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New-York tribune., 1909-07-04

a NEW horror OF himself seized
~ upon the thief His own
soul seemed tori>e and look HIM
II the ewes. demanding If II must
he forever damned He st-Ove
10 speak He would have thrown
himself down and confessed
bur his throat aChed and his
tongue was dry.
Still kreelirg. Cgarte dragged
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02

the condition was very unsatisfactory
all around. II Is said that of late
years this difficulty has been over
come in Astoria and also overcome
throughout the county. Al the meet
ing Of the school board next week the
question Of the election Of the teael,-
crs for next year win probably be
considered, and the formal election is
said 10 be likely to be made a month
later; that u, early In June. This Is
considered early enough All Of the
teachers who wish to teach here again
have put IL their applications the last
day for doing this having been the
ond Of April II is said that few u
any changes are probable in the force
for next year
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02

departs for her new home in the
metropolis which will be sometime N
October. The work has been let to
George Adams, Of San Francisco, a
contracting carpenter lately arrived n
the county and who intends 70 make
the Job as fine an example Of his
handicraft as possible Her renters,
Messrs. Tucker and Beebe are taking
great interest in the new work and
the doctor feels that it will be do"e
squarely up to the mark Mr.. Adams
brought with him from the south tw
very competent workmen, brothers
BY the name Of Sections, who viii
work with him on this and subse-
ouent contracts. Or. Adair has reserY'
ed 80 acres Of "Sunnymead" and a cot
tage, as refuge against the monet
ony Of Portland, and to which sh'
can turn when she can no longer re
sist the call Of the soil.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
MI. reaehers, Institute-

i 4GuNAANAN
T. H. Ackerman, state superintend
ent Of schools, stated TO one OF the
Astoria school board directors that
the Clatsop county institute was one
OF the most interesting and most sue
cessful he had ever attended and Miss
Warren and the teachers OF the coun'
~ may take that as a pretty hne COM
pliment. OF course no small part OF
the success was due to Mr.. Acker'
man and r. L, Alderman and A. K
sweetser, of the state university, and
H. R. Travers OF the Monmouth nor
NAL. They lent weight and enthusiasm
to the sessions, and perhaps II also
NAV be stated that these three pro-
fessors gave their time and services
! free OF all charge, Their mere ex-
penses we're paid in coming down
here. Miss Warren had sought to ge'
one OF more Of the state educators to
help out and her letter stated that Y
would hardly be possible to pay any
thing. and the three men graciousll
volunteered their services free O
course in way their coming was {
! sort of remote duty, and an advan
tage to their respective institutions
but perhaps not all men would hay
seen it in that way At all event
!, they helped much in making the meet
ing the fne success it was and AS
I toria wishes that it could have NOR
d university and normal professors q
visitors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
The Human Appetite.

OF all the whimsical, shifting. unrs-
liable ytrcacherous, exacting things y
the world, the human appetite for the
right thing to eat Is, perhaps, Che
most unreasonable and imperious
There are those who humor It; oth-
ers who defy it; and all men are naors
Or less inclined to treat Il with cor
sideration. To find place where
these varying attitudes may be for
tered. at the least cost in each case.
and yet keep the appetite in propa
and peaceful subsection, Is always
desirable information. One place that
is conceded as perfectly adapted e
this, is the Palace Restaurant iuss
opposite the Page building, on Com
mercial street, in this city Try 4
once, and patronize ii always; that :
the rule Of the Palace.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Official Announcement

Circular No, 222. issued by the
Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway
Company, over the signature Of H..
NJ. Adams. G. r, & r. agent Is 1t
hand here, announcing the opening OF
Tuesday next Of through freight and
passenger traffic over this new AMI
already famous line, 10 Spokane, It
promises double passenger train
service daily between Portland and
Spokane, and that the time, both
ways. viii be materially shortened;
along with other data Of direct inter
est to the shipper and traveller
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Judge MeBride's New Office

