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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
Frank L. Smith
Meat Co.
18th St., Near Bond
2sa TAYLOR ST. (IIniontoWnl
FIGHT THE BEEF TRUST"

18th St., Near Bond
2ss Taylor St. (Uniontown)
Make it a point to buy your lard at
Smiths. Other concerns are asking
as much as 75c and Csc pail for
Eastern lard that can't compare u
purity and freshness with Smiths
own put up. We ask only 65c for .
s-lb. pail 1t does not contain an
ounce Of beef drippings or any other
adulteartion. Here are some other good
things at Smiths;
Loin and Rib Mutton Chops, per
lb.. lsc; Leg of Mutton, per h., i5c;
Shoulder Of Mutton. per ID. l0c; Pigs
Feet, per h.. Sc; Beef Tongues, each.
Soc; Corned Beef, &c and &c; Dry Sab
Pork, 12lc: Picked Pork, lac, isc7
Hamburg Steak, 10c; Smiths Famous
Pork Sausage, l2lc; Smiths Sugar
cured Hams, l5c; Smiths Breakfast
Bacon, l7lc; Veal Outlets, l2ac. i5c;
/ Roast Veal, 10c, l2lc, l5c; Pork
Chops, l2ac. l5c; Roast Pork, iOc.
121c, l5c: Beefsteak, l0c, l2Ac, i5c;
Roast Beef, Sc, &C, l0c, l21c, l5c; Beef
for boiling, &c, 7c; Razor CLANS, per
dozen, l2lc; Deep Sea Halibut, lOc;
Fresh Willamette River Salmon, lSc;
Fresh Ranch Eggs, per dozen, 2sci
Fresh Creamery Butter, 6Oe square
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
Up From The Nehalem-

J. G, Rierson, the we'll known Ne
halcmite. arrived in the city yesterday
morning on business trip and re-
ports all crops in down that way and
most OF them above ground, with fine
prospects all round. Mr. Rierson had
the misfortune 10 be kicked by one
Of his farm horses on Monday last
and is Bit lame from the unwelcome
contact He says that SO far this sea-
son there have been seven sheep kill
ed by dog badly given to that low
practice down that way and that the
the inyariabe price charged its own
er has been FIVE dollars head, which
has been promptly paid, and that the
same dog destroyed three head Of its
masters flock But just why the dog
has not been killed by the master il
is outraging is still one OF local
mysteries there.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
Telephone Progress

A considerable amount Of the new
cable TO be used in changing over
the telephone system has arrived.
Workmen are also engaged in prepar-
ing the additional section OF switch
board. The assurance is again given
that BY May IS. or May 30, at the
very latest, the new system will have
been installed and in working order.
All OF the representatives Of the
company who have come to Astoria
to assist in the work agree in stating
that the delay has been caused solely
by the fact that the number Of single
phones ordered was so unexpectedly
large, so out OF all proportion to what
is usually ordered in a city OF this
size, that it was necessary to make
radical changes in the system as first
llaid out And all agree in asserting
THAT no city will have finer system
lthan Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
An Ugly Runaway

John Corno's lively express team
took i hicr through the city yester-
day morning about $50 o'clock, that
looked for awhile az II something
serious was to be the outcome, The
outfit was in charge Of a young man
by the name OF Arthur Emory and
he stuck maniuIly 10 the work Of sub
DUNG the iractious animals and bring.
ing them 10 a final stand When they
broke away the wagon tongue fell
from the yoke. the tugs having been
east loose on the outside as a prccau-
tion against the very thing that hap
pened and when the horses settled TO
the run, the tongue slipped free, fell
TO the street and broke of about half
way back. This left the driver with a
big job on his hands but he disposed
Of Il very eleyerly and wore the flyers
out after l0'bloek run on Exchange
and Commercial streets. II is a mar
vel that no grave results ensued
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
Mayor Signs

