davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-04-08

The most consistent woman is al.
ways liable to tell something she
ought not to, II she gets real mad.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-04-08

James J. Hill has quit predicting
disaster and got busy making more
money.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-02
REINSURANCE MARKET.

SAN FRANCISCO, September U.s.
The following are the reinsurance quo
tations 'T
British ship Aristides, l21 days from
Caleto Buena for San Francisco, 80 per
cent.
British ship Andora 157 days from
Baltimore for Iquiqui 60 per cent.
French bark La Tour d'Auvergne, 9S
days from Newcastle, Australia, for
San Francisco, 10 per cent.
British Steamer Laurel Branch,
thirty-three days from Coronel for
Punta Arenas, Straits of Magellon, 80
per cent.
Norwegian bark Catherine, lis days
from Puget Sound for Delagoa bay, 10
per cent.
British ship 10th Long, $50 days from
New Caledonia for the Clyde, 80 per
cent.
French ship Hoche, 119 days from Ia
coma for Table bay, 10 per cent.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-02

went by the morphine route on a
third attempt, both of the previous at
tempts having been frustrated through
the seasonable discovery by friends
During the investigation into the
cause of the death of Miss Ashton it
was discovered that another young
woman, a friend of Miss Ashton, had
attempted suicide by taking antisepti
eide, but had recovered, and it was
through her that the existence of the
club was made known.
The club seems to be regularly or
ganized, with a good strong member
ship, all young women and holding
meetings at regular intervals. 1t trans
pires that at each meeting new vic
tim is chosen by lot, who is to pass
off" before the time for the next meet
ing by one of the usual methods adopt
ed in such cases, the particular mode
being optional with the candidate.
1t is known that three members have
committed suicide while one or two
other suicides are suspected of having
been members of the club. The police
are investigating with a view of break
ing up the club If possible.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-02
DUKE OF LEINSTER
SELLS OUT
FIRST TO PART WITH HIS GREAT
ESTATE UNDER THE NEW
IRIS HLAND LAW.

DUBLIN, September 24.-The nago-
tiations for the first land sale under
the new land act have been completed
between the Duke of Leinster ami the
tenants of his estate in the Athy and
Maynooth districts of County Kildare.
The tenants are given a twenty
year purchase. The transaction in
wolves $6,25O,00O.
The Duke of Leinster's action by
which he surrenders-for an equivalent
of course-a principality in area and
value to his tenants, descendants of the
former native owners is the first ac-
tual step toward the realization of the
purposes of the British Government
and the purposes of the British Gov
eminent and the progress and hopes
of the people of Ireland.
The Duke of Leinster-Maurice Fitz-
gerald the sixth of the name-is the
premier Duke, Marquis and Earl OF
Ireland which gives a peculiar force
to his action. His estates comprised
about $4,000 acres of land, on which
stood, surrounded by vast parks and
hunting preserves, his splendid seat
Carton, near Maynooth, County Kill
dare.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-02

SECRETARY ROSE DEPARTING.
S. b. Rose, secretary and treasurer of
the Wilder S. S. Company, Will be de.
parting passenger on the S. S. Sierra
October IS for San Francisco. He is
going to the mainland on a vacation.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-02
THE OPENDOORS TO OUR EXPORTS.
VOLUME OF EXPORT PASSING THROUGH VARIOUS
SEAPORTS ON THE ATLANTIC, PACIFIC AND GULF

