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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
OFFICIALS sKEPTIcAL.
Southern Pacific Men Do Not Believe
That New Man VIII Be Elect
ed President.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. LIN local
Southern Pacific circles the greatest in-
terest Is being taken in the dispatches
from New York to the effect that
speyers Brothers as representing the
controlling stock in the Southern Pa
cific. intend to elect some man not
connected with the company as c. p.
Huntington's successor to the presl-
deney.
No definite information regarding the
new president is obtainable in this
city, as the only two officials who
would be likely to know anything about
the subject, H. E. Huntington and ].
C. Stubs. are still in the East Most
of the officials here. however. are still
inclined to the belief that either II. E.
Huntington or Charles H. Tweed will
be made president.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
COMMISSIONERS POWERS.
Extract From the Official Instructions
to the Philippine Commission.

MANILA. Friday, Aug. a.-In addi-
ton to the commissioners powers here
tofore cabled. the following extract from
the official instructions will be pub
llshed tomorrow:
The legislative nature Of the gov
ernment Of the Philippines, exercised
by the commission Of peace and Gener-
al Macarthur under regulations by the
secretary Of war. provides that until
the establishment Of a central civil gov
ernment or congress otherwise provide
the executive authority includes the
OF laws regarding imports. tax
alton to raise revenue and public funds.
education, civil service. the courts. mu-
and appointments to office
already described.
Until a complete transfer OF con-
troll. General Macarthur shall remain
chief executive OF the government. ex-
ercising executive authority not herein
assigned TO the commission.
Subject TO the rules and regulations
the commission shall legislatlvely enact.
the municipal and departmental gov
ernment shall continue reporting to
General Macarthur and be under his
limited supervision and control wher-
ever the commission shall establish
civil governments. The military force
in these localities shall be continued
for the suppression Of insurrection and
brigandage. as General Macarthur
deems requisite.
The military shall be at all times
subject under General MacArthur's or
ders to the call Of the civil authori-
ties for the maintenance Of law and
order and the enforcement Of civil au-
thority.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
FOUR POWERS
WILL WITHDRAW
(coRtlnued from page One.)

China would then be reduced to a condi-
ton Of tutelage and, meanwhile. the
partition would be averted and matters
would be kept outwardly quiet till Rus.
sia had completed the trans-Asiatic
railway and had amassed enormous
forces in Siberia. when she would be
ready for a final stroke. This repre-
sents one and perhaps the most en-
phatic line OF British opinion on the
subject.
Meanwhile the foreign office without
going into larger questions OF Chinese
policy will probably be content for the
present TO urge that negotiations will
be useless unless they can be under
taken with the properly accredited plen-
IpotentiarIes Of a government that can
be considered reasonably stable. and
that this condition would have to be In
sisted upon whether the allied troops
were withdrawn from Pekin or not.
The appointment Of Count Won Wald-
ersee, II is now admitted. only adds to
the difficulties OF the situation, since Il
intensifies the desire Of Germany to
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
NEW AMERICAN LINE.
Weekly Steamers Win Run Between
New York and the Continent.

NEW YORK. Sept. LA dispatch to
the World from London says:
An official communication has been
received from Dover concerning the use
Of that port by the new line Of trans
Atlantic mail steamers 10 be built and
owned in the United States and called
the Atlantic Shipping Company"
This company has been formed for
the purpose Of running weekly steamers
between New York. England and the
continent, and. II is stated. is to be sub
sidlzed by the United States for carry
ing mails.
The first port for these liners on this
side Of the Atlantic will be Bere-
haven. on the extreme southwest Of
ireland at the entrance Of Bantry bay
This Is a naval station for the British
fleet and is defended by forts erected
en- an island and on the mainland. 1t
contains all the necessaries. including
depth OF water, for such a port.
Among the bills passed by parliament
last season was one enabling a railway
TO be constructed from the pier in
Berehaven harbor. almost in
straight lire to Rosslare on the East
coast. where the Great Western railway
OF England is now establishing a line
OF fast steamers to do the fifty-seven
miles passage to Fishguard. Wales. in
two and three-quarters hours.
The effect of this arrangement win
be that a special train leaving Bere-
haven with mails and passengers win
be at Paddington in less than thirteen
hours. This as compared with the
Queenstown route is a clear gain Of over
eight hours in time. as Bereshaven is
six hours west Of Queenstown. On the
many occasions Of stormy weather.
when mail steamers cannot get into
Queenstown and must proceed to Liver
pool. the gain will be increased as Bere-
haven barbor is available in all wealth
ers. 1t has two entrances perfectly
sheltered. with forty to fifty fathoms Of
water.
The steamers of this new line after
leaving Berehaven viii call at Havre
and then come to Dover. subsequently
proceeding to Flushing. The steamers
are to be constructed to maintain an
average speed Of twenty-five knots
across the Atlantic, subsidy being
conditional on this speed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
TO CARRY EXHIBITS FREE.
Southern PaclAc's Generous orter to
State Fair.

