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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-21
FORTUNE AWAITS THIS MAN.
William Lancaster May Secure $780,.
600 by Writing to New York.

New York, Dec. 21.--A far-reaching
search has been instituted for some
trace of William Lancaster. formerly
OF Paterson, N. j., who has not been
heard from since 1897, when he was
employed as a civil engineer in San
Francisco. A fortune of $4,000 is
tied up in the courts awaiting his ap-
pearance or proof of death.
Lancaster's father was an official Of
a locomotive plant in Paterson. He
died in 1898, the estate passing to the
elder son. The latter also died few
days ago after vain efforts to locate
his brother
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-21

The program formulated for the en-
tertainment by the pupils of the Con-
vent of Holy Names, at Fishers Opera
House tomorrow evening, will be found
below. 1t is, as will be seen, very
attractive one, and as great care has
been taken in It's preparation. There is
no doubt about it's successful presen-
tation. 1t is quite safe to say that all
who attend will come away with hearts
full Of feelings of pleasure that Astoria
has such an institution as the Convent
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-21

STERN DUTY
Secretary Moody Says She Must
Take the Initiative in Her
Difficulties.
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR
Caribbean Sea Battalion Scheduled to
Sail From Philadelphia Between
Christmas Day and the
First Of the Year.

Washington, Dec. 21.-"Let Colombia
take the initiative" is the keynote in
structions which Secretary Moody has
cabled to the American naval command
ers in isthmian waters. 1t was an
nounced that while the situation on the
isthmus was in no way alarming to
the Washington government 1t was
sufficiently delicate to warrant the most
careful and diplomatic handling and
for this reason, secrecy has been en-
Joined upon officials of the department
regarding operations of ships and ma
rines. Alta conference held this after
noon between Secretary Moody and
Brigadier- General Elliott, the latter
reported that upon "a hours notice he
could get under way to Colon with a
new caribbean sea battalion which is
under orders to assemble at Philadel-
phia This battalion will probably sail
between December 25 and January 1.
Gen. Elliott has been informed that
unless the isthmian. situation enters
upon a decidedly more peaceful phase
in the meantime he will command this
battalion and upon his arrival will or
ganize three battalions Of mariners on
the isthmus into brigade Of which he
shall have supreme command.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-21
A DETERMINED BRIDEGROOM.
Unable to Secure Carriages, He Takes
Bride to Church in Ambulance.

Chicago, Dec. Undetermined that
the striking livery drivers and the re-
sulting famine of carriages should not
interfere with his wedding, Antonio
Locasco, manager for a commission
firm, has hired hospital ambulance
and driven his prospective bride and
a bridal party in triumph to the
church of the Assumption, where the
ceremony was performed.
Strike pickets who endeavered to
stay the progress Of the gaily bedeck-
ed ambulance wagon through the
streets were brushed aside and out
distanced by the fast running vehicle,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-21
MANY LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS
Fully Ton Of Childish EpistIes Re-
Received at New York Office.

New York, Dec. 21.--Letters ad-
dressed by children to Santa Claus are
reaching the postofflce here in larger
numbers this year than ever beofre.
They come from all parts of the coun-
try even Alaska. The childish petit
tions are carefully set aside and will
be forwarded to the dead letter office
at Washington. The collection will
weigh at least ton and is double the
quantity received any previous year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-21
NEW COAL DISCOVERY.
Rich Find Said to Have Been Made in
Schyulkill County, Pa.

Pottsville, Pa, Dec. 21.-Much ex-
citement has been caused here by re-
ports from Auchey's Station, Schuyl-
kill county, of the discovery of beds
of pure anthracite coal far beyond the
limits of what has heretofore been
considered the southern boundary Of
the hard coal region in Pennsylvania.
Many farmers in the district have be-
gun to prospect for veins on their
property.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-21

Guy P. Halferty, of Markham, Wash.
arrived down from Portland today
where he has been visiting for some
days. Mr.. Halferty win spend Christ
mas in this section.
Mrs. A. Dawson, Jr, Miss Nellie
Halferty, Miss Halgrimson and Miss
Olive HaEgrimeon were in the city to-
day from the west side.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-21
Captain Merriman Dead.

