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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

Regular wintry weather, ~ common
ai this season u the year on the
coast prevailed In Astoria yesterday
The rain poured down in torrents dur
lng the afternoon and drenched every
one who was unlucky enough to be on
the streets without an umbrella. Tie
storm Increased IN intensity during the
afternoon ana the wind howled and
blew In Htful gusts along the streets.
making pedestrians feel the discomfort
NJ real stormy weather, Ladies' es-
pccially. suffered from the intense
blasts that swept the sidewalks and
were oltcntimes compelled to seek the
| aid uf a convenient post or railing or
| take shelter in a hospitahle hallway
until the danger was past. II was q
Typical webfoot day but had none OF
| the coldness So peculiar to other parts
NJ the country outdoor work, how
ever. was suspended all over the city
Many buildings are In course Of con-
| struction and. on account OF the heavy
downpour. the carpenters were forced
to leave their work. Contractor Le-
beck, who is rushing the construction
~ the wharf At the foot OF Eleventh
street laid on all hands. as he also
did to the men making repairs on the
10. II. & y, dock Both contracts are
/ nearing completion and Mr.. Lebeck,
with ordinary weather, will finish the
work at each place about the middle
ar latter part Of next week, The work
on a number OF stores and residences
/ that are also under construction was
suspended. but the period Of idleness
win likely be only temporary,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

Abel Hinchliffe. now So years old
and still active in journalism as editor
of the Grimsby Observer, claims to
have been the originator OF the English
half-penny daily
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

\ Hr tree about eight fee, iu dame
tor standing on the hill above Mr..
Smallcys house. at Rocky Point. near
Frankfort Was struck 10y lightning on
the morning of December Is and shat
tered to pieces, only a spur was left
standing, aud that caught lire and
burned steadily FOR about N hours,
The main part of the tree was thrown
over the elm but large pieces we're
scattered about for long distance,
Mr Smlllcy says that he has wit
messed many thunder storms, but never
saw anything to equal the one in
question,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

Dudly Greirson, who recently distin-
guished himself by climbing Ben Nevis
on a motor bicycle, is among the pio-
neers OF automobiling in London.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

The salmon industry on Puget Sound
and In Alaska has grown 10 such pro-
portions that the stock of the cOmpan-
les operating there is looked upon with
wlsuul eyes by the Eastern concerns
that are trying to form a combine and
control the output In the interest Of
better prices. Last seasons pack In
Alaska and on the Sound ~ e-timated
at 5000 On cases. an of which except
some 600 900 cases j. controlled by the
Alaska Packers and Pacific Packers As
HnrlaiIuns The stock Of these companies
amounts to $4,000, which was sold
a. original investors at ts5 per share.
par value 800 The association has
had remarkable success. and has paid
yearly dividend ot per cent. be-
sides accommodating a surplus amount
Ing to 81 900. 900. These enormous prof
It's have raised the market value Of
the stock To $50 per share last year
and this year It Is sold az f272 per
share The Pacific Packing & Navi-
CATION Company, composed cf Eastern
capitalists. Incorporated Under the
laws Of New Jersey, with capitali-
zation " t2j,O)0,OpO and authority 10
issue S. 600 600 In bonds, now has a
representative on the coast cndeavor-
/ lng to exchange stock in that con-
cern for stock in the concerns that are
paying these handsome profits, but the
managers declare they viii only part
with stock on a cash basis
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

We have "n hand new gas cooking
stove which We ofrrr fut sale at a very
low price can and see ul about IL.
johnson bros
so weekly -Mair Or female. Copy.
ms letters AZ homo Send Two stamps
with application PEOPLES SUPPLY
HOUSE. Chicago.
cream pure rye. Amrnea nn.r
whisky. The only puf- x .ds. guar.
au,rol Itch ani m'lo" JOHN l.
CARLSON. Sol. AZ IT.
John 4 Montgom ry nas lprnei a
shop a, ~ bond s,r''; nrd is prepared
go DO all c.asacs Of plumbing ana tn.
lns at lowest possible rats
Hosiyn coal lasts longer. Is clean . and
makrh 'eas trouble with stoves and
chimney nucs than sny u,htf George
" saabotn. agent. iel,ph me 1871
Services VIII be- held ON Sunday at
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

During the absence ot Mr. DoLln.
architect, C.. A. How viii be- In charge
of his once. and s. odd Fellows
building
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

