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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-30
MANHATTAN MESSAGE
OF DECIDED INTEREST
CITY is BRIDGE-WHIST MAD
PIGEON FLATTERING." A
NEW GAME.

NEW YORK. Jan. 2o-The army
Of transatlantic travellers who arrive
in and leave New York every year is
greater than the standing military
force Of any country on earth II is
larger indeed than the population OF
any city in this country with two ex.
ceptions, totalling over 2,s0O,OO0 every
year. Last year showed a falling of
Of transatlantic travel at this port of
nearly a million from the average,
but even so its proportions were tre-
mendous Every day 1870 ocean ira
veIlers arrived and 240O departed, In
other words transatlantic arrival
took place every fifty seconds, while
some one sailed away every forty sec
ends. In all 67O,6sO persons came
INTO the country through this port
and $50, S4i left it, the eastward travel
being in excess by l7S,S0l. To handle
this travel an equivalent Of one steam
er Of the largest type now in existence
sailing each day is necessary. The
greater part Of the travel both east
and west bound as might be expected,
Is made up Of steerage passengers.
During 1908 this class constituted
nearly two-thirds Of the incoming to-
tai, amounting to 100000 or more
than one-half Of the country's total
immigrants arriving at all ports which
amounted to 1880 Each Of these
newcomers brought in on the avarage
S23 in real money. OF those admit
ed 1928 could neither read nor
write, and l0,o02 immigrants were re-
iected, on account Of mental, moral
and physical defects. That there is
little cause to worry over a possible
depopulation Of the United States
because Of the excess travel TO Eu-
rope is shown by the fact that even
under the last years abnormal rate,
ii would take more than 500 years to
get rid Of the present population with
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-30
NEW CENSUS OF PEKIN.

Minister William w. Rockhill for
wards detailed statistics showing the
census Of the population Of Peking
made during 1908 by the Imperial Chi
ness home office Sheng Pu) a.
ter the new division Of the city into
twenty-three police districts. Mr..
Rockhill summarizes the returns:
The census was made by families" j."
and these in turn were divided into
principal families" and additional
families" or into principal tenants"
and sub-tenants." The total number
Of families in the inner or Tartar city
is given as 79,O09, and in the outer, or
Chinese, city as 5000, making total
Of l28,008 families.
Recent Japanese official work give
the number Of people per household
in the urban districts Of Japan as
about 4.99 An unofficial census made
in 1907 Of the city Of Swatow, in
Kuang g-tung province, works OUT 5.4
per Household, and the unofficial cen
sus Of 1881 Of Wen-chou, in Chekiang
province, 5.l4 Chinese officials and
others who have been consulted on
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-30
A ReIigious Author,s statement

For several years ] was afflicted
with kidney trouble and last winter
I was suddenly stricken with a severe
pain in my kidneys and was confined
to bed eight days, unable to get no
without assistance Ny urine CON
tanned thick white sediment and !
passed same frequently day and
night | commenced taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy, and the pain grad
ually abated and finally ceased and
my urine became normal. | cheer
fully recommend Foley's Kidney
Redemy. Owl Drug Store, 7. r..
Laurin, Prop.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-30

States Steel 5 per cent bond at ll9.
The Steel Company bonds were
quoted at S20S4 and are now worth
lo2GlO3.
Perkins testified that during the
panic period, it was felt il Tennessee
Coal & Iron stocks we're taken out
of the various loans in some way it
would prevent a great many failures
and avert a spread of the panic. He
says when the news came from Wash
ington that this transaction-the sale
of Tennessee to the Steel Company
would be permitted, the news had the
effect for the better on the market
and Perkins has always thought it
stopped the panic. Perkins did not
care to mention the name of the "in-
stitution", but reluctantly replied that
he meant an association of individ-
uals. He was excused from naming
the institution.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-30
WHERE DID IT GO.
ALL MISERY OF INDIGESTION
vANISHES PROMPTLY

