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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-16


The Commercial Club bowling team
goes to Portland tonight to contest
for the Feldenheimer trophy. The pin
is now held by the Multnomah Club.
The team will be made up of w. C
Laws, B. ]. Pye, ]. w. Mathena, F.
Jones, Harry Graham and P. B. sovey,
Graham will be initiated into tourna-
ment work and Captain Laws be-
lieves he will make good. In practice
Thursday night the team piled up an
unusually large score, and expects to
go well over the 1000 mark at Port
land tonight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-16

The Commercial Club will tonight
hold its first dance OF the year The
dance will conclude one of the clubs
indoor entertainments and from the
general demand for tickets II is ex-
pected the hall will be packed. The
gymnastic entertainment will be even
more attractive than that given last
Thursday night. The events will all
be new to Astorians, and the members
believe they will bring out the crowd.
Fine music has been secured for the
dance The admission fee is only 25
cents, and intending dancers are re-
quested to arrive early at the pavilion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-16

A man named Hall was yesterday
taken into custody by the police. He
had been on protracted spree and
when arrested was on the verge Of
dellrium tremens. He begged to be al
lowd 10 pay his fine. but Chief Hal
lock thought It unsafe to permit him
10 enjoy his liberty. He will be put in
shape at the police station and then
turned loose
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-16

A few days ago Mrs. Wyman, who
conducts a lodging house. reported TO
the police that a young man named
Charles Gronlund. who had taken
lodgings at her house, had disappeared
Yesterday Gronlund again put in an
appearance. He had gone to Seaside
and seemed surprised that his alb
sence from the. city had caused any
concern.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-16

bouse VIII require the whole OF the
property not occupied by the present
structure and the engine house must
go. IL is probable II will be removed
to the east end OF Astor street which
ls owned by the city. While the new
court house is under course Of con-
struction new quarters must be pro-
vided for the circuit court. This viii
not be necessary 10 much on account
Of lack Of space In the old building
as because Of the noise that will oc-
cur while building Is in progress. The
present building win have to be par
TALLY torn down in order to make
room for the new. The county court
room will be shifted around TO the
rear OF the assessors Office and the
sheriffs Office win also be removed.
II is probable the sheriff will go into
the quarters now occupied by the as
SCISSOR, while the assessor will find a
place of business on the second floor.
Az yet nothing definite has been de-
cided upon by the county court as to
the arrangements necessary during tine
construction OF the court house. but
all Of the officers will be Accommodated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-16

The schooners Andy Mahony and
Sole Christensen arrived In port yes
teriay from San Francisco. About a
month ago both vessels sailed from
Astoria on the same day with lumber
cargoes. On the trip down the coast
the schooners encountered severe
weather and the Mahoney was badly
used by the elements. However, she
made port without serious mIshap.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-16

When The Astorian containing the
account of the latest disaster to the
Russian navy reached Bugby the Jap
workmen there soon learned of the
news, A delegation of half dozen
or more called at the camp commits
airy and said to the clerk: "You got
no beer?" Now, 1t transpires that the
Northwest Construction Company
does not furnish beer for the Japanese
workmen and the request OF the Japs
caused some little wonder. When
asked what they wanted with the beer
they said they wanted to celebrate the
latest victory, and, to his everlasting
regret, the gentleman at the head of
the commissary department was COM
PEELED to send them away without the
booze.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-16

There. will be two union meetings
held In this city tomorrow In the in.
terests Of better observance Of the
Sabbath. The first will be held In the
Baptist church at o'clock In the aft
einoon while the other is arranged for
7aO o'clock In the evening at the Pres
byterian church. Rev. J. II. Leiper.
of Portland. field secretary OF the
Northwest Sabbath Association, will
speak at both meetings.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-16

Tonka, the usual cheat for
vanilla, costs one or two cents
for a c certain amount;
Schilling's Best vanilla a dol
lar.
One is strong; the other is
fine. One is rank; the other is
delicate. Nevertheless four
hfths of vanilla is tonka.
The oS cents accounts for it.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-16

