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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-29
LoNpoN. AUG. 60 speclaI frol
1NsURREcrroN IN PERSIA.
Shah Unpopular Because Of His West
ern Ideas.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-A dispatch to
the Times from Paris says:
Your correspondent learns from a
thoroughly well-informed source that a
serious insurreetion has broken cut in
Persia, which may in all probability
cause the Shah's visit to Europe to be
curtailed. The object Of the revolution
is to dethrone the present Shah, whose
fondness for western ideas makes him
unpopular to Persians of the old school,
and TO place his brother on the throne.
No advices have reached here so far
regarding the extent or success Of this
revolutionary movement, but a tele-
gram announcing the fact has just been
handed to the Shah in Brussels.
The Shah himself is disposed to make
light of the affair which. nevertheless.
is extremely grave in view of the un-
settled state of the far East.
He has every confidence that the pre-
cautions, in view Of such contingency
which the grand vizier took before his
master started on his European trip.
viii prove sufficient to cope with the
situation.
The insurrection, however, has been
very carefully planned. for 1t has taken
the Shah and his ministers completely
by surprise.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-29
NEGROES TEST THE LAW.
Will See If the Supreme Court Will Per-
NIT Their Disfranchisement.

BOSTON, Aug. 2S.-Gates ]. Jackson.
a negro lawyer Of Richmond. Va, act
ing for the national council Of the Con-
stitutional Rights Association, has em-
ployed ex-Attorney-Gener A. 3. Pills
bury, Of this city, and Hon. w. c. p.
Breckenridge, Of Lexington, KY, as his
counsel in proceedings which viii be
Instituted for the purpose Of bringing
before the supreme court Of the United
States the question Of the legality Of
the recently enacted statute laws and
constitutional amendments in some of
the southern states, which 1t is claimed
tend toward the lisfranchising Of the
negro. The case will probably be
brought before the courts Of Massa-
chusetts and will be carried to the su-
preme court Of that state.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-29
coRBETT AND mccoy,
Both Are in Fine Condition for Their
Fight Tomorrow Night.

NEW YORK. Aug. sS-James ].
Corbett and Kid Mccoy are both In
first-elass condition for their fight
Thursday in Madison Square Garden.
Corbett has been training faithfully at
Bath Beach. L. l.. and he SAYS he Is
confident OF an easy victory. His
trainers are Dal Hawkins. Charlie Con.
Spider Kelly and Arthur Kelley.
Mccoy has been training at Saatoga
and those who have seen him recently
say that he weighs los pounds and is IN
condition 20 fight the hardest battle OF
his life. Many Of his admirers are con-
fident that he will defeat Corbett. His
principal trainer is Jack o'Rrien OF
Philadelphia. He takes a daily ride Of
twelve miles on horseback.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-29
British Suffer Considerably but Force
the Enemy Back.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-Lord Roberts
dispatches announce what many people
here take to be the beginning Of the
final stage in the South African cam
paign. says the London correspondent
Of the Tribune.
The cOmmander-in-chief held a coun-
Gil OF war with his lieutenants Butler,
French and Pole-Carew on Saturday
and on Sunday began a general attack
on General Botha's intrenched position
on which not much impression has been
made.
In the preliminary operations Of the
previous few days the Boers had chosen
a line Of defense Of great natural
strength, stronger in fact than any they
have held since they fell back from the
Tugela. Their forces were dispersed
along a formidable chain Of hill coun-
try extending over a front nearly thirty
miles. their fianks resting on spurs Of
broken ground broken by morasses.
The British advanced on the west 70
north Of Belfast, from which place the
Beers fell back toward the Lydenburg
road. Lord Roberts reports that the
Beers are making most determined
resistance IN a locality well adapted
Tor their defensive tactics and badly
suited for cavalry movements.
Some experts think that il is really
General Botha's last stand. and that
II defeated here he will be completely
crushed. Lord Roberts superiority IN
numbers Is so great that he may prob
ably attempt TO work right around the
Beers and drive them from their po-
sition by menacing their lines of retreat.
To judge from previous experience II
Is unlikely that the Beers would stay
long enough TO permit the maneuver to
be accomplished.
Meanwhile the Beers are themselves
busy in erdeavOring TO raid Lord Rob
erts' lines Of communication both In the
Orange river colony and in Natal At
Winberg. in the neighborhood of the
scene Of some Of General DeWet's most
remarkable exploits, a body Of i'm
perial yeomanry was in difficulties un-
der an attack OF a considerable force
Of Beers last Friday. They were res
cued by reinforcements hastily sent up
from Kroonstad and HeilbOrn. On
Sunday the Beers again renewed their
attack on Winberg. but were beaten on
having among the prisoners captured
by the British Commandant Olivier.
whose famous march from Cape Col
ony through Lord Roberts lines TO the
northeast OF the Orange river colony
was one CT the notable episodes of the
spring.
To judge by the fact that heavy re-
Inducements have been ordered to pre-
pare TO embark for South Africa in the
next few days, the British war office
does not yet believe that warlike oper-
atoms are drawing to close.
="
LONDON. Aug. 2s.-A special from
Pretoria dated August q says:
1T is stated that fighting with Bo-
tha's commandoes was resumed this
morning. The Bo@r lines were broken
and the enemy is falling back. The
British casualties are reported TO be
considerable"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-29
ADMIRALTY BUYS OUR COAL.
First Time 1t Has Been Bought by the
British Naval Authorities.


