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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
Bryan Says Twas to Enable Him
to Bring About Reforms.
PRINCIPLES NOT CHANGED
Az Election OsIy Determines What prIn-
eIpIes Shall Be Applied ior ne Tine
BeIag He WIN ceaiInus
the Fight

LINCOLN. Dec. 2s.-The annual ban
quet Of the JeftersonIan Club Of Lin
coin, held tonight. brought together
nearly three hundred representative
members Of the Democratic and Popu-
list parties Of Nebraska. with . num-
Der Of leaders from other states. The
dinner afforded an opportunity to VIII
liam J. Bryan to make his first ap-
peaFance at public gathering since
the election and the greeting accorded
him was never surpassed In point Of
heartiness In his home city.
Aside from the ovation to Bryan and
his speech. the event OF the evening
was the speech OF John W. Kern, of
Indiana, who aroused the banquet TO =
high pitch Of enthusiasm not only By
his laudation Of Bryan but by outapok-
en- criticism OF those Democrats whom
he accused Of contributing to Bryan's
defeat. His denunciation OF those DEM
ocrats who offered "gratultous counsel
to the Democracy" though he mentions
ed no names. was accepted by the
crowd as reference to ex-PresIdent
Cleveland.
Bryan said in part:
Surrounded by neIghbors who have
been my friends for years. may be
pardoned for saying a word OF a per-
sonal nature.
Whether shall ever be didats
for office again is a question which
must be determined by events. Our
destiny is not known until life's work
is completed. shall be content IL II
Is my lot to aid in the triumph Of prIn-
ciples while others enjoy the honors
and bear the responsibility OF Office.
''The holding OF public positions
should be an incident not an aim for q
citizen. 1t should be the means for the
Of a purpose.
The presidency seemed desirable be-
cause il would have enabled me to
give effective aid to certain reforms
which believe to be necessary to the
public welfare, but defeat, even a sec
ond defeat, does not lessen my inter-
est in this reform and time may prove
that my work is to advocate rather
than execute.
The principles for which we con-
tended in the last campaign still live
and We who believe in them must con-
tinue to fight for them. An election
does not change principle. It only
determines what principles shall be.
for the time being. applied"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27

ence Of the United States upon the
economic situation Of Europe. II says:
The entrance Of the United states
into the ranks Of the creditor nations
signifies a change In the times. Ever
since the war with Spain the United
States government has pursued unde-
ylatingly a policy Of world conquest.
European states must famlIIarize tncm-
selves with the thought that the United
States will have very weighty word
In determining the new political con-
stellations among the leading nations.
THE American action In undertake
ing the Nicaragua canal proves that
the military and. stIll more. the dIpIo-
matte participation OF the United States
In the Chinese troubles shall bear
fruit"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
ANOTHER KIDNAPPING.
Grandson Of Ex-Attorney- General w.
H. II. Miller Taken by the
ChIld's Mother.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. ga sensa-
tional kidnapping. involving the fam
lily of ex-United States Attorney-Gen-
eral William H. H. Miller occurred
this afternoon. The wife Of Saumel D.
Miller. son Of W. H. H. Miller. last
Friday came here from New York to
demand possession Of her seven-year-
old son. whom the father had brought
here and who was living with him at
his grandfather's house.
This afternoon Mrs. Miller obtained
possession Of her son and disappeared
The entire police and detective force
of the city was employed to search
for the woman and boy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
DO NOT RECOGNIZE
EMPRESS DOWAGER
All the ENJOYS Give Her the
Cold Shoulder.
NATIVE CHRISTIANS BURNED
American Marines We're First to Eater tie
Forbidden cIiy-A French Force
Claims to Have Routed 1S.eoo
Chinese Troops.

LONDON. Dec. 2s.-"conger takes a
hopeful view Of the situation" says
the Pekin correspondent OF the Morn
Ing Post" He thinks that a settle
ment will be effected but he declares
that no one Of the ENJOYS will recognize
the empress dowager officially. al
though all are aware that she has long
exercised the supreme power He be-
leves that the crisis will result in the
initiation Of reforms in China.
1T Is rumored that numerous VII
lagos east Of Pekin are combining to
extermlnate the native Christians. sew
eral Of whom have been burned in local
temples.
LII Hung Chang is a trihe better"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
KIDNAPPERs NOT FOUND.
New Evidence Produced Against the
Missing Pat Grove.

