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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19
4 REMARKABLE APPOINTMENT.

II President Mckinley expects to retain
the ordinary respect of decent men in
oregon he is bound to take notice Of the
public charges Of dishonesty made in yes
terdays oregonian against the character
pf his latest federal appolntee in this
state the Hon" Ike Patterson, collector
of customs at Portland.
Perhaps never in the history of repu-
table Journalism in this country has a
more terrific arraignment of a candidate
for office, or. for that matter, of fed
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

Omega. -. bktn 552 tons. Mollendo.
Viking. -, schr. l3J tons, san Fran
Kong
Whitgift, Bowling, Br stmr, 1880 tons,
San Francisco.
Mary +. Russ. Nelson. schr. 2i tons,
San Pedro
Pioneer. sch, ---, 297 IONS, Port Har-
fOrI
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

Dyspepsia can be cured by using Arker's
Dyspepsia Tablets. one little table. VIII
give immediate relief or money refunded
Sold In handsome tin boxes at q cts. FOR
sale by Estes-Conn Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

All communications intended for publi-
cation should be directed to the editor,
Business communications ot all kinds
ami remittancos must be addressed 70
'The Astorian."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

The Weekly Asiorian. the second Oldest
weekly in the state OF Oregon. has. next
to the Portland oregonlaa, the largest
weekly circulation in the state.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

80 architect has ever yrt designed
house with enough closets 200 10 or big
enough for two families.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

The Astoran guarantees to its adver-
tlsers the LARGEST circulation Of any news
paper published on the Columbia river
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

a woman vi experience says that just
az soon as you let man see how much
you care for him you are lost.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

4 woman delights Ia b..nG called q k..-
ten bu, man always ryson,s % when hc
IS said 90 Dee q puppy
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

Luxuriant hair. CT uniform color, ia a
beautiful head-covering for either sex,
and may be secured by using Halls Vego.
table SIcllian Hair Renewer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19
Go East.

VIA n.illngs and tho burlington route. ana
you reach Omaha. Kansas City. st. Louis.
and all other southern and southeastern
cities halr day sooner than travellers
Nho take any other line
Go east via s. Paul and tho burlington
route. and you ride on tho hnest train on
earth the nurlIngson's 81 rauj-ChlcaEo
Limited.
Go east Via ogden ani Denver. ana YOU
sec tho wonderful scenery ot tho Rockies.
famed the world over az tho most mag.
nlnccnt on tho continent
Tickets a. onicca ~ connecting lines
A. G. SHELDON.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

Strawberries are said To whtcn The
teeth. Another Bit OF toilet Information l4
that binckbrrries darkcn the tongue.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

Advertising rates can be had on appli-
cation to the business manager.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19
PLAYED OUT

\ pearl heart enclosing h1g Is tho llt.
est obU,huon 90 patriotic sentiment
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

The fortune left by Slgnor Nlcollni, the
husband Of Patti, IS estimated at over
100000 It will be remembered that patti
refused to accept the legacy of 100000
left her by the sgnor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

A black oIt Is considered a tremendous
ly lucky possession until o. upsets the lamp
and yuu haven't a cen, ~ Insurance"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19
WEEKI.Y.

Sent by mail. per year, in advanee.".Gm
Postage free to subscribers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19
LUMBER FLEET
Omega - bk,n g,2 ton, yo,,.nao

Vessels on the Way and IN Columbia
River 10 Load Lumber.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

Plaid borders on black satin ribbons are
especially chic.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

Sent by mail, per year...,.,,,,...".'.'bVO
Sent by mail, per month"",,,......" 80
Served by carrier, per month.".,,,r 90
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

q n q ITO HTA,
Bears the N The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature a GIz1Azz;zI
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

Through palace and tourist sleeper,
dinlng and library observation ears
ELEGANT vEsTIBULE TRAINS
No. I Limited leaves Portland a. ~
p m.
No Limited arrives Portland at ul,
4 IN.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19

U. n. Scott. President
c. ". Stone. Agcnt. Astoria.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-19
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
DAILY

DAILY.
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TINE SCHEDULES
pt.'"I. From Portland Nthl'E
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-23
FOR ROBBING THE MAIL
W. P. FREY ARRESTED FOR STEALING A
REGISTERED LETTER.
He Was Mail Agent on the Winston and
Roanoke Railroad Gets Boad
ofS5,OOO,

Winston, y. c., March 22.-CSpccialJ
w. T. Firey, for three years mail
agent on Norfolk and Western road be-
tween Winston and Roanoke, was ar
faigned before United States Commits
sioner Martin here to-day on the charge
pf stealing a registered letter containing
fifty dollars in currency, from the mail
pouch ON the night of November 10th
hast. A large number of witnesses was
examined. DR.. Fulp, postmaster at a
neatcher" mail station by lris name, tes-
@ifiea THAT lit was his money and Inc pnt
it In the pouch. Defendant testified that
the letter was not in the pouch and that
the latter was cut when ,he received it.
frey admitted that he made good ele-
ven dollars while in the pOstOffice service
at Washington several years ago. saying
he lost Il registered letter containing that
amount. He was bound over to the
Federal court in the case to-day, his
bond being $500, which he gave.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-23
FATAL KEROSENE EXPLOSION.
An Aunt of DIR. Chas. d. McIver Dies
Suddenly.

