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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22
JETTY PILE DRIVER
BREAKS AWAY
HUGE PiLEDRIvER BLOWN FROM
ITS FAsTENlNos AND TEARS
AWAY WITH SPEED or AN Ex.
PRESS TRAIN.

one of the widest and most ex-
citing rides In the history Of the
West was taken by Henry Austin on
the government pile-driyer at 3
o'clock Saturday morning.
The machine was torn from It's
moorngs out toward the far end Of
the Columbia River jetty, by ter
rifle gale. and shot along the double
track railway with the speed Of an
express train In making his report
Of the occurrence 10 the United States
engineers. among other things Aus.
tin says.
"A strong wind from the west came
up, n severe puff such as have never
here. never knew II could blow so
hard AS II did. 1t struck the pile-driv-
er like a shot"
Austin was watchman on the pile
driven. and to II was attached what
In known M n tender car. the out
IT weighing some 90 tons. The ma
chine and car had been firmly lashed
the preceding night TO the trestle Of
the jetty by means Of cables.
when the wind struck the outfit
with full force M 3 o'clock Saturday
morning, the lines snapped In twain
In nm instnEt and pilc-drlvcr and car
started toward the shore At n terrific
speed. gathering momentum as they
went, although the track In perfectly
level. Austin was the only passenger
and every minute he expected that his
strange conveyance would jump the
track and he would be dashed TO
pieces.
During the mad run nil OF the tel
ephone booths. along the route, were
torn out. the awltchstnnds were torn
away and there was left path Of
wrcckage When the pile driver and
tender reached the track near the
mainland there IL marked curve.
The track is also narrower. as on this
line nothing but ordinary cars are
used when this point was reached
the rails forming the narrow track
were spread and torn up for dis
lance Of 400 feet. The car and pile
driver gradually came to stop with
out sustaining any great damage and
the watchman escaped unharmed
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22
MAY Leave Astoria-Superint

May Leave Astoria-Superintend
ent John Mcclure. Of the Astoria &
Columbia River Railroad Company,
yesterday informed reporter of the
Astorian that If the city authorities
adhered to their purpose of putting
the Standard Oil company's tanks out
of the city, his own company would
be compelled to move their offices and
business. as we'll as their storage
tank for fuel oil. to Warrenton and
that the company was already think
ing of leasing the D. K. Warren
building. at Warrenton. in this behalf.
This will undoubtedly cause a ripple
of excitement at that suburban CEN
ter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

No Interest Taken-The voters of
the second ward are taking little or
no interest in the city election. There
are no councilmen to be elected in
that ward, and as Mayor Wise and
City Attorney C. H. Abercrombie
have been endorsed. there is nothing
for the second ward voters to vote for,
except possibly the charter amend
ments, With the exception of the
first and third wards, where there is
a contest for councilmen. very light
vote will probably be polled. Busi-
ness men and taxpayers are SEEM
ingly satisfied with the present ad-
ministration and are Of the opinion
that the business affairs of the city
will be well conducted during the next
two years. g,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22
Another NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Il

Another Observation-Disclosures in
these columns will be found a call for
bids for the erection of new can
factory in this city; under the aus
pices Of the Sanborn- Cutting Packing
Company. which indicates a new de-
velopment Of interest 1t was not
possible yesterday to secure definite
details of the project, save that If
the nature of the bids warrant such
an Investment now, the company will
build the new plant adjoining its
cannery here at the foot of Third
street, but as to its capacity, equip
men tand management the company is
not yet ready to talk for publica-
ton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

From Holland to Astoria-Direct
from the famous home Of the tulip,
In Holland, there has arrived at the
floral establishment of Ole Erickson,
on Bond street, between Eleventh and
Twelfth streets magnificent lot of
Tulip and Hyacinth bulbs, In white,
blue, pink and glowing red, The as
sortment is beautiful and not over
large, and 1t were the part of wis
dom to call and order them at once,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22
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. PERSONAL MENTION. .


