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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

The poor Earl Russell is to be refused
an asylum even in the United States. He
made a great mistake. He should not
have married the woman He would
then have been right in the swim
These Englishmen will learn in time to
obey our customs.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

1t would finish things for Teddy in the
South if Booker T. Washington and the
trustees of the Tuskegee normal school
should confer upon him an honorary de-
gree, say M. P. Mdster of Pickaninnies).
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22
Scottish Rite Masons.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.-The supreme
court of the thirty-third degree Ancient
Free and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free
Masonry for the southern jurisdiction of
the United States, the mother council of
the world, met in biennial session.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

santos-Dumont did it with thirty
seconds to spare. Santos air ship had
as narrow an escape as did the Column
bia. This thirty seconds margin business
must be hard on the nerves.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

That was a great bore who visited the
Chicago postoffice yesterday A bore
who overcomes steel floor to steal de-
serves better fate than life sentence.
to lick stamps.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

old Hanna-Payne bill. If it differ in SO
many respects that it encourages foreign
trade without granting subsidies to es-
tablished lines it may have some show
of passing
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

The missionaries should remember that
a rolling stone sgathers no moss, but it
gets very fine, polish. Let the brigands
be constantly pursued.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

Mark Hanna says that he is not going
to retire from politics. Well, it needs
no ghost from the grave to tell us that.
Nobody ever thought that Mark would
retire until he is retired
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

Scranton, Pa, will need some disci-
pine The strikers are rioting. 1t is
such temptation to throw stone at a
street car windpw.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

1t seems that war, like other annual
flowers, blooms best in the spring This
remark is made on recent reports from
South Africa which is just budding into
CT, M mar - .--Ll.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22
ri The 1heaters.

The most brilliant audience of the sea-
son gathered at the Metropolitan opera
house last night for the second perform
ance of Foxy CUTLER 1t was a repre-
sentative assemblage of the wealth and,
fashion of st. Paul, Enthusiastically
conservative, critical, but generous in
acknowledging appreciation of the clever
work done by the artists. Jerome Sykes
was called before the curtain at the
close of the second act and made
speech that was one of the big hits of
the evening.
Black PATHS Troubadours pleased an
other large audience at the Grand last
night with their mirthful melange of mu-
sic and comedy. The first matinee of the
engagement will be given tomorrow aft
ernoon.
The best burlesque show of the season
is being presented at the Star this week
by the Innocent Maids company The
Carl Damman troupe of European aero
bats gives the finest exhibition ever seen
in the city, and the other specialties are
cCmmendabie
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

There is a good deal of color given to
the report of the popularity of the presi-
dent in the South.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

A report comes that the new ship sub
sidy bill differs in every. respect from the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

Mrs d. b. Trumbull has gone to New
York for a visit of some length
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

Miss Myrtle Dwelle, who has been vis-
ting Mrs. j. e. Wallis, Marshall avenue.
has returned to her home in Lake City,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Lu C. Trow, of the Buck
New York and Buffalo
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

Mrs Samuel R. Van SAINT, of the Aber-
deem. left yesterday for Winona. Mrs.
Van SAINT win therefore not receive to-
day, as usual.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

Mrs. George F. Peterson, St. Anthony
avenue, is visiting friends at Blooming
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Ward, Chatsworth
street, are entertaining Miss Lottie Carr,
of Chicago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

Miss Lizzie Plonick will entertain the
Souvenir Sewing club this evening at her.
home on Jefferson avenue
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

The tenth anniversary of the organiza-
ton of st. Paul chapter d. A. r. will
be signalized by an informal reception to
be held after the regular meeting at the
Dayton Avenue Presbyterian church.
Tuesday afternoon. Oct 49,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-22

Mrs. G, A. Kierh. Marshall avenue, is
Mrs William Rieheson, Dayton avenue.
is entertaining her sister, Mrs T.. r.
Bell, of, Indiana
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24

IN the river three miles rom here with
thirty passengers on board
The boat was running from an xcur-
sion to FDt Lookout when u sgrIng q
leak and commenced to nll. Word was
seH, lc-e by telephone and lhe lug No
Lean was sen, out to Ike on ;hs pass
rnR.rs
All on board were landed here rafcly
nt an early hour this m.ruiag. When
assislanc, was called for the rum0r
gaiaed ground here that the vessel had
me, wish 4 serious accident and that
many persons had been injured /, was
dilicut 10 &C., the facts until the tug
McL an reached the scene.
There WAS more or less confusion on
board un,Il li was ascerialned ,hat there
was ample time for every one 10 be TAX
on N Hfsly
When the passengers reached here on
the Mclean they said ,hat there was
some alarm on board Tor a Few minutes
but the crew and officers soon restored
order The boat can be saved
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
SCHLEY READY
TO PROSECUTE
Will Commence Civil Action
Against MacLay.
INVESTIGATION IS ASKED
Probability That Admlrsls Dewey. Ramsay
and Bsuham win Be Appointed as
Court Of Inqulp-cnH Is
Unprecedented.
INVESTIGATION IS ASKED

