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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

An order for 10000 feet of lumber
for the Columbia River Packers AS.
sociation Is being issued by the Clats-
kanle mill. -
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

W. I. Clark, San Francisco agent for
the Necanlkum Spruce Lumber Com
pany and the Astoria Box Company, is
In tho city on business trip.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

For Rent-b-room house; hard fin
ish unfurnished. Rent low to right
party Apply at premises; 422 Irving
avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Young Woman Shot While Going to
Her Fathers Aid.
Two BROTHERS BADLY BEATEN
Tragedy at Home Of Contractor
Fosburg, PittsfieId, Mass.
THE BURGLA RS ESCAPE

PITTsFIELD, Mass. August 2o.-Miss
daughter of r. l. Fosburg, a contractor of
Buffalo, N. Y. was shot and killed early
this morning by burglar. Her brother.
F. r. Fosburg, was badly beaten by one of
the men whom he tried to capture. There
were three of the burglars and all escaped.
Mr.. Fosburg is living in this city while en-
gagged on some work for an electrical COM
pany.
The three men entered the house by way
Of veranda and opened window into q
vacant room. While searching the house
they found MIR. Fosburgs revolver. Mr..
Fosburg the flash of light and got
out of bed. He was struck by a blunt in
strument and knocked down. He succeed
ed in graphing with the intruder, however
and in the struggle which ensued the re-
volver which the burglar carried was
knocked out of his hand and fell to the
floor.
The noise IF the struggle between the
men awakened the entire family and they
fastened to the room occupied by the
father. second burglar, however, pre-
ceded them. and as +. S. Foshurg. son,
entered the room he was grappled with by
the burglar and struck by a sandbag over
the eye and on the back of the head.
Miss May l.. Fosburg and her brother
James. We're awakened from sleep In an
upper story and came downstairs. AS
they entered their fathers room, the girl
leading the way, a third burglar appeared.
He deliberately aimed his revolver at the
girls heart and tired. She fell back Into
the arms of her brother and expired In
stanty.
The two men who had been struggling
with the father and one Of the sons had
succeeded in rendering them both nearly
insensble. and at the sound OF the revolver
shot they made dash for a window and
escaped.
The man who had shot Miss Fosburg
rushed through the door into vacant
room and. jumping upon the roof OF the
veranda. made his escape by that means.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
YOUTsEY'S CASE CALLED.
Defendant Enters the Court Room
Looking Very Pale.

GEORGETOWN. Ky, August 20.-It is
announced that Henry Youtsey, whose trial
for alleged completely in the Goebel shoot
ing was set for today, is physically unable
to appear in court today, and that his at
torneys will file a PHYSICIANS certificate to
that effect.
In spite of these reports the case was
called at 1915 o'clock. The defendant,
looking pale and weak, was brought in and
took seat by his wife, and just behind
his counsel When the list of wit
nesses was called, eX-State Treasurer Wal
ter Day failed to respond. On motion OF
the commonwealth his recognizance bond
was forfeited and attachment issued.
At the closing of the calling OF the list
of witnesses for the commonwealth the
prosecution announced that they were ready
for trial. Recess taken until 2:3o pm.
When the witnesses for the defense were
called W. S. Taylor and Charles Finley and
Assistant Secretary of State Davidson were
called, but failed to respond. Ex-Governor
w. o. Bradley. who failed to appear in the
Powers case, likewise failed to answer to-
day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Naval Vessels Movements.

The new battle ship Alabama goes to New
York tomorrow. where she will be docked
and cleaned probably on the 23d in prep
aration for her official trial over the Cape
Cod course on Monday. the 21th
The Indiana and probably the Massachu-
setts will soon go to the League Island
navy yard. where they will be laid up in
ordinary during the coming winter. 1t is
probable when the summer cruise of the
North Atlantic squadron is completed that
the cruiser New York and battle ship Texas
will be put out of commission. the first at
the New York navy yard and the second at
Norfolk. Both ships aresdue for thorough
overhauling and extensive repairing, con-
sequent upon their long tour of active serv-
ice during and subsequent to the Spanish
American war The New York has par
ticularly long sea record, having been in
commission since 1899.
The training ship Dixie. which is now un
dergoing repairs at New York, is scheduled
to take out fresh crew of GOO landsmen
from the Vermont when her repairs are
completed. Her itinerary has not yet been
settled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