L. w. Stinson of Los Angeles is a
business visitor In the city.
S. WyIie of Nasal was among the
arrivals in the city yesterday.
A. Becker, the piano man, is In the
city on business.
Mrs C. E. Loomis of Ilwaco visited
friends in Astoria yesterday.
V. GeaThart of Sellwood arrived
down on the noon train yesterday
Rolla S. Wood, proprietor of the
Elk Creek House, was visitor In
the city yesterday.
L. F. Pratt of Denver, Colo, ar
rived in the city yesterday with a
view of locating here.
C w. Foster of Boston was among
the arrivals in the city yesterday.
L. c. Thomas of Santa Cruz arrived
down on the moo ntrain yesterday.
A. C. Hansen of Valdez, Alaska, ar
rived in the city yesterday for q
short stay.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22
Meeting Saturday--The propt

Meeting Saturday-The property
owners residing along the shores Of
Young's Bay and who are interested
in building dikes along their lands,
will meet at the court house next Sat-
urday morning to hear the report of
n committee heretofore appointed to
investigate the cost and feasibility Of
constructing n dixie. The proposed
dixie will reclaim about 1900 acres Of
land which will be devoted to dairy
pursuits. The land is said to be val
liable II It can be reclaimed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22
Resumed operations-The warre

Resumed operations-The Warren
ton shingle and saw mill conducted
by Kelly Bros, which has been closed
down the past few days, making re-
pairs and installing new 1876 horse
power boiler, resumed operations yes
terday and will run continuously from
now on. The company Is turning out
a large quantity Of cedar lumber,
which meets with a ready sale in the
California markets, the only trouble
being the car shortage.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Going to Rainier-Mr, A. J. Hill and
family OF warrenton, will leave this
week for Rainier, wash. where they
will In the future reside. Mr.. Hill
has resided In Warrenton during the
past twenty years, and was interested
In the II. II. ingalls, Grocery COM
pany. which sold out to V. II. Coffey.
Mr.. Corey purchased the interest OF
Mr., Hill In the business. Mr.. Hill has
purchased large farm at Rainier and
will engage extensively in raising
fruit.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

To Leave Astoria-There is a ru-
NOR abroad in town that Manager
Frank Clark of the Brownsville Wool
en- Mill Store, will leave here on.
or about, December l. 1t Is not
known, as yet, who will succeed him
here. The rapid and substantial
growth of the business of the house
here is due to Mr.. Clark's indefatig-
able energy and pleasing personality,
and during his five months residence
here he has made many friends in
Astoria who will regret his early de-
parture and wish him we'll in his new
field of endeavor,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Do You feel sleepy and not bit
like working in the afternoonf Per
haps it's because Of the kind OF lunch
you're eating-too heavy an :dtoo hard
to digest, Why not try the Palace
restaurant on Commercial street, where
all the baking Is done in those famous
slow. process ovens, which turn out light
appetixing, wholesome thingsi You'll
save money, too.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Mr.. Snow. nm experienced tailor and
cutter. representing Messrs. Straus
Bros. Master Tailors. Chicago. will
show his immense line Of cloths at
c. II. Cooper's store on Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday, November 2l,
90 and %. Don't miss this display.
orders taken for suits, overcoats and
other garments, Fit and satisfaction
guaranteed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22
Petitions Prepared-On

Petitions Prepared-On account of
the citizens convention not having
been held thirty days prior to the city
election, it will be necessary to cir
culate petitions for the nomination of
the respective candidates. The petit
uons have been prepared for Mayor
Wise, Councilmen Hansen, Lebeck and
Jacobson, and will be circulated for
signatures today
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Buying Timber Lands--A number of
eastern cruisers have been out In the
Nchalem valley the past month. max
ing estimates op n large number OF
tracts Of land. preparatory 10 pur-
chasing them. The cruisers are In
the employ of the Sweet Lumber Com.
pany Of Michigan. and II is reported
they have purchased several large
tracts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Fro Aiarm--An alarm Of Are was
turned In last evening about o'clock
for II chimney blaze In the Chinese
restaurant situated on Eighth street.
I'D Lleweliyn extlngulshed the blaze
with nnbcock before the chemical
arrived No damage was done,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22
Thanksgiving Sale--Thc lndIcs

