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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

Some handsome new couches In both
velour and leather upholsterlng are
shown at the popular furniture store
of Chas. HeIiborn 4 Son, They are un-
surpassed for style and quality and
are modest In price.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

The four masted schooner Nokomia
arrived yesterday from San Francisco.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

The local Red Men who visited the
Chinook lodge Of that order wedpes-
day, returned home yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

The case Of Mrs. David Burnside, OF
BurnAsde's Landing, charged with
threatening to kin two children, was
heard yesterday afternoon In the ius.
tice court, The evidence was submit
ted without argument and the decision
under advisement by Judge Goodman,
will be announced today. The facts
as brought out by the evidence, are
these; August FRANKIE the plaintiff,
claims to have leased the place owned
by David Burnside for term of Ave
years allowing Mr.. Burnside the priv
ilege of occupying room in the house
and also TO reserve the orchard and
dwelling house for his own use; when
due notice had been given the lessee
to vaeate, 1t seems that Mr.. Burnside
some three weeks ago married the de-
fendant and as It was not convenient
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

Several very bad boys have been an
noying the people living In the neigh
bornood OF Mcclure school for some
time past. and last night 'matters
reached climax, many complaints OF
their depredatlons being received at
this office. The boys resorted to the
fayorite prank os placing large club
against the door OF aome unsuspecting
resident. then ringing the door-bell, OF
throwing mud at houses and otherwise
misbehavIng themselves. officer
Thompson was sent to the scene OF the
trouble but no arrests were made last
night School Director Higgins who
was one OF the complainants. states
that he knows the names OF several Of
the boys. and that he will cause their
arrest II the depredations continue.
Actuated by consideration for the feel
ings OF the parents, Mr. Higgins re-
Trained from making any arrests last
night. but a recurrence Of the annoy
ance win involve the boys in serious
difficulty.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11
FrugalitY,

thrift and ability mark the
American, and in manufacture
ing and commerce have placed
the United States first among
the nations of the world. No
institution SO typifes the
growth Of the country as The
Mutual Life Insurance Com.
pany Of New York.
1t has paid policy-holders
more than any other company
in the world.
Its assets exceed those Of any
other company in existence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

Roalyn coal lasts longer. IL cleaner
ana makes less trouble with stoves
and chimney fiucs than any other coal
on the market, George ", sanborn.
agent. Telephone 1911.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

The oregon bakery, corner Ninth and
Commercial streets. has now desir-
able stock of fruit cakes and home
made mine slnsat.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

The city Teachers Association Will
hnld their 'irst meeting today al the
High school building at 10 o'clock n.
m.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

Bicycle repairing with skill ana
promptness. Supplies in stock: work
guaranteed. Reliance Electrical Works
t2l Bond st.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

Plumbing. timing. gas ana steam
fitting at lowest rates and In work.
man.lke manner. Orders promptly
executed. Shop. No. t25. Bond street.
JOHN A. MONTGOMERY
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

IN the case of a. d. Austin. charged
with attempted criminal assault, the
defendant was discharged. The hear.
Ing was conducted at wcstpor. the
scene Of the alleged crime,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

New stock OF fancy goods just ar-
rived at Yokohama Bazaar. Call and
SEQ the latest novelties from Japan.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

The Olympia orchestra viii give a
dance at Suomi hall on the nth Of oo'
tober Admission, 10 cents; ladies free.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

We Coast oysters aud shrimps Mt the
National Oyster House today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

The proposal advanced by members
Of the comfy court that new court
hous.' was a 1ressing need that should
be supplied has caused much interest
among Taxpayers. who. with few ex-
ceDtions heartily favor the plan. Sem
timent favors the construction OF a fine
building that could be used both as
courthouse and city hall. The present
headquarters Of the city are as much
an cyesore AZ those or the county. In
view OF the fact that the city const!-
tutes the greater portion Of the coun-
". the erection OF a structure tina;
could be used as the seat Of govern
nlent nf both Ia favored. Judge
Trenchard states that the matter was
brought up by the court that there
might be free discussion. He says hs
has heard few complaints, while scores
of taxpayers have expressed their ap-
provul OF the plan. The question Of
a tax levy for the purpose viii soon be
taken np by the court.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

jewish citizens are today observing
the annual holiday Yom kipur. and ar
a consequence several stores viii be
closed until after o'clock.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

All smokers smoke the "Pride OF
Astoria" cigars. No better made,
Manufactured by MaeFariane q Kno.
bed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

Every pound Of our Perfection Blend
Mocha and Java coffee ls guaranteed
10 please, II II does not your money
win be refunded ~ our store. John
son Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

