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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-30

Professor A. l.. Clark, city superin-
tendent OF education, left last evening
for Portland to attend the teachers
state institute, which has been in ses-
sion since Tueday. The institute is
being very largely attended by educa-
tors from all parts Of the state, and
the exchange of ideas will rebound to
the benefit of the public school system
OF oregon. Professor Clark is to de-
liver an address to the institute at
1880 this afternoon, taking for his sub
ject, "The Relation of Punishment to
the Formation OF Character" Other
addresses win be delivered today by
C. L. Hoover Of Portland. e. e. wash
burn OF Jacksonville and A. R. Draper
OF Portland
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-30

The schooner FL Dorado arrived in
port last evening after a passage Of
40 days from Shanghai She comes in
ballast and had been on the river for
d few days Captain Smith reports
that his vessel met with disaster while
being taken into Shanghai harbor. The
pilot who boarded the schooner steer
ed her onto the mud fats, and the cost
Of boating her was $4,000 or 5000. The
Icaptain states that he saw nothing Of
Ia wariike nature in the orient.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-30

There Ii much speculation "a n
whether Or no, the Commercial Club
baseball team win be able to success-
fully cope with the South Bend aggre-
cation, which 10 TO play here on the
Fourth and the following day The
visiting team win be made UP of the
crack ball players Of southwestern
washington, and II 10 whispered that
d number Of the Aberdeen ana Ho-
quiam league players are to make the
trip. In anticipation OF q hard game
the ciubmen are doing some earnest
practicing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-30

The work OF remodeling the old city
hall " to be commenced on Monday. A
large force Of carpenters win be put
Ito work, and Mr.. Morton hopes to have
his show going By August Is. The
building is to be completely changed
In appearance. and when finished viii
be one OF the handsomest structures
along Comercial street. It was stated
yesterday that A. Hager had leased the
building now occupied by II. D. Thing,
directly across the street from the
Unique theater. ana that he would
remove 70 the new location in a short
time. This building is quite large and
It's seating capacity will be much
greater than that Of the present
Unique. Mr.. Morton is to call his
theater the Arcade. the name which
he gave to the first 10-cent showhouse
that he opened in Portland. He is
to run seven-act continuous vaude-
vile performance and expects to be
able to seat about 500 people. He'd
rick's theater is to be opened on the
Fourth. and by regatta week there win
be three lo-cent shows running here.
The Arcade is to be gorgeousIy light
ed. contract having been made yes
terday for 300 lights. A large search
light is to be displayed from the old
bell tower In the rear Of the Arcade.
There promises to be much rivalry be-
tween the three houses for business,
and Astorians may expect to see some
good shows for 10 cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-30

The concrete sidewalk installed IN
front OF Madison's and the Grotto seems
20 be a decided success. The predlc-
tlon was freely made that the enter
prislng business men would squander
their coin for this experiment. but
there Ia no evidence as yet that the
investment has not been n good one.
Concrete walks are to be placed around
the new Arcade theater.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-30
Notice to the Public.

The Cigarmakers' Union of Astoria,
affiliated with the Astoria Central La
Dor Council, asks the hearty co-opera-
ton of all Of the business men and
citizens generally to assist It in the
prevention Of signs being painted on
buildings and billboards advertising
unfair cigars. and especially signs cal
culated to increase the sales Of the
Export cigar, which is on the unfair
list. CIGARMAKERs UNION.
C, E. Lancaster, Secretary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-30

The police are looking for the owner
of fedora hat which was found In the
postofilce yard Monday night. The
hat contains the Initials u. IT, The
finding Of hat has come to be re-
garded as a circumstance indicating
trouble Of some sort. and the police
are therefore anxious TO locate the
owner. who probably is not now In
the city. The hat was bought nj a
Portland store,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-30

Everything Ii in readiness for tbs
production of the operetta "snow White
or the Seven Dwarfs." The little chill
dren. OF whom there win be over II
ON the stage. have their parts perfect
and their costumes made. The music
is exceptionally fine, while the solos
to be sung by Miss Maude Ross and
Miss Bertha Stevenson will alone be
we'll worth the price Of admission. The
operetta, which is given under the
auspices OF the Astoria womar's Club
win be presented two nights. The sale
OF seats for the first performance has
been phenomenal, and IL all predic-
tIons come true. this little opera will
prove the best ever given at the opera
house.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-30

