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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-07
NOT OUR BUSINESS.
This Government VIII Not oner Its
Good Offices Unless Requested
by Both Parties.

NEW YORK, Jan. ga special 10
the Tribune from Washington says:
II is pointed out at the state depart
ment that the popular movement re-
ported in press dispatches from Bel
gium, having in view a petition 10
President Mckinley asking him to offer
mediation 10 the bellgerents in South
Africa, is altogether misdirected md
exhibits a painful ignorance Of the
American policy Of abstention from
intruding in matters which are none
of this country's business.
1t is suggested that such a petition
could have no direct influence in the
direction of terminating hostilities II
II proposed TO induce the United states
to take the initiative toward securing
an American cable settlement Of the
quarrel.
Roth belligerants are already pre-
sun.ably aware of the historical atti-
tude of the United States. last con-
sciously shown as late as the war be-
tween China and Japan. in always
being ready to use its good offices 70
avoid or end strife when the invitation
comes from both disputants, NOT from
one alone and not from mere out
slider.
Great Britain and the South African
republics are aware that the president
will accept promptly and with pleasure
any suggestion of mediation that came
from both Of them, but up to this time.
neither Of thase governments has given
the slightest intimation that It desires
anything but strict neutrality from the
United Suites.
1t is true that just before hostilities
began, Presidsnt Steyn, Of the Orange
Free State. through his consul general
at New York, Mr. Pierce, desired the
friendly Intervention Of President Nc
Kinley in the hope Of averdng war,
but no concurrent request Of a similar
nature came from England and the
president therefore abstained from
volunteering his good offices where
they apparently would have been un-
welcome.
Since that time no suggestion Of a
desire to arbitrate or to put an end
to fighting has been manifested, how
ever guardedly, to this government by
the countries concerned and reports
to the contrary are authOritatiyely
characterized as false.
1t is probable that should Great
Britain indicate her wish TO have the
president attempt a peaceful solution
of the difficulty. the American consul
at Pretoria would promptly ask Presi-
dent Kruger If he desired to unite in
the request.
This procedure As made possible by
President Styen's earlier request and
by the state departments decllpation
to receive General obyrne who was
understood to be charged with powers
from Pretoria to ask for mediation in
the event Of England being willing to
leave the dispute to arbitration. OFF,
clally, 1t is said, the United States
cannot bring to the attention of the
British government Boer request for
mediation, though 1t is not doubted
that England would become aware Of
such a request as soon as it was made
and woul1 Immediately have an OPP
portunity to make an identical pro-
position.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-07
EASTERN RAILROAD COMBINE.
Many Leading Roads to Pass Under
one General management.


