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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09
AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY
FlnurishiUg Condition of Its Finances
Reported at the Annual
Meeting.

NEW YORK. May S-The annual
meeting of the American Tract Society
10 be held in this city tomorrow. prom
ises TO be the most interesting one
in years, The great office building at
Nassau and Spruce streets, erected six
years ago at an enormous cost, necessi-
tating the placing OF a mortgage upon
liz OF about N,s50,OOO is at last on a
paying basis, or practically so. The de-
ficit was about $S5,OOO, and its size led
to a great deal of criticism Of the
management Of the Tract Society. Be
side the announcement of the prosper
ity Of the office building rs a business
venture, there win be an announcement
by General O. o. Howard. president OF
the society. with reference to the sub.
scriptions towards the fund Of 100000,
which the society last year set out to
raise.
A meeting will be held tonight at
the church house OF Holy Trinity
church in Philadelphia, at which ad-
dresses viii be made by General How
ard. Secretary George L. Shearer and
others. and 1t is expected that the
amount Of subscriptions raised win be
given out there
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09
sHARKEY AND cHoYNsKI.
The Californian Knocked Out in the
Second Round by a Left
Jaw Jolt.

CHICAGO. May S.-Tom sharkey. at
Tattersall's. tonight knocked out Joe
Choynsh Of California in two rounds.
The fighting was of a hurricane order,
both men landing repeatedly. but
Sharkey had the fight well in hand
throughout.
The knockout blow was a left JOLT to
the jaw, just as the bell sounded for
the end of the second round. Choyn-
ski tried to respond when the third
round was called. but when he at
tempted to arise. he fell over on his
back on the floor. and Referee Mala-
chi Hogan awarded the fight to shar-
key.
When they came to the center of the
ring for the first round. Sharkey i'm
mediately started hostilities and did
not give ChOynski a moments rest for
the entire three minutes, slugging his
face all over. the ring and knocking
Joe down twice. Sharkey, himself.
tripped down twice near the end Of the
round from the force of his own blows.
In the second round Choynski tried
to keep away, but sharkey kept COM
ing persistenly and forced his oppo-
nent to make a stand Choynski land
ed several stinging lefts TO the Ma
rine's face, but the latter paid little
attention to the blows and kept bor-
ing in with all his strength. Finally
Sharkey, in one Of the mix-ups, got
a straight right to the stomach, which
doubled his adversary up.
Then the sailor became like a mad
man and lunged at Choynski, forcing
his slender opponent on the ropes.
Choynsh tried to fight back, but he
was too weak, and after withstanding
the hardest kind of punishment, he
finally succumbed.
Sharkey danced a jig as Choynski
was being counted out.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09

pose to take no part In the deliberations
OF the legislative council until the four
extra nominated members are with
drawn.
a,-To send a delegation to England
to tlght the battle of political freedom
for Jamaica in the house Of commons.
2-In the event OF failure to offer
themselves as candidates at the next
general election. and df returneO to
persist In the policy they have adopt
ed. that Is. to refuse to take part In
the work OF the legislative council and
thus force Mr. Chamberlain's hand;
in other words. TO compel him either
to carry out his threat to restore crown
government pure and simple or to
withdraw the obnoxious four members
from the legislative council and restore
the status quo ante.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09
AFFAIRS IN JAMAICA.
An American Consul Decorated-The
Fruit Crop Good-Colonial Pol
tics Active.

Correspondence Of Associated Press.)
KINGSTON. Jamaica. May 1.-Albert
Watts, United States consul in Jamai-
ca, has just received information from
Cairo that the Khedive of Egypt has
conferred on him the Imperial Order
of the Osmonieh, Of the third class, in
recognition Of services rendered while
he was on the staff Of the United States
consul general in Egypt. Mr.. Watts
was recommended for the distinction
by the Egyptian minister Of foreign
affairs, Routros Pasha. The rules Of
the United States consular service pre-
vent Mr. Watts from wearing the in
sigma Of the order until his retirement.
Adyices come from st. Mary, one Of
the centers Of the fruit industry that
the trade has taken bright turn, and
the roads are made lively four days a
week by the large number of persons
taking bananas to the many shipping
places to dispose of the fruit. There
We're no less than five companies pur-
chasing fruit last week. There is a
fair supply Of bananas in the market,
but most Of them are Of Indifferent
grades. the fields not having yet fully
recovered from the storm of October
last.
The ruling prices are from s25 to $50
for six to nine hand punches.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09

