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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-01
RECEIPTS UNUSUALLY HEAVY
This Will Be Record Year in
Police Court

Fines and forfeitures in the police
court for the month just passed were
the greatest in the history OF the de-
partment since 1885. At that time
gambling fines were twice as heavy as
at present. and the record month, Aug
ust. netted the city more than $1,40O.
Last months receipts aggregated
sl1lO5O. The receiptss for August of
last year were 1910; FOR August 1901,
s11O3.5O, and for August, 1900, s7s5.
The receipts for the iirst eight
months Of the present year have been
$72105O, exceeding those Of the same
period Of 1902 by s1.S75.5O. and Of the
same period of 1901 by $s60.50
The total receipts for 1902 aggregated
s7S92,50, while for 1901 they reached
1926. the greatest in the history Of the
Astoria police department. Indications
are that this years recellts win run
over $4,000 establishing . rev record.
Following is comparative statement
of the police court receipts for the first
eight months of 1901, 1902 and 1908,
showing the excess of this years rev.
anna.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-01
BALL AT FORT STEVENS

The post ball at Fort Stevens was
the scene of gay throng last Satur-
day night the occasion being social
dance given by the sergeants of the
post. The ball was an invitation af-
fair, and the list of invited ones re-
sponded in such numbers as to crowd
the spacious room to its fullest capac-
ity, All the officers of the post were
there from Lient Col Humphreys down
The members of the orchestra, attired
in tasteful white uniforms, formed a
pleasing contrast to the maze of darker
colors represented by the wealth of
decorations about the hall and the gay
toilettes Of the ladies. AT 1880 a. m,
an appetizing lunch was served. Those
responsible for the success Of the affair
were as follows:
Floor and reception; Sergt's Beasley,
Canley, Thomason; invitations; Sergt's
Berg, Mitchell, Elliott: refreshments:
Sergt's Sellinger, Schultze, Logan;
transportation: Sergt's. Laursen, Bin
ford, Wilke; finance: sergt's Collins,
Decker McAney
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-01
TERRY MekEAN IN TOWN

Terry Mexican dropped in yesterday
on the noon train TO see his relatives
and shake hands with friends. Terry
is now In advance of Where's Cobb?"
which appears at the Marquam, Port
land, next Monday and Tuesday. The
company was organized at San Fran
cisco and Is trying Itself out at present
between the BAY City and the Oregon
metropolis. It Is booked as far east as
st Paul and will doubtless meet with
much success. Mr.. Mexican says he
much prefers his present position TO
that OF actor. which he formerly held
and is pleased with the opportunity to
20 east Through a misunderstanding
the company win not play Astoria 1T
seems good TO get back to the old town
again." said Terry yesterday. ''and I'm
sorry I can't stay for awhile. But l
must be on my way and will have to
get out tonight" Mr. Mexican was a
warm personal friend Of Ernest Hast
ings. the well known actor, who re-
Gently lost his mind. Mr.. Mckean-
thinks the arrangement is merely tenn
porary
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-01
ARRESTED FOR INSANITY

]. V. Dyschwanden was arrested sun
day by Sheriff Linville on suspicion of
being insanse. The man was found
near First and Commercial streets,
where he was industriously engaged in
welding a club at small trees, He
told the sheriff that two men We're try
ing to chloroform him and that he was
beating them off. The man was taken
to the county Jail, and his condition
seemed so much improved yesterday
that he was not taken before the SAN
ity commissioners. Sheriff Linville be-
lieves he may regain his reason,
Dyschwanden is stranger here, hav-
Ing come down a few days ago from
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-01
SKAM0KAwA REGATTA

Summary of Skamokawa regatta
events of Saturday follow:
The game Of ball was won by the
Skamoks by score of . to /.
George Johnson won the rife shoot
ing contest, winning warranted gold
watch.
Archie Silverman won the running
broad Jump, making Is feet s 1-2 inches.
Oscar Mullin won the hop, step and
jump, making S6 feet, 1-2 inches.
Flanagan OF Astoria won the stand
ing broad jump.
The 100-yard race was a tie between
Flanagan an o'Toole of Astoria.
Walking the creased pole contest was
won by Chas. Lund IS
The boys skiff race was won by AL
bert Fredrickson.
Scottie Jameson won the swimming
race over John o'Brien.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-01
STARTS OPERATION SATURDAY