Alameda, Dec. 21.-Captain Robert
L ,Merriman, one of the oldest and
best known sea captains sailing from
New York, is dead. He was born in
Brunswick, Me-, in 1880. He came to
Alameda Recently from Boston.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-21

which was driven at a gallop all the
way to the church from the home of
the bride.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-21
NEWS, XIV, No. iSS
of the Holy Names.
THE PROGRAM.

of the Holy Names.
THE PROGRAM.
Don Juan Mozart ....s..... Orchestra
The Tables Turned ......,.... Operetta
Second valse--Godard Pianos
"Gertrude's Triumph'--A drama in
three acts.
Act /.
Happy Days .......... Vocal Quartette
Act q.
Cavatina-Raff NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. !. Violin
Miss Frederickson. IL
Act 3.
Moon Moths-Kussner .......... Pianos
Little Walters.
Christmas Souvenir .......... Orchestra
The Heralds Of Heaven.
Tableaux.
A. NJ. d. G..
Will Sherman arrived in the city to-
day from Billingham, WASH, where he
is in business.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-21
RUSSIA MUST RECONSIDER,
Japan Not Satisfied With Cars Reply
to Her overtures. !.

New York, Dec. 21.--It Is generally
understood that Japan asks Russia to
reconsider her reply, says d dispatch
to the Times from Toxic
The reply contained no tangible con-
session. inasmuch as 1t excluded Japan
from the Manchurian ques-
tion and proposed an equal position
for the two powers in Corea.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-21

CIV. White, the Warrenton msr
chant, was in the city today.
The Washington times., 1903-04-18
ROCKVILLE NEWS NOTES

! ROCKVILLE, Nd, April 18.-Judge
James b. Henderson has prepared the
opinion of the court in the case of Cath
crime J. Alder and husband VS.. Samuel
NJ. Jones and others. This case was ar
gued before Chief Judge McSherrv and
| Associate Judge Henderson few davs
! ago. 1t appears Samuel Jones. late of
this county, died in 1891. having executed
last viii and testament in which was
the i0liowing provision: 4 give and be
Queath to my wife, Cecilia s. Jones after
my debts have been paid, all NV prom
srty, real and personal, to have and to
hoId during her life, and to Will to my
chIidfen as She thinks proper at her
death On the 18th day Of April. 1899.
Mrs. Cecilia S. Jones made her last will.
She died in January, 1902. In her will is
thts provision: In pursuance and in ex-
ecution of the power vested in me. etc.
give and devise to my sons. Samuel NJ.
Jones and William K Jones. and Mar
garet A, Jones, share and share alike all
real estate Of which the late Samuel
Jones died seized and possessed, subject
to the payment by them to my daugh-
ter. Catherine J Alder. of the sum of
one thousand dollars in four equal in
stallments. payable without interest: and
in further execution, etc, I give and be-
queath all the goods, chattels, and per
sonaI property, etc. to my daughter,
Margaret A Jones, and son. William X.
Jones, share and share alike"
The question to be determined in this
1--ba h.,-
ella 5. Jones was a valid execution of
the power created by the will of her hus
band, Samuel Jones As the viii of Mrs.
Jones gave Mrs. Alder a very small pro
portionate share of the estate it was
sought by the plaintiff to set it aside
and allow the children 10 take share and
share alike
Judge Henderson goes into the law
bearing on the case to some length. The
court holds the charge of 81, 600 upon the
estate was proper under the power Gre
ated, and the will of Mrs Jones is
valid execution of the power vested in
her by the will OF her late husband.
Samuel Jones, and the bill of complaint
was dismissed.
Owing 10 the Union Young Peoples
service in the Presbyterian Church.
Rockville, tomorrow evening at I D. m.
there will be no devotional meeting of
the Epworth League. The s O'Clock
church service viii be conducted by Mr.
c. W PTettyman. in the auditorium Of
the Methodist Church
On Tuesday evening Of this week a
number OF the members Of the church
The Washington times., 1903-04-18
Uncle ReaheR's Opinion.

