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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-10
STEAMSHIP IAsKELYNE
Abandoned II Sea and Went Down IN
Sight of the Pisa.

New York, March s,--l'he mysterious
steamer which the Sloman liner Pisa
says she saw sink in the Atlantic on
February ., was without doubt the
Belgian ship afaskeyne. which sailed
from New orleans on December \, ana
Newport News on January Cor Ant
wern She became unmanaseable on
January Il ali her fires having teen
extinguishsd by water. which flooded
the stokehole and engine room.
on January 81 the British bark
Crown Of Germany from San Francis
CO, took on Captain Tanner and the
crew OF 80. landing them at Queens
town OF February 10
The steamer was supposed to be
sinking when abandoned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-10
wHoLesALE CRAFTS
Friends TO Centribate Three Hundred
Inches of Cutiele.

Newark, n, J., March a--one humid
red relatives and trends OF Miss Mar
garet Commesford OF this city intend
to give up portion OF their eatlcie to
supply 100 square inches OF skin for
the glrl who was seriously injured In
the collision at the Clifton avenue
crossing on February ~
Miss Commersford was one OF the
most seriously injured OF the high
school pupils in the crash, She Is ~
years of age and her recovery which
IL now said to be certain, will be due
TO her splendid physical condition and
her strong constitution.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-10
DESERT REVENUE CUTTER,
To Sail With Zeigier Expedition e
Search for the North Pole.

New Bedford. Mass. March s.-Ae-
cerding to reports current here the
next zeigler north pole expedition Will
carry among It's crew at least three
deserters. They are said TO he from
the United States revenue cutter Sam
nel Dexter. stationed at this FORT,
Captain Nswcomb of the revenue cut
ter says that after the Coffin had start
ed 1t was discovered that three Of his
men had deserted.
The informant OF the government is
sailor Of the Dexter who alleges
that five of the Gutter's crew were
offered easy work and good pay ifthey
would Join the expedition. Only three
OF them. he added, accepted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-10
THE NEW POSTAGE STAMPS.

The new series OF two-cent stamps
now In preparation win have the Amer
lean flag as one Of its designs, sup
planting the photograph Of Washing
ton. which has appeared for 50 many
years, and with which we have all
become so familiar. Another stamp
that mas become very important is
the private die stamp placed over the
neck Of each bottle of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. as preventive
against INSCRIPTIONS dealers palming
Oft counterfeit remedies for the genu-
inc, claiming that they are ''just as
good as Hostetter's,, Don't accept any
such imitation. especially II you value
your health. The genuine bitters will
positively cure loss Of appetite, nausea,
indigestion. belching, headache, dys-
pepsia and constitution. Fifty years
of such curas are back of Il. Then
don't fail to try II.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-10
THB MILW AUKEE.

A familiar name OF the Chicago,
Milwaukee & ST.. Paul Railway, known
ell over the Union as the Great Railway
running the Pioneer Limited" trains
every day and. night between ST. Paul
and Chicago. and Omaha and Chicago
"T'he only perfect train In the world"
Understand: Connections are made
with ell transcontinenta1 lines, securing
to passengers the best service known.
Luxurious coaches. electric light, steam
heat, Of variety equaled by no other
line.
See that your ticket reads via 1.-THE
Milwaukee" when going to any point
In the Uuited States or Canada. All
ticket agents sell them,
For rates. pamphlets or other infor.
nation, addess.
J. w. CASEY, H. s. ROWE.
TRAY. Pass. Agto; Gen. Agt.
Portland, Ore. Portland, Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-10
LIST OF LETTERS


remaining uhciiaineo ior ~ aaFs at
Astoria postonice''M March y IsVS'
Burke H r
Cameron Stella Miss
Carlson Carl
Christopher Ike Mrs
Fosberg p o @
Geron Ellen L
Hall +
Haldsen Olan
Harvie III
Hicks Hans
Jennay George
Junna A ]
Keeper G P
King g L
Kchn w F
Lloyd J. VIM
Larson G z
Lincop John
Lynch Joseph
Mattila Mary Miss
Marrow Sautona
McClane G F
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-10
~wIIERE TO HUNT AND FISH.

Northern Pacihc's new game book Is
now ready for distribution. rllustra-
tons OF live game particular feature.
Four full pages from Seton Thomp-
sons drawings made specially for this
book. Send address with six cents and
book will be mailed to you by Chaa
s, Fec. @. p. q r. A.. 81. Paul. MINI.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-10

Expressnaen has been elected presi-
dent Of the federation, which has re-
ceived the endorsement OF President
Samuel Gompers OF the Americaa Fed
Grafton OF Labor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-10
WAITING FOR CHAMBERLAIN.
British Law Makers Await the Return
Of Leader From South Africa.