Chorus of 5O7 Women VIII Sing to
the veterRus


CHICAGO, August 20.-Although there is
much to do within the auditorium of the
new Coliseum, Wabash avenue and 10th
street before it will be ready for the lis
tening thousands who will be there next
Sunday at the opening exercises of the ma
tional G. A. r. encampment. the work was
sufficiently advanced yesterday to allow
rehearsal of the chorus.
The chorus will be something for the Wis
iting Grand Army men to remember as long
as they live. 1t will be composed of 597
women selected from the best singers cf the
city, in addition to a number of soloists
of note.
The election of national commander and
other officers will be held at the second
business meeting of the encampment on
Wednesday. There is but one candidate
mentioned seriously for the highest office
Maj. Leo Rausseur of st. Louis. Some of
the Illinois delegates have talked of Gen.
John c. Black for that position, but those
who know say the general does not care
for the honor. He might have accepted 1t
by appointment after the death of Col.
Sexton. but he, with many others believes
that Illinois has right to ask for the
office a second time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

Arrangements Made to Keep Out I'm
desirable Persons.

Arrangements Made to Keep Out I'm
desirable Persons.
Assistant Secretary Taylor is convinced
that the arrangement which he and Com
missioner General Powderly have entered
into with the principal railroad and steam
ship lines of Canada win be effective in
keeping out of this country undesirable
immigrants from Europe, who, knowing
that they would be refused a landing at the
ports of the United States, have been able
to reach this country through the domin-
ion. Mr.. Taylor has just returned from
Canada where he has had conferences with
the principal officials of the railroads and
the transatlantic steamship companies,
with the result that an understanding has
been reached which is mutually satisfac-
tory The lines have agreed to afford bet
ter facilities for the immigrant inspection
officers at Quebec and at Point Lewis. and
already workmen are rearranging commo-
dious buildings at these points for their
use The lines have agreed to deport all
immigrants destined for the United States
through Canada who are rejected by
United States inspectors. An agreement
also has been reached on the subject OF
medical examinations at the foreign ports
of embarkation. and hereafter United
States marine hospital surgeons will ex-
anime all immigrants embarkinS at Liver
pool whether for the United States or
Canada and on the adverse report of
these surgeons the intending immigrants
will be refused passage. The Canadian OFF,
cials also have agreed to use great caution
in preventing immigrants from obtaining
railroad transportation to the United
States who cannot show a passport and
evidence that they have passed the
United States inspectors at Quebec and
Point Lewis and In case of doubt the OFF,
Gals will stamp on the ticket a notice to
the effect that the person holding the same
Is to be examined at the border.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
TROOPS FOR THE ORIENT.
Transport Sherman Sails From
Frisco for Taku Today.

Transport Sherman Sails From
Frisco for Taku Today.
SAN FRANCISCO, August oO-The trans
port Sherman will sail today for Taku by
way of Nagasaki.
The I'd Battalion of the I'd Infantry from
Fort Thomas, KY, and battalion of the
Sth Infantry, from Fort Smelling, Mimi,
which, with the 9TH Infantry, have been
ordered to sail on the Sherman, arrived late
last night and marched at once to the
transport dock.
Companies A and B of the 1st Infantry
commanded by Capt. F. E. Lacey and
Lieut.. E. f. Carroll, from Fort Riley,
Kan, have arrived at the Presidio, where
they will await sailing orders.
Today 720 horses will be put on board the
transport Strathgate, which will probably
sail for the orient tomorrow.
The Thyra has been chartered by the gov
ernment and will come here direct from
Honolulu A detail of men afflicted with
chronic and incurable cases has been Sc
lected by Lieut. Collins at the general hos
pital and will be sent to the government
hospital at Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
NEW MINISTER FRON TURKEY.
State Department Has Not Been Ad-
vfsed Of d Change.