MdJOA 6Ah ~
Mayor Smith yesterday signed an
Of the warrants and ordinances passed
upon at the meeting of the council
the proceeding night. The Belland or
dinance relating to the closing OF sa-
looms on Sundays, provides that Ii,
censes may be forfeited upon third
conviction in the Circuit or police
court" and the language of the meas
ure is such that there may well be
some doubt as to its legal effect In
other words, does the ordinance mean
that the convictions spoken OF shall
arise after the passage OF the orU'
nance, or would it also include former
convictions, as, for example the
double convictions of numerous sa'
loon men in circuit court N rep
ruary? This query was raised by
Mavor Smith while looking over the
measure yesterday. OF course the
query raises the familiar question OF
Iex post facto laws, Of laws that
reach backward as we'll as forward
Contrary to a general impression Ger
Itain ex posto facto laws are readily
possible, but not unless the intention
lis plain to make them SO, and neVe'
when the penalty is made create
than it was before the law wa
adopted, Such is the present sltua
ton, inasmuch as the penalties whel
1.-THE first convictions were obtained y
February, did not include forfeiture
Of license, and besides, the intentio
to make it an ex post facto law
very doubtful, to say the least Prot
ably the saloon man who was twic
convicted in February need not te'
sure that his license will be revoke
liz he is now once convicted OF 2 Sun
day violation, but nevertheless II
is now caught and convicted, doub
n less there might be an attempt to r
y woke the license. The safest cour
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
New Books RECEIVED

Mrs, Upshur, librarian Of the public
library, announces the following short
list of new books; Sheldon Jack
SON" by Robert Laird Stewart; "The
Sunny Side Of the Hill" by Rosa N.
Cary; THE Leayen of Love" by
Clara Louise Burnham Sewing
Seeds in Danny" by Nellie l., Nc
Clung; "The Perfect Tribute by
Mary Shipman Andrews; And So
They Were Married" by Florence M
Kingsley; Three Years Behind the
Guns" by l.. G, T.; Round the Cor
ner in Gay Street." BY Grace Rich
mond A noteworthy volume is the
little book entitled THE Perfect Trib,
lutte" and it has been read by thou
sands the country over, II deals witt
! ABRAHAM Lincoln and principally will
the delivery OF the Gettsbprg speech
The little volume is a perfect thing
Ioi its kind, a most beautiful thing al
most sacred, One can read it in al
Ihour and remember it always.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
Residence In Portland

Senator Fulton has announced that
he viii give up his residence in this
city and will make Portland his home
IN the future, with bis family II Is
stated that during the summer the
family viii remain here or in Seaside,
while early in autumn they will take
up their permanent residence in the
metropolis II is also stated that the
beautiful home on Trying avenue will
probably be offered for sale. Senator
Fulton is In Portland now and has en-
gagged suite Of rooms for his law
Offices in the Fenton building. though
he will still keep up partnership
with G. G, Fulton in this city, Sena.
tor Fulton hopes 10 be installed in
his new Offices not later than the first
Of the month.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
Glad To Be Home

Hon II. b, Parker has returned to
his Astoria home after an absence OF
four months in Southern California,
The weather there was about as un.
propitious as II was on the upper
coast, and though he sought to enjoy
himself in various places and ways
he is glad to be back on home soil
and among home friends. He is in
excellent health
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21

w. A. Kinney, who has been seere'
tary OF the Athletic Club, will go tc
Portland TO enter upon work there
accompanied by Mrs. Kinney and
their little boy Mr. Kinney made
many friends during his stay as sec
retary OF the club and many will re
gret to see him leave. 1t is under
stood that another very suitable place
was offered Mr. Kinney here yester
day but he did not wish to take it
They expect TO go today,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
Mr.. Montgomery's will

The will of the late Almerin Mont
gomery, whose death occurred Sun
day morning, was filed for probate
yesterday afternoon. The instrument
is very brief one and was drawn on
March 20. 1907, After stating that
ii was his desire to have his body
cremated in Portland, aud that all his
lust debts be paid, the will states that
Il bequeath to my son John and
grandchildren, Olga, Fannie and
iAlice, one dollar each have here
tofore given my son John very large
amount and to my grandchil'
dren, Minnie NJ, and Fred Noe, all
the residue and remainder Of my prop
erty," etc. In other words the estate
goes to these two last mentioned
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
Twenty.one Suits At Law

The Honorable Creuit Court OF Til
lamook county, which opened is
Spring term on Monday last, has
among other suits At bar, Fl actions
/ for condemnation Of rights Of way Il
of which have been brought Ny the
, Astoria & Columbia River Railroad
Company and II by the Pacific Rail
road & Navigation Company The
docke, is very heavy in other civil
lines.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
Parish Meeting

