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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26
FOUND HIS WIFE
But Was Compelled to Kick in Door
at the Parker House.

at the Parker House.
Geo. C. Engelke, a prosperous HOOD
River fruit farmer. left for his homt
last night, accompanied by his wife
and their departure marks the closing
episode in a series of happenings that
together make up a little domestic
comedy drama that might have been a
tragedy. Mrs. Engelke is a charming
woman of about twenty-five years who
tired of the monotony of her home
and came to Astoria some time ago,
Recently her husband Joined her and
the two went to Portland, where, In
the ecstacy of husbandly love, he
bought her watch and chain and
about a hundred dollars worth of
feminine finery.
According to the story told the police
by Engelke his wife sent him across
the river to have a trunk that was
stored there semitic her home and when
he returned she had disappeared. He
came to Astoria on Saturdays train and
asked at the Parker. House for his wife.
He stated to the police that her pres
ence in the hotel was denied at first
but finally he learned she was there,
but according to his informant did not
want to see him.
When he went to her room he was
denied admittance and his suspicious
being aroused Engelke promptly kicked
the door in. There was an uproar i'm
mediately and the police were sent for.
District Attorney Harrison Allen took
charge of the case and made an in
vestigation which resulted in Engelke
paying the costs for a new door, and
after a fearful reconciliation the re-
united couple left for Hood River to
be happy ever after.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26

tiOnS Of sincerity on the part Of the
promoters, the editorial pen has been
dipped In wtriOi and the enterprise
roasted artistically and completely,
The Headlight says:
II appears that number Of years
ago Mr.. Reid had survey made from
Forest Grove or somewhere on the
West Side, and the word has been
passed round that he Ia trying 10 revive
II for the purpose Of getting Eastern
people tD pay him for H. He managed
70 get George T, Myers to circulate a
Dention among the business men Of
Portland, asking them 10 subscribe for
one share Of stock tt25) 10 show that
they favored a railroad. a number Of
business men signed, not knowing who
was back Of II. Reid had their names
published az stockholders without their
consent for the purpose Of showing
Eastern capital who were backing the
enterprise. II we are correctly informed
a number Of these subscribers have
intimated that they will not put 80 q
cent, not wIthstand,ng they favor a
railroad 10 TillamOOk county.
This II not a very rosy picture 10
draw when everybody ls on the qul
yiye for Information. but II is better
for the truth 10 be told now and the
facts brought out. II the above Is In
correct. then let Mr. Reid Or the com
Dany deny H. seeing that these reports
have never been contradicted AnOth-
er thing II few i25 shares II an
the financial backing that the Portland
merchants, capitalists and milliOnalreg
with senatorial bees IN their bonnet ls
giving the Portland. Tillamook and Ne
halem Company. then may the devil
take pity on TiilamOOk and let Us con-
tinue 10 look 10 the deep blue sea FOR
relief"
Further on the article states that
from all appearances railroad prospects
In Tillamook were brighter ten years
ego than at the present date.
There u another side 10 the story
which comes from Portland. Accord
ing 10 adyices some fifty business men
and capitalist have subscribed 10 the
bonds and will do everything possible
TO build the road Officers and directors
recently elected include such men as
Col. John McCraken. George T. Ny
ers. II. l.. Pittock. VIM Flledner. II. G..
Pearson and VIM. Reidt. Arrange
ments are said to have been made with
Eastern bankers for funds and work
Of securing the right Of way Is now
In progress.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26
AROUND TOWN.

