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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
Has Fine Feature

Glenn Darling, who is the top-liner
in the Stadium tent, Just east OF the
court house, Is doing a trick THAI
many will be interested ipseeing. He
permits himself TO be locked In a
steel cage, after being handcuffed or
tied with ropes by members Of the
audience, and then makes his escape
from the manacles and the steel cage
with comparative ease The opening
night OF the Regatta he was tied so
tightly by ropes, and by men who
know how TO tie ropes, that he still
bears the marks Of the cords around
his arms and wrists, and yet il took
him but a few minutes to free himself.
Like his famous fellow worker, Hou-
DIM, who has amazed the world with
the ease with which he can escape
from any manacles that police or
others can place upon him, Darling
takes pleasure in his work and tonight
an especially effort will be made BY
several to see If they can't "beat him
at his own game"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
Fetched Up At Frankfort :

The Missionary sloop Guiding
Star, for the safety of which there
has been more or less trepidaition in
this city all Of Friday last and most
of yesterday, in the minds of Rev.
Mr.. Bernays, of the Portland Sea-
mems Mission, and others in touch
with him, was heard from yesterday
in happy fashion in so far as the
safety of her master was concerned;
for that young man, whose name Is
Arthur Harding and who is an APP
prentice from the British ship Crown
of India, arrived in the city yesterday
in a fishing boat, from Frankfort, on
the Washington shore, where the
Guiding Star is beached, after long
and trying cruise down the river. Mr..
Harding reports that he made it al
right, down as far as the Tongue, on
Thursday morning, and then ran into
foul weather, and being alone his boat
became practically unmanageable. He
struggled against wind and water all
day long and as luck would have it,
drifted into the beach near Frankfort
after dark on that evening, with the
Star full of water and sinking, and
sink she did within the hour OF his
landing He CROPPED about in the
strangeness and gloom Of the place,
soaked to the skin, and found fish
erman's home at last, where he was
made as comfortable as could be, dry
clothes, good food, genial warmth,
backed by a friendly welcome could
signify it, and after a long nights
rest, which greatly refreshed him, he
was brought to this city on motor
fish boat yesterday, only to find that
his friends here had chartered the
launch Queen and had gone up the
Columbia river to search for him, In
the meantime the Regatta committee
had taken charge Of Mr., Harding
pending the return Of his friends.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
Busiest Woman In Clatsop-

DR.. B. Owens-Adair came in from
her Sunnymead farm yesterday, and
as usual she was armed with the
signal thing that most interested her
for the moment, to-wit, a'magnihcent
bundle Of oats of three months
growth, six feet and three inches in
length from the stem-cut to the heads
and rich with grains, which she inn
mediately took to the county fair and
fled as her home contribution to the
fine Clatsop exhibit there, This done,
and various and sundry other duties
disposed Of, the doctor went the
rounds of the Regatta amusements
and put in a happy day with the
friends she met at every turn. She
wound up at the baby show where her
pleasure for the day, so far as the city
went, eliminated and she took the
train to the west side in time for her
home dinner.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
out ON Bail

Charles J. Bertelson, manager OF
the Warwick saloon on Commercial
street, failed to show up in police
court yesterday afternoon and his
bond was declared forfeited, Judge
Anderson at once issued bench war
rant and placed it in the hands Of
Police Officer Houghton with instruc-
tions to have Bertelson in court Mon
day afternoon at 3 o'clock, Bertelson
is the man who pulled a gun on Police
Officer Houghton, when, according to
the officers story, he found a woman
Id one OF the little rooms in the sa-
loon. The policeman prevailed upon
the saloon man to drop his gun and
Submit to arrest. 1t is said that a
state warrant will also be issued
against him for pulling his revolver
on the officer
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
Were a Hungry Lot

