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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

A man In Arkansas has patented q
machine for cutting logs off and fall
Ing trees. II is a platinum wire heated
to very high temperature. whic1
burns lts way through the log The de-
vice II a simple one and easily adjust
ed. II In claimed the machine works
more rapidly than saw. Sometime
ago an electric saw was invented In
California and several tests made. but
somehow the old cross-cut Is still kept
In service.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

In the Improvement OF Franklin ave-
nue. plan has been devised by City
Surveyor Tee whereby the cost Of the
Improvement can be materially les
sened. Instead Of driving seven spiles
IN "A bent running from the property
line. only hye will be driven. except
at the crossings. There viii be no
spllcs driven under the sidewalks. they
being supported by 4xl2 plank braced
at the bottom OF the spile and support
ing the sidewalk stringers. This viii
save over so spiles In the Improvement.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

There is young man In tae city
Jail who has ticket for San Francisco.
He arrived on the Hassalo yesterday
morning: took OH cargo OF booze,
then took the boat for Portland was put
of at Brookneld, returned to Astoria
on the Vanguard: was landed In jail
was taken out by some friends and put
on board the ocean steamer. He is
evidently tourist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

Comment is made that Representa-
tlves Laws and Burns have been dis
crIminated against by not being as
signed 10 any important committees In
the legislature. The dominating party
In all legislative bodies is given the
best committees, Clatsop county will
never secure needed legislation as long
M democrats are elected to the legis-
lature.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

In the probate court yesterday. Hol-
lis Nell, Keck was appointed admin
istrator OF tae estate Of Emcline l.,
Lehman OF Hammond. Robert Gray.
c. +. Ford and Robert Falconer were
appointed appraisers. The estate is
valued at $500.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

Representative Mayer OF Columbia
county has introduced n bill In the leg
islature 10 increase the salary Of Judge
Mcbride from $4,000 10 $4,000 year
The increase OF $1,000 will be paid pro-
portionateiy by the counties OF clat-
sop. Columbia, Clackamas and wasn-
ington.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

REWARp-we shall give $40 in gold
as FIRST prize, and IS as a second
prize to the boy or girl under IS years
Of age, writing the best poem OF twJ
or more verses, using the MONARCH
RANGE as the subject Of the poem All
poems TO be handed in before 6 p. M
on February 10, 1905. Charles He'll
born & Son, Complete House-furnish-
ers, 6so.5s2 Commercial Street
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

Nothing is more in demand than a
medicine which meets modern require
ments for blood and system cleanser,
such as DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They
are just what you need to cure stomach
and liver troubles. Try them. At
chas Rigers' drug store. ssc, guaran-
|tsea.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

The boat builders OF Astoria have
been busy for several weeks with or
ders for new fishing boats tha, viii be
added to the local feet when the sea-
son opens, A number Of orders are now
untitled and business will be brisk
until the first OF April.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

secerai families Of Ilwaco have laid
In their winter supply Of wood. II was
formerly Il part Of tao Columbia river
Jeity but washed over on the beach.
J. a. Howerton states that number OF
lengths Of railroad iron was also
washed ashore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

Hon, J, ". Laws has introduced q
bill In the Legislature increasing the
salary of the county Judge OF clatsop
county from 5000 10 $1,000 n year The
county Judge is the poorest paid official
IN the county and has more RESPONSE
bllity.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

Yesterday brought a number OF out
alde people into town 10 trade and their
advent was hailed with delIgat by the
merchants who believed an inconSld-
crate weather bureau was going to keep
the farmers at home all winter
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

Representative Burns has introduced
a bin In the house amending the Asto-
ria charter. Il is the same charter
adopted by the common council. Il
will be passed as soon as possible in
order that the council can make ASSESS
ments for future street improvements
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

For saie--At 0aston's feed stable.
No. 1906 Fourteenth street; one Landis's
harness machine; one Smith Premier
typewriter; one 20 hp motor and belt
ing: 1000 good sacks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

