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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
COMMISSION AT WORK.
Civil Government viii BE Established
in Towns Where No Danger Of
InsurrectiOn Exists.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3O.-A special to
the Herald from Washington says:
All arrangements have been practic-
ally perfected by the Taft commission
for commencing its duties in connection
with the establishment Of a civil gov
ernment in the Philippines.
The committee will assume on Sep
tember all the functions which prop
erly belong to the legislative branch Of
the government. II is not proposed
that 1t shall be in supreme control.
Major General Macarthur Will be the
executive Of the islands. and the com
mission win be coordinate with him
Just as the executive and legislative
branches in the United States are on
the same plane. Civil government VIII
not be established except in those towns
where the military authorities are salts
fled there is no danger Of insurrection.
The commission and military will work
together to propitiate the natives and
induce them to return to their peaceful
avocations.
For suppression Of those insurgents
who continue In arms, 1t Is understood
measures win be taken as soon as the
dry season begins. General Macarthur
viii soon have a force OF nearly 10000
effective men who will be used to de-
stroy the insurgent organizations when
operations can begin.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31

around the neck and there were several
turns about the body. which kept the
irons in position. There was cut over
the left eye. It was at first believed
that the man had committed suicide
and that to make certain that he would
drown had fastened the weights about
his body.
Late last night Walter Bateman iden-
tilted the body as that OF James Rankin.
4 machinist and steam filter. From
what Bateman told Coroner Sever the
latter is OF the opinion that 1t may not
have been a case Of suicide but murder.
Mr.. Bateman would not believe that
Rankin had committed suicide. "He
may have been the victim Of strikers. {"
he said.
Rankin. who lived with the Bate
mans. worked in a ship yard in Bay
City. Mich. several years ago. A
strike was ordered ard Rankin refused
to 80 out with the other employees.
Subsequently he was compelled 10 quit
the town. 1t was charged that he had
revealed secrets Of the union to which
ne belonged.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
SOUTH AFRICAN REFUGEES.
Number Of Russians and Other For
eigners Besiege the London
Foreign Office.

NEW YORK. Aug. SO.-A dispatch to
the Tribune from London says:
There is very buoyant feeling in the
city, the clubs and the public offices and
in fact in London generally. due to the
prevailing impression that the South
African war is running out to its last
dregs. Lord Roberts last dispatch
shows that the salient points on both
wings of General Botha's position have
been carried in Buffers advance.
The troops occupied Machadodorp
President Kruger's most recent capital,
on Tuesday The Beers evacuated this
place with great precipitation, but this
was probably due, to knowledge Of
French's movements. The British cav
airy general had worked around the
north of the Boer lines and was almost
opposite Buller's position and few
miles away from him at Elandsfontein.
Thus unless the Beers had decamped
hastily they would have found them
selves caught between two British col
umns and could scarcely have saved
their guns and transport. Whether they
will yet be able to accomplish their es-
cape seems very uncertain.
A curious scene was witnessed at
the colonial Office building recently.
Last week some hundreds Of destitute
Russians and other foreign refugees
from johannesburg arrived at London
docks. The British government had no
legal power to prevent them landing,
but they were anxious to get rid Of
them and sent down agents to the
steamer offering each of these foreign
ers a free passage to his native country
end one sovereign to assist him on his
voyage. Most of the strangers de-
clined the offer and insisted on staying
in London.
Finally number Of them presented
themselves at the colonial office, arpar-
emily desiring to urge claim for COM
pensation for being deprived Of their
means of livelihood in the Transvaal.
They were talkative gesticulating lot,
very dirty and shabby but quite peace
able and by no means in the depth Of
poverty. The colonial Office officials
turned them over to the war Office
which passed them on to their respec-
tive consuls who will certainly find a
good deal Of difficulty in inducing them
to return to the very places they seem
most anxious to 6yoid-that is TO say
their countries of origin.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
BoUTELLE UNwELL.
Condition OF the Maine Statesman Sub
ject Of Great Interest

BANGOR. Me-, Aug. SO.-The condi-
ton Of Charles A. Boutelle, member
Of congress for the fourth Maine dis
trict and candidate for reelection. is a
matter Of great interest in political cir
cles generally, as well as to the people
Of his district and all Of Maine.
1t is not thought that he could safely
resume active work for some time af-
ter his discharge from the sanitarium.
BY the advice Of his physicians he viii
take a long rest as a result Of an at
tack Of gastric vertigo last winter in
Boston.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
OFFICERS CHOSEN.
G. A. r. Encampment at Chicago
Practically Over.

