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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-14
OLD CONTROVERSY ENDED.
Two Factions OF Cobre Grand Mining
Company Adjust Differences.

PHOENIX. Ariz.. Dec 13.-The two
factions Of the Cobre Grand Mining
Company ended their conference here
yesterday by complete adjustment Of
the difficulty which for two years has
occupied the time Of the supreme and
lower courts of Arizona. Mexico and
Texas.
The exact terms Of the settlement are
secret, but 1t is known that the faction
headed by w. G. Greene will take up
all the stock at the par value Of $3.50
per share. The agreement includes Ill.,
900 shares. but there are still other
shares and it is understood that these
will be taken uD az the same figure.
The decision will stop many cases
pending in the higher courts and re-
lleve the strained situation at the mines
located at Canana. Mex. which has
for some time required Mexican troops
to prevent bloodshed between the dis
putants over the possession Of the
property.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-14
NEW CAPTAIN FOR OREGON.
Will Bring the Batti9shlp to This Coast
for Repairs.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 13.-Captain
F. W. Dickens. U. &. n, will sail to-
morrow for the Aslatic station on the
steamer Rio de Janeiro to take. COM
mand of the oregGn. He expects to
soOI bring Ahe battleship toatbis port
for permanent repairs to her hull,
which was serlously-injured when she
struck a submerged rock in Chinese
waters. The Kentucky viii replace the
Oregon In the Orient.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-14
EGGS FOR NEW ZEALAND.
United States Government Will Aid
New Zealand In Propagation
Of salmon.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1S,--captain
@. II. Lambson, Of the United states
fish commission, will sail today on the
steamer Sierra with 100000 live salmon
eggs In his charge which he is taking
to the New Zealand government.
- These eggs were collected at the
United States salmon station at Bat
tie creek. Tehama county. California,
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CREW WILL GO TO ENGLAND.
New York Rowing Club VIII Compete
for Worlds Championship

NEW YORK. Dec. bat the annual
dinner Of the Dauntless Rowing Club
last night it was decided to send the
senior eight-oared crew Of the club to
England to compete in the Henley re-
gatta in 1902. This crew. which accom-
plished the unusual feat Of winning af-
ter juniors, intermediates and seniors
during the season just passed. Is still
in training and is confidently expected
by the club to win the national cham
pionship In the senior class during the
season Of 1901. 1t will then spend an
other year training for the Henley event
and will attempt to capture that blue
ribbon OF the aquatic world in the fol-
lowing spring
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-14
noNa Kong rHREArENEp.

HONG KONG. Dec. lS.--The city was
placarded today with statements incit-
ing the people and the members Of the
secret societies 10 unite and rise dur
ing the month OF January and drive out
all the foreigners. Crowds gathered
around the placards but no actual out
break is reported.
Reports have been received from Can
ton to the effect that Yeung sung Po,
the reformer. has been horribly tor
tured. Though he was strung ur by
the thumbs ami the toes he would con-
fess nothing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-14
PLYMOUTH ROCK DEFAcED.
vandals at Work on One Of Americas
Cherished Monuments.

PLYMOUTH, Mass, Dec. 13.-The
canopy over Plymouth Rock has been
defaced by vandals. The act to all
appearances was deliberately done. This
canopy is Of granite. Is by 10 feet and
30 feet high. being built in the form
Of four piers with arched openings and
surmounted by granite roof. The
square stones on either side Of the
western entrance are bruised and the
angles broken off, while marks Of other
hammering are plain on various parts
Of the base.
A reward has been offered by the
Pilgrim Society for the detection Of the
vandals. To make perfect repairs on
the canopy the entire structure might
have to be rebuilt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-14
NEW POSTAGE STAMPS.
Peru Celebrates the Century With
Three Sets.