The city must remove its dirty old
engine house off the nice. pretty court
house block. and at Monday nights
session Of the concil the committee
on public property will be instructed
to comply with an order made yester.
day by the county court, The court
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-16

wig Holstein. Germany, their OLD
home, which they left 25 years ago to
take up their residence In America.
The party will visit at Washington.
ID. c., en- route.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-16

Large pansy plants 4oc dozen; choice
tea roses 81 dozen: cut carnations 50c
dozen and up. Next door to Unique
theater.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-16

T.. +. Brlx and wife Of Oneida, Wash
and their aon. ex-Councilman Anus
Brlx. OF this city. win leave this morn
ing for few months visit In Schles.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-16

The tea and sale of fancy articles
to be given by the aides Guild of
Grace Church. will be held Saturday
afternoon In the Sunday school room.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-16

authorities would afford him the op-
portunity, and as consequence he
will sail for the Nshagak on the bark
Harry Morse.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-16

Thomas Russell. jr., viii not soon
again trouble the police. He prom
Iced 10 make an Alaskan trip II the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-16

The address Of Miss Ella Bronston
is greatly desired by her father, who
may be found at the ONCE Of The As.
torian.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-16
LOCaI BrevItIeS.

FoT Rent-Two furnished house
keeping rooms. No. ie6 Tenth street
Don't forget the Commercial Club
entertainment and dance this even
ing Admission. 26 cents.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30
Run over by a Wagon.

Cameron. Texas: Mr.. Q. c. Duke
was buried here Friday morning, the
remains having been brought from
Lott. Texas, where deceased died on
Thursday. While en- route from Nc
Gregor on the 18th to his home near
Lott with load Of seed on his wagon,
he was thrown from the vehicle and
the loaded wagon passed over him
producing injuries which resulted IA
tally The deceased formerly lived
here, and was related by marriage to
Mr. ed Sanders Of this place.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30
GREAT BRITAIN is GETTING READY.
The Navy Being Overhauled, Defenses strength-
ened and Coal Piles Added To


london, March 20 Great Britain
Is steadily making preparations for
anything which may come as result
Of the Russo-Japanese war. The new
imperial council Of defense Is getting
in touch with the effective strength of
the entire empire, SO that should
Great Britain be called upon to act
she viii he able to move with the least
possible loss Of time and in the most
effective manner. Trusted officers
are in Canada, Australia and India.
and in fact all Of the colonies, study
ing their defenses and learning just
what force can be depended upon for
imperial purposes in men and materi-
al.
The navy is being oyerhauled, and
If not totally placed on war footing
is being prepared SO that the extreme
naval force Of the empire can be mo
lillzed without loss Of time
Defenses, 10th at home and in the
colonies, are being strengthened and
added to as rapidly as possible. Coal
piles at the coaling stations in various
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30

Cameron Texas: There have been
number of mules and horses died in
Milan county this year from blind
staggers, and there have been numer-
GUS remedies resorted to in order to
save the lives Of the animals. One Of
the remedies that has proven success
full is to take chisel and crack the
skull of the animal, being careful not
to make too large an opening, and to
properly treat the animal SO as to give
1t warmth and keep off pneumonia
This seems to be rather severe treat
ment, but it has unquestionably re
suited in the animal recovering when
other remedies failed.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30
Fortunes Misfortune.

Brennan, Texas: Charlie Fortune,
colored. who is charged with assault
to murder VIII and Nab Anderson, a
colored couple, during the emancipa
tion celebration here on June 10 Of
last year was tried in the district
court here and the jury brought in a
verdict Of guilty, and his punishment
was assessed at two years in the gen
itentiary
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30
Send in your Subscription.
A NEGRO PAID THE DEATH PEDAL Y.
Was Legally Eqecuted at Waxahachie for the Muir
der of His Wife Rope Used Before.

