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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-11

If Jones had got as many votes
from the Republicans as the Demo-
Gratis thought he would, and as
many from the Democrats as the
Republicans foresaw, he would have
been elected.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-11

1t remains to be seen how the peo-
pie will take it, when they come to
understand that the massing OF
strong naval force at Manila, is for
the purpose of mixing up in the
very much mixed Chinese question.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-11

The turning down Of Boss Platt
by Secretary Gage, in the matter of
choosing an architect for the New
Yo.i1 Custom house, indicates that
Platt's pull is weakening in W ash
ton.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-11

We can't tell whether the English
will fall into the habit of evacuating
captured towns until they capture
few.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-11

German papers are urging the
German government to put a stop to
the anarchy in Venezuela, conse-
quent upon the frequent revolutions
and establish a stable government
for the protection of the large amount
of German capital invested in that
country. Wonder what would hap
pen if Germany tried it on?
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-11

There is no doubt that England
feels the need Of a Teddy Roosevelt.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-11

Vice President Hobart's condition
is somewhat improved He has been
able to take little solid food yester
day and to-day.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-11
Keys Lost.
Finder

Six small keys on chain. Finder
will return to this office.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-11

Teddy" Roosevelt will not ac-
cept the nomination for the Vice
Presidency on the Mckinley ticket,
unless given an opportunity to do so.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-11

Perhaps it was glance at few
pages Of Mrs. Langtry's suppressed
auto5.1 ss@p., TAT made h. last
husband desert her.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-11

The preliminary report of the Phil
ippine Commission did not toss any
boquets towards Gen. Otis, although
he is one Of its members.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-11

Perry Heath jollies the farmers so
extensively in that portion of his
annual report dealing with the ex-
tension of The rural free delivery
system that he is liable to be sus-
peeted of an intention to try for an
elective office.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-11

We learn from Havana dispatches
that our military officers are partici~
pating as gentlemen jockeys in Sun
day horse. races over there. Wash t
there some talk, "once upon time, )"
about the example Americans would
give the Cubans in moral reform?
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-11

Buy the Walkover shoe at
Whittington's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-11

Try our want ads.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-11


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JUSTIN Nj. KUNKLE. EDrTos.
MoRGANTowN. NOVEMBER Ii. 1899.
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There is no doubt that England
feels the need Of Teddy Roosevelt.
Detroit has proved the possibility
of pulling off municipal election
without any help from Pingfee
We can't tell whether the English
will fall into the habit of evacuating
captured towns until they capture a
few
Vice President Hobart's condition
is somewhat improved. He has been
able to take little solid food yester
day and to-day.
Perhaps it was glance at few
pages of Mrs. Langtry's suppressed
Autobiography TAT made h. last
husband desert her.
The preliminary report of the Phil
ippine Commission did not toss any
boquets towards Gen. Otis, although
he is one Of its members.
Teddy" Roosevelt will not ac-
cept the nomination for the Vice
Presidency on the Mckinley ticket,
unless given an opportunity to do so.
The turning down of Boss Platt
by Secretary Gage in the matter of
choosing an architect for the New
Yo.,,1 Custom house, indicates that
Platt's pull is weakening in W ash
ton.
1t Jones had got as many votes
from the Republicans as the Demo
Gratis thought he would, and as
many from the Democrats as the
Republicans foresaw, he would have
been elected
1t remains to be seen how the peo-
pie will take it, when they come to
understand that the massine OF a
strong naval force at Manila, is for
the purpose of mixing up in the
very much mixed Chinese question.
We learn from Havana dispatches
that our military officers are partici~
pating as gentlemen jockeys in Sun
day horse races over there. Wasn't
there some talk, "once upon time
about the example Americans would
give the Cubans in moral reform?
Perry Heath jollies the farmers so
extensively in that portion of his
annual report dealing with the ex-
tension OF The rural free delivery
system that he is liable to be sus-
pected of an intention to try for an
elective office.
During the fiscal year ending Nov.
|, New Jersey collected $75S,000
from incorporation fees. Unlike
many Of the corporations chartered,
the terms were cash in advance.
New Jersey does not water her state
treasury when dealing with these
concerns.
German papers are urging the
German government to put stop to
the anarchy in Venezuela, conse-
quent upon the frequent revolutions
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03
UuiOn Men Take the Trains Out
of the City In Both Di-
rectiOns.
MARTIAL LAW EXPECTED
It May Be Declared Today Wounded
Union Man Dies General Mer-
rlam Leaves.