They may say what they please, but
listen-hear me. I've taken all kinds OF
laxatives, purgatives, and cathartics- but
when it comes to one that is easy and
pleasant TO take, mild and gentle in it's
action and that makes one want an ex-
ira slice of bacon for breakfast, just
give me Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets, and you may have all the
laxative syTups, dyspepsia medicines.
and pills, little or big. there is in this
country. Them tablets surely do make
one feel joyful" For sale by Henry
Evans, wholesale and retail, and all
druggists
The Washington times., 1903-04-18

and congregation assembled at the Rock
Vile Methodist Church TO welcome the
new pastor. the Rev. ". 2. Locke Ad-
dresses Of welcome we're made by s. B
! Hege. G. H Lamar, and J. F. Allen, to
which the Rev. Mr.. Locke responded.
MIR. Locke preached his first sermon on
the charge on Sunday evening. on which
/ occasion the church was well filed He
made a most favorable impression
/ The Easter service of the Rockville
/ Epworth League were conducted last
Sunday evening by the chairman OF the
/ devotional committee, Mrs o. NJ Linthi-
cum, and was of an interesting and ap-
propriate nature. There was an address
/ by Warren >Choate, an Easter poem read
/ by J. T. Allen, several selections of mu-
sic were acceptabIy sung by the church
quartet consisting of Mrs Linthicum.
Eliza Choate, Mr.. Prettyman. and Dr..
WarfieId The ladies had decorated both
the League room and the auditorium
with foliage and Towering plants. The
attendance was unusually good The
Mite Society OF the Rockville Methodist
Church will meet at the residence OF Mr.
and Mrs. Warren Choate on Thursday
evening. April %.
Miss Evelyn Talbot. daughter of
States Attorney Talbot. is home from
Stanton. Va. for her Easter vacation
Miss Marguerite Burton returned last
Wednesday TO her home in Burlington,
near Philadelphia, after a fortnights
visit to Miss Hattie Jones
Miss Carter Penn Louis, Of South Or
aDge, y. J.. is visiting Miss Rose Arm
strong
Miss Mary Reich gave a progressive
old-m party on last Monday evening.
Misses Rhodes and Caudy. Of Balti-
more. and Daisy CIagett and Ella Welsh.
Of this county. are the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Henderson
Miss Jesse Treadway has returned 10
her home in Chatham. Va, after a short
visit to Miss Helen Talbot
The Easter dance of the Rockville AS
sembiy was held in the opera house here
last Tuesday evening, many Baltimoreans
and Washingtonians being present The
committee consisted of Theodore Mason,
Edward England, Hugh GIascott, John
Higgins, SommervilIe Dawson, and Ed
ward Hege.
Francis Owens. Of Washington. is max /
ing his home in Rockville for the spring
and summer
Miss Laura Bradley, Of Potomac. and
her sister, Mrs. Schoenthal, Of North Da-
kota are the guests Of Miss Isabel Bouic. /
Walter Williams has returned to his J
home here after months sOjourn in /
Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1903-04-18
MISSIONARIES To MEET
ON LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN
Sunday School Workers Will Hold
Their Annual Conference There.