Waxahachie, Texas, March 26.--Bro.
zler Smith, colored, was legally hanged
here yesterday for the murder of his
wife in this city on the night Of Feb.
"a, 1903 Smith maintained his nerve
and oomposure to the last and was one
OF the coolest persons on the scaffold
during the preliminary preparing for
the execution.
Sheriff Minnick and party arrived at
the scaffold with the prisoner at 11:25
n. m Upon arrival Smith calmly
mounted the scaffold unassisted and
asked for cigar, which was given
him. He smoked this as he listened to
tho religious services, and when his
pastor, Rev. G. w. Hill, began the pray
er, sank upon his knees and joined in
tho prayer. On being asked If he had
anything to say he replied in the mega
Two and signified his readiness for the
preparations of the execution to be-
gin. He stopped and pulled OF bis
shoes and stepped upon the trap, when
he was bound and the moose adjusted
around his neck After the black cap
was placed he told all the officers and
present friends goodbye. shaking
hauds with them
Just before the trap was sprung he
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30
Proved an AIIbI.

Texarkana, Texas; The trial Of
Dave W. Johnson, charged with the
killing Of Tom Copeland, the Pacific
Express messengers helper, at Red
Water in November last, which has en-
gagged the district court at Boston for
the past several days, ended Friday af-
ternoon, the jury returning a verdict
of not guilty All the Testimony in
trcduced against the accused was OF
a purely circumstantial character. and
the accused put six witnesses on the
stand 10 establish an alibi
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30
To Use LIano Granite.

Washington: The addition to the
custom house at Kansas City will be
made of Llano (Tex) granite. Paco-
let stone from South Carolina had
been chosen, but Representative Stay
den persistently directed the attention
Of the supervising architect of the
treasury to the superiority Of the Tex
as material, and it has dinally been
adopted in place Of the stone from
South Carolina
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30

ports OF tine world are being replica
lshed.
The gun factories at Woolwish,
Glasgow. Elswick and elsewhere are
being worked overtime, in some cases
three shifts being employed, and the
same Is true OF the manufacturing OF
small arms and ammunition OF war.
The army is being strengthened, and
in India, particularly, troops are beirg
massed with view to the occupancy
in force OF strategic points.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30
BLOCKING Port Arthur.

Toxic, March 25.-The Japanese
fleet renewed its attempt to block UP
the entrance to Port Arthur on the
night of March %. Sixteen warships
escorted seven merchant steamers to
the mouth Of the harsor. Under COW
er of hombardment, the steamers
ran in and were sunk by their crews
in desired positions. No fewer than
three thousand Japanese officers and
blueiaclSets volunteered for the duty
of manning the steamers destined to
block Port Arthur.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30

asked Rev. Hill to tell his mother good
bye for him.
Sheriff Minnick sprang the trap at
1887 and Smith shot down to his
death Though there was u foot
fall, his neck was not broken, but he
dleG of strangulation. After hanging
for ten minutes County Physician
Simpson announced that he was dead,
and after hanging for nineteen min
utes he was taken down and the body
delivered to his mother and friends for
burial
A large crowd estimated at 1900
was present around the Enclosure.
though only those who had permission
were admitted within Among the out
of-county officials who were present
are Deputy Sheriff Lovelace Of Hills,
boro, Sheriff A. J. Hill and Deputy w
S. Knight Of Corsicana and sherin
John Mckinney Of Grimes county.
The rope used belonged to ex-sheriff
w A. Stewart Of Cleburne and was
first used in the execution Of John
Shaw at Cleburne six years ago, since
which time it has been used in the ex-
ecution Of seventeen men, one OF
whom was Fred Sawyer, hanged In
this city in January, 1899
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30
cAIcAaoAMs N roaAcco.
viii Increase Acreage Az Fast AS the
Land Can Be Bought.

Land Can Be Sought
T.ouston, Texas. Mr. c. F. Taylor
CT webb and others OF Chicago return.
ed from Austin Wednesday night and
went to Nacogdoches Thursday even
ing, where his people have arranged
to plant large acreage in tobacco this
season. Part OF this acreage win be
reared under shade. Mr. Taylor states
that they base great confidence in Tex
as grown tubacco on the report OF ex-
perts. who were chosen to make the
experiments, hecanae Of their special
qualifications, and that after inyestiga.
ton they were 90 satisfied with the to-
bncco's fine quality and flavor that
they decided to go iato the business
this year. They will Increase their
acreage just as fast as they can buy
the Land upon which 1t can be grown.
ut is greatly superior to any tcbac'
co that can be grown IN any other part
Of the United states aia MIR ray
lor 0and no better reason thrn this
need be given for embarklng in The
business"
They have purchased about $50
acres to be put into tobacco, an unu-
sualiy large area for that purpose.
They expect to put half Of this under
..4s e. ..f4..~.4 49, ...1 .....-.4 -
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30
Million Dollar securities Company.

