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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10
EVERYBODY Is GOING

All who wish to spend very pleas
ant day would do well TO attend the
Foresters' excursion to Cathlamet next
Sunday. The local court of Foresters
Is composed of over $50 of the best
young men in the city and they are all
working to make this excursion the
greatest event of the kind ever given
from this city. The Eagle Military band
lately reorganized, will discourse sweet
music during the day; sports have been
arranged for hose who desire that kind
of ent ertainment, while the beautiful
groves around Cathlamet furnish a
most delightful place for those who de-
sire to spend the day in a quiet and
refreshing manner. The merchants of
the city have donated prizes for races
during the day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10
VAC MOVES ALONG.

Another vag was up before Judge An
derson yesterday and sentence was sus
pended on condition that he would
leave town and never more return.
The sentence was 500 fine or 50 days
in jail. Mr.. vag didn't have the 800
and had no wish to stop being tramp
for 50 days 50 he agreed to racve along.
The especial charge brought against
him was begging. The fellow is a
strapping man about 2s years Of age
and on two separate occasions it is re-
ported he asked for money. He was
very bold in the matter and his depart
ure is good riddance, etc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10
JOINT INSTALLATION.
Social Time Enjoyed by Beaver Lodge
and Rebekahs.

The newly elected officers of Beaver
lodge No. Il and Gateway Rebekat
were Jointly installed last evening in
the /. o. O. +. hall. The officers Of
Beaver lodge are:
John Hansen. N. u.
j w. Pantajo. V. G,
Olaf Anderson, recording secretary.
G. S. Wright, treasurer,
The ladies who were installed:
Alma Johnson. N, q.
Mrs, A. C. Anderson, " q.
Mrs. Clara Munson, recording secre-
tary.
Mrs. G. c. Utzinger, treasurer.
Mrs. Mini A, Megler, chaplain,
The installing officer, John Hanson.
u. d. G. M.
After the installation Of the officers
ice cream and cake were served by the
ladies and social good time was had
by all. The two lodges are in flourish
ing condition and are well content with
the result of the work for the term
Just ended
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10

Raphoel Beck. winner OF the $500 prize
offered for the Lewis and Clark exposi-
tlon emblem. is an artist OF prominence
lie has exhibited his work at the Ma
tlonal Academy. and with the Water
Color society and Etching club OF New
York He won the competition for the
design for the Buffalo exposition. and
that for the Louisiana Purchase ex-
position. He obtained most Of his ar
tistic education In Europe and has trav
eled much.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10
IRousing Rally
| By W. OF W.
Woodmen Falling Timber And
Move to Better Quarters.
Enthusiastic Meeting.

The disciples Of the beetle, AK and
wedge literally made the forest ring
last night. II was the largest and
most enthusiastic gathering Of the craft
for many months past.
A large load OF logs IN the shape OF
new applications for membership was
lTssented and another consignment
promised for next meeting. On ac-
count of ;he increased business and at
tendance OF the camp II was decided
to move 10 the Odd Fellows hall I'M
mediately and TO meet weekly instead
OF twice a month ~ heretofore. At
the conclusion Of business the doors
were opened to visitors and a most
beautiful installation ceremony ei,su-
ed.
Mr. Geo, X. Rogers then gave gra-
phic recital OF the orders marvellous
growth and financial progress. Speak
Ing along these lines he said.
We have grown from two men, 10
years ago, TO an organization OF 325, 900
scattered ali over the United States.
Canada and Mexico. Last :aar 1900
men knocked AT our doors for admis-
sion and this year the number win ex-
ceei 100000. We are the largest Am
erican reserve collecting order with
present assets of over 81, 800. 900 aid our
reserve funds are growing very rapid
iy."
lie also told OF theorder's splendid
social features and cited the TACT that
no less than six queens from as many
Oregon and Washington 1908 woodmen
carnivala would be present during the
regatta next month.
Al the conclusion OF his address.
which was humorous pathetic and
instructive by turns. Ice cream and
cake We're served to all. This was fol-
lowed by songs and dancing.
Prof. Jockeys renditions were par
tlcularly happy and were hugely en-
jnyed hy those who stayed to the
end"
The choppers" then adjourned. de-
lighted with the meeting. and with the
splendid rogress the society Is muk-
Ing. both generally and locally. Tho
next session win be held in the Odd
Fellows hall next Friday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10
LOST HIS NET.


