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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-14

Clearance sale OF high-grade Pianos
ana oFagans at local branch OF Eilcrs
Piano House. is4 Commercial street.
A. r. Cyrus. manager.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-14
LOcaI BrevItles.

Call at No. ast Commercial street for
best prices on Pianos and oragans. A.
II. Cyrus. manager Of local branch OF
IEllers Piano House.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-14

The work ofconstructing the founda-
tion for the new court house was COM
menced yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-14

Mr.. and Mrs. King II. Lee OF sacra-
lnento, Cal. are visiting relatives at
warrenton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-14

Fruit Jars, caps ana rubbers. all
sizes. at hard-times prices. a. A. v.
Aliens
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-14

Mason Jars, pints, soc per dozen
quarts, zoe. AT A. v, Aliens.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-14

Don't forget those wide mouthed
Jars and jelly glasses at A. v. Aliens.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
DRUMMER DEAD.
Left at Hotel by Stranger, in Dazed Condition
 Police Investigating

Grand Rapids, Mich, April 30.-C. O. Webster, travelling agent for a Phila- delphia firm, died here to-day under mysterious circumstances, and it is be- lieved by the police that he was mur- dered. Webster was brought into the Hotel Pantlind at midnight in dazed condition by a stranger, who explained that he had fallen down stairs in q down town block Webster was put to bed and several hours later bellboy was alarmed by his heavy breathing. A physician was called and he found that Webster was suffering with a crushed shoulder and had concussion of the brain. Webster died at a hos pftal shortly afterward without regain ing consciousness. The coroner found S1 in the mans pockets, while Charles Frettng, a personal friend living here, declared that Webster had $500 or $4O0 upon his person. The police are look ing for the stranger who brought him to the hotel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
BIGNAnI IS HELD.
Han Brought Back From New York on
 Charge of Embezzlement.

Richard A. Bignami, who has been wanted by the police and Court Guisep- pi Verdi, F. of A, for some time, was before Judge Peasley in the city court to-day, charged with embezzlement and fraud. He was defended by At torney Root and pleaded not guilty Blgnami was financial secretary of Court Verdi and had access to its funds and books Some months ago he falsified the books, it is alleged, and took $169.73. Then he fled to New York, where he has been since. His counsel this morning filed general demurrer to the complaint and waived all hearing. Prosecutor Meigs asked for a bond of $1 1000. Attorney Root thought $500 would be sufficient, anu after some discussion bail was fixed at $500 Bignami was then bound over to the superior court, criminal side, which comes in on the third Tuesday in June.
 Early this morning Officer McEvoy saw Thomas Henebry on the tracks of the Highland division. The man was under the influence of drink and un, able to take care of himself. On that account the officer arrested him. He was fined $5 and costs and put on six ty days probation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
CHICKEN THIEVES
 AT WORK AGAIN.

Chicken thieves visited the coop of James Leeney of Ridge street Thurs day night and along with demolishing the shed, carried away many of his birds Among the birds taken was a handsome rooster which MT Leeney praised very highly and would not part with it for any amount. The thieves on entering the shed broke two large window panes and pulled the. whole side of the structure down. MT Leeney feels his loss keenly, for along with losing his chickens 1t will cost him a nice sum to repair the shed. The po- lice have been informed of the robbery and it is hoped that the guilty parties are caught and made an example of, both for the robbery Thursday night and robberies of the past. It is noth- ing new for the people of the south end to hear about chicken GOODS being en- tered and it is about time the police should put a damper on it, as it is no easy task to raise chickens and then when they are in their prime have them carried off.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
SCHOONER
 WRECKED All on Board Were
 Drowned. Vessel Was Loaded With nolasses Was Bound from West Indies for Hal. flax Was Wrecked at Herring Cove.