The Southern Pacific Company set o
mark for llberallty on progressive lines
when II offered 20 carry all exhibits TO
and from the state fair free. This ac-
tlon OF the company places every county
on its line in easy reach ~ the state fair
this year, and Will tnable the South
ern portion OF the state to exhibit her
famous fruits, vegetables and grams at
a small expense. The following letter
Is so plain and to the point that II
needs no further comment other than
Portland, July 26-Mr. NJ. d. Wisdom.
Secretary State Board OF Agriculture,
Portland. Or.-Dear Sir: In order 10
encourage exhibitors and attendance at
the state fair this company will trans
port exhibits originating at points on
its lines within the confines OF the state
to Salem and return to point Of origin
free OF charge. Exhibitors Will be re-
'qulred to pay the charges on shipments
10 Salem, which charges will be refund
ed when goods are delivered TO the
company's agent for reshlpment to
point OF origin.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02

from Honolulu to Manila easily 10 days,
and the general Impression among chip
ping men here is that she has broken
her shaft or met with some other ae-
cident.
The Californian was launched at the
Union Iron works on May 12 and this
is her maiden voyage. She belongs to
the American Hawaiian Steamship
Company but is under charter to the
government. She is ass feet long and
her measured capacity is 15.o0o tons
Her captain is Geogre D. Morrison
who was sent here from New York to
take command.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
CONDUCTED WEEK
LY EXCURSIONS.

An experienced excursion conductor
General Freight and Passenger Agent.
wants and welfare OF passengers Will
be in charge OF Tourist sleeping car to
Chicago via Union Pacific. This car
leaves Portland on "The Portland Chi
cago SpeciaP at 9:15 a. m, making close
connections at Chicago with similar
service to Boston and New York. FL
derly people and ladies travelling alone
or with children Will find this service
very convenient and satisfactory.
For tickets. berth reservations and
full information, call on
@. w. LOUNSBERRY.
General Agent, o. r. & N. Co.
Or Astoria, Oregon.
j. II. LoTHROP, General Agent,
l3j Third st.. Portland. Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02

tence OF % years Imprisonment az Al
catras. This man was proven not only
to be deserter from the ranks OF the
American army, but took up arms
against his comrades and, while serv-
mg as a major with Fillplnos, attack
ed wagon trains and escort parties.
Vance was captured, court-m0rtlaled
and sentenced to be shot. but owing to
the clemency OF President Mckinley his
punishment was eommuted to ss years
Imprisonment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
POPULAR CUBAN.
Presented to President Mckinley a Pc
tition Demanding Immediate
Indep endence.

NEW YORK. Sept. 1.-senor Salvador
Cisueros Betancourt, former president
Of Cuba, received a cablegram from
Puerto Principe. Cuba. last night in
forming him that he would be chosen as
delegate to the constitutional conven-
ton. 1t is said that every district OF
the island offered to send him as its
representative but he expressed his
preference for Puerto Principe. his old
home.
Having fulfilled his mission to this
country, which was to present to Presl-
dent Mckinley a petition demanding
the immediate granting OF full and COM
piete independence to the island. saner
Cisneros win sail for home today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02

defer speedy settlement So far as
Great Britain Is concerned, Germany Is
quite welcome to take any Isolated ac-
ton she may plan against China In the
supposed satisfaction Tor the death OF
her minister but Germany Is a free
country under a parliamentary constl-
ution and not Russian autocracy, and
Il must be remembered that whatever
may be the kalser's personal wishes he
has to reckon with the public opinion
among his subjects, who would greatly
object to plunging into a policy OF adj
venture from which other powers had
withdrawn.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
NEW PROFESSOR AT oBERL1N.

