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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22
GRAND JURY IS DRAWN
CONTINUED from page y

until the February term, upon re-
quest OF the attorney for the defense,
G. {. Fulton, who represented that
some Of the important witnesses were
absent.
The following gentlemen OF the
petit jury were excused for the term,
for reasons stated to the court; Jacob
Bosshart, John Wuopi, Austin Os.
burn, " Boelling, John Boberg, Ru-
doiph Basel, J W. Babbidge, George
A. Nelson, Peter Gimre, Frank Cook,
]. V. Burns, II i. Pracl
The members OF the petit jury who
were not excused for the term were
excused until Wednesday morning at
10 o'clock.
Judge Mcbride set tomorrow after.
noon at | o'clock as the time when
the applications OF 2l men for their
inal citizenship papers will be heard
Those who have made such applca-
tions and had them set for this term
Of court should see that they are
present promptly.
A number Of civil cases were dis
posed Of by default or dismissal
The case OF Hiram Eaders VS.. Old
Oregon Mills Company was dis.
missed.
The case OF Ida Cooper VS.. NJ. J.
Kinney and ]. i. Hamilton was dis
missed as per stipulation OF parties.
The case Of G. H. Calender VS.. Old
Oregon Mills was ordered to the
Federal circuit court.
In the case OF Ross-Higgins VS..
John Hendrickson there was de-
fault and judgment
In the divorce case OF William
Murray VS.. Birdie Murray there was
a default and decree.
In the divorce case Of r. L. Eber-
man VS.. Nora Agnes Eberman there
was default and decree.
In the divorce case of Edith A. L.
Smith vs. Robert Smith there was de-
fault and decree.
In the divorce Of John Carlson VS..
Hattie Carlson there was decree
granted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22
The Commercial.

One Of the coolest and most popu-
lar resorts in the city is the CONNER
cial. A new billiard room, q pleasant
sitting room and handsome fixtures
all 60 TO make an agreeable meeting
place for gentlemen, there to discuss
the topics Of the day, play a game Of
billiards and enjoy the fine refresh.
ments served there. The best Of
goods are only handled, and this fact
being so well known, large business
is done at the Commercial, on Com.
mcrcial street, near Eleventh.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

more. Then the sewer system VIII
have 10 be re-cstabished, entalling
an additional expense Of ~ least Sso'-
600. The present sewer system y
one Of the poorest OF any city on the
coast. Were il not for the flow and
OF the tides, Astoria would be practi'
cally without q sewer system
The contemplated seawall Is TO be
constructed OF piling, driven either
along the harbor line, Or along the
trestle 81 the railroad OF course
the railroad company is interested
In the construction oi the seawall to
The extent Of lis being built along the
line OF the trestle, At the expense Of
the property owners OF Astoria, CIV
ing the company a new trestle and
! right OF way along the water front,
without cost. II Is q well known fact
that piling will not last 70 exceed ten
wears, aud this is evidenced by the
fact, that the street piling has TO be
cut 10 low water mark and replaced
with posts or the driving Of new
piles. The railroad trestle has had TO
be replaced the entire length OF the
city, having been in use for ten years
The seawall commission proposes
to issue S0.year bonds, pledging the
full faith and credi, OF the city to the
payment thereof, with interest AZ the
rate Of five per cent per anum. The
interest will amount to $4,000 year
which must be paid by the taxpayers
OF the city, During the 80 years, the
seawall will have TO be replaced, al
least once, entailing an expense near
iy equal to the first cost Bonds will
have 10 be issued 10 meet this ex-
pcnse and interest paid thereon, Of
course there is a question il any bond
ing company will take the seawall
bonds, as Astoria, as she is now bond
ed. including school and water bonds
for nearly $s00,000, and the assessed
valuation OF property OF Astoria is
the criterion upon which bonding
companies loan money,
A large indebtedness on munich
pal corporation. with attending ex-
cessive taxation, is not an inducement
for outside capital 10 invest. Il is
doubtful II the building of sea wall
would enhance the value OF any OF the
supposed to be benefited,
and should il be increased in value,
the cost Of the seawall with interest
on the bonded indebtedness. and the
in taxes, would compel pro-
perty owners TO raise the price Of
land to such figure that it would be
prohibitive for outside investors.
The time may come. in the far dis
tant future, when Astoria has attain
ed population OF 5000 to 100000
that seawall would become a ncce
sity, but with population Of about
1900 and a bonded Indebtedness OF
SSOO,OO0, with taxes nearly six per
cent, cannot see what induccmcnt
Astoria has to offer for investment.
] am not knocker, and my taxes
would be comparatively small, yet as
y resident OF Astoria, ! am interested
in its future growth and prosperity,
but believe it will be seriously retar-
dcd by the incurring Of additional in
dcbtcdness in the building Of a sea
wall which at best would only be
ard not permanent
ONE OF MANY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22
COAL DELIVERED AT $3.50

