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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19
ARE GETTING BUSY.

There are appreciable signs every
where that the officers Of the law r
this city and county are getting busy
with the first and most essential o.
their duties, the enforcement Of the
laws, municipal and statutory; and the
people are taking sharp notice Of it
They do not fail 70 regard these
things nor to rate them at their
proper valuation, and always to the
credit Of the officer and the depart
ment he represents; they are always
glad to know that the delegated
authority they have passed to the Of
icer is understood and made full use
of; they do not discriminate among
men. as to who should and should
not be dealt with; the individual cuts
no ice with the public, as it some
times does with the officer; they want
an honest play Of the law with all
whom the law touches, for the law
never touches any man save him who
offends it; the people never fail to
reward the man who does his duty.
no matter what the duty is; it is the
best recommendation an officer can
have in the popular estimate, and Is
the invariable reason why the reliable
and straightforward officer nearly
always succeeds himself in place.
1t is simple matter for the officer
to establish; once he is known as a
man who cannot be tampered with
7or DETECTED from the rigid course
prescribed BY the laws and ordinances
that record clings to him like gar
ment and does him credit every time
1t is quoted; while, on the other hand
every time he serves private in
terest in derogation Of the mandate
he should enforce, he weakens his
standing with the people and cuts
the ground from beneath his own feet.
II does not matter that he is, tenta-
lively, under the momentary sway of
the man higher up" that never yet
stood for an instant, with the people;
TIE man above is the man the people
are after and the officer who has tn
courage to kick down the PEDESTAL
on which "boss" stands, does favor
almost incaleulable for his constitu-
ency and deserves, and gets, the
grateful recognition he has won.
We, with all men, here, hope thu
good work will go on, until this city
is brought to a pass, where no man
will have a solitary civic advantage
over his neighbor in the eye Of the
law, and that the officers who bring
this about shall fore-gather all the
merit and credit coming to them by
reason Of their good faith to the peo-
pie whose votes and money maintain
them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19
T'hePu uzzIer
No. 4t0..--EndIe,. chain.

All the words described contain the
same number Of letters To form the
second word take the hast two letters
OF the rrst word; to form the third
take the last two letters Of the second.
and so on,
l. Ireland 2. Within, 3 A conatel'
latlen. 4. Spicy, 0. Part Of a moldlng.
q A labyrinth I. A Greek deity, &
Occupied. 0, 10 prepare for publtca.
tion. 10, An article II, a large bird.
l.. A pitcher IS. Ireland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19
THE PUBLIC PLAYGROUND.


Mayor Smiths proposals for the
establishment OF public playground
for the children Of Astoria is a step
in the direction OF safety, economy
and moral salvation, that should meet
with spontaneous and generous ali
and sanction in the Council and ont
of it. 1t is one of the saving elements
of municipal life, these open-air valves
for the ebullient youngster, that con-
tribute immensely to the reduction Of
criminal costs later on in the lives Of
these embryo citizens.
/ And it is not alone in this direction
that the grounds given over to the
children effect decisive advantages;
the moral and physical health are
safeguarded in the freedom OF the
spot devoted to them, in the games,
the clean exercises and engagements
that keep them from the grosser al
lurements about them, and make for
finer and more dependable results and
people, when the inevitable burdens
and privileges Of real citizenship over
take them.
II were well to take large interest
in this scheme and do all within ou:
power to foster and perfect it, and
We can begin none too soon upon the
wise and wholesome program.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19
Lived 152 Years.

VIM. Parr-England's oldest man
married the third time at l20. worked
in the fields till 1872 and lived 20
years longer People should be youth
iul at 3d. James Wright, of Spurlock.
KY shows how to remain young. 81
feel just like a l6-year.old boy" he
writes, "after taking six bottles Of
Electric Bitters. For 80 years Kidney
trouble made life a burden, but the
first bottle Of this wonderful medi-
cine convinced me had found the
greatest cure on earth" They're a
Godsend to weak, sickly rundown OF
old people. Try them. Soc at Chas
Rogers & Son, druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19

greater force on one man than the
other, At all events, it is worth try.
ing out, if only for the sake of temp,
prizing with nation that is waking
rapidly to the foul injustices Of the
federal tariff and getting into the ex.
act and baneful humor to resent and
resist il,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19
No. 4ta.--How MANY chlldrsnf

NO, AIG.--FToW Many NhlIdrenT
The census taker asked Deacon
Brown how many children he had.
"Well, there's John aud his sister Mary;
they're twins" began the deacon. You
needn't name them" Interrupted the
census taker, Just give the number"
"Slr." replied the deacon with great
dignity, Il have six boys, and each boy
has sister"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19

/ sent Mllly on several errands.
! saw tulip bulb at Harts flower
shop.
Was Nero mentally sick when he
burned the city?
l love to see Cecil on Donalds horse
Why should grandpa risk his health
on such q stormy day?
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19
II 0
No. 414.--Riddln.

