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

A trust deed was filed last evening
in the Office Of the county clerk
whereby the Astoria, Seaside & Tilla.
nook Railway Company places its
property in the hands Of the Astoria
Abstract Title & Trust Company as
trustee, and the Oregon Coast Rail.
way Company the present holding
company, agrees to turn over all Of
its rights Of way, etc, 10 the principal
company The trust deed is very
yolumnious, and tomorrow the AS.
torian viii endeavor to reeite its con.
tents in detail, This means that things
are now shaping themselves for the
building of the electric line. and Mr..
Evans, the promoter, said again yes
terday that the finances will be i'm.
mediately forthcoming as soon as all
the details are settled. The line seems
to be on the verge Of becoming an
accomplished fact.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02

Tonight, At the Memorial Lutheran
church, at the corner OF Tenth and
Exchange streets (and under the
auspices Of the Alpha Society, 81 that
congresa,ion), DR., Emil Emma, the
famous pianist, viii give grand
piano recital, assisted by Prof. Geo.
Street, the eminent baritone, Of Port
land. Such an announcement Is
certain TO bring pleasure TO the music
lovers Of Astoria as Il gives sponlan.
eous assurance Of delightful even.
ing, filed 70 repletion with the high.
est expression Of the beautiful art
for which these gentlemen stand.
The house win undoubtedly he
crowded, as 1t should be, and compen.
satiou awaits all who shall be lortun.
ate enough 10 be there.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02

ish ship Windward, Higgins; and the
American bark Edward James, Wag-
ner, master.
Uncle Charlie Wright was an aur
tioneer in those days, and there are
some fearful and wonderful changes
to be noted in the names, businesses
and careers generally Of the elder
generation Of Astorians, many oF
whom are still prominent in the work
Of history-making for the old town
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02
chance . save Moner.

The shrewd buyer will visit the biz
odd and end sale now going on IL
c. v. Browns shoe store and lay in
a supply Of good shoes for the chil-
dren while the sale is on and save
money. We also have some excellent
bargains for the grown ups. Prices
have been cut to cost and below.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02

visor Had the wire swung six
inches lower Il would all but have
decapltated him; and as Il was he
was about as badly worried as he has
been for many d long day. The
chance was a mighty slim one and
fearfully suggestive. The matter has
been duly reported and the wire put
In place.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02
Al OLD TIME ASTORIAN
MAKES APPEARANCE
DAILY PAPER TURNS UP OF
ANCIENT DATE AND RE
pLETE WITH INTEREST
ING DATA

Citizen John Welch Of Astoria yes
terday walked into this Office and
handed the editor a copy Of the Daily
Astorian bearing date Of Thursday
February 4, 1875, and being the FIRST
number Of the second year Of this
paper. Mr.. Welch did quite a favor
when he brought this relic in, as the
present editor had never seen any
thing quite so early in this line, and
the printed dates thereon gave an
exact cue to the real age Of the paper,
matter that has been variously esti-
mated for some time past, the earlier
issues having been lost from the
files.
This edition however fixes the ex-
act age of the sheet, at IS years on
day after tomorrow, Thursday, which,
by the way, is again the fourth Of
February and thus establishes the
period of its existence, to day
1t was printed during a winter
when the ice was retarding every
thing up river, including the white
paper wherewith the Astorian was
wont to come forth as this number
was printed on yellow paper, evil
IDENTIFY borrowed from the nearest
drug store. OF course D. c. Ireland
was the man at the head Of things in
those days and his name is at the
head of the editorial columns where
it belonged. In that particular issue
he thundered editorially on "cranber-
ries and Prunes," "The Taxation Of
Titles" and "The Pacific Black
Mail" "Land Decisions (Home-
steads)" and kindred grave and
mighty things of interest in those
far days,
One Of the noticeable phases Of its
columns was a sharp rap at Portland
to the effect that the Oregonian Of
recent date had declared that the
Schooner Oregonian had Just reach
ed San Francisco with 33s,0OO feet Of
lumber and 22,O00 broom handles,
direct from Portland etc, and fat
ly denying that a single stick Of lum-
Der or a solitary broom handle Of that
cargo ever came from Portland, but
that she was loaded, in to, at Knapp
ton. II sounds very natural, both
ways.
The Daily Astorian carried lively
marine column in those days, and in
the record furnished by the copy at
hand, are found these vessels, and
their masters, as having just arrived
in port;
British ship Euterpe, Phillips, mas
ter; British ship Sussex, Stap, in COM
mand; barkentine Jane A. Falken-
berg, Brown; the Clara A. Sutil, Sc.
ban, master; German bark Wiley
Rickmers, Rehm, commanding; Brit
ish ship Conflict, Hanley; British ship
Parsee, Nelson; American bark Man
shikoff, Bannister; schooner Dread
naught Hague; Oregon bark Rival,
Clements; bark Corsica, McTavish;
British ship Lizzie c. Troop, Corn
'''g' Rritish bark Wetterhorn, Rich;
schooner Mia Bonu, os--o, sehoon-
er Hera, Miller steamer Gussie Ter.
fair Hayes;the Muriel, Forbes; Brit
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02
Mayor Smith Back