Packers yesterday reported slight
Improvement In the receipts Of salmon.
Fish are still very scarce. however,
and the catches are no small that the
canneries are operated for only a very
short time each day. Should the hatch
cry runs fail during July and August
the season will prove a fiat failure.
There Is no doubt that the hatchery
fish win soon make their appearance,
and packers are preparing for rush
similar to that of the past few years,
Despite the shortage Of fish, trade con-
tinues TO be brisk. indicating that AS
toria is not now SO much dependent
upon fishing as formerly was the case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-30

Hammond win celebrate the Fourth
this year. There win be land sports
OF every description with appropriate
prizes. also various water sports. A
baseball game between the Cathlamet
Suns and Hammond STARS. A goddess
of liberty Is now being voted upon, ami
the result viii be announced In these
columns later. Fireworks and q grand
ball win wind up the day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-30

Chairman Mcbride yesterday ap-
pointed a press committee, to which
win be left the publicity essential to
the complete success Of the regatta.
This committee win prepare matter for
the papers throughout the northwest
and VIII keep itself In close touch with
newspaper publishers. The regatta is
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-30

The circuit court was not In session
yesterday. Judge Mcbride and Judge
Taylor having taken trip into the
country. Court will be In session again
today. The present session Is rather
q free ana easy AFFAIR. the court taking
up those matters which happen to be
called up. There IL nothing special in
sight for today's session.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-30

Because Of the fact that the Fourth
OF July falls on Monday this year, the
next meeting OF the council will DO
held Tuesday night. At this session
the plans for the new city hall will
be submitted for approval. and imme-
dlately bids for the construction Of the
building will be invited. The adyer-
tisement viii appear for ~ days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-30
LOCaI BrevItIeS.
Seats on sale at J. NJ orifin's at 0
.. m, today for the operetta "snow
white or the Seven Dwarfs."

A large consignment Of porcelain ar
rived at the customs house yesterday
In bond. The stun 10 billed TO Astoria
merchants and reached the city on one
OF the oriental liners. II Ia valued at
about $500.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-30

= Fourth Of July headquarters In stack
"a high with fireworks for the pyro-
technic display which 10 10 bo made
from the hill near the Cole hotel. Sec
retary Abercrombie VIII receive entries
for the various events from this time
on.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
MRS. BEDARD
BLAMED FOR
DEATH

Mary Bedard, mother OF Della Blan-
chette OF Hamilton. is held by Coroner
Lincoln responsible for the death Of the
infant found IN the Union station on
July 1ith.
s. The Blanchette girl lived with her
mother at Hamilton and testifes that her
mother took the infant In bag 10 Prov
fdence Miss Blanchette claimed she dld
not know what her mother was going
20 do with the child.
Coroner Lincoln's report was filed this
afternoon and the last part OF II Is as
follows:
After hearing the testimony and re-
viewing the same. l find and certify that
said female infant on the nth day OF
July, 1904. In the waiting room OF the
Union railroad station. In the city or
Providence. came 10 her death az result
OF suffocati tion the same being confirmed
lbS the autopsy made by jay Perkins. NJ.
a., and filed herewith.
IS "And further certify and report that
Iapon the testimony OF rhe witnesses filed
herewith that the suffocation OF said fe-
male infant was effected by being closely
confined in an extension bag and aban-
uoned. and that such confinement was the
act or neglect OF one Mary Bedard and
not Of any other person or persons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
PNEUMONIA
THE CAUSE
OF DEATH

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. Robert r.
Pattison who was twice Democratic gov
ernor OF Pennsylvania and twice control
Ter OF Philadelphia. died early today at
his home In Overlook, suburb OF this
city. Pneumonia complicated with
weakness OF the heart was the cause OF
death.
He was So years OF age. Mr.. Pattison
was defeated for governor in 1902 by Gov
ernor Pennypacker and had not been
well since his laborious campaign In thar
year He was a member or the committee
on resolutions OF the recent Democratic
convention at ST. Louis and his health
failed under the strain.
He remained IN St Louis few days az
ter the convention TO rest. Last Friday
pneumonia developed. Yesterday his con-
dition was encouraging, but late las'
night he collapsed. Saline injections were
resorted to. but the patient sank rapidly
and died shortly after o'clock today
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
PASSENGERS FROM THE SOUTH.

