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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25
WAS NOTED HoRsEMAN.
Killed In New York by Street Car
Horse.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Horsemen in
terested in racing were shocked to
learn that the unidentified man acci-
detally killed by horse while cross
ing Broadway at Spring street on Mon
day evening was E. c. Walker, a train
er, driver, starting Judge and writer
who was known to followers of trotting
all over the United States. Mrs.
Walker recognized the description OF
the dead man published in the news
papers and went at once to the morgue,
where her fears were confirmed,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25

pany with other follows of his class had
gerea into Sherman's livery stable and
fell exhausted, A minute later Mr.,
Thompson took him In hand and he is
at present In the city Jail, The Others
escaped. 1t seems the prisoner In COM
pany with other young Of his class had
brutally attacked a female hahitue IN
one Of the dives in the lower part ol
town and they then parted company
TIP to late hour the others had not
been apprehended.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25

The long draw Of the Youngs bay
wagon bridge took tantrum yester-
ysay during the severe gale and refused
To respond to the overtures OF Keeper
Nat Jones. The steamer Eclipse had
passed through the draw with tow OF
boom sticks, and the draw had been
propefiy closed when the raft struck
the center pier and the tow line parted.
This made II necessary for the draw to
he opened again TO allow Captain
Skibbe to capture the drifting raft. but.
a. though annoyed at having to swing
twice for one small steamer, or catch
ing the spirit of the wind, 1t became
unmanag cable and swung round and
round TO the great aggravation of NUM-
erous ranchers and milkmen who de-
sired to cross the bay. After break
ing out six aegments Of the castiron
turn table track The great structure
was finally captured and made fast
but in an open position. County Judge
Trenchard has engaged the Astoria
Iron Works to undertake it's repair. and
the bridge win be open for travel as
soon as the necessary castings can be
made and put In place.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25
VANDERBILT PROMOTED.
First Lieutenant's Commission for the
Sick Millionaire.

NEW YORK, Dec. PA commission
as First Lieutenant of the Twelfth reg
iment, national guard, signed by Gov
ern Odell, has been received for Cor
nelius Vanderbilt by Colonel George r.
Dweyer, from Albany. Mr.. Wander
bilt, only two days before he was taken
III, passed an exceptionally high ex-
animation before the brigade
board for the position tC
which he had been elected from the
grade of second lieutenant some weeks
previous.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25
PIANO GIVEN AWAY

At Mrs. r.. Ingelton's on Decem-
Der %. Big reduction sale Of ladies'
hats. coats and skirts.
Remember MONDAY Is Mrs. Ingle-
TOMS bargain day. Ten percent dis
count on all sales on Monday only.
A chance for the piano with every %
cent purchase. Weich block.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25
svENsoNs BOOK STORE

Always has something new. Fancy
shell novelties. albums, attractive pic
lures and art goods. Large line oil
holiday books and musical instruments
and hundreds of nice things suitable
for presents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25
PROJECT ABANDONED.

TACOMA, Dec. Al. r. Warner.
storekeper ut Iliamna bay, Alaska. for
the Trans Alaska company. who is here
enroute to Iowa 10 spend the winter.
says the project to build a railroad
from Hanna bay to the Yukon river
has been abandoned indefinitely
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25
Some Inter-
estln9 Facts

When people are eonte n2laung q
trip, whether on business or pleasure.
they naturally want the best seTvi''e
obtainable as far az speed, comfort and
safety Is concerned Employees OF the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINES are
paid to serve the public and our trains
are operated 80 as to make close con.
nections with diverging lines at All
junction points.
Pullman Palace Sleeping and CHAIR
Cars on through trains.
Dining car service unexcelied, ueats
served q la carte.
In order to obtain the first-claas ser
vice, ask the ticket agent TO sell you
ticket over. ......,.u.......
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25

The different schools Of the city held
annrooriate Christmas exercises yes
terday ana a number Of parents ana
friends turned out TO attend the exhi-
h,,ions. A number Of the rooms had
trees handsomely decorated with tin
sel ana candles and all had programs
nrepared which were wen rendered
Beginning with today the schools will
be- closed until the first Monday after
New Years day. which will be the
5th Of January.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25
TUNNEL rs A GO.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Mayor Low
has Signed the tunnel franchise for the
New York and New Jersey company,
authorizing the commencement Of work
on the New York side at once.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25
CARD OF THANKS