OMAHA. Dec. 26.-There have been
no further developments in the Cudahy
kidnapping case In the last twenty-four
hours so far as concerns the move
ments OF the bandits It is known that
Pat Grove was seen In South Omaha
scarcely twenty hours before the alb
duction OF Eddie cudahy.
On December l7th a weIl-known cItl-
zen Of South Omaha conversed with
him for nearly an hour. Pat was ques-
toned concerning the future and re-
piled; "oh. have something big on.
You'll hear from me soon."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
MAssAcRE coNFInNEp

PEKIN. Dec. 26.-Rev. Kelly. the
Presbyterian missionary who has re-
ported to Minister conger the burning
by Boxers of nineteen Catholic Christ
ians. now reports having received fur
ther confirmation OF the burning Of ma
tive Christians. He now says the
number burned is twenty-one and adds
that thousands Of armed Chinese have
been seen in the Sam Ho country.
Conger has sent copy OF the COM
munication to Count Won waldersee
and japanese and German troops have
been sent to investigate the reports.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
COMMITTEE ADJoURNs.
Has Completed the Legislative. Exeeu-
tive and judicial Appropriation
Bill.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2s.-The sub
committee of the senate committee on
appropriations having in charge the
preparation Of the legislative, execu-
tive and judicial bill, has practically
its work and probably Will
not meet again until after the recon-
vening Of the senate.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
cAsTELLANEs' SUIT.
Counter Claim Of 100000 Francs Made
Against London Bric-a-Brac
Dealer.

PARIS. Dec. 2s.-Before the first
civil tribunal OF the Seine today. Mai
tire Binnat resumed his speech in be-
half OF Count and Countess de Castel-
lane In the suit OF Charles werthei-
mer, the London bric-a .brae dealer.
to recover payment for art objects.
In an elaborate argument the coun-
sci set forth the counter claim OF the
castellanes. who demand the reduction
OF the debt and the restoration Of OBJ
jects taken In exchange by werthelmer.
finally claiming damages to the amount
OF 100000 francs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27

there was any room for a serious view
OF the situation.
In conclusion he pointed out that.
from first 70 last, there were 9l7 casual
ties IN his command out OF total Of
1880. but many Of the men were. Of
course, able 10 resume service after a
few days treatment in the field hos-
pitaie.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
ALABAMA GOVERNOR.
Has Recovered From His Illness and
win Now Assume Duties Of
His Office.

MONTGOMERY Ala, Dec. 26.-W.
]. Stanford was elected governor Of
Alabama in November but has been too
III since to assume the duties Of his
office. He reached here today and filed
his declaration with the secretary of
state as required by a recently enact
ed law.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
yroMANRY CAPTURED.

CAPE TOWN. Dec. 26.-A squadron
OF yeomanry. which had been following
the Beers from Brltstown. is reported
to have been entrapped. There were
several casualties. /, ls said. and the
remainder Of the force was captured.
General Kitchener has left Naauw-
poort and has gone northward. The
rapid concentration of troops in the
disturbed districts through the person.
al energy Of General Kitchener has al
layed the LEGAL uncasIness.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
GENEROUS ROCKEFELLER.
Son of the oil Magnate Pounds a
School for Poor Children.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2e.-It became
known today that John D. Rockefel-
Ter. jn. son OF the president Of the
Standard Oil Company has subscribed
s250,OOo for the founding OF an insti-
tuition of learning for poor boys and
girls. The school is now In course Of
erection.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
sTAaEDRIvER RoBBEp HIMgELF.
Lakeview Man Arrested on he Eve CT
Hij Marriage.

RENO. New. Dec. pa SPECIAL from
Lakeview. Oregon. to the Gazette.
says:
Bob oglesby. the driver OF the Lake.
view and Paisley stage, who claimed
to have been held up by highwaymen
last Friday night. has been arrested,
charged with the crime OF robbing the
United States mails. The arrest was
the result Of the passing Of a marked
ten-dollar bill by ogIesby.
oglesby was to have been married to-
night to a highly respectable lady Of
Lakeview.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
LORD ROBERTS AT FuNcHAL..

