THE HOUNIXG ASTORIAN, ASTOniA OREGON. . . ..
SUNDAY, JULY I, loo.
FULLY EXONERATED
Captain MoHstad, of tht Stanford,
free From Blame.
STEAMER ELDER SOLO AGAIN
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Stowaway on Arsgonia Makes Success
ful Sauk New Line of Coast
Steamers Projected Note an!
Comment on Waterfront.
Yesterday's noon express bought to
Captain Thomas MolUtad. of the Ameri
can barkeotine Jane L. Stanford, now re
pairing in this port, an official letter
from U. S. Inspectors of . Hulls and
Boilers Edwards and "Fuller of Port
land, advising him of the gratifying fact
that he was entirely exonerated from
any and all blame in connection with
the collision between his vessel and the
steamer J. B. Stetson, which, occurred
off the mouth of the Columbia river on
the 12th of June last. He was held
absolutely blameless. The good news
soon spread among the many friends of
Captain Mollstad -in this ' port and he
was congratulated heartily on all sides.
No one expected any other result of the
investigation, yet the official announce
merit was none the less welcome when it
came as a formal justification of the
very general conclusion. Captain Moll
stad has the reputation of being a care
ful, conscientious officer and hia word,
according to his owners and oldest
friends, is to be taken under any and
all circumstances; hence, his story of
the wreck has always been implicitly be
lieved hfe in this relation.
The full onus of blame falls upon
Captain S. Bonafield. of the Stetson, and
his first mate, W. T- Trebble, is in
volved in the charge of negligence, care
lessness and lack of skill and the li
cense of the captain will be revoked for
a period of one year, while that of bis
mate is taken away for six months.
The steamer Stetson efeared at the
custom house here yesterday for San
Pedro, with 860,000 feet of lumber, load
ed at the Tongue Point mills, but it is
probable she will be held here pending
the arrival of a. new . captain and an
other mate, as she would hardly be al
lowed to begin another voyage under
discredited officers..
One of the worst features developed
at the investigation, was the failure
of the Stetson to stand. by the ship
with which she had been in such undue
contact The testimony in showed that
ahe passed awsy from the scene without
even a hail to a vessel that, for all the
knowledge had on board the steamer,
might have been in a sinking condition;
one of the most unailorly things known
in marine life.
There will probably be no appeal made
from the decision of the inspectors, and
it is equally probable that no formal suit
in libel will be instituted against the
Stetson for the $5000 damage done to
the Stanford, the effect of the judgment
rendered at Portland, being ample to
justify the owners of the Stetson in
settling fully and promptly the bill of
ccts for which she was responsible, out
of court.
Yesterday's Evening Telegram of
Portland, contains the following:
"The sale of the steamship George
W. Elder yesterday is an indication that
before many months Portland will once
more have a fine steamship service down
the coast some say the best that it has i
BASKET
All kinds and sizes for pic--nics
and all other occasions
FRUIT JARS
Rubbers, Caps, Jelly glass
es A big lot just in direct
from the facory
Sole Agents.,,
Current Events
I In Society Here
The moat' distinguished and artistic
wedding that Astoria, baa ever wit
nesaed took place at the Presbyterian
church 'at 8:30 o'clock June 30th. The
high contracting parties were Mr. Cha.
W,JlaJderman, son of MtfW. J. Haider
man, a prominent banker of Burt-hard,
Nebraska, and nephew Of U, S. Senator
C W. Fulton, The bride was Mia
Bertha, youngest daughter of the late
Hon. John Hobson .and sister of Mr.
?. W. and G. C. Fulton! The new and
spacious church was decorated with
white, pink and green, and under the
skilful direction of Mr. Herman Prad
presented a most beautiful and gorgeous
floral bower of loveliness. The organ
was, presided over by Mis Maud
Ros. daughter of Mr. J. T. Rosa.
As the music changed to the soft
notes of the wedding marvh. the groom
came from the right with his best man.
Mr. R. Tmllinger. Then the four ushers.
Messrs. Qhler, Allen, WoodnVld, and
Trullingejp came down the isle, and fol
lowing, came the makls, the Misses
Reed, Elmore and Frederickson in white
mull, carrying brxjiuf s , of pink carna
tions. Following the maids came the
dainty little girl Constance in pink frock
daughter of Dr. J. A. and Mrs. Fulton,
and from her overfilled basket she added
beauty and fragrance to the already
entrancing scene. The maid of honor.
Mis Berry, in pink mull carrying a
shower bniquet of pink carnations, pre
ceded the bride, who followed in all her
loveliness carrying a shower bouquet of
bride's rosea and with the sweetest smile
she gave her hand to her affianced, who
led her to the altar, and in' the quiet
beauty of the hour, the Rev. W. S. Gil
bert read the beautiful marriage cere
mony which united them in the holy
bonds. Mr. G. C. Fulton gave the bride
away.
