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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

criminals pro rata than any other
in the union. with New York q close
second. Poor old greaser-ridden New
Mexico. not yet civilized enough to
get the consent Of Massachusetts rep
resentatIye TO become state, has the
fewest crimes and criminals in proper
ton 10 population.
The case seems plain. Crime is the
gauge Of civilization and Oregon Is
not lacking In keeping pace with the
procession II the murders and hold-ups
In Portland Is any criterion
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

In the probate court yesterday, Judge
Trenchard made an order authorizing
the sale of the real property belonging
to the estate of Anna ]. Foster, de.
ceased, and set the time for hearing
the final account In the estate of W. J..
Denver for April 10th.
The Westport saw mill has been sold
by the Blinn- Waldo company to John
w. Palmer of Seattle and James l..
Stoddard of Chehalls. The consider
alton is said to be In the neighborhocd
of $4,000. The new purchasers will
make some excessive repairs and oper-
ate the mill.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16
Poisons In Food,

Perhaps you don't realize that many
pain poisons originate In your food
but some day you may feel twinge OF
dyspepsia that viii convince you. Or.
Kings New. Life Pills are guaranteed
to cure all sickness due to polsons of
undlgested food-or money back 25c
at Chas, Rogers drug store. Thy
them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

A judgement by default was enter
ed In the circuit court In the case OF
the Astoria National Bank against the
Warrent0n Lumber Company. II. G..
Harrison, Albert J. Hin, +. T.. Bralier.
Chris Peterson and f. r. Kendall. Just
what disposition viii be made OF the
property has not been settled, out IT
win probably be sold at sheriff's sale
TO satisfy the judgment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

A session OF the police court was
held yesteday, Judge Arthur Leberman
presiding. ". Jeffery, a young man
about 10 years Of age, was arrested for
vagrancy and living in and about
houses Of III fame, He was fined $50,
Nellie Lamont was the next person or.
dered to stand up. She is about the
color OF condemned liver and is known
as BLACK Nell" She plead guilty
being h vagrant, and was fined $50 or
45 days In Jail, where she will be EN-
ployed as ,Janitress.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

Weather Observer Beale 1as male
n contract with the Port Of Portland
commission for inc use OF tho steamer
McCracken which wili be uacd IN Dick-
Ing up the cable 10 tna North Head.
The contract price IL $50 per day The
Mccracken arrived in Astoria yester-
day morning, and work will be com
manced 20 sUcurs, the ends of the Lr0k.
cn cable as sooa rs the weather per.
'mits.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

An "old girls" social was on the
boards at the Furesters last night, and
the lodge room was crowded with diz-
~ blondes" Scotch lassies-mostly
Andrew Dalgity and Caucasian
beauties, which resembled an Irish
masquerade ball e. T., Foster. Lou
Sprauer and Hiram Leinenweber were
the committee In charge. A very en-
joyable evening was spent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

Charles II. Wright returned yester-
day from "A business trip to Portland.
r. c. GdIlispie Is guest at the
Occldent
Fred Secley and wife Of Portland are
stopping at the Occldent
u. +. Stevens. prominent real es-
tate dealer OF Seaside IL In the city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

g. G. palmberg has been awarded
II contract by l., Kirchoff 10 build two
residences for him on his property at
the corner Of Twelfth and Franklin
avenue for $4,000. The houses viii be
modern throughout.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

Governor Chamberlain has written
the committee IN charge Of the st.
Patrick's day celebration that he will
arrive In Astoria tororow noon, and
will deliver the add,tss in the opera
house In the evening" He does not
want any brass bands or pyrotenic
display, but simply wants to arrive
and depart as an ordinary citizen,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

There liz demand for houses IN
Astoria aud Il IL increasing. Families
ARE compelled to rent rooms until they
can secure house, and Il good mouse
never remains vacant day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

In the circuit court yesterday John
HendrIckson who was convicted Of
violating ~ local option law, was
sentenced to pay fine Of $50. An ap-
peal was perfected ana a bond In the
sum Of 5000 fled with W f. Schlmpff
and Peter Dourell as sureties. The
case will be taken to the supreme
court.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

william Bosley and another young
man who were arrested by Chief Hal.
lock Tuesday night on suspicion. were
released from the city jail yesterday,
there being no evidence against either
OF them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