New York. March s.-Mr Chamber
should require to consult its strong
cables the London representative Of
the Tribune. So far as the actual
business is concerned, the government
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-10

DIR. +. l.. Ball.Dentist
524 Commercial street, Astoria Ore.
The evening world., 1903-05-18
STRONG ARM
GANGS VICTIM.
Fedechi Stabbed by an Alleged
Thug Who Mistook Him for a
Witness Who Had Helped
Send Man to Prison.

As the result OF Investigations made
by detectives attached to Capt. For
mosa's Brooklyn detective bureau II
was learned to-day that Armode Fed
echi. formerly in the police service in
Italy. who was stabbed on Saturday
night, was not a victim OF the Mana
but Of the Strong -Arm-Gang." a col
lection Of Italian thugs who make a
business OF solling SPURIOUS lottery tick
cts to immigrants. Fedechi's assailant
nistook him for a man who had testi-
fed against a member of the gang
sent to Sing Sing for brutal crime.
The most important work Of the de-
tectives assigned to tho case by Capt.
FormoSa was done by Detective Vach-
rtv, who has had considerable expert
ence with tho Strong Arm gang"
vaohrts says that Fedechi. who had
been in this country only a few days
when he was assaulted. was not a
member OF tho italian detective ser
vice, tut a mounted policeman sta
toned In Calabria. According to Vach-
The evening world., 1903-05-18
TOTS HAPPY BUT
THIRSTY IN PARK
Forty Thousand Little Ones
Spend a May Day in Pole
Dances and Play on Green
SWard.
BUT WATER IS TOO SCARCE

Forty thousand children were romping
ever Central Park. Everywhere hills
lawns and rambles showed. instead OF
the yeiiow-greens OF early spring. undu-
iatfons OF youngest New York CARRIED In
rainbow colors. The happiest time OF
AL the glad New Year had come around
once more, and hundreds Of little May
queens and thousands of flower and red
whate-and-blue girls and boys were in
che park to enjoy 1t.
There were Margaret and Mary and
Kate and Carolina. as well as dozens
OF Rachels and Elsies and Gretcfens not
enumerated by the English poet Of the
May.
The May queens walked under the
gandy tfssue-paper canopies with sedate
Queenliness. Their loyal subjects wound
and unwound the gaudy streamers of
the maypole, dancing on the green with
an enthusiasm rivalling that of the
stage villagers at 90 cents a night
And 90 long as 1t was dancing or play
ang ball or riding In swan-boats or goat
carriages. young New York was as hap
~ as q holiday and q stretch of green
sward could make 1t. 1t was only when
the games were done, when the Ice
cream had been eaten and the peanut
man oankrupted of his sstock that the
same phrase sprang to a thousand child
1ah Mpa:
Il want q drinki"
spoken at first with the superb
nnality OF childhood. the demand. be-
Iore Il was satisfied. became a querulous
WaA-an some cases dissolved In tears.
Water Much Needed.
! Sor then, as never before, the lack of
proper supply of drinking water in
Central Park was made manifest.
Heated from the games. parched by the
ancessant lcldng Of peppermint sticks
and chocolate slabs. the tots ran hither
and thither looking for water to quench
their thirst. Many OF the more fas-
ftdaosis had brought cups and tiny
glasses to drink from. but all had re-
lied upon being able to fill them In
Central Park.
Yet In the very neighborhood of its
lakes and fountains. tho little hands,
still dripping from immersion over the
sides of the swan boats or sly reach
tngs after lily buds in the ponds. thou
sands OF thirty tots saw water, water
every where, and not a drop to drink.
The scarcity of drinking fountains was
appalling. Around the first one en-
countered after entering the Park at
Fifth avenue and Fifty-ninth street an
Evening World reporter counted twenty
dive Schildren struggling eagerly for q
drink OF water.
While one little girl monopolized the
tin cup provided by the Park Authorities
half dozen others crowded around her.
nlling glasses they had brought. and one
thirsty May Queen had so far forgotten
her regal dignity as TO stoop for
ward and lap tho water from the basin
itself.
Passing on to the Mall and to the
ball ground and the east green the
same scene was repeated. Sometimes
there were only crowds of children
struggling for a drink. In other places
The evening world., 1903-05-18

