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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
GRAND OLD MAN ILL.
Was a Partner II the Inventor OF the
Telegraph.

NEW YORK. March 2S.-James Reid,
50 years old. known to telegraph men
throughout the world as The Grand
Old Man" is dangerously III in his
home here. He was operated upon last
Friday for the removal Of a tumor.
Soon afterward the physicians psrform-
ed a second operation for the removal
of small cancer. The patient since
the second ordeal mas been very weak.
Mr.. Reid was identified with the in
ventor Of the telegraph, Morse. He was
born in Edinburgh and emigrated with
his parents 10 Toronto when he was 16
years old. He worked in a Rochester,
n. Y. bank and hearing talk OF the
inyention OF the telegraph became in
terested and joined his fortunes with
Morse.
He went to washington and after
ward opened the first commercial tele-
graph Office ever conducted in Pitts
burg. He was United States consul
at Elinburg under the first Cleveland
administration and also under General
Harrison. He came home from Scot
land last fall Mr., Reid has for years
been a figure at conventions and other
places where persons interested in tele-
graphy have congr5gated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29

from the soldiers and transfer them 10
civilians, II is however impossible to
forecast this part OF the program at
rresenL An that Is dshnitelv known
is that Judge TAFT will become govcr-
nor of she islands whenever In the
Judgment ot the commission. condi-
tons fully Justify the complete subor-
dlnatiou ot the military to thr civll au-
thority.
Whenever the present military rule Is
superssdel by civil government, the
process of reducing the strength ot the
army in thu Philippines from 10000 to
iNOOo win be begun, In fact General
Corhtn mtlmates that this process l.
already at work. rs II Is probable that
no effort win be made 20 send regulars
70 take the place. man tor man, ~ the
volunteers who are now being brought
home for muster out No effort is be-
ing made TO push the work of recruit.
ing Tor the NJ, en-. additional regiments
authorised bv the new army law Cen
eral ClrbIn @lys ;hlt the army when
completely reorglniEed viii not consist
of more than 10000 or $4,000 instead
ot the 100000 authorized,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
HEIR TO VAST PROPERTY.
New York Widow Expects TO Receive
$4,000. 900.

ROCHESTER, y. Y, March 3S-Mrs,
Emma Robinson. a widow with four
children living In this city, has re-
ceIvcd from a Washington lawyer the
Information that her name appears
among the list of heirs To a vast prop
erty situated In central Pennsylvania
In speaking Of the matter today Mrs.
Robinson said:
The property In question was bought
in the year 1900 by Mr. Hendy, who
was my great grandfather or great
great granlfathrr. He purchased an
enormous tract ~ land In central Penn
sylvinIa Some years afterward Mr.
Hendy went To England and died there
leaving children from whom am des-
cend- I came To America from Eng
land twelve years ago. The estate was
valued at {22 900 600 ~ which my share
Is estimated at 100000. There are
twenty other heirs besides myself, but
/ am the most directly descended. |
expect to ~ to Washington in a few
days 70 meet the lawyer there and sign
papers necessary TO prosecute my
claim"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
HEALTH OF HERBERT SPENCER.
Great English Philosopher Is an Inva-
lid and Supported by Sale of His
Books in America.

NEW YORK. March 2S.--A dispatch
to the Tribune from London says:
The health Of Herbert Spencer re-
mains very poor. He recently wrote a
pathetic letter to a friend in which
he says that he cannot work, can write
only a few lines and reads little. His
days are spent on a lounge near a win
dow looking out on the sea at Brigh-
ton. The philosopher lives quietly and
seldom leaves his room. His income
is mainly lrawn from the sale Of his
books in America. his copyright there
having yielded him 1870 in the last six
months.
The works Of four leading scientific
writers in England in the last quarter
of 2 century now have a steady sale
in America. whereas the demand for
them. has fallen off here. The publica-
tions have paid In the last six months
royalties amounting nearly 70 10000
to Herbert Spencer and the heirs or
executors Of Darwin, Huxley and Tyn-
dali. The sales Of spencer's and Dar-
wins books lead those Of Huxley and
Tyndall.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
CIVIL GOVERNMENT SOON.