From the church all repaired to the
handsome home of Senator and Mrs. Ful
ton where Mesdames C. W. and G. C.
Fulton had prepared most gorgeous
reception in honor of ' the bride and
groom. The bride was a picture robed
in her pure white 'princess' that set off
hjtVfornf to perfection., The gems in
ever had. While Charles P. Doe of the
North Pacific Steamship Company, will
be at the head of the leading line and
direct its movements, so far as the
general public has been advised, it is
believed tbat James J. mil win be tne
prime factor in the operation of a new
fleet of vessels which will be placed on
the route.
"Mr. Doe was m Portland yesterday
from San Francisco and " purchased a
controlling interest in the Elder, which
he will place in commission between
Portland and Port Los Angeles just as
soon as the jepairs now being made to
her have been completed. Before depart
ing for San Francisco this morning.
Mr. Doe announced to a number of bis
close acquaintances that the company he
represents is drawing up plans for build
ing one of the finest steamers that was
ever operated on the Pacific Coast. She
will also go on the Portland-Los An
geles run, making port of entry calls
each way at San Francisco. She will
be of about 2000 tons net register and
have .space for the accommodation of
500 passengers. It is declared that she
will be strictly modern and so far su
perior to the steamers now on the route
that there can be no comparison between
them. It is claimed that the new craft
will cost close to $500,000. A contract
for her construction will probably be
let in two weeks." . ; .
TOKESGO,
her necklace, the groom's gift, acintl
luted among the laces on her towage and
beneath the folds of her soft veil.
Mr. Chart- W. Fulton was attired
In a beautiful 'princes lace over pink
chiffon, and Mrs. O. C. Fulton in an
elegant gown of white crepe, and Mrs.
Ualderman, mother f of the groom. In
rich black lac. The decorations of the
room were beautiful indeed. All day
long under the supervision of Mrs. P. A.
Stokes the labor of love and many will
ing and artistic hands had been arrang
ing and weaving garlands of sweet
flower, adding beauty and fragrance
everywhere, and each room was dreed
in a special color. The library in red
rose, the drawing-room In pink, and the
reception room in garlands of smitax and
pink roses where the bridal party stood.
Add to this the wealth and beauty of
dress and jewels, the happy smiles and
glad greetings of Astoria's good people,
and the picture is one long to be re
membered. The- superb refreshment
room In green and white with its cut
glass, and silver, and many good things,
was not ouly a thing of beauty, but
greatly appreciated by all. The welding
presents were numerous and many, and
of great value.
Ocean Circle. No. 143, Women of
Woodcraft, held a most enjoyable re
union and sociable on Friday evening
last, at their hall, when Orguniger Mrs.
X. J. Lottriti lent the welcome test of
her presence to the occasion. There were
many members and friends of the ordr
in attendance, and a pleasant program
was unfolded during the course of the
evening, of which the following were the
leading features: Address by Mrs. Lot
tritaj public installation ceremonies, led
by the organizer; vocal solo. Dr. Kin
kella; recitation, by Emma Wooten;
vocal duet, by James Vernon and Miss
Laurie McCann and two fine quartettes,
by Messrs. F. I HalL G. Zigler, Thorns
Wooten and Alfred Schroder. The hall
was prettily decorated and delightful
refreshments were served.
The Misses Wise gave a Fourth of
July party to about IS of their friends
on Friday afternoon. The rooms of the
pleasant home were beautifully decorated
with the- national colors, fed, white and
blue, and patriotic games- were Indulged
in. Those present passed a most enjoy
able afternoon.
The members of the Thursday after
noon club were delightfully entertained
by Mrs. Arthur1 A. Finch this week.
Five Hundred was the game of the after
noon, Mrs. Richard Carruthers being the
fortunate prize-winner.
Mrs. W. E. Tallant and Miss Harriet
Tallant gave a pienic to OIney for about
30 of their friends on the Fourth of
July. The launch Daphney carried the
meiry crowd to their destination and
back again.
On next Tuesday evening the ladies of
the St. Agnes' Guild of the Grace Epis
copal church, will give a moonlight ex
cursion to MeGowan beach.
Mrs. Senator C. W. Fulton will be at
home to her "friends on each Wednesday
in the month of July, at 4112 Seventeenth
street. . .
Miss Maja Fredrkkson gave a violin
recital for the pupils of her class at the
First M. E. Church on Monday evening.
LEf THE CITY CHURCHES,
. Presbyterian Church.
Morning worship, 11 o'clock. Rev. E.
W. St. Pierce, chaplain of the State
Penitentiary, will speak upon the work
among our criminal classes. Sabbath
school, 12:15; Y. P. S. C. E.. 7; evening
worship, 8 o'clock, "Standing Still and
Going Forward." ,
Swedish,
There will be services as usual. Morn
ing service in Swedish and evening ser
vice in English. "Rev. Sandstedt from
Kansas will preach. - All welcome.