fls. there are no branches OF the MaHs
In the province OF Calabria and Fcdcchl
never mad experience with them.
Fedcchi was visiting his cousin, GIc-
tanD Verduci. and was walking Eirh
| nim late Saturday night. wacn Domin-
Iico CaHbur ruenGl u, behind him and
slaalcd. his throat with Iazor. He
! wns taken to the Long Island College
| Hospital. where he Is now dying.
| Shortly after Calibur's arrest. II was
reported that he was a member OF the
Malta, VIM had been assigned by tho
, order to kill Fedechi because OF work
| done by the later as a detective in
Italy. Detective Vachris asserts that
rntour has no connection with the
! Mafin nor did he know Fedechi or his
form re connection with the italian
| police. The members Of the Strong.
Arm. Gang have long been looking for
against mn Italian barber VINO was
sent to prison for long term. The
bnr rber was member OF this gang,
and on Saturday friend Of the con-
vet mistook Fedech for this witness
Caliour was selected to avenge the
barber.
The evening world., 1903-05-18

there would be a fringe OF helted baby
carriages and nursemaids striving va!nly
to secure water for their charges.
Julia. want drlnk-get me a
drink stamped one spoiled baby Of
four. whose light curls and pique froek
formed striking contrast to his COL
ored nursc's coal black skin. mo. /
won't ride In the goat carriage. j don't
want TO hnd the peanut man. won I
His nurse looked helplessly at tho
groao of tots about the water hydrant
She asked the small boy who was hold
ing the lineup TO let her have 1t for a
mps,e BE But .as hs 'nSGt sfer ns e sena r..
then Flora's, then Elsies, then Her
mics, then"-but the nurse interrupted
an order Of precedence that threatened
two gray palms with water held them
out TO her thirsty charge. And the llt
tie aristocrat drank from them and
chen logged willingly of In pursuit Of
the peanut man.
Not Ali Satisfied.
But not even by long waiting or such
unconventional receptacles was the
thirst of nll the children Eratthed.
1t is safe 70 say that In the neigh
over fifteen thousand youngsters were
Sathered, there was not q drinking
fountain for every thousand within &C.
cessible distance. And many a child
who began the May day joyfully went
home fretful and discontinued beca.uso
Of the deficient supply Of drinking water
In the park.
The grown up persons VINO had nearly
five hundred parties In charge had in
many Instances provided Toe cream,
cake, nuts and candy, everything cal
cuiated to induce thirst, In fact. But
they had relied upon the park fountains
TO auench Il. These fountains are too
few and far apart to meet tho require
ments on an ordinary summer day. And
on special occasions their inadcquacy
Is lamentable. That something should
be done by the park authorities to pro-
vide for the thirsty children was demon
strated by the thousands who sought
valnly for q drink of wator.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-12

he mos, most attractive productions now
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-12
ESTa N TER tn ARE.

The popular Brigadier will open a
weeks engagement at the Westminster
next Monday afternoon. The organiza-
tion has undergone a complete change
since last seen here and contains many
novelties that are new and up-to-date
The opening hurlesaue Is catitled at
Newport" and is satire on the "40o" :"
The scenery and costumes are Sffectlv,.
and appropriate. The chorus contains
r~ary he7dso~e women beautifully
~cwned. while the ollo IL very rtrcng in
it's makeup. containing such we'll known
artists are Nellie Burt the charming sou
brette Jro a. West. the musical brownie.
roc Brothers Martene. comedy anrohais.
Hedrix and Prescott. refined dancers.
and Howe and Tascott. the coor shouters.
The closing huTleyuue entitled "seeing
New York. is up 10 date. The come
dians create no end OF merrir1ent. new
ard popular numbers IRE introduced,
which give the large chorus an oppn-tu-
nifty 70 display Itself 10 the best adyan-
tage
The Cracker Jacks will be the follow
ing attraction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-12

Joe Harris. an English footpad. who "a
an accompice OF Bakeleys and Polly is
imprisoned in IN ewes den on the East
river. kept by Mother Cantwell She
is rescued. recaptured and finally re-
stored 10 her inheritance through the
efforts OF Moses Vopps. his friend. Den
mis- Fogsrty an Irish policeman. Rags a
bootblack md newstoy and a young sail
or named Jack Waters. who is Poliy'S
sweetheart. The oddly assorted qua rtette
OF friends. the sausage vendor. the po-
keenan,. the nswrhoy and the sailor.
finally prove too mT-h for B,akeley ard
his acc0mpliccs. ard thov are brought
70 Justice while Polly becomes rich.
There are n number of singing and
dancing specialties in the course OF the
play. ard there IS. as has been said a
deal Of clean fun with the thrills OF the
niece. The company presenting New
York Day by Day" Is claimed 10 re m
urcou monty strong one and the play
is we'll mounted and stnEed, 1t will be
given with d~ilv mctiree- at Park popu-
ar prices. ~ ard % cents
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-12
IMPERIAL THEATRE.