Halifax, N. S., April BOA message received here states that the schooner Onoro of Annapolis, bound from West Indies for Halifax, with molasses is wrecked at Herring Cove and all on board are lost.
 The Onoro, Captain Atkinson, struck on Duncan's reef not far from this har- Dor and was wrecked. She was of 137 net tons, 96.7 feet long 263 beam and 9.8 depth of hold and is believed here to have carried crew of five men. She was built at Bridgeton, N. S., in 1890 and had been engaged in the West India trade since that time. She is owned by c. B. Whidden of An napolis. Two bodies have been wash ed ashore and the wreck of a ships boat badly smashed has been found on the ledges. Those on board the Onoro as far as known here were:
 Captain John Atkinson, New Bruns- wick.
 James Bowden, St John, N. F.
 Archie Baird St Johns. N. F.
 John Long, Richibuctoo.
 H. Kaivista, Finland.
 Fl. Long shipped from here as mate. but left the vessel at Granada where another mate was secured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
WHIST AND RECEPTION
 NAMES OF PATRONESSES

The members of the Young Ladies' Sodality of St Thomas's parish are very busy preparing for the whist and reception which will be held in City hall next Friday evening.
 A good time is promisAl to all who attend. The concert will be given from 8 to 8:3O o'clock, when whist will be- gin. Twenty prizes will be awarded. After the whist dancing will be in dulged in.
 The patronesses are: Mrs M. J. Gibbud, Mrs Pierce Corden, Mrs Will liam Cosgroye, Mrs William La Force, Mrs James Connolly, Mrs William Fest, Mrs John Bossidy, Mrs J. c. Slattery, Mrs J. $. Neagfe, Mrs c. F. Hayes, Mrs Frank Phelan, Mrs R. Kenyon, Mrs Charles Miller, Mrs Sarah Hayes, Mrs James Burns,, Mrs Sadie H. Riley, Mrs Thomas Condon, Mrs John O'Brien, Mrs c. c. Russell, Mrs Michael Joy, Mrs William Din- neen, Mrs M Flemming, Mrs James Petit, Mrs J. Fitzpatrick Mrs Mar garet Madigan, Mrs Caroline Miller, Mrs William Balfe, Mrs Thomas Timms, Mrs Frank Kenney, Mrs NJ. Sullivan, Mrs Mark McGuire, Mrs Thomas Vickers, Mrs F. Joyce Mrs J. Moran, Mrs William Moran, Mrs Wal ter Wright, Mrs William Keegan Mrs Thibodeau, Mrs F. Cavanaugh, Nellie Farrell, Mrs John Corcoran Mrs Keron Brophy, Mrs McHale, Mrs John White and Mrs J. D. Smith.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
SANFORD WAS HELD.
We'll Known Waterbury Man Arrest.
 ed for Army While In Italy.

Salvatore SantorO, who with his brother Leonardo keeps a fruit store opposite Jacques opera house, re turned from visit to his old home in Italy the other day and he was given cause to remember the trip for some time to come. He had scarcely land ed when he was taken into custody and steps were taken to enlist him in the army. He called upon the Unit ed States consul to help him out, but that official could not aid him as Sal vatore had no papers to prove what he claimed to be. a citizen of the Unit ed States. So into quod Salvatore was thrust again and there he was kept for a week. Then his father gave bail for him and though he was re- leased the official eye of the Italian government never was off him.
 Meanwhile he had written to Judge CowelI here for a copy Of his citi- zenship papers and other testament that he was a naturalized citizen of this country. Judge COWell'S letter reached the officials of Italy but some thing was wrong with it, even the United States consul was not satisfied.
 Salvatore then wrote Clerk Root and a copy of his papers duly signed WlLn all the rou tape dHu sworn IeStl- mony from Judge Cowell and Assist ant Clerk Gillette were sent over to Italy. This time there was no hole through which the Italian government could creep through and hold onto Salvatore's coat-tails and his fathers bond was released
 By that time all pleasure at his home returning was spoiled for the returned exile and he got out of the country as fast as the train could take him, his faith and trust in the government of the land of his birth shattered. Salvatore says he will nev- CT again go to Italy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
PRINCE YUEN LIBERAL.
Presented Number of Chinese Coins
 to Attorney John O'Neill.