Mayor Smith arrived home from
Portland on the noon train yesterday,
and is apparently recovered from the
attack Of illness that affected him
while in the metropolis. Mayor
Smith said that he did not think he
had been very sick, having nothing
more than a slight congestion in one
Of his lungs, but some Of his relatives
had become alarmed and sent a mes.
sage here which created the impress
sion that he was worse off than the
facts warranted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02
Jury List Drawn

The jury list for the February
term Of the circuit court was drawn
yesterday, there being 81 names on
the list, From the list the grand jury
win be drawn, Court opens on Feb
ruary Is. Following is the complete
venire; w. r, Blackstock, Fernhill;
w. N Moody Knappa; H. r. Fisher,
Hammond; W. E, Smith. Astoria,
Frank Norberg, Astoria; o. | !. Peter.
son, Astoria; H. oliyerson, Casey;
Fred Behnke, Lewis & Clark; B. l..
Ward, Astoria; John chitwood, AS
toria; w. H. Copeland, Astoria; S.
Abrahamson, Elsie; N Simonsen,
Astoria; Phil Bower, Astoria; John
Nordstrom, Astoria; N Stanovich,
Clifton; Hugh Cameron, Knappa;
Nels Jensen, Astoria; Peter Gullick-
son, Fernhill; Jacob HebIack, AS.
toria; M, +. Belan, Astoria; F. w,
Preston, Warrenton; Frank Bohnart,
Seaside; A. w. Utzinger, Seaside;
II. L, Camp, Seaside; w. c, Shaw,
Astoria; +, p Perkins, Warrenton;
P, ], CLAM, Hammond; c, G. Palm
berg, Astoria; L. Enquist, Melville;
George L, Hills, Svensen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02
Thanks And Regrets

The Morning AstoFian begs 10 ack-
nowledge the receipt Of an invitation
from the regents and faculty Of the
Oregon State Normal School, at
Monmouth, to attend the mid-year
graduation exercises Of the February,
90 class, with thanks, and to regret
its inability TO come or send a repre-
sentative, The paper will go forward
as usual, however
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02

Sadie Jeanette Bruess to Security
Savings & Trust Co. OF Portland, lot
p, block 2, Kruse's first addition to
Gearhart Park; $40.
Blaine R, Smith and wife to Maud
r Wright lots | and 2, block 4, Rail-
road Addition to Ocean Park, except
ing small portion; $500.
John G. Smith and wife to Edith
Annie Wilkinson, w 2 Of NV a of
NV 4 of S So. TIN, R 10 w; 81.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02

Various patients At 81, Mary's hos.
piIal are doing well Lars Nelson of
Seaside. who went there week ago
apparently with q broken leg was
able to move about In 4 chair yester.
day, I, was found that his leg had
not been broken, but very badly
sprained and bruised. John Eriek-
son, longshoreman was taken to the
hospital Saturday with broken leg
and he Is getting along all right
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02
With Relatives Here

Charley Johnson OF Deep River,
the little boy who was in St. Mary's
hospital for quite a number Of months
with a bad affection 10 one Of his
hips, Is back in the city and called at
the hospital yesterday to see his
many friends there, He is now able
to get around pretty well with the
aid Of crutches Charles is to stay
with relatives in Uppertown for i
time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02
A scary Proposition

As Ed Lewellyn, the driver OF
Hose No. !, was racing along the
l0O0-foot gangway that leads from
Taylor avenue to the big-co-opera.
tive cannery, the scene Of Saturday
nights fire, he had his fire cap
whisked off by dropping telephone
wire which caught II just above the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02

We have large assortment Of odds
and ends in mems, women's and chill
dren's shoes which we are clearing
out at greatly reduced prices, If you
need shoes this Is the time to buy and
save money chas v, Brown. the
family shoe man,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02
CITY HEALTH OFFICER
MAKES REPORT.
INTERESTING DOCUMENT is
READ AT MEETING OF CITY
COUNCIL LAST NIGHT.

