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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21

The question cannot be answered
without naming over the list of the
powers. Neither has the upper hand,
and while neither has it is idle to
rrate Of worldwide peace and a gener-
al disarmament. Such talk is pretty,
Nobel prizes are valuable, as senti-
ment is valuable, but sentiment can
not settle European politics.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31
ANNA sEAsoRo DROWNED.
Sad Drowning Assident Yesterday and
Two Lost Their Lives.

Yesterday afternoon while Mrs.
Anna Seaborg and family. residing at
277 Bond street, and party of friends,
including Mr.. and Mrs. oleson were
returning from Greenwood cemetery
In fishing boat. and just after the
boat had passed through the railroad
draw bridge. Anna Seaborg, daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Seaborg, got up to go from
the bow OF the boat to the stern. when
she slipped and fell overheard. Bob
Broom, who was In the boat. jumped
overheard TO rescue her. While both
were in the river Mr. oleson also
jumped overheard, but was unable to
rescue either, as both sank Mr.. OLE
son was rescued after some difficulty.
Miss Anna Seaborg was a young lady
~ years Of age and had resided in As,
toria many years, where she had many
friends. The mother brothers and
sisters are heart broken over the ter
rible accident. No efforts have been
made to drag for the bodies. but prob
ably will be today
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31
PERSONAL MENTION.

E. Lounsdale of TT. Stevens was In
the city yesterday.
Z. w. Harbaugh OF Seattle was In
the city yesterday.
Frank S. Coates of Portland was in
the city yesterday.
Andrew Young Of Youngs river was
in the city yesterday.
C. J. Gooding OF woodburn is reg
istered at the Parker.
John A. Dalgren of New York is reg
listered at the occident.
A. J. Condor Of Chicago registered
at the occident yesterday.
S. Cohen of San Francisco register
ed at the Occident yesterday.
Alex Gilbert was up from Seaside
yesterday and will return today.
H. B. Parker came up from Seaside
yesterday and win return today.
VIM. Lloyd OF Skamokawa was reg
istered at the Parker yesterday.
Frank Bourne of Knappton was in
the city yesterday on business.
R. B. Smith. prominent citizen Of
Seaside, was in the city yesterday.
]. W. Crow. operator at Blind
Slough bridge, was in the city yester-
day.
Mrs. William Denver and daughters
of Warrenton were in the city yester-
day.
VIM. Lussier of San Francisco was
among the arrivals on the noon train
yesterday.
Hon. ]. E. Gratke of the Budget
spent Decoration day in Portland with
his family.
John Davis OF the John Day was in
the city yesterday attending the me-
mortal exercises.
Oswald West. state land agent, re-
turneS from Sdaside yesterday and
left last evening for Salem.
NJ. German, mayor of Cathlamet, re-
turned from a trip to Deep River yes
terday and will return home today.
E. N, Zeller Of Seaside passed
through Astoria last evening en- route
for Southern oregon, where he is
dredging for gold.
Miss Pearl Cole and her cousin, Mr.
Atwater, from Waterbury, Ct, leave
this morning for an outing in the Ne
halem valley.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

