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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
SOUTHERN PACIFIC
LEASES A. & E. R. R.
Line Will Be Built From Sheridan
to Astoria.
SURVEYORS NOW AT WORK
Wafer Front at NshaIsm Bay Being Bought Up
S. p. VIII Belt Northwest Corner
Of State Hammond Denies
Report.
SURVEYORS NOW AT WORK

PORTLAND, May l5.-The Oregonian
tomorrow viii say:
The statement In made upon what ap-
pears 10 be good authority that the As
torla and Columbia River railroad has
been leased to che Southern Pacific for
90 years. From the best information oh.
tainable the lease was made about a
year ago TO G. r. Huntington and the
road becomes the property Of the Har-
riman syndicate. which now controls the
Southern Pacific.
II Is gaid that Huntington held the
news back until he could make some
other moves 10 secure his position In
the Nehalem country. II Hartman
builds the extensions Huntington pro-
jected. the Southern Pacific will have
n belt line surrounding all northwestern
Oregon. 1t will lnclose the counties OF
Multn0mah, clatsop. Columbia, Wash.
ington, Tllamook and YamhIll The
belt viii be completed by line from
Sheridan TO Astoria. parallellng the Pa
eihc ocean by way Of TIllamook City
and Nehaiem hay.
Southern Pacific surveyors are now
In the field between Tillamook City
and Nehalem bay on the route marked
out for the Astoria and South Coast
Railroad eleven years ago. II Il saad
that they are buying up the water
front at Nehalem bay.
II Huntingion's plans have not been
aban doned by Hartman. work on the
extension from Sheridan to Astoria via
Tlilamook city and Nehalem may be
ordered almost any time. The carrying
out OF Huntington's plans by Hartman
explains Harriman's refusal about
seven weeks ago 10 take up the pro-
posll OF the Portland. Nehalem and
Tilamook railroad. The route surveyed
for the road was offered 20 him II he
would guarantee to build on IL within
two years.
Now that Hartman has made move
upon the Nehalem country, the North
ern Pacific may be expected to follow
suit.
A. H. Hammond, president OF the AS
toria road, has denied the story.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
PSYCHOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION.
Scientific Party Will Be Sent to China
Next Month to Remain Three
Years.

NEW YORK, May l5.-The American
Museum OF Natural History will soon
begin chronological Investigations In Chi
ma which are expected to extend over
a period Of three years. Collections will
be made shwing how the people there
live and what they do and the expedi-
ton will also endeavor to de-
termine the extent Of Chinese in
fluence on the culture Of eastern Asia.
extent of Chinese influence on the cul-
The money for the investigation has
been given by friend of the museum
who does not wish his name to be
known.
DR.. Ber.hold Laurer. who will be in
charge Of the expedition, will start for
China in June. DR.. Boas. Of the de-
partment Of ethnology expects that the
relations Of this nation with the Chinese
will he facilitated by the better knowl-
edge of China which will result from
the expedition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
Members Of Cabinet Fear She
Will Not Rally.
TRIP NORTH IS ABANDONED
President win Retsrn 10 Washington as Sooa
as Mrs. Mckinley Cas- Stand the
Jourssy-Qviet Day at Sss
Franclsco.

SAN FRANCISCO. May Is. 10 D. M
The members Of the cabinet are very
apprehenslve that Mrs. Mckinley will
not rally. Her physicians have not yet
been able to check the bowel trouble
and her enfeebled condition initiates
against her. But at the Scott residence
at this hour It was stated that there
was no immediate danger. although a
change for the worse would nor be un-
expected.
After a consultation tonight DR.. RIx-
ey and DR.. Hlrschfeider remained In at
tendance. When the members of the
Bohemian Club learned tonight OF the
alarming nature Of Mrs. McKlnley's Ill
ness. the elaborate entertainment that
had been planned was abandoned opt
a. respect 10 the president.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
ASTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION,

White Swan gold mine ait Baker City.
stating that the mine had been opened
400 feet into the ground and that thou
SANDS Of tons Of ore were even ready
10 be taken from the mine 10 the mill.
also that the mine was ready to run
and had produced more than $4,000 10
to that time, being simply awaiting
further development for further riches.
The indictment allowed that Ballet
sent these letters through the malls
knowing at the time that the claims
we're false. Ballet claims that the
prosecution Is the result OF spite work
and that he will be able to clear him
self Of the charge.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
NEW LINE TO ORIENT.
VIII BE Established by Hamburg
American Steamship Company
From San Francisco.

