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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
ToLsroI NOT DEAD
n Suffering From severe Cold and
Fatigue.

NEW YORK. Dec 5.-The 81 Peters.
burg correspondent o. the London
Times and New York Times comment.
Ing upon the circumsantial reports Of
the Illness. death and burial Of Count
TolstoI which have recently appeared.
contrudlcis them on the best author
ny lie says Count Tolstoi is suffering
from severe cold and fatigue. resulting
from over indulgence In riding. There
is no cause for anxiety concerning his
condition,
The circulation OF the reports was
caused by the belief that when Tolstoi
does die the news viii be- kept by the
censorship from the public as long as
possible The ecclesiastical authorities
cannot accord Christian burial to
Tolstoi rs they have recently denounc-
,.d him aA heretic The refusal TO
allow the rites u the National church
AZ the grave Of Tolstol is sure to pro-
woke AN autburst Of Indignation all
over Europe
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
French Bark Ernest Reyer
Wrecked Off Mouth Of Quin.
ault River.
SHE WILL BE A TOTAL LOSS
Now Lies Hard Aground with
Breakers Pounding Her to
Pieces Commanded by
Captain Pullizuyt.

ABERDEEN. Wash, Dec. SAT 2
O'Clock Wednesday morning while a
terrible storm was raging along the
coast the French bark Ernest Reyer
went ashore of the mouth OF Quin-
ault river. about 20 miles north Of
Grays Harbor She struck heavily on
the level beach and the full force OF
the waves pounded her further up on
the shore, every incoming sea wash
Ing clean over her In the darkness
and storm II was impossible to see
how far away the land lay but the Off
Gers and men cleared away the boats
and made FOR shore, all reaching land
in safety. When he ship first struck.
a heavy sea broke over her, carrying
of three Of her sailors. who were driv-
en- back on board again by a reced-
ing wave and scrambled into one Of the
small boats. The vessel now lies hard
aground with the breakers pounding
her 10 pieces. Masts, rigging and
sails have gone by the board and she
is a total loss.
The Ernest Reyer is a steel built
French bark NJ thirty-five hundred
tons. commanded by Captain Punlzuyt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
CHAFFFE CLOSES PORTS
LAGUNA AND BATANGAS UN.
DER BLOCKADE
No More Rents to Filirinos for
Buildings Used for Military
Purposes

MANILA. Dec. 5.-General Chaftee
has issued orders Tor the closing OF all
ports in the LAguna and Batangas
provinces The quartermasters there
viii cease paying rents 20 the Fiiiplhcs
for buildings used for military pur-
poses, as II is known that large ror-
ton of the money finds its way to the
insurgents in the shape of cOntribu-
tions and General Chaffee intends that
no more government funds shall find
their way into the hands OF the enemy.
The reason for closing the ports is
that too many supplies are found to be
getting into the possession OF the in
surgents.
General Chaffee intends giving Gen
eral Bell. commanding the troops in
the Batangas province every assist
Nnce he may require to subdue the In
surreclon, Governor Taft is improving
rapidly and now expects TO return to
the United States on the government
transport Grant which viii sail before
Christmas.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
OPPOSE CIRCUIT BILL.
Livestock Association Passes Resolu-
ton Against It,

CHICAGO, Dec, 5.-The recommended
tlon Of the executive committee that
recommendation condemning the
Grout oleomargarlne bill be adopted
gave rise TO n lengthy and spirited
general debate among delegates pres
ent at todRy's session OF the livestock
convention. Leonard Pearson, OF
Pennsylvania, speaking for the dairy
interests who uphold the Grout bill,
led the debate with the plea that with
oleomargarine selling under its own
colors, butter could hold It's own.
you cattlemen," said he insist
that coloring OF oleomargarine should
he allowed yet you insist that the
wool interests should be protected
against shoddy masqueradlng as wool" 4"
Ex-Governor Pckard, of Iowa, mov-
ed that the whole subject be deferred,
when Judge Cowan arose and said
that packers had as much right to
color olcomargarlne as dalrymen have
to color butter. The discussion was
participated In by members OF the
Kansas, California, Missouri, Michigan
and Iowa delegations. II was the first
general debate Of the convention.
Judge Cowan brought the speaking to
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
THREE PERSONS KILLED
PASSENGER TRAINS COLLIDE
AT FULL SPEED.
Smoking Car and Emigrant Car
Filled With Negroes Badly
Damaged, lnjuring IS.

