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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-04
TILLAMooKS LATEST.

| The clumsy, brutal, eauseless mur
der Of Foreman John Peterson of tht
Pacific Railway & Navigation Com
pany, at Tillamook, or Monday nigh
last, is pat ringer for the last crime
that Clatsop had to sponsor; with the
very palpable difference that the
murderer was caught red-handsd
within Is miles of his crime and with
in 20 hours of its commission. which
is everlastingly to the credit OF Sher-
ifF Crenshaw, Of that county.
The crime is distinctiyely common
and british, as was the Clifton kill
ing; it was simply the lowest pos
sible expression of the sodden money
lust of an anirnalistic, lout coupled
with the opportunity for its perpe-
tration by boss whose good nature
led him into the error of permitting
an intimacy with the scoundrel and
which gave him access to the premise.
The victim was an excellent man and
valuable employe Of the Lytle system
and his death is deeply deplored in
that country, and here, where he was
well known and thoroughly respected.
There can be no question that Nord.
strom is doomed to the ultimate Of
the law, as he has confessed to the
last foul detail Of the wanton deed
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-04
OUR RESPECTFUL SYMPATHY.

The Morning Astorian, (along with
a host Of others) tenders the Astoria
Police Commission its most respect
ful sympathy in its acknowledged in
nocuity and its impracticable atti-
tude; for its impotency, owing to the
intenseness Of its political differen-
ces. II is too bad that the welfare Of
the city and citizens cannot super
vene to achieve the doing of some
thing in the way Of business for
which this commission was ordained
and organized. It must be very an
noying to the gentlemen composing
the commission to realize that it is
one Of the standing jokes Of the mu-
nicipality and that, now, nothing
whatever is expected of it. They are,
seyerally, excellent men and citizens,
and we believe all want to accomplish
something for the good of Astoria.
But the CLINT of the political hatchet
gets in their eyes and they afil TO see
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-04
cLATsoPs OWN CONCERN,

The new iudgeship is peculiarly the
concern OF Clatsop county, and again
peculiarly, of Astoria, as the largest
segment Of that county and the CHIEF
city in the Fifth judicial district
Since it is practically understood tha,
the incumbent Of the honor viii have
to do with the courts Of Clatsop and
Columbia counties :.
We do not know whence the Judge
win come, when Governor Benson
shall have chosen him; but we be-
lieve he should hail from this city
and county for several reasons, chief
of which is that Astoria and Clatsop
pay the heaviest State tax and fur
nish the preponderant share OF inn
portant litigation that lies in the
purview OF the district court. We are
at the mouth Of the river where there
already exists, and viii continue to
accumulate, the largest and gravest
issues at law.
It is absolutely essential that As
torians take hand in this matter
and strive earnestly for the judge
ship from among the able men Of
this city and county, holding always
to the paramount claim that it shall
90 to the best equipped man to be
had here; some man Of wide expert
ence and cumulative legal wisdom
that win lend assurance Of that ca
pacity for the handling Of the busi-
ness usually expected Of man in
that exalted position.
1t is no small affair, this appoint
ment; nor is it subject for political
peddling or biased patronage: 1t is
a question that lies at the root Of
the largest concerns Of the county,
city and district, and as such. is en-
titled to the utmost consideration
here and at Salem; and we believe il
will receive that thoughtful care at
the hands Of all concerned, because
Of the deep signifcances that attaches
to it in all conceivable ways The
peoples interest in this case is su-
preme, at all events.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-04

We have been given TO understand
that the new ordinances just intro
duced in the Common Council for the
further regulation Of the saloons Of
Astoria, are really amendatory Of the
State laws, to give the city wider and
larger grasp on the situation, and to
create a system Of penalties that shall
mean something more than the pal
try SIS fine" imposed by the stat
utes. This being 50, there should be
no hesitancy on the part Of the Coun-
cilmen in passing the new ordinan-
ces. Tuesday morning we rather de-
precated the passage Of these bills,
owing to our general and genuine dis
gust az the universal neglect and uni
form disobedience that characterizes
the public treatment Of all ordinances,
in which we unintenhonally included
the meritorious measures introduced
y Mr.. Curtis.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-04
WING SHOTS.