NEW YORK, March 2S.-A special
to the Tribune from Washington says:
Adjutant- Corbln is actively
studying the general features Of the
new military policy to be put in force
in the Philippines after he and Secre-
tary Root have visited the Islands and
made a close inspection Of the situation.
There is no longer doubt that General
Corbin will 90 to the Philippines and
at present there is no reason why Sec
retarv Root should not go. 1t Is
possible that they may start earlier
than was at first proposed
General COrbin said that General
Macarthur would be succeeded in com
mand at Manila by General Chaffee on
June 30. and that he and the secre-
tary Of war earnestly desired to be in
the Philippines before this transfer Is
made in order that they may be pre-
pared to give intelligent advice in re-
gard to any change Of military policy
which may appear advisable.
IT is expected that at about the same
date the Taft commission will have It's
work sufficiently advanced to take the
reins Of the government completely
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29

cant item, The current OF demand IN
all Ines. conspicuously those that di-
rectly reject railroad and agricultural
prosperity, is deeper and stronger; and
structural operations now promise to
exceed the good indications OF the past
three mcnths.
But with all the strength shown In
every quarter except the East--which
stil lags though perhaps the halting
attitude is not SO pronounced--there Is
no mention Of 1899 withou; the accom-
panying opinion that the mistakes Of
that year win not be repeated. \ con-
servalive Sp,ri, pervadeS the trade and
the impending change in the great
steel industries Of the central West is
expected 10 add to rather than detract
from the syealying influence which has
been eXeried by some " the constitu-
ent consultations.
Steel-making irons have been in de-
mand again, The sales Of bessemer
amounted TO about $4,000 tons in the
Pittsburg market at $3.50 valley fur
mace. Some Of the steel companies that
sold iron N the fall are now buying
at very considerable advance over
their selling price, Base and forge
have also been bought for the Pittsburg
district at advancing prices. the latter
for pipe works,
As in every other time Of special pres
sure upon steel works the consumption
Of iron pipe is increasing and this has
come to be a fairly reliable index 10
an unusual scarcity Of steel
From the leading markets for foundry
iron there are reports Of continued
strength and more than average activ-
itv. all the demand. it would seem,
being for actual consumption and for
the most part TO cover business aclu-
ally booked Buyers have not reached
the point at which they feel called up
on TO contract heavily to save them
selves from advances Of the near or far
ther future.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
AGUlNALD0 WILL.
ADVISE SURRENDER
tContInuel from page oneJ

holding Agumaldo rlacido shot Villa
in the shoulder. Aambra jumped out
/ OF window and attempted 70 cross
tha river, Il Is supposed taht he was
drowned. Five other nsurgent Officers
! fought for a few minutes and then He'd,
making their escape. When the firing
began General Funston assumed com.
manl and directed the attack ON the
house, personally assisting in the cap
ture of Aguinaldo The iusmg2nt
hodyguard He'd, leaving twenty rifles,
Santiago Barcelona, the nsurgent
treasurer. surrendered without resist
ance.
When captured. Aguinaldo was tre-
msn1ouSly excited bu; he calmed down
under General Funstons assurance that
h. would b. well treated General Funs-
ton secured all Of Aguinaldo's CORES
pondence. showing that he had kept in
close touch with sub-otiicers OF the in
surrec,lon in all parts Of the archipela-
60 II was also discovered that Az
rnaldo January IS had proclaimed
himself dictator. He had been living a;
Palanan for seven months undisturbed
cNcen, when 4 detachment OF the Six
teenth infantry visited the town On
that occasion the entire population took
II the mountains and remained there
Until the troops retired.
AFuinaldo admitted that he had come
n"ar being captured before. but he as
serted that he had never been wounded.
adding:
II should never have been taken eX-
cept by strategy. l was completely de-
ceived by Lacuna's forged signature.
He feared he might be sent to Guam
and he was quite glad to come to Ma
nila. PAlanan WIS guarded by numsr-
Gus outposts ami signal stations, Dur
ing the fight none ot the Maccabebess S
were wounded.
The expe litien rested March a and
then marched sixteen miles the follow
ing day TO Palanan bay, where General
FUustOn found the Nicksburg which
brought him to Manila. Commander
Barry, OF the VicEsburg rendered Cen
eIal Funston splendid assistance. Ag-
who talked freely Of past
events. said he supposed General Trias
would proclaim himself dictator even
then not knowing that Trias had surren-
dered. He behaved courteously and
gave no trouble
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
DOZEN AMERICAN HEIRS,
brooklyn Attorney sahs for England TO
claim Estate of Thomas Holden,

