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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-23
CALL FOR CONVENTION.

Notice is hereby given that there will
b.. Leld in the City # Astn at FISH
er's opera house on Friday March 2s,
at the hour Of 10 o'clock a. m, Re-
publican county convention. for the
purpose Of nominating candidates for
the various county officers, as follows:
One state senator, two representa-
tiyes. county judge. one commissioner,
clerk, sheriff. treasurer assessor, sur
veyor, school superintendent coroner,
justice of the peace, constable, road
supervisor.
The apportionment Of delegates is
based on the vote cast for Malcolm A.
Moody for congress, in 1900, allowing
one delegate for each 20 votes cast
in each precinct. one for each fraction
over 20 votes and one delegate at large,
emitting the city precinct to % dele
gates from the first ward 1s deleagtes
from the second ward, 10 delegates
from the third ward. The country
precincts are entitled to the follow
ing delegates: olney, 8; John Day, 2:
Svensen, 2; Walluska, 2; New Astoria,
A. Warrenton. 8; Clatsop, 8; Seaside,
s; Westport, 8; Clifton, 4; Knappa,
g; Melville, 2; Chadwell, 8; Elsie, 2;
Push. 2; Youngs River, 2; Mishawaka,
2; Vesper, 2, and Jewell, g.
1t is recommended by the chairman
Of the county central committee that
no proxy be accepted at the conven-
ton unless 1t be held by a resident Of
the precinct in which the delegate is
suing the proxy resides.
By order Of the County Central Com
mittee. F. ]. CARNEY,
HARRY ID. GRAY, Chairman.
Secretary.
astoria. Greg, March 12, 1902
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-23
the show next week.

the show next week.
The Lenten season Is soon to end,
and already society is preparing for
Its accustomed whirl. The most m-
portant event thus far scheduled Is the
Astor party, TO be held at Foard a
Stokes hall on April L Several other
events Of interest are on the tapts.
The event of the week in social cir
eies was the dance given Friday even
ing by r, Earle at Knappton. The af-
fasd proved complete success and the
dancers thoroughly enjoyed It, They
were taken across the river on the
steamer Electro
Mrs V. Harris. of Oregon City, and
Mrs, A. f. Johns, OF San Francisco
daughters OF ], W, C,nn, local drug
gist. are visiting with their father and
friends in the city.
There was an interesting and en-.
joyable dance at the Scandinavian
cannery at Alderbrook last evening.
Those VINO attended report fine 'lme.
The Friday Afternoon Club met at
Mrs. Sanborns hast Friday and held an
interesting meeting.
Mrs, T. T. Geer Is In the city from
Salem, visiting with her mother, Mrs.
], c. Trulfnger.
]. c. Munk. OF Portland. has accept
ed position with the Sanborn- Cutting
Company.
Miss Bennett went to Portland on
Friday nights train to spend several
days.
The Red en- of Clifton gave a grand
bali at Falangoes' hall last evening.
Captain Cloke was in town from Fort
Stevens yesterday
Mr.. L. L. Paget is spending Sunday
in Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-23

Thr meeting OF the Womans Club
was held yesterday at Page hall. De-
spite the inclemency OF the weather
there was large attendance The
first number on the program was an
exceedingly Interesting paper by Mrs
Jane Smith. her subject being "A Trip
TO the State Fair Over the Old Mill
tary Road in the Early Days" The
introduction OF Mr.. George holland
called forth hearty applause. He de-
liyered an impromtu address on His
toric Oregon" which was both enter
tanning and Instructive. He spoke Of
the origin of the word Oregon" the
discovery OF the Columbia River by
Robert Gray, the two expeditions senr
West by Astor--one by land and one
by sea. touching upon the historic
places--Clatsop County especially. MIR.
Noland suggested that the oregonians
make a brave effort to secure the name
OF Emerald State" instead Of Web
Foot lmentioning the poem by Ja-
quin Miller. in which Oregon Is term
ed the Emerald STATED. cahfornians
are no longer known as Tar Heads.
but 1t is the Golden State" and al
other states have a worthy name; why
not Oregon?
One OF the ways of spending pleas
ant and profitable evening is suggested
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-23
Society Events