The annual report Of the City
Health Officer Dr. Clara Rcames,
was read at the meeting Of the COM
mon council last night. II was an
interesting document and shows a
portion Of the work done in that inn
portant department during the past
year, In full the report was as fol-
lows;
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02
Boys Suspended

Two Of the High School boys we're
suspended yesterday because they
we're found smoking cigarettes near
the school grounds. II Is expected
tho school board at rs meeting to-
night will take up the question Of
smoking In and near the grounds
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02


laws. AS general thing, people are
amenabie 10 reason, and but little
,rouble experienced. There is at all
times the hearty cooperation Of me
members Of the medical profession IN
Astoria
In case Of Diphtheria, would say,
could we have access to well equip
ned laboratory, and the services Of a
skilled bacteriologist who would re-
ceiye compensations for same, pa
tients could be released quicker, with
a greater degree Of safety, and many
an unsuspicious case Of sore throat
properly diagnosed Perhaps the
time is not far distant when we may
have the advantage Of such.
So far this winter there have been
but nine reported cases Of diphtheria,
and ali Of a mild character, The ef-
ficacy Of prompt quarantine is here
evident. for in this way, virulenee Of
germs and severity Of epidemic modi-
fled.
While the city Of Astoria has no
fund for Poor, at times destitute fami-
lies are placed under quarantine, and
then it becomes necessary to turn to
the city for aid.
When cases arise where people are
obstreperous, and the disease is one
which requires strict quarantine, an
extra police is necessary day and
night; fortunately, only one such case
has arisen. This ate quite a hole in
the allowance for the Health Depart
ment, but at the same time, prevented
an epidemic OF Smallpox. With the
repair Of the Pest House and main
tanning Of same, any further such ex-
pense may be obviated.
Emergency calls to the police sta
ton have not been frequent, and al
ways of such character as to be
handled there. A small outlay for
first aids, makes it possible to take
care of wounds which are not too
serious. The close proximity of the
Hospital allows the best Of care to be
taken Of desperate emergency cases.
1t would be we'll if some definite ar
rangement could be made with the
Hospital, that in such cases the City
pay the expense for one night or day,
and then some arrangement be made
with the County if the person is des-
titute,
| have during the year, stood in
close relationship with the schools.
Certificates are furnished all children
who have been sick with any conta-
gious disease, Many school children
are sent to me for investigation where
teacher suspects contagious dis
ease.
After talk before the Board, it was
agreed to leave it to the judgement Of
the Health Officer, as to when a
child should return to school after
having a contagious disease
AS nearly as have been able to
secure records, there have been 2s7
births, Of which 1923 were males, and
1874 females. 76 were Of Finnish par
ents, and 81 of Norwegian. There
have been, no doubt, many more
births, but it is nearly impossible to
get in touch with all the mid-wives,
and get reports from them
/ have recorded 1870 deaths OF
these % were from consumption, 10
accidental drowning OF the remain
der, 10 were over 70 years, and out Of
the 13, 8 over SO. This shows very
low death-rate. Less than per cent.
The allowance Of $1,000 for the
health department comes out so
cents to the good, $6OO Tor saia,y,
and 500 for sundfy expenditures
DR.. CLARA W. REAMES.
City Health Officer
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02
Mr.. Laws Better

]. N. Laws was able 20 be up yes.
serday. and while he Is expected 10
remain At the hospital for shor,
time longer his condition 10 said to
be very satisfactory, An ineision
eight or nine inches long was made
in cutting out the piece Of rib from
his side.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02

The Larson boy, whose home is
near the Hume mill, and who fright.
ened his parents by disappearing
Saturday afternoon, was found Sun.
day evening His father feared the
boy had been lost or drowned, but
it was ascertained that lie had been
working around the Hume mill mess
houe, He had struck up a friendship
with the cook and cookie and was
having great time. The lad had
also been loafng about the city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02
Mr.. Dunbar Buys In

Announcement Is made that 7. l.
Dunbar has purchased the interests
Of L, z. Ferguson and d. NJ. Stuart
ID the Abstract Title & Trust Com
pany John N, Griffin and Mr. Dun
bar will constitute the company here
after
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02
IERSE TILES o. TIE TOWN


The police department collected
the sum of slioC.so for sundry u
eenses during the month Of January,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-02