Take the name Of a ship Of the des.
ert, insert a cousonant and find the
name Of a celebrated mountain; then
insert a vowel and find a popular con.
fection.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19
No, 416,-Anaaran,.

Both men and '''' left the sinking boat
The former were saved and kept ahoat.
On land once more, the jolly '''',
They sought to see the ""s'.
They might as well have used their 49,"
To buy themselves a s'"s.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19

The Morning Astorian contains full
Associated Press reports. The local
news is unsurpassed. Delivered by
carrier for 90 cents per month.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19

Burglars have forced an entrance
into the Alton Pesthouse and carried
away the infested bedclothing. That
the old spirit OF heroism still survives
in Alton has had many high proofs
but none higher than this.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19

Before this week ends, the dead.
lock on the senatorship will be
broken" says one of Illinois solons.
But there is no indication that Hop,
kins is taking any interest in the pro-
ceedings.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19

The rise OF temperance sentiment in
this country can be best estimated
from the fact that it was Kentucky
colonel who brought over the Jordan
River water which has just been emp
tied into the New York sewers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19

In blocking the wheels Of govern
ment the popular branch of the Porto
Rican Legislature is not prohting by
its American coaching. American cit
izenship and territorial government
are not to be won in that direction.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19

Experience is a dear school, but all
fools will not learn even in that one.
In. spite Of many warnings, another
American heiress has married another
European title, and it remains to be
seen whether her experience will
make her wise or not.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19
Key 70 tho puzzlsr

Key to tho Puzzlsr.
No. 403.-Charades: /. Fraud, yew,
Lent--fraudulent. 2. AUX, shun ear
auctioneer.
No. 404.-Word Square:
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ALB ERT
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No. 406.-Egg Crate Puzzle:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19
THE WEATHER

Oregon-G Generally fair.
Washington Showers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19

Five hundred pianos were found in
the sultan's palace when the army Of
the Young Turks invaded it. Music
had not the charm to soothe a savage
breast or the revolution might never
have revolyed. It may have been a
good thing for the fame of Poder-
ewski that he had cancelled all his
American dates before this happened
The downward turn in wheat prices
registers the favorable weather which
is reported from the great producing
states. 1t also gives objective express
sion to the fact that the spring wheat
acreage promises to be much larger
than that Of 1908 or any preceding
year The latter fact will hit tn,
gamblers on the Chicago Board Of
Trade harder than any curb which
could be adopted by the lawmakina
bodies at Washington or Springfield
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-19

No. 4O5.-Egg Crate Puzzle:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
RACE WITH DEATH.
DR.. jackson Comes Over $500 miles in
So Hours to Wife's Bedside.

Burlington. Vt, Feb 1S.-A race with
death across the United States from
FL Paso. Texas. to Burlington, was
finished here today. when DR. II. Nell
son Jackson arrived at his dying
wife's bedside after Gl-hour trip over
more than $500 miles of rails
A record for the journey from Chi
caeo 10 this city was established in
the course of the run. the nearly 1000
miles icing covered in 81 hours. The
leg from Chicago, however, was made
in a special train. the chartering of
which cost DR.. Jackson $4,000. The
fastest time of the journey was made
between Chicago and Cleveland, which
are 1873 miles apart this part Of the
trip occupying but hours. 80 minutes.
DR.. Jackson had been travelling in
Mexico and had reached Ell Paso,
when he was notified of the sudden
and violent illness of mis- wife through
an attack OF acute indigestion. He
made efforts there to charter special
train to carry him through the re
lnainder Of his journey. but was forced
10 take passage on the regular trains
with their connecting schedules.
DR. Jackson left FL Paso Monday morn
| ing and covered the 1i55 miles between
, that place and Chicago, including sever
a special train was awaiting him in Chi
cago and he Immediately set off on the
| last lap of his trip.
Mrs. Jackson is not yet dead, but her
life is despaired of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
Opens Natural Resources
Conservation Meeting.
Delegates from States, Canada
And Mexico Are Present.
President Urges Action Of Impor.
lance to Entire Continent,

