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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
Defense ouizzing the Jury.

The question of the belief of the jury
men in the guilt or innocense of Gen.
Marsh was the point which the defense
in the Sutton case sought to solve on
the I'd Considerable progress was
made, but it will be some time before
IL men satisfactory to the defense are
secured. The candidates for jury ser
vice were reduced to 26 by the eXcus-
ing of two jurors, and there seems to
be only two of the II now under ex-
animation who will not be challenged
for cause, and the cause is that they
have impressions as to the guilt or in
nocense of either White or Marsh The
jurors seemed to know White snd
Marsh better than they do Sutton, and
only one did not know that White had
run away, and that one had heard
about it since he came to Lansing to
serve on the jury.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
satisfactory Jury Finally secured.

Before the court had been in session
an hour on the afternoon of the 4th
IL men were secured with whom both
the prosecution and the attorneys for
the respondent in the case of Col. Eli
r. sutton expressed satisfaction, and
tbe>long task of getting jury to try
the case was at an end. This was ac-
complished with the defense sill hav-
ing the right of four peremptory chal-
lengcs and the prosecution two. Five
of the "a talesmen who reported in court
in the morning remained undrawn, the
remaining 10, with the exception of
one who filed the vacancy in the jury,
being excused for various reasons
Prosecuting Attorney Tuttle at once
started his opening to the jury and oc-
cupied the remainder of the afternoon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
They Need Some Cash.

Gov. Pingree has received letter
from the secretary of the American
library in Manila asking for aid for the
library. and stating that money is nee
essary for the enterprise. The advan-
tages of such a library are fully set
forth. AS the state has no money for
such purposes the governor suggests
that the press give the needs of the
society publicity 20 the end that sub
scriptions may be received. Donations
may be sent to the American library of
Manila, Philippine islands.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
Doing Nothing In the Indemnity Matter

The L. 5. legation is doing nothing
in the indemnity matter which appar-
emily is now forming the subject of di-
rect communication between the Yildiz
Kiosk and the Turkish minister in
Washington. Rear Admiral Ahmed
Pasha, whom an imperial trade, issued
April 25, ordered to proceed to the U.
s. to study the construction of war
ships, has not left Constantinople. The
sultan has ordered the formation of a
committee to raise fund for the re-
lief of the Indian famine victims. 1t
is thought that this will tend to neu-
tralize the effect of the recent arrests
and exile of members of the young
Turkish party.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

The total amount of outside aid re-
ceived by the ottawa, Ont, fire suffer
ers up to May was s396,25l.
German officials say it is nonsensical
to suppose that Germany thinks OF an
nexing any part Of South Africa.
An unknown Negro about 20 years
old, was lynched near Geneva, Ala, on
the 5th. lie assaulted a 12-year-
white girl near Hartford and was cap
tured later and taken before the mayor
of Hartfort for preliminary trial. The
officers claim that when about three
miles from Geneva they were over
powered by armed men, who took
charge of the prisoner and carried him
into the woods. He was found dead.
hanging to a limb not far from the
public road.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
TRANSVAAL WAR ITEMS.

Rev. DIR. Joseph III. Hertes, who was
rabbi of the Witwatersrand Hebrew
congregation, of Johannesburg, until
last December, when he was expelled
from the Transvaal by President
Kruger, arrived in New York on the
steamer Etruria on the 9th. He saws:
] went to the Transvaal a strong pro-
Boer, he said, and spoke on many a
public occasion in favor of the Trans
vaal government, but an insight into
the Transvaal methods and an ac-
quaintance with the leading officials
within the Transvaal and the Free
State as well as my personal experience
while trying to remove the obnoxious
religious disabilities under which the
Catholics and the Jews suffer, gradually
compelled me to see that the Transyaal
is not republic, but rather an oil
garchy, misgoverned on strictly medic
val principles.
Lord Roberts sends the following
from Smaldeel, under date of MAY &:
We crossed the Vet river this morning.
and are now encamped at Smaldeel
Junction. The enemy is in full retreat
towards Zand river and Kroonstadt
The last Boor train left here on the
5th. Boor losses yesterday on the west
flank were 40 killed. The rear guard
remains behind kopjes 10 miles distant.
There is much railway forage and corn
here. The Zand river bridge is repor-
ted to have been destroyed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
Struck by "A Train.

