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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-01

The incorporators OF the Oregon y
Sea Coast Railway Company have
completed their corporation and Mr.,
II. G, Van Dusen and Mr.. L. z. Fer.
guson were appointed 10 open the
Stock book and receive subscriptions
TO the Capital Stock,
For the information OF that portion
OF the public that are not already
familiar with the circumstances it Is
here stated that this corporation is
formed for the express purpose of
causing survey to be made from
Astoria to Seaside and probably from
Seaside to Tillamook, and 10 obtain
the right OF way along said surveyed
line. After the survey and the right
OF way have been obtained the Comp
any will enter into contract with
some party or parties, by which it
will agree to- convey this right Of
way to them, when they have con-
structed an electric railroad to Sea-
side, or to Tillamook as the case may
be.
The stockholders OF this corpora
tion will all be local residents OF AS
etoria, Seaside and Tillamook, and
the corporation strictly home con-
cern. II is the intention that this
survey and right OF way shall remain
the absolute property OF this home
comany until an electric road shall be
completed to Seaside.
The Capital Stock OF the corpora
ton is $4,000, and although Mr., Van
Dusen and Mr.. Ferguson have anly
devoted a few hours to the matter
there is now subscribed over $1,000.
1t is believed that the best interest
of the community will be served by
spreading this stock generally
through the County so that all will
be interested in the road, and il IS
therefore requested that anyone will
ing to subscribe stock in this corpora
ton will call at the Office of Van
Dusen & Co. where the books will
be open for this purpose.
Mr.. Van Dusen and Mr.. Ferguson
say that while they are more than
willing to solicit stock subscriptions
their business interests make it inn
possible for them to give the matter
all of their time, and that as the
entire County and every individual
| in it is or should be interested in this
matter, they trust that the people
will come forward voluntarily. II is
very important that no time be lost
and that the surveyors be gotten in
the field at once.
1t is the intention to call a stock
holders meeting just as soon as sui
ficient OF the stock, not less than one
half, has been subscribed and every
stockholder will have the opportun-
| ity of being present, assisting IN
electing the board OF directors and
determining on the course to be tol-
lowed by the corporation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-01

The o. r. & N. steamer Oklahoma
was loading at Portland yesterday
with a heavy cargo Of general mer-
chandise for Astoria and will probab-
" be down this morning This looks
like they were mixing things with
the Spencer just little.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-01

The steamship Roanoke finished
discharging cargo at the Calender
pier at 2 o'clock yesterday morning
and left UP for the metropolis.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-01

above and below stairs, each way. 1t
is thought the flagship Lurline will be
back on the run next, week,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-01

The San Francisco tug Dauntless,
Captain Downing, arrived in yester-
day morning after the Benson log
raft, and will leave out on the early
food this morning if all is we'll at the
bar.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-01

The steamer F. S. Loop arrived in
port yesterday afternoon, and will
load lumber outward, but just where
she will take cargo could not be as
certained.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-01

The steamer Yosemite arrived in
from San Francisco yesterday at noon
and went on up the river without
stopping; something bit unusual for
her.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-01

The oil tank steamship Rosecrans
and the barge Monterey came down
the river from Portland yesterday al
ternoon, and will leave out for the
California coast this mornin.
The dredge w, S. Ladd returned to
this port yesterday afternoon from
Portland where she has been on the
dry-dock for some minor repairs.
The steamer Sue Fl. Elmore will
sail for Tillamook Bay points at 3
o'clock tomorrow morning, all things
being as they should be at the bar.
The steamer Thomas L. Wand en-
tered port yesterday morning and will
load lumber at the Tongue Point
mills.
The Kamm liner Undine is still
making her diurnal runs on spot
schedule, and carrying comfortably
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-01

The steamer Charles R. Spencer
seems to be still in business She came
down on time yesterday afternoon,
with 81 passengers, and big lot OF
flour for Ross, Higgins & Company,
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
Hear LECTURE
Hundreds of Them Listen to Judge
De Lacy.
Talks Upon Good CitIzenship-HOn.
Judge OF Denver, Coming Here.

