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who seemed to silently say, 6Oh,
my, as he wriggled around in his
seat
He gave me $50 to help me out
|HlnlEs.buying i my wedding clothes, "
the witness continued, when Attor-
ney Howard braced her up from the
effects of the confession, .sand said
that he would send me more. He
said that be did not want anybody
to know that we were going to be.
married, and he wondered how he
would send the money without some
person here finding it out. He fur.
ther promised to write me in three.
weeks after he left, but I never
heard another word from him. Upon
his:return I attempted to see him.,
but he lodged me whenever he saw
me approaching 8
80 Mrs. Birum, you have always been
willing to marry Mr.. Johnson, and
would do SO now, would you not?'
squeried Mr.. Howard.
Il We'll" she said slowly, che has
treated me rather mean, but if he prom
ised to be good to me l would marry
him noW,n
and again she took a suggestingly
appealing look at the youngest mem
Der, who again seemed pierced by
the penetrating glance, that made
him suggest a couple of thousand
after he got into the jury room.
Mr., Clark took the witness in
cross-examination, but was unable
to mix her up. in her direct testi-
.mony, and when she left the stand
it was conceded that she made
good witness.
George ii. Pryor stated that he.
went to New Mexico with Mr.
johnson, and that on the trip the
latter stated that he was going there
to find a home. Mr.. Pryor did not
remember precisely whether Mr..
Johnson ever mentioned Mrs: Bi-
rum name Oh that trip, but he
thought that he did.
John Henry Thomas, otherwise
plain John Thomas, the mating :
Isdggestor, after telling of his long
acquaintance with both parties, said
that hessaW Mr.. Johnson at Mrs.
Birum's home several times. He
/ also saw nice apples. there, and he.
saw Mrs. Birum reading to him.
He further testified that. Mr.. john
son was reputed to be worth $50, 900.
Next came Mrs. Phoeba Watson,
! the venerable mother of Mrs BIZ
rum. The old lady. is in her. .87th
year, and quite deaf, and as she was
assisted up to the. ] udge S stand she
made a study ii age for all present
/ Judge Webber administered the
oath twice before she caught on that
lit was toztel the truth. Thrice did
N I. Howard ask her each question.
did you see Mr.. Johnson at your
Ihouse?u
50 did; indeed I did. !"
How many times did yolissee him
there?'
I cant remember more than once,
indeed I did 9
Did you see him there on sunday?n
Indeed, i did !; saw him there on
sunday all day =
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
Resolution Calling for Inquiry
Into It's Conduct introduced
in the House.
SWORD OF HONOR TO ScHLEY
Discrepancy Between Amounts
of Prize Money Received by
Sampson and Schley to BE
Inquired Into.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-severai
resolutions for an investigation OF the
schIey case were introduced in the
house today and Senator McComas. Of
Maryland, win tomorrow introduce in
the senate resolution providing that
Schley be paid the salary OF a rear
admiral on the active list.
Representative Griffith. Of Indiana,
introduced resolution for an inyesti-
CATION Of the navy department and Of
the schley case The large amounts Of
prize money received by Admiral
Sampson and Captain Chadwick and
the small amounts received by Admiral
schley and captains Of ships partiei-
pating in the Santiago battle are set
forth as among the subjects TO be In
vestlgated. Representative Cumniins,
Of New York. introduced resolution
directing the secretary OF the navy
TO present a sword Of honor to Admiral
Schley. and to strike or bronze
"schley" medals for officers and men
who participated in the battle Of San
tiago. An appropriation OF $4,000 is
made.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
ERIE CANAL IS USELESS
SAYS 4 NEW YORK GRAIN
MERCHANT.
Railroad Discrimination Against
New York Injuring Her
Grain Exports.