A meeting Of Grace church parish
will be held at the church tonight al
$50 o'clock for the purpose Of hear
ing the report Of the committee APP
pointed to draft resolutions in rela-
ton to the resignation Of the rector,
Mr. Short 1t is particularly desired
that the meeting be well attended and
parishioners are urged to be present
MAKE Il a duty and a pleasure to be
present.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
Returned From His Ranch

Charles " Brown, the well known
shoe merchant, has returned from o
few days visit to his hop ranch near
Corvallis, and reports the hops In
that section as doing finely Mr..
Brown owns a fine property Of 80
acres down in that valley, we'll set
with that valuable crop, and bis are
among the most promising Of the
prospective yield in that neighbor.
hood.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
Greek Dies Suddenly

Gust Meekalos, a Greek, died sud
denly IN this city yesterday, just as he
was brough, here from Knapp,on for
treatment Death resulted from a
hemorthage OF the brain He was
unmarried. 42 years Of age and has
brothers living here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
Experience Proves.

Time tells whichis best and most reliable.
For 70 years Perry Davis Painkiller has been
driving away pain and bringing health as
remedy for sprains, burns, bruises, rheu-
matism, neuralgia. It cures colds, cramps,
bowel complaint. But be sure to take this
unequalled remedy promptly. Large bot
ties IS cents or larger SO cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids for making certain inn
provements and alterations to the
A. o, U. w, Hall on Ninth street
will be received at the office of the
undersigned until Saturday May lst,
separate bids for the painting Of the
entire building will also be received
Plans and specifications are now
ready The Trustees reserve the right
to reject any and all bids,
w. c. A, POHLo
Chairman 4m
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
Civil Service Exam

There win be civil service exami.
nation held at the custom house here
today. fer the position Of assistant
photographer, Deputy Collector A. Y,
Anderson conducting the work
There is one applicant for the post
but the name could not be ascer'
tanned,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
John Day Road

Judge TreuchaEd made trip Of in
spec,iou out over the John Day road
yesterday and found things to be in
good shape, The plans for the CON
stuetion Of the Mil Creek bridge are
in readiness and work win be com.
meneed soon. BY the construction Of
a mile and a half OF road there will
be IA through thoroughiare TO the
city The county court viii NEE, In
adjourned session today
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
cremated Az Portland

The body OF A, Montgomery was
taken TO Portland yesterday morning
for the purpose Of having !, erema,ed
there II was accompanied by the
son, John Montgomery, and Messrs
Simington, Streumsyer and Shaw. Of
the Masons.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21

There will be a track meet next
Friday afternoon at the A. A. + c.
grounds between members Of the
classes OF the Astoria High School,
This Is being done in order TO secure
good team TO compete at the big
track meet At the 0. A. c, in May.
The boys arc training hard
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21

Ocean Circle No. las, Women Of
Wooderait. will give social and
card party Thursday evening, April
p, at Redmen Hall All are invited
Admission 2s cents; children IS
cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21

There will be meeting at the
Swedish Lutheran Church 10 Upper.
town at 2:jp this afternoon Also
service Al = o'clock this evening AZ
the evening service holy communion
win be celebrated. The services are
all in Swedish I'll are cordially in
yited 10 attend
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
Lost Five Members

Five Of the old members Of Temple
Lodge, r, x A. NJ; have died In the
past few months, namely, L. Hartwig.
Captain Reh6eld, T.. c, Holden, J. NJ.
Laws and A. Montgomery
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
A PIeaaant sesaIon--

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the First
Baptist church met at the home oi
Mrs. J. B. Silver on Grand avenue.
yesterday afternoon, and a very en-"
joyable session was had. refreshments
being served by the hostess and thor
oughly appreciated by those in at.
tendance,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21

Georgia Pennington has engaged an
expert Eastern lady doing hairdress-
ing, manicuring, facial massage and
scalp treatment; all styles of hair
goods made from your own combings,
Bon Ton Millinery Store, 4S3 Bond
street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21

The Elks gave q social last night,
and the members Of the order had a
good time. A supper was also sery'
cd. The Royal Hawaiian singers were
present aud aided in the entertain.
ment
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21

for the saloon men who don't want
to lose their licenses will be to keep
shut tight on each succeeding Sab
bath.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
Sinking Gas Well

I, ID reported that the sinking Of
the gas well out on the Hess farm
south of the city Is progressing
finely.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
TERSE TALES Q THE TOWN


Declaration Of intention to become
4 citizen was filed In the Office Of the
county clerk yesterday by AlikSandru
.Zugariu, native Of Hungary
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
For RENT

