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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

pr. Alfre1 Kinney reports that the
condition n Police Judge Nelson Ia
growing alarming, Yesterday the sur
ferer wna unable To recognize those
who called to nee him. Pulmonary
tuberculosis In his principal aIlmcnt.
although he is suffering with Kidney
and stomach trouble ard complica-
tlcn OF other diseases, Little hope is
held ont for his recovery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

Roland Mastcn and Miss Augusta
Erickson Will be married this afternoon
at syensen. The ceremony viii be
performed by Rev Oscar ostrom.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

j. N, Griffin has received 4 set of
beautiful Views OF Elk creek scenery,
Tho pictures We're taken py Portland
amateur. Il gentleman who IN COM
nect4d with plumbing establishment.
and are by lar the most attractive sea-
side Views ever. taken in the northwest.
All the prominent landmarks are
shown, ns well aa rretty glimpscs OF
country roa1s.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

LosT-Chat,inn bag, containing pa
pers Of value only TO owner and small
sum Of money. A reward Of $40 win be
paid ior return OF same TO this office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

II. NJ. Lealhers is at present engag-
ed In building 10 fishing boats for the
Alaska Fishermen's Packing company,
for use during the coming season. The
first OF the boats win be finished to-
day. The contract price is more than
$1,000, Mr.. Leathers now employs eight
men and expects eoon TO Increase his
force. ....
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

GIRL WANTED--For housework. TO
work a few hours afternoons. Call
between and o'clock. 6S2 Exchange.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

The circuit court win be in special
session on Monday. Among the cases
10 be called up by District Attorney
Allen Is that against the cold-storage
men who were indicted for violation Of
the closed fishing season laws. The
outcome OF this case liz awaited with
interest.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

Arrived A ear of the best Wyoming
stove coal. ~ per ton. Phone col.
u. Elmore 4 Co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20
BIRTH NOTICE,

To Mr. and Mrs, e. p. Nocnan, Of
McGowaps, Wash, December 10, a son.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

AL those who take part In the opera,
Little Duke" are Requested TO be
present this evening at the opera house
AZ 30 sharp, Dress rchersal. Bring
your costumes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

The cola snap OF the past few days
gave way yesterday to rain and ndi-
cations are that weather conditions will
be moist tot aomc tirre TO come. An
east wind prevailed during the cold
spell. bringing with Il the usudl cpl
demie OF severe colds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

Christmas candles ioc per box, John.
son Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

Buy your suit 7r oyercoat from Dan.
zlgsr n Co, and got an elegant suit
case free Of charge.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

For Rent-T'hree furnished rooms for
housekeeping. on ground floor. Enquire
at sculley's hardware store. isi Bond
street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

Boys TOOL chests. suitable for Christ
mas gifts. nj Fisher Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

Ten cents per box--christmas candles
at Johnson Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

7, o, TrullInger has brought suit
against John Stephenson for SIS. 1t
appears that Stephenson owns prorer>
ty in the vest end through which the
car company desired right-of-way.
Trulllnger interested himself in the
matter. Stephenson says, with the result
that the defendant received CONSIDER
alton for the right-of-way and other
Inducements Now, the plaintiff steps
In and demands SIS commission, Ste
phenson declines to pay the amount
and the suit has followed,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

Duncan Stuart has accepted a po-
silton IL the ofrle. OF s. Elmore g. Co.
Mrs stuart. who is visiting with her
parents near Dundee. Ore. will Join
her husband shortly.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20
THE MORNING ASTORIAN
THIN WEATHER.
TELEPHONE 0ei.

PORTLAND. Dee, 10. Western Ore
gun and Washington. occasional rain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

For a llmlted time We will SCI. Christ
mas boxes containing bar Kinks
toilet soap and bottle Kinks perfume.
at 9oc pcr box. Considering the quail.
~ Of these goods the price Is very low.
Johnson Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20
We haadie
Christmas esadles:
All sizes.
Right prices,
johnson Bros.

hid you see those elegant suit cases
DanEiger & Co. are giving away?
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

Tho steamer Columbia attempted to
pass oht yesterday but owing 10 the
roughncss n the bar could not effect
the passag,. She Is now In port wait
ing for the weather 10 moderate,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

Wanted; A .anltor for church build.
Ing. Wages IS pcr month, Inquire
at Astorlaa Office,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