Judge De Lacy had several hundred OF
his juvenile probatoners as his hearers
at the regular monthly lecture upon good
citizenship.
The first sunday in each month he and
his probation officers give lessons to the
youthful wards. The good accomplished
by these talks has, it is said, a marked
influence upon the future conduct of the
many neglected children who have, from
time to time made their appearance in
the Juvenile Court, charged with trivial
as we'll as with serious offenses
The idea of holding monthly gatherings
was originated by the Washington Juve-
nile Court officials. In nearly every city
where these tribunals are established
these meetings are now held.
1t was stated at the court yesterday
that Hon. Ben Lindsey, Juvenile Court
justice Of Denver, Colo, would visit this
city during the coming week and be the
guest of Judge De Lacy. Judge Lindsey
is the pioneer juvenile court judge. While
in this city he will be rendered a banquet
by the officers and promoters of the
Washington Fairgrounds Association and
Juvenile Court workers.
Probation officer Zed II Copp and his
assistant Mrs Gertrude Darwin. have
now "a large class of probationers. Efforts.
it Is said, will be made at the present
session of Congress TO increase the num-
Der Of the working force of the local
court, At present the tribunal is COM
posed only Of six persons.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
MOTOR CABS SCHEDULED.
y. n, Thomas Company. of Buffalo.
VIII Install "a New Service Here,

Washington is soon TO have q motor
cab service with taximeter arrangement
that will inform the passenger at any
minute just how much he owes for his
ride
Robert A. Parke, manager of the cab
department Of the +. r. Thomas Motor
Company, of Buffalo, y Y, is i'm the
city perfecting arrangements for the es-
tablishment Of the service here. and by
the 1st OF March believes everything will
be in readiness for the opening Of the
garage 10 the public
Mr.. Thomas, founder of the company.
has studied the cab service in London
and the principal cities Of the United
States and has eliminated from his cabs
the defects found in others. Companies
are being organized i'm Philadelphia. New
York, Boston, Chicago, and San Fran
cisco.
The cab that is proposed to be put in
Washington will accommodate four per
sons on the inside and one outside with
the driver. The rate for the taximeter
that will be submitted to the District
Commissioners will be the same as that
now in effect by the cab service company
in New York City, viz: Thirty cents for
the first half mile and 10 cents for each
additional fourth of mile, with 10 cents
for every six minutes of shopping
The name of the company here will
be either the Washington Taxicab Com
pany or the Thomas Taxicab Company.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
PLANOLAS WITH THE FLEET.
Jackies ON Long Trip Enjoy Latest
Music ON Way to Pacific.


