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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29
ELECTRIC LIGHT STATION
WRECKED ny EXPLOSION.
Boiler Exploded. and the Brick Walls
OF the Building We're Blown Away
No Lives Lost.

A boiler AZ the electric light station In
West Astoria burst yesterday. but. for
tunately. no one was killed. The build
Ing was badly wrecked. and the piles
OF brick. broken timbers and twisted
pipes that arc lying about give the place
the appearance OF a building that had
been struck by a cyclone. In conse.
qucnce of the accident the city vii be
In darkness Tor a few days
The accident occurred AZ i:lD yesterday
afternoon. For the past two weeks the
the marine boiler ~ the station had not
been In use. Yesterday a IRE was built
In the furnace. and an hour later the ac-
cidsut occurred. The furnace % q mar
Inc boiler is the center NJ U, ana usually
great care Is exercised IN getting up
steam. Yesterday the men We're late
with their work and the nfe was forced
In consequence. the water az the top OF
the boiler became hot. while the lower
part of the boiler stIll was cold The
result was that the boiler expanded "a
the top. cutting on the riye,s which held
the boiler together The conclusion
from the escaping steam wrecked the
building
r. o Trulllnger manager Of the com
pany. said last night that no blame
could be attached to any Of the employees
for the accident. ana that the bursting
Of the boiler was not due to any defect
In Il. The water In the upper portion
became heated too rapidly. causing the
expansion The riycts were cut OF as
N ty saw. Had the boiler exploded
the -lvets would have been pulled out.
The escaping steam filled the building,
and the west wall OF the structure was
blown out for a distance Of % or p feet.
The walls are foot in thickness, and
some idea of the force OF the steam can
| thus be gained The southern wall was
| also damaged. but. 80 far as could be
determined last night by hasty exam
| ination. the machinery was not injured
In any way.
r. A. Trullnger was standing in front
Of the boiler a few moments before the
accident occurred. but went from the
building on an errand. There were two
other men at the station, but they were
not injured
Bricks were thrown for a distance OF
over - feet. and a small building near
by was demolished although the occu-
pants escaped unlnJured.
Mr.. TrullIngcr stated last night that
the necessary repairs would be com
pleted 30 that light would be furnished
Monday night. Until that time the city
will be In darkness. Many Of the busi-
ness houses Of the city depend upon the
station for lights, and candles were seen
In several Commercial street houses last
night In others the employees had has.
thy provided lamps. ana the principal
thoroughfare Of the city had the appear
ance Of mining camp.
Large crowds went 10 the station yes
terday evening 10 see the wrecked
building, and all expressed wonder that
no one was killed. It happened that the
men were not near the boiler and thus
escaped.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

been drowned lie procured a lantern
and went to the beach. where We FOUND
Kosala. who had dragRcd the body
ashore He was standing over a..
frantically rubbing the hands, In an 81.
fort to restore NE The body was car
rled to Mokka's house, and nr Estes
was sent for He said that johnson had
been dead Tor some time"
Abou, a year afterward Kosala LETT Tor
his former homc In Finland. and has not
since bech heard o. Rolkala remained
true 20 his promise. and never dlyulgcd
the crime johnson was buried Ia Clat.
SOP cemetery. Il being presumed that he
had fallen from the roadway. breaking
his neck and crushing his skull The
coroner's jury IN the case rendered a
verde, OF accidental death. and. but for
the confession Of Rolkalh. the circum.
stances surrounding the murder would
never have been known. Thomas Mok-
ka, Johnson's cousin. states that he sus-
~ccted foul play. but could and no evil
denco To corroborhtc his belief. and for
that reason never made an investigation.
Rolkala stated that Kosala prohaoy
thought Ring. with whom he had had
trouble In the saloon. was following him,
and that when he killed Johnson he mis-
took him for Ring.
Rolkala will be probably committed 10
the asylum today,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

Dear Edltor-If you know Of a aoucllor
or canvasser In your city or elsewhere.
especially man who has solicited for
subscriptions. insurance nursery stock.
books. or tailoring or a man who can sell
goods. you will confer favor by telling
him TO correspond with us; or II you will
insert this notice In your paper and such
parties will cut this notice out and mail
to US. wo may be able 10 furnish them
good position In their own and adjoln-
Ing counties. Address American Wooden
Mills Company. Chicago
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29
THE STORY OF 4 MURDER
TOLD BY AN INSANE MAN.
Herman Rolkala. Who Witnessed the
Murder OF Herman johnson, Tells
the Story After Twelve Years.