NEW YORK, MarVh sS~-walter NJ.
johnson, II brooklyn. sailed for Eng
land today TO elaim. on behalf OF a
dosen American heirs, tho estate OF
Thomas Holden, valued at ti,OOOOOO.
l'ut for th' discovery OF the will
~ Thomas Holden, who died In 1909, the
American claimants would be unable 10
establish h'ir right To the estate. THIS
win WAS lost to Tho Holden heirs for
years, Holden lcft no children and two
sets or relatives engaged In bitter
stdt, over his property, Among the
ctrccts II one " the American heirs who
dicl u few years ago the will was
found MIR, Johnson will take with him
,hc old viii He viii have powcr OF
attorney from the various American
hoirS,
Thomas Holden owned valuable real
estate In England and upon his death
the property went TO his sister, Eliza
beth. and her heirs, She married Steph-
en- Broadbent, They had several chill.
drcn, one ot the sons. William Broad
bent, married Jane. daughter OF John
AMI Jane Tennant This branch OF the
Broaib'ny family came TO the United
states about 1850, They acquired
tract " land covering 200 acres. A
large part " this property subsequent.
la "a, "A "a.
Rroadbents prospercd and brothers and
sisters OF William followed to this
country
There were 50 many deaths among
tn several heirs tina, IN time. accord
ing 20 the statement made by Mr..
Johnson. only the dir,ct heirs OF VIII
liam Broa lbcnt retained an interest In
thu Holden estate. The case was plac-
rd in the hands ~ u Baltimore attor-
ney, who received information from
England recently which resulted In Mr..
Johnsons plan TO go there and claim
the estate
II the American heirs arr successful.
the property VIII be- divided among
Waiter NJ Johnson. William H. Stam-
baugh, Daisy S,ambtugh ana Anna h.
SAmhmgh. or this city. Joseph q,
Johnson. J NJ Johnson Ellv MEGA
han. g. Y, ard Ferdinand Bruldbent. OF
Baltimore. Philip @, Slambaugh. OF
B.nghamt1n. and Lady NJ Durrct, and
Viola T.. Stambaugh. u Falrmont. w.
Va
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
PLAYING WITH PROTECTION.
British House Of Commons Anticipates
Serious Changes in the Tariff.

NEW YORK. March 2S.-A dispatch
to the Tribune from London says:
There is a general tendency to play
with protection in the house Of COM
mons in anticipation Of serious changes
in the tariff which Sir Michael Hicks
Beach may or may not recommend in
the budget speech. He Is keeping treas
ury secrets closely and there is no au-
thentic information obtainable respect
ing new duties or taxes.
One threatened line Of imports after
another has been mentioned in street
rumors and sugar, tea, tobacco and
wines have been marketed in enormous
quantities. Food supplies are now
threatened by similar gossip on change
and in parliament. but Sir Michael
alone knows what will be the fresh
source Of indirect taxation.
The Liberals are emphatic in declar-
ing that important changes in the di-
rection Of protection are impending, but
they are not disinterested witnesses.
They are hoping that this issue will
be raised in the budget speech.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
ACCIDENTAL DROWNING.
Tragic Death at Oakland Of Pioneer
Stage Coach Operator.

OAKLAND, Gai., Ir4Tca 23-The
body Of John Altman. pioneer stage
coach operator of the coast, has been
found in the harbor and it is believed
he was accidentally drowned. During
his life time he made a business Of bid
ding on almost very mail-carrying con-
tract n the West and st one time had
more government contracts than any
other man engaged in the business. He
was a personal friend Of President U.
S. Grant and during that officials ad-
ministraton spent much Of his time in
Washington.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
Russian Outbreak Can Only Be
QueIled at Great Loss Of Life.
OFFICIALS WERE AT FAULT
Nluetee. Students Said 10 Have Died In
Hospitals From Injuries Received
From Leaden Bullets 10
Whips Of coSsacks.