NEW YORK. May l5,-Albert Ballin,
dIrec;or-general OF the Hamburg-Amer-
lean Steamship Company, who is IN this
city on his way to Europe after an ex-
tended trip to China, today confirmed
the report that negotiations are In pro-
gress between his company and the
Atchlson. Topeka & Santa Fe railroad
to establish a steamship line between
San Francisco and the Orient.
Mr., Balln said. however, that the
matter is still In It's earliest stages and
that the details Of the proposed new line
have not been discussed. He added
that from the nature Of the enterprise
It will be a long while before the plan
can possibly take definite shape. The
number of vessels, the tonnage and
speed have not yet been considered.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
STRIKE OF sHovELERs.
Object to Patent Shovels Operated by
Compressed Air.

OGDENSBURG, N. Y, May 15.-With
the arrival of the first boats with grain
from Chicago, the shovelers Of the og-
densburg Transit Company's elevator
have struck against the Westbrook pat
ent shovels operated by compressed
air. Such strike last season was sue
cessful.
The shovels are now installed and
five men do the work of twenty. The
men demand the employment Of the
old shovelers and an increased pay If
automatic shovels are continued. Nom
union men are employed and the work
is proceeding without interruption.
Plans are being made for general
strike by Iongshoremen when the rush
begins. to force the recognition Of the
union by the company.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
LONG MAY LEAVE PARTY.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 15.-secre-
tary Of the Navy Lcng may leave the
presidential party and depart for the
East at any moment He has received
word that his daughter, who has been
living In Colorado Springs over a year
for her health, Is dangerously ILL.,
Secretary Long is accompanied on the
trip by Mrs. Long and son Of tender
years. The boy was also taken III yes
terday at the Palace hotel. where the
Longs are staying. and the physician
called in ordered the childs retirement
to bed at once. The secretary is much
worried over the illness Of his family
and II Is said he Is not inclined to con-
tnue his trip.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
WAGE INCREASE REFUSED.

CHICAGO. May b.-The Association
Of Manufacturers. embracing nearly all
local members OF the National Metal
Trades Association as well as many out
side manufacturers. instructed the
members Of the association 10 post
notices granting the nlne.hour work
day. or 81 hours week, but making
no reference 70 any advance in wages
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
TRIP NORTH ABANDONED.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 15.-owing
to the very serious character Of Mrs.
McKinley's illness, the president today
definitely decided to abandon his con-
templated Northwestern tour and TO re-
turn to Washington direct as soon as
Mrs. Mckinley Is able to stand the
journey. The gravity Of Mrs. McKin-
ley's condition had been known TO the
members OF the presidents immediate
party for several days, but had been
concealed in the belief that she would
rally as she had so frequently done in
the past when suffering from one Of
her periods OF depression and with
few days quiet and rest be restored to
her normal condition. But her present
illness mas been attended with entire
ly nSw symptoms which have not
yielded to treatment and the president
concluded this morning that IL was time
the public should be apprised OF the
true situation.
The bulletin which Secretary Cortel-
you gave to the Associated Press this
morning, announcing the abandonment
OF the trip, coupled with another an
nouncement that Mrs. McKinley's con-
dltion since last night was better in
some respects, but worse in others, pre-
pared the way for the bulletin issued
two hours later that DR.. Henry Gibbon.
a celebrated physician Of San Francis
co, had been called in consultation with
Drs. Hirschfelder and Rixey. DR.. Glib
bon has a reputation here for his skill
in the treatment Of bowel disorders.
Ever since Mrs. Mckinley arrived at
the Scott residence she has been des-
perately Ill. Her extreme weakness has
been the most alarming feature of her
condition. Her vitality has been at a
low ebb and she has seldom spoken to
those about her. The president has
been continually at her bedside since
their arrival here Sunday night, save
four hours Monday afternoon, when he
left her to go to San Jose and the three
hours he spent yesterday in the pa
rade. Fortunately Mrs, Mckinley slept
through his absence on both these oc-
casions.
The strain which the president himself
has undergone during the last few
days has been very great. 1t has been
a personal sacrifice for him to try to
carry out his engagements here in or
der not to disappoint the people, but he
has made 1t unselfishly and nobly and
it is still his desire to carry out the
prearranged program in San Francis
CO to whatever extent he can.
Except for a brief half hour this af-
temoon, when he yielded to the en-
treaties Of those about him, and went
out for a drive. the president remained
steadfastly at her side. The members
of the cabinet reluctantly consented to
carry out today's program at the Uni
versity of California and at Oakland.
but they had no heart to put into the
festivities while their chief was griev-
ing at his wife's bedside.
From all over the country today tele-
grams have been pouring TO the presi-
dent, expressing sympathy for Mrs.
Mckinley and asking torltidings of her
condition. Just how soon Mrs McKin-
ley viii be able to travel Is a question
which no one can answer now. 1t may
be necessary for her tostemain here
longer than next Monday, when the
party was originally scheduled to
leave. The trip east will be made by
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
STRIKE NEXT MONDAY.
President OF Machinis,s' Union Issues
the Order.