Many OF the members Of the First
Company went hungry during the
parade on the opening day Of the
Regatta, and yesterday several Of
them were no, backward in voieing
their disapproval Of the way. things
went. They were instructed TO make
their appearance at 1890 o'clock, and
did so with military promptness, but
il was two hours later before the pa,
radc started Meantime many OF the
boys, who had missed their dinners in
their efforts to be there on time, were
getting mighty hungry, but this they
soon forgot in the marching during
the parade. But when they were dis
banded several Of them went 10 the
Odd Fellows hall, where the Regatta
committee had prepared dinner for
the soldiers from Fort Stevens, ex.
pecting 10 get "a bite" there, and
while the regulars we're willing TO
greet them with open arms, the men
say that they we're given the CLASSY
stare and the cold hand by those in
charge I'VE were thrown out" as
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
Broke His Wrist

Yesterday. shortly after noon, Mer-
rill Henderson, a bright young barber
in the employ of the Occident Barber
Shop, while walking in the rear Of
the hotel, slipped on the wet plank
ing Of the yard and broke both bones
on his left forearm, badly. He was
taken at once to DR.. A. A. Finch,
who treated the broken limb, and
last evening the unfortunate young
man was resting easily, and nourish-
ing the hope that he might be able 70
leave out for his San Francisco home
on the steamship Rose City, this af-
ternoon, which he viii probably do II
he is at all able to do so,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
They Have Rooms

There arc several beautiful rooms at
ST. Mary's hospital that the Sisters
are prepared to rent to guests, on oc-
casions like the Regatta, and for those
who have difficulty in securing nice
rooms elsewhere these rooms should
prove quite attractive Although in
the hospital they are in quiet places
and have every convenience. These
rooms will be rented at reasonable
rates, and while not cheap, they are
just the kind that nice people in
search OF rooms woula! ~ish to get.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29

AT the session Of the police court
yesterday afternoon there were three
"drunks" who stood in the prisoners
docket to ansewr for their delinquen.
cies. Two OF them pleaded guilty
while the third indicated as best he
might that he could not speak the
language OF the court. But the con
dition Of his clothes was of itself suf-
ficient indication what his offense had
been, and this, added to the testimony
of the arresting officer, was deemed
sufficient to convict him. Each was
given light fine. The men were well
dressed and looked like fishermen
who had taken the "6rst drink" and
then had gone on until they ended IN
the gutter. Interested spectators Of
the session of the court were three
ministers who are in attendance upon
the conference now being held in this
city. Evidently they wished to see
how justice is dispensed in Astoria's
police court and TO view the character
OF the men who appear there, but It
so happened that they saw little OF
the worst side Of the degradation that
is often seen there. Nor could the
shrieks and hysterical callings be
heard just then from an old woman
who was in cell downstairs. She
was drunk and had been begging.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
Brosched Cargo Yesterday

Captain w. A. Johnston, local
manager for the Mecabe Stevedoring
Company. with force Of rs men, yes
ierday afternoon, broached the sal
mon cargo Of the good ship Henry
Willard, at tho A. & &. docks. This
is the first work done by Captain
Johnston, since the founding Of the
new firms branch in this city, and Il
will be thoroughly and quickly done,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
REALTY TRANSFERS

Hughes Mccormick and wife to
John A. Mulcahey and John Mullady,
south half Of northeast quarter and
northwest quarter Of northeast quar-
ter, and lot /. session 9, and lot Is
seetion4, all being in r. n NJ R. g w.
containing 1916 acres $40.
John Mulcahey to A. |, Duprey and
ia. Purcell, an interest in same lands
as above: IS.
M. S. Warren to Katie Clarke ana
G, G, Clarke. lots 5. s, 7 and 5. block
8, in Haystack Rock Park; $500.
U, S. to Albert M. Smith, southwest
quarter Of section |. T. 5 N. R. 5.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
The Astorian Herald suspends--

Upon the plain and candid state,
mcnt oi its proprietor and editor G. J.
Curtis, announcemnt Is made that
todays issue Of tbs Astoria Weekly
Herald, is the last appearance 81 that
paper as circulating medium Mr.,
Curtis viii sell the plant (hayine al-
ready sold bis presses, and will dc
vote his future to the practice Of the
law.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
Returned To The Capital

