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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

City Treasurer DeaIey yesterday ex-
planned TO an Astorian representative
how II happened that there was bal
ance OF several thousands Of dollars
on hand In the city treasury. He states
that he is not complying strictly with
the ordinance recently enacted by the
council, and that he has no intention OF
doing SO. This ordinance specifies that
calls shall be made for special fund
warrants whenever there is 500 in any
special fund. II costs s5.25 TO make
each call. II, for instance. four persons
were to make 500 payments into some
special fund during month, as fire.
quently happens, the treasurer would,
were he to observe the terms Of City
Attorney Smiths ordinance, be required
TO make four calls. at cost OF s2I-
a sum equal to interest on $3.50 for an
entire year Il make an effort to use
Judgment about such matters" Mr..
Dealey said Il do not purpose that
any such sums shall be needlessly
squandered, and will say to you
frankly that 10 not intend following
out the councils instructions to the let
ter. ! am merely saving a considerable
sum TO the city every year, and II the
city attorney would take the trouble to
inquire he would learn of this"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

The county court convened In regu-
lar session yesterday and attended TO q
number Of road matters. besides audit
ing claims Two proposals were re-
ceived by the court for sale Of land for
county poor farm. One was from
Gust Holmes. who offered i65 acres on
the Lewis and Clark river. for which he
asked $4,000. while the other came
from Mrs. Mary N. b. Morrison. who
offered 100 acres on cIatsop plains for
$4,000. The court instructed the clerk
TO notify the land owners that 1t was
not now in position to consider the pro-
posals. Adjournment was taken until
the 18th inst. when the plans and spec
lfications for the court house viii be
submitted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

Among the arrivals In the city last
night was Frank w. Pettygrove, who
looks after the northwestern interests
OF j. A. Folger & Co. Mr. Petty
groves father named Portland. He
was a native OF Calias, Me-. and was
born October 10, 1912. In lS42 he left
New York on a ship for Oregon City,
for the purpose of engaging in the mer-
camille business. He had just been
married. The vessel arrived at Asto-
ria In 1s43 and proceeded up the river.
but could go no farther than the pres
ent site of Portland. This suggested to
Mr.. Pettygrove the idea Of establishing
a city at the head Of navigation, and,
with A. L. Lovejoy, he bought from a
man named John overton the acreage
which was first known as Portland--a
named suggested by Mr. Pettygrove.
The price paid was $500. The deal was
consummated In 1S44. Mr.. Pettygrove
died at Port Townsend in 1888 at the
age OF rs. His son bears mis- name,
Francis W.. and the son has son OF
the same name.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

Theodore sjastrom, member Of the
crew OF the Inflated schooner Howe.
was brought up from North beach Tues
day and taken to 81. Marys hospital.
Mr.. sjastrom fell from the rigging
when the vessel struck and received In
juries to his feet that will lay him up
for sometime. The young man Herman
who was killed. was with sjastrom In
the rigging and the men fell togeth-
er. They struck the deck near each
other. and Herman was either killed
instantly or stunned into insensibility.
lie was washed overheard before his
companion could seize hold Of him,
though the latter tried hard to do this
In spite OF his own injuries
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Ford is in the city from Tilla-
nook.
Frank sanborn spent yesterday in
Portland.
Miss Floretta Elmore spent yesterday
in Portland.
John S. Synder is in the city from his
Nehalem ranch.
Miss Mable Olsen, of Skipanon, was
in town yesterday.
Louis Hartwick has returned to his
position in Portland.
T. ]. Kleen has returned from busi-
ness trip to Portland.
e. c. Belknap was down from his
home at Knappa yesterday.
Mrs. Captain Harry Haslam was in
the city yesterday from cathlamet,
Robert wherry was in the city from
Nehalem the early part of the week.
Chas. Jordan was on the street yes
terday after a long siege of pneumonia.
Miss Lizzie Halgrimson was visiting
In the city from warrenton yesterday
william May, the launchman, went
down to his west side home last eyen-
ing.
Mrs. Winnie Wright went to Portland
Yesterday to be with her son, who.is Ill
in that city.
DR.. o. B. Bstes went to Portland
last night to perform an operation upon
Robert whitlock, a resident Of this
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

