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The Portland daily press., 1901-01-09
Received With Favor
able Consideration.
Empress Opposition May Cause
Trouble After All.

Washington, January s.-The negotis-
tions which have been pending for some
tims relative to the removal from Pekin
Of some Of the fupjsots Of international
negotiations 30 that they could be taken
up ut Washington or at the capital Of
one Of the other powers, have now ad-
vanced to stage where there is promise
OF satisfactory under standing among
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-09
Another Badly Damaged This
Morning.
The Loss Will Amount
to About $500.
Water Supply Tank Also Badly
Damaged.

At about 9 O'Clock this morning fire
broke out In vacant story and q half
building ON the corner Of Stanford and
High street, South Portland, owned by
John II. Edwards. The building was
totally destroyed. Another building next
to this also ownsd by MIR. Edwards.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-07-18
STRIKERS ARE GAPITULATING
IN DIFFERENT QUARTERS

NEW YORK. July lit was decid-
ed by R. NJ Easley. secretary of the
National Civic Federation. who has
been here for several days trying to
arbitrate the strike OF the machinists.
that all attempts at settling the strike
through the Federation are useless.
He has Just left New York and before
he went away expressed regret that
his efforts to bring about settlement
had to be abandoned. AT the head
quarters of the National Metal Trades
Association, il was said that it was
now too late for arbitration, and that
employers all over the country were
getting all the men they wanted. Sec
rotary Devens has received advices
from business centers throughout the
country. saying that the strike was
breaking up. At TIE Rickson Locomo-
tive Works in Scranton the men were
returning TO work without conces-
sions. Between 500 and 400 strikers
had Just returned to work at Seneca
Falls. n. Y At the works of the
Newburg Ice Machine and Engine
Company. Newburg. strikers were ap-
plying for work
CHICAGO. July 1.-THE executive
board OF the Iron MoHiders' Union
have refused to accept the offer of the
manufacturers. This was the final
proposition and il is believed strike
viii result. which may assume national
proportions. as the agreement between
the international Iron Molders Of Am
erica and the National Foundrymen' 5
Association depends upon the out
come of the Chicago difficulty.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-07-18

You are always on the outlook
for something new. something
attractive. We have some new
designs. fresh 70 Honolulu. suit
able for pari0r or library use
that you viii probably wish to
purchase Il you come and see
them The prices are right. too
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-07-18
To vIsl, the pan.Ameriesn.

The washington Star IS authority
for the following statement: How
certain il is cannot be stated. but II is
announced that Queen Liliuokalani o:
Hawaii viii visit the exposition late
this summer as guest Of the Hawaii
an village coucessionaire Prince
David Kawananakoa and large reti-
nue. Of friends and neighbors viii &C
company her"
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-07-18

In deep canyon about sixty miles
south of Malta and five miles north Of
the Missouri river IN Montana Sheriff
Griffith has ut last coruered the Great
Northern train robbers.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-07-18
Office Chairs

We have 5 special line OF these.
too. built 70 combine comfort
with utility. Revolving Chairs
that are a pleasure 10 sit in. and
comfortable TO dictate from.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-04

Forsyth: Sickler flew out on pop up
to Taylor; Beeman batted to short,
Rabey throwing it away and Becman
scoring on throw; Lenian famed but
reached first on Bab's wild throw and
Harker's muff; Kraker famed, Len
non stealing second; Fletcher flew out
to Rabey.
Sixth inning Billings: Freeman
| flew out on foul; Harker flew out to A.
Butler; Wells batted to third, thrown
out at first.
Forsyth: Mcdonald batted to first,
safe on Harker's tumble; r. Butler
batted to second, thrown out at first;
Murray batted safe to left, advancing
Mcdonald to third; A. Butler three
bagger, scoring Mcdonald and Muir
ray; Sickler batted to pitcher, thrown
out at first; Beeman famed.
Seventh inning Billings: K abey bat
ted to pitcher, thrown out at first;
Plat batted safe to third, stealing Sc
cond; McMasters famed out; Platt
caught attempting to steal third.
Forsyth: Lennon base on dead ball;
kraker flew out to Rabey; Fletcher
reached first on hit to Harker who
threw 1t away at second; Lennon
caught trying to steal third; Melon
aid batted to pitcher, thrown out at
first.
Eighth inning Billings: Hoe bat
ted safe over short and stole second;
Bahcock base on balls; Taylor two
bagger, scoring Hoe; Freeman flew out
to Beeman, Bah scoring on the same;
Harker flew out to Murray, Taylor
advancing to third; Wells batted to
short, thrown out at first.
Forsyth: Il. Butler batted to third,
reaching first on Platt's tumble, and
stole second; Murray batted out to
first; A. Butler famed, +. Butler adj
vancing to third; Sickler flew out to-
Taylor.
Ninth inning Billings: Rabey bat
ted to third, thrown out at first; Platt
flew out to McDonald; McMasters
singled and stole second; Hoe three
bagger, scoring McMasters, himself
scoring on catcher's muff Of pitched
ball; Bah base on balls, caught at
tempting to steal second
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-04
eever Wedding.