Governor George H. Chamberlain
pent the day very pleasantly here
yesterday following 40 the various
amusements and matters Of interest
projected by the Regatta season, and
for while yesterday morning was
the especial guest Of Admiral Shep-
herd and his staff aboard the flagship
Heather, where his Excellency started
number Of the marine events Of the
day The Governor left up for the
Capital City on last evenings 6:i0
express.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
Opening Date Set

The Warrenton school district No.
80, will open It's schools on the l4th
OF mex, month, with an increased
roster Of pupils. and with professor
]. r. Lee and Miss Matte McCready,
as teachers, which latter fact means
much for the advancement Of the
youngsters down that way.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
SPAR, DOCK AND BUOY
in PLAY YESTERDAY
SHIPS THAT MOVED IN AND
OUT THROUGH REGATTA
FLEETS ASSEMBLED.

Captain Stuart, of the Cape Disap-
pointment life-saving station, and his
fine group OF men were on hand yes
terday morning for Regatta work,
and gave fine exhibition off the
grandstand, which was thoroughly
appreciated. The captain came ashore
himself and watched his men go
through the full arm, which by the
way was accomplished admirably
with several recruits in the boat
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
Trying To Improve

Warrcnton mas caught the fever
for street improvement which has for
q long time been notablc in and
around this city, and is fixing up rs
sidewalks generally, The latest 10
take up with this line OF improve
ment Is the Astoria Title. Abstract &
Trust Company, which has built
about FIVE blocks Of new walk along
iis holdings over there.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
Interesting Rumor--

Word comes up from Warrenlon
that the Old Oregon Mills plant will
be leased by very responsible party
at an early day, and will be operated
under the new business conditions by
the 18th OF October next. This is
good news and il thoroughly appre
ciated where Il is known.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
Going or Thistles-

II Is reported that Dr. Linton, road
Supervisor for the Warrenton road
district, has done excellent work in
the matter OF destroying the ugly
growth OF thistles over on the west
side, and Is generally commended for
his live interest in matter that has
been sadly neglected in many other
points about. the county.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29

The Columbine arrived down from
Portland yesterday in good time to
take her usual place in the Regatta
lineup. She is loaded for an OUT
ward voyage with light-station sup
plies and will get away today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
Wild West Parade.

All persons desiring to participate
in the Wild West parade on Saturday
evning can secure costumes from Mrs,
Wonder and Miss BENJAMIN costum-
ers, located at the Occident Hotel
sample rooms. Costumes can be se-
cured at any time during Saturday
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
Citizenship Papers

Kustaa Adolf Lempea, who applied
for a marriage license yesterday. also
fled his declaration to become a citi-
zen, Lars Holmes, native OF Norway,
also entered a petition for his natural
ization papers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
On September 9Th

It is announced ,ha, the fall term OF
the Academy Of the Holy Names Of
this city, situated at the corner Of
Franklin avenue and Sixteenth street
will commence on the 9Th day Of Sep
tembcr,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
Convention of SheriEs

The convention Of the Oregon
Sheriffs was held yesterday morning
at the county court room and while
the session was brief, it was soundly
and wholly business-like from start
to finish. After disposing Of such
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29

The British ship Aberfoyle left up
yesterday afternoon on the tow lines
of the Harvest Queen, and made 4
feature in the afternoon Regatta
sights.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
Funeral Sunday

The funeral of Miss Agnette Maria
!, Koller, who died at her home in
uppcrtown, 372 Twenty-ninth street,
will be held from the Pohl parlors
Sunday afternoon at ? o'clock. In
terment will be in Greenwood Gene
terry. The Rev. Mr. Lumijarvi will
officiate at the burial ceremonies.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
M The saengerfest--

4 The Queen Of the Regatta and the
Admiral and his staff will be present
at the opening concert Of the Saen-
geriest tonight, The Queens maids
will also be present.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
Get Your Masks

Mrs, Wonder costume maker Of
Portland, Is at the Oecident. where all
who wish 70 purchase masks for the
Wild West parade tonight may do so.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29

The steamship Roanoke came dowu
from the metropolis yesterday morn
ing and went on toward the Califor-
MIA coast, with plenty Of business on
all decks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
Marriage Licenses