For almost twelve years Herman
Rolkala has kept secret the details Of a
terrible crime which occurred in this city.
During all Of that time he has brooded
over the murder. and at last his reason
has given away. He Is now a ravlng
maniac. and his screams strike terror
10 the other inmates OF the county Jail
where he- Is confined. pen~.ng examina-
ton before the county court today.
A few days ago. Rolkala, who had been
employed at Ilwaco. boarded the steamer
for Astoria. When the boat stopped at
New Astoria. Rolkala went ashore and
started for the woods. He was seen by
an acquaintance. who noticed that he
was acting strangely, and together the
men came 10 this city. Roikala was ap-
parently bereft OF his reason, and his
friend deemed II advisable to notify the
authorities Of his condition. Accordingly
he was turned over 10 Sheriff williams,
who locked the man up In the county
Jail. Thursday he was quiet, but yester-
day became violent, and Sheriff Williams,
moved by the condition Of the unfortu-
nate man. called a physician who ad-
mlnlstered quieting potions.
Yesterday morning before koikala be
came violently insane. he told the story
Of the crime to Sheriff Williams. His
narrative was disconnected, but the
statement comedies with the cIrcum-
stances surrounding the death of the
murdered man, end the story Is un-
doubtedly true.
one night. in 1886. Rolkala was in the
Last Chance saloon. In West Astoria,
with several friends During the even
ing two Of the men, John Ring and Elias
Kosala, became involved in a quarrel,
but later settled their difficulties. Some
time afterward Rokala and Kosala left
the saloon and started for the city. After
going short distance they heard some
one coming behind them, and KOsala,
who seemed very much excited, grasped
a neavy piece Of planking and struck at
the third man, who proved to be Herman
Johnson. The blow took effect with
crushing force on the back Of the head,
and JOHNSON fell like lcg to the side
walk. The force Of t.,e blow had mashed
his head almost to a jelly.
Kogala then picked up the body Of the
murdered man and threw It over the rail-
ing to the beach below. At the same
time he told Roikala TO keep quiet about
the affair, saying 1t was none Of his bnsl-
ness.
after the murder" said Rolkala. ~
went to the house Of Thomas Mokka, a
blacksmith. and told him Johnson. hls
cousin, had fallen overheard, and mad
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29
HOTEL ARRIVALS

oeelden,-B. y Mitchell Sam T. dNl'
A. r. wi,hors. j q. Kily. b. g. com
stock. r. wolN. Fred ilrasr. 5. NJ
Cooper. julius slcscl J A Williams. san
Francisco. \. ] Colliugs. ilWaco. Miss
o. V. Hail. Blaine. 5 II. mascl, Now
York
Parker House Z. y Baylcy. John
Belly. Tacoma. J. J. Purcell. Mrr G. H.
Wheeler. Tllamook. A. +. S'oncr oyster
Vile. d. Keen. Portland. T. Roberts,
SVcnHOn
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29
FUNERAL NOTICE

The members OF the Pioneer and ilN-
torical Society Of oregon are requested
to meet at the chamber NJ commerce
rooms on sunday. october ~, lsys. 10
attend the funeral of tho late Mrs u.
B. Parker. n pioneer. Services will be
held ht her late residence Sunday nt II
clock. Funeral train leaves At i2:a
for burial AZ Ocean View cemetery.
BRING your badges.
BY order OF president
r. w. CARNAHAN. Secretary.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29
HOW TO LOOK GOOD.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep. depending entirely on healthy
condition Of all the vital organs. II the
liver Is inactIve,you have a bilious look;
II your stomach Is disordered, you have
dysDeptlc look; II your Kidneys are
affected, you have u pnehed look. se-
cure good health. and you will surely
have good looks, Electric Bltters" is
good Alternative and Tonic. Acts directly
on the stomach, liver and Kidneys, purI.
fes the blood, cures plmpes, blotches
and boils, and gives good complexion,
Every bottle guaranteed. Sold at Estes
Conn Drug Co. 90 cents per bottle. .sI
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29
THAT JOYFUL FEELING.

