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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
PERSONAL MENTION

r X Archer 81 Aberdeen was !
business visitor in this city yester.
day
William Chance, the sage Of Clat.
sop Plains, and bailif Of the circa...
court for this county and district,
came to the city yesterday to have a
medicine talk" with his physician, as
he is not feeling real we'll. But he
managed to get off all the humorous
things he had on his mind, all the
same.
| Hon. David M. Dunno, Internal
Revenue Collector Of Portland, was
in the city yesterday hob-nobbing
with old friends and attending to
some matter Of business.
P. S. Westchell Of San Francisco
spent the day in this city yesterday,
and was quartered at the Occident
c. L. Houston, 'he contractor, ar
rived home last evening on the Lur-
line, from up river points.
Phil McDonough Of Eagle Cliff,
came down on the Lurline last even
ing on a business question and will
be here for day or so.
T. D. Savage Of Tacoma was a
visitor in Astoria yesterday and
was domiciled at the Northern
Hotel.
j. X Cummings Of The Dalles was
here yesterday on business matters
and was registered at the Merwyn.
o. +. William Of Seattle was noted
among the scores Of tourists here
yesterday. He went to Portland on
the 6:10 train last evening.
R. w. Zangwill Of Spokane spent
the day in Astoria yesterday and
went on to Seaside last evening.
G. v. Demorest of Philadelphia
stayed a few hours in the city yes
terday on affairs Of business.
]. D. Smalley of Hew York was
doing business in this city yesterday
and will go hence to South Bend this
morning.
T. A. Hanford Of Boston was one
among the many business tourists
on these streets yesterday.
Mr. Wilfred Curtis arrived home
on last evenings train from Ketchi-
can, Alaska, where he has been for
the past few years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11

Lieutenant Cullen OF Fort Stevens
again delivered an address 10 the
members Of the First Company IN
their armoury in the Foard & Stokes
hall at the regular Wednesday night
meeting last night, The talk was on
projectiles,' and Lieutenant Cullen
discussed the matter in all its
phases, dealing with the contents II
the projectiles, the manner Of their
use, their action when fred, etc. The
address was very interesting and in,
structiyc and the members 81 ,he
company appreciate very highly the
goodness Of Lieutenant Cullen in
making these addresses. Some time
the members OF the company hope to
get down to Fort Stevens and see
the guns in action. The company
also last night assigned the parts that
members are to take in the military
drama which is 10 be given in
March, Rehearsals will be held every
week from now on and this play
promises TO be an excellent one,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
Pipe organ Recital

A pipe organ recital is to be held
at Grace Episcopal church on the
evening OF February %, under the
auspices Of ST. Agnes Guild, Mrs.
Brennan Van Dusen, organist of the
church will give the recital, and will
be assisted by one or more vocalistS,
The complete program has not yet
besn arranged. The organ in Grace
ehurch Is an excellent one, and all
those who have had the pleasure OF
hearing Mrs. Van Dusen play will
doubtless be glad Of an opportunity
10 hear her In this recital, The last
organ recital In Grace church, several
months ago, was very successful and
many who were present said Il was
one Of the most delightful musical
evenings they had ever passed in
Astoria, This recital should be
equally interesting and the ladies Of
the guild will make other announce.
ments inrslation to L.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11

The homc.cooking sale held by
the ladies Of the Relief Corps at the
home Of Mira 9. zeiglcr on Seven
teenth street yesterday afternoon was
90 successful that by S o'clock every
last pie and cake had been sold out
Many called during the evening who
had not been there during the after
noon and we're disappointed to find
that all Of the homemade articles
were gone. Nevertheless those who
went last evening had a very pleas
ant time, even though they didp't
have chance TO buy anything, for
Mr.. Zeigler and Miss Laurie Mccann
sang a number OF songs that gave
much pleasure. Next time the ladies
viii endeayor TO have a bigger supply
OF things on hand in readiness for
the rush,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
To Annex Territory