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The broad ax., 1909-01-02

William Hale Thompson, who was
born and raised in this city, stands
forth as a shining example of what
can be accomplished by any one pos
sessing a sufficient quantity of pluck
and determination.
Not only to the manor born, Mr..
Thompson also received his early
training or education, in the public
schools of Chicago, and in time grad
uating with high honOrs from the
Princeton College.
His father being extremely wealthy
and engaged in the real estate bust
ness. he taught his son the same
business, and no one knows more
about the value of real estate in Chi
cago than the subject of this sketch.
At the death of his father some
years ago. William Hale Thompson
succeeded him in the real estate bust
ness. and he devotes all of his time
in looking after his vast real estate
holdings and playing at the game of
politics as a side diversion.
In the spring of 1900, Mr.. Thompson
made a successful race for Alderman
in the old Second Ward, putting to
sleep Charles F. Gunther. his Demo
cratic opponent, and while serving in
the City Council, his vote. voice and
influence was always ON the side or
the people. good legislation, and
against the rich corporations. which
showed that he was true and honest
to the best interests of all the cfti-
cents of Chicago.
In 1902, Mr.. Thompson. trampled
under foot and put to fight the lead
ers of the Gibbs corrupt machine
gang in the First ward, which feat
secured for him the nomination for
The broad ax., 1909-01-02
JOHN {. OWENS.

I October /, 1901, Andrew ]. Ryan.
resigned as city attorney, and he was
succeeded by John E. Owens who hon
orably and faithfully served the people
as such until April l, 1903.
On retiring from the city attorneys
Office, Mr.. Owens devoted all his time
to his law practice. and in 1903, he was
appointed master in Chancery of the
Circuit Court of Cook County by
Judge Edward OsgOod Brown, and re-
Gently he was re-chosen 10 serve an
other period of two years as mas,
in chancery by the same Judge: and
he has intelligently discharged all the
duties in connection with the honor
and the trust placed upon his should
ers, with great credit to himself
to the people this city and county
Mr.. Owens is a prominent member
of the Knights Of Pythias. the KnigS.
of Columbus and the Catholic Order
of Foresters. He is also a member OF
several other social clubs and So
cieties.
For more than nine years Mr..
Owens has been a warm supporter of
The Broad AK, and nothing would
please us better than to see him elect
ed to one of the Judgesh'ps Of the
Circuit Court Of Cook county at the
June election in 1909.
The broad ax., 1909-01-02

County Commissioner. He was elect
ed by large majority the year men.
toned, and as County Commissioner.
he was always on the side of the peo-
pie and contended for a clean and
honest administration of the affairs in
connection with the Board of Com
missioners.
Being fond of athletic sport. a few
years ago Mr.. Thompson evolved the
idea of constructing the Illinois Ath-
letic Club Building, which is one of
the finest of its kind in this country.
He threw large chunks of his own
money into the enterprise at time
when many other big rich fellows
were afraid to follow him.
He carried the undertaking through
to success, and was at each election
honored with the presidency. until the
last annual meeting. declining in ia.
vor of Robert Hall Mccormick.
In.19O7, Mr.. Thompson organized
the Young Mems Republican Clubs Of
Chicago. with more than $4,000 men,
bers and it was largely through his
work in this direction, which led to
the defeat of Mayor Edward F. Dunno
and placed Fred Busse in the Mayors
chair.
Therefore it can be truthfully said
that Mr.. Thompson is a strong power
in the councils of the Republican
party, and is one of its big leaders.
Possessing great executive ability
and being accustomed to successfully
vast MISUNDERSTANDING level
or cool headed, and knowing the
needs and the wants Of all the people
residing in this city many of his inhu-
entail friends are urging him to enter
the race for mayor of Chicago in
1911.
The broad ax., 1909-01-02

According to the Washington City
Bee. the local Negro Business League
is arranging for a banquet Of the Ne
gro business men to take place some
time during the holiday season. II
is the intention and hope that this
banquet viii be one Of the largest
and most representative Of its kind,
that has ever taken place in the dis
trict. The main object in holding
this and other banquets contemplat-
ed, is for the purpose Of bringing the
larger business men in closer touch
with each other. Mr.. W. Sidney Pitt
man. the architect, is president Of the
local Negro Business League.
The broad ax., 1909-01-02

