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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18
HAS FAITH N ALASKA
BUT GLAD HE'S HERE
WILL CURTIS TALKS INTER
ESTINGLY OF GREAT TER.
RIToRY UP NORTH.

In talk with Win Curtis, last
evening, he expressed himself as de-
lighted to get back to Astoria aud civ
ihxation, after nearly three years IN
that bleak, rich. and rough domain
Mr.. Curtis served as electrician in the
Federal mines near Juneau for some
time after he had made his open-sea
trip to that place in small launch
sent out from here for delivery to the
American Coral Marble Company;
and then went to Ketehikan, where
for year he was with the Citizens
Light, Water & Power Company, in
the same capacity; and afterward
took over the editorial and business
management of the Ketchikan Miner
which he ran successfully for Is
months, or, until he turned his face
homeward,
He says that copper is the touch
stone Of progress up there; that as IT
varies in value, so goes all eontn'
gent conditions, all around through
the country, and that the supply IS
absolutely incaieulabie. He says. also,
that the New England Fish Com
oauy, has Just opened up 4 huge hsh
packing plant at Ketehikan, and will
conduct the largest business OF the
Kind on the cosat; the concern oper-
ating half dozen steamers Of its
own, and is now building rs cottages
for its employees, and hopes to have
all things completed by the end OF
the winter season.
| Alaska, he says, is an ineShaustible
region Of surprising wealth. and that
development is going forward there
without cessation; but that the peo-
ple who have gone there are 50
wrapped in their peculiar and per-
sonal pursuits that they are not dis
posed, or have not time, to cultivate
the social amenities in any OF the
more refined ways, and therefore II is
BIT lonely for anyone who goes
, there without a wide range OF &C
quaintance.
What the country needs most, &C
: cording to Mr.. Curtis, is transporta
E ton facilities Of reader sort, wide
: range and quicker delivery. to offse
. the paralysis engendered by the pro
tracted winters and the impediment
of snow and ice on all sides. This
. he says, is counted as the severes
: winter in those latitudes, in man,
. wears, and is felt in every line o
business.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18

II a bill that has been Introduce
in the legislature by Representative
n. p, Palmer, Of King county be-
comes a law the telephone and tele
graph companies OF the state will
have 10 come under the direct super
vision of the tsate Railway commis
sion, the same as are the railroadN
There is, OF course, a big opposition
to the bill," said Mr. Palmer while
in the city this week, "but the fact
remains that the measure Is the best
thing that the public could possibly
get from the legislature shall do
everything to put through the bill
State regulation OF this class Of cor
porations must come sooner or Ia
tier and it might we'll as come now.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18
oRUEsoME GUN,

Soldiers. diplomats and sportsmen
are to-day making frantic efforts to
find out how Hiram Maxim will in
troduee the sileneing device for guns
with which he electrified a crowd in
the office OF his lawyer the other day.
Those who saw the heaviest rifles
tanned to noiseless and kiekless ae'
ton by the application of a tiny tube
to the barrel are declaring that the
test has marked a revolution in the
ways OF war and sport Throughout
this sort OF sterilized Buffalo Bill
Show to which Mr.. Maxim treated
his select audience no one could heif
thinking Of the possibilities in crime
that the introduction Of his inventor
must open. There was something cold
blooded in the stiffness through
which the high power projeetiles oi
lead were hurled with force enough
10 pierce ten men. To-day no indlea'
ton has been given by the holders
Of this magic device as 10 the field OF
limitations of its use.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18
NO LIEN ON CHILD.
Court Demands Return OF Babe To
Its Parents.

