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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06
On o Sad Errand--

Rev w. Seymour Short, rector OF
Grace Episcopal Church OF this city,
and his sister, Mrs. Frank Spittle,
have just received sad and urgent
summons to their home at Bethel,
Conn, where their aged mother is
lying very i'll Of dropsical affection,
and they left on last evenings ex-
press. Mr.. Short could not give any
details, but said that both he and
Mrs. Spittle realized the necessity for
instant departure, since the call came
from their father, who would not
have summonsed them had not the
danger been very manifest. They go
with the utmost hope OF host OF
friends that a change for the better
will have taken place by the time they
arrive there. The rector left so hur-
riedly that he could not say anything
as to the immediate work of the
church, but intimated that it would
be attended to promptly and prop
erly, and all interested be duly ad-
vised OF it. He expects to be gone
the better part Of month.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06
Notifies Contractors


In compliance with the instructions
of the council, Auditor Olof Anderson
sent the following letter to each one
of the contractors now performing
work for the city, and the letter is
self-explanatory:
Astoria, Or, May 5, 1908.
To w. A. Goodin, T.. A. Gerding,
Birch & Jacobson, A. R. Foote, l..
"A, Carter, John Slotte, Heckard
Bros, and Charles E. Johnson, con-
tractors, now under contract with the
city of Astoria, Oregon, to improve
streets, construct sewers, etc.
You and each of you, are hereby
notified to conform with and live up
to the following clause in the charter
OF the city of Astoria which is made
part OF every contract for street and
sewer work performed for said city
as follows towit:
Section l57, Of Chapter XVVV.--
Fourth Every contract for work to
be, performed for the city must pro-
vide that in the performance of the
contract eight hours shall be the
maximum hours OF labor on any cal
ender date Any contract for work
to be performed for the city which
does not comply with the provisions
of this section shall be null and void,
By Order OF the Common Council
OLOF ANDERSON,
Auditor and Police Judge of the City
of Astoria,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06
WATER COMMISSION.
SPECIAL MEETING
SHORT SESSION YESTERDAY
MORNING FIVE MEMBERS
PRESENT - INSPECT WORK
DONE ON NO. 2 RESERVOIR.

The water commission held short
session yesterday morning to consider
the question of an additional supply
of water for the city. The recent
survey for making connection with
Fat Buck Creek made by Cello Park
er and later checked up by Engineer
Kelley of Portland was satisfactory
and the board decided to tap the creek
and work will be commenced as soon
as data can be secured. The FIVE
members who we're present Messrs.
Wright, Bowlby, Fisher, Trenchard
and Van Dusen went up to inspect
the work recently done on No, Q Res
ervoir by James Hanson,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06
No Regatta This Year

The Astoria Regatta Committee
has decided 10 call of the annual re-
gatta for the year 1908, owing to the
multitude OF pressing affairs engaging
the attention and contributions Of the
merchants and people generally. The
matter was very thoroughly gone over
by the entire committee and the con-
sensus OF opinion was that it was to
the best interests OF all urgent things
pending at present, and due 10 the
continued generosity OF the people
who make such events possible.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06
More Bad News

simultaneously with the mournful
news that reached his colleague, Rev.
Mr. Short, yesterday, the rector of
Holy lnnovents' Episcopal Chapel
Rev. John Warren, also had sad news
from his home in distant England,
and left yesterday morning for Hood
River to confer with his sons who
are ia business there. just what the
nature OF the intelligence was, could
not be ascertained, but il was Of grew
ious and important nature and neces-
STATED Mr. Warren's instant depart
ure, for conference with his child
ren,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06

late DR.. Kinney, is reported to the
court as being worth in the neighbor-
hood OF $1,000 In the estate of Nils
A. Ackcrman, an order was made to
sell the personal property Of the es-
tate and report thereon in due time.
In the matter OF the estate of the
late James Brown, Mary A. Twilight,
the administrators was directed to
sell the realty belonging to the
estate.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06
In From Nehalem-

Tim coreoran, the well known
citizen and eostable Of Jewell, arrived
in Astoria yesterday morning with 30
fine head OF hogs, which he disposed
Of readily at the Iive-weight figure Of
81 cents per pound. Mr. Corcoran
has been constable out in that country
for the past six years and is again
a candidate for the Office. He is one
of the solid clatsopians and busy
and successful farmer
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06
Registration Slow