CHICAGO, Sept Ia special to the
Record, from oberlin. Ohio, says:
The appointment Of DR.. Ernest L. Bo-
gart, Of New York, as associate profess
sor Of economies and sociology in Ober-
lin College was announced last even
ing DR.. Bogart is graduate Of
Princeton and has studied at the uni
versities Of Halle and Berlin.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
KILLED HIS FATHER.
Insane Young Miner Drove His Pick
Into His Fathers Heart.

CHICAGO. Sept. la special to the
Record. from Bellville, Ills, says:
Charles Moody, aged 20 years, killed
John Moody, his aged father, while the
two were at work in the Glendale coal
mine. $50 feet under the surface Of the
earth.
Young Moody, who is an epileptic, be-
came suddenly insane. and while his
father was busy with his back toward
his son, drilling into mass Of coal.
he drove his pick into his fathers body
piercing his heart. Moody, who is in
jail, expresses no regret for his terri
bic crime, but declares he is glad he
killed his father.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
STILL NO FUSION.
Idaho Aunues Have Hopes OF Bringing
II About Soon.

BOISE. Ida, Sept. 1.-The week ends
with no fusion between the Democrats
and Porullsts, Neither have the man
ayers given up the effort.
Various candidates on the Populist
ticket which It is expected to pull
down have been sent for to come to
Boise and the matter has been post
poned until their arrival.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
STOCK MARKET DULL.
Prices the Past Week Have Moved in
Desultory and Conflicting Manner.

NEW YORK. Sept. 1.-The stock
market during the week has been bar
rem Of incidents and prices have moved
in a desultory and conflicting manner.
The hopes aroused by the mid-week
stiffening of prices in the steel stocks
that a more active era was opening
with the return from Europe Of some Of
the men usually active in stock ex-
change affairs were disappointed. and
the market dropped back into its rut Of
semi-stagnation and gradually settling
tendency The approach Of the three
holidays helped to discourage any new
speculative movement. Sentiment in
Wall Street remains unsettled as to the
duration Of the business reaction.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
FIGHTING CONTINUES.
Resistance Not Yet Stamped Out in
Orange River Colony.

NEW YORK. Sept. LA dispatch to
the Tribune from London says:
Lord Roberts dispatches show that
the British are firm hold on
the Delagoa Bay railway. Sir Redvers
Buffers mounted troops have reached
Nooit Gdacht, where nearly 1000 British
prisoners who were confined by the Bo-
ers have been released.
II is uncertain whether the main body
of General Botha's army is retiring east,
or north toward Lydenburg. In the for
mer case the end Of the campaign
should be close at hand. otherwise guer-
lila operations may be further prol-
longed. Meanwhile a little more fight
ing. probably on small scale, is re-
ported from the Orange River colony
near the Basuto frontier. which shows
that resistance is not entirely stamped
out even in that quarter.
President Kruger with some Of his
chief officials is at Pilgrims Rest, in a
wild mountainous district northeast Of
Lydenburg.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
SERVICE AND EQUIP.
MENT.

The new schedule Of the o. r. g. N.
which went into effect April 22nd,
shortened the time to Chicago 12 hours,
and gives a double daily service be-
tween Portland and Chicago.
Train No. 2, leaving Portland at 9:15
a. m. Is known az the "Chicago-P Port
land Special" It's equipment is new
throughout, making It fully the equal
OF any train now in service from the
Pacific coast 10 the East.
The Overland Express leaves Port
land at $40 p. m. and furnishes COM
plete service both via Huntington and
Spokane to the East, together with the
best Of service to all local points on
the D. p. & N. liPAs.
to say It Is up to the people now to
ensure a successful fair:
Yours truly,
G. II. MARKHAM,
whose duties are 10 look after the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
ATTACKED REPUBLICANS.
Candidate Wooley Starts the Prohibi-
ton Campaign.