For Rent-Two suites OF furnished
rooms for housekeeping, l65 Tenth
street
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

The rear OF the Sailors Home, which
was destroyed by the recent fre " be.
ing repaired, The barn and ware
house win not be rebuilt at present.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

that both families i've together, notice
was given that the house was needed
The plaintiff did not seem in hurry
20 move and while the incident was
pending the newly married couple
moved into hunting scow at the land
ing. Thsre vas considerable dispute
constantly going on relative TO the
respective rights Of 'he parties con.
cerned, but climax was reached
few days ago. Two OF the plaintiffs
children. boy and giri, went near
the scow for the purpose OF digging
potatoes when, It IL alleged. Mrs. Burn
side made her appearance with d gun
and. lcyeling the weapon at the child
rem. threatened to blow their heads off
II they did not leave. Mrs. Burnside
claims the gun was not loaded and that
she made no such threat as claimed.
There In no knowledge attaInable as
TO what the decision will be. but II is
generally conceded that Mrs. Burnside
viii not receive a life sentence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

We say that our Perfection Blend
Mocha and Java coffee iS second 10
none, II you give IL trial your
say so, too Johnson Brothers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

A large shipment Of German pruncs
was received by johnson Bros last
night,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-10-11

0aston sells feed. grain and hay.
Sweet cream for sale.-Hoefiers
Wost Coast oysters aud shrimps Mt the
National Oyster House today.
For Rent-T'wo suites OF furnished
rooms for housekeeping, l65 Tenth
street
A large shipment Of German pruncs
was received by johnson BROS, last
night
You will find the best isc meal In
the city at the Rising sun Restaurant,
No. 6i2 Commercial street.
subscriberS win confer a favor by no.
tifylng this office Of any IrrcgularIty In
the delivery Of this paper.
New stock OF fancy goods just ar
rived at Yokohama Bazaar. Call and
SEQ the latest novelties from Japan.
The Olympia orchestra viii give
dance at Suomi hall on the nth Of oo'
tober. Admission. 10 cents; ladies free.
All smokers smoke the pride OF
Astoria" cigars. No better made.
Manufactured by MaeFarlane q Kno.
bel.
Bicycle repairing with skill ana
promptness. Supplies in stock: work
guaranteed. Reliance Electrical Works
al Bond st.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-27
Deliberate suicide.

Paris. Tex. Feb 27--Dock Morton.
a young man 10 years old who lived
with his brother in the Broadway
neighborhood. south of Paris. commit.
ted suicide with doublebarreled shot
gun. He unscrewed one end of the
guard over the triggers and showed the
guard to one side. Placing the butt of
the gun against the we'll curbing out
in the yard and the muZzle to his
breast, he pushed the trigger with an
old ramrod taken from another gun
and sent the charge, wadding and all,
through his body. 1t lodge under the
skin In the back. He was blown sew
eral feet by the discharge and his
clothing was set on fire and his body
burned The gunshot wound killed
him instantly. The young man was
In good health. and there was no
known motive for the deed. Justice
of the Peace Deweese went down and
held an inquest
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-27
IMPORTANT CAPTURE
Another Filipino Leader Taken In
BY Americans.
ESCAPED MANY RAIDS
William Dumstan, Desprter, Was also
Taken. Whe Supplied the Insur.
gents With Ammunition.
Factory Was Destroyed.

Washington, Feb 27.--Chaffee re.
ports the capture of General Lucban.
who is now confined at LaGuna.
Another capture is recorded in the
same dispatch, namely that of William
Dunston. said to be deserter from
company C. Eighth infantry. who had
In his possession a lot of arms and
ammunition and all of the tools nee
essary for the making of ammunition.
He was captured by Second Lieutenant
Pratt of the First infantry at Caghan-
yam on the island OF Samar The lieu
tenant also destroyed the Quartet and
the factory and killed II soldiers, be
sides capturing all of Dunston's CORE
spondence
The officials of the war department
rcgard the capture of Lucban as the
most important event since Aguinal-
dos capture. He was run down on the
island OF Samar. The place OF his con-
flnement is tiny island in bay on
the north coast of Samar
Lucban Is one OF the most energetic
and ferocious of rebels. He Is half
breed. a mixture of Chinese and Fill
ipino. and he has been an irreconciia,
bic from the first. He had Businesses
in the mountains In the Island OF Sa-
mar from which he would descend upon
the coast towns. and his reign OF ter
ror was so complete that the entire
population Of the island paid tribute TO
him as the price OF freedom from at
tack. Ordinary campaign methods failed
in his case, and his capture now Is be
Heyed TO be the natural working out
OF the system OF dividing the island
into small squares by military garri-
sons and making IL impossible for the
insurgents TO obtain food or shelter.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-27
INDIANS SENTENCED.
Crazy snake and Nine Followers VIII
IL. pnn.h.a fl, ,.ou.atrarx