| conference for leaders of missionary
work in Sunday schools and Young Peo-
! pies Societies of the Southern and
Western States, will be held on Lookout
| Mountain, Tenn, July TO s. This con-
ference will be similar in its general
plan and program to the conference for
leaders which was held last summer
and which will be held again this sum
mer at Silver Bay, on Lake George. y. Y.
The purpose Of these conferences is
TO bring together the strongest workers
from the Sunday schools and young peo-
pies societies of all denominations. for
a week or more of prayer and confer
ence concerning methods of missionary
work among young people The confer
ences are intended as councils OF war
for the organization of more compre-
hensive missionary campaign among
young people, and as training schools
for the better equipment of leaders in
the campaign
In addition to official representatives
OF UNCONVENTIONAL missionary organiza-
lions who are expected to be present. an
invitation is extended to leaders from
local societies.
Inasmuch as most of the delegates at.
tend these conferences in connection
with their summer vacations. the pro
grams are so arranged as to give ample
opportunity for recreation in the after
noon. Lookout Mountain, rising 1890
feet above sea level, and /. 700 feet from
Chattanooga, and overlooking seven
States, forms an excellent starting point
for numerous inexpensive excursions
that will be organized by the recreation
committee to points OF exceptional nat
ural and historic interest.
While the vacation features will be
emphasized to some extent. the confer
ence is meant to be gathering of seri-
GUS and purposeful leaders of young
peoples work, who are in downright
earnest. touching the missionary propa-
ganGa-
Further Information concerning pro-
gram. speakers, expense. and ether de-
tails may be had upon apDlicatiouAto c.
V Vickrey, 156 Fifth Avenue, New York.
The Washington times., 1903-04-18

plant within one month, and to complete
it within six months after the grant OF
the franchise, giving the town the OBJ
ton Of purchase at the end Of any five
year period. The same company pro-
poses to furnish light for RiyerdaIe.
Brentwood. Bladensburg, and College
Park
The report Of Town Treasurer Rich
ardson showed: Receipts, s6.242 20, ex-
penditures. 5.655.75; balance. S585.45.
The Evansville Farmers Club and the
Patuxent Planters Club met Wednesday
evening at the Maryland Agricultural
College. J.. E. Dorsey, president OF The
Evansville Club. presided. and z. A.
Fuller acted as secretary. Capt. r. W
Sylvester read an interesting paper re-
viewing the work done by the college
during the twelve years of his presi-
dency- The inspection committees of
the two clubs made inspection of the ex-
pertinent station and the college
grounds. a resolution was passed urG-
ing the State commission to make 3
suitable exhibit along agricultural lines
at the St. Louis Exposition. At the con
clusion Of the session President sylyes-
ter entertained his guests at supper
The baseball team of the Agricultural
College returned Thursday from a
weeks tour in Virginia in which they
played hye games. winning them all
al Fredericksburg, TO 2; Randolph
Macon. to 3; Hampden-Sidney. Il to !;
William and Mary. u to .; Fortress
Monroe, 6 to O.
Paul I. Higdou and Mrs. Florence
Cumberland were married in the pres
ence Of a few friends at o'clock
Thursday afternoon at st. Jerome'g
Church. In the absence Of the pastor
the ceremony was performed by the Rev
Father Moore, OF the Catholic UnIver-
sity- Mr. Higdon took his bride TO his
lately completed residence on Sibley
Avenue.
Mrs. g. ". Hyde. of Galloway. Anne
Arundel county. is visiting the family Of
Judge Arthur Carr on johnson Avenue.
Sarah Wiches. of Brownsville, Pa. is
visiting Alice Tierney.
The Washington times., 1903-04-18
EVANSVILLE NOTES.