While drifting somewhere between
buoys Nos. s and 10 at about 10 o'clock
last night, Frank Niemelin. fisher
man In the employ Of the Columbia
River Packers association. lost his
net. The loss was not discovered un-
Ill sometime later and though diligent
search was made. no trace of the miss
Ing property could be found. Judging
by the appearance of the line, 1t had
been cut by keen knife. Niemelin is
greatly wrought up over his loss and
will prosecute thorough investiga-
tion into the mysterious affair.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10
SELECTS AN ART PIANO.

Geo. c. Fulton has placed in his
home one Of those fine art baby
Weber pianos and pianola from the
special exhibition sale rooms of Eilers
Piano house in the Masonic building.
The piano and pianola were delivered
by Manager Smith on Tuesday and Mr.
Fulton is now the proud possessor Of
one Of the splendid Webers used by the
Maurice Gran Opera company.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10
THE LIGHTHOUSE FLEET

Admiral Gregory's flagship, the
Heather. and the Manzanita and Co
lumbine are all lined up to their
wharves In imposing array. The Hea~
ther arrived down from Portland last
evening and is now regularly In
commission. She Is the largest light
house tender in the United States. and.
although not of striking beauty, takes
much OF the shine on her smaller and
older associates. 1t remains 10 be
seen whether she can keep her nose
above water as long as they. The
Heather has on board two large gas
buoys which have just arrived from
the east. One of them is to replace the
light buoy which went blind some
months ago on the Columbia bar.
They are each about 10 feet long, being
more than half submerged when afioat,
and are kept In an upright position by
large iron weight at the lower end.
'rhe lantern enclosing the light stands
about Is feet above the water and is
protected by iron guards,
The light is guaranteed to burn com
tinuously for IS months without being
retilled.
The Heather's complement OF Officers
is ~ follows: Captain, VIM. l.. Greg
ory. chief officer, Il. Iammarstrom;
second officer. Gustaf A, Mil;ander;
chief engineer, Harry c. Lord; assist
ant engineer, Henry p. Wilson,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10
SAVE YOUR MONEY.
ECONOMICAL. HOUSEWIVES CAN
EASILY DO THIS AT FoARD
& STOKES co.

We are offering more seasonable
goods at reduced prices than any other
store In Astoria. We ask every house
wife to look into our assortment Of
glass jars, stone Jars, and preserving
kettles, particularly adapted for fruit.
This is the time Of year when your at
tention needs to be directed toward put
ting up fruit for the winter, Lots of
fruit now in and selling cheap. Place
your order now before it is too late.
Foard & Stokes Co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10
side. The service az nc present main
tained 10 highly satisfactory to the
public.
SUNDAY SCHOOL PARTY.

a Sunday school class party was Civ
en- nj the home of Rev. Henry Narcotic
last evening Mt which 80 young people
were royalty entertained. Games and
music kept things going In good time
and refreshments were served. From
eight o'clock until eleven there was one
round Of good time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10
REGATTA HEADQUARTERS

The store room next door to J, N.
Grlnin's will be the regatta headauar-
tars from now on. formal possession be-
Ing taken yesterday. The committee
was fortunate In its selection as the
place is centrally located and is we'll
adapted in every way for the purpose it
will be put to.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10
HALE AND HALE.

The balance due on the debt contract
ed by the joint manufactures commit
tees of the Chamber Of Commerce and
Push club in the building of the rail-
road spur leading to the sash and door
factory amounts to nearly $3.50, and will
be settled by the two commercial
bodies, each assuming half the amount,
No definite means have been settled up
on for raising the money, but the mat
ter has been taken under advisement
with the idea Of early. settlement.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10
LOST.

AT about 10 O'Clock last night between
buoys Nos. and 10. an ordinary sal
mon net. Finder please return to Ell
more's cannery and obtain reward.
Frank Niemelin.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10

The great Hume mill is nearing COM
pletlon and those interested In It's con-
structlon say that It win be cutting
lumber by the first OF August.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10

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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10
CITY FINANCES.
Debt Cut Down for Year Ending June
20. 1908.

Following Is the financial condition
Of the city az shown by the fled report
70 Auditor Anderson:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10

All the newest styles IN well-made
suits, for ages from three to L years,
will he sold as follows.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10
LIABILITIES.

