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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15

of thl1 little town was completely H1p-
ed out and over 1000 persons. about
cne-half the population. are homeless
and were In great dlaresg until spec
lal relief train from Louisville reached
mere The heaviest loser IL the Amer
lean Tobacco Company, which lost two
large stemmeries and 100000 pounds
Of tobacco. The company's loss has
not been estimated Bucket brigades
were formed and men and women alike
fought the flames vall1ntly but 10 no
purpose. Exhausted women and chii.
drsn hu1dlcd In little groups, wherever
shelter could be- found from the biting
cold Of the light and early morning.
Nslghb0rlng towns were asked for as
glsiancc In fighting the nre. but before
II could bs rendered, the high wind had
swept the names through the place.
making the devastation complete.
A. soon AZ the management Of the
Louidvlle, Henderson & ST. Louis rail-
road learned that hundreds OF people
were homeless. they ordered available
coaches between Louisville and Hender-
son hurried 10 Cloyerport. and these
the unfortunates viii for the time be-
ing. make their homes. The manage
menl also sent 5000 loavcs Of bread and
other food. Not store was left In the
town where a mouihful Of food could
be obtained. Adj-Gen. Murray wired
that 700 tents had been shipped from
Frankfort and the authorities at Louis
vile wired that a trdinload Of relief
supplies quickly gathered would leave
at noon.
There were a few minor accidents but
80 far az known no one was seriously
injured.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
Railroad TO Be Built at Once
Down North Bank.
TO BE COMPLETED IN A YEAR
Right Of Way Secured by Washington and
Oregon Company by an Amlcable
Adjustment Between Various
Interests.

PORTLAND, March 14-In the SUI
perior court at Vancouver, Washing
ton, today, Judge Miller decided against
the Columbia Valley Railroad Company
In the proceedings OF the Washington
and Oregon railroad to condemn the
right OF way Of the Portland and Pu-
get Sound railroad between Vancouver
and the Lewis river. This Is part Of
the grade lying within Clark county.
That part between the Lewis river and
Kalama is in precisely the same legal
situation in Cowlitz county, so the Co
lumbia Valley Company accepted the
decision also for that part Of the con-
troyersy, in order to avoid the neces-
sity Of going to Kalama.
There was no appearance on the part
Of the Portland and Puget Sound Com
pany. and the defeat OF the interven-
tion OF the Columbia Valley Company
left the Washington and Oregon people
in undisputed possession of the field.
The jury awarded the Portland and Pu-
get Sound Company $1,000 for 1714
miles Of right Of way.
Manager Price, Of the Washington
and Oregon Company. said his COM
plny expected to begin the construc-
ton Of the line next week.
He stated that he hoped to have the
road finished within year, including
bridge across the Columbia at Van
couyer.
The first practical evidence in the
Northwest Of a combination OF trans
continental railroad interests is afforded
in the harmonious adjustment OF the
struggle for a track on the north bank
0f the Columbia between Vancouver
and Kalama. This matter has been
arranged in New York and there will
he no fight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.

PRESIDENTS : PROCLAMATION.
WASHINGTON. March li,-At 1880
tnis morning, President Mckinley is
sued The following proclamation:
Executive Mansion, Washington. d.
c. March Il, i9ol.-'ro the People OF the
Cniled states:
Benjamin Harrison president OF the
United states from 1889 to 1898. died
yesterday AT ii5 p m, at his home
in Indianapolis. In his death the coun-
try has been deprived OF one Of its
dearest citizens. A brilliant soldier In
his young manhood, he gained fame
and rapid Advancement by his energy
and valor. As lawyer. he rose to
be ltader II the bar. In the senate
NJ at once took and retained his rank
as an orator and legislator. and in the
high office Of president he displayed ex-
traordinary gifts MS administrators and
statesman. In public and private life
he set a shining example for his coun-
,ryman
"lr testimony OF the respect In which
his memory Is held by the government
and the people of the United States,
| do hereby direc, that the flags on the
executive mansion and the several de-
partmcntal buildings be displayed at
half-mast for a period OF thirty days;
and suitable military and naval hon
ors under the orders of the secretaries
OF war and Of the navy, be rendered
on the lay Of the funeral"
In pursuance Of this proclamation, the
flags on every public building in the
United States; al every army post in
the United States, Cuba, Porto Rico
Hawaii and the Philippines, and on
every American warship in whatever
quarter Of the globe will fly at half
mast for thirty days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
BorHA TO BE RESPONSIBLE.