Mrs. ]. r. Ross desires to express
her sincere thanks to Mrs. 0. F. He'll
born, Mr.. Selig, Mr. swope, Mr.. John
McCue and all others who assisted in
the production of the Little Duke"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25

Albert NJ, the infant son of John
Blasich, died yesterday morning from
scarlet fever. The funeral will take
place tomorrow from the home with
interment at Greenwood cemetery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25

Office Constructing Quartermaster.
Astoria. Ore. Dec. 10, 1902. Sealed
proposals, In tripllcate. win be received
at this office until 10 o'clock q. M,
January s, 1908, and then opened for
repairs to wharf at Fort Columbia,
Wash. Plans IND specifications may
be seen and further Information OBJ
talncd here. Right Is 'eserved to ac-
cept or reject any or all proposals,
Envelopes should be marked "Propos-
ais for repairs 20 wharf at Fort Co
lunbla, Wash" and addressed to Geo.
l.. Goodale, Capt. and Quar-. Mr.. u.
g. Army. m....
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25
A FINE LIBRARY.

OF 140 volumes Ii found on each Of
the Northern Paciflc's North Coast
Limited" trains, Don't forget that
these are the only trains operated In
the West that are lighted throughout
nv electricity.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25
The Wisconsin Central Lines

and you will make direct tchhectioas
at St. Paul for Chicago, Milwaukes and
all points East.
For any further Information call ON
any ticket agent or correspond with
JAS. C. POND, Gen. Pass. Agt.
or JAS A. CLOCK. Milwaukee. Wis.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25

j. A. Bernula and Jaako Sakka yes
terday made declaration Of intention or
becoming citizens of the United States
before County Clerk Clinton. Both
are natives of Finland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25
CHRISTMAS DINNER
AT THE ocClpENT

oysters.
Chicken a Ia Rein,
Rolled Salt Salmon, Cream Sauce
Boiled Ok Tongue, Piquant sauce.
Prime Ribs of Beef.
Pork and Apple Sauce.
Turkey and Cranberry Sauce.
Ham,
Veal
Chicken Frieasse, French Peas.
Oyster Patties.
Apple Fritters, Port Wine Sauce.
Pickles, Chicken Said. owes
Celery.
Mashed Potatoes. Boiled Potatoes
Sugar Corn. Sweet Potatoes,
Apple and Mince Pie.
English Plum Pudding.
Hard and Brandy Sauce.
Pine Apple Ice Cream.
Fruit. Nuts, Raisins, Cheese
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Al marriage license was granted yes
tertaay by County Clerk Clinton TO RAN
ME Mahan and Miss Bessie Shepard.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25

You win find the best iSc meal In the
city at the Rising Sun Restaurant
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25

Arrived! A car Of the best Wyoming
stove coal $s per ton. Phone 66i.
8. Elmore a Co,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Did you see those elegant suit cases
Danglger & Co, are giving away1
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25

Open for the inspection Of the pub
lie, with a line Of art novelties suit
able for Xmns-Frank woodheld's art
shop or Bond street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-25

WANTED 6 YOUNG MEN from As.
toria to At once prepare for Positions
In the Government Service. Apply to
Interstate Cores. Inst. Cedar Rapids.
Ia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-29
OLNEYvILLe.

Report had n In tho square last evening
that woman was killed at Thornton 10y
an electric car leaving the ~<-k but
invcstigs tion proved otherwisc.
At . o'clock 4 car went bounding along
between Thornton and HugheSdale and
the car Jumped the track crashed into
the side OF a house. and while there was
considerable excitement caused by the
crashing OF glass, etc. no one was hurt.
one woman was so badly frightened
that abe did not fully recover until early
this morning
There was considerable excitement on
the square late yesterday. afternoon. for
some one started the report that three
men had been taken from tf1r Weybosset
mills suffering with smallpox. What
started the report was that men from the
health department went TO the mill for
the purpose OF disinfccting the same.
Some time ago three automobile car
riages were sent 20 Porto Rico from n
shop on Stokes street.
Word came from that island yesterday y
that the tires came OF of two Of the
carriages and thsre was no one there
who could put them on again. 80 James
NORM. son of the builder ~ the ma
chimes. has gone 80 put them On and dur
ing his absence will teach some one the
knack ~ putting thsm on.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-29
BRISTOL.

