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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-28
MAIL CONTRACT LET.
Canadian Company Will Carry Letters
From skagway to Nome.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 27.-The post
Office department has given the con-
tract to the Canadian Development
Company QimiteO to carry letter mail
from skagway to St. Mlchaels and
Nome from December next to March 81
next.
The route win be via Dawson.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-28

LONDON. Aug. 27.-The following
dispatch was sent today by Lord Rob-
erts.
Belfast Sunday. August 2s.-En-
gagged the enemy the greater part Of
the day over a perimeter Of nearly so
miles Littleton's division and two
brigades Of cavalry, all under Butler.
operated southwest Of Dalmanutha.
French. with two brigades Of cavalry.
moved northwest Of Belfast. driving
to Lekenvly, on the MISUNDERSTANDING
road. As soon as French reached Le-
kenvly. Pole .carew advanced from Bel
fast in support.
"The enemy in considerable strength
opposed Buffers and Pole -Carew's ad-
vance. He brought three long Toms
and many other guns and pom-poms
(quick-firing guns) into action. The
firing. until dark. was hot and persist
ent. Fuller hones his casualties will
not exceed 40. Pole-Carew has not vet
reported. The Beers are making a
determined stand. They have a large
number OF guns, the country is difficult
and well suited for their tactics and is
less favorable to cavalry than any we
have hitherto worked over"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-28

WASHINGTON. Aug. 27.--The fol-
lowing dispatch from General Chaffee
has been received at the war depart
ment.
"Taku. Aug. 27-Adjutant- General.
Washington; Colonel wint on the 18th
reports perceived at a. m. and en-
gagged a large force Of the enemy seven
miles from the city; dispersed them.
killing about 100. Americans lost five
wounded. VIII cable names Of the
wounded as soon as they can be as
certained. CHAFFEE."
Colonel Whit is lieutenant-colonel OF
the Sixth cavalry, but is acting as coll
onel in the absence OF Colonel Sum
ner, who is in Europe The fight prob
ably occurred near Tien Tsin, as the
Sixth cavalry was at that place at the
time mentioned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-28

BERLIN. Aug. PA dispatch re-
ceived here from Tlen Tsin says large
bodies OF Boxers are concentrating Is
miles northeast OF Twang Sun C?).
As Twang sun does not appear on any
II the available maps or in the Gazet-
teer, It is possible the Berlin dispatch
may refer to Yang Tsun, on the Pei Ho
river. about i6 miles, as the crow flies.
from Pekln.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-28

ROME, Aug PA dispatch received
here from Taku under date OF Sun
day, August 20, confirms previous re-
ports that n convoy was being formed
at Pefin 10 conduct under a strong
escort. the allies wounded. and the
women and children to Tien Tsin.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
Wants To Be Hanged.

Chicago, March 9.-Archibald Carle
asked Judge Bretano yesterday to grant
him new trial. SO he might plead guilty
to murder and be hanged instead Of
going to the penitentiary for rs years, as
sentenced by the jury for. killing Hector
Mckenzie. A motion for new trial had
been overruled and the judge asked the
prisoner If he had anything to say be-
fore sentence was imposed.
"Yes," replied Carle Grant me new
trial, so I may plead guilty to murder
and be hanged. I much rather would die
on the gallows than to go to prison for
Is years. If your honor will grant me a
new trial I promise to plead guilty to
murder, SO that may get the rope"
When he had finished. Judge Bretano
briefly reviewed the circumstances of the
killing of Hector Mckenzie, saying earle
had walked up to Mckenzie from behind
and assassinated him without a word Of
warning.
Years ago gave you chance to re-
form and live better life," said the
Judge. You failed to avail yourself of
the opportunity. The sentence of the
court is that you be taken to the peni-
tentiary, there to be confined for the
term of 25 years at hard labor, in ac-
cordance with the verdict of the jury"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
Afghanistan Is Loyal.