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE feeling
Of confidence that terms Of peace with
the Beers will be arranged is Increased.
says London dispatch to the Tribune.
The argument which is heard among
them is based upon the natural infer
ence that Delarey and De Wet can
saddle upon Botha the responsibility for
initiating the peace movement.
The only honor which remains for the
Boer generals who have resisted the
resources Of the British empire for
eighteen months is that Of holding out
in the last ditch and being drawn with
reluctance into peace negotiations. De
Wet ana Delarey can now have the
distinction of being faithful to the end,
yielding TO an appeal from Botha to
abandon the hopeless conflict.
Military men are convinced that the
Boer conference will be held, to take
place this week, if De Wet be over the
Vaal. as is now probable. and that
the Boer leaders will begin by pro-
testing against surrender and by ac-
cepting the terms offered by Lord
Kitchener and Sir Alfred Miner after
holding Botha accountable for the final
collapse of their cause.
President Steyn remains in arms and
is probably the most irrecOncilabe
among the Boer leaders. but the Trans
vaal Dutch, in the person of Botha,
have signalled for truce and their
allies from the Orange Free State are
no longer in position to insist upon
lighting in the last ditch to the bitter
end
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
HABITUAL DRUNKARDs BILL.
Warmly Supported by Salisbury in the
House of Lords.

LONDON, March ll.-In the house of
lords today, Lord Salisbury warmly
supported the bishop of Winchester's
habitual drunkards bill.
The bill provides that habitual drunk
enness should be treated as persistent
cruelty and entitle a wife to divorce.
The sale of liquors to inebriates is for
bdd n. The bill passed its second read
ing
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
ORGANIZED LABOR PROTESTS.
Plan for Supplying Chicago With Pris-
on-Made Bricks Is Distasteful.

CHICAGO, March l4.-Organized la
Dor is up in arms at the proposition
to give the brick yard at the Bride
we'll a capacity of 100000 a year,
enough to supply half the demands of
the city government.
Members of the Brickmakers Alliance
propose that committee wait on May
or Harrison to protest against the plan.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
WASHINGTON LEGISLATURE.
Great Excitement Caused by Hand t
Hand Encounter Between Rep
resentative and Senator in
the Senate.

OLYMPIA. March 14,-Governor Rog-
ers and his administration won decid-
ed victory in the senate today when two
bills in which he is interested were
passed. They were the bills to reorgan-
ize the state board of audit and con-
..,s3
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
N. P. IMPROVEMENTS
Four and Half Millions to Be Spent
on Car Shops and Roadbeds.

ST. PAUL March 1.-THE Northern
Pacific as decided to make extensive
additions to its car shops early this
spring.
The shops at Livingston ana Tacoma
will receive attention.
Many hundred thousands Of dollars
will be expended in widening the road
bed at various points and in otherwise
improving the permanent way. The to-
tai expenditures will probably be ST.
100000 for the coming year for perma-
nent improvements.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
NEW TRIAL GRANTED.
Noted Poisoning Case Will Be Reheard
in the California Courts.

SAN FRANCISCO March 1.-THE
state supreme court today granted a
new trial to Mrs. Cordelia Botkln. who
was convicted of the murder of Mrs
]. P. Dunning in the summer of 1898,
and sentenced to life imprisonment.
The trial resulting in the conviction
Of Mrs. Botkin was noted one in GRIM
inal history. Mrs. Botkin was tried
on the charge of sending through the
United States mail from this city to
Dover, Del, a box of poisoned candy
which caused the death of Mrs. Dun
ming. to whom it was addressed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
MURDERED HER HUSBAND.
Wealthy Savannah Woman Indicted by
the Grand Jury.

ST. JOSEPH. Mo-, March 14-Mrs.
Richardson has been indicted by the
grand jury for the murder of her hus-
band, Frank L. Richardson, wealthy
merchant, at Savannah last Christmas
eVa
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
SANGER APPOINTED.
Has Already Entered Upon Discharga
of His Duties as Assistant
Secretary Of War.

WASHINGTON, March 14,-Colonel
VIM. c. Sanger, of New York. today
was appointed assistant secretary of
war and Immediately entered upon the
discharge Of the duties of the office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
CRIMINAL SENTENCED.

PIETERMARITZBURG, Natal. Mch.
1.-THE trial OF 4 most prominent
criminal, named de jaeger has been
concluded. He was sentenced to five
years imprisonment and to pay fine
of G500O
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
CANDIDATES DISAPPOINTED.
conference at White House Did Not
Result n Army Appointments.