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""',''Nl l'N' July 9TH" Wash
'"k''' '''' Ia'' n'Sh' 'elcgraphed Al
'"''' '''"''y 'h'' 10 an editorial Il In
'''''' wa l' '"'I % To- himself - we'll
40 " ''" ''''"i' TO Drf'H proceedings
'k"'''7' N'. M"'I''y. author u The his
'''' "i 'N' 'h'''A states navy, 90 ais-
prove '"' ''''''' charge 1al.ng
go you do .h''. Please wire state
"','''
I'Iiy D. received 'hr following .cie-
gram
"''"' N''h' H. j.. July %. 1901 Ed
Tor Washington Post believe the
"''' '"p should De "n ,'y'.ugn'lon u
al matters by court 'heG a D.y,l ar-
-'h H''"''d'. am preparing 90 ,aEr
~" course. w. 5. StHLEi'
Inc F''' In 'h' morning. as o rrsul,
VI 'N''nN'" inquiries based upon the
'n'h'I'' ' Dispatch "i.I say 10 part
Animal Schloy purposes 70 ask an
investigation at the haads " a laval
court u inquiry and then 20 sue the his
ior''n Mael'ay for libel His action is
a sequel to developments during he pas,
week when the entire country had been
"lrr'd oy 'he publication Of the unex-
amp''d abuse poured out upon him In
The 'h'nl volume o; L. 5. MacLay's his
tory " 'he United states navy, IN which
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
To ABANDON STEAM.
Canadian Pacific Railway Considering
the Substitution Of Electricity for
Steam on Heavy Grades.

NEW YORK, July 2S.-The Canadian
Pacific Railway may, in the near future,
abandon the use of steam engines on The
high mountain grades in the Rockies
and have recourse 70 electric power. The
question will be submitted al the next
meeting Of the board Of directors. says
the Montreal correspondent Ct the
Times. 1t is well known that for some
time pas; the company has had electri-
clans at work studying the practicablli,y
Of utilizing the energy contained in the
vast water powers Of the Rockies Is a
means Of supplying electric power to
haul the trains up the steep grades. At
present a number Of engines have to be
kept a; these points to assist in hauling
the trains. The greatest difficulty the
electricians have been trying 20 over
come is the transmitting Of the power
over distance. superintendent Tim
norman, in the employ of the road at
Toronto, firmly believes, however. that
the scheme can be carried through sue
ceSsfully.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
HAYS GOES EAST
: =. President WIN Confer with HarH-
man and SIubbs.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 23.-Charles
N Hays prcsldn, of the Southern Pa
clhc Company has depar;lel Tor he
Eas, for n conference with +. H. Hlr-
rlman and j. c. stubbs /, Is announc-
yd In the general office ~ the company
,ha, among the .mpor,lnt matters 20 ba
considered al The approaching meeting
rs the proposed ogden -Luc!n ca, N and
other proposed Improvements In the
line
Successors are TO h- appolatcI 90 C..
W Beiu. traffic manager Of the South
ern PacIa- cas-, OF II Pall who recent
N died and to Edwin H9wley. assist
an, general traffic manager u the COM
pany in New York. who has resigned
and q, Is presumed that Preslden, Hays
will consult with General Traffic Man
ager J. c. Stubs before these places
are filled.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
HEAT ALMOST UNBEARABLE

Yesterday Fully as Oppressive as Any
Experienced IN Kansas.
TOPEKA. Kas., July 23.-The tenn
pera,ur-s In Kansas today have been as
high as 10 and in no case reported are
the figures less than 100. It has been
fully as oppressive as yesterday. which
was the hottest day OF the year.
The state Is overcast with clouds and
the air IS humid. Thunder showers OF
various degrees Of intensity came dur
ing the afternoon Everything is stihed
with dust and water Is becoming very
scarce. over a month Of 100 degrees
temperature with hardly drop OF rain
!s the story reported yonigh, from many
Kansas towns and cities.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24

break, a large force u police being in
readiness 20 answer any call for ala.
Some Of the larger firms insist on run
ming their teams, ami non-urlon men are
being employed 10 carry On he bus,-
ness. Accompanying many Of the teams
are police and deputy sher.ffs, some
armed with sh0; guns. Employers Of
teams;ers have taken the places Of their
men In some instances and are driving
their own drsys and trucks. One or wac
small hgh:s have occurred.
Fruit shipments from the country to
the caner.es In this city have been d.
verted 70 canneries In the interior and in
this way the glut on the frui; market is
being avoided. Many small teams. no.
affected by the strike, are hauling fruit
FOR the city canneries.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
REPORTERS ARE SCORED.
Sensational F1s6urg Murder Trial at
Pittsfeld. Mass.