FuNcHAL. Island OF Madeira, Dec
26.-The steamer Canada with Lord
Roberts on board arrived here last
evening. receiving a salute OF nineteen
guns on entering the port.
This morning Lord Roberts was tend
cred an official reception by the au-
thorlties and at noon. aboard the Cam
ada. he win proceed TO Gibraltar
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
SUICIDE AT ASHLAND.
Prominent Citizen Shot Himself on Ace
count Of Illness.

ASHLAND. Ore, Dec. 2s.-Robert
Taylor, prominent citizen. died from
gunshot wound this morning. He
had been spending the holidays with
his family in Ashland and returned to
his farm last night. The investigation
shows the wound to be self-infiicted.
The deceased had been quite i'll for two
years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-A letter
from Captain Charles d. Long. serv-
ing with the marines in China. states
that the American marines were the
first to enter the forbidden city.
There has been much controversy as
to whether the Russians. British, Ger
mans or Americans were the first In
side the sacred precincts Of the for
hidden city and the letter is regarded
as establishing the claims OF the Amer
leans to have been the first on the
ground.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
NO PANIC IN MEXICO.
Money Is Tight but Business Contin-
ues Good.

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 26.-Reports
telegraphed to the United States i'm
plying that Mexico is on the point Of
financial panic are exaggerated.
Money. It is true, continues tight. but
business has been good throughout
the month.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
AMERIcA A MIaHTY POWER.
German Paper Tells Europe What to
Expect From the United
States.

BERLIN. Dec. 2s.-In its yearly
financial review the Frankfurter zei-
tung points out that one Of the most
important facts Of the last twelve
months has been the growth and infiu-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
DE WET HARD PRESSED.

MAsERU. Dec. 2l.-The British are
pressing commandant De Wet In the
Ladybrand district.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2s.--The navy
department has directed that the gun
boat Bennington be repaired In the
Philippines instead Of returning to this
country for that purpose.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27

NEW YORK. Dec. 2s.-A dispatch to
the Tribune from London says;
The China question has virtually
reached the money point. The amount
OF the indemnity to be paid will prob
ably require many weeks of diplomatic
consultation.
Sir Robert Hart knows better than
anybody else what can be patd by the
Chinese government without the COM
plete surrender Of her taxing and reve-
nue. resources to Europe. but bankers
in all the capitals will prefer to have a
great loan underwritten by the powers
themselves and full financial control
established by an international COM
mission for the payment Of interest
and sinking fund service.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
RECRUITING IN THE COUNTRY.
Navy win Secure Sailors From the
Farmers.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2e-The plan
of recruiting sailors for the United
States navy from farmers and country
towns is under consideration at the
navy department. Recruiting now is
carried on outside Of the large cities
but has not reached the interior Sec
tions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
FRENCH cLAM GREAT VICTORY

FRENCH CLAFM GREAT VICTORY.
pEKIN. Dec. 25.-The French report
encountering $4,000 Chinese and captur-
ing five flags and a number Of guns
and infiictlng a great loss upon the
Chinese thirty-five miles south Of here
The report is generally discredited. Ac-
cordlng TO the rumor. the French did
not suffer any losses themselves. 1t
is believed, however, that the French
probably met rowing band which was
dispersed. a number of the Chinese be-
ing butchered. Ii Hung Chang says
that he is satisfied that the story is
false.
Rev Mr. Kelly, a Presbyterian mis-
sionary. has reported to Minister Con-
ger the burning Of nineteen Catholic
Christians, He says, however. that his
information has been derived entirely
from Chinese sources. The Japanese
who have gone over the territory thirty
miles north in which it is alleged the
outrage occurred will investigate the
crime.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27

Necessary Work on Gunboat Will Be
Done in the Philippines.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27

BHNNINeroN no be REPAIRED.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-27
AMERIcANs WERE FIRsT.

pa Hung chang 8 a trlfle better." ."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
SUES U. S. MARSHAL.
Suits Growing OUT Of the Ingram
Failure.