The steamer Nnhcotln had o very
severe trip across the bay during the
storm yesterday afternoon. and the
passengers hrAycj slghS ~ relief when
the boat finally made her dOck The
river Was exceptionally turbulent and
rack with several buckets was lost
overheard.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

We have "n hand new gas cooking
stove which We ofrrr fot sale at very
low price. can and see ur about IT, -
Johnson Bros
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

Slice baldwin apples. 81 per box.
white they last johnson Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

Try our nice home. o.madc aaur kraut
johnson Bros
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

The sons ~ Herman win give their
annual masquerade ball nt Funrd a
stnkc. hail on the 10Th ~ February.
The unnunl bail Of the society has
heretofore been given on the 22nd ~
that month but on account n Lent Il II
given earlier this year
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

The period OF lc,hargy which always
follows the holiday season win b.
broken next Mon lay night Three Of
the principal societies are 10 have the
regular installation of officers. after
which hauqucts will bc served. These
are the RrhukuLs. Nh, viii meet al
odd Fellows Hail. the E,imrn. who
4 viii have their meeting ut Pythian
castle and the Federation OF Labor
which win meet AZ the regular meet
INK place Elaborate preparations have
[ been made for the three events and a
/ general good time Is assured.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

SO weekly Malr or female. Copy
ms letters a. home Send Two stamps
with application. PEOPLES SUPPLY
HOUSE. Chicago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

charity lodge 40 30 Degree II
Honor. installed the following officers
Thursday night Past chief of honor
Christine Carlson. chief of honor Lucy
Wright lady ~ honor Sarah WiFc,chlcf
~ ceremonies. Laura johnson record
..r. ,'. n. Stockton. receiver. Frrdrlcka
Mnttrpu. usher Anna Hayard, inner
watch ROSA Darragh outer watch. C..
. n Carlson
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

The remarkable discovery of full
grown duck Ia the stomach Of halt
but ~ reported by captain Kilgorc, of
the United states revenue cutter Rush,
lpw stationed az sitka. The FISH an
unusually large one. was caught by one
rf the quartermastcrs NJ the cutter
November I. 4 buebl duck, as large
as mallurl. was found in his stom-
ach In perfec, state of preservation,
IT, Nat hin. feet. anl feathers uli in
place as In ne
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

The down train was half IN hour late
last night. us the result " a small
slide near CLIFTON \ tree fcll across
the track after the up train had pass
ed and II required some time to clear
away the debris
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

II you are particular as to what kind
OF whlskey you drink try odd Dca-
con" and you will get THE Finest
Yet" For sale everywhere. Foard &
Stokra, distributors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-04

A man and woman wcrr up before
Police Judge Nelson yesterday after
noon FOR yagrancy The man entered
10 plea of guilty and his female
companion ala likewise. After court
adjourned she -coldcl him Tor enter
ing the plea claiming that they were
800, Aayrunts Judge Nelson imposed
hnc uf $50 ln each case, agreeing
to suspend IL ou condition that the
outcasts leave the city They have de-
parted
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16
OPERA HOUSE ATTRACTION.

Not person who was present re- grets their choice among the excellent attractions booked at the theatres this week, in selecting "Three Cheers" It. is truly a comedy treat, and pro- nounced among all to be among the best laugh creators ever seen here. The piece is from the pen of Matthew EOtt, and abounds in funny situations and ludicrous complications. The many amusing absurdities held the audience in perpetual laughter, and at different intervals developed these dem- onstration, of mirth into uproars of ap- plause. The cast of "Three Cheers cannot be spoken of too highly. It is universally hoped that the company
 will decide to play return date at this city, in order that the public may have l an opportunity of turning out, and wit 1 messing what promises to be the sue cess ot the season.-[J Journal, James i, town, N. VI AS will be seen the com
 pany is we'll spoken of by the press
 They are booked to appear in the New
 Milford Opera house, May 21.
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16