For Rent--One modern six.room
Nat, 26S Tenth street Apply to G, L.
Colwell, cor. Tenth and Exchange
streets, sII
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21
REALTY TRANSFERS

James Finlayson, trustee, to G. r.
Hogue, lots S and 6 in block l6, Can
non Beach; $500.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-21

is WHAT YOU so MUCH DE-
SIRE.
NO MATTER HOW EXCEL
LENT OUR NATURAL AP-
PEARANCE MAY BE, YOUR
WEARING APPAREL WILL
AID OR OFFSET 1T,
OUR MEMS SUITS ARE
CUT IN CONFORMITY TO
THE LATEST DICTATES OF
DAME FASHION, BUT ARE
NEVER CUT ON OTHER
LINES THAN THOSE YOU
WILL SEE AT THE EXCLU-
STVE METROPOLITAN DRA-
PERS. MEMS SUITS $40 TO Ss
The Washington times., 1909-04-18
LITTLE PROSPECT
Of SLUMP IN EGGS

Generally speaking the produce mar
ket this week should be about the same
as last with respect to supply, de-
mand, and price.
Usually eggs attract first attention
in the produce line, and they are
now attracting unusual attention since
there is practically no prospect of the
present high rate-20 cents a doZen-re-
cording a reduction. Since Easter re-
ceipts Of eggs have been exceptionally
light and occasionally prices on strictly
They are being stored on a large scale at
20 cents, as, apparently, there Is no
prospect Of supply improving for sew
eral weeks.
Butter and cheese are also slated to
sell at old prices. Both were firm last
week but, unless there should be a de-
cided falling off in shipments this week,
which Is not likely, prices should re-
main the same.
chicken season promises to be supple
mented by a decided increase in supply
this week, which may result in reduced
prices, although this is by no means
assured. Ducks and geese are not count
ed upon 10 be In very great demand,
while turkeys are also expected TO be-
come weaker.
Choice spring lambs will doubtless sell
readily, as they have during the past
few days, but the veal market presents
problems which Will be determined
the lack of refrigerator car facilities.
but very little dressed veal is now
reaching the market.
Vegetables are expected to continue to
arrive in abundant supply, with an ac-
tive market resulting.
The Washington times., 1909-04-18
WHEAT IN COUNTRY
HOPE Of THE TRADE
Cereals Very High-Future
Depends on Stocks in
Farmers Hands.

CHICAGO, April IS.-The wheat is the
thing and the corn is the thing.
The controversy between Jim Patten
and Secretary Wilson is still on. and
the crazed spectators in the wheat and
corn pits are anxious to know whether
the specuIator or the head of the De-
partment of Agriculture is correct in
the diagnosis of the situation There is
a general impression here that Mr.. Pat
ten is talking for effect. The farmers
of the West and the Northwest have
become so rich that they are not forced
10 sell their crops just as soon as they
are harvested. They have money and
also credit at the bank. They also have
all needed credit with their town mer-
chants Therefore they have been hold
ing back grain for the high prices that
followed the apparent shortage, and the
planters of the South have been doing
the same thing.
Some Of the closest observers believe
that the farmers have all the wheat
in their bins that Secretary Wilson's
crop experts say there is, and also large
amounts Of corn The truth will come
out soon.
But the situation as TO wheat is indeed
gloomy, because the high prices for the
cereal are enecting bread, and they ara
also causing the shutting down of many
mills.
Worlds Visible.
The worlds present visible supply IS
given as 132,O0O.O00 bushels, Or 1912, 900
bushels. less than a year ago. This IS
an increase of 100000 bushels in
month This in itseif suggests that the
sensational rise in wheat has been re-
sponsiole for the apparent shortage
rather than lack of supply
A shortage Of 16, ,0oo,000 bushels in ex-
ports from Argentina has given Patten
the whip hand Close observers believe
that he is practically out Of his May
deal, that there isn't much OF a short
interest outstanding. and that the
shreWd speculatOr is now PLAYING IN
July almost entirely.
May wheat closed yesterday at 12S1z.
IT has sold much higher than this time
and time again. The extreme ranges
for period Of thirty-twO years follows.
The Washington times., 1909-04-18
WOMAN FIGHTS DUEL
WITH BANK ROBBERS