CHICAGO. H., May i5.-During the
day the following order was received
from Washington. signed by Interna-
tional President Q o'Nelil: I'm every shop
controlled by the National Metal Trades
Association that fails to post a notice
Of l2h per cent increase in wages. a
strike shall be declared May 2O,h soon
after the receipt Of the order"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
SUICIDE OF PHILANrHRoPIsT.
Mrs, Edith Thomas. Friend Of the Poor
and a Gifted Writer.

NEW YORK. May 15.--Tn poor health
and discouraged because OF the misery
prevailing in the city. especially among
the children to whom she had devoted
years OF her llfe. Mrs. Edith Thomas.
friend OF the poor and a gifted writer.
sent a bullet through her heart in the
west side branch Of the university set
uemen. last night.
Among the books written by Mrs.
Thomas were Your Money or Your
Life" Gross Kris" and "a Modern
Rosalmd."
Mrs. Thomas has sought for years TO
advance the children OF the poor She
has worked among the crowded tene-
ment districts for nearly ten years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
BALLET IN COURT.
Baker City Promoter Accused of Using
Mails to Detraud,

DIES MONIES, May 15-Letson Bal
llet. OF Baker City, Oregon, appeared
in the federal court here today and en-
tered plea OF not guilty in answer
to an indictment returned against him
last November. His trial will be held
next week and promises to be one OF
the most important criminal proceedings
in the federal court here for many
years.
The indictment accuses him of using
the United States mails to further n
scheme to defraud. The alleged offense
consists of sending advertising letters
through the mails calling notice 10 the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
CRISIS is OVER.
London Stock Exchange Rapidly Re-
suming Normal Conditions.

LONDON, May 15.-Contrary TO the
fears felt on the stock exchange, the
settlement thus far is progressing with
out difficulty. and the best-informed
brokers believe the crisis has been sue
cessfully passed, so far as London Is
concerned
The opening prices Of Americans,
while they showed advances over those
Of the closing Of New York yesterday.
were wholly nominal and there were
no transactions.
Four or Ave small firms are still in
difficulty, but it win not affect the stu
alton materially, all the houses needing
assistance having obtained II.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
MORGAN RETURNS TO PARIS.
Compromise Arrived at Between His
Firm and Kuhn. Loeb & Co.

LONDON, May b.-J. Pierpont Nor
gan started for Paris this morning. At
his firms London house II Is stated
that no one there has any definite IN
formation as to Mr.. Morgan's future
movement. but It is expected he will re-
turn TO AK les Balns.
Mr.. Morgan will not return to Amer
lea until June. This, in conjunction with
his departure from London today, Is re-
gaided as an indication OF his opln-
ION that the crisis has been averted and
as confirming the New York cable dis
patch announcing that q compromise
between Mr.. Morgan and Kuhn, Loeb
G. Co. has been arrived at In New
FORK.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
MRS. NATION WILL APPEAL.
viii Plead Her Own Case and Demand
Women Jurors.