Judge Mcbride resigned his posi-.
ton as circuit Judge on Friday night
at a late hour and at noon yesterday
he took the oath oi office as supreme
Justice. Thus for the FIRST time in 2o
years he was out OF Office though for
half a day only, between the time
OF his resignation and the taking OF
the oath for the new place During
% years he has always held Office,
either as district attorney or as judge.
Judge Mcbride was expected TO have
come down to Astoria 70 straighten
out or give decision on some matters
pending here, Just what effect his
resignation as circuit Judge will have
on certain important litigation pend
inc before him is said not to be quite
clear as yet Some cases may have t.
be tried over,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Selection OF Teachers

AT the Teachers Institute the
question Of the time Of eleeting teach
ers was discussed, and . resolution
adopted asking the school officials to
choose the teachers as early as pos
sible. II seems that in some coun-
ties, and formerly in places in this
county the school officers would de-
lay half through the summer before
choosing the teachers, As a result the
teachers were kept in quandary and
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
business Picks Up

Business men up and down Com
mercial street nearly all wore smile
Of contentment yesterday, for bust
ness picked up finely, During the
past few days there has been a no
ticeable Improvement in conditions
and it is believed from now on As
toria will assume its usual activity as
one of the best business towns on the
coast The fine weather and the open
inc Of the fishing season both had =
tendency to revivfy things yesterday
For the past month things have beer
little dull but Astoria was like al
other towns in the northwest in thai
respect With the advent forward to
weather all are looking forward to
decided improvement, All day yes
terdav and last night up to LAT
hour the downtown streets wer
crowded
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
O. R. & N. Official Here

General Manager O'Brien, OF the
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Com
pany accompanied by Mrs. o'Brien'
was in the city pretty much all Of yes
terday, and incidentally Mr.. o'BrieA
made flying trip on the Nahcotta
along the Hartman water-frontage IN
Youngs Bay. On his return to ths
big docks Of his company Mrs
o'Brien joined him and the Naheotta
sped them over the Meghler's' whence
Superintendent F. r, Buud, Of the l.
II. R. Company accompanied them Q
| LonVbrach, where they will spend
TODAY. and return 10 the metropolis
tomorrow There was nothing q
special significance in the trip, Mr.
O'Brien's private car awaits him her
in the A. & c. yards
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Telephone To cathlamet


A local company has been formed
for the purpose of running a tele-
nhone line from Clifton to Cathlamet,
and in all probability the line will pc
in operation by May IS, or very soon
thereafter. All that is requisite is to
Law a cable across the river-or that
at least is the main work to be done.
The line viii extend from Clifton 70
cathlamet and Skamokawa, and L
viii fll a want that has been earnest
IL felt for a long time. These towns
have been practically shut Oft from
the rest Of the world, and at the sams
time It should mean not a little 2
the merchants and residents Of tnis
lc;tv. Heretofore much Of the trade q
those two Washington towns has ma
turally gone to Portland, as the com
munication TO that city was virtually
as direct and speedy. Nov, howeve,
THE merchants there can phone dow
here for an order and It will go u
/ an the next boat. OF course the e
enlistment Of the line across n
river means that the people OF Cath
iamet and Skamokawa will have com
mupication with all the places on u
LONG distance lines Of the Paeih
Telephone Company. The line Is %
ing constructed now.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Important Meeting

On Wednesday afternoon next a.
the Office d the Astoria Electric Com
pany In this city, the will be a meet.
ing oi the old directorate Of the con-
ccrn. and this body will elect the new
directors. the new directorate naming
the new officers, and both official de-
partments viii have a majority 81
Astoria people in their lists The
meeting Is a very important one, as 4
marks the complete change in the per
sonnel and establishment Of this con
cern and presages series Of general
improvements throughout the bust
ness
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Finished Last Evening

The work on the new dock iaeili'
ties Of the Astoria Fuel Supply Com
pany at the foot of Second street was
completed last night at 6 o'clock The
company has spent in the neighbor-
hood Of $500 on the improvement
and the work involved the reeappins
Of so feet Of the old dock, and an ex-
tension, brand,new, Of 70 feet thus
giving them practically $50 feet OF
sound and solid wharfage, and with
the balance Of the yardage fixed up 2
match, the company is now prepared
to handle any amount Of business and
Is out after IL
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
New Babies In Astoria