CHICAGO, Sept. IA special to the
Tribune from Salt Lake says:
John G. Wooley, Of Chicago. Prohibl-
tlon candidate for president, opened
the campaign in Utah last evening.
He spoke to 1900 persons in the Cos
pei Tent used by Evangelist Oliver.
His address consisted largely Of an at
tack on the Republican party in gen
eral and on President Mckinley in par
ticular, for his attitude on the army
canteen and his course regarding the
liquor traffic in Cuba and the Philip
pines.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
JOCKEY BUYS HORSES.
Tod Sloan Will Take Lady Massey and
Longshoreman to England.

NEW YORK, Sept 1.-"Tod" Sloan.
the jockey, has bought two horses. They
are Lady Massey, the three-year-old
which he rode to victory at sheepshead
Bay in a recent race, and Longshore-
man. a two-year-old. The total price
was $4,000. The horses viii be shipped
to England.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
TRAITOR ARRIVES.
Sentenced to Nlnety-nine Years for
Joining the Fillpinos.

CHICAGO. Sept. Ia special to the
Tribune from San Francisco says:
Musician Henry Vance, late Of Com
pany L, Thirty-seventh regiment, U. S.
", was brought from the Philippines
on the transport Thomas under SEN
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
ADMINISTRATION COMMENDED,
Colorado Conference OF the NJ, r.
Church Likes Its Chinese
Policy.

DENVER, Sept, 1.-The Colorado
conference Of the Methodist church, in
session at Salida, today almost unan-
hnously passed a resolution commend
mg the Chinese policy OF the admins
istration.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
STRIKERS WON.
Chicago Contractor Submits to De-
mands Of Iron Workers Union,

CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-After several
weeks of unsuccessful effort to carry
on the construction of the new federal
building with non-union iron workers.
Contractor Oscar Daniels has signed
the agreement of the Bridge and struc-
tural Iron Workers Union and all the
non-union men in his employ will be
discharged and work resumed with un-
ion men Tuesday morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
TRANSPORT OVERDUE.
Twenty Per Cent Reinsurance Offered
on New Steamer Californian.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1.-The big
steamer Californian, bound from this
port for Manila with nearly 5000 tons
Of supplies for the army in the Philip
pines. is now out 45 days, and 20 per
cent reinsurance has been offered on
the vessel. The steamer is overdue
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
AMERICANS GOLF CHAMPIONS.
Defeated Canadians by Five Holes II
International Match.

QUEBEC. Sept. 1.-The annual Inter-
national golf match between the United
States and Canada resulted today In
u victory for the Americans by Ave
holes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
WORLDS RECORD BROKEN.
Michael RegaIns the Middle Distance
Cycling Championship,

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. Jimmy
Michael today regalned the middle dis
tance cycling championship by defeat
ing John Nelson In 25-mllc. motor
paced race. Michael finished in ss;l6.
breaking the worlds record OF 3e:i5.
made by Nelson on the same track.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
WORK TO BE RESUMED.
Twenty Miles OF the Pacific and Idaho
Northern Road Win Re Con-
structed This Fan.

BOISE. Ida, Sept, l,-work win be
resumed Monday on the Pacific aud
Idaho Northern road A section TWEEN.
ty miles In length win be completed
this fall.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
75-CHILDRENON THESTAGE.75

Prices Of dmission-ReserVed seats,
rs cents; gallery 50 cents; children in
gallery, % cents. Advance sale Of seats
open Tuesday morning at Griffin &
Reeds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
WILL GIVE BANQUET.
French President TO Entertain Fifteen
Thousand Guests.

PARIS, Sept. Ia banquet OF gigan-
tic proportions viii be given In Paris
on September %, when President Lou
bet will entertain all the mayors OF
France 10 celebrate the exposition.
Fifteen thousand guests win sit down
at the tables. The banquet will cost
100000 francs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-02
They Are Coming
1.-THE BROWNIES IN FAIRYLAND' y
EyerybOdy's PavOrites
Living Brownies and Real Fairies

Magnificent scenic and spectacular
production Of Palmer Cox's immensely
successful modern operetta.
The Florence tribune., 1900-09-15
Wants to Move Pima Indians.