WASHINGTON, March 14.--Great ag-
itation among the candidates for army
appointments now in Washington re-
suited from long visit to the White
House today by Secretary Root and
Adjutant- General Corbin. After two
hours spent IN close conference Secre-
tary Root came away from the White
House, leaving the appointments still
to be finally arranged.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
NEW RECORDS MADE.
For Standing Broad and High Jump
on Skates.

NEW YORK. March 14.-Fred b.
Greener has broken his own previous
high records for both standing broad
and high jump on skates. At the cler-
mont rinks Ice carnival he has lowered
the standing high jump record by ~
inches and cleared 8 feet Z inches in
the broad jump.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
Young Daughter of Principal of Col
fax School Is Missing.

COLFAX. Wash, March 14.-The
town is disturbed over the mysterious
disappearance of Laura Morgan, the 16-
year-old daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth
Morgan. principal of the Main street
school. Foul play is feared.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
PRoHIBIToRY AMENDMENT.
Maine House of Representatives Re
fuses to Resubmit 1t to the People.

AUGUSTA, Maine. March 1.-THE
house Of representatives tonight refused
to resubmit to the people the Maine
prohibitory amendment to the consti-
tuition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
TOWN WIPED OUT.
Great Fire in Kentucky Destroyed
Property Worth Half Million.

CLOVERPORT, Ky, March 1.-THE
bursting Of natural gas pipe at mid
night started q fire that destroyed prop
erty worth 100000 The greater part
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
Extraordinary Precautions Being
Taken at Cape Town.
KITCHENER is TOO LIBERAL
Would Grant Beers Better Terms Than Gov.
ernment WIZ Psfmii-Mines VIII
Pay for War-BOiba to Bear
0dlum oi Surrender.

CAPE TOWN. March flowing TO
the increasing gravity Of the outbreak
n bu5)nic plague In Cape Colony. the
authorities here propose to confine the
soldiers 10 camps and barracks.
The number OF European cases is
increasing, four having been officially
reported today. It is said that there
we're eight Nher cases reported. Thus
far there have been thirty-seyen deaths
all told.
Wholesale inoculatlon was begun
in Cape Town today and 2OOO natives
were treated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.
Senate has Passed the Dlsfranchlsement
Bill.

ANNAPOLIS, March 1.-THE senate
tonight passed the so-called "disfran-
chisement" bill. 1t now goes to the
house for concurrence in the senate
amendments. These will probably be
accepted and the bill sent to the gov
ernor tomorrow night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
EARL OF ARRAN DEAD.

LONDON, March 14-Arthur Saund-
ers Gore, the fifth earl Of Arran, died
this morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
GREAT FUNERAL
Being PLANNED
.-as4----
All Troops Of Indiana Will Be
Called Out.
DISTINGUISHED MOURNERS
FAMILY Of Harrison Receive cOudOlsntsS. From
All Paris Of the worId--AmerIean
Flags al Hall Mast Where.
ever They Float.
DISTINGUISHED MOURNERS

INDIANAPOLIS. March IA Ar.
fhngements for th- funeral OF General
BENJAMIN Harrison have been complet.
ed, The body win lc in state at the
eailtol Saturday. from II O'Clock I'm the
morning until 10 O'Clock In the evening
ana the funeral services viii b. held
from the First Presbyterian Church.
Sunday af,ernon at : o'clock, Rev. l..
VI, Hninrs officiating.
The cycIt VIII not only be- one cf ma
uonnl Interest bu; one Of international
Importance CableRfams arr reaching
tn" ramily of the dad statesman from
all parts Of the world. Offering condo
lcncrs IN their hour Il bereavement
The funeral win b, attended by many
u the 1o,~d men of the United States.
President Mckinley ana the members
Of his cabinct win be here. Governor
Yates. u Illinois. telegraphed today
iht, he would be here attended by his
SIAN Governor Nash, OF Ohio. with
hls stan. viii attend the funeral
orders were Issued ,oday calling for
the assembling in this city. Saturday
morning az 9 o'clock of the entire force
of state troops Two hundred troops
VIII b. under arms In indianapolis Sat
uriay morning to participate az mn
iary ,scor, and d, service az guards
of honor during the afternoon. when the
remains of the deal ex-presldent are
lying In state a, The state house
1, Is said that General Harrison left
an estate valued at about s250.O0o II
II believed h. lef, a win and In II he has
provided that al the means which he
accumulated up 70 the time OF his sec
ond marriage win 60 20 the children Of
his first wife ana that those since his
second marriage win go To his widow
ana child oi his second marriage.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15