NEW YORK. Aug. 2S.-More snip
ments os American coal to England
will be made this week. one Of the con-
signments will be the order Of the Brit
isb admiralty and will be sent by the
Chesapeake & Ohio coal agency. AL
ready this company has forwarded a
supply Of coal tc the admiralty. New
er have the naval authorities Of Eng
land bought coal from this country,
and this fact in itself Is evidence Of
the extreme scarcity which prevails on
the other eide.
It Is the opinion Of coal dealers in
this city that many million tons Of
American coal will be sent across the
Atlantic before the existing crisis is
ended.
While the dealers who were seen yes
terday would not commit themselves
10 any decided expression Of opinion
as TO whether the present demand for
the American product would be per-
manent, they did not hesitate to say
that once having obtained a foothold
in Europe the American producers
would make the most Of their opportu-
nifty.
II was pointed out that now Europe
has begun buying from this country
there were many reasons why she
would continue doing so. In England
there are only about three varieties Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-29
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED WEEK
LY EXCURSIONS.

An experienced excursion conductor
whose duties are TO look after the
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 SpeclaP at 9:15 a. m, making close
connections at Chicago with similar
service to R0ston and New York. Ell
derly people and ladies travelling alone
or with children VIII find this service
very convenient and satisfactory.
, For tickets, berth reservations and
full Information, call on
G. W. LOUNSBERRY,
General Agent, o. r. & N. Co.
Or Astoria, oregon.
]. Fl. LoTHRoP, General Agent,
lS5 Third st.. Portland. Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-29

prompt relations with the imperial
authorities.
From Minister Conger's dispatch It
Is apparent that the allies in Pekln are
not waiting for the arrival Of III Hung
Chang, hut are trying TO get In com
munIcation themselves with Chinese Of
fcials. His message shows conclusively
that there is no authority in the capital
at this moment with whom the powers
can negotiate.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-29
MOROCCO TREMBLEs.
Sultan Alarmed at the Arrival Of a
Massachusetts, School Ship.

NEW YORK, Aug. ga special to
the Herald from Washington says:
Just 'at this moment the Sultan of
Morocco need not be alarmed at the ap-
pearance Of an American man-of-war
in the harbor Of Tangier.
Officials Of the state and navy de-
partments say that the report published
this morning that an American Warship
had put in at Tangier for the purpose
Of compelling Morocco to pay an inden1-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-29

qured to pay the charges on shipments
to Salem. which charges will be refund-
ed when goods are delivered to the
company's agent for reshipment to
point Of origin.
Yours truly
c. II. MARKHAM,
General Freight and Passenger Agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-29
METAL MARKET.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2s.--Sllver, 6lh;
lead, brokers'. 4; exchange, 4S7h.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-29
SEVENTEEN KNOTS SPEED.

BOSTON, Aug. 2S.-The United States
battleship Alabama made an average
speed Of seventeen knots In her official
speed trial today.
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ALLIES MARCH TO THE SOUTH
Continued from page one)

Pekin outside Of Chinese officials at
any point. The subject also may De
made the basis of some strong
to Sheag. The Chinese
director Of posts and telegraphs at
Shanghai,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-29
BoERs WELL nNTRENcHED.