NEW YORK, Jan. s.-The Tribuns
says;
AN important railroad conference
has been in progress In this city fol
the last two days at the wsldorf- AS
tcria. NJ. +. Ingalls,, president Of the
Big -Four and Chesapeake & Ohio
systems; Henry Fink, president Of the
Norfolk & Western, and A. ]. Cas-
satt, president of the Pennsylvania
system, have all been In Attendance.
John X. Cowan. president of the Bal
timore G. Ohio. is also said to have
been present Que important matter
disposed Of was the rate for hauling
coal for the coming year; but this
is said to nave bsen only an incident
OF the nesting.
For sometime il has been known
that the Vanderbilt Morgan interests
were in control of the Big Four and
Chesapeake & Ohio. There have been
persistent rumors, too regarding a
combination between the Pennsylvania
and the Baltimore & Ohio systems
and of these two roads with the Van
derbilt systems. A man usually well
informed said that he had been given
TO understand that in the near future
a great combination would be effected
and that the following roads would be
IN 1t:
The Boston & Maine, which, as 1t
owns the road, also means tine Maine
Central north Of Boston; the New
York, New Haven & Hartford, which
on account Of its ultimate traffic re-
lationship with the Pennsylvania
could not well stand aloof, and the
Boston L. Albany. now controlled By
the New York Central-these roads
practically covering the field of New
England.
Besides these the speaker named
the Pennsylvania, the Baltimore &
Ohio, the c. & O., ,he Big Four, the
Norfolk & Western. and the New
York Central system, Including the
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
and the Michigan Central, as we'll as
the Nickel Plate and West Shore. He
added that he was not informed as TO
what the exact form of the comblna-
tion would be-whether it would
amount to actual consolidation or
not but it would certainly be of such
a nature as to prevent future cOmpa-
tftiCn and a consequent cutting Of
freight and passenger rates. This, he
thought, however was only the be-
ginning and it was his conviction that
other roads may be taken in later,
both in the south and west.
For two or three days there have
been persistent rumors in Wall street
that a railroad combination Of the
first magnitude was impending, but
there has been much mystery as to the
identity of the roads concerned.
"A year ago the New York Central
interests secured control Of the Rut-
land railroad. The Rutland road is
intimately connected with the Fitch
burg and later the New York Central
made overtures toward obtaining a
lease of the latter properly. These ne-
gotiations were not successful and the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-07
CAPTAIN LEARY's REPORT.
Gratifying Progress Made in the Civil
ization and Sanitation Of His
Native Subjects.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 6.-The secre-
tary Of the navy has received most
interesting report from Captain Lenry.
the governor Of Guam, recording his
achievements in the matter Of civiliz-
ing the natives and cleaning up the
island
The report says:
People appear to be grateful for
what is being grattiously done for
them and seem to appreciate the i'm
portance Of cooperating with us. not
only in our medical work but in our
efforts to make sanitary improve
ments."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-07

SPECIAL SEASIDE SUNDAY TRAIN
Leaves Astoria at $50 a. M; arrives =,
Seaside sdS a. m.
Passengers may return on any train
shown on schedule on same date.
ALL TRAINS to and from Seaside run
ct Flavel and Hammond via Warren,
ton.
All trains make close connections at
Goole with all Northern Pacific trains
to and from the east or Sound points.
AZ Portland with all trains leaving
Union depot.
Al Astoria with l. II. 4 NJ Co.'S boa,
and rain line TO and from Ilwaeo and
North Beach points
rHRouG' TICKETS on sale at As.
korla for Aanlcnto San F'ranciseo, all
EAs,ern and European points,
CITY ticket once Astoria SA Cnmmer.
ual street, ], c. MAYO.
Gen'l FRI and Pass Agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-07
WHITE COLLAR LINE

Columbia River and I-uret Sound Navi.
CATION Company
Bailey Gatzert leaves Astoria daily.
except Sunday. at p. m.
Leaves Portland daily except Sun
day at 7 a. m.
White Collar line tickets and o. II.
& n. tickets interchangeable on Bailey
Gatzert and Hassalo,
A. ]. Taylor. Astoria Agt
u. B. SCOTT. Telephone Ill.
President.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-07

8. s., aud after few bottles were used, no.
tieed . percoptlble improvement Continuing q
the remedy, the disease was forced out Of my
sya.em, and . complete cure was the result,
Iadvise all who have This dreadful disease 10
ahandon their local treatment, which has never
done them any good, and take :. ;. T., rem
edy that can reach the disease and cure IT,"
To continue the wrong treatment for
0atarrh is to continue TO suffer. Swifts
Specific is real blood remedy, and
cures obstinate, deep-seated diseases,
which other remedies have no effect
whatever upon, II promptly reaches
0atarrh, and never fails TO cure even the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-07
FOul-Smelling
Catarrh.