NEW YORK. Dec, 1.-THE legisla-
tive committee on canals and freight
Determinations has been holding con-
ferences for the purpose Of discussing
the alleged discrimination OF the rail-
ways against New York.
David Bingham. of the Produce Ex-
change. who presided, said that one
company in Brooklyn loaded last year
S2l ships; this year it had loaded only
eleven. On the contrary, Boston last
year shipped twice the corn and wheat
exported from New York. The de-
crease of the port Of New York in its
exports in the last ten years had been
$50, ,OOO, 600 in its grain shipments alone.
Ely Bernays, a grain merchant said
that while the railway rates from Ruff
falo to New York and to Boston were
the same the railways gave four
months free storage for the gra!n In
Boston. free insurance and free ter
minal charges. Gustav Schwab, grain
merchant, said that ships came here
to unload cargo and then went to Bos-
ton, Philadelphia, Baltimore and New
port to load AS for the Erie canal
he pronounced it as an unusable ditch.
A member of the exchange suggested
turning the water out Of the canal
building railroads along the bottom
and then utilizing electricity to be sup
| plide from Niagara Falls.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
WILLtGIYE PLAN
PRACTICAL TEST
Leaders Of Labor and Capital
Decided to Give Proposed
Plan a Trial.
TO HARMONIzE INTERESTS
Working "Details of scheme to BE
Perfected by Committee Re-
presenting Interests of
Both Parties.

NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-THE confer
.cnce between leaders OF labor and cap
ltal closed today with a decision to
give the plan 10 harmoniZe their d.
yergcnt interests a practical test. It
was unanimously agreed that the
working details OF the scheme shall be
perfected by an executive committee
Of % 20 BE- chosen in equal numbers
from the ranks Of organized labor.
great industrial and financial leaders.
and the public not Identified with eth
er of the two interests.
The following names were announc-
ed. To represent employees and capt
talists-Senator Hanna. James A.
Chamber president American Glass
Company, Pittsburg, William II. Pfah-
ler president National Association OF
Stove Manufacturers. r 4. Galloway,
IresIien, American Locomotive Works
Lewis Nixon, president and owner Of
Crescent Shipyard. Elizabethport. y.
j. Charles ". Schwab. president Unit
ed States Steel Corporation; II. II.
Yeiland, president Metropolitan Street
Railway Company. New York: Charles
4, Moore president Machine Manufac-
turing Company. John r. Rockefeller.
jr.; E. d. Ripley, president A,chlson.
Topeka < Santa Fe Railroad; Marcus
~ Marks. president National Associa-
tion Of Clothing Manufacturers. Julius
KIutschnitt. general manager South
crn Pacific Railroad
To represent organized labor-Samuel
Gompers. president American Fedora
tlon OF Labor; John Mitchell. president
United Mineworkers; Frank r. Sar-
gent gand master Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Firemen; Theodore J.
Shafer, president Amalgamated AS
ISOLATION OF Iron. Steel and Tinwork
crs James Duncan, secretary Garment
Cutters Union. Daniel ]. Keefe. pred-
dent International Association OF Long
shoremen: James OConnell president
/ International Association OF Machin-
lists; Martin Fox, president Iron Mold
ers National Union; James Z. Lynch
president International Typographical
Union: Edward f, Clarke. grand mas
ter order OF Railway Conductors;
Henry White secretary Garment
Workers OF America Walter MacAr.
thur. editor Coast Seamens Journal
san Francisco.
To represent the public-Ex- Presi.
dent Grover Cleveland. Archbishop
John Ireland, Bishop Henry c. Potter
Charles Francis Adams. Cornelius n
Bliss, ex-secretary interior; Charles W
Elliot. president Of Harvard Univer,
sity; Franklin McYeagh. Chicago; Ex'
Controller Currency James II. Eckles
John ]. McCook, OF this city; John G
Mlburn. Buffalo, Charles A. Bona
parte, Baltimore,
The executive committee will NEE
tomorrow for organization, the election
Of officers and drafting OF a plan upor
which TO work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
IN THE SENATE.

WASHINGTON. Dec, 1.-THE Re
publican caucus today adopted the re-
port OF the committee on committee
assignments.
Republican senator's from the North
west win be assigned as follows:
Mitchell, OF Oregon, lnter-oceanlc
Canals Posto1lces and Post Roads,
Pacific Islands and Porto Rico Coast
Defenses, Revision of Laws OF the
United States. Woman Suffrage, Addi-
tional Accommodation for library Of
Songress, Mitchell is chairman Of the
committee on coast defenses.
Simon, OF Oregon. Judiciary, Public
Buildings and Grounds. Irrigation and
Reclamation of Arid Lands. Pensions,
Revolutionary Claims, Investigating
Tresspascrs upon Indian Lands, ST.
mon viii be chairman OF the committee
on Irrigation and Reclamation of Arid
Lands,
Foster, OF Washington, Agriculture
and Forestry District Of Columbia,
] Coast and Insular Survey, Manufac-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18