The doors through which the exports Of the United States flow
the outside world opening widely by !ea
be especially OF the ports located the Gull Mexico
northern lake border and the Pacific Formerly the Atlantic
held large OF the well
ports the north and the SOUTH well as the west though npora
tons the Atlantic ports still retain about so total
trade The figures the fiscal ended with
the fiscal presented by the Department Commerce and
Labor through its Bureau OF Statistics show reduction for Boston
of S. millions exports; New YORK reduction OF Millions Pa
depha reduction Millions Baltimore 25 Millions
nearly millions Moving down the toward the SOUTH however
and still comparing the figures of 1908 with those Savannah
shows increase explorations of about millions; Wilmington n
G., Millions Galveston increase OF millions; Mobile in
of a million, and New Orleans decrease OF millions.
Combining all of the Atlantic ports the total exports OF 1903
pared with those OF show falling off OF % million dollars the
Gulf ports practically figure 1908 MeN
border ports show increase OF nearly mon Pacific ports
increase OF 10 millions and northern border and lake ports an increase
IS millions in the OF compared with those OF Thus
the Atlantic the only showing reduction
pared with 1901. .-.- '.-...
In imports however the Atlantic ports still hold their commanding
position The total imports of amounted to o25 Millions and OF
millions cent through the Atlantic
81 through Atlantic ports Comparing the inn
of with those the Atlantic show
million dollars; the Gulf ports Millions Mexican border
millions Pacific millions and northern border and lake
rs millions.
Comparing conditions the principal ports 1908 with those OF
1893 be said that Baltimore shows increase from
millions 1893 81 millions 1908 and imports
from 10 millions in 1893 millions Boston shows in 1893
exports OF IS million dollars and in 1905 0 millions an increase OF
mions imports Boston shows 1885, millions and in 80
millions gain of millions New York shows 1893 exports 7
millions and in Millions increase OF SO Millions and
1893 of 4S millions and 1908 6I8 Millions
millions Philadelphia shows in 1893 expectation 40 millions
and Ioo3 "a millions an increase millions and imports 1903
of 90 Millions and in 1903 OF 90 Millions reduction OF millions.
Savannah shows 1893 explorations OF little less than Millions and
millions increase Of millions Galveston shows
o. millions New Orleans shows 1893 expectation OF
II millions, and in millions increase Of II millions
The following table shows the imports and exports the Atlantic
Gulf Mexican border Pacific and northern border and interior ports
respectively, in 1893 and 1908:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-02
ENGAGEMENT OF
LT-COL, NIBLACK
VERY PLEASANT WORD COMES
FROM SAN FRANCISCO OF THE
YOUNG WOMAN HE Is TO MARRY

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 22.-Auother
engagement announced yesterday is
that of Miss Mary Harrington to Lieu
tenant Commander Albert T. Niblack
of the Navy. Miss Harrington is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harrington
of Colusa. Mr.. Harrington has for
years been president of the Colusa
County Bank, and is prominent among
the pioneers of the State. Miss Har-
rington and her siN-er have been oc-
cupyng apartments at the Knickei-
booker on Van Ness avenue, but they
expect to move today to their new
home 2129 California street. where the
wedding will be celebrated this win
ter, possibly not later than November.
The affair will be quiet only intimate
friends being invited. The young peo-
pie Will go from this city to Honolulu,
which is Lieutenant-Co Commander Nib
lacks present station
Miss Harrington is of a remarkable
sweet disposition, and is clever as well
as cultivated. She has a fine mezzo-
soprano voice. and has taken an active
part in the Twentieth Century Musical
Club, of which she is a popular MEM
Der.
Commander Niback is a
graduate of Annapolis, and holds a
fine clear record i'm the Navy. He is It
native of Vincennes, Ind. He has he. n
attache to Vienna, Rome and Berlin;
is an accomplished linguist, and is also
an author having published several
works on nautical subjects.
The friends of this well-mated couple
unite in congratulations and in prophe-
cies of a happy future.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-02
NOTICE.


solved by mutual consent
continued by Dr. R Ferguson who Will
e.
July L. 1903 f. L. FERGUSON,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-02
SHIPPING. INTELLIGENCE.
PASSENGERS.
Departing.

Per stmr Mauna Loa, October 2, for
Lahaina, Maalaea, Kona and Kau
ports: Mr.. Baker wife and children,
E. Devauchelle, wife and children: r.
b. Seike, E. b. Lee, Sam Wong, W.
Schoeman, j. T.. Goeas, wife and 3
childrenf c. A. Long, DR.. Douglass, S.
Mahaulu and wife, Sam Nowlein, S. n.
Sakua, wife and child, II. Johnson, A.
Johnson, Mr.. Mcclellan, wife and
daughter, Miss Horner, Mrs. j. j. Mat
thews and 2 children, r. Shingle, d. b.
Murdoch, Mrs. Devauchelle, Mrs. j.
Apio and children, DIR. Maloneycm
wife, Miss Katheleen Martin and 60
deck.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-02
TAFT FOR PRESIDENT.
ures of 1908,