Around Astoria there seems 10 be
"a pretty general idea that DR.. Fred
Peacock has not had fair deal in
the trial at Cathlamet; and if this is
SO, then the sooner he is granted, and
takes, the high privilege Of a change
of venue to Chehalis, or elsewhere,
the better for him and all concerned
Justice is the paramount Issue when
the liberty and character of man
are at stake and every end Of the law
should be exhausted in the effort to
give it him. The case is alive with
prejudice, for, and against, and to
the end that this may be utterly elm
mated, the State Of Washington owes
DR.. Peacock every chance to attain
to unadulterated justice since that is
all he is asking. This whole commun-
ity will await, with profound inter
est, the issue Of the matter on the
changed venue, to ascertain, not alone
the Doctors responsibility in the case,
but the communal responsibility Of
Cathlamet for the alleged miscarriage
Of justice there
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-04

the primal solution Of the ridiculous
problem, the burying Of that tool
weapon. No wonder one Of the lead
ing commissioners wants TO resign
but knowing that would do no good
in the end. he stays with the hypo-
thetical situation and probably will,
until the solution arrives at the be-
hest Of the people, at the polls, on
the question of doing away. once for
all, with the organization, as use
less and needless adjunct
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-04

for a long time and could find no re.
lief She suffered from pains in her
back and limbs aud was lame and
tired, She also had trouble with the
kidney secretions, Az last we heard
about poan's Kidney Pills and pro,
cured box They helped her from
the FIRST and in a shor, time she was
free from every symptom of the com.
plant also used Doan,s Kidney
Pills and the results were highly sat.
isfactory,"
For sale by all dealers, Price. 50
cents, Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name -Doan's-and
take no other.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-04

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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-04
NATURES WARNING.

Astoria People Must Recognize and
Heed 1t.
Kidney ills come quietly-mysteri-
ously,
But nature always warns you.
Notice the kidney secretions.
See If the color is unhealthy
If there are settings and sedi-
ment,
Passages frequent scanty, painful.
It's time then to use Doan's Kid
ney Pills,
TO ward off Brighfs disease or dia-
betes.
Fred Landrock, living on Third st.,
Hillsboro, Ore, says: my wife suf-
fcred from kidney and bladder trouble
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-04
Of the
Twenty-seventh President
It VIII Be a More Imposing and Costly
Function Than ANY of Its Predecessors

present indications II is ap'
parent that there win be no
falling or Ia the inaugural Gel.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-04

We commend the doctrine of send
ing the State troops into field ansem-
blies along with the federal men-at-
arms, here, and elsewhere, for the
good it does technically, socially and
generally.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-04

There is credible news at hand that
the anti-saloon forces of the State Of
Oregon are busily at work organizing
for a Statewide campaign for prohi-
bition in 1910; and, by the way, that
lis not so far away, when one comes
to think of it.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-04
TAE WEATHER

Oregon and Washington Clearing
in west, rain possibly turning 70
snow in east portion, cooler in east
portion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-04
piles Cured n 8 70 a Dawn

Piles Cured Ia 8 10 Il Days
PAzo OINTMENT is guaranteed
to cure any case of Itching. Blind.
Bleeding or Prosruding Piles In 6 TO
II days or money refunded. 50 cents
The daily Panhandle. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1909-09-25
Odd Hobby OF q Collector.

Enthusiastic collectors Of antiques,
coins. paintings, stamps and other
valuable articles can get no more en-.
joyment out OF their hobbies than Eu-
gene NJ. Vasey, real estate operator.
who lives in Wyncote. Pa. manages
TO md IN the simple fad OF collecting
clover with more than three leaves.
Ever since he was a boy he has
been collecting them. and now ne has
over 1000 perfect specimens Of four.
five and six-leafed elovers. Mr.. Vasey
began to collect them when he was II
years old. While rambling through
the woods he found a six-leaf clover.
lie had heard OF four.leaf specimens,
but the six leaves surprised him. and
he Investigated further. with the re-
suit that he became confirmed
clover hunter. The old superstition Of
the good luck that comes to the finder
OF a four-leaf clover has held out In
Mr.. Vasey's case. He says he has nv
quently made money In real estate
simply because he found four-lsaf
clover on the grounds.
The daily Panhandle. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1909-09-25
Bear Came on Victorious.