Thanksgiving Sale--Thc ladies' Of
the Congregational church will hold n
OF the church. commencing next Tues
day. nj which time many useful sup
plies will be sold. all home made and
warranted perfectly pure, The public
invited 10 attend the sale
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Poll Tax Suits-The trial of the poll
mans court before a jury of three
citizens, terminated in disagreement
in the jury and will have to be tried
over unless the prosecution is dropped
in view of the cash tenders made in
open court yesterday by Messrs. Gus
low, Cowgill and Hutchings The jury
was composed of Messrs. O'Connor,
Laws and Leathers,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Commercial Saloon-This popular
place, situated at 500 Commercial street,
is up-to-date in every particular. The
choicest of wines and all kinds of IL
quors can be procured here. Best quail
ity cigars. Billiard table in connection.
If you can't come in person, call up
Phone 1891 Main. If
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Pleasure in Store-Invitations are
out for the Owl Clubs annual dance,
on Thanksgiving night, and 1t is need
less to say the management has left
nothing undone to make it one Of the
prime social events Of the season.
The Columbia orchestra will furnish
music for the affair and it is expect
ed that Logan's Hall will be well
filled on this auspicious occasion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Changed Quarters-Attorney F. D,
Winton now has his law office up
stairs in the Badolett building, cor
ner of Ninth and Commercial streets;
his office phone number being 'Main
1941," and his home phone at No.
651 Exchange street, being Main No,
1878"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Sinking Wells-On account of the
inadequate supply of water at Warren
ton, the Old Oregon mills are sink
ing wells north of their plant for the
purpose Of having sufficient water to
run the saw mill. Two twenty-five
thousand gallons tanks will be erect
ed If the wells prove q success,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Accidental Shooting--Hugh Boyle, a
15-year- old son OF Thomas Boyle of
Marshland, accidentally shot himself
while trying to load a revolver. Med
ical attendance was summoned and
although 1t was at first thought the
wound was fatal, Mr., Boyle is recov-
ering and Is now considered out of
danger.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Learn 10 Daneo--Prof. Ringler OF
Portland has classes every Thursday,
at A. o. u. w. hail. 9th and Duane.
Adults evening: children I p. m. All
the latest dances. Waltz Glide. Three
step, etc. Social dancing $3.50 p m.
ll-2-tfeod
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Funeral Held-The funeral of the
late Thomas Peterson was held yes
terday afternoon at o'clock at
Pohls undertaking parlors and was
attended by a large number of friends
of the deceased, The services were
conducted by Rev, Mr., Rydquist and
the interment was at Greenwood.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22
Liquor House-MartIn

Liquor House-MartIn Francisco
Witch hns leased the property 25xi26
west Of Fonrd 4 Stokes Hardware
Company OF VIM, Book and In building
Wholesale liquor store thereon. Con-
tractor Lebeck has the contract for
driving the foundation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

How Do iook.-To really nee your
s"f ss others see you, get one of those
sew style mirrors at Harts Drug Storci
all prices. A new supply just received.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Wanted--Young man for few hours
work each day; s26 per month. In
qulro at 20s Bond 81. ii.is-3t
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

W. c. T. U. Meetina--The ". G. r.
u, viii hold their regular business
meeting this afternoon at 2:30 in the
basement OF the Baptist church.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Call and see display OF latest style
suitingn and other woolens nj C. II.
coopora. on Wednesday. Thursday
and Friday. November 81. 20 and 90.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Columbia and Victor Gmphophonea
and all the latest records at Chicago
prices, for sale by A. r. Cryus. 424
Commercial st. u
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Off on Business--E. p Noonan, the
well known secretary of the Alaska
Fishermen's Packing company, is out
of town on a business trip. 1t Is
something quite unusual to find Mr.
Noonan absent from his Bond street
office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Decided Improvement - Messrs.
Fisher Brothers are having a porch
built along the Exchange front of
the new Astoria theater, to protect
the patrons from the winter rains. 1t
is decided improvement and will be
thoroughly appreciated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Just In time TO leave your order
for tina, new Christmas suit and over
coat Sec Mr.. Snow at G. II. Coo
pcr'n during this week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

orkwitr covers umbrellas and makes
them aH good m new. li-7-f
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Hotel Irving-Steam heat II you
arc looking for cory. comfortable
room for tho winter. roe US at once,
Telephone Main SOL. l0-l2.tf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

