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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-20
d rerala from yalparaIso. cAIle.

tho Herald from Valparaiso, Chile.
says,
Efforts OF the various political ole.
mcnn TO form a cabinet have praotlo-
ally paralysed the administration Of
public affairs, Much damage TO the
country has resulted ana the crisis has
caused great discomfort
President E'rasuHn u az his country
residence awaiting the result OF the pro-
tracted endeayors Of the political lead
era 20 reconcile their differences, Ills
hope IL that they viii agree upon a mln-
latry IN harmony with The aspirations
OF all parties regarding the presldon-
tlai electoral convention,
iIla dealrr II that this body shall
be composed Of the moderate aud lib
eral elements OF the country,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-20
wEsrBoUND RATE SITUATION.
Passenger Agents Are Very Wen Sat
isfed With Present Conditions.

NEW YORK. Dec. 1s.-The Times
prints the following:
The west bound committee Of the
Trunk Line Association has just held
its last meeting Of the current year,
closing the first year Of the existence
Of the joint passenger arrangement.
To this is due the present satisfactory
condition of the westbound passenger
rate situation which. according to the
unanimous testimony Of the passenger
agents expressed at the meeting, Is
better than it has ever been at the end
of any previous year.
At the meeting a proposition was
made to change the New York Chicago
rates Of the differential lines so as to
make them conform with those Of the
Erie. which would mean that the West
Shore, the Lehigh Valley, the Lacka-
wanna and the Baltimore & Ohio would
have to charge $1S for the trip instead
Of ST. The proposition was laid ovel
until the next meeting.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-20
AMERICAN PROPERTY SEIZED.
Plant of National Asphalt Company
conhscated by the Venezuelan
Government.

NEW YORK. Dec. 1s.-The Tribune
prints the following:
A cable message received at the Of
fees Of the National Asphalt Company,
from its agent in Venezuela, announces
that a revolution has broken out in
that country. No details were con-
tained in the message.
The revolution. it is said. is probably
the outcome Of an attempt on the part
of the president and the cabinet Of Ven
ezuela to deprive American corporations
of their property and rights.
TIE National Asphalt Company will
be one Of the principal sufferers from
this. The company owns large conces-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-20
NEW PRESIDENT AND MANAGER.
Changes In the Personnel OF the Flem-
lngton Coal and Coke Company.

NEW YORK. Dec. ia meeting OF
the directors OF the Pennington Coal &
Coke Company has Just been held and
several important changes have been
made in the personnel Of the company.
Joseph T. Reddlng. president Of the
company. rendered his resignation, as
did also s. H. Simpson, vice-president
and general manager In their places
George Clinton Gardner was elected
president and general manager
Mr.. Gardner was until recently In
charge Of the coal department of the
Pennsylvania Railroad. The slgnIf-
canoe OF the change is that ]. u. Hag-
gin, former partner OF the late Marcus
Daily In the copper business. now has
practically full control OF the company.
The treasurer II. e. Moller and the
secretary. Il. r. Leavltt, continue in
their positions. Mr.. Moller was for
merly assistant secretary OF the Ana
conda Mining Company before II passed
under the control OF the Amalgamated
Copper Company.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-20
HIGHWAY RoBBBR KILLED.
Quickness and Accuracy Of Aim Saved
Life Of a Chicago Man.

CHICAGO. Dec. 19.-John. alias Red,
Corbett. who has served several terms
in the penltentiary. was shot and in
stantIy killed late last night by Edward
J. Grady. who surprised him with a
companion in the act Of committing a
highway robbery.
Grady fired. he says. only after Cor
bett had turned his revolver on him,
and there seems to be no doubt that IT
was only his quickness and true aim
that saved his life. The bullet from
Grady's revolver struck corbett in the
heart and he fell dead in his tracks
Corbett's companion escaped.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-20
ENGLlsHMAN FRozE TO DEATH.
Another Fatality Reported From the
Dawson Trail.