Since the registration books OF
clatsop county re-opened on the
22nd OF last month, there have been
but l22 additions thereto; l07 in the
city precincts and IS in the county.
In the municipal precincts the acess
has been as follows; No. !, IS; No. 2,
l3; No. 3, 81; No. 4, II; No 5, 8; No.
s. 9; No. 7. 8.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06
Make Fine Showing

The Cigar Makers Union, Of this
city, just now with but seven mem
bers, has made contribution TO the
fisheries committee in the sum Of $50,
"a mighty fine showing for so small a
group Of men, and one which II ad-
hered 10 all over the city, would soon
put a lighting weapon in the hands
OF the men who are laboring TO save
the great industry, that would be in
yineible.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06
Stretch About Done

The pile driving on the A. & {.
,restle has now reached the dock in
the rear OF Fishers warehouses, and
will be carried TO the westerly line OF
Eleventh street, when the work OF put
ting in the new bents where they are
needed will be commenced.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06
-Four Citizens in Embryo

Declarations OF intention to become
American citizens were filed yester-
day with County Clerk Clinton, by
Ivan Zarkor and Stipan Stanpalia, OF
Austria; Remigi Hess Of Switzer-
land; and Ludwig Johnson, OF Nor
way
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06
Aid Society 10 Entertain

The English Lutheran Ladies Aid
Society will be entertained tomorrow
afternoon (Thursday) by Mrs Fritz
voss at her home on Harrison avenue
near Eighth street Members and
friends are cordially invited,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06
Three Probate Orders

Judge Trenchard, sitting for pro-
bate matters yesterday made the fol-
lowing orders: In the estate Of the
late August c, Kinney, appointing
Mrs. Jane Kinney as administrators
OF the estate, under a bond Of $4,000
and naming Messrs. B. Van Dusen,
d. NJ. Stuart and ]. N, Griffin, as
appraisers OF the estate. The real
and personal property left by the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06

iions and the banquet Of the Womcn's
Press Club Of Oregon, which as
sembles there today. II is needless
TO say the good doctor will have her
share Of the good times prevalent at
that gathering, and will contribute to
It nightly, as well.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06
A Good Deed

Among the numerous documents
filed for record at the Office OF
County Clerk Clinton, yesterday,
there was but one deed, towit: w. c.
Smith and wife to Fred. B. Matthews,
conveying, for the sum of$22s, lot 3
in block ls, OF The Plaza,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06
IERSE TALES OF THE TOWN
Young and Happy

County Clerk yesterday passed out
q wedding license In favor Of Mr..
Charles A. Johnson and Miss Eliza
beth o'conhor, both OF this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06
of For Portland

Dr. b. Owens. .Adair, OF this county,
departed for the metropolis on last
evenings 6:l0 express, for the pur-
pose Of taking part in the delibera-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06
First National Bank Of Astoria, Ore.
ESTABLISHED 1856.
Capital 100000
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

For Sale-Roll top desk, counter
and other Office furniture at a bargain.
Apply Immediately at Office of Hig-
gins & Warren, Savings Bank Build
ing. Soft,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06

FOR THE FLEET: The launch
Hulda l. will carry passengers to Fort
Candy and return on the day the feet
passes. Fare $l00 round trip. Leaves
Calender dock SCOT
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06

Scene from Dora Thorne" at the AS
toria Theatre Sunday Evening, May
10.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-06

For Typewriter Supplies see Lenora
Benoit, public stenographer, 477 Com
mercial street.
, 1908-01-01

from the Danish Westndian Lottery, and in
that way the Budget Item cou'd. appear
with a certain sum carried out instead Of
being kept jm 6honco as at present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
STOMACH DISTRESS.
AND INDIGESTION WILL BE CONE
 IN FIVE MINUTES.
10 Seems Strange That You Wtll Con- tinue . Stomach Sufferer With Relief so Handy and
 Certain.