Albert DuEbar has returned from
Salem.
Miss Maudo Stockton has returned
from Portland,
Three hrst-claaa BARRIERS at the oc-
cdrn, again.
llat rcport-Slrong east wind. FOG
and rain bar obhcuNd.
Strictly frcsh eggs. two dozen for 30
cents. al johnson Bros.
Mrs. Judith Connor and son are
guests Of Mrs, u. Barker
Charles W, Pike. u san Francisco
fluhing man. IL In the city.
pes, iS.eent meal Rising Restaur.
ant. 6i2 Commercial stroet.
Jeffa restRurant-the largest and
best. A trial win convince you.
]. II Johannhcn. merchant at Sea-
slide. II In the city on buaneHa
Sweet navel oranges from 10 cents
10 20 cents dozen. Al Johnson Bros
Where do YOU SGT your Sunday din
nerg take mine NJ the Central Hotel.
Edward Mitchell. of The Dallcs II
visiting his sister. Mn. Il, ID. Johnson.
Japanese goods OF all kinds cheap at
Yokohama Bazaar. s2s Commercial 81.
Judge Mcbride will preside At the ad-
journcd session Of the circuit court here
today
Senator Fulton and Representatives
Hahn and Allen returned from Salem
Sunday,
The R0hclraf social club has elected
the following officers; President, Chaa.
ring; ylcc.prcsldcnt. q. Nordstrom:
secretary. A. l.. Carlson, treasurer; \.
johnson.
BEST i6.cENT MEAL: RISING
Bun RESTAURANT,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26
BISHOP BARKERS FUNERAL.

The funeral services over the remains
Of the late William Morris Barker, bish-
op of the Episcopal diocese of Olympia,
We're held at Tacoma Saturday. The
impressive burial service Of the church
was read and the Rt. Rev. DR.. Ridley
Lord Bishop Of Caledonia, B, c.. con-
Quoted the service. A distinguished
party of churchmen followed the re-
mains to the cemetery. The Rev, VIM.
s Short, of Astoria, was present, and
the clergy represented all sections of
Washington and Oregon. Trinity
church was crowded and many friends
and sympathizers were unable to gain
admittance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26

For rent. Nicely furnished front
room. no other r00mcfa, 5sB CONNER
clnl street.
Peter and Otto Mikkloson have gone
20 McMnnyIIle. whore their mother Ia
seriously lll
NJ. Both, Of Rainier. was in Astoria
yesterday on business connected with
hia cold storage plant
a wedding In high life will not be a
happy one unless you have one Of Fish
or Brothers new mop wrlngers.
J Japnncnciboy wants Situation In small
family. where he can attend school
INQUIRE IT 0l2 Commercial street
Rise and shine: Gold Rope. Thrash
rr antitrust. union.made plug tobac-
cos. Save your tags. They are val
liable,
II. spclmre left last night for Sc-
attle TO be- with his daughter. Mrs, W.
\, owens. who In seriously III with ~
phoid FEVER,
Clatsop vlAyi Co. NJ. Elinor Duffy,
county manager. once. Tlghe Hotel.
Office hours. n. m, 20 p, m. Fridays
and Saturdays
Tho boiler for the new Orcident. be-
longing TO the Columbia River Packers
Association, is nearly completed ana
viii tOon be installed
Cream pure rye. Americas finest
wh6key. The only pure goods. guar
nnteed rich and mellow, JOHN l.,
CARLSON. Sole Agent.
Claude Hubbard who woS one Of the
pages In the house during the last ses-
sion " the legislature. IL IN the city
the guest of relatives,
W ]. Binder has been added TO the
force in the ahcrlff's Office on account
of the Increased clerical work incl
dent TO the collection OF taxes.
John A. Montgomery has opened a
shop at 4?l Bond street and Is prepared
20 do all classes Of plumbing and tin
ming at the lowest possible rates.
The British ship Queen Victoria
which passed out sunday, carried a
cargo 96.is2 bushels OF wheat. valued
at $4,000 10 be unloaded at Antwerp.
Roalyn coal lasts longer. 10 cleaner
and makes leas trouble with stoves and
chimney ilucs than any other. George
w. sanborn. agent Telephone 1871.
The Columbia River Packers AssoCia-
tlons ship Prussia will probably be
sighted coming In today. The Prus-
sla IL loaded with supplies for the
north and will dock here nt the A. a.
G. where she win load Fairfax coal.
This Is the same coal used by the ORR
entail line Of steamers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26

of North and South America an op-
portunity as never before to learn OF
the wonderful richness Of her minerals.
Commissioners from this state to the
Pan-American exposition will make a
speciality Of the mining exhibits Min
erals of eevry descrio on VIII add in
terest and beauty to this department.
THE mineral exhibit will be made
more interesting by large pictures Of
mills and mines, showing their sur
roundings, and various methods and
conditions Of life in mining camp
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26
MARTIN WAS DISCHARGED,

The trouble between p. p. Parker
and Lewis Martin was satisfactorily ar
ranged in Justice Browers court yes
terday when Martin appeared to ans
wer a charge OF threats to do bodily
harm, the warrant having been issued
at the instance Of Parker The case
was dismissed and both parties left sat-
ikfled and peace again reigns in the
neighborhood Of the Parker House
dock,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26
FELL THROUGH sKYL1aHT,
John Heep of Astoria Meets Horri-
BILE Death in Portland.