A large bear made its appearance
IN the pasture OF Masahoro. Soyo. Kit.
ami province, and attacked a three
year-old bull which was munchlng
grass. The pair fought to the death
OF the bull.
Two other bulls which were sepa-
rately roaming about the pasture
were attracted by the struggle and a.
soon as their mate was killed sprans
upon the bear with their united
strength.
A desperate fight ensued for some
time. but unfortunately IL resulted In
the fall OF the two reversing compan.
ions after having sustained severe
wounds from the paws Of the wild
animal The triumphant monster then
took the first bull in his grip and dis
appeared into the valley. leaving his
te.liaie footprints IN the soft earth
Japan Advertiser.
The daily Panhandle. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1909-09-25
Mechanical otoksS.

The great increase which has tAksa
place of late years In the size Of loco
motives, has added greatly to the Ia
bors OF the fireman. This has lsd to
much experimental work IN an effort
to produce q good mechanical stoker.
The Chicago & Alton railroad has
formally adopted the strause stoker.
with which they are eQuipping all
their heavy freight and passenger To-
comotives. Coal 10 thrown into , bin.
from which II IL delivered te different
parts OF the crate By VARYING the
speed OF a plunGsr. which - cen.
trolled by q starting lever. The id.
vantages are that air admission 10
controlled; small amounts OF coal are
fed at frequent intervals. and larger
norzles may be used and back Dses'
sure reduced. The results viii Be
closely watched by the railroad con
paries.-scientihc American.
The daily Panhandle. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1909-09-25
GRIM REAPER TAKES
TAKES N. w. FINLEY
Distinguished Texan Succumbs in
Brave but Futile Fight
With Death.

Dallas. Tex. Sept. 25.-After an
illness Of three weeks with pneumon-
la Judge n. w. Finley passed away
at his home, 2S3 Cole avenue, at l
p. m. Thursday. Wednesday after
noon his physicians operated on him
for the second time to draw the pus
from his lungs The operation af-
forded him great relief. He rested
well. Wednesday night, and his con-
dition was more hopeful yesterday
forenoon than It had been in many
days. But at IL: 2n p. m. he was
seized with a coughing spell. which
continued until his death forty min
utes later.
Aside from his wife and children,
Judge Finley Is survived by four
brothers and three sistera-R. w.
Finley of Austin, r. 8. and w. Fl.
Finley OF Rusk, and Il. w. Finley
Of Dallas; Mrs. J. w. Sims Of Fort
Worth, Mrs. John d. Evans OF Rusk
and Mrs. John s. Hayden OF Tyler.
Leading Figure In Politics.
For years Judge Finley had been
one of the leading figures in Texas
politics. In 1884 he was elected a
Democratic presidential elector and
assisted In casting the vote OF Tex
as for Grover Cleveland. In 1888
he was chosen by the Democratic
party Of Texas as state chairman,
and was reelected to that position
in 1891. He organized the famous
car stable" convention which re-
nominated Jamems Stephen Hogg
for governor.
In 1893 Governor Hogg appointed
Judge Finley associate justice of the
court Of civil appeals Of the Fifth
supreme district. at Dallas. that
court being first organized at that
time. The appointment was made
without Judge Finley's seeking it.
He moved with his family to Dallas
in that year and entered upon his
judicial duties. In 1894 he was
nominated by the Democracy with
out opposition and elected by the
people TO the same position. In
1897 he was appointed chief justice
Of the same court by Governor Chas.
A. Culberson on the retirement OF
Chief Justice Lightfoot. In 1898 he
was nominated by the Democracy
and elected by the people without
opposition to the same position, and
continued in this position until April.
1900. when be resigned to re-enter
+, the practice OF law in Dallas, taking
position as the head of the firm OF
Finley, Harris. Etheridge and
knight, OF which the present firm
OF Finley, Knight and Harris is the
successor.
In 1907 Governor Thomas NJ
Campbell r~Dointed Judge Finley a
member o. the board of regents of
tho University of Texas, and Judge
Finley served in that capacity until
The daily Panhandle. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1909-09-25
GRAND PRAIRIE FIRE
LOSS ABOUT $4,000
Several Buildings in Bud ness Section
of Town Destroyed.

