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

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is q
new remedy, an Improvement on the
laxatives Of former years, as II does
not gripe or nauseate and Is pleasant
to take, II is guaranteed I, +.
Laurin, Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-03

For one day this week New York,
for the first time in the memory OF
the oldest irhabi,ant, was without q
head to It's government; that is with
out a Mayor Not only was Mayor
Mcclellan out OF the city but also
every other official authorized to I'LL
his Office in case OF emergency The
law curiously enough provides for a
succession OF only three officers and
with these all absent. no means, how
ever pressing the need could furnish
successor who could legally fill the
Office Of Mayor. In spite Of the fact
that II had no head to its government
the city survived without accident.
Probably not one hundred persons
knew OF the situation until il was
past.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-03

When you need cough cure YOU need
one that will cure your cough. Kemp's
Balsam, the best cough cure. will do It,
All druggists sell 1t for rs cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-03

Women with good compilations are
never homely. Good blood makes good
compilations, Lanes Family Medicine
makes good blood. All druggists sell i
for 25 cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-03
THE MORNING AsToRIAN. ASTORIA. GRECO N.
REPORT or THE CONDITION
First National Bank

At Astoria, In the State of Oregon, al
the close Of business, February IA,
1908:
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REPORT or THE CONDITION
or THE
ASTORIA NATIONAL BANK

AT Astoria, Ia the State Of Oregon,
at the close Of business, February
IA, 1908:
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State Of Oregon, County Of clat-
sop, ss.:
/, S. S. Gordon, Cashier Of the
above-namcd bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement Is true to
the best Of my knowledge and belief.
S. S. GORDON,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 2lst day Of February, 1908.
e. p. NOONAN,
Notary-Publi
Correct Attest:
w. r. McCRECOR,
J. WESLEY LADG,
G. c. FLAVEL,
Directors
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-03
PORTLAND MARKETS
Latest Quotations IN the Portland
Market

Complete Market Reports Corrected
Each Day Giving the Wholesale
Prices 81 Commodities. Farm
Produce. and Vegetables.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-03

LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. Sl00, ,eo911.0 90
Surplus fund ........... 25,00000
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses and taxes paid. A,408ol
National Bank notes out
standing ......... H,WUD
Individual deposits sub
ject to check. .S646, ,64886
Demand certificates of de-
post .,.... .$176,5l3.10
Certified checks. $500 823,536o6
Total .............. 81 ,0l9 45.N
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-03
ASTORIA
DANCING
SCHOOL
Kearney Hall. Exchange St.
Opposite Skating Rink

A special Course Of 10 Lessons for
Ladies. The latest and most approved
ideas in Dancing. $3.50 for full
Course. School opens every after
noon and evening. Tel. Black 24l5
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-03
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. ...$
Oycrdrafts, secured and TN

Loans and discounts. .$403, ,so7.
Ovcrdrafts, secured and TN
secured .............. 1898.
culation ...... ......... 1900.
Premium on y. S. Bonds. l,400.
Bonds, securities, etc...... 5000.
Due from National Banks
(not reserve agents.. 5l,204.
Bankers ........s.... 46,oss.
agents .... ,.............. zoo,s0s.
Checks and other cash
Items .......s........ fc/.
Banks ................. 1895.
Nickcls and cents. ..,... 3z2,
Lawful money reserve In
Bank, viz:
Specia ...,...... $l94,000
Lcgal-tender notes. l20 194,l2O
Redemption fund with U. S.
Treasurer Is per cent cir
culation) =. .......... z,350.
Total ............... ..si.0loo45.
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State Of Oregon, County Of CIat-
sop, S.:
/, j. E. Higgins. Cashier Of the
aboye-named bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement u
true TO the best Of my knowledge
]. E. HIGGINS,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 24th day Of February, 1903
E q. FERGUSON,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
GEO. H. GEORGE,
1. MANSUR,
A. SCHERNECKAU.
Directors.
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LIABILITIES.

LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. .....$ 100000 \
Surplus fund ...,....... 100000
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses and taxes paid. 16,244.M
standing ....,......... 800 100000
Individual deposits subject
to check ..... .$278,548.34
Demand certificates of de-
post ......$ 52,7l6.l8
Time certificates Of de-
post ...... $3l0,873.67
Certified checks. 5000
u. s. deposits $50, 10000 602,22&l0
B
Total .s8s5.37z6O
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
AFFAIRS TANGLED.
Stock Exchange VIII Try to Unravel
Business of A. o. Brown & Co.