SEATTLE, Dec. 19.-Thomas Parker,
native Of Lincolnshire. England. was
frozen to death near the mouth Of
White river in the Klondike district,
early in November.
He and another man were building
winter quarters and, when some distanca
from camp, Parker fell through the Ice
crossing a stream. He got out safely
but dropped on the trail before reach
ing camp and froze to death. He was
about 81 years Of age.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-20
CHECK TO GOVERNMENT.
Spanish Chamber Of Deputies Again
pisaKrccs With the Cabinet

MADRID. Dec. ip,-rhe minister OF
marine. Rear.Admiral Ramos, In the
course OF an interview on tho subject
OF the sllgh, reverse suffered by tho
government yesterday during the dis
ouaaion In tho chamber OF deputies Of
the special naval budget Tor the In
crease OF tho navy. aaid he alone was
no, responsible FOR tho check 10 tho
government. since the question a, issue
had been decided by the whole cabinet.
Tho ministers will meet today to dis
cuaa tho aituAtlon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-20
ANOTHER AIR SHIP
Said to he Better Than zoppellna and
In Backed by Austrian Emperor

NEW YORK. Dee. ia dispatch 10
tho journal and Advertiser from Vienna
says;
An Austrian engineer. william lSreua.
has Invented an air ship which Is pro-
nouneed to DO better than zoppelins.
The emperor's attention being called to
the model. hc has become much inter-
ested and expressed the belief that II
would be successful.
Krcas not having money 10 build a
large ship. the emperor said he would
hx that and contributed 1900 out Of HIS
own pocket. Numerous others followed
suit and kreua viii build the ship.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-20
HER LADYsH1P sw1NDLED.
Was Persuaded to Invest Her Thou
sands in Bucket Shop.

NEW YORK, Dec. ia dispatch to
the Herald from London says:
The story Of Lady Miles, widow of
Sir Philip Miles. her thousands and
a bucket shop is being told before the
lord chief justice, the lady having sued
Messrs. Duncan. Of Waterloo Place, for
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-20
wILL PROBE Ease 40 BOTTOM.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1s.-The special
committee appointed by Speaker Hen
derson to investigate the circumstances
connected with the death Of Oscar L.
Booz. who is alleged to have died as a
result Of injuries received from haz-
ing while cadet at West Point. today
decided to enter upon the investigation
Immediately after the holiday recess.
The committee has determined to probe
the case TO the bottom.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-20
CHILE WILL SEND AN EXHIBIT.

VALPARAISO. Chile. Dec. i9-Ths
chamber OF deputies has passed a bill
approprlatlng 10000 for tho Chilean
exhibit at the Pan.AmcHean Exposition
IN Buffalo.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-20

NEW YORK. Dec. 19.-The Journal Of
Commerce prints the following:
A special committee Of the New York
produce exchange has finished It's la
bors in its attempt to remedy an abuse
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-20

CHICAGO. Dec. ia proposition
to sail the Canada's cup races of Buff
falo at the time of the Pan-American
Exposition has been received from
Commodore Howes, Of the Buffalo
Yacht Club.
The Buffalo yachtsmen are already
making preparations on a large scale
for the regatta the last week Of July.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-20

A prohibiIioniut will kick Jus, a. hard
as any one elao when he ands water in
the milk.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-20
cANADA's CUP RACES.

Proposition to Hold Them on Buffalo
in Connection With the Exposition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-20
AMBIGUITY CAUSES FRAUD.

New York Produce Exchange Wants
Precise Definition for Terms Car"
Immediate" Quick and
prompt"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-20

ADMIsSION-Reserved seats. rs cents;
gallery. 80 cents. Advance sale of
seats opens at Griffin & Reeds Tues
day morning next-Christmas day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-20