The following passengers arrived here
today on the Merchants and Miners
steamer Essex. Mr.. George II. Coate.
Mr. Maroney. Mr.. Westcott, Mr. Ganly.
Mr.. r. B smith. Mr.. Leach and wife,
Mrs Danahy, Miss Danahy. Master Leach.
Mr. r. w Gardner. Miss Mary Pearce.
Miss Ada Rodman, Mr.. Chappen, Mr..
Fish. Miss McHall. Miss Cauley. Mr. @.
w. Hubbard Mr.. William Artley.. Mr..
W A. Cross and wife. Mr.. Wilson, Mr..
Burhhardt. Mr. A. l.. McSay and wife.
MIR w Stonn and wife Mr.. Thomas
Vurran. Mr Earnest Craig Mr.. w r..
Leighton wife and daughter Mr.. W. Il.
Plummer, Mr. Flicker. Mr. H. NJ Crowder
and wife, Miss Kelley and sister. Mrs
Colidcnard Miss Cassie Mr.. r. IT, Lynch
and wife. Mr. A. W. Cormick and wife
Mrs NJ E Gerron. Mrs Williams. Miss
Hitchcock Miss Burke. Miss NJ. T. Stew
art Mr +. Foley, Mr J.. Zirckle. Mr.
W V. Greene. Mr. Robert Boyle MIR =
Guorcia Mr.. r. J. Smith. Miss G. A Fidd
Mr. James Hustler. Mr. John Lee. Mr.
L. H.. Hail Mr. q. O. Hall Mr.. w. ~
Miller Mr N O. Sale. Mrs H. c. Sale
Miss Elder Mrs H. Porter. Miss $ Maby
Mrs. Mary r. Jackson. Miss Fosda HIT
Mrs. Mary n. jenkins. Mrs L. b Cordcs
Miss J. NJ. simmons SIR s. s subbs
Mrs Fitzgerald Miss Fitzgerald. Mr.. J
=. Rae Mrs. J. r. Rae. Nr George n
Harrison. Mrs.rs +. A. Foster. Mis-
Annie Lovett. Mr. Chas. fwertzer. Mrs
/ Chas twertscr. Capt j. IA. Henry. Mrs
j. "a. Henry. Miss Emllin swertzer Mr
/ H. O. Middleton, Mr. u. A. Dixon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
WASHINGTON
LETTERS
SUED FOR

New York, Aug. l.-Letters written by
George Washington and other famous
men are Incorporated in suit which has
been brought in connection with the es-
tate OF John Ward a bachelor, who died
on Aug g. 1896. The documents are now in
the possession OF Miss Maria Ward. a
daughter OF the late w G. Ward who for
years resided in the family homestead ut
IS West Thirty-seventh street
There was a romance attached TO this
house In IL lived for many years Miss
Eliza Ann Partridge, cousin OF Henry
H. Ward, who died in 1872 on account of
consanguinlty. notwithstanding the fact
that Mr.. Ward and Miss Partridge were
sincerely I'm love~with each other. they
decided that IL would not be wise To mar
ry. Upon the death OF Henry H. Ward hs
left TO Miss Partridge most Of his possess
sions including the family mansion in
Bond street.
The proceedings now in the court arc
based upon the fact that John Ward wa,
survived by two brothers, William g.
Ward, who died on Jan. is 1901. and
Charles II Ward, William c. Ward was
the administrator OF the estate OF John
Ward, and upon his death was succeeded
by his brother, Charles H. Ward. 1t is al
ltktu thdl trllhlI llSNOIltdl ubtuinfulS III
the estate OF John Ward are now held by
Miss Maria Ward and the present admisS
istrator sues for their possession
Mr.. Ward. In his complaint, alleges that
in part, these historical documents con-
sist OF original autographs from many
men OF public affairs I'm Colonial times
and in the period OF the War OF the
Revolution, transmitted 20 his great
grandfather Gov. Samuel Ward. and his
grandfather Lieut. Col. Samuel Ward.
and among them were various journals.
diaries and notes made by his ancestors.
Miss Ward alleges that while these pa
pers are In existence her father. on April
Z. 1898 made an agreement whereby In
consideration OF s32s7 all the personal
property OF the estate OF John Ward. In
cludlng these documents should be turn
ed over TO Miss Partridge From the lat
ter Miss Ward says she Inherited the rel
les In question.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Count Tolstois son Is leaving St.
Petersburg for the front as volunteer
in an infantry regiment
The Sultan OF Morocco, In accord with
the French government has appointed
Capt. Fournier OF the French army To
command the Moorish police in the Tan
gier district.
Rev. b. Winchester Donald's physi-
clan. DR.. Tucker, today said that his pa
tient, had failed perceptibly since yester-
day. Death seemed a question OF only
a few hours.
Dispatches received from Christiania.
Norway, that a Norwegian whaler has
found north OF Spitzbergen n letter from
Prof. Andre. dated 1885 The text Of the
letter Is not disclosed.
Sunday was the biggest day in Coney
Islands history according 20 expert
counters. Ii IS estimated that fully 800,
600 persons went TO the rejuvenated re
sort by trolley cars. trains and boats.
The crowd was well handled
The Atlantic Transport line steamer
Minnehaha from London for New York,
was I'm communication by wireless tele-
graph with Siasconset. is miles east OF
Nantucket lightship at 1913 a. m. She
will probably reach her dock at New
York about a. m. tomorrow.
The Pacific Mail company's new steam
er Manchuria has arrived at San Fran
cisco. the end OF her maiden voyage
She was 46 days and Is minutes from
Norfolk. Va. With the exception ef-the
is the largest We ssel that ntered this
Mongolia. her sister ship, the Manchuria
port She will be put on the run between
this city and the orient at an early date
The Massao husetts Sociallstio state
committee has sent out its call for state
cauc,ises 10 be held Sept rs and q tn,
caucuses on the 26th will be held In cities
and towns which have not accepted the
I.uce iolnt caucus law and on the 9th
at all other places. The state convention
will be held IN Paine Memorial hall, Bos-
ton, Oct 3
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
THIEVES ABOUT.
Unsuccessful Attempt 10 Break Into Dwell
Ing-TWo Saloons Were Entered.