once they were let of with costs. They came up on one of the night freights and began making themselves a nuisance.
 D. La Hait of. Albany, N. Y., passed Sunday in town, the guest of his broth CT, Joseph La Hait.
 J.J. Pickett passed Sunday in New York City.
 Andrew M. Booth passed last Friday in New Haven.
 Reuben Booth, Miss Ruth T. Booth and Mrs Bessie Seccomb went to New York, Saturday. the ladies remaining for several days.
 MT and Mrs l. B. Bristol are making their home for the present with Hon Nicholas Staub on West street. Mrs Charles Hendricks has been quite seriously ill with pneumonia, but is recovering under the care of Dr Bar ker. T. w. kimlin. Philo NorthrOp and J. Stuart Halpine are out with new road wagons, bought of k. x A. M. Booth. Charles H. Lake has a new top carriage, bought of the same tirm.
 Mrs Charles Botsford and daughter, Miss Lena, returned on Monday, after a winters sojOurn at Pine Bluff, N. c.
 The Farmers Trading Co. have bought one of the horses and wagons of Kinney x Co.,, who were burned out, last week.
 William Donnelly of Brooklyn has been the guest of his brother, James Donnelly, of Railroad street.
 Frank Blackman of Bridgeport has passed several days in town, the guest of his brother, Dr c. B. Blackman, ol Whittlesey avenue.
 MERRYALL AND VICINITY. Rev Stephen Heacock will cOnduc service at the chapel next Sunday, Ma. IS, at p. m. All are invited to come Fred C. Merwin of Poultney. Vt.
 was here, last week, to see the eHect
 of New Affords great fire. , MT and Mrs OrlO Cook and daughter
 of Bridgeport were at John Robinson
 over Sunday.
 ? Mrs G. M. Merwin, who has bee ? visiting her parents in ,Lakeville, r' turned home this week.
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16

A. H. MCMAHoN's TEMPORARY STORE
 A. H. McMahon, the hustling dealer in stoves, agricultural machinery and hardware, on Monday had a big force of men at work on his temporary building. His temporary store will be
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16
FRIENDS WORKEDv TO SAVE
 uTS Pl.OPERTY

FRIENDS swORKEDvALIANTIY TO SAVE HIS PROPERTY.
 The loss of Frank Evitts.did not be- gin to be what it would have other wise, owing to the energetic work of a | few good friends. When it was seen that the store he occupied was sure to burn, Andrew NJ. Booth, Jerome Cas- 1 tie and Henry Hine came to his rescue, and carried a large amount of his val uable stock to Golden's store. Mrs Evitts also labored faithfully in help- ing to save the stock. Mir Evitts had just sold a $50 harness, had received his money and the harness hung in the store. This was saved. He desires to thank his friends sincerely for their timely aid.
 MEN WHO ADJUSTED THE LOSSES.
 The business men burned out have been very favorably impressed with the strong, able and atfable body ot men who have been sent here by the insurance companies to act as adjust CTS. Tn every lI1SUduCc: SO IdI do Cllt writer has heard, they have been fair and cOnsiderate, and the losses were adjusted without friction. The in surance men made their headquarters in the office of Judge A. G. Todd, an( busy, animated spot it has been witl dozen or 15 persons working and talk ing. all at the same time. Am0n! the men who have been here hay been: J. J. Cornish, representing tn Phoenix of Hartford; w. T. Furness the Commercial Union, of England Horace Soule; c. s. Thompson, Ne, Haven, the North British x Mercar tile: Edward Hildredth. the Spring
 field Fire & Marine, Springfield, Mass = Charles F. Hawes of Meriden, tn
 Liverpool & London Globe; A. N. Wi
 Hams, the Aetna of Hartford: J. | " North, Atlas of England; l. l.. Hol = the Royal; Kirby Ducayet, u
 German merican, of Boston; k. l
 Stone, the National, Hartford; Jamt
 P. North, the Atlas, New Haven. es Mrs c. G. Williams of BrOokheld ht C. been the guest of her daughter, M
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16

Trading Co. if you want the best on the market. Health by good living is obtained by using Health brand food products. Only sold at Farmers Trading Co. Free delivery.
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16
WORCESTER.
 BUCKEYE MOWERS:

Competitive tests
 everywhere, and the positive experience of every one of the thous- ands upon thousands of Worcester Mower users, prove conclus- ively and absolutely that Worcester MOw. CTS will. cut more grass and cut grass longer. and cut grass easier. and make less fuss about it., and keep il condition longer thar any other mowers ol the face of the earth
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16
A SUPERIOR COURT CASE. .