Jennie Josephine, the infant daugh-
ter OF Mr., and Mrs. Joseph Micholeri,
died yesterday morning The funeral
viii take place at o'clock today and
the intefm@pt viii be In Greenwood.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

The steamer Sue II. Elmore will
leave Astoria for Tillamook bay points
At o'clock a, IN, on Saturday. Decem-
her 70,
Open for the inspection OF the pub
lie. with a line OF art novelties suit.
able for Xmaa-Frank wo0dneld's art
shop on Bond street.
have d line Of imported novelties for
Christmas entirely new. never In the
market before. at prices TO suit every
one. Rogers. druggist.
Coal 10 burn. The famous Wyoming
coal for domestic use. IS per ton.
Good lump stove coal at SC per ton
Phone COL. E'more n Co.
Master Eddie Laurin, son of Doctor
and hIs. 7, r. Laurin. continues 10
improve front his attack OF appendl-
ei,iH, and The lad rs now on the rapid
road 70 recovery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

Samuel Fillmore met with very pain
ful accident yesterday afternoon while
making an inspection of the Clatsop
mills with a, b, Mcleod, represents
tive of the Astoria company, In at
tempting to avoid some gearing set in
the floor, Mr.. Elmore walked within
range Of large belt, that revolves at
a high rate of speed He was thrown
backwards by the belt, his face was
badly laeerGted, and he came nearly
losing an eye. As result of the mis-
hap, Mr.. Gilmore viii probably be con-
fined to his home for a few days.
Santa Clause has arrived in the city
with sleigh and four-ln-hand and TAX
en- up temporary quarters in one of the
spacious windows Of the Foard q
Stokes Co.'S store, His pranclng
steeds seem impatient for the frolic
which is to begin on next wednesday
evening, but sly old Santa sits COM
fortably in his handsome cutter and
holds tight rein while the bells Jingle
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20

For framed md unframed pictures,
picture frames. burnt leather outfits
and materials. art novelties. picture
glass and picture framing. 80 to Frank
wondfltld's are shop IN Bond street.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
ALBIN0 CROW III THE
FLOCK At DEVILS DEN
Guarded From Hunters Around Gettys-
burg by His Black Brethren.

YORK. Pa. Aug. 21.-York tourists at
Gettysburg yesterday became interested
in flock OF crows near Devils Den.
when they discovered among the flock an
albino. with pink beak and pink eyes
Guide r. F Lott stated that the white
crow is not a stranger to the battlefield.
With his somber companions the bird
visits the field year after year. This
season he has been observed more fire.
quently than at any previous time. His
haunt seems to he near the Devils Den.
as he is seldom seen in any other local
ity
From time TO time local ornithologists
have tried 70 capture the bird. but he is
too cunning for them Il appears that
his black brethren stand sentinel, never
falling 70 give warning OF danger
The superstitious advance many Gu
rious theories regarding the presence Of
the white-mantled bird Some Of them
convince themselves that In the bird
dwells the spirit Of the many men who
fell in the terrible conflict in the Devils
Den, while others see in him an omen Of
perpetual peace.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
GEORGIA FLOWER MGT
And ST. LOUIS FAIR
Viii Ask Legislation for a
Generous Appropriation.
Acting Chief Taylor, of the Exposition
Horticulture Department, Creates
Enthusiasm for a Fine Exhibit.

WORLDS FAIR, st. Louis, Aug. III
The acting chief of the Department Of
Horticulture. Mr.. Frederic. W Taylor
has returned from a trip through sew
eral of the Southern States. taken in
the interest of his department. The
chief reason Of this trip was that Mr..
Taylor might attend the meeting of the
Georgia State Horticultural Society in
Macon Mr.. Taylor reports that the at
tendance was excellent, and that the pa
Ders and discussions were as high in
character as It has ever been his pleas
ure to hear.
The secretary Of the society placed
Mr.. Taylor's name on the program for
a paper on Georgia Horticulture Prod
ucts at the St Louis Exposition" The
society IS deeply interested in the ques-
ton OF participation BY the State, and
after the close Of Mr.. Taylor's paper
introduced and unanimously passed a
very strong resolution recommending an
appropriation and appointing q commit
tee to cooperate with q like committee
from the State Agricultural Society to
interview the Legislature and assist in
bringing about the appropriation Of a
sufficient sum Of money to do the work
right.
Instead OF coming direct home Mr..
Taylor took occasion 10 visit Huntsville,
Ala, which is one OF the greatest Rur-
sery centers IN the United States. This
visit was made at the request of one of
the most prominent nuTserymen there.
who is lot only interested IN the subject
Of general exhibits, but is anxious 20
participate by means OF az outside e1-
hibit intended to illustrate methods Of
nursery propagation and cultivation. The
entire horticulture interests Of the South
seemed to be awake TO the desiTability
OF an exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition, and il all signs do not fail
there viii be the greatest fruit. flower
and tree exhibit ever shown.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
CIVIL SERVICE CHANGES.
Rules Are to Be SinpIifed and Greatly
Condensed.

