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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

The steam schooner Sequola, bound
from Gfays harbor FOR San Francisco
with q hIg cargo of lumber. was towed
.nto port last evening In a waterlogged
condition and In now lying in the low
n hafbor She left Grays harbor sew
sral days ago and outside encountered
The full fury OF the terrible gale which
has ragged for some days past. Evil
IDENTIFY she was zoo heavily laden and
Cor some time was at the mercy of
The elements Her steering gear Is
reported to have been rendered al
most useless and the men iettisoned
the biggest postion OF the deckioad of
lumber, In an effort to ease the steamer.
The Melville Dollar, bound out OF
Grays harbor FOR San Francisco, hap
pened along ana took the Seuuola In
tow. bringing her as far as the Co
mmbia Yesterday afternoon sh4 sig
nailed for assistance and the Wallula
went out and picked up the disabled
vessel she is reported 10 have been
badly damaged during The blow. but
Ser exact condition could not be as
certoined last night, She VIII be re-
paired here before proceeding on her
course.
The city election takes place today.
aud the polls VIII be open between the
hours OF Sa. m. and 6 p. m. The cleo
tinn has provoked more interest than
would ordinarily be looked for in an
off wear and all the candidates have
been making earnest campaigns. In
'erest Of course. centers In the race
for city attorney between Judge r. u.
Wtnton, the republican candidate, and
Albert NJ, Smith. the nominee Of the
citizen party and the labor unions. Mr.
Smi;h has always been regarded as a
strong man, but Judge winton has
conducted very energetic campaign
and his friends are of the opinion that
he win be successful. In the First
war3 II. NJ, Leathers and George Ka-
both are the opposing candidates; in
the Second ward James w Welch and
James j, Robinson represent the re.
pubicans while ]. " Burns and John
SVenson are identified with the citi- |
zen movement. In the Third ward |
c. 4. Leinenwebar, a most popular and
deserving young man, has no opposi-
tton and has not lost any sleep. The
registration indicates that almost 1900
'otes will be cast today. which Is a very
good showing, when II is considered
that only small ticket is to be elected,
You will Ana thA hest 1Sf. ,,,aaI ~, tha
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10
Maater r,ddIs La,,rln. ron y g., and

Master Eddie Laurin. Hon OF Dr and
-uigdo nu Ili9AAIopun ulInwI n Il. sIW
tioa ~ St. Marys hospital yesterday
for appendicitis. The little feilow had
been II for several days and the opera
tion was deemed necessary. Drs Full
ton and Kinney are IN attendance upon
the child, who stood the operation re-.
nnrlslbly we'll. Last evening he was
reported 70 be doing nicely and 1t ID
expected TIM. he viii soon recover.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

The funeral ~ The late Albert Nell
son was held yesterday afternoon from
the hail Of the local lodge Of knights
~ Pythlas. all the members Of that
order and OF the Red Men attending
Many BEAUTIFUL floral tributes we're
made. The funeral sermon was delly-
cred by Rev. Oscar Oatrom, and the
remains were inferred In Greenwood.
whittier the cortege was conveyed by
the steamer Eclipse.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

The FIRST experiment In the use OF
crnshed rock on street Improvements
has just been undertaken in this city,
cn Eighth street, which runs north and
south past the courthouse The pres
ent old rlanking Is TO be removed and
crushed rock substituted The county
owns rock crush y and the improve.
ment win not be II very expensive one
Should II fulnll the expectations of
those interested In work of the kind.
rock win probably be utilized in Inn
proving all streets built on terra hrma,
County Judge Trenehard is personally
experimenting the work on Eighth
street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

Fern chapter No. 3s. Order Of the
Eastern Star. has elected the following
officers for the coming year Worthy
inatiYu. Mrs. Louis Hartwig, worthy
patron. Mrs. q W Lounsberry. as-
Histant natfon. Mrs. Cleveland. con-
juctreas. Mrs E. n. streuneyer;
chaplain Mrs. Maxwell Young.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

