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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22
A LITTLE THING.
often Shows the Character Of Big
Concern.

often Shows the Character Of a Big
Concern.
4 little thing happened down AT the
home OF schilling's Best Tea the other
day that cost the firm 500, and the most
interesting feature OF the matter Is that
they could have got out Of paying II II
they wanted to-because II was a volun-
tary thing and no one expected them to
do it.
1t seems that. in the earlier part Of
the missing word contest. \. schluIng *
Co. promised SlO0 each to the two per-
sons VINO sent In the iargest number
Of schilling's Best yellow tickets before
June 18th.
1t seems fair that the consumers OF the
tea should get those prizes. grocer
has better opportunity OF collecting
tickets; and then, too. he makes a profit
on the tea. But two grocers won the
prizes, and a. SchiIling & Co paid the
money.
Now comes the funny part; they want
ed consumers 10 get 800, and were de-
termined they should so they paid an
other 500 TO the two consumers who
had sent in the two largest numbers OF
tickets.
That Is handsome. to say the least.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

Mr.. A. L. Mohler, the newly appointed
ylce-presldent and general manager Of
the o. r. & N. Co., was in the city yes
terday with his family. They spent the
day at the beaches and returned 70 Port
land In the evening.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

c. II. sloop and C. sloop, who were
arrested for not observing the notice OF
the street superintendent to remove GER
tain obstructions on Tenth street. will
have a trial in the police court at .
o'clock this morning.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

The farmers OF clatsop are all busy
in the harvest fields and taking in fine
crops,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

attention as they came down Commercial
street yesterday evening,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

For roofing and skylights so to the
Astoria Roofing and cOrniee Co. u Ninth
street,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

Auditor and Police Judge
Astoria, Or, July 20, 1897.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

Junket is recommended by physicians
as the most healthy food; iNc. Olsen's
drug store.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

Two hundred boxes assorted fruits just
in. Everything going cheap, Ross, Hig-
gins & Co
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22
MARVELLOUS PERFORMING ELEPHANTS.

Hppodrome giving all kinds Of by fearless horsemen and
horsewomen onc-thrd mile track
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

Laird. schober Il Co. $500. S. so and
5000 shoes; your choice for 10 days,
S3.9S. Columbia Shoe Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

Coin special brands Of hams, bacon.
lard and canned meats are the best in
the market. Ask your grocer for them.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

Junket. an ideal health food. contains
true nOurishment, in proper proportions
An aid to digestion; lOc. olsen's drug
store.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

The county clerk yesterday issued a
marriage license to w D. Howard and
Alma E. Noristrom.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

The latest! Bristol Steel Fishing Rod
in stock. Cali and examine and you will
buy. Only at Fisher Bros.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

ERRER the worlds highest and longest diver WALLACE the
celebrated Horse riding Lion. The Only Racing Steers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

A sample Of fax was brought down
from Cathlamet yesterday by T. Fl. Nc
Gill. The fax measured ~ inches in
length and a sample was forwarded by
Foard & Stokes TO the Stewards. Lis
burn, Ireland.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

F. II. Moore has gone IN the country
on blackberrying trip II he fails to
get any berries he says he VIII bring
back bear.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