f. w. Drumm, a milkman, of Jackson,
while crossing the Michigan Cen
trail tracks with his milk wagon.
about noon on the 9th, was struck by a
fast train and hurled from his wagon.
a distance of 100 feet. The wagon
was smashed, but the horses escaped.
Drumm was taken to the city hospital
by the police patrol and the surgeons
dressed his wounds. His right leg was
badly shattered and his head crushed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
Tornadoes In Kansas.

Half dozen distinct tornadoes oc-
Cured in central Kansas on the after
noon of the 9th, following day of ex-
ceedingly high temperature. Two peo-
pie are known to have been killed and
three injured. Wires were blown down
in the different districts, making it inn
possible to accurately sum up the dam.
age done. The tornado formed few
miles south of Ellinwood and passed
over the west portion of the city. At
the Cheyenne bottoms, six miles north,
il divided in six different directions and
destroyed a great amount of property.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
Ann Arbor will have 81 saloons this

Ann Arbor will have 81 saloons this
year.
The Dominion house of commons on
the LIST voted an appropriation of $780,
600 for the Hull-Ottawa fire sufferers.
The art section of the American ex-
hibition at the Paris exposition was
formally inaugurated on the 1st Next
to the French, the American exhibit is
the most conspicuous of the exposition.
On the 5th Gen. Barton drove from
1000 to 5000 Beers from hilly positions
at Rooidan, where they awaited them.
They reiterated after stiff fighting,
leaving a number of dead on the field
The British casualties were slight
Gen Barton Is still in pursuit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

postofiice has been established at
Lighton, Ierrien county, William Light,
poStmastc'.
a class 81 200 vas confirmed 30 ST..
Patrick's chureh ~ CtosWcii, On the
29th, by Et. licy. iishop Foley, OF he.
troit
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

Twenty-Five thousand men, EMPLOYED
by the Standard Oil Co. all over the
country, have had their wages raised
10 per cent.
Five persons who visited the Paris
exposition April 30 are missing and Il
Is feared they are under the ruins of
the fallen bridge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

nreat Fame OF q Great Medicine
Won by Actual Merit.


The fame OF Hoods sarsaparilla has been
won by the good 1t has done to those WHO
were suffering from disease. It's cures have
excited wonder and admiration. 1t has
caused thousands to rejoice In the enjoy
ment Of good health, and ii will do you the
same good IL has done others. 1t will ex-
pei from your blood all impurities; will
give you a good appetite and make you
strong and vigorous. 1t Is just the medt-
cine to help you now. when your system In
in need OF a tonic and invigorator.
SCrofu!a-" had scrofula sores all over
my back and face. took Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. used Hoods Medicated Soap and
Hoods Olive Ointment, and was cured"
OHIO B. MOORE, Mount Hope, Wis.
HOODS SaS.Sapas.ixxa
IL Americas Greatest Medicine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

IL Americas Greatest Medicine.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-22
North Pacific BreWerq