II may be well for the thrifty ciii.
zen to remember that the Kelley
Transfer Co. Is now delivering an ex.
cellens domestic coal to any home in
the city, within rational distance, At
$50 per ton. File orders early at
the Office, SOS Duane street
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22
COAL AND WOOD

It you want a good load Of fir or
boxwood, or Of coal, ring up Kelly the
COAL AND WOOD DEALER
Good houshold and steam coal deliv-
cred at $3.50,
Phone Main 2iol, Barn, 18th & Duane
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22
Restaurants, Hotels, Ships, Boats
Mills, Logging Camps, Etc.

We will give you low prices and
special rates on all kinds Of meats.
Every pound guaranteed to be fresh,
pure, and in perfect condition. Frank
L. Smith Meat Co, Twelfth street
between Commercial and Bond. l4-tf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22
All Things Modern.

THE Modern" the beautiful ton.
serial establishment Of Arthur E.
Petersen, at s72 Commercial street In
this city, is unques,ionably the real
resort for the most perfect treatmen,
in this behalf, and the most critical
finds nothing to criticize there, how
soever often he visits the place.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The Elmore motor schooner Ger
aid c. arrived in from Tillamook Bay
yesterday, flying light. She made a
run to Nehalem while out this trip,
and on crossing out from there struck
rough bar, which struck back with
such force and precision as to smash
her lifeboat to flinders.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

An attempt has been made to steal
the motor of the George Ralston gas
oline launch, and it is believed to
have been broached by the same thief
that sought to dismantle the north
shore launch in July last. The work
was done on Saturday night, and
when the boat was found on Sunday
morning, tied to the railway trestle,
back OF the old Eagle cannery, with
the engine practically dis-assembled,
The thief having been evidently balk-
ed at the plates just as he was in the
case referred to. Mr.. Ralston found
the wreck, and towed it back to its
moorings at the foot of Tenth street,
using the fine motor boat "A. B." re-
Gently purchased by his partner, Mr..
Wherity, from Edward Cherry.
Steps are to be taken to detect this
thief and if caught he will be dealt
with in very direct fashion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22
The Palace Restaurant.

ANY phase Of hunger can be daintily
gratihed at any hour Of the day or
night at the Palace Restaurant. The
kitchen and dining room service are
of the positive best. Private dining
rooms for ladies. One call inspires
regular custom. Try It. Commercial
street, opposite Page building.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22
The Clean Man,

The man who delights In personal
cleanliness, and enjoys his shave,
shampoo, haircut, and bath, In As
toria, always goes to the Occident
barber shop for these things and
gets them at tieiFSbest.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22
Millinery Opening.

You are invited to the opening dis
play of fall and winter millinery at
the La Mode, 682 Commercial street,
Saturday, September 18th. o-16-4t
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22
Farmers.

The Frank L. Smith Meat Com
pany, Twelfth street, between Bond
and Commercial, buys hides, pelts,
dressed veal, dressed pork and poul-
try. o-l4-tf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22
For Sale.