Grand Prairie, Texas, Sept. 25.--
Fire broke out here Thursday morn
ing at about 10 o'clock in the lime
house OF G.. w. Owens lumber yard,
on the principal street. resulting in
losses as follows, all buildings being
total losses:
q. II. Owens, stock OF lumber, and
buildings, approximately 100000;
insured, but not fully.
w. c. Hardman, feed store, much
Of stock saved; loss $3.50: no/insur'
ance. Building owned by IIoseph
Wolfen barger; value abaut $500; nc
insurance.
Dave Bradshaw, livery stable, We
hicles and stock saved; loss Of feed
light. Building owned by d. M
Thomas: value $1,000; no insurance
Idrs. Ruby Mcdowell. hotel. nearly
all effects saved Building owned by
w. A. King and DR.. w. E. Gillespie;
value about $1,000; no Insurance.
The wind was from the north and
blowing so brisk that for a while II
seemede that . large portion Of the
town would burn. but by vigorous
work further loss was prevented.
The daily Panhandle. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1909-09-25
brsvlty Won Farm.
Village, Ind.--Because

Pine Village. lnd.---Because he
preached brief sermons, Rev. J. M.
Williams, Methodist minister. has
received a deed for go acres OF land
worth S125 an acre from Burgoyue
Davis and his wife, former parishion-
ers.
Davis is very wealthy. and was so
impressed with the breWty and point
edness OF the sermons OF Mr.. viii
laims that he determined to make him
independent.
The deed specifies the brevity Of
Williams discourses as the considera-
ton received for the land. The 60
acres are one of the most fertile
tracts Of land in Montgomery county.
The daily Panhandle. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1909-09-25
Tn. Fes Who Had Los, His rsIL

4 foI caught in a trap escaped VIII
tie loss OF his brush. Thereafter feel
Ing his life a burden through the ridi-
Guile to which be was exposed. be
schemed TO bring al other foxes into
like condition with himself. that In
the common loss be might better con
ceal his own deprivations- He as
semblcd a good many foIes and pub
iicly advised them to cut on their
tails. ssyiag they would not only look
much better without them. but would
get rid Of the weight Of ths brush.
which vas a very great incouverience.
Brt ore % them iuterruptfne him
sad II you had not yourself lost
your tai. ny friend. you would not
Il Is counsel us--Asscps Tsslea.
The daily Panhandle. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1909-09-25

he died.
Newton Webster Finley was born
July 81, 1854, in Lauderdale county,
Mississippi, near the famous Lau-
derdale Springs. His parents were
Rev. Robert S. Finley, ID. D.. and
Mary II. Finley. nee Cole. In the
year of his birth his parents moved
to Texas. His father was an timer
ant preacher of the Methodist Epis-
ocpal church. South. and was ac-
tive in the ministry for period OF
fifty-six years. His field of labor
in this state was East Texas.
Began Career in Tyler.
Judge Finley was educated in the
common schools of the state, prin-
oipally in the towns of Marshall, JEFF
ferson and Dangerfield. lie chose
the practice of law as his profession,
and in June, 1876. was admitted to
the bar by District Judge William
II Bonner and at once entered the
practice at Tyler. Tex. and continued
there until 1898.
In June. 1877. he was married TO
Miss Alma Louise Woldert OF Tyler,
who died In February, 1883. Oh
this marriage there were born two
children. Misses Alma ophelia Finley
and Mary Louise Finley. the latter
now the wife of A. NJ. Esstland OF
Dallas.
In January. 1856, he was again
married. this time 20 Miss Minnie
Lee. Sims of Fort Worth, Tex, and
Of this marriage there have been
horn four children-Miss Nora War
rena Finley. now married to David
A.. Frank, an attorney OF Dallas
Horace Webster Finley. who died at
the age Of years: Miss Mamie Lee
Finley and Newton Webster Finley.
Jr.
Was Prominent Churchman-
Judge Finley had been for many
years a member of the Methodist
! Episcopal church. South. At the
tin. OF his death he was a member
OF the Trinity Methodist church in
Dallas He had been active In
church and Sunday school work. He
was a member OF TIE Masonic fra
ternity. being a Knisht Templsr.
Judge Finley was chairman OF ths
board OF stewards OF Trinity Metho'
dist church and was president OF the
The daily Panhandle. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1909-09-25
Oils Auto with Sirup.

Bloomington, Ill-Due to mistake
in getting hold Of the wrong can, DR..
]. w. Wiltshire. an auto enthusiast. Of
this city, oiled his machine with map,s
molasses instead of the usual lubri.
cant. After applying the strip. Dr..
Wiltshire climbed into the auto and at.
tempted to drive away, but no effort
of his could make u bulge. Like 4
good autoist he got down under the
horseless carriage and went through
the usual maneuyers. petting and cod
ding. ard finally gave up In disgust.
At garage he WAS i..sprmed OF HIS
mistake.
The daily Panhandle. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1909-09-25

j. Sam Houston says what caused
the stinch about the North Pole Is
that Peary took skunk with him,
as valet. You know there Is awful
tales out about the polecate. The
Airdome has a good show tonight
The daily Panhandle. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1909-09-25
STRENGTH OF Early Impressions.