A strong. sober boat-puller II secure
employment by calling at the office OF
the Fisheimen's Union. before 10 o'clock
this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20
TORN TO PIECES
IN A MIXING VAT
Evidence That Daqqett's
Death Was Not an
Accident.
The Man Who Caused the HOr-
rible Murder May
Escape.
But Witness Who Fled Will Be In
dicted as an Accessory to
the Crime.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Dec 19-Circumstan-
ces pointing to a murder of unusual
horror were recently brought to the
attention of District Attorney Olcott
and Captain McClusky of the Detec-
tive Bureau, the alleged victim in the
case having been Peter Doggett, 80
years old, who, if his relatives are
justified in their stories, was thrown
into dough mixing vat on August 2S
last and literally cut to pieces.
Doggett's sister, the police have been
told by her and her lawyer, has re-
ceived letter from her mother in Ire
land, in which the writer SAYS the
only witness of the crime is now there
The letter. according to Mrs. Dean,
aunt of Doggett, with whom he lived,
sets forth that this witness was in the
factory of the New York Biscuit Com
pany where Doggett was employed on
the morning of August rs, and saw an
other man shove him into the mixing
machine, the bottom of which was
swept by flanges moving at a high
speed.
That Doggett was ground to pieces
in the factory vat is known, but the
Coroner's jury on November Is last
decided that his death was due to an
accident.
While the letter received from his
mother in Ireland led Doggett's rela-
tives here to visit the District Attor-
ney and allege murder, it is doubtful
if any decisive step will be taken in
regard to the man now under SuSpi-
ciOn, although he is daily at work in
the factory. 1t is likely, however, the
witness referred to by Doggett's moth
er will be indicted as accessory, on the
ground that he assisted in concealing
the crime, and is a fugitive from JUS
tice.
This is the case where the investi-
cation by the District Attorneys Of
flee, the Coroner's office and Detective
Bureau gave rise a few days ago to
the report that the authorities had in
hand a murder mystery, marked by
most unusual circumstances.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20
Strength Of the North At
lantic Squadron to Be
Reduced.
Vessels Needed Abroad to Pro
tect the Interests Of
Americans.
Various Transfers That Are Now
Under Consideration by the
Navy Department..
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-A Washing
ton special to the Herald says: Secre-
tary Long is considering the advisa-
bility of reducing the North Atlantic
squadron by dispatching some of the
cruisers and gunboats now under Rear
Admiral Sicard's command to foreign
stations, where their presence is need
ed by American interests. There is no
intention of transferring any of the
battle ships or monitors from the
North Atlantic coast. The detach-
ment of the cruiser Raleigh from the
European station leaves a vacancy in
Rear Admiral Selfridge's command,
which will be filled by one of the ships
of the North Atlantic fleet. The ves-
sci selected will probably fly Commo-
dore j. a. Howells flag when that Of
ficer sails next month to succeed Rear
Admiral Selfridge. 1t is believed that
the Brooklyn will succeed the San
Francisco as the flag ship of the Eu-
ropean station.
1t is stated at the Navy Department
that there is no present intention of
detaching the San Francisco. Never
thelesS there is reason to believe that
within the next few months the
Brooklyn will receive orders to proceed
to Europe and assume duty as a flag
snip. 1t Is also tne desire Oh the de-
partment to attach a gunboat to the
European station, and it is probable
that the Nashville may be selected.
The gunboat Princeton will be finally
selected for attachment to Commodore
HowelPs command, and then the
Nashville will proceed to the Asiatic
station.
The necessity of keeping the cruisers
Montgomery and Detroit on the anti
filfbustering patrol in Florida waters
prevents the department from sending
them to foreign stations now, but
when conditions will admit these two
ships will be sent abroad The Maine
was originally designed for duty in
Asiatic waters, but has never been
away from the North Atlantic coast.
Should the Cuban situation continue
to wear peaceful aspect, and affairs
grow more squaliy in China, the Maine
may go to that station. 1t is said at
the department that the little gunboat
Bancroft at Smyrna will be retained
on the European station.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20
NEW ERA DAWNS
FOR THE STATE
Continued from Second Page.

rived in town this afternoon attracted
unusual attention, not only on account
of its size and scope, but because of the
attractiveness and originality of its
numerous departments. Placer, being
the second largest mining county on
the coast, the citizens of Auburn are
particularly delighted with the special
mining edition treating of that indus
try and entering into minute details
concerning the output, number of To-
cations, advancement and other facts
concerning the various mining coun-
ties of the Golden State.
Notwithstanding her immense min
ing output, Placer County has numer-
Gus diversified interests, so there was
hardly an industry touched upon in
to-day's Call that did not concern
more or less closely the residents of
this town and county. 1t was the con-
sensuS OF opinion hereabout that The
Call had excelled itself in this Christ
mas edition and shown itself possessed
of immense enterprise and fertility in
getting out such a splendid special edi-
tion. Some of the individual express
sions are here given:
Lee E. Wallace-It is a fine paper
It's references to the mining will prove
especially good reading for the vast
majority of our citizens. You cannot
please Placerites better than to ex-
patiate on the States mineral wealth
NJ. d. Lininger-It is a good paper,
/ always take The Call.
w. r. Arthur-The Calls New Era
edition is the largest, L believe. and
the best paper that l have ever read.
w. Rittinger-It is a fine paper. I
always like The Call.
F. L. Sanders-The New Era edition
is a good paper, both in the literary
and artistic sense. l prefer the black
and white illustrations.
. George w. Bisbee-The Call of to-
day completely swamps the Examiner.
both in merit and artistic appearance.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20
WHISKY PULLED
THE TRIGGER
Cause Of a Fatal Shooting at
a Mexican Dance in
Arizona.
Senorita Wounded and a Vaouero
Killed by Bullet Fired by an
American i'm Sport.