the nIlk.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-27
THIRTY EIGHTH STREET M
PROVEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the city
OF Astoria proposes and Intends To cs-
tahlish the grade OF Thirty eighth
street IN said city from the south line OF
Duane street TO the south line of Har-
rison avenue so that said grade when
established viii be at the following
described elevations above the base of
grades FOR said city as established fy
ordinance. t0wit:
Al the south line OF Duane street 50
feet.
Al the north line OF Franklin avenue
and also the south line OF Franklin
avenue. IA feet.
AZ the north line and also the south
lire OF Grand avenue 1872 feet.
At the north line and also the south
line of Harrison avenue 1874 feet.
Said street TO be OF the same cleva-
tion throughout the width thereof at
any and every point thereof. the tald
street crossings IN said portion OF said
street 90 be level and the grade be-
tween crossings 20 be on n straight
slope or incline.
This notice Is published for ten days
In pursuance 10 an order or resolution
OF the common council of the city OF
Astoria, adopted on the 10th day OF
February. 1900. Within ten days from
the ilnal publication OF this notice the
owners Of three -fourths ~ the proper
ty adjacent 10 such portion OF said
street may make and flle with the aud
ltor and police Judge a written remon-
STRANGE against the proposed grade and
thereupon the same shall not be further
proceeded In or made.
Date OF FIRST publication February %,
1909. ~. r.. NELSON.
Auditor and Police Judge OF the City
II Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-27
EXTENDING ITS Scoops,
Columbia River Packers Have Taken
in a Batch of Canucrles on the
Sound.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 26.-The
Chronicle says that the principals OF a
new salmon packers combine ON Pugei
sound have held several meetings in
this city and arrangements have prac.
tioalH heen completed 70 launch the
protect next April
George I, Myers, the biggest packer
IN the Sound country and president OF
the Puget Sound Packers Association,
Harwood b, Morgan. r, \. Seaborg,
another heavy packer, and several 9TH
er canncrymen frOm the Sound, are
said to have been in conference, MIR.
Myers has admitted that the new COM
hipe had practically arranged by I, b.
McGovern. OF New York, who succeed
ed last year in combining the Gamers
ON the Columbia river SO rs 10 control
the price OF canned salmon.
The object Of the combine" said Mr.,
Myers, lis TO control the price OF the
Puget sound pack as We'll as 10 reduce
the running expenses OF our canner-
les. When Mr., McGOvern went 10 New
York u few days ago he carried with
him options on SeabOrg'S C0nnery al
Fairhaven. the An0cOrtes Packing Go.
AMI Rosario Packing Co.'S plants at
Anaoortes, and that OF GeOrge I. MY
crs X co. OF Seattle The prices range
all the way trOm S6000O To S5ao,O9l. and
the four are the biggest coacerns on
the Sound.
-Four other packers have agreed 10
enter the combine when all Is ready, so
that the .hing is PRACTICAL! done,
The Puget sound Pack amounts 10
about 90l,C0j cases annually and is
larger than tie Alaska pack.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-27
VENEZUELA FINANCES.
Stin Owing a Part OF General Harri.
sons Paris Fee.

NEW YORK. Feb. 26.-Reports re-
ceived at the state department at
Washington indicate that Venezuela Is
financially not in a very satisfactory
condition.
The government, while seemingly
well established, does not deem II ex-
pedient to raise revenue through ex-
cesive taxation. and its treasury is con-
seQuently not very flourishing. Be-
sides, the country has been pretty Sc
vely shaken by the revolution through
which it has Just passed and appreheu-
sion is felt that the counter-revolution
will gather strength and thus further
delay revival of business.
Officials OF the administration have
not vet been advised that Venezuela
has paid the expenses Of its representa-
tion on and before the Venezuelan ar
bitration tribunal which rendered its
award some months ago.
1t is known that former President
Harrison, who was leading counsel for
Venezuela, received part Of his fee
before he went to Paris, but the au-
thorities have not been advised that
he received the remainder.
II the claim is not paid, no doubt Is
expressed by the officials that Venezue.
la Will regard the debt was one which
should be promptly met and viii as
soon as its finances improve, take
measures TO settle it.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-27

and forty.nino (iip). thonoo north.
westerly along the east line OF block
one hundred and forty.nlno (ite) TO the
northeast corner thereof, thence south.
westerly along the north line OF said
block 60 the northwest corner thereof
thence HouthOanterly along the east
line OF said Thlrty-hret street To the
place of beginning. all In the town
tnow clty) OF Astoria, Clataop county,
State ~ oregon. ~ laid out and re.
corded by J, NJ, Shlveley ana contain.
Ink the following parcels and lots, To-.
wit Lots numbered from 10 q, both
inclusive In block number |, lots mum.
bered 3 and IN block number i60. aud
lots numbered from to ~. both inolu.
sive IN block number ltp, II n remon-
strance against auoh Improvement or
repair signed by the residents of the
city, owning moro than 0ne-half Of the
property IN the district In which the
special assessment II 10 be levied,
shall be tiled with the auditor and p0.
lice Judge of said city by tho time OF
the next regular meeting OF the coun.
Cil following the flnal publication OF
this notice. no such Improvement or
work shall be ordered, except by the
vote OF two-t thirds OF all the members
of the council,
This notice Is published for eight sue.
cessive and consecutive days In pur-
auaneo 60 a resolution adopted by the
common council OF tho city OF Astoria,
ON Monday, the 10Th day OF February,
1900. directing the same.
Date OF iirst publication, February
"a. 1900. VI. n. NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge OF the city
OF Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-27
THE PHOTOGRAPHIC OFFICE.
Attempts to Transfer 1t From the
Navy Will Be Made.