Washington, Feb 1S.-Conseryation
cooperation of world wide scope was
the keynote of an address by Presi-
dent Roosevelt at the White House to-
day before the delegates in attendance
upon the North American Convcrsa-
ton Conference. This sentiment
which was voiced by the President
gathered considerable momentum dur
ing the days proceedings and was re-
Elected in addresses by those who pa
ticipatcd.
CharactcrizinE TIL" movement as The
Utmost Importance t. the world at
large" President Roosevelt impressed
the representatives of this government
Canada and Mexico with the momcn-
tus possibilities Of the work which mas
brought about this assemblage. 1t
Was the almost unanimous sentiment
of the conference that although Pres
idcnt Roosevelt, who took the lead in
the conversation movement j.; now On
the eve of retiring from office. the
idea Of international conservation
would grow and finally reach conclu-
sion in legislation.
After the opening of today'S session.
the President expressed the hope to
Secretary of state Bacon that Il con-
Continued on Page Twelve)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
Crosses Atlantic ind DAYS,
II Hours, so Minutes.
Clips 106 Minutes from Sis.
ter Ship Lusitania's Record.
Best Days Run 67l Knots...0ther
Runs CAT and 668 Knots.

New York, Feb. lS.-'Thc turbine fly
er Maurotana, of the, Cunard Line
came abeam of the Ambrose channel
.ightship at 1875 o'clock tonight, thus
completing a voyage in which several
new ocean records We're established.
The steamer not only broke her own
.ecord over the long course of 2S90
miles by hours and % minutes, but
she brought down the figures held by
ner sister ship. the Lusitania. and has
set the new record of days, II hours
and 80 minutes, which IS ( hour and
46 minutes better than the Lusita-
na's best time over which breaks all
records Tor Il 24-hour run.
The one disappointment of the trip
was the failure by the steamer to ar
rive in time to reach her dock tonight,
The fifth day out from Queenstown.
Wireless reports of the marvellous
speed the mammoth steamship was
making on the trip had been received
here, and it was hoped she would dock
tonight, thereby actually accomplish
ing a five-days passage. AS It was,
however, the big ship anchored out
side the bar tonight and must await
daylight before attempting the chan
mel leading to her pier.
Tine Mauretania left Liverpool Sat
urday night and passed Daunt's rock
at as O'Clock Sunday morning.
1t was between noon Sunday and
noon Monday that she made the record
run of cal knots. The following day
she logged 647 knots and the third day
she reeled off Cos knots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
ELABORATE WELCOME
FOR SPERRY'S FLEET
Being Planned at Point Comfort, Nor,
folk, EtC.---N0W About 700 Miles
Off the Capes Of Virginia.

Old Point Comfort, Va. Feb 1S-
The near approach of the battleshil
fleet and its escort for it was signallnd
tonight by wireless as less than 100
miles off the Virginia capes, is ra-
fected in the great crowds of visitors
pouring into the hotels here. Many
private houses in Phcebus and Hamp-
ton are to be thrown open to accom-
modate the overflow. The tender
Ianlton sai'ed today for Washington,
but the armorcd cruisers North Caro-
lima and Montana are still in the road
sted. They finished coaling this morn
ing off Sewalls point and dropped
down to a new anchorage off the Old
Point pier
1t is planned now to have the cruis-
ers leave tomorrow morning to join
the incoming sduadrons
The combined forces arc expected
to arrive at the Southern drill grounds
50 miles off the Virginia capes some
time on Saturday.
Minor eVolutionS an; manouVreS Will
be gone through to fill the time inter-
Vening between the schedule arrival
on Monday morning next The fleet
will pass in the Capes about 10 a. VI.
The dinner to be given by the Ma
W League at the Chamberlain On
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
House Removes Last OBJ
stacIe to konx's Eligibility.
Senate Passes Post Office Bill
Carrying S232,OO0,OOO.
Warm Debates in Both Branches
Over These Two Measures.