Oatarrh 10 one OF the most obstinate
diseases, and hence the most difficult
10 get rid Of.
There is but one way 70 cure Il.
The disease is In the blood, and all the
sprays, washes and inhaling mixtures
In the world can have no permanent
effect whatever upon IT, Swift's Spe-
cihc cures Catarrh permanently, for Il Ia
the only remedy which can reach the
disease and force il from the blood.
Mr.. h, p. McAllister, OF HarrolsburN,
KY, had Oatarrh for years. He writes
~ could zee no Improvement Whatever,
though was constantly tNated with sprays
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-07

aud washes. and dincr'
ent inhaling rrnsdise-
In fact, | could feel that
each winter | was worae
than the year previous,
FINALLY IL was
brought 20 my notice
that Caiarrh was q blood
disease, and after think
Ing over the matter, I
saw II wasunreasenAha
10 expect 20 he cured hy
remedies vhi oh only
reached the surface. I
then decided 10 trV
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-07

All Astorians who visit Portland and
desire spending a pleasant evening in
company with polite people and in the
enjoyment Of an unexcelled musical
program, should go to the Fredericks-
burg. Besides vocal and instrumental
selections there are many other at
fractions to delight the visitors. The
new management Is making the Freder-
icksburg q well-merited success.
BROWN G. GRANT, Props.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-07
WILL SELL THE VESSEL.

PHILADELPHIA, Ian. 6.-The survey
b5ord which has Deen conducting the
examination Of the double turreted
Miantonamah has found that s45OOOO
will BE- required to place the monitor
in condition. The ooard win, 1t Is be-
lieved, recommend the sale Of the
vessel
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-07

Aa,oOC, confinement In Jail during the
session Of the legislature and the for
fclture OF suffrage, A similar charge
win be aled In the house and Joint
comms,tee to investigate the efarge
Is asked.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-07
LADIES' TAILoR-MADE SUITS.

Ladies who go to Portland and desire
something especially fine in the way Of
tailor-made suits will do well to remem-
Der that they can be well fitted at l. d.
Boyer's TT Fourth street, in the 7. N.
c. A. building.
Not only does he keep a strictly first
class cutter for mems wear, but also
one exclusively for ladies' work, and
all can rest assured Of getting not only
good work, but the best Of materials,
as Mr.. Boyer is an expert on woolen
clothH
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-07
DIGGING THEIR GRAVES.
= -E-a- >t~ "a
Kentucky Gobelitss Determined to
Keep Up Their fractional Strife.

FRANKFORT, Ky, Jan. 6.-sena-
tors Thomas and Grenshaw jointly
filed information today citing ]. H.
Whallen and Charles Ryan to appear
before the senate on the statutary
proceeding charging them with at
tempting to brlbe Senator Harrell. The
penalty upon conviction IS a fine Of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04

stead Of sounding them. The bass was
good. The second party sang with bet
ter balance and gave a more soldlerly
rendition, and were awarded the prize.
The final number was the chief COM
petition on "Yr Hat" by Gwent, for
choirs of not less than seventy-flve In
number, prize 500. donated by Hon.
William Connell. But one choir en-
tered, the West Side Glee society,
under the direction of David Jenkins,
and they were awarded the prize. The
conductor received a handsome up
holstered chair.
Adjudlcator Daniels, in awarding the
prize, stated that the composition is
glee and not n heavy chorus, and
needs the treatment of a glee. The
choir was too big for the piece, and
more dainty treatment was needed.
The movement was cumbersome, the
reading correct, and all in all, the
choir was fully worthy of the prize.
Judge Edwards conducted the even
ing session in an admirable manner,
and showed beyond a doubt that he
has no superior in that position. He is
of the opinion, however, that the title
conductor IL a misnomer. At the
Denver eisteddfod he was billed as the
master of ceremonies, which does not
fit the position either A prize should
be offered at the next eisteddfod for
the best suggestion of new title for
the time-honored conductor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04
NOMINATED FOR THE
NAVAL ACADEMY
Clarence P. A. Seminar, of Madison
Avenue, Named by Congress
man Connell.