Actual operations at the Hume mill
will be commenced next Saturday, un-
less the plans Of the managers miscar-
ry. The big saws will then be set in
motion and the first logs run through.
The commencement of work at this
mill marks the opening of a new epoch
in Astoria, which will hereafter be an
important lumber manufacturing point.
Mr.. Hume has engaged a full crew for
present operations, and expects to
make a successful start. As has been
stated previously, visitors will not be
allowed to witness the first actual work
Mr., Hume being fearful that perhaps
some accident might occur, While a
successful start Is anticipated, he feels
that no unnecessary risks should be
run. ~
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-01
WILL ASK FOR BIDS

Captain Geo. L. Goodale, U.S.A. con-
structing Iuarter-master will in a day
or two ask for bids for the construction
of stewards hospital at Fort Stevens.
He also has the plans for the proposed
buildings at Fort Columbia and the
latter part Of the week will advertise
for proposals for the construction of an
officers quarters and a building for a
non-commission officers staff at Fort
Columbia
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-01

erly councilman from the Third ward
The capital stock Of the company is
$4,000, divided into 800 shares. The
firm has purchased the business OF John
Hahn and will thoroughly renovate the
present store. Mr.. Hahn viii retire
permanently after is years of success
ful business In this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-01
WILL SHOOT DUCKS

The open season for ducks commenc-
es this morning, and when the sun
peeps over the. eastern hills the re-
port of the hunters shotgun win be
heard Sportsmen are losing no time
and a big crowd Of, Astorians left last
evening for nearby points to get first
shot at the birds. 1t is thought ducks
will be plentiful this season
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-01
NEW SHOE FIRM

Articles OF incorporation Of Wherity,
Ralston & Co. n new shoe firm, were
filed yesterday In the Office OF County
Clerk Clinton, The lnsorporators are
II. j. Wherity, ex-county clerk; George
w Ralston, for many years employed
by John Hahn. and Anus Brlx, form
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-01
NEW CITIZENS

Final papers of citizenship were grant
ed in the county court yesterday to the
following persons; John Wahl,a native
of Norway, and John Mattson and John
Siermalo, natives of Finland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-01
Amount uncollected

Amount uncouected .......x 5,lSl.3l
Several heavy property owners are
yet to pay In their taxes and 1t Ia
thought the delinquent roll will not
exceed $4,000. Last years roll was about
$500. This years delinquency will be
only about 21-2 per cent Of the total
original roll which is the best show
ing ever made indicating healthy con-
dition Of the realty market.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-01

tho Mayer rock quarry. He appeared
entirely recovered last evening and
left on the steamer Lurllne for Port
land, having been released from Jail
earlier IN the evening.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-01

Totals -. ..s6S56.O0 $685. 90 s7210. 50
The number of arrests during the
month of August was the greatest on
record.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-01

If all goods were good and
all trade were fair, Schilling's
Best and the dealing would be
no surprise.
AtyOur groesfs; inOasybask.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-01
Collections
On 1903 Roll.
All But $4,000 Of an Original
$l34,O00 Paid in at the
Sheriffs Office

Collection OF taxes on the 1909 roll
viii cease on the first Monday IN Octob-
er, which falls on the 5th. The roll viii
be closed at that time and the delin-
quent property advertised for sale. II
is thought the dellquent roll win not
exceed 10000, collections having been
made in highly satisfactory manner.
Deputy Sheriff Binder yesterday
checked up his collections on the roll
and the showing made is an excellent
one. The new law operated this year
and property owners were permitted to
pay their taxes In two lnstallments.
In all $50 taxpayers took advantage of
the new Ihstaiimen; feature The Law
also granted to property owners pay
ing taxes from March 1 to March IS
rebate Of per cent, and the amount
Of rebates thus allowed was more than
$1,000.
lHt iOhOHuS ShdtTiilTHt shoWF hlc
amount OF he original roll, the collec-
tions. the rebates and the balance re-
naming uncollected:
Total roll .....................s .sl34, ,412.67
Collections to date ......... 120.646.14
Balance .....................$ .$lS, 1858
Amount due, second install
ment =. 6,566.02
Balance ....................$ I,zvVol
Less amount rebates ....... 2.0is20
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-21

With Pistols Ends in Death of Two Negroes
and Wounding Two Others at Lock IA.
Robert Hyer Accused Player of Cheating-Five
Drew Guns-Tom Carter Killed Outright and
Chas. Lewis MORALLY Wounded-Hyer escaped
No word Sent to local authorities.

