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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 7, 1905)
f it THE MORNING ASTOUIAN ASTORIA ORE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1905. ! n if 4.' ll Us 1 I ; All MARINERS Coastwise, Deep Sea and Bay Ves sels and Their Movements. ELECTRO EPISODE EXPANDS The Comiric Departs for the Orient Notes of the Day on Astoria's Water frontOther Matters of Interest Afloat. The steamship St. Taul arrived up from San Francisco yesterday at noon, with a heavy passenger list and a long manifest of freight. She left for Tort-, land at 2:15 o'eclock. Second Officer Charles II. Johnson left the ship at this city in order to attend the funeral of hi late, lamented father, Captain Erie Johnson, tomorrow. Mr. Johnson will resume hi duties on the St. Paul on Saturday next on her down trip from Portland. A delegation of pilot, members of the Columhia Eirr Bar Mots association, met Mr. . Johnson at the dock when the St. Taul came in, and escorted him to hi home. Steamer Alliance left down and out for Coos Bay and Kureka at 7:15 o'clock yesterday morning, with nine passenger in her cahin and a big consignment of cannery supplies in her hold. Steamer Harrison passed out yester day morning for lower coast point. Steamer "Sue H. Elmore will depart early this morning for Tillamook, and other points, well laden. The appraisement of the damage done to the quarantine steamer Electro by the tug Samson, on Tuesday last, has not yet been determined, but those in a position to estimate such matters, fix it at not less than $800; and water front comment has it that the license of the captain of the Samson is in jeopardy by reason of his unlucky col lision. . THE Foard 8 Stokes Ga just mmm Our Elegant in Autumn Suits AND Stylish If you intend to purchase a suit this season, it will do your heart good to see the new styles we are showing. We are showing an un usually nice assortment of Misses' Coats. Bring along the girls, mothers, and take a look; we've lots of new things to show you. THE FOARD & STOKES CO. Astoria's Greatest Store Steamship Comerie, lumWr laden for Japanese ports, came down from Port land at 7 o'clock last evening, and tak ing on a bar pilot left down, almost im mediately, outward bound on her 7,000 mile voyage. Steam schooner Aurelia came in yes terday morning. The oil tank steamer Whittier ar rived down from Portland at 5 o'clock p. tn. yesterday, and left out for San Francisco and lowixr California coast points, an hour later. The Manzanita docked here at 3 o'clock p. m. yesterday. The Columbine's boilers are undergo ing a complete overhauling and her gear is being put in prime condition. When she i called away she will lie in the pink of condition, whatever and wliere ever lier errand may be. BOARD RECOMMENDS CLEMENCY. Midshipman Jackson Dismissed for Be ing Absent Without Leave. Washington, Spt. Following the recommendation of the navy department the president has commuted the sen tence in the case of Midshipman Robert Allen Jackson of the navy, who was tried by courtmartial and sentenced to dismissal for absenting himself from the battleship Missouri without leave, to reduction to a lower class. Even- mem- lier of the court signed a recommenda tion for clemency. Jackson was ap pointed to the academy from Virginia. L00MIS VINDICATED. Columbus. O.. Sept. C. In a cable pram sent to President Roosevelt. Charles L. Kurtz, a former active poli tician in Ohio, requests a personal inter view to make a statement in defense of Francis B. Loomis, former assistant sec retary of state, who it was charged. had secured his appointment in 1S97 as minister to Venezuela through politi cians, and men interested in rich con cessions in Venezuela. Mr. Kurtz said in his telegram: "Mr. Loomis i entirely innocent of any wrong thought or act in the mat ter. I never had any interest in any business or any sceme or concession in Venezuela." Sample Line of Coats WATER COMMISSION Busy Session of This Important Department of the City. C0UIR DEMENT HAS RESIGNED Aaraus Brix Elected Commissioner G. W. Lounsberry Is Clerk Other De tails of Interest Meeting Accom plishes Much. At 7:30 o'clock last evening the board of water commissioners of the City of Astoria convened in regular monthly session at its office, 301 Duane street There were present at the session: President C. II. Wright. Secretary J. H. Mansell and Commissioner S. Klmore. 