Fishers opera house was crowded
last evening at the closing exercises Of
Memorial day. comrade A. D. crais
presIqLd. The evenings exeycises
were opened by an invocation by R.y.
Luther d. Malone.
Song and recitation, In Memoriam, "
by number OF little girls from Nc
Clure's school was well rendered.
A recitation BY Miss Kathryn shlv-
ley And Old Soldiers oyercoat," was
an appropriate rendition.
The Sunset male quartet sang "co-
lunbia, the Gem Of the Ocean" and
received meritorious applause.
Dream Of Paradise" vocal solo
by Miss Lena Fasteband. was followed
By a song My Father Was Sailor"
By pupils Of room Q. Alderbrook
school.
Goodbye Old Glory" by the Sun
st male quartet was so enthusiastic
ally received that they responded to
an encore.
THE Flag" chorus by the girls from
room 5, shiyley school, was followed
by "LIncoln's address at Gettysburg,
by Master Porter OF the olney school.
Hon. F. J. Taylor was introduced
and delivered an able and patriotic
address, paying glowing tribute to
American statesmen and giving a
brief history Of the causes tha: led III,
10 the war Of the rebellion.
"Tenting on the Old Camp Ground"
by the Sunset Male quartet was fol-
lowed by recitation by Albert Gross
man OF the Mcclure school. entl led.
Fees Until Death"
"A Soldiers Prayer" recitation and
song by the pupils OF the Adair school
was well rendered.
The Song We Sang Upon the Old
Camp Ground" by the male quartet,
was followed by a recitation by Master
Warren Morse. and was so well rem
dered that he responded to an encors.
Lovely Night" by the male quar-
tet was rendered. after which the audi
ence arose and all Joined in singing
America
The meeting was success and tn.
boys and girls Of Astoria public
schools are deserving OF special mem
ton for the beautiful songs and ap-
propriate recitations that cheered the
old boys In blue who occupied seats
upon the stage and appreciated every
number.
In this connection attention has been
called to probable oversight in the
city during the day. in that only three
flags were displayed from the build
ings Of Astoria, one over Logans hall
by the Eagles. one over My House,
Martin Franciscovitch, and one over
the office of P. L. Cherry. British vice
consul. Not a flag fioated from the
custom house or any of the school,
houses nor from any of the public
The least the citizens of
Astoria could do. Is to remember the
old soldiers whose ranks are slowly
but surely thinning out. and to i'm
press upon them that their services
to this country was appreciated by the
loyal and patriotic people of Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

An amusing incident was related
yesterday by a once prominent mem
Der OF the oregon National Guards. at
the time when there was a company
OF that Organization In Astoria. The
guards acted as an escort to the g. A.
Il. when they went to Hillside ceme-
terry to decorate the graves OF their
comrades They alos fired the salute
over the graves. At the time there
were number Of Indians over from
Washington to witness the ceremonies.
There was an old fence at the east
side Of the cemetery and III Indians
sat on this fence When the orders
were given to fire the salute. the guns
were all pointed at the Indians and
when the order was given Fire" they
did not wait to cllmp on the fence. but
everyone fell over backwards. think
ing their time had come.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31
At Fishers Opera House.

Next Monday evening the great and
only John L. Sullivan, accompanied by
his sparring partner Jim Mccormick,
and his company of athletic and
vaudeville stars, will appear at Fish
ers' opera house in program of high
class acts. During the evening John
l. Sullivan will spar three rounds with
his partner and Astoria theater-goers
will without doubt enjay an evening
of pleasure such as never has been
enjoyed before, Seat sale cRens ON
Saturday morning at GriiJns boon
store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

At the meeting OF the common
council next Monday night. an effort
viii be made to pass the necessary
d-dinnnIet 1or the imptotemhht Of
Exchange street and Irving avenue.
Maepr surpfenanf statedi ycs.erday'
that the improvements OF these streets
was an absolute necessity and he be-
lieved they could be made without cut
ing In on the funds OF the city. The
proposition Is to have the ordinance
passed for the improvement OF Ex-
change street and collect in the as
sessments while the improvement is
being made. Irving avenue will not
BE- completed until this winter and the
expenes can go in on next years ex-
penses, There is no doubt but the
assessment against Mr.. Hammond's
property, which is nearly two-thirds
OF the cost OF the Improvement will
be paid at any time. Both improve
ments should be made as soon as pos
sible.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

The steam launch FL Plmero. used
as pleasure boat by the owner. f.
W. Hopkins Of San Francisco. arrived
in yesterday from that city and was
taken TO Portland IN the afternoon by
Pilot Empkins. Mr.. Hopkins and his
family went to Portland overland as
they did not desire to take the chances
Of an ocean voyage The yacht Ia q
trim looking craft and Will be used as
IA pleasuer boat by the owner during
his stay In Portland during the Lewis
and Clark fair.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

Mayor Surprenan has completed ar.
rangements with the railroad company
for the excursion to Portland on As
toria day at the Lewis and Clark fair
The excursion train will leave Astoria
at 7:i5 in the morning Immediately
ahead of the regular train. Return.
Ing II win leave Portland at iO;SO in
the evening, giving everyone an OPP
portunity Of visiting the fair and re.
turning the same night, The company
viii furnish as many ears as may be
necessary TO accommodate the people.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

