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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02
May Confess 10 Crime.

Auburn, Cal, Dec. i,---Adclph Web
ber. under arrest here for the murder
OF four members OF his family and for
robbtng the Placer County bank OF
$4,000 today made a guarded proposal
to Under Sheriff May 10 confess the
crime OF robbery,
suppose | should confess to the
robbery" he said. (which case would
be brought against me firste"
This and other significant remarks
and the palpable weakening OF the
suspects nerve have convinced the Of
iieers that the boy Is on the verge OF
confesslng, and that only the protests
OF his attorneys keep him from making
a clean breast OF the bank robbery.
The district attorney says he does
not need a plea, as his case is strong
enough.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02

The French bark Vile de Mulhouse
left up the river yesterday morning to
discharge cargo. consisting mostly Of
cement, which is reported in bad con-
Idition.
The Chinook will leave for Portland
this morning. where she will be laid
up for the winter.
The steamer Elmore arrived at Tilla-
nook Wednesday, making a very quick
passage. The Harrison also arrived
about the same time.
The steamer Elleric was taken to the
quarantine station yesterday by Cap
tain NJ. D. Staples and placed in
charge of DIR. Earle, who will detain
her until thoroughly fumigated. She
win probably be released from quaran-
tine in two weeks. All on board. in
Guiding Captain Staples, were vacci-
mated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02
ksans al Flshsrs'.

james Keane. who win open a weeks
engagement al Fishers opera house
next Monday night, has selected for his
opening bill the farce comedy. "what
Happened to Jones" The piece was
presented here some time ago by Harry
Carson Clarke. and proved u great
success, The story OF what Happened
TO Jones' is taken from the many
troubles that befall u young card drum-
mer by the name OF Jones who endeav-
ors to impersonate bishop. Jones
gets along fairly well until the real
bishop appears ON the scene. when the
real trouble begins Mr. Keane will
appear In the character OF Jones, An
OF the company win have exceptionally
clever roles and some new specialtles
win he introduced incidental to the
play. A different play win be present
ed each night during the week. Seat
sale opens tomorrow morning at .
o'clock at Griitins book store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02

There is considerable interest in
the impending football game between
Commercial of Astoria and Multnomah
OF Portland. Multnomah put Oregon
away 10 on Thanksgiving day. and is
the toughest proposition Commercial
could well have selected. The game
was to have been played on Christmas.
but the date was changed to Saturday.
the Sd. A large number of Astorians
will go up to Portland with the team
to see the game.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02

The element of the republican party
who have been advocates of honesty
IN the administration Of city and coun-
" affairs. held meeting Wednesday
evening and nominated three council
men for the ensuing year--R A, Hawk
lns, w. h, Hawkins and George Gra-
vale The nominations represent the
conservative element and all being
popular gentlemen. their election is as
sured.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02
Victim Of Fido.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. i.-Phllander X.
Potter who was scratched ON the hand
recently while chlorformlng pet dog
which he believed to have hydrophobla
is dead after two days severe H.
ness. Nothing was thought Of the
scratch at the time Il was received,
Potter being more concerned at the
death of his pet which he determined
to kill painlessly himself instead OF
trusting It to others,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02
Removal Of Old Fire Bell Calls
Up Happy "reminiscences.
ARE CHAMPIONS OF OREGON
The Ladies Of Astoria Purchase the
Fire Bell and Present Il to the
Citizens Of Astoria and the AS
toria Fire Department.