Western Star, Lebanon, Ohio: One
of the most beautiful weddings that
has taken place in Lebanon, was that
of Henry Vincent Beeman, of Forsyth,
Mont, and Miss Maud Keever, OF Le-
banon, which occurred " ednesday
afternoon, at the home of the brides
father on South broadway. The de-
corations were in pink and white A
bank Of palms and asparagus on which
were the initials "B" and TX" formed
the marriage altar. From the chande-
lier were festooned ropes of myrtle
which were fastened to the wall by
large lunches Of pink and white peon-
les and which formed "A canopy under
which the bridal party stood.
Just about two O'Clock as the sweet
strains of the wedding march greeted
the ears OF the waiting guests Mr. Bee
man with his best man Mr.. W. Fl.
Reed, a classmate of the bride and
groom and Miss Maud attended by her
sister, Miss Julia, took their places in
front of the marriage altar where the
vows were spoken which made Mr..
Beeman and Miss Keever man and
wife. Rev. G. II. Silvius, of the c. p.
church of1iciated using the ring cere-
mony. The bride wore a beautiful
gown OF white liberty silk, her only
ornament being a diamond sun burst,
the gift of the groom. Miss Julia
Kecver's gown was white organdie and
she carried a bouquet of bridal roses.
An elegant collation. of three courses
was served. The bridal table was de-
corated with center piece of pink and
white roses and at each cover were fav-
ors of pink and white carnations.
There were about fifty guests present.
Miss Margaret Andrews, of Illinois,
and w. II. Reed, of Chilo, being from
a distance.
Just before making preparations for
the wedding tour, Mrs. Beeman threw
her bouquet which was caught by Miss
left on the 4:2s train and after being
gone about week in the East they
will return to Lebanon to remain about
ten days. They then will go to Chi
cago where Mr.. Beeman will attend
Chicago University for six weeks.
From there they will go to Forsyth,
Mont, where Mr.. Beenan is superin-
tendent of the public schools.
Their many friends here join with
the Star in wishing them much success.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-04

WANTED.-A bright boy II or IS
years can obtain steady employment.
Apply at the News office. 1tf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-19
SHINGLE MEN
IN SESSION

This afternoon the Washing
Red Cedar shingle Manufacturers
Assooiat ton Ia meeting In the q. A.
X. hall In the Collins block. Al
though there has been some talk OF
abandoning the association by some
OF the members the majority are In
favor Of keeping IL up.
g. A. James a well known manu-
facturer OF Gnohomish. said this
afternoon.
II do not think the association
will be broken up. In fact l think
the meeting this afternoon VIII serve
20 strengthen II. The shinRle mar
ket at present W. exceptionally good
and I think ~ VIII be for month or
more. We may then have 20 close
down, but hardly probablr. III n
shut down . ordered, Of course n few
men may keep open. but that can
not be helped. Even one or two
mills DO keep open that wil not af-
feet the market 20 any extent.
"Of course there may be desertlon
I'm the ranks. and the association
may disband, but II is hardly prob
able. We have too much faith in
the old maxim: In unity there is
strength"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-19
ANOTHER CASE
TO THE POINT

Il IL really interesting 20 watch
the two old barnaeled daiilcs Of this
city Iunging and plung,nR slowly
along through seas OF difficulties
with all Of the trusts and monopoI-
lee 81 the Pacific coast I'm tow. They
dare not cast ono Of them adrlft. for
fear Of losing profits. The people
had an illustration Of this fact when
their fight against the gas monopoly
began. Only the star would print
the news Of what was going on.
Yesterday this paper published the
Information that 4 new electric
lighting company was seeking a
franchise from the city council, In
tending 20 compete with the Seattle
Electric Co. The petition 81 the pro-
motera OF this enterprise include over
200 business men Of the city. and the
list is being Increased daily. These
men believe Ia the principle 81 COM
petition.
Although the Times and the Pei"
knew all about this move 20 secure
an opposition electric lighting plant
IN Seattle. they suppressed the news
60 that the city council would think
that there WAS nothing Of import
anee In the movement.
The Star ~ not fighting the Seattle
Electric Co. II has stated several
times that the prices charged for
electric power and light are too high
and IT does believe that two electric
companies would be better than one.
Above all things, Il holds itself
bound 10 print the news concerning
big corporations and their dolnga.
regardless 81 "puila" and influences.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-19
LINE
WAS DRAWN