Very few fishermen observed Me-
mortal day yesterday and the usual
fleet OF boats was on the river. There
has been no apparent increase In the
run OF salmon this week. some making
good catches while Others get only a
few. There N large school Of SAL
mon at the mouth OF the river which
will probably come In within few
days. The up river seiners are doing
fairly we'll while the traps are not
making any very large hauls.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

U. 8. Mail Carrier Pat Shea has a
horse and mail cart. while out yes
terday morning gathering up the mall.
a dog got into the yard Of citizen
who resides In the west end and the
aforesaid citizen took a shot at It..
The horse, being OF Russian breed,
started TO run at the first shot, and
when last seen was going over the
hills In the vicinity of Greenwood
cemetery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

A cablegram was received by Aug
Nelson yesterday, stating that Angus,
Danieison had arrived in Sweden. and
In the event OF difficulty between
Norway and Sweden, he would prob
ably Join the Swedish army. This Is
supposed TO be Joke.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

Sherman Smith, who was arrested
by Sheriff LInvllle on charge OF lar
eeny from n dwelling house. viii be
given a preliminary examination to-
day in the justice court. Smith came
here with Norris a Rowe's circus and
looks as though he might be a mem
ber OF the Sons OF Rest"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

4 man by the name OF Michael Con-
ley, who had become too much infused
with holiday obsergances, went down
on the new o. II. * ~ co. dock yes
terday 10 nee new boat that had
Just come In. He was fished out OF
the river, the cool water OF the Co
lumbia completely restoring his mem
tal equilibrium.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31
KILLED IN LOGGING CAMP.
Frank clapshow Struck by a Limb
From Falling Tree,

'S'h N'"lA Aipps
Yesterday afternoon while Telling
timber In Bells logging camp on
Deep river Frank Clapshow was
struck by a limb from a falling tre9,
which struck him In the forehead,
killing him Instantly NJ. German,
who had been at the camp a half hour
before came over and notified Under
taker PoHl and he Went over last
evening after the body. Mr.. Clapshow
was form rly In business at Deep
River, but a resident OF Forest Grove
His body win be shipped there this
for interment. He leaves
wife and one child.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Pearl Norton, Woman Of the Town
Takes Carbolic Acid.

Shortly after o'clock last evening
n woman named Pearl Norton, resid-
ing in the old Max Wagner building
ION Astor street. below the Parker
house committed suicide by drinking
two half-ounce bottles of carbolic
acid, A short time before she had
gone to the office of a physician to ge:
some medicine for sore lip. From
there she went to a restaurant and
had supper and them went to her
room She was lying on her bed when
a physician called but was dead. Coro-
ner Pohl was notified and took charge
of the remains.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

Vanilla fiavoring is good only *
pure. You get It pure. when you use
Owl fiavoring extracts. Other aavors.
too. Ask your grocer for Owl ex-
tracts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

The Hess restaurant, on Eleventh
street, is considered the family restaa-
rant OF Astoria. The best meals ana
the best service In Astoria, 100 Eleven
til street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

An interesting game OF ball was
played yesterday afternoon between
the clothing and grocery clerks. re-
sultiHg In victory for the grocery
men by score Of 10 to s.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

Owing to n spreading of the track
In the vicinity of the Clatsop mill yes,
terday' passengers to and from Upper
Astoria had 10 be transferred at that
point The track was repaired yea
terday afternoon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

Frank Bourne has disposed OF his
Interests In the Metropolitan cafe to
Norris Staples. who viii conduct 1t in
the future. Mr.. Bourne has moved to
knappion. where he will in the future
reside.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

The ciatsop mill and Tongue Point
mill did not shut down yesterday on
account OF being crowded with ru4l
orders.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31
MEMORIAL EXERCISE.
Closing Ceremonies Of The Day at
the Opera House.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC GATHERING

Grand Army Of the Republic Meets
With aousing Reception and Deeds
Of vsIOr commsmorstsd by Appro.
pirate Songs and Addresses.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