Free Yourself From Dread Stomach
Trouble by Taking Little Diapep-
sin Which Digests All Food and
Stops Fermentation - An Absolute
Cure For All This Misery is Wait
ing For You.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-30

the question think that in the case OF
Pesing the number OF people per
household Is probably higher than in
other localities in China some saying
that il should be reckoned as high as
s. | think that SIS may be taken pro.
yisioually as fair, approximate av.
eragc This would make the preseu,
population Of penkin. exclusive OF the
suburbs (but they are unimpor,an0,
6o5,044 persons
As supplemenling the above census
'of population, forward an official
statement Of the schools, government
al and private, mostly on Western
lines, together with the number OF
students OF either sex. now open in the
twenty three police districts Of Pcking
From this il appears that there are
1873 schools for boys and seventeen
for girls, with a staff OF 1900 men
teachers and 100 women. The attend.
ance is 1922 boys and 77l girls,
Assuming that rs per cent of the
population'of Picking is below IS years
of ageGn Japan this portion Of the
population is reekoned at 70 per cent,
but in view Of the rate Of iniantilc
in China / have adopted a
lower per cent?, we have i73.26i chill.
dren, one-half Of which (S6.630) prob
ably is Of age to attend school The
result of two years work is highly |
creditable to the energy Of the OF.
ficials and shows the interest taken
N the education Of children by the
people !
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-30
out allowing for the natural increase
within the country1s borders.

! As a result Of seeing a purple rat,
various New Workers have Of late
climbed into permanent seats on the
water wagon, after having taken the
pledge, In this case, however, the
animal in question is not iigment OF
the imagination, but real purple
rat, the first and only one OF its kind,
which is now on exhibition at the Zoo.
Il is the result Of years OF breeding,
which were not, however, conducted
on behalf Of the temperance move
ment. Nevertheless, casual male
visitors who have ever CHANGED upon
this unique animal have adjourned
strong drink forever more. The
worlds first purple rat is as might
be expected. freak. Several years
ago a foreigner began experiments
in crossing black, white, gray, brown
and all other colored rats in an at
tempt 10 produce a tortise shell
rat Just what he expected to do
with such an animal is unknown, un-
less indeed he intended it as a diet
for tortoise-shell cats, after which it
was TO be patterned The tortoise
she'll rat, however, has not been
achieved up to the present date, but
one Of the curious and unexpected
results Of the breeding experiments
looking towards its creation was the
purple rat now on exhibition here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-30
Cold and La Grippe.

Mr.. G. Happy, Hardin, Ray Co., Mo-,
writes: 81 can safely recommend Pc
Euna as remedy that will cure all ca
tarrhal troubles.
HIt was of great benefit to me, as It
cured me Of catarrh Of the throat, and
/ took very bad cold and had Ia
grippe last February. 1t settled in my
throat and lungs. / took three bottles
Of Peruna and 1t cured me.
II highly recommend it to all who
are sick, and am glad to add my en-
dorsement to that Of Others"
Pe-ru-Ra for Colds.
Mr.. L. Clifford Figg, Jr., 2920 East
Marshall ST., Richmond, Va, writes
that when he gets cold be takes Peru
na, and itsoon driyesitoutof hissystem.
For several years he was not entirely
well, but Peruna completely cured him.
People who object to liquid medicines
San now secure Peruna tablets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-30
Perkins and ThOrne

Continued from page y
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-30

Ne4@NNJSN~-~Ns~NS0 NS0eae-esN-NS@NN~~~
Peruna Drug Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Gentlemen: I have used Peruna
I and find thatit cannot be equaled es
! a tonic, as well as a cure for coughs,
I colds and catarrh.
You are authorized TO use my
photo with testimonial in any pub
! LEGATION.
Joseph II. Chase,
S0l Tenth St., Washinst ton, D. G.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-30
MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING.

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 30. - Bruce
Schefler, a we'll known contractor
was shot and killed tonight by Mrs.
Fife Dugan, wife Of his partner and
sister of his deceased wife. The
cause is mystery Mrs Dugan ad-
mitted the shooting, but declined 10
give any reason.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-30
Simple Remedy For La Crime

Racking la grippe coughs that may
develop into pneumonia over night
are quickly cured by Foley's Honey
and Tar The sore and inhamed
lungs are healed and strengthened,
and dangerous condition is quickly
averted. Take only Foley's Honey
and Tar in the yellow package. Owl
Drug Store, T. +. Laurin, Prop.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-30
sIBERIA,s LuMBER SUPPLY.