PANAMA. Ill. April 1S.-Attired only
in her nightgOwn, hid from view by
hlmy lace curtains, Mrs W. W. Mitch
ell, wife of a merchant here, fought a.
duel here with three bank robbers. More
than forty shots were exchanged, and
IN the end the bank robbers were com
pletely routed
Mrs. Mitchell lives directly across the
street from the Bank Of Panama and
was awakened by an explosion. Going
10 the window she saw man In front
OF the bank Taking her revolver and
a box OF cartridges she opened Ere
moving swiftly about so that the flashes
erom the revolver would not reveal her
presence
The robber who WaS. outpost returned
the, fire and was s&Bsd by two others.
and while. tVresscy shots were poured
through the window not one strucI
the woman. who kept reloading and
Keeping up a steady fire. The robbers
were driven of before they forced the
inner safe containing $500 in paper
money. They secured 500 in silver from
an outer vault.
The Washington times., 1909-04-18
LOCAL INVEST TMENTS
ARE IN HIGH FAVOR
Capital Traction Stocks and
Bonds Are Held Very
Closely.
WASHINGTON GAS
DECLINE CHECKED
Sharp Rally Follows After Serious
Break-Bank Shares Are
Scarce.

There has been considerable improve
ment in the Washington stock market
during the past week; moreover, the
, betterment is likely to continue for
some time to come, as money is Just as
plentiful here as it is in New York
and desirable interest and dividend re-
turns are inviting to capital not other
wise employed.
Prices on local investments have not
been manipulated. Both bonds and
stocks have had a good week. especial
ly the securities of public Utility cor
porations, in which Washington
financiers are especially interested and
which they hold in high repute.
Capital Traction SIS made a new high
record On this movement when thew
rose to 117%4. and from the action of the
market IL was evident that a consider
able block of bonds might have readily
been disposed off at this advance; in
deed, the sales for the week. Sfs.O00
face value, were rather large as it was.
| Railway As continue TO noI,. verv
steady, the closing, S77s. being within
1s of high and not far from the low
of the week.
Potomac Electric SIS reached 109M.
These bonds are considered by local
| financial men as just about as good
as anything on the list. Chesapeake and
Potomac 5's sold at 104 and Gas As
| found a ready market at 104.
Gas Rally a Feature.
In the stock list the sensation Of the
week has been the turn from depression
to strength in the stock Of the Wash
ington Gas Company. This was not due
to any change in the affairs of the com
pany. Despite TIE fact that there was
| an important conference of interests
| during the week, and that increased
dividends have been rather broadly
hinted at, the old dividend was declared
for the quarter.
The management evidently hesitates
| to take any step that would arouse
| Congressional antagonism at this time
The improvement was In the direction
of easement of loans and It was Of
| sufficient importance to turn the price
of Gas from 6Sst to 70. and at a time
when it looked as If sS24 would not long
remain low.
Capital Traction 1877.
I Capital Traction shares touched a new
high record on this movement, 137, as
! compared with a low for the week Of
1S4 a share. It is evident that this
stock is so strongly held by investors
| that only odd lots are on the market,
1 the weeks record of 123 shares for six
/ sessions being In line with this reason
/ ing. The same is true at this time. but
| to a lesser extent, of railway shares.
| Miscellaneous shares are holding well.
/ a sale of Washington, Alexandria and
/ Mt Vernon stock at 45 was made yes
terday, the first OF the year
Bank stocks closely held; prices very
firm.
The Washington times., 1909-04-18
LAW WOULD COST
WOMEN POSITIONS
Bill to Extend Eight-Hour
Statute Hard Hit in
Illinois.

CHICAGO, April 1S.-Superintendent
George +. Hunter. of the Elgln National
Watch Company, has threatened in an
interview that if the bill now before the
Legislature restricting women clerks 10
an eight-hOur dey goes through. he will
be compelled 10 discharge the 1,6ot
women employees now at the concern
factory. The bill is now IN its second
reading before the Senate
The girls at the Elgin works compose
oue-half the force. and If they were
turned out an hour earlier than the
men, says Hunter. il would mean a
great hardship for the company. The
work the girls do demands skill more
than manual labor, but IL the present
law is passed they will all have to be
replaced bY men.
The Washington times., 1909-04-18
LOST HIS GRIP

Now YORK, April -s.-Alexander n.
Jacob, said to te one OF the best known
and until recently most successful cigar
saiesmen in the country, shot and
killed himself in a room at the Park
Avenue Hotel because he feared he had
lost his grip" a. a salesman