Mt. Ayr, Jan. a6ss@. Several important
cases growing out Of he Ingram bank
ruptcy case have been filed in the dis
striet court. r. A. Lawhead brings suit
against United States MARSHALL George
NJ. Christian and his deputy y, Ale. Will
lis, asking for a Judgment ofs$7 900, of
which $4,000 is placed as the value of
Shannon City Cash Store, and $1,000 as
damages sustained by plaintiff. The
stock was bought November 2S by Mr..
Lawhead from A.. o. Ingram. December
s. Deputy Marshal Willis took posses
sion aud Decemherls he refused TO turn
itSover to MIR. Iawhead. The plaintiffs
attorneys are Henry Spence, Of Mt.
Ayr, Cummins, Hewitt g. Wright of Des
AIoines. and Harvey & Parrish of Leon.
As the stockis located in Union coun-
ty the case is likely to be transferred
to tile Union county docket. Attach
ment proceedings have also been
brought in the district court by the La
Ports Woolen Mills Co. against P. B.
Anderson, S. T. Lowder, Luke Shay and
A. o.. Ingram. This will be turned over
by the district court to Mr.. Steadman,
referee in bankruptcy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
THE OTTUMwA COURIER: TUESDAY, JANUARY 80, 1900.

erty, by this is meant mortgages, that
had not been listed, amounting to
$4,000, no taxes having been paid on
it since 1895. In 1896 it was found
that one individual had loaned $4,000
in money; in 1897 another individual
had loaned $4,000 and another person
in the same year had loaned $21, 900 in
money, the taxes on no part of any
of which had been paid. Persons with
those amounts of money loaned out, it
may be imagined, would have hard
time explaining the matter to the col
lector, if, indeed, he attempted any.
Between $3.50 and 5000 in taxes have
been collected thus far by Mr.. Cooley
but the work of sending out notices
has just begun. No attempt has been
made as yet to investigate the stocks
of corporations and the matter of GO
ing into it is still undetermined. If
the whole 100000 was fradulently
withheld from taxation and the tax
could be collected on it, it would rep
resent quite a sum TO the county, but
Mr.. Cooley says great portion of it
has legal offset, consequently not so
many of the property holders are evad-
ing taxation as appears at first glance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30

tax that may arise affecting any devise,
legacy or inheritance, subject to appeal
as in other cases; and that this affords
such hearing as avoids the constitute
tional objection. The supreme court
does not think this true. 1t says the
tax is fixed by an appraisement of
which no notice is required. This does
not cure the constitutional objection.
I'VE are abidingly convinced that the
acts of the Twenty-siXth general as
|sembly are, for the reasons stated, con-
frary to the provisions of both the state
and federal constitutions" declares
the court. But the act of the Twenty
sixth general assembly was amended in
the Twenty-seventh, and provision
made for notice to all parties. 1t is
held by the attorney general that this
cured the defect in the first act, and as
the case is triable de novo in this court,
the court has the power to modify the
district courts decree and hold the
property subject to the tax. By sec
ton 2 of that act the law was made
retroactive, and it is held that the de-
Ecree should be reversed in view of the
subsequent legislation. The supreme
court takes this view, and says that so
long as an estate remains undistributed
under the first act, the curative provi-
sions of the latter act apply to it. The
supreme court may consider the law as
(! it exists when it is called upon 10 act.
Applying this rule, the lower court is
reversed and the estate held liable for
1.-THE tax.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
| CONSTABLE SHOT AT WANLAND.
Ex-Convict Uses Gun in Resisting
Arrest, Hut is Captured.

Keokuk, Jan. 26.-Clark county will
probably have another murder trial
soon. Constable Walker Phelps was
shot yesterday and fears for his recov-
|ery are being entertained.
The tragedy occurred at Wayland,
seven miles west of Alexandria, and
the victim was Walter Phelps, we'll
known and highly respected citizen.
The man who shot him was Walter
Fuller, an ex-convict with 4 bad repu-
Etasion whom Constable Phelps was at
tempting to arrest.
Fuller resisted and ball from his
revolver hit the officer in the head.
The wound is a dangerous one, and
may prove fatal. The officer was still
alive last evening.
After shooting the constable, Fuller
escaped and tried to get out of the
country. A posse of citizens pursued
him with such determination that he
twas captured soon after. He was tax
en- to Kahoka and lodged in Jail there.
There was much eNcitemen1 in Way
land and vicinity last evening over. the
shooting.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
iowa supreme Court Decisions.