wAHHfNGTOS. Dec. 5.--Democraiic
arnntors met IN caucus today after the
rrnatc adjourned and agreed upon
their committee assignments
Northwestcrn senators are assigned
as follows.
DuBolse. Idaho.-ciyil Service and
Rrtrcnchment. Indian AfaIfa. Mines
ana Mining. Organization Of E1ecu-
tive Department In Philippines. Post
Offices and Post Roads. Privileges and
Elections. Transportation Routes
Turner. Warrington Dcfenses,
Commerce. Fisheries. immigration, In
ter Oceanic Canal. Pensions Public
Buildings and Grounds, rrnnsporia-
lion Routes,
I Hcitfeld. ldaho--Dlstrict of Columbia.
To Examine Clvll Service. Irrigation,
Mines and Mining. Patents, Public
Lands. Territories
Clark, Montana-Dlstrlct Of Colum-
bla, Mines and Mining. Organization
Of Executive Department. Pacific ISL
nnds ana Porto Rico. Relations with
Canada. Potomac River Front. Stand
ards. Weights and Measures.
Gibson. Montana-Education and La
bor. Forest Reservations. Irrigation.
Manufactures. Pensions. Public Lands.
industrial Exposltions. National Banks
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
REGARDED IMPORTANT
ENGLISH ENCOURAGED BY
KRITZINGER'S CAPTURE.
Has Been Troublesome Invader
OrCapc COlUny--Crcditcd with
Many BarbariticS.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE capture Of
Commandant Kritzinger, who has been
styled "DeWet of Cape Colony" is re-
gardel as very important. He has
been troublesome invader OF Cape
Colony and is credited with more
barbarlties than any other command
ant except scheipers. In recent
proclamation he called himself chief
commandant OF Cape Colony.
During the last tew days most per-
slstent reports, emanating both from
South Africa and from Boer headquar-
ters in Europe of an approaching crisis
in South African affairs have been
current, 1t is alleged that Kruger will
abandon his demand for independence
and that Boer leaders in the field are
Inclined to cease fighting and seek the
best terms obtalnable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
INDIGNATION AROUSED.
Attitude OF Anglo American Company
Toward Marconi Condemned.

ST JOHNS. y. F.. Dec 1.-Marconi
was visited officially at Signal Hill to-
day by Governor Boyle, Premier Bond
and the executive council. They were
shown the wireless apparatus which
was explained to them. No attempt
was made to get signals from England
because of the hostility of the Anglo
American Gable Company. Govern
ment officials in visiting Marconi, had
to consider the protest against their
going. made by the superintendent Of
the Anglo-American Cable Company,
who maintained that the government
should not identify itself with either
party. The officials decided that the
scientific aspect Of the Marconi plan
warranted their recognizing him.
There is widespread and growing
feeling Of indignation here over the
Anglo-American Company's attitude
toward Marconi.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
AFTER JAPAN TRADE.
Chi;c Reaching Out for Share Of
japanese Business.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. ia.
Thompson Rey. an attache OF the
Chilean Consular Service. has arrived
here from Japan. where he was sent
by his government 70 bring about
closer commercial relations between
the two countries. He carried 10
Japan samples of the products Of
Chile. which. he says, were greatly
admired. While there he made ar
rangements for the handling Of nitrate
by the Japanese government. 1t was
also arranged between Consul Rey and
the President Of the Toyo KIsen
steamer TO be put on the run between
chile and Japan as an experiment.
Should the ships trip prove profitable
the steamship company promises to
run three steamers a year on the
route
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18

the city should defray the expense Of
putting np the buildings for the High
School Of Commerce and a technical
school, but that the Institutions should
Oe supported by private en1owments
and contributions.
We already have the principle we'll
established of a community Of interest
between public and private benefac-
lions. The library illustrates this we'll.
The Commercial High School Il an alb
solutcly necessary adjunct % the edu-
cation Of the next gensration," said
Hewitt IN an interview.
The city is going to put up the
building for II. and am in a position
to say with good deal Of positive
ness that there is public spirit enough
in this great mercantile city to PRO
vide ample endowment"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
POSTMASTER GENERAL SMITH.
Tenders His Resignation-Henry G.
Payne Accepts Position.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-Announce-
ment was made today that Postmaster
General Smith has rendered his resig-
nation and that 1t has been accepted.
Henry c. Payne. national committee
man of Wisconsin. has been offered
the position. and has accepted it. He
will assume the duties Of the office aft
er the holiday recess
Postmaster General Smith agreed TO
remain until Jan. Is, il necessary, but
will return Immediately thereafter to
Philadelphia to resume editorship OF
the Philadelphia Press.
All members Of the cabinet expressed
their profound regret and the president
paid a very impressive tribute to the
services and personality Of the retir-
ing member of his official family
Mr.. Smith had been frequently re-
minded by his business associates Of
the duties devolving on him and he
was anxious to return to them. He
/ had several talks with President
Roosevelt on the subject and finally
on Saturday afternon last formally
rendered to the president his letter OF
resignation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
COMMITTED SUICIDE.

