The morning Astorian., November 23, 1904, Page PAGE EIGHT, Image 8

ASTORIA, OREGlw, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2.1, 11)04.
DRAWS HIS GUN TOWARD HIM
AND MEETS INSTANT DEATH
at Lafayette opera house this after
noon, when he delivered a lecture on
"The Simple IJfe." The president
presented Mr. Wagner to the uutllencr
In an extended speech, hitihly eutoglx
Ing the speaker and his subject.
ALL CLOTHES BOUGHT AT WISE'S
KEPT 1'KKSSED FUEE OF CIIAltfJE
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PAGE EIGHT.
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Matti KunKas, Young Hunter, Commits
Himself to Fatal Error and Is
Killed Near Knappa. .
Mattl Kukas, Hfred IS yester
day made the fatal yet frequent error
yt drawing a loaded shotgun toward
him. The charges took effect In the
young man's head, halt of which was
blown away. The body is now at the
morgue.
. Young Kukas lived with his parents
at what is known as Urownsport
Slough, a short dlstanec from KniHa.
He had had considerable experience
as a hunter and the accident which
resulted in his death was therefore sur
prising. Testerday morning Mattl and
his brother Alex, the latter 17 years of
age, went hunting for ducks. Arriv
ing at the shooting grounds the boys
separated, Mattl remaining In the duck
boat Alex was some distance away
when he heard the report of a shot
gun. A few minutes Utter he looked
for his brother, but could not see him,
and, concluding that an accident had
occurred, made search for Matti. He
found his body In the duck boat, with
the head frightfully torn.
Coroner Pohl was notified of the acci
dent and yesterday afternon the body
was brought to the city. Dr. O. B.
Estes was called in by Mr. Pohl to
examine the corpse and last evening
made an examination. He found that
both barrels of the shotgun had been
shot had taken effect. The charge In,
one barrel had struck the unfortuimte
one barrel ad struck the unfortunate
lad In the breast and lodged under the
right Jaw, which was torn away. The
other charge had entered Just below
te right ear and had torn away the
back of head.
mere is no question whatever as
to the manner in which the young man
met aeatn. iHHinuess ne saw some
ducks and, reaching for his gun.
seised it by the muule and pulled it
toward him. The triggers caught an
obstruction and were snapped, both
charges entering the head.
"There could be no suspicion of foul
play," said Dr. Estes last evening. "The
charge from one barrel glanced UP'
ward along the breast, while the other
charge entered below the right ear.
In my opinion, death was Instantane
ous. I have no doubt that young Ku
kas made the fatal mistake of drawing
his gun toward him, for in no other
manner could the charges have taken
effect as they did. The head was very
badly disfigured."
Coroner Pohl will probably not hold
an Inquest, as the condition of the
body renders almost certain the fact
that death was due purely to acci
dent. Kukas' brother shares the belief
that Mattl was killed In the manner de
scribed.
BAR DREDGE CHINOOK WILL
BE LAID UP FOR THE WINTER
Crew Will Be Laid Off During Stormy
Season for Purpose of Curtailing
Expenses.
WATER SUPPLY MAY FAIL
AND ECONOMY IS URGED
Effort Being Made to Repair Damage
Done to Main, but Delay Would
Result in Shortage
There Is Just about enough water In
the big reservoir at the top of the hill
to last until tonight. Should the
workmen engaged In making repairs to
the conduit be unable to complete their
task by tonight, or should another
storm come up and carry away more
of the pipe, Astorlans will be com
pelled to go without water.
The situation was thoroughly dis
cussed at the meeting ot the water
commission last night. The break oc
curred about three miles from the res
ervoir. At the place in question the
pipe goes along a sidehill, and a man
hole Is located there. The pipe line
runs along the hill more than 100 feet
above the level ground. The incessant
downpour resulted In a slide, which
carried out the man hole and took it
about 80 feet down from its original lo
cation. The piping was disconnected
on both sides, shutting off the reser
voir supply.
On account of the location of the
man hole, the damage is not easy to
repair, and, although a force of men
has been constantly at work there, con
nections have not yet been made. Yes
terday 96 feet of steel pipe was sent out
to the men, but It is possible that but
two of the three lengths of pipe sent
out will have to be used. Each length
is 32 feet long.