A marked reduction In the excess oi
liabilities OF the IL months just ended,
is plain by comparing notes. June 30,
1902. reports showed liabilities $224.-
737.4s: resurces. 1868. 80. The excess
OF liabilities, as shown to be sl7s, s,lss. .15
is reduced to si52.o76.94 or since June.
30, 1902, difference in favor Of the
city Of s27,I2L2l.
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10
JULY CLOTHING SALE.

Boys Clothing Department-The Great
Saving offered Must Interest You.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10

HEY, THERE!
Remember the Foresters' excursion
to Cathlamet Sunday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-10

S. DANzIGER & co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17

stance was In reality an officer directed to
prosecute and to obtain evidence. He was
something like a grand jury In finding evil
dence, but was further empowered to go
out and obtain evidence, mingle with the
people, procure affidavits and otherwise COL
Secretary said he knew what Gen. Wood
was doing in this matter, and approved 1t.
The Secretary said that in fact he directed
that the prosecution of the offenders be
vigorous, and Gen. Wood was acting in this
matter under orders from the War Depart
ment.
The Secretary also took up the subject of
the Jaf Alai Company concession, and said
that this was not gambling company. nor
was the game pelota played under the man
agement of the company a gambling game
any more than was a horse race or game
of base ball. Men could bet on the results
as upon other games of SKILL He said that
the concession or right of the Jai Alai Com
pany was granted before the American oc-
cupati and that the concession for which
Gen. Wood nad been criticised was that of
an addition to the building of the company.
The only question in regard to this grant
was whether or not 1t would be contrary
to the Foraker amendment.
The whole matter was referred to the
War Department by Gen. Wood. The SUBJ
ject was considered first by Judge Magoon,
law officer of the bureau of insular affairs,
who after a most careful review of the
case had held that the extension did not
come within the Foraker amendment pre-
venting the granting of franchises in Cuba.
The Secretary said he reviewed Judge Ma
goon's opinion and reached the same con-
clusion. The authority granted to the COM
pany was then approved by the War De-
partment, so that Gen. Wood in this mat
ter acted under the instructions and with
the approval Of the War Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17
SAILED FROM HONG KONG.
The Don Juan de Austria Leaves for
the United States.

The Navy Department is informed that
the cruiser Don Juan de Austria sailed from
Hong Kong Tuesday on her way to the
United States by way of the Suez canal.
She will make her first stop at Singapore.
The Hartford has arrived at New Orleans.
the Bancroft at Colon. the Newport and
Scorpion at San Juan. the Osceola at PEN
sacola. the Adams at Santa Barbara and
the Brooklyn at Alexandria.
The Terror, Chesapeake and Standish
have left Annapolis for Norfolk for repairs.
The Baltimore and the first torpedo boat
fotilla, bound for the Asiatic station. left
Port Royal s. c., Tuesday for Key West.
The supply shi, Glacier was put in COM
mission at the navy yard, Norfolk Tues
day for service with the fleets in the winter
maneuvers.
The cruiser Olympia. which has undergone
repairs at the Norfolk navy yard will sail
today for Colon for service the flagship
of Rear Admiral Coghlan. commanding the
Caribbean squadron. 1t Is probable that
the Mayflower, now serving flagship,
will come to Washington on being relieved
by the Olympia at Colon.
The battle ship Texas and the second tor
pedo boat t1otilla VIII leave Hampton
Roads today for Key West on a practice
cruise preparatory to their taking part in
the winter maneuvers In the Caribbean sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17
MEDAL FOR A HERO.
Gallant Rescue on Lake Erie Rewarded
by the Government.