There 10 no complaint about business
at the Star saloon. Good goods and
courteous treatment will draw trade TO
any first-class saloon. That's what
makes business good at the Star. The
best ls none too good for our customers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

Our large stock Of nne dry goods
clothing. furnishing goods and all will
be placed on reduced sale prices dur
Ing the next 30 days. C. II. Cooper.
the leading house OF Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

II is very probable that Judge Nc
Bride viii not come to Astoria before
next week to try the saloon eases and
decide the timber tax cases. He ls
buaily engaged at Oregon City.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

A history OF the Astoria volunteer
fire department is being prepared and
will soon be published In book form,
II win give history OF the department
from the date Of It's organization.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

while at work painting on the Page
building Fred J, Borne fell from the
scaffolding. a distance Of about u
feet. landing on his feet lie sustained
no injuries.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

the peace quiet and good order Of
Astoria was never better than at pres
ent. Very few arrests have been made
this month. and few II any crimes are
committed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

Attorney George Noland will appear
for John Harry and John HendrIckson
to test the legality Of the prohibition
law adopted In Unitownton at the Mo-
vember election.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

John Lind. formerly OF Astoria was
drowned from the schooner Rcsolute
while en- route from San Francisco TO
Mexico.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18
LOCai BrevItIeS.

Home made sauerkraut. &c per ID.
Astoria Grocery Co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

Great reduction In dry goods and
clothing win be made during the month
Of January at our annual sale. now go
ing on. c. II. Cooper.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

The Mirror invites the public to It's
annual clearance sale OF tne liquors.
The fines, goods and best treatment
Family liquor store. p. II. Peterson.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

Mayor surprenant yesterday signed
all the ordinances passed and all war
rants ordered drawn NJ the meeting
Monday night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

our annual sale commences on Tues
day. January Sd. every article In the
store reduced a few exceptions.
C. II. Cooper.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

Our large stock OF Reliable Footwear
will be sold this month at great re-
duction, Don't miss II, wherity. Raj
ston Il Co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

A marriage license was isued yes
terday by Cupid Clinton 20 Timothy
A. Leahy and Mary c. Gilmore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

Special inducements offered In dresi
ana walking skirts this week at Foart
q Stokes Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-11
HOW TO
''B|NG A
HANGER"

New York. March ii.--"Shov yer how
ter bing hanger? Sure" said i3-yesr-
old Moses Pechmsn. a witness in General
Sessions court, at tho trial OF Max Hoff-
man. charged with pocket picking
"Binging a hanger" is a thieves iargon
for robbing a womsns hand satchel. A
court attendant stood up with a Somsns s
hand sstche slung on his arm The boy
slid from the witness seat and glided UP
10 the pretended victim
with his right hand he deftly lifted
the satchel while with the left he un-
clasped the receptacle and extracted a
smaller purse from the satchel and
slipped It into his pocket.
Watts de way It's done It's dead
easy" remarked the boy ss he climbed
back into the witness chair. Judge Gil
dersleeve had 10 rap 10 prevent the spec
tators from breaking in to applause.
Pechman. VINO is small, even for his
l3 years. and dressed IN knickerbockers,
turned states evidence against Hoffman,
who is said 10 have taught many young
thieves.
They We're arrested on Jan. 50 in Alt
mans store after Pechman had hinged"
the hand satchel ~ Mrs Catherine New
man OF 70 East Twenty-ninth street
Pechman passed the sl1e which the
satchel contained. TO Hoffman, who was
on the lookout for bulls" as detectives
are called
Detective Larkins was too quick for
them and they were caught.
Pechman told how Hoffman, after giv-
ing him a few lessons in pocket picking,
went out on q regular campaign. HoT-
man took him UP iu the retail dry goods
district telling him this was tho only
dead easy" part of the city for busi
ness
II used 10 go among de women around
de counters" continued Pechman. 1t
was dead easy 10 work en-. Women is
always lookln' at dc counters an don't
-f-e,,-.4..- a+teAtian- 10 =derc Valu hles-
When times was good we would bring
as many as Is hangers day. Other
times We would only get few pennies.
When We struck 81 rich We would blow
ourselves at a swell restaurant an go to
de teater'
Did Hoffman steal anything asked
Assistant District Attorney OConnor.
NO His job was tougher'n mine"
responded Pechman "He had 10 watch
for de bulls"
Hoffman. who IS only a boy. denied
that he ever acted as a Fagin 20 Pech-
man He said he had never met the boy
until the day they were arrested.
Hoffman was sentenced 20 the Elmira
Reformatory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-11
A WISE GIRL
REAL ESTATE
AGENT