with the cShllarating sense ~ rc'
newed health and strength and internal
cleanliness. which follows tho use OF
syr"p OF Figs. IL unNnown 20 the few
who have not progressed beyond tho Old
time medicines and tho cheap substitutes
sometimes offered but never accepted BY
tho well.informed. buy the genuine,
manufactured BY tho California Fg
Syrup Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29
TO ELECTRIC LIGHT PATRONS

owing 90 the disabling ~ the boiler
at -rcscnt attached 20 our electric lish,
e'nnt. Il will be- necessary 90 discontinue
tho light service Tor from Two 90 three
days. Some time Inst fall We purchased
and erected Tor such an emergency a
new battery OF the latest Improved boil.
ers. but the sar. have not been no tar
put In use. a force of workmrn wlll
commence operations a. ONE 20 conncc,
these new boilers with our engines. and
oar patrons will not be- Inconvenience
beyond the shortest possible time within
which the work can be- done.
THE WEST SHORE MILLS co
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29
BUCKLENs ARNICA sALvE

THE BEST sALVE in tho world fol
Cuts. Bruises. SoreT Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chllblains. Corns and all Skin EruptIons
and positively cures Piles. or no pay 70
quired. II Is guaranteed to give perfec
satisfaction or money refunded. Price Q
cents per box. For sale by Estes-Conr
Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29
CALL FOR WARRANTS.

Notice is hereby given to all parties
holding Clatsop county warrants en-.
dorsed prior to July sth, 1896, to present
the same to the County Treasurer at
his Office. lA Tenth street, for payment.
Interest ceases after this date.
Dated Astoria. oregon, this goth day Of
October, 1S0s
H. c. THOMPSON,
County Treasurer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

Fresh candles every day at the Parlor,
where all such goods are kept either in
glass Jars or show cases and are thus
free from street dust and disease germs.
Tho Parlors candies come from the bcS
factories on the coast, where every mod
ern facility for making and curing"
candles can be employed. Compare quail
tiles and prices at the Parlor with other
shops, and you will be convinced that It
is the place TO get the best goods.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

The interior Of the custom mouse has
been much improved recently. ana sew
eral articles Of furniture have been put
IN the main Office by collector Fox. Two
combination wardrobes and twu rcvolv-
ing bookcases, made Of Maryland white
oak, have been put In the inter Office
and also two elegant bookcases made
Of the same material. As one en,c-e
Uncle Sans premises roceptacles sor
his overplus wearing apparel arc in posi-
tion at each side Of the door 'rhes. are
a handsome marble top umbrella stand
and combination wardrobe case. A water
cooler which has not yet arrived. will
be placed on the umbrella stand. A civil
service office has been fixed up at the
head of the stairway and two tables have
been put in position and also a comblna-
tion bookcase The secretarys office ls
luXuriantly fitted up. All the new furnl-
ture is Of Maryland white oak and made
n Baltimore.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29
SOLDIERS SLEEPING UNDER FIRE

81 suppose some people will shrug their
shoulders" said a soldier who was In
the three days battle Of San Juan Hlll,
"when / say that II Is a common thing
for soldiers to go sound asleep under
fire when they are not permitted to re-
turn the fire. but must lie quiet. 1t isn't
bravery or recklessness. but the result
OF Intense excitement on the brain" in
the same way many men appear utterly
Indifferent to dangerous disorders Of the
stomach that Hostettcr's Stomach Bit
ters would promptly cure. This remedy
will make them sleep like a top" as
the saying goes 1t Will give them
nerves Of iron II will overcome die
tressng stomach and bowel disorders.
give tone and strength to the kidneys.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The funeral Of the late Mrs. II. Par
ker will take place from the family res
lden1" Sunday at 100 O'Clock. The fun
eral train will leave at 1920 to convey
the funeral procession. The burial will
take place IN ocean View cemetery
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29
ATTENTION " II c.