wARDNER, Idaho, May 2-Nothing Of
Importance has occurred since the arriV-
al Of company n. Twenty-fOurth In
fantry, cOlored. at l o'clock.
About 2 O'Clock % non-union men armed
with rifles rushed down the road from
wardner 10 the station, one and q half
miles, in response to a report mat dyna-
miters had started down from Canyon
creek with the intention Of cleaning out
the colored troops. This was occasioned
by the suspension OF telegraph CON-
munication between Wardner and Wal
lace.
Quite a number OF union men left today
on the trains going in both directions.
But two arrests have been made and
these are out on bail
Many OF the ringieaders are gone, but
as at least IS per cent Of the membership
Of the Couer d'Alene union were present
at the outrage last Saturday, they can
not ali get away without depopulating
Muilsn and tho towns on Canyon creek
Martial law has not yet been declared
/ but It Is expected that IL will be TO-
morrow.
Coroner France will commence an in
Quest on John Smith as soon as witnesses
can be subpoenaed.
James Cheyne. shot In the hip by the
mob on Saturday. died today in Spokane
| whittier he had been taken for treat.
menl He was a knight OF Pythias and
his brethren, It is said, will make every
effort to secure his murderers. HIS
body will be returned to this place to-
morrow for judicial Investigation and fol
| interment.
State Auditor Sinclair is still here Sc
curing evidence.
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coRRIGAN's LETTER
HAS NO SIGNIFICANCE.
Signing the Names OF the Bishops Of the
Diocese After Consulting Them Is
the General Rule.

NEW YORK. May 2.-The Times says:
The rumors Of an immense combination
OF steel interests are practically con.
nrmed by John W. Gates, prezinent OF
the American Steel and Wire Company
who returned from u European trip on
Saturday. The combination. according to
the present plans OF the big concerns
OF the country Will have capi,aliza-
ton Of betgeen seven and eight hundred
million dallars. Inc proposed comblna-
ton Is yet far from complete In point OF
detail. but the presence In this city Of
terests In the United States led Mr.
Gates 10 say that In all probability the
next few days will see II whipped into
tangible shape. As an evidence Of the
rise IN prices consequent upon the rush
OF business. Mr. Gaies told OF an order
placed here by the Russian government
last October for 5000 tons o; steel rails.
lIt was agreed that the price should he
n6 or $3.50. but the Russian government
tackled on certain specifications. one OF
which was that the steel should not con-
tain more than oneAenth OF one per
cent Of arsenic. The company rejected
the proposals and after valnly trying in
In the markets OF Europe AZ an ad.
vanced price. the order wss again offered
to the American concerns with ;he OBJ
fctlonAble clause eliminated but was
refused at an advance OF 81.
NOW the Russian government" said
Mr. Gates. "ls between the devil and the
iron works II wants the rails for IN,
trans-slberian road and cannot ge, them
without waiting months"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03
COMBINATION OF STEEL
INTERESTS ASSURED
VIII Include All Big Clncerns OF the
Country, With a Capital of Eight
Hundred Million Dollars.

NEW YORK. May 2-Archbishop Cor
rigan's letter to the pope thanking him
for his declaration against American
ism" was answered Immediately by the
cardinal secretary Of state, who ex-
pressed TO the archbishop the great salts
faction which It gave to his holiness.
The answer was received In New York
within a month OF the date OF the send
ing Of the archblshops letter.
Before sending the letter, Archbishop
Corrlgan submitted 4 rough draft OF the
letter to the ten bishops In the province
OF New York, and Il Is said to have been
unanimously approved by them. As to
signing the names of the other bishops
to the letter, that Is an ordinary thing
for the Metropolitan after consulting
with his suffragans to write letter IN
their name This was done by Cardinal
Gibbons at the last plenary council, when
he wrote letter to the holy father in
the name Of all the American bishops
/ and Archbishop Chappelle Of New Or
leans, but few days after wrote let
ter TO the pope In the name OF the bishops
OF his province Some comment was
made today upon the publication OF a
translation OF the letter on the fact that
the archbishop had given his lmprlmatur
10 Father Hecker's book and was now
condemnlng It, Religious books are CEN
sored by a priest regularly assigned to
this work. who reads them for the pur-
pose OF finding out whether there Is any,
thing against morals or the dogma In
them II he finds nothing against them
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03
clrIzENs srANp1NG GUARD.
Group OF Armed Men Guarding Bunker
Hin. While Others Are Stationed
Elsewhere.