New York, March 11.-Real estate brok-
ers on the lower east side have learned
that the mysterious rival who got ahead
OF them In several recent deals Is a pretty
ghl Of twenty. named Frieda Offner
Tenements and oil dwellings for which
the brokers had been negotiating were
scld by the mysterious rival 10 outside In
Nsstors before the brokers were aware
tlias a competitor vas in the field
Tho last property TO be snatched from
tkem Just as they vere about 20 Sign con
tracts for II was the five-story tenement
at No Rivington street II was sold for
Mr. Solomon 10 Sigrund Schnee.
The sale was traced 10 Miss Offner VINO
WAS found I'm the office OF 3 Steingut
Mayor OF Second avenue"
During her two years service as stem
ographer and clerk for Steingut, Miss OF
ner had learned the real estate business
on the lower east side so thoroughly that
the Mayor OF Sscond avenue intrusts
her with negotiations which would test
the cleverness OF experienced brokers.
Now she gets tho regular brokers' COM
mission on all her soles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-11
POISON WAS
POURED IN
HER THROAT

Jamison city, Pa. March n-Neille
Corter. a farmers daughter, while I'm the
mountain near Peale, Clearfield county
caring for cattle ran upon cabin con-
structed OF rough boards in which there
were three foreigners who. II ls believed,
were members OF the Black Hand.
During the time that her parents llVed
there the girl. in caring fon the cattie,
frequently went to the rendezvous or the
foreigners and learned some or the sec
rets .of the gang.
Corter and his family moved several
months ago from Peale 10 Jnmison CITY,
The girl was recently warned by young
man now living here that enemies would
soon be I'm Jamison city TO do her haTin.
This man had left the gang, and was
irving 10 live a different life. She real
ized the danger she was In, and Tor some
time STAYED close TO the house.
Last night, however, she was IN tront
OF the house. wheIr she was suddenly
grabbed by three men, who held heI
while one OF the number poured liqulu
poison down her throat. The men ilen.
The girls mother worked over hef uh-
I'll morning before she recovered. AZ
daybreak members of the family found
note under the front door addressed 70
the girl and signed by The Black Hand
society. -,
III stated that II she was not then dead
they would he back on March IL To com
plete their Job.
Al the time the girl lived in Clearfield
county she told the authorities or the
existence OF the society. and for that the
geng resolved 10 murder her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-11
VALLEY VILLAGES
Church Notes and Other Items
Of General Interest From the
Pawtuxt0t Valley.