1. If. A. IU)vlly. II. C. Van Dusen, C. J, Trcnchard aud F. A. Fisher, the only ahSenteo Wing Commissioner W. E. IVment. The chairman called the commission to order, and the minutes of the August session were read and approved, after which Secretary Mansell read, for the information of the board, the applica tions, tiled with him. for appointment to the clerkship it has Wn mooted, of late, would lie established at this meeting, the applicants Wing Messrs. C. V. Stone. S. C. Morton, (i. V. LounsWrry, R. M. Twombley and C. E. Harney. An application was also read, as coining from Ijir IVrgvick, the present engineer of the works, for the position of suprlntemlent. The commissioners then indulged in a general discussion of the exediency of separating the duties of superintendent and clerk, and the creation of a distinct office and salary for each. All phases of the issue were argued comprehensive ly, with the result of a successful mo tion to that effect. This important matter Wing disposed of. the way was ofa-ncd for the fixing of the clerk's alary, which was later fixed at the sum of 73 jht month. log ically, the election of a clerk followed, and upon an exposure of the ballot cast in this behalf, it was found that (1. W. LounsWrry was elected a clerk, he having received four votes. C. K. Barney one. and ('. YV. Stone one. Mr. LounsWrry was officially declared to W clerk of the commission, and a subse quent motion prevailed directing Mr. Mansell to so inform the Wneficiary. At this point in the proceeding the secretary read a brief letter of resigna tion from Commissioner V. E. Dement, who conveyed hi sense of good will to his colleagues on the board, and said resignation was formally accepted, such acceptance Wing fortified by a motion; duly passed, appointing Commissioner IJowlby and Elntore a sceial committee to transmit in writing to the former commissioner, the Ward's sentiment of regret at his retirement. The commission then proceeded by ballot to name a successor to Mr. De ment, such balloting resulting a fol lows: Asiiui Urix 4, L. J. Taylor 1 and (I. V. SanWirn 1. Mr. Urix was declared elected a commissioner, and the secre tary was instructed to inform him of the action of the Ward. It wa ordered that the clerk address letter to the superintendent calling for an official nMrt on the condition of the conduit system, esjiecially a to the road and what work i necessary on the same. - It was ordered that the superintend ent keep his oilice at the present head quarters of the commission, 00 Duane street. Consideration wa next given to the ite heretofore offered the commission for the erection of jH-rmatient headquar ters of the plant and busine, to-wit: the Ferguson tender of lot Xo. 1, in block No. 14. at fl-23"; the Taylor offer of lot No. 4. block No. 21, Shiveley'd ad dition, at $2,000, and the projiosal of the 1). K. Warren estate, to sell the com mission 100 feet square, or lot No. 1 and 2, block No. f7, of MeCInre's addi tion, at $4,500; and thi discussion wa closed by the passiige of a motion sp linting Commissioner Fisher and Kl more to make due investigation of all these properties and the price named for each, and to rcort fully at the next session of the board. In the matter of the superintendency it wa decided to offer the same to En- Igineer Lar I!crgvick, he to merge the dutte of hi present position and those of superintendent, during the unex pired term of his contracted service, March 1, IMfi. The commission declined to take any action on the resignation of Clerk Mansell until it really had to. Adjournment was then taken. Alf ELECTION HELD. The townconncil of New Astoria held a meeting on Tuesday evening last, and among other matter transacted, Charles Johnson wa elected a meuiWr of tne council to seccred Chsrle Pearson, re signed. CHURCH RECEPTION. The reception by the ladies of the Presbyterian church will be given at the church Friday evening from 8 to 10, All friend of the church ar cordially in vited. AT THE CITY HALL. Quiet Reigns at the Municipal Head Quarters