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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20

rush II voters, and all day long Au.
dior Nelson was busy entering names
on ths b)oios. The election occurs De.
cembcr II. ana only nineteen days re-
main for registration. with the near
a9pr,och ~ tho election the rush viii
doubtieys continue, and 81 IL expected
tha, ihs 1900 marx will b. reached. For
elgn-born voters should not fail 10 bring
with ihem her naturalization DaDcrs
whrn they aali Al Tho city hail
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20

at San Francisco where she received
orders TO proceed % Astoria.
Just reoslycd-~A supply Of Wyoming
coat from the hock River mines This
is hard lump coal, wa, lasting quail
itlss n h positively the best ana
cieangt coal ever brought 10 this
market ave Il ria =. Elmorr h
CO. Trlrph me. main 6gi.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20

The reserved sea, sale for the fur
ously Irish farce comedy "Malo7ey'S
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20

4 c.nHus buil9iin iurt issued shows
that there are ii9Oj0 Ch.nese In the
United States. Of witch 1858 lived In
this country proper. the others being
In Alaska, Hawa!l and at military Ea-
ti1ns abroad. or the 1861. GLIB we're
founI 90 b. in the Western States and
trrrtOr1es Thi number IN California
Is 457i3, Oregon being seeoni on the
Isl with IO29l In Washington there
are 1929 Chncac The number in On'-
gon Ten years ago wos 800 The num-
bsr of japanese now In Oregon Il 2j0i.
white ten years ago there were only o.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20

Bad beats characterized the handbai!
eon,rstf ~ the Commercial Club last
evening. when Peterson and Mccabe
won three strilght from woodhcld
ana Sung. The scpr.r being 2i-l2. g-A
AMI gi.ii. Allen and Tuiilc took ,w,
out " ,hr.c from stockton and Thom-
49,. the scores being s-2i. 2i-i ana 2i-li.
Tonigh, Mills and Ohler win mect Nc
Cabe ana Petersen While Tuilc and
Allen viii try canolR4ons with Mar
ION and Rals;on
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20

Several lays ago ~. AaJortan STAT
cl that ,he whiD- collar linz had al
ways bccn a friend u this city even 70
the cxtea, of purv asng all hs sup
piles herr In discussing the matter
yesterday Wrll-known Ahi1rian said
that ih- \. q G. paid one salary In As
tlr.a that was greater than all the sal
ario. cost of supplies and other lycai
expense of the white Collar tnc. The
name N lhe rccipicn, o. ihs prncely
,inolumrll was MT learned
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20

The total uumb-r " registrations is
nov ABOUT sea. YESTERDAY there was a
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20

Mayor Bergman has called n meet
INK Of the park commts sioners Tor Sat-
urday night. The meeting viii b. held
at the city han at 7:30 Under the
law creating the commission. Il Is its
duty 90 make levy FOR park purp 'ses.
The levy S 10 be submitted to the
voters at the forthcoming election and
approved ~ rejected at thas time.
whc,hcr the levy ,ydn b. mill or half
mill has not been det,rmln,d. The
Push Club has THUS far taken care o!
the park, paying IN $3.50. The under
standing was that the city should relm-
burse the club. and there Is little aues-
ton In view n the favorable vote on
acceptance OF he at at the last CITY
election that the levy will be approx
ed. The property acquired -f'r park
purposes 's IN the possession Of the
Push CLUB trustees.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20

While walking along Astor street
ycsjerdiy af;Lnoon ofic Kimbill
saw three very small Wes, Astoria boys
carrying a quantity o. junk. The lads
seemed 10 be on the lookout Tor Police
m n and no sooner had the officer
come IN slgnt when thry started % a
eide street SnspertlnR that something
WIS wrong Mr Kimbali followed
whcrcupon the boys dropped taelr
plumber ana MA for the West End.
They had two bottles one can and sew
eral pieces II iron and s.tel. which had
evidently been picked 10 mar th. As
toria iron works, The hlEht Of the bows
led the officer 70 believe tina, the Junk
had been stolen but IN stun was
worthless The boys made good their
escape after a fright that will prob
ably keep them at home for some days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20

The German ship Emelie arrived YES
terday after a passage OF &C days from
Valparaiso, She comes In ballast and
will load grain. The Emelie touched
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20

The British ship Crown of india.
which struck on the hogback while
coming down the river from Portland
Is being examined by Captain Salie'
Of the steamer O. X, It Is thought the
ship was not damaged.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20

Herman Wise offers i6S ohlldrens
suits. ages to s. at a graf redue-
tIon this week. They comprise vestee,
Russian blouse, sailor reefeN and Nor
folk suits, in plain and mixed goods,
worth from 50 t. SO, but reduced great
y this week only,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
ALEXANDER NOT GUILTY
Acquitted of Murder Charge On
His Second Trial.
The Alleged Slayer of Matthew Snow
Exonerated by the Jury After
Forty Minutes Deliberations - The
Prisoners Relatives in Court
When the Verdict Was Returned.