~ fAihlSN AhANSAy
Provision is made in a bill intro
duccd in the House by Representa-
tive Mccue, by which cities and
towns may incorporate additional
territory when the subject Of annexa-
ton Is not covered in the city charter
Of such municipalities The bill pro
widcs that on petition Of one-hfth Of
the legal voters Of any municipality,
the City Council shall call special
election when the subject Of annex
ing more territory shall be submitted
10 the voters Of the incorporated city
and territory proposed to be annex
ed Notice Of the election shall be
given BY publication in the newspa-
pers. II majority OF the people re-
siding within the established boun-
daries OF the city and in the territory
to be incorporated shall vote for an
nexation, then the additional terri
tory shall be taken into the city. The
ballots OF the two districts are to be
counted separately and a majority OF
each mus, be for annexation before
the new territory can be added.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
STANDING BY HER BILL
At STATE CAPITAL
DR.. ADAIR MAKING A WIN
MING FIGHT FOR HER
MEASURE

DR.. B. Owens-Adair of this city
and County, is still standing stead
fastly by her bill for the sterilization
of criminals and perverts. The mat
ter is well past the stage of coarse
jests and is making friends right and
left, upon its inherent and intrinsic
merits:
Salem, Or, Feb. 9, 1909.
Editor Astorian;
Here / am ready to report prog
ress, For | know that many of my
friends are anxiously looking to the
Daily Astorian for news of my
famous BILL 1t is now in the hands
of the penal and reformatory com
mittee and | am expecting to be
called before them this evening, And
| hope shall be able to fash the
good news to the Astorian. | am
very anxious to leave for Olympia
but | will not go as long as there is
a hope of securing one more vote,
If all vote for the bill that have
promised, then it will go to the Gov
ernor, and he is in favor of the bill.
For two of the committee have
promised to report favorably. The
free discussion of this subject seems
to be favorable and the great ma
jority favor the bill. A gentleman
came to me, saying, 4 should like to
ask you a few questions he said, 4
never heard or thought of the sub
iect till heard you talking in the
Statesman office, but | have heard
of men talking of it since,
and they all say it's a good BILL |
am happy to know that this meas
ure has passed the stage of coarse
iests and silly laughter. 1t has
reached a higher plain, and thousands
are beginning to realize the far
reaching benefits to humanity that
may be derived through this simple
scientific remedy which is fraught
with no danger whatever.
"DR, OWENS-ADAIR."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
on For New Post

Major Thomas Lamereaux, the
well known and popular command.
ing officer at Fort Stevens, departed
last night on the Portland express
for his new post at the Preside 1t
San Francisco. He goes with the
abundant good will Of this entire
community, as an officer with whom
il has been q pleasure 10 do business
and from whom to receive the cour'
tcsics ineiden, to q siist to the forts;
aud Il is saying but little to express
tie hope he may find an exceedingly
pleasant term Of service at the Bay
City. Major Bartlett will arrive 70
take over the command At Stevens IN
the course of a few days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
ADJUSTMENTS
CHARLES B. HANFoRD.

Darwin's theory OF the survival of
the 6tiest applies 10 litererature rs
we'll as 10 natural history, The test
Of time as applied to comedies results
in a ruthless and sweeping elimina-
ton. When comedy survives as
long as "The Tanning Of the Shrew'
with prospects OF its being hailed
with delight by generations yet un-
born there can be little doubt about
its being fit, 1t gives the Shakes
pearean actor his most brilliant op-
portunity to indulge in the relaxations
Of comedy; and it is comedy so bouy-
ant and unrestrained that in many
scenes it is absolute farce, Mr..
Charles B, Hanford has been favor
ite in this role. Indeed he is regarded
in the many communities in which
he has performed as its recognized
interpreter, His appearance at the
Astoria Theatre, on Wednesday, Feb
ruary l7th will be awaited with in
terest by the host of loyal playgoers
who have from season to season
rallied to his banner with many re-
cruits and no desertions, Mr.. Hanford
is again accompanied by that brilliant
acress, Miss Marie Drofnah, who in
this performance will play Rather
ine."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
The Lincoln Stamps Here

The Astoria postofiiee is now il
possession Of lis quota Of the new
Lincoln two.eent stamp. II Is a
beautiful affair and represents The
head and face Of the great President
in profile, with downward, serious
and rather sombre expression. but
with \ fine preseniment and an IN.
teresting one, Over the portrait are
the words Two Cents" and beneath
Il, on a scroll, the dates 1900 Feb.
ruary i2- 1909" They will not be
on sale until tomorrow morning 'he
Tooth anniversary OF the birth Of the
American martyr.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
Want Another Game