The removal Of the old fire bell to
the new tower erected on the build
ing Of Chemical No, recalls many
happy incidents of the past. The fire
bell was purchased In 1878 by the
ladies' of Astoria and presented to the
Astoria Volunteer Fire Department
for the use Of the city. AT that time
Astoria was incorporated as town.
The bell cost $500 at the time Of Its
purchase. The money was raised by
entertainments. bazzars, dances, etc.
given by the ladies' of Astoria and the
money was deposited with l. w. Case.
who at that time conducted bank ON
the corner of Tenth and Bond streets.
AT that time there We're two fire
companies in Astoria. Astoria No. l
and Rescue No. 2. The only fire ap-
paratus was a hand fire engine and a
hose cart. The hand engine was sta
toned in No. is, on the northwest
corner of Commercial and Eighth
streets, the present location of No. is.
The hose cart was stationed at the city
hall building with Rescue No. 2.
When Astoria was Incorporated as a
city in 1876. the Silsby steam fire en-
gine was purchased. and there was
considerable controversy over which
company should have it. No. l or p
II was finally decided to give 1t to Res
cue No. 2. In 1881 the Amoskeag was
purchased and given to No. l. This
was the starting Of the organization OF
the Astoria volunteer fire department,
which achieved record as the best
and most efficient fire department in
the state.
The success of the department was
augmented by the efforts of the ladies
of Astoria, who always took an active
interest in it. Many time when there
was a fire in Astoria and the fire lad
dies were fighting the flames, almost
exhausted, the kind ladies appeared
with hot steaming coffee and a light
lunch. This stimulated the fire boys
to renewed efforts, and added to the
efficiency of the department.
From the active interest manifest in
the fire department of Astoria by the
ladies' and citizens. was due the organ
ization of Rescue hose team. which
for five years maintained the cham
pionship at the firemen's tournaments
and broke the worlds record in many
contests. Their first victory at Albany
was the cause Of one of the grandest
fmpromptu receptions to the victors
ever witnessed in Astoria. The ladies
took charge of the festivities. prepared
a sumptous repast, and met the victors
at the boat. A procession was formed
with 40 little girls dressed in white,
who took the rope of the Rescue racing
cart and escorted the fire boys to
Carnahan's hall, where speeches were
made by many prominent citizens.
The old fire bell will still continue
to sound the dread alarm Of fire, but
it will be honored and cherished as one
Of the grandest monuments ever err
rected in Astoria. It's dolful peal is
still music to the ears of the old volun-
teers and the patriotic ladies of Asto-
ria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02
INSPECTION OF OFFICERS.
Major Fediset on Tour Of the Pacific
Division Stations.

Major Henry Fediget was here yes
terday. Astoria being point in his
itinerary on his tour OF inspection Of
the Pacific division. The local quarter
masters office was inspected. and the
books and affairs OF the department
found to be in fine shape.
Captain Goodale requisitioned the
Howard to convey Major Fediget to
Fort Stevens. where a similar inspec-
tion was made and the officer was re-
turned to Astoria In time for the even
ing train to Portland. He has Just
visited Vancouver and northern sta,
tions and will now go south. The pres
ent inspection trip win be continued at
regular intervals.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02
CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT.
Rsopsnsd Under New Manaasmsnt.

John Blaslch has leased the califor-
MIA Restaurant and oyster House and
is now prepared to serve the public.
The best oysters and meals In the
city. Family trade supplied. Good
cooks. polite walters and prompt SER
vice.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02

Hansen & McCanna, who occupy the
shop formerly used by T, s. Simpson,
adjoining the city water Office, are
prepared to do all kinds OF sign and
carriage painting. They will make a
specially of work OF this class and
guarantee satisfaction.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
Parker House.

A. L. Myers. Grants Pass.
]. p. Ford. Portland.
c. Bawer. Seattle, Wash.
T.. Pratt. Boston. Mass.
NJ. Johanson. Chinook.
]. p. Paul. Nahcotta.
w. NJ. Frame. Portland.
F. II. Miller, Clifton.
b. A. Seaborg. Skamokawa.
j. A. Adams. Portland.
C. ID, Hoffman, Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02

Money goes further In
schilling's Best, a great deal
further; besides the comfort Of
feeling safe; you know you
are safe.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02
Member Of the Chicago Detective
Agency Comes to Grief,
STOLE NEW PAIR OF SHOES
Has Been Employed al the Railroad
Office, but Was q Member OF the
Detective Association and
Armed 10 the Teeth.

