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The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-05
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Joe Hitchcock of Chicago, is here on a visit to relatives.
 H. B. Mckenzie is spending today in TeXarkana on business.
 Watch for the date for Taft's Inaugural tion at the Theatorium.
 Duncan McRae left this morn ing on professional trip to Am ity.
 Miss Annie Cordell, of Eldorado is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. l.. Lee, for, a while
 Charlie Shackelford of Okolona attended the school picnic at this place yesterday. returning home todays
 Miss Rosa Brazzell of Hope re- turned home today after short visit here as the guest of Mss PhleS Stone.
 The game between the married and unmarried men will Joe play ed again Monday afternoon at o'clock and large crowd will doubtless witness it.
 At the meeting of the school board held yesterday it was Ue- cided to cut the term of the school next session to eight months, and will begin October 4th.
 Barrow X Dyer of Denver, Colo. are today shipping two car loads of bees to that city from BOughton, four miles north of Prescott. There are over 600 stands in the shipment.
 Miss Bennie Marsh of Okolona, who has been spending a week with relatives here returned home this morning. She was ac- companied by Miss Belle Marsh, who will visit here a while.
 The contract for the machinery for the new ice plant was closed yesterday with Louisville, Ky, concern, and they guarantee to have the machinery here by the time the building is finished, which will be some time in July. John D. Bright returned last might from Little Rock, where he attended the meeting of the tax commissioners. Mr. Bright will go home today preparat tory to starting on his rounds over the county Monday, beginning at Lackland Springs.
 Miss Jewell Middlebrooks, who has been teaching in the Tom AL len High School, the past session returned this morning to her home in Hope. During the term Miss Middiebrooks made many friends among the pupils and pat rons, and they are truly glad to know that she is to teach again next session.
 Sheriff Hood will in a Gew days issue a proclamation ordering an election to ba held at the several voters places in Nevada county. on Thursday July 1st, for the purpose of electing one Chief Jus tice and one Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas; one coroner for Nevada county, and township officers in Emmet Leake and Union townships.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-05
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 This tonic not only invigorates the Nervous Centers, but also builds up the Blood and affects the General Constitution.
 It furnishes Nourishment and strength to weak nerves.
 It increases the Appetite and Strengthens the Digestive Sys- tenn
 Enriches the Blood and gives Tone to every organ.
 Price per bottle. $1OO. Baker Drug Store
 The Home Of RexaH
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-05

Paris Pattern No. 2725, All oeaa
 Allowed.-A serviceable little no.a for school and everyday wear IS n illustrated. The model is adap'apie
 serge, cheviot, wool batiste or oa sg. mere, and is very becoming to 'ne a 2 ure of the growing girl. The ,ssr ws has a wide tuck over each sho.'. .ha stitched from neck to waist, ana ,st 'nt plaited skirt is attached to the a.s under belt of the material, the uls ..s closing at the center-back. The sieo sa, may be the plain or bishop ,sS nS finished with turn-back cum. ui,n i.,., with small flat brass buttons asl. buttons trimming the turn-dowh ,.s, lar and larger ones trimming Is as. side of the waist in the front of sired, the collar and cuffs may om a contrasting color or materiai .ost the frock itself A pretty con sayv would be to make the dress ol e'S
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-05

Oscar Cummings returned to- day from a visit to Little Rockt
 Charlie Tompkins is expected home tomorrow from Fayette- vile, where he has been attend ing the University of Arkansas the past session.
 Mrs. A. c, Millar, accompanied by Miss Marion M;llar left this morning for Murfreesboro. where they will spend Sunday with Mr Mi!lar at the diamond fields.
 The June term of the Nevada County Chancery Court, which meets on next Monday has been postponed until June 17th.. on ac- count of the Confederate Reun- ion at Memphis.
 MT. Il. w, lvie, of Pausy, Texas and Mrs. Jennie Waddle, of Mt. lor.ch, this county. were mar ried at the court house on yester- day afternoon, by Rev. w. A. Stee.e. We extend best wishes to the happy couple.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-05
WEATHER
Tonight and Sunday, fair.