II Is said the telephone employees
who were defeated by the Athletic
Club team in basketball Tuesday
night would like another game. II
one can be arranged il is sure to be
an interesting one. Had the tele-
phone boys only thrown baskets with
a little more skill in the game Tues.
day night they might have had that
game, for as it was they missed time
after time. Mr., Kinney, the clerk Of
the Athletic Club, took ~both teams
down for a supper after the Tuesday
night game. Saturday night the
girls basketball team of the High
School are to play a game at the
Athletic Club with a team made up
from the ladies of the club.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
Back To Norway

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard celius will
depart today for their old home in
Arndal, Norway, where they expect
TO settle for good and all, Mr..
Celius having been offered a lucra.
tive place In one Of the mining
camps Of that country. They have
been four years in Astoria, and GO
back for the main reason suggested
above but do not gainsay the propo.
sition that they may come back in
the brighter future they hope TO
build
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
Boy Fatally Injured

Ragnar Olson, little boy who
lives with bis parents out in the
Lewis and Clark region. on the Lar.
son farm was badly injured about
two weeks ago by falling down from
a hay NOV. He was brought to ST.
Mary's hospital Tuesday and yester'
day it was said that he has apparent.
ly no chance for life. Death was
hourly expected. DR.. Henderson took
charge Of the case when the lad was
brought into the city, and last even
ing he said the boy was suffering
from a very severe eoncussion OF the
brain, with perhaps a slight fracture
at the base OF the skull Ever since
the injury the boy has lain in a par
TALLY comatose state. He is perhaps
10 or IL years OF age. He fell on his
head.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11

A French scientist has discovered
one secret of long life. His method
deals with the blood, But long ago
millions of Americans had proved
Electric Bitters prolongs life and
makes it worth living. It purifes, en-
riches and vitalizes the blood, rebuilds
wasted nerve cells, imparts life and
tone to the entire system. Its a god
send to weak, sick and debilitated peo-
pie. Kidney trouble had blighted my
life for months" writes W. M. Sher-
man, of Gushing, Me, "but Electric
Bitters cured me entirely" Only 50
cents at Charles Rogers & Sons drug
Store,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
but SEVENTY CANNES
| ARE LICENSED
SOMEBODY SUGGESTS BIG
BLACK MAN AS THE DOG
CATCHER.

Out Of the myriad Of dogs that
dwell with or without masters in the
city Of Astoria, the great number Of
70 have now been licensed. The dog
catcher, Mr.. johnson, said yesterday
he is picking up dogs right along
when they are found without licenses,
but he has not been able to deplete
the visible supply to any appreciable
extent. For a dog that is impounded,
the dog catcher is permitted 80 il it
Is ransomed out--that is, providing
any one Is willing to pay the pound
fee; for every dog that is impounded
and is later killed because no one
takes It out Mr.. Johnson is allowed
ST BY the city, which pays for the
killing and the burial. With the
number Of dogs running unlicensed
II would seem an easy job for a
bright, Woodworking and fairly
honest dog catcher to make about
$500 the next few weeks
Up in the city jail is mountain
OF a black man, negro who was
cruelty arrested by the minions Of
the law few nights ago because he
was enjoying himself in his own way.
This black man, who is good natured,
intelligent, and generally good to
look upon, goes by the name OF Matt
Lewis and is 6 feet inches in
height and weighs about 200 pounds,
and this includes no apparent layers
OF useless fat. Mr.. Lewis was given
30 days by an unfeeling Judge, and he
Is now engaged in cleaning up the
city prison. II is cleaner than 1t has
been for many weeks, and the prison
er likes to work He even whistles
as he works. incidentally Mr.. Lewis
carries letters OF recommendation
which show he is capable of earning
from $l00 to $50 month as cook,
but It was difficult for him TO get a
job as a cook in the camps Of this
county because it was thought he
would eat too much.
Yesterday the brilliant suggestion
was made by somebody that Mr..
Lewis would make a first rate dog
catcher, His good nature is beyond
question. Yet no one would be dis
posed TO question whatever he wish
ed TO do. Dogs would consider it
joke, real pleasure, to go with him
to the pound. Owners of dogs would
hesitate about making any kicks TO
this good natured man of 6 feet 5
inches and $50 pounds, more or less.
Instead of cleaning the windows Of
the city Jail for the rest of the 3oI
days, it might be a good plan to
start Mr., Lewis out catching dogs
He ought to get 20 dogs a day for
the next rs days, That would give
the city $3.50 in licenses, and would
give Mr.. Lewis $500 in pound fees.
which would be pretty good
wages, Doubtless he would
be willing to split" this with some
Of those who are "in." The whole
city would profit thereby, too, for all
who were compelled to obey the laws
would feel better, and the CANNES
would feel safer with the tags on
their necks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
Picked Up Set Nets