MALVERN, Ark, Dec. 5.-Three per-
sons We're killed and So injured in a
head-on collision between two passen-
ger trains on the st. Louis, Iron
Mountain and Southern railroad, one
and one-half miles south OF here this
morning.
The two trains were the st. Louis
fast mail, south-bound, and Little
Rock and Eldorado. north-bound. The
two trains met in terrific collision
Both engineers jumped in time to
save their lives, The two engines were
wrecked and the colored coach next
to the baggage car on the south-bound
train was badly smashed. 1t was
crowded with colored emlgrants en-
route from North Carolina, Georgia
and Alabama to Texas, The smoking
car on the north-bound train was
badly damaged and most Of its occu-
pants were injured.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
HILLS SENATE.

WASHINGTON. Dec. The follow
ms bills have been introduced In the
senate.
Stctwar, For the election Of terri
torinl judges by the people and con-
inning Jurisdiction or the federal courts
in controversies over irrigatlng water
rights
Elkins-For the admission Of New
Mexico a. state
Galllngrr--For a commission 10 re-
port on the commerce Of China and
Japan
Fustcr-For committee Of iye 10
Investigate trade relations with the
orient.
Pcrklns-For the laying Of a cable to
Hawaii and the Philippines,
Tlllman-For the use OF u portion OF
the proceeds or the sale OF public lands
In the mnlntainancc OF schools of min
Ing
Mitchell For the election Of senator's
by vote OF the people
Furnker-Granting free mailing priv
ilcrcs to Mrs Mckinley.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
NELSON REACHES
PORT TOWNSEND
Picked Up by WaIIa WaIla North
Of Grays HarbOr in Bad
Condition.
RIGGING AND BOATS GONE
Hull Intact But Bulwarks Smashed
Three Inches Of Water in
Her Hold - Damage to
Cargo Not Known.

PORT TOWNSEND. Wash. Dec. o.
The British ship Nelson. which was
picked up In distress by the steam
ship wRlla walla and towed here TO.
day, had marvellous escape from be-
Ing consigned 20 the bottom OF the
sea. according to the captain Of that
craft
The Nelson fred rockets and burn
ed flashlights all night Tuesday, but
failed 10 attract the attention OF ves-
sells. on Wednesday morning the Wal
Ia Walia picked her up north Of Grays
Harbor. 4 high sea was on at the
time and II was with much difficulty
that hawser was gotten aboard. The
hull OF the Nelson is practically in
tact hut her bulwarks were smashed,
life boats gone, fore rigging carried
away. and cabins damaged. There are
only three inches OF water In her hold
The extent Of the damage 10 her car
go Of wheat is not known. Captain
Biondl Lloyds agent. will 90 10 Seattle
tonight and the survey will be n,ld
there tomorrow.
CHINESE DEPORTED
The treasury department has order
cd deported two minor sons Of Chi
nesc merchant OF walla walla named
Eng Co Eng Go was on his way
from China, accompanied by his two
sons and just before reaching this port
on the s.emashlp Olympia. died oc-
tober 2y. The minor sons were refus-
ed admission b. Collector Huestis ana
the matter was taken to the depart
mcnt which sustained the collectors
decision and the boys were ordered de-
ported.
LIGHTSHIP BROKE MOORINGS.
The tug Dolphin, arriving from the
Cape. reports the ligh,ship at Una
tilla reef broke from her moorings dur
ing the storm and succeeded in reach
ing Neah bay in good condition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06

statue II of carrara marble aud Is
about Ave feet six inches In Insight.
The board. in an opinion by Colonel
Tichrner holds thtt the statue ~ the
work Of professional Sculptor and
that {, was expressly imported for pre-
sentation to religious corporation. Il
therefore Il exempt from duty. The
decision Of the colleeor at Baltimore
Is reversed.
A decisoin was lasO rendered with
reference 10 a group In marble by the
sculptor Marquest OF Paris, entitled,
Maternity" invoiced at 1000 francs,
which was purchased by Henry PhirTs
for presentation to the Phiops con@I-
yatOry at Pittsburg. The board holds
that the conservatory Is publ; in
stitutlon established for the encour-
agement OF science Tha duty Of q
Der cent win therefore no. be levied
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06

nn end by moving the previous ques-
tlon. The resolution against the Grout
bill was adopted. but over good
sized minority,
Blls to be- urged upon congreEs 10
provide for tagging cloth goods TO
show its exact composition ana to
provide for a classified assessment Of
cattle were approved by the conven-
lion, The convention was divided over
framing bill providing for the eT-
change Of public lands aS mentioned
In Senator wnrren'A paper, and a min
ority report referring The matter TO a
committee Of ave " report at the next
meeting Fhs adopted
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
scHLET AT FAULT
Report That the Court Finds Against
Him on Five Counts.