John II. Randolph, colored. ts pros
ecutluE n case In the superior courts
by his attorney, J. T.. Hawkins. TO
test the legality Of race distinctions.
The case IL directed against Jno. w.
Orth and Peter Zohnen, carrying on
a liquor business az ii3 James street.
The complaint reCites that ON Nov
last the plaintiff, in company with
a friend, entered the saloon Of the
defendant and bought two drinks.
for which he gave the bar tender a
81 gold piece and received hut 81 in
change. thus being charged soc n
drink, whereas loo Is the customary
charge. Upon protest, the plaintin
alleges that he was insulted. was
told that negroes were charged soc
a drink. and that he should have
known better than to enter. Plain
tins counsel states that 1t Will be
made a test case. and II needs be,
taken 20 the supreme court. Plain
TIN sues for judgment In the sum NJ
81. 200.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-19
THREE FIENDS
CONVICTED


PATERSON. n. J.. Jan. 10 "A YER
diet 81 guilty OF murder In the SEQ
cnd degree was returned last night
IN the Jennie BosHchintrr case. Me
Allister. Campbell and Death will be
sentenced Monday. The limit II 20
years.
The verdict was arrived at after =
l1uE discussion Several iurymcu
wanted t. convict the prisoners of
murder In the first degree. but after
dnEeu ballots they agreed q the
lesser verdict when the Jury re-
turned e. court Judge Dixon thank
ed the members for their HndlnE
saying that & was a Just verdict.
The prisoners received the news q
their fate quietly They we're very
nervous and could scarcely contain
themselves while awaiting the lurys
entrance. At the words Guilty q
murder IN the second degree" Meal
lister looked relieved. Deaths face
paled. but CamphelFN never chang
"a n mmacis Apparently Death
alone had hoped for sequiftal The
urisoners we're romanded - jail
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-19
Army Dill Unchanged.

WASHINGTON. u. G., Jan. IL
The army btu passed the senate. aH
reported yesterday, without matsri.
al change aside from the elimination
- The cnnteen clause The fual vote
Wan a. 60 ~. Senator H0Ar va
paired against the measure aeHats
or Teller voted against a. Four
Southern senators. Morgan. MefnuF.
in. Lindsay and sullivan voted for
II
The chief iHaus IN the closing hours
81 the consideration VAS Whether II
censca Tor the saie % liquor In tn
Philippines should be revoked Hy II
vote % a. 80 : the amendment for
fhla purpose vas lost Several
amendments 70 restrict the impofta
ton or sale II liquor In the lalauth
wufe success fully defeated.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-19
Big STORM
IN GOTHAM
Building 10 Knocked Down
by . Passing Gale.

NEW YORK. Jan. ts.-At noon a
unique storm swept down on the
city. II caused q building al rs
East Twenty third street 10 collapse
aud in u minutes passed away. The
clouds rsscmblcd thoae q a thunder
storm but snow In Kreat quantities
nllsd the air 80 that pedestrians
could not So 10 feet before them. 4
high Wind Frustrated the wires aud
did other damage
During the height Of the gale an
old building az rs Fast z4rA street
which waa being remo8clrd. awhyei
~ the wind and allowed a heavy
derrick on the third fioor 20 arasa
10 the ground. Edward William
Nelson vas killed and James Mur.
ray wa danEgruuaiy hurt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-19
THEY FEAR
UNCLE SAM

VIENNA, Jan. i9.-vienna news
papers are reviving the agitation
Of a few weeks ago In favor Of n
commercial combine in Europe
against the United States. The
present talk was Occasioned BY a re-
cent speech by Senator Lodge con-
corning Americas coming CONNER
clai and economical supremacy
throughout the world.
The Neues Wiener Journal believ-
Is a great struggle between the
United States and Europe viii be
the Leading characteristic Of the 20th
century. The object Of the great
economic changes In the United
states. says the paper. can only be
10 food the European markets with
American products.
The Wiener TaReblatt finds that
Europe'a inferiority 20 America
commercially Is due 10 the deadly
handicap Of taxation imposed on
Europe by militarism. The paper
says the United States II gradually
becoming the creditor Of the whole
world.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-19
NEW TRAIN
TO OLYMPIA