NEW YORK, Feb, IA child
cannot be bartered to settle debt
according to a decision just rendered
by Justice Greenbaum in the Supreme
Court here. The case came before him
on a writ of habeas corpus and in
volved four year old Hanna Blueme,
the daughter of Morris Bleume and
wife, who are destitute.
The Bluemes about a year and a
half ago left the little girl in the
charge of a Mrs. Jennie Cohen after
making arrangements TO make pay
ments OF 81 weekly, for her care.
Then after finding himself out OF
work the father was unable to make
the payments as agreed and when af-
ter a few months he acquired some
money which was presented to Mrs
Cohen for payment, Mrs. Cohen an
nounced that, not having what was
due her, she had sold the child to Mr.
and Mrs. Frank c. Duell for $50 Mr.
and Mrs. Duell fatty refused 10 give
up the child and as the little girls
parents had since gone to San Fran
cisco, relatives here began proceed
ines to recover her. In decision
handed down yesterday the court. in
restoring the child to her parents,
said in part:
"Mrs. Cohen had no lien upon the
child for unpaid board and lodging
and no legal right to dispose OF it to
a stranger. Mrs. Cohen simply had a
money claim against its father. 1t
may be that the respondents have be-
come attached to the child DUNG the
few months that they have enjoyed
its society and it is unfortunate that
they may be unable to be reimbursed
for the expenses in its behalf incurred
during the time that they have main
tanned it, but they were not deceived
They fully understood that Mrs. Co
hen had not the slightest right to dis
pose of the child and the monetary
considerations urged in behalf of the
respondents cannot for moment be
entertained by the court"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18

On March Isl Lillian Russell leaves
Chicago and jumps direct to Den
yer, Colo, where she begins her sup
Elemental Spring tour of the West in
"Wildfre," the racing comedy which
has so completely established the
former queen of comic opera as a
star Of the FIRST magnitude in straight
comedy Characterization Miss Rus
sell will stay out until JulX in order
to present "Wild6re" in the territory
that gave her such genuine eneour-
agement during her frs, venture as
star in more serious work She will
visit the Pacific coast cities and re-
turn via way Of the Northwest and Is
booked for an early appearance San
Francisco,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18
INsUFFERABLE PENALTY.
Chiciga Divin Estables a "Si-
lence Room" For Women.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-THE Rev.
Johnston Myers, has established a
silence" room for women at the En-
manuel Baptist Church. 1t is in the
rear Of the Church. He says those
who cross his Threshold will be per-
mitted not a word, even in a whis-
per A woman attendant will alway S
be on hand to see that this rule is OBJ
served to the letter. Anyone violating
it will be requested to leave immedi-
ately.
The room is fitted with large lea
ther couches and lounging chairs, and
the women who make use of it may
take nap when they choose.
II know women who are on the
verge of breakdown for the simple
reason that they have no place where
they can remain absolutely quiet. |
think our room will solve the prob
lem" said DR.. Myers.
If the "silence room" proves sue
cess, similar apartment for men will
be fitted up in another part OF the
church.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18
WASHINGTON IS FOR
TUNATE IN HER BILLS
TWO EXCELLENT MEASURES
PENDING IN THE EVER.
GREEN LEGISLATURE,

SEATTLE, Feb, IA bill has
been introduced in the legislature
which, il il becomes a law, will give
the counties OF the state good
chance to advertise themselves IN a
ananner that will probably mean a
great increase in immigration TO this
state in the course ot year, Repre-
sentative Bell, oi Pierce county is
the author OF the measure, The Ta'
coma Chamber OF Commerce has in
1orsed the bill and the Seattle Cham
Der will likely do SO at IFS next meet.
ing. The bill authorizes county com.
missioners 10 levy q small annual tax
for advertising purposes, Al present
there is no fund for tina, purpose and
the average county must depend up.
on the newspaper press Of the eoun'
Ity for the exploitation Il receives As
matter OF fact, the press OF the state
gives up hundreds OF columns OF
space every year, free OF charge, to
exploiting their particular section
| while il Is true that this line Of work
eventually means more business Tor
the newspapers, at the same tine the
average newspaper editor could at
ford 20 conduct q more elaborate sys'
tenn Of advertising ior his county Il
the county were in q position to bear
part OF the expense
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18
coMMENDs HERoIsM.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Secre-
tary Newberry has written a letter to
Charles Daty, seaman on the U. s.
S. California commencing him for
his heroism for jumping into the sea
while the vessel was at full speed, and
assisting in the rescue Of two officers
who had fallen overheard.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18