The Olympia opera company last
night closed its engagement in this city
by presenting ''Boccaccio," one of the
most popular comic operas ever sung.
The house was better than on the pre-
vlous evening, although the crowd was
not so large as the performance justi-
fed, The company played to two fair
sized houses, a circumstance which
may be attributed to the general observ-
ance Of the Lenten season. Last night
the play was wonderfully well staged,
and the players displayed some really
magnificent costumes. The fire scene
at the end Of the second act was mas
,er piece. Miss Kendall again assumed
the lead part and made charming
Boccaccio. Her catchy solo in the third
act, "The Girl That He Loves Best"
afforded her an opportunity Of show
ing her vocal talent, while the second
act trio OF Miss Kendall, Mr.. Haydn
and Mr.. Major brought them hearty
encore. Mr.. Major was heard last night
In the part of Leonetto and his reeep-
tion was indeed fiatterlng. Mr., Pltkin
and Mr.. Young played their comic parts
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03
MIGHT HAVE BEEN SERIOUS.
Building Adjoining Oil Tanks Is De-
stroyed by Fire.

stroyeu ny Ftre'
What might have resulted in a very
serious conflagration occurred at 3:15
this morning, when a brothel near the
foot of Sixth street was destroyed by
fire. The blaze burned fiercely and II
was with difficulty the adjoining
buildings were saved. Several horses
were in an adjoining stable, but all
were led out by police officers. The
shack was burned to the ground.
The fire might have resulted in great
loss of life and property had Il got be-
yond control Adjoining the building
burned are the immense oil and gaso-
line tanks of the Standard Oil Com
pany, the explosion Of which would
have wrecked the entire city. A great
gasoline tank Is located just behind the
shack, but the fire did not reach it.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

The Muller -oueenan go. scheduled
for Saturday night. IN attracting much
interest, and the Columbia opera house
will doubtless be crowded. II was or
iginally minded to commence the con-
test at s:ib. but the hour has been
changed to s.15, in order that all may
be Accommodated. The principals are in
excellent shape. and the min promises
to be one OF the most interesting ever
seen m this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

spIendidly. Miss Dale. Miss Bruniey
and Miss Barker were new ladies' to
Astoria theatergoers In last nights cast
and all we're fayorabIy received Man
anger Selig has arranged with Mana
ger seamans for a return engagement
OF two or three nights in April and the
company viii also be in Astoria regatta
week. The companys repertoire in
cludes Wang, The Isle OF Champagne.
The Ameer, Said Pasha. The Pearl Of
Pekln, The Besgar Prince Ship Ahoy,
Fra Diayolo and The Girl From Paris,
all OF which will be sung here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

John Anderson was brought up from
Seaside yesterday and taken TO the
county jail, where he win remain for
20 days. Constable Miller brought UP
the man. who had been guilty Of dis
orderly conduct. and who had struck
the town marshal with rock when the
officer undertook TO arrest him. He
was unable to produce the $40 which
the Seaside justice fined him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

matter OF the motion Of the defendant
that parts Of the complaint be struck
out In the case Of Charlotte 0rimberg
Vs. the Columbia River Packers Asso-
citation. The court ruled that some
portions Of the complaint be struck out
and gave the plaintiff until Monday TO
answer. Adjournment was taken until
that day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

johnson Bros Eleventh street gro
cery is being enlarged and renovated.
The intention Of this enterprising firm
In TO have the neatest store In the
state. Their warehouse capacity is also
being increased by the addition Of
new building 20 by 10 feet in size at
the rear OF the store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

-Four members Of the crew of the
Deep River Logging Company, Charlie
vongrem. Julius CARLSBAD, VIII Judd
and Oliver Banstrom. are III at St
Mary's hospital. They are being cared
for at the expense Of the company.
and vii soon be able TO return to their
work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03
Transfers Of Realty.
John Lewthwaite to william