NEW YORK. March 2S-The World
today publishes ,he following dispatch
from st. Petersburg. dated March 25,
and mailed to Berlin in order TO escape
the censor:
The distinguishing mark and the
gravest fear OF the present disturblnces
in Russia is the evidence Of an organ
izei combination for the first time be-
tween the students and the workIngmen
Of an obstinately revolutionary char
acter. The government has driven the
students into the arms Of the labor
party.
Bogolepoff, the minister OF public in
struction. who was assassinated, was
the worst type of Russian bureau
crat. His administration was marked
by continual petty persecution OF the
students The petition prepared by
eminent professors and certain senator's
invoking the personal intervention Of
the car was another proof Of the panic
prevailing in official circles but the pre-
sentatlon Of this petition was prevented
by higher officials.
Another striking feature OF this out
b.-sak is the refusal cf large numbers
Of the dvornIks or yardmen. who act
as a species Of police reserve. to as
sist the regular police in repressing the
disorders. thus manifesting sympathy
with the people.
No doubt is entertained here hat the
outbreak will be quelled eventually but
1t will only be done at an incalculaole
cost Of life ard suffering.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
TWO TACOMA MEN.

TACOMA. March 2s.-Both Captain
Russell T. Hazard and Lieutenant oil
yer Hazard ar. Tacoma men. They
enlisted in company NJ Of the First
Washington volunteers. Captain Haz-
zard going with the company as second
lieutenant. and Lieutenant Hazard as
a private. When the Washington reg-
ment was ordered home both remained
in the service
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
WICKED MRS. NATION.
Ignored by Indianapolis Temperance
ORGANIZATIONS Because Of Her
Paid Lecture on Sunday.

INDIANAPOLIS. March 28-A lee
ture by Mrs Nation is advertised here
for Sunday night to which an admis-
sion will be charged. At a meeting Of
the organized temperance societies Of
the city today, It was decided not to
give Mrs. Nation any official recogni-
ton on account Of the desecration Of
the Sabbath by paid lecture.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
FRIENDS CANNOT BE FOUND.
Noted Writer to Be Buried at the Ex-
pense Of Strangers.

LOS ANGELES. March 28.-The body
Of Egerton Clalrmont, husband of
George Egerton," the English woman
who wrote the Keynote" series Of
novels and himself a. writer Of some
note, who died IN this city on Monday,
is awaiting burial at the expense Of
comparative strangers because it has
been impossible to communicate with
any friends Of his family or relntives.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
FOURTEEN MILLION PBRIsHED.
foundations and Disease Destroyed Al
most All 1900 Sheep Product In
Argentine Republic.

BUENOs AYREs. March 2s,--A bull
letin Just ISSUED by the chamber OF
commerce says that the foot and mouth
disease and the inundations have caus-
ed more losses to Argentine farmers
than has been. the general belief.
1t Is estimated that IN the last year
about 100000 sheep perlshed. lnclud-
Ing almost the whole product Of 1900.
The loss in wool is estimated Mt 3j,-
100000 kilos. Cattle also suffered, but
less than sheep.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
IRON MARKET BROADENING.
Trade I3as Confidence in Stability Of
Present Values.

CLEVELAND, March 2S.-Comment-
ing on market conditions, the Iron
Trade Review this week says:
The iron market is broadening and
the week has brought further advances.
The buying Of pig iron for delivery af-
ter the middle Of the year is the fea-
ture in that market and there are nc
cunulating signs that tho trade has
confidence in the stability of values as
tl.ey stand today. That leading in
terest has pushed its purchases Of basic
iron farther forward in Jne year so
that tLey now cover outside require
ments for most Of 1901 is one signih-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
PUNISHMENT WILL BE LIGHT.

WASHINGTON. March 2S.-The war
department has not had time as yet TO
consider the exact status OF Aguinal-
do. whether he is to be tried and what
punishment, if any. is to be meted out
to him.
II is hardly expected that a rigorous
procedur. for treason will be adopted
and il seems certain that no bodily pun
ishment will be inflicted. Aguinaldo
will probably be held. for the present
at least. as a military prisoner. The
suggestion that he be banished. prob
ably to the island Of Guam. seems pop
ular with some government officials
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
DEWEY WILL WRITE HISTORY.

LIE w FL W LII WRITE hlSIOR i q.
NEW YORK. March 2S.-Speaklng Of
Aguinal1o's capture. Admiral Dewey to-
day said:
"At the beginning don't believe Ag-
uinaldO had any idea Of Independence.
Afterward think it was simply a case
Of success turning a mans head in the
case OF AgInaljO.' As to the matter
Of our relations with the FiipinOs, the
history has never been written. / have
all the letters ami documents pertain
ing to it and expect some day to
write a history of the affair. When
all the documents are published it will be
perfectly clear that no obligation rested
upon the American forces to treat the
Flipinos as allies"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
KANSAS Is PROUD.