The body of the dead man was
taken to Fairmont on the SAB train.
The wounded men were taken to
the Miners hospital there.
The physicians say that the
wounds of Charles Lewis are mortal,
and he will die. The other two men
will recover.
Carter, who was killed on the spot,
has wife and family in the South.
He was 30 years old. The other
men are all single.
Squire Heston, of Opekiska, held
an inquest over the remains of Car
ter. The jury returned a verdict
stating that he came TO his death
by bullet wound, inflicted by a
shot fred by Robert Hyer.
The Marion county officers were
notified of the crime and started in
search of the negro. 1t was suppos-
Ell he went in the direction of Mari
on county. So far nothing has teen
seen or heard OF the murderer.
The crime was committed in this
county, yet up until noon the county
officers had received no news in re-
gard to it.
Somebody is responsible for this,
and failure to notify the authorities
is gross neglect of duty.
When Hyer is captured be will
have to be confined here, and here
his trial will be held. Such affairs
are very unusual in the county, but
officers of the law in the vicinity
should know their duty, neverthe-
less.
The crime is one of the most
startling that ever occurred in the
county. It shows a degree of law.
lessness that has not been dreamed
of here. The new element that has
come with industrial development
must be dealt with, and provision
should be made for rigid enforce
ment of the law.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-21
Editor Wetzel Here.

Editor II. 5. Wetzel of the Preston
County Journal, was In town for a
short time today. This was his first
visit here since the Inauguration
of DIR. Jerome Hall Raymond as presi-
dent of the University. The blare of
trumpets and footing of bazoos at
that time is still ringing in his ears,
but for all that, ne was altogether un-
prepared for the every day noise, rush
and hustle OF Morgantown. When
last seen, he was stubbornly resisting
the efforts of Regent j. r, Trotter to
back him on to street car He left
shortly afterward seeking the solemn
solitudes OF Preston over the M. 81 X.
Editor Wetzel's friends were glad to
see him, and bope he will come again
soon.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-21
CONSTRUCTION TRAIN
Has Reached Grafton to Work on
Wabash Railr0ad-1000 Men at
Work.

GRAFTON. w. Va, july 2I.-A
construction engine, Ia cars well
loaded with excavating tools and an
immense steam shovel, accompanied
by large force of laborers, arrived
in Grafton this morning consigned
to the Buck harmon d Northern Rail
way Company. Men in charge of
tain will not say what is to be done
with the consignment, but from re-
liable sources 1t is learned that the
engine, cars and steam shovel will
be used at once ON construction on
the line now building from this
place to Belington to connect with
the Wabash West Virginia Central
branch at Belington.
While it has, of course, been known
that the contractors were getting
along remarkably we'll with the ex-
cavations and the leveling of the
proposed line of the Belington &
Northern, it was not known that the
work had progressed so far as to be
ready for construction train to go
to work. So far as can be learned 10
rails have yet been put down, but 1t
is stated here this morning that a
temporary track will be at once put
down in order that the construction
train can get to work and thus great
ly facilitate railroad building on the
new road.
Track will be begun at Grafton
Park, from where the roadbed has
been prepared several miles up the
river, and the construction train, it
is said, will be hurried to that point
tomorrow, and an effort will be made
to get the engine and cars on the
Wabash tracks without further de
lay. The men have now graded several
miles in the direction of Moatsville,
where the road will cross to Being
ton, and the working forces c n this
section are being increased every
day. The grading west of here, on
the Tygarts Valley river, in the di
rection of Valley Falls, is also pro
crossing very nicely, several miles
having been graded in sections, and
at several points deep cuts were
made where the rock is not too
heavy. There are nearly 1000 men
employed on the Wabash construc-
ton ia this section at present.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-21
MISS HETTIE BROWN DEAD.
Succumbs to Disease while in Search OF
Health.