Sanford, n. c., March 22.-(Special)
Sunday morning the people of San
ford were shocked at learning that Mrs.
Lizzie Patterson had suddenly died III
her room from strangulatiOn caused by
the explosion of a lamp which set her
bed on fire. The particulars of the
shocking accident are as follows:
About o'clock q colOred girl went 10
the back door of the building and knock
cd several times, and upon receiving no
response called in some of the neighbors.
1t was discovered that the room was on
fire and partially effected an entrance
by forcing the door open with an axe.
The room was full of smoke and it was
very difficult to enter Mr.. w. A. Crab
tree finally entered and found Mrs. Pat
terson lying on the floor and the bed
In flames. He carried her into the hall
aud DIR. w. A. Monroe was called in,
WAC pronounced her dead. About half
of the bed was consumed and the re-
mains of an exploded lamp were found
in chair near by.
The deceased was the daughter of the
late Chandler McIver and was closely
related to the McIvers of this cOmmuni-
ty. She had been married twice and
leaves two children by her second hus.
band She had been for many years q
useful and active member of the Pres
bytefian church and was q most excel
lent Christian lady.
The remains were laid to rest in Buf-
falo cemetery yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-23
FOR THREE BATTLE-SHIPS
THE NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL RE-
RORTED TO THE HOUSE.
Carries S35, $3.50 an Increase Over Las
Year Of $4,000, ,000-- Provides for
Increased Men.

Washington, ID. c., March 22.-Hhe
Naval Appropriation bill, as reported to
the House to-day, carries a total of $780,
GS3. .O5S. an increase over last year of
81. 7G;4. 49, and over the current estimate
Of $2,514,S ,S24.
For the increase of the Navy the bill
allows to be constructed by contract
three sea-going coast line battle ships de-
signed to carry the heaviest armor aud
most powerful ordnance, displacement
II 900 tons, with the highest practicable
speed for their class, to cost, exclusive
of armament, not exceeding $3.O0O,O0O
each. one to be named the Maine; six
torpedo boats, $50 tons displacement and
six torpedo boat destroyerS about 3JU
tons displacement, to cost not exceeding
81. $40 900. and one gun boat to take the
place of the United States ship Michl-
gan. to- cost exclusive of armament not
over $260,000, to be built ON the great
lakes. One of these sea-going battle
ships is to be built on the Pacific coast.
The contracts for the construction of all
these vessels are to be made within six
ty days Of the enactment of the bill.
Toward the construction of four tim
Der dry docks, $4,000 each is allowed
each to be not less than 700 feet long
and sufficient to meet probable future re-
quirements of the largest vessels. AT
Algiers. Ia, a dry dock is to be built,
but is TO be of a double-sided, steel float
ing type known as the combined floating
and craving self-docking dock, capable
Of lifting a vessel of $4,000 tons displace-
ment and 27 feet draft of water. to cost.
including moorings and wharf $S50,000,
of which 100000 is appropriated this
year.
The bin directs the appointment of II
Board of Naval officers to determine the
desirability of locating and constructing
Il dry dock i'm the lharbor of Galveston,
Texas, and to report to Congress at the
next session.
Toward the armament and armor Of
domestic manufacture of vessels author
lied under four previous acts and the
present bill, including the completion of
the ordnance outfit for the six torpedo
boat destroyers and six torpedo boats.
there is an item of $5,45S.S00, the to-
tai cost of the armor according to the
plans and specifications already prepared
for the three battle Ships authorized by
the act of June 10, 1896, not to exceed
S3.210,000.
The total allowed for the pay of the
Navy is SO, ,125, ,460.
The Secretary of the Navy is author
lied to enlist at any time after the pas
sage of the bill as many additional men
as may be necessary to man the ships
i'll commission. provided that the total
number of men and boys in the general
service and under training shall not ex-
ceed 1880 men and 1000 boys
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-23
CREW AND PASSENGERS LOST
Supposed That 40 Persons Were Drown
ed by the Capsizing of Bark to
Alaska.