New York, Aug. 26.-The work of
clearing up the tangled affairs of the
stock exchange firm of A. o. Brown
& Co, whose suspension was an
nounced yesterday after one of the
most extra bursts of specula-
ton ever known on the New York ex-
change began today. 1t was expected
investigation committee of five MEM
bers of the board of governors of the
exchange to inquire into the remark
able transactions on the floor of the
exchange Saturday last Will be an
nounced today. The governors of the
stock exchange plan to make this in
vestigation a very thorough one.
So involved are the accounts of the
suspended firm that it Is believed by
the members of the exchange that sew
eral days work will be required be-
fore the assignee can estimate the la
bilities and assets. These accounts
we're greatly complicated by the buy
ing for the accounts of the suspended
firm of stock which they had sold to
other brokers and were unable to de-
liver. The losses which the firm suf-
fered under this process will swell its
total liabilities and add greatly to the
work of the assignee.
The stock market opened today with
a small volume of trading and with
prices only fractionally changed from
those of the closing yesterday The
failure of A. o. Brown & Co. had much
less effect on the market than might
have been anticipated in favor of the
magnitude of the firms transactions.
There was a feeling of uneasiness,
however, among the traders today who
fear that the real circumstances back
transaction of Saturday are yet to be
ascertained.
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out OF A RECEIvfRSHlP.
James Chappelle May Be President of
the New Great Western Life Co.

Kansas City, Aug. 26-Provided there
is no interference by the Missouri sup
erintendent of insurance the Great
Western Life Insurance company of
Kansas City will be handed back to
it's stockholders from the receivership.
This was decided upon in the United
States circuit court yesterday by Judge
Smith Mcpherson, who rejected the
bids of the Kansas City Life and of
the Philadelphia Life Insurance COM
pany, instead accepting an offer from
the reorganization committee of the
Great Western to raise sufficient money
to meet all outstanding obligations and
float the company again.
To this there will be, so it is intima-
ted, objection by the Missouri authori-
ties, as, in the face of a published
statement ten days ago, attributed to
w. D. Vandiver, the Missouri superin-
tendent, that he would require about
$450,000 in sight before his department
would reissue license to the Great
Western. in court yesterday James w.
Orr of Atchison, attorney for the reor-
ganiZationiSts, said he expected to find
about $4,000 sufficient to pay off all
debts of the company. Offsetting this.
E L. Scarritt, attorney for Receiver
c. S. Jobes, intimated that his books
and reports show that nearer $500
would be needed.
Anxious to protect Receiver JobeS on
his bond. Attorney Scarritt asked the
and whether by the receiver or the re-
organizers. This was not settled, but
will be determined when the decree is
entered. The Bank of Commerce is
to get $21. 900 for the stock it holds.
as the reorganizers cannot do anything
until they get this stock.
1t is expected that new board of
directors will be named in court today.
James Chappelle is mentioned for pres
ident He is manager of the Copeland
hotel. Topeka.
The new president will have $21, 900
insurance to start with. bringing him
an income of about 100000 a year.
There have been 1,035 out of some 1000
50-year annuity contracts cancelled for
him and Judge Mcpherson will an
nounce this morning whether the out
standing annuity holders are to have
their contracts carried for them, can
celled. be given 80 days in which to
come in or be shut out. Those who
have paid $150-the face-for their an
nuity contracts, are being asked to
turn them in and pay $37. so for stock
instead. Some object to throwing good
money after bad" The reorganizers
say it is good money going after bet
ter. Judge Mcpherson intimated yes
terday that he would make the annuity
holders take their chances with the
other creditors
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
Last Day of the American Fleet
at Sydney
Is Full of Entertainment for
Australia's Guests.
TERN HAIL COLUMBIA
Formed by School Children in
Fancy Dress.
A Large Chorus Sings "The
Star Spangled Banner"