Attorney John O'Neill, while in Washington few days ago, was made acquainted with Prince Yuen, the Call nese ambassador to this country One evening in the hotel the prince was en- gagged in what seemed to MT O'Neill to be a musical bag, the capacity of which was about bushel. 1t turned out, however, that the music came from jingling coins. The bag was full of money, Chinese money, of course. Such store of wealth the Waterbury lawyer never saw at any one time be- fore, notwithstanding that one day dur ing theA controversy between George H. Cloves and Charles Miller for pos session of the Randolph Cloves fac tory he rode through the streets in hack with another lawyer and MT Cloves with $72,OOO in cash for MT Miller Prince Yuen's bag seemed to contain a million.
 s'In the name O goodness" said Alr O'Neill, in his best Chinese "and what the divil are you doing with all that money, your highnessT'
 T am counting it before taking 1t to the St Louis fair. China, you know, is going to have q fine exhibit,' said the prince, in classic English
 Well. I never saw so much O the stuff in all my life before" said MT O'Neill.
 "Lots more where that came from. Have some?' said the prince.
 Faith, will said Mir O'Nef1l, and Prince Yuen handed him handful of the coins. Four of them he exhibited to the wondering gaze of the lawyers at bar, meeting this morning
 The handful of coins is about 10 cents in value in United States curTen- cy. They are made of brass and a square hole is in the center of eacn, while on each side are Chinese charac- ters. MT O'Neill will present them 10 the Bronson library.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
RoTHscHILD AND MINskY.
Bankers Pleaded Not GuiIty-Are
 Held For Grand Jury.

Bankers Pleaded Not GuiIty-Are
 Held For Grand Jury.
 NEW YORK, April 3O.-David Roths- child, the former owner of the Federal bank, where the tin vault was discov- cred some days ago, and the Globe Se- curity company, pleaded not guilty to the two indictments of grand larceny before Judge Cowing of the court of general sessions, and his friend, former Alderman Louis Minsky, pleaded not guilty to a charge of grand larceny be- fore Justice Wyatt of the court of spe- cial sessions.
 Former Alderman Minsky was arr raigned before Justice Wyatt in cham bers. He was accompanied by Isidor Cohen, his lawyer Mayer Weiss, the Henry street tailor who caused Mins- ky's arrest, made short affidavit to the effect that Ninsky got him to de- posit all of his savings, amounting to $655, in the Federal bank on false pre- tenses. The charge was grand larceny. For Minsky Lawyer Cohen said
 Your honor, my client is innocent. This is put up job, and the charge is false. MT. Minsky never said that he was the boss of the bank This charge is actuated by spite"
 'sI shall hold Minsky for examination next Wednesday," said Justice Wyatt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
BATTLE ROYAL.
Third Ward Republicans Have on War Paint and
 Are Armed.

One would think by the preparation that is being made for the third ward republican primary. which comes off tonight, that the future welfare of the republican party depended upon the result The old liners are straighten- ing their Qualifications and hope to hold their own, but the opposition is very strong and nobody will know which side will be in the ascendancy until the smoke of the battle has cleared away and count taken of the survivors. The machine will enter the field with the following ticket:
 John M Burrall, 2d; Hugh A. Pen- dlebury, Edward w. Goodenough, Ern- est A. Lewis, James Geddes.
 They claim that the good of the party demands the total annihilation of the Peasley- Kelsey faction and are using every means in their power to win votes to their way of thinking. A good deal of bad blood has been stirred up over the affair and the feeling has reached a high pitch in some quarters so that things are being said of the leaders that would not look just right in the columns of newspaper
 It was said this afternoon that the Peasley- Kelsey ticket will contain the names of Adam Callan, John Little and three others whose names have not yet been given out, but will fight into the last ditch.
 A postal card is being sent out in op. position to the machine calling upon voters to get around early and crowd out the objectionable element that has been disgracing the politics Of the ward. A house to house canvass is being made and teams are hurried here and there just the same as if a nation. al election were being held.
 One of the insurgents said this af' ternoon that he never would rest until he had seen the management of the republican party taken out of the I hands Of John Kellogg, Ralph Blakes lee and a few others whose conduct has disgusted most of the good men 1T l it. It is said that Ralph B1akeslee jumped three feet in the air when he saw the postal card, and John Kellogg dog Budge growled viciously when one Of his masters henchmen called. at tho office and showed him sample of the card. In some places you hear it said i that the regulars will be downed, while | in other places money is being offered 1 that the machine will come out of the tangle with flying colors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
WILL MEET TONIGHT
 BOSSES AND WORKMEN.
Prospects Bright for Satisfactory Settlement of Disc puted Points-Only Two of the Boss Bakers Have. Signed Agreement--The Request Will Probably be Modified Somewhat To-Night