ing to endorse all else that had been
said, but asserted that not single
county Office had been run by the pres
ent incumbents economically.
Other nominations for county clerk
were called for. and then the chair
put a motion that Mr.. Wherity's NOM
inatiuon by the republican party for
the office of county clerk be unani-
mously indorsed and it was done so,
leaving that gentleman walk over,
so far as party nominations are con-
cerned. in the coming election.
The call for nominations for sheriff
followed and AL Seafeldt was recog-
nized by the chair. In eulogistic
speech he placed in nomination Jens
Hansen. The nomination was quickly
seconded it, and. almost Immediately, a
motion was made that the secretary
be instructed to cast the vote of the
convention for Hansen.
A delegate jumped to his feet and
protested.
Hold on, he said. 1--WE don't want
to rush things through like this. There
may be other nominations" And he
looked expectantly toward the rear of
the room.
The delegate who wanted delay ex-
pected that Fred Wickman would be
placed In nomination, but that gentle
man, having evidently become con-
WINGED that he stood no show before the
convention, was almost az that very
moment iiling his papers in the county
clerks office as an independent can
didate for sheriff.
After waiting a minute or two, and
there being no further nominations, the
motion to have the secretary cast the
vote for Hansen was carried. and the
second name was added to the ticket.
II may be said here that Hansen's
friends are much chagrined at Wick
mans action, as it was understood that
in case he could not get the citizens
nomination he would not be candi-
date. All sorts of rumors were flying
around after the convention adjourn
ed as TO why Wickman had decided
to run, some of them being none too
complimentary in their nature.
After Hansen had made a blushing,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-22
ALI FERRouH BEY.
Will Certainly Be Given His Passports
if His Master Don't Pay Our
Claim.

NEW YORK, April 21.-A special to
the World from Washington says:
Unless the Sultan of Turkey acts
very promptly Ali Ferrouh Bey. the
Turkish minister will be given his
passports and diplomatic relations be-
tween the United States and Turkey
will be suspended until the sultan pays
the 100000 due citizens Of the United
States
It is understood that an ultimatum.
stating the diplomatic relations viii be
severed unless the claims are paid, is
ready for presentation to the Turkish
government. 1t is known at the de-
partment that the Turkish minister
advised his government yesterday rela-
tive to the situation and time win be
given for the sultan to act before the
ultimatum will be issued.
There has been some discussion Of
the plan, in the event that the sultan
still continues obstinate, to seize
port of Turkey and collect cusoms to
an amount equal TO the claim. It is
believed that International complica-
tions could be averted by notifying
the continental powers that it was
the intention of the United States to
remain in possession of the port only
long enough TO collect the money. The
administration is now averse, how
ever, to going beyond a severance Of
diplomatic relations.
No serious thought has been given
to military or naval demonstration.
as the administration has all the war
on hand it cares to deal with for the
present.
Should All Ferrouh Bey be given his
passport, 1t would amount to saying
that Turkey is a dishonest government.
State department officials believe that
the sultan win not be willing to have
his country thus advertised to the
world
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-22

menis 10 the original motion, subsid-
ary suggestions and substitutes for
the whole. With the aid Of the secre-
taryand the four other delegates. Chair
man Utzlnger finally succeeded In re-
ducing chaotic suggestion into formal
motion and the convention at once
agreed 70 take a recess, the members
attending the "cItlzens' convention In
body and reconyenIng after the ad-
journment Of the latter organization.
While the adjournment was undoubt-
edly made In all sincerity and In the
fullness Of good faith. the action was
evidently taken while the spirit NOV
cd and while enthusiasm was hot, for,
at the close OF the "citlzens' conyen-
tion the democrats struggled town
ward 80 well satisfied with the ease
and grace with which the thing had
been accomplished that they forgot all
about the motion 70 reconvene and
everything else.
Mayor Bergman and the secretary Of
the democratic convention held an in
formal caucus in front OF the city hall
and. there being no objection" they
proceeded 10 the hall. The secretary
nominated Mr.. Bergman temporary
chairman. Mr. Bergman accepting, with
his characteristic modesty. Then the
secretary moved that the "ciGzens''
ticket be ratified and. upon the chair
putting the motion. the secretary
agreed and the vote was declared unan-
Imous.
But TO return to the main story Of
this remarkable convention:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-22

The remains Of Josiah Joplin, who died
At Ainsley, wash. viii arrive in Asto-
ria today on the noon train and will
be conveyed direct 10 clatgop ceme-
terry, wbor9 funeral services presided
over by Kev. Mr. Mccormac will be
held. The deceased was pioneer resi-
dent OF this city. having been engag-
"a In business here until few years
ago when be went 10 reside with his
daughter, Mrs. DUFFY at Ainsley.
Wash.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-22
SOCIETY NOTES.