 The question as to how long you are going to continue a sufferer from In- digestion and Stomach trouble is mere- lily matter of how soon you begin taking Diapepsin.
 If your Stomach Is lacking in diges- tive power, why not help the stomach to do its work. not with drastic drugs. but a re-enforcement of digestive agents, such as are naturally at work in the stomach.
 People with weak stomach should eat Diapepsin after meals. and there will be no more Indigestion, no feel ing like a lump of lead in the stom- ach. no heartburn. Sour risings. Gas on Stomach or Belching of undigested food, Headaches. Dizziness or Vomlt. ing, and, besides, what you eat will not ferment and poison your breath with nauseous odors. All these symp- toms resulting from a sour stomacn and dyspepsia are generally relieved five minutes after eating one Trian- gule of Diapepsin.
 Go to your druggist and get a b0- cent case of Diapepsin now, and you will always go to the table with a hearty appetite, and what you eat VIII taste good, because your stomach ana intestines will be clean and fresh, ana you will know there are not going to be any more bad nights and miserable days for you. They freshen you ana make you feel like life is worth liVihs'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
so NEAR AND YET SO FAR
 HYDRAULIC DREDGE STUCK

In full sight of Montgomery, but prevented from arriving at the city wharf by the invariable low water of the fall season, the hydraulic dredge "Pettus." which left Mobile for the Capital City some months ago. is situated, having reached the sharp bend two miles down the river Friday morning.
 The dredge will reach Montgomery probably Sunday, or the first of next week where it will be stationed dur ing the winter. in charge of United States Engineer Ferguson. Here the dredge will be completed. as It's con struction has not yet received the fin ishing touches. After completion, it will be placed on duty on the upper portion of the river.
 The "Pettus" left Mobile for Mont Romery but was retarded in its arrival by the low water, and by its uncom- pleted state. which prevented expedI- tious travel. It will be used as a means of clearing the channel of sand. and of clearing the river of stumps ani other debris which accommodating, prevents perennial traffic to Montgom- cry. It will be the first hydraulic dredge to be used this far up on the Alabama river.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
SOME CAMPS HAVE NAMED
 DELEGATES TO REUNION
Col. Harvey E. Jones Finds That Camps Thr0uGhOu4 the State Are Mani festing a Lively Interest in the
 Coming Reunion.

The officials of the Alabama Division of the United Confederate Veterans, are convinced from the preliminary in- dications that the coming reunion at Noble on November 24, 25 and 2e, will be the most successful in the history of tho Division. The camps through out the State are manifesting @ lively interest in the coming reunion.
 Already Colonel Harvey E. Jones has of the following delegates:
 Camp Raphael Semmes, Mobile Members in good standing 19s.
 DelegateS-Saffold Berney, Price wII- Hams. IT,, T. P. Brewer. George T !. Lyndall, Oliver J. Semmes, William Cato. ST., H. Austill. M. T. Judge, c. c. Kettles. R. E. Daily, Sr.
 Alternates-John Barbich. John F Powers, Frank H. Hanley. Harold Eastburn. Robert Middleton, BenJarnin Noel. ii. A. Lockwood, L. P. Irwin. H. R. Crichton.
 Camp Aiken Smith. noanoke-s47 members:
 B. F. weathers. A. J. Driver. J. W. Beicher, N. D. Hornsby, all of Roan- ole: J. W. Stewart. wedowee; O. R. Hendon, Rock Mills; N. L. IIttlefield. Stroud; H. D. Pearson, Roanoke, R. r D. No. 1; Thomas weathers, Roanoke. R. F. D. No. 2; Charles ". EIchel- berger, M. P. Pittman, Jesse FanEeIl all of Ro" noke.
 Camp Clayton. U. c. ", Bioeton-41 members
 Delegates-J T. Clark, BIocton, R. F. D. No. 2; T. c. Wallace. West Bloc ton.
 Alternates-A. D. Smith. and Martin Riley West BIocton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
SUSPECTED CROOKS ARE
 SENT FROM CITY BY POLICE

Adopting the most expeditions meth = ods of ridding the city of shady fair artists. Chief Taylor. of the Montgom- cry police, Friday ordered the uncon- ditioual expulsion of the dozen alleged crooks who were arrested on the grounds of Vandiver Park Thursday evening. in response to an order by Sheriff Hood.
 The men were arrested on the knowledge of Chief Taylor himself who had studied the crowds at the At lanta and Birmingham State fairs. with a view to detecting the spurious of the attendants. officers Avant Jackson. Smith. Graham, Taylor and Loe guided by the chief, conveyed the men to the depot during the morning of Friday, and placed them on the trains, tickets being purchased from funds found on their persons Some desired to go to Atlanta, some to Bir- mingham. and all were allowed to de- part as they wished.
 The men deported were: Walter Barnsheld. Robert Hill, J. W. Roberts. A. V. Glassock, Charley Wilder. Jack Elliott. W. R. Lehman, Harry Talley, H. L. Pope, D. Brown, Harry Turner. H. Reese. another suspected crook, was arrested Friday afternoon on the fair grounds and was held overnight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
COUPLE IS RELEASED
P ]. MAHoNEY, WIFE AND CHILD
 REIN LEAVE PRISON.
Roth the Husband and Wife Took
 Pledge At the Cathedral to New CT Take Another Drink.

