $4,000, divided into 100 shares OF
the value ut 500 each. Peter Clcgr is
the president Of the new bank, Charles
T. Green AZ vice president and these,
with H. H. Baker. Archibald Bayar.
Charles Anderson, GustuVo Anderson.
and Charles Burton ure tho directors.
Austin a Sous livestock company
Hled am amendment 10 It's articles with
County Clerk Eldredgo saturday, M
craasinE ~ capital stock ~ the concern
20 sl5O,u00,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-04
MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING.


A case Of mysterious shooting war re-
ported 10 Jhe police Saturday night
from ThId West ana First south
streets. The police were Informed that
nye shots we're nrcd and a woman saw
a man running down the street his
faco covered with blood, officer Gil
lsspic was summoned 10 the scenic of
the shooting and was told by au eNcit-
cd woman Chat a man had beeu badly
wounded. She said as the man ram ha
remarked They gut mo that time,
lin"
Later Detective Chase WAS detailed
ou the case, bui could learn nothing
about IL, All day yesterday ana Today
chief Pint aud officers have been work
Ing un the rasu but have been unable
o. learn anything uf q definite nature.
An the hospitals have heen visited and
mo eu,ir. usighhorhoud searched, but
mo wounded man could Dee found Tho
police beiwve there WAS a woman mixed
uu in M, case aud that those who
know the facts arc keeping Them se-
creL
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-04
A DIVERS PERFORMANCE.
Was Struggling for Life and Audience
Thought IL on Program.

Chicago, May A dispatch to the
Tribune from Cincinnati, o., says;
William Mcneil of Brooklyn, n. y.
professional diver. had narrow es-
cape from death yesterday in battle
under water with a dozen big bull
snakes, and may die from the burst
ing of a blood vessel.
Mcneil is showing at Chester park.
his exhibition consisting of diving
feat, accomplished with the aid of
weighted belt around his body, and
mimic battle with snakes that are let
into the water after he has released
the belt. a new attendant Numbered
and freed the snakes too soon.
The weight of the reptiles and the
belt kept Mcneil under water, though
he struggled violently to rise. Tho
spectators looked on innocently be-
lieving they were Watching the ordi-
nary performance. until a physician
saw blood flowing from the mans
mouth.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-04

regulated by the district attorney of
Duchess county as he must audit the
bills"
Justice Morschauer denied the mo-
ton to transfer the hearing but Of
fered to sit in New York to hear the
peoples testimony IL both sides were
to consent
Mr. Graham raised the question as to
where Thaw should be confined during
the proceedings, and the court ordered
him committed to the Duchess county
jail.
Thaw smiled with pleasure at the
announcement.
1t was arranged to adjourn the pro-
ceedings to May II, providing Mr. Je-
rome can be here on that day.
After the REALTORS side had been
heard. Judge Morschauer will ait in
New York to accommodate Mr.. Jerome
and his witnesses. Adjournment was
then announced ard Thaw was con-
Quoted to the Jail floor Of the court
house. He Is in the custody of sheriff
Robert Chanler as the officer of the
court.
He viii have a large room. and his
meals will be served from a restaurant.
He can receive any visitors he wishes to
see.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-04
F0RGAN SAYS TOO MUCH
DENUNCIATI0N OF WEALTH

Chicago, May 4,--"Of late we have had
altogether too much denunciation OF
wealth, so that all wealth has come TO
be looked upon as predatory and Its &C
emulation as somehow inherently
vicious OFTEN, too, the church. ] think,
has boon inclined to Join I'm this chorus.
II IS time that IL lead the way back to
sanity and 10 a rational and ordered
view"
This criticism Of what was termed tho
attitude OF the church in giving coun-
tenance TO the critics OF the republic
was voiced last night by David Il, For
gan. president OF the National city bank
IN a talk before the Chicago Sunday
Evening club,
The service was conducted largely by
members Of the Chicago Association of
Commerce and prominent business men
embraced the opportunity 10 turn the
tables upon their brethren Of the cloth
and give the church few hints as to
the proper note TO sound I'm pulpit ora
Without exception the men who talk
ed took q hopeful view of the ethical
standards Of modern business. contrast
ing them With the attitude OF the busl-
ness leaders of 90 or even 20 years ago.
vnstly To the credit Of tho former
TO illustrate his general proposition
that ethical standards were constantly
Improving MI Forgan then turned 10
"out Of every thousand checks that
are laid on my desk representing bust
possibly one that stands for crooked
tranRactiun The other 0Fa represent
plain transactions, both parties 10 which
are emmently satisfied with the eN-
change
"Ihe church, think should cease de-
nounriug the accumulation OF wealth from
the pulpit The church should say "a
money. but get Il honestly. Get money
don't let money get you. Then bring
some OF our wealth, ie conscious Of the
nowor az money 10 not despise H. The
relation uf tho church to wealth should
| be sympathetic, not antagonist!c."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-04
EIGHTY THROW DOWN TOOLS
Trouble is Not One of Hours But
Wages Paid for Their
Work.
Raise of Twenty-Five Cents for skilled
Men and Helpers Is Hinted M as
Being the Hitch.

Carriage, wagon and auto workers,
TO the number of 50 are ont on
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'''s
morning ne dispute between the
men and their employers, various
firms abo,t tow, 10 o,.or Vegas still
ea workers are now PAID So.oO per Jay,
nine hours. and helpers. S2.95 same
number, or hours 70 q dav Tho men
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'' - I'''''N' WIZ" 'i'e MUS pu' "7NeN
their employers to raise the wages
The raise was LEFT TO the EMPLOYERS
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"i''' '''' ''' "s''s Tue i''ei VAIN
ga OUT All the strikers are union men
but that they are not pressing their
union Affiliations to any great extent
3, tb, ,,o,+,,.. ,,,s. ,,.,,,,,,o,J -. q n,,,,-
wv ~
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-04
THINK THEY HAVE FORGER.


ogden, May Ain the arrest ~ WI
liam Brown, alias William Porter by
Detective Hutchiugs and Sergeant PIN
cock The police believe they have a
clever forBer Brown or Porter was
arrested for drunkenness. II now de-
yelops. say the IoliOe, thai Brown
forged the name uf A Hess to tNu
checks. one for S5,2 20 ana one for Sl.25
and another hearing the name Of
Chures lieyeridgo Tor 300 They
were cashod AT saloons and the police
are now looking into Portors record
FOR the purpose of hndmg out II there
are more checks out