The Atlanta Constitution observations the approaching
change in the Cabinet Look for Taft in 1908 Politically
speaking that distant period States made far advance
liable many mishaps however that Judge Taft the
War Department will have opportunities add the good
preston he has already made the and by things
well with him. and he transferred the bench should be
attractive figure the presidential field His age locality will be
his favor and he the srdes republican traditions of the
middle states where his party for has found its successful cand
dates.-Washngton Star.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-02
A SU|D|OE CLUB
IN IDAHO
THREE YOUNG WOMEN KILL
THEMSELVES IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ITS RULES

BOISE, Idaho, September 24-Boise
has fully organized suicide club. That
it is ready for business and has already
transacted some is shown by the fact
that at least three of its members have
passed off, by the suicide route with
ing a period of as many months.
The fact of the existence of the or
ganization became known to the police
during the investigation into the death
of Grace Ashton it's latest victim. She
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-02

Place your fire
insurance with us
and be relieved OF
all danger of
lapses and losses
Henry Waterhouse
Trust Company, Ltd.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-02

July IL, 1903.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-02
THIEVES TOO COMMON

Again the great American Snowman has front
time offering the French court take the famous Humbe family off
its hands The offer bring the much advertised aggregation
this country the family found guilty and exhibit the various
bers in steel to the admng public in larger cities The
Woudbe Snowman offers give Of the gate receipts
Humber and pay large part OF the remainder their victims
would not be such unjust punishment that unfortunately
thief in cage might interest great thongs America We
busy keeping open for those who have yet failed
reach the cage stage OF their existence
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-02
ONE FOR DELEGATE ROSENBERG.

Senator Walker of Australia told story during debate in
the upper house of the commonwealth the policy white Aus
raia missionary in China endeavoring
natives Suppose Christian go heaven remarked All Sin
Yes replied the missionary AN right retoed the heathen "but
what for let Chnamap Australia you him into
heaven? All said the there's labor party heaven
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-02
ENLARGING QUARTERS.

Dr. Cofer is having the quarters for
The Oriental passengers detained at the
Quarantine island Station enlarged.
Accommodations for 400 more Orientals
win be provided.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-02
LONDON BRIDGE TO BE IMPROVED.

Southwark bridge in London which opened in 1910 be
constructed at cost of SI5oOooo At steep its
north end that it comparatively little used 1t Of the three
bridges designed by John Renn the other being London
bridge and Waterloo only the last of which has adequate
modern requirements
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-27
WERE RUN OUT OF THE CITY
Police Rid Astoria of Two OBJ.
jecti0nal Characters.

Frank W. Stone. otherwise the Port
land Kid." and woman calling herself
Kitty stone, were run out OF the city
yesterday. They were charged with
vagrancy. Sunday morning the woman
had become involved in a quarrel with
arbther woman, Nida Delmar, and the
latter was cut with knife during the
row. Accounts Of the alteration vary.
hut II appears the Delmar woman and
Stone got into trouble. Stone slapped
Miss Delmar. and Mrs. Stone then took
A hand. The Delmar woman was said
to have been badly cut with knife.
but the story was exaggerated. Her In
juries are trivial.
Both stone and the woman claiming
to be his wife pleaded not guilty to the
vagrancy charge placed against them.
stone was soon convinced that his place
of residence made him vagrant, how
ever. and after some effort Deputy Dis
trIct Attorney Spittle got the woman to
enter similar plea. She did so at the
instigation Of Stone. The man was
fined 500 and the woman $50. Judge
Anderson agreeing to suspend sentence
on the condition that they leave town
They were passengers out on last
nights train.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-27
MARCUS sUsMAN ACQUITTED
Jury Finds Him Not Guilty OF
Larceny Charge.

The Jury in the case Of the state O
Oregon VS.. Marcus Susman yesterday
returned a verdict Of acquittal. Sus'
man was charged with having stolen a
railway frog, and the case occupied
most OF the time Of the day before JUS
tice Goodman. Susman set up the con-
tentlon that he bought the frog from
hoy, whose father had given his con-
sent that the frog be sold. The jury
which was made up Of Richard Davies
g. IL. Davis, L. Hartwig. H. Spellmier
Thomas Fannon and s. a. Miller. was
out Is minutes.
After the attorneys had finished their
arguments and while the jury was de-
llberating. the accused man held atten-
ton in front Of the court room. He said
he was a gambler and in support OF his
assertion offered to wager IS that the
jury would acquit him.
why. they can't do anything else.
said Susman. ''If they found me guilty
and put me in Jail, I'd own the jail In
a week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-27
CHINOOK TO
LEAVE SOON
General Gillespie Says Dreds.
VIII Start for Astoria the Sec.
ond Of November.
TO BEGIN WORK IMMEDIATELY
Tests Of Vessels Machinery Are
Being Made Estimates Of
Engineers tor Rivers
and HarbOrs.