The account of the forests OF the
Amoor region and the prospects of
their commercial development are Of
substantial interest, as the world is
now beginning to realize the threat
ened inadequacy Of its timber supply
and to take careful stock OF the chief
productive areas remaining. Compare
lively little attention has so far been
paid to the utilization of the forests in
the Russian Far East, though conces-
sions have been sporadically worked,
and an Australian and British COM
pany have lately been included among
those which have acquired concessions
from the Russian Government. Ac-
cording to the estimate Of the forest
department the Amoor and maritime
provinces contain 5O9,0OOOOO acres of
forest land It is by no means so
densely timbered, however, as the for
ests of North America, Both hard and
soft woods are found in considerable
variety The latter include white ce-
dar, pine, larch, fir and spruce, and
the former walnut, ash and oak
The right to cut timber on large
scale may be obtained either by way
Of concession for a term Of years or
by contract. Recent concessions have
been granted for four years only (this
being the maximum that the Cover
nor-General can Accord, with an ex-
ira year for taking away the timber
felled Though this period can be
extended on application, yet it is gen /
orally recognized that it is too short, !
and efforts, which are likely to prove /
are now being made to /
nave the regulations on the subject .
Uttered and a longer term allowed, (
Areas which the Government desires
0 sell are from time to time put up
It auction either at Vladivostok or at
the terms and conditions
,eing published beforehand. They
re adjudged to the highest bidder,
Who is required to pay down the equi-
,alent OF the royalty for one year on
he number Of trees put up to auction,
certain portion Of the forest being
lloted for each year of the currency
f the agreement. Moreover in the
ase Of feeling rights obtained by the
orm OF cession, some money de-
osit will generally be insisted upon.
telling tickets may also be obtained
rom the local forest officials, giving
he right to cut small quantities Of
mber on payment of the Govern
tent royalty.
At present the Russian authorities
lsert clause in all contracts stipu-
ting that Russian labor shall alone
e employed. As they are actively
ncouraging immigration however
le resultant hindrance to industry
lay be expected to diminish. The
sport includes full schedules of the
oyalty levied on timber of different I
iasses and in the different areas. 1t t
lso describes the existing facilities
,r transport and shipping, which are
re still in predominantly undevelop- +
1 state. Other miscellaneous infor- !
lation includes the terms Of the for I
It regulations and the scale Of export 4
ity There is also an outline map. +
London Times. |
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-30
FRAUD CASES TOMORROW.

MUSKOGEE, jan 2o--The federal
grand jury is epected to make a par.
tial report in the town lot fraud cases
tomorrow. Today several New York
and Ohio witnesse we're examined
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-30

You would not delay taking F'oley's
Kidney Remedy at the first sign o.
kidney or bladder trouble II you real.
ized that neglect might result in
Brights disease or diabetes. Foley's
Kidney Remedy correets Irregular.
ties and cures all kidney and bladder
disorders Owl Drug Store, T. +.
j turin, Prop
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-30
BOB RALSTON,
'The Lieutenant and the Cowboy"

If you will take Foley's Orino Lax
ativc until the bowels become regular
you will not have to take purgatives
constantly, as Foley's Orino Laxative
positively cures chronic constipation
and sluggish liver Pleasant to take
Owl Drug Store, T F. Laurin, Prop
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-10-29
LOST.

A fve-months-old. black and tan
hound pup. Been gone about
three weeks, having followed some
one out of La Jara. His return or
information leading to his recovery
will be greatly appreciated by
Joseph, G. Pursiey, La Jara, Colo.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-10-29
Fire Department Disbands.