Crazy snake and Nine Followers win
B- Pnn.shed far Conspiracy.
Muskogee. I. T.. Feb. 27.-Chatto
Hario. or Crazy Snake. and nine of his
followers have been sentenced to the
United States penitentiary at Fort
Leavenworth, Kan, for two years. and
each was fined $4,000. for conspiring
against the government. They con-
stitute the leaders of what was known
as the Snake gang OF Indians, who
have sought to wrest the allotment of
land by the Dawes commission In the
Greek nation and TO prevent settle
ment of government affairs In the ter
ritory.
The names of the leaders, besides
Crazy Snake. sentenced are: Gilbert
Johnson, Chotka James. Abraham Nc
Intosh, Louis Mitchell, Louis Harko
Squirrel, John Timothy. George Sim
mons. Little Tiger
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-27
ARHEsT or gATsoN.
ne Refuses - TAsA Abeus shs Eari MAR
der tor which ne q held.

Princeton. Feb. u. +. Batson.
wanted for alleged completely in the
murder at WEIGH. La. Of six members
Of the Earl fanily. who was arrested
here. Is being EeId in the county jail.
Batson formerly lived in this vicinity
and 1t was expected that he would
make e visit to his mother. Mrs. r. J..
Payne, who lives four miles southeast
OF splkard. in the next county The
authorities of both counties kept
close watch for him in response to in
stiuctiors trozi tbs Louisiana officers
Bltso1 carse into Princeton late Tues
day on q Reek Island train after
visit to Bis mother. and he was ar
rested as he was leaving The city. He
made no res st1nce He refuses to talk
about tbe crime with which he Is
charged bat stated that he would re-
turn to Louisiana without requisition.
Batson vas hired man on the Earl
place.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-27

Paris, Tex. Feb. PA defendant
under indictment for impersonating
an officer was araigned in the county
court here and on motion of his attor-
ney she indictment was quashed and
the ease dismissed. The indictment
was for impersonating police officer
of the city of Paris, The statue pro
vides for the punishment of any per.
son who shall falsely impersonate a
state or county officer. According to
the ruling OF the court in quashing
the Indictment II is no offense to i'm
personate a policeman, the statue not
covering the case. and in that respect
being defective.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-27
mallory steamer In rronbls.

New York. Feb. 27.-Capt. Young OF
the Mallory line steamer Comal, from
Galveston and Key West, which is
now ancored at Quarantine, reports
that the steamer Denver of the same
line, Capt Risk also from Galveston
aud Key West. is anchored at the june
tion OF Swash and Godney Channels,
Capt Young came ashore at Quaran-
tine and telephoned for a ting to be
sent to the Denver. He said the DEN
yer was helpless, but he did not know
what was the matter.
The pilot who brought in the steam
or Ethelyuld. which arrived tonight,
reported that he thought the Denver
was aground at the junction Of the
Swash and Gadney Channels. When
the Comal left Key West last Satur-
day she was reported to have had the
Denver in tow.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-27

Austin. Feb sT-Gea. Jefferson
johnson. cCzaEjssisner of Agriculture.
has returned from Bryan. whore he
attended meeting of the board Of
directors of t0e Agricultural and Ne
chanical college. The meeting was
held 20 investigate certa trouble at
the Prairie View normal for the col
ored people, which is under the iuris-
dietion Of tins beard The investiga-
ton resulted IN the dismissal of one
or two teachers from that institution
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-27

London. Feb. 27..-For the first time
since his accession King Edward Wed
nesday appeared on a race course. He
went to the kempton Park steeple-
chases to see his grand national candi-
date Ambush IL run in the grand
steeplchase. This was Ambush IT'S
frst race in public since the horse
won the grand national In 1900 and
the first appearance OF the kings col
ors on a course since the death of
Queen Victoria
Ambush II wen the races and the
victory was followed by scene Of
wild enthusiasm The distance was
two cliles and half
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-27

Clarendon. Tex, Feb. 27.-J. e. Skin
ner, young married man, son OF Rev.
W l., Skinner, pastor of the First Bap-
list church Of this city, was cremated
in fire which destroyed the house
in which he and his family resided.
Mr.. Skinner had returned home at a
late hour and was alone In the house
his wife being temporarily absent from
home. The fire was first observed a
short time after he entered the house
and was beyond control before the ar
rival OF assistance. 1t is supposed he
fell asleep. leaving samp burning,
which exploded and he was suffoeat-
cd In the flames.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-27