KANSAS CITY. March 2S.-Leuten-
ant Barton ]. Mitchell and Lieutenant
Admire. members Of General Funston's
expedition TO capture AguinaldO. are
both Kansas men by birth. Mitchell
and Funston are cousins and lived on
adjoining farms near lola. while Ad-
mir was born and raised in Usage
City.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
WHEAT MARKET.

PORTLAND, March 28.-wheat, wal
Ia Walla, 81.
SAN FRANCISCO. March 2s..-Wheat
May, 1921; cash. 1O1A.
CHICAGO March 28.-Wheat, May,
opening, 7j&&75H; closing, 75BQ6.
LIVERPOOL. March 2S.-Wheat. Ju-
ly. Gs. Hd
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
MAIL CONTRACT RENEWED.
Oceanic Steamship Company VIII Get
$8s,OOO n Year From the New
ZEALAND Government.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2S.--Infor-
nation has reached here that the New
Zealand government has renewed lts
mail-carrying contract with the Oceanic
Steamship Company The old contract
was for $4,000 a year, the new one.
II Is stated, Is for $88, 900.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
DINGwALL STILL IN DANGER.

NEW YORK. March pa. w. Ding
wall, who was shot last Friday by
Robert w. Moulton, Is not yet out Of
danger. It was said last night that his
condition was serious
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
MICHIGAN PIONEER DEAD.

CHICAGO, March 2S.-- Benjamin
Carleton Hoyt, founder OF ST. Joseph.
Mica. is dead at that place. aged "a
years. Mr. Hoyt was one of the first
white settlers Of southwestern Mlchl-
gan
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
STUDENTS DIED FROM WOUNDS.

STUDENTS DIED FROM WOUNDS.
ST. PETERSBURG. March 2S.-Last
Tuesday il was expected in circles pos
esssing the confidence Of the governH ent
that Lieutenant-General Kleigel. she
prefect of police. would be given a ST.
berian governor -generalship. but tie
ministerial circular this morning con-
tanned what is regarded as a severe
criticism Of Kleigers policy Of making
arrests after the outbreaks Of the
student troubles, instead Of forestalling
them The wrangle with Lieutenant
General Viasemsky in the cathedral,
which caused the resignation Of Was
emsky. is also hurting Kleigel Ii is
reported that Grand Duke Vladimir is
organizing a modification committee for
the purpose Of inquiring into the coal
plants Of the students and end eavOr-
ing TO persuade them to BEHAVE.
A story comes from the hospitals TO
the effect tia, nineteen students have
already died from injuries received in
the recent riots, presumably as re-
suit Of wounds inflicted by the leaden
bullets which the Cossacks are alleged
to have put on their whips. The stu
dents themselves report only two
deaths. while the mortality statistics
do not give single death last week
except from disease.
The candidacy OF NJ. KOwalebsky for
minister Of education is regarded as
very serious. Senator Tagantsoff, cur
ator Of the Moscow district, and NJ.
Enrep, curator Of the KharkOff dis
trict. are his principal opponents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-29
MEXICAN CENTRAL SOLD.
Atchison, Topeka and santa Fe Said to
Be Purchaser

NEW YORK. March 2s.-W. L. Snow
e Co.. brokers'. cf this city, said to-
day that they have bought the control
o: the MEXICAN Central Company for
important railroad interests In the
Southwest. II Is said that the AtchisOn,
Topeka and Santa Fe are the purchas-
al
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-02
SMALLPOX AT RED LODGE.
Breaks Out in H%otel-Editor and Printers
in Quarantine.

Smallpox has made it's appearance at
Red Lodge, two cases being discovered
in the Central hotel Saturday. The
patients are two brothers named Hol-
leywood, who arrived in that city
about two weeks ago from Billings.
The men had been here but a short
time, having come to. this city from
Sheridan. A pest house has been
erected just outside the city limits of
Red Lodge and the patients were
taken there. The Central hotel has
been quarantined with its 25 or 80
dodgers. Among those guaranteed are
S. D. Childs. the new editor of the
Carbon County Democrat, and three
compositors of the Carbon County
Democrat and three compositors of the
Picket. Editor Anderson telegraphed
to this city Sunday for a printer. !.