Supposed That 40 Persons Were Drown.
ed by the Capsizing of Bark to
Alaska.
San Francisco. Cal, March 22.-Upon
the arrival of the Pacific coast Steam
ship Company's steamer Santa Rosa.
from San Diego today. the news was
received of another accident. Indirectly
attributed 10 the Alaskan gold excite
ment, which is believed to have cost
the lives of 40 passengers and sailors.
Captain Alexander, of the Santa Rosa.
reported that early this morning, nine
miles off Point Bonita, at the mouth of
the Golden Gate, he sighted derehct
lotion up. The tug Sea-Witch was inn
mediately dispatched to the point indi-
icated, and found the derelct to be
the bark Helen w. Almy, Captain HO-
gan, which sailed hence for Copper
River points with twenty-seven passen-
gers and a crew of thirteen on Sunday
last.
The bark lay upon her star-board side
with her stern low down in the water.
her deck hamper badly wrecked and
several planks of her hull washed loose
by the seas, which broke over her.
While there were no signs of boats
among the wreckage, it is not believed
that her passengers and crew escaped
by putting off from the vessel in them,
as there has been very heavy sea for
several days past. Furthermore no
word has been received from the survi-
vors, if any exist. although the derelict
was sighted within ten miles of shore,
and fully forty-eight hours have passed
since the wreck occurred.
According to the tugbOat men there
was pretty stiff breeze when the Almy
sailed out of the Golden Gate on Sun
day last. and by noon it was blowing a
gale There was heavy sea running
and it is supposed that some time during
the night she was struck by squall
and turned turtle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-23

the matter and it is probable that il
the government can make the neces
sary arrangements a station will be Sc
cured.
AT the War Department bids were
opened in the Bureau of Ordnance fol
supplying 100000 pounds of brown pris
matte powder for the Seacoast fortifica
ton guns. There were only two bidders,
the California Powder Company and the
Dupont Powder Company. The former
concern offered to supply the powder at
the rate of 32175 cents per pound
Twenty-one days after receiving the
cotnract they will begin delivering the
powder at the rate of 25,OOO pounds
weekly.
The Dupont Company bid at 32.i75
cents per pound for that to be delivered
at the powder arsenal, at Dover, \. j.,
and 34.175 cents per pound for that to
be delivered at the Benecia Arsenal,
California.
In a day or two the Ordnance Bureau
will award the contract for supplying
the department with 2,000,0ON smOkeleSs
powder rifle ball cartridges OF 80 calibre.
Two concerns submitted bids for furnish
ing these cartridges, the Winchester
Arms Company and the Union Metallic
Company. both of Connecticut. Their
bids were substantially alike, and the
contract probably will be divided be-
tween the two companies.
The War Department has received IN
formation of the arr!"al at New York
of the steamer Nordkyn, with 300
pounds of foreign smoke.ess powder
abnrr1 This uOwdpr is for t. sting DUR
Continued Second Page.j
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-23

Antwerp, March % - The British
steamer Acme, Captain Morris, from
PascagOula February IS. via Newport
News February %. which arrived here
ON Thursday last lost part of her deck
load in gale the previous day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-23
ARMY REORGANIZATION BILL
The Peace Basis of the Army Will Not
DE Increased

Washington, y. c.. March % The
Military Affairs Committee OF the House
to-day completed consideration of the
Army reorganization bill and ordered
IL favorable report upon it, AS agreed
upon only few changes were made.
An additional section was added as a
precaution providing that nothing in the
act should be construed as an authoriza-
ton to increase the enlisted force Of the
army in time of peace.
Another amendment provides that "at
the end of any war inswhich the Uni
ted States may become involved the Ar
my shall be reduced to a peace basis
by the transfer or absorption through
promotion of the suDernumerary officers
and the honorable discharge or transfer
Of supernlmerary officers, and the hon
orabe discharge or transfer Of super
numerary enlisted men"
Chairman Hull, of the Military Affairs
Committee, will secure action upon the
bin Mt the earliest possible moment. 1t
may require a special rude to get the bill
before the House.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-23
A SLICK FoRGER WANTED.

II. NJ. Cary Convicted in Richmond
for Getting Money Under False Pre-
tenseS.
Richmond, Va, March 22-Several
DAYS ago young man giving his name
as II. NJ. Cary was arrested here and
given sixteen months in jail on -four
charges of obtaining money under false
pretences on bad checks. A telegram
received to-day from the chief of police
of Plymouth, Indiana, by the Richmond
authorities says:
"Party of name of r. NJ. Cary has
bqen circulating forged checks on II. u.
Buck. this city for the past thirty days.
You undoubtedly have the right man.
Letter will follow with full particulars. "
4 telegram from Pinkerton's Detective
Agency in Chicago says:
"NIan under arrest in your city for
nassinr checks on Plymouth State Bank
Is q dangerous forger. wanted in many
cities. Please see that he is held. Our
New York office will also communicate
with YOU"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-23
DURHAM'S POST MASTER
O'8RIEN, WHO HAD THE DUKE BACKING,
WINC.
Rev. A. A. Pruden Resigns as Rector Of The
Episcopal Church-'PersOnaI and
Social Mention,