The new receiving home Of tho
Washington ChiIdren's Home Soei'
ETY. in this city has been completed
and will be opened on Washiugton's
Birthday. The building cost $4,000,
all OF which was given by the people
OF the state. Five thousand dollars
are yet needed to complete the light
ing, heating and other details and At
appeal has been made by the com
mittee on furnishings 10 the people
the Sunday schools and the church
societies OF the state to aid in fur.
Inishing the home by contributing
furniture or cash for the purpose
The Children's Home Society Is
one OF the largest and the most wor'
thy charitable organizations support.
ed by the people of Washington
Costing only about $4,000 annually
for running expenses, the society
cares for homeless children and plac-
es them in private homes, saving the
state every year the Sls0,000 which
California pays for supporting or
phanges. With its new building com
plete, the society is in position to in
crease its efficiency throughout the
state.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18
Il You Are a Triae Sensitive

About the size of your shoes, it's
some satisfaction to know that many
people can wear shoes size smaller
by spirnkling Aliens Foot.Ease into
them. Just the thing for Dancing
Parties, Patent Leather Shoes and for
breaking in New Shoes. When rub
bers or overshoes become necessary
and your shoes pinch, Aliens Foot
Ease gives instant relief Sold Every
where, 25c. Sample FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy N. Y.
Don't accept any substitute.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18
Wood and Coal.

If you want dry fir cordwood, in
side fir, bark slab, or lockwood, ring
up Kelly, the Wood and Coal Dealer,
the man who keeps the prices down.
Coal at $500 per ton in your base
ment or $500 at yard. Main 2lol.
Barn, corner 18th and Duane.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18
WITH THE PLAYERS AND
THE PLAYS
LILLIAN RUSSELL IS COMING
WEST WITH HER LATEST
RACING PLAY.

Chicago broke all worlds records
as a producing center Of interest IN
the theatrical field last week when no
less than seven important attractions
opened there in as many different
theatres for the mid-winter carnival
of dramatics in the Windy City. The
importance of these is apparent at
one glance over the list Of stars that
included: Lillion Russell, Viola Allen,
Mrs. Fiske, Marie Cahill, Kyrle Bel
lew, Joseph O'Lara and the several
stars of new musical play at the La
Sale.
The only star of that galaxy to be
seen in a familiar play was Lillian
Russell, who brought out "Wildhre"
in Chicago the season before. 1t was
her return after a triumphal tour OF
the east and with even such unheard
of opposition in every quarter the Ia
nous American beauty captivated the
town, and her engagement at the IL
linois theatre was the most successful
she ever played in Chicago. This
speaks volumes for the personal pop
ularity Of Miss Russell and it also il
illustrates the hold that her racing
comedy "Wildfre" has upon the peo-
pie. To play repeat engagement in
the face Of the most widespread op-
position any city has shown in years
and return hoy office statements in
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18

There is a report current in packing
and shipping circles in this city that
the Alaska Packers. Of San Francisco,
has purchased the American bark
Homeward Bound, formerly the Brit
ish ship Zemindar, and again former
N the German ship Gildmeister. for
the Alaskan feet Of carriers, and that
che viii 90 to work for them during
he coming season. The Homeward
Bound Is Of 2.l3l tons gross, and
1857 tons net; 2S47 feet long; So,7
feet in width, and 23.s feet depth. She
carries a crew Of II officers and men,
and was built in 1885. at Belfast, Ire
land, and is registered out of San
Francisco.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18
The Proper Place.

Go to the Occident Barber Shop If
you are particular and desire first
class service. Satisfaction guaranteed.
An expert bootblack and porter has
also been engaged.
EErl as ualgaAy sE.qKzInnNwssN
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18
BRADEN-ADANS MEAT CO.

We have arranged to do our killing at
I. s. Cornelius, and we are now in
. position to supply Astoria with the
choicest Of home-killed stock at the
following prices:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18

The best and most up-to'date ton
sorial parlor in the city is The
Modern, Perfect comfort and service
guaranteed to all. Excellent baths.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18

excess ot those recorded during the
original run is going some and
proves that the former queen OF com.
ie opera has made a ten strike by So
ing into straight comedy work
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18
NEW To-Day

Try our own mixture Of eofee--the
J. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables
Badollet & Co., Rrocers, Phone Mair
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18

The very best board to be obtained
in the city is at "The oecident
Hotel" Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18
OCEAN, BAR,
BAY, DOCK
AND RIVER