There Is but one expression OF opinion
as Ia the merit OF Mr.. Belasco's most
powerful drama. The Heart Of Mary
land" and that involves univeYal com
mendation. Now that It is 10 he seen
again at the Imperial next week. be-
ginning Monday afternoon. without say
ing that II will fully. II not more than
duplicate its preceding record.
OF all the plays David ~Bela sco--and
each OF which attained an enormous sue
cess. and hold upon leading place in
the dramatic literature Of the country
his greatest effort--"The Heart OF Mary
land" is the most finished work. From
the first night OF it's production In New
York u the present time its success has
been unprecedented. IL Is a play in whi In
amid the danger and clamor OF the bat
tlefeld. and the passions and excitements
of human strife. a woman's heroism and
loyalty 10 the man whom she
loves. dominates.
The scene OF action angrosses the heart
interest and as with an enchanters wand.
sway the soul Of the audience 10 forget
fulness Of the din and clash OF arms.
II is an American play written by an
American not only for Americans but
for all the English speaking races.
The great belfry scene In which the re
roine risks her life In her last desperate
snd triumphant effort TO save the man
she loves from an ignominious death.
starteld the excited audiences and was
greeted with long and continuous APP
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-12
EMflRE THEATRE.

Wilson Barretts intensely powerful
religious and historical drama The Sign
OF the Cross will be presented az the
Empire theatre next week with uncom-
mon dramatic strength. thrilling realism
and costly magnihcence In scenery
dresses. armor and accessories under the
direction OF Messrs Fred O. Berger and
G. Craefin The Sign OF the Cross
has been a most magnetic attraction Cor
the followers ~ the Christian religion Of
all sects and denominations as well as
for the regular devotees of the drama
There has never been tho slightest sign
Of abatement IN the public Interest In
this noble play and It's supcriativsly
sumpfuous production sympn thy with
the down troddon ~ oppressed and the
deep religious intent of the motive form
largely the secret Of the power of "The
Sign ~ the Cross
The torture Of the Christian hoy Ste
phrnus the miraculous saving of the
chaste and beautiful Christian maiden
Mercia. the dauntless courage that en-
nbled the lowly Christians TO meet un-
nlnchingly and with the glorious heroism
the hungry beasts Of the Roman arena.
the winning Of the Pagan project. Marcus
Superbus 90 the Christian faith of his
sdored Mercia. and the final test Of his
faith when hand In hand with Mcrcia
ne goes 10 his death in the Roman
? amphitheatre are among the many thrill
Ing and marvellous ciimaxes I'm this won
ierfui drama Not 20 see The Sgn ~
the Cross Is 10 miss one of tho grand
est productions ~ the sge No play of
such convincing dramatic strength has
been written. II requires a powerful |
company TO do justice 20 its eloquent !
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-12
Y1r HriyG.

Yesterday the supplementary two Gavs'
@rrise OF the Rhode Island Yacht c,nb
hegan. leaving the club house st Paw
trxet for the first dav's run 10 Wexford
There were only ten craft In the fe 4
ihat started. hut number OF the smaller
7'"ora and cos arc exrected 70 Join %
day pnd there VIII probably be a elg
iieet assembled .; Potter's cove tomor-
row
Fleet Capt Howard F. BARLOW Is IN
ana was una bic 10 30 on the chuise. AID
nc commodore appointed Scott C. Bur
iiraaIne Geet canaan pro tenn. the latter
a,c9r lar~irp the feet ~ his launch
fotrs. Commodore Olney rad party of
friends on the flagship Ingonar. ana the
other craft IN tho feet were John VI
Richmords schooner Val~nore. A. f.
Austin's steamer Corarto. Vice Commo
dore Church's sloon Rusna r. w. Con-
stocks sloop Cornelia william AldrIchs
7loop Lady Narv Rear Commodore
pogers yawl Arelar. and Nichols ana
Tattersall's yawl Rama.
There was good westerly breeze
Glowing al the start and the boats head
ID down for WEXFORD with the Ruhna
FIRST across the line The fleet will pro-
we'd % Bristol TODAY and tomorrow VII
20 10 potter's cove for the last club bake
" the season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-12
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