London, March 9.-The Ameer of At
ghanistan has authorized his agent in
London to publish the following state
ment of the policy of Afghanfstan to-
wards Great Britain and Russia. After
saying he had devoted much anxious
thought to the possibility of Russia talk
ing advantage of the Transvaal war to
advance through Afghanlstan on India.
his highness adds:
Il have come to the conclusion that
Russia fears Afghanistan, as war with
Afghanistan would mean a great rising
OF all Islam, which would spread through
out Russian Asia. Russia has not troops
enough to combat such a rising. Her
hold on Mussulman countries she has
conquered is insecure. They hate her.
and with ten times her power Russia
could not fight Afghanistan and India
successfully. Afghanistans prefer death
to slavery and their women and children
being taken by Russia"
After saying he is willing to send nu-
merous troops to help Great Britain in
the Transvaal, but adding that Afghan
fstans are unaccustomed to the sea. the
Ameer adds:
But Englard's troubles are always my
troubles: her strength is my strength.
and her weakness is my weakness. Eng
land must remember that.I am alwavs
ready to fight for her on land here or in
India"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
Naval Brigade at Durham.

Durham. March S.-The naval brigade
from Ladysmith arrived to-day in COM
mand of Captain Lambeton. They num-
ber about 200 and were enthusiastically
received. The railway station was lined
with men from HIM. 8. Terrible and the
meeting of the comrades caused many
touching scenes. When the gunners who
played such an important part in the de-
Tense of Ladysmith marched down the
streets headed by the band and flags
of the Terrible and carrying the tattered
Union Jack from H. M. s. Powerful,
which had flown throughout the siege of
Ladysmith, the cheering was enormous
The crowd which assembled was tremen-
dous. Lunch was prepared and served
in a shed adjacent to tho railway station
and the men ate heartily. The major
ity of them looked well. but showed signs
of the rough work and fatigue they have
undergone.
Their uniforms bore many tokens Of
the wear and tear they had been SUBJ
jected to. After lunch, headed by Cap
tain Percy Scott, the naval commandant
at Durham, the men marched to the place
Of embarkation for Simonstown.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09

payment Of commissions to third parties,
will be held next Monday. Orders for
the call were received yesterday and mo-
tice was Immediately sent out to all lines
west of Chicago by the Western Passen-
ger association. This includes every road
from the Ohio river to the Pacific coast,
and from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada.
1t also includes the Canadian Pacific
railroad, the Northern Pacific and the
Great Northern roads.
No particulars of the object of the
meeting could be learned because the
presidents and general passenger agents
OF nearly every western road is in New
York. That important topic will be taken
up and ratified, in line with action al
ready taken by the presidents in New
York. there is mo question.
simultaneously with the call for the
meeting announcement was made that
the Great Northern had decided to with
draw the $25 colonist rate from st. Paul
to north Pacific points, and that rates
would be restored to normal tariff by
all gateways.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
KRUGER HAS ASKED A
CESSATION OF HOST[L[IIES

horses. General Kitchener's work as an
organizer is apparent in the mobility
which the British army has suddenly ac-
quired. Officers in their letters to friends
in England have explained this mystery.
General Kitchener. during his first
month in South Africa, went up and down
the lines. inspecting every detail of the
system of supplies, visiting Methuen's,
French's and, Gatacre's headquarters.
making changes at De Aar Belmont and
other points and Transforming the entire
transport service. Every square peg in
hole came out, and efficient men were
put in the place Of dawdlers and blunder-
ers. The energy Of this remarkable man
was shown in every branch Of the service
He had not been in Capetown 48 hours
before all officers idling about the clubs
and hotels, under the pretense of sick
leave. were sent on their way to rejoin
their commands. General Kitchener went
everywhere and saw everything, and
when General Roberts was ready to start
for the front victory was already organ-
lied,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
WORK OF THE SENATE.

Washington, March 9-In the senate
Allison reported from the committee on
appropriations, the house bill making APP
preparations of customs .dues exacted
from the island of Porto Rico from Octo-
ber 1S. 1898, to January l, 1900, amounting
to $2,095, ,459, and gave notice that he
would call up the measure tomorrow.
When routine business had been fin
ished Mason called up his motion entered
yesterday to discharge the foreign rela-
tiodis committee from further considera-
tion of his resolution expressing SYM
pathy for the Beers in their heroic strug-
gle with Great Britain. The motion was
laid before the senate.
Davis, chairman of the committee on
foreign relations, moved that the doors
be closed and the senate at 1922 y. m.
went into executive session.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
Gen. Kltchcner'S Work.

