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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 26, 1905)
4 THE MORNING ASTOIUAN. ASTORIA. OREGON. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER afl, 1903. DIED OFF THE HORN Captain Townscnd of Ship EsK- sonii Met Fate. FELL FROM THE FORE TOP Manxanita Limping Down the River- San Francisco Steamers Bar Bound Here Georgina Made Port Yesterday Northwest Has Narrow Escape, After a long and arduous voyage of 183 days from Antwerp to the Columbia ; river, the British ship Eskasonia, in part cargo, crossed in to this harbor at 11 o'clock yesterday morning, with her flag at latlf mastl in,' re-fct to Qie memory of her dead captain, Thomas Townsend. From "30 to 50" East and West of the "Horn" the Eskasonia had fearful weather. At iU very height, directly off Cape Horn, the master of the ship had occasion to go aloft, to sight and speak, if possible, a ship steering to the eastward. Be went up the fore rigging and was busy trying to make out the stranger, when, from some unaccount able cause, his foot slipped and his body shot out and down the sixty feet of space with awful suddenness and rapidity. He came down like a shaft, without turning or leaning on way or the other, and struck the deck within five feet of the foremast, and sank to the woodwork, unconscious. Everything Utat human care and ingenuity could devise for his relief was done instantly and consecutively, but without avail; .he lived for one single hour, then ceas ed to breath. It is thought by some that he was addicted to heart disease with oat Laving knowledge- of the presence of the dread disease, but this is dis claimed by his wife, who was with him on the voyage, and the theory hu been abandoned by all on board. He never awful jar seemed to drive eftitn from him and to put out of motion and time the great life-holding organs in one fell moment. At the earnest solicitation of his de voted wife, the body was not buried at sea, but was skillfully encased in ce ment and packed in an airtight box, ant brottgty on ty this pord Cron whence, it will be taken to San Fran cisco and Oakland, the home of the Townsends, The dreadful disaster oc curred on the 25th day of August last in Lat. 50:30. Long. 70:20. and almost lue South of the terrible Horn, the loath beacon of ten thousand lives, and the dreaded land mark of tlie world's manners. Chief Mate V. MeHurm j the only navigator on board Cie unhappy vessel, at once took charge, of the ship and brought her through 'continued storms and head wind, to her port of destina tion, as only a good sailor could do, safely and successfully, to hi own great credit and the good fortune of her own ers. His crew of tweiitv-four people tood fast by the- new captain, the stricken widow and her little four-year old daughter, and save for the long stress of bad weather up the 5000 miles of American coast, and a few accidental louse as to gear etc., etc., nothing fur ther of moment, happened. The Chief Officers will make due re port of the ship, trip, and loss to the proper authorities here, and proceed to Portland at the first available moment, for loading outward for Kurope. The Eskasonia has been off Uiis bar or the past 10 days, with liar Pilot E. Howes on board, but could not make it in owing to severe weather. Notice to Mariners. The following notice has jut been is- ued from the Hydrographic office: (1800) Alaska-Peril strait Rod man bay Kock reported runner in formation. Referring to notice to mariners No. 47 (2349) of 11H13, further notice is given that the rock reported on the southern side of the entrance to Rodman bay by the master of the steamer Georgia, in 1903, wa examined by Uie commanding officer of the coast and geodetiic survey steamer Gedney during the month of September, 1905. The rock, which has over it a least a north and south direction and about 18 mile wide. The shoalest point (6 feet) is located on the folowing bear ings: Pestchani point, tangent, N. 44 de gree true (W. N. V. 12 W. Wly mag.). False Wand, tangent to east end, N. 26 degrees K. true (X. 3 8 V. mag.), distant 2.3 miles. Point Benham, tangent. S. 8 degrees .10 E. true (K. 3 4 X. mag.). The American ship Henry Villard is due down 011 the OklaTiama's lines this morning, from Portland. The barken tine Encore, of Knappton, has finished loading lumber and ha cleared for San Francisco. The steamer South Bay got down from Portland yesterday and is still waiting for a usance to cross out San Francisco- want The barkentine Georgina crossed iu I from San Pedro yesterday evening. It is said she ha been bar bound outside for the past week. Tht steamship Costa Rica, now freighting in the San Francisco-Portland service is due here from the Bay City today. The steamer Francis Leggvtt arrived up from San Francisco and Eureka yes terday morning at 7 o'clock, four days the metropolis. TURKEY WONTFIGHT French Official Returning Says No Resistance will Be Offered. SHIPS ARE WORTHLESS HULKS Declares That Sultaa Will Not Permit Shot to Bo Fired that Might Preclp itato War, and Dispatch Says ths Porte Will Reconsider its Action. Captain Pan McYiekers of the Colum bia River Par Pilot Association, is con fined to his home with rheumatism from w hich he is suffering greatly. It is hop. ed lie will soon recover. uttered a sound after