Sun rises 4.52; Sun sets 7.O5; Moon sets S.5N
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-05

Oscar Cummings returned to- day from a visit to Little Rockt
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
Fenced The Place OFF,

Mr.. Kearney, the superintendent Of
streets yesterday, had his men engag
ed in fencing of the dangerous side
walks at SSth and Duane, which were
reported as being in very bad shape.
Heretofore the street had been fenced
off to prevent traffic and now
the sidewalks also are to be shut to
the public Mr.. Kearney said that the
stairs leading to the street from the
street railway at that point will be
fenced up, also, so that passenger
will not be able to use them,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05

IS cleaned by the car cleaner and
every few days il is scrubbed out and
another car put in its place.
In regard TO peanut shells, we do
not sell them on these trains; they
are brought on the cars by passen
gers. As you know this car arrives n
Astoria about 2:45 p. m. and leaves
at S, and about 4:30 the train Is plac.
ed in front Of the depot when pas
sengers can board the train. This
gives them an opportunity Of commit.
ting the oRenses the Major mentions,
which | very nsch regret. We are
not in position at Astoria to keep the
people from boarding our trains on
account Of having no fence between
the tracks and the depot and were We
to lock the coaches and compel the
passengers TO remain in the depot, we
would have considerable complaint
10 accommodate all and different
views Of the patrons Of the company
we have conducted the business as at
present, feeling that we we're com
plying with the wishes Of the ma
jority.
Regarding the dust on the seats, !
am free to make the statement that
Astoria and vicinity is the clcanest
place and less dust than any other
town in the United States that have
ever lived in and | have been in a
number.
Understand, ! am not trying to
make pretence or intimate that the
Major is not correct in some Of his
statements. Again, we have had CON
siderable trouble with people intoxi-
Gated, and some OF them have been
soldiers, we have had to arrest in the
past but the soldiers in the main are
much better than citizens living iE
the vicinity.
We will make every effort to see
that the complaints made by the
Major are improved to the best Of
our ability.
In regard to the crowded condition
of the coaches. Saturday and Sunday
we put on two coaches unless some
thing unusual comes up, we find
ample room for all. We will not per-
nit people to stand up for want OF
room, as it is not our intention, un-
less something, as before stated
comes up we know nothing about.
Yours truly.
(Signed), ]. MCGUIRE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05

the city yesterday, in the interests Of
his company. and will remain here for
some time to come.
Hon. Martin Foard was hominS
passenger on the noon express yes
terday.
Rev. and Mrs. Narcotic, formerly
of this city, arrived here yesterday on
the noon express from Portland.
H. E. Harrowden Of Brownsville,
Texas. was doing business here yes
terday and was quartered at the
Northern.
J. E. Rowan Of St. Louis spent the
day here yesterday guest at the
Merwyn.
H. J. Kennedy Of Seattle was doing
business in this city yesterday.
Lester Lounsberry was in the city
| yesterday, making a flying trip ur
| from the Clatsop ranch.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
Today's Event Of Honor

At 9 o'clock this morning. St.
Mary's Catholic church, is likely to
be filled TO the doors, by the relatives
and friends of the popular principals
OF the McCue- -Shively wedding. Ths
church has been handsome appointed
for the occasion and special music de-
vised for the happy affair The many
friends Of the Hon. John c. McCue
and Miss Kathryne Shively will mus
ter in great numbers, eager to extend
glad wishes incident to the event.
Mrs. McCue, mother OF the groom,
with his younger brother Charles Nc.
Cue, arrived yesterday morning, as
did Mr., and Mrs. Shiyely, the parents
of the pretty bride Mrs, Archie Cook,
a sister of Mr., McCue, was also on
board the noon train from the me
tropolis yesterday, as we'll as several
other friends OF the contracting
couple, In honor of the occasion the
Shively school will not take up unit
after the wedding ceremony in order
that the teachers and pupils asso'
ciated so long with the happy bride
may have an opportunity Of attending
| the service at St. Mary's,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
The Human Appetite,

