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THE MORNING ASTORIAN, SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1904,
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COUNTY JAIL
IS HAUNTED
Invisible Spooks Walk About In
the Still Hours of the Night
and Frighten Prisoners.
DREADFUL STATE OF AFFAIRS
Colored Man's Slumbers Are Dis
turbed by 'Slldnff ht Visitor,"
.. , Whose Footsteps Wake -
Him Up.
A ghost has broken Into the county
Jail to disturb the mental equilibrium
of one Charles Jackson, colored, who is
being held there for trial on a chart
of assault with Intent to kUL The
ghost has not yet been seen, but it
has been heard, and Jackson is ready
to declare that he has felt Its pres
ence. Even Jailer Anderson is down to
a guess ' retarding th natter, and,
while not at all fearful that he Is to
supplanted by the invisible visitor,
v nevertheless has determined to, hunt
down his ghostship.
Like all other darkies. Jackson is not
at all superstitious, and would never
believe la the presence of a ghost
around his place of habitation if the
a-host really were not there. But he
Is so well satisfied the Jail is haunted
that a great and overwhelming fear
has taken possession of him.
After Jackson had retired to his
cot Thursday night and Jailer Ander
son had tucked himself away in his
little bed In the frowning tower of
the bastlle, and the god of sleep had
gathered both men into his arms, the
ghost walked. As if some prisoner
wearing heavy boots, the unseen visitor
stalked about the front corridor of the
Jail, awakening the sleeping Jailer and
the solitary prisoner. Mr. Anderson
was the first to be disturbed by the
ghost. He listened to the footsteps
and very logically came to the con
clusion that Jackson had come out of
the side corridor in which he slept and
was making a fire in the front corridor.
The sound of the footsteps indicated
that the person or thing responsible
for them was walking around the
stove.
"Hey there, Jackson! "What do you
wantr called out ihe Jailer.
The sound of Mr. Anderson's voice
echoed through the long corridor, but
elicited no response.
The ghost tohtihued to walk. j
"Now, cut that out,1 Jackson, or Til
lock you in a ! dark cell," the Jailer .
continued. ' ' t ;
But he received no answer. Then
he rose from his bed and went to the
window of his room, from which he
could survey the JaiL As he looked he
saw Jackson crawling from his cell
In the corridor. The negro called out
to him, asking if he had been walking
around the Jail. Mr. Anderson replied
that he certainly had not, and charged
Jackson with having created the com
motion. This the prisoner denied. He
Insisted that he had been awakened
by the sound of the footsteps, and that
If the Jailer had not been in the front
corridor, then a ghost must have been.
That settled It The presence of the
ghost was made certain, and the Jack
son nigger's blood froze in his veins.
It was bad enough to have -the peni
tentiary staring him in the face with
out any ghosts' breaking In to disturb
his slumbers.
And,' to make matters worse, the
ghost kept 'walking for several min
utes. Evidently the ghost was a pedes
trian. After the' conversation the men
went back to "bed, but Jackson did not
fall asleep until the morning sun peep
ed over the eastern hills and filled all
the world with glory.
"I knew something awful was goln'
to happen to me," said Jackson yester
day, explaining the visit of the ghost.
"When dem other fellers was heah,
they tole in ghosts would come in and
spare,. mvct Jfsujett, s,dy said.
Dat man Sailing what robbed the de
pot, he , tole .me to look out. It dat
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ghost comes again, in aiet
"l suppose ghosts were made
frighten darktwi.lt said Jailer Anderson,
L"ut Jubv;hw?v saps,'. it's-not at all
pleasant to be waked up tn the middle
of the night by the sound of the foot
steps Aof someone 'or "something that
doesn't exist." t Wouldn't' trade places
with Jackson for the 1904 tax roll and
th new court house thrown in."
The Situation has been rendered the
more- sagreeable by the absence of
lights. The work going on at ins court
house yard has deprived the Jail of its
lights, with the result that ths bowels
of the Jail are as dark as Egypt Thus,
a ghost of ths right color can stalk
around all night and never be detected.
v..trfs the courts added another
prisoner to the Jail's complement, so
the ghost may not walk tonight
ITS SEMI-CENTENNIAL.
Lsdgs of Mesons Csiefcrates rmmn
Anniversary el Its Birth.
Temple lodge. No. 7, A. F. and A. UH
last night celebrated the fiftieth anni
versary of its first meeting. The cele
bration took place two days later than
the date on which the first meeting
was held, the aim being to Jointly com-
u) orate the semi-centennial and St
John's day. The members ox the wage
gathered around banquet table in
the new annex to Masonic temple, and
until after midnight the celebration
was in progress.