NEW YORK. Dec. 5.--A special TO
the Press from Washington says:
Rear-Admiral schley has been found
at fault on five counts by the court OF
inquiry. II is understood. however.
that the court finds against schley:
First. for delay Of flying squadron OF
CienfueGos. Second, for mlsrepresen-
tation OF reasons for returning to Key
West for coal Third. for disobeynig
Of orders in making retrograde move
ment. Fourth. for failure TO destroy
the Colon. Fifth. for conduct unbe-
coming an officer and gentleman in the
schley HodSson controversy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
DREYFUs AGAIN.
NJ. Labori Did Not Advise Refusal Of
Pardon.

PARIS. Dec. SIN his second artl-
Gle in the Journal, published this
morning. NJ. LAbori. replying to the
interview in the Echo de Paris, denies
that he wanted Dreyfus to refuse his
pardon. LAbori deplores the conduct
under which this pardon was grant
ed and accepted in silence which seems
to have been imposed on an innocent
man in whose behalf he. labori, and
others, in a passion for an ideal. had
not hesitated to stir up the country.
Replying to the charge that he want
ed to live of the affair Labor declares
that his connection with the case had
cost him almost his entire practice,
which only began to pick up again
after the amnesty was granted and
against which, contrary to his own
interests he had increasingly strug-
gled.
The Steele says that Dreyfus repu-
dates the Echo de Paris interview
which he neither directly nor indirect
ly inspired.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
EXCITEMENT CONTINUES.
Markets of the East Stn Dominated by
the Bulls.

CHICAGO Dec, Blooming bun
enthusiasm, heaviest transactions In
over year In all the pits, record prices
in grains and heavy profits FOR for
tunntc seliers-.,hcsc were characters-
tie features OF the business on the
board or trade today. The craze for
buying which began to show itself yes
tcrday was present again IL the open
ing ana was augmented on every hand
as the session advanced,
Not slnce the present bull campaign
began have brokerage and commission
people been pressed TO handle specu-
lativc orders as they have today,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
BOUND TO DIE.
Insane Man Climbed Tree and Then
Blew Out His Brains

DETROIT. Dec. 5.-A special to the
Tribune from Holland, Mich. says:
Nelson Culver, during a fit Of tenn
porary insanity ran away from his
home at Hamilton and climbed to the
top Of a tall tamarack tree. When hs
saw his friends at the foot OF the
tree trying to rescue him, he pulled
a revolver and blew out his brains.
His body dropped to the lower branch.
es OF the tree about so feet from the
ground and dangled there while HIS
life blood ebbed away.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
RULING UPHELD.
Lords Prayer Marred From Public
Schools by Constitution.

ST PAUL. Dec. 5.--Attorney Gener-
al Douglass today upheld the ruling OF
eN-Attorney General Childs In the op.
inion given to State Superintendent OIL
sen. that under the state constitution
the I.ord's Prayer cannot be used in
public schools.
This ruling is because OF the section
of the state constitution which says:
"Nor shall any man be compelled to
attend, erect or support any place OF
worship"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
PECULIAR REPORT.
Louisiana Grand Jury's Answer to
judges Instructors.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. s. Judge Jas.
N. Thompson, in opening the district
court in Washington parish. La. the
scene OF the recent burning OF a ne
gro at the stake. followed by a riot
at Balltown, where several lives were
lest. called the attention OF the grand
jury to these occurrences and urged
1t to take action. The grand jury
however brought in the following re-
port:
The men who participated in the
buring were among the best citizens Of
the country and nothing but a desire
to protect those who are nearest and
dearest to them, would have moved
them to undertake such measures"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
OFFICE Vs.l POLITICS.