Twice Saturday. once in the afternoon
and again I'm the evening. unsuccessful at
tsmpts were made TO force an entrance
TO Silas II. Fields residence. 26 Wilson
street
A light OF glass was broken from a
door. the bolt slid. and duplicate key
used. the latter breaking of In the lock.
The neighbors gave the police good
description OF two men who were seen
hanging about in that Vicinity.
Sunday morning the discovery was made
that Thomas O'Neils saloon, 1s2 Ganc
street, had been entered by tearing out a
window screen. The thief secured $1.5C
In cash and SIS worth OF liquor and to-
baco.
Dennis Cronins saloon. AGA wickender
street. was entered early Sunday morn
ing, a screen having been removed from
a window. The loot was 50 worth o
cigars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
ENGLAND HAS fine WEATHER
FOR ITS BANK HOLIDAY.

London. Aug 1.-The bank holiday
was celebrated today throughout the
United Kingdom. In London none OF
the government offices was open and
here and in every other city the banks.
stock exchanges and business places
were closed.
Brilliant weather prevailed and In
consequence the river and seaside re-
sorts were crowded. AT Cowes, Isle OF
Wight King Edward. Queen Alexandra
and large assembly OF fashionable peo-
pie attended the opening OF regatta week.
The weather was fine. but the wind was
light. only enough TO futter the innu-
merable burgess flying from the yachts
which crowded the roadsted. The first
race was a handicap for yachts over loo
tons. In which Emperor Williams Meteor
III and the Ingomar (owned by Morton
f. Plant OF New York; wero among those
participating.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
CALL FOR
GUARDIAN
DROPPED

The proceedings to have a guardian OF
the estate OF John ]. Banigan have been
discontinued. Mr.. Banigan's counsel.
John w. Hogan. took an appeal from the
decision OF Judge Sphinx OF the municipal
court that Mr.. Banigan was resident OF
this city.
The sequel TO the filing OF the petition
for the appointment was the application
OF Mrs. Banigan for separate maintenance
on Saturday a decree was entered In the
separate maintenance suit by which Mrs.
Banigan is TO receive $1,000 a month and
10 have the use OF a stable on the
premises at the corner OF Angeh street
and Elmgrove avenue. She already owns
the house situated there.
Mrs. Banigan gets the use OF the furn-
ture I'm the house and the payment OF
the big allowance Is declared a lien on
a large amount OF Mr.. Banigan's property
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01