Miss Hettie Brown, who has spent
the past year IN cottage on Airing
ton Fields place, died at 9 o'clock
Monday evening, July 20, 1903, aged
30 years, Her mother, brother and
sister were with her at the time of her
death,
Miss Brown come to the Fields farm
about year ago, from Suterville, Pa.
She was suffering from lung trouble,
and came in search of health. Her
sister was married some time ago to
Geo, Duncan, of that vicinity.
Miss Browns health improved some
what, and her family hoped she would
recover from the disease. Her condi-
tion was not such as to cause any
great alarm up until the time Of her
death.
Miss Brown was to have been mar
ried on her return to health. Her
sweetheart was prominent employee
of the b. & O, railroad, and has been
here to see her frequently during her
illness.
The remains will be taken to Suffer-
vile for interment.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-21

Tom Carter was killed outright,
Chas. Lewis mortally wounded, Bill
Jensen and Henry Horner badly
wounded in a fight over gambling
gamc at Lock Ia, near Opekiska
Monday evening. The men are all
negroes. Robert Hyer, the only man
in the fight who came out unscathed,
and who did the fatal shooting has
escaped to the bush. The Marion
county authorities are after him, but
up until noon no word of the murder
had been sent to Monongalia off
Gals.
The five negroes were in the en-
ploy Of L. A. Gillespie Company,
contractors for locks and dams on
the Monongahela. Yesterday was
pay day for the Gillespie men, and
between six and seven O'clock, they
were gathered ON the river bank,
in groups, gambling.
Thomas Carter, Chas. Lewis, Bill
Jensen, Henry Horner, and Robert
Hyer were all in one game. Hyer
had won considerable coin from the
rest, and when Carter raked down a
big pot, with an oath, lie charged
him with cheating.
This started the fight. All the
men were armed and five revolvers
were flashed almost simultaneously.
Carter, Lewis, Jensen and Horner
all took sides against Hyer who
made the accusation.
The desperate negro stood pat. He
was quick with his gun and flashed
it before the others had a chance to
get a drop on him. A tusilade of
shots followed, and Hyer fled into
the bush.
When the smoke cleared away,
Carter was found dead. Chas. Lewis,
Bill Jensen and Henry Homer were
lying on the ground wounded. Some
effort was made to capture Hyer but
it was unsuccessful.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-21
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
Elected by School Board Last
Night as Principal and
Assistant

Miss Uarman, of Urbana, Ill and Miss
Woods, of Erie, Pa Que Cornell
Graduate, the other Wellesley
Teachers for Colored and Peninsula
Schools Yet to be Chosen-Snyder
Again Janit0r.
The School Board of Morgantown
Independent District met last night
and solved the problem of princi-
pal and assistant for this High
School. They have looked long and
far for suitable teachers for these
responsible positions and have at
last found two thoroughly to their
liking. They elected them last
night.
Miss Emma =. Carman,of Urbana,
Illinois, was elected to one of the
places. Miss Carman is graduate
of Cornell University. She has
taught for several years in New
Jersey, and New York state, and
has had wide experience. Her
recommendations could not be more
satisfactory, and the Board are ex
pecting great things OF her.
In addition To fine academic
record, and a brilliant career as a
successful teacher, Miss Carman is a
woman of exceedingly handsome
presence. Her photograph was one
Of her strongest recommendations
The other position will be filed
by Miss Bertha Woods, of Erie, Pa.
Miss Woods has also many attain.
ments which gave her the Boards
favorable consideration. She is a
graduate of Wellesley college and
won the Wellesley-Vassar debate
last year. She had charge of one of
the Wellesley dormitories lass year,
and is woman Of fine executive
ability. Much, also, is expected of
her.
Which of these two will be prin-
cipal and which assistant principal,
the Board has not decided. Miss
0ul niuA 10 VIC OtdCi VI GHG bNO dIU
may be chosen for principal on ac-
count of her larger experience. Her
speciality is Latin, while Miss Woods
is Mathematics. The Board could
hardly have found two teachers
better fitted for the positions.
1t remains yet to secure teacher
for the eolored school and one for
the Peninsula school. For the color
ed school, the Board has a man
under consideration. A special effort
will be made TO secure an unusually
good teacher for the Peninsula
school.
Superintendent and Mrs w. II.
Gallup will leave in few days for
a visit to the family of A. C. Oliver,
at Atlantic Highlands. New Jersey,
Mrs. Gallup is not in good health
and hopes to be benefited by the
change.
Heryey Snyder has been selected
janitor for another year. His work
in this capacity was very satisfac-
tory last year.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-21
Restaurant Open.