Mobile, Oct. 2S.--(SpecialI--Takl a pledge that they would not drink any more in the future, Mr. and Mrs. F. ': Mahoney, the married couple arrested several nights ago and fined by the re- corder, were released from custooy this morning. Mrs. Mahoney being to- tally released from the fine while Ma honey's fine was reduced ana tne couple, arm in arm, with thetF two small children by their side who have been in prison with them, left police headquarters.
 Mrs. Mahoney was arrested several nights ago charged with disorderly conduct and acting in boisterous manner. She was brought to police headquarters where 1t was learned that she had been drinking heavily. Soon after her incarceration. MT. Mahoney appeared at police headquarters with a baby in each arm and demanded that his wife be released and when this was denied him, he struck one of the officers and in turn he was placed on the docket. Both Mahoney and his wife were arraigned the next morning and fined $25 each or fifty days in jail They were without money and had to remain in jail the two small children also remained with their mother fin prison.
 The presence of the children in the prison impressed Chief Rondeau, who Is big hearted and liberal man and he, with other station officials, set about to secure their release. The mother and father were approached and told if they would sign a pledge they would be released. Accompanied by Detective Murphy the couple were taken to the cathedral where they signed a pledge.
 On their return to the station. they were given their freedom. and they left taking with them both children. It Is thought this will prove a lesson and they will not come back again in the future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
MOBILE PUBLIC WORK.
Board HOIas Session aHd DisPOses c
 Its Work.

Mobile. Oct. 23.-(Special )-The board of public work held a short ses- sion with President Brooks presiding and Commissioners Lyons, Schwarz Bart and Schley present.
 There was but little of importance to come before the board, chief among which was the action of the board in officially approving plans for the erection of a permanent fence around the new station in course of erection by the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad at the foot of Govern ment street.
 Instructions were given the archi- tect to go on with his plans for the fence at a meeting Tuesday but ofi- cial action was not taken until yester- day afternoon when the commissioners stated that they had gone over the ground and were satisfied. Engineer Wright Smith making 8 favorable re- port to the board on the proposltionA
 This matter disposed of, the board went Into executive session to talk over paving matters and drainage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
NEGRO IS KILLED. switehman Run Over in Railroad Yards Dies at Hospital

Benton Harris negro fireman working for the Louisville and Nash vile railroad. died at St. Margaret's Hospital Friday morning as the result of injuries received while working fin the yards of the company during the early hours of the morning.
 II is stated that while the negro liar ris was working on the switch engine of the road at the foot of Clay Street about s:30 o'clock in pursuance of his duties. he stepped from the running board on the front of his engine to throw the switch for his engineer Just as he stepped from the running board he was struck by an engine of the Atlantic Coast Line freight train He was thrown to the ground. and be- fore the train could be stopped the wheels had passed over both of his legs.
 He was hurriedly carried to St. Mar garets hospital, where surgical attend ance was rendered The negro how ever, died within two hours
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
DEATH OF MRS. TORRnY.
Aged and Public Spirited Woman


 Birmingham Is Dead.
 Birmingham. Oct. 23-(Special. )- Mrs. Jennie E. Torrey. aged 67 years. died at her home on Seventh Avenue, this morning at 6:65 o'clock, death com ing after an illness which practically extended over two years.
 Mrs. Torrey was one of BirminEham's best known and best beloved women Public spirited. charitable fin the ex- treme, many were the good deeds that she has done.
 She was born in Tallapoosa County in 1S41 and in 1863 was married to Sam ueI Torrey. a merchant of Montgom- cry. and for several years made their residence in that city. They came to Birmingham in 1874. MT. Torrey died here in 1891.
 Mrs. Torrey was a member of the First Methodist Church and for years was president of the Mite Society. Mrs. Torrey Is survived by three sis ters Mrs W. H. Naff Mrs. W. T. Burney and Mrs s. J. Darby. all of Birmingham. and number of nephew1 and nieces
 The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. J. A. Duncan oflciating. assisted by Dr. L. S. Handley. of the Central Presbyte- rian Church.
 The pall-bearers will be: Arthu' Smith, W. H. Manly. B. F. Tyler, Dr J. c. Westbrook, pr. J. M. King, H. P. Hehin, W. L. Woodruff and s. Ca heen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
COURT AT DEMOPoLHs.
Richard Ray Brought Back frem Mis- sissippi and Convicted.