All members are notified to attend a
special meeting Saturday. october = at
g.D p. m. At Carnhhan's hall by order Of
CORA GREEN. President
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

Harry Lemon has sold his cigar store
to Fred Brown. who viii hereafter con-
duct II. Mr. Lemon has gono 20 CALI
fornia for the benefit 70 his health.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

A pumpkin weighing 10 pounds was
exhibited az Commercial street grocery
store yesterday. II was raised or the
Ahlberg farm az Gray's river.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

congregational--The themes will be
Repeating the Life OF Christ" and
Making the Best Use o. the Best
Thing"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

The favorlte whisky Of famous men is
Harper, because Of its smooth, exquisite
flavor: because Of its matchiess purity;
because Of its mellow age. No wonder
IT'S the favorte. Every drop sterling.
Harper whisky. Sold by Foard & Stokes
Company Astoria, oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

The British ship Dimsdale and the
British bark Iversnald, both wheat laden
FOR Queenstown Tor orders. pu, 10 sea
yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29


Portland yesterday. She received eXten-
sivc alterations while In Portland. Her
machinery has been changed and her
automatSc towing gear has been replaced
by the old method. improvements TO her
hull were also made. and she sets lower
IN the water than formerly, As soon as
her machinery Is In proper working or
der she will again go into service towing
rock barges 20 Gray's harbor
The case OF r. NJ CASTOR. accused ot
receiving stolen goods. was on trial yes
teriay In the circuit court. Earl Bid
well. the boy from whom the stolen ar
ticies were bought, and who Is now
serving a term In the reform school for
the offense. was the principal witness,
He Identified all the stolen articles and
testified TO selling the goods to CASTOR.
Counsel for both sides submitted the case
TO the Jury without argument, The jury.
after a short deliberation. brought In a
verdict OF not guilty.
II seems strange that a man should be
waylaid and beaten with c'rh on the
principal thoroughtare OF Astoria, but
such an occurrence happened last night.
A well known young Astorian was walk
INK along Commercial street when a man
IN the alleyway between the Merchants
and the Palace cafe passed an insulting
remark about him. Inc young man re-
sented this. whereupon the man In the
alleyway called him vile name. The
result was a fistic encounter. In which
the young man had all the best OF It.
The latter went about his business.
Later. while passing the alley. he was
pounced upon by the man. who struck
him several times with a heavy club.
The force Of the blow sent ham 10 his
knees. While in this position he was
struck repeatedly. but. although weak,
he managed TO regain his feet. and took
the club away from his assailant.
Colonel f. c. Hughes. OF the 1895 re-
gatta committee. has filed his final report
OF the receipts and expenditures OF the
recent carnival All the accounts have
been settled, with one exception. and
there remains a balance Of six cents
The account not yet settled is disputed.
The committee handled over @ee :his
year. and the regatta was the most sue
cessful ever held on the Pacific coast.
I The committee was under great expense.
l but figured things down TO a fine point.
as the balance Of six cents shows. II
/ Il estimated that there were two stran'
/ gers in Astoria during regatta week for
every dollar subscribed 20 the fund.
| Despite this some Of the business men
| OF the city-fortunately only few-haye
stated that they would subscribe 80 II
/ the regatta were never again held. The
/ Astoria regatta has practically killed
the state fair and the Portland exposi'
ton has. Il Is said. suffered a decline on
account Of the successful manner In
which the local carnival was handled.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

Presbyterian Church-Seryioes as usual
tomorrow. Theme OF the morning ser
mon. "a Glorious Church; evening
theme. The whole Armor OF God"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

The popularity Of the merchants lunch
served by Mr.. George BARLEY at the Ma
tional is growing daily, and many busi-
ness men can be found there every day
for their midday meal. The lunches set
by Mr.. BARLEY are the finest in the city
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29
roDAY's WEATHER