In his annual report to the Indian of- fee Elwood Hadley, agent at the Pima Indian agency, Arizona, recom- mends that the Indians. residing on the Gila Bend reservation be transferred to the Sacaton reservation, and that the former reservation be disposed of, the proceeds to be used for the benefit of the Indians.
 His reports show that the one great need of the Indians on all parts of the reservation is an ample supply of water in order to sustain their farms and properly water their crops. At present they are without means of irrigation. He therefore recommends that reser- voir be constructed on the Giia river for impounding the'food waters fcr,ir- rigating 10000 acres of land in the GiIa valley, which will then be sufi- ciently productive to support not only the Indians now resi- siding there, but also the wandering Indians now located on surrounding reservations. There is great necessity for more schools in order to accommodate the children, many of whom are now crowded out altogether, while those that are at. tending them are greatly inconveni- enced by the lack of accommodations.
The Florence tribune., 1900-09-15
Odd Advertisements.

An observer of the pecnlarities of people copied the following advertise ments from various sources:
 Annual sale now on. Don't Go | elsewhere to be cheated-come in here.'
 "A lady wants to sell her piano, as she is going abroad in a strong iron frame"
 For sale-A pianoforte, the proper ty of a musician with carved legs"
 "Wanted-A room by two gentlemen about 20 feet long and 20 feet wide"
 "Wanted-By respectable girl, her passage to New York; willing to take care of children and good sailor"
 "Mr. Brown, furrier, begs to an- nounce that he will make up gowns, capes, &c., for ladies out of their own skins"
 Bulldog for sale; will eat anything; very fond of children"
 "Wanted-a boy to be partly outside and partly behind the counter"
 Wanted-For summer, cottage for small family with good drain- age"
 "Lost-Near Highgate, an umbrella belonging to a gentleman with bent rib and bone handle."
 "Widow in comfortable cireumstan- ces wishes to marry two sons."
 "To be disposed of, small phaeton, the property of a gentleman with a moveable headpiece as good as new"
 The last is copy of an inscription painted on board which adorned fence in Kent.
 ''Notis-If any mans or woman's cows get into these here otes, his or her tail will be cut off as the case may be-"
The Florence tribune., 1900-09-15
Still More counterfeitinq.

The Secret Service has unearthed an- other band of counterfeiters and secured large quantity of bogus bills, which are so cleverly executed that the average person wonld never suspect them of being spurious. Things of great value are always selected by counterfeiters for imitation, notably the celebrated Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which has many imitators but no equals for indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation, nervousness aud general debility. The Bitters sets things right in the stomach, and when the stomach is in good order it makes good blood and plenty of it. In this manner the Bitters get at the seat of strength and vitality, and restore vigor to the weak and debilitated. Beware of counter feits when buying.
The Florence tribune., 1900-09-15
A NEW SCHEME.
A Plan to Utilize the Rays of the Arizona
 Sun.

The New York Journal of recent date has the following:
 Several machines have been invent ed for making the heat of the sun pro duce steam or electric power, but a Washington man is the first to turn such device to practical use.
 William Culver is now about to set up one of his sun-power machines in Arizona, near Phoenix, and dig wells in the desert. His plan is to make the intense heat of the hottest part of the United States develop the power to pump up water enough to irrigate all the barren land.
 Everybody knows what transfor- nation little water makes on des- ert, producing an oasis of tropical yer dure, while all beyond this watered space is desolation and death. It is usually so expensive to drill wells and pump the water on a desert that it does not pay to reclaim the waste land. But if the over abundance of sunshine on tie desert can be utilized the prob lem is solved.
 Mir. Culver's machine consists of a set of big mirrors and lenses, by which he focuses the suns rays as a boy does with burning glass. The heat which can be generated by MT. Culver's machine is said to be equal to fur mace for 300 horse power boiler.
 With such power as this available wherever one wishes to set up his plant, it is easy to see how well drill ling and water pumping can be done on large scale. Biologists have found in recent years that our south western deserts have almost number less subterranean streams flowing at depths varying from twenty-five to two hundred and fifty feet below the dry, parched surface of the earth. So there need be no lack of water if the borings are intelligently directed. T
 The amount of arid lands which lie in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Colorado is estimated to be at least 5O0, 100000 of acres. This is rendered useless by the need of water and the reclamation of this land would add billions of wealth to the country.