New York. March "a dispatch to the
Tribune from London says: General De
tarey may make a. stand at Abraham.s
kraal. but the concentration OF the Dutch
forces among the hills north of Brandfort
y more probable. The British occupa-
non OF the Free State capital is not likely
to be seriously contested.
Tue transport arrangements. for the
supply OF General Roberts, army during
the long march from the railway base
have been excellent .and the principal
cause of the delay 10 the condition of the
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
J. R. Sovereign Explained
The Conditions.
LEAD INTEREST COMBINE
Was Brought Into The Investigation
And May Bring on Another Trial
The Military Terr0rizeS The People
Of The District.

washington, March 9.-The cross-ex-
animation of Sovereign was continued
to-day in the Coeur dAlene investiga-
ton. Representative Dick took the wit
ness oyer his statements regarding mar
tial law and the course of the war de-
partment with view to showing it was
state authorities and not the federal gov-
ernment who declared and enforced mar
tial law.
Sovereign said the reading of official
kilograms satisfied him the war depart
ment declared martial law as the mill
tary kilograms antedated the governors
proclamation by one day.
When asked if the military were there
for any other purpose than to maintain
peace and order, the witness answered
he believed this was not their purpose
as their presence tended to terrorize the
people. substituting military dictation
for the usual civil methods. No one
ever heard of martial law before in labor
troubles. Sovereign declared. AS to his
approval of the use of military at the
Chicago strike he said this was limited
to the use of the military for maintain-
ing order.
Sovereign stated he understood the
Bunker Hill mine was owned by the
Standard, but it had been denied in testi-
mony before the industrial commission
although witness believes from the tele-
gram, developed. in this case that the
ownesship existed. asss.sy
He was also questioned as to the intiu-
ence of certain lead interests in the Coeur
d'Alene districts. In that connection he
said r mine official had told him several
OF the lead interests had sought to COM
bine on $3O, ,00O, 900 capitalization, but New
York capitalists would not consider the
matter unless the capitalization was
$17S. .O00, 900.
Representative Sulzer remarked that
this means $148.OO0,O0O of water and
Chairman Hull added that it was a valu-
able basis for another investigation.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
Canal Bill Amended.

Washington. March 9.-The senate
committee on foreign relations today
agreed to report the Hay-Pauncefote
treaty. amending the Clayton -Bulwer
treaty, with an amendment granting au-
thority Of the defense of the canal by
this country when constructed The
committee was practically unanimous in
favor Of the amendment. Some objection
was made by Senator Morgan, but he will
not oppose the measure In the senate.
accepting the change in order to hasten
the action Of the senate. Quite an elab-
crate report has been prepared by Mr..
Morgan which will be submitted to the
senate in executive session when the
treaty is reported. 1t is the opinion of
members OF the senate that the change
will but little delay the ratification Of
the treaty as amended. The amendment
is brief. 1t simply provides that the re-
strictions in the treaty shall not operate
to prevent the United States from ssing
its own force for the defense of the in
terests of the United States and the
maintenance Of order.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
Ask For ReinfOrcemcntS.

Manila. March 9.-Generals Young and
Hood are asking for reinforcements and
a battalion Of the 48th regiment has been
sent to APART. Other troops will follow.
The rebels recently persistently attacked
Aparri for several hours but were finally
driven away. The details of the affair
are lacking. The rebels are holding re-
unions in the province of North Ilocos
and the red Katipunan cross. symbolic
of resistance. is again appearing among
the natives. 1t is believed the insur-
gent generals Tinto and Florhes have
been driven by Young into Hoods terri
tory. The fact that Young is unable, ow-
ing to lack of troops. to maintain Rarri-
sons in all towns occupied has had bad
effect on the natives.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
Case Not the Plague.