EVANSVILLE, Nd. April 1S-A spe-
eial meeting Of the town council was held
Thursday night On motion of Council
man Owens. The committee on streets
was directed TO employ Contractor Seek
with his road machine as soon as the
weather permitted. at per diem wages.
the work TO be done on every street
needing repairs
The mayor was directed 10 give no
tice by publication OF the annual cleo
ton, May i. for a mayor to serve one
year, for councilman from each Of the
wards to serve two years. and for q
councilman from the Second ward to
serve one year and fiji q vacancy caused
by the resignation Of Councilman White,
he having been subsequently appointed
until the annual election. On motion
OF Councilman White, the voters Of the
three wards were Invited to meet at
their usual voting places at 80 o'clock
Tuesday evening. april IS, TO make nom
nations for cOunCilmen, and at the Ma
sonic Hall to nominate candidates for
mayor. The polls will be open from 2
till Z o'clock in the afternoon In the
First ward the judges will be Alexander
Saker. George y. Walker. ana Paul l.
Higdon; the clerks. L 0. Wissman and
George c. Walker; voting place. .Inde
pendent" office. The judges in the Sec
ond ward viii be Frank B. Webster, J.
Harris Rogers. and &c Langley, while
J, s. Mcfarland and r. F. Talman VIII
act as clerks. The Third ward judges
VIII be Arthur Carr. John f. Hickey.
and J Dallas Erwin; clerks. Charles P.
Shettle and z. ii Hurley.
On motion OF Councilman Owens the
mayor was directed to call a special
election for May II to take the sense OF
the voters at HyattsvilIe as to whether
the council should give an exclusive
franchise for twenty years 10 the North
ern Electric Lighting and Power Com
pany. which proposes to furnish light at
such rates as may be agreed upon by
joint committee composed Of three mem
bers OF the company. three councilmen.
and the mayer; TO begin work on the
The Washington times., 1903-04-18
Tents Along Route.
POSTOFFICE MATTERS

IN VIRGINIA
Virginia postmasters have been ap-
pointed as follows:
Mrs. Rosa V Primer. to succeed Mrs.
Rosa G. Tynes. at Chuekatuck. Nanse-
mond county. and James n Nistan. TO
succeed Charles W UT, at UT, Carroll
county
Millard F. Swift has been appointed
rural carrier and Thomas Lyle sub
stitute for the new route TO be estab-
hshed at Whitehall, Nd, May /
New rural carriers have been appoint
ed for rural routes TO be established
in Virginia May ]. as follows
ausonville-WiIliam H Reynolds,
Richard VenabIe tsubstituteJ.
Bedford City-Lafayette D. Overstreet.
Charles c. OYerstreet (substituteD; John
D. Keller jr.. John d Keller. ST, Sub
sJitute); Daniel r Robertson. Robert
Z Robertson tsubstitute); John w. Mus
grove. Thomas G. Musgrove tsubstitute):
John D. Teass. R. Parker Walker (sub-
stituteJ; William T Walker. Harry
Walker fsubstitute)
The Washington times., 1903-04-18
PUBLIC WORK ORDERED.

The District Commissioners have au-
thorized the following work to be done
under the provisions of the assessment
system:
Set new curb and lay cement side
walk, on the east side of Fifteenth Street
northwest. from H Street southwark to
a point 205.I7 feet south Of II Street. at
an estimated cost Of S579, to be assessed
against lots in square 222, abuttlng on
said Fifteenth Street between the limits
named.
On the south side of Sheridan Avenue
northwest. from Fourteenth Street west
ward to point Sol Il feet west of Four
teenth Street. at an estimated cost Of
81. $50. TO be assessed against lots in S.
P. Browns subdivision OF Mount Pleas
ant. abutting on said south side of sher-
idan Avenue between the limits named.
On the south side Of Harvard Street
northwest. from Eleventh Street TO SheT-
man Avenue, and on the west side Of
Sherman Avenue from Harvard Street to
a point $50 feet south OF Harvard Street
at an estimated cost OF $500, to be as
sessed against lots in block Il. Todd &
Browns subdivision, abutting on said
south side of Harvard Street, and said
west side of Sherman Avenue between
the limits named.
On the east side of Piney Branch Road
from Park Street TO Howard Avenue at
an estimated cost Of $1,000; to be as
sessed against lots in s. P Browns sub
division Of Mount Pleasant abutting on
said east side OF Piney Branch Road be
tween the limits named.
On the west side Of Ontario Avenue
from Columbia Road to Kansas Avenue.
and on the east side OF Ontario Avenue
from Poplar Avenue to a point $50 feet
north OF Poplar Avenue at an estimated
cost of s., IFS, to be assessed against lots
in Laniar Heights abutting on said west
side Of Ontario Avenue. and east side OF
Ontario Avenue between the limits
named:
Set new curb and lay brick sidewalk.
as follows.
On both sides of Eighth Street extend
ed. northwest, from Florida Avenue to
Grant Street, al an estimated cost of
$500, to be assessed against the property
abutting on said Eighth Street extended
between the limits named.
Reset curb and lay cement sidewalk
on the east side Of Sixteenth Street ex-
tended northwest, from Florida Avenue
TO Morris Street, at an estimated cost of
81 O79, to be assessed against lots in
block Z and %. Hall & Elvan's subdi-
vision of Meridian Hill abutting On said
east side OF Sixteenth Street extended
between the limits named
On the east side OF Sixteenth Street
extended northwest, from Erie Street
to Columbia Road. at an estimated cost
of $1,718, to be assessed against lots in
blocks II and 20, Hall & Elvan's sub
division of Meridian Hill. abutting on
said east side OF Sixteenth Street, be-
tween the limits named.
On the east side Of Sixteenth Street !
northwest, from Norris Street /
to Erie Street, al an estimated cost of |
The Washington times., 1903-04-18

