The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-10
AN ASTORIA ANNEX TO
THE A, Y. EXPOSITION
Ex-MAYoR WISE OFFERS A
FEW SUGGESTIONS AS TO
LOCAL EXPANSION.

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card on bis desk indicating that b,
had been called upon by Herman
Wise. Of Chicago, Illinois and Of New
York City, but principally Of As.
toria," and he straightway returned
the call, thiking 20 get an item from
SO prolific source; nor was he mis-
taken. He found the ex-mayor in
excellent health, bit weary from his
long journey, but still in the ring,
out Of politics and again engaged in
merchandising In the course Of an
interesting talk Of his trips across the
continent, the Alaska Yukon Exposi-
tion was broached, and Mr.. Wise had
the following TO say anent the oppor-
tunity ii offered to Astoria to lure a
fair per eentage Of the half-million
Fasteners, who were due 10 come
out to see the great Seattle show
down TO the mouth Of the Columbia
river. Said he:
Every city in the Northwest will
want 70 have all Of these people Il is
possible 70 attract. to visit them,
during the progress OF the Yukon fair
and it is safe to admit that all are
studying right now how best to draw
their interest and how to entertain
them. We should be thinking the
matter out for Astoria, and as fast as
we realize potent idea, put il up to
the Chamber Of Commerce, make it
public and bestir ourselves to win
our share Of the intercourse and the
patronage incident 10 the coming Of
such a huge throng. These people
will have Travelled a long way to get
to this coast, and will not want to
leave il without having practically |
exhausted its places and matters OF |
We must have something |
ready to advertise and exhibit to them
when they come.
On my way home | had a good
deal Of time to indulge in consecutive
and ! devoted a Bit Of it to.
this subject, il being the part Of
good citizen and an eSzmayor not to
forget his home city in such
premise and conceived the idea OF |
establishing mimic hatchery here,
With the assistance Of the State Fish
Mr, McAllister, and others
n the department, illustrating the
whole scheme OF fish development
rom beginning to end, showing
very step pursued by the Govern.
nent in the propagation Of the
pawn, egg fry and lingering, in
iself a matter Of profound interest to
NY intelligent man. This might also I
e backed by fine exhibit of our (
'oods. worked and unworked, our
OK OUTPUT, our shingle output and
Il the specialties in wood milling, 4
anked by fine specimen of Ben i
on sea-raft anchored in the channels 4
Il the city TO show the masterful i
-ay in which we handle that com G
lodity in bulk Then we might face
n artistic display Of the Columbia
yer salmon industry, with a detach.
! canning plant in full operation on
small scale, with the packing at {
active array at hand.
we might add a room in which the
rm and dairy products and pro- t.
,sses could be shown at a glance, Il
e whole section, including the coun- Il
y from the Nehalem to Gray's 81
iver TO be Incorporated in the dis y
ay cannot recall all thought lt
It, in this relation, but this is Sc
iough to give an inkling of what y
light be done; and in case such az
cps shall be taken, they must be d.
Ily advertised at the proper times g
d places, Of course. And, by the N
n.y. while | am out of the Regatta HI
Id this year, save as a private citi- pi
II and always concerned for this V
nual feast Of ours, it may be in n
der to suggest that the water sports N
is year might be enhanced and o.
'de as strong as possible, to aug II
INT this very proposition to bring m
ese people over this way at that pt
rticular season We will need all in
people we can get at that time, 81
d the Astoria annex to the Alaska nc
lkon Fair would not be complete fe
thout a magnificent Regatta. Yes, II
inow there are still other things of be
portance and interest that may be SC
ied to this list, and for one / shall m
glad to see something done in this en-
half and will do my part, as priv M
citizen to further the plan, ii any pc
NJ be adopted" hi
dr Wise spoke earnestly in this ne
tier and his ideas are we'll worth en-
lowing up to climax Of practical "
for the sake Of lRen- oc
up the trade and extending the ING
ne and fame Of the city this year.