Notice of the fling OF bill in equity
in the appellate division OF the supreme
court at Providence against the estate
held by Sylvester c. Rice. Hattie NJ. and
Frank r. Talbee, was placed on record
at the town clerks office yesterday The
bill Is brought by Sylvester c. Rice. ask
ing for set-off OF his share. The prop
erty in question is located on the corner
OF Wood and Collins streets.
a special meeting of the sewer COM
mittee was held last evening to take
action on the completion OF the sewer
on Mount Hope avenue.
The schooner Mary II. Webb. from
Baltimore, coal laden. which anchored
below here on Sunday afternoon. reports
passing a sunkcn wreck with two masts
out of water about Is feet She is about
five miles southwest of Point Judith.
Captain Frawley of Portland, Me, ar
rived yesterday and left last evening for
New York.
Misses Jennie and Lizzie Bourn of New
Bedford, who have been spending week
with Miss Mona Mason, returned home
yesterday.
Mrs. Rathbone Hartwell OF Hartford.
Conn, was brought here yesterday and
taken to the Hopeworth sanitarium for
treatment OF nervous prostration.
There seems to be "A disposition on the
part of the sewer contractor 10 use every
available means TO forward his work.
He Is pushing II quite rapidly, but was
delayed somewhat during the winter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-29
Dogs Holed Coons.

Two large wolf hounds. George and
Overstreet. ordered from Kansas by sew
eral prominent farmers I'm the lower end
OF the county. who had suffered greatly
by the depredations OF wolves I'm that
section, arrived near Lebanon. Ky. re-
Gently. says the Cincinnati Enquirer. and
were given a trial In the presence of a
large crowd the dogs were turned loose
In the vicinity ~ where a wolf was llst
soon q fsw days aEu. They wcrc not lou.,
On striking th" trail. and over tho hills
and through the hollows they went. iol-
lowed by an excited crowd The excite
n,ent reached its height when the dogs
led tho crowd 10 = large hole in the
ground, more than a mile from the stare
Picks and shovels were hurriedly pro.
cured and half dozen hands set TO
work 10 capture the wolves In their den.
Word was telephoned 90 town that the
dogs had trailed the wolves TO a large
cave. and another big crowd went down
20 see the capture. among them one or
two newspaper men.
For at least nve hours the men worked
tearing away trees and opening up the
cave amid tho widest excitement. The
excitement OF the chase was az nothing
compared 10 the astonishment OF the
hunters. when. late I'm the afternoon.
they came 10 the end OF the cave and
discovered that the one-hundred dollar
dogs brought all the way from Kansas
had trailed. instead 81 "a wolf. two little
ccons. Such was the result of the frs
wolf hunt with one-huudred.dOllar WOLF
hounds Ina this county.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-29
PAWTUxET VALLEY.

a branch OF the Irish Catholic Benevo-
lent union has been organized at Arctic
Centre and will be known as "Our Lady
OF Mount Carmel Branch" 1t was form
ally instituted Sunday by State President
Dennis O'Connell and members Of the
State union. The officers chosen were as
follows: President. owen Flanagan; vice
president. Mrs. James Denegan: secre-
tsry, Miss Mary V. Markey; treasurer.
James Coveney: sergeant-at-arms, Michel
Mitchell
Miss Mabel G. Greene OF Riverpoint has
accepted position as teacher at the Arc
tic Centre public school
The members OF the Riverpont Con9re-
gational church choir will go TO Old War
wick this evening TO assist In an enter
tainment TO be given by the church in
that place.
The funeral OF Russell Matteson, who
died Friday at his home in Fiskville was
held at the Tabernacle church this after
noon. Rev. Walter c. Greene officiating.
The remains were taken 10 the Cottrell
cemetery for interment.
Mrs. Patrick J. Comfy OF Arctic Cn-
ire died very suddenly yesterday at her
home on Park Hill OF heart failure. She
was apparently as wei as usual Sunday
night.
The basket social held by the members
OF the Womans Relief Corps i'm q. A. r..
hall. Phenix. proved a very enjoyable af-
fair. Preceding the sale there was
short entertainment consisting OF the
following program: Piano solo. Miss Jen-
ME Spencer: reading. Miss May Lam
phere: recitation, Miss Grace Albro; vocal
solo. Miss Roberts: piano duet. Misses
Price and Smell: reading, Miss Lamphere:
piano duet, Misses Gagnon and Roberts.
The squabble at the convent at Arctic
Centre. Friday. between two pupils. which
was made much or 10y some of the resi-
dents OF Arctic Centre. proved q most
trivial occurrence. OF so little conse-
auence was IL regarded by the teachers
that no report was made at the rectory.
Carpenters union. No. 91I OF Arctic
Centre will hold meeting I'm St Johns
hall Arctic Centre tomorrow evening
when an address will be made by John
G. Barrett OF Providence An invitation
TO attend Is extended 90 all persons en-
gagged in the building trade.
Mr.. Hermenegilde Hebert and Miss
Laura Lincourt, both well known resi-
dents OF Arctic Centre were united I'm
marriage at 81. Johns church, Arctic
Centre, yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-29
PROF. HAAS 23o ANNUAL RECEPTION.