Hon. Hobart Brooks, editor and owner
OF the Washington Capital 1898 Penn
sylvania Avenue, n. W., Washington,
D. c., in recent letter to DR.. Hartman
says:
Dear Sir-It is with great pleasure
that can testify as to the merits OF Po-
ru-nS. After suffering over year with
catarrh began taking Pe-ru-nA. l
took one bottle, and so great was the
effect that rapidly recovered and am
now enjoying good health. To all who
suffer from debility OF any kind recon-
mend Pe-ru-na as q most valuable tonic.
Hobart Brooks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09
LATE CHINA NEWS.
Reform Movement Creating No Alarm
For the Government, Large Ship
ments Of Arms Being Made

VICTORIA, B. c., May S.-Oriental
adVlces by the steamship Tosa Maru,
indicate that the investigation by the
Chinese government assures them that
reform preparations have not yet ad-
yanced to such form as to become an
active source Of alarm.
Large quantities Of arms are going
into China. but in small quantities for
each consignee, and usually for pur-
poses Of protection of private interests.
More than 100 Of the Japanese immi-
grants by the Tosa Maru are weavers
by trade, it is understood. contracted
for by Eastern United States manu-
facturers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09
TERRIBLE WRECK IN WYOMING.
Freight Train Dashed Down a High
Embankment-FOur Lives Lost.

OMAHA, May ga special to the
Bee from Cheyenne. Wyoming says:
On oneill's side-track, 16 miles west
Of Rawlins. wreck occurred on the
Union Pacific today when the east
bound fast fruit train. drawn by two
locomotives, dashed through an open
switch and down a high embankment
The dead are:
Louis Banta, fireman, Of Rawlins;
James Johnson, fireman, Of Rawlins,
and two boys, aged about 20 years,
who were stealing ride, names un-
known. The engineers, Frank Reh-
emeyer and Andy sholer, jumped from
their engines and escaped with few
injuries.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09

Prof. J. F. Turner, Principal II. d.
High school, Edgeheld, Tenn, in q
recent letter says: al suffered for nine
years with catarrh, and after trying sew
eral remedies gave up, and concluded
that there was no cure for me. / mo-
ticed so many testimonials from PROM
inent men relative to Pe-ru-na that l
concluded to try one bottle, little ex-
peeting any help. had grown rather
to believe that all catarrh cures were
nothing but frauds, but your remedy
Pe-ru-na IL the grOst0st panacea to-day
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09

ly killed in one Of the general sleeping
rooms Of the Free Coinage, a cheap
lodging house on Galena street.
He had been drinking at a saloon
opposite with three men and had a
row with them on the sidewalk. He
got the best Of the trouble and left,
going to his house. The man he had
knocked down followed him and go
ing to his room shot and killed him.
After committing the deed, the man
coolly walked out through the room
full Of people and escaped.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09
EXPANDING AT SAMOA.
United States Flag Has Been Hoisted
Over a Number Of New Islands.

AUCKLAND, N. a., May S.-Advices
received at Samoa announce that the
American flag has been hoisted over
the Island OF Tutila amid great native
rejoicing and that the chiefs have
made a formal cession Of the island to
the United States. The inhabitants OF
Manua, it is also announced. request
the formal hosting of the American
Nag over that island, which will ike
wise be ceded.
The natives Of the islands VIII rule
themselves until governors are appoint
ed by the commandant Of the naval
station. Quiet prevails in German sa-
moa.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09
SIX MuRpERERs TO HANG.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, May g.
The Missouri supreme court today SEN
fenced six murderers to be hanged
on June Is, 1900.
They are Ernest cleaverlnger, Robt.
Cushenberry, John A. Holloway, Sam
Waters, David Miller and Jack Brad
ford
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09

ohu ktoW Wutae
as I grew older,
until my whole
system seemed az
fected. After try
ing many doctors
anddlferentposi-
two (H) cures, /
had almost given
up hope, when l
was induced 10
try Pe-ru-na. Az
ter trying one
bottle Ifelta gen
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09
HUNTING INDIAN ANTIQUITIES.
Field Columbian Museum, Of Chicago.
Sending Out an Expedition.