Unless the Journeymen Carpenters union receives a communication from the Master Builders association in re- gard to the carpenters request for an increase of wages, the probability is that the carpenters and joiners of this city will go on strike Monday morning and thus tie up all the building inter- ests in the city. A special meeting of the union will be held tonight at $ o'clock. It is possible that the Master Builders association vii send a com- munication to the union tonight asking that committee be appointed to coh- fer with a committee from the build CTS. If no such communication is re ceived tonight the men will vote to go on strike Monday. Thus spoke one of the officers of the union to-day.
 The outlook for peaceable settle ment of the trouble between the Jour neymen Bakers and the Master Bakers is more favorable to-day. A special meeting of the Bakers union will be held tonight. when the matter will be discussed. A number of the bakers have, begun to realize that their de- mand for day work is unrea sonable and are prepared to vote that this part of the agreement shall be stricken out They now believe that the abolishment of night work is well nigh impossible and would entail so much expense that the majority of the bakers couldn't stand it. The meeting tonight prom ises to be rather interesting, as the bakers themselves are divided upon the question of day and night work.
 Only two bakers signed the new agreement, which is supposed to go into effect May 1. The proprietor of one of the leading bake shops IS said to have told his men that he would close up his shop tonight if the men insisted upon the abolishment of night work.
 The master builders will get togeth- CT tonight for the purpose of compar- mand of their employees. One of them said this afternoon that the indica- tions pointed to little relaxation for as many men as do not prefer to work, but he is of the opinion that things might change be- fore Monday. He said that there is not as much work in the mar ket at this time as there was last 1 spring and that after a few jobs that have been in the works since last fall are finished up some of the contractors will not have much to do, strike or no strike. He said there was not much | likelihood of trouble with the brick l layers and masons. He knew the boses were not looking for light and he didn't see why the men should court a
 wrangle after being idle so many
 months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
shipwrecked waifs Picked up.

NEW YORK, April 3o The Amer ican four masted ship Roanoke, which arrived here from Shanghai and Hong kong, via Baltimore, with Captain Amsbury in command, reports that in the China sea she picked up three ship wrecked sailors, two Malayese and one Chinaman, who had been for twelve days in small boat, their vessel hav- ing been wrecked in a gale, during which six other members of the crew were drowned. Their vessel was bound from Singapore for Cochin China Three of the survivors were kept on board the Roanoke for several days and were finally put on board steamer bound for Singapore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
THE SEWAGE PROBLEM.
City Officials and Others Trying to
 Reach Amicable Settlement.

There was something doing about the City hall yesterday afternoon, and those not on the inside are stiu w0n~ dertng what it was all about At ono stage of the proceedings a TI1mor was afloat that bench warrants ware out for Mayor Elton, the department of public works and the aldermen, and that the bunch" would be taken to New Haven as soon as all hands were rounded up. Color was given to this by the presence of l.. A. Platt, who eil. tered the mayors office with two gen- uemen whom nobody seemed to recognize, but one or two persons who saw them were sure that they were officers from out of town. In fact 1t appeared to be generally believed that the Platts were after the city officials on the contempt of court cases and were bound to put them behind bars. This was a mistake. although there was just 8 little truth in 1t. The strangers were James 4. Doughty of Torrington, Charles Fx| BrOoker of Ansonia and J. H. Whitte* more of Naugatuck, who had come to see what can be done to strajghten out the snarl between the city and tha Platt Bros Go with reference to sew age disposal
 t4 AAS1A PA ANSChbt [Aby BOtCkAAuCAk WILL AJN1 in contempt and liable to Imprisonment if the city's sewage continues to emptE into the Naugatuck river after Juna 1, and an effort is being made to settig the question out of court and without the aid of the attorneys. The visitoTa held conference with the department of public works and discussed the sit1~l ation pro and con. So far as can ba learned there is no disposition on tha' part of the plaintiffs to be arbitrary i'm the matter and it is quite possible that Inc question may be adjusted in some way other than by an outlay of aefabu- lous sum of money to begin with and an annual outlay of about $3O,000. Nothing definite was done, but negotia- tions were entered into which may re- suit in an amicable settlement of this vexed question without infiicting a hardship upon anybody.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
DEMOCRATS BACK OUT.