John Lewthwaite to william
ette Pulp & Paper Company
TAO acres in sections 3, 9. 10
and is, township north Of
range west ..............s 1 90
y. H. Walker to Willamette
Pulp & Paper Company--1sO
acres in section 16. township
north of range west -. 1 90
P. N. Kearney to James A.
oReilly-Quit claim to lot IL.
block II, Warrenton ........ 25 90
d. NJ. Stuart to l. Larson
Undivided interest in lot 4.
block II, warrenton ....... 200 90
Annie M. Powell to Ellen Gerd-
ing-Lot 2, block 11s, Olney's
Astoria ...... .......... 90
E. 2. Ferguson to d. NJ. Stuart
Undivided one-eighth in
terest in property at Kindred
Park, First Addition to Kind
red Park and Kindred dona-
tion land claim .............. 90
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

The deputy sheriifs have issued 1860
tax receipts and have collected fully
$4,000 to date. The rebate on this
sum amounts to $1,000. Those property
owners who pay on or before March i6
are allowed a reduction Of per cent,
and the county's liberality Is getting
the money In.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

Preparation for the approaching Ash
Ing season goes on apaee. and already
the fishermen are getting their gear In
TO the water The men are manifesting
much interest IN the years work, as
the conviction In general that there win
be steady demand for all the iish which
may be caught.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

The Ed. Klass Short Company has
appointed us sole agents for this vicin-
ity. over one thousand patterns to Sc
lect from. Special orders taken for
both white and fancy shirts. C. H.
Cooper.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

The regular meeting OF the w c.
r. u. will be held this afternoon AZ
the Bond street hall. Business OF Inn
portance win be transacted. for which
the officers desire the presence Of
every member.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03
city. Mr.. whitlock is a sufferer from

city. Mr.. WhitlocK Is suHerer from
Brlghts disease. DR.. Estes expects to
return tomorrow noon.
Herman Crohn, of the Wonder store,
left Tuesday night for his old home in
Germany. He will be absent for three
OF four months.
Benjamin Powell returned from Port
land last night. Mr.. Powell has just
completed term in the Portland busi-
ness college. He will be here for the
present.
Mr.. Dellmer, Of the American Can
Company came down from Portland
last night. He win return next week
with his family. where they viii reside
hereafter:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

Rev. c. l. Hansen. presiding elder,
will preach every evening this week at
the Norwegian Danish M. II. church,
upper town; also next Sunday at II a.
m and 7:45 D m.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

Two chimney sweeps undertook 20
settle their differences by means OF u
tistlc encounter last night, and Police
Officer Lindsey took them into GUS
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

You must have a peculiar
tea taste if no-one Of the FIVE
schilling's Best is right for
you; and coffee four.
Your grocer's; moneyback.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

Annie seabcrg has sued r. o. Seaberg
for divorce The couple were married
In Sweden in 1874. and the suit Is based
on the allegation that the defendant In
an hAbItuai drunkard.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

County Clerk Clinton yesterday is
sued Q marriage license 70 william
Mackreii. OF Clackamas county. and
Rhoda Peterman. OF ciatsop county.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

James Gallagher. a native Of Ireland.
was granted full papers OF citizenship
In the county court yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

Andrew Poutala, a native OF Finland.
yesterday declared his intention OF be-
ccming a citizen Of tho United States.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

Tho w. G. T. u, win hold an import
ant meeting at the hall on Bond street
this afternoon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

Loet-smail key attached 10 small
key chain. Finder rewarded By re-
turning 10 this once.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03
Local BreyItleS.

Two housekeeping rooms for rent
1ii Bond street. Mra. Lenhart
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

United States Health and Accident
Insurance Co, Saginaw, Mich. For
$500 per month insure against accident
or sickness. P. A. Trullinger Agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

Spring styles Of the world renowned
Knox hats have arrived. Call and see
them at C. H. Cooper's, sole agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

The Beacon hat, made at this Knos
factory. Ia the best $500 hat made.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

In the circuit court yesterday Judge
Mcbride handed down a ruling In the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-03

tody They win be afforded an oppor.
tunity OF explaining to Police Judge
Anderson this afternoon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-05-14
COACH BROKE ANKLE.
DR. MURPHY UNABLE TO GO TO
 WEST TOINT.