The Secretary of the Treasury has trans
mitted to Capt John r. Glover of Buffalo,
N. Y, silver life-saving medal of honor
for heroic conduct in rescuings the crew of
the schooner Nellie Mason.
The following is a part Of the letter of
the secretary to Captain Glover:
"Sir: Transmitted herewith is a silver
life-saving medal of honor awarded you in
recognition of your gallant conduct in res
cuing the crew Of the schooner Nellie Ma
son, some two miles off Port Colborne, On
tario, September %. 1896.
TT appears that on the 2Sth Of Septem-
Der. about II o'clock at night. the schooner
Nellie Mason, in charge of Capt. L. H.
Hanson, left the port of Buffalo, towed by
the steamer S. c. Hall. On the following
morning there was a strong gale with a
very heavy head sea, and the Mason was
cast adrift
TT appears that on the hazardous eXpe-
dition of rescuing the imperiled crew, go
ing and coming, you steamed from thirty
to forty miles with your tug, large part
of the distance in the trough of the sea.
When you arrived back at Buffalo, says
Captain Maytham in his testimony, and
the people there grasped the hands of the
crews of both tug and shipwrecked vessel
1t was thankful lot Of men that praised
Capt. John r. Glover. his gallant crew and
noble tug, such an act not having occurred
in this vicinity for many a year.
II have great pleasure in awarding the
accompanying well-earned medal in testi-
mony of your heroism
(Signed) H. A. TAYLOR,
Acting Secretary"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17

Yes; he's No. 49," He dropped the cat
and led Wheaton down a dark hall which
was stale with the odors of cooked vege-
tables. up a steep flight Of stairs. to a
lending from which he pointed to an oblong
Of light above a door.
There you are" said the boy. He kicked
the door and retreated down the stairs.
leaving Wheaton to obey the summons to
enter which was bawled from within.
William Snyder unfolded his long figure
and rose to greet his visitor.
"Well, Jim.'' he said, putting out his
hand, Il hope you're feelin' out of sight. "
" heaton took his hand and said good
evening. He threw open his coat and put
down his hat
"A little fresh air wouldn't hurt you
any" he said. tipping himself back in his
chair.
well, guess your own freshness will
make up for It," said Snyder.
Wheaton did not smile; he was very cool
and master of the situation.
II came to see what you want, and 1t had
better not be much
"Oh, you cheer up Jim," said Snyder
with his ugly grin. Il don't know that
you've ever done so much for me. L
dent want you to forget that did time for
you once"
You'd better not rely on that too much.
was poor little kid and all the mischief
ever knew learned from you. What Is
1t you want now?"
''Well, Jim, you've seen fit to get me fired
back in the country"
81 had nothing to do with 1t. The ranch
owners sent man here to represent them.
and had nothing more to do with 1t. The
fact is, 1 stretched a point to put you in
there. Mr.. Saxton has taken the whole
matter of the ranch out of my hands"
well, I don't know anything about
that" said Snyder. contemptuously: But
that don't make any difference. I'm out,
and 1 don't know but I'm glad to be out.
That was a fool job; about the lonesomest
thing l ever struck. Your friend Saxton
didn't seem to take a shine to me; wanted
me to go chasing cattle all over the whole
northwest
HE fiattered. you," said Wheaton. faint
smile drawing at the corners Of his mouth.
None Of that kind of talk" returned
Snyder sharply. Now, what have you got
to say for yourself?"
TT isn't necessary for me to say any,
thing about myself said Wheaton
coolly. What I'm going to say is that
you've got to get out of here In a hurry.
and stay out"
Snyder leaned back in his chair and re-
crossed his legs on the table.
Don't get funny. Jim: Large bodies
move slow. 1t took me a long time to find
you, and 1 don't intend to let go in q
hurry
II have no more Jobs for you: If
you stay about here you'll get into trouble
ranch. heard about your little round with
the sheriff. and the gambling you carried
on in the ranch house,
well, when you admit you're a fool
you're getting on said Snyder with a
chuckle.
Now I'm going to make you fair offer;
I'll give you one hundred dollars to clear
out-go to Mexico or Canada"
''Or hell or any comfortable place." inter-
rupted Snyder 6erisively.
"And not come here again. continued
Wheaton calmly. IF you do-!''
Il was to be question OF bargain and
sale, as both men realized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17
Arbitration at Caracas.