"The supply of water at the reser
voir Is sufficient to last during tomor
row," said Clerk Mansell last night.
"We have already shut oft the water
supply at the factories, mills and cold
storage plants, and hope In this man
ner to keep enough water on hand to
supply private houses. We are anx
ious that people should practice econ
omy, for another storm or some unfore
seen accident would seriously interfere
with out water supply and possibly re
sult in a famine.
"If all goes well, as we hope, the
connections will be made by tonight,
and the water supply will be adequate."
At the meeting of the commission
the county court was asked to send
Surveyor Astbury out to the point
where the accident occurred for the
purpose of surveying a new route for
the road there. At present the road
skirts a hill and it is the intention to
straighten it, and thus avoid future
trouble of the kind now confronting
the commission. The court will take
the action asked by the commission.
The commission last night ordered
300 feet of new 16-lnch steel pipe for
use In emergencies of the present char
acter. Otherwise the meeting was de
voted entirely to consideration of rou
tine business.
MaJ. W. C. IjdiKrttt says that he will
shortly order the government dredge
Chinook taken out of commission for
the winter. During the past month It
has been Impossible for her to do any
work to speak of, on account of the
stormy weather. It Is stated that she
ventured out on the bar but three
times up to the present day In Novem
ber, and It Is believed that it will be
too rough for her to attempt to do any
dredging this season. To save ex
lenses many of her crew will be paid
off and the vessel tied up.
In the meantime It Is probable that
some extensive repair work will be
done to the Chinook. Pluns for the
work and its approximate cost have
been forwarded to the department at
Washington, and bids for making the
alterations will probably be asked for
very shortly. The matter of having
the vessel converted Into an oil-burner
la also under consideration.
While Major Langfltt does not care
to make a statement as to the showing
that the Chinook has made during the
past season at the bar, it Is Inferred
from his remarks that she will be kept
at the mouth of the river for another
season at least. He declares that an
extension of the Jetty will prove a so
lution to the bar problem, but at the
same time be says that the dredge can
be made to be of good service down
there. Just whether she has accom
plished any results during the past sea
son he will not positively assert But
It Is the opinion of many others who
have inquired Into the situation that
the dredge has done some very effect
ive work.
O. B. Hegardt, the United States en
gineer who has direct charge of the
Improvement work at the mouth of the
river, will spend the next few days In
Portland. He la conferring with Major
Langntt, and drawing up specifications
for the proposed Improvements of next
year. This matter Is being attended to
now, It is explained, for the reason that
when the government appropriations
are made it will be possible to proceed
with the work without experiencing
any delay.
Oh, Yes:
Certainly,
PlilCK IS NOT EYEUYT1UNH. QUALITY COUNTS.
WELL, HOW AUOUT OVEKCOATS, HEARING
THIS LABBL
Suits
$17.50 to $30
AAKERSftflEWyoRK
Overcoats
$17.50 to $30
llfitdgenjaininjg
AAKRSMCVyoRK
Corrrrt Cbtha fur Hn
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nana tailored
Have you anything in
Astoria to beat it, or to
equal it? " 1
There are a good many
jHJoplo from old Missouri in
Astoria ami you've got to
show them. What wan con
Hidercd best in Astoria two
or three years ago ain't in it
now with such garments an
are made by Alfred lieiija
min & Co., of New York,
and which are sold in Asto
ria exclusively by,
Smilingly youra,
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PERSONAL MENTION.
Great Honor tp Author.
Washington, Nov. 22. President
Roosevelt Introduced Rev. Charles
Wagner, the author, to a large audience
Senator and Mrs. Pulton and Sec
retary Halderman left Portland yester
day for Washington.
Frank O'Hara of Portland Is In the
city, in the Interest of the Catholic
Sentinel. He Is stopping ut the Par
ker house,
W. W. Gordon, representing Fisher,
Thorsen & Co., wholesale dealers In
paints, oils and glass, of Portland, is
In the city.