CONSTANTINOPLE August 2O.-Schekib
Bey, head of the cipher bureau Of the for
eign Office has been appointed Turkish min
lister to the United States, in place of Ali
Ferrouh Bey, recalled.
The State Department has no information
as to the appointment of Schekib Bey to
succeed Ali Ferrouh Bey as Turkish minis
ter to the United States, Schekib Bey Is
known to be an official of the Turkish for
eign office.
The Turkish minister at Washington, Ali
Ferrouh Bey. when seen at his suburban
residence today, declared that he has. as
yet, received no notification of the appoint
ment of a successor. The minister has been
very badly broken in health for some time
past, however, and said he would not be
greatly surprised If his government should
grant him a respite from his duties here.
1t has been understood among his diplo-
matte colleagues that he had asked his
government to assign him to a post in the
Balkan provinces. and that he had been
given to understand this would be done.
The State Department has not been advised
OF the contemplated change. There are two
Shekib Beys in Turkish official life, one Of
them being a well-known official of the for
eign office, but neither the minister or the
State Department is as yet aware Of just
what official the press dispatch refers to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
The bell of the Illinois.

The Navy Department is in receipt of an
offer from a number of Chicago citizens to
present the ships bell from the old brick
battle ship Illinois to the new Illinois. now
approaching completion at Newport News.
The old Illinois, it will be recollected. was
one of the lake front attractions at the
Chicago worlds fair, and being the first
battle ship of that name, albeit she never
saw any active service. 1t was considered
appropriate that her bell should be trans
ferred to the new battle ship of the same
name. The offer viii be accepted and ar
rangements made for appropriate ceremo-
nies when the presentation takes place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
EXEMPT FROM STAMP TAX.
An Internal Revenue rDeeision ms
Porto Rico.

The commissioner Of internal revenue has
ruled that after May /, 19uO Porto Rico is
not to be considered as a foreign country
within the meaning of schedule Of the
internal revenue laws of the United States,
and. therefore, manifests for custom house
entry or clearance OF the cargo Of any ship.
vessel or steamer TO or from any port IN
Porto Rico are exempt from stamp tax.
In regard to the manifests from custom
house entry or clearance of the cargo of
vessels from or for Cuba the tax is to be
collected, the ports OF Cuba remain for
eign ports the same as they were on July
l. 1898, when the act took effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Sanitary Conditions Improved.

United States Minister Merry at San
Jose, Costa Rica, has submitted an interest
ing report upon sanitary conditions at the
port Of Limon. to the department of State.
He says. In part
Sanitary conditions at the port of Limon
have been much improved. doubtless on
account Of the 5000 expended there by the
government of Costa. Rica IN public i'm
provements. now approaching completion.
No tropical port with a banana-producing
country IN its contiguous interior can be
entirely free from malaria, but the fact
that Limon has been, thus far during the
present year, practically free of yellow
fever is suggestive of encouraging results
In combating that disease by sanitary i'm
provements, and indicates that this may
now claim to be one of the healthiest ba-
mana ports in Central America"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
FOREST FIRES IN WYOMING.
Many Sheep Herders and Their Flock
I'm Danger.

SARATOGA. Wyoming. August 2O-For-
est fires continue to spread i'm the noun
tans between Battle Lake and Grand En-
campment. Those towns and the numerous
mining and sheep camps are threatened
with destruction. Herders were forced to
drive their fiocks high up in the mountains,
owing to the scarcity OF both feed and
water on the plains below, and it is feared
that many of these herders, with their
focks, have been surrounded by flames. The
timber is as dry tinder and burns fiercely
Nothing can check the progress of the
flames except a heavy rain.
1t is estimated that the loss thus far, ex-
elusive of the millions of feet Of fine timber,
is over 100000.
Miners have Joined the forest rangers in
the work Of fighting the fires. Their COM
bined efforts, however, seem to be of no
avail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK IN kLoND1KE.

Mountain at Stewart River Split Omen
Streams GOrged.
CHICAGO. August 2O.-A special to the
Record from Vancouver. B. c.. says:
The steamer Clutch. which has arrived
here from Skagway. brought news that an
earthquake on August 10 shook Skagway
for seventy seconds and was even more
severely felt In Dawson. All the way down
the river the shock was apparent, and at
several places was particularly well de-
fined. At Dawson two small government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

Awful Crime of Theodore WaIIart, .
Minnesota Farmer.