4 party Of army officers arrived down
yesterday and went over TO Fort Sic
yens. u Is reported they win review
some of the findings recently made IN
the case Of Private Ernest Thompson,
lhn lncenainry.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10
\ social WIN be given by the ladies in

4 social viii be given by the ladies' In
the bars nent of the congregational
church on Friday evening. December
u, TO which all areinost cordially IN
Yiied nefreshmenis. consisting nf cof-
fre aud sandwiches and Ice cream and
cake, will he served, ana at the candy
booth will he found the most delicious
~ sweets. There viii also be for sale
many articles useful and appropriate
aR Christmas gifts. among which may
be mentioned the articles brought from
Honolulu BY Pr. and Mrs Bishop, Come
and sre them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

The 81, Jnhn's chapter No, IA. Royal
Arch Masons, held an election OF Of
ficers at their lodge room last evening.
After the business Of the meeting was
concluded banquet Was served and ali
present participated with a relish In
thc good things set before them. The
officers elected We're an follows; J,
Bruce Polworth. II r.; c. W, Lough-
berg ~ Ok +. Heliborn. s.; W. l.,
Robh. {, ot H., w. r seholfleld, p.
s.. Albert Dunbar. II. a, C.: J q.
A. nowlhy, treasurer; ~ G. Holden
secretary; Geo, W Wool. NJ. End
NsiI Maxwell Young. M. LIST Veil,
Louis lInrtwig. guard
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

Commencing tonight. al the stores Il,
the city VIII remain open until 8 o'clock
except on Saturday night. This ar
fhngement viii continue In effect until
the night Of December "a. On the 27nd
s5rd and 24th The stores viii be open
until the Saturday night closing hour.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

The following officers have been cleo
ted by Gushing posi. q. A. n Poet
commander, w. G, shaw; senior vice.
commander II. D. Craig; junior vice.
commander, William Medley. chaplain.
6 y. Wright. quartermastcr, G. Al.
May officer Of the day. ?. T.. Taylor:
officer Of the guard. Joscpa o'Ke4fe;
post surgeon, J G. Davis: delegates 10
state eneampment. A, Meibohn and j.
g. Davis; alternate delegates. s. b.
Crnig and William Medley.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

= VI faff has begun suit against
=. y. spore, Portland contractor, 10
recover fas4s alleged % be due for ma
seflal and tabor furnished for the new
buildings At Fort Candy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

FOR framed and unframed pictures,
picture frames, burnt leather outfits
and materials, art novelties picture
glass and picture framing. so to Frank
WooaneIds are shop IN Bond street
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

Something Nlee-croHae and Black
"cTH imported anfhovy, and shrimp
paste. Also potted yarmouth bloater
In stock at Johnson Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

bepnty Auditor Lebcfmnn has had
rather a trying test on assuming his
new duties. Al the election supplies
must BE- ISSUED from hts office, and, az
each of the six polling places must b.
provided Sith all sorts OF thlnga. the
task IL no small one, II Was long af-
ter midnight before Mr., Leberman An
shed his lnbors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10
THE MORNING ASTORIAN
1'EA Aa;PlIoNE ssi
the WEATHER.

PORTLAND, Dee, 0. a.~-Westorn Ore.
Eoh thrily cloudy with probable chow.
ers Washingt9i, near eoast, nartly
cianiy with showers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

tn" British ship Foyl dale and French
bark Jean art are understood 10 be
IN serious trouble in the lower har-
hor, az the result Of the recent gales.
They dragged their anchors during
sunday night and piled up on the mid
die sands. It is said both vessels are
almost high and dry at low water. Yes
terday both tugs had hold Of the Foye-
dale, but were unable 10 move her.
TIE two shins are laden and arrived
only recently. II Is believed that Il
viii be necessary to remove portions
Of the cargoes before they are again
moved
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

Water consumers viii take notice
that Wednesday, December TO- In the
last day on which TO pay water rates.
10 avoid the penalty charged all de-
linaucuta,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

While the seaside local was on It's
Nay down Monday night the engine
came IN contact with a tree that had
fallen across the track near Gearhart
Park. The collision resulted In some
damage 10 the pilot, and caused il slight
dclhy. The tee was blown down during
the algh wind ana The accident occur.
red In tbs darkness.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