The Cafe Kaszer corner of Spruce
and Walnut streets in the old Shis
Ter residence has been opened to the
public. Quick lunches are now be-
ing served. liz few days meals
will also be served. The place is
being made very attractive and is
bound to become one OF the most
popular in town. Mrs. Persis Kas-
ser who is proprietor of the restau-
rant expects to make it the best IN
the city.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-21
NEY PIPE ORGAN.
Baptist People Begin TO Install One
This Week.

Work was begun this week on re-
modelling the baptistry and space
for the choir in the Baptist church
to make rooE, tor their handsome
new pipe organ recently purchased.
E. L. Allen has charge of this work.
The organ will be built in the
apartment which the choir has here
tofore occupied and some provision
has to be made for the singers. The
organ will be installed by the open
ing of the state University for the
fall term and perhaps sooner.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-21
Locals and Personals.

Keep your eye on Chancery Hill.
2l6 High Street, Toilet Water
Reduced.
lee cream will be served at the Cafe
KasZer this evening.
COME before six during July and
August.
WEAVER'S Grocery sells best fruit
jars; half gallon size, 81 cents doz. !:
quart size, AZ cents.
EVERY pair guaranteed just the
same at Zittel's.
WANTED--Some one to buy or to
use tor the keeping good driving
horse. apply ego North High street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-21
Principal Conventions to be Held ut
Various Portions of the u. =. fer
Which Special Rates will be in
EH'arf via Ralffmare and
Ohio Railroad.


ATLANTIC Cry, N. Especial Low
Rate Excursions. Dates to be an
nounced later.
BALTIMORE, MD. - Benevolent and
Protective order OF Elks, July FL
%. Tickets on sale July 10th and
goth, good returning until July 25th,
inclusive.
BALTIMORE, MD.-Seventy- Ninth An
nual Session of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge, |, O. O. f., September 81
26. Tickets on sale September 18th.
Goth and 21st, good returning until
September 28th, inclusive.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Grand Army
Of the Republic, August l7-22.
Tickets on sale August 4th to 18th,
good returning until October 10Th.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-21
HOME FOR PRESIDENT
Occupies Attention of Board of
Regents at this Meeting.
Plans Submitted and Gone Oyer-Fin-
lev, Hale and Babb Absent-Head of
Piano Department AppOinted-Suc-
cessOr to Judge Johnson Hard to
Find-Mill Adjourn Tomorrow.

The Board of Regents of the Uni
versity are in session here. All are
present except Regents Finley, Babb
and Hale, A session was held in the
presidents office this morning They
were engaged most of the time in look
ing oyer the plans submitted for the
new house for the president.
Plans and specifications for this
: building were submitted by j, c..
Gault, of Morgantown, Barber and
Klutz, of Knoxville Tennesse, and
e. IT. Sanderson, of Parkersburg. Mr..
Sanderson is here taking care of his
interests. The Board expects to let
the contract for the building at this
time, though none OF the plans sub
mitted have yet been accepted.
Rudolph Wertime, who was selected
by the committee as head of The piano
department, was formally appointed by
the Regents. A short sketch of Mr..
Wertime's attachments was publish
ed in the New DOMINION at the time
Of his selection by the committee.
The appointment of successor to
the late Judge Okey Johnson, Dean of
the Law School, was to have occupi-
ed the attention of the meeting. There
have been no applicants for the place.
1t is likely that the matter will be re-
ferred to committee, to report at
meeting of the Board in the all.
One of the Regents told NEW
DOMINION man that he had talked tc
one man whom he thought competent
to fill the place. He had said that
he could not think of accepting 1t
at the present salary. The lawyers
and jurists who are capable of hlling
such a place are all making great
deal more in fees than the University
can afford TO pay.
"Will the new Dean be Republl'
can ?n asked the reporter.
All other things being equal, re-
piled the Regent, . he will, and that
is not bringing politics into the Uni
versity."
A successor to the late William H.
Morgan will also be appointed Inc
Regents expect to finish their WORK
late tomorrow afternoon.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-21
Ranges for Sale Cheap.

The Stewart Plumbing company
has several Magic Favorite gas
ranges which it proposes to sell at
first cost. The company has more
stun than it has room and it intends
to sell these ranges at a real bargain.
Call on their shop on Chaacsry Row
and Chestnut street and look at the
langes.