NOGALES, Ariz., Dec. 19.-Deputy
Sheriff T. F. Broderick and DIR. Purdy
returned from LochieI, Ariz, last
evening, bringing particulars of trag-
edy that was enacted at that place
Thursday night, resulting in tie death
Of Jose Alvarez, a Mexican cowboy,
and the wOunding of Senorita Chata
Lopez.
The Mexican residents Of Lochiel
gave ball in honor of the saint day
to the members of the Mexican colony.
1t was attended by Richard Harrison.
an American boy. AS is customary at
such dances whisky and mescal were
the principal beverages and shooting
in the air was frequently INDUCED in
Young Harrison being one of the
many who had revolvers did some of
the shooting.
He shot once too often. His revol-
yer went off before he had raised it
over his head. The ball struck Sen
orita Lopez on the arm and ;,lancing
lodged in the abdomen of alvarez.
who died shortly afterward The next
day Coroner's jury was inaoaneled
and a verdict rendered in accordance
with the circumstances. Harrison
who is the son of one of Pima Coun-
tvs most prominent citizens is pros
trated with grief and endeavored to
commit suicide
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20
HE DIED ALONE
IN HIS SHANTY
The Owner Of Valuable Prop
erty, Joseph Blow, Lived
in SqualOr.
Deeds to Twenty Thousand Dollars
Worth of Real Estate in His
House.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

Special Dispatch to The Call
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19.-For many
years Joseph Blow has resided at the
corner of Alabama and Date streets
in an old broken down house and amid
the most squalid surroundings. Yes
terday the old man failed to appear
as usual, and about noon the police
entered his shanty and discovered he
was dead. 1t was at first thought pos
sible that Blow had been the victim
of foul play, but after his body was
conveyed to the morgue a thorough
examination failed to disclose any evil
dence indicating crime.
The dead man was a most eccentric
character. He was known to possess
ample means, yet he never would ex-
pend a dollar for his comfort or for
cleanly surroundings. Some time ago
he sold a piece of property he owned
for $4,000, and for q while he kept the
money in the house Later he told a
neighbor that he had placed it in a
bank, but an examination of papers
fails to disclose any record of the de-
posit.
The Public Administrator has taken
charge of the dead mans effects and
will endeavor to discover an heir, but
as yet no trace of one has been un-
earthed
In the house were found deeds to val
liable real estate aggregating 500, ,000
The last seen of Blow alive was yester-
day afternoon, when he complained
Of intense pain. He was Is years OF
age.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20
PIONEER FARMER OF THE
UPPER SACRAMENTO DEAD.
Colonel Johnston, Who Planted the
First Orchard in the Valley
Passes Away.

ANDERSON, Dec. 19.-Colonel Will
liam Johnston, one of the pioneer
farmers of the upper Sacramento.
passed away yesterday. Colonel
Johnston came to California in the
early fifties and located near Cotton
wood and remained there for a few
years. In 1863 he moved to the site of
his late residence and had lived con-
tinuously there ever since.
The farm owned by the late Mr..
Johnston is a part of the Redding
grant, and was the first plat of land
sold by Major Redding after he re-
ceived the grant from the Govern
ment. Colonel Johnston Was the first
person to plant and cultivate an or
chard in the upper Sacramento VAL
ley, and his orchard proved success
and thoroughly demonstrated that all
kinds Of fruits could be raised in this
valley and as far north as Shasta
County.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20