Million Dollar Securities Company.
Austin, Texas; There was filed on
thursday the charter Of the Dallas Sc
curities Company of Dallas, Waxa-
hachde, Hillsboro, cleburne and Waco.
Capital stock, 100000 Purpose
shall be ''for the promotion and tax
ing stock in manufacturing companies
or corporations Incorporators; H.
L. Monroe, Dallas; r. Vickery. Fort
Worth; w. j. Neale. Waco; NJ. B..
Templeton, osce Goodwin. J. F. strick.
land, Waxahachie
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30
port Arthured Moroney.

Dallas. Texas: William Moroney,
better known as Mike Moroney, was
shot Thursday night in the left hip
and left knee while at the residence
Of M. II. Stewart He had risen to
leave, when two shots were fred
through the window, and as he went
out eight more were dired at him. Two
.reyolyers We're used. The wounds are
not serious NJ H. Stewart was ar
rested
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30
AN EMeLIsHMAM,s sroRY.
or the Impregnabillty of Port Arthur.
Japan's Shells Do Little Damage.

or the Impregnability Of Port Arthur.
Japan's Shells Do Little Damage.
Shanghai An Englishman, who
was a resident for some years at Port
Arthur. and has lately arrived at
Shanghai, gives roseate account Of
the situation there He says that the
houses are too scattered for the Japan
ESQ shells to do much damage, and a
large number Of the projectiles being
armor piercing, fail to explode. The
Retyizan is the only warship seriously
injured and the remainder are being
rapidly repaired Supplies are ample
and the railroad is running freely. He
considers that the capture of Port Ar
thur Ivy assault is impossible, and that
to starve it out would be very diff.
cult.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30
Sensational RUINS likely.

Sour Lake, Texas: A flood OF tele-
grams from prominent parties all over
the state were received here Friday
by Mrs. s. NJ. Kirby who was on
Thursday arrested on charge Of ar
son. 1t appears now that there was
some irregularity in holding the fire
inquest, and 1t is more than probable
that some highly sensational turns
may be taken in this case.
Mrs. Kirby is in Beaumont conferr
ing with strong battery Of legal
lights
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30

Another new thing. Can be cut six
times during a season and sprouts
again with lightning rapldity. Next to
Salzer's Teosinte 1t win make more
green fodder than anything else; cheap
as dirt and grows everywhere.
OF Salzer's Renovation Grass Mixture,
Just the thing for dying out pastures
and meadows, Mr.. D. Rappold, East
Park Ga. writes, 81 sowed Salzer's
Grass Mixture on soil so poor two men
could not raise a fuss on IT. and In
forty-one days after sowing had the
grandest stand of grass In the county.
Salzer's Grass Mixtures sprout quick
ly and produce enormously" 10000
barrels choice Seed Potatoes.
sALzER's NEW NATIONAL OATS.
Here is a winner, prodigy, a mar
vel, enormously prolific, strong.
healthy, vigorous, producing in thirty
states from $50 to 800 bu. per acre. You
had best SOW a lot of it, Mr.. Farmer,
IN 1904, and in the fall sell 1t to your
neighbors at 81 bu. for seed.
JUST SEND loo IN STAMPS
to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, and receive In return
their big catalog and lots OF farm seed
samples free. CIV. N. u
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30
A wonderful nlsonueru.