Mr., Mack, the water bailiH, picked
up six set.nets on the river up to.
wards Tongue Poin, Tuesday. but
was uanble to learn who the owners
are. The law provides a fine Of $50
for using these vet nets withou, a
license. as these owners were doing,
while the cost Of the license is but
$50 The nets were put out for
steel heads, and the men evidently
made the run Of the nets a, night,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
Teachers Exams--

Teachers examinations were com
meneed yesterday in the Office Of
Miss Warren. the county auperin-
,tndent Fourteen applicants are TAX.
ing the examinations, ten for county
and four for state certificates, The
examinations will eontipe until Sat
urday,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
Firemen,s Ball.

The Warrenton Volunteer Fire
Department will give fremen's ball
in Warren Hall, Warrenton, on FRI
day evening, February 18th. Gents
$3.50, ladies SOC, spectators 2sc, Free
boat will leave Fishers dock at 7:4S,
Music by Pacific Orchestra,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
STRUCK BY TRAIN.

SEATTLE, Feb l0.-While cross
ing the railroad tracks to reach his
vessel, Captain A. H. Buhner, of the
United States revenue cutter Rush,
was struck by train tonight. He
was thrown violently to the ground,
sustaining painful bruises on the left
side and shoulder. His injuries are
not serious.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
In The Sunny sou,h--

II, n. Parker, the lively octogenar'
ian Of this city, and persistant globe,
,rotter, is now in Los Angeles, and
writes that he took dinner with Fred
Crosby there the other day, Mr.,
COSBY was his bookkceper for u
years here. when Mr. Parker was
bonilacs Of that hostelry The aged
As,orian reports that the weather
down there Is badly mixed, but with
the sunshine holding its own against
the ineursions OF rain and wind,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
Here To Invest

Mr. and Mrs. W. II, Wilson Of
Portland, have arrived in this city and
are Quartered at the Parker House,
Mr. Wilson comes to look this city
over with a view to establishing a
laundry business, and il may be said
in passing tina, he means business
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11

COMPLICATED LAW POINT

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1o-The
question whether an appeal would
lie from an order admitting or deny
ing an alien citizenship to the United
States Circuit Court of appeals was
argued for the first time yesterday
before the federal court by United
States District Attorney Robert T.
Devlin. The case was that of J. c,
Thorn, appealed from Washington
Superior Court, The appeal was not
based on this point, but it is consider
ed of such importance that Attorney
General Bonaparte desired it brought
before the court for decision that
would serve as a precedent, Devlin
argued that in admitting aliens to
citizenship the state courts took over
functions of the federal tribunals
which would allowed an appeal to the
courts of the United States.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
Homemade Goodies.

There is to be homemade cake,
pie, doughnuts and bread for sale at
the residence Of G. Zeigler on We'd
nesday afternoon and evening; every
one will be made welcome by the
Ladies Of the w. R. C.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
NIrht Steward Nov

Charles Anderson, who has been
the day steward at s. Mary's hospi.
tpl for a major part Of the past year,
last night commenced new duties as
nigh, steward oi the institution.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
IERSE TALES Or TNE TOWN


Anton Englund, the man who was
taken to the hospital with a severe
attack Of erysipelas several weeks
ago, eomplleatd with other troubles
has left there, He Is all right again,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11
/. o. Q. F. Notice.