The rules OF the Civil Service Commits
sion are to be condensed and simplifed.
Mr. William D. FouIke, the only member
of the Commission now in the city, has
been busy going over the rules with this
end in view, and it is expected they will
be much easier to understand when he
has rearranged them. The rules pro-
vide the manner in which transfers. re-
instatements, promotions, and other
changes are made among the employees
in the classified service.
At present there are thirteen rules
which cover twenty pages Of printed
matter and it is Mr. FouIke's idea to
get then, into much less space if the
number of rules are not reduced. There
is no doubt that the rules are much
longer and more complicated than
necessary and the changes which are
about to be made viii benefit all those
in the Government service Il is prob
able Mr. FoUlke will have the work
completed so that the Commission can
take action on the matter when the
three members meet here upon compile
tion of their vacations.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
WOMAN PRISONER TOO
BIG TO ENTER COURT
So Judge Asks Permission
for Open Air Session.
Jane Woolsey Is Her Name and She Is
Charged With Moonshining in
Kentucky.

The Department of Justice yesterday
received : telegraphic request from
United States Commissioner Dudley
Lindsay. of Owsnsboro. KY, to hold
court outside his Office on account Of one
.of the prisoners being so large Of pody
as no, TO be able to enter the court
room.
Jane WooIsey was arrested. so the in
formation says, for moonshining. The
arrest took place last Tuesday at
Leitchfeld. Grayson county. and she was
brought to greensboro yesterday.
The woman is so large that she cannot
be brought into the Federal courtroom.
The officers we're able to get her up 0n.
fight OF stairs. but were unable to pro-
coed further.
Accordingly Commissioner Lindsay
wired for authority to hold court outside
his Office. and when permission IS
granted he viii hear the case in the
open air. The woman is UaIy feet 5
inches in height, but she weighs 4a0
pounds.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
DRANK POISON AND
WROTE WHILE DYING
Kansas Doctor Describes in Detail Last
Effects Of Dose.

KANSAS CITY. No. Aug. 2L-Dr. S.
L. Foote. aged eighty years. died at his
Office in Argent me. Kan. during the
night from morphine. apparently taken
By mistake. He left a note describing
his death struggles and giving direc-
tons for the disposition Of his property.
= feel all right at the pr esent time, -
said the note. but know th<. the poison
is doing its work. ! burn, but feel a
sort Of soothing sensation flow over me
and a desire to go to sleep. I am sure
that I have not much longer to live. Il
is now after 3 o'clock and I feel am
dying. Ny head is clear and my brain
works perfectly but now ! feel the
spasm coming, and then I will be gone.
Good-by-'
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
SHORT STORIES FROM
TIE SMALL AID. PAGE
Lad From the Old Virginia Farm Makes
a Good Start in the World.