Washington, Feb. 1S.--The controver-
sy over the Legislative appropriation
bill. on account of the much discussed
salary Of the secretary of state, involv-
ing the eligibility of Senator Knox for
that office, was settled in the House of
Representatives today when the bill
was sent to conference and the COM
mittee was authorized to consider the
salary provision as if in disagreement
This gives the committee power to re-
ducc the pay for the office from $12 ,OOC
to $4,000, its former figure. The Rerub-
licanS were caught mapping when a
resolution by Mr.. Fitzgerald was
adopted disagreeing with the Senate
amendment creating the office Of I'M
der-secretary ana fourth assistant sec
rotary Of state
The bill, codifying and amending the
penal laws of the United States was
passed and the Qualifications appropri
atior bill was discussed.
Vigorous attacks on tho House rules
were made by Messrs. Hubbard and
Hepburn Of Iowa The latter asserted
that members had betrayed their trust
and Frustrated themselves at the feet
of tho Speaker, who, he said, had been
tyrant,
Tho bill was pending when the House
took a recess until tomorrow morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19

Washington. Feb Is. When the
Fl n,so met Dalzel from the committee
on rules reported back the joint reso-
luton yesterday presented by TaWney,
which authorizes the conferees or tnt
legislative. executive and judicial APP
propriation bill to treat the provision
making an appropriation of $4,000 for
tn. salary of the secretary OF state
during the next fiscal year as If the
two Houses had disagreed on 1t. An
effort immediately to order the preVi-
ous question was met by an objection
from the Democrats A roll call was
ordered and resulted 157 yeas and 101
nays. Consequently the previous ques-
ton was ordered
Dalzen explained that the resolution
aimed to remove a legislative tangle.
creating the devil around the stump.
remarked Mr.. Williams of MISSISSIPPI
sis always tortuous and sometimes
embarrassing proceeding to some
men
Fitzgerald, \. Y. said the commit
tee on rules frequently overrides ev-
ervthing ard everybody
"Not only overrides the law but the
CONSTITUTIONS" also interjected Mann,
Ill.
cochran. n. Y. amid laughter. de-
c,ared that lit remains for the cor0-
mittee to take some liberties with COM
mon sense"
The resolution was adopted 1872 70
-, and now goes to the Senate. 1t il
Nr adopted there the conference Will
take I'D the salary question as if the
Houses had disagreed on it. which they
have not done.
Bingham, Penn. Gillett, Mass, aho
livingston. Ca. were appointed con-
fsrees for the House.
Continued on Page Two.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
T0DAYS JOURNAL CONTENTS
Page One.

Page One.
LEGISLATIVE AND TELEGRAPH
Hearing ON Siureis Bill Before Judiciary
Committce-Olher Legislative Matters
Stchograpic Report of Maine House and
atc--EiahuI;Ite Welcome Being Plan
ned for Welcome Home of Sperry's Fleet
President Opens Natural Resources
Conservation Me tn@; : Congressional
News-Maurctana Crosses Atlantic in 1
Days. II Hours. ~ minutes.
Page TWO.
LOCAL-Farfield, Oakland and Pitts
field Local News
Page Three.
LOCAI-Gardiner, Ifallowcll, Natiouql
ll"m" Winthrop and WAtervlIe Local
Page Four.
LEGISLATIVE T. Committee Notices
and Hearings
Page Five.
MARKETS AND LEGISLATIVE-D
y Market Quotations-Proceedin of
Maine House and Senate
Page Six.
observation-disclosures Patriotism
Protesting Against Progress-B rie is
Maine Gossip-Prcss Comments
Page Seven.
CLASSIFIED ADS-Wantod-To Let
Railroads-Miscellaneo Notices.
Page Eight.
LEGlSLATINE-Pro of Maine
House and Senate--County News.
Page Nine.
LEtISLATINE-Com Hearings
and Other State House News.
Page Ten.
LDtAl.-Layman' League Iuaugurated
and VIII hold Four days Meeting in
May al Portland-Local Amuserents-
Ninth Annual Banquet of Stanton Club
Held at the Augusta HouseBriefs.
Page Eleven.
LOCAL-Lithgow Library Adopts Reso-
buttons on Death of Hon. Samuel w.
lane-peath of John W. Starrett of
South China-cards of Thanks-Briefs
Page Twelve.
TELEGRAPH-P Keep Suffragettes
Away from Asquith-Blanco ENoncrated
from Blame for Surrender of Santiago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
THE WEATHER
RAIN OR SNOW.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Forecast for
New England: Rain or snow in south ;
snow in north portion Friday night and
probably Saturday; warmer Friday,
somewhat colder Saturday in west por-
ton; increasing northeast to east
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
Maine LEGISLATURE,
SEVENTH OURTH SESSION.
SENATE.
Thursday, F