CHICAGO. May S.-The ruins of the
dwellings of the Hopi Indians in
Northern Arizona and OF various 9TH
er tribes of Indians in the far north
western states of this country will be
searched in the next few months by
two expedition parties to secure ad-
ditional collections for the anthopolog-
ical department Of the Field Column
bian Museum.
Three assistants in that department
left last Saturday for Arizona to be
gone six months and last night DR..
George A. Dorsey, curator Of the mu-
scum, started over the Northwestrn
Railroad for three months tour
through Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Id
aho Washington, Oregon and Callfor-
MIA.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09

eral strengthening Of my system and
after few months use Of Pe-ru-na
l was cured. That was two years ago.
I use Pe-ru-na every spring, so as to get
my system In good shape for the sum.
mer."
For free book address DR.. Hartman
Ohio.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09
LABoR MEETING Ar FR1sco.

SAN FRANCISCO, May Sat a
largely attended mass meeting, held
under the auspices Of the labor organi-
cations Of this city, resolutions pro-
testing against violations Of the Chin
ese exclusion act and the great influx
of japanese laborers were adopted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09
DELIBERATE MURDER.

Man Shot in Cold Blood in the Pres
ence Of a Roomful of People.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09

The latest developments in the politi-
cal deadlock here is the meeting Of the
elected members of the legislative coun-
ell, which took place April 25. At this
meeting Of the peoples representatives
definite policy and line of conduct
was decided upon. They agreed:
Ito adhere to their resolved pur-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09

BUTTE. Mont, May S.-John Gra-
ham, a laborer, was shot and instant
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09

FANCY HOSE
Stripes and plaids, fnll-fashioned, ex-
cellent values at 2Sc, S5c and soc pair,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09

A good penman may drive a pen, but
pencil Is better to lead.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09
INCREASED PENSION ESTIMATES.

The Grand Army Bill Changes VIII
From 100000 to 100000 year is
NEW YORK, May S.-A special to
the Herald from Washington, says:
From 100000 to$3,OOO,OOO a year is
the amount Commissioner Of Pensions
Evans roughly estimates will be added
to the pension expenditures of the gov
ernment by the action of the house of
Representatives today in passing the
bill. which has already passed the SEN
ate. as an amendment to the depend
ent pension law Of 1890.
The measure known as the Grand
Army bill, makes two important
changes in the present law, designed
to meet objections which pension at
torneys, backed by the Grand Army,
have raised to the rulings of Pension
Commissioner Evans. Failing in their
efforts to have the commissioner grant
pensions in excess Of what he and the
reviewing officers of the interior de-
partment believed the law showed,
they turned their attention to congress,
and the pension committee of the
Grand Army drafted the bill which has
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09

LISLE HOSE
Fast black, Richelieu rib. fancy em-
broidered instep, full fashioned, soc
value at SSo pair.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09

CHILDREN'S HOSE
Heavy rib, fast black, double knees,
heels and toes, all sizes. at l7c, zoe and
25c pair.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09

The softer the road the harder it Is
on the horse.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09

TAN HOSE
Dropstitch or plain knit, double soles
toes and heels, 25c pair.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-09

The Grand Army Bill Changes VIII
From 100000 to 100000 year is
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-17
CRUDE | ] nNAN|C|[R|1I
Robert MeK ttrick ssllsa Bunch Of
Morgaged Cattle and Is At.
rested and Jailed.
Mortgaged the Stock to 9. {. Gap.
ron For S1S5 and Sold Them to
9 Butcher for e135.
Portion Of the Money Recovered
Albion Man Arrested on .
Serious Charge.