Winsted, April 3O.-The local demo- rcats this afternoon decided to put no ticket in the field for the borough cleo ton next Monday. This action is said to be caused by reason of the election of certain delegates to the state con, vention which took place on Thursday night. All the nominees on the demo- cattle ticket declined to run yesterday with the exception of one, Dr George w. Brown, who was named for WAT den. He also declined to run to-day and the result will be the republicans will have walkover
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
< A Cabinet Meeting.

WARRINGTON, April 80.-C Consider able business of importance vas trans acted at the meeting of the cabinet. All the members were present except Secretary Taft, Postmaster General Payne being in attendance for the first time in several weeks. MT. Payne re. mained with the president after the adjournment, talking over department al matters. Secretary shaw presented the new commission of Dr. " D. Crum as collector of the port of Charleston, and the president signed it. The commission was made out by direction of the president, given yes terday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
Fire In Crovv'a Nest HamIet

VANCOUVER, B. C., April 3O.- Nine-tenths of Fernie, B. C., town of B.OOO.. the largest settlement in Crows Nest Pass district, has been destroyed by nre The loss is estimated at $500. GOO. The water supply almost failed, and the fire burned itself out. Nearly the whole of six blocks were destroyed, including six hotels, two wholesale houses, Christ church and virtually all the retail stores in town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
TURNER SAILED TO-DAY.
Nan Who Was Not Allowed to Live in
 This Country.

New York, April 30.-John Turner, the English labor leader, whom the i'm migration authorities attempted to de- port from the country, sailed to-day on the St Louis for Southampton. Before sailing, Turner said:
 ''I am leaving with the consent of my bondsman and will return when- ever the United States supreme court decision in my case is to be rendered. 7
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
win They Have g standard oilr

BUCHAREST, Roumania, April 30. The chamber of deputies by vote of 64 to adopted bill for the regula- tion and consolidation of the rights of the holders of concessions for the de velopment of petroleum fields on pri- vate properties. The bill abolishes many restrictions on foreign capital ists, and it's passage is expected to lead to great expansion of the petroleum industry in Roumania.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
s14. 1000 FOR LOSS OF A FOOT.

S14OOo FOR LOSS OF A FOOT.
 Chicago, April 3O.-For the loss of his right foot while he was helping a train crew at a turnstile, William Charters. ii years old has been award ed $14,000 damages in Judge Honore's court. On August 9, 1900. while at play near the turntable of the Belt railway the boy was called by an en- zine crew to help them turn the ta- hIp
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
Paul Kruger,s Health.

MENTION, France, April 3o.-While it is difficult to ascertain the exact state of the health of Paul Kruger, former president of the Transvaal, it is stated on good authority that symp- toms of cerebral affection are appar- ent and that 8 consultation of physi- clans has been held. MT. Kruger is now extremely weak, and constant care is necessary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
Tried to Kfn Governor.

ERIyAN, Russia, April 3O.-An att tempt has been made to assassinate the district governor of Echmiedzin. He was struck by two bullets. One penetrated his chest. The motive was political.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
HODGES GIVES UP.

Cambridge Springs, Pa, April 3O.-. Hodges announced to-day that he would resign his adjourned game against Janowski, as he saw no way out of the difficulty.
 To-day the masters will play con sultation game at the Rice gambit and in the afternoon Dr Lasker will deliver lecture on "Chess and How to Learn It."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
FIRST ACCIDENT.
Special Worlds Fair Train Wrecked Nine Dead
 Taken Out.

Kinniswick, Mo, April 3o-The fast express train on the St Louis and Iron Mountain road, running as world s fair special, was wrecked here to-day. It is reported the number of the dead and injured will reach 50. Nine bod ies have already been taken from the wreck and only one has been identi- fed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
coaI Advarcad Tar r,ep4..

PHILADELPHIA, April 30. - The May coal price circular of the Phtladel- phia and Reading Goal and Iron ccm- pany, just issued, shows an advance of 10 cents ton for domestic sizes of anthracite over the April price.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night; Sunday fair; light westerly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
I5 Side Boards

To be closed out regardless of cost at the closing-out wind ing-up sale of this concern.