General Gillespie, chief Of engineers
IL authority for the statement that the
transport Chinook viii leave San Fran.
cisco for Astoria about November 2.
The information Ia contained In the fol-
lowing telegraphic message, which was
received here Yesterday:
Washington, d. c., Oct. 2g.-Hon.
G. w. Fulton. Astoria,--It is expected
that United States hydraulic dredge
Chinook, formerly transport Grant. viii
leave San Francisco for Astoria on OF
about November 2, and be ready to be-
gin work On ocean bar Immediately aft
er arrival.
"GILLESPiE. Chief OF Engineers
This is the inost definite statement
yet received with reference to the date
Of the probable arrival Of the Chinook,
and, coming from General Gillespie,
may be set down as accurate. Az was
stated in an Associated Press dispatch
received by The AstoYian on Saturday,
the pumps Of the Chinook are being test
cd and her gearing tried out, and she
VIII proceed north Immediately follow
ing these tests.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-27
Primary Call
Has Been Made
Republican Convention to Name
City Candidates viii Be
Held November 5.

The city republican committee met
yesterday and issued call for prinia-
ries. TO be held November 4. Thirty
six delegates will be elected, IL from
each of the three wards. The names Of
the judges appear in the call. which is
published In this mornings Astorlan.
The city convention is to be held at
the court hoase on November 8, COM
mencing at p. m. A full city ticket,
excepting city attorney, will be chosen.
II was stated yesterday afternoon by
men who were prominently Identified
with the citizen organization that a
mass convention is 20 be called for Sat-
nrday, when nominations will be made.
All the nominations win be dled by
petition as Is customary with the cit
lzens.
While there has been little election
talk thus far, u is probable that the
republicans will nominate Mr.. Supre-
nant In this respect II ls Interesting
TO note that the citizen leaders are fav-
orat;e TO the denomination Of Mayor
Suprenant. For the past two years
during Mayor Suprenant's incumbaney,
the council has been controlled by the
citizens. but the mayor and council
have worked harmouiously together.
Mayor suprenant suits us" said a
citizen leader yesterday. "and l believe
our convention will renominate him. I"
TIE citizens win also nominate olof
Anderson for auditor and police judge.
Mr.. Anderson was appointed the first OF
the year to fill an Inexpired term. 1t
is understood most of The prominent
citizens are favorable to the renomina-
tion OF Street Superintendent Kearney
and City Surveyor Tee.
II Indications count for anything
there will be little contest except for a
few Offices. and the election promises
to pass off more quietly than usual.
some of the prominent citizens say that
G.. O. Moen will receive the citizen
nomination for police commissioner.
and that Treasurer Dealey will be re-
named. The republicans have made no
announcements yet as to candidates.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-27

The monthly meeting Of the Dorcas
Society OF the First Lutheran church
viii be held next Friday evening at the
home of Miss Alma Lawson. Alder
brook.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-27
LOCATION OF FORT ASTORIA.

The Sunday oregon.an contains an
interesting letter from P. w. Gillette, a
pioneer resident OF the metropolis. in
which he submits proof to show that
Fort Astoria was located on what is
row the Kamm property at the south
east corner of Franklin avenue and
Fourteenth street. Mr.. Gillette has
consulted concerning this matter with
many pioneers, some OF whom lived in
Astoria in 1918. and he seems to be sat
isfied that the fort occupied the site
mentioned. The letter Is very interest
ing and will have tendency 10 disrupt
some local theories regarding the mat
ter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-27
FIRST TO cRoss.

John Adair crossed the new Lewis
and Clark bridge today, being the first
person to cross that structure. so says
Mr.. Dean. who has charge Of the con-
st,uctlon of the bridge. As the draw
had not been completed, he ferried over
this part. 1t win be full two weeks be-
fore the draw Is ready to swing.
Contrary 10 some reports, there SEEM
ed to be no difficulty in approaching
the structure on the west. Mfr. Adair,
who Is an old resident OF Sunnymead
and Warrenton, is well prepared TO
give an opinion fthat locality, as the
west end OF the bridge rests near
where Mr.. Adair had ferry landing
at one time. In fact. Mr.. Adair says
the east end Of the bridge is the hardest
TO approach with a team.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-27
ESTIMATES OF ENGINEERS.