Tailant, Mr.. ], r, A. Bennett, Mr., L
|. Here, Mr.. c, A. NJ. Heilborn, Mr.. ID.
A. Mclean. Mr., l.. IL, Paget and Cap
tain Cloke.
The tenth anniversary of Harry Ber-
nett Lamley's ibrrhday came on St
Patrick's day and Harry celebrated 1t
in good style. He invited about a
dozen little companions and they had
refreshments and games all the after
noon and all of the little ones had a
royal time, Following were among the
number present; Jesse Moores. Milville
Morton, Luigi Sara, Nile Porter, Ter
ry oberg. Archie Smock. Connie Sar-
ra, Gearhart Larson. Furn Rost Jim
mfe overton. Hattie Rost, Ruth JEFF
ferry, Pearl Lowell.
The most enjoyable event on st.
Patrick's evening yet reported was the
social given at the residence of Rev.
II. oherg, Shamrock, clay pipes and
the embiematic green were everywhere.
the guests being appropriately deco
rated with these. There were inter-
esting games and dainty refreshments.
and all that goes make up pleas
snt evening.
One of the most pleasant surprise
parties OF the week was that given
pr y. L, Ball the dentist Friday eve.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-23

The party was arranged by his young
daughter. Miss Faye, and it was pro-
nounced a happy success. A number
of friends were present and enjoyed
themselves to late hour. 1t was the
occasion of tht doctors goth birthday.
Mrs. Marrs entertained the members
of the Thursday Afternoon Club at
her residence on Thursday afternoon
last. Amusement was provided in the
form of popular games. the prizewin-
ners being Miss Fox and Mrs. Wilson.
Dainty refreshments were served.
Members of the club only were pres
ent.
Captain H. P. Kindred and bride,
nee Miss Louise WILDLY, arrived home
on the Bailey Gatzert yesterday even
ing from their wedding tour. There
residence at Sixth and Grand was in
readiness for their occupancy.
Promoters of the Spinsters drama
report good weeks work and say
that they have everything down about
right now and win begin to advertise
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-23
CALL FOR WARRANTS.

Notice is hereby given 10 ali parties
holding clatsop county warrants en-
dorsed prior to March Il. 1901. to pre-
sent the same to the county treasurer
at his office, l64 Tenth street, for pay
meut. Interest ceases after this date
II. C. THOMPSON.
County Treasurer.
Dated Astoria, Oregon, this Goth day
of March. 1902.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-23
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

The undersigned having purchased
the stock, fixtures and good will of
Theodore Brackers cigar and tobacco
store, invite the patronage Of their
friends and the general public, and
hereby give notice that all accounts
due to said Brackers Cigar Store are
collectible by them.
TRULLINGER e. EASTABRooK.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-23
Don't Guess at It

But II you are going EAST write 10
for our rates and let w ted you about
the service ana accommodations offer
ed by the ILLINOIS CENTRAL
RAILROAD. THROUGH TOURIST
Cars via the ILLINOIS CENTRAL
from PACIFIC COAST TO Chicago and
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-08-09
THE VOICE OF THE DRUM.

The march OF the ages through History's
Is led by the resonant voice of the
drum,
And marking its time beats the pulse of
the nations;
1t calls and its votaries come.
No slower, no faster. unmoved by dis
aster,
Its fateful voice sounding the call for
Its own.
II summons the poet, the slave and his
master,
The prince from tine steps Of the throne.
They list to its pleading and follow Its
leading,
Before it the voice of all nature is
dumb;
The prayers of the priests and the tears
of the mothers
Are lost In the roll of the drum:
Come up, come up. come up to the can
non,
Come up to the cannon. come up to the
cannon,
Come up. come up. come UP to the can
non
Oh, follow. oh. follow the drum.
Still telling the story Of conquest and
1t speaks not Of slaughter 1t recks not
of pain,
1t tells not of corpses all mangled and
CORY
The siren who lures not in vain.
Through the smoke Of the battle Its echo
ing rattle
Still calmly insistent, rolls on In its
might
Till the timid grow holder, and shoulder
to shoulder,
Press on IN the thick of the fight.
The dead and the dying together are
lying
With ears growing heavy and eyes
growing dumb,
But through all their moaning and over
their signing
Still echoes the throb of the drum:
Come up, come up. come up to the can
non,
Come up to the cannon. come up to the
cannon,
Come UP. come up. come up to the can
non
oh, follow, oh, follow the drum.
Annie ]. Flint, In Youths Companion.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-08-09
He Had Doubts.