The Bostonians will appear at the
Providence Opera house for three nights
and matinee beginning on Monday even
ing the 18th instant. on which occasion
the ever-popular operas OF ''rhe Sere-
made" and Robin Hood" will be pre-.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-12

eented with one OF the strongest casts
and choruses ever. known In the long
history OF this Justly renowned oreani
zation And just here II will interest
all thoughtful friends OF this form OF
art-of which the Bostonians are pecu-
liarly representative-that the organiza-
ton Is now enjoying the ease and digni-
~ OF Incorporation. that change I'm its
business plan having been made at the
beginning OF the present season.
The enterprise will henceforth be known
as the Bostonians. Incorporated, MeEsrs
Henry Clay Barnabee and William Il
Macdonald arc still the artistic head
OF the company. but they have happily.
been relieved Of the irritating and mer
cenary cares OF management. and will
now give all their time 20 the aesthetic
side OF the work MIR. Loudon @. Charl-
ton is managing director. and Mr. Charles
X. Bacon continues as the efficient busi-
ness manager.
Mr. Charlton's name Is a guarantee Of
musical excellence. solidly and perman.
rence. hish purpose IN the undertak king
OF which he Is the managerial head, and
the best achievement possible within tho
domain OF light opera This arrange
ment should be tremendous relief 10
Messrs. Barnabee and Macdonald. who
have carried the burden good many
years. but who will now feel sense OF
lghtness and freedom that Is essential
10 the best work In the sphere OF art
they adorn
The Mocking Bird" which Is the Of
fering at the Providence Opera house.
the last three nights next week matinee
SATURDAY fs three act romantic comic
opera that comes 10 town with an e<-
ceedingly good reputation for othcr
Places where II has been presented II
q aAN a. h.
tainments OF It's kind. Delightful IL the
word to apply TO both book and music.
the costumes and bewitching personality
OF the leading feminine members OF the
company. Best Of all n is bright and
amusing without being silly. coarse or
In any way suggestive OF the circus ring
or vaudeville performance.
The hook Is by the clever llbrettlst
Sydney Rosenfeld, while the music is by
the successful composer A Baldwin
sloane The seems Is laid at New Or
leans. In the latter part OF the eighteenth
century when Louis the XIV OF France
ceded in American possessions to Don
Carlos III OF Spain without consulting
his loya, subjects. the French coionists
This gives ample scope for beautiful
scenic effects and OF picturesque cos
tuning. The book tells n straight and
and intelligent story.
The performance fs made up OF .legitj-
mate and rational dialogue and appro-
PIRATE music. the latter being OF an ex-
ce2tionally uelodious and consistent sort
apply free from cheap ciap-trap tunes
II r. music. which even n person OF
nusictaniy tastes may listen TO with de-
light
Properly 20 produce a lyric play OF this
grade. requires company OF more than
common excellence. but the aggrega tion
OF talent which Mrs Madeline Beslev
heads. Is equal 10 the requirements Miss
Beslev herself. who has become n prime
favorte. during her brief starring tour
especially fetching, as Yvette Mfiiet the
patriotic French colonial maid who tears
oovn the Spanish nag IN the Place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-12
KEIIR'S IHEklRE.

An exceptionally attractive program
has been arranged for the entertainment
of Keith patrons next week. whieh bids
fair 10 eclipse even the great strength OF
the bill with which the vaudeville season
was inaugurated this week The bill will
be headed by Mr.. Robert Hiliiard who
will present his beautiful and pathettc
little play Number 97a which was
given its premiere at Keiths last spring
at special matinee and which was re-
ceived with enthusiasm. The little play
tells very interesting story. which
must tug at the heart strings OF everyone
and Mr. Hilhard I'm n role OF an ex-
gives a most powerful piece Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-12

week 60 the Park theatre with a new
company and new scenic presentation
IL Is mnglng OF the grave with the
gay and Is filled with strongly dra matte
scenes. mingled with a vein OF comedy
that is az times uprorious. This 4.
given by Moyes Vopps, German sausage
vendor. who Is a staunch friend OF Polly
hind flower girl. who although brought
up in the slums by Mother Cantwell
an old hag, is an heiress though ignorant
OF the fact II Is known. however, to
Richard Blakeley a banker who plots
to put her out of the way that he may
obtain her fortune.
Mother Cantwell Is I'm hts way At tn
beginning Of the play Morris Weich. q
diamond hunter returns from South Az
rica with proof of Poly's Identity. Oh
talned from a dying man. who was really
Pollys father. Welch is murdered by