Miss Bennett and Miss Halsted
spent few days at Gearhart this last
week,
Mrs, L. Il. Hawes has returned from
few days visit with Mrs. Alex.
cappbell at Seaside.
Miss Olga Heilborn spent few days
in Portland this week. visiting her sis
ter. Mrs, John Rogers.
o o o
DR., and Mrs. A. a. Finch entertain
cd few young people after the thea
ter on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. summervllle OF Portland has
been visiting at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. w. Tallant for the past week.
The Chatting Dish Club was enter
tanned by the Misses Elmore at their
home ON Franklin avenue last Thurs
o o o
A rumor is going the rounds of an
other of those delightful Assembly
parties, which the men OF Astoria
know only too well how TO give.
Q o q
At the close OF Prof. Dunn's lecture
on Friday evening, the members Of
the Reading Club and few invited
guests were delightfully."- entertained at
the home OF Miss Amy Powell, who
gave reception in honor of Prof.
Dunn.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-22
THE PLATFORM.

we. the citizens" Of Clatsop coun-
~, State OF Oregon. in mass conven-
ton assembled. do publish and declare:
1.-THE reckless extravaganza OF
the county court. the wanton expen-
dilure OF the peoples money and the
constantly increasing indebtedness OF
the county. the employment OF unnec-
essary deputies In the various coun-
~ offices, demand change in the ad-
mlnlstration OF county affairs. The
Indebtedness OF the county OF over
100000 necessitating the payment OF a
large interest account. and no effort
has been used to decrease this indebt-
cdness while the taxpayers are bur-
dened with excessive taxation.
1--WE believe the salaries paid
county officials to be more than they
can earn elsewhere and more than is
necessary TO secure competent officials.
We therefore favor d reduction OF 20
per cent in all salaries and pledge our
representatives to the legislature TO
secure such reduction. and We further
pledge ourselves to secure reduction
In tue expenses Of county affairs and
the reduction OF the county indebted
ness.
'S.'-The fishing industry OF the state
is OF vital Importance to Clatsop coun-
" and We believe laws should be en-
acted. not solely In the interest OF the
combine. but for the fishermen as well.
We believe the, 81 individual license
on fishermen to be n tax on labor, and
demand it's repeal We call attention
to the fact that there is In the hatch
cry fund OF the state $S5,OOO, no part Of
which has been used for building new
hatcherles. and as the fishermen have
contributed largely TO this amount in
the payment of license. they should
be entitled to the benefit Of the same.
'A-The agricultural interests of the
county are paramount and We favor
the construction Of adequate county
roads. in order that the farmers can get
their produce to market at the least
possible trouble and expense"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-22

Notice TO property owners building
residences and stores.--We now carry
a complete line of mantcs, CRATES and
tillpg, electric. gas and combination
dhandeiiefa, and al supplies pertain
inR 70 electric and gas lighting. Photo,
graphs checrfully sent on application.
FRANK HoLcoMD 4 co. 2l5 Waah-
inplon g.. Portland. or.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-22
AssleNEE's SALE.

The entire stock of goods and fix
lures of the New York Novelty store
VIII be sold at public auction. Sale
will commence April 2ist, Saturday
evening. at 1880 p. M and wiz continue
daily until every thing is sold.
N. sCHLUssEL.
Assignee.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-22

LucIus w Beardsiea has been ap.
pointed commlssary sergeant from bat
terry NJ, and has been ordered TO pro-
coed At once for Fort Mcdowell. Cali
fornla, for duty, Mr.. Beardslca, while
he dlslllses to leave his old comrades at
Fort Stevens. IL much elated over his
promotion and transfer. as he spent
four years at the Preside and looks
upon The California posts as his ma
tive stamping grounds He has made
an excellent record while stationed at
Fort Stevens and the fact that his
promotion came only three weeks after
his examination at Vancouver is eyi-
dence OF the appreciation entertained
for him and his abilities by the SUI
perior officers. both here and In Wash
ington.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-22