Lancaster, Feb. 2T-Residents along
the river front at Columbia arc in a
state Of terror. The worst flood in re-
cent years is being experienced. The
water entered the boiler room of the
electric light plant, drowning the fires
and leaving the town in darkness, II
the river continues at the present
rate the lace mills win be damaged
and the two rolling mills OF the Sus-
quehanna Cotton company put out OF
operation.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-27

Houston. Feb 27.-Professor At
water announces that the first OF the
stra vs. berries which are to be used at
the banquet of Prince Henry at CHI
eago were shipped Wednesday from
Alvin by w. P. Hamlet The berries
are the choicest that Texas can pro-
duce at this season of the year and
were selected from the berry farms
near Alvin. They will reach Chicago
In prime condition. Other shipments
will follow this week
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-27

Austin, Feb. 27,-Hon. r. w. Finley
former state controller. who has been
urged To become a candidate for the
legislature from Travis county, an
nounces that owing 10 business matters
which demand all of his attention he
could not become a candidate for the
office He says that he has retired
from politics
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-27
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-27

FL Paso, Tex FEB 27--A deal has
been closed bet geen Senator W w.
Turney and Ilrmgton Baird Patter-
son, all OF El Paso. whereby the former
sells 250e head of his / and 2-year-old
steers. The steers are now on Senator
Turney's large ranch in Brewster and
Preside counties. They VIII be de-
livered on May next to the purchasers
at Marfa. The purchase price Is about
SAC, 600.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-27

New York. Feb. 2T-Henry G. Mar
Quand. long president of the Metropoli-
tan Museum Of Art and until his retire
ment head OF the banking house Of
Marquand & Parmley. died at his home
In this city He founded and endowed
the free library at Little Rock. Ark,
and other similar tokens OF his gener-
osity in other parts of the country.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-27

Atlanta, Feb. 27.--The Southeastern
Passenger association. embracing all
railroads south of the Ohio and Poto-
mae rivers and east OF the Mississippi.
has announced rate OF one cent per
mile and return to the reunion of Com
fedeTate veterans in Dallas. Tex, in
April.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-27
De Lucsaay Again Convicted.

Ell Paso. Tex. Feb 27.-count Ru-
doiph de Lueenay tried for the second
time on the charge of bigamy, was
found guilty and given three years. AT
the former trial. which was annulled
On tSchnleaIity the defendant re-
ceEyed four years. His plea was In
sanity.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-27

Belgrade, Servia, Feb 27.--There is
no foundation for the rumor which
emanates from Budapest that the
king OF Rervia had been assassinatea.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-07-02
CROPS WILL BE SHORT
Heavy Rains Have Had Damaging
Effect on Growth of Wheat
and Corn.

Washington, July 1.-The weather
bureaus weekly summary of crop
conditions says:
The northern portions of the country
east of the Rocky mountains have ex-
perienced another decidedly cool week,
with generally abundant rainfall. In
the southern states the week averaged
warm, with phenomenally heavy rains.
where they were greatly needed, over
a large part of Texas and portions of
northern Louisiana and southern Ar
kansas. Drouth conditions are begin
ming to be quite seriously felt in the
east gulf states. On the Pacific coast
the week was too cool for favorable
growth in Washington and Oregon, but
satisfactory conditions prevailed in
California, where all crops are matur-
ing rapidly and harvest is in general
progress.
The continued low tempera lures
throughout the corn belt have checked
the growth of corn and heavy rains in
terrupted cultivation over large areas.
those unfavorable effects being more
general over the northern portions of
the principal corn states, where warm
sunshine and dry weather are greatly
needed, especially in the lake region
and upper mississippi valley, The crop
is in excellent condition in Kansas.
Missouri. Kentucky. Tennessee and the
south Atlantic states, and while recent
rains have greatly benefited late corn
in the west gulf districts, the early
| planted is very poor crop.
| Over the southwestern portion of the
| winter wheat belt the bulk of the win
! ter wheat crop has been cut, but har-
vesting has been much delayed over
| the northern portion of the western
| districts and generally throughout the
eastern portion. In portions of the cen
trail and upper Mississippi valley tht
| crop has sustained serious damag|
! from severe local storms. On the nortf
Pacific coast the crop has made favor
| able progress, except in eastern Wash
| ington, where rain is needed Heavy
| yields are reported from central anC
northern California
The general condition of spring whea
is promising, although its advancement
| has been somewhat checked in portions
| of the spring wheat region.
Apples continue promising In New
| England and New York. and the out
look in Kansas and Oklahoma is i'm
/ proved: a very inferior crop is indi
Gated in the central valleys and middl
| Atlantic states. The reports general.
respecting peaches are unfaVorable-