Rev. Theodore ID. Martin. rector OF the
Church OF the Ascension Of Auburn will
preach at the ST. Andrews church in
Phenix tomorrow morning and evening
Rev. Thomas c. johnson. rector at Phe.
nix, will have charge or the services AT
the Auburn church.
Beginning last evening and continuing
on Friday evening I'm Lent evening
prayer and litany will be observed at the
ST Andrews church in Phenix.
Special music will be rendered at the
vesper service at the Riverpoint Congre-
gational church tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock
On Monday evening at the Centresille
NJ l.. church, the Pawtuxet Valley Sun
day School Teachers union will hold
convention. The same promises to be
very interesting and will begin at 7:Jo.
r. G.. Strstton, general secretary OF the
Pawtucket y. NJ. G. A., will be the prin-
cipal speaker and the meeting promises
TO be one of the most interesting yet
held.
The choir OF the Hope NJ r.. church
met last evening In the vestry OF the
church and rehearsed some special mu-
sic.
The monthly business meeting OF the
Benton Epworth league will be held this
evening at the home Of Miss Mary Irons
Of Hope.
VILLAGE NOTES.
The Alumni OF the Crompton school
met at the school hall last evening. There
was a goodly number in attendance and
the meeting was harmonious. Little be.
y~ld routine business was transacted,
however.
The funeral OF Mrs. Mary Perry, OF
IIllsgrove, widow OF the late Caesar
Perry OF Phenix was held from her
late home there today. She was IN her
7Sd year and is survived by two sons
and three daughters
The Enworth league OF the Centreville
NJ r. church met st the home Of Mr..
and Mrs Samuel Clark on Warwick ave-
nue. last evening. A pleasant social hour
followed the business session.
All the plans for the annual banquet of
the Friendly Sons OF ~. Patrick. 20 loo
held tomorrow evening in Temperance
hall. clyde. have been completed and the
affair promises 90 be notable one
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-11

Al the II o'clock services OF the Con-
ereEational church tomorrow tho pastor.
Rev Thomas r Norris subject will be
Giving For Himself and Others" Sun
day school at 1915: the Junior and inter
mediate Christian Endesvor leagues will
meet az o'clock instead OF g. as is the
custom There will he no services IN the
church in the evening as the members
will attend the revival services AT the
Benehcent Congregational church on
Weybossst street AZ 7:3o. when the Rev.
w J Dawson OF London, England, will
preach.
Farragut post, Grand Army of the Re
public. held a well-sttended meeting last
evening and II was very enjoyable for
YESTERDAY the old veterans received their
pension money and from this a sufficient
amount of small change was taken out
for clam chowder After this they
spoke OF the time when all were glad 10
have a slice OF fs' pork and a few hard
tacks. They were a ha ppy Z last even
ing. Commander Lee Phillips presided
During the Ienten season services will
he held ~ the residences of members OF
St Marks Episcopal church on Friday
evening. and this pleasant and useful
gathering were inaugurated last even
ing by meeting al the home OF the pastor,
the Rev. Herbert A. Remick
One application for membership was re-
ce'ved az the meeting OF the Riverside
Social club last evening. The committee
who are arranging for the ball 10 be
held in Library hall on the evening Of
ST Patrick's day reported that everything
was IN readiness for the same.
Mr. stewart Burgess OF this place was
awarded the contract 10 build the new
school house by the school committee last
evening, his figures being A3Sa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-11

Her-why 80 YOU prefer hotel food 60
ny cooking
Him-Ai = hotel I can alvaya look
~ tho menu and see what m eating -
cleveland LEADER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-11
STAGING UPSET.
One Workman Fell 35 Feet and SustaIasd
Fracture Of Leg.

A hook on a wire cable operated by a
steam hosting engine AT 2:30 yesterday
caught in part OF staging on a build
ing at the corner OF Lexington avenue
and Niagara street.
Three men i'm the employ OF Hsrtwell.
Kingston Il Williams were on the staging
which was upset.
James Carr. the foreman. and Charles
Yates succeeded In graspdng a part OF the
staging, but Patrick Downey fell a dis
tance OF 20 feet hts right leg being
broken near fhe nip. He was sent 20 the
Rhode Island hospital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-11
RESULTS or FOOD
Health and Natural Conditions Come from
Right Feeding.