Twelve shares Northern Oyster
companies stock, one hundred and
thirty dollars (l30) per share. Apply
Imperial Restaurant. 8-o-tf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The steamship Rose City came in
from San Francisco yesterday fore
noon with a big passenger list and
plenty OF freight in her hold. and
went on TO Portland after leaving 40
or so tons OF freight and several OF
her people on the 0. R. & n piers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22
New Grocery Store

Try our own mixture Of coffee--the
J. T. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables.
BadolIet 4 Co., grocers. Phone Main
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The British bark Andorinha went
over the bar yesterday morning on
he early food and laid her course for
the distant Horn"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22
TWO WISCONSIN TOWNS
CO UP IN FLAMES
FOREST FIRE DESTROYS HAM
LETS OF GAGEN AND
WooDBORO.
NEARLY 1000 ARE HOMELESS

Women With Babies in Their Arms
Flee From the Stricken Towns --
Rhinelander Saved by Fortune
Change of Wind.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The motor schooner Della went to
sea and Nestucca on Sunday evening
last, with her usual load of merchan-
disc and supplies.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22
NEW TODAY

The o. X. Chop House is now open
at Twelfth street, north of CONNER
cial Short orders and oysters at all
hours. o-l5-6t
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The steamer Homer, with 900 tons
Of wheat, was among the outgoing
craft, on Sunday, sailing for the Bay
City.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The British steamship Falls OF
NTH arrived down on Sunday after
noon and left out for Europe yester-
day morning with the rest Of the de-
parting feet.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The steamer Sue H. Elmore will
sail for Tillamook City this evening
and among other people and chattels,
she will take out rs Carnival players
and about 40 tons OF baggage; an
other rs of the troup will go in by
the land route. Tillamook is going
to have a good time for the next
few days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The steamer Northland departed
for San Francisco, on Sunday last,
with half million feet of lumber and
COS tons of grain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The French bark General Foy,
Captain Dejoie, from Hobart, in bal
last, is off the mouth Of the river and
will probably enter port this morn
ing. She joins the wheat feet at
Portland. She had an uneventful
passage over.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

For Rubber Stamps and Typewriter
Supplies see Lenora Benoit. Public
stencgrapher, Az Commercial street
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

Boys wanted to carry papers Ap-
ply Circulation Department, Astorian
Office. o-l7.u
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The steamship Roanoke was not
reported at dark last evening and it
is hardly probable she will cross in
before this morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The very best board to be obtained
in the city is at "The Occident
Hotel" Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The steamer Lurline was at her
dock in good season last night and
went up at 8 o'clock sharp, with the
following passengers on board: Ness
Neuman, G. w. Weber, Mrs. F.
Tanning, Miss F. Writ, Mrs. A. B.
Zimmerman, G. J. Johnson, Mrs. B.
c. Mitchell, Mrs. H. Goudry, w. A.
Thomas, Mrs. J. D. Daley and sew
eral Others.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The fine steel boiler-plates for the
new equipment of the Calender
steamer Melville arrived at the AS
toria Iron Works yesterday, and she
will be fitted up so as to resume bust
ness by the first OF November next.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The British steamship Suveric
came down the river early on Sunday
morning and went to sea yesterday
morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22
UPHoLsTERING

Mattresses and furniture made like
new. Bob Davis, SO Ninth street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22
COFFEE

The best name for coffee
is one that tells where the
moneys to come from, if
you don't like it.
Xsur grocer returns your msney II Tou dat
Ne SeAIlllng's Best: we pay him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The Elmore schooner Evie made it
out for Tillamook yesterday, laden
with cannery supplies.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The steamer Eureka, from Eureka,
was among the Sunday arrivals in
this port, and she went on to the
metropolis after docking at the Cal.
lender to discharge freight and pas
sengers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The Coos liner Alliance got away
on Sunday morning in good season,
and had plenty of business on all
decks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The British steamship Cambrian
King, with wheat for St. Vincents,
for orders, departed on Sunday, and
will coal at Victoria before making
her. course for the South.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The steamer Cascades arrived in
from San Francisco on Sunday morn
ing and after taking on three cars Of
flooring in this port, she went on to
Prescott to finish loading outward.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-22