FRICTION OVER PEACE TERMS.
NEW YORK, March l4.-It Is stated,
says Tribune dispatch from London.
that the delay in concluding the nego-
tiatlon with BOtha has been caused by
some friction between Lord Kitchener,
Sir Alfred Miner and the home govern
meht. It is now reported that as the
basis Of the settlement OF the South
African question. the Rand mines shall
ultimately bear the cost Of the rebuild
ing OF the Boer farm houses and the
restocking Of the farms and the feel
ing is growing that II Lord Kitchener
bad been left TO settle the terms him
self matters would have been arrang ID
several days ago. The British COM
mander has throughout been anxious to
grant the Beers more LIBERAL terms than
the imperial authorities at home cared
to sanction
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
PRICE OF SILVER.

NEW YORK. March l4.-silver. SIS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15

Also a new line of Ladies'
Writing Desks in Flemish
Golden Oak and Birds Eye
Maple.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
Just Received. ..

100 Pairs Bobinet Ruffled
Curtains. The Swell Window
Display, on which We are
making a SPECIAL SALE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-27
Funeral of William Gwfn.

The funeral Of William Gwin, the veteran
messenger of the Secretary Of State, who
died suddenly Sunday night, took place this
afternoon from Plymouth Congregational
Church, corner Of nth and P streets, in
the presence of large number of friends.
The services were conducted by Rev. A. C.
Garner, pastor of the church, assisted by
Rev. Sterling Brown. Many beautiful floral
tributes rested on the casket, including a
handsome pillow of white roses and loose
flowers from Secretary Hay, a handsome
wreath from Chief Clerk Michael. a taste
full set piece from newspaper friends and
other offerings from employees of the State
Department. The pallbearers were John L.
Lacey, William H. Thomas, Arthur Sim
mons, L. NJ Hershaw, Henry Hawkins and
Henry Freeman, representing the deceased's
lodge, trustees of the church and the De-
partment of State The interment was
made at Harmony cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-27
Dog Meat for Thanksgiving.
From Leslie's Weekly.

In the Usage country the Thanksgiving
feast consists principally of white dog
meat, the Osages being very fond Of this
kind of dish. The Apaches Of Arizona, the
Sioux of Dakota and the Cheyennes In Col
orado are also devotees Of the dog meat,
and feasts of this kind are common with
them, especially on Thanksgiving. The In
dams learn of the set date through their
agent and a week or more Is spent In max
ing arrangements for the celebration. Few
people really know how much money is
spent on the wards of the government as
pertains to their food and clothing In the
United States today there are about 26S, 900
Indians. OF this number 1920 draw ra-
tons regularly, while 1900 more are pro-
vided for at various times when they are
unable to work. On Thanksgiving day the
whole number of reservation Indians ask
for their share of food. The total cost Of
purchasing and distributing rations to the
Indians last year reached the sum of 81, 231,-
600. 1t will be even more for the coming
year. AS fast as the Indians are placed
on individual allotments and made citizens
of the United States they cannot draw ra-
lions. The Comanches and Kiowas were
not allowed to draw rations this Thanks
giving, but they will be paid their annual
fall grass money, and will purchase their
own dinner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-27
Army Orders.