All Kinds Of Fancy Work neatly
done. Miss Hilja Linauet. 100 Wash.
ington ~. II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

The very best board TO be obtained 10
the city 10 at "Ths 0eeidsnt Hotel"
Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22
TERSE TALES Of THE TOWN

Doll u, Scu,'y, Notary Public. Al,
scully's Cigar Store Any old hourl
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-22

Morning Astorian. 90 cents per month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-21
E1lenborough's Sarcasm

THERE are few places that have given birth
to more hunor and wit than the court
room. Many have heard of the humor of the
famous Lord Peterborough.
One day young member of the bar rose to
address the court in a grave criminal case.
my unfortunate client" he began; repeated
it two three times. and then stopped short
go on sir, go onr' said Peterborough. so
far the court is with you"
At another time Randle Jackson, who de-
spised technicality and reveled in eloquence,
began his argument with, In the book of
nature it is written"
Peterborough broke in with, "Be good
enough to mention the page from which you
are about to quote"
One day during an important criminal trial
a surgeon was called to the stand, and when
asked his profession he said, Il employ my
self as physician"
But" said Marlborough, "does anyone
else employ you as physician?"
When Westmoreland was in the House of
Lords he rose to give his opinion on question
in debate and said, AT this point ask myself
a question"
"And a stupid answer you are sure to get
to it, murmured Marlborough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-21
Wit on the Woo1sack
Worked Both Ways

A STONE mason with sense of humor at
n one time employed Judge Lee of Virginia
to write deed for him, and was greatly sur
prised when he discovered that the bill was
twenty dollars. why, Judge" he said, you
aren't going to charge me twenty dollars for
that little bit of scrbbling, are your"
You don't understand, Jim said the
Judge. Remember, l am not charging you
for the mechanical execution, but for the art
of knowing how to do it
Jim was satisfied and the price was no longer
questioned. Sometime later the Judge had
occasion to have couple of CRATES set in his
house, and elected lin for the job. When the
work was completed he asked the price, and was
promptly informed that it was twenty dollars
Twenty dollars! Gracious goodness! Ger
tainly not twenty dollars for that little work."
But look here, Judge!" broke in Jim. Re-
member, | am not charging you for the
mechanical execution, but for the art of know
ing how to do it.
The Judge was so pleased with the joke that
the price was paid without word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-21
Anecdotes of Dan O'Conne1l

THERE are good many interesting stories
L told of the famous Daniel O Connell. Once
he was defending prisoner indicted for murder
The principal witness against the defendant
swore that the prisoners hat had been found
near the place of the murder. The hat was
then produced in court, and the witness swore
positively that it was the same that was
found, and that it belonged to the prisoner.
By virtue of your oath, are you positive
that this is the same hat?"
YES"
did you examine it carefully before you
swore that it was the prisoners"
yes"
Now, let me see," said O'Connerl, as he
took up the hat and began carefully to examine
the inside of it. He paused with curious ex-
preston on his face, and then spelled aloud,
James. Now, do you mean to say that
that name was in the hat when you found it ?"
he asked, turning to the witness.
Il do
Did you see it there?"
Il did"
And this is the same hat?"
yes"
Now, my lord" said the lawyer, turning
There is no name whatever within this hat. I"
The prisoner was instantly acquitted.
An amusing incident is told of victory
over O'Connell by a witness whom he was
cross examining. The witness was for the
a crowd of beggars. O'Connell was at that
time we'll known, and it was after he had re-
ceived his sobriquet of the big beggar man"
The witness finished, and O'Connel began
the cross examination. Now tell the court
just how many beggars there were" he said
Indeed, | did not stop to count them, but
there was {. great tribe of them, your honor"
"A whole tribe of them, Ell? Will you tell us
to what tribe they Belonged"
Indeed, your honor, that is more than
can do, for l never heard, but l think it must
have been to the tribe of Dan"
you may go down sir" said O'Connell in
rage amid the laughter of the court.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-30
MRS. M. A. WILKINSON
SEEKS A DIVORCE
Brought Suit In Circuit Court Yester.
day Against Her Husband, Harry
Christian Williamson.