Elmore e. Co.. on the corner OF
Eighth and Commercial, are prcpar-
ing to remoddle their Office and will
occupy the entire lower floor OF the
present building. 1t viii be fitted up
with new and modern Office furniture
and when completed will be the finest
Office In the city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

The suit Of the Columbia Land and
Investment Company, involving the
title TO d strip OF land at Tongue point,
was argued and submitted to the cir
cult court yesterday and taken under
advlBement.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

You are cordially invited to call at
our store on Wednesday. Thursday ana
Friday. March Is, l6 and II, to see the
beautiful display OF new woolens In
the piece sent expressly for the occas-
sion by Strauss Bros. Chicago Master
T'ailors. c. II. COOPER.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

The contract for constructing the
new wharf for the o. r. & n. Co., has
been signed and Contractor I,ebeck
viii commence work as soon as the ma
terlal can be secured The wharf viii
extend to the east end of Bond street.
opening that thoroughfare through 10
the wharf. The work is to be complet
cd by July 1st.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

w. Whyta of Boise. Idaho, mas
taken charge OF the Mccrea-Ford
studio for a time. and for the next 80
days win make the best $500 photo
graphs for $3.50. See our work. Best
In the city for cash money.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

Messrs. Strauss Bros, Chicago rep
resentaliye will be at c. II. Cooper's
on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
March 18th. 10th and nth, with the
largest and best line OF woolens even
displayed In Astoria No trouble 10
show goods. Look them over whether
you wish 10 order or not.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

Families deslring either Colonial
or shoalwater bay oysters can always
secure them fresh at the Imperial
oyester house. which makes a specially
OF supplying families or parties.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

We have just received Il shipmen, o
large Italian Prunes put up in son
boxes which We are selling very cheap
See US about prunes.
FoARD Il STOKES co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16
ASTORIA GROCERY.

Are you ready for your spring
clothes, II you are get your measure
taken at G. II. Cookers by the cutter
from Messrs. Strauss Bros, Chicago.
Perfect NJ and satisfaction In all re.
apects guaranteed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

Charles FraStus Palmer. represent
Ing Blake McFail Co, Of Portland is
IN the city on his usual bl-monthly
trip, He reports that his house Is
crowded with orders and twenty men
are employed IN filling them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

Degree Of Honor, Charity lodge,
|. @. q. r., Heayer lodge
Modern Woodmcn, ARtor camp,
Native Daughters,
Royal Arcanium.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

W. J. Hess has opened the cleaneai
and best appointed restaurant In As
toria at 1870 Eleventh street. The best
in the market, ana the promptes: serv-
Ice. Il
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

In the circuit court yestcrday judi,
mcnt WAS rendered In the case Of
Sarah J, pickcrnell against u, II.
Welch.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

Captain John Brown is IN charge Of
The steamer McCrncken which hna been
secured 10 pick uD the government
cable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

II. NJ. CASTOR carries n full ana
complete line OF wagons. buggles
plowa. harrows and all kinds OF farm
tools and machinery at lO5 Fourteenth
street, Astoria. ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

The ease OF Nellie Parker against
u. r. Parker II Eet for trial IN the cir.
cult court this morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

More white Pine cough syrup has
been sold In Astoria this winter than
any other kind, because II gives In
stant relief. The Owl and Eagle drug
store are sole agents for all the bes,
goods,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

The occidcnt billiard pnrlora win BE-
open today. The tables have all been
repaired and are now In fine condition
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

4 horse attached To one Of 4. V
Aliens delivery wagons fell asleep yes
terduy and laid down, attracting quite
"A crowd
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

For something nice for breakfast
try our cream rolled oats. free from
iiInty or imperfect grains, We have
nothing but the best. only 8 cents
per pound.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

1905 flower seeds now on display at
Astoria Grocery. Come early and &c,
your pick.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

Dunzigcr & Co. are open for busi'
ness. although tho renting Is not m
yet complete.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

panziger and co. are open for bust.
ness. although the workmen are stlh
In charge of the store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

Home made saucr kraut. &c per ID,
ASTORIA GROCERY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

Try a can OF shelling's best Spices
every can guaranteed. Your money
back II II don't suit
ASTORIA GROCERY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

Ring up Main Sl when you want
something nice In the fsh line,
FUARD Il STOKES co
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.


star Theater. vaudeville.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16
Local BreyItieS.