| Thursday Feb. IS, 1909.
Senate called to order by the Pres
ident.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Hope of Augusta
| Journal of previous session read and
| approved.
/ Papers from the House disposed of in
| concurrence.
ON motion by Mr. Hastings of Ok
ford, it was-Ordercd, the House con-
curing, that when the Senate and
House adjourn. they adjourn to meet
on Friday, February 10, at O'Clock in
| the forenoon
Subsequently this order was returned
| from the House, that Branch concur
| ring in it's passage.
Bill "An Act to amend Chapter of
the Revised Statutes relating to the
better protection of sheep" This bill
came from the House. by that Branch
referred to the committee on Agricul-
ture. On motion by Mr.. Howes of Som
erset, the same was tabled for printing
pending reference.
"Resolve in favor of a memorial stat
ute and tablet to Lincoln" This Re
solve came from the House, by that
Branch passed to be engrOSsed with
out reference to Committee Under
suspension of the rules. the resolve was
pa ssel took its two several readings
in the Senate and was passed to be
ergrossed
Bill, Gan Act to confirm ard make
valid the organization of the AndOver
Water Company and authorize, it to is
sue bonds and expand it's pla Mt" hav-
ing been passed to be eng,ossed by
the Senate. as amended by Senate
Amendment \. was returned from the
House. that Branch having adopted
House Amendment A and Senate
Amendment a in concurrence. on
motion by Mr.. Milliken Of Aroostook.
the vote whereby the Act was passed
to be cngrossed in the Sc nate was re-
considered and on his further motion.
House Amendment A was adopted in
concurrence and the bill as amended
by Senate Amendment A and House
Amendment A was passed to be en-
crossed.
House Bills Read and Assigned.
An Act to authorize the town of
RobinstOn to erect and maintain a
wharf into the tide waters of the St.
Croix River iii the town of Robinston,
County of Washington.
An Act to regulate the duties of the
commissioner Of Agriculture III rela-
ton to the manufacture. transporta-
ton and sale of dairy products and
their imitation. blouse Amendment A
adop,cd in concurrence)
Resolve in favor Of Joseph A. Nit
chell, representative Of the Passama-
quoddy Tribe of Indians.
Resolve in favor Of Charles D. Nit
chelI. representative Of the Penobscot
Tribe of Indians.
A communication was received from
the Sc cretary OF State transmit
ting the report Of the Board of
Assessors for tie year 1908 On motion
by Mr.. Wheeler Of Cumberland the
Continued IN Page Five)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19

The nomination of William II. Hotch-
kiss of Buffalo Us state superintendent
Of Insurance to succeed Otto Kelsey.
was confirmed by the New York Sem
ate Wednesday without opposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
1904

Sales for past year 14.4l1,3 $50. Outselling
all other brands in New England Fac
tory. Manchester. N. Fl Edtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
Boston Forecast.

Boston. Feb. 1S.-F'orecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Friday fair probably
followed by rain late in the afternoon
or night. warmer; Saturday occasional
rain and warmer; southcrly to westcr-
" winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19

ON board battleship Connecticut.
Wednesday. Feb. Il, via United Wire
less. Feb 1S.-The battleship feet was
936 miles east Of Cape Henry at P.
NJ. tonight in good weather. Rear Ad-
niiral Arnold's squadron, composed Of
the Maine, New Hampshire. Idaho,
Mississippi and Salem. joined the fleet
at noon today Their smoke was sight
cd On the port bow at 10 O'Clock this
morning and they came on in forma-
ton line abreast ut one mile distance.
Rear Admiral Arnold's flagship, the
Maine. Saluted Rear Admiral Sperry's
flGG with Il guns. which the Connecti-
cut answered with the same number.
Rear Admiral Arnod's squadron
tiitn executed a right flank movement
Continued On Page Tweive)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19

Monday evening will be the first Of he
social functions in connection with the
fleets arrival.
While the banquet is in progress a
ball for the junior officers will be given
at the Chamberlin. Many other en-
tertainments are being planned for the
fleets stay. A majority Of the mem
bers of both branches of Congress are
expected to come down to witness the
arrival and review Of the fleet