NEW YORK. Dec. 13.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Lima, Peru. says:
Native and foreign capitalists here
have subscribed $4,000 toward the
building Of the cerro-Pasco drainage
tunnel.
The Lima postoffice has put in cir
culation. to celebrate the new century,
three sets Of postage stamps, with por-
traits Of Senator Romano. Admiral
Grau and Colonel BolognesI.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-14
CROKER a nRITIsnER.
Buys Property In England and II Like
~ TO Remain There

NEW YORK, Dec ia.--A dispatch to
the Journal and Advertiser from Lon
don says:
Richard Croker has bought the Moat
House. Vantage. with much OF the sur
rounding grounds. The price does not
exceed $4,000.
|, looks as II Croker intends to make
his permanent home there.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-14
GERMAN SHIP ASHORE.
Edmund in Danger Of Breaking Up in
Gulf of California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.-The tug
L. Luckenbach will sail today for Santa
Rosalia. in the gulf Of California, for
the purpose Of saving the German ship
Edmund, II that Is found to be possi-
BILE. The Edmund was reported to the
marine underwriters here as having
gone ashore broadside on and was be-
lieved to be In danger Of breaking up.
The Luckenbach takes wrecklng ap-
nliances.
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rREAsURER's NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that there are
funds in the city treasury TO pay all
warrants drawn on the general fund
Rnd endorsed prior to March LIST. 1900.
Interest viii cease after this date.
F.. ]. CARNEY,
,. fls;a City Treasurer.
Astoria. oregon, Dec. 10, 1900.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-14
CRAWFORD COMING BACK.
Famous Author VIII Bring His wife
Here After an Absence OF
Sixteen Years.

NEW YORK. Dec l3.-F. Marion
Crawford, the author, viii sail for Italy
Saturday. He came to America recent
ly especially to witness the dramatza-
tion Of one OF his novels, lie will return
In February with Mrs. Crawford who
has been absent from the United States
for sixteen years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-14

from the fall run OF the Sacramento riv-
or salmon, between November 10 and
November 10.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-14
MACARTHUR COMING HOME.
1t Is Reported That Major General
Chanee Will Succeed Him.

NEW YORK. Dec. 1S.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Washington says:
II the wishes of high-ranking officers
in the Philippines are observed many
important changes will occur at the
end OF the present dry season. Several
general officers are urging that they be
ordered home and it is expected that
when the volunteers are returned they
will accompany them.
1t is the general belief of well-in-
formed officers that General Macarthur
and General A. E. Bates will return to
the United States within a few months
and Major General Chaffee, now in
command at Pekin. will be ordered to
Manila as General MaeArthur's sue
cessor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-14
pENJAMIN R. cRocKER DEAD.

SACRAMENTO. Cal, Dec. 1S.-Ben-
jarnln r. Crocker, the first purchasing
agent Of the Central Pacific rajlfoad. is
dead at his home in this city. He dis
posed Of his railroad interests several
wears ago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-14
BOSTON CUP DEFENDER.

Its CONSTRUCTION VIII BE Rapidly
Pushed to Completion. u
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-14
CRIME WAS DISCOVERED.

Farmer Killed His Farm Hand Four
teen Years Ago ..y.Al
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BOSTON. Dec. l8.-The developments
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PoucHKrEPsIE. \. =, Dec, a.
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THAT MAN

ADMI5SION-Reserved seats, 75ets;
gallery. 50 cents. Advance sale Of seats
opens Saturday, morning at Griffin &
Reeds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-01
With Improvem ents.

delegation of representative citizens
of Washington called at the White
House one day last week. as many dele
cations do, to lay before the president
the merits and claims of a certain as
pirant for office and to urge upon the
chief executive the desirabity of his
appointment. AS the several gentlemen
in the party were introduced the presi-
dent greeted them cordially and bad
something pleasant to say to all. Some
of them he had met before and remem-
bered, while Others were strangers to
him. Several in the line had been pre-
scented when certain merchant, well
known and highly esteemed, was reached.
The president Immediately recognized
him and said AS he grasped his hand
warmly:
YES, l remember you very distinctly.
Mr.. Y. | recall when | was Il member
Of congress that purchased a number
of suits OF clothing at your establish
ment. And | also recolect," continued
the president smilingly, that it was
necessary for me to climb three or four
fights Of stairs to reach your tailoring
department"
"Ah, Mr.. President" exclaimed the
merchant, quick to make the most of the
situation, you should come to see us
again. Now we have elevators. ASH
ingtOn Post,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-01
THE kENNEBEC MARINER.