Major James B. Jackson of the infantry
has been ordered to examination for pro-
motion.
Lieut.. Col. John G. Butler, ordnance de-
partment, has been ordered from Water
town arsenal. Mass, to Fort Preble
Maine, on business pertaining to the con-
struction of mortar carriages
Major Joseph E. Maxfeld, Signal Corps
has been ordered from Fort Myer, Va, to
Weehawken, n. j., and Seymour, Conn,
on business pertaining to the Signal Corps
OF the army.
Captain Samuel A. Smoke, upon his own
application, has been detailed as professor
OF military science and tactics at the Uni
versity of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb.
Second Lieut.. Willis G. Peace, Artillery
Corps, has been transferred to the 18th
Company of Coast Artillery.
First Lieut. Andrew ]. Dougherty, 2Sth
Infantry, has been ordered to Columbus
barracks, Ohio, for duty with recruits to
be sent to the Philippines.
Leave of absence for two months has
been granted Capt. John p Hams, Artil-
lery Corps, with the permission of the Sec
rotary of War to go beyond sea.
Contract Dental Surgeon Alexander P.
bacon, IN this city, has been ordered to
Havana, Cuba, for assignment to duty.
Chaplain Samuel ]. Smith, recently ap-
pointed, has been assigned to the 10Th In
fantry, and will proceed to Fort Ethan AL
len, Vermont, for temporary duty. On jan
ueii L, lJc-, ne Will proceed the Pnlllp-
pines for duty with his regiment.
Captain Edward F. Horn, assistant sur
geon, United States volunteers has been
granted two months leave of absence.
Contract Surgeon Charles F. Williams u
s. A, has been relieved from duty at Fort
Mcpherson, Ga, and ordered to duty with
the list battalion of the 9th Infantry en-
route to the Philippines, where he will be
assigned to regular duty.
First Lieut.. Peter c. Field assistant sur
geon, has been relieved from duty at Fort
Slocum. n. Y, and ordered to Fort Robin
son, Neb-, for duty, relieving Contract Sur
geon Albert H. Simonton who is ordered
to birmingham, Ala, for annulment of his
contract.
Lieut.. Col Charles Bird deputy quarter
master general. has been ordered to New
York city on business pertaining to the
transport service.
Contract Surgeon Erie H. Sargent has
been relieved from duty at Vancouver bar
racks, Wash, and ordered to the Philip
pines for assignment to duty
Captain John p Hams, Artillery Corps.
has been transferred from the 93d Com
pany of Coast Artillery to the 18th Bat
terry of Field Artillery
Captain William X Jones. 9th Infantry
has been ordered to Fort Slocum, n. Y.
for duty with troops that will probably
be sent to the Philippines.
Major VIM. Paulding. Sd Infantry, has
been relieved from duty in Cuba, and or
dered to join his regiment.
First Lieutenant Edward p. Nones Artil-
leTy Corps, has been transferred from the
Atm Company, Coast Artillery and put on
the unassigned list to be ready for staff
or other duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-27
Meeting of First Year Law Class,

The first year law class Of Columbian
University held a meeting last evening in
the lecture hall for the purpose of adopting
a constitution and bylaws for the govern
ment Of the class for the ensuing year. Mr.
Fox, the temporary chairman, appointed a
committee of five, consisting Of Messrs.
Blitz, Evans. Fuller. Hoffman and Scott,
to draft bylaws. The committee retired
and during its absence Mr.. Belote offered
a resolution to the effect that the spare
time of the hundred or more students pres
ent be occupied In singing 1.-THE Star Span
gled Banner and other patriotic songs,
which resolution was adopted The BOYS
wound up the exercise by singing "A Hot
Time in the Old Town Tonight" after
which the committee reported that it would
like more time in which to prepare the con-
stitution and bylaws. The meeting then
adjourned until Monday evening, Decem-
Der 2.
After adjournment the first year class
made a rush on the second year class,
which was also holding a class meeting in
the east hall. The "rushers'' were given a
cordial reception.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-27
Automobile Regulation.
From tie New York Tribune.

Accidents with automobiles, and sequels
thereto, have been numerous of late. In
one case two of the vehicles were rushing
along city street at racing speed, and, of
course, willfully breaking a most salutary
law, when one of them swerved and struck
a tree. with ruinous results to the engine
and considerable injury to the passengers
In another and decidedly gratifying case a
verdict of substantial indemnity was Sc
cured in behalf of a boy who had been
knocked down and crippled by an automo-
bile. These and other incidents are note
worthy, by way not of condemning the au-
tomobiie, but of indicating the need OF
proper regulation of that particularly con-
venient, useful and valuable machine The
automobile has come to stay" OF that
there can be no doubt And it will stay
not as a tolerated evil, but as a highly
biles-or their motormen-do not "own the
earth" They must be used with due regard
to the law, to the rights of other vehicles
and their occupants, and to the common
sense status of public highways. The high
ways are common roads for the general use,
of all. No one class of vehicle users has
any right to monopolize them. And no one
has right to use them in way that will
make their use by others impossible or I'M
safe Railroad locomotives, for example
are excluded from them, because their
speed would be dangerous and their ap-
pearance and noise would brighten horses.
But II locomotive. running on tracks and
confined to them, is barred, why should
another steam engine be admitted which
runs at an equally high rate OF speed and
instead of being on tracks of Its own Is
run at large over all parts of the roadway?