AS a flnancier Robert McISitrick liz a
failure. Either thru an unexcusable
Ignorance OF the law or q bold attempt
TO defraud he has got himself In Jail,
and may have to answer to d penitenti-
airy charge. II
Mckitrick IS q young man who has
been working in the country west of the
city. He owns a team and appeared to
be Industrious and honest. He also ac-
scumulated five or six head of cattle
This latter property was the cause of
his present troubles. Three days ago
lie mortgaged the cattle to Mr.. G. r.
Capron,. of State Center, for $1s5, the
mortgage becoming due Aug. 1, 1901.
This latter document was filed for rec J.
ord today. Thursday evening McKit-
rick came to town and made sale of
his took to J. q. Leutennegger, local
butcher, and received sls5 for the bunch.
This was $50 less than the mortgage,
put ~ the two sums made a pretty good
price for the cattle. This morning Mr..
Leutennegger became suspicious, and
when he made an investigation and
learned that the mortgage was filed he
Went before Justice Burritt and swore.
out Warrant charging McKitrick with
larceny. Deputy Sheriff Mcfarland.
found McKitrick near the depot, attired
in a brand new suit OF clothes new
shoes. etc, and presumably ready to
leave the city on one OF the morning
trains At least he informed a friend
that he was going away. When placed
IN Jail the prisoner was found to have
ss5 still In his possession, and this was
secured and turned over to Mr.. Leuten-
negger. Mr.. Capron was later Informed
OF the transaction, for such steps as he
may be inclined to take, asthe sllc of
5nortgaged property is a serious offense
and punishable by a term In the state
5nVfcpy,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-17
WAS HERE TUESDAY.
Mrs. MattThomus, supposed to HIVE
suicided Mt Gouncil Bluffs, Here

Mrs. Matt Thomus, supposed to HIVE
Sutcided Mt COUNCIL BlufTs, Here
Tuesday Night.
Mrs. Matt Thomas. Of Moorehead.
Iowa, who was the subject of a some
what sensational suicide story sent out
from Council Bluffs. did not commit
suicide there when reported. AT least
Officer Mike Clark, of the city police
force. is SO convinced, and to substan-
tiate his theory gives the information
that a woman who told him her name
was Mrs. Thomas, that she lived at
McOrefiead. had been deserted by her
husband, etc, all in exact accordance
with the note left on the bank of the
river with the bundle of cloth
ing supposed to have been left by the
We're all told the officer by:
this woman on Tuesday night, when
she arrived in the city from the west on.
the Northwestern. According to the
Council Bluffs story, as published in
these columns, Mrs. Thomas suicided
Monday night. After listening to her
tale of woe Tuesday evening, shortly
after her arrival, Officer Clark secured
a nights lodging for the woman and
notified Oyerseer of the Poor Penber-
ton, who purchased her a ticket to Wa
terloo. Mrs. Thomas took the train
here Wednesday morning. and when
she left said her intention was to get to-
Chicago. where she has friends, as
quickly as possible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-17
TROUBLE AT ALBION.
Mnndell Arrested on u charg
of ShOotin. at II (tonatnblc

Il. y. Mnndell Arrested on u Charge
of Shooting ut II Constable.
murder. The information was issued
was brought to the city Thursday night
and lodged in the county Jail, charged
with assault with intent to commit
murder The information was issued
from the court of Justice Ed. Dennis,
of Albion, on complaint of Constable
Denbow. The present trouble grew out
of an attempt on the part OF the con-
stable to arrest Mundell on a charge of
abusing his sister. Denbow went 10 the
Mundell home to serve the warrant in
the assault case, whereupon, he al
leges, Mundell shot at him. The pris-
oner claims he simply shot in the air to
frlghten Denbow and that he had no
intention of doing him harm.
The case will come UP for hearing be-
fore the Albion justice Saturday, as
County Attorney Stone Is engaged on
the Rio case at Quarry today and could
not give this matter his attention.
The trouble between the parties oc-
CURED about $50 O'clock and Constable
Denbow arrived in the city with Mum
dell at 10 o'clock. The officer and Nun
dell are brothers-in -law.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-17

Two and One Quarter Inches Of
Rain Falls n Less Than
Two Hours.
Cutters and Streets Flooded, Side.
walks Washed Out--Minor
Damage Done.
Unprecedented Rsinfall During the
Past Seven Day More Than
Six Inches.