Admiral Evans iackies are not even
missing the Merry Widow Waltz" on
their trip around the Horn to the Pacific
Coast This latest Popular piece OF
music, along with scores Of other com
positions has been put into a music roll
and is played on the twenty-six Pianola
pianos that were supplied the various
ships Of the fleet by the Aeolian Com
pany.
Percy s. Foster, local manager for the
Sanders * Stayman Company. which
handles the Pianola, has given out the in
formation that the sailors. before depart
ing from Hampton Roads, had aboard
twenty-siX of the upright pianos with the
Pianola attachment concealed inside Of
each.
Officers and men Of the fleet subscribed
TO "a fund which was raised for the spe-
ctfic purpose Of purchasing the Pianolas
for the trip to the Pacific Reports thus
lar received are to the effect that the
Jackies are more than pleased with the
instruments, which have made more than
one hour pass more speedily.
While there are always men among the
different crews who can play the piano,
yet there are very few. indeed who are
proficient With the Pianola they can
get the best compositions Of Chopin,
Beethoven, or any OF the other great
composers Of music, and can hear them
played with a dazzle that would equal
that of Paderewski or ROsenthal.
The instruments purchased for the bat
tie ships are known as the first COM
plete piano" The keyboard is there ready
for hand playing. But, if it is desired
that the music rolls be used, all that has
to be done is to let down the pumping
pedals and Slide back a panel in the
front Of the case, admitting the roll.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library Of Congress-Open a. m. TO 10 ?. m on
secular DAYS; from p. m to 10 p "a. on Sundays
and on certain holidays
Public Library-open a. N. to D. m. holidays
10 a. m to 10 p m Sundays. TO 10 D m.
United States Capitol-Open 9 a m TO 20 D. N
United States Treasury Open 3 a. m, to 2 D. ~
State, War and Navy Depas,ments-Open a. m,
70 p. N. (The original Declaration Of Independ
snoe is in the library Of the State DepaFtmentl
United States Patent oHioe-open q. n. 20 ?
p. m.l
Unifed States Pension Bmesu-Open 9 a. N. to {
7. m.
United States Post-ofhee-Open a. m. 70 p n.
Washington City Post-oh6ce-Open all hours (The
Dead Letter Office Is in the city Uostoficel
National Botanic GsTdens-Open a m. 10 ?. N.
Fish Commission-Open 9 a. N. 20 40 p. N.
Army Medical Muscuni-Open a. m. TO 80 .. N.
National Museum-Open a. a. to $50 p n. lin
cluding holidsysj.
Smithsonian InsaV1tion-open a. N. to 40 p N.
tincludng holidays.
Agricultural Department-Open 9 a. m 10 80 p. n
Bureau q Engraving and Printing-Open & N
to 2z9 p.
Washington Monument C555ls feet in heighD-Open
$50 g. N. 10 80 D. N. Elevator runs from a. m
until D. ml
Coroorsn Gallery u ATt-opcn so a. m. 10 i
p M IN winter; q. IN 20 p N. in summer.
sUndays-lJ0 D. n. 10 ?. n. excepting in mid
SUMMER Admission free on Tuesdays. Thursdays.
Sathr1a}s, ana 1NuQaysi o{aer days &c d4InisslJn
Government Printing 0iice-ODen 10 q. n. 70 2
.. m.
Navy Yard-Open 9 a. N. 70 5 . P. n.
Soutlw0rth Cottage, 56th ST. and Prospect ave
IN THE SUBURBS.
Geological Park-OTen all day.
Rock Greek Bridge and PaTk
Chevy Chase, KensiugtOn, and Chesapeake Beach
Naval Ohservltoy-Open a. m 70 .. m
Mount Vernon lthe home and tomb Of Washing
tcnl-Open II a. n. 90 p N
Arlington National CemeteTy-Open all day.
United States Soldiers Home-Open 3 a. N. 20
sunset,
Cathedral Grounds. TennalIytOwn road-Open S
q. n % p. IN.
Cabin John Bridge Catholic University, and
Alexandria.
Great Falls Of the Potomac
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
ARB YOU ONE OF THE "SOO?"
That Number of Century" Sets Now
Being Distributed Here.
Cosmopolitan Magazine Makes An
other Allotment of the work to
Washington.

Most Washington people will remem-
Der the Century distribution of last
spring. II was a somewhat unique event
in which literature. education. and busi-
ness were whoIesomely blended, Of
course the literary and educational value
of the Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
and Atlas is undoubted. The business
part of the enterprise rested with the
Cosmopolitan Magazine, which conceived
the idea of arranging to offer the ten
volume Century set as a supreme induce
ment 20 add yearly subscribers TO its
list.
In order to make the offer attractive and
popular, the price had 60 be brought down,
and the Cosmopolitan accomplished this
by securing the entire edition Of the work
for 1905, the largest ever printed. thus re-
duciug the cost of manufacture.
The next step was to cut out the big
commissions that had always been paid
10 book agents selling the Century; then
all other extras We're cut off and the
price was scaled down 10 the lowest
notch. In a word, the $50 Century. cou-
pied with the Cosmopolitan, was offered
at $50, less than half the Century Com
pany's regular price, and on terms almost
any one could afford.
The distribution was a distinct success.
and resulted i'm placing the Century Com
panys great reference library and the
Cosmopolitan in a large number OF Wash
ington homes. The Century people say
that there are now more than $500 sets
owned here.
1t is known. however. that there are
still many who would like to secure the
work but who were unable to participate
in the original distribution, which took
place last spring. after Congress had ad-
Journed. and when many WashingtOnians
were out of town
As matter Of fact, Woodward & 10th
Top received so many requests and in
quiries about the Century that they
were prompted 70 arrange another distri-
button but it was thought TO be impossi-
Ole, as the entire edition had been ap-
portioned among other cities.
me Cosmopolitan, however finally man
aged TO provide a small additional allot-
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03

ment Of some 800 all told, and these are
now being distributed at the Woodward &
Lothrop book department. where the vol
umeS may be inspected and bindings Sc
lCCted
1t is pretty safe to say that the all0t-
ment viii not last long, for there are many
more than 800 people who viii want the
Century's Company's matchless reference
work at the little price, and on convenient
terms, which the business enterprise Of
the Cosmopolitan has just now made pos
sibIe.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
BATTLE WITH A WEASEL.
Miner HaA a Thrilling Time with
His ReSOIute Opponent.