"Of course" he said, at Is no more
than courteous to be obliging in all
associations with the fair SEX"
"Of course"
$50 far as possible you should do
what a girl wants you to do"
Certainly"
'If she seems anxious to do little
spooning you should spoon"
Naturally"
IF she likes fattery, you should
fiatter."
I'm moderation, yes"
IF she wants sentiment you should
give IL to her."
"Assuredly."
That's just common poiiteness,
isn't it?"
Eyes"
"Well, no one can tell me again
that politeness pays. / know better :
whats the matter?"
"Oh, perhaps my chivalrous nature
led me to overdo the thing, but I've
just been sued for breach of prom
hise. "-Brooklyn Eagle.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-08-09
O Paul Keisfer, @
Snake Charmer. !
Observation-Disclosures
By Bradford X. Daniels.

1T was while working on the c. n.
/ railway that / first met Paul
Keister. We were fellow-engineers
engaged in the construction of the
big bridge across South river, and
boarded at the same house.
Although was much older than he,
I was drawn to him from the first.
His full, sensuous mouth, misty
brown eyes, and low, musical voice,
possessed fascination for me, for
which now, when looking back after
the lapse of years, am unable to
account.
When he looked at you he never
seemed to see you, but always seemed
to be looking through and beyond
you into infinity. When quiet he had
fashion of gazing fixedly before
him. evidently seeing nothing with
the physical sight. At such times
his eyes reminded me of deep pools
of water, in the depths of which
shadowy, unguessed things were
moving about.
As we were the only boarders at
the little farmhouse, we were thrown
together a good deal; and il soon be-
came habit with US to sit upon the
veranda overlooking the river for a
while after supper to smoke and
chat.
Keister, although only %, had had
a wide experience. His father, a
German, had gone to India, and there
married native girl. Paul was their
only child. The son had become a
civil engineer, and had worked with
British syndicate until the death
of his parents, when he had come to
Germany to his fathers people, and
from there had drifted to America.
can see him yet as he used to sit,
tilted back in his chair upon the
veranda, one leg thrown over the
other and cloud of smoke about his
head. Occasionally he would run his
long, tapering fingers through his
wavy black hair, look out upon the
river as If he saw some object of in
terest upon it's CLASSY surface, and
then begin in his low monotonous
voice one of his Indian yarns. His
descriptive powers were mastery,
and many of those eastern scenes
are stamped upon my mind almost as
wildly as if I had been an eye-wit-
ness.
It was about the snake-charmers
that he loved to talk the best of all.
At times he would wax eloquent over
this uncanDy theme, and his usual
nonchalence would give place to a
feverish earnestness. He used to
maintain stoutly that there Is sub
tie affinity between snakes and the
human race, the Psychology Of which
is not wholly understood.
81 tell you," he used to say, "you
have no idea how a snake and a
man--who possesses the gift-can
read each others thoughts. You talk
about mind-readers; they've got lot
to learn yet from those dusky devils
in India who conjure with the de-
scendants of the tempter of Eve.
"Once saved the life of pro-
fessional INTERCHANGEABLE old fell
low slipped into the river among the
crocodiles, and pulled him out just
in the nick of time--and out of graft
tude, presume, he gave me few
lessons in his exalted art. must
have been very apt pupil, for be-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-08-09

Two Irishmen boarded . Sixth
avenue 81" train, one of whom, from
his general appearance, baggage, and
so forth, was evidently just return
ing from a visit to the "ould sod"
They were discussing Sibbereen or
some other country village familiar
to them both, when the companion
of the traveller exclaimed:
"And sure, now, is your father alive
yet~
mo, not yeti" WINS the reply.-N.
Y. Commercial -
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-08-09

self to fully third of its length
and swayed its body with rhythmic
motion like that of rush in run
ming water. Then they gazed stead
lily into each others eyes rs IL each
were reading the Utmost secret of
the others being. For a moment
the snakes bead-like eyes seemed to
soften till they looked almost human,
while Keister's eyes took on q hard
glitter and his face became contorted
in o way that made IL appear the
very incarnation of evil.
Presently the snake turned and
glided back to the stone-heap. Kcis-
ter flung himself upon his face and
burst into a tumult of sobs, exclaim-
ing brokenly: aye godsi We godsi ]
thought was delivered from hell
when left India"
I stole softly into the house and
left him there under the quiet stars.
The next morning he did not come
down to breakfast, and when he ap-
peared at the bridge he seemed to
have aged ten years in single night
His face looked white and drawn,
and there were big black circles under
his eyes like those about the eyes OF
person who has been strangled.
For several days he Stunned me;
but In the course of q week he came
back to his old self, and we were to-
gether as before. studiously avoid
ed making any reference to what had
happened, as 1t was evident that he
did not wish to discuss the painful
affair. This was the FIRST shadow be.
tween us. - -
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-01-30
FATALITIES IN ALASKA.
Erist of Crime and Casualty News
Brought From AlasISn BY the
steamer .tlki.