1882, TO be assessed against lots in
block 8, Hall & Elvan's subdivision CT
Meridian Hill, abuttiRg on said east
side OF Sixteenth Street, between the
limits named.
On the south side of Street
northwest. from the west line OF lot p,
block Y. Kalorama Heights. eastward to
ThiTty-sec0Rd Street. at an estimated
cost OF 81 .549. to be assessed against
the property abuJting on the south side
of said 5 Street, between the limits
named.
On the north side Of Harvard Street,
from Thirteenth Street TO point 230
feet east Of Thirteenth Street, at an
estimated cost of 1912, TO be assessed
against lots in block "a, Columbia
Heights. abuttIng on said north side of
Harvard Street, between The limits
named
On the north side Of California Ave
nue., from Connecticut Avenue to the
west property line OF Presbrey & God
dard's subdivision, at an estimated cost
Of S551, to be assessed against lots
in Presbrey & Goddards subdivision
abutting on said north side OF California
Avenue. between the limits named
On the south side Of r Street north
west, from ThiTty-third Street TO Thfr-
ty-fourth Street. at an estimated cost
of 1913. 10 be assessed against lots in
square 1913, abutting on said Street,
between the limits named
On the south side of Steuben Street.
from Sherman Avenue to a point forty
feet west Of sherman Avenue, and on
the west side OF Sherman Avenue, from
Steuben Street to a point $50 feet south
OF Steuben Street. at an estimated cost
of $493, to be assessed against lots in
block Is. Todd 4 Browns subdiyi-
sion, abutJing on said south side of
Steuben Street. and on said west side
OF Sherman Avenue. between the limits
named
On the south side of Lawrence Street
northwest, from Nineteenth Street east
ward to the first alley west of Nine
teenth Street, at an estimated cost Of
$3.50, to be assessed against lots E, 7,
Z. a. 20, 70, =. IS, and 70. square 1913.
On the south side of G Street north
west. from Ninth Street westward to a
point 10 feet west of Ninth Street, at
an estimated cost Of $40. to be assessed
against lot B, square 376-
Lay brick or cement sidewalk on the
north side Of Lowell Street northwest.
from Eighteenth Street to a point 400
feet west of Eighteenth Street. at an
estimated cost OF $3.50, to be assessed
against lots in block /, IngIeside. abut-
Ting on said north side of Lowell Street
between the limits named
Pave alleys with vitrifed or asphalt
block; The fifteen-foot alley in square
AL, running between WiItberger street
and the north and south fifteen foot
alley in said square al, at an esti-
mated cost of 1894
Grade alley: The alley entering square
500 from D Street, at an estimated cost
OF ISL. to be assessed against lots Il.
IS. IL. 20, u. %, %. "a. Is. 20. and %,
square SOB.