Some Japanese have opened pool
room and billiard parlorN On Bono
street under the name OF the Toxic
pool rooms.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

The game OF ball yesterday MORN
Ing between the warrenton and scow-
bay mines was won by the former by
a score OF 10 10 Q. warrenton has a
good nine and play excellent bali.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

II. NJ Gaston carries full line Of
farm implements, also wagons. bug
giles and farming tools of all kinds.
,i0s Fourteenth street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

When You buy lemons for medical
use see that you Get Mission Brand
lemons. They are the best that grow
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

VIM, Geddes OF svensen was In the
city yesterday. He lost n small band
OF sheep Sunday, but has been un-
able TO find them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

The William s. Ladd. the dredger
Spspenseds operations yesterday and
was tied w at the Main street wharf.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

Very few people were In from tho
country m most of the surrounding
towns observed Memorial day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

No, 2 Folding Brownie Camera for
.2hxSh pictures s5, Also full line Of
other Photographic supplies and kOd-
axis at Frank Harts drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

F1Nvorlng extracts, none better,
made here by the owl Drug Co. and
for sale by first class grocers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

c, II. Morse Of the Morse Depart
msnt store has issued very handy
pocket memorandum book which n
both convenient and useful.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

Last sunday the Seaside defeated
the West Astoria nine in game Of
bail BY score of II 10 8.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

The owampunpun club will play the
Astoria high school game OF ball
tomorrow afternoon at the A. =. c.
grounds. Game viii be called at $50.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

The West Astoria and High school
mines played game of bail yesterday
a, the recreation grounds In which the
High school boys were defeated by n
score OF IL to 2.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

A large number Of hehg parties
went out In the country yesterday,
taking advantage OF the legal holiday,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

Andrew Birch has completed build
Ing the cullaby lake bridge and Road
master Fry viii 20 over this week 20
examine and accept the same.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31
Local BrevItIeS.

It's the wa,er--olympia Beer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

All the schools. banks and city and
county Offices were closed yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-31

Wiss's May Sale
Draws the Crowds.
Cut Prices Does ltl
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-03
THE DEATH OF COL
JAMES LAW
RENEE ORR.

Col James Lawrence Orr Of Green
vile died az his home about O'Clock
p. NJ. on Sunday last Col. Orr leave.
widow and four grown and three
minor children.
Col. Orr's father was speaker OF the
National House Of Delegates befoie
the war ana after the wal Governor of
South Carolina and American Minis
ter TO the Russian ourt.
Col Orr was solicitor of the Sth cir.
cult, he was an orator OF great ;bility
and man Of staunch honesty and
strCng common sense He resigned
the SolicitOrship before the expiration
of his term and settled down TO the
practice of The law in Greenvlle. Iol
Orr became president Of tie Redmunt
Cotton Manufacturing Co. which
under his management became very
About four ears ago lie
built the Orl's Mills at Anderson of
which he made success
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-03
CLUMSY BURGLAR IN
COLUMBIA.
Persistent but Unsuccessful Effort OF
an Amateur to Open the Vault of
the Norris. Cooner Company.

COLUMBIA, February 27.-Special: A
clumsy attempt was made early last
evening to break open the safe or the
wholesale firm of the Norris-Cooner
Company. The attempt was so plain
ly the work of an amateur that there
is little doubt that the police will find
the criminal and have him sent up for
number OF years The safe is i'm real
ity vault, and the big iron doors
are as hard To enter without the com
b nation as any Of the bank vaults i'm
the city The wholesale ware house
Is ON Gervais street, near the Green
vile freight yards, and it was this
that prevented the burglar or burg
lars from being caught
This morning when the place was
opened the combination knob was
seen lying on the floor as well as one of
the door handles which are turned af.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-03