Professor Maurice Haas sets up an
other mile stone to remind the public
how long he has screwed them as a IA
vorite master of the classic art OF the
dance, when he gives bis ed annual
grand reception on Thursday evening
next. May /. The scene OF this annual
event will be Infantry hall and the grand
march Is announced for $3.50 sharp.
Tickets for the reception may be obtained
only al Professor Haas Dancing acad-
emy, lS9 Mathewson street
Professor Haas Dancing academy is
now bringing 20 n triumphant close one
OF It's most successful seasons IL has
come to be- place where mothers whom
Professor Haas taught bring their chill
dren. As FOR the professor, himself he
looks today 20 the children just young
as he did TO their mothers and fathers.
lie Is "a living illustration OF the now
well recognized fact that the graceful art
of the dance is second to no exercise for
physical culture while IL stands quite
alone as a substantial substitute for the
mythical fountain OF youth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-29
CHOSE OFFICERS.
Charter Election Of the United
Train Of Artillery.

The charter election-and II was the i27th
annual--of the United Train OF Artillery.
was held last evening and only one
change was made, and that in the posi-
ton OF treasurer.
The following officers were chosen for
cleston: lieutenant colonel. Sumner r.
Hunt: major. Frank l. Wiggin; secretary,
Irving T. French; treasurer. Theodore B.
Keith.
On the commissioned staT, Colonel Ec-
cieston made the following appointments:
adjutant. First Lieutenant Charles ID. An
derson: assistant surgeon, J. Stanhope
Gadwin; Inspector of rifle practice, Cap
tain w. ID. Perrin; quartermaster, First
Lieutenant Randolph A. Green: commits
sary Theodore B. Keith: paymaster, First
Lieutenant Irving r. French: assistant
quartermaster. Second Lieutenant Charles
ID. Battey: assistant commissary, Second
Lieutenant John Brier
On the non-commissioned staff. the fol-
lowing will serve: Sergeant major, Wal
lace J.. Keyes, quartermaster sergeant,
Samuel Holt: commissary sergeant,
James Mckee; color sergeant James A.
Watson; duty sergeant. +. y. Wall, hos
pital steward Ernest j. Burr.
IT was voted that resolutions be adopted
relative TO the death of Colonel George A.
Dodge, at one time in command. copies
IN be spread on the rolls and sent 20 the
family. The business meeting then adj
journed and season OF sociability fol-
lowed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-29

The baseball season proper will open In
this city on Thursday afternoon next and
st promises To be a memorable occasion
The Providence Grays will have as their
opponents the Jersey citys. another
strong team OF the Eastern league, and
the scene of the contest will be Adelaide
park.
President Cressy OF the Providence as
sociation hs/ labored assiduously to per-
feet arrangements and Manager Murray
says the Grays will be in fine form.
Both teams will assemble at the Nara
gansett at noon where carriages will be
in waiting. The principal streets will be
coursed. the American band furnishing
music and later the procession will end
at the park where the game will be called
at 3 o'clock.
President Cressy will by appointment,
call upon His Excellency Governor Kim
ball at the State House and with Execu-
tive Secretary Rowland proceed by car
riage To the grounds.
The governor will face the first batter
and send the ball over the plate. Pre-
vious to and during the game music will
be furnished by the band.
At the close of every game season
ticket will be given out TO the holder OF
thief ortunate coupon and this feature In
troduced by President Cressy will cer-
tainly be appreciated by local lovers OF
baseball.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-29
AMONG THE AMATEURS