Routine Prevails. The public busiues seem to W suf fering somewhat from the reaction con sequent upon regatta week, a well a commercial circle. The officer at the city hall are busy enough, but it is with routine matter only. New busiues teem halted at the threshold of the handsome little struc ture; but, what Is going forward is W ing done in ship-shae style and time. City Auditor Anderson held no court yesterday for want of complaint and defendants. He issued the warrant al lowed by the council iu the preceding evening, ami these were duly signed by Hi Honor, Mayor Suprenant. The mayor also put hi signature to the or dinance passed at that session of the council. A complaint wa tiled with Auditor Anderson, yesterday, hailing from Hugh McCulloch, who reside at No. 739 Duane street, protesting against the congested condition of that thoroughfare in and around the premise of the Prael Jt fig- ner' Transfer company. He alleges that Wth sides of tin street are choked with with wagons, that the sidewalkes in front of these premises are littered with offal from the barns, and at times are not passable, for holies, eccinlly, anil prays the council to abate the al leged ntiinnce. The protest will W duly presented. Street Sti'ierintendcnt Kearney was busy yesterday putting in a culvert in the alley near 4oth street Tor a distance of 130 feet, and repairing the man hole framing on Fourteenth street. The cosy rooms of the public library M beeIIIhive NEW ARRIVALS OF Fashionable Autumn Goods Fall Jackets Today we shall have them ready and on sale. The Wst line of gar ment, the nobbiest style and the lowest pri" for the highest value you will see in this city. The Empire and PaddocK Coats FROM $5.00 TO $30.00 FUK.S At Very Cheap Trices Ranging from $1.25 TO $25.00 Fine Line of JUST UNPACKED In Chiffon, Broadcloths, Mohairs and Panama. Come early and make your selection. M Ghe U M FI DRESS GOODS were thronged with visitors yestereday, who found the magaiine and teli reoms an Inspiration to comfort, despite the paucity of book literature. In police quarter every thing wa quiet until aWut 4 p. in., when patrol man Thompson apeared iu charge of two inebriated Wligcrent whom he nab Wd in the act of scraping near the main entrance of the O. It, & N, dink. They were duly incarcerated and will explain matters to judge Anderson this afternoon. PERSONAL MENTION. Mr. J. M. Jackson, who ha Wn the guest of Mr. J. A. Monroe for the pat week, ha returned to her Olympi home, via the great fair at Tort land. Mis MaWI Monroe, who accompanied her tn Portland, returned to thi rlty on the Telegraph yesterday. William F. Kinder, a South Itend busi ues man, I visiting In thi city. Dr. Thorns Rom leave for New York today in order to continue hi medical studies at the Columbia university. Mr. S. A. (Jimre and family left yes terday for a short trip, which will in clude a visit to the exposition and a few days stay at St. Martin spring. Mr. W. E. McAfee departed for Port land yesterday afternoon via the Tele graph. She will W absent for ten day visiting friend and sightseeing at the Wwl and Chirk, fair. John Kennedy of the firm of F. Ken nedy A Co., of Skainokawa, wa In the city yesterday, on business, returning home on the I.urline Inst evening. .bihn A. Rishy and family of Milwau kee are visiting In thi city. r. A. TaWll and son of Hay Center, Wash., are registered nt the Occident. W. W. t'iordon and wife of Portland were Astoria's visitor yesterday. J. C. (Jardner and nieiv came down from the exposition city yesterday. Mrs. X. F. Hilderbrand of Portland i registered of the Occident. A party consisting of Mr. Harring ton,. Mi Rear and tleorge llcar all of Pillar Risk are visiting friend here. F. W. Ante and wife of May title, X. 1). are guest at the Occident. SCULLEY'S HATCHERY. What Happened There Yesterday After noon F.sh Warden Absent. A jolly crowd of amateur fishermen congregated along the front of '"Happy" ls-ll Seiilley's cigar plant on Eleventh street yesterday afternoon, engaged in tUhing with hok and line through the hide in the planking for the elusive Columbia river salmon (?), Wtler known a the honest little sucker, which, it Is ii id. Mr. Scully propagate in a wire hatchery la-neat h liis