! NEW YORK, Feb. ga special to
the Herald from Washington says:
Secretary Gage is making a strong
effort to have congress enact legisla-
ton placing the photographic office
OF the navy under the coast and geo.
detic survey.
/ The proposition has been antagon-
lied by Secretary Long. who has for
warded to congress communications
written by Admiral r. b. Brad
ford chief OF the bureau of equipment,
showing the desirability Of keeping the
photographic office under the navy de-
partment.
The matter is of considerable import
arce to the two branches Of the gov
ernment and particularly to the navy,
which has done considerable survey
work at points outside of the United
States and which has vessels now en-
gagged in such duty.
In the last naval appropriation law
a provision was inserted for surveys
OF the imperfectly known parts of the
coasts and harbOrs of the Philippine
archirelagO and the islands of Cuba
ond Puerto Rico, with their bordering
keys and waters and the minor outly-
ing Islands,
The sundry civil appropriation bill
contains a provision for the surveys
and resurveys Of the Atlantic and Gulf
coasts Of the United States Including
the coasts Of outlying islands under
the jurisdiction of the United States
and other coasts on the Pacific ocean
under the jurisdiction Of the United
States"
The Coast and Geodetic Survey holds
that it should survey the outlying ISL
ands but the navy department declares
it has specific authority, and Lnder it,
vessels have been equipped for survey
service in cuba and Puerto Rico. and
instructions have been given to Rear
Admiral Watson to make surveys Of
the Philippine archipelago.
The navy would greatly regret the
transfer Of the photographic office TO
the Coast and GeOdetic Survey. II has
been pointed out to congress that the
Coast and Geodetic Survey has not yet
completed tire survey Of the Alaskan
coast, which will take some years. and
surveys Of the Atlantic and Pacific
coasts are not finally completed.
When the insurrectiOn in the Philip
pines comes to an end a great many
small vessels will De available for sur
veying the coats of the islands Of the
archipelago and through their constant
employment quick progress will be
made IN charting the coasts.
Naval vessels are actively engaged
in Cuba and Puerto Rico correcting
the Spanish maps Of those islands. It
is confidently believed that congress
will determine TO keep the hydrograph-
ic offices under the navy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-27
CROPPING IN THE DARK.
Jones of Arkansas Says the Demo-
cratic Party Hasn't Found
Its Policy Yet.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. Ex-senator James
K. Jones, chairman Of the democratic
national committee, when asked today
what would be the position Of the
democratic party on the issue of ex-
panslon in the coming campaign, said L:
"The democratic party will be oppos-
ed to Imperialism and by that mean
the acquisition of territory remote
from this country and its government,
either as part Of the United States
or as colonies"
viii silver be as important an is
sue as it was in the campaign of 1862
he was asked.
IF you will come to me about the
9Th Of next November I will be bet
Ter informed on that point" answered
the senator
do you think silver has paled any
as an issue before the American peo-
ple?"
you know as much about that as /
do. Conventions and platforms do not
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-27
HAY-PAUNCEFoTE TREATY.
The President and Cabinet Unanimous
for It's Ratification.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-It may be
stated as the result Of careful inquiry
that the president and cabinet are
unanimous in support of the Hay
Paunfote treaty, that they all consider
its provisions the best now obtalnable
and that there Is no intention Of with
drawing IT.
If the treaty now before the senate
is rejected, In the opinion Of the ad-
ministration, no legislation can be had
for the building Of the isthmian canal,
except through the reputation Of the
Clayton Bulwer compact.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-27
GOVERNMENT BONDS RAISING.
Passage Of the Financial Bill May
Make Such Securities Scarce.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-Government
bonds went up a few points today and
the price Of fours of 1907 and 1925, with
5 per cent bonds, reached higher lev
el than any touched last year.
The demand was ascribed to the be-
lief OF individuals and corporations
that there viii be an unusual call for
bonds when the refunding law goes
into effect and banks are allowed to
issue a circulation up to par value Of
the bonds.
Four per cents Of 1925 reached the
highest price in their history, fours OF
1907, the highest since 1891, when the
government was still buying bonds
heavily
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-27
Ex-MTNrsTER PHELPS ILL.