Des Moines, Jan. 24.-The following
decisions were rendered by the su.
preme court yesterday:
McIver, appellant, against Daven-
port, Woodbury. district; affirmed.
Jackson against Independent School
district, appellant, Hardin district;
affirmed.
Hibbs, appellant, against Board. oil
Directors, Mahaska district; affirmed.
Bareter & Co., appellants, againsl
Rollins & Co., Ida district; dismissed
Rev. Wylie has been installed as
pastor of the Presbyterian church al
Williams.
Des Moines, Jan. 27.-The following
decisions were handed down by tn.
supreme court yesterday:
Crawford count, Iowa, appellant, VS.
Laub, Crawford district. Affirmed.
Winburn VS.. Fidelity Loan and Build
ing association, appellant, Polk district
Reversed.
Jetferies vs.. Snyder, appellant, Potta
wattamie district. Reversed.
Hamill. appellant, ys, Baumhovei
Carroll district. Reversed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
Found Stolen Goods.

Pomeroy, Jan. 26.-It has been sus-
pected for some time that this town
was the headquarters Tor gang of
criminals, who made successful spe-
cialty Of burglary, and who, with the
success of years, were becoming bol,.-
err This suspicion, had led TO action,
and a search warrant being obtained
the premises of two residents were
raided. Several hundred dollars worth
of stolen merchandise was recovered.
One of the men when arrested mada a
complete confession. The other has
escaped.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
TO SUCCEED HERRIoTT.
Former Senator Gilbertson Candidate
for the Office ofTreasurer.


for the Office ofTreasurer.
Forest City, Jan. 24.-The announce
ment was made Saturday that former
Senator G. S. Gilbertson wanted to be
candidate for. state treasurer to sue
coed John Herriott, who is said to have
indicated that he will not be candi-
date for another term. Mr.. Gilbertson
is an extensive banker, being cashier of
the Forest City National bank, and a
director and stakeholder in several
Others. His qualifications for the place
are unquestioned, as he is regarded rs
one of the shrewdest financiers of this
part of the state. He is popular among
all classes, but his greatest strength
lies in the fact of his being a Scandi-
navian, and his candidacy is supposed
to have been brought about thru that
influence. as they desire to be repre-
sented in some state Office. They have
never had member of their national.
ity in Office in the state as yet, while
as a rule the Scandinavians are gen.
orally republicans. They believe Mr.
Gilbertson to be their strongest man
and hope to get recognition in the com
ing republican state convention.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
Not,d Chickasaw neat.

Denison, Texas, Jan. 26.-Former
Governor Jones Wolf of the ChiclSasaw
Nation died of pneumonia Wednesday.
He was one of the mos1 noted Indian
statesmen that ever lived, and was
called by his people 1.-THE Beloved" His
sway over them for many years was
absolute. He was the last of the full
blooaed Indian governors. He was the
historian of his tribe. His death will
be looked upon as national calamity
|by his people. He was for many years
delegate to Washigson, and had med
lal presented to him by President Linz
coin.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
Robbed the Grave,

A startling inc ent, of which Mr..
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by lin as follows:
81 was in most dreadful condition
Ny Skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk.
EN-, tongue coated, pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite-gradually
growing weaker day by day. Three
physicians had given me up. Fortu-
nately, friend advised trying Flee
trio Bitters;' and to my great JOY and
surprise, the first bottle made decid,
ed improvement. continued Their
use for three weeks, and am now q
we'll man. / know they saved my life
and robbed the grave of another vic.
tim No one should fail to try them
Only so cts, guaranteed. at Clark &
Mollison's drug store.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of An
ME E. Springer, of 1925 Howard street,
Philadelphia, Pa, when she found that
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption had completely cured her of
hacking cough that for many years
had made life a burden. All other
remedies and doctors could give her
no help, but she says of this ROYAL
Cure-'It soon removes the pain in my
chest and ] can now sleep soundly,
something | can scarcely remember
doing before. I feel like sounding its
praises throughout the Universe" So
will every one who tries DIR. Kings
New Discovery for any trouble of the
Throat, Chest or Lungs. Price soc
and S1.00. Trial bottles free at Clark
& Mollison's drug store; every bottle
guaranteed.