Was Sliding to First When Accident Happcned--set Ankle Unaided---Fse ed
 Donahue of Cleveiands to Coach Men
 To-day--Murphy Will Take Charge Next Week.
 While sliding to first base in coaching the Yale team yesterday afternoon Dr. William H. Murphy, the Yale coach, and brother of Mike Murphy, fractured his left ankle. He was able to get to a ear with assistance and after arriving lat his home on York street reduced tine fracture without calling in another physician. He was able to get about on crutches last night, but will be un-
 able to go to West Point with the Yale team when it plays the soldiers to-day. Fortunately for everybody, Red Dono- hue arrived in town last night fresh from his victories as pitcher for the Clevelands. Red volunteered to take the boys to West Point and chaperone them.
 Red, alias Frank Donohue, coached the Yale men in pitching a year ago last winter, and is well known to them He is pitching the game of his life for Cleveland this season.
 Dr. Murphy will take charge of the team again next week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-05-14

were also being made at my private residence till the early hours of the morning.
 My latest expadition-nly last expe- dition--is to Egypt, the eastern desert, the vast tract of land between the Nile and the Red Sea, the richest territory in all the world. I have been engaged upon this for about twenty years, but at last it is in working order. q first obtained clue to it from gentleman named Floyer, head of the Egyptian Telegraph department, and altogether I have sent out three expe- ditions. The first wag in charge of Se- ton Kerr, the second headed by Allen Foster. and the third by John Jane. We found emeralds in abundance, gold and copper, iron and other minerals. ' Mir. Streeter was asked to tell some of his jewel stories, and he readily re- sponded:
 During the Indian mutiny," he said, lat the taking of Delhi the royal pal ace was sacked and some very valua- bie jewels secured. Major Probyn got possession of a string of fine pearls l and brought them to me for valuation. q valued them at thirty thousand pounds. I believe they were used for 1 the purpose of obtaining remounts, l horses being scarce in that campaign, I as they were in South Africa. 1 "But the strangest story is that in connection with the famous Delhi dia- mond. This got into the possession os
 one of the hussars, but the command ing officer forbade his retaining it, as
 he would have nothing to do with the l loot.
 '1rhe hussar however, was not so
 easily to be deprived of so precious a
 gem, and he hit upon very simple, yet effective, expedient to retain pos-
 session of it. He embedded it in a
 pill, which he gave to his horse, and so
 got away with it.
 Later he complained that his horse was suffering from some mysterious
 nalady, and was pnfit for service, di-
 recting that it should be shot. This i was done, the hussar subsequently,
 holding a secret post mortem on his dead steed and removing the diamond.
 Thus the stone reached this country
 and was purchased by the Duke of
 Brunswick, and from his grace I &C., quired it.
 Another curious little story con- tinued MT Streeter, lis that connected
 with the opal. Some years ago one of my sons, who was located in Australia
 was bidding adieu to chum of his,
 who was going some distance up coun- 1 try.
 "The latter was mounted on a horse, 1. and as he rode away my son picked
 up stone and playfully threw it after
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-05-14

the order. A collation. was served at the close of the meeting.
 On Wednesday evening MT. and Mrs. T. J. Chatterton entertained the New Haven Photo society at their home, 1T4 Grand avenue. A fine time was had by all present.
 The friends of Mrs Earl Daniels, of Downing street, will be pleased to hear that she is recovering after an illness of about three weeks.
 c. H. Frost, of Exchange street, has suffered a relapse and has been taken to the New Haven hospital.
 About one hundred persons attended the Thursday evening dance of the Monarch Athletic club at Polar Star hall. The last dance of the season will be held next Thursday evening at the same place.
 Ralph Pastore has removed his home from the corner of East Pearl street and Grand avenue to the corner of Jef- ferson street and Grand avenue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-05-14
EAGLES AT HYPERION.
Minstrels from Baltimore Aerie Please
 Audience