Manager Gevurtz of the Star was In
Portland yesterday arranging for at
tractions for his show-shop. lie re
turned last evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Troycr arrived
down from Portland yesterday. With
Mr. und Mm. John H. Smith and Mr.
These two words, Schilling
Best, are perfect assurance of
getting your money's-worth.
At jmu ffow'i; MMtack
HERMAN WISE
The Reliable Clothier and Hotter
P. S. The reduction on OVERCOATS is still on.
and Mrs. C. W. Lounsbcrry. they will
spend Thanksgiving at 'Senslde.
J. T. N. Callaway was able to be
on the street yesterday for the first
time since Injuring his foot on a pro
truding nail 011 the sidewalk two weeks
ago.
W. M. Kelly, an old-time Astorlan,
Is In the city. Mr. Kelly Is represent
ing the Simplex type-setting machine.
Mo lived in Astoria about 15 years
ago, and held u "cue" on The Astoria".
Dostn't Rstpaot Old Ags.
It's shameful when youth falls to
show proper respect for olJ age, but
Just the contrary In the case of Dr.
King's New Life Pills. They cut off
maladies no matter how severs and
Irrespective of old age. Dyspepsia,
Jaundice, Fever, Constipation, all yield
to these perfect pills. 23c, at Chas.
Rogers' drug store
Removal Notlcs.
Dr. J. A. Regan has moved
dental office to rooms over A. V.
len's grocery store.
his
Al-
Smoke
the New Size
LA IMPERIAL, CIGAR
ALL HAVANA. (No imitation goes with us.)
Save the Batida
And get the diamond in Seymour's window, or
tho $20 gold jiiece or a lino suit of clothes.
J. V. BURNS, ii
Weinhard's Log;
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Beer.
Information Wanted
of the customer who did not get his money's worth and entire
satisfaction from Brown Shoe Co.'s Shoes. They have all that
is required to make a good shoe Price, Style and Durability
Men's Shoes from $1.50 to $3.50
Ladies' Shoes from $1 to $3.25.
Children's Shoes from 50c to $1.35.
Misses' $1 to $2.
"Good for Bad Boys" and "District 76" Shoes,
the hind that wear, $1.10, $1.35, $1.75, $1.90,
$2 and $2.25.
"We aro showing a full line of Slippers in Felt, Vici Kid
Plush, etc., elegantly trimmed in Fur, Beads, etc.
THE SALESMAN'S NAME IS BVS1CK BROWN.
THE BRIGHTEST LITTLE BOY IN TOVN.
VHEN DAINTY JANE. COMCJ IN TO BUY
HE KNOWS THE VERY KINO JHl'U. TRY,
BLUE KIBBON iHOtS JUST UT HE IXET
MAKE THEM LOOK .JO TRIM AND NEAT,
HtRrtlLNDJ NOW WANT TME.JOUT Or ShOtS
THAT jANt ANt BU3TIS LWAM UK,
AT And make them look jotbim anbneat. -rTSfXJi
STAMPED LINBNS
We aro offering a beautiful line of Stamped Linens
Center Pieces, DorlieH, Tea Cloths, Dresser Scnrft, etc.
Also a large assortment of IJattenherg, Tenerif. Cluny
and Embroidered pieces.
In the lino of Cushion Tops we can whow you the latest
novelties in Lace, IJattenherg and Denim.
Now is the time to pit-pare things for tho Holidays, and
wo certainly can please in the Fancy Work line.
PURS
... .WBre ,I0W'"K B" tlie ll,tw,t r the scRSon Hear, KhWo, Fox,
Mink, Martin, elo , from $1.50 in 8:'U. We also have a iplrmlid lino ot
Children's Fur Sets Jinn hihI Mull'.
LADIES' WRAPPERS
Our line of Wramvrs is full of the newest styles In Fliiniielettes,
Suteen and Perculi'. Prices, 73c, !), l, 81.15. fl.3o, 81.45, $1.7.).
NIGHT GOWNS
Outing Flannel Gowns, nimdv trimmed and of good qimlitv. made by
the Peering Peopl. Prices. 60e, 75c, ll.To, $1, I.16, f 1.25, 81.35 to $2.
You can always buy cheaper at
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