Guess I've never told you, sonny. OF the strandin
and the wreck
OF the steamboat Ezry Johnson that run up the
Kcnnehec.
That was fore the time Of steam cars, and to-.
johnson filed 5hc bill
On the route between Augusty ard the town Of
W,teryille.
She was built old fashioned model, with bot.
toms flats your CALM,
With paddle wheel behind her, druv by one
great churnin arm.
Couldn't say that she was speedy, sploshed along
and made touse,
But she couldn't go much faster n man could
and tow a house.
Still. she skipped and skived tremendous dodged
the rocks and skun the shonls
In way the boats Of these days couldn't do to
save their souls.
Didn't draw no mount of water went on top in.
stead Of through.
This is how there come to happen what I'm goin
to tell to you
Hain't no need to keep you suessin, for know
you won't suspect
How that thundern old Ez johnson ever hap
pened to get wrecked
She was overdue one ev'nin. fog come down most
awful thick
Twas about like navigatin round inside 4 feather
tick.
Proper caper was to anchor, but she seemed 10
run all right,
And we bumped her though twas resky, kept
her soshin through the night
Things went on all right till mornin, but along
bout half past three
Ship went dizzy, blind and crazy--waves seemed
wust | ever see.
Up she went and down she scattered; sometimes
seemed to stand end,
Then she'd wallopsc sideways, crossways in a
way, by gosh. to send
shivers down your spine She'd teeter. fetch Z
spring and take bounce
Then squat down. sir, on her launches with a
most je.roosy lounce
Folks got up and run a-scrsamin, forced the
wheelhouse grabbed at me.
Thought we'd missed Augusty landin and had
gone plum out to
Fairly shot me full Of questions but said was
jest blow,
Still that didn't seem to soothe EN-. for there
warnt no WIND you know
Vas. sir, spite Of all that churnin warn't a whis.
per Of a breeze,
No excuse for all that upset and those strange
and dretful
Couldn't spy thing around us. every way twas
pitchy black.
And l couldn't to comfort them poor critters
on my back
Couldn't give EN- information, for twas darks
cellar shelf
Couldn't tell EN- nothing bout 1t, Tor l didn't
know myself.
SO grippcd the Johnsons tiller. kept the rudder
rigging taut,
Kept a-prayin. chawed tobacker. give her steam
and let her swat.
Now my friend Jest listen Study. when the sun
come up at four,
We warnt toss.n in the breakers OF no stern and
rockbouul shore,
But I'd missed the doldurned river. and swow
this ere is true,
! had sailed eight miles cross country in heavy
autumn dew.
There | was clear up in Sidney, and the tossin S
and the rolls
Simply happened cause We tackled several miles
of cradle knobs.
Sun come ont and dried the dew up, there she
was a stranded wreck,
And they soakcd me eighteen dollars carriage to
the kenrchec
Holman F. bay in Lewiston (Me.) Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-01
A Famous Snake Tanner.

Old John Deer, the rattlesnake tanner
of Sullivan county. is dead. Old Johns
great-grandfnthcr got the secret Of cur
ing rattlesnake bites from a subchief Of
st. Tammany, for whom Tammany Hall
is named, on the Delaware river 100
years or more ago. Old John never fail
ed to cure. He used a species OF violet
leaf-the spike lenved variety. This he
made into poultice, which he bound
above and below the bite, and from the
leaves brewcd a drink. Over and over
again countrymcn up our way have been
brought from points eight or ten miles
away to old johns cabin suffering from
rattlesnakc bite. He always kept the
violet leaves handy and loved TO demon
strate his power over the reptiles. He
tanned the snakes for New York and
Philadelphia museums and tried out oil
from those killed. The oil is an effective
remedy for some kinds Of rheumatism,
and diluted it is used by eye doctors.
Old John would let RATHER bite him il
well paid for it. Then he'd go and cure
himself. He lived and died at Long
Eddy.-New York Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-01

Says the Philadelphia Press: "Bcndigo,
the Australian goldfeld where the Mar
quis Of Salisbury once. as Lord Robert
Cecil in 1852, was a none too successful
miner, Is about to be elevated from an
archdeaconry to bishopric in the Angli-
can church. II has been a Roman Catho.
lie bishopric since 1874
"a story was told at that date which
said 1t was first offered to well known
Irish prelate whose Christian name
CHANGED to be William. Just as the offer
was made public he was met one day in
the Dublin streets by the famous wit,
Father Healy, who rushed up to him,
shook him warmly by the hand and ex-
claimed, My dear Bendigo Bill, allow
me to congratulate you!
Father Hcnly's friends always said
that the embryo bishop was so alarmed
ut the possibility of this epithet sticking
to him that he hurriedy declined the
proflered inter.
ut was, however, accepted by another
Dublin priest DR. Martin Crane, who,
much loved and venerated, still rules the
Bendieo diocese and performs nearly all
the active duties connected with the see,
notwithstanding the fact that he has been
totally blind for the last ten years or
more"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-01