John E. Owens, is a product Of Chi
cago, his parents being among the old
est and most highly respected citi-
zens; after receiving a thorough edu-
cation at st. Patrick's Academy, he
entered the law Department Of Lake
Forest University, from which insti-
tuition he graduated with many honors
on his side. On completing his law and
literary education, he attended the
Soper School of oratory, where he
successfully developed his oratOrial
powers.
In 1897 he became one of the bright
members of the Chicago bar, and
shortly thereafter he engaged in the
practice of the law with his brother
Thomas E. Owens; their Offices being
located in the Ashland Block. On
March 1 1900, the law firm Of Owens
and Owens, was dissolved, John E
Owens retaining the Offices, suite 1923.
and succeeding to the business of the
firm.
In 1898 he was selected by Mayor
Carter Harrison as assistant Prescott
ing attorney and well-trained legal
mind he was placed in charge Of the
equity branch of the Prosecuting at
torney's ONCE and remained in that
position until Jan. l, 1901, then he be
came first assistant Prosecuting attor-
ney of Chicago.
The broad ax., 1909-01-02

Mr.. Thomas n. Campbell Of Tuske-
gee Institute, Alabama, who is spend
ing q portion Of his vacation In our
city, is q field agent for the Depart
msnt Of Agriculture Of the United
States Government with headquar-
tiers at Tuskesee Institute, where he
graduated In 1906. whle co-operst-
ing with the farmers Of Macon coun-
u. Alabama, Mr.. Campbell teaches
the students Of Tuskegee Institute
scientific farming and makes very
valuable agricultural demonstrations
for both the Institute ana the United
States Government ne famous
Jsssup Agricultural wagon Is Of great
value 70 M. Campbell IN his con
crete illustrative work@ throughout
the county-'T"
The broad ax., 1909-01-02

date style. Some charming costumes
were worn by the ladies, and beauty
and wit Wed with each other at the
dinner table.
Among thos present were: Mrs.
Peary Beasley of Cain Spring, KY;
Miss H. Lucas, Mr.. and Mrs. Rubos
Madison, Mrs. Georgia Radclin, Mrs.
Hattie Sanders, Mrs. Laura Beasley,
Miss RovilIa Rector.
The broad ax., 1909-01-02

Allensworth California, is a new Ne
gro town already surveyed. It is now
being populated and built up by a
Negro company in honor Of whose
president Col. Allensworth, the town
is named. The site of the new town
is on the mainline Of the Sante Fe
Railroad and seven miles west Of the
Southern Pacific at a point half way
between Los Angeles and San Fran
cisco, and in one of the most fertile
parts Of San Joaquin Valley.
The broad ax., 1909-01-02

Miss Eva Ross of Washington, D.
c., has opened a drug store in that
city; is thoroughly complete and up
to-date in every appointment. Miss
Ross was formerly a kindergarten
teacher, but gave up the work to
enter this business.
The broad ax., 1909-01-02

Hard times is seemingly an un-
known quantity to the average Ne
gro farmer Of Texas; for, according
to the Texas Freeman, a large number
Of them came Into Houston, last week
with many bales of cotton and large
quantities Of country produce, such
as dressed hogs, sweet potatoes, but
ter, chickens, eggs. etc.
The broad ax., 1909-01-02

What is said to be the finest Negro
office building in the United States
is located in the heart of Philadelphia,
and is owned by the Grand United
Order of Odd Fellows. II was built
and furnished at a cost Of $135, 900.
The broad ax., 1909-01-02

The state Of Tennessee has granted
a charter to the Pythian Bank and
Trust Company, of Shelby County.
The capital stock is $25.O and the
headquarters will be in Memphis.
The broad ax., 1909-01-02

1t is stated that the Negro people
have 10000 teachers, $4,000 preachers,
LOO physicians, 1000 lawyers, and
400 journalists and literary men.
The broad ax., 1909-01-02
HOLIDAY DINNER PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Hagans, 5O31
Shields ave-, entertained a large mum
Der Of their friends at a holiday din
ner party December 18th, in honor Of
Miss Rovilla Rector Of New York City.
Their beautiful home was most ar
tisticaIly decorated for the occasion,
and the dinner was served in up to
The broad ax., 1909-01-02
NOTES ON RACIAL PROGRESS.
As Reported by the National Negro
Business League.

A new Colored drug store was open
ed in Chicago, November 1st, with
Messrs. Miller and Jenkins as pro
prietors.
The broad ax., 1909-01-02

Wichita, Kansas, has a large Col
ored population, which is prosperous
and well satisfied. Many are engag-
ed in different kinds of business pur-
suits, while most of them own their
homes. which in many instances are
quite beautiful.
The broad ax., 1909-01-02

Entered az Seeond-cIass Matter,
AEs. 70. 1909 at the Post once at
Chicago, Illinois, under Act Of March
3, 1879.
The broad ax., 1909-01-02
PCBLISHED WEEKLY.

JULIUS F. TAYLOR. Editor and Pub
Usher.