John Heep. whose residence is said to
be In Astoria, was killed in Portland
by falling through skylight Of the
Hotel Zur Rheinphalz on Front street
Saturday. Why Heep happened to be
on the roof is mystery; he was found
on the hotel floor bleeding and uncon-
scious and death soon followed. His
skull was fractured The eoroner's
Jury censured the hotel management
for not maintaining a guard railing
around the skylight. Heeps Astoria
connections are not known.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26

All contracts for advertising In
the Astoiian are made on u guar.
antee Of circulation four times
larger than that Of any paper
published or circulated In Clnt.
sop county.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

List of letters remaining 30 days in
the postoffice at Astoria, oregon, Feb.
25 1901:
Anderson, Mrs M. MNelson. Andrew
Carson, Miss A. WNeppach, Mrs. w.
Doughty. VIM. L. Olsen, Oscar E.
Foster. Frank Pollard, Mr.. G. A.
Freeman, George Ross. Robert H. (6)
Farr, Mr.. c. c. Reischman, Mr. A.
Hill, Mr.. Sam Sailing, Mr.. Joa
Lathi. ]. p. Wood. Mr. A. E.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26
ROAD TO TILLAMOOK.
Editor Of Headlight Says the Financial
Backing Is Mostly Wind, Not
Cash.

The editor Of the Tillamook Head
light has lost faith in the Portland,
Tillamook and Nehalem railroad COM
pany. Not withstanding the protesta-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26
TopAY,a WEATHER.

PORTLAND. Feb. s6.-orcgon Ida.
no nnd Washington. cloudy ana threat.
ening with occasional rain. Cooler In
southwestern portion of Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26
ONE EXHIBIT FROM OREGON.

The sumpter (oregon) Blue Mountain
American says:
Oregon is going to give the people
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Samuel Elmore and wife to Mary
Morgan-lots 1, and 8, block 81, and
lot s. block So Shively's; $1.759.70.
Thomas Ekoos and wife to Martin
Johnson--lot 5, block 81, Adair's; $3.50.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26
Total TaN

Polls. =: Astoria road, 254; county
road, 434; total 6SS.
Total levy in city, 55% mills, includ-
ing school and city tax: total levy in
county. 25% mills, not including spec-
ial levy cor schools.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26
SHERIFF HAS TAX ROLL.
Completed and Turned over to Hin
Yesterday-How II Is APP
portioned

The tax roll has been turned over TO
Sheriff Linvllle by County Clerk Wher-
ty Following Is the total tax levy
for the year 1900, and the number Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26

The foundation for the new cold gtor.
axe building for Alter and Linden
berger Is completed and work on The
structure has been commenced by The
cOnLInciOrH
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26

II you've never tried our "Perfec-
tlon Blend" Java and Mocha you've
missed one OF the pleasures OF life. Our
customers say It's the best In town;
they ought know.--JoHNSoN BROS,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26

Harry Mcconnell. Of TIilamookj and
Harry W. Kretzer were callers at this
AHtOrinn office last evening
The British ship County Of Dumfries
came down yesterday morning with q
cargo 0f wheat but WAS unable 70 get
over the bar because Of contrary
weather
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26

ADAIIsSION-Reserved seats, rs cents:
=" gallery, so cents. Advance sale OF
seats opens Friday morning at Griffin
& Reeds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26

District Attorney Harrison Alien Will
file an information today charging
John Ferry with rape. the complaint
being thirteen year-Old Josephine Ring
vile. The parties live at Seaside.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26
{ THE STAR BOARDER /
~ CLEVER ~
EE-ENTERTAINERS-EZ

More Music than Comic Opera.
A number Of Elegant Specialties.
A Host of Charming Girls.
New Songs and Medleys.
Fun Fast and Furious.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26