Shamokin. Pa, Feb. 2-One mile down
the Bear Valley shaft Fred McAletty had
thrilling battle with an infuriated
weasel, which had wandered into the
mine
The miner saw a pair OF shining eyes
peering at him, Thinking they belonged
to the ordinary rat. he paid no attention
to them, but in a short time was startled
by the animal dashing for his face
He gave battle but as the weasel had
sharper eyes. the miner was badly bit
ten and scratched He cried for assist
ance and other wOrkmen arrived. armed
with pickaxes and drills. and killed the
weasel
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03

IT. HE variety larger and comprehensive than any have
ever assembled
Immediately upon the close Of September sale plans
put looking toward making the February Sale OF this year the
important and interesting OF any both the quality OF the goods
and the prices asked for them
To this end buyer spent several weeks visiting the leading fac
tories in the North Fast West and SoufacoreS whose
stand for all that best notwithstanding their productions As
result carloads already here and coming And
besides large quantities OF goods gathered especially for this sale we
shall add the oneond pieces OF our splendid stock at reduced
prices And notwithstanding the goods Offered al quarter to
half than the usual prices the construction and finish
passed and thoroughly reliable
particular feature of this sale the large proportion OF oneofa-
kind Pieces Sueere being but few instances alike
aOrng ecsveness choice And by going direct the fac
and making selections only secured goods the
prices but also secured lots representing all the makers
had of this that particular kind together with sample pieces very
decisive price concessions.
1t opportunity hOuseepers add pretty and odd
pieces of furniture the home small expenditure and enables pro-
preors hotels and boarding houses what be needed
the furniture line in the latest effects at great saving
These goods are conveniently displayed sixth floor, with
both regular and prices plainly marked and may be distinguished
from our regular stock by having yellow price tag attached The in
creased space occupied BY Furniture Department affords better
facilities to properly display these goods and also affords better oppor
tuniies for your inspection.
We call attention the following excellent values and invite in
specton:
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
Gale Delays Submarines.

New York, Feb 2.-Submarines Viper.
CUttlefish. and TaTantula remained at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard yesterday, unable
to start on their 420-mile open-water
cruise to Annapolis because OF a heavy
gale. The sea was so high that the de-
parture of the boats for the longest trip
projected for craft of this type had to be
postponed
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
They Were Boiled.

From Tit-Bits
An old admiral, we'll known for his
powers of exaggeration. was at supper
one night describing a voyage.
While cruising in the Pacific. said he.
we passed an island which was positive
ly red with Holsters,
But" said one of the guests. smiling
incTedulOUsly HOLSTERS are not red until
boiled
"Of course not" replied the undaunted
admiral; but this was a volcanic island
with boiling springs"
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
The Largest Morninr Circulation,

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
bona fide circulation circulation in
Washington larger by thousands than
was ever before attained by any morning
newspaper at the Capital. It's books are
open,
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
Dies at Aye of ZOE.

Great Darlington. Mass. Feb. 2-John
Burrow, the oldest man in the State, is
dead in West Stockbridge. at The age of
106 In the summer of 1906 he was able
to walk about two miles a day
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03

The German Ambassador and The
Baroness Won Sternburg. who have been
spending "a few days i'm New York, at
tending the opera arrived at the en-
bgSsy last night. They Will entertain at
dinner tonight, and VIII also give din
ners February z and l5. and on Feb
ruary 20 will go TO Tampa, Fla, for two
weeks stay.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03

Only ten cents a week, delivered az
your door-the daily issues of The
Washington Herald. Phone Main $500.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03