Nablsco waters IN many fiavors In
stock at Johnson Rroa.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10


| Melfose sliced pineapplss for cream
~ IL cents per ran. Fisher Bros.
Call up phone esi for The best atoy,
coal In The city 80 per ton.
Mlpce pies are IN.MINcf1 wher
made with Armour's star mince meat
For sale by Johnson Bros.
GIRL WANTED For housowork;
alao apprentice giri "Up-to-D Date"
Photo Studio. i7s Tenth street.
The steamer Sue H. Eimore viii
leave Astoria for TlIlamook bay points
on Wednesday, December io weather
permitting,
The German ship Emeiie ls atill hi
tbs offinE, unable 10 make port on
account of the severity of the weather.
She n heavily laden.
Open for the inspection nt the pub.
llc with line nf aft novelties suit.
able Tor Nmas~F Frank woodheld'R ART
shup nf Bond street.
have a.iine Of imported novelties for
Christmas entirely new. never Ia the
market befos. IL prices 10 suit every
one, Rogers, druggist.
The funeral Of the late Mira. John
Wirkkaia was held yesterday from
pohl'n undertaking paflors. The inter.
nent was In Deep River cemetery.
owlng 10 the lar1e lnaount " freight
to be discharged ana taken On board
the steamer sur II ffimare win not
leave for Tillam,ok until o'clock his
afternoon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

] have the largest line Of perfumes
ever brought here, for Christmas. and d
lot nf fancy purses FOR ladies', prices re-
duced 20 one-hnlf Rogers. drug
gist,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

Nice Northern SPY apples, entirely
h~a from worms, at Johnson Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

You will flna the best 15c meal in the
city at the Rising Sun Restaurant.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

Melrose sliced pineapplse for cream
~ irs cents per ean. Fisher Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

Call mp phone 6si for the bes. stove
coal In the city. 80 per ton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

Mipce pies are IN-MINc5 when
made with Armour's star mlnce meat.
For sale by Johnson Bros,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

GIRL WANTED. For honsework:
alao apprentice girl. "Up-to-Date'
Photo Studio iTs Tenth street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

The funeral Of the late Mira. John
Wrkkala was held yesterday from
pohl'n undertaking parlora. The inter.
mcnt was In Deep River cemetery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

The steamer Sue II Emore will
leave Astoria for TiIlamook bay points
on Wednesday, December 10. weather
permitting,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

The German ship Emeiie IL still hi
tbe offing, unable 10 make port on
account of the severity of the weather,
She N heavily laden.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-10

have u.llne pf imported novelties for
Christmas entirely new. never IA the
market befos. ~ prices 10 suit every
one, Rogers. druggist.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1902-07-07
THE BAR MEETING ADJoURNS
Alabama Lawyers Hold Last Session
Amid Cooling Breezes.

Huntsville. Ala, July 5.-(Special)-
The sessions of the Alabama Bar AS
ISOLATION were held in Hotel Montesano
today amidst cooling breezes and in a
temperature of 70 degrees. Captain Dan
lei Coleman. OF Huntsville. read an eX-
cellent paper on Jury Reform. the
report of the committee on history was
made bv W. l.. Clay, of this city. Cap
tain Milton Humes, chairman, read the
report of the committee on legislation
Ex-Congressman John NJ. Allen. OF
mississippi made a characteristic talk
and the dignined assemblage roareu
with laughter until he concluded. Colo
mel A. s Collier, of Nashville made a
short address on Andrew Jackson
Colonel Sam Williohn's paper on ~o
Great Justices and Two Great lawyers
was read by Sterling Wood.
At noon q barbecue was given the
visitors bv the members OF the local Ddr
association and number or toasts were
responded to. In the afternoon the an
mail election was held and officers were
chosen as follows; Lawrence cooper
of Huntsville, president; r. DeGranen-
reid, of Greensboro. first vice president;
Alley TROY, of Montgomery, secretary ana
treasurer The meeting mas aolourheu'
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1902-07-07
AGRICULTURE IN VIRGINIA.
Interesting Statistics Issued by the
Census Bureau.