George Beardsley and wife, and s.
H. Haywood and Fayette Pomeroy. OF
Troy. Penn. were registered al the
Occident yesterday. The party is or
n tour OF California, Oregon and Wash
ington and other parts OF the West
They reported themselves much pleas
ed with Astoria and favorably i'm
pressed with its opportunity for a
prosperous future, The party left on
last evenings train for Portland from
which point they win continue their
trip,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-26

The clatSoD Mil Company viii oper-
ate the Smith mill nj Rainier In or
der 10 hll existing contracts and sup
ply the box factory here. The lease
viii continue until the Astoria mill ls
rebuilt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-20
LOCAL BREYITIES.

Several scholarships at Blacksburg Colleg
are in the hands Of Superintendent OF School:
Kemper.
will give festival on the church lawn to-
morrow for the benefit of the Epworth League
The little son of Mr.. George W. Welker
continues seriously i'll from appendicitis, and
it is feared an operation will be necessary to
save the child's life.
The new railroad track from the east end
Of the Wilkes street tunnel to Union street
has been laid and the connection will prob
ably be made today.
A little colored child fell into sink yes
terday in the northwestern part OF the city.
Four feet of water was in the sink and the
child was nearly drowned before rescued.
A horse belonging to Mr.. Thomas Hsislip,
living at Belmont, Fairfax couoty, stIsyt d
away few days ago and was caught yester.
day at Four-mile run and returned to its
owner.
The final exercises Of the public schools
will begin tomorrow when Wsshin gton School
will be closed for the session. On Monday
the Young ladies Of Lee School will hold their
exercise.
The quarterly meeting will be held in the
Free Methodist Church Friday evening at 8
o'clock, also on Saturday evening and ell day
on Sunday. The meetings will be In charge
of Rev. Geo. Eskins of Wilksbarre, Pa.
Mrs. O. F. Carter, who so successfully or
gsnized and managed the minstrel entertain
ment given In this city recently, says the en-
tertsinment to be given at an early date will
be under entirely different management.
Mr.. D. z. stsnsbury, of this city, while in
carriage in Washington yesterday, stopped at
a water trough to water his horse. His vehicle
was run into by horse and wagon driven by
Q colored man and Mr.. Stsnsbury was thrown
out and quite badly bruised.
1t has been the custom of the Union Sum
day school to have their annual outing at
River View. This year 1t will be given at
Marshall Hall OH next Tuesday, where all
can feel assured of delightful time. Boat
will leave Alexsndris Ferry Compsny's
wharf, foot of King street, at 1915 q. M,
2:45 and z ?. m.
large number OF ladies and gentlemen
repaired to Reeds wharf yesterday evening
shortly after z o'clock for the purpose of TAX
ing the steamer Samuel J. Pentz for an excuf-
sion to River View. They were, however,
doomed to disappointment, the boat, which
was loaded almost to her guards, pairing down
without making her customary stop here.
A youth, while riding Q bicycle on north
Royal street, yesterday afternoon. came in
collision with hack and was thrown forcibly
from his wheel, the handle bar of which be-
came entaneled with the felloes OF the car
risge. The prompt action of the driver saved
what at one time appeared to be an inevitable
and serious accident, and he creditsbly gave
his address to the youth that he might an
swer charges if any had to be made. No
mat ,risl damage was done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-20
TELEGRApHlC BREVITIES.