Temple lodge was instituted Novem
ber 24, 185S. On June 15 of the fol
lowing year its charter was granted,
and the first meeting after the lodge
was chartered was held June 22, 1854.
Last night's celebration of the event J
was the most thoroughly enjoyable oc
casion, perhaps, in the history of the
order. The folowlng program was ren
dered: Invocation Rev. W. S. Short
Reading of Minutes of First Meet
ing E. C. Holden
Address "History of Temple Lodge"
Dr. J. Tuttls
Toast "The President of the Unit
ed States" J. T. N. Callaway
Response O. C Fulton
"America."
Toast "Grand Lodge of Oregon"..
K. Osburn
Response B. Van Dusen
Toast "Master of the Lodge"
W. L. Robb
Response ' '. . i .'. ...... O. F. Hellborn
Toast "Wardens" O. F. Hellborn
Response .... .i..'. E. Z. Ferguson
Installation Ode.
Toast "Three Grand Lodges of
Great Britain"..... Vv;-.E. F. Thayer
Response James Finiayson
'God Save the King."
Toast nislttng 'Brethren"
U:::.'.'.;.. A. C. Callan
Response William Ross
Toast "Past Masters". J. Q. A. Bowlby
Response .'...".....0. L Peterson
Toast "Ladies of the Eastern Star"
C. A. Coolldge
Response J. Bruce Pol worth
Last Masonic Toast.
TO OPEN ON
THE FOURTH
Hedrick's Vaudeville Theater Al
most Ready for the Patronage
of the Astoria Public.
IS A MODEL OF CONVENIENCE
Astoria's
Store
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Will Seat More Than 300 People
and in Every Way Will lie One
of the Handsomest on
the Coast.
Cavalry Helpless.
Fusari, Thursday, June 23. (Delayed
in Transmlsslftn.y A Russian cavalry
division, -commanded by General Ren-nenkampfC-opposes
the Japanese right
flank., The country mountainous and
almost impossible ' for 'cavalry opera
tions, although it is ideal for Infan
try movements,-hence' the cavalry fo
rays upon- whlctt'the Russians have
greatly depended to harrass the Jap
anese have proved ineffective.
Cholera st Saltansbad.
Washington, June 24. Vice Consul
John Tyler at Teheran has notified the
state department that there were 250
cases of cholera at Saltanabad, which
is the principal center of the Persian
carpet trade with America. The con
sul has warned agents not to make
chlpments for the present.
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HE whole nervous system is disturbed when
the eyes are strained. Eyes should be ex
amined frequently as age advances, especially
those of school children. Many children
who are thought dull and stupid suffer from
defective vision and become the brightest of
scholars when the defect is corrected.
I Have the Best Modtrs Isitrsaeots for Detectlsc Any Defect Is Vlilos.
CATHERINE WADE, Graduate Optician.
AT THE OWL DRUG STORE.
Hedrick's theater, Astoria's latest
and newest place of amusement, will
be thrown open to the public on the
afternoon of the Fourth of July. Of
aU ths pretty and conveniently ar
ranged showhouses on the coast, none
is more attractive than Hedrick's.
which Is being constructed with the
sole Ides. In view of making matters
pleasant for Astoria theatergoers, ltr.
Hedrlck has Just returned to. the city
from a tour of the larger towns of
the northwest, and has arranged for
attractions that Insure the success of
the bill of the opening week.
The new playhouse occupies two-
thirds of the building at the corner of
Twelfth and Duane streets. The main
floor of the theater will seat 20 S per
sons, while the balcony will seat an
additional 100. The seating capacity
of the house can be Increased 60 at
the pleasure of the management
There are four pretty boxes In the
theater,' two on the main pavilion and
two on the balcony. Large entrances
lead from the building to both Twelfth
and Duane streets. The stage Is $0x13,
and from any seat in the building,
whether on the main floor or on ths
balcony, every inch of the stage may
be seen. The theater la nrovlded with
gas and electricity and la to be heated
by hot water. In the matter of com
fort and safety, the arrangements are
perfect, and Indeed there is absolute
ly nothing lacking In the new play
house. The furnishings will be the best that
money can buy. Expensive opera
chairs have been ordered from the
east, but will not be Installed until
July 15. White and gold will predom
lnate in the decorations, and the build
Ing will be brlllianty lighted, in all
with more than 160 electric lights. Of
this number about 45 will be Inside
the building, while the others wll be
displayed outside. The dressing rooms
are large and conveniently arranged.