ARLINGTON, Mimi, August 20.-Theo-
dore Wallart, a farmer living three miles
from town, last night killed his wife,
boy of nineteen years. girl of sixteen and
a baby. He then set fire to his barn, de-
stroying the stable with nine horses. a
corn crib and a full hay barn
Mrs Wallart had been trying to secure
divorce the couple having separated Wal
lart entered the house through window
and slaughted the family with the excep-
ton of one child. a boy, who was wounded.
however, and probably will die. Wallart
fed,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
SPECIAL AGENTS TO RETURN.
The Exchange of Porto Rican silver
for American Money Accomplished.

William P Watson and James A. Sample.
special agents of the Treasury Department,
who some months ago were sent to Porto
Rico to effect an exchange of the silver OF
the island for United States money, Will
leave San Juan for the United States today.
having satisfactorily accomplished their
mission During the time they have been
on the island they have received for ex-
change D. iG9:;2l pesos. leaving only about
$50 go pesos unaccounted for. Arrange
ments have been made with Ford Gem
pany the financial agents of the United
States on the island, to continue the ex-
change and they have established about
twenty places In different sections. where
the exchange will continue to be made in
definitely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Killed by Electric Shock.

SAN DIEGO, Cal. August 20.-W. f. Nc
Curdy, assistan; engineer of the electric
light plant here, was found dead in the
power house. He had received shock of
about 1900 volts. A burned spot on his
hand showed where he had touched the
pole. the shock throwing him over another
machine standing near. In his flight through
the air he apparently disarranged the gear
ing, for the engine ran away and burned
out the dynamo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
INDIANA'S LIGHT WHEAT CROP.
That of This Year Smallest I'm Several
Years.

CHICAGO. August 2O.-A special to the
Tines Herald from Wabash Ind, says:
Reliable grain dealers from all principal
parts of the state have collected statistics
showing the total yield Of wheat in Indiana
for the present year. The figures indicate
that the production is the smallest for
many years, and not exceeding 5000. .00J
bushels against 25,oO0OoO to 4OO0O.GoO for
several years in succession prior to 1888
The crop is practical failure, there being
but little more than enough grain raised for
seeding and leaving a shortage for bread
and seed of at least 100000 bushels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Personal Mention.

DR.. N. Willis Pomeroy has returned to
the city, after a stay at Atlantic City.
Mr.. Jesse E. Potbury Of the District bar
has left the city for New York city. Bos-
IN, Rockland and Cape Rozier. Me-, at
itch latter place he intends spending
.,ree or four weeks
Assistant Secretary fanderlip left today
for Maine. where he WIZ spend short va
cation. r.
Dr.. William Tipaall: secretary to the
board of Comm.saioneB Of the District Of
Columbia. returneds today from an enjoyable
vacation trip to Connecticut and other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Floods i'm Northern Arizona,

PHOENIX. Ariz., August 20.-An extraor-
dinarily heavy flood of water continues to
come down from northern central Arizona
and the Salt river is still rising. There Is a
foot of water running over the great dams
at the Arizona canal head and all irriga-
ton canals are full. The rise Is worth
many hundred thousand dollars in the
Verde and Salt valleys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

West Virginia County Court Indicted.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, August 20.-The
county court OF Morgan county, W. Va.
has been indicted at Berkeley Springs for
neglect of duty and corrupt practices. The
members of the court are Eli Rice, d. T.
Householder and 8. d. Moser. One OF the
charges is that they allowed themselves
more than 50 a day for their services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
THE STAR BY MAII.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address In the United
States or Canada, by ordering It at
this ONCE. In person or by letter.
Terms: 13 cents per week: 25 cents
for two weeks. or 80 cents per
month. Invariably IN advance Sub.
scribers changing their address from
one Post-ofnce to another should
give the last address as well a. the
newsonA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Miners Shot by Robbers.