AS DEAD, He
RETURNS

/ New York. Aug. 1.--After an absence
OF nearly 20 years, part of the time
mourned as dead. there returned TO Or
ange yesterday George A. Hull, a former
resident. who left the town to go to Au-
stralis.
For 10 years letters were frequently
received from him, but after that no
word came until three months ago. when
letter was received saying that he
would probably be home some day. When
he suddenly walked in on his wife ana
family their Joy almost overcame them
At the time he departed for the Antip-
odes Mr.. Hull was a partner of the late
Thomas G. Barber. a sash and blind
manufacturer OF Orange. who died re-
Gently. All the members OF his family
are living now, and in addition there are
several grandchildren. Mrs Hull re-
mained In Orange. and not receiving any
| tidings from her husband, naturally con-
| cluded that he was dead.
The letter received several months ago
| was directed 10 Charles A. Hull, a broth
| err The latter had died and the commu-
| nication was opened by the widow, VINO
| at once replied. Hull did not take the
| trouble TO notify his relatives "heh
starting for this country shortly aftsr
the receipt OF the answer. He arrived
In Orange shortly before noon yester-
| day.
He brought a pet cockatoo In cage
| and many curosties which he had col
| lected in the course OF his travels. I'm
route across the continent Mr.. Hull Visl-
| ted the St Louis Exposition. When he
landed in Orange he was at first In DOUBT
as TO whether he had got Off at the right
| place so many had been the changes
since no left. He was welcomed by
many old friends who had heard or his
| arrival.
Mr.. Hull is ss years old and enjoys per-
feet health. IL is expected that he VIII
make his home In Orange for the re-
mainder OF his lifo. At present ne 's
living with his wife in fremont avenue
| a section Of town which was unsettled
when he left At one time he lived or
the Orange mountain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
MILLS STILL
idle AT
FALL RIVER

Fan River. Mass, Aug. The rumors
current Yesterday but of1cially denied
that two Of the cotton mills In this city
would make an attempt to. operate their
machinery today were found TO be false
when the usual opening time came this
morning as not n mill involved in the
strike was opened.
No developments I'm the great strike
were expected today and consequently
the strikers lay abed late, leaving the
streets with a deserted appearance during
m. carly hours Of the day. meeting
Of the textile council will be held tomor-
row when the plans for the maintenance
Of the strike will be discussed.
President Golden and Secretary HILBERT
~ the United Textile Workers returned
this morning from their trip 10 Wash
inRfor for the purpose OF securing the
support OF the American Federation OF
Labor. While they were not successful
I'm seeing President Gompers. who was In
Philadelphia they were given every as
surance by Secretary Morrison OF the
moral and financial support Of the A. r.
OF L.. and feel highly satisfied with the
result Of their trip.
The spinners' union neld a general
meeting this morning and listened TO the
secretary's weekly report. IL was an
nounced that strike contributions OF
s50s 80 exclusive OF the funds received
by collectors had been made and relief
had been given i'm "a number OF cases OF
distribution.
Rev. Rennets c. Miller. pastor OF the
summerfeld NJ L. church, announced
that on account OF the strike he Will fore
go his annual vacation this year.
Contributions for the strikers continue
20 come in.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
COAL IS HIGHER.
Local Dealers Raise The Price Of Domestic
Coal rs Cents a Ton.

The local coal dealers have advanced
the price OF all domestic coal 2s-cents a
ton. In accordance with the usual summer
schedule Pressure from the producing
markets OF New York and Philadelphia
made such a raise unavoidable Anthra-
cite coal Is now $3.50 a ton. Lehigh brings
s. 90, Franklin $500. These prices viii
continue until fall when further use may
be looked for. although II Is by no means
a certainty There Is nothing unusual
about the midsummer raise and I'm the
opinion of local dealers the outlook i'm
the coal business Is exceptionally prom
ising for the cold season to come
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
MEAN MAN.
Bliss Wlfs's Hand, Cuts Sons Mouth and
Is Sentenced 10 jail.

k Michael D. Bsgley got two Jail senten-
css. each OF 30 days, from Judge Sweet
land. this morning.
A few days ago he was placed on pro
sbation for assalllting his wife. whose iin-
a;ger he bit
n Yesterday he assaulted his little boy
-4John j., for eAe reason that he wouldn't
dadmit that ne had smoked a cigarette.
iBagley struck him in the mouth. cut his
hip. and severely scratched him about the
meek and ears
81 Bagley is a drinking man and has an
lungovernable temper. hence his brutal
lconduct.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
BANKRUPTCY CASES.

Benjamin =. Garland of this city has
been adjsdged n bankrupt I'm the United
States district court In answer 10 his own
petition.
He says he has debts ~ t36s3 of,whicn
: s2e5 s3 IL I'm unsecured claims. and he only
ihns sZ25 worth of property 90 offset a.
~ HIS debts ere for house rent groceries,
mix. coal, doctors bills. nursing. cloth
.ffg. etc
TIE case was referred 90 Chester W.
Darrows. referee IN bankruptcy.
The charges In bankruptcy we're granted
40 Cctavius VI. Perkins OF Pswtucket. and
osutsly b. Sherman OF South Kingston.