Ier the combination has been wo,,
81, t1 members OF the firm wer. nn,i
"eu ana the police were summooaS -
pn.'. III was found that a heavy sIeda,
l'"",iher' which the operators had Ias,
, pn ohe iioor after their efforts h"S u'5
oeen @ used on the doors Evi, an,In
a'Cer breaking off the con,l aa,, n' -
, 80 o'ie burglars had made an ,t
.enipc 10 bend in the door and ~
IeIii'loaI ~ language buckle if =" ,nat
20 ~ bending it in to cause the loci ~
siiue out of the sides of The sa,o -
Sei the attempt was made n fra nrn.
ouliU Oh The floor in front of rho $50
ana a. an attempt made TO eitber So.
.ne metal or burn out the store IIa5
ha C ,.,i, sa'1 breaker gotten into the safo
yo.., ~ mouIa nave found nothing. as Mr
.'orrIs stated that all of their NO..
iau oeen taken to banks ON S,tmrda:.
afternoon. saturday
Mr. W. F. steiglitz, the cxpert Ioo,,
,ni,, ,m,'n, was called in and gave il as bis
'plhion that it was the wort 90 80 ms
"lateur. The safe had 10 h, ON, a,ai "li
'eioie the books ,f the firm couId ha
oIained TO day. News And C"mr, D
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-03
: EDGEFIELD NEWS.

Mrs. Wallace Sheppard left Tuesday
Or Jacksonville Fla. where her hus-
'and is engaged in business.
The progressive hearts party given
oy Mr.. l.. w. Cheatham, at the Bacon
mansion was a pronounced success.
I Miss Virginia Addison and Mr.. Wal
lace Tompkins won the two handsome
prizes-stick pins ornamented with
pearls.
Mr.. John NJ. Corley died on Febru-
ary Goth. He was gallant soldier
and served through the civil war. Mrs.
VIM. S. G. Heath OF this place is his
daughter The body was buried at
Monetta
. n Monday evening March 9TH the
last German before lent will be given
by the Edgeheld Cotillion Club. A
card dance will be first on the program
which Will be followed by the german
A very enjoyable and largely attended
dance is anticipated,
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-03
McTIFP NOTES
I~S'--NO"~
:

,., ne farmers If this section are stnl
COOKING f'r better weather Verv u,
oat M r,om'ng prov, mas been done vet. The
"a. crop is looking very poorly At nras,
49, ne price of land is off sona
10 what it was last fan. ~ SO'ie
''' " III Carver has moved his shin
60. - ..,.'' on Mr.. +. Il Baggott's place
I'n' l''I''' Nj 5s;tii1gaE has. been in the
business Tor number Of years
he winter is like the old maid
NeepS IN good heart looking fnru' 80
10 Il better chance. "Af"
Hog killing time keeps =, mov,o
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-03
Oh that we could see ourselves as 9th.

Oh that we could see ourselves as 9th
erS see us.
This carrier has had the distcmpe
lor about two weeks and we certainl,
nope tn see some fair weather TO
awhlle until we can get our barkin.
apparatus in good fix anyway.
Rev. j. l.. Steele came I'D from Lex
ington last Sunday and preached n,
aole sermon (his text being Thou can
not serve two Gods. And Mrs. Steel,
accompanied him. Come up to Sc,
Ma eh. just couldn't stay away.
Mr. Rufus Boatwright has moved
into his own house, where none dare
tu hinder or make bim afraid. Pros
peri.y To you Rufus.
Monetta X. f. D. and Wagner r.,
r. ID. how is this?
Mrs. Geo. NJ. Adams has remember
ed the carrier with enough sausage
and pudding to last him and wife and
llttle one for Il week, we are certainly
thankful TO you Mrs Adams and wa
sincerely hope TO favor you in the
future; your kindness can only he ex-
ceedcd 10y your charity and goodness.
Mr.. Ell llallman'S folks gave the
carrier nearly a buShel OF fine sweet
potatoes and we certainly appreciated
Them, for sweet potatoes was out at
our house. Cast thy bread upon the
waters and after many days it slall
return unto you
Mrs Spencer Kneece gave the carrier
two or three big mnsSes nf sausage
pudding aud spare ribs, Mr.. and Mrs
kncece we certainly appreciate the
gift and we wish for you prosperous
year and hope 10 be riding by next
year when yoI kill some more big hogs
MIR William DuBose gave the car
ricr beads Of good old collards and
Mr.. pI"oSc this carrier Just can't 90
'ark on his dear old collards. Thank
lOu sir.
Well have wrote enough, good
,lch To- You brother carriers