Next Monday. ana until further
notice. a special train will be run 90
Olympia Mondays and Saturdays.
This train vii probably be kept on
only during the present session OF
the legislature.
on Mondays the train viii leave
Seattle az las a. m. and arrive AT
Olympia at 1875 a. m, I, viii re-
turn 10 Seattle at : y. m.
on Saturdays the train viii leave
Seattle At the same time. but win
not return until ? p. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-19

said there are several lines being
talked Of, all Of which. Il is expect
ed, viii be constructed this year,
and win be OF material benefit Ia
building up that part ~ the world.
10 " also said there viii be several
saw mills started on the island Just
as soon as the lines are built
William A. Mannheim, OF Victoria.
n. c.. was in the city yesterday at
tending to matters in connection
VITA coal and iron properties he has
oD the island. In an interview he
said,
We are looking forward to a
great railroad building boom this
year Messrs. Crease and Grease. 81
Victoria. have applied 60 the legia-
laturc OF British Columbia 10 incor-
porate "a company and build a line
from a point In the Wellington dis
trict north To a point in the ComoN
district, thence north through say
ward and Rupert district 10 Cape
Scott, or e. some other point at or
near the north end OF Vancouver
island. with branch lines To- the
coast on either side OF the ialand,
They have also made application
20 build a line from a point az or
near Taku Inlet "a. G., 20 a point at
or near the Little Salmon river.
thence 70 Pike lake and along the
east side Of Atlln city. and thence
20 the northern boundary Of the pro-
vince"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-19
To PREVENT
CRUELTY TO
ANIMALS

OLYMPIA, Jan. BIN "A bill In
troduced In the house 10 prevent
cruelty to animals f. a section which
would make trap shooting unlawful
and make IL crime Ito XIII birds
for the purpose Of securing their
plumea for millinery decorations.
The provision, Is brief, but IL covers
the subject. This is tho way the
section reads:
Ever person who shall shoot.
or attempt 10 shoot, any live
bird when let loose from n trap
for mere sport or for tho sake OF It's
plumage, kill or wound, attempt to
Kill or wound any bird. shall be
guilty Of miedemeanor."
II this provision remains In tho
bill and II In enacted into law. II will
Immediately put a stop 10 all trap
shooting in this state. only rocks
or targets could then be used un-
der the law by spOrtamen's clubs.
Another section OF the bin prohib-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-19
A HOP STORY.

According to Isaac Plncus & Sons,
hop merchants Of Tacoma and the
Sound country. the year 1900 was
among the best I'm the history Of
hop raising In Washington. Mr.. PIN
Gus puts the output Of hops for 1900
In the state Of Washington at $1,000
bales. averaging 200 pounds 10 the
bale. The counties which arc con-
sldered as hop producers and their
output are as follows.
Yakima, 1900 Pierce. 5000. King,
5000: Lewis. 5000; Skagit. 1000 and
Cowlitz. 1000. Hops yield on an
average Of 1900 pounds 20 the acre.
Washington has 5000 acres In the
cultivation Of hops. Oregon 1880.
and California 1000 There has
been a large increase during the
past year over 1892 The price Of
hops in 1863 was from 8 TO 10 cents
per pound and during 1900 from 10 10
i5Ao. This Increase IL due to
short crop in England
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-19
NEW STRIKE
is AVERTED
Labor Union and German
Bakery at Peace.

The labor unions and the German
bakery are wow az peace. The last
demand % the unions has been see
asssied % rs NJ Gufhsii ard the
ualan has won the day. A. the first
settlement of the strike the bakery
company agreed to use only union
help. This agreement was lived up
10 bat a smaller number % pereana
were employed than before This
vas not In accordance with the laws
q the union This morning Mr..
9utheh was requested 20 take on
the usual number 81 men and ne ae-
auieHcfd.
ar. Smith. Of the Cooks AMI
Walters Union this morning stated
that ali trouble between the union
and the German bakery was settled.
and the bakery stood clear In the
books
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-19
MONEY IS
NO OBJECT.
Mrs. Usher viii Spend q
Fortune TO find Her
Children.