COLUMBUS, o., Dec. 5.--Vivan ].
Fagan, United States marshal for the
Southern district of Ohio, today re-
signed from the Ohio Republican state
central committee. His action is the
result Of a circular issued to all fed
eral officers stating that the present
administration holds that member
ship by federal officers in any poll
tlcal party organization is not in ac-
cord with the spirit OF the civil SER
vice law.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
PAID HIS DEBTS


LONDON. Dec THE Dutch gov
rrnmcnt and Dutch court are again
strcnuopsly denying stories Of matri-
monlai quarrels between Queen wilhcl-
NINA and Prince Consort. but the scan
dal has become too public for any
hon" NJ hushing It up TO remain.
According 10 some reports reconcil-
iation between the queen and Prince
Henry was effected largely through
the influence OF Emperor William and
the queens mother who In order to
preserve appearance Of concord even
paid the Prince Consort's debts
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
FREE OF DUTY.
Statue From Italy for Cathedral Of
Baltimore.

NEW YORK, Dec. 5,-The board Of
classification of the United Sates zen
eral Appraisers has just announced a
decision regarding static represent
ing the immaculate conception, which
was imported from Italy ana present.
ed to the Cathedral of Baltimore. The
statue. which was invoiced NJ 5000 lire,
was consigned to the Rev. I, G,
Thomas, but it was the sift of The
Misses Andrews to the cathe lTIl. The
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
FRIENDSHIP DESIRED.
But Can Not Be Gained by Always
Yielding TO England's Demands.

NEW YORK, Dec. IN Massabau,
in his speech in the chamber Of depu-
ties on Tuesday, having alluded to the
late Jules Ferry as having favored an
alliance with Germany rather than one
with Great Britain, an authoritative
contradiction of this assertion is pub
lished in the Paris Presse and the
Paris correspondent Of the London
Times and New York Times quotes a
letter written in 1852 TO 1imself by
NJ. Ferry.
In this letter Mr.. Ferry said he
greatly desired the friendship II Great
Britain but this could not be tbtained
by always and everywhere yielding.
Great Britain. said NJ. Ferry. .teemed
only those who graced he
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
HIGHEST SINCE 1892,
Wheat and Corn Rapidly Advance in
New York Market.

NEW YORK, Dec. .5-By the united
impetus OF a fresh whirl of outside
buying orders that made both the
wheat and corn rings the scene Of
great excitement today, new record
prices were established Wheat sold
at S5% for May, or $ higher than it
was last August, while corn passed
any point since 1892.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
MISS STONE WE'LL

CoNSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 5.-Spen-
Ger Eddy, first secretary Of the United
States legation at Constantinople has
received a message via Salonika that
tht American missionary. Miss Stone,
and her companion, Nine. Tsilka. were
we'll December 2.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
FAIR FUND

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. Sat a
meeting OF the canvassers for the
Lewis and Clark fair fund tonight a
partial report of the canvass showed
sS2S. 900 had been subscribed. Several
large corporations, including all the
railroads, are yet to be heard from.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
FRENCH CRUISER.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 5.-The
French cruiser Protet has arrived here
from San Diego and will go up TO
Mare Island within day or two to be
cleaned after which she will return
to the stream and remain until the
latter part of January.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
NEW BASEBALL LEAGUE.

BUTTE, Dec. 5.-A new baseball
league was organized here today to be
known as the Northwestern League.
SIX towns were represented. as fol-
lows: Butte. Helena, Great Falls, Salt
Lake, Ogden and Pocatello.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
CANON OF WESTMINSTER.

LONDON, Dec. 5.-Most Rev James
Edward Cowen Weldon. Bishop of Cal
cutta, has been appointed Canon of
Westminster Abby.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
CASE KNOCKED OUT.

SEATTLE, Dec. 5.-Perry Squeenan,
of Chicago, knocked out Dick Case, OF
Seattle, in the eleventh round tonight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-06
PRICE OF SILVER.

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-sIlver, 5lH.
The sun., 1901-11-26
NAVAL STATIONS IN CUBA.
The General Board OF the Navy Recom'
mends Havana. Nipe Day.a Cienfuegos'