roDAY's WEATHER.
Probable rain.
AROUND TOWN.
SATURDAY.
Try ROslyn coal. EimOre. sanborn CO.
i'm Gillette. OF Seaside. was in the
city yesterday.
The steamship Nang Chow is due to-
day from Hong Kong. via Yokohama,
The Elmore. with general merchandise.
arrived in yesterday from Nehalem.
c. L. Houston has returned from a
short business trip 10 the metropolis.
The steamship Mogul. with a general
cargo for the Orient. put to sea yester-
day.
Colonel z. c. Hughes will return Sun
day. from an extended hunting trip In
Idaho
Mrs. C. ]. Trenchard. who has been
visiting in Portland. returned home yes
terday.
The tug Astoria, with rock barges In
tow. arrived In yesterday from Gray's
hArbOr.
The German ship Christine was towed
Up to Portland yesterday by the ock-
lAhAma-
The German ship Paul Isenberg was
tOwed up to Portland yesterday by the
ocklahamA-
The women's Relief corps will NEE,
at 2:S0 this afternoon. A fun attendance
Is requested.
Best California wine. 30 cents per gal
Ion. Alex Gilbert. sole agent for Astoria
Telephone S.
The Rebekah social which was TO have
been given October 81. has been post.
poned until further notice.
Wanted-Four or i've nicely furnished
rooms. good location: rent reasonable
Address L. Astorian Office.
The Norwegian steamer Produce has
finished loading in Portland and vii
leave down the river today.
The German ship vasco de Cana
wheat laden. arrived from Portland yes
terday in tow OF the Baker.
The British ship Cambrian Hills, wheat
laden. arrived down from Portland yes
terday in tow OF the ocklahama.
A farewell party was rendered o. B
Prael last night Mr.. Prael will leave 70
Portland in a day or two. where he ha
wrong-doers.
Pure Whisky. Harper; Perfect Whisky
Harper. Every bottle guaranteed Harper
sou Dy + OdTu * ohOhSo NShPNhgg "a
torIa, Oregon.
For Sale. 100 tons OF Rosyln coal; tn
finest house and steam coal ever brough
10 Astoria. Elmore. Sanborn Co.. Tele
phone. Main 5-l.
Wanted. a school girl 70 do light hous'
WORK in exchange for board. Apply {
Mrs E. c. Holdens i55 Duane street. A
toria,
Charles Orkwitz who has been III 70
some time past, has entirely recovere
and may be found at his shop on Duan
street, prepared to 90 general repairing
W. F. Snodgrass, Astoria's leading PHI
tographer has purchased the Crow ga
lery and will hereafter be found locate
in the rooms formerly known as the Gro
gallery.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

A. r. Apperson. who has been em-
ploved by the A. & c R r. as telegraph
operator at Quincy. has accepted the
position as local telegraph operator at
the depot.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

The prisoners in the county 'au all
had their pictures taken yesterday. DR..
Jay Tuttle was CHIEF operator. assisted
by sheriff Jack williams, ,nief Halock
and Constable Fred W.eGma1. After
waras all three Of the latter named
gentlemen had q group taken mi. viii
be quite an addition 10 the roguag gall
lery.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

The entertainment given b. the ladies'
OF 81. Agnes Guild at Mrs. Pages resi-
dence Wednesday evening was a most
successful event, and was largely at
tended. The decorations were elaborate.
the handsome residence being handsome
ly lighted. A neat sum was realized FOR
the Guild.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

a gentleman in this ,ty is oEerod a
contract to freeze thirty Nclr loads Of
salmon. for which two cents pound will
be paid, the parties Offering the contract
10 furnish the fish. The capital required
for q cold storage plan, o. tha, size
would be no larger than the amount The
first contract would bring IN.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

Baptist Church-The pastor IS home
again. All services Sunday as usual.
Subject Of the morning discourse.
"Providences Of Cod evening subject,
Reward"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

In the circuit cour, yesterday an order
confirming the sale was granted in the
case Of the Union Savings s. Loan As
sociation vs.. II. E. Hansen and Karen
NJ Hansen.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

NAVY BLUE SAILOR SUIT,
~ Nelegantly trimmed with white
ana blue, and silver cord around
edge OF collar; worth always ss-So;
now :, .S4.25
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

A furor Of excitement was created over
the actions Of a small pup IN the court
house yard yesterday Afternoon, and
jury composed Of court hangers-on rem
dered a verdict that the dog would die.
The owner OF the dog quickly revived him
and the show was over
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

Last nights full moon was opportune.
for II lighted the city splendidly. The
streets all over town were in almost total
darkness. and 1t was an ideal night FOR
Wrnng -doers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

Charles Orkwitz who has been III for
some time past, has entirely recovered
and may be found at his shop on Duane
street prepared to 90 general repairing.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

W. F. Snodgrsss, Astoria's leading pho
tographer, has purchased the Crow gal
lery and will hereafter be found located
in the rooms formerly known as the Crow
gallery.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-29

] S. Delllnger's new paper, the Daily
Times will make its appearance in port
land tonight II is said the Mitchell re-
publlcans are backing the paper. and
that no expense will be spared 10 make
it good newspaper. Mr.. DelHnger will
continue his Job printing plant In this
city.