CHICAGO. Aug. SO.--Wlth the selec-
tlon OF officers and the choice OF Dem
yer for the national encampment Of
1901, the Thirty-fourth national en-
campment Of the Grand Army OF the
Republic practically came to a close
today. These officials were chosen:
Commander-ln-ch Leo Rassleur.
Of st. Louis; senior vice-commander r.
c. Mllliken. of Portland, Maine; jun
Tor vice-commander Frank seamon. OF
Knoxville. Tenn: surgeon-general, ].
A. Wilkins, Of Delta, Ohio; chaplaln-ln-
chief. Rev. A. Drahms. OF San Quentin,
Calf.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
OPERATION FOR APPENDICITIS.
Ex-Mayor John P. Hopkins, Of Chicago,
Suddenly Taken I'll.

CHICAGO. Aug. Mayor John
P. Hopkins was operated upon for ap-
pendicitis last night at Mercy Hospital.
1t was an emergency case. Mr.. Hop
kins was about town earlier in the day
but was taken Ill and returned to his
home. A physician diagnosed the case
and decided upon an immediate opera
tion. 1t was announced that the pa
tents condition afterward was good
and that he would recover.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
IMPROVED SERVICE AND EQUIP.
MENT.

The new schedule OF the o. r. & ".
which went into effect April s9nd,
shortened the time TO Chicago is hours.
and gives a double daily service be-
tween Portland and Chicago.
Train No. 2. leaving Portland at 9;i5
a. m. Il known as the Chicago Port
land Special" It's equipment Is new
throughout. making II fully the equal
OF any train now In service from the
Pacific coast 20 the East
The Overland Express leaves Port
land az $50 y. m. and furnishes COM
plete service both via Huntington and
Spokane 90 the East. together with the
best OF service 20 all local points on
the o. r. & n. llras.
to say It is up TO the people now to
ensure a successful fair;
Yours truly.
c. n. MARKHAM.
General Freight and Passenger Agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
HOUSE AND FAMILY BURNED.
Horrible Tragedy Caused by Explosion
Of Lamp ut Vancouver, 3. c.

VANCOUVER, B. c.. Aug. 3O-A.
Rescia, wife and child were burned
To death here this morning. Their two
story frame house was discovered on
fire about O'Clock. and as' soon as the
flames were partly extlngulshed, the
firemen entered and found the charred
remains Of Mrs. Rescla on the lower
floor. The baby mad rolled from the
bed to the floor in its agony.
The theory is that the woman went
down stairs to get a drink Of water
and the lamp exploded.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED WEEK.
LY EXCURSIONS.

An experienced excursion conductor
whose duties nre tn look after the
wants and welfare OF passengers will
be In charge OF Tourist sleeping car TO
Chicago via Union Pacific. This car
leaves Portland on The Portland-C Chi
cago Special" at 9:i6 q. m. making close
connections at Chicago with similar
service 10 Roston and New York. Ell
derby people and ladies travelling alone
or with children viii find this service
very convenient and satisfactory.
For tickets. berth reservations and
full information. cali on
G. W. LoUNSBERRY.
General Agent. o. r. & N. Co.
Or Astoria. Oregon.
]. II. LoTHRoP. General Agent,
1855 Third st.. Portland. oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
CAUSE OF RIOT CAUGHT.
Negro Who Shot Brennan Found in
New York Tenement House.