, Danziger a Co, are open for bust
, ness,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16
ASTORIA GROCERY.

Some tne queen olives at ESQ per
pint AT
The Washington times., 1905-09-08
ALLEGED CLOTHING
FRAUDS PROBED
Acting Secretary of War
Takes Action.
CONTRACTORS UNDER FIRE
Schuylkill Arsenal Matter Will Be
Given Thorough 0veThauling
by Authorities

General Oliver, Acting Secretary of
War, today announced the result of the
investigation into the alleged clothing
frauds AT the Schuylkill arsenal. Tho
investigation was made By Major T. s.
Strong. Artillery Corps. acting inspec-
tor general
1t is ordered that the judge advocate
general of the army prepare the neces-
sary papers at once 10 proceed against
Morris Busch. a contractor for fur caps
and gloves and against Robert CharI-
ton. alleged 10 be a conspirator.
Charlton was an Inspector at the arse
nal
The Acting Secretary of War also or
dcrs Charlton TO show cause In writing
why he should not be at once discharged
for incompetency In permitting the re-
ceipt of articles inferior 10 the contract
standard. Examiner + T. Qmnlan il
directed to do the same
In the case OF Edwin IL Taggart. who
II is alleged defrauded the Government
in contracts for bed sacks. bed sheets
and morse hide gloves, II Is ordered that
he snail be required 20 replace inferior
goods. failure on his part To do So 10
be followed By civil su.J for recovery Of
the money paid
General Oliver further orders thar in
the future the commanding officers al
all depots whore supplies are Furnished
under contract shall lie required 10 Sc
lect personally the representative
monthly samples furnished Ia IN.
ouarteTmas;er general and Al an SUCH
depots and al the Schuylkill arsenal IN
particular. commissioned officer shall
personally and COntinuaHY supervise Tho
Inspection Ct all articles rendered under
contract with a view TO their a..t.--,I-
ance. availing himself Of The KNOWLEDGE.
OF me chief Inspector "a an expert
ftEN
SchUylkin arsenal scandal tho Acting
Secretary OF War has ordered that an
inspection be made at every army quar-
t"rmasters post IN the country.
The Washington times., 1905-09-08
WEST FlATLY REFUSES
TO FIGHT HONEY BEES
Citizen Who Owns Grapes Wants Ma
Tauders Barred From District-Com-
missioner Gives No Relief.

Fulton Lewis. an attorney A. law.
called upon Commissioner West today
L" see about regulation preventing
the keeping OF honey bes in the DIstrlct
OF Columbia.
Mr. Lewis lives I'm At Pleasant. and
hos about hfty fine grape vines lust
bout this time, when he is taking
pride in the full. rich punches OF deIic-
ious fruit. the honey bees are calsipo
him trouble. Mr LEWIS has lost maDS.
punches Of fine fruit in this manner
Commas !oucr West Informed Mr.
Lewis that II was an impossibility TO
there a-e great number OF rrrIcx
farmers III the suburbs who raise honeX
bees and make money from the saIa
of the sweet product
The Washington times., 1905-09-08
FORTY-NINE LOCAL FIRES
DID SMALL DAMAGE
Total During August Caused Estimat
ed Loss Not Over I Per Cent
of Insurance

Chief Belts report for the month OF
august shows that there were forty
nine hres during the month. Thirty
TWO bell alarms. or which two were
false were received. and the fires oc-
ci.sioning them caused an estimated
oanaGe OF SAFE To property insured for
$.c.s25
There were also nineteen local fires
that caused an estimated damage of
&c 10 property insured for So. 40 The
total estimated loss. s5 10 was but \
little over Ier cent Of the total in
sErance So. .s75
or the forty-ninc fires occurring dur
ing the month. twenty-five We're in
brirk structures. eighteen III frame.
structures, two in stone structures one
for the burning OF brush. one for rub
biSh- one Tor fIrc in = manure pile and
ono for the Tpsrtting OF a locomotive
The Washington times., 1905-09-08
Death and Devastation
Result of Earthquake
in Provinces.
TOWN PEOPLE In PANIC
Several HamlatS in Province
of Calabria Were Almost
Shaken to Pieces.