reaching the deck ,dePth of 0 M' h near the "o nor gave any sign of consciousness. The end of ' hoa1' with dePth of five fathoms and less, about i mile long in THE Grandest Collection Of Finely tailored suits and coats were opened up in Astoria, now on display in our ready to wear department. Our buyer has just returned from Portland where ho has been to meet representatives of several eastern manufacturers, while there he ran across the greatest bargain that ever came our way. We Purchased at Off One-Third. The entire sample lines of three large eastern Coat and Suit . manufacturers comprising more than two hundred garment on our bargain counter Just as tbey wers bought, at one-third leu than the regular prios. In the ohoosing there's a style and size in all the leading shades. Plenty for all. Dress Coats, Rain Coats, Children's Coats, Suits and Skirts at One-Third Off Miss this asio and you're passing op the greatest event within the his tory of Astoria Merchandising. THE FOARD & STORES CO. WEEKS TEX NEW THINGS ASS FIRST INTRODUCED. The steamer F. A. Kilburn came down from Portland yesterday morning and went to the lower harbor to await a favorable moment for crossing out on her run to San Francisco. TljB steamship Roanjoke fnt downj through the fog, from Portland, yester day mornnig and tied up at the Calen der pier until this morning when she will leave down to take the flood at the bar. Tihe steamship Senator arrived In from San Francisco yesterday morning and after a brief stop at the O. R. A N. docks, she went on to Portland. She will return down on Tuesday morning next. I The steamer Alliance arrived in yes- 1 terday mornig at 7 o'clock, four days 1 behind her schedule from Eureka. She I sxnt that time on the inside of the Coos Bay bar during the late bad weath er. She took on oil at the Elmore pier and went to Portland about noon. The steamer Lurline got down from the metropolis early yesterday evening and left up at 8 o'clock p. in., with a good send off in freight and a number of passengers, among whom the follow ing were registered: R. C. Ball, D. L. Clause, E. L. Babbidge and B. A. Fowl er. Xlie latter gentleman has been down looking over the Kninin farm at Olney with a view of taking over its manage ment, ami will rexrt favorably on the proiHisition when he reaches Portland today. The Columbia river fairly bristles with all manner of craft en route through the long-pending fog. Nearly everything without a daily schedule anchored somewhere between here and the metropolis. The Labuan, the Black heath, the Harvest Queen and her tows, the Henderson and her tows, lies ides many others are tied up somewhere along the banks or stream. The Manzunita is limping down the Columbia river very slowly, in charge of the steamer Mendell, Republic and the Heather. She got as far as Brookfield yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock and came to an anchor. The Republic and Heather were buoying her up and the Republic was pumping her steadily. She takes in water at the rate of 0 inches an hour and must lie pumped continu ously. She will probably rehch the Buoy Depot late this afternoon. The Mendell stood by her and will stay un til she is docked. The barkentine Northwest from San Francisco arrived off the bar yester day morning and by some mischance found himself to the south of the bar and close upon the government jetty. He let go bis "hooks," tan his flag up with the ensign down, and waited for succor. J he steamer Daisey Mitchell from San Francisco happened along and offered him a tow out of his dangerous position, and, it is said, was about to pass a line aboard, when the bar tug YVallula came steaming down to her re lief. The captain of the Northwest de clined further assistance from the Mit chell and came into port under tow of the Wallula. Paris. Nov. 25. Information reaching oflieial quarters, lends confidence to the lelief that Turkey' resistance of the Hwer will not go to extent of mili tary or naval measure of defense. An official who passed the Dardanelles durnig the last few day say today that Turkey's few available warships at tiolden Horn are worthless hulks. Moreover, the olllciul's views are that the Sultan would not jienuit the firing of a shot which might precipitate war. Turkish land operations said the ofli eial, are equally unlikely. The Temps this afternoon printed a dispatch fnjm (insuntinipiy, saying the palace officials are deeply agitated by the tirmnesa of the powers, leading to indications tlht the negative r sjH'iise of the Porte w ill be reconsidered. HOTEL ARRIVALS. The Icddent. W. B. Boulton, Portland. (. B. Magruder, Portland. F. M. Warren, Portland. F. M. Warren, Jr., Portland. A. H. Breyman, Portland. J. W. Seaborg, llwai-o. .1. Ilarde, Portland. J. T. Nylamkr, Portland. T. H. HuU-hins, Knappton. Dear Cue I have solved ths mother-in-law problem; just give her regularly Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea. It will make her healthy, happy and docile as a lamb. 33 cents, Tea or Tablets. Sold by Frank nart SOCIAL SUMMARY MMiWltltl(WltltiMM With the exception of tlie regular club and society meetings, the week haa not been characterised by any special society event. However with (he approach of tlie holidays it la ex pected there will be several elaborate functions. The Semi Monthly