The La Jara fire department
held a meeting last Saturday even
ing and voted to dis band the
organization. General dissatisfac-
ton with equipment and treatment
by town officers and citizens is said
to be the cause. A set of resolu-
tions were passed to that effect.
The department had suffered from
lack of interest and funds for some
time. Its bership dwindled to
six or seven and further effort un-
der the conditions seemed useless.
The thing to do now is to organize
new department which with
proper support and encouragement
Oh the part of citizens can be
easily done. No doubt the old
members will lend their aid
Following is a copy of the reso-
lutions
Be it resolved, that We, The La
Jara Fire Department, deem it
advisable. owing to the sentiment
shown us by the mayor and
trustees of the town of La lara,
that we disband until such time as
the people deem it advisable to
reorganize.
Be it further resolved. that the
money gathered together by the
fire department be divided among
the tiremen.
Be it further resolved, that we,
The La Jara Fire Department
donate to the town of La Jara
such paraphernalia as the depart
meat has purchased with money
drawn from its treasury.
Be it further resolved. that these
resolutions go into effect Novem-
Der 1st, 1909, and that the secretary
of the department send at once to
the town board copy of above
resolutions.
Moved and seconded that the
above resolution be adopted.
Carried unanimously.
JUAN G. Macs, Secretary
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-10-29

Art Guymon is building new
three-room dwelling on his ranch
Abner Blacks place.
We have received a lot of addi
tions to our stock in the line of
furniture, stoves. ranges, buggies,
etc. Murphy-Newcom Fl. Co.
Alfred Erlandson, accompanied
by w. A. Bailey, the dashing
young bachelor of the Logan dis
trict, transacted business and WIS.,
tied La Jara friends this after
noon.
A very pretty wedding occurred
at the home of Mrs. Annie Morgan
of Manassa, Wednesday, Oct. 27.
Mrs. Morgan's daughter, Iva, and
Mr.. Luther Grantham were the
high contracting parties. The
bride is very popular and has
many friends, not only in her home
town but where ever she has been.
The groom is among the rising
young men of the time. He is
respected and well liked where
ever he goes. Their many friends
wish them we'll.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-10-29
Telephone Subscribers
Kindly Notice.

Owing to the change in the man.
agement of the telephone central
office in La Jara, and to the fact
that the new operators, though ex-
perienced in telephone work, are
total strangers to all the subscrib-
ers on the exchange, it becomes
imperative for all subscribers to
carefully observe the following es-
tablished rule of the company for
putting in calls:
First ascertain the number of
the telephone wanted. To call
Central, give the bell crank one
sharp turn. The operator will ask
number, please?' and when she
has received from you the number
of the subscriber desired, will re-
peat it back to you; this checking
of the number should be carefully
observed, as mistakes are thus
avoided"
The La Jara exchange has been
thoroughly overhauled and its
equipment is now the equal of any
Office of it's size in the state. The
lines have all been put in excellent
condition and the service should
be perfect and will be if the sub
scribers will but take pains to call
by number, and not by name. for
the parties to whom they wish to
talk. E. F. BROWN,
District Manager.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-26
OPERA FOR BALTIMORE.
Mr. Uhich Reports That 10000 Of
= the 500, 900 Has Been Subscribed.

Bernard Urich president and manager of the
Lyric Theatre Company of Baltimore, who is
in New York reported 10 the Metropolitan Opera
Company yesterday that $4,000 of the $4,000 guar
antee which Baltimore must raise before that city
can be assured OF twenty performances of grand
opera next season has been subscribed.
Henry Walters subscribed $4,000. Michael Jen-
kins a Baltimore banker. gave a similar
Ernest J. Knabe, piano manufacturer subscribed
$1,000. and Mrs. Henry Barton Jacobs, widow of
Robert Garrett, late president of the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad. gave 5000. The remaining $4,000
was received in smaller subscriptions, averaging
S1ea.
Mr.. Ulrich said yesterday that opera Is now
viii sail for Europe in about two weeks" he said
and I certain that the $4,000 lacking will
be reduced considerably before then. We have until
next fall. of course. to secure the complete guar
antee fund but from the rapdity with which Bal
tmore has been subscribing I have no doubt that
il will he raised in plenty of time
Last year had only eight performances Of
grand opera at the Lyric Theatre. Next season we
VIII have twenty with each week, beginning
in November, when the regular New York season
opens Light opera viii be given during October
We have not made any definite arrangements
garding repertory stars but viii have the
best of both.
Our season at the Lyric was very profitable last
year. The symphony concerts and; other musical
performances Of an unusually busy season for Bal
timore were generously patronized. While am
abroad ! expect TO see Mr.. Dppe and Mr.. Gatti-
Casazza. so that we may come TO definite under
standing I viii also do some independent hunting
for artists. l have in mind several musicians with
whom I may make contracts 10 appear In Balti-
me and
New-York tribune., 1909-05-26
RAN MONUMENT FUND.
Manager Got Subscriptions to JET
fersOn Memorial, Police Sag.