OF all the whimsical shifting, unre-
liable, treacherous, exacting things N
the world, the human appetite for the
right thing to eat is, perhaps, the
most unreasonable and imperious.
There are those who humor it; 9th
ers who defy it; and all men are more
or less inclined to treat it with con-
sideration, To find place where
these varying attitudes may be fos'
tered, at the least cost in each case,
and yet keep the appetite in proper
and peaceful subjection, is always
desirable information. One place that
is conceded as perfectly adapted t.
this, is the Palace Restaurant just
opposite the Page building, on Com
mercial street, in this city. Try 1
once, and patronize it always; that !,
the rule OF the Palace.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Howard L. Knight was hom-
ing passenger from Portland on the
o:50 express, after a visit OF several
days with friends in the metropolis
H. A. Youmans Of Seattle was a
business visitor in this city yesterday
and was registered at the Occident
Elbron Glake OF New York was a
guest at the Occident yesterday.
]. S. Sibroff Of Portland spent the
day in this city yesterday.
Louis Neuman of New York was 4
business visitor in Astoria yesterday
Mike Donovan of New York was a
business visitor in this city yester-
day.
A. "A. Bauerman Of New York was
among the visiting hundreds in As
toria yesterday.
Jessie M. Dreke Of Tacoma spent
the day here yesterday and was
domiciled at the Occident.
Miss E. May Jones, sister Of Engi'
neer Jones, of the A. & C., and guest
at his home for some weeks past, lei
Yesterday morning. for her home II
Chicago.
John /. Springer, contracting freigh
agent for the Great Northern, was u
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
SEVERE COMPLAINT IN
REGARD TO A. 3 c.
ALLEGATIONS or DIRT AND
FILTH AND DRUNKEN MEN
ON THE CARS.

The Astorian has secured from the
Office Of the state railway commission
copies Of correspondence between
the commanding officer at Fort Ste
ycns, Major Bartlett, and John Nc
CURE, superintendent Of the road.
Major Bartlett makes severe com.
plant against the dirt and filth az
times found in the cars between this
city and Fort Stevens, and Of the
presence Of drunken men Mr.. Nc.
CURE admits the justice Of the com,
plant in part, but at the same time
AYERS the company is doing all it can
10 prevent abuses. The matter has
evidently been referred to the railway
commission for some action. The cor
respondence follows:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
Lecture On Browning

Lecture On Browning
The Rev Henry Narcotic, pastor
of one of the Presbyterian churches
in Portland, and formerly pastor Of
the Astoria Presbyterian church, gave
an address on Robert Browning un-
der the auspices Of the Reading Club
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. f
Higgins on Eighth street last night
1t is the custom Of the ladies of the
club to hold an open meeting period
cally, and the session of last night
was one Of these occasions, for which
Mr.. Narcotic was invited to give an
address. The ladies of the club in
vited friends to the open meeting and
some 40 of 50 were present and the
beautiful Higgins home proved an ad-
mirable place for the literary occa'
sion, The Rev. Mr.. Narcotic Of
course is well remembered here and
he was greeted by many friends. His
address was an excellent one, deliver
ed with an enthusiasm that was in
sensibly impaired to the audience; he
told rather humorously of the diff
Guilty many have in understanding th'
poetical works of Browning, but Of
the great beauties and golden value o
much that lies open or hidden in ths
poets writing. The address tooE
about an hour, and was listened tc
with much interest until the last wore
was said. Mrs. George Warren anc
Miss Bess Reed sang, and at the clos
Of the literary hour Mr.. James John
son sang, Refreshments were served
also, and the guests went to theii
homes with the consciousness OF al
evening prohtably and delightfull'
spent,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
PORTLAND, May !, 1909,

Mr.. Oswald West, Commission
Railroad Commission OF Oregon,
Salem, Oregon
Dear Sir:-Yours OF 22nd with
copy OF complaint from Major Bart
lett, commanding officer at Fort
Stevens
| regret very much that the Major
found the conditions to warrant this
complaint. We know that our equip
ment is not modern, but we endeavor
to keep them in good condition,
His complaint in regard to sputum'
cigar and cigarette stumps being on
the floor, is correct, and at times it
is worse than others. There is class
or people living in the vicinity OF
Hammond, Seaside, and Warrenton'
that have very little regard for other
peoples comfort and convenience and
have made it a point to give as much
trouble as possible by being guilty OF
the offenses the Major complains Of
In regard to dust, these cars are
cleaned each night at Seaside by q
man employed for that purpose and
on the arrival of the car at Astoria i
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
First Annual Ball.