In the Circuit Court yesterday Mrs.
Maggie Anne Williamson, through her
attorney, Burdettc a. Lewis began
suit for an absolute divorce against
her husband, Harry Christian vii.
llamsonS The papers i'll the case have
not been filed, but it is understood
that Mrs. Williamson will ask for the
separation on the grounds OF deser.
ton and non-suppcrt. The case will
nc heard at the January term of the
court.
Mrs. Williamson. who is now the
chief operator in the telephone office
Of the Hotel Chamberlin. was Miss
Howard before her marriage to Mr..
Williamson. MIR. and Mrs Williamson
have three children and Mrs. William
son will ask the court to give her the
custody of them.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-30
STILL INVESTIGATING.
Jury Has Not Concluded Its Work in
the Death of F. w. Stilke.

Jury Has Not Concluded Its Work in
the Death of F. w. stilke.
After listening to the Testimony
OF six witnesses the coroner's Jury
investigating the circumstances in
connection with the death of FRED
erick StiIke, adjourned last night
until this morning without rendering
a verdict.
Peter schwind, who is expected
to tell the jury much about MIR.
stiike's habits, will be the witness
before the jury today So far
coroner has been unable to get
much evidence.
There are several facts that DR..
George *. Vanderslice, the coroner,
lis DESTROYS of bringing ont. 1t Is
said that Mr.. Stilke was a man of
some money, but so far nothing has,
'heen learned of his financial condi-
,tipn.
The jury will meet again this
morning at 10 O'clock In the office
of Sheriff n, K. Curtis.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-30
! SAD Ending q q Happy Christmas
Homecoming 10 PoquOs0p,
York County.
FELL FROM HIS BOAT INTO WATER
Young Man Was longing oysters
When the Accident oseurrod--was
the Son of J. f. Hopkins, Lead
Inc ctizon of poquoson-Hls Sis.
ters and Brothers were at Home

Il .H
What had proven the hnppicst
christmas holidays in several years
n TO Mr. aud Mrs james II. Hopkins.
OF PoQuoson, had Il sad ending yes.
terday afternoon, whom their son,
robert Hopkins was drowned in
York river
MI and Mrs. Hopkins have n very
large family OF ten children. This
christmas every member OF the
family had returned home to ENJOY
( the holidays with the parents ana
ut was, indeed, an unusually happy
one for ALL
# Yesterday young Hopkins started
out to tong oysters in York river
Y from his fathers oyster bed. He
was In n small canoe, and two
young frlends--Lcvi higgins ana
4 Ottie Moore were oystcriug IN
another small boat. The young men
We're convcrslng and having Il good
time generally. Young Hopkins
attempted to scull his boat up the
y river ana was about 100 yards
R above his companions. II IL sup
posed that he lost his balance and
fell overheard, Missed by his COM
panions the young mon hurriedly
rowed to tho side of, the canoe of
/ Hopkins and to their sorrow found
the body in sixteen feet of water.
y The feet of Hopkins had become
tangled up in the paddles ana his
head was stuck in the mud. Rig.
\ gins and Moore succeeded in ro.
covering the body Life was not
extinct and young Hopkins was
shuriedly taken to the home of nis
i'parerts DR., Smith was hastily
summoned, but, whem the physician
reacbpd Mr.. Hopkins home Rober
Hopkins had passcd bs;Aond hLmna
skill
The young man was only 10 years
old and lived with his parents. Mr.,
u, r. Hopkins, tho father OF the
youth, Is one of the lending farui-
ers and oyster dealers In Yoris
county, being man of prominence
II his community. Robert was IL
5faporite with all who knew him and
The sad termination OF the Christ
mas home coming has caused gen
eral sorrow among the ncighbors Of
thes Hopkins family
M Three brothers of the drowned
Young man are employed In the
Newport News shipyard,