Washington. March 9.-The surgeon
general of the Marine hospital service re-
ceived the following from Surgeon Gas
saway at San Francisco, dated March 8:
Reliable information is that the China
man who died and was suspected to have
the plague had been in the city continu-
ously for Is years, and for the last six
months was under treatment for other
diseases. Probably the cause Of death
was congestion of the lungs or pneu-
monia. The result of the meteorological
examination is not yet received. Another
case reported as suspicious in the city
and county hospital is not the plague"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
The Treaty Must
Be Modified or
1t Will Not Pass.

New Yor. March "a special to the
Herald from Washington says: Senator
Aldrich and the New England senators,
who are acting with him in opposing
ratification of the French treaty, ar as
serting that they have practically secur-
ed a stay Of proceeding which will pre-
vent action on the treaty before March
"a, the date upon which the treaty must
either be approved or rejected.
AS the subject is still pending in secret
session, senators are prohibited from
discussing it for publication, but enough
is known of the situation to justify the
prediction that the treaty will not be rat
ified within the prescribed limits and
negotiations have been opened with
the French government with a view to
securing an extension of time in which
to obtain a ratification.
The opposition to the treaty has been
able to convince several senators that it's
provisions are defective in certain re-
spects and certain notifications are sug-
gested which may make it more accept
able.
It is understood the conditions in the
senate have been explained to the presi-
dent and the secretary of state and not
the urgent request Of the
president that the treaty in it's present
shape should be ratified. the opposition
is stubborn enough to convince him that
the desired results cannot now be attain
ed.
The strongest kind of pressure has been
brought to bear upon the opposition
without avail and the senate is again in
the position where small minority is
able to defeat the will of substantial
majority.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
Riot at Bull Fight.

: Chicago. March "a special to the
Record from Austin. Tex. says: A des-
perate riot, which came near resulting
IN the lynching of several bull fighters.
took place at San Luis Potosi, Mex The
affair is described in letter received to-
day as follows:
LAT a bull fight Sunday, under the
leaderphip Of Jose .Marrero of Havana,
with seven assistants. proved a failure.
Five arrogant and valiant bulls had heen
promised. The first bull led out put, up
q little show Of resistance and was killed.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
In a Queer P oSition.

st. Paul, March "a Winnipeg spe-
cial to the Dispatch says: The liberals
are placed in rather queer position over
the Beautiful Plains election tomorrow.
If Davidson is defeated. Premier Mac
Donald will ask the governor to dissolve
the house. II he does so, the liberals will
find themselves practically powerless,
and the result will be disastrous to them.
The question talked OF today is: "WiN
the governor grant the dissolution?"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
Art Treasures
Lost That Can Not
Be Replaced

New York. March 9.-The Tribune's
Paris correspondent describing the Thea
er Francois fire, says: Most of the works
of are perished. 1t was not generally
known that the gallery of pictures and
statues of the Comedie Francois was un-
questionably the finest museum of
dramatic authors and artists in existence.
The famous gallery of busts of all emil
nent actors and actresses who in the past
have honored the Theatre Francais is now
lost.
A large portrait Of Rachel, by Gerome,
is burned. So also are the famous por-
traits of Mile. Clarion as Media, of David
Garrick, of Mile. Mars and of Adrienne
Lecouvreur. The Portrait of Moliere
breakfasting with Louis XIV is de-
don, the bust of Moliere and the lifelike
seated statue of Voltaire the bust of Jean
Jacques Rousseau, by Cafieri, the sit
ting statue of George Sand the superb
head of Dumas, the elder with the negro
blood fully apparent in his thick lips,
Carpaux's bust Of Dumas Fills and the
statue OF Thalma are also destroyed or
badly damaged. A like fate has befall-
en- the superb statues of Mile. Mars as
Comedy and of Mile. Rachel as Tragedy.
Perhaps sadder still to relate is the ter
rible havoc made by the flames in the
archives and library containing invalua-
BILE theatrical records of the last 200 years
and the registers wherein were noted day
by day every incident of the Theatre
Francais, the receptions. cast and sue
cess of each new play, the register be-
ginning with the journal of La Grande,
the fellow actor of Moliere and continu-
ing with scarcely a break to the present
day. Among the manuscripts lost is the
famous epitaph on Moliere, written by the
hand of La Fontaine.
The cause of the fire is traced to an old
fashioned hot air furnace. which heated
the walls and finally set fire to some
scenery. Afterward loud explosion took
place, probably due to gas. But this ex-
plosion was the consequence of the fire
and not it's cause.
bill has been placed before the cham
ber of deputies authorizing the elaborate
representations which were arranged for
the Theatre Francois during the exhibi-
tion season to be given at the Odeon.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
Boer Rout Complete.