Clarence p. a. Seminar, of this CITY,
has been nominated by Congressman
William COnnell for appointment to
the Annapolis Naval academy from
this district. John Henry Newton, of
CarbOndale, is named as alternate. The
nominations are now in the hands
of Hon. John ID. Long secretary of the
navy.
The appointees made respectively
first and second best showing of the
class of seven applicants who took
the competitive examination, conduct
ed at Congressman COnnel's office
two weeks ago by Rev. J. ]. Lough-
ran. S. r. L.. of st. Thomas college:
Head Master w. T.. Plumley, of the
School of the LaCkawannna, and Prin-
cipal w. w. Grant, of the Scranton
High school.
Mr. SOmmar is n son of Contractor
Lewis Seminar, of S2S Madison avenue,
and has been studying law He Is a
well-built, good-looking lad and at the
examination proved himself well-ftted
mentally to undertake the eXacting
course mapped out for the Annapo-
lis students.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04
LIGHTED LAMP ALMOST
CAUSES A TRAGEDY
Mrs. Ferriss, of Forest Court, Was
Badly Burned Last Night--Action
of Charles Heinz Saved Her.

Mrs. Ferriss, of $50 Forest court, was
badly burned last night by dropping a
lighted lamp, and had it not been for
the prompt action of neighbors she
would probably have fallen a victim to
the flames. As 1t was, both Of her
hands were badly burned, and one of
her feet likewise injured.
The curtains in the room and part of
the household furniture were set on
fire, but the blaze was luckily extin-
guished before any serious damage
could be done. The accident happened
at 7.30 o'clock.
Mrs. Ferriss, 1t seems, was about to
punish her son, Willie, for some Of
fense, and holding the lamp in her one
hand, struck at the boy with the other.
The lamp fell from her grip, and in a
moment the curtains were in a blaze
and in attempting to put out the fire
Mrs. Ferriss received her burns.
Her husband was not home at the
time, and Mrs. Ferriss screamed loudly
for aid. Charles Heinz, a young man
who was passing by, heard her cries
| and rushed to her assistance. He found
the front door locked, and with q
mighty effort burst 1t open and made
his way to the now desperate woman
| Two men employed at ]. II. Ladwig's
barn, which is nearby, also ran to Mrs
Ferriss' assistance with pals of water
and in a few moments the flames were
all quenched.
The Lackawanna hospital authorize!
| were notified, and DR.. John b. Hunter
responded with the ambulance. Mrs
| Ferriss, however, did not wish to 81
to the hospital, and a local physician
was then called in, and gave he
prompt attendance. She rested easil!
| last night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04
THE SPEEDWAY HOTEL.
Entire House Is Now Open tc
Public.

On Sunday last the management of
The Speedway Hotel inauguarated a
new policy by opening the entire mag
nificent building to the public. The re-
suit was most gratifying to Cox
Brothers, the new managers. The
hotel and verandas We're thronged all
day with many of our best citizens
and their families, who passed a quiet
cool and delightful Sunday at this
popular resort,
The excellence of the meals now be-
ing served at the Speedway is causing
much comment among the patrons.
The menus are exceedingly elaborate
and varied, which, together with first
class cooking, produces meals "ft for
a king"
Another much-apprciated innova-
tion of the new management is the
serving of meals and lunches ala
carte in the cafe at all hours. This
feature is becoming more popular with
the patrons daily.
Under the new order of things, the
patronage of The Speedway Hotel
should greatly increase, as it affords
unexcelled accommodations for per-
sons or parties who desire a pleasant
days outing under the most favorable
circumstances and surroundings. The
location is delightful, building spa
cious and commodious, the approach
easy and pleasant, and the hotel itself
first-class in every particular.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04
4 %<<<+<*+$t++ ~
!: CITY NOTES


KOUP FUNERAT"--The funeral Of the late
Matilda Koup, Of River street, will be held at
Q O'Clock this afternoon from the house.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04

The past week has been busy with Bar
gain seekers attended our GREAT EXPLOSION SALE from
morn till night to 60 away with light hearts and with
fuller purse than they had expected One customer
overheard to say to companion she left the store
what beautiful carpet that will make for my paror and
expected it would cost twice as much.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04
Krause's Headache Capsules

are unlike anything prepared in
America. They We're first prescribed
by DIR. Krause, Germany's famous
court physician, long before antipy-
rine was discovered, and are almost
marvellous, so speedily do they cure
the most distressing cases. Price 25c.
Sold by Matthews Bros. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04
- =. RAJ NJ
THE FOOD DRINK

Grain-O is not a stimu-
liant, like coffee. 1t is a
tonic and its effects are
permanent.
A successful substitute
for coffee, because it has
the coffee flavor that al
most everybody likes.
Lots of coffee substi-
tutes in the market, but
only one food drink
Grain-O.
All grOcers; l5c. and 25c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04
TO PLAN CAMPAIGN WORK.
Union League of Lackawanna Coun
ty Will Meet Tonight.