Sydney, Aug. 26.-The American
for Melbourne and today saw the last
of the entertainments that have kept
the people of sydney busy and happy
for the past week. The public school
demonstration took up a part of the
morning and the afternoon and in the
afternoon Admiral Sir Harry Rawson,
the governor of New South Wales,
gave brilliant garden party to d
large number of guests, including Ad-
miral Sperry and the senior officers of
the fleet.
At noon today the government gave
a luncheon TO the visiting and local
journalists at which Admiral Sperry
also was a guest. The admiral made d
brief address and received an ovation
Nothing could have been more gra-
cious or acceptable than the welcome
given his fleet by the people of sgd
ney, he said. and nothing could be
more significant of the continued good
relations, based on common political
aspirations of the American people
and the people of Australia. The ad-
m1ral prophesied many generations of
concord. The published speeches of
the welcome to the fleet and every
thing done to entertain visitors were
beyond praise, he said, and he was
personally indebted for the absolute
reproduction of the sentiments ex-
pressed by himself. The healths of the
American journalists were drunk with
enthusiasm.
The public school demonstration
was q great success. The weather was
bright and warm. Forty thousand
persona including Lord Northcote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
DUE TO BAD TRACK.
Wreck on the Kansas City and Mem
phis Railroad.

Springfield, Mo-. Aug 26.-North-
bound passenger train No FOG. on the
ST. Louis & San Francisco railway
known as the southeastern limited run
ming between Birmingham, Memphis
and Kansas City. was partly derailed
at LIS this morning two miles north of
Brandsville. Mo-, 20 miles from the
Arkansas state line. James j. O'Neal,
the fireman. of Springfield. was killed;
H. B. Colvin, the engineer, of Spring
field, was fatally scalded; a mail clerk
was probably n1ortally hurt, and sew
eral passengers were more or less seri-
ously injured.
The engine and the mail and baggage
cars turned over and were badly dam
aged The smoker left the tracks but
remained upright. The chair car and
the two Pullmans remained on the
tracks. A telephone message from the
scene says that the accident resulted
from a defective track.
The dead and injured were trans
ferred to another train and taken to
Springfield. The wrecked train was due
in Kansas City at 10 o'clock this morn
ing and carried a heavy list of passen-
gers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

governor general of Australia and
Lady Northcote; Sir Harry Rawson
and his wife, many officers and men
from the fleet and a large proportion
OF the people of Sydney gathered at
the Cricket grounds and witnessed the
evolutions of the school children. The
spectacle was exceedingly pretty.
Eight Thousand children in vari-col-
ored dresses participated in living
tableaux. whio< represented among
other things the words Hail Column
bia" in living columns.
The children i'm dresses, giving the
proper colors. formed huge shield of
tlre flags of the United States and
Australia intertwined and this evolu-
tion evoked storms of applause. The
American national anthem was sung
by~a large chorus and there were also
Maypole dancing, flag and club drills
and marches.
AT the stadium this afternoon Bauer
defeated Frederick for the feather
weight championship of the fleet. The
stake won by Tommy Burns in his
fight With Bill Squires last Monday
was paid today.
The Honorable T. Bent, premier of
Victoria, has sent telegram to Ad-
miral Sperry assuring him of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
Bryan Meeting.

At the meeting Of the Democratic
county central committee of Shawnee
county, Kansas, held August "a, 1908.
a resolution was passed instructing ire
chairman and secretary to extend a
special invitation to the ministers OF
the various churches of Topeka; the
officers and members of all labor
unions in the city of Topeka: the
Santa Fe shop men and working peo-
pie generally to hear Mr.. Bryan, the
Democratic nominee for president de-
liver an address on Thursday, Aug
ust 81, at o'clock p. M; therefore,
in obedience to the above resolution
and on behalf of the Democratic coun-
ty central committee, we hereby re-
specially extend a cordial invitation
to the persons designated above TO
honor the occasion OF Mr.. Bryan
visit with their presence.
FRANK S. THOMAS, Chairman. :
p H. SOUTHER, Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
STRIKE CALLED OFF.
Santa Fe Machinists Give Up the
Fight.