Topeka, Kas.. May 15.-Mrs. Nation
will appeal from the verdict rendered
against her and declares she VIII urge
her own case hereafter and demand wo-
men jurors.
'I had two things to contend With.
she said. My lawyers bungled the case
and there were anarchists on the jury.
I am not insane, and begged my law
yers not to enter such a plea"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
AT cINcfNNATf.

CINCINNATI. May l5.-Tonight the
machInIsts OF this city. numbering over
5000 nea. decided 20 strike next Mon
day. The manufacturers have agreed
to :he nine.hour demand but refuse 10
grant the Increase In wages.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
DEAL WILL GO THROUGH.
Underwriting Syndicate Of Burlington
Deal Has Called First Installment.

BOSTON, May 15.-The directors Of
the Chicago. Burlington & Quincy Rail
read Company held their regular
monthly meeting today, but considered
only routine business. That there has
been no interruption to the plans for
the absorption OF the Burlington by the
Great Northern and Northern Pacific Is
indicated by the fact that the under
writing syndicate has today called the
first installment Of 10 per cent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
SIX MINERS KILLED.
Five Others Fatally Injured in Explo-
sion in West Virginia.

FAIRMoNT, W. Va, May 15.-Six
miners lost their lives. five were fatal
ly injured and three seriously burned
in an explosion at the shaft OF the
Georges Creek Coal and Iron Company
at Pennington, seven miles west OF this
city, today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
BETTER SINCE NOON.

SAN FRANCISCO. May l5.-secre-
tary cortelyou at o'clock tonight gave
the following bulletin TO the Associated
Press:
The physicians report an improve
ment in Mrs McKinley's condition since
noon today"
In addition to this Secretary Cortel-
YOU stated that no further bulletins
would be issued tonight
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
BEvERIDGE GOING ABROAD.
Youthful Senator Will Investigate Com
merclal Conditions in Russia.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 15-United
States Senator Beveridge will sail from
New York for Russia Thursday to
study the commercial conditions there.
During his trip he will also investigate
the Industrial situation in England and
Germany.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
PURCHASE rs RATIFIED.
Stockholders Of Denver & Rio Grande
Took Action Yesterday.

DENVER, May 15.-The purchase of
the Rio Grande Western Railroad bv
the Denver & Rio Grande was ratified
bv the stockholders of the latter COM
pany at a special meeting held in this
CITY this afternoon,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
CHINESE FIGHT BOXERS.
Regulars OF Imperial Army Scattered
Force Of Thousand.

BERLIN. May l5.-The war office has
received the following cablegram from
the German headquarters az Peldn:
General Liu's troops have attacked
and scattered 1000 Boxers forty-five
kilometres south OF Pao Ting Flu"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16

the most direct route. probably the
Union Pacific. No stops will be made
and It is expected the trip can be made
In five days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
PRICE OF SILVER

NEW YORK. Nay iS.-silvsr. D1.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-16
HOUSEKEEPING


yard to 1896
Drauerie low 1 12 c 15c
to make cheaper with
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-05-21

Annapolis has had many citizens,
who have attained to great honor. They
have been distinguished on the bench
and at the bar; in the pulpit and in the
halls of legislation; in high executive
Office at home and as representatives Of
their country abroad; in the field and on
the quarter deck; in the fierce light OF
public station and in the loving hearts OF
those whom they served through long
laborious private lives. Many, many, OF
those. in all these walks of life whom we
hold in deserved admiration, or in CRATE
full recollection. But never before has
the general public voice of our commu-
nifty unhesitatingly and promptly spoken
and said Here was a life that must
be publicly honored and commemorated
by some lasting memorial.
THE stranger. who may hereafter read
the simple inscriptions on this monument.
will naturally inquire : Why was this
memorial erected 2 He will say : III
seems to have been the result of sort
a number OF people, but what had shis
man done that he should have beer 50
singled out for special honor 2 II is an
inquiry difficult to answer in a single
sentence. Your committee has endeav-
ored to answer it in one of the inscrip-
lions : Erected by the Citizens of An
napolis and by his old Parishioners, to
keep in remembrance Noble Lite. But
the stranger will again inquire /: But
why In what respect was his life especi-
ally a noble one 2 What is the answer
DR.. Soushgate does not stand out on the
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-05-21