GrOup OF AIUeu Mtn NudIuiHs puhhei
Hin. While Others Are Stationed
Elsewhere.
wARDNER, Idaho, May 2.-The pres
ence Of the soldiers has eased the situa-
ton remarkably, and tonight people are
gradually regaining slight confidence but
Il is felt that peace cannot be assured un-
til 500 troops are quartered here
Captain Batcheler and his gallant 76
soldiers, assisted by 100 townsmen, who
are under arms, woulu give such resist
ance as would annihllate any ordinary
force but should the 1900 men Up Canyon
creek arrive fully armed the little guard
could hardly hope to cope with them.
Old militia guns to the number OF about
70 have all been distributed among the
men here. and what state ammunition
remained has also been distributed,
About 1000 rounds Of cartridges belong
ing to the old militia force and stored In
the vaults of the Bunker Hill Office were
lost In the wreck Of that property, Be-
sides the state guns, all the private arms
in the town has been put in use.
One group of 70 men is on guard at the
camp of Captain Batcheler's soldiers. Be
sides. half as many men are watching the
station. At the Bunker Hill mills Is an
other group OF armed men, Tonight they
came down to offer their defense Of the
town, but the latter decided that 1t woulC
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03
Lawton's Column Captures Town
Of BaIInag and Routes Six
teen Hundred FIlipinOs.
OUR LOSS TWO WOUNDED
Enemy's Loss Was Heavy and a Nun
ber Were Made Prisoners
Yorktown Men Missing.

MANILA, May Noon The second
conference this morning between General
OTIS and the Filipino emlssaries, Colonel
Manuel Arguelcs and Lieutenant Jose
Bcrual. terminated without any definite
results.
WASHINGTON. May 2-The following
cablcgram was received by the war de.
par,menl shortly before midnight:
Manila. May 3-AdJuiant General.
Washington: General Tawton's column.
passing westward from Norzagaray. cap
tured Bsllnag and villages In that vicin.
iy yesterday. scattering and pursuing
100 insugcnt troops. His only casualties
were two wounded. The insufgenI loss
was several killed and a large number
wounded and captured The number Is
not stated. Have opened communication
with Lawtou via Malolos by means Of
Hale's troops and de,achmen,s from the
city OTIS.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03
INFATUATIoN ENDS
IN A DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
Mrs, HasSall Shoots and Kills Mrs. Hick-
man, at Stockton. and Then Ends
Her Own Life.

STOCKTON, Cal, May A peculiar
tragedy came TO light here today when
the bodies OF Mrs. William Hickman anc
Mrs, H. A, Hassall, clasped in loving
embrace, but both dead, were found in
the room OF a lodging house, a bullet
having ended the life OF each.
Mrs Hassall had been morbldly infatu-
ated with Mrs. Hickman for some months
and last night Mrs. Hassall told Mrs.
Hickman that she was going to start for
London today and begged Mrs. Hickman
to spend the night with her, Mrs. Hlck-
man consented. and her relatives, becom-
ing alarmed at her non-appearance today,
visited the lodging house and discovered
the bodies, Mrs Hassall had killed Mrs
Hickman and then herself.
Mrs, Hassall came from London, En-
gland, and called herself the duchess,
claiming that her husband was a duke,
She became so madly infatuated with
Mrs Hickman that her husband left her,
but the couple were about to be recon-
ciled Hassall is chief ranger of the order
Of Foresters in this city and is supposed
to be wen To do, but he has been waiting
In a restaurant here for some time. Med
ical men are Of the opinion that Mrs,
Hassall was insane.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03
PAYSiAsTER GENERAL
STEWART TO BE RETIRED
Rear AdmIrai-Paymaster Colby
Promoted