Grown people have In general .
very inadequate idea Of the suscepti-
billy Of little children. As . little
tree IL easily warped from ib true
shape. so Is the heart and the mind q
a little child.
said Froebel: IF pierce the younG
leaf of the shoot Of . plant with ne
finest needle. the prick forms knoe
which grows with the leaf. becomes
harder and harder, and prevents u
from obtaining It's perfectly complete
form. Something similar takes place
after wounds which touch the tsolsr
germ OF the human soul II would
have been far different With humanity
II every Individual In IL had beea 80
tected at that tender age
The daily Panhandle. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1909-09-25

Methodist laymens council OF Dali
las AZ Organization OF the leading
laymen % all the Methodist churches
of the city. Cader his direction
property to be used in later years for
missions was purchased and much
aggressive work By the council vas
undertaken He was president OF
the council since It's organization. In
the erection Of Trinity church. 80
Il now stands he vas very active
The daily Panhandle. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1909-09-25
Advertisement

81 regard George R. Stuart as the greatest liv-
ing evangelist Sam. +. Jones
George R. Stuart is the best and most accom-
plished lecurer.preacher OF his order in the United
States OF America. In a wide survey OF two Con.
tine,ts | have never met his equal
S. Parks Cadnan, Pastor
Central ,nereg atonal Church. Brooklyn. N. Y
George Stuart is all right. H. has Sam Jones'
wit DR.. Thomas Dixon's fire and fun
r. v. Hunter
Pastor Central Pres. Church. Buffalo.
For years Rev. Geo. Stuart has been with Rev.
Sam P. Jones In the evangslstic work, and IS
good match tor this marvellous reforner and preach
er. Mr. Stuart is a remar kabe man. His wealth
Of thought and expression is surprising His words
burst from his soul like great torrent from its
mountain source and sweeps over his crowds, stir.
ing them, moving them. uprooting them. he is
wise IN the choice Of illustrations and master IN
their use. Sam Jones genius never better dis
played than In the selection OF this gifted and elo
xuent Tennesseean for his associate '--AHanfa
Journal
H. declares the truth, clothed in humor. pathos,
fire. You laugh, you cry you repent, and pray.
Few Of US ever witnessed wilder than we
saw on Friday night. So powerful his energy Of
Speech convincing was the argument that the
larg, auience.thrse thousand strong waved their
han iSerchiefs at climax, and yelled like soldiers
scoring victory Ia hard fought battle. 1t was
memorable occasion -. Midland Asfh0dfsf
Nashville, 10nn.
He has ,he fIu.ncy Of Tamage. the pahos Of
Moody and the hum, OF Sam joa:s"--CsivsI
fon (Tsx) News.
Ehv Baptist Church II O'clock
a. m. Sept. 26
Opera Heuse O'clock p. m. Seats Free
The daily Panhandle. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1909-09-25

Did il change Peary's buck TO
take coon with him to the North
Pole Answer. Airdome.
The daily Panhandle. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1909-09-25

Did Cooks dogs chase Pearys
coon up the North Pole? Answer
Airdome.
The Ordway new era., 1909-12-24
CONDUCTOR WENT TOO FAR
diplomatic Step Was All Right, But
He Didn't Know Just When
to Stop.

A much-bothered conductor on an
eastbound car was asked by a chilly
lady passenger to close the yentila.
tors. AS he had already been impor-
tuned to open them by half dozen
other patrons he resorted to diplo-
macy.
Madam, he said In confidential
tome I'D gladly close the ventilators,
but unfortunately health officer is
aboard the car and he insists that
they must be left open. I'd make my
sell liable to lot of trouble II l
opposed him."
"A health officer?" said the lady.
"fes'm," replied the conductor. And
then intoxicated by the success of his
scheme he unhappily added-"the one
with the brown derby"
The lady looked and a change came
over her face.
The one with the brown derby?'
she repeated.
"Yes'm. They say he's quite an ex
pert on germs and things. | believe
he's German gentleman"
The lady stared at the conductor.
Hes nothing of the kind" she
snapped. The man with the brown
derby is my husband"
Whereupon the conductor beat q
hasty retreat.-Cleveland Plain Dealer