NEW YORK, Aug. SO-John Davis.
alias "Lamplighter, the negro who on
Saturday at midnight shot and dan
gerously wounded John Brennan, and
over which shooting the several in
cipient riots of Sunday broke out in this
city, has been arrested. He was found
in a tenement house occupied by me-
groes where he was locked in one Of the
rooms. When the police caught him he
begged them to see that he was not
lynched. Being taken before Brennan
at the hospital. the prisoner was identi-
fed by the wounded man. who is not
expected to live many hours.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
NOME NINE CASES.
Being Adjldlcated in the san Fran
cisco Courts.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 2o.-Judge
Morrow. representing the United States
circuit court OF appeals, has granted an
appeal in the case Of Robert Chlpps
against Jaffet Linderberg. Eric o. Lind
blom and John Brynteson. chips sued
in the Nome dlstrist to acquire title TO
Discovery mine on Anvil creek, and also
asked for the appointment OF a receiver.
His request was granted and Judge
Noyes denied an appeal. Judge Morrow
has also granted a stay OF proceedings
pending appeal to the respondents. who
filed bonds OF $4,000.
Similar action was taken in the case
of o. II. Anderson VS.. o. Jose Comptols.
Bonds for $4,000 were filed by the re-
spcndents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
SENSATIONAL CHARGE.
Ante-Mortem Statement Of Captain
Crenshaw Is Denied.


SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. SO.-Colonel
Girard, commanding officer Of the gen.
eral hospital. is much annoyed over the
reports published regarding the accu-
sations OF Captain Crenshaw. who died
at Atlanta several days ago. Crenshaw
made an ante-mortem statement and
stated that he had received but little
treatment at the general hospital while
suffering from a serious gunshot wound.
Colonel Gira-d said:
Il am at a loss to understand why
Captain Crenshaw should make such
statement He had a female and male
nurse in attendance all the time and re-
ceived every attention possible. We as
certained that he was addicted to rhe
use of morphine and because We would
not permit him to use it he may have
considered 1t lack of treatment"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS,

George Noland et al 10 samuel J,
Hubbari-lot ~, block s. first addition
10 Ocean Grove; $780,
Grlmes Grove Land Company 20 Em-
lily L. Loveridgc--lot u. block 7, Grimes
Grove, $50.
Unite states to John o, Fitcha--i6o
acres IN section s, TIN, RS W; pat
enf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31

BOSTON. Aug. 3O.-The greatest anx-
iety Of the American Board relates to
its group of missionaries in the prov
ince OF Shan 81. Nothing whatever has
been heard from them since early in
June. The missing missionaries are
Rev. f. W. Davis. Miss Rowena Bird
and Miss Mary L. Partridge. Of the Tai
Ku station, and Rev. and Mrs. Charles
W. Price, Rev. and Mrs. F. r. Atwood.
and several children, Of the Fen Chow
Fu station.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
BRITISH PRISONERS RELEASED.
President Kruger Now Only Sixty Miles
From Portuguese Border.

LORENZO MARQUES. Aug. SO-The
British prisoners at Mooit Gedbacht
(on the railroad east Of Machadodorp)
have been released by the Beers and
are marching to Join Roberts forces
at Watervaloven, near Machadodorp.
President Kruger and his chief off,
cials are at Helsprult. about 60 miles
from the Portuguese border. and on the
railroad between Pretoria and Delagoa
Bay.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
FIVE SUITS BROUGHT.
Against Central Navigation company's
Steamer at Portland.

PORTLAND. Aug. 3O.-Five suits ag-
gregating $1,000 have been brought
against a steamboat which is being con-
structed in this city for the Central
Navigation and Construction Company.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
COTTON MILL FIRE.
Damage Of Fifty Thousand Dollars at
Montreal.

MONTREAL, Que. Aug. 3O.-Fire last
night, caused by spontaneous combus-
ton. did $4,000 damage to the contents
and building Of the storage depart
ment Of the St. Anne's cotton mills
owned by the Dominion Cotton Com
pany.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
MORE CLAIMS PRESENTED.
Negroes Attempt to Have Rioters Pun
ished and to Secure Damages.

NEW YORK, Aug. SO,-Frank Ross
has been retained by committee OF
representative colored men 10 see what
action can be taken to punish the per-
sons who were implicated In the recent
outbreak against the negroes In this
city, Mr. Moss win also represent the
city vigilance league In similar action.
and an effort win be made TO gather
sufficient evidence TO convict those
who were guilty. Mr.. Moss declines 10
make public the names Of the eolored
men who have retained them.
Four more claims, aggregatlng 100000,
were fled against the city today by coli
ored men who claim to have been as
saulted by police during the race
trouble. The total claims now on file
amount to slS5,OOO
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
THE LOUVRE.

