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

llglous observance OF the opening Of tns
new century, and services VIII be held
today also M the church and hospital
chapel with the rendition OF a special
musical program.
J. A. Talbert. superintendent OF the
Umpqua salmon hatchery has COM
pleled his seasons work. A total Of
10000 young chinooks were hatched
and turned loose In the Umpqua river.
This hatchery is located on the North
Umpqua about Is miles from Rofeburg,
and was started az an experiment late
In the season.
Five young sea lions captured on the
Pacific coast recently left New York
for Antwerp on the steamer British
King. They were consigned 10 Cap
tain Webb, a nephew OF Captain Weeb.
the noted swimmer. who lost his life
IN an attempt 20 pass through the rap
Ids and whirlpool In the Niagara riv-
err They will be trained In the Bracten
theater.
The nth annual gathering Of the
Travellers Protective Association OF the
Oregon and Washington division was
held Saturday At the Hotel Portland.
In the afternoon was the business meet
Ing and IN the evening a banquet fol-
lowed by toasts There was some con-
test over the election Of president. but
a. NJ. Smith was finally elected 70 the
position.
After a 22-years' successful career In
II.
name of Olds & King. that old and
representative house OF Portland Will
change It's name 10 Olds. Workman, q
King, beginning with the New Year.
II. c. Workman has been for ten years
past secretary and treasurer Of the
company as We'll as one Of the heaviest
stockholders.
The Oregon Short Line closed It's Of
fee In Portland yesterday and shipped
the furniture 20 Pocatello and Salt Lake
city. The safe and counters were sent
10 Pocatello and the records and other
furniture will be added 70 the general
Office In Salt Lake City. in charge Of
General Agent Conan. No further an
nouncement OF the placing Of the re-
naming officials thrown out OF a job
Ul INV NNNriUk Vi NAAlAN VIII IAA4@
until Mr.. Mohler returns.
DEFENDERS total grain shipments. In
Guiding flour. aggregate more than
100000 bushels. During the month
there were nineteen vessels cleared. OF
this number fifteen were sailing craft.
while the remaining four were steam
ships The total expectation included
li9S.S .S9i bushels OF wheat. valued az
$685. ard l35,790 barrels OF -four.
representing 6ll,se5 bushels OF wheat,
valued at s36s.l0S. The total grain
shipments represent 2.ll0,756 bushels
OF wheat. valued at Sl.S05,iii.
Next Saturday evening the Boston
Lyric Opera Company win play a re-
turn engagement at Fishers opera
house In the greatest OF all comic
operas. The Idols Eye" The music Is
rich with melody and choral effects. In
the production there are quite num-
ber OF funny topical songs that have
worldwide reputation. among which
may be mentioned "Cholly ard the
Guards" THE Tattooed Man" and ''F'ai-
~ Tales" Seat sale opens Friday
morning at Griffin 4 Reeds.
The Alaska Commercial Co.'S steam
er Bertha. Captain johnson. arrived at
Seattle from Port Valdes Friday af-
ternoon with news tending TO confirm
the belief that the United States mail
steamer Tillamook has either broken
down or been lost altogether. 1t Is
learned that the Tillamook left Port
Valdes for Dutch Harbor. November H.
and that nothing has been heard from
her since that time. The Bertha sailed
from Valdes, December 16. Just thirty
two days from the date of the Tilla-
mooks departure.
w. W. Burge. printer at Sumpter,
has been held In $500 bonds for
the circuit court, TO answer to
a charge of assault with in |
tent to kill upon Gus Woodward, pro- |
prietor OF the Portland saloon. The |
Incident occurred Christmas night In |
the saloon. when hot words resulted !
from Burgess trying to collect a sum OF |
money, said to be about $3.50. which he |
claimed he had won at playing p there. |
and which had not been paid him. The |
men then resorted to little pistol |
practice without any serious injury be- |
ing done on either side
A fall caused the death of Paul Bork.
a sailor on the ship Lucipara, at the
ships wharf In Portland yesterday. The
ship Is high out Of the water and the
level Of the deck Is quite a distance
above the level Of the wharf. A rope |
ladder over the ships side Is the means
for gaining the ship from the wharf.
The sailor had taken few drinks, and
with friend was returning to the ship.
When near the top Of the rope ladder
he turned around to call back to the
friend to ask him IL he was coming.
In some way he lost his balance, and
In falling his head struck the edge
II the wharf. Medical assistance prov
cd OF no avail. The sailor was S5 years
Did and single. He shipped at Ham
burg seven months ago, and previous
" ran a saloon in Berlin. An inquest
was held yesterday afternoon.
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