A fine little daughter was born TO
the wife Of Captain Frank Lewis #
the launch Florence yesterday morn
ing, and both mother and little one
are getting along admirably The
captain is on the high-road to re-
coyery. The home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hans B. Land, on Thirty-ninth stree,
was also made very happy yesterday
by the safe arrival of baby brothers
and in this case the happiness OF the
family is complete. All are doing
we'll Dr. Estes lent the stork 2
friendly hand at the Lund home.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Fire Call Yesterday

AT 2:20 o'clock yesterday afternoon
an alarm Of 6Se was turned in, calling
the department to one Of the second
hand clothing store on the west side
Of Ninth street, just below Bond A
woodsaw working in FONT Of the es-
adjustment Is said TO have cast rs
sparks abroad and one Of them
reaching the rotten old roof Of the
house, SET it on fire, but the Chemical
was soon on the spot and had il sub
dued before any appreciable damage
was done.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Fire Commission

Al the regular meeting OF the hre
and water committee, and ex ofhcl9
FIRE commissioners held last evening
The resignation of A. Leinenweber as
driver of hose No. 3 and Of V, Bako-
itch pipeman of No. 2 was accepted
both men resigning to go into busi'
ness for themselves. C. Karlson was
appointed driver of No. 8, J, Settem
pipeman, and F. Cearns pipeman OF
No. 2, and V. Bakotich was appoint ID
as extramen of the department.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Bids Are Awarded

Bids we're opened yesterday after
noon by Councilmen Wilson and Fox
of the committee on streets for the
construction Of a drain in Trullingers
addition, and for the improvement OF
3oth street, Franklin to Grand. The
bids for the drain were as follows;
lanes Edison, $4s2.sO; w. A. Goodin'
Ss6s; c. C. Palmberg, $43s. and the
bid of Mr.. Palmberg will be recon-
mended for acceptance. There were
only two bids for the soth street i'm
provement as follows: w. A. Goodini
Sl2lo; c. G. Palmberg, $loSs' and th'
Ibid of Mr.. Palmberg will be recon-
Imended for acceptance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Dies Of Lung Trouble

Frederick capitello, an Italian,
fisherman who has resided IN Upper.
town, died yesterday Of hemorrhages
Of the lungs. He has been sick for .
couple Of weeks He was Sc years o.
age, and native Of Italy. The funeral
will be held today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
On a "Keltonn Quest

Hon. Wallace McCommaFl, one cI
the leading attorneys OF the metropo'
rs arrived in this city yesterday as
the representative Of the salyors 1
interest in the case Of the steamer
Minnie Z, Kclton. He Is securing
evidence for use at the trial Of the
issue between the owners and the SAL
yors, which Is to be heard in tNe
federal court at Portland on WedneS'
day next, Mr.. Mecammant has hosts
OF friends in this city who we're glad
TO greet him
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
On Irving Slide

AT the last meeting of the council
the city attorney was asked to make a
report on the question Of the citys
liability, il any. by reason Of the Irv-
ing avenue slides. especially in the
cases Of Foard & Stokes and ]. v.
Giacona, who have put in claims Tor
monetary damages. Yesterday Mr.
Abercrombie fled his opinion briefly
stating that in his opinion the city
Is not liable. Naturally il would
have been expected that the city at
torney would have admitted liability
on the city's part even il there is 2
chance of it being liable. It has been
stated recently that litigation IS very
likely to arise soon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
par,nsrship In Work.

c. G. Palmberg. the CONTRACTOR mas
40 much work on hand that he can't
conveniently care for all Of H. ana
he has formed a partnership with A.
S. Wentjar The partnership how
ever, is only on street improvement
work The two bids Of yesterday
which will be awarded to Mr.. Palm
berg win also be carried out BY the
partnership.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
stavs BY The Church