~ a meeting Of the Retail Clerks
Union held last evening, it was dc
cided TO give its FIRST annual ball. A
committee consisting OF Guy Spicer,
Lloyd Minard, Henry Skibbc and
Allen Hughes were appointed a com,
miitee on arrangements. The ball
will be given on Saturday evening,
May g. at the Athletic hall As this
is the first dance given by this popu.
lar organization, and they represent
some OF the most enterprising young
men Of the city they should be given
d liberal patronage. The best orches-
ira in the city has been engaged and
a most enjoyable time is anticipated
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
Brother Remembered

Elks hall was well filed last even
ing. the occasion being the regular
meeting as well to honor brother
who will depart from his bachelor.
hood this morning and join the ranks
Of bcnedic,s. Under good Of the Or.
der Eaxltcd Ruler K. Pilkington
called upon Hon, J. Z, Gratke, who,
~ q few well chosen remarks pre-
sented Mr.. MeCue with a handsome
solid silver tea set as a wedding
present from the lodge. Mr. McCue
ieelingly responded and thanked the
lodge for the gii,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
Stands For Fruits

Although the new ordinance regu
lating the height Of fruit and vege-
table stands in front OF stores is not
in effect yet and will not be until
the expiration OF a few more days,
nevertheless several of the stores are
taking cognizance of il and are pro-
curing higher platforms, Two of the
grocery stores have already put their
new stands in use. The ordinance
also requires that all fruits, vegetables
and other soft edible articles. whether
inside or outside of the stores shall
be kept at least % inches from the
sidewalks and floors, and OF course
the councils authority extends into
the stores just as we'll as in front OF
them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
Commission Adjourned

The regularly monthly meeting Of
the police commission which was to
have been held last evening was ad.
journed until tonight The time hav'
ing been SO short since Chief Gammel
resigned the commission had not
fully made up their minds as to whom
Ahey owuld appoint as chief Of po'
lice. Il is expected. Of course, that
among routine business new chief
will be appointed, tonight
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
Mr.. Prael Signs

Mayor Smith is still confined TO his
home with illness and yesterday
Councilman PraeL as president Of the
council. signed all the warrants ana
ordinances passed at the meeting the
previous night II Is said Mr.. Smith,
who has an attack Of the mumps, is
likely 70 be kept at home for a week
or so YETI He was better yesterday,
Il was stated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
Wanted: A Carrier

Uncle Sam wants someone 10 carry
his mails between the a, & c, depot
and the little gray stone building that
houses the U S. posloi6ee in this city
and in this behalf Postmaster Frank
J. Carney has posted notices calling
for bids, the same to be filed with him
by the 18th instant Those whom this
interests will do well to take notice
and figure bit.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
MeKeever wal Filed

The will Of William McKeever. Of
Jewell. was 6led for probate yester,
day and the instrumen: leaves small
bequests 10 his daughters, Maggie Of
Marshland, and Elizabeth Larsen Of
Jewell, and to the widow is lei, a life
estate in the property, while all thu
remainder Of the property. real and
personal, goes to the son, John J. Nc.
Keeyer OF Jewell The son was also
named as executor. The will wa,
made in August, 1000
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
Suit For Divorce

A suit for divorce was filed in the
circuit court yesterday, Mrs Emma
Dawson being the complainant and
Albert Dawson, Jr, the defendant,
The complaint alleges the couple wcrs
married in Warrenton in November,
1904, and that defendant deserted the
plaintiff in 1907 the grounds upon
which she bases her suit for divorce.
She also asks for the care and Gus
tody Of four'yearold Helen Dawson.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
Preliminary Put Of

The preliminary hearing Of Anton
Kuljis. OF Clifton, which was 70 have
been heard yesterday, was postponed
because Of the illness of Kuljis' attor-
ney, A. NJ. Smith, Kuljis Is charged
with selling liquors without a license
and his hearing will be held before
Justice Goodman in the next week or
two, probably, He is now out on
bonds OF 500.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
Boom West Seaside

Dan Moore, Mayor Of West Sea.
side, was in the city yesterday. He is
chairman Of the promotion and pub.
licity committee recently appointed TO
boom that thriving and busting
town lie states a large number Of
cottages are being erected, hundreds
Of Oregon and eastern visitors are
arriving daily 10 make preparations
to spend the summer at this popular
resort,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
Down On Business