washington, July 3.-The census bureau
today issued a report on agriculture In
Virginia in 1900 showing that there are
,e -ss farms i'm the Old Dominion state,
with a total valuation of S21.5'0,200 or
this value "a per cent was In Aand ana
an improvements other than buildings.
rho value of farm implements and ma
cbinerv was 1891, 040, and of live stock
$i2, 026, 73l
The total value of farm property IN Viz
pinia is given at $323,5l5,9T. The total
value of farm products for 1899 was $685.
54S 545 of which 6S per cent was in crops,
including forest products, cut or pro
duced on farms. The total value of
farm products exceeds that for 1889 by
lO5 per cent. The gross farm income for
1899 was $73. 545. 49, and gross income upon
investment % per cent. During the last
decade the total value of farm property
has increased $29. ,40S, or 10 per cent;
that of land. improvements and buildings
Sl7 0S1, 900, or ca per cent; that OF imple-
ments and machinery $3.3l1.352. or 500
per cent, and that of live stock SS,622, 456.
or 25S per cent. The average size of
farms is ll9 acres, and in three-fourths of
the counties the farms increased in value
during the decade. the decreased values
being mainly in the southwestern coun-
ties Over % per cent of the farms of
the state are operated by white farmers.
and y per cent by colored farmers. OF
the white farmers II per cent own all
or a part of the farms they operate and
50 per cent of the colored farmers have
a similar interest. The value of the farm
property OF the colored farmers is S24.-
529, Ql6 over half the total number own
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1902-07-07
EDUCATORS IN CONVENTION.
THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION
IN CHATTANOOGA.
Large Attendance from Every State
in the South-Work of the
Convention.

Chattanooga Tenn. July 1.-The twelfth
annual convention of the Southern Edu-
cational Association was formally opened
tonight at the auditorium In this city Tor
a four days session, President w. Nj.
Sheets of Tallahassee. state superinten-
dent of Florida, presiding. Five nun
dred delegates representing all OF the
southern states, were present at the mi
tial meeting and from 200 to 800 more are
expected tonight and tomorrow morning.
The address of welcome to Tennessee
and TO Chattanooga was then made by
Mayor A. w. Chambliss, of this city,
and DIR. J. III. Race, president of the
Grant university, of this city, welcomed
the visitors on the part of this city
schools.
DR.. j. w. Nicholson. of the University
of Louisiana, at Baton Rouge, responded
for the association In an eloquent ad-
dress in which he spoke of the growing
sentiment in the south for more gener-
al as we'll a S a higher education.
At the conclusion of Professor Nichol-
sons address State School Commissioners
G. r. Glenn. of Georgia, addressed the
convention.
state delegation meet tomorrow morning
to select n member of a committee on or
ganization, resolution and constitution
and to select a vice president and man
ager to represent the association in each
of the southern states the convention ad-
journed.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1902-07-07
oREGoNIAN IN NEW YORK.
His Interesting Experiences in th.
Eastern Metropolis

Portland Oregonian: An old Portland
er. who has been travelling i'm the east
for several weeks, has returned He
has concluded that New York city is too
rapid in every way for him
He was returning from suburban re-
sort 10 the city one day and saw a bad
tough knocked out by lady. The con-
temptible hound had snugEled up to one
lady so close that she left the train
and he then crowded up against another
lady and acted very TUdely. She pulled
out one of her hatpins and jabbed it
clean through his leg above the knee
He gave an agonized yell and got out Of
the ear as quickly rs possible and just
fell off the platform
After reaching the city the Portlander
took the street car Ia go to his hotel.
An old man who sat near him signaled
to the conductor and got off the car
on the wrong side. 4 vast trench had
been blasted out i'm the center Of the
street in which a subway is 10 be con
structed. This trench is 80 feet in depth
and the old man stepped from the ear
down into II. He was picked up and
thrown intol a bucket in which rock
is hoisted out the engine went ''chu.
chu chu.' and he was brought to the
surface on a ran; an ambulance drove
I'D. he vas thrown III and taken away
to a hospital. and the car preceded
The Oregonian was perfectly satisfied
with his experience Of life in New
York and does not banker for any more
of II
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1902-07-07
MARTINIQUE'S FUTURE.
The Reasons Why Speedy Recupera-
tion Is Expected in France.