NEW YORK May "A special to the
Times from Washington says: Pay
master General Stewart. L. s. n. has
been informed by Assistant Secretary
Allen OF the intention Of the navy de-
partment 10 retire him on May 5th for
age. The Communication also Informed
Admiral Stewart that he would go on
iihe retired list under two sections OF
the personnel law, which assures him
the rank and pay OF a rear admiral Tbs
assertion OF the fact that Stewart IS
entitled TO have the pay and rank oi
rear admiral is interesting to the service,
as indicating the adoption OF the recent
decision by the controller Of the mean.
| ing OF the law.
At the same time that Paymaster Gen.
eral Stewart was notified OF his ap.
preaching retirement Paymaster Mich
Ter. who has been connected with the
bureau OF supplies and accounts since
1899, or before Admiral Stewart took
charge OF Il. and whose assistance and
valuable suggestions for the service are
lcheerfully acknowledged by his chief
submitted his resignation from the navy,
He win enter private business.
| Paymaster Henry {. Colby. WHO has
been assistant chief during the entire
war period and most efficient and
agreeable occupant Of the office, has beer
promoted to be a pay inspector and com,
mander. He will have new detail with
his Advancement, probably on board
shin, The new paymaster general, who
will be pay director Albert S. Kenney
now at New York, will begin work with
stan nearly new 10 the office,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03
TORRES OPPRESSIVE
CONDUCT cENsURED.
Zelaya Government Requested to Relieve
Him From Duty at Biuefe.ds-Op-
pressed American Merchants.

NEW YORK. May "A special to the
Herald from Washington says: As a
resuk Of General Torres oppressive con-
duct toward American merchants ct
Blueields, Nicaragua. this government
has determined TO require the NIcara-
guam government 10 relieve him from
duty az that point
II Is the understanding OF the officials
that demand has already been sub
mitted for the punishment OF General
Torres. and no doubt exists that tie Ze-
laya government. to show It's friendship
for the United States, win take proper
action. 1t is proposed by the authorities
to keep the Detroit at Blushelds to en-
force respect and TO provide protection
TO Americans until the controversy Las
been seeded and there Is a restoration OF
order. II Is said by the officials that
this can only be accomplished by the
withdrawal Of General Torres.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03

be better for them to return to tho
property.
This morning little bunch Of Bunker
IflIl men guarding the tramway were
overtaken by some Of Sheriff Youngs
deputies and their guns taken from them.
Later, on command Of Auditor Sinclair.
the sheriff consented TO return the rifles
to their owners and they are now con-
tlnulng their watch.
State Auditor Sinclair Is now working
night and day 10 bring about the arrest
Of the criminals, and Is vigorously as
sisted BY Coroner France. Twelve COM
plants have been made out against the
conspirators, but the work Is delayed by
ths slowness Of Prosecuting Attorney
samuels. Francis Turner has been ar
rested. The officials say that he has pos
ltlveIy been Identified as one Of the
masked rioters who blew up the Bunker
Hill mill. He was released on 1900 bonds.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03
EsrTMArEp aoLp orrpur.

SEATTLE. May 2-The latest estimates
OF the Klondlke gold yield this season
rarge from $1,000 900 to SeO.0o0OOO. The
Kloudlke Nugget Of April says:
The output has not been more than
doubled so that II is not probable that a
royalty win this year be paid on more
than S0Oo.O0O Exemptions and evasions
will give about double that amount. as
the production OF the territory for the
year ending IN the summer Of 1899. The
primitive methods used in working the
claims makes It very unlikely that the
wash-up will give more than from sl2oOo,-
900 to S15O00,oO0 on the outside.
As compiled by the Midnight Sun. this
seasons yield viii be seOOOOOo distr'b-
uted along the various creeks. including
the branches as follows:
EIdorado. s.5Oo.OOo: Bonanza, ssoOOooo
Hunker. 100000: Dominion. 81 7oa OOo;
Gold Run, $4,000; Sulphur. s5O0oOo;
Quarts s95a OOO; Eureka. s9SO0OO. All the
other creeks. including Stewart river,
100000.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03
GENERAL MERRIAM LEAVES.

BOISE. Idaho. May 2-General Merriam
will leave at 10 O'Clock tonight for the
north. He declines to make known what
troops he has ordered into the scene Of
trouble.
The general was in conference with
Governor Steunenberg today. Nothing
is made known respecting the plans ar
ranged, but the impression prevails that
the governor will issue a proclamation
OF martial law. Notwithstanding the fact
that the statuatory preliminaries cannot
be complied with owing to the circum-
stance that the county government Of
Shoshone county, the scene of the trouble.
is in the hands Of the riotous element.
Troop F, Fourth cavalry, Captain Wash.
will leave on the train with the general.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03
OPPOSED TO BRIGGS.