William NJ. Alexander, who was charged
with the murder of Matthew Snow, in
Marble Hall Alley. on August Is last
was yesterday acquitted in Criminal Court
No. l. The testimony in the case was
submitted 10 the jury at o'clock and
in forty minutes after retiring a verdict
of not guilty was returned The trial
just concluded was the second time Alex
ander was called on to answer for the
death of Snow. He was first put on trial
on December IL last The jury failed to
agree upon a verdict and 1t was reported
that it stood eleven TO one in favor of
acquittal.
The trial of Alexander was begun on
Monday last, the accused being repre-
scented by Attorneys John E. Laskey and
Albert Sillers. The Government was rep
resented by District Attorney Anderson
and Assistant District Attorney Thomas
c. Taylor.
The jury which passed upon the testi-
mony was composed of the following:
Walter NJ. Brown, T. b. Bailey, William
a. Hickey, C. W. Tolson, Murray Allen,
Charles Richardson, Harry E. Chappell.
Walter E. Schneider, Frank y. Hobbs,
George L. o'Hare, John J. Fisher, and
John Spengler.
Alexander was accused of killing Snow
In Marble Hall Alley. about o'clock on
the night of August Is, last. Alexander
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
FALSE PRETENcEs CHARGED.
Paul Wilkes Arrested ut Lakehurst
n. j.. for the Local Police

Detective McNamee left the city last
night for Lakehurst. N j., to take charge
of Paul T. Wilkes, who was arrested at
that place at the instance of the local po-
lice. Wilkes is wanted here on AN in
dictment charging false pretences. Wilkes
stopped at the Raleigh Hotel on the 18th
of last month and is said TO have passed
a worthless check for $50 on the hotel
Wilkes left the city shortly after giving
the check and was not heard from until
yesterday. The check given by him was
drawn on the Union Bank, Toronto, Can
ada, and there is now s1.64 protest fee due
on the paper. bill or SIG was paid by
Wilkes after receiving cash for the check,
and the remainder of the money was given
him at the hotel. Shortly afterward he
left the city. Within a few DAYS the
check was returned unpaid and protested
and the police were then Informed. Every
effort was made to find Wilkes and his
description was sent TO a number of near
by cities. Word was received Yesterday
morning in a despatch TO the police au-'
thorities from J. B. Hamblins & Sons.
owners Of the Girard House, New York
City. that Wilkes was in Lakehurst n. j.
and was expected at tie Girard House
last night. Inspector Boardman teIe-
graphed the police of Lakehurst, asking
them to arrest Wilkes. A telegram tell
ing of the capture of the fugitive came
and Detective McNamee was sent to
Lakehurst and will take steps to secure
the removal of the prisoner to Washing
ton for trial 1t is said Wilkes is an old
offender and has operated in several of
the larger cities, especially at hotels.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

and Snow. it was testified, had been
friends for many years. and for several
months prior to the latter's death, ii
was shown that they were almost daily
in each others company. During the
afternoon of the day on which the tragedy
occurred, II was stated, Alexander had
been out riding with two women. When
he returned, and was passing through the
alley he saw Snow seated upon stone
block. After their meeting, the stories Of
the witnesses for the prosecution and the
defendant widely differ. The former tes
tilted that without cause Alexander, at
tackled Snow, with steel knuckles and
battered his face in q most brutal man
ner. Deputy Coroner Glazebrook, who
made an autopsy on the body of Snow,
stated that all the bones of the latter's
nose were broken and he was otherwise
seriously injured. After he was assault
ed, Snow, 1t is said. walked away from
the scene, and went to his stable about
fifty yards distant. He soon became IN
conscious and was sent to the Emergency
Hospital. where he died in a few hours
In his own defence Alexander stated
that when he met Snow in the alley he
aecosted him with some insulting remark
about the women with whom he had been
riding In reply to an enquiry as to what
he meant, Alexander said, Snow caught
hold OF him about the knees and bit him
on his left thigh. At this time, Alex
ander said. he struck Snow several blows
in his face with his fist. When Snow re-
Taxed his hold with his teeth, Alexander
testified, he ceased to strike Snow
About that time, he stated, colored man
named Tillman came up and, walking be-
tween him and Snow, placed hand on
each and showed them apart. He stated
that Snow fell forward on his face on
h Il
so received the injury which caused his
death
When the jury announced its verdict
AleXander's father and mother, his wife
and child, and his brother were in the
courtroom. After leaving the City Hall
he, with his relatives, went to his broth
er's home, where they spent the evening
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
A CHILD CRUSHED TO DEATH.
Dorm Smith Run Down by n Huck-
ster;s Wagon.