Methodist Church.
Morning worship and sermon at 11.
sermon theme, "What I God?" Sunday
school at 12:15; Epworth League at 7;
evening worship and sermon at 8, ser
mon theme, "The Jonah and the Whole
Story." A cordial invitation is extended
to the public to attend. C. C. Rarick,
pastor.
Baptist Church. " ;
; Ail the regular service will be ob
served as usual. Sermons will be preach
ed on the following themes: "The Im
portance of Forgiveness," and "The tVay
That Appeareth To Be Right But Which
Ends In Death." Come everybody.
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MARDIGEI. KWCAID h WOOD
CoevmoMTin If Of
WILLARD COMPANY
AT STAR '
FAMOUS ACTOR, LEE WILLARD.
WITH HIS COMPANY OF ARTISTS
BEGINNING MONDAY NIGHT AT
THE STAR IN GOOD REPESTOISE.
"The desires of the people are com
mands to the manager." Thus, the
change from the vaudeville to drama
and comedy at the Star Theatre. In
some time past Mr. Gervertx ha been
repeatedly asked "w hy don't you make a
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COMPANY. i
change and bring a good .company to
Astoria t The change is here. On Mon
day night the curtain rines on the Wil
lar1 Company in "A Western Gentle
man." No expense will be spared to
Insure the approval and patronage of
CORSET C0VER39C
so tot axsmozmY
To .advert! our stamped Corast
Cover w will send to anv ad
, drena this -. handsome CORBET
COVER stamped In extra Qual
ity French cambrlo, with "Q
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383 Waslilnfftom it., VortlMd, Or.
' Morning Astorian, 65 cents per month,
delivered by carrier. ,
DID YOU
That the Well Dressed Man
Is Clothed by Us '
THE STYLES FOR SUMMER
Are so smart and so full of life
this season that everyone has
CAUGHT THE IDEA
If you haven't, you should
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Remember, our rule that a suit must fit
you before it leaves the store
P. A. STOKES
Good Clothes for
the Astoria theatre goers. Even th
prices that this company hav always
niainttlned a to I altered to nlt
the general public, and the summer
schedule of price are to be adopted,
that of 13. ioc and 3 Jo.
Mr. Willard, who I charmed with the
city 6f Astoria, prefers to linger wher
the coo breetes blow, than to Invade the
hot and sulkey Interior at this season of
the year, and I willing to extend , the
managf ment if business Justine It. Giv
ing the peoplt the very bet of plays
produced by the very best of people.
During the engagement the play of "A
fiay Deceiver," "Mont Crlto "David
"David Garrlck." "Doctor Jekyll and Mr.
Hyde," "Rip Van Winkle," "Ole Oleson"
and other will be produced at the Star
Theatre. Next Week' bill "A Wtera
Gentleman," and "A Gay Deceiver," are
bo(b exceedingly strong attractions, glv
YeJ-
ing every memlier of the company every
opportunity to show their talent.
Mr. Gevurtz is having new scenery
and accessions and Is sparing no efforts
to injure a good production.
ARE you from out of
town? If to grasp this
opportunity to fix up
your office, cozy cornet
In your store or saloon.
W have just what you
want. Oak'iettees, oak ,
chair with ; leather
; bound teats, desk chairs
- and other office furniture , 1
at price almost at fae
' tory prices 7
IE STORE
585-590-593 Commercial St.
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ROBINSON
NOTICE
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Men Who Know"
Fresh and tSeasort
able Groceries For
Every Body and at
Prices that areKifpit
Just Received
Shipment of Fancy
CooHies, Crackers
AST0RIAGR0CERY
Phons Main 68 1. jj ComraerdU St
ALL HINDS
SKY SOCKETS
THAT GO OFF!
I. AND LIGHT UP
THE SKY.
CRACKERS
THAT
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HURRAH!
Yokohama Bazaar
eat Commercial Itreet, Astoria
III HIE ASTORIA PUBLIC
A new, first-class tailoring estab
lishment has been opened In
Astoria on the corner of Bond and
Twelth street, in the Carlson block.
X do all kinds of work that comes
under tailoring and hare bad 15
years' experience in both the
largest cities of Europe and the
United States. I guarantee all the
clothing to fit. according to the
latest styles. Just received a sew
lot of samples of the latest pat
terns of cloth. Prices always the
cheapest. Yours truly,
E3. E. ISEIISO
Have You a Conga
A dose of Ballard's Ilorehound Syrup
will relieve it TJave you a coldt .
Try it for whooping coughs, for asth
ma, for consumption, for bronchitis.
Mrs. Joe McGrath, 337 E. First street.
Hutchison. Kans., writes i "I have used
Ballard's Horebound Syrup In my family
for five years and find it the moat
palatable medicine I ever used. Sold by
Hart's drug store.