Have you ever stopped to think Of
the little tragedies OF life that are
bound up in those small want ads %
said q Washington business man today.
The young man from the country seek
ing his fortune enters the city peaniIess.
disheartnened. a picture Of despair
Such vas the case the other morning.
when a lad from down in the heart Of
old Virginia. grown tired of farm life.
and with burning ambition to be
somebody and to make q name for him
self. bid goed-by TO his mother, broth
ers. and sisters. and started on long
walk for Washington He told ne his
story. and it was pathetic one.
4 was standing in front Of the store
the morning he arrived, and noticed him
as he passed He walked up the street,
and then came back to ne. I knew he
was troubled. and. his manly face hav-
ing appealed to me. I smiled to give
him encouragement. Life on the farm
held out no prospects for him, he told
me. Not having capital OF one dol
lar, he bid good-by to mother and the
cid home and started his weary tramp
for Washington. His last nickel he had
spent in a cheap restaurant for coffe ,
and buns.
I must have something to do, ne
said to me
Il tried to think what I could suggest,
bat for a moment I was at a loss for an
answer.
Suddenly 1 remembered The Times
want ads. I got the paper. and sure
enough. there was one that suited the
occasion A country boy without expe-
rieBce. . strong youth who coul stand
hard work, was wanted. ] went 20 the
place It was a grocery wholesale
house The boy was accepted at fair
salary. and he Is the happiest boy IN
the world He says he is going to a
night school, and his prospects for an
advance are very bright.
owe ali 10 you and to The Times
want ads he said 10 me, and then he
clipped from the paper the little ad. that
meant so much TO aim, and reverently
folded it and placed it in a weIl-w0rn
leather book that he said was a parting
gift from his old father at home.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
WIFE NAMES SUCCESSOR
WHILE ON HER DEATHBED
Nor Was Husband Slow in Carving
Out Her Wishes.

NEWCASTLE. Pa. Aug 21.-George
Mathers, q banker and real estate dealer
Of Sharon, passed through here -yester-
day on his return alone from a wedding
trip.
Mathers' wife died about four weeks
ago. On her deathbed she asked her
husband 10 return to Easton. Pa. and
marry a former sweetheart, Miss Ella
Stern The wife told her husband %
write to Miss Stern before her death oc-
Cured
Mathers had no desire to do so al first
but the deathbed command of his wife
seemed TO have compelling force and
last week ne left for Easton, where he
arrived on Saturday He met Miss Stern
and old ties we're renewed They spent
the day at COney Island and Sunday
their engagement was announced. the
wedding taking place Monday.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
TROUBLE With GLASS
ROOF OF POSqOFFIGB
Wanted-A Translucent Ma
terial.That Won't Break,
GETTING READY FOR ICICLES.
Sharp-Pointed, They Fail Of Tower
and Crash Through the Panes II a
Dangerous and Costly Fashion Rub
Der Not Strong, Iron Not Transparent.

The chief clerk Of the Postofice De
partment and those whose duty it is to
look after the material wants and vel
fare Of the huge granite building, are
puzzIing their brains to find q suitable
substitute for glass. a material which
is tougher than glass. and viii stand
storms, flying debris, and general wear
and tear, and is translucent.
The roof Of the Postofice building is Of
glass. permitting the light to the inner
court, and to the Offices situated on the
various floors. At the northern end Of
the building the tall tower can be seen
looming up through the glass. and a
number Of broken plates of the glass
root directly ia the rear Of the tower
show that especial protection Is needed
at that part of the roof. These panes
were smashed to splinters last winter By
heavy and sharp icicles falling from the
full height OF the tower Almost every
winter a number OF Danes are broken
in that manner, not altogether without
danger to employees CT the department
from flying glass pieces
The chief clerk has had a number OF
schemes under consideration for the
more effective protection OF the glass
roof but none has yet been submitted
which would answer the purpose salts
factoTil-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21

Mr.. Frederick L Allen. Commissioner
Of Patents. and Mr. Edward Y. Shepard,
chief clerk of the Patent Office. have
undertaken big job in the supervision
OF the publication Of a history Of the
Patent Office. They have several assist
ants ia the preliminary work, such as
arranging the divisions Of the history,
the selection Of an editor and securing
the documents necessary in the com
pilation. Principal Examiners Campbell.
Kinnan. Newton. SewaII and Wither-
spoon, and Mr.. Babson. of the issue and
Gazette" division, are the assistants IN
arranging for the work The publica-
ton Of a history of the Patent Office
of this country is one Of the biggest IN
dertakings the Government has essayed
in the publishing line. The number Of
patents. the variety Of subjects. the com
'plexity and difficulty Of the matter gen
orally viii make hard work for all
hands.
It is stated by Mr.. Allen that the rea-
son this publication is undertaken is
that 10 Individual could do the work
and few could make the necessary out
lay Another consideration IS that the
best Of the books so far published are
very faulty IN regard to one work on
the Patent Office, Col. ". Il. Michael, Of
the State Department, former chief
clerk OF the Patent Office. found that
one Of the Commissioners was not men
toned, and he served in the JhiTties. The
unnamed officer vas Thomas Johns, a
man noted in mechanical and scientific
circles.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
VERESTCHAGlN SAILS
SUDDENLY FOR EUROPE
Artist Painting San Juan Hill Battle
Hurrying to Sick Sons Bedside.

NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-Vassili Verest-
chagin. the artist who is painting a
picture Of the battle Of San Juan Hill.
sailed for Europe this morning on the
steamship Fuerst Bismarck
His unexpected departure Is caused
by the serious Illness OF his eldest son
in St Petersburg
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
a Sure Cure for piarrboea.

Coming. as it does, In the busiest season.
when q man can least afford TO lose time a
sure and quick cure for diarrhooa Is very de-
siTabie. Anyone VINO has given il a trial
VIII tell sou th4t the quickest, surest. and
most pleasant remedy iu use for this disease
Is Chamberain's Collie Cholera md Diarrhoea
Remedy There Is no loss Of tina when il L
used as one OF two doses OF it will cure any
ordinary attack II never fails not even in
the most severe and dangerous cases. For ssle
by Henry Evans, wholesale and retail, 80 E
street and all druggists
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
Lansbtlrgh aBro
store Closes 5 o'clock-saturdays Ex-
oepted.
Silk Remnants
Sacrificed.
Running in Lengths
= from f to u yards.

We have three wonderful oEseings in
silks These viii be placed on separate
tables directly in 'front.' OF our SIX De-
partment and sold as follows:
Lot No. l consists Of about 1850 yards
Of CoIored Taneta silks. III lengths from
to 10 yards. The colors are laveaGers.
blues, resedas. taas. casters, cardinals,
white. and creams This grade sells at
sec yard. IT, LOT - small and n or
VIII not last long al the price We Nsj
offer them Fer Friday. yard. 10 "
Lot No. 2 consists CT about 1890 Yards
OF assorted Silks. in lcEsths from / 70
Il yards In this lot you'll ind Satin
Foulards, Satin Liberties, Crepe de
Chimes. Brocade TaGctas. Louisfnes.
Coiored and Black IA iotas. Not one
Of these sold for less tnan S5c q yard
and good many sold at 81 and snc
SI.25. To close the lot we've Is VI
marked them TO- Friday yard. y
Lot No. S-ghat remains Of our stock
Of High-grade Nash silks. in hand
some coiored cords. in blues. pinks.
greens. tans, eastors, lack and white,
et,- None OF these sold for less
than ~ q yard Wt. hive cue y n~
them to make roola for fall IL
stock to, yard...-.-.......-- -. " V
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21

Mr. Atherton Seidel and Mr. Frauls
Breazeale, two able young scientists Of
the bureau of soils, are away for d
while. Mr.. Seidel was called to Atlanta.
Ga, by serious iIII ess In his family. and
Mr. Breazeale is in South Carolina, tc
take part in the lively election tight in
that State. These young men were two
OF the first soil analysts il the bureau
10 come up from lower positions ana
they give promise Of great achievements
IN the work OF soil chemistry.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21

Mr. A l. Randall. assistant foreman
OF the third division OF the Government
Printing Office, ranks as one OF the par
Hamentarians OF the Columbia Typo
graphical Union He has been mem
Ter for a long time. and was Z main re
lance when the union was not so strong
and prosperous as now He is q bril-
liant speaker. and made some notable
fights IL the contests in the meetings
several years ago. He is a we'll ecu
Gated man, and a thoughtful, conserve
tive one
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21

One Of the most intelligent and popular
young men In the Government Printing
Office is Dr. HID Bridger, who has late
" graduated in medicine at one OF the
schools here. He has been in the Office
for several years and has devoted spare
time to study. He made good record
at the night schools and VIII enter the
practice fully equipped. He expects to
take up practice soon IN addition to
being a good student and a promising
physician. Dr.. Bridges is popular mem
Der Of society and has as many friends
as any Government empIoye. He is a
valued member OF the Printing Office
force and is charged with the important
duty Of preparing copy. The Printing Of
fee seems to have furnished more men
to the professions than any other branch
OF the Government service Washington
abounds in Government Printing Office
men who have evoluted into lawyers,
doctors, and dentists, and there are
specimens Of the same tribe in all parts
OF the country.