Headquarters for Dry Goods on the Lower Columbia
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
GALLAGHER-McGRoRY FIGHT
Democrats Are Anxiously Awaiting
It's elimination
special @ one Evening journal


New Castle May 19.-New Castle
hundred Democrats are looking for
ward to the fight between Patrick Nc
Grory and Andrew M Gallagher for
member Of the County Executive Com
mittee with much interest.
Since Tuesday nights meeting OF the
Democrats Of the hundred, at which
Mr.. Gallagher announced his intention
Of opposing Mr. McGrory the friends OF
each candidate have been working for
their respective choice Mr. Gallagher
said yesterday afternoon he IS in the
fight to stay. The McGrory Democrats,
he said have ruled the party in this
hundred for ten years, and Mr. Gala
CHER, who is a member OF City Coun-
oil, and represents a following here.
says he is tired Of their rule He be-
lieyes this is the time to make the
change, and he and his friends will do
all b. their power to down the Nc
Grory influence here. He says the fight
VIII not be made on personal grounds,
as has been said.
John J. Sheridan to-day issued the
call for the election. The usual polling
places will be used.
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
Sheriff Applied The Lash
This Morning
LARGE CROWD WAS INTERESTED
Amateur Photographers We're in EVi-
dence and Many Pictures
We're Taken
speoiai to The Evenlng Journal.


New Castle, May 19.-Six culprits
who were convicted in General Ses-
sions Court this week of larceny, stood
with bare backs to the whipping post
In the county jail yard here this morn
ing and received the penalty for their
respective offenses.
AS is customary, a crowd OF indiyid-
unls looked upon the administration OF
the instrument OF the law with SEEM
ing delight. Not n few kodak iiends
We're there, and they will return to
their respective localities with views
of this little commonwealth manner
OF furnishing thieves.
The first man to be whipped was
Walter Christy, and to his back Sheriff
Taylor applied twenty lashes. Walter
did not appear to be greatly disturbed
by the punishment, Notwithstanding
the fact that the sheriff used the
cat unsparingly.
After Walter came Hall Nash, John
Price, Benjamin White, Wesley Mason
and Howard Black, who each received
ten lashes, well laid on. These were all
the men the court had sentenced to the
post and as they we're returned to their
cells to serve the various terms Of im-
prisonment the court had also imposed,
the crowd left the Jail yard, and an
hour later the old prison presented its
usual appearance.
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
LEWES' NOTED VACRANT
FOUND DEAD ON A PIER
Special to the Evening Journal.


Eewes. May 1S.-Charles Ruthens, a
noted character of this town, was found
dead on Maulls pier opposite town.
yesterday morning Coroner Walls was
summoned and an inquest held, which
rendered a verdict that he died In a flt
superlnduced by the excessive use of
alcoholic liquors and exposure"
Ruthens had for several years been
living vagrant life about Lewes. He
had no known relatives, having origi-
nally been brought to these parts from
a children's home In Philadelphia. He
was about "a years old, and was of a
good disposition, and although his life
was a wretched one, yet he had many
friends and no known enemies He had
several rough experiences during his
life. AT one time he was shipwrecked
on little sloop and drifted about for a
day or so on the ocean until picked up
by passing steamer and carried TO the
West Indies. Ruthens used TO be a
good entertainer, and could do a negro
comedy act in first-ciass order. He was
given a decent burial I'm the NJ. E. cem-
otery, tho expenses being met by con-
tributions from town people.
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
MORE TROUBLE FOR BROWN
Held Under Bail in Philadelphia for Lar
ceny Of a Microscope
Special to the Evening journal.


New Castle, May 19.-Robert A..
Brown. who was released from the
county jail here on Thursday.
after serving one years Imprisonment
for obtaining goods under false pre-
lenses from Samuel n. Baynard. of
Wilmington, was held under $500 bail
In Philadelphia yesterday to answer a
similar charge.
About a year ago note was received
by William Lentz a dealer In surgical
instruments at Philadelphia, purport
ing to come from Dr. Hammond. of the
Hospital, and directing that
a microscope valued at S95, be sent to
him on memorandum. This order was
obeyed, but was subsequently disavow-
ed by the physician. Lentz told the
magistrate yesterday that Brown inter
cepted his messenger, obtained the in
strument, and boarded a train for New
York where the microscope was later
recovered In pawnshop.
Brown is believed to be a former resi-
dent Of New Castle.
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
ODDS AND ENDS OF NEWS
City Has Several Visitors-Mrs. Nc
Grath is Dying, a New Resident