NEW YORK. May Alt is stated that
certain Episcopal clergymen who are
opposed to the ordination Of DR.. Charles
Briggs propose to prefer charges OF
heresy against him, which will postpone
the ordination until he shall have cleared
himself
Bishop Potter is a jealous friend OF
DR.. Briggs. but some OF the clergy OF
the diocese are Intensely hostile to re-
ceivlng him into the ministry.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03

he places a stamp upon the books sig
nlfylng that this Is 70. The archbishop
simply stamps the word "lmprimatur'-.
II may be printed upon the books. This
IL not considered commendatlon OF any
work In the case Of the writing OF a
book by member Of religious order.
the custom OF the Roman Catholic church
ls that the eensoring Il left TO the su-
psrIor Of the order and the archbishop
gives his 'imprimatur" without further
Examination a. a matter Of courtesy.
This Is the rule which was applied IN the
case Of Father Elliott's Lite OF Father
Hecker."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03
REPUBLICANS SUCCESSFUL

SPOKANE, May Ain the city election
here today the republicans carried the
town, electlng ], NJ, Comstock mayor by
a plurality of 800 over Rasher, the demo.
cratic candidate. The republicans also
elected a treasurer and controller and all
10 members of the council. The popullsts
had a ticket In the field but their vote
was light
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03
sHERp GRAZING PRoHBITEp.

DENVER. Nav 2-Forest SuDerintend-
ent w T. s. Mav has received notice
from Commissioner Herman. Of the land
department that sheep must be kent on
the Ulntah forest reservation, Many
thousands Of sheen from Utah and wy
oming have been pastured uuon this res
Iervation every summer but SuperInten-
dent MAY has reported that the practice
is injurious to the timber and Commits
sioner Herrmann's order is the result.
Superintendent May has notified
the flock owners by telegraph
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03
alaska COMMERCIAL
coMPANY's STORE ROBBED
Safe Containing Two thousand Five
Hundred Dollars Carried Off-MIners
Combine-Estimated Gold Output

SEATTLE. May 2-The news that the
safe OF the Alaska Commercial Com
pany's store at Eagle City. Alaska. was
robbed OF large amount Of money on
April was brought here today. The
small iron safe containing $500 in bills
and dust was carried OF by the robbers
on sled.
The miners at Circle City have formed
combine 10 keep up wages, which they
claim owners we're threatening to cut
The union has established a scale OF 81
an hour.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03
A NEW PROPOSITION.

NEW YORK. May IA dispatch to the
Herald from Manila says: The insur-
gents commissioners who left Manila on
Saturday have returned from the insur-
gent army headquarters with new propo-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03
YoRKrowN MEN MISSING.

WASHINGTON, May 2-The following
CNblegRm was received AT The war DE-
pAr,ment al midnight.
Manila. May 8-Adiutant General,
Washington: The is, Of prisoners In the
hands Of the insurgents just received
shows Lieutenant Gilmore and seven en-
listed men in the navy lost from the
Yorktown and six enlisted men OF the
army. three OF the six wrongly arrested
In January before hostilitles commenced.
All are reported as being well Besides
the above, two men In the hands OF the
insurgents. South and Captain Rocker
fellcr. are still unaceounted for. OTIS.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03
TROOPS LEAVE TO-DAY.

SALT LAKE, Utah. May "A de-
tachment of 1sO men Of the Twenty
fourth infantry tcolored) has been ordered
from Fort Douglas, Utah, to Wardner,
Idaho, and viii leave here at o'clock to-
night under command OF Major Thomas.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-03
THEY FIGHT A DRAW.

NEW YORK. May 2,-Peter Maher and
Gus Rubin, 1.-THE Akron Giant" fought
2O-round draw before the Lenox Ath-
letic Club tonight.
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OFF FOR wARDNER.

CHEYENNE, wyo., May 2-one hun
dred and twenty picked men from the
Twenty fourth United States infantry,
colored, left here at o'clock tonight for
Wardner.