Rev. c. f. Rydquist of the Me-
mortal Lutheran church of this city,
and one Of the popular pastors Of AS
toria, has again been called to the
Lutheran couer d'Alene College at
Boise, but in Difference to the fine
progress made upon the project for
the building of the new church in As
toria, Of which he is an ardent
sponsor he insists upon standing BY
It until it is finished and dedicated
when he will perhaps give ear to the
calls from abroad; all of which, BY
the way, Is just exactly like him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Adair Drain Report

1t Is hardly probable that any re-
por, on the Adair drain matter will
be made to the common council Mon
day night by City Surveyor Tee and
r. II. Curtis, the engineer employed
10 assist Mr., Tee in formulating some
plan for a drainage system into the
Adair district II Is understood that
the two men have not taken the mat
Ter up yet and Mr.. Curtis has been
out oi the city most Of the week,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Birthday ii Ouarentine--

bHtHuay Az XN@A @At7HfN
Little Walter Ziegler, the eight
ycar-old son Of Mr. and Mrs, 6.
Ziegier, celebrated his birthday ami
yersary in bed yesterday The two
little Ziegler lads are under quarsn-
tine, as both are laid Up with the
scarlatina, but neither Is badly of and
the anniversary yesterday was OBJ
served in fine style--that Is, under all
the circumstances. While Mrs. Zieg-
Ter and the two boys are virtually
prisoners within the house, Mr.. zicg-
Ter Il practically shut out, as he y
only permitted to esneak" into one
room which is isolated from the
others
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Home On Visit

Mrs. Josie r. Foster. daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dealey, Is N
Astoria on visit, coming especially
20 see her mother, who has been more
or less III for the past month or 50.
Mrs. Foster now resides in Elk Grove.
Cal, about 20 miles south Of Saera'
mcnto She IL, Of course, very well
known to many here, Mrs Dealey i'
now conyaleseing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
New Angling Laws

According to copy OF the new
FISH law received by J, C. Clinton
county clerk, from the Office Of the
secretary OF state, the new fish laws
will not go into effect until May q.
instead Of on May 1, as many hal
understood. 1t will be necessary iof
anglers to secure licenses many OF
which arc being applied for now
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02

Alex Leslie, fisherman more com
monty known as "Russien Alex
celebrated the opening Of the fishing
season yesterday by getting arrested
He Il charged with having begun fish
ing al S o'clock in the morning, in
stead Of waiting until the noon hour.
His boat and net were also taken
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Had His Leg Broken

A1A0 AAA0 A~~b
Edward Lindfoss, fsherrnen for
the Union Cooperative Company.
was run down BY the Sampson last
night, while he was out fishing. He
had his net out and claims gave the
proper signals to the tugboat which
paid no attention to them. As . re-
suit the two boats came together
Lindfoss catching his leg between
the two boats breaking II and throw.
ing him into the river. He managed
to get out and on his boat and was
brought ashore. He stated last might
he would bring suit against the
owners Of the Sampson.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Many Go Angling

The beautiful day Of yesterday gave
nearly everybody the spring fever and
today there will be many who will so
out In the country, and many will
take their fishing rods with them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
The Hindus Let Out

There have been many Of the Hin
dus employed at the Hammond
Mills seen idling about the streets the
past couple of days, and it is said
that all Of them have been "let out
though whether this is only a tempo
rary Iay-off or not is not stated,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Bishop Az Grace Church.

Bishop scaddins will be present at
Grace Church at the morning service
today and win administer the rite Ct
confirmation. The bishop viii also
preach the sermon In the evening he
and Rev. Mr.. Short viii be at Seaside.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
May Day

Yesterday was May day, and a
beautiful day it was in Astoria; the
skies were blue. the atmosphere
balmv. and. a hint Of summer in the
air. There was no observance in the
city Of the day, however, not even y
the schools. In some Of the Oregon
towns and cities there were May day
celebrations. 1t was on the first day
of May, II years ago, that Dewey
sailed into Manila harbor-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
From g. HsIsns

Sheriff Martin White and Edward
Miller. assistant prosecuting attorney.
ot ST. Helens, we're In the city yes
terday on business.
Fisherman Arrested
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Dies In Asylum