Strangers visiting In the city will find
the Louvre an attractive resort wherein
TO spend the evening. The ANIME Sisters
Ladies' Orchestra il still on the bills and
presents nightly musical program Of
exceptional merit, Handsome pool and
billiard rooms are q feature in connection
with the house. Palatable lunches will
be served at all nours
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
WELL KNowN pHYgIcIAN DEAp:

NEW YORK. Aug. SO.-Dr. Frank
Stephen Milbury a well-known special
ist Of diseases Of the eye. ear, nose and
throat. is dead at his home In Brook
lyn. aged A.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31

VICTORIA. B. c.. Aug. S0.-Man ad-
vices from China report that torpedoes
have been laid by the Chinese in the
river near Foo Chow and that work.
men in endeavoring to move one which
had stuck in the ground caused an ex-
plcslon which killed thirty-two.
A New Chwang correspondent OF the
Kobe Herald. under date Of July 20,
charges the Russians with having wan
tonly attacked Chinese near there, the
latter being engaged in peacefully pa
trolling the outskirts.
Documents found at Tien Tsin show
that the vieeroy there supplied the
Boxers with food. money and otherwise
showed that the Chimes, government is
in league with them.
The Russians are said TO have looted
four millions taels in silver from the
Tien Tsin treasury. for which no ac-
count can be given further than that
it was despatched to the coast in carts.
The Japanese torpedo destroyer Mil
has foundered of Shan Tung. The
crew and movable arms were saved but
the vessel is totally wrecked.
The civil administration at Tien Tsin
when the mail left vas working sue
cessfully. although there were signs Of
jealousy. 1t was proposed
to get 200 constables from Japan but
1t was decided to employ
Chinese as police with a few Japanese
as gendarmes.
Catholic missionaries in Human had
thrilling experiences in reaching the
coast. One Rev. jeremiah, at Pa sahn,
hid six days in a rice box, and Rev.
stephanus sette. at Hing Shut was car
ried over 300 miles in a coffin by native
Christians.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
NEwFouNpLAND COAL FAMINE,

ST. JOHN. n. F., Aug. S0-A coal
famine now threatens the colony OF
Newfoundland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
KILLED BY STRIKERS.
Machinist's Body Found on Rocks
Where Outgoing Tide Left It.

NEW YORK. Aug SO.-The body Of
James Rankin. a maehinist, was found
yesterday on the rocks off Fort Wads-
worth by two sentries. It had been left
there by the outgoing tide. When the
coat and waistcoat had been removed,
two latirons were found tied with pic
ture wire to the walstband. A single
turn with the wire had been taken
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
RUSSIA WANTS TO
LEAVE PEKIN
tcoRtInued from page one9

gans; 1t is freely expressed by conser-
vative journals and even by some az
those which usually take up strong
imperialist lines. A parliamentary cri-
sis and a refusal OF supplies are openly
threatened II the administration per
sists in ambitious projects opposed TO
the sohriety. common sense and busl-
ness interests OF the German people.
Nevertheless, well-informed persons
here continue to maintain that there is
an understandings between the German
and Russian governments on the terri
toria, questions, Everything viii be
done to facilitate peaceful settlement
with the Chinese government, and the
retirement as soon as circumstances al
low OF the allied troops. But Russia,
supported by Germany. will endeavor
to assert the right Of those powers
specially injured by the recent Chinese
policy to obtain territorial eompensa-
ton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31

BOSTON. Aug. SO.-Judge Colt in the
United States circuit court has handed
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31

NEW YORK. Aug. SO.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Hong Kong, says;
The disturbed situation in Annoy has
been created by Japan for the purpose
OF aggression,
For years Japan has covetously re-
garded Annoy. and her opportunity has
arrived. 1t was offered by Japanese
priests house in the city being burned.
The Chinese maintain that the priest
saturated his house with kerosene and
then charged them with arson.
A Japanese cruiser smartly landed
men, who are now policing Kulang Hen
and Annoy.
There has been no riot and no trouble,
but the Japanese claim that large
number of Japanese subjects require
protection. These subjects are OF the
Chinese criminal classes who escape
from justice and are registered in For
mosa as Japanese subjects, for small
fee.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-31
IMPORTANT DECISION.