same everywhere. The cargoes, however
are varied. They all present picture
of 100 years ago.
At Memphis, from the bluffs to the wa.
ter's edge. Is an immense inclined plane
OF granite paving stones. In the center,
about 200 feet from the bluffs. runs n
wide road the entire length Of the levec
and disappears among the compress fac
tories and oil mills. whose great bulks
and tall chmneys appear in the distance.
Between this road and the bluffs the
levee Is nearly level. From here to the
river there Is n steep descent. Above the
road come and go continually "A swift
stream of cotton loads and empty draws
and great piles of small cargoes to and
from local iobbng houses Below II
there are, during busy hours. conglom.
crate mass Of drays, mules. cotton bales.
sacks Of cotton seed, darkics and all sorts
OF freight. Beyond is the long row OF
steamers that line the shore. and in the
background sweep the waters of the
Mississippi.
"Thc center Of activity may he one
boat. such as tho Big Sandy Of the Mem.
phis and Cincinnati line. just arrived,
bringing cargo Of 1000 cotton bales
that have been picked up along the river
hio"'h' ! lie nuee PIE OF boxes and fur-
niture and bags Of cotton seed are being
carried. one piece Mt a time by long
stream OF lazy darkies over the gang.
plank into the bowels of the big boat.
There some laborers, returning by way
Of the stage plank at the prov, roll out
before them the cotton bales and file
them in rows some distance UP the levee.
Above the din Of wheels rumbling over
the rough pavement drivers shout to their
stupid mules. There are picturesque
oaths and snatches Of melody. Escap-
ing steam shril whistles. the creaking
of loading and unloading freight and the
believing Of overscers. who are. az a
rule, active darkies with monstrous
lungs and an inexhaustiblc supply of
big words. mingle In busy confusion."-
Ainslee's Magazine
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-01
The BritIsb Soldiers Load.

A noncomnissoncd officer at the base
gives a list Of the things carried by the
soldiers going to the front. Each man
on landing receives 10 rounds OF ammu-
milton.
1--WE are armed to the teeth" the let.
ter proceeds, I'VE carry the rifle across
our back. cartridge belt across our
chest and brace Of revolvers by our
side. In addition to all that we have to
carry one shirt one jersey, one pair Of
shoes. one knife, one fork. one spoon. one
razor, one comb. one brush. one flannel
belt. two caps, one tin can. one tin mug.
one greatcoat and small spade for dig
gng trenches to sleep in at night. Alto.
gether our lond weighs Gu pounds"--
London Mail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-01
ON THE MISSISSIPPI.
Quaint Incidents of Travel Along the
Great River,

Passenger service on the Mississippi
river is in fairly satisfactory condition
Between st. Paul and ST. Louis and
from there to New Orleans there are
large and we'll built craft. with COM
Portable staterooms equipped with run
ming water and spring mattresses. Each
steamer has IL long cabin extending from
stem to stern. where the tables are set
for meals and where the passengers
dance in the evening. There are II piano
and sundry easy chairs. 1t costs about
as much on the boat per day as it does at
good lakeside hotel, so that a passenger
virtually has the pleasure of travel for
nothing The chief difference between
the life on n boat and that mt a summer
hotel is that instead of viewing the same
prospect day after day from n piazza
you have a new view from the boat every
moment. The boat stops at every town,
so that the passenger may become IA
milar with the urban as well as the
country life of the valley.
The freight of the river is always TAX
en- to and from the boat on the backs OF
negro roustabOuts. There has been no
advance in the manner OF handling it
since the steamboats, first plowed the
river. As soon ms the boats nose touches
the shore the gangplank is lowered, and
a seemingly endless procession of negroes
begins to move back and forth. carrying
on board the bags OF -four. which. on tho
northern portion OF the river, often
makes the bulk OF the cargo. Flows,
boxes. lumber and merchandise are the
other products, River lives are much the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-01
An Exciting Life,