NEW YORK, Feb. pa special to
the World from New Haven says:
q. j. Phelps, ex-minister to Great
Britain, suffered a serious relapse last
night and his condition is extremely
critical. He had been I'll for six weeks
from pneumonia, but for two weeks
had been considered out OF danger.
Sunday an abscess Of the lungs and
a hemorThage caused a rapid decline
and bis physicians fear that he cannot
recover.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-27

make issues, The wishes and opin.
ions OF the voters make them, The
democratic party is n party OF himetal-
Ism and It's declaration In the next
platform ON this question viii be as
strong as u was IN 1896. Rut wheth-
er silver. opposition 10 trusts, or I'M
perialism VIII claim the attention from
the people, is something | cannot tell
Won
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-27
LOST HIS PRIZE MONEY.
Dewey Gets But $3.50 for pestroylug
the Spanish Fleet,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s-.The Unit.
ed states court OF claims today rem
dered 4 decision on the claim OF Ad-
miral Dewey for prize money, on ac-
count OF the destruction OF the Spanish
fleet in Manila harbor.
The court decided against the ad-
mirals contention that the enemy's
force was superior to his, and awarded
him 80, 80.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-27
MR.. sHARKEY's uLTIMArUM.
Unless He Can Meet Fitzsimmons or
Jeffries He WIN Retire.

JcHIlcS ne W III heNllN-
NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-rom Sharkey
is out with a statement to the effect
that il he cannot arrange match with
Bob Fitzsimmons )r James ]. Jeffries
he will retire from the ring. The sailor
says ne will not fight Mccoy again,
all statements to his manager TO the
contrary notwithstanding.
In discussing the matter yesterday
Sharkey said:
Il have beaten Mccoy in decisive
style and there IS no good reason why
! should fight him again. am for big
ger game. l want 10 fight either JEFF
fries or Fftzslmmons. The champion
got decision against me through un-
fairness on the part Of the referee and
l want 10 wipe out that defeat. II JEFF
fries wont put on the gloves with me,
III meet FitZsimmOns. | beat him In
San Francisco On a foul, but / am con-
fident l can knock him cut now. hence
my desire to sign articles with him.
II FitZsimmOns will waive the side bet
l will make a match with him at once.
ask Bob not to insist upon side bet
for the reason that the law prohibits
fights for stakes"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-27
THEY WANT FREE TRADE.
Petition Of Puerto Ricans Sent to the
House.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s.-Secretary
Root today sent to the senate 4 let
ter from General Davis with a peti-
ton from Puerto Rican citizens ask
ing for free trade with the United
States. In the letter General Davis
says:
In my frequent reports TO the de-
partHent | have fully stated the grav-
ity OF the Industrial situation. can.
NOT In any words at my command
oyer-state the urgency and gravity OF
the Industrial paralysis now existing
In Puerto Rico"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-27
THE LOryRE.

Strangers visiting in the city will find
the Louvre an attractive resort wherein
to spend the evening. The ANIME Sisters
Ladies' Orchestra is still on the bills and
presents nightly musical program Of
exceptional merit, Handsome pool and
billiard rooms are feature in connection
with the house. Palatable lunches will
be served Mt all nours
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-27
FIRE IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. Feb. z6.-Franz Theil-
mann's summer garden with its palm
house, stage and other buildings, and
the broad sweep Of water pavilion
threading the edge OF the lake, the
breathing spot for thousands Of merry
making folks throughout the summer
evenings, burned early today. The loss
was $4,000; insurance, $4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-27
PHIL ARMoUR's ESTATE.
Valued at 100000 and Left TO His
Widows and Sons.

CHICAGO, Feb. 26.-The will Of the
late Phillip D. Armour Jr.. was filed
for probate here today. The instru-
ment disposes Of property valued at
sS.0OO.00
One-third OF the estate Is left to the
widow and two-thirds Is given In trust
for his two surviving sons.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-27
NAVAL PKIzEs SUSTAINED.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-The Unit
ed States supreme court today decided
the naval prize money cases Involving
the seizure Of the British steamer Ad-
dulla and the Spanish steamer Panama
oft the coast Of cuba during the Span
lsh war, holding that both were lawful
prizes