The trial OF Thomas @. Baker for the shoot.
ing Of Rev John Keller WIS resumed today
in Jersey City. A number OF witnesses were
exam ned, most OF whom testified that Mrs
Barker was irresponsible. 1t Is thought the
! jury will DO unable to sgreo upon the strange
array Of evldeGce.
Admiral Dewey will leave Monday for
Newport, r. l., 20 perform his first official
duty since he was created Admiral. 10 the
Navy Register his only official assignment Il
given as senior member OF the general
board" This board lie 10 hold its sessions al
Newport in conjunction with the Naval War
College.
The most serious storm OF rain and wind
that ever fell in that section visited Boone.
vile, Mo last night. One man wss killed
in the street by falling walls. Pcofs were
blown of many resider IS and large brick
foundry was completely destroyed. Hun
dreds OF trees are down. Many small craft
on the river front were blown adrift.
The body Of Gen. Charles Bartlett, librarian
OF the Criminal Court building, was found
this morning in East river at New York.
near the scene OF the sinking Of the ferryboat
Nortbfeld. General Bartlett disappeared on
the day the Mortified sank, and it IS believed
he was q victim Of the wreck. He was 81
years old, and had won distinction on tho
battlefield.
One OF the queerest consignments ever
handled by railroad company arrived in
Washington today from North Carolina. 1t
is wooden box, covered with gsuze, marked
400 mosquitoes" 1t was delivered to the
Academy Of Natural Science. The mosquitoes
were imported to assist in solving the problem
now agitsting scientists, viz: The carrying Of
disease by the mosqnito ard the surost means
Of er Eradication OF the insect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-20

Revs. W. A. r. Goodwin and II. II.
Powell we're present. The address to
the graduates was delivered by the
Rev. w. M. Clark, rector OF st. James
Church. Richmond, after which the
Bishop pronounced the benedictior
thus closiog The session OF 10000.
At IL o'clock the annual meeting of the
Alumni took place in the chapel. with Bishop
Peterkip, the vlce.president, in the chair.
The Alumni essay was delivered by the Rev.
W. W. Walker, OF Southern Virginia. The
former officers we're next re.elected-the Rev.
F. M. Whittle. ID. D.. president; the Rev. g..
W. Peterkip, vics-president tbs Rev. DR..
Wallis, secretary, and the Rev. DR.. Crawford,
treasurer. Other business was transacted,
after which the Alumni adjourned TO the re.
fectoIy for dinner. An organ recital was
rendered in the afternoon by Mr.. Freeman,
organist Of 81. Johns Church, Washington,
which was enjoyed very much By sll present.
The attendance OF the Alumni was not go
/ ,rge this year. owing. no doub., to the late
meeting OF the Council iu Alexandria, but
the whole exercises passed of very well, and
the weather was delightful.
On Wednesday night the annual missionary
sermon wss preached before the Seminary by
the Rev. DIR. Evans, Of Monumental Church,
Richmond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-20

TRoUBLE WITH THE CONTRACTORS.-
Mr.. James ChsuDcey, who has been
appointed to superinteDd the repaving
OF King street, between Fairfax and
Royal, today condemned a portion OF
the work which has been done on that
square for the alleged reason that the
specifications in the contract were
not being complied with In respect oil
the thickness of the concrete upon
which the vitrifed brick Is to be laid.
Messrs. Cuvillier & SpiDks, contractors,
contended that the work was being
done according to the requirements of
the City Engineer. The latter admit
ted that part of the improvement
had been done under his requirements
and sno her portion, which be had con-
demned yesterday, bad not. The COM
mittee on streets OF the City Council
had consultation with the contractors
and q lally the latter consented to
tear up part of the work that had been
done in order that it might be executed
10 a manner more satisfactory to the
committee.
The instructions 10 bidders and spec flea.
lions and contract for that work were pre-
pared by former City Engineer Dunn, and
are just rs bid upon by Mr.. ] q. Smith, vino
WAS the lowest bidder In 1898. The first
clause in the specifications reads: 1T is the
intention Of the City Council of Alexandria,
Va, that the work done under its charge
must be first 'ss, and they require that the
paving and curling done under this cOntrsct
thall be Of such good material and with such
good workman hip that the paving and curt
ing hall be and remain free from ali settle
ments, defects damages or undue wear for
tbs uee OF the street as q roadway. or to the
action Of tbs elements, for the full term Of
five years from and after acceptance of the
work"
Section 8 reads: Upon being % directed
by the City Engineer the contractor shall re-
move or rebuild or make good at his own
cost, any work which the engineer shall de.
eide to be effectively executed and any omis.
sion to condemn sny work at the time OF its
construction shall not be construed az any &C
ceptauce Of any defective work, but the con-
tractor will be required TO correct any i'm
perfect work wherever discovered, before the
expiration of the guaranteed period
There is much 10 the specifications and
contract which offers protection to the city
and property owners, who will have 10 pay
the bills besides the contractor gives bond
in the sum of $500.