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-The opposition
In Cuba to the requirement by the United
States OF sites for naval and coaling sta
tions appears to have been removed. the
Cuban leaders evidently having been con-
vinced that the possession of strategicai
points by the United States in the Island
will be- a protection instead OF a menace
to Cubas independence.
Recommendations on the subject nave
been made to the Navy Department by
the General Board of the Navy now In
session In this city. The sites said TO have
been selected are at Havana, Nipe bay and
Cienfuegos. All three places are almost
perfect for strategical purposes each being
situated on a harbor having a narrow en-
trance. easily protected. Nipe Bay is
regarded as one OF the best harbors in the
world for purposes Of protection. 1t is
s situated on the northeast coast and COM
mands the northern channel, through
which vessels would be obliged to pass
20 reach Havana or the southern part OF the
United States.
The General Board has also been directed
by the Secretary OF the Navy TO furnish
a plan for the formation of a national naval
reserve. This organization will be entirely
distinct from the naval militia. IL will be
under the control Of the National Govern
ment, its members will be paid and 1t must
respond Immediately when called out 10
man ships in the event Of war.
The sun., 1901-11-26
COL. ANDERSON A SUICIDE.
Drowned Himself In the Potomac 10
Escape Bodily sufrerings.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 25.-The body Of
Col Alexander ID. Anderson, a we'll
known citizen OF Washington. was found
in the Potomac River near Mount Vernon
this morning. Mr. Anderson left his home
yesterday at an early hour. leaving a note
SAYING that he would drown himself in the
river as the only means Of escaping from
the bodily sufferings which he has endured
for a year or more owing to disease Of
the stomach.
Mr. Anderson was a puhlic-sprited man
Of exemplary habits and Interested chiefly
in promoting eNpostions. He was born
In Mansfield. Conn, ~ years ago. He
graduated from Yale University In
1850 For two years he attended the Ann
Arbor, Mich, school Of law, from which
he " as graduated high up IN his class. In
the fall ~ 1859 he went 10 81. Louis ~ Assist
ant United States District Attorney. Col.
Anderson was one of the spanish American
Commissioners at the Cotton Centennial,
held In New Orleans IN the winter of 1854
He wrote several books while in the FAR
South, among them being THE Silver
Country Of the Great Southwest and
Mexico from Material Standpoint. He
was also the author Of The Mississippi
River and IT, Tributaries He was among
thOsa who handled the Chicago Exposition
Of lsgS. HIS choice for this great Worlds
Fair. however, Was the nations capital.
lie fought To- Washington ~ the proper
place Tor y. Col Anderson as for time
secretary ~ the Washington Board of
Trade.
The sun., 1901-11-26
ARMY BOARD MEETS.
II II to FIX the Locations OF Permanent
Camps OF Instruction.


WASHINGTON. Nov. 25.-A board OF
General Officers Of tho Army convened
at the War Department this morning under
orders from Secretary Root. The board
consisted Of Lieut.-Gen. Nelson A. Miles;
Major-Gens John X, Brooke, S. B. NJ. Young.
Z. S. Otis and Arthur Macarthur; Brig
Gems. John c. Bates, George NJ. Randall.
William A. Kobbe and Wallace +. Randolph
and Lieut. Col. Samuel Reber Of Gen. Miles 8
staff, recorder.
The board Ia directed TO formulate and
submit project for the location of perms-
nent campgrounds for the instruction Of
regular army troops and military ma
neuvres OF regular militia organizations.
also with the investigation Of the question
OF army posts in the United States. their
location. distribution and size for the
proper accommodation and training Of
the army as recently reorganized. The
board will make n detailed report 10
the Secretary OF War "a TO which posts
are TO be abandoned and which should
be retained, which shall be enarged and to
what extent. and the location and character
OF new posts, II any are necessary
Another subj Ject to be determined IL that
OF changes In ia. present army uniform.
II il the opinion Of army officers that the
present uniform ls not exactly suited to the
varying conditions under which the soldiers
are called upon 10 serve. II Is the opinion
OF the President and Secretary Of War that
the service uniform Of both oficer- and
enlisted men should bs modified aud the
general board will report 10 the Secretary
what notifications are considered Hd-
yisabla
The sun., 1901-11-26
TO MAKE MACK PLATES FOR TIN
Machinery TO BE Jsed for Expensive Work
Now Done 10y Hand.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 25.-The employee
Of the tin plate mills Of the United States
Steel Corporation at Ewood and other
places in Indiana are excited over the an
nouncement that machinery is 10 be intro
duced for the manufacture of the black
plates, all of which are now made by hand
1t is said that the change was determden
upon before the visit of President Schwab
and other officers Of the company several
weeks ago, and that the change means tho
throwing out of employment of many
of the Amalgamated men in the hot mills
who receive from 50 to s. for an eight
hour turn.
The plan under consideration Is a radical
departure from the old methods and will
revolutionize the manufacture Of the
plates, which when coated become the
tinplate Of commerce. The company IN.
tends 20 begin at once the construction
of plant for the work. The location
will likely be in Elwood, as the companys
largest mills are there. Tests have shown
that machinery will do from two-thrd,
TO three-fourths uf the work now done
by hand, and the output increased 20 two
or three times that under the present
system.