The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-27


has been undergoing some repairs. is
now In good condition and will take
on the cargo for Tillamook now loaded
On the steamer Harrison and leave out
for there as soon as possible.
Charles Sackett, aged 50 years, ana
benjamin Holman, aged 27, were ad-
Judged insane In the county court yes
terday, Sheriff Lnvllc will leave with
them this evening for Salem, where they
Will be committed TO the asylum.
Some Astoria people witnessed the
hanging Of Martin Sickle Friday at
Kdlana, and they pronounce the scene
at the scaffold n most terrible one. Az
ter the body was cut down the bloody
rope was cut 10 pieces and carried
away by relic hunters.
Katata Council, Degree Of Pocahontas
will give rag-tlmc dance at Fishers
hall on Saturday evening. February 2.
Wear your rags and come and have
good time. Two prizes will be given
for the most ragged costume. 80 cents
a couple; ladies unaccOmpanled, z5
cents.
The barkentine w. II. Dlmond Is
loading n general cargo at San Fran
cisco for Honolulu. This will b. her last
voyage as II has been determined upon
arriving at the latter port 10 dlsmantle
the vessel and convert her Into q coal
hulk for the Oceanic Steamship Com
pany at that port.
The Pacific Sheet Metal Works has
orders for more than 5000, 090 cans for
the Alaska trade, and will begin man
ufacturing for these orders about
March II. All are TO be shipped be-
fore the end Of the month. and this
VIII nccessitate hard running from the
time operations begin.
The Umatilla Reef light vessel has
been replaced on her station on Cape
Alyd. Wash. OH lights Of superior
character have been installed on the
vessel. but IT consequence Of the less
ened height Of their position, the dis
lance at which they can be seen Will
be somewhat reduced.
Edwin, the 6-year-old son OF Mr. and
Mrs Haraden. died yesterday after
noon n 4:3O at the residence OF MI. f.
u. Ferguson. The funeral services VIII
be at the house tomorrow forenoon at
lO:3O o'clock. Friends Of the family are
invited. Intcrment will be in Ocean
View cemetery. The services at the
grave Will be private.
Joseph Heathington, recently second
officer OF the steamship Robert Adam
son, who deserted that vessel at Port
land. Is now second mate OF the Brit
ish ship County OF Roxburgh. His per-
sOnal effects, which have been In charge
of the British vice consul here. have
been turned over to him.
Afltr long Illness. George Williams,
cf Kuappa. died In this city Friday
nislt. al the age Of 6S years. He was
unmarried ard so far as is known had
no relatives In this country. The fun
eral will be held from POhls under
taxing rooms at i:JD this afternoon,
Rev. VIM s. Short officiating. Burial
VIII be In Greenwood cemetery.
A book Of considerable local inter-
est. the life history OF Thomas Peter
son. the aged Dane who lived for many
years on the shore OF Youngs bay, has
Just beeu issued by a Chicago publish
ing house. II Is neatly printed and
bound and finely illustrated, and gives
an interesting narrative OF the Danish
German wars from lS4S to 1864
Thos. Nelson and S. Hirsh, both
young men OF about twenty years Of
age. were arrested last evening by Sher-
IN Linville and Constable Kelly. They
are charged with disturbing the meet
lngs OF the Salvation Army. Warrants
were sworn out for them early in the
afternoon, but they We're not secured !
ill late at night. They will appear in
Justice Brower's court tomorrow.
The funeral OF Lewis n. Mitchell was
held at Knappa yesterday. The SER
vices were conducted from the Presby- |
terrain church nj that place by Rev. |
VIM. S. Short OF this city. a personal
friend OF the deceased. and the services
at the grave were under direction of
Temple Lodge. A. F. & A. NJ, and St.
John chapter. r. A. M, of which two
organizations deceased was an honored |
member.
A fire which, but for prompt action |
on the part OF the fire department. |
at the Clatsop mills about o'clock |
last evening An alarm was turned in |
and within q very few minutes the de-
partmCnt was on hand, and by vigorous
action the blaze was eXtinguished. The
fire started near the engine, where
luaut,ty OF refuse had accumulated.
ana lad ii gotten well under way SER
lous damage would doubtless have re-
suited. The loss will be slight.
Portland is attempting great stride
for moral betterment. Public sentiment
In the metropolis has for long time
been steadily growing in virulence
against the vice OF gambling. until now
that sentiment is irresistible. Her Of
fcers have been directed by the voice
Of the people, and are apparently de-
to put this evil out Of Israel.
Gambling Of all kinds must stop" Is
the official dictum Of Chief of Police
and his subordinates were
told to close everything up tight at
twelve o'clock last night. The outcome
" this attempt to suppress gambling
will be awaited with interest.