The strike of the Santa Fe machin-
lists which was called four years ago
will terminate September l and after
that time the strikers will receive no
benefit. Word to that effect has been
received in Topeka by the union Off
Gals.
The strike was called four years ago
last May. The union machinists among
other things demanded a closed shop
and recognition of the union The
thinking. Four thousand men, the I'M
ion machinists of the system. were or
dered out the strike extending to the
coast and gulf lines. So important was
the strike in the estimation of the I'M
ion that ]. D. Buckalew. one of the
high officials of the international or
ganization came to Topeka to take
charge of the strike. Conference after
conference was held with the Santa Fe
officials but to no avail for never did
the Santa Fe withdraw an inch.
1t took the Santa Fe some time to
replace the striking machinists, and
many were the breakdowns in motive
power. But all these conditions were
eventually -emedied.
A sympathetic strike of the boiler
makers which followed close upon the
strike of the machinists. was called off
several weeks ago.
The result of the strike is a complete
victory for the Santa Fe. Machinists
are employed according 10 aDlllty Will
out regard to unions. The striking ma
chinists are at liberty to return to
work, but it is doubtful whether they
can find employment with the Santa
Fe, for the shops are all filled with a
complete complement of machinists.
The following is a portion of the let
ter from the grand secretary which was
sent to the local union officials:
I'm the case of the Santa Fe, it was
found necessary to make further in
quiry in order to obtain particulars in
the hands of the board at the time of
it's meeting These particulars have
since been obtained and referred to
them for action. and after due consid-
GRAFTON the grand OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
has been instructed to notify all lodges
involved on the Santa Fe. that said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
Regular Bowels
Good Health
Lack of Proper Digestion Makes Weak
Bodies.

Regular bowels and proper digestion
of the food we eat is absolutely neces-
sary to the enjoyment of good health
by old or young. If the readers of this
article are interested, we are glad to
tell them how they can restore good
health and prolong their lives.
Step into a drug store and purchase
a bottle of DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
1t will cleanse the bowels of any waste
matter that has clogged them up and
restore TO them strength and nerve
force for regular natural daily action.
1t aids digestion by stimulating the
stomach and digestive glands to a pro-
per and sufficient secretion of the fluids
necessary to perfect digestion.
1t acts on the liver and kidneys in a
mild, quiet yet effective manner. Rev.
A. ]. Fletcher, of Rutherford. Tenn,
is so years old. and it cured him of 60
years of dyspepsia w. w. Sterling.
Sioux City, Ia, says: DIR. CaldwelPs
Syrup Pepsin is the best medicine 1
ever used and 1 am So years DID, B.
F. Thompson, Shenandoah, Ia, says:
Il suffered Is years with dyspepsia and
it cured me-" 1t is certain and effec-
tive in the most obstinate old cases,
and yet mild and safe for the most
delicate woman or child. All druggists
sell it at SOC and s10o per bottle. Pep
sin Syrup Co, 334 Caldwell Bldg, Mon
ticello, ILL.,. is glad to send a free sam
pie to any one who has never used 1t
and will give it fair trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

Mrs. William r.. Corey Plans to Build
Theater of Her Own.

New York. Aug. 26.-Mrs. William
E. Corey, formerly Miss Mabel Gill
man, the comic opera singer, who has
been abroad studying under Jean De
Reszke, has returned to New York
When asked about her plans for the
coming winter. the wife of the steel
corpora ton president, said that she
had planned to build a theater in New
York and give grand opera for the
benefit of charity. In addition Mrs
Corey said that she intended to pro-
duce new one act play by an I'M
known author.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
q g G CURES
oe0eosOLD SORES

No old sore can heal until the which
circulation
and morbid matters which for the failure
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
Arrested for Springfield Shooting.

Springfield, ILL.,, Aug. 26.-Andrew
]. Gordon, negro, former member of
the st. Louis detective department, has
been arrested by deputies on charge
of shooting William Bowe, chief depu-
ty to County Treasurer James A. Hall,
during the recent riot in Springfield
Bowe probably will recover. The ar
rest of Gordon followed an investfga-
ton that has extended over a week
Gordon denies his guilt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
Minor Washington Items.

Washington. Aug. 26-The First
National bank of Dexter, Kan, has
been authorized to begin business with
$4,000 capital H. E. Silliman, presi-
dent; James Lorton. vice president:
3. J. Silliman, cashier
These Kansas postmasters have
been appointed: Hays. Kingman
county, William N. Upper, vice A. L.
Butts, resigned; Stockdale. Riley coun-
ty, c. C. Sweet. vice j. H. Sweet, re-
signed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
Killed by q Train.