The case of William Spaulding vs. William Britton and Mrs Hogan, for merly of Kent, was on trial, Tuesday and Wednesday, in the Superior court before Judge Roraback. It was ease of damages caused by a collision, with the Spaulding and Britton teams on
 the Gaylordsville road December p,
 1900, in which MT Spaulding's horse
 was killed and MT Spaulding was more or less injured. Attorney Taylor o1 Danbury appeared for MT Britton and Attorneys Nickerson and Williams fol MT Spaulding.
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16
CLEARING UP THE RUINS.

CLEAhlN6 UT 4dN nO1GSos:
 George Ferris and James Sullivan, with force of about 90 men, have talk en contracts to clear up the cellaFs of most of the burned buildings, and have gone at it with an energy that has gratified all interested. On Saturday night they paid off 85 men. Both are popular men and hustleIs at anything they undertake. They made up their minds that these contracts should not be scooped by outside parties and have demonstrated their ability to handle the work.
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16
 Buckeye
 Mowers,

For 4s years Adriance, Platt & Go. have been making Farming Machinery, and in all that time they have led the field. The Adriance Buckeye Mowers are the fitting climax to so many years of study and experience. They are offered to the public with such advantages as roller bearings, extremely light draft, with patent spring attachment; compact and pow erful build, together with lightness. We would like to show the AdriaDce Buckeye Mower to all prospective buyers.
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16
DEATH OF OLIVER PENNY.

Oliver Penny died at the Bridgeport hospital, Saturday, aged 67 years. His wife died some years ago, but he is survived by son and daughter, Charles Penny and Mrs Campbell. The funer- al was attended on Monday, Rev J. K. Plumb officiating. The pallbearers were: Messrs Nathan Penny, Peter Butcher, Lorenzo Olivet and John B. Townsend. MT Penny is spoken of as an honest, hard working citizen.
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16
ROASTED PORK IN ABUNDANCE.

ROASTED PORK IN ABUNDANCE.
 John B. Cox has his temporary store on the east side of the Park ready for business. He: bought a big Jackson cooler in New York and is ready to defy the clements. The loss of MT Cox will foot up $500. He saved his tools and some of his fresh meat. When they come to dig1n the ruins at his former store they wilr find lot of roasted pork, for he had S25o worth in the cellar.
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16

Z5X4O, and the WOrk was OOne Dy II. Soule & Co. MT McMahon was ready for business yesterday, and henceforth will be able to care for anything in his line.
 TO REBUILD THE NEW MILFORD HOUSE r ON ENLARGED LINES. Landlord Young of the former New 1 Milford house informs us that c. M. Schreyer, the owner of the building destroyed, has decided to. erect a larger hotel than the one destroyed on his property. It, will be an up-to-date structure, with running water in all the rooms. For his saloon business he has put up a temporary building, 18x65 feet, T. Soule & Go. doing the work: SAVINGS BANK. A large safe from the Mosler Safe l Co.,, arrived, Monday, for the Savings bank. One of Partridge's big trucks and a force of men under the direction of $. R. Hill were engaged in placing it in the temporary quarters of the Savings bank in the Town hall MT Hill first shored up the Town hall steps and succeeded in placing the big safe in position without accident.
 COUNTY COMMIssIONEr, no1D-A sEs- I SION IN TOWN.
 County Commissioners Hall, Webster and Pettibone were in town, Monday, and granted the liquor dealers, who were burned out, permission to resume business in the temporary buildings erected on the sites of their former places of business. Druggist Noble will have to go through the form of an application for a transfer from Bank street to his temporary store on the l Dork
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16
NEIGHBOR KyITTS ON DECK AGAIN. <.

NEIGHBOR EvITEs ON DECK AGAIN..
 Frank Evitts, the genial harness dealer, began work, Tuesday, moving to his new store on the Park, and by Wednesday morning was ready for business as of yore. B. N. Osborne, his skilled harness srepairer, was on deck bright and smiling. THE BEE trusts prosperous season awaits MT EvittS.
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16
c:B.~ ~Blackman, of Whittlesey avenue

AN INTERESTING RELIC OF THE FIRE. , The editor of THE. BEE has an-inter- esting relic of the fire. Five years ago he strolled into M.. w. Hill's jew elry store one day and seeing a ring which struck his fancy, and the said Hill being good friend, he, managed to buy it. The Monday before the lire he was in Mr. Hiu's store again. and handing the genial M. VIII: the ring the newspaper man asked him to clean it. MT Hill placedsitiin' a tum. bier of water, and Friday, after the fire, in poking in the'ruins, found, the tumbler he, had placed the ring in: Turning it on to board to get rid of the dirt, he found the ring, not dam- aged bit. The tumbler had cracked off to the point where the water came and then it filled up, with ashes and dirt.
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16
POsTMA MASTER JACKSON DOES WELL LIN
 DER DIFFICULTIES.