Richard Ray Brought Back frem Mis- siSstppi and Convicted. Demopolis, Oct. 23.-(Speciai)- Mayor Meriwether held quite an inter- esting session of his court Thursday morning. The cash fines amounted to $35O while the street sentences amount ed to over $50 days, which was dis tributed between four negroes.
 Richard Ray, who was extradited from Mississippi to stand trial for grand larceny, was convicted by the Mayor and fined $I00 and six months on the streets for robbing the South ern Express Company's onica in this city.
 Eugene Wellington left Thursday morning for Muscogee, Okla. where he has accepted a position with a bank. Mir. Wellington was forced to change climates on account of his health.
 MT. and Mrs. B. H. Mccoy Mir. and Mrs. Charles Burnitt of Linden, who have been the guests of relatives and friends in Demopelis for a few days, have returned home.
 Mrs F. c. Mccoy of Linden is the guest of Mrs. s. P. Harrison.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
RUSH MOORE IS DEAD
WE'LL KNOWN MOBILE YOUNG
 MAN PASSES AWAY.
He Was Picked Up on River Front in . Dying Condition--News of
 the Gulf City.

Mobile, Oct. )-Rush Moore, the well known young river engineer who has been lingering be- tween life and death since being talk en to the city hospital last week in a precarious condition, died at o'clock this afternoon.
 Moore was picked up about week ago on the river front in a dying con- dition and taken to the hospital. where medical aid for a time helped him but he took a turn for the worse and died. He was well known especially In river circles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
SCRANTON CELEBRATES.
silve- Anniversary of Scranton Fire
 Company No. 1.

SlVGS AMmhVCEbGIy VL OCAaAtO- Company No. 1. Scranton, Miss, Oct. 23.-(Special. Yesterday marked an important epoch in this city's history the occa- sion being the celebration of the Stf- yer Anniversary of Scranton Fire Com pany No. 1.
 The parade formed at the nremens' hall at ? o'clock and was headed ny the grand marshal, Hon. A. H. Smith, with the following aides: l.. D. Her rick, T. G. Hibbler, J. T. Hairston, Claude Delmas, T. W. Milner. Fred Taylor, valsin DeJean, Joe Bullard. A. Farragut W. M. Canty. Robert Reinecke, T. G. Kel1. McVea Young, M. D. Saucier, W. Welborn. Henry Frederic. Mascot.
 Following Marshal ana aldes' LnS Scranton Brass Band.
 Sponsor, Leona Nelson; maids of honor, Annette and odette Alley. Ivon Walker. Bessie Pickett.
 The line of march was through the principal streets of the city and was most spiendidly carried out. The city is in gala attire flags, buntings and every device calculated to awaken en- thuSiasm Is in evidence.
 All of the business houses closed at noon and hundreds of citizens are on the streets to attest their esteem to the city's only volunteer hre organi- zation.
 A brilliant ball at the County Court House opened at o'clock D. m. with a few selections from the Scranton Fire Company's Brass Band. A full orchestra from Mobile arrived on the afternoon train and will furnish music for the ball.
 The Arrangement Committee consist ed of the following well known citi- zens and their management won the. plaudits of every one:
 Arrangement Committee-George J. Granlund, T. P. Morgan, George De- lius; Reception Committee. Vincent Ros, Chris Nelson, Norwood Alley, John e. Nelson, Fritz D. Becht. Chas. Addicks Chas. J. Jacobson; Floor Man. ager, Andrew Brondum.
 Altogether the day has been most suspicious one and the evening will live long in our city's history as one of the gala events of the time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
JANSEN IS DISMISSED

Sailor Wyho Collected Funda sor t..
 uniOn.
 Mobile, Oct. 2s.--tSpecial )-peter Jensen. the sailor arrested yesterday money under false pretenges wsa ar. raisned in the Recorders Court this morning and dismissed, the defendant proving that he was acting in a prop- CT capacity in soliciting money from the sailors.
 Jansen was charged with represent ing himself to a marine fireman as local secretary of the Marine Firemens' union, and on the strength of it was given $b. The firemen who gave him the money later had him arrested.
 At the trial this morning a bonded oHcer or the union was in court and testified that he had instructed Jansen to collect funds and that the money was to be used for the union and had been turned over to him.