Paris Telegram: The Temps discusses
the future of the island of Martinique. It's
evacuation is spoken of. and ii examines
the question whether the island is ruined,
and its future irremediably compromised.
only a tenth of the island has been de-
vastated. If the town of St Pierre was
not included i'm the destroyed portion the
damage would he merely material and OF
little Importance. Unfortunately thous-
ands of human lives have been lost, and
the moral disaster is without "A remedy.
The material losses. 81. Pierre included,
The Temps estimates at a hundred mil
lions of francs. y part of this sum can,
this semi-oilicial organ thinks, be re-
cuperated by The subscriptions raised, by
the relief which parliament will certainly
vote. and by subsidies which the metro
poiiiau government could annually accord
the colony Thanks 10 this momentary
help. the effects of the disaster may De
diminished. and The Temps believes mat
before long the situation may be regard
ed as reparable. especially as the econom-
lc resources of the island have n9i been
touched.
Sugar growing and refining constituted
at least 50 per cent OF the exports oI
Martinique, and 50 per cent of the plantd-
tions and factories are intact. The cocoa
plantations in the north o. the lSialu
nave certainly disappeared, Dul the ma
jori,y OF the coffee plantations are UNI
in iured. Though considerable QUANTITIES
of Martinique coffee are placed on the
market this journal says that much OF
IL came from Guatemala. the vessels
conveying il to Europe merely touching
a port Of Martinique in order to obtain a
certificate of origin. The chief elements
of prosperity in AN agricultural island
like Martinique. says The Temps, are a
good harhor and solid elements OF credit.
The. natural harbor of ST. Pierre has,
perhaps, become impracticable, but that
of Fort de France. which offered much
greater facilities remains. As to the
banks The Temps says the situation OF
the Bank of Martinique is excellent. En-
change Is at par. and the bank VIII come
ont Of the disaster without loss. the
profits derived from burned bank notes
being sufficient to compensate II. After
such a catastrophe The Temps con-
cludes that the economic situation OF the
island is as Satisfactory as can be eX-
incnacsd and the idea of abandoning
the colony says this scmi-otIicial organ,
should be cpergctically denounced.
The national committee FOR the relief
og The sufferers by the Martinique catas-
trouke has received subscriptions
amounting to total of 2.oi3.0l2 francs.
IN addition tc the unlimited credit ii
has opened - the colonial department
for the purchase of provisions. the COM
m.ttec has sent 100000 francs To Fort de
France. -. 000 francs to Guadeloupe, TO-
et0 francs 10 Guiana. ana 10000 francs
to Trinidad. to b, distributed among the
inhabitants of Martinique. or refugees
from that island, in the neighborins col
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1902-07-07
Twin Sister.

New York Tribune: The peck of picked
peppers and the roll of Robert Rowley
came M for discussion with innocent
intention:
Il hear that the play at the Empire
theater is Just lovely"
The Sin Twister." he nodded.
You can't say Tin Swister," she gig
gled gleefully.
He choked with laughter. You wanted
to say Swim lister" he began. but she
interrupted:
I'D keep stin if couldn't say anything
but list Swinter. That is What are
you laughing at. Id like to know
He roared: You can't say Twist Sin
teri
She came back: ''Swist Tinter! The
idea!
mo: Swish Shinter!'
''Shwinshister, Ha. hai''
Twishtwincher,'
II cam
You can't"
Neither can your
Cant |? Chwinchwitter-- I mean
Chittchwinster. / should say"
Tia. ha, Chinchwister is what you
meant?
There. l knew you couldn't
81 didl.'
You didn'ti'
1t broke up She hurried to her room for
his letters, and he went home for the
neckties and cigars she had given him.
And now they do not speak; perhaps they
fear they can't.