NEW YORK. Dec. l1.-Her mind un-
balanced by business reverses Of her
husband. Mrs. Una H. Perry, Of this
city, killed herself on the Fall River
steamer Priscilla at the pier here. She
and her son Ralph. years old, were
being taken to Boston by Mrs. Red
man. her mother While the grand
mother and boy were on the deck Of
the vessel, Mrs. Perry hanged herself
to a clothes hook in her stateroom.
The woman's husband, George H. Per-
~, came from ST. Louis about a year
ago and started in business here but
was unsuccessful. Mr. Perry is said
to be in the West at present and Mrs.
Perry vas worried over his absence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
NEAR HOSTILITIES.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-Semiotlicial
advices received here indicate that
hostiities are about to begin between
Colombia and Venezuela. The delay
In proceeding to extremes has been
largely caused by lack of suitable
stock of arms and ammunition by the
Colombian government.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
FEARS ASSASSINATION.

NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-THE Constan-
tinople correspondent of the London
Times and New York Times says Sui
tan Abdul Hamid, is, as usual, pain
fully apprehensive about his annual
visit to Stamboul at mid-Ramadan in
order to kiss the prophets mantle. 1t
is the only day in the year when he
viii venture out of the Yildiz Kiosk.
Many preventive arrests are conse-
quently being made ever day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
OFFICIALS ARRESTED.
hargcd with Assault in the Third be.
gree.

BUTTE. Mont. Dec. IA special to
the Miner from Missoula says warrants
Tor the arrest OF Lieutenant Governor
Higgins and his brother state game
warden. were issued this afternon and
the officials have been placed under
arrest They are charged by the plain
tins, whom they beat In n severe man
ncr with assault In the third degree
Booth, one ot the victims who Is In
the hospital with a fractured skull says
he will file an additional complaint
against the belligerent state officials
on a more serious charge than as
snult.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
OFFICERS CHOSEN.
Senior Glass at Harvard Elect Glass
Day officers.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, Dec. 7.-At
meeting Of the senior class at Harvard
last night the following class day Of
ficers were elected: Secretary, Barrett
Wendau. Jr., of Boston; First Marshal,
b. c. Campbell, of Cambridge, Mass;
second Marshal, E. Lewis, of Boston;
Third Marshal, ]. E. Willis, of Norris
town. y. j.; Orator, r. c. Bruce, of In
dianapolis: Poet, R NJ. Green, Of Bos-
ton; Ivy Orator H. NJ. Ayeres, of Up
per Montclair, n. j.; Odist, W. E.
Forbes. of Milton, Mass; Cholrster, NJ.
W. Brownell, of New Bedford, Mass.
Wendan is captain of the nine,
Campbell led the II to victory last
month; Willis is captain Of the track
team and Brownell pulled on the sub
stitute fours that defeated Yale at
New London last June. Bruce is one
OF the few colored men In college.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
HEWITT SCHOOL.
Plans of Founder Outlined at Laying
of Corner Stone.

NEW YORK, Dec, 17.-In exRana-
tion Of his education plans, outlinp at
the laying of the corner stone ofSthe
new High School of Commerce, on
Saturday, Abram S. Hewitt made a
statement saying that he is trying
to organize an educational trust for
the benefit Of the public" In recent
letter he expressed the opinion that
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
MINING PRIVILEGES REFUSED.
Request Of Abyssinian Exploration
Company Is Denied.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE most i'm
poriant news by the JIbuti mail, says
a discpatch from Marseilles to the Lon
don Times and New York Times is the
refusal OF the Negus Menelik TO grant
mining concessions in his equatorial
provinces 10 engineers Of the Abysin-
ian Exploration Company.
The engineers encamped outside the
walls OF Harar and Telephoned their
request. The emperor replied that he
would not grant fresh mining conces-
sions till he knew the first results
OF the existing concessions.
The Negus invited the engineers TO
visit Ethiopia as ordinary travellers
but plainly said that he would have
no gold concessions sold without his
knowledge and consent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
REQUEST DENIED.