The basin of the fountain to-day was
covered with wire netting, on which
beautiful flowers were banked; snow
balls, lilies, roses, honeysuckle, bridal
wreath. Around the fountain at the
angles of the octagon were potted palms.
and above, at the base of the pedestal,
pink hydrangeas were grouped still fur
iher up the shaft, above the inscription,
were beautiful Easter lilies rearing their
tall, graceful heads and sending forth a
sweet perfume over all.
A platform had been erected for the
speakers and the choir. and was deco
rated with flags and red. white and blue
bunting.
Seated on the platform were members
of the committee who had the subscrip-
ton fund and ceremonies in charge.
The weather that had been so gloomy
for the past few days, seemed to clear
away especially for the occasion, and il
was beneath blue skies and bright sun
shine that the dedicatory ceremonies
were held.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-05-21

STwO-DAY was indeed a red letter day
J5lAG in the history OF Annapolis. and
sgS Twill 60 down into its annals as
having been an occasion of great interest
and the day on which the first monument
was erected to the memory OF one OF It's
citizens~
Long before the hour set apart tor the
dedication ceremonies of the Southgate
Memorial Fountain. crowds began to
gather in the neighborhood OF Church
Circle, Governor Circle and College
avenue, and it Is estimated that several
thousand people witnessed the ceremonies
Dr.. Southgate. the late rector OF st.
Anne's, was beloved by all. and all
classes of people were numbered in the
large crowd that gathered to dedicate to
the memory of this good man. the memo
rial fountain purchased by a fund sub
scribed by the citizens of Annapolis. re-
pardless OF creed or sect.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-05-21
NOTICE.

@Repair work done at short notice
Address postal to
EDW. T. BEAVIN,
90 Cathedral Street.
Estimates given on all specifications
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-05-21

Spirit From On High" was then sung
by select choir, composed of members
of the choirs OF the First M. E.. Presby-
terian. Lutheran, Maryland-Avenue M.
f. and St. Anne's churches. Mr.. ].
Writ Randall followed with a presenta-
tion address on behalf Of the committee.
MR.. RANDALLS ADDRESS.
In formally presenting the memorial
fountain to the City of Annapolis on be-
half OF the donors, Hon. Writ Randall
said in part
This ceremony marks the completion
of an undertaking which stands alone in
the history of this city. Never before
have our people united TO honor by a
public monument, erected by general
contribution, the memory OF one of our
departed citizens-and never before has
our City Government, acting and speak
ing for the whole community. inaugura-
ted such movement and set apart a
portion of public street as the site.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-05-21
Baseball Captain Pro Tenn.

Mr.. r. T. Rohrer. 'e3 ST. Johns. is
acting captain of the baseball team, the
captain. Mr.. z. Clarke Fontaine, is now
taking his examinations at the college.
St. John plays the Johns Hopkins Uni-
versity on Saturday at the Baltimore
grounds. This will be the last game of
the season and decides the college
championship for 1901.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-05-21

The dedication ceremonies opened with
a hymm, s'Our Father God To Thee.
sung by FIVE hundred school children,
who stood within the church yard OF St.
Anne's, under the shadow OF which the
the memorial fountain has been erected.
Following the hymn, which was accom-
panied by the Naval Academy Band.
under the leadership OF Prof. Charles A.
Zimmerman, the Rev. w. w. Van Ars-
dale, pastor Of the First M. E. Church,
read a selection of Scripture, after which
the Rev. Joseph P. McCcmas, rector OF
ST. Anne's P. E. Church. invoked Divine
blessing. The hymn. Lord. Pour Thy
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-05-21
Exeontiva Appointments.

The Governor has appointed DIR. VIM.
H. Welcn, of Baltimore, a member OF
the State Board OF Commissioners of
Practical Plumbing, vice ]. B. N. Wyatt.
resigned.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-05-21
- FOR SALE.

THE BUILDING and LOT on West Street ex
tended formerly used as 3 Chapel for worship
The building is substantially built and car
easily ~ converted into q dwelling house q
smaif exDeuse. The lot fronts 40 feet and has
depth of $50 feet. The city Is fast extending
and this property In short while VIII De In oe'
mand. The property viii be sold ON advantage
oue terTns FOR particulars apply 70
ale g. A. CULVER, Far. MAJ. Bank