Special TO the Evening Journal.
New Castle, May 19.-Silas Green re-
moved his family to Chester yesterday.
Mrs. Patrick McGrath, Of the Button
woods, is so III that her life is despair
ed Of
Harry Becker is spending several
days with friends in New Jersey.
II. r. Cairns, OF Delaware City. was
in town yesterday.
John Manlove yesterday accepted a
position in the Knowles woOlen mills
Mrs. Loomis Wise, Of North Fourth
street yesterday presented to her hus-
band a healthy baby boy Mr.. Wise
celebrated the event by treating his
friends to cigars
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
NEW STYLE IN WAGON
First With Ball Bearings to be Seen
on Wilmington Streets

Under the supervision Of w. G.. Fair
banks, Of the Charles Warner Company,
the Diamond Ice company has built a
light special delivery ice wagon, with
ball bearings. The wagon will carry
about 200 pounds Of ice and one horse
will draw the load.
In the company's shops on the south
hand OF C. b. Anthony. The wagon is
is being beautlfied under the skillful
hand Of G. B. Anthony. Tn wagon is
the only one ever put on the streets OF
Wilmington. and will be seen after
next Thursday 1t is an experiment
and will probably be a success and a
saving to the horse.
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
MEMORIAL DAY PLANS
National Guardsmen and Veterans
Will Unite in the Celebration
speoIaI % the EYenInE J0urnnL.

lT"VI'0I % IIIV " VIIlIIN IVII IIlII
New Castle, May 19.-Company II, ~
G.. d., will join with Captain Evan s.
Watson Post, G.. A. R., in this years
memorial service. On the morning Of
Memorial Day the National Guardsmen
will visit the cemeteries wherein lie the
soldiers Of the civil war and fire volleys
over their graves. In the afternoon the
guardsmen will go TO Wilmington to
participate in the parade there.
On Sunday, May %, the members Of
Company II, will attend divine service
in Emmanuel church. Tho rector, the
Rev. DR.. Munson, will preach a special
sermon. The guardsmen viii wear
dark clothes.
Evening journal., 1900-05-19

OU remember the old lady who rode for the first
lsN/ time on railway train There was frightful
IesEs collision but when the rescuers reached her
- y she was quite calm. She said she supposed
they always stopped that way The story we'll illus
trates why so many women are satisfied TO live without
Ivory Soap They have never tried It'll Naturally
enough, they think that annoying odors, sharp chei
Gals, and waste greasiness are common TO all soaps.
eorrnar aa ptsa saossaA u.ns oAssasu
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
IMPROVE THE COURT HOUSE
Citizens Think the Old Building is
Being Neglected
Special to the Evening journal.

Npecl1I 20 Inc LVenlng JOuTnnL
New Castle, May 19.-Resdents are
complaining that the old Court House
is being neglected Several days ago
one of the sections OF the iron fence
was broken and it is now held in posi-
ton by ropes They say IL would
cost Council but few dollars to make
the necessary repairs. and everybody
thinks the work should be done imme-
diately.
Citizens also suggest that the railing
be given coat Of new paint, and that
other needed improvements be made
nhOnf the snnnrn and the hniIdinn
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
There Was No Gold
sDcclal % tho Evcnlng JournaI

Special To the Evening Journal.
Milford. Nay 18.-The story of gold
having been found on the PIT. Carlisle
farm In Milford Neck. and which has
found It's way into the papers. is found
TO have nothing 10 rest upon, except
that someone brought to town on We'd
nosday a iot ~ gravel mixed with mica,
pyrites % iron and quartz. The mass
glitrerel ike gold and the report be-
came general that gold had been found.
Eomecre sent a sample 10 the mint az
philadelphia. but local experts settled
beyond a doubt that there was no gold
10 the deposit
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
Gas Works May be Sold

Special TO the Evening Journal
New Castle, May 19.-Stcckholdors
of the New Castle Gas Works will. in
a few days, meet Wilmington lawyer.
who, acting for number CT capitalists.
is anxious to secure control OF the gas
plant here. The lawyer was here on
Wednesday, when he met the officers
Of the concern. but no terms CT sale
were agreed upon.
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
Tasker,s May Resume Work

"T7IIII % I0V TVVWIUE JOuTnNL
New Castle May .-Representa-
uves Of the National Tube Works were
here yesterday inspecting the Tasler
plant which has been bought by the
pipe trust New York business men
expressed the opinion that the plant
would soon be in operation, as they be-
lieve New Castle to be an excellent To-
cation for the plant
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
MILFORD PRAYs FOR RAIN
Truck and Berry Growers Have Be-
come pesnondent
Special to the Evening Journal