A freight car Of the A. n c, rail-
road was broken into u few nights ago,
and pair OF shoes distracted from u
case belonging to 5, Gimre. the shoe
dealer on Bond street, The matter
was brough, to the attention OF sheriff
Llnvllle, who made an investigation
and succeeded In landing the thief.
when arrested he had star badge OF
the Chicago detective agency. a pair
|of handcuffs and gun, The young
man. having access to the cars. and
being In need OF q pair OF shoes. broke
Into the car and secured good pair,
Just his size, on account OF the pros
pect OF snow and sleet during the win
ter, he thought that u pair OF rubber
heels would be a preventive from loss
Of limb by falling down on the slip.
perry sidewalk. 40 he took the shoes TO
MIR, Glmre TO have the rubber heels
put on. Mr.. Gimre Immediately recog-
nlzed the shoes and informed the sher-
IN. Tom Is a pretty good detective
himself. although he does not belong
to the Chicago agency. and had no
trouble In locating his man, who was
arrested and put In the county re-
frlgerator.
The Chicago detective association IL
"a grating concern located somewhere
In Illinois. Applications for member
ship pay 81 for membership and are
furnished a detectives star, They have
to purchase a pair OF handouts and
a gun. after which they are members
in good standing, When arrested the
young man was evidently full
fiedged member. He will have an OPP
porunity to explain to Judge Mcbride
at the next term OF court how the thing
happened.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02

There Is one thing for which the
democrats are grateful to a man. They
won't have to buck against Roosevelt
next time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02

II that fellow who robbed circus
of $4,000 should fall into the hands
of few small boys" he wouldn't rob
another one.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02

A western paper wants to know
what is homer" It's place where
some OF us have our socks darned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02

Young Mr.. Rockefeller is having dif-
ficuIty In explaining to his bible class
how his papa's money is not the root
Of all evil,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02

The democratic papers are nearly
through explaining It. We are thank
full for that.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-02
IIwaeo Politics.

City politics in Ilwaco has not re-
laxed any since the November election.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20

lament The last sitting of parliament in the Chapter
House held the last day of the life of Henry
VII and the last celebrated within these old walls
was the attainder of the Duke of Norfolk
Telegram From "the Unknown"
please to the House of Commons about ;
o'clock Tomorrow, said telegram that received late
one afternoon. A pleasing telegram of all
things considered, butt happened not to know the
writer, even by sight he AS the member of-
paramentfather Of friend of friend, in position
to be of service to inquiring stranger, he had
sponded quickly in this request for card
of admission day when the house was in session
and visitors not generally admitted. did not even
the entrance to the House Commons. had not the
slightest idea of what the routine
do to notify the obligng member of parliament that
had kept the appointment made by telegraph But the
people all spoke English they civilized, and far
had generally been courteous in the extreme and we'll
1T worth while making the just to what
would happen if the expected did not So 2:45 the
specified afternoon found perched atop omnibus
just leaving Trafalgar Square for the glorious ride down
Whitehall and Parliament street, with the houses 4
parliament, st. Margarets and Westminster Abbey in
sight almost the whole distance
A1tho the public entrance is level with the street,
the buildings nevertheless feet below
that the general effect is less imposing than it would be
We're the situation elevated. There Boobies,
Bobbies Boobies everywhere Indeed, the numer-
BUSINESS of policemen everywhere is of the ing
features of London and they put to all sorts Of
services that would not be dreamed of in the United
States.
made for the nearest entrance, down short
flight of steps. A Bobby up the to 'shoo"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
A Fat SUMMER for Moths