WASHINGTON. Dec. l7.--Secretary
Root has addressed letter 70 Slidelc
4 Picrrn. representative ~ the Masso
party In cuba. who Is at present in
this city. denying his request Tor a
postponemcnt Of the Cuban elections.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
SAMPSON PROTESTS

NEW YORK. Dec. H. Siayton and
Campbell attorneys for Rear-Admirai
Sampson, are engaged in drawing up
a formal protest agains, the minority
finding of Admiral Dewey in the
Schlcy court " inquiry.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
HOPES FOR PEACE.

BUENOs AYRES, Dec. 1.-THE Chill
can answer to Argentine's reply to
Chile's last note has not yet been re-
ceived. Hope that the matter will be
amlcably arranged still prevails here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF.
Grown Il Maddox Win Their Suit
Against oregon King Mining Co,

PORTLAND. Dec, 1.-THE case OF
Grown and Maddox VS.. the oregon
King Mining Company was today de-
cidcd In favor OF the plaintiffs by a
jury in the United States court. The
mine Is situated at Ashwood Il miles
south ot Antelope, in Crook county.
The value of the mine cannot be def
nltcly known. but 1t Is stated that an
ofIer OF $500, 600 has been made for II.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
ARTILLERY COMMAND.

WASHINGTON. Dec l7.-Colonel
I Tully McCrea. artillery corpse. has
/ been assigned TO command the artil-
{ lcry of Puget Sound
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18

lurcn Foster will b. chairman OF the
committee on coaBt and inrular sur
ycyH.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-18
PRICE OF SILVER.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1Z-silver, 55H.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-22
NEVADA 70 VOTE A Tx
Proposition to Vote a Tax for the
Des Moines Electric Road
Is Submitted.
Mass Meeting Held at Court
House and Committees Re.
port Received.
Petition for a Special Election
Sisned..Asreement Of the
Company.
pecial to Times-Republican.


Nevada, June pa meeting was held
at the court house Thursday night to
consider a proposition by the Des
Moines, Nevada & Eldora Electric Rail-
way Company. Mayor John C.. Briggs
presided at the meeting, with Frank
Greenawalt as secretary. The commit
tee had been Investigating the feaslbili-
ty of the project made their report and
presented a petition for 2k per cent
tax from Nevada. The sentiment of
those present was then ascertained by
a rising vote and about two-thirlis of
the citizens favored 1t. A number of
freehold tax payers present signed a
petition for the call OF a special election
to vote on the proposition, and 1t is I'M
derstood that the paper will be thor
oughly circulated in the community at
once. 1t is provided in the petition thai
the company shall construct and main
tain standard gauge railway, 4 feet
S1a inches gauge. operated by electricity
| or other motive power, and that all reg
ular trains on said road shall stop at
Nevada. at a suitable station with good
and sufficient depot buildings. One-hal
Iof this tax is to become payable when
lever the road is in operation between
Des Moines and Nevada. and Is forfeit
after December 1. 1902 IL the company
does not have the work done by that
time. The second half of the tax s due
\ whenever the road is completed to some
point on the Iowa Central railway lr
Story county. Considerable enthusiasm
Is being manifested in regard to the pro
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-22

Miss Margaret Clay, of Charlton;
Misses Olivette Parker, Lucretia ID.
Clapp and Emma ]. Schmidt. of Bur-
lington, Miss Doran, of Dayton, o.; and
two representatives from the library OF
the state normal school at Cedar Falls.
In all there are Twenty-Five in attend
ance. This is a larger attendance than
was expected and, in fact, twenty-five
was considered the maximum attend
ance that could be cared for by one
corps Of teachers. Miss Tyler has re-
ceived a report from the school for IL
brarians at Albany showing the attend
ance at that place but nineteen. Two
young ladies from Dies Moines are
among those attending the Albany
school Miss Tyler and State Librarian
johnson Brigham are much pleased at
the manifestation of interest on the
part Of the experienced librarians.