| postoffice and news stands to-day
awaiting the arrival on the morning
train of the New Era edition of The
Call. 1t did not need a close observer
to pick out the regular subscribers of
The Call from those who were not.
The former had a happy. contented
yet eager look and spoke to their
neighbors about the extra treat they
would have to-day from The Call. The
latter looked anxious and worried and
hoped the supply would not run out
before they could procure a copy.
Within five minutes all were sold and
many were disappointed in not getting
a copy of The Call. I'VE are all going
to change to The Call" is the express
sion on all sides. Interviews with
leading citizens follow:
Fred w. Brush-I have been looking
forward to to-day's Call. 1t far eX-
ceeds my expectations. AS ever it is
always to the front.
DR.. r. s. Markell-An immense pa
per; a credit to San Francisco. AS
ever it is free from sensationalism.
r. E. Baer of the Reveille-
edition 1 ever saw, and 1 have read
many extra large editions. From an
artistic and typographical standpoint
it is perfect. Such d variety of topics
are good to advertise the State.
c. A. Thilo-Very fine. 1 did not
think San Francisco talent could get
out such a splendid paper.
o. c. Williams-I always did like
The Call, but to-day am more than
proud of it.
icr
lent book on California What more
do you want for five cents?
S. Pinschower-A grand paper up
to date-such clear type that no spec
tacles are needed to read it.
w. T. Brush-The New Era Edi-
ton" excels any newspaper enterprise
1 ever saw. Mr.. Spreckels deserves
much credit.
L. L. Sholes-Out of sight. The Call
is my favorite paper, because of it's
locals and it's editorials.
c. z. Humbert-The New Era Edi-
ton" beats anything 1 ever read. 1t
places The Call at the top of all the
papers in San Francisco.
Fred S. Field prefer The Call to
all papers, and I think to-day's edi-
tion places it in the front ranks of
American journals.
F. Yordi-Sap Francisco should be
proud of The Call. To-days paper
would do credit to Greater New York
F. p. Connor-I do not take The Call,
but if they keep up this lick count me
as a solid subscriber
1. E. Shaw-To-day's Call shows
that it is a paper worthy of a larger
city than San Francisco Mr. SDreck-
els is to be congratulated on his en-.
terprise.
d. NJ. Wambold-The New Era Edi-
tion" is indeed a wonderful production.
Every Californian should send at least
one copy to Eastern friends and rela-
tives.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20
KILLED IN A COLLISION.
Southern Pacific Engineer W. j. Patterson
Loses His Life.

TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. ia Ugh
Southern Pacific engine full speed
down the Dragon Mountains east o.
Tucson collided with a double-headel
freight train. killing instantly Engi
neer w. J. Patterson Of the freigh
and wrecking the locomotive ant
many of the freight cars. The de
ceased was one of the most popula
engineers of this division and former
ly lived at Santa Cruz, Cal He leaves
a widow and three children,
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20
Aged Minister Dead.

GILROY, Dec. 19.-Rev. Tracy Mer-
win Oviatt. native of Ohio, aged "A
years, died at his home in this city yes
terday from the infirmities of old
age. Rev. Mr.. Oviatt was an eloquent
divine, and was for many years pastor
of the Presbyterian churches of Gilroy
and Antioch, Cal. He leaves a widow
and four grown children. His
daughters, Misses Genevieve and Min
ME Oviatt, are missionaries to the
Orient.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20
Huqhes TO Be Extrudjted.

PHOENIX, Dec. 19.-Sheriff Leath-
erwood of Pima County left Phoenix
last night for Sacramento, bearing
with him papers for the extradition tf
Fred G.. Hughes, defaulting clerk OF
Pima County, arrested few days ago
at harfisibUrg. Hughes is to be re-
turned TO Tucson for trial.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20
Run Down by q Train.

SAUSALITO, Dec. 19.-Daniel Slin
key, well known in. Sausalito. wa
the victim of a probably fatal rail
way accident here this evening. H
slipped and fell on Water street i
front of an incoming train. The loco
motive struck his head and right arr
cutting the latter off near the elboy
The arm was amputated by surgeon
and Slinkeyis recovery is doubtful.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20

years in this county, and helped make
the first lumber here long before the
advent of the pionsecs. In the sa1ly
days he was among the best vaqueros
in the State. He Owned much land,
but leaves a small estate.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20
Heavy Demand at Merced.