.vzus.. Members are requested to
attend regular meeting of
Beaver Lodge No. IS, this
(Thursday) evening at 7;30 o'clock,
Work in First Degree. Visiting
members invited to attend,
oLoF ANDERSON, Secy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11

Plenty of smelt, spare ribs and ten
derloins every day at Braden-Adams
Meat Market. See ad, page 4, ,s'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-11

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Evening journal., 1909-07-21
Rush Of Homeseokers.

Chicago Record-Herald.
There Is profound sociological meaning
in the rush" reported from the centers
Of registration for the three Indian reser-
vations that are about to be thrown open
TO homeseekers. There Is so not a little
pathos in the accounts of the rush"
Clearly, there Is no occasion for any re-
vival Of the back to the land gospel in
this country. The land hunger of the peo-
pie is acute. and for every farm or home
stead there are at least twenty applicants.
There would be more II the distance were
not so great and the trouble and expense
SO "forbiddmg" TO many OF the weary
urbanitcs and suburbanites IN the East
and Middle West Not all who register
may be genuine settlers, but, even allow
ing for adventure and speculation, the
spectacle is fun OF significance.
The story Of every land lottery is an elo-
quent argument for irrigation and recla-
nation Of land that is now necessarily
barren. official statistics show that there
are scores Of millions Of acres In Montana.
Nevada. New Mexico and Arizona which
a sound and liberal reclamation policy will
gradually place under cultivation in the
course Of time There are, TOO. vast agri-
cultural possibilities in Alaska
Free land has made the United States
what It is. and many Of our most trying
problems would be more than half solved
| II We could place the aliens. the new ar
rivals and the unemployed OF certain
classes on public land TO produce food and
add to the real wealth OF the country. In
tensive cultivation and the application Of
science and method to farming and gard.
ening on a scale never yet attempted here
will also increasingly come 10 oiir. aid ir
dealing with material and moral question,
like conservation, economy, assimilation
and distribution OF immigrants. prevon-
ton OF overcrowding in certain industries
and professions, preservation OF right
standards Of living.
Evening journal., 1909-07-21
Axle Grease Butter.

Washington Herald.
We wonder il Mr.. Taft thinks it ex-
actly right for the Standard Oil Com
pany 10 enter the lists as a competi-
tor Of the humble but erstwhile victor
Gus COW. What is this stuff the
Standard proposes as a substitute for
butter? Petrol is the name the
octopus gives it. and 1t is concoctcd
Of petroleum and has a dark brown
ish" appearance. so the story has IT,
and gives forth "pungent odor, faint.
and not unlike that characterizing
vaseline.'
Now. the common people do not want
to eat that stuff. We feel sure of it.
abundantly sure OF it, indeed And yet
experience has taught us that the
common people will more than likely
have it to do il the Standard so Wills
Fancy feeding the children bread
spread with thinly disguised vaseline
Ugh
Evening journal., 1909-07-21
FINE CROP PROSPECTS.

the basis OF prosperity in these United
States is good crops, bountiful harvests,
we are surely approaching the dawn OF real
good times. The recent report OF the government
on the condition of crops tells story radiant
with promise crop, however, is never safe
until it has passed through succession of agri-
cultural calamties, but if we have fairly good
luck the harvests Of the present year will return
millions upon millions and should stimulate in
dustry to the highest pitch. By the end of the
year. we certainly should have fully regained
our former industrial prosperity.
According to the government reports there
are Ioo,oooooo of acres of growing corn in the
United States, more than seven per cent gain
over last year. The experts estimate that the
yield will exceed that of last year by almost 5oo,-
100000 bushels. The yield will be considerably
greater than even.in the bumper year OF 1906. 1t
the corn crop exceeds the demand for home con-
sumption, the markets of the world are open to
us In one year we have exported $52,ooo'ooo
worth of that cereal
The wheat crop promises to be abundant and
the Weld of oats and other grains will be large.
The demand for the cereals has greatly increased
with the supply and prices have been main
tanned The prospects for the year, then, are
not only of large crops measured in quantity, but
also for fairly high prices of the cereals. This
means an increase in our national income which
will flow into trade channels