A mothers love and Il fortune
awaits Harry T. and Mary Usher.
in Seattle. II they can be found.
Their mother. MrH. May Usher. II
this city. II now touring Eastern
states tu search ~ them.
Tho story Of Mrs tHhef.a NE
reads like il romance within 10
years che has experienced poverty
ana great wealth. wldoWhaad. and
the loss 81 her children. leaving
her babies IN order 90 make money
g. support them. she nuda. after she
has acquired fortune, that they
have disappeared She purraaes now
10 spend all her wealth. N necessary.
to get back her children.
Some 10 years ago MrH. Usher wnH
"a resident u f. Louis. MINI. Her
husband died leaving her Ia care To-
their two children. About a year
later ahe placed them ~ the state
school AZ uWatonnh. MINI. and
came West Il seek "a fortune. Since
then che has lnsi all trace II her
children. except Indirectly. II IL sup
posed that the brother ard sister
are either IN New York or Chicago,
Mrs. May Usher o. We'll know
throughout tbs state. She arrived
In Washington about eight yeafa ago
and Tor some time. 10 iu sald. work
- as n domestic. Later. friends
chmo 60 her relief. aud she NaH per-
suhded 60 purchase stock In a min
Ing company Two years later for
tune came her way. Her interest IN
the mines Was disposed 81 at great
gain. Mra Uaher purchased addi-
tional stock. which has likewise In
creased in value. and now she has n
fortune at her command.
Mrs. Usher i said 20 have already
expended much money in seeking In
formation which would lead to the
discovery uf her host children. She
IL ready q spend an unlimited
amount 10 that end.
Prom an Acquaintance - the lady
~ was harsrtaiued today that re-
Gently Mfs Usher 0as IN owataunR,
Mlun. where abe had lnft seen her
two children. about eight years ago.
81 g. Understood that while Their"
Mra. Usher waH told that after two
years in the institution tAf brother
and sister had left. saying that they
had decided 81 make the best cut ~
the world they could. as long a.
their mother vas lost 60 them. Mrs.
Usher Informed the faculty At the
college - her identity she was
then told that the last that had been
heard % the tNu children. they were
In Chicago. MFu. Usher left nWat-
onna for that city, and has not been
heard from alnee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-19
NEXT WEEK
IN CONGRESS

WASHINGTON. n. C.. Jan. ia.--In
the senate next week the legislative
executive. judicial. military. acad-
envy and Indian Appropriated bills
Will take Up most q the time. Pet
tlgrcw expects to use his six hour
epeech as ammunition against thu
subsidy bill
In the house the District Of Col
umhia appropriation will occupy
Monday and Tuesday. and the latter
part % the week viii be- given up 20
the naval appropriation hlii.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-19
AMATEUR mlaSTRELs.

Heme Camp hodge No. sss. W. q.
W are arranging 80 hold minstrel
show next Thursday u.Eht. Jan. -
Al HankaH hail. The order. under
y hdse auspices the performance g. 10
be given, has already had assurance
% the success q the show L.arak
delegations from camps In the yicln-
tty have already applied Tor seats.
The Home Camp Quartette. consist
Hoffman. will sing. and a hot time"
u Anticipated
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-19
HOO HOOS
Will HOOT

Tho order Of fIooa Hooa are plan
ming for a big celebration tonight
There VIII be a ConChtenaftdn az
Germania hall. followed BY an ION
the roof at the Rainier Grand.
An on the roof. said a. 4. CAL
der. vlcoRrreui shark. is n banquet
which iH the excuse for "A general
good time
Mr. Calder. who iH travelling pass
cnWcr gent of the Canadian Pacific,
has been recently appointed To the
position 81 vicegerent shark 81 this
district. Will be Ia charge of tho
celebration. Hoo Hoes from all over
the state are arriving today - be
present at the meeting. and g1od
time is expected by everyone.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-19
FRDmoNT READING ROOM

The annual meeting Of the FIRE.
mont Reading Room association was
held az the baptist chapel 81 FIRE.
mont wednesday night. All % the
officers were reelected. Resolutions
were passed thanking Andrew Car
negie for his gife of $500. 600 10 Seat
tie for a new public library. Mr.
Eraatus Witter was also thanked for
the way In which he had done the
work Of librarian ~ the reading
room.
The people OF Fremont are very
much pleased with the work 81 the
Reading Room association. and
many new subscriptions have been
received.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-19
CHINESE SAGE
Is IN TOWN

l.. Qunurik. a we'll known Chinese
student and professor, In I'm the city
today. He came from Hony Kong
To- San Francisco and from there 10
Seattle. In Hong Kong Mr. GUAM
rik holds n professionally I'm the pub
lie schools. lie said this morning
that he was travelling through the
United States To acquaint himses
with the methods OF modern science.
lie viii especially look into the
schools OF the country with view
to the advancement Of those I'm his
own country.