CAN1ANZARO, Province of Calabria
Italy, Sept. S.-Death and destruction
followed In the wake of violent earth
quake which occurred about O'Clock
this morning. There was loss of life and
great damage done throughout Calabria
In this city the shock lasted eighteen
seconds- number OF walls collapsed
One of the hospitals was damaged by
the falling of the walls. and al least two
OF the patients We're injured A panic
exists among the residents OF the town.
who fed from their homes terror
Stricken.
The shock was felt throughout sur
rounding dist+icts. The towns OF Montel-
cone Di Calabria Pizzo and Martirano
were almost destroyed.
At Monochrome di Calabria seven per-
sons were killed outright. and TWEEN
ty-seven were injured in the collapse
of the prison there. An enormous
amount OF damage to property was also
caused 1t Is feared that at least 100
persons have been buried under the
cebris of the wrecked buildings.
he PizZo district is reported to have
been almost completely DESTROYED.
The villages PiscGpio and Triparni
nare been wiped out. according TO an
Stefoneoni is reported destroyed with
casualty list of not less than lot
Many Persons Buried.
AT Mirtarano all the buildings. includ-
ing the barracks OF the gendarmes
were DESTROYED. Many persons are
known 10 have been buried in the fall Of
their homes
Great damage is also reported from
the Necasiro district;
Troops are now being hurried To tho
points where the earthquake did most
damage 10 assist IN the work OF res
cuinE buried citizens and In repairing
the damage.
The Washington times., 1905-09-08
DIES LIKE A HERO
IN TENE NENT FIRE
Father Meets Death With
His Children.
CARRIES WIFE TO SAFETY
Believed Firebug's Torch Started Blaze
Which Caused Panic in Crowded
Building.

NEW YORK. Sept S.-A father and
two children were burned 10 death and
three other persons badly injured early
today being victims of a firebug-s
torch
The fire is the third which has swept
the tenement house 30S East East Sev-
cnty-frst street ia three years. The
man died hero He had saved his
wife. who WIS about 10 become "A
mother and went back alone for the
children. who were suffering from diph-
theria
Al the doorway he was overcome. and
vas later found lying there lireless.
with his little ones ia his arms An
had been su1ocated by smoke. and The
Godies We're not scorched by the flames.
The dead are Antonio Coiletti. thirty
six years old: Ria his daughter. ten
years old. and William. his son. eight
years old.
The injured are Michael Anglin.
thirty years old. burned about the face
itet, and hands Presbyterian Hospital.
no Anglin. twenty-eight years Old
burned about the hands and face. Pres
byterian Hospital. Noah Anglin, three
Years Old. burned about the hands and
face, Presbyterian Hospital
ne widest panic prevailed In the
Dundlne. and scores Of frightened ten
ants were taken down the escapes by
hrsmen and policemen.
IL ne men acted IS II insane, and tram
pied on women and children i'm a mad
EFFORT to reach safety.
one nrenan swung into room on the
hfth moor from an extension ladder and
rescued three children.
Ihe house in which the tragedy oc-
cured is one Of row of five-story
ble-decEer tenements between First
ana Second avenues.
A hre which occurred there two years
ego was clearly OF incendiary origin.
and although the fire marshal inVesti-
gated no arrests have ever been made.
The Washington times., 1905-09-08

Chicago Expert Has New
Method.

CHICAGO. Sept. S-By the substitu-
uon OF vertical system of wave trans
mission for the horizontal system now in
use, .. II. PiSGott. an electrical expert
i assured that ne VIII be able within
the next few months TO so Teyolutionize
wireless telegraphy as to make il pos
siple Tor the sender 10 control the direc-
uon CT his current. and do away with
the elevated receiving station which
hitherto has been considered indispen-
sable
This. IL is said. disposes of the main
problem which has confronted eIectri-
Clans III their attempts to perfect the
olo system under which the waves
The Washington times., 1905-09-08

moved upwerd in all directions from
he transmitter and could b. intercept
81 at any point in the same horizontal
plane
Control over the direction OF tho cleo
tllc wave IL gained through the eNplo-
SiVe force Of two similar eIecrrfcitfeS
within the trlnsmittcr.
After leaving the instrument the wave.
increases slowly IN size. the energy or
ieceiNlpS circle "- = distance OF q NJ
having an approximate area OF eighteen
square feet. BY means Of specially
devised lrreStcr the spread j decreased
for loy g-diStaI.ce sending
The Washington times., 1905-09-08
THE WEATHER REPORT.