James w. Morrissey. who says he is a theatrical
manager, and who lives at No. 229 West SD street
was arrested by Detectives NcConville and Nelson,
of the Central Office last night. the technical
charge of conducting an association without fling
a certificate with the proper authorities. The
pIainant in the case was Thomas Jefferson, of
the late Joseph Jefferson the actor and according
to the detectives Morrissey had been receiving
for what he called "the Joseph Jefferson Monu-
ment Association for the Perpetuation of the Name
and Art of Joseph Jefferson.
An association along similar lines was started
time ago, but, according to the members Of
the Jefferson family It fell into evil ways and they
withdrew all support from it. Notwithstanding
this they say MOrrissey continued to solicit and
receive subscriptions. and on letter heads OF the
Association he advertised as directors among
others, Andrew Carnegie, Clarence H. NIacAay
Bourke Cochran, Frank Tilford, Levi P Morton,
David Beasco and Daniel Frohman-
The detectives say that before they made the ar
rest they sent a decoy letter to Morrissey, who IN
answering it on the stationery Of the association
said he would be glad to receive contributions
and added Il will send seats for the next perform
ance.' They say, also, that any authority MOTIFS
sey may have had was taken from him by the &C
tion of the Jefferson family when they WlthoreW
their support. The police assert that Morrlssey
told them that ne had sunk $500 in the enterprise
believed that he entitled to p per cent Oh
the subscriptions.
MOrrissey was bailed out late last night Dletrlch
Blandermann, grocer, of No. 1l9 West SD street,
furnishing 500 bonds.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-26
EPISCOPALIANS GATHER
Spring Meeting of Long Island
Diocese at Garden City.

Garden City, Long Island. May 25-The annual
spring meeting of the Episcopal diocese OF Long ISL
ana meet to-day in the Cathedral Of the Incarnation
mere A feature of the opening session was the
aeolcatlon OF bust of the late Bishop Litteiohns
which was consecrated by Bishop Burgess
Ihe annual sermon preached by the Rev.
Dr. H Q Swenzel rector Of St. LUke's Episcopal
church, Brooklyn During the business session a
report was made by Canon Chase. Of Brooklyn
on the social service question
Bishop Burgess. in his annual address. dwelt
the growth OF the diocese. but said he not in
favor OF division of the diocese. which would
bring financial weakness and a strain Speaking
OF the question of giving the youth OF the Church
careful training in Christian morality. the Bishop
sad
When to the question of entertain
InentSs rule be and made
applicable to all parishes. II is almost humiliating
10 see how much of the revenue of the churches
IS derived from this Fairs. dances. theatri-
IN many churches Sunday mornings. with little
suspicion on the part Of priest people that such
llliOIceilents are lncOngruOuS with Jhe solemn
But we may lay down principle universally
applicable Nothing must be done IN the parish
mouse 70 en0dnSer tne morals OF the young OF tls
weak Whatever way the parish may take 70
raise money, IL must be honest way Nothing
which even remotely borders the realm OK
strongly not too frequently. the parish priest
warn the young against the moral ruin Whicn
hlesitimate methods and it wiz be a sad COM
mentaTy the Church's methods if the young
man VINO finds himself broken and disgraced on
Ihe raceJraCk or Stock Exchange can say thaI ne
got his first lessons in gambling in his bOyhOOd at
the churchs fair
Alexander E Orr. treasurer Of thediOcese. in his
report for the year showed a deficit for st. PauFs
School here of 1885