Chafing Pish Club recently organized by the young ladies of the Sat unlay Club, were charmingly entertained by Mis Kliuheth Reed, on Tuesday evening last. '-Five Hundred" was played, Mrs. Simpson Morton rap turing the ladies' piUe while Mr. Mor ton was the lucky contestant for the gentlemen' prire. The club will next meet with Miss Flsle Elmore. The young ladies of the Thursday Club spent a very enjovable afternoon with Mrs. Frank Spittle. After several entertaining games dainty refreshments were served, and the guests were treat- to a phonograph concert. The Semi-Monthly Kuchre Club were entertained on Friday evening last, by Mr. and Mr. Charles Heilborn, at their rooms in the I. O. O. F. building. Six hand euchrs was played. Mrs. C L. Houston and Mr. Carlton Allen wero the winner of the ladies prises and Mesorrs. Richardson and Callender won the gentlemen' prise. Mi Baker, mm of California's most charming daughter, 1 the guest of Mis Mabel Taylor at her Flavel homo. Mr. W. K. Cole left on Friday last for a viit to her daughter, Mr. Fred erlck, at Wardner, Idaho, Mrs. I). M. Stuart has Issued In vita, lion (or a euchre party and Thankgiv ing dinner for Thursday evening. What piomie to be a very enjoy able affair will be the dance git en by the -Owl Club" at Foard A Sloke'a hall on Thanksgiving evening. QulU a num. Imt of invitations have been Issued and the "Owl" are exporting a largo attend nee of society folks. This club i com posed of the following well known young men: A. van Ihisen, I Hartwlg, S. Sovey, II. Belland, M. W. Iunde licry and J. Vernon j Mesdames C. L Houston, W. K. Kchlmpff and C. II. Cal lemb-r wilt be the patronesses. I Church Notices beeMjhtve Eh?; The Bee Hive is displaying the newest creations in the very latest Millinery Models The short front belt with the high back. It is early, the winter is yet be fore us. So you can rejoice at our prices. Every trimmed hat reduced. Every street hat reduced 1-3. Cravenette Coats Sal this week of ladies' cravan- ttte coats. 120,00 Coat to $17.00 17.50 Coat to 13.00 15.00 Coat to 13.00 Wo have on hand many hsndsom garments. , . If you wsnt one now Is your time. Methodist Episcopal. Class meeting at 10:30 a. m. Sermon by pator at 1 1 aw. in. Sunday school at 12:13 p. m. The Young People's meeting t 6:30 p. m., will be a Thanksgiving ervice, k-d by Miss Whidhy. Preaohing at 7:30 p. 111. A cordial invitation to all Norwegian M. E. The Norwegian, and Duiiish M. E, churhc. Rev. C. Aug. Peterson, pastor Sunday school at 10 a. m. II. M. I-orrnt en, superintendent. At 11 preaching In the English language by Rev. K. I Vanthrup. 3 p. m., mass meeting of the Scandinavian Temperance society, a good program. 7 p. 111. Young People's meeting, Rev. K. L. Nanthrup, leader. 8 p. m. Sermon by the pastor. Union Thanksgiving service at JUthsny Free church Thanksgiving day at 10:30 a. m. Presbyterian Church. Rev. W. S. Holt, 1). I)., will preach in the Presbyterian church today, morning and evening. Sunday school at 12:13. Y. A. S. C. E. at 7:30 p. m. A cordial invitation extended to all. First Congregational. Preaching at II a. 111, and 7:30 p. m by the pastor, Luther 1). Mahone. Morn ing subject. 'Rich Content." Evening subject, "The Peace of Cod." Music un--der the direction of Mr. (leo. C. Wat Litis. Sunday school 12:20 p. m. NOTICE. Write us for big bargains In Hurst Automatic Switch A Signal Co., stock before the switch goes on road. Regular price 13.75. Our price much lowr. How can wo do it? Wo hold more share than w ran conveniently carry and must sacrifice to rata cash. For particu lars address W. J. Curtis A Co, CIS Commercial block, Portland. Or. Another Shipment of Sweet Apple Cider Received today HEW NAVAL ORANGES AND ALL KINDS OF FSESB FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. ST0RIAGR0CERY 123 Commercial 81 Phone Main 611 HOLIDAY SHOWINGS Grace Episcopal. Services at II o'clock a. m. and 7:30 o'clock p. 111. Sunday school at 12:30 than ever before o'clock. Service t Holy Innocent's chats ! at 3:30 o'clock p. in. Jyg tjhe BEEtSSyHTVE Sells More of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Than of All Others Put Together. Mr. Thos. ueorge, a merchant at Mt. Elgin, Ontario, says: "I have had the local agency for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ever since it was introduced in to Canada, and I sell as much of It as I do all other lines I havo on my shelve put together. Of ths many dorn sold under guarantee, I havo not had one bottle returned. I can personally recom mend this medicine as I hsvs used it myself and given It to my children and always with ths best results." For sals by Frank Hart and leading druggists. A Fine Display of Cloisone Vases Ranging in price from JH.25 to $2.(30 can be seen at the Yokohama Bazar as Comroerelal Street, Astort A greater as-ortmcnt for Xmas 'OS In order to show litem all in the limited time, we change our window di-play twice a week. This week stationery, athletic good and Isxiks (23 and 33 cent seriea) will bo shown. It will pay you to wstch our windows merely for the suggestion they offer. J. N. Griffin 800ES STATIONERY MUSIC That's what th The Ball Band Brand igoods are made froraj and wo carry a complete Hne, too. Also ths best in ladies, men and children's shoes. . S. A. GIMRE, 543 Bond Street 0pp. Sosi Hl!m fc Co.