Hall 4 dozen marriage licenses
have been issued during the Regatta
days, indicating that some Of the
young folks deem II to good time 70
enter upon the marital state. Yestcr-
day licenses were issued for Kustaa
Adolf Lcmpca and Miss 1'ynni Maria
Puranin; and for Chester Knight and
Miss Mamie choquettc; and for Rich
ard Carlson and Miss Ida Elyia Oh
sen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29
IERsE TALES u THE TOWN
For Appendieitus--

William Davis was operated upon
for appendicitis at 81, Mary's hospi-
tai yesterday. lie Is said TO be doing
well.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29

one of the boys II khaki put It. They
allcge that the Regatta committee
didn't treat them rightfulIy
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29

The Benson log-raft will go out
today on the hawsers of the sea tug
Dauntless which arrived in yesterday
from the Bay City after the monster.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29

The steamer Shoshone came down
from Portland yesterday and left
out for San Francisco.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29

The French schooner Anna M.
Smalle, from Honolulu, sailed into
port yesterday in the wake of the
Mabel Gale, and is at anchor in the
lower harbor, and will go on to Port
land at the first opportunity. She
had the misfortune to lose one of her
men shortly after leaving Honolulu,
by drowning with suicidal intent. She
had a fair passage over the Pacific.
One of the marine spectacles today
OF extraordinary interest, will be the
race between the Greenhorn and
Skinch II, which in the light Of the
magnificent speed bursts made yester-
day morning by the Driscoll boat,
promises endless interest today. The
whole city is looking for the run to-
day s
The steamship Melville Dollar ar
rived down from Portland yesterday
on her way to sea and the Orient with
a huge cargo Of lumber She dressed
ship, night and day, in honor of the
Regatta and will depart out this
morning,
The French bark Vincennes, 1921
days from Cherburg, Captain Noel
on the bridge, crossed in at l o'clock
yesterday afternoon She reports a
quiet trip out and all we'll on board.
She will leave up for Portland on the
first tow that offers,
The schooner Mabel Gale, Of the
Simpson feet, came in yesterday un-
der her own canvas and sailed up the
north channel to her berth at the Co.
lumbia mills at Knappton, She halls
from San Francisco,
The Lurline was down yesterday in
good time and stayed until 10 o'clock
before departing for Portland. She
took conspicuous part in the marine
parade last night and won a prize for
her hne illumination.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29

The steamer Asuncion was another
of the getaways from this port yes
terday, San Francisco bound.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29

The French bark Gael, from Lon
don, crossed in yesterday, and is now
in the lower harbor awaiting towage
to Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-29

The Spencer is doing her daily
stunt with exact and paying precisiou
these days, and will be down today as
usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-13
Health Conditions Improve

There was decrease in the number Of
deaths in the District during the week
ending Saturday last, according to the re-
port of Health Officer Woodward, SUBJ
mitted to the Commissioners yesterday
The total number of deaths for the
week was 12s. wh9e during the same
week in 1907, 1856 deaths were reported.
The fewer deaths from consumption and
heart disease among the whites are re-
sponsible for the decrease. Twelve deaths
from consumption occurred during the
past week. as compared with twenty
four in 1907. Nine cases Of diseases OF
the heart terminated fatally during the
week. while in 1907 there were twenty
one. Grip proved fatal in nine cases dur
ing the past week.
Only one Increase of smallpox in quar-
antine was reported during the week All
the patients In the hospital are colored
and mostly from the southwest section Of
the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-13
EAGLES MASK BALL.
Washington Aerie Set the Pace in
Annual Winter Functions.