The steamer Shoshone arrived
down from Rainier yesterday and
docked at the Calender pier, Her
scuppers were awash with the load
and she viii have to work her way to
the Pacific metropolis If the weather
is as rough as it frequently gets to be
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18

The oil tank steamer Asuncion,
Captain Bridget, was off the bar last
evening and viii enter port this
morning. She is now equipped with
wireless telegraph instruments and
will make good use Of them
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18

The steamer Argo has arrived
down from Portland, en- route to Til
lamook Bay points, with plenty Of
cargo. She is not yet prepared TO
carry passengers; at least she has not
yet secured her federal license for
the business.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18

The steamer Alliance is due to ar"
rive in from the Coos country dur
ing the day, as usual.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18

The steamship Breakwater is due
down this morning on her way to
Coos Bay, and viii leave the 0, R.
& N. docks at an early hour.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18

The steamer Johan Poulsen is still
lingering in port after the Astorian
had her out for San Francisco. She
came up from the lower harbor yes
terday morning and docked at the
Calender for the purpose of films
her water tanks. She will leave out
as soon as the bar is passable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18

The schooner Hugh Hogan was re-
ported off the mouth of the colum-
bia river yesterday evening at late
hour. 1t is not known whether she
was bound in or not.
The steamship Geo. w. Elder is
expected to arrive in this port today.
from the California coast. She is so
hours behind her schedule.
The four-masted schooner Robert
R. Kinds, lumber laden for San Fran
cisco, cleared from this port yester-
day, and is now in the lower harbol
waiting a chance to go over the bar
The R. Miller has been thoroughly
overhauled and has now taken tn,
run Of the steamer Julia B., of th'
Babbidge feet, which will go on tn,
ways for needed repairs.
The steamer Undine left up on tim,
last evening, and among her passen
gers were H. T. Zimmerman, J. R
Durkee and J. Boyson.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-18

Fresh Smelt, 6 lbs. for csc.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-12-17
A Great Party's About Face.

Minneapolis Journal: That was an
acute observation which Secretary
MacVeagh made last night in his ad-
dress before the Massachusetts bank
ers at Boston, with reference to the
changed attitude Of the Republican
party toward the tariff. He pointed
out that, for the first time in its his
tory, the party has definitely turned
its back on higher tariffs, and set its
face toward reduced tariffs. What
ever may be the defects Of the Payne
Act, whatever broken promises and
selfish deals lie concealed within it's
provisions, it is the first measure ever
passed by a Republican Congress in
which a definite, conscious movement
was made toward a lowering of the
tariff levels.
Secretary Mac Veagh considers that
the Act is epochal, because it marks
this definite and resolute about-face
by the dominant party. He does not
hold the Act TO be final. On the
other hand, it seems to him but the
first Of many steps to be taken by the
party in its march toward a system of
lower and juSter tariffs, a mere Incl
dent in the great tariff revision move
mentf for which President Mckinley
pleaded with almost his last words,
and which President Taft has advo-
Gated both in and out of office. The
Secretary declared strongly that the
Payne Act is neither conclusive MOI
satisfactory. Here are his words:
1t is true that the Payne bill does
not contain as much downward reviS-
ion as the great majority OF mem bers
OF the Republican party had wished.
1t is perfectly well known that it did
not contain as much of that revision
as the President wished. But the
Payne bill as it passed the House was
an intentional and avOwed revision
downward and though it was modified
before 1t was finally enacted, 1t would
be impossible to deny successfully
that as it stands it is a practical con-
6rmation Of the new policy Of the Re- |
publican party.
The Secretary might we'll have add
ed that those party leaders who stand
in the path Of progress, o%bstinately
refusing to help the movement along,
or even to get out of its path, ire in
danger Of being ridden down and
trampled upon. There is food for re-
Election here for certain well-known
gentlemen.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-12-17
Wedding Bells.

One Of the prettiest home weddings
of the season took place at the
residence of John Elster in LaValley
township on Saturday December IL,
at 2 O'Clock p. m. when Rev. P. Fl.
Tetlie Of this city pronounced the
words that made Miss Anna Elstpr
and Thomas Newborn husband and
wife. The ceremony was witnessed
nv a large number Of relatives and
friends Of the bride and groom and q
grand wedding dinner folloWe ed the
happy event.
The bride Is a member Of one Of the
Oldest and most highly respected
families in LaValley township and is
charming young lady worthy the
love and esteem Of her gallant hus-
band. The groom came from Iowa
about three years ago and owns a
fine home and . half section farm IN
Dayton township, and the LEADER
joins a host Of friends In extending
congratulations to Mr.. Newborn and
his beautiful bride.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-12-17
Roosevelt 25 Years Ago.