Coroner hewitt will hold an inquest
Tuesday morning at the Sixth precinct
police station ovH the body of Dora
Smith, the siX-year- child who was run
over and killed yesterday afternoon near
her home, 315 f Street southwest Robert
F. Downs, huckster. the driver of the
wagon which ran down the child, is locked
up at the Fourth precinct station.
The child was standing at the corner of
F and Third Streets as the vehicle ap-
preached and started to run across the
street in front of ii. She was knocked
down and one of the wheels passed over
her body. Several persons who witnessed
the accident declare that the driver of
the wagon was not al fault and endeav-
ored TO stop his team in time to prevent
injury TO the girl. but was unable to do
So He declares that the child when he
first observed her was standing on the
curb and suddenly darted in front of his
horses. She died while being conveyed to
the Emergency Hospital in an ambulance
Her body was afterward removed to the
home of her father
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
AN ILLINOIS MAN MISSING.
Police Asked TO Look for "A Streator
Telegraph Operator.

A circular was received at Police Head
quarters yesterday asking that a lookout
be kept for Stewart n. Hedel, who dis
appeared from his home IN Streator ILL.,,
on January q last. and OF whom nothing
has since been heard The request is
made that any information concerning him
be sent to L. p. Colleren, the chief OF the
Chicago detective force.
Hedel is described as being thirty-four
years old; 5 feet inches tall; $50 pounds
in weight; light hair and complexion.
smooth face, and light blue eyes. He has
marked defect in his right eye. When
last seen he wore a black suit light
brown overcoat, and light Fedora hat with
white band. For the last five years he
has been employed as a telegraph operator
and agent for the Chicago and Alton Rail
road
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

day or two ago Il carrier pigeon flew into
a store on Seventh Street in such an exhausted
condition that it thought for time that
the bird could not live Attached to its leg
was an aluminium tax, side OF which
was the number l225-f. and on the reverse side
neatly engraved, the words, 40 revive the bird
give 1t lew drops of Old Purisi-na.' The coin
cidence is that the numbex on the tag is exactly
that Of William Cannons store, l225 9Th Street
and Old Purisima is famous brand of whisky
exclusively sold by Mr.. Cannon. who declares
it the best medicine earth that it will stave
of any of griI-siid that he has revived
many old bird with RiIrsima Get a bottle;
il only costs 81 for n fun quart II is a good
thing to have in the house.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
Ia GaIprE QUICKLY CURED.

''In the winter Of 1895 and 1899 | was taken
down with severe attack Of what is called Ia
grippe" says +. l.. Hewctt, a prominent drug
gist OF Winfield III. THE only medicine
used two bottles of Chamberlains Cough
Remedy. 1t broke up the cold and stopped the
coughing like magic, and have never since been
troubled with grip Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy can always be depended upon to break
up severe cold and ward off any threatened
attack OF pneumonia II is pleasant to take too
which makes it the most desirable and one OF
the most popular preparations in use for these
ailments. For sale by Henry Evans. wholesale
and retail. and all druggists
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

For refusing to convey Miss Alice n.
Parker a distance of seven blocks at the
legal rate of % cents John b. Mccoy was
fined IS yesterday by Judge Kimball Miss
Parker called for a cab on January II and
after she had entered the vehicle the
driver demanded 50 cents for the trip.
When she refused to pay ii he made her
get out, although it was raining The
driver said he made the additional charge
because he was compelled to wait at the
house fifteen minutes
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