Seattle. Wash, jar. 26.-Two as.
saults ky robbers, three accidental
deaths. the passing of a prominent
Dawson resident and three people ia.
tally injured by other means. is the
list Of fatalities reported from Alas.
ka by the steamer .Alki. James MUIR
ply, OF Wrangal, fell over a cliff on
Traders island and plunged to his
death 100 feet down a rocky chasm.
Charles Nelson was killed in a
mine on Chicago hill, Dawson, De.
cember 20.
Andrew Forsburg was killed in The
Mexican mine on Douglas island on
January II, and Harry Gilbert was Sc
riously injured at the same mine on
January O..
Joseph Lieberman fell from the
railroad tracks, near Douglas, on the
night of January IL, and was serious
ly and perhaps fatally injured.
Eva Williams was assaulted in a
Dawson saloon, on the night of Janu-
airy II by a nan known as Harry
Forbes and probably fatally injured.
p. N. Sattey and James Pianetti
were assaulted and robbed, on Douglas
island. on January II, and received
serious injuries.
w. A. Speake, a leading citizen of
Dawson, died at st. Mary's hospital at
that place.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-01-30
TOPICS OF THE DAY.
NEWS FROM EVERYWHERE
FiFTY-sEvENTH CONGRESS.

In the senate, on the Goth, Mr.. Lodge.
chairman OF the Philippines committee.
reported the Philippines tariff bill. and
gave notice that he would call II M on
the 2lst. Mr.. Rawlins, of the minority,
offered a substitute. The bill for the es-
adjustment OF a department of commerce
was under consideration most of the day.
developing strong opposition to many OF
us provisions. lin the house, general
debate on the urgent deficiency bill occu-
pied most of the session, an item in the
Dill for the appropriation of $4,000 for a
military post at Manila precipitattng i
general debate.
In the senate, on the 2lst, the Philip
pines tariff bill was under consideration
TOR three hours. The measure was made
the unfinished business. Mr.. Rawlins
(utah) delivered a vigorous speech in
support of the minority report. lin the
mouse, the urgent deficiency bill was I'M
der discussion, the debate kin a wide
range. The irrigation of arid lands in the
west and the ACCESSIBILITY of retaining
control of the Philippines were the main
topics under discussion.
In the senate, on the 22d, the bill pro.
WONG Tor the establishment of a depart
ment of m was under discussion
for nearly two hours, little progress be.
ing made. however, as, though no objec.
ton to the main feature of the bill de.
veloped. members showed a disposition
70 give II careful consideration as to de-
- Az IA he vi SClll uCllCltil-
cy bill being under consideration. a strong
partizan debate developed on an amend.
ment to appropriate 100000 for 'shelter
and protection" of the officers and en-
listed men of the army on duty in the
philippines. The vote on the adoption OF
the amendment stood: Ayes, 1871; nays
100; Mr.. Cummings (dem. N. W voted
with the republicans.
In the senate, on the 23d. a joint reso-
luton, extending the thanks of congress
10 MT. Schley "for his brave and able
conduct while in command of the Ameri-
can Meet at the victorious battle of San
tlago' was referred to the committee or
naval affairs. Mr.. Teller's motion, pro.
Vlding, for Intervention of this govern.
ment in behalf of the Boer commandment
Scheepers, was postponed indefinitely. as
S~cheepers had already been executed. Thu
department of m bill was under
consideration during the greater part OF
the session, but no definite progress wa.
made......ln the house, consideration Of
the urgent deficiency bill was completed
but owing to the l~ateness of the hour
passage of the bill was postponed unit
the 24th. The bill to increase the pay OF
rural free delivery carriers from $500 t
SoN per annum was passed.
The senate was not in session on the
24th......ln the house. the urgent def.
cheney appropriation bill was passed. ant
the remainder Of he session was devoted
70 private pension legislation. The repub-
licans forced a record vote ON the amend.
ment to the urgent deficiency bill to APP
propriate $500, 900 for the protection am
shelter of American soldiers in the Phil.
tppines,' and is democrats voted for it
The house adjourned until the 9th.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-01-30
HAS MADE A CONFESSION.
William Strother Confesses to the
Murder of A. Dean Cooper
at S I. Louis.
BROKE DOWN UNDER SWEATING PROCESS
Little by Little Chief of Detectives
Wormed Admissions Ont of tho
CuIprit Until He Finally Con-
fessed that He Struck the Blow
that Caused COoper's Death.