MERGED, Dec. 19.-The New Era
edition Of The Call was received here
with mach appreciation and the news
dealers were unable to supply the de-
rT.pnd
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20

"Cupid's Counsellor" "St. Cecilia"
"Enraptured," and all the other nice COL
ored photographs and panels, put up in
the most beautiful frames you have ever
seen, at Sanborn 6. Wallis, 741 Market =
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20
Wns a NntiYe of Montaren.

SANTA CRUZ, Dec. 19.-Simon
Perez, who was born in Monterey
seventyfour years ago, died last
night. He resided for over sixty
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20

ASSETS
Real Estate owned by the Company.s 417OO 90
Loans Bonds and Mortgages. 4SS 173 50
Cash Market Value of all Stocks
and Bonds owned by Company. l. IA, 470 90
Amount of Leans secured by pledge
of Ronds, Stocks and other
ketable securities as collateraI LISP 55
Cash in Companys Office .......... 5,257 IS
Cash in Banks .................. 256. 1O4 O6
Interest due and accrued on all
Stocks and Loans .......... ...... $3.50 So
and Mortgages 49,. -. .......... u.7s5 50
lection -. -. ...........,.... a59.75O 81
for Fire and Marine Risks -. 1900 IA
Due from other Companies for Re
insurance on losses already paid
and in open account -. .......... S,s4s O5
Fire Premium Notes .... ........... 11.257 Al
Warrants ...... ...... ....s .......... 3.493 05
Total Assets - .s3. .527. .65s so
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20
Total Assets ...... ......
LIABILITIES.

Losses adjusted and unpaid. .........$ Ia
Losses in process of Adjustment
or in Suspense ...... ............. 7e
Losses resisted, including expenses.
Gross premiums on Fire Risks run
ming one year or less, 1894, 469 OF;
reinsurance so per cent. ........ 497
Gross premiums on Fire Risks run
ming more than one year, S1.247,
800 %; reinsurance pro RATA. GA
Gross premiums on Marine and In
land Navigation Risks, $780,,
215 Sc; reinsurance 100 per cent. %
Gross premiums on Marine Time
Risks, $50, ia 93; reinsurance so
per OeUI....... ..ss....s..ss 10
Voluntary reserve to offset cut rates
in California OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. rs
Commissions and Brokerage due and
to become due Observation-Disclosures. Y
Marine bills payable ...... .......... 2
Agents credit balances .............
~, 1,,,., ., 400
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20
STATEMENT
OF THE
CONDITION AND AFFAIRS
OF THE
FUN:
INSURANCE COMPANY

OF SAN FRANCISCO, IN THE STATE OF
OCalifornia, the 31st day of December.
A d. 1885, and for the year ending on that
day. as made to the Insurance Commissioner
of the State of California, pursuant to the
provisions of sections 610 and Gil of the Pot-
ical Code, condensed as per blank furnished
by the Commissioner.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20
CAPITAL

Amount of Capital Stock paid up in
Oasn .......... .SI,UUUVOV w
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20
Total Liabilities ....... ......
INCOME.

INCOME.
Net Cash actually received for fire
rine premiums 49, ...............'.. 22s $50 50
Received for interest on Bonds and
Mortgages ............ Z2,So5 W
Receive ed tor interest and dividends
Bonds, Stocks Loans and from
all sother sources...... 80. ..... los, $50 81
Received from Rents ................. 19,491 69
Total Income -. ...............S1,77S,64 647 27
EXPENDITURES.
Net amount paid for Fire Losses. $ 7S5. .274 43
Net amount paid for Marine Losses HATES SO
Dividends to stockholders .......... 120. 900 90
Paid allowed for Commission
brokerage ..............-..... 23T. Oil OF
Paid for salaries. fees and other
charges for officers clerks, etc. 1S9, ,724 ~
taxes. -. 80. -. sc. .65s IS
All other payments and expenditures 16l, 642 ~
Total Expenditures .-........ ....s1. .675, $40 So
LOSSES.
Fire. Marine.
Losses incurred during
the year ........ 1S1 80 s15647s 40
RISKS AND PREMIUMS.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20

OPEN EVENINGS.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-20

LIVE SNAILS from France now in
limited quantity. We are busy and will
be buster. Come early.