The following deaths for twenty four hours
were reported at the Health Department NJ to
noon yesterday: Catherine Campbell. s. years;
d. ". Hanes, 50 years; William H. Wise rs
years; Mary o. Walker Il years; Ellen 4.
Sweeney. 90 years; Chloe Naylor. A. years; Ma
tilda Smith. ~ years; Ellen Neale A years;
Julia FOLSOM 80 years; John j. Goode ~ wears:
Charles A. Eccleston, b years; Carrie Ferguson
90 years; Robert Mathews, % years; Lena Hen
derson, 80 years; Hannah VI. Dunworth I month;
Alice Wilson. days, and infant Of Fife j.
pInn fnN
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

S&ne one stole a purse containing $50 and a
small cigar case belonging to H. Won Rayer
from an office room in the Fish Commission
building yesterday. man seen leaving
the room hastily, but the theft was not dis
covered until he had left the building He Is
described to the police being about tlirty-
Ave years old, about five feet ten inches tall and
has a light moustache.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
roIice Capture II Baltimore Youth.

Robert Mason, eighteen years of age, who was
arrested yesterday afternoon by Detective Iysrr
is held to await the arrival Of his parents iron
Baltimore. IL l. said he away nom hu.i-.
last Monday and yesterday came here de,pst.
nom Baltimore requested that he he arrested
Mason was found lott erins about the pennst ls.IiI
depot His mother, Mrs Ruth Mason, Is g.
pected here this morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

Articles OF the incorporation of the Brook
land Baptist Church of the District of Columbia
were placed record yesterday. The incorpoTa-
tors John b. Lord, Charles G.. Lynch. and
James L. Sherwood.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

Joseph Grantbam, painter, was arrested yes
terday because he is said 10 have stolen several
small articles OF value from John Thompson, OF
Anacostia. When he was taken to the SUIT
station lie became i'll and was removed in the
patrol wagon 10 Providence Hospital While at
the station DR. Mudd, OF Anacostia, ATTENDED,
the prisouer
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

Benjamin Squalls, thirteen years Of age, has
been missing from his home, in Grof's Court
northeast, for several days. Yesterday the police
were notified and asked to look out for the boy.
lie is described as being large for his age stoIt
build with blue eyes and Light hair.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

Marriage licenses were issued Yesterday TO
Edward A. Somerville and Adelaide Peterson.
both of New York city; John T. Trammel and
Jane johnson, both OF this city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
Robbed the Cash Register.

a thief broke into rear window at the saloon
Of W +. Ponetonis, 227 Seventh Street south
west late Friday night, and stole SOS from the
cash register.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

Ths~t is not another beer brewed that can equal
Heurich's Senate as a table beverage. Phone
E3i Arlington Bottling Co, for ease. and you
will enjoy your dinner and be in good health.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

Highest temperature p. m..................3 ~
Lowest temperature, a. INSTRUMENTATION. %
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
Ube -. Timea
Weather Indications.


Occasional rains Sunday; warmer; fresh 10
brisk easterly winds, becoming southerly. Mon
day probably fair.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

Sun rose......7:l0 AN. Sun :lS p. "
Moon rises. l2:30 AN. Moon sets................
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

IL quart bottles OF the wash
ington Brewing Co.'S Famous
Golden Hop BEER for 81. De-
hvsred In pplettered WagonA
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide.................7:3 30 An and SEQ Z. VI.
High ide.................l:OO An. and :33 PM
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
Another Batch of
Standard
Lining Values

. With pre-inventory prices.
10 pieces of the best quality 1s-inch
Black French Haircloth guar 1fC
anteed already shrunk. Spe- IL
cial per yard. .................
IS pieces of S6-ineh fine quality fast
Black Nubian Percallne-slight n 2c
imperfection in the finish: 9TH VI
erwise perfect. Special. "a
Our entire line of 3s-inch Moire-fin-
ished Percaiine. in fast black = 81
end colors. Special per
yard. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. z
Long-fold Imported Mercer 4 ~
lied italian Cloth. in eoIors IL
only. Special, per yaTd.......
pieces of All-linen Canvas, in Pr
grey only-regular IL 12c value. NJ
Special inconvenience.
24inch Satin Serge. in black and all
: eolors-very suitable for jack ar
cts and cape Innings. Special ( (
. per yard. ~
. ! lot of Atwood Skirt Mo-
reen, IN red. turquoise. grey. nHc
green. garnet. and navy. spe- {ht
cal price. .....................J ~
pieces OF All-linen Tan Grass
Cloth. Special price per yard.
First Roor-section c.
q ~ MAJ ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
Atlantle-Coast Line.

SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER
TRAINS k 5HnEtr E EFlf16H;
900 ~ NJ, NORFOLK LIMITED,
Daily. Arrives Petersourg 9:5l a NJ,
Mort Morfolk llsg A N; STOPS only at Peters
3:O5 \. NJ, Daily. Arrives Petersburg
9:sS A. NJ. Weldon 80 \. NJ. Fayette-
vile i:25 P. NJ, Charleston le:59 NJ.
NJ. Port Tampa 40 z. NJ. Connects at
Wilson with No. Il, arriving Goldsboro
a:5 P, NJ, Wilmington 500 2; NJ Full
i1:55 4 N. Daily. except sunday. Ar
rive Petersburg 12:35 P. NJ. Stops Man.
chester. Drewrys Bluff, Centralia and
Chester on signal.
:;:15 P. NJ. OCEAN SHORE LIMITED.
Daily. Arrive Petersburg 3:i5 z. NJ. Nor
folk 5:35 2. N. Stops only at Petersburg.
Waverly and Suffolk
rives Petersburg sis 2. n. Weldon 7;35
P. NJ. and Rocky Mount 900 z NJ. Makes
all intermediate stops.
6:O1 P. NJ. Daily. Local Arrives Pc
!:23 ?. NJ. FLORIDA AND WEST IN
Ola LIMITED. Daily. Arrives Peters
and Western for Norfolk and interme
date points. Emporia 9:03 P. NJ. Connects
with a and D. for stations between En-
pora and Lawrenceyille), Weldon 9:5S I.
500 4! AZ. savannah s:o6 A NJ. Jackson
vile las P. NJ, Port Tampa 80 ?. NJ.
NEW LINE TO MIDDLE GEORGIA
POINTS-ArrivinE Augusta 10 \ NJ.
T Mona Vile 2:35 P. NJ. Pullman sleepers
New York to Wilmington, Charleston:
Jacksonville, Port Tampa. Augusta and
$40 P. NJ. Daily. Arriving Petersburg
500 P NJ, connect at Petersburg with
Norfolk and Western Railway, arriving
Eristol T0:l0 A. NJ. Pullman Sleeper Ricn-
,nond to Lynchburs.
1910 y. N.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
S:5T A. NJ. Daily. from Jacksonville,
Savannah. Charleston, Atlanta, Macon,
Augusta and all points South:
.:35 y. NJ. Daily: from petersburg,
Lynchburg and the West
S:4S A. NJ. Daily. except Sunday. Pc
'e ii:IoA NJ. Daily. except Sunday. from
Goldsboro and intermediate stations. Nor
folk and suffolk, Co.
11:o3 a. NJ Su Tgas Srs fm1S. iF''sS y or
IL AZ A. NJ. Daily, from Nerfo!k. SUI
folk and Petersburg.
- .:13 ?. NJ, Daily, except Sunday. frora
e go ?. b.. Daily, from Norfolk, Suffolk
and PetershhTrg7p au,- fron Miami po,.+
7.a13 ~" iiack ks Savannah, Charlos-
ron Wilmington. GoIdsboro and all points
$3.50 s:SG P. NJ. Daily, from Petersburg,
LynchburG and nd = t GG y Me sT,, .f;c ,ra,o
r r. = K X General Manager
j. II II. NJ. EMERSON Genl Pass &st
rANIPEELL. Div. Pass Agent
y SIS East Main Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
MRS. JENKINS SINKING.
She Grew Much Weaker During Yesterday
News of Others Who Are ILL.,

Mrs. William a. jenkins, president of
the Lady Board of Managers OF the Re
treat for the Sick, was thought to be
sinking at q late hour last night, and
there Was Il grave fear lest the end
should come at any moment. During the
day she grew weaker. and during the
afternoon physicians We're constantly at
her bedside.
DR.. GORDON, resident physician at the
Retreat for the Sick. who is i'll with
typhoid fever, is doing quite well.
Nj. Garrow. d student from Richmond
College, is extremely i'll with typhoid
fever at the Virginia Hospital.
Mr.. James Valentine is reported 70 be
improving. His condition for the last
three days has been encouraging.
Mr.. .. L. Mann is quite sick at his
home, No. ) South Pine Street.
Miss Kate W. Horsley. who is a pa
tiept at the Old Dominion Hospital is
improving.