BY far the hardest rain OF the series
of storms that have prevailed during
the early hours OF the past five days
occurred between and 4. 80 O'clock this
morning and partook of the nature Of
cloudburst. In less than two hours
the rainfall amounted to 2:2l inches,
and as q result some damage
was done in this vicinity.
This last storm was entirely unexpect-s
ed, as the early part of the night was
clear and cool and the conditions pre-
saying hard storm were entirely abb
sent. There were, however, two distinct
storms, the first passing over with only
moderate rainfall and the second ac-3
companied by deluge of water severe
electrical disturbances and some hail.
The storm was OF short duration and
before 5 o clock a. m. the sky was clear
again. but the ground was soaked and
water stood in low places in great
quantities.
The flood of water that came down
Brady creek, the little stream that sup
plies Lake Dewey at the Soldiers
Home, washed out some of the dirt
embanklnent that holds the waters of
the lake. Commandant Horton is of the
opinion that none of the game fish With
which the lake was recently stocked es-
capped. The rain did further damage
at the institution by cavlng in some of
the excavations for the walls of the
new ldings, but the only loss because
of this will be thru the delay in the
work. While there was considerable
water in the cellars, 1t Will soon soak
away and allow the work to proceed.
Some of the cutters and strsetsin the
south part Of the city were badly
washed by the volume of water that
rushed In that direction on its, natural
course to Linn creek. On South Second
avenue stones weighing four or Ave
pounds We're washed from the cutters
and carried across the railway tracks.
A load of hay and a coal wagon that
had been left during the night over the
new sewer being put in from the JOS
I eph Holmes residence settled into the
ditch and were removed after consider
able difficulty.
The storm was evidently not extern
| sive, and extended to the west and
north. The river rose a foot within a
short time. then became stationary.
During tho forenoon Linn creek rose
rapidly. but the waters We're confined to
the banks of the stream.
There was some damage to the tele-
phone lines, but the railways suffered
| little. MOL from the south on the
\ Central was delayed about half an hour
owing to the soft condition of the track
| on the Eddyville line.
In several Of the lower streets of the
city brick sidewalks Were washed out
\ in places and in some instances will
| have to be relaid almost entire.
August Is usually dry month, but
this, the third week, has been marked
by phenomenal rainfall. The total
amount since Saturday evening, ac-
cordingsto the weather bureau gauge, is
623 inches, and as the weather con-.
sditions are not yet settled, the record
| for the month bids fair to be broken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-17

Gently held Mr.. Mason was elected the.
secretary of the association. He is a
hard worker and a real rustler and new
.er allows the bidding to lag or grow
dull on his hands. He is always fair
and ever keeps in mind the rights Of the
seller and buyer alike. He is also
quick to grasp a point and succeeds in.
keeping the crowd well In hand and
good-natured. A. P Mason has been
moving steadily forward and ever up-l
ward in his chosen field until he has no
real competitor in this part Of the state
as live stock auctloneer. Hence his
work is always highly satisfactory.
He has just issued a folder as a help
to those contemplating having sales
and will be glad to mail to any one
who may desiretit. II any stockman
sts thinking of having sale he
can do no wiser a thing than to write
"a. p. Mason at Union and arrange with
him to conduct the same.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-17
ALVEY CHRISTIAN BODY.
The Mnrshalltown Epworth League

The n arSnalltOwn EpWOrth League
and It's Work.
The exceedingly warm weather of the
past few weeks, and the absence of
many who have been taking vacations.
has not entirely taken away all the en-
ergy and zeal of the members of the
Epworth League of the NJ. f.. church
of Marshalltown, as the following re-
port submitted by an officer Of the
league will show:
Between May 20 and Aug. twelve
devotional. three business and five cabi-5
net meetings have been held, not men
ttoning department. and executive COM
mittee meetings. Average attendance
at devotional meetings, ninety-three.
For this same time last year it was
eighty. Topic cards are used, giving.
subjects ard names of leaders until
January, 1901. Special music is one fea-
ture of the Sunday evening meetings.
Average number taking active part at
each meeting, forty. Twentysix new
members have been enrolled. Sixteen
nave been recommended to other chap
tiers and fellowship cards sent TO them.
have been dropped from
the roll. Some at their own request,
Others whose whereabouts are un-s
known; still others, who have lost all
interest in spiritual affairs, IL non-i
attendance al Christian gatherings for
an indefinite length of time is any sign
of IackeOf loyal interestedness.
All departments are active. The
mercy ana help department obtain all.
their srupplies thru their own efforts
not Calling on the treasurer for funds
with which # 70 carry on the great