Mr. Hedrlck will open on the after
noon of the Fourth with the best ar
ray of . vaudeville talent that ever
opened a Pacific coast playhouse. There
are eight different sets of performers
for the opening week, some of them
of national reputation. The theater
will be thrown open for a 2 o'clock
performance on the Fourth, and from
that hour to 10:30 a continuous show
will be given. There will be an entire
change of performance twice a week
"I believe I have arranged for at
tractions that will ba appreciated in
Astoria," said Mr. Hedrlck yesterday.
I have signed with the Lang vaude
vllle circuit, which extends from Kan
sas City to Oakland, and which, in
sures for this city the very best vaude
ville talent in the business. It will be
my aim to conduct a high-class vaude
vllle theater that will merit the pat
ronage of the people of this city, and
it will be pleasing to me to demon
strate my ability in the line of enter
tainment."
The carpenters are rushing work on
the new building, and It will be com
pleted in time for the Fourth of July
opening. The admission price to ail
of the shows will be 10 cents.
siesi
Enormous StocR of Summer Goods
This week we will set a new pace at THE BIO STOKE. Our
Keprescntations of hot weather goods aro vast and varied,
Thoy practically compriso everything for everybody, and for
town country or seashore service. Now that tho vacation sea
son has begun, it willbo of interest to tho prospective go-aways
to muKe uieir purchases at ma xiu cuuiu- ? ,
t'H.
7 Wash Fabrics
Thousands of yards of Wash Fabrics. AU the most demanded
materials. A splendid representative event to which hundreds
will unquestionably flock this wook.
With Prices
Elsewhere
Intelligent . . Service
Much', Lower
than
Oe
H. COOPER
Vs
to the New Haven terminal at Molt
Haven by rail.
The connecting railroad. It Is ex
pected, will be used chiefly for ths
carrying of freight but the franchise
permits ths running of passenger trains
over the route. The capital stock of
the connecting railroad company is
Jointly held by the Pennsylvania and
the New Haven companies.
WERE PROMOTED.
WILL BUILD A VIADUCT.
Franchise Granted New York Railway
Company. ,
New York, June 24. A franchise has
been granted by the rapid transit
commission to the New York Connect
ing Railroad Company for building a
viaduct railroad through Long Island
city to the East river at a point oppo
site Ward's island, thence by means of
a bridge to pass over Ward's and
Randall's Islands to Join the New Ha
ven it Hartford system at Mott Haven.
Consent of the board of aldermen re
mains to be secured.
The proposed route is part of a
plan evolved by the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company to provide plans for the
extension of the traffic to New England
territory. The connecting company Is
building large freight yards and piers
at Greenville, N. J., and In South
Brooklyn. Freight from the Pennsyl
vania lines may, by this road, be fer
ried directly across the bay and hauled
Several Rsceivs Honors st the King's
Birthday Fets.
London, June 24. Among the king's
birthday honors are the appointment
of Sir Robert Flnlay, the attorney gen
eral for services rendered during ths
Venezuelan arbitration at The Hague
to be grand commander of the St.
Michael and St. George, and O. A.
Drummond, president of the bank of
Montreal, to be knight commander of
the same order.
Alfred Harmsworth, proprietor of the
Dally Mall and other publications, was
created a baronet.
The birthday honor list was very
lengthy. No new peers were created,
but three privy councillors, seven baro
nets, 23 knights and a large number of
appointments and promotions were
made and various orders bestowed.
PROFESSOR SEES STARS.
8ays They Are Double and Hs Found
One Hundred New Ones. '
Berkeley, Cal., June 24. rrofessor
W. T. Hussey of the astronomical de
partment of the University of Califor
nia at Lick observatory, has Just Is
sued a bulletin announcing his discov
ery of 100 new double stars. The
bulletin describes the stars and their
positions in the heavens. The bulletin
Is of great scientific value to the as
tronomical world, as the stars possess
some striking characteristics. .
Most of. the stars were located
through the 12-lnch and 36-Inch tele
scopes , at ..the Lick, observatory, , al
though to make his observations com
plete Professor Hussey made several
trips to Lowe observatory, on Echo
tfiountaln, and to the Lowell observa
tory, at Flagstaff, Ariz.
Professor Hussey occupied one year
in making the observations.
A. V. ALLEN
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Headquarters for
lrrantt
Mason Jars, pints, per doss 60s
Mason Jars, quarts, psr doisn ...... .....70o
Mason Jars, half.gatlons, psr dote 93o
Jar Rubbers) per dossn ...,5o and 10s
Jar Caps, per doxsn 30s
ALSO WIDE-MOUTH JARS AND JELLY GLASSES.
NO CELEBRATION.
Will Csrry Slungshots.