Dics III hsyiuH
Andrew Kahn, who was sent to the
asyIuv at Salem from this county a
year or 50 ago. Is dead there. accord
ing 10 notice that has been received
At the Office Of the county clerk. Mr.,
Clinton. Deceased was well known
here, where various relatives reside,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Transfers Dance

The Teamsters' Union gave dance
last evening at the Athletic Club hall
which was well attended and very
wen enjoyed. The Pacific orchestra
furnished the music.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
VIII Improve "sunnymead"--

DR.. B. owens-Adair was in the
citv Yesterday and made the an
nouncement that she has given orders
for the immediate erection Of fine
barn on her big "sunnymead" farm ~
the West Side. The barn will be ~
nv 100 feet and three stories in height
and will cost from $500 to $4,000 She
hopes to see it completed before shs
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
Ladies and Gentlemen.

Manicuring, hairdressing' facial mes
SAGE and scalp treatment done by
exnert Eastern artist Bon Ton Mil
linery store, 4S3 Bond street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
La onTIght-

II Is said that the city Of Raymond,
over IN Washington, has closed down
tight on is saloons and gambling
aud the result Is that the gamblers
and Others are leaving town,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
TERS TALES 0E The TOWN
Second Papers

Charles Bakanen, native Of Finland,
and August Johnson, native oi Swe'
den, yesterday made application for
their second citizenship papers,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02

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Ssamstresses Wanted.

All Jalof's Store to make altera'
tions in garments
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
"Mr. --, Astoria, Or.


"Dear Sir and Brother-As Sunday.
May 9th, is Labor Sunday, desire
that the day be appropriately observ-
cd in Astoria, and am therefore ad
dressing communication to all the
labor organizations Of the city invit-
ing them to attend the services at the
Methodist church at s o'clock p. m.
on that day. hereby extend to the
organization which you represent, ar
invitation to attend, either as indi-
yiduals or as body. The sermon on
that evening will be Of special interest,"
to laboring men. Fraternally yours
&C. c. RARICK."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
DUE NOTICE TAKEN o.
LABOR SUNDAY
REV. c. c. RARIcK INAUGu-
RATES FRIENDLY DEPART
URE IN CHURCH WORK.

For the FIRST time in Astoria, due
and definite notice is to be taken Of
what Is known as Labor Sunday
always the second Sunday in the
month Of May. Labor Day itself
comes in September, but this especial
Sunday Is set apart by the labor fra
ternities Of the country as their own
particlar religious day.
With the ministerial perspieuity
which marks all his work, in thi,
city, Rev. G. c. Rarick Of the FRS.
Methodist church, has issued the fol-
lowing letter to the secretaries Of tn.
IL labor organizations Of Astoria, anil
Is hoping to make the day one Of ex,
ceeding interest to his parishioners. to
those who shall attend from the var
ious unions. and to himself, as mark
ing needed and appreciated depart
ure IN the observance Of Labor Sun
day. hereafter. The letter speaks for
itself:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-02
ssamstresses Wanted.

oeAInouSeaNn W@~N
AT JalofE's Store to make aItera'
ions in garments.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-03
BOURN MAKES BID FOR
COMPANY RESERVE FUND
Says Provision Should Be Made
for Contingencies

President W. B. Brown of the Spring
Valley company sent a list of authorities
on corporation valuations to the board
of supervisors yesterday and asked that
it be filed with the exhibits of the cor
poration In the pending rate fixing
matter. He then added:
Earthquake risks do not seem to be
considered in any of the above au-
thorities. That risk exists here. The
life Of cast iron pipe will also largely
depend upon electrolysis, now being
seriously considered by engineers.
I'm addition to the above follows
this most important matter, l. e., from
earnings the creation OF reserve for a
fund, call 1t depreciation, contingent or
what you will, to cover the liability
that. may arise. from installing modern
or improved inventions, or for the
changes in plant that may become nee
essary. by the growth of fixed condi-
tions, both tending to economy and eff
iciency.
'It follows that any expenditure
caused by above reasons. if greater than
the original expenditure which IL re-
placed, is capital charge