DER DIFFICULTIE6.r
 Just where the postOf1ice will go seems uncertain. Postmaster Jackson has had temporary quarters in the jus tice court room and, considering. the way he has been handicapped, has served the public remarkably we'll. There are number of property owners who are willing to build block for the use of "your Uncle Samuel" who is good landlord and always, pays his rent.
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16

Harry Golden of Canaan passed Sun- day in town. coming to view the ruins.
 A.;J. McMahon has sold valuable COW to Arthur COlwell.
 Mir and Mrs Nichols of Patterson, N Y., were in town, last week, to view the havoc wrought by the fire. They were the guests of their daughter, Mr' George Ackley, of Bridge street. Save soc ton on your coal and buy ! ii now. Best Lehigh hard coal only Special price this month at our yard before moving them.-[The Farmers Trading Co.
 ] Buy your groceries of The Farmers
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16
CHARLES COUCH INJURED.

CHARLES COUCH INJURED.
 Charles Couch, the well-known cattle man, was thrown from his wagon, last week, and had a shoulder dislocated. Dr Barker attended to his injuries.
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16

MrsC. Williams of BrOoktield has been the guest of her daughter, MT
The Newtown bee., 1902-05-16

MIR BENNETT GETS RIGHT TO WORK.
 Noble Bennitt on Tuesday conclud- justerS, they having settled in full and to his satisfaction. He has already contracted with T. Soule & Co. to re- pair the Fuller block. He has also arranged with Bert Day of Danbury to begin work on one of his brick buildings in the rear of his Bank street property. MT Bennitt is hustler and no mistake.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07

| In accordance with legislation enacted
at the recent session of the general as
sembly the system of ticket transfers on
the street railway lines OF the Rhode lsi-
and company win go into effect Thurs
day next. July lo-the time limit.
Special instructions were sent TO the
| foremen OF the different car barns that
| they might be posted up and attention Of
conductors called thereto.
| In addition, notices will be displayed
| In the cars OF every route giving explicit
instructions to passengers as to what
lines and In what direction transfers will
apply.
RULES FOR CONDUCTORS.
For the guidance OF conductors. certain
rules have been promulgated by tue COM
pany and transfer will be issued only
when cash or five cent ticket Is rendered,
the passenger at the same time naming
the line 10 which transfer Is desired.
Transfers will be only accepted from pas
sengers at transfer points which will be
distinctly called out by the conductor.
Conductors will ring up all transfers and
register same as regular fare until further
notice. Transfers must not be issued on
complimentary; letter carrier. police. high
school. Riverside special or employe
tickets.
Transfers to the Union station are
good on any car going TO Union sta
ton passing transfer point punched on
transfer ticket. Conductors willis trans
fers to passengers TO or from New York
boat cars, the same as for Bristol depot
cars. using space on ticket marked "Bris-
tol depot"
Transfers punched North Main street
are good TO city line on Pawtucket cars
only.
CONSIDERED AS ONE CITY.
The city OF Pawtucket and city OF Cen
tral Falls will be considered as one city.
Passengers riding on transfers will be en-
titled TO cross the city line between the
cities Of Pawtucket and Central Falls
without paying an additional fare.
Conductors will note that no transfer will
be Issued or honored between the Paw
tucket city lines and the Interstate lines.
Transfers are good only to the limits
OF city OF town I'm which fare is paid.
with the following exceptions: The cities
OF Central Falls and Pawtucket will be
considered as one city. Transfers will be
issued and honored accordingly. Trans
fers punched TO Red Bridge Will be hen
ored TO city limits only on Rumford ann
Phillipsdale cars.
Transfers punched to Tockwotton street
will be honored on all cars going TO Wash
ington bridge except Warren and Bristol
cars 10 city limits only.
Conductors must collect fares as quickly
as possible after passenger boards the
car.
Transfers will only be accepted at trans
fer points punched. .on cars running I'm d.
rection punched. and on the first car on