WAR news is being read in moth land with great
eagerness. II hosities only hold out long
enough, will be fat summer before them, for
will go camphorless, and SO be
tically poweress before their onslaaghts
Quite all the camphor used turnout the world
comes Japan and Formosa Now, camphor has
much greater than in medicine mothballs 1t
is most important factor in the manufacture of
gunpowder, which is the only kind used by
up-to-date nations to-day.
Japan controls the camphor trade of the world.
She has prohibited the export of camphor, only
because she does not want her powder mills to run
short, but also that Russia not get out of
which make smokeless gunpowder.
But there is something deeper in this control Of
the camphor output Of the world than the fate Of
hannes Japan in thus prohibiting the export
camphor practically controls the situation thru
out the world. Russia is armed to repe invasion
upon every sde the wise Of other nations fear
general outbreak in the fever spot of the Balkans;
there general feeling that unless everybody watches
out less general. quarrel may break out in
Europe. Yet with all, little Japan holds the key
the possibility of any prolonged in her little
hand. So long she holds tight to her camphor the
European dogs of grow themselves hoarse
but they Gill not bite.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
Part of Entrance to t
Chapter House.

ment beckon most irresisbE.
good fortune to be ploted by
member of parliament, who thru long service
knows all the about that labyrinth,
whose hand is sufficient open closely guarded DOORS
and best of ALL who knows the routine from
habit, the legends, the hundred anecdotes
great and small, whose lives have brought them
into connection with the building, who moreover,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
How to Pronounce Them

T last some one who knows has been kind enough
- the of the poor people of the
since the cloud doomed upon
the horizon of the far east the occidental world has
been bombarded with strange combinations of fanil-
letters that have tied tongues into double twisted
bow knots, reduced them to mumbing
1t seems to be of being most decidedly easy
when know how, and the majority of western
nunciatons of Japanese words the results trying
to make altogether too much of very little.
First, the A is broad, like the in father
and short, in and pin; is long, in
pony; is sounded like the double in book; al,
in aisle; Ell in weigh; like long o. like
The consonants all sounded in Eng
lsh that has soft sound It is always hard
like gin give. always SOFT before u
has the sound of dz.
There many sylabes novels prac-
tically accent. First class in Japanese please
stand up
Washington seldom enjoys in sufficient
quantities to make forts and men, it
created quite disturbance recently when.
Of darkness Fort Archie erected spot
covering the main approach of the White House. The
rrepressibe of his father had stored gooy
supply of ammunition and for time police
and messengers of the executive mansion knew.
what It to be under fire. Old Sol, however proved
strong foe, after few hours reduced the
fertilization to shapeess heap of melting snow.
Those watched the tactics pursued by
Japan in the present struck with their Amer
ican style That is not to be wondered at Admiral
Uriu, the victor of Chemupho, is graduate Of
apolis, the mikado having sent him there because
considered it the best naval academy in the
There many other officers in the army navy
of Japan who graduates Of American military
schools, this undoubtedly counts much of the
Yankee" color that is noticeable
OF the three prize winners in the recent contest in
augurated in the high schools by the Minnesota State
Society, Sons of the Revolution two Junior writer's
of several years experience, figured
prominently in the columns of The Journal Junior
from time to time The prizes awarded by a
committee selected from the faculty state uni
versity and the fact that the first two prizes
awarded to work of two Juniors is the best kind of
Endorsement of Junior work and Junior standards .
When nature herself unexpectedly lends helping
the novelties the Louisiana Pur-
chase exposition, it if people just could
stay away. vein. of coal has been discovered upon
the grounds occupied by the fair, the directors
decided to install s.. all the machinery of full
fedged coal mine If that is not sheer luck then Dame
Fortune .twirled her wheel deliberately
where the for the greatest number
Of people.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
The Houses Of Parliament
THE OLD HALL OF WESTMINSTER.