Leavenworth, Kan. Aug. 26.-An I'M
known man, neatly dressed and appar-
and killed near the union depot here
today by a passenger train. With the
exception Of the figure of a woman ia
tooed on the left arm, there is no clew
to the identity of the body
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
Judge lost in the Mountains.

Estes Park. Colo. Aug. 26.-Judge
Roderick E. Rombauer OF St Louis,
where he has served many terms as
probate circuit and appellate judge,
mas been lost in the mountains since
sunday. Hundreds have been looking
for him, but no trace of him has been
found and it is feared he has died of
cold and exposure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
Am Economical vacation

Round trip tickets at figures but
slightly in excess of one way fares TO
a hundred or more resorts IN CANADA
and New England will be placed on
sale on various dates AFTER June l.,
1908.
Full particulars of dates of sale,
limits. stopovers and descriptive litera-
ture can be obtained by writing Geo
w. Vaux, A. G. p & T. A, Grand
Trunk Railway System, 135 Adams
St, Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
Notice. K. of P's.

Don't forget the picnic at Garfield
park given by the Pithian Sisters and
knights of Pithias lodges. on Thurs
day afternoon and evening. Come with
baskets well filled. Bro. w. J. Bryan
will make a short talk for the good of
the order Lunch at p. m. All
visiting Knights and sisters will be
welcome at Capital hall at Sixth
and Quincy.
By Order OF Committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

land Park suburb, has been sold TO
Henry Blaaier. the consideration being
given as $500. The property is one
OF the finest in the Highland Park adj
dition and consists of a ten acre tract
OF land and commodious residence
and out buildings surrounded by a
broad blue grass lawn. The property
will be occupied as home by the pur-
chaser, Mr.. Blazier
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

whole hearted welcome that will be
given the American visitors at Mel
bourne, where the fleet is due August
20. Melbourne is busy with prepara-
tions suitably to receive the visitors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
Rain Postpones ReadviIle Races.

Readville, Mass, Aug. 26.-The Grand
circuit races at the Readville track
were called OFF today on account of a
heavy northeast rain storm. All the
events will be set over one day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
KINDERToN COTTAGE Is SOLD.
Country Home of Late George Hack.
ney Goes to Mr.. Blazicr.

'kinderton Cottage" the country
home of the late George Hackney, one
of the most slightly locations in High
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

strike is hereby called off and all ben
ef1ts relating thereto will be discontin-
ued August 81"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-09
Thief Captured.

New York, July 9.-Rraviug death on &
narrow coping of the Hotel Belmont, four
teen stories above the street, ths thief who
for ten days had plundered rooms in many of
the city's hotels met his fate today. He en-
tered the rooms OF Mrs. Josephine Cook son
before Daylight and when the police arrived
Mrs. CoOksoB's husky husband vas slit NJ
on the head of badly battered burglar.
For more than week robberies in he
Imperial. the WaldorfAstoria, the Plaz',
the Chelsea and the Hotel Belmont, VIII; h
aggregated thousands Of dollars in cash ald
diamonds, have been reported to head
quarters.
With two suit cases, Nathan Levine regis
tered las! night in the Belmont. He was
given quarters on the fourteenth floor next
to those occupied by Mrs. Cook son and her
husband. Between the two rooms on the
outside Of the building there runs narrow
ledge and along this at 3 O'Clock this morn
ing Levine CROPPED his way.
Rummaging IN the drawers awOke Mrs.
Cook-On. who's thers?" she erie
keep qnlet," was the thi rs reply rs he
pushed a,pistOl into the woman's face.
The toreat howeyer, awoke COOkson.
With one leap he had grasped the burglar,
torn the pistol from his grasp and fclled him
with blow.
Questioned, the marau1er said his name
was Nathan Levine and that he had been
biscuit ISL sman. He gave his sge as 20
yeats.
Interrogated further, Levine admitted hsy-
ing registered in various hotels for the pun
pose OF robbery
Put the motive for bis entering the csresr
of robbery was Lavine's most astonishing
statement. 81 am studying French and
Italian" he said. II wished to elevate my
self above this life of trimming people"