General Gillespie's annual report has
just been made public at Washington,
containing recommendations for river
and harbor improvements In the north
west. For the improvement Of the Co
lumbia river bar ne recommends an ap-
preparation Of $4,000 and like sum
for Improvement If the Columbia and
Willamette rivers below Portland. For
the canal at the dalles OF the Columbia
100000 is recommended. An appro-
priaticn Of $4,000 is recommended for
improvement OF Tillamook harbor.
General Gillespie estimates that 1t
will cost s2.s73.509 to complete the i'm
proyements Of the loyer Willamette
and Columbia rivers, in addition to
sl6s.240. available from prior appropria-
tions. while TO complete the south jetty
ut the mouth Of the Columbia will re-
quire s77s.1Sf, in excess of the $3.50, 900
still available and unexpended. No
estimate of the cost Of the new canal
at The Dalles has yet been made.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-27
COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS.

The county court was in session for a
short time yesterday, primarily for the
purpose Of attending to the formallty
necessary TO the collection Of the de-
llnquent tax roll. The court approved
the bond Of Fred Watson, supervisor OF
road district No. Z. who was appointed
to I'LL the vacancy caused by the res
ignation OF Alex Normand. An appro-
priatlon Of SEQ was made for improve
ment OF the road between warrenton
and Flayel. The plankIng is to be re-
neMed IN places.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-27
A CONTEMPLATE TRICK.

r. A. Hawkins, Mr.. White and Miss
Shelley and others were out duck hunt
ing this week at the gun clubs lake.
Mr.. Hawkins and Miss Shelley were
rowing down the lake when Mr.. Haw-
klns espied bunch OF decoys belong
ing to Arthur Collins. He informed
Miss Shelley that they were live ducks
and TO walt till he rowed up close and
then kill some Of them. She waited
until he said shoot and she opened
fire on the decoys. They are now hav-
ing the laugh on Miss shelley.-Ilwaco
Journal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-27
OPENED 70 BIC HOUSE.

Wiedmann's big show opened It's en-
gagement at Fishers last evening TO
tho largest house ever In the theater at
popular prices. Standing room sold nj
s o'clock and many were turned away.
The company Is stronger this year than
ever before, and "A Pair OF Tramps.
the opening bill, was pleaser. The
cast was made up Of capable people and
Nellie weldemann, the pretty SOU
brette, had part that helped her to
prove herself an accomplished actress.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-27
ROLL TURNED BACK TO SHERIFF.

Acting under instructions from the
county court, Clerk Clinton yesterday
issued a warrant directing Sheriff Lin
willie to make sale of all the property
delinquent on the 1902 roll. The clerk
yesterday sent back the roll to the
sheriff. who will Immediately begin the
compilation OF the delinquent roll for
publication. The total amount Of the
delinquent roll is s2Sso.SS, out Of a total
original roll of sls5,ss4.75.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-27
ACCIDENT AT FORT STEVENS

William X. Green, one Of the foremen
employed on the jetty work, met with
an accident yesterday morning that re-
suited in the loss Of his right foot. The
leg was caught in cable and so badly
crushed that it was necessary to am
putate the wounded member. Green
has been employed on the jetty work
for the past 16 years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-27

The vaudeville between acts would be
strong for dollar show. The bill for
tonight ls the four-act military drama,
AT the Stroke OF Ten An entire
change Of vaudeville viii be made. and
seats should be secured early.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-27
PROBATE COURT ORDERS.

In the probate court yesterday Judge
Trenchard made an order for the divis-
ion OF the balance remaining Of the
estate OF Michael Trakosas, deceased,
The heirs are Angelo Trakosas and
Maria A. xemona. of Limni Eyia,
Greece.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-27
DRINK THE BEST.

When you want refreshments, you
want the best. Call on p. s. Kenney.
Star saloon. 5o7 Bond street. who keeps
everything frat class. Patrons always
receive courteous treatment. Open day
and night. s2T-6
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-27

There'd be some fun in being
a grocer if all his goods were
like SchilIing's Best on money
back terms.
The world hasn't got there
yet.