There is some evidence OF tropicaI
disturbance IN the eastern Caribbean
eea.
Pressure over the United States con-
cnueS practically unchanged except
tElt the area Of high pressure that has
1ccupied INC central valleys during the
last three days has been re-euforced on
It's northern side, and highest pressure
IS now over Lake Superior This area
OF blgn pressure VIII continue To- donnf-
nate the weather for the next dav ar 50
No rain of any consequence has fallen
except in Arkansas. Tennessee. Okla
homa. The Texas Panhandle. northern
Now Mexico. and western Washingfon
IT Is warmer on the north Pacific
Coast and in the DakOtas
Fair weather Is indicated for tonight
and Saturday I'm Atlantic coast districts
the lower lake region. and south OF tho
Ohio river
IL Will be somewhat cooler in the CUR
States.
The Washington times., 1905-09-08
Want Holy War.

IN Trans-Caucasia there are signs
that the Mohammedau tribesmen are
disposed 10 make the present uprising
a holy war and are being urged TO thi-
course by their priests
Signs OF unrest are reported from the
Khanates, who have oeen encouraged
b. Russian defeat IN Aianchur!a 70 as
sumo a truculent attitude toward their
masters.
Troops arc being rushed 10 the Baku
district from Odessa, the Crimea and
other points
] n the Tifiis region the situation IS
even worse. The mountaineers are In
open rebellion and are more than hold
ing their own against The troops An
who can are leaving the scene OF CON
nici- Troops guard the hanks and pub
lc buildings At Baku and TifiiS
The Washington times., 1905-09-08
Last 5000 seashOre Excursions

Via Pennsylvania railroad. Tickets W
be sold Friday and Saturday. Septep
) and 3. good returning until Tus y
September - inclusive. at rate o for
the round trip to Atlantic CITY. Cape
May. Wildwood Ocean city or Sea Isle
City This Is the last of the sea shore
excursions for the present season At
lantlc City tickets good via Delaware
river bridge.-Ady.
The Washington times., 1905-09-08
TAKE OATH OF OFFICE.

MeSsrs. George w. Moss. Charles a
Baker and George Sp~an<y. appointed
commission by Justice Barnard 10 ap-
praise the damages sustained by the
owners of property in The vicinity OF the
rrv -ailwav terminal station today sun
scri5ed 10 the oath Of Office, preparatory
- entering upon The L.SC haTEt OF their
Il ILIfN
The Washington times., 1905-09-08
Over One Thousand Killed.

According TO the latest reports from
Baku over 1000 persons have been killed
and several thousand have been wound
ed. almost exclusively Tartars, Armen-
ians. and Persians.
There are nearly 100. 600 voorhees, fugi-
tives. Almost the whole oil industry is
ruined. involving serious consequence to
the trade and commerce OF tine whole
country and loss of about 930.Oo 900
iSlc00G0.0oO annually in state revenue
from excise
The Russ presents the case as a
scathing Indictment OF the existing sys-
tenn of government. which is inca pa BILE
of finding capable administrators and
has To resort 10 a whole arsenal Of re-
pressive measures placed in the unskill-
"a hnnds of .-ener--Lls
The Washington times., 1905-09-08
PRINTING OFFICE ASKS
FOR MORE COMPOSITORS

The G"vernment Printing Office has
made a requisi,ion on the Civil Service
Commission for another instaIiment Of
conpoSitors for temporary employment.
he request Is for twenty. making u
total Of sixty cOmpoSitors 10 be called
foi work IN tin ltst thirty days
u i understood that the commission
MS not vet completed the ratings OF the
CONFESSION cNamina lions held in the
spring. and that the selections are being
made from the old lists
The Washington times., 1905-09-08
Fighting at Balakhan.

The principal lighting is at Bslakhsn.
near Baku. where hundreds have been
She; by the infantry and artillery and
where 1000 were killed OF wounded in
a desperate attack on the military camp
and provision depots
The troops sustained few casualties. A
large number of workmen barr{caded
themselves in the Balakhan HosDlt,f
The soldiers began the attack with NNe
fire and then stormed the hosDitai ard
completed their work with the bayone,
A grim satisfaction Is felt here ~ tbe
reports Of the rioting In Tokyo.