Mmc. Bazaine is seriously III at O hos
pital in the suburbs OF the City Of Next
co. She is the widow OF the famous Mar
shall Bazaine of France and is the daugh-
ter of one of the most aristocratic Mexi.
can families. Bazaine fell in love with
her while he was in Mexico in command
OF the French army during the war Of in
PREVENTION. Her life has been az exciting
as any romance. She followed her hus-
band bnck to France and was with him
until hr was imprisoned on the charge of
treason. She took part in aiding him to
make his escape and remained with him
until his death in exile in Spain. One of
her sons died in Cuba. and another 8
whereabouts are unknown.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-01

The old man looked across the table at
his daughter.
THAT Young man Smiley called on me
today, Maria. believe you sent him."
Yes papa"
"Of COURSE ! questioned him concern
ing his prospects and found him to be a
decidedly frank young man. He said
that all he needed was start in life"
"What did You do, papa"
The old man smiled grimly and glanced
down NJ his heavy winter shoes.
II gave him what he needed" he said.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-01
of store or shop or Office or field without

of store or shop or Office or field without
pronouncing benedction.
And what better use can l make of my
hands, which are the chief executive ON.
Ger Of my soul. than now to spread them
abroad In the apostolic benedction which
has been pronounced for centuries, and
over hundreds of thousands OF ASSEM-
bluges. at coronations and obsequies, at
harvest homes and on fast days, by all
the ministers OF the gospel in the past as
it will be by all the ministers Of the Cos
pei until the church militant reaches up
its right hand to take the right hand OF
the church triumphant; n benediction
which, when II has full sway, will leave
nothing for our world to want or heaven
to bestow: MAY the grace Of our Lord
Jesus Christ, and the love Of God, and
the communion Of the Holy Ghost, be
with you all forever. Amen"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-01

George Pilgammon," she harshly
cried, where is my weeks allowance for
the house,
M Maria" he hosrsely muttered,
you may search me"
produce that money"
Maria"
"Wen?"
Say, Maria, let me keep out q quar-
ter. won't YOU"
George Pilgammon, | shan't allow you
but a dime. Fork over"
And George forked.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-01
EspecinIiy About Some Things.

"Wherc is re famous senator with re
tar pronG?"
Tar prong, count? Are you sure you
are right"
"Ah, monsieur, II may possible be re
tar fork"
"Guess again, count"
Let me see. All, yes! 1t is re pitch
fork. We foreigners are so stupede. =
Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-01
EQuinned For Travel.

Boston Maid Tin Huh bookstore)-I am
compelled to go to New York for an ex-
tended sojourn. Have you a New York
guide?
Clerk regret to say, madam. that we
have not
Boston Mnd-How unfortunate. Well,
give me a dictionary OF American slang
New York Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-01
Tho Significance of a Letter

"Theres only one objection to Mr..
Dustin Stax. He's slightly egotistic. lie
is continually using the capital | in his
conversation"
THAT isn't the worst of it. When he
writes the first person singular. he nva-
riably uses little one. "-Washington
Star
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-01

"Ill bet q thousand" shouted the ex-
cited politician, that the editor had n
proofs Of ,..ose damaging stories he pub
lished against the boss"
III go you" retorted the little man
with high forehead and two pairs of
glasses. He had the proofs and went
through them. word for word, and o
X the revise"
who in thunder are you?'
Tin the proofreader. Detroit Free
Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-01
kruger's Luck.

"By George. I'll hate to be in Dom
Paul's place just now, There's mal
who has lot of trouble on his hands"
"Oh, don't know. The difficulties he
has TO face might be much greater than
they are. In spite Of the fact that he is
worth SO 900, 600, his wife does her own
housework. "-Chicego Times Herald
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-01
Stored Energy.

"You didn't act with your usual FIRE
and enthusiasm" said the acquaintance.
NO answered Mr.. Stormington
Barnes; ian actor sometimes finds it
necessary to husband his powers for u
supreme effort. | was saving myself for
the argument with the manager when
the box Office receipts are counted. ~
Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-01
lie Covered the Ground.

The advertisement OF rural practi-
TONER reads in this way:
Teeth pulled an limbs anpertated whilst you
wait, Also Night School an Music Teachin
Terms Cash H. Advance. Chickens an Eggs Is
good as Money. Also Wood taken--Oak an Pine.
Atlanta Constitution.