Durham. \. c., March 22.-(Special0
The postofficc agony is over and Mr..
G'Brien is to handle our mails for the
next four years. He is clever gentle
man, Il good business man and will,
have no doubt, make Il capable, efficient
and popular postmaster. His appoint
ment will likely be sent to the Senate
to-day.
At a special meeting of the vcstFy of
ST. Phillips church last night Rev. \. n.
Pruden handed in his resignation us Isas-
tor. This was a genuine surprise to the
people of this city. For three years ne
has ministered to st. Phillips flock in
spiritual things and occupies a warm
place i'm the affections of Durham peo-
pie. / have not been able to ascertain
n reason for this step. When asked
about it Mr. Pruden said his future was
as vet yelled in uncertainty. That he
might remain a citizen of Durham for
some time There is Il universal express
sion OF regret at the resignation of Mr.
Pruden. Since here he has made many
warm friendships and his leaving will
cause a pang in many hearts. \ little
over a year ago he was married to one
of Durham's most charming young Ia
dies. Miss Minnie Hopper. who with her
cOnsecrated husband has a host of
friends I but raise the sentiment of the
community when / say it is to be hoped
that his resignation will he withdrawn
and that we will have the benefit of
many more years of his ministerial work.
Mrs Julian s. Carr, of this city, has
just been appointed a member of the
National Organization Committee Of the
National Flower Congress. together with
Mrs. VIM Mckinley and Mrs. Gen. Jno.
A. Logan. The Congress is to meet in
Washington. North Carolina may well
feel proud Of her representatives in this
coterie of leading ladies of the land.
Mr.. Fred \. Green, chairman, has
called meeting of the Democratic EX-
ecutive Committee of the Fifth Judicial
district to I've held in this city on the
first day of April. 1898. The purpose of
the meeting will be to name the date for
holding the judicial convention and such
other business as may come before it,
A special train will be run from here
to Chapel Hill tomorrow for the benefit
of these who wish to see the game of
ball between the Trinity and University
teams. 1t leaves the Southern depot at
l o'clock D. m.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-23
CoLoRED MILITARY COMPANY.
Getting Ready for Cuban War-Death
of Mr.. John Osborne-Dr. Booth Not
So Well.

OF Mr.. John OSbOrne-DF Booth Not
So Well.
Oxford. y. c., March 22.-(Special.) >
Mr.. Job Osborne, whose health has been
feeble recently, died this morning at 8
O'Clock, at the Osborne House" in
Oxford, where he has spent his declining
years Mr.. Osborne was one of the old
est citizens of the town, having attain
ed the advance age of II years.
Miss Annie Booth left Oxford yester-
day to attend her father in the hospital
at Lynchburg, having been called by a
telegram on Saturday to his bedside.
Dr. Booths health continues feeble.
Rev. Thos. Needham has commenced
a meeting in the Baptist church here,
and preached yesterday to large CON
gregations delivering very able and in
structiye sermons.
Mr. Oscar Brown and bride, of Cum
bertrand, Va, who were married at the
Osborne House Il few days ago. decided
to remain here and have rented Il house
on Raleigh street. and commenced house
Keeping. Mr.. Brown will open store
III Oxford at an early day.
Mr.. T. w. Jackson and Mrs. Carrie
Wilder have exchanged residences. and
are comfortably located in their respec-
tive homes.
A colored military company was or
ganized in Oxford last week, looking to
a call to arms. Alex. Hester was elected
captain of the company,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-23
WORK OF THE wRECKING CREW
Rumor is False of General PandO's Re
call-WOrK of Relief Station.


Havana, March 22.-The rumOrs that
General Pando has been recalled and Is
awaited here with six thousand men,
are pronounced to be without founda-
tion. Generals Pando and Salcedo, IT is
given out. are continuing their operations
in the province of Puerto Principe.
The Spanish cruiser Alfonso MI en-
tered the new floating dock to-day, IN
order to have her bottom cleaned.
Later in the day the dock rose with
Out mishap. All the machinery IS
working nicely and her crew are busy
cleaning the bottom of the vessel, but
the dock will not be accepted until more
fully tested by heavier ship
The wrecEmg contract divers have
been busy on the Maine to-day, raising
two six inch gums from the after cabin
with great difficulty and getting ammu-
nition from the magazine aft, In doing
, this the divers are compelled to go
down through the tupret aft in a mar
row chute ana then along tine deck to
the magazine opening. They are liable
to be jammed, and great care is taken.
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