E self-respecting trav-
eler can not, of course,
leave London without
paying a visit to the
houses of parliament.
whose beautiful archi-
lecture and vast extent
are spread alluringly be-
fore the eyes Of all who
IS to Westminster Abb
bey. To one who is IA
miliar with the capitol
at Washington, who
knows it's halls and gal
leries as he knows the
haunts of his childhood;.
who has seen members
Of the house and grave
and reverend senator's
on their dignity-and
off, hobnobbing joyous
ly "eut of school, or
worked up to the frenzy
of debate over an inn
portant measure, these
same houses of parlia-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20

with the information that that entrance was
only for members and their guests, and the public
entered 'up there'-with of the hand that
in heaven well EARTH Westminster Abbey and
Thames.
Following the Crowd.
However, people were passing in by an en-
trance block and where are, is pretty
safe to folow-except when there rio--and there
I was allowed to the portals without hndrance.
Just before enters the long lobby. known as st.
Stephens hall, there is fight steps at the left
leading down into great hall with beautiful, arched,
tmbered roof, empty for few white marble
statues ranged close against the wall
Westminster Hall, all left of the old pal
ace OF westminster, said one of the men passing.
Westminster hall! WHY next to Westminster All
hey the Tower itself great bare hall
is the oldest building in London. Begun in the reign
of the second Norman king, William Rufus its walls
have witnessed the most stirring English
tory for more than 500 years. Not only it the
meeting place of the English parliament as
the term is used to-day but here great
royal fe"tivities Here the GROWING was put to
the coronation ceremonies when hundreds of the
mobiles of the realm down feast at the table of
their newly anointed lord.
In Days When knights Were Bold.
hall, that it could not have seemed at
all of way kings champion to burst in
prancing charger and throw down the kings gauntlet
challenge to the who dared to doubt right
to rule. One who loves Scott, and knows him WELL has
only to close his the great hall
est days, when it was the banquet hall Of king.
Like other historic structures however, many
sombre in history there. l.
tried and condemned in the place where
he had been proclaimed king by right of un-
touched gauntlet flung down by his appointed champion
Here, again, few days after his death WHITEHALL
not far away, Oliver Cromwell, in trappings
of purple velvet and ermine proclaimed Lord Pro-
tector and ruler of England in his stead Here, too
William Wallace the undying hero of Scottish history
made doubly dear by that famous old book 'The
Scottish Chiefs, trial heard his condemna-
9 ton.
those dreadful days Of the Tudors Sir Thomas
More the Protector Somerset the Earl Of Essex
favorite of Queen Elizabeth, Sir Thomas Wyatt, the
Earl of STAFFORD Guy Fawkes and many, Others
heard their and knew their dooms sealed
is great great hall it's wonderful timbered
piece: great history has been within
wall. but the memories that cluster
shiver and glad to
Anso
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20

published by Minneapolis Journal for
public In and above the nth
their writings There is
competitors The editor
suggestions teachers
Editor Journal Junior
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four chief officers at their head disappeared thru these
low gothic arches and filed solenlnly into the great
hail. the abbot and the four officers occupying high
the east sde the brethren of lesser degree
seating themselves the stone benches encrcling
the great octagonal fftyeght feet in diameter
More than too, they sat in painful silence while
their number who had disobeyed rule took
his place the great pillar in the center, the
discipline and general Of the order received the
fogging prescribed by those in authority
When parliament began to assume Importance,
this hail. the greatest in London their
sttngs, and there they stayed for close three
hundred years, when they removed to the Chapel of
st. Stephen in the old palace of Westminster which
stood the site of the houses of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20

permanent is a lOnS-LO-De-fe-
membered event.
The First Parliament House.
If one sees Westminster Alb.
hey thoroly, he walks thru the
cloisters and in the east clois-
ter he comes to two low gothic
arches, over which are, the
badly battered remains of
three life-sized figures. It is
the entrance to the "Antient
Chapter House, the first gath
ering place Of the law makers
Of England.
In the days, centuries ago,
when the religious orders
formed the strongest body in
the Kingdom, sometimes strong
er, even than the King and his
supporters; when they held
within their c1oisters all the
learning there, was, this great
hail. with it's groined roof, sup
ported by the single column in
the center, was the meeting
place Of the religious order gov
erning Westminster Abbey and
it's dependencies. The mem
bers of the convent marched in
stately procession thru the
cloisters, with the abbot and the