Quartered Oak Princess Dressers, made
similar 10 The above
Regular price, $1,000.
Sale price, SI5.75.
CHARTERED Oak Dressers. swell front
claw feet large oval mirror. Nelson
Matter make.
Regular price, $3.50.
Sale price. S345o.
Mahogany chfnon.eres, swell front,
French design,
Regular price. $4,000.
Sale price, S29.75.
Quartered Oak Chinonieres. swell front
oval mirror. Nels0n-Matter make.
Regular price, $4,000.
Sale price. S29.75.
Bird's-eye Maple Toilet Tables, French
legs, large drawer.
Regular price, $1,000.
sale price. $3.50.
Quartered Oak Toilet Tables. made sim
liar 90 the above.
Regular price, $500.
Sale price, SI3.S5.
Mahogany Toilet Tables. Sheraton de-
sign, wooden knobs, duh finish.
Regular price, $3.50.
Sale price, SI9.75.
Mahogany Toilet Tables. French design.
duli finish. fancy and oval shaped mirrors.
Regular price. $500.
Sale price. S2I.75.
Solid Mahogany Toilet Tables. colonial
legs and mirror standards, two drawers
that lock; dun finish
Regular price, $500.
Sale price. S37.75,
Mahogany Library Tables, two drawers
and shelf. very massive.
Regular price, $500.
Sale price. $3.50.
Mahogany TiIting Tables. oval and kid
ney shapes
Regular price, $1,000.
Sale price, S6.q5.
Women's Bird's-eye Maple Desks. with
drawer. neat design
Regular price. $1,000.
Sale price, S6.05.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03
WINTER IS NOT OYER
Ground Hog Prophecy Says
Six Weeks More.
HAS SEEN HIS OWN SHADOW

And He Has Gone Back for "a SnOoze
Until Temperatures Warm Up Bit.
His Family Has Similar Experience
Nearly All over the United states.
Time To PTOgBOsticate.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03

Solid Mahogany China Closets. 20
match the foregoing buffets, three
shelves.
Regular price. 10000.
Sale price, $32,5o.
Solid Mahogany side Tables. long
drawer. shelf at bottom. match the
above china closets.
Regular price. $1,000.
Sale price, S2I,5o.
Handsome Fumed Oak China Closets.
three shelves.
Regular price, $1,000.
Sale price, SITS.
Fumed Oak Side Tables. long drawer.
shelf al bottom; match the above china
closets.
Regular price, $500.
Sale price. SI6.75.
Solid Mahogany Dining Tables. Shera-
ton desigg, J4-inch round top, two center
legs. with brass shoes; can be heightened
10 l9 feet
Regular price, $500.
Sale price, $500.
solid Mahogany China Closets, half
mirror back three shelves; match the
above tables.
Regular price. 10000.
Sale price, $39.75.
sSx2o-inch Solid Mahogany Side Tables.
two drawers shelf n bottom, match
the above china closets,
Regular price, $3.50.
Sale price. $3.50.
SSx-0-inch solid Mahogany Side Tables,
dun finish, two drawers, shelf at bottom.
Regular price, S27,5O.
Sale price. SI8.75.
Quartered Oak China Closets, swell
front three adjustable shelves.
Regular price, $500.
Sale price, SI8.75.
Quartered Oak China Closets. swell
front, half-mirror back, fretwork on top
OF door.
Regular price, $1,000.
Sale price, $3.50.
Solid Mahogany China Closets. three
adjustable shelves, dun brass hinges.
Regular price, $42. 90.
Sale price, $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03

At her current topics talk this morning
at II o'clock at Scottish Rite Hall, 1907 G
street. Miss Janet Richards viii give a
summary of the various political sensa-
tions OF the past week, including Gov,
Hughes speech al the Republican Club
on Friday night outlining his policies as
an ayOwed Presidential candidate; the
Presidents last message to Congress,
reiterating his attitude toward predatory
wealth, with editorial comment for and
against; the causes of the revolution in
Portugal. which led to the assassination
of King Carlos and the crown prince;
the opening Of the English Parliament
on Wednesday last, and the numerous
political difficulties which beset the
Liberal ministry Of Sir Campbell Ban
herman.
The same talk will be given at the
evening class, which is held at the Olym-
pic at o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03

Solid Mahogany Bullets, dull finish,
neatly carved columns. large silver draw
er with three partitions, large linen
drawer
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03

The Austro-H Hungarian Ambassador and
the Baroness Hengelmuller, who went TO
New York 10 attend the wedding Of
Count Szechenyi, their countryman, and
Miss Vanderbilt also returned last night
10 their embassy here. They will give a
dinner in a few days for the Count and
Countess Dionys Szechenyi who arrived
here Saturday night and are at the Shore
ham
Mr.. and Mrs George Vanderbilt and
Mrs Donald Cameron also have invita-
uOns out for dinners complimentary 20
the Count and Countess Szechenyi.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-03

Every one is still talking Of Mrs. John
r. McLean's medieval ballroom. and. in
fact. the whole house, Now that the
warming is past. the house viii be
thrown open for a succession Of dinners
and dances. The dances are on Saturday
nights so. like Cinderella when the clock
strikes T. the guests know their car
riage stops the way