store for the Wne lit of hi friends. At any rate, Sid Ack ernmn, the welt-known San Fratn ! in iiinincr; "Engineer" Morri, Chaile Wriglit. Jr.. of the Motel Occident, Sher iff T. II. Linville, and Happy Dell, were coii-piciious figure in the piscatorial gang lined up there yesterday. The catch wa immense; in fact, so large the Wys were coiiiclled to feed the overplus to the vacant pup and kit ten that ranged the ticighhorrtiMNl. The picture presented by this out lit 1 strung along the curb angling through holes ill the street, was mi at raetive , that it inspired Ack ernian to send for WfMMlllchl, tlie photo man, to take a snapshot, which after ' Wing develoM-d ami printed, the San Francisco man will have transferred to his advance cards on the road, to indi cate, perhaps, that he i constantly "fUhing for sinker. Word reached the gang, from police headquarter that they were ioliitiug the "closed season," and one ami nil instantly adjourned to some place where thing were not so "closed." And this I no fish story. either. FELL OVER PRECIPICE. Turin, Sept. 5. Two women, who are supposed to W American, fell over a precipice near OH a today ami were killed. If you want the family to be healthy strong and active, give them Hollister's Rockey Mountain Tea this month. Makes rich, red blood, Wme and muscle. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets. Frank Hart's Drug store. Attacked by a Mob And beaten, in a labor riot, until covered with sore, a Chicago street car con ductor applied Bucklen's Arnlct fialve, and was soon sound and well. "I use it In my family," writes O. J. Welch of Tekonsha, Mich., "and find it perfect." Simply great for cuts and burn. Only 25c at Chas. Rogers' drug store. ,Do you suffer with indigestion, eon stipstion, feel mean and cross, no strength or appetite t Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will make you well and keep you well. 3-1 cents, Tea or Tab let. Frank Hart's dnig store. T Yoti will be sure to be suited If you coins to us for your fall and win ter suit. Our Varlty Rock will turn he trick or some other of our famous make of hlj;h grade Clothing at A SUIT Xew good ariiviug daily in browns, green ami gray mixture for fall and winter. Newcomers Fancy Vests P. A. STOKES The Dressy Shop for Dressy Men. Special Round Trip Excursion Rate of $ for the Fair, Via A. & C. R..R. -Tickets Sold Dally Until October ijth. I'p to and including October I.Mh, I lie A. A C. It. It. will sell round trip r ciii'sioti ticket daily I nun Atori to I'oithmd and nt urn late of .1 for the. num. I trip on mvouut of the Iswi and Chuk exposition. Ticket pur'haed on or Wfore MoWr '1 will W gl for re turn sissiij,i. :in day from dute of sale, and ticket purchased after that date will W yl for return pnage up to Slid including October .11. FIRES THREAATEN MINES. Forest Fires Near Wallace, Ida., Ring With Crest Fury Great Loss, WalW. Ida., Sept. .- Flame catch ing from forest flic three mile from Milllan completely destroyed theWald ing hoiie, bunk ami tent nt the Snow storm mine yesterday afternoon aud 1 fori' i J the mine I out lighting fluinr to protect the timWriiig in the tunnel. Etery bucket ill Milllan ha Is en brought into ue, Hint an unity of men i (suiiing water on tiie flume. The forest lire cast of lure are ruling with undue fury and are destroying Imndicd of acre of timlicr. Your Last Chance. lii't iiii si-ing the mii'iiilirent line of full woolen ill the pi"cc liown by the exjtcrt cutter, from Staus Jtro., Chicago, at C. II. Cooer'. Fait Trip by TeiegfP. The fat steamer Telegraph leave Cab lender dock, Astoria, for Portland, Ore.,, daily except Friday, at 2 o'clock I. M., arriving in Portland at ft:.K P. M. No better way to see the sights of the Co lumbia river than on the decks of the Telegraph. Cheap Tickets to Philadelphia and Re turn. The O. It. 4 X. Co. will sell roundtrip. ticket from Astoria to Philadelphia, Pa., on September 7, S, 0, in, at a rato of ?..V. For further information Inquire of (!. W. KOHF.HTS. Agent. Fall Hats MRS. R. INGLET0N has just opened a Fine Line of Ladies' and Children's Step in and inspect the stylet. REDUCTION SALE ON " REGATTA HATS. , Kirs. R. Ingieton WELCH BLOCK, Opposite Budget Office. mm TO DFALL HATS