The Elmore motor schooner Ger
aid c. arrived in from Tillamook Bay
yesterday, flying light She made a
run to Nehalem while out this trip,
and on crossing out from there struck
a rough bar, which struck back with
such force and precision as to smash
her lifeboat to flinders.
The steamship Rose City came in
from San Francisco yesterday fore
noon with big passenger list and
plenty OF freight in her hold. and
went on TO Portland after leaving 40
or so tons OF freight and several OF
her people on the o. R. & n. piers.
The fine steel boiler-plates for the
new equipment OF the Calender
steamer Melville arrived at the As
toria Iron Works yesterday, and she
will be fitted up so as to resume busi-
ness by the first OF November next
The steamer Eureka, from Eureka,
was among the Sunday arrivals in
this port, and she went on to the
metropolis after docking at the Cal
lender to discharge freight and pas
sengers.
The steamer Cascades arrived in
from San Francisco on Sunday morn
ing and after taking on three cars Of
flooring in this port, she went on to
Prescott to finish loading outward.
The British steamship Cambrian
King, with wheat for St. Vincents,
for orders, departed on Sunday, and
will coal at Victoria before making
her course for the South.
The British steamship Falls Of
NTH arrived down on Sunday after
noon and left out for Europe yester-
day morning with the rest Of the de-
parting feet.
The steamship Roanoke was not
reported at dark last evening and it
is hardly probable she will cross in
before this morning.
The British bark Andorinha went
over the bar yesterday morning on
he early flood and laid her course for
the distant Horn"
The steamer Northland departed
for San Francisco, on Sunday last,
with half a million feet of lumber and
COS tons of grain
The motor schooner Della went to
sea and Nestucca on Sunday evening
last, with her usual load of merchan-
disc and supplies.
The British steamship Suveric
came down the river early on Sunday
and went to sea yesterday
morning.
The Coos liner Alliance got away
on Sunday morning in good season,
and had plenty of business on all
decks.
The steamer Homer, with 900 tons
Of wheat, was among the outgoing
craft, on Sunday, sailing for the Bay
City.
The Elmore schooner Evie made II |
out for Tillamook yesterday, laden
with cannery supplies.
Millinery Opening.
You are invited to the opening dis
olay of fall and winter millinery at
he La Mode, 682 Commercial street,
Saturday, September 10Th. o-16-4t
For Sale.
Twelve shares Northern Oyster
The sun., 1908-06-21

thing to do. He does not tell what that Is,
but he hits his ball good clip with his
copperbound mallet and allows you to draw
your own inference.
You draw another inference, not 80 much
from what is said as from what is left un-
said. namely. that there is feeling between
the New York and the Union club. That
the members OF the latter are 80 lax in their
methods that they give up playing in cold
weather. that they rather like the atten-
ton Of the public and occasionally make
gallery plays for it's delectation is enough
Of course. to explain the fact that the two
clubs never play matches and never ex-
change the usual pleasantries Of the croquet
ground
When asked why matches are not insti-
tuted spick and span member of the New
York, with new gray suit and gray Dun
drearys to harmonize perfectly, says hur-
riedly that the New York club never enters
tournaments, does not believe in the COM
petitive principle as applied to sport. and
has no champion players, priding itself on
the fact that all its members play equally
well. He believes that the Union Club does
these things, but he ia not sure, never having
had the pleasure Of meeting any Of the
honored gentlemen across the way.
To the ignorant looker-on who has PEN
chant for tennis and golf tournaments. for
professional baseball and hockey tllts, a
game played without any Of the elements
Of se-called sport might seem to be rather
a tame affair, but after you have talked to
oroquet expert a little while you learn that
as a care dispeiier, a wealth producer, an
adjuster Of the disturbing influences of this
mundane sphere, it has Christian Science
lashed to the mast. When you grow specific
and try to find out how croquet player
makes money you are taught anew the
The sun., 1908-06-21