-.-.-------.----.s---
Julius NJ. Lebrohl OF San Francisco
~ In the city rogistcred at the oeci-
dent,
John Denk. native OF Germany,
was admitted TO citizenship yeater-
day
A. w. whitmer II in the city from
San Francisco. guest at the occi-
dent.
/ wANTED,--A girl who can cook and
do general housework. at "a Astor
street.
II, NJ. Wooden was oyer from Jewell
yesterday to take In the citizens" con.
yention.
II. A. Hawkins was over from IL
waco yesterday looking over the fish
ing situation.
Christians Of all denominations can
see tho Passion Play. IL viii not clash
with their doctrine and belief.
The drodg'r w. s, Ladd In taking on
coal here. preparatory to entering up
on extensive work on the river.
Tho manifest OF the William Law
shows her cargo 10 consist Of lOi.S55
bushels Of wheat. valued at S5s.05C.
Tho Model is the neateat rcaturant
In Astoria; the meals are the finest
for the money and the service the
best.
Fred wIolSman iiled his papers with
the county clerk yesterday afternoon
to run for sheriff as an independent
candidate.
Harper Whisky is liquid music. bot
tied poetry. ripe, mellow. rcfreshing
and delicious, Sold by Foard 4 Stokes
Company. Astoria. Or,
The British bark Forthbaak arrived
In from Honolulu yesterday afternoon.
90 days out. She Is detained In quar-
antine In the lower harbor,
The Young Ladies' Institute will give
u ball at Foard 4 Stokes hall on Mon
day April 20. Admission 60 cents.
Good music has been engaged for the
occasion.
on Saturday next, at the opera house,
for the benefit OF Grace church, Edl-
sons reproduction OF the famous Pas
sion Play. It's success In Portland has
been tremendous.
There VIII be the usual services in
the Congregational church today. The
morning services will be at II o'clock;
Sunday school at 1925; evening service
a. 1880 All invited.
More people win see the Passion
Plap at ober Ammergau this summer
than viii see II at the opera house
next Saturday night, Dut II win be Just
the same It has not changed In CEN
turtles
The Young Ladies' Institute is maxi
Ing elaborate preparations for the ball
to be given next Monday evening at
Foarl & Stokes hall. From every in
dicatlon there promises to be large
and representative gathering.
There will be services as usual at
the Baptist church today. The sub
ject OF the morning sermon will be
"The Search-llght In the Home" and
that In the evening "The Roman
Centurlan."
Services today at the usual hours at
the Presbyterian church. The Rev. w.
s. Gilbert. pastor of the Calvary church
of Portland, late chaplain to the Ore
gon regiment of volunteers In the Phil
lpplnes, will preach both morning and
evening, he and Pastor Narcotic hav-
ing exchanged pulpits for the day.
BEST 15-CENT MEAL; RISING
SUN RESTAURANT.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-22

sllyie dc Grassc reef. ledge OF rocks
In the Columbia river near Astoria, Will
within short time be a thing Of the
past. This IL the opinion expressed by
the Portland Telegram. which proceeds
10 say that contracts win b. let next
week for its removal. and that very
soon thereafter work will be begun.
This piece OF news win prove a source
OF great qualification TO Astoria people.
AS the reef has long been a thorn IN
the side Of shipping men Astoria has
for a long time been working Tor the
removal Of the reef. and only now are
Us efforts crowned with success. Sill
vie dc Grasse reef was named from
the American ship Of that name, which
was wrecked there some 90 years ago.
The wreck was a landmark for years.
The sllyie de Grasse was vessel with
history. having brought the first
news OF the French revolution TO rhis
country
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-22
MIR. YouNGs ACKNOWLEDGMENT

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, April IA,
l9OO.-Having learned Of the honor con-
ferred upon me by the Clatsop coun-
ty republican convention desire at
this time to thank the members Of that
convention and assure them that l will,
II elected, always endeavor to do what
the platform of that convention die
tates. JOHAN E. YOUNG.