st. Louis, Jan. 26.-William Stroth-
.r, the negro bathhouse attendant,
has confessed that he murdered his
employer, A. Dean Cooper, Wednes-
day night. He said he committed the
deed in drunken passion.
The confession was made to Chief
of Police Desmond, Saturday morn
ing, after two hours questioning.
, 1t became evident shortly after
eight o'clock, when the chief renewed
his inquisition, begun Friday morn,
ing, that Strother was upon the point
of breaking down.
AT ten o'clock, the hour for the
coroner's inquest to open, Strother
made the final admission which com.
pletes the chain and shows him to be
the murderer.
He said that he took the hammer
in n hand, lifted it high in the air
and brought it down on the head oil
Mr.. Cooper, who was asleep on the
cot.
Il don't know why l done it," said
Strother. Il guess l must have been
drunk and mad"
The confession was made to Chiefs
Kelly and Desmond and a police
stenographer. The stenographel
was ordered to transcribe the com
plete cross-eXamination. StrotheI
said he would sign the record.
Later Chief Desmond said he would
Immediately send Strother to the
coroner's Office. Strother had said
he would repeat his confession to the
coroner's jury.
DR.. Boogher, assigned by the cor.
oner to conduct the inquest, wher
Informed of Strother's confession
stated that the inquest would pro
coed as originally planned and that
Strother's confession would be heard
at the end of the inquiry.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-01-30
MISSOURI STATE NEWS


William 7. Sampson, Of Mountain
Grove, a relative of Admiral Sampson,
and a nephew of Hon. Frank Samp-
son, of Sedalia, at church, being
stricken with brain paralysis. He was
m time a foreman in the Baltimore
industrial institute. He was 50 years
old, and leaves a widow and three
children.
s. L. Kerr, of Fair Play, aged 67.
He had lived in Cedar county for IS
years. during which time he had
served the county as county judge
n term and collector one term. He
had been engaged in the mercantile
business for many years.
Andrew J. Matthias, a prominent
merchant of Callao, and for many
years a steward in the NJ. Z. Church,
south, aged So.
Mrs. Caroline Lacks, at Poplar
Bluff, aged Al.
Judge George I. VIM, at Burton.
Mrs. Matilda Black, at Cape Girar-
deau, aged 81.
Michael Sheehan, Oldest resident of
Kansas City, aged 1903.
A. F. Ingraham, at Springfield, aged
w.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-01-30
CALM AND VERY COLD.
kansas Under n Temperature Rang
ing Away Below.

'"t
Topeka, kas., Jan. 26.-The wealth
er throughout Kansas is many de-
grees colder tonight. Clear, calm
and very cold is the condition over
the entire state, as ascertained by
reports received here tonight. Cat
tie on the western ranges are suffer-
ing and much loss is likely to ensue
unless the situation improves. How
ever, very little wind accompanies
the cold, and this makes the condi-
tions more favorable than it other
wise would be.
The coolest portion of the state
tonight is the northern tier of coun-
ties. Phillipsburg reports the mer-
curry as reading 10 below, with clear
skies and little wind. 1t is clear
along the Union Pacific and Rock
Island west. In Ellis the mercury
registers eight below, with two inches
of snow. In Garfield it is four de-
gree below, with practically no wind.
In the country around Goodland,
Hutchinson and Newton, the cold
spell is m~oderating, the mercury being
from s to IA above. In the eastern
portion of the state the weather is
very neal the zero mark.
The snow which fell yesterday is
packed tight, and the wheat win
therefore be well protected.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-01-30

Houston. Tex, Jan. 27.--in a rear
end collision between two sections Of
a stock train at three o'clock yester-
day morning rear Keller, Is miles
north of Fort Worth, w. r. Stillwell
was instantly killed and his body
burned in the wreck, and j. d. Adj
kins was fatally injured. They were
in the caboose Of the first section,
which was wrecked and burned. The
dead man and the injured man lived
at Rosebud, and were the owners of
the stock they We're taking to the
ST. Louis market. The wreck was
caused by u dense fog.