Court Decided Collector Over Valued
the Indian Rupee.
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DAILY TRAINS; FAST TIME; SER
VICE AND SCENERY UN-
EQUALED.
26S MORRISON STREET,
PORTLAND.

For rates, folders and full informa-
ton regarding Eastern trip. call on or
address,
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City Pass. and Ticket Agent. Portland.
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-16
THE SOUTHERN LEHIeH CLUB.
College Alumni Entertain Distin-
Euishrd Guests.

The annual banquet of the Southern Le-
high Club was held at the Wellington Ho-
tel last night About thirty members OF
the club were present, with Thomas VI
Drown. President of Lchigh College. and
Rufus X Polk Of the class OF 81. as
guests OF honor.
The table was laid in the form OF a hoi-
low square with the guests OF honor Mt
the end of ii. It was 9 O'Clock before they
were all assembled. and fully two hours
were occupied in disposing OF the elab-
crate menu.
After the menu had been finished speech
IS were made by President Drown. Rufus
X. Polk, and various members Of the club
college songs were sung. and jokes and
stories told for several hours While in
formal in character, the banquet proved
none the less enjoyable Among the mem
bers of the club present were: q. A. Nix
on. E A Wright. 'S9; H. Wright. 80:
Henry Orth. jr.. &c: Henry NJ Byllesby
Thomas C. ]. Bailey. jr.. 30: Gustav
Ayres. 'S9: Ralph F. Barnard. SO: Fairfax
Bayard, 90; Eugene c. Brown, %: Walter
J. Douglas. "a: II. c. Eddy, Rober, Farm
ham. 80; Felix Freyhold. 'S5: William NJ.
Heindle, 81; William S. jackson, 90; Al
fred L. Jessup, 90. Ralph W. Lee. Walter
4. Mcfarland. 'Ss: Asa +. Phillips 80:
Robert H. Phillips. 81; Edwin ]. Prindle.
80; William F. Richards. 'SS: james A.
Watson, 81 Cabell Whitehead. SO: George
V. Chandler. Clarence Barnard, Columbus
". Thorn. John Joy Edison. Fred 4. Periey
Hughlett Hardcastle. 'SS; John s Sic
bert sc: Charles A. WeaklSy. SO. James
W. Anderson, 'S9: Alfred Doolittle, 'S7;
ana Charles H. Morgan, sc.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-16
TO PREVENT ELEcTRoLYsIs.
A BiIl Approved by the District Com.
mi.-fSners Sent 60 Copgrcxs


The District Commissioners have trans
mitted to Senator Mcmillan the draft of &
bill providing for the protection OF sub
surface pipes. cable wires, and other me-
talic constructions in the District, from
danger by electrolysis. The bill is endorsed
by the Commissioners, and its passage by
the Senate is urged
This bill is similar 10 that passed by the
Senate on June 10, 1895 but which failed
of passage in the House. The Commits
sioners urge action now for the same rea-
sons advanced then, namely, that the ac-
ton of electricity as used by certain street
railways tends to produce the condition in
underground metal construction known as
electrolysis In other words the metal de-
generates ana loses its cohesion.
Two photographs showing the effect of
electrolyic action on a piece OF iron gas
pipe taken out in Brightwood Avenue, and
on piece of lead pipe eXcayated in X
Street northwest form a part OF the ex-
hihit accompanying the bill. Other pieces
of pipe, of which no photograph have been
taken, but which show conclusively the de-
stIuctive influence of the escaping electric
current, are in the possession OF the Com
mssioners.
The Commissioners are OF the opinion
that ii is not the intention of the street
railway managers to operate their roads as
double trolley metallic circuit systems until
compelled TO do so by law. although in re-
building the lines some OF them have in
stalled the double trolley system overhead.
Accordingly, the Commissioners urge
upon the Senate Committee. TO which the
bill was sent. the necessity for such action
as shall protect the property of the Dis
trict in pipes and underground wires from
destruction.