Man. physically. should be ike a per
fectIy regulated ma chine. each part work
ing easily I'm its appropriate place. A
slight arrangement causes undue friction
and wear. and frequently ruins tho entire
system.
4 well known educator Of Boston found
a way 10 keep the brain and the body I'm
that harmonious cooperation which makes
a Joy of living
Two years ago. she writes being in
a condition Of nervous exhaustion. ! re-
signed my position as teacher. which
had held fop over 80 wears. Since then
the entire rest has NJ course. been q ben
oft. but the use Of Grape Nuts has re-
moved one great cause Of illness In the
past, namely. constipation. and its attend
ant evils.
II generally make ms entire brea kfa 81
on n raw egg heaten into four spoonfuls
~ Grape -Nus with n little hot milk or
hot water added 7 like II extremely my
food assmilates and my bowels take care
Of themselves I find my brain power
and physical endurance much greater
and I know that the use Of the Grape
Nuts has contributed largely to this re-
suit
1T is with feelings OF gratitude that
write this testimonial and trust n may
search FOR health 90 Name given by
Postum Co Rattle creek. Mich
There's reason
Took in each pts FOR The little book
The Road 20 veil,ille.'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-11
BRISTOL.
Col. Straight Appointed Deputy
Grand Chancellor. Other Notes
Of General Interest.

Thomas F Morrissey has sold house
snd lot on the west side Of Bourne ave
nue. to John n. Morrissey and wife.
Samuel O Swan. one Of Bristors highly
respected octogenarians. will quietly OBJ
serve his s2d birthday next Wednesday.
March IS, with relatives and friends a
his home ou Bradford street
Ats meeting Of Burnside lodge. Knights
OF Pythias. the announcement was made
az the appointment Of Colonel Clarke II.
Straight Of Burnside lodge as deputy
grand chancellor OF District No. 2. col
onel Straight received his commission on
Feb -. The second district includes
What Cheer lodge. No. ~ OF Providence
and Redwood lodge, No. II. of Newport.
il was also announced that eN-Mavor
Franklin Of Newport has been appointed
deputy grand chancellor OF District No.
!, which Includes Burnside lodge of this
town and Rhode Island lodge No. p.
Of Providence. Puritan lodge of Fan
River will make frsternal visit TO Burn
side lodge on Tuesday evening, March
q. IL Is expected that 100 Pythians from
the Spindle city will be present
The newly elected town council. consist
ing OF James Wallace Franklin. William
~ Thayer John L. Gladdng, Frederick
J.. waldron and =, ~. Morris met last
evening IN the council chamber and were
duly engaged by Town Clerk Herbert =.
Bennett. After being engaged a social
hour was passed. cigars were passed
around and from the general outlook busi-
ness will be strictly adhered 40,
The Congregational club will give
supper and sale In the chapel OF the
church, next Wednesday afternoon md
evening commencing at $50 o'clock.
While at work in the carding depart
ment of the Cranston Worsted mills,
about 5.R O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
Albert Maddox, the lS-year-old son OF Mr..
and Mrs William Maddox. of Central
street. suffered severe and painful In
juries 10 his left hand by having IL caught
between two rolls of = carding machine.
lie was taken 20 the office OF DIR. Rus
sell s. church where IL was found that
the middle finger Of the left hand. above
the Joint. was mashed 20 n pulp and the
other finger severely bruised. On advice
Of the physician the boy was taken 10
the Rhode Island hospital. where Il was
found necessary 20 amputate the middle
finger at the first Joint
Nathan w. L.lttleheld. attorney. of
Providence, will address a meeting OF
men M the y NJ. &. A. rooms Sunday
afternoon. March H. 4 p. m \ quartet
from Warren Baptist church will sing
The collections for missions among In-'
dlans and colored people will be taken at
all the masses at st. Mary's church on
the first Sunday I'm Lent. March ~.
The large chimney az the north boiler
rooms AZ tho works OF the National India
Rubber Works, which was recently aban-
doned, is being torn down by steepe-
Jacks from Providence The chimney.
when standing was about li5 feet In
height.
Captain William w. Chureh who has
been confined TO his home for several
weeks past q slowly recovering not
withstanding he has reached tho adj
vsnced age Of % years.