Broadland S. D., March 2S.-Quite
a sensation has been created here by
the publication of the story of G. w.
Gray who, after a special treatment
for three months was PROSTATE and
helpless and given up to die with
Bright's Disease. Bright's Disease has
always been considered incurable, but
evidently from the story told by Mr..
Gray, there is remedy which will
cure 1t even in the most advanced
stages. This is what he says
81 was helpless as little babe. MY
wife and searched everything and
read everything we could find about
Brights Disease, hoping that would
be able to find remedy After many
failures my wife insisted that should
try Dodd's Kidney Pills. praise God
for the day when decided to do so
for this remedy met every phase OF
my case and in a short time | was
able to get out of bed and after a few
weeks treatment I was a strong, well
man. Dodds Kidney Pills saved my
life"
remedy that will cure Bright's
Disease will cure any lesser Kidney
Disease. Dodds Kidney Pills are GER
tainly the most wonderful discovery
which modern medical research has
given to the world
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30
Malnnoth AIIInator eal.

West Point, Texas: Mr.. Curry John
sen Of this place caught a mammoth
alligator gar one day last week. 1t
measured feet and 6 inches and
weighed 1903 pounds, being one OF the
largest ever seen here. It took him
three and a half hours to land it with
a boat, so that it could be shot and
Killed.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30

Flatonia. Texas: Hon. Waller r.
Burns Of Houston Federal judge Of
the United States court who is visit.
ing relatives here, has just received
the sad Intelligence of his wife's seri-
lous illness at Fort Davis Judge
Burns has asked the railroad officials
for a special train and left late Thurs
day evening for Fort Davis.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30

Alvin, Texas: The Alvin berry and
truck farmers are shipping from one
70 two carloads Of berries and truck
per day The berry plants are need
Ing rain very much The express
company IS affording excellent service
in moving the big berry crop
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30
chandIer Taken . ReIton.

Bolton, Texas: w R. Chandler who
is charged with having shot his wife
ard Mr. Mclaughlin In Temple Tues
day, and who vas renaanded to jail
without bail, was brought here and
placed in jail by Deputy Sheriff Lige
SPARKS.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30

Houston, Texas; At 1890 o'clock
Thursday night the jury brought in a
verdict Of seven years against John
Riley for the murder Of Milton Morri.
son last January.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30

"Will the fine gentleman let me tell
his sortune?' asked the gypsy girl.
Sure" replied Harduppe. sreil IL
to hurry along. I've been waiting foF
Il all my life. Exchange
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30

Four per cent Of all postal cards
and 20 per cent Of all letters mailed
in Germany and sent to the dead letter
office last year could not be delivered,
because of faulty address, etc.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30
Ice ReaIIstIe.

SoubretteSo you went out with
sea dramag suppose there was
Skipper in the play?
Comedian - Yes, me manager
skipped with our salaries.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30

The gold dollar Of the United
States Is the monetary standard Of
Canada British Honduras and Colon
bia. and It is anticipated that Mexico
viii attain the gold standard. with the
American dollar as its unit at an eerly
date.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30

If you talk mean about a man be-
hin his back" said Uncle Eben. "you
loses de respeck of your friens, and
II you does 1t to his face, he's li'ble to
hit you. So you might jes' about as
wei keen still."
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30

The most valuable result Of educa-
tion is the ability to make yourself to
tho thing you ought to do, when it
ought to be DONE whether you like to
do 1t or not.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30

Japanese laborers ID the number Of
500 are to be imported to work in the
Mexican copper mines In an attempt
to solve the labor promlem. The men
are to be paid s1.50 a day and are un.
der contract for three years
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30
Sensible Housekeepera

will have Defiance Starch, not alone
because they get one-third more for
the same money, but also because Of
superior quality.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30

The Italian legation at Pekln has
been provided with wireless teIeg
raphy station which enables direct
communication to be maintained be
tween the legation and vessels OF the
italian fleet In Chinese waters.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30

The rarest postage stamp In exist
ence is the one-cent British Guiana
stamp OF 1856. Only one specimen.
owned in Paris. is known TO exist
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30

CORPOR ATOMS and individuals who
Need reliable Detective Service Enptoyo
Mccano's Detective Agency. Houston, Tex.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30

These things that are cooked in a
chatting dish late at night taste terri
bly, like crepe on the door
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-03-30

All creamerles use butter color.
Why not do as they do--use JUNE
TINT BUTTER COLOR