St. Louis, June 24. The Jefferson
guards at the world's fair grounds have
been notified that they will be equipped
with a new defensive weapon. In a
circular letter signed by Lieutenant
Charles Brooks Clark, the quarter
master, the guards were Informed that
they are authorized to carry slung
shots In the future and also to use them
whenever necessary. The slungshots
are heavily loaded with lead and are
securely attached to the wrist. They
are being issued by the quartermas
ter's office.
WON GLOBE TROPHY.
Outcome of Shooting Tournament st
Pendleton.
Pendleton, Ore., June. 2 4. E. JjT. Con-
farr of Livingston, Mont., winner of
two medals In the first day's shoot,
today In a class match won the Globe
trophy, the most coveted and valuable
trophy of the tournament E. E. Ellis
of Seattle won the Walla Walla Brown
lee medal. The shooting today was
excellent The weather was almost
perfect and all contestants were In
good condition.
Butts 8ooislista Objeot to Spending
Money for Fourth.
Butte, Mont., June 24. Attorney
Jesse H. Roote, formerly of the Clark
corps of lawyers, rut now. with the
Helnze people, acting for the social
ists, tins secured on Injunction against
the city council of Butte restraining
that body from approorlallng flOOO
for a Fourth of July celebration. The
money was to have been expended for
the Meagher and Philippine memorial
fur.'ls and the decoration of the city
hall with a number of American flogs
and bunting. The socialists maintain
that the street car company, which Is
owned by Senator Clark, should meet
all the expenses Incident to a celebra
tion. Mayor Mulllns Is Indignant, and
as a result the edict has gone forth
that a the city will not be permitted
to engage In . the observance of In
dependence day, no one else shall, and
veterans are restrained from firing a
salute with the big cannon at the
Columbia gardens,
Fishers' Strike 8till On
Vancouver, B. C, June 23. The
striking Indian salmon fishermen re
main firm In their refusal to fish in the
fSkeena this season unless the canners
grant them 10 cents per fish on lays
Instead of 7 cents as offered. Cock
eyes are commencing to run on the
river in small numbers. A large run
Is expected daily and out of a possible Railrosd Deal,
sou Doats but 200 are fishing, and they h oycioria, Mune Z4. it was
are nearly all manned by Japanese.
The Indian women are standing by
the action of their men folk and refuse
to work in the canneries or at mean
ing and packing the fish.
Milwaukee Floddtd.
Milwaukee, Wis., June 14. Two sn4
one-half Inches of rain fell In about an
hour this afternoon, doing thousands
of dollars of dumuge.
The tlty hull busemrnt was flooded
to the extent of a foot, and nearly
every basement In the business sec
tion of the city was 'flooded by water
backing up from the sewers.
Steamer Ovardus.
Ban Francisco, June 24. The steam
er 8t. Paul, which sailed from San
Francisco on June 2 for Nome, has?
not yet been heard from. Ths St.
Paul Is now about ten days late, and
as there is a heavier Inflow of ice
than usual, It Is feared she is in
trouble.
Embalmad Besf for'Ruialsh Tropps.
St. Petersburg, June 24. the ' war
office has adopted the Morgan process"
of preserving fresh meat for an army
In the field. - A corps of men is ..being
prepared to be sent to Manchuria to
take charge of the army slaughter
houses. ' ' ' if
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Japanets Soldiers Carry Brandy, v
Llao Yang, June 24. The messenger
of the Manchurian army says that
flasks found on dead bodies Of Jap
anese at Vafangow contained brandy
Instead of water, and Intimates that
the Japanese "bolstered themselves on
Dutch courage."
No Complaint Reported.
St Petersburg, June 24. Count Cas-
sinl, Russian ambassador at Washing
ton, has not reported any complaint
against Lieutenant Commander Taka
shlta, naval attache of the Japanese le
gation, as a result of his "Bansel"
toast at the dinner of the American
Asiatic Association at New York, June
l.when Prince Pu Lun of China was
a guest.
Famous Horss Sold.
New York, June 24. Lord Brilliant,
the famous show horse owned by W,
T. White of Cleveland, O., has been
purchased by John Gerken of this city.
Ths price was not made public.
learned
here today from a capitalist who has)
Just returned from a trip to London
that the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Company has decided to take over the
whole tine of the Canadian Northern
railway. The Canadian Northern ex
tends as far west as Edmonton with
numerous branches.
Stsgs Robbsr Captured. '
Boise, Idaho, June 24. Ths man who
held up and robbed the stage near
Sliver City Wednesday morning was
captured about 10 miles from Jordan
Valley, Ore., by Tom Skinner and an
other man. The robber gave hfty
name as William McNally.
Waloott Wins.
Baltimore, June 24. Joe
welterweight champion of
won the decision over Mike Donovan
of Rochester, N. T, tonight In a 10-
round bout
Walcotf
America,
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