besides tho Melted Gem, Of tho green varie-
sies The Extra Early Hackensack and she
Jenny Lind, Of the saimon flesh varieties
the Emerald Gem. the Paul Rose and the
0eage.
Personally look upon. the Emerald
Gem ae the finest favored OF all sna0
cantaloupss. II - q smooth skinned melon
With salmon fesh but In too tender foR
shipment. It Ia rather amaller than the
standard Melted Gem, though il is Just me ne
a sufficient receptacle for finely cracked
Ice that should always 60 with melon.
early seeds may be planted In cold frame.
greenhouse or hotbed, In pots. old berry
plants startSd In this manner are four or
Ave inches high they must be carefully
set In place in the open ground.
Though the sod 10 most convenient.
have found that baskets and pots produce
better plants. The roots Of plants started
started In pots and baskets lead down
ward and not only make better plants Ia the
end but are more apt to continue their
growth without check.
The sun., 1908-06-21
MOOSE IN A MAINE TOWN.
Grazed on Lawn. Strolled Through the
street and Took Morning Plunge.
From The Banooy N,p,

From the BaBoor Neus
A COW moose Weighing about TOO pounds
and resembling good natured donkey made
q tour OF Bangor early Sunday morning.
The moose was first disturbed about 4
O'Clock while grazing on the lawn Of fstriok
IL. Gillin. at the corner Of Pine and Penob-
scot streets A public carriage man had
carried fare from an early train, and,was
driving down Pine street to Hancock when
Patrolman Dan Smith. who thought she was
a mule. shooed hfr down toward Exchange
street.
Reaching that popuous thorou ughfare she
started up toward State street, thinking 20
cross to the west side and have look at tho
library lot. But rollicking citizens who came
from restaurant drove her back up York
street. She started down Pine again and came
down Hancock to q point near Exchange
street. Then she went back to Pine street,
down Pine to Washing ton-tra vellinc too
Ike q shadow-to Kenduskeag stream
1t was about half tide. but she plunged
from the end Of the wharf and swan to
bar In midstream. For fully half an hour shs
fooled around In the water, being pursued
by several boats, and finally coming ashore
ut the city landing at the foot of Water street.
some kind hearted citizen having opened
the gate at that point
She ran through Water street and Picker
Ing Square to Haymarket Square. lodged
up Short street to Union and when last seen
was going seventy-eight miles an hour over
Union street hill, la
The sun., 1908-06-21
PLAY CROQUET AND BIZ HAPPY
LIVING PROOlA or MS BENE-
FRS UP IN CENTRAL PARK.

s.ssky afertals VINO. Grow Ola without
Knowins. lt while They Play IN Its
scientific Form ne Greatest Gnrse IN
tho world -isroos<iw's True Greatness.
when the compiers Of tho prayer book
wrots about the changes and chances OF
this mortal NE they certainly did not have
In mind the croquet players who disport
themselves In Central Park.
The children who picked daisies and
grasses whom the players flrst began have
grown up and married and their children
aow engage in the 'sarne verpal pursuit.
Some oven have died. Trees have wiShered
and Others have been planted In their places.
The twin spires Of st. Patrick's Cathedral.
the green slant Of the Plaza roof. the tower
ing battlements Of the Navarro fats and
.S,piripg skyscrapers replace the view Of
modest three and four story dwellings.
yhere 10 subway entrance not far OF.
~here once only horse cars ambled along.
ya all this wealth Of alteration the croquet
slayers pursue the even tenor Of their
Way, undlsturbed and undismayed.
Perhaps 1t would not be too much to
assert that they exhibit the only sure and
stable aspect Of serenity that this great
big noisy impatient city affords. Certainly
q you want to forget that financial panics
and Presidential nominations and bridge
whist tournaments and parlor socialism
and all tho fads and fancies Of the day
ers passing away and leaving you high and
dry with neither principles nor pleasures
to cling to, it would bewell for you to take
2 trip to Central Park. seek out the well
xnown csolust ground and talk with some
Of its faithful frequenters.
Az you draw near you hear the merry
cllok Of many mansts. the cry Of stake"
or split and you note number Of croquet
fans, whose enthusiasm never reaches the
point Of betting on the game. but who
seem to be glad OF the opportunity Of find
ing something to look at that doesn't re-