A special representative of the United
States claimants before the U. S.-Venezue-
Ian arbitration now in session in Caracas
has just returned to Washington from that
capital. reporting that excellent progress Is
being made in the settlement of the inter-
national claims submitted to the various
mixed commissions. All OF these commits
sions have now finished their work except
those of Italy and the United States. and
these two will conclude their work before
Christmas if all goes we'll. There were
four cases pending before the United States
commission when Mr.. Doyle and the spe-
cial counsel left Caracas, but these were,
in amount of claim and Importance of prin-
ciple, probably the most difficult before the
commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17

That Is a disastrous moment in the history
OF any man In which he concludes that the
problems OF life are easy of solution. Life
has been nkened by teachers OF ethics to a
great school. but the comparison is not
wholly apt. AS educational system life
Is decidedly not up to date; the curriculum
lacks fexibility. and the list of easy elect
ives and snap courses is discouragingly
game the soul can play" but the game. 1t
should be remembered is not always so
easy as 1t looks. 1t could hardly be said
that James Wheaton made the most of all
his opportunities. or that he had mastered
circumstances. although his biography as
printed in the daily press on the occasion Of
his succession TO the mock throne of the
Knights of Midas gave this impression with
a fine color of truth and with no purpose to
deceive.
T. west makes much of Its self-made
mer und points to them with pride, when
ever me self-making includes material gain
The god Success is enthroned on a new
OlyniSus. and all are slaves to him; and
when public teachers thunder at him
his humblest subjects smile at one
another. and say that 1t is, no
doubt. we'll enough TO be reminded of such
things occasionally. but that. after all, moth
Ing succeeds like success Life is q series
of hazards and we are all looking for the
main chance.
James Wheaton's code of morals was very
simple. Honesty he knew to be the best
policy; he had learned this in his harsh
youth. but he had no instinct for the SUBJ
tier distinctions In matters OF conduct Be-
hind glass and wire barricades in the bank
where he had spent so many of his thirty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17

RAISE your price, JIM" said Snyder. "A
hundred wouldn't take me very far"
"Oh, yes, it will; propose buying your
ticket myself.
Snyder laughed his ugly laugh.
well, you amt very complimentary.
You'd ought to have invited me to your
party the other night, Jim. I'd like to have
seen you doing stunts as king. That was
| the worst'-he wagged his head and
/ chuekled. "a king, real king, and your
picture put into the papers along of the
I millionaire's daughter-well, you may On
| me!'
What I'll do" Wheaton went on undis-
turbed, sis to buy you ticket to Spokane
tomorrow. I'll meet you here and give you
your transportation and hundred dollars
| in cash. Now that's all I'll do for you, and
It's lot more than you deserve"
"Oh, no 1t amt said Snyder.
"And it's the last I'll ever do
Don't be too sure of that. I want five
hundred and regular allowance, say twen-
ty-five dollars month"
II don't intend to fool with you,' said
Wheaton sharply He rose and picked up
his hat. What I offer you Is out of pure
! kindness; we may as well understand each
other. You and are walking along differ
ent lines I'd be glad to see you succeed in
some honorable business; you're not too old
to begin. can't have you around here.
It's out Of the question-my giving you a
pension can't do anything of the kind"
His tone gradually softened; he took on
an air OF patient magnanimity.
Snyder broke In with a sheer.
LOOK here Jim, don't try the goody-
goody business on me. You think you're
| mighty smooth and you're mighty good and
you're gettin' on pretty fast. Your picture
IN the papers is mighty handsome, and you
looked real swell in them fine clothes IN AT
the bankers talkin' to that girl
That's another thing, said Wheaton,
still standing Il ought to refuse to do
anything for you after that. Getting drunk
and attacking me couldn't possibIv do Won
w ,,lr
weren't turned over to the police
Snyder chuckled.
JAR '''' u
You haven't even been successful in your
own particular line of business"
There amt nothing against me any
where" said Snyder, doggedly.
Il have different Information" said
Wheaton. blandly. There was the matter
Of that post Office robbery in Michigan: at
tempted bank robbery in Wisconsin, and a
few little things Of that sort scattered
ugly list. But they say you're not very
strong In the profession" He smiled an
unpleasant smile.
Snyder drew his feet from the table and
jumped up with an oath.
Look here, Jim, If you amt playin'
square with me-
II intend playing more than square with
you. but / want you to know that I'm not
diidlo VI yOu, We taken the trouble 10
look you up. The Pinkertons have long
memories" he said, significantly.
snyder was v1sibiy impressed, and Whea
ton made haste to follow up his advantag e.
you've got to get away from here, Billy,
and be in hurry about 1t. How much
money have your"
mot red cent"
What became Of that money Mr. Saxton
gave your"
well. to tell the truth owed a. few little
Ellis back at Great River and / settled Up.