DENVER, COL August ga special to
the News from Florence. Col. says:
George Bonash and Joe Juhasz, miners
were shot by hold-ups at Brookside, a coal
mining town five miles from here Bonash
was instantly killed and Juhasz fatally
wounded
C. A. Havens and James Graham have
been arrested on suspicion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
GEN. WOODS LONG RIDE.
Completes His Canvass of SantiagG
Province mt GibQra.

GIBARA, Province of Santiago de Cuba,
August 20.-Governoor General Woods ride
from Puerto Padre via Las Tunas and Hol-
gum on his convention canvass, was COM
pleted here last night. He covered over
100 miles in twenty hours
General Wood inspected the 10th Cavalry
yesterday at Holguin and found the troops
in good health.
Secretaries Lacoste and Tamayo i'm
pressed upon meeting of Cubans the ne
cessity of a peaceful election. Every city
of Importance exhibits intense interest In
the elections.
The election Of delegates to the conven-
ton will take place at Santiago, August 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

MORESCA AND GUIDA HELD.
Still on the Detention Boat at Ellis
Island.

NEW YORK, August 20.-Moresca and
Guida, the Italians suspected of anarchy
and detained by the immigration authori-
ties, are still on the detention boat Nara
gansett at Ellis Island.
Commissioner Fitchie said that a search
O. Moresca's baggage had not revealed
any documents of an discriminating nature
Guida begged that the letters found in
his trunk and signed Rosa" be restored
to him, and his request was granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Death of John ID. Flower.

NEW YORK, August 20-The death of
John D. Flower of the firm of Flower &
Co. Of this city occurred at the home Of
his daughter at Prout's Neck, Maine last
night. He was stricken with paralysis Sat-
urday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
INJURIES PROVED FATAL.
Peculiar Case of Henry Ganzert at
Richmond, Na.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND.N Va, August 21.-Henry Gan
zert mechanic at the Richmond locomo-
tive and machine works, died today as the
result of an accident last Thursday week
at the works. The day after he was hurt
his brother was summoned by telegraph,
and Ganzert was being shrouded for burial
when he sat UP in bed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
HAMILTON CAPTURES TWO GUNS.
Rumble Reports the Surrender of 6S4
ROers August 10.

ROers August 10.
LONDON, August 20.-The war office has
received the following dispatch from Lord
Roberts:
Ian Hamilton captured two Krupp guns
at Oliphant's mex, August II. Three Brit
ish were wounded
Hamilton engaged the Beers all day Au-
gust ID, at Roode kopjes and Crocodile
river. There were few casualties
"Rundle reports that 6S4 Beers surrend-
cred in the Harrismith district August 49,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Judge J. w. RELY Dyin,

Judge j. w. Rely Dying.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND. Va, august 20-A telegram
from Houston. Va, says Judge John w.
RELY Of the supreme court Of Virginia is
hopelessly Ill at his home Dr. Edward
Mcclure OF this city. who was summoned
to see him, thinks he will not live through
the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
THE TURTLE DID RIGHT.
John Fishers Thrilling Experience
While Violating Game Laws.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, August 2o.-John
Fisher of Romney, W. Va, while following
his outline in the South branch of the Po-
tomac landed two turtles, the larger weigh
ing about forty pounds. In lifting the lat
ter turtle into the boat the hook broke
and the turtle at once began an attack on
Fisher chasing him from one end of the boat
to the other. He had nothing to defend
himself with except a paddle. The battle
lasted ten minutes, the turtle kissing and
showing great viciousness. 1t finally got
back in the water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

Secretary Root was not at the War De-
partment today. having spent the day in
New York. Assistant Secretary Neikle1ohn
has been acting secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

c. r. Snead Named for Congress.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND Va, August 20.-C. p. Snead,
who was appointed census enumerator for
this district. has been selected by the re-
publicans as candidate for Congress from
this district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

buildings in course of construction toppled
over.
Arrivals from the Stewart river. half way
down the Yukon to Dawson say the noun
tain there was split in two. One stream
was damned up, partially by the fallen
rock and 1t turned into the newly formed
canon through the mountain. Five miles
of this stream and two miles of the second
tributary of the Stewart were left dry.