Washington Aerie. No. 49, of the Fra
ternal Order of Eagles. distinguished itself
as an organization last night i'm giving
a masked ball. which was declared to be
one Of the most successful ever given in
the city. The ball took place at the head
quarters of the society. 9th and e streets
northwest. and was supervised and direct
ed with due regard to the comfort of the
guests. There were nearly 500 persons
present. of whom there was a liberal
some and unique costumes displayed.
which formed a very pretty moving piano.
rama of color effects.
1t was the first function of the kind
for the Eagles, and under the manage
ment of ]. H. Bradley, chairman; +. s..
Fleming, treasurer: ]. D. Brill, secretary;
A. L. Reinburg. chairman OF the moor
committee; l.. B. Hayes. chairman recep-
ton committee. and j. L. Feeney. A. 5.
Morgan. Sam Soloman. Fred Wagner, h.
NJ Venable, Dave Wolf, Joseph p. Fegan
r. Lehman. j. NJ. BreSnahan and r.. >.
Fleming. the ball proved a great success.
Prizes were offered for the best original
character. the best comical character, the
best group of characters and the hand
soonest character costume. There was
host to select from. but for originality
the three judges very quickly awarded the
first honors to Mr.. Charles Bovello, who
cleverly impersonated huge eagle, the
emblem of the organization From the
time Of his advent in the hall, hopping
from place to place with the skillfully ac-
quired movement of the famous bird of
freedom Mr.. Bovello was easily the OBJ
served of all observers. His prize slngu-
larly was a canary bird in cage.
The winner of the prize for the best
comical character was Mr.. George III.
Whiting, who represented lon the Water
Wagon" and manipulated an improvised
water wagon with the cleverness OF a
vaudeville artist The prize was gold
watch fob.
1t remained for The Merry Widows"
in:personated by Mrs. John O'Day, Miss
Nellie Savage and Miss May Cantwell. to
secure the prize for the best. group or
characters, and they not only looked the
part but acted the roles to perfection.
The prize was So in gold.
To Miss Margaret Smith of Capitol Hill
fell the honors of first prize for the best
costume, two-piece set of fur. She
was daintily attired as a Scotch lass.
Honorable mention was accorded MISS
Emma Eichelberger. as Gypsy; MISS
Bertha Lingle. Fencing Girl: Mrs.
John A. Davis as Might; Miss Effie Fay
Berry. as Cupid: The Girl From the
Golden West; japanese Lady and Co
lumbia.
The Judges were Mr.. Alex. Schmid, Mr..
j. A Danaher and S. B. Milton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-13
PHILLIPS HELD AS WITNESS.
Action by Coroner's Jury in Reid
Murder Case.

The coroner today concluded the inquest
into the. murder of Henry Reid. Charles
Phillips was held as a witness for the
government.
Detective Evans of the headquarters
force was the first witness. He stated
that at the outset of the investigation sus-
picion rested on Charles Phillips. The
latter, the witness said, claimed to have
reached his home a few minutes after II
o'clock. when investigation established
the fact that the correct time was nearly
minutes after IL. The detec-
tive stated that when the body of Reid
was found. there was no blood noticed
except on the spot where the head lay.
Reds glasses and his hat were found
several feet away from the body, and
there was no sign of blood on them. Oc-
tavia Bell of q F street. the witness said,
partially identified Phillips as man she
had seen passing her house, putting what
looked like a pocketbook in his pocket
The detective also learned that Phillips
was left in the bar with Reid. who was
very drunk.
Phillips wife said the witness added
that when Phillips reached home the
night of the murder and prepared for bed
he neglected to wind his alarm clock
and when she called his attention to it he
said he was tired of working and would
sleep next morning as long as he pleased
She told the officer other circumstances
about Phillips. it was testified, one being
statement by her as to how easy it
would be to rob Reds safe. Phillips de-
MED his wife's statements. but the stories
he told were conflicting and contradictory,
according to Detective Evans. who further
said that Reid did not walk down the
steps on F street. but was carried down.
In reply to a question of Acting Coro-
ner GlazebrOok, as to whether there was
any enmity between Reid and Phillips
the detective stated that there had been a
quarrel between Phillips and Reid over a
bet and that Phillips made threats
Octavia Bell. F. Moreland of the gov
eminent printing office. Crossing Police
man John L. Gibson, Lewis Benson, head
waiter at the Union station: William L.
Collins and Martha Phillips, wife OF
Charles Phillips, also testified, nothing
new being developed.
Charles Phillips. the man under arrest.
then made a statement. denying any con-
nection with the murder and contradict
ing part Of the testimony of his WIFE