London, March 9.-The war office has
received the following from General Rob-
erts:
Poplar Grove, Friday morning-Pres-
idents Kruger and Steyn were both pres-
ent at the fight of March Z. and did all
IN their power to rally their troops. The
rout. however, was complete, the men
declaring that they could not stand
against the British artillery and such a
formidable force OF cavalry"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
Wages Are Advanced,

monthly wage conference here yesterday
between representatives Of the Amalga-
mated association and the iron manufac-
turers. an advance of Is cents a ton tn
the rate Of pudding was agreed upon.
The rate Will now be So ton. the high
est paid since 1880. About 10000 men are
affected by the advance.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
important Railroad Meeting

Chicago. March 9.-The Times Herald
says: Probably the most important meet
OF railway ofFicials held here since the
meeting in 1apuary Of the lines of the
west running from Chicago adopted the
resolution Droviding for the. carrying out
Of the presidents agreement to cease the
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
White Shirts

The Manhattan White Shirts are made
Of fine muslin with cuffs, neck band and
bosom of fine linen.
There is the coat style with medium
length bosom. and another made with
short bosom, opened front and back.
These shirts are perfect fitting. in all
sizes and sleeve lengths. price $1.25 each.
Several other styles and qualities.
Mems White Shirts, made of good mus
lin with bosoms, neck bands and cuffs OF
linen. Made with continuous facings
and reinf0rcements at all the usually
weak points. These shirts will wear
well, they are properly finished and per-
feet fitting. A fresh lot Just opened up.
all sizes and all laundered ready to wear.
Only soc. each.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
DebS Accepts Nomination.

Indianapolis, March 9.-Eugene Y.
Debs, after having declined the nominal
tion for president by the amalgamated
socialists, this morning consented to ac-
cept. Job Hartman will be nominated
for vice president.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
British War Loan.

London, March s.-The amount Of the
new war loan will be e30.00o00o. The
interest will be at 2x per cent and bonds
will be redeemable at par in ten years.
The issue price is SO pounds ten shillings.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
Paragraphs Adopted.

Berlin. March s.-The Reichstag today
adopted by varying majorities. para
graphs one, two and fourteen of meat bill.
Paragraph II. relating to the prohibition
Of meat imports. was adopted by leS to 80.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS

Washington, March S.-Under the new
rule adopted yesterday, the house went
into committee of the whole today and
proceeded to the consideration of private
pension bills.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09

but not one of the So would fight at
all. The audience 8 an to hiss and
groan and threw ,r e res lemons and
stones into the ring. 'ly the disap-
pointed audience to. the chairs.
benches and handrailil g the ring
and then set fire to the ! g This stop
ped the performance. ZEN this
exhibition of ire did not the bel
ligerents who laid violent on the
bull fighters =
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
C0lored
~ Shirts

The celebrated Manhattan" brand. in
the very latest designs. effects and coll
orings. Absolutely more newer, none
better. These shirts are made OF fine
percales and madras cloths and are ele-
gantly finished. Some of them have
cuffs detached to match. Prices $I.75.
$500 and $3.50.
Another lot of Fancy Colored Shirts
of fine .percale, new and. exclusive de-
signs and colOrings. open back and front.
with stripes running up and down and
across the long and short bosOms First
class shirts in every respect and made bv
Wilson Bros. and Cluett, Coon & Co. All
sizes and sleeve lengths, price $3.50 each.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-09
Zephyr Ginghanns

Ihe assortment we will show to-dav
taxes In domestic, Scotch and French
goods, ranging in price from 121Sc to SOC
yard. II va sans Dire the French are
tne pest. They are of the highest grade
ana command the highest price. The
Scotch is sturdy and strong and in pretty
designs and colors. Similar STYLES are
shown in the domestic.