Milford. May 1S.-Prayers We're offer
ed Wednesday night in the churches
OF the town for rain. The continued
dry weather has already done much
damage Peas are burning up, while
strawberry growers say that the crop.
unless rain falls within forty-eight
hours. will not be worth picking
Strange TO say, corn and wheat are
fairly jumping in their growth. but this
is because Of the nature of these ce-
erals. Then. too. 1t is only the surface
soil that Is dried out; beneath the
ground is moist II has been the hot
sun that has done the damage. Springs
have fallen very iiitlo Local prosnos-
ticators expect rain in a day or two.
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
To Commence Trolley Bridge Monday

Special 20 tiie Evening Journal
New Castle, May 19.-Worl1 on the
bridge which the New Castle and Della
ware City Electric Railway company
will build at Reybold, where the rail-
way tracks will cross the Newark and
Delaware City railroad, viii be begun
on Monday.
This bridge will be the principal one
the railway company will build Rails
will be laid on the line on Monday
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
Verdict for the Plaintiff
snoclal 70 the Evonlng journal

Special TO the Evening Journal
Newark. May 19-James Sullivan
sued Edward Green for $3.50. The
amount he claimed was due for balance
ON rental account. The case was heard
before Squire Dean, who after hearing
the testimony. gave a verdict for the
plaintiff.
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
NEWARK BOY Is MISSING
Parents Have Had No Tidings of
Him for a Week
speclal % the Evening Journal

NT7-VTWI % TIIV IINVITT-IN IWWTTIIT
Newark, May 19.-Lewis Fisher. aged
about 19 years, who has been employed
at the wall paper factory, mysteriously
left home on Saturday last, and up TO
this time there has been no tidings
from him.
His parents are greatly worried over
his disappearance. They say his home
life has always been pleasant Efforts
are being made to locate him. Some of
his associates seem 10 think that he Is
in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
canlnrs a Carriar Pieaon

Special % the Evening Journal.
Milford. May l8-A carrier pigeon
was caught here a few DAYS ago by a
12-year-Old boy by the name Of John
1ahew. About the birds left leg was
found a silver band containing the let
ter -G' and a number. II was IN an
exhausted condition and almost FAM
ished.
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
New Rails Ave Laid
Special 10 The Evening Journal.

Special 10 the Evening Journal.
New Castle, May l9.-John c. Ma
honey, a supervisor on the Delaware
railroad yesterday ccmpieted
the work OF LAYING new
steel rails on the line from the Della
ware junction 10 Bear Station. Mr.. Ma
honey will now assist supervisors fur
ther down the road.
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
Mr, HOlcOmb is Recovering

New Castle, May 19.-Mrs. Mary
Rodgers returned from Baltimore yes
terday. where she visited her brother.
Bankson T. Holcomb, who was oper-
ated ON for appendicitis Mrs. Rodgers
says that he Is much better. and shows
every indication OF a speedy recovery.
He has been employed by the Newport
News shipbuilding Company, at Spar
rows Point, Md
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
TRAMPs INVADE MILFORD
Are Also a Torment to Farmers and
Their Wives
Special 10 tho Evoning Journai.


Milford, May 1S.-The tramp nul-
sance has now begun in this vicinity.
Quite q number OF lhis class are in the
neighborhood They beg from door to
door In town and torment the farmers
and their wives In Che country. Some
depredations have been committed
which have been charged to these va
grants though, as a general thing.
their worse sin are their begging pro-
clivities and shyness toward anything
Ike labor
The authorities Of the neighboring
town of Harrington have arrested quite
a number OF these knights of the road
and put them to work on the streets,
but very little profit has been derived
from their labor, as they have to be
compelled to do the work they do ac-
complish.
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
italian Trespasser Arrested

Special 70 the Evening Journal
Newark, May 19.-Joseph Masonno
an Italian. was arrested and taken be-
fore Squire Medill, charged with tres
passing on the Newark and POmerUy
ailroad. and pulling down some fence
He was let on by paying the costs in
the case.
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
May Have Rural Free DELIVERY

-"
New Castle, May 19.-There is a
on foot here to establish
a rural free delivery of mail. Postmas-
ter King has been requested by the
government to ascertain the desires OF
the farmers Of this neighbolhood con-
ceming the subject, and II they want
the service they will be accommodated
Evening journal., 1900-05-19
To Bury Mr., Rainey on Monday /:

bpoclaI @ the EVenlng journal.
New Castle May 19.-High mass over
the remains of Henry Rainey will be
celebrated in 81. Peters Church at g
O'Clock Monday morning, and inter-
ment viii be made In the cemetery ad-
joining AS Mr.. Rainey was the city's
oldest resident, his funeral will be-
largely attended.