Major Melndoe, OF Portland. the
Government officer in charge Of the
construction Of the Columbia jetty,
WAS among the passengers alightiug
from the noon train here yesterday,
He went direct 10 the forts on a
special erand in connection with the
big work,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
School Board Session

The regularly monthly session Of
the Astoria School Board, for May
transpired last evening al the Office
Of Superintendent A. l.. Clark. in tho
|. 0. 0. r building. at which All
members Of the board, with Secretary
Sherman and Superintendent Clark ii
Attendance. Only routine matters were
disposed Of and the matter OF the
election Of the new teaching staff for
the coming year. was duly referred to
the Teachers Committee, for report
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
Request Is Granted

At a meeting Of the FIRE and water
committee Of the common council
and Chief Engineer Foster to whom
was referred the application OF the
Union Oil Company 10 BIZ oil tanks
aud warehouse on the corner of Sec
ond and Astor streets, the matter wa,
gone over thoroughly and it appear
ing that the tanks, warehouse and
retaining wall was to be Of the latest
and most approved type, strictly FIRE
proof and an improvement on the old
shacks which have disgraced that por.
tion of the city number of years. the
committee decided to recommend the
application favorable, The chief en-
gineer will prepare the plans AMI
specifications and the company will
enter into a contract 10 comply with
them, The improvements will cost
about $4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
Nee, Tomorrow

The Ladies' Aid Society OF the
Memorial Lutheran church will be
entertained tomorrow afternoon
Thursday, by Mrs A. Young at her
home on Harrison and Twelfth. All
members and friends cordially in.
yited.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
A New Train de Luxe.

The Canadian Pacific has placed il
commission its service de Luxe be-
tween Portland and St. Paul. This
train will run solid between St. Paul
and Portland, making the run in two
DAYS and 13 hours. II is the finest
equipped train in the West. For rates
and full particulars, apply to James
Finlayson, agent, 377 Commercial
street, Astoria
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
Dear Sirs:


Since | came to this post about two
months ago ] have had occasion to
ride in these A. & G. r. r, Cars three
or four times and have personally
observed that they were noticeably
unclean. particularly between War
rcnton and Fort Stevens, due TO dust
sputum. and ashes and stumps Of
cigars and cigarettes
On the 18th inst, a number OF Of
fcers and ladies had occasion TO 80
from here 10 Astoria TO attend a we'd
ding reception; on their return one
or tie ladies complained to me Of the
lack Of cleanliness Of the car, more
particularly o. sputum and large
quantities Of peanut shells on the
floor
have since then questioned the
officers Of the post as TO their know
lede OF the condition Of the cars from
their personal bservation.
The first said they were Filthy"
The second said he has been in
them only once or twice and that they
were not clean then.
The third officer uses the cars fire.
quently and said they are unsanitary
from lack Of cleanliness.
The fourth has been here about
two years. considerably longer than
! the rest, and uses the cars frequently
he states that the cars are "hlthy'
the seats dirty and unfit for anyone
with clean clothes to occupy; that
coming from Astoria in the evening
on Saturdays and Sundays he always
has TO stand for lack of enough seats
ITO accommodate all passengers; that
II he has seen drunken men riding as
passengers without being put off the
train.
The fifth officer states that he al
ways has to stand coming from AS.
toria by train on Saturdays and tha,
his wife also generally has to stanc
on that day; that while the train was
at this station on the 18th instant
brakeman lay apparently asleep ii
one seat with his legs and feet across
in another one thus occupying tive
seats ON the shady side OF the hal
car available for passengers outsid
the smoking compartment, until tn
train left the station, thus compelling
ladies to take seats on the sunni
side of the car; that the cars ar
habitually dirty and that he has see
men expectorate freely in the aisl
without objection from the railwa
employees.
I spoke to the conductor OF IN
local train a few days ago stating tha
the dirty cars are very objectionabl
to members OF my command and i
my Judgment preiudicial to the intei
ests of the railroad company.
; Very respectfully
(signed), GEO. r. BARTLETT,
Major Coast Artillery Corps
Commanding