In a very evenly matched and exciting
game of ball on the Gorham grounds yes
terday Classical succeeded in winning by
a single run from Manual by a score of
TO T.
The Bell wheelmen and the Hilissroves
played a game OF baseball at Collins
woods park Sunday. the Hillsgroves
winning by a score OF 10 2.
On Saturday one OF the strongest teams
of the Sockanosset School was defeated
by the Pontiac Athletic Juniors by a
score of 13 to II.
ou Saturday the Pontiscs OF Pontiac
visited the Young Coons of Sockanosset
School. thinking OF defeating them. but
were sadly disappointed, the Young Coons
winning 10 to I.
The Hope Street Eagles played a picked
team on the grounds at the corner Of
Hope street and Rochambeau avenue
Saturday afternoon. The Eagles won by
the score OF IS TO l3.
The result of the game between the ].
3. Barnaby team and the Pawtuckets at
Rumford yesterday was that the ]. r.
Barnaby team won by the score OF to
O. The Barnaby team would like TO play
any team from l2 to IA years of age.
The Excelsior baseball club would like
TO challenge any l3 TO H-year-old team
in the city. Send challenges to r. w.
Curtis, l25 Elm street. city.
The Union Stars would like 10 hear
from any team under IL years OF age.
The following Is the lineup: Edward Nc
Soley, c.. Walter Quinn. p.: James Brod-
IL ~
han. 8. s.: John McSoley. 3b.; Joseph
Bowen, r. e.: John Ryan. c. T.; Edward
Robertson, l. Z. Address all challenges TO
Walter Quinn, % Orms street. city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-29

A meeting OF the board OF directors
OF the Pawtucket Golf club was held
yesterday afternoon. Nineteen applica-
tions for membership were favorably
acted upon. which brings the member
ship up TO the century mark. Other
matters pertaining 10 the club were
acted upon. IL was reported that inter
est in the sport continues strong and
the course is rapidly assuming good
playing form.
Bobby Walthour defeated Leander of
Chicago and Freeman of Portland ore,
I'm a ten-mile motor-paced relay race at
the Colosseum, Atlanta. Ga. last night,
winning his race by over nine laps.
Walthour went the entire ten miles
against Freeman and Leander, who rode
the distance I'm relay heats OF two miles.
Walthour's time for the ten miles, is min
utes. one second. lowers all previous re-
cords for ten miles established on any
indoor track.
The Pawtucket Y. NJ &. A. Cricket club
will play its opening match game OF the
season tomorrow afternoon on Andrews
field in Providence. having the strong
Harvard eleven for their opponents. The
decision 20 transfer the game from the
local crease TO Andrews field was reached
last night I'm Difference TO the wishes of
the Harvard club. There is considerable
interest I'm cricket at Brown university
and game played there will no doubt
help TO increase II. The Y. NJ. G.. A. eleven
is In fair condition to put strong game
and will present their best men. Har-
ward will play here on Saturday.
The varsity eight-oared crew OF the
University OF Pennsylvania defeated the
Middes first crew, and the Middies Sec
ond crew defeated Pennsylvania's fresh
man crew In the boat races at Annapolis,
Md, yesterday The first race, between
the varsity and the navy first eight, took
place over a course of two miles straight
away. The second race, between Penn
sylvania's freshmen and the navy second
crew. was held over the same course, but
a half-miIe less in distance. In the first
race the Middies' stroke varied from IS
20 IS; the Quakers' 36 to 30. Pennsylvania
increased the lead on the Middies after
the first mile and crossed the finish line
a boat length and half head. Time
10:31ia. The navy's time, 1896. In the
second race. between the Quakers' fresh
men and the Middies' second eight the
navy finished the race two and a half
lengths ahead The time was sos; Penn
sylvania, s:13.