The regular meeting of the Union
League of Lackawanna county will be
held in the rooms of the Central Re
publican club, in the Price building
Washington avenue, tonight at
o'clock.
A circular has been sent out by
President p. S. Walter and Secretary
George w. Marshall, jr., urging al
members to attend the meeting, as II
is purposed tonight to formulate plans
for systematic work during the county
campaign.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04

PAY DAYS.--The Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western company paid yesterday at the Belle
vue, Dodge, oxford, Halstead, Diamond and
Manvillc collieries. Today it will pay at the
Sloan, Hampton and Archibald. The Delaware
and Hudson made no payments yesterday on &C.
count Of the holdav.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04

SPECIAL MEETING CALLED There will be a
special meeting Of the Catholic Historical So
ciety and Newman club at their hall this evening
at s O'Clock. 1t is desirable that all members
be present as matters Of the utmost Importance
will come before the meetings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04
EISTEDDF0D WAS
A GRAND SUCCESS
HELD UNDER AUSPICES OF THE
DEVIL SAINT LODGE.

Mears' Hall the Scene of a Splendid
Musical Festival, at Which the
Competitions Were Exceptionally
Meritorious - Wilkes Barre Fur
nishes Prize Winners-only One
Choir on Chief Competition-Philip
Warren Carries Off the Individual
Honors-oficers of Day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04
DIED.

HALL--At Glenburn, Pa, Sept 3, 1000, Mrs.
Emily G. Hall, age rs years. Funeral ser,
vices at the family residence, Wednesday, Sept.
.. at 1880 a. N.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-09-12
AnnIf.CenI CoIn Wanted.

There is movement on the part
Of some big department stores, Tho
philadelphia Record SAYS, to have
the government issue II ncw coin Of
The denomination Of half cent.
Signature, 20 @ document setting
forth the need OF such q coin have
been secured from prominent retail
merchant, OF Philadelphia. and oth-
or cities have also become interested.
The bargain seeker who delight. iu
seeing things marked down may
eve utualIy experience thc delight Of
PAVING 10 cents for an article re-.
duccd'from S cents. The merchants
claim that in these DAYS OF Keen
competition. when large sales and
small profits are the ruA, some such
plan is necessary Several ndivid.
ual firms in Chicago have issued
their own half cent pieces, which,
Of course, are only redcemablc ir
their own establishments The gov.
eminent ha. nothing 10 do with thi,
money.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-09-12

messages
Il looked like half the United States
was trying 20 send messages into Hous-
ton. and a. quick rs wire was reported
in shape IL was ''quadded" and men put
10 work getting messages cat and receiv
ing them. The correspondents for ths
outside papers wero piling matter ~
and at midnight the Postal refused q
receive any more specials. The Western
Union continued TO handle them subject
TO DELAY. Al o'clock this morning
some Of them were still hanging on the
hook.
At both Offices extra clerks have beer
put ON until there is no room for then
20 work more. The messages oontinu'
" pile up and some correspondents a
$50 O'Clock this morning began film
matter to b. gotten out tonight. Thu
wires are being put into position will
remarkable quickness. and It is probable
that specials will be- handled out tonigh
with greater ease.
Every person arriving from Calves
ton brings messages 10 friends aud rela
tiyes Of those unable 90 get away
majority Of these messages are glad I'D
ings for they tell that the senders ar
alive. but many OF them tell Of deaf
aud more than one man has nearl
tainted a. message has been hAnde
him telling him Of death.