Minstrels from Baltimore Aerie Please Audience.
 The minstrel show of Baltimore aerie,
 No. 59, Fraternal Order of Eagles, at
 the Hyperion last night was one of the
 best of its kind. The staging was ex- cellent and the arrangement of the first part" as the Maryland Hunt club jubilee, was artistic. The list of songs averaged up very well, and there were many encores. Johnnie Jones made a decided hit in his rendition of "Tse Got Feelin for You.' In the finale the company sang When the American Eagle Screams and it caused every good eagle to answer 'yes." Delmore and, Lee in the olio had a good gynnastic act with novel me- chanical appliances. Their turn was the cause of much applause. Harry Gilfoi., already known to New Haven by his work in Hoyt's "A Trip to Chinatown" depicted Baron Sands and his vocal limitations were good. The minstrel show ended with the reg ulation afterpiece in true professional style.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-05-14
COMMITTEE ON BUILDING LINES
Listen to Several Petitions at Meeting
 Last Evening.

The committee on building lines of the board of aldermen held a public hearing at City all and listened to three petitions.
 The first petition was presented by Henry A. Warner of 1O44 Chapel street and it was as follows; The undersigned petitioner respectfully represents that the public necessity and convenience
 requires that in the nine original
 squares of the city a building line four feet back from the street line, except that bay windows, steps, passageways, etc., may be allowed for basements and first floor rooms. MT. Warner explain ed that the beauty of the city was be- ing menaced by having buildings erect ed close to the sidewalks and that also , in case os fire stuff was apt to fall on the sidewalk.
 A petition, signed by Thomas F. Cor
 man Of 129 Edgewood avenue, and James F. Brennan of ? Garden street, was also considered, both petitioners being present and speaking in it's favor.
 The petition called for the making of legal building line on Edgewood ave- nue from Gill street to Sherman ave- nue.
 A petition signed by large number of Westville residents was the last one considered. It was a request that the city would cause the removal of an old broken down house at the corner of Whalley avenue and Dayton. street. The house, which is all in ruins, has not been occupied for a number of years and according to the testimony of number of witnesses is the home Eof number of tramps who have three or four times set it on fire. The house has been condemned by the board of health, but the residents state that ow- ing to personal feelings on the part of
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-05-14
SAVED THE DELHI DIAMOND.
Strange Stories of Gems by an Exper
 Dro0ioffc Cfnpoc

Strange Stories of Gems by an Expert
 in Precious Stones.
 In a very short time there will retire from active business the we'll known expert in precious stones and metals, Edwin William Streeter. The story of his career is deeply interesting one.
 T was the first" said MT. Streeter, Ito open up the diamond mines of South Africa. At that time my buhi- ness place was at Bevis Marks, and had for a partner one Harry Enlman- uel The firm was known as Enman- uel Bros, formerly Robert Streeter, jewellers to Queen Anne.
 We had in our office as clerk the Hate Cecil Rhodes, and it was our in- terest in South African mines that turned the attention of the empire maker to that continent
 T also opened up the ruby mines of Burma. Soon after the taking of the place by the British, one of my sons, who was in Australia wrote over to me expressing a wish to go to Burma, as he felt sure there were ruby mines there.
 An expedition was fitted out, head ed by my son, and an adventurous journey was made On the way five hundred pounds worth of silver was stolen, and there was nothing with which to pay the natives.
 Tn this enterprise I was associated with Lord Rothschild When the com pany was ffoated the crowd outside his lordship's premises was so great that he had to be assisted over the peoples heads ts gain adlnissios. Applications
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-05-14
Women's Hosiery and
 Underwear.

Women's medium weight black cstton hose, split sole, spliced heels and toes, double sole, worth35c. Sale price, isc Women,.ssse medium weight black cotton full fashioned reg ular made hose, double sole, spliced heels and toes, seconds. worth 25c. Sale price, lSc, 5 for soc.
 Wornen's fancy hose, in stripes, fancy tops, some plain celors, lace effects, worth soc.
 Sale price. 25c Children's fine and medium ribbed cotton hose, spliced heels and toes. worth I2.'9c. Sale price i0c, 3 for a5c.
 Boys balbriggan shirts and drawers to match, knee length. double seat. sateen band, worth soc. Sale price, 2sc