In the Minneapolis Journal OF
December II, 1909, we find the follow
ing item taken from the Journal of
December IL, 1884:
Theodore Roose velt, who made
some reputation as a rerormer in the
New York legislature last winter, is
now a cowboy in Dakota and has
called a meeting of the stockmen Of
the west Dakota region at Medora,
Dec. 10, to discuss matters of interest
to ~cattlemen."
Theodore has been in the army and
was elected governor of New York,
Vice President and President since
those cowboy days In Dakota Territory
and now he is headed down the Nile
country bound for home after killing
all the big game he could find in
Central Africa, and Theodore is good
for another term in the White
House.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-12-17

Arthur Fowles of Hudson was in
Canton last week for a brief visit
with his parents while on his way
home from the implement dealers
convention at Sioux Falls.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-12-17

Foley's Orino Laxative is best for
women and children. Its mild action
and pleasant taste make it preferable
to violent purgatives, such as pills,
tablets, etc. Cures constipation.
SHERMAN & ROCHE
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-12-17
Notice to Catholics Ladies

Mass will be celebrated at Canton
on Christmas and on the Sunday after
at ten o'clock each day, but please
don't tell the men, as they might be
tempted to go.
REV. F. j. TwOHIG, pastor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-12-17

Miss Alice NJ. Fowles Of Hudson
was married to Mr.. Chester Nichols
of Red Owl, s. D., It the home Of Mr..
and Mn. g. A. EQxlsa In this CITY ~
New-York tribune., 1909-02-08
HARVARD ATHLETES ENTERED
viii Be Seen at the Columbia Athletic
Carnival Next Week.

ohe-miie relay teams from Harvard University
ana the carlisle Indian School will clash I'm what
looks ike one of the best on the programme
at the Columbia University relay and athletic car
nVai IN Madison Square Garden next Saturday
night. Manager Hall Of the Columbia track team
received the entry of Harvard athletic team inst
before the entries closed, addition To the re-
lay race the Crimson sash viii be seen IN se,.-l
of tho open events.
Besides Harvard and Carlisle Columbia. Johns
Hopkins and Massachusetts Institute of Tech
nology have teams in the one-mile college cham
pionship event, and there is fine flock of ,,,ar
ter-nilers at each institution this contest should
furnish bruising battle all the way
The Boston Athletic Association has entered a
team Of ten men. including Nelson. the inter
scholastic champion sprnter with a record of Q 4 :
seconds for the hundred; Gdney. the New England
champion high jumper; lockwood Of Harvard and
Sherman. of Dartmouth sprinters: Harry Lee a
.ooO-yard man; Esterbrook and Young former Hsr-
ward quarter milers. ard Ballard The interschoIas-
tic two-rnie champion
New-York tribune., 1909-02-08
TROUBLE FOR LAMY.
Skating Champion. Faces Charges
Here This afternoon.

Edmund LAmy, the eighteen-year-olo champion
ice skater Of Saranac Lake whe upheld many OF
his titles at the 6ouray ice skating carnival
at Saranso Lake. VIII appear before the board OF
the Eastern Amateur Skating Association at the
Office of J. c. Hsmnret, at No. 10S Fulton street
this afternoon. L>any was recently charged with
competing at a championship meeting at Cleveland
without the permission Of the Eastern Amateur
Skating Association.
He won several prizes at the meet and at the
meeting this afternoon will be asked 10 return the
prizes he won. The reason Lamy was NOT inlme-
dIateIy suspended sfter competing at Cleveland
was that insufficient evidence withheld the assoca
ton from suspendinE, but since that time important
evidence has gathered together to suspend MIN
II ne does not return the prizes he won at CleVe-
land Iauny Will also be asked to register with the
Eastern Amateur Skating Association before ne VIII
be allowed to participate IN the Eastern champion
ships which will be held at tbs St Nicholas HinH