PITTSFIELD. Mass, July 23.-At the
opening Of todays session OF the Fos-
burg manslaughyer trial Judge Stevens
excluded from the courtroom four men
and two women, representing three New
York newspapers, because OF the publl-
cation Of an article in those papers pur-
porting to be A description OF a visit
Of the Fosburg family to the burial
place Of May Fosburg last Sunday.
There could be no more outrageous
breach Of propr,ety," said the Judge.
"and nothing SO calculated to prejudice
the minds Of the jury and the public
and defeat the ends Of justice The pub
fishers Of these newspapers are outside
the commonwealth, and therefore OUT
side my jurisdiction, bu. if proof were
given NE OF the identity Of the writer's
I would deal with them as the action de-
serves"
Mrs. E. T Castle, who owned the
house in which the Fosburgs lived last
August stated that on October l she
washed all marks off the piazza.
William r. Gardner whose home was
nearly opposite the Fosburgs. said he
heard cries Of Police" about 1:2O a. N.
on the morning on which May F5sburg
was killed, but that they came from the.
direction opposite the Fosburg house.
He looked out Of a window, bu. all
seemed quiet.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
BACK FROM ALASKA.
Rivers and Harbors Committee Arrive
at Seattle-Portland Delegation
Leave.

SEATTLE. July 2S.-The congression-
al party. including the liver and har-
bors committee, arrived on the Victorian
today from the Alaska trip.
At p. m. the members Of the com
mittee left on a special train over the
Northern Pacific on the final stage Of
their northwestern journey, which s by
way Of Spokane. Lewiston and the Co.
lumbia river, will end it in Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
MINING CONGRESS OPENS
Fourth Annual Session Convened al
Boise Idaho.

BOISE Ida, July 9S-The fourth an
nual session of the International mining
congress convened this morning. The
meeting was opened with an address
Of welcome by Governor Hunt He was
followed by Mayor Alexander who ten
derei the keys Of the city to The visit
ors.
President Bradford Prince Of New
Mexico, then delivered his annual ad-
dress, Prince stated that the principal
object Of the congress was to secure tn
establishment OF department OF mines.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
HAWAIIAN FISHERIES.
Presjan. Jordan of Stanford Completes
an Exhaustive Suly.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. July 23.
-Pre-.isu. David Starr Jordan has re-
,urnl from his rip TO the Hawaiian
Islands. WHERE be- has been for the past
two months conducting a thorough and
detailed study %; the fisheries and fishes
ot the island, under the direction Of
,h. Un.,ei States fish commission.
Aolu. 2io species Of fish have thus far
been collected and classified, fifty Of
which are new 20 science A complete
rapor, II the laws and customs Of the
islanders relative TO fishing is being
made by J. y Cobb, the statisuclan Of
the party This information together
with the results Of the scientific work
by DR.. Jordan, will be embodied in an
extensive rep1r; 10 the government.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
WANT RECEIVER APPOINTED.
Suit Filed Against Two Mining Com
panles al Butte

BUTTE, Mont. July 2S-John Mac
GInnls vice-president ana general man
lgcr Of the Montana ore Purchasing
Company has brought another suit in
the district court here against the Bos-
ton and Montana Company, the Anal
ramated Company and It's president to
have a receiver appointed FOR the Boston
4 Montana. He wants a decree that
the Amalgamated Company has no
right to any Of the shares Of the Bos-
ton 4 Montana
A transfer Of control in the Boston n
Montana was made to the Amalgamated
Company recently through the decision
NJ n New Jersey court.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
CAPE TOWN TRAIN
HELD UP BY BOERs.
Three Killed and Eighteen Wounded
French Engaged Near
CraddOck.

LONDON, July 23.-The British war
Office has received the following dis
patch from Lord Kitchener. dated Pre-
toril. July %:
The train from Cape Town with 1l3
details and stores was held up, cap
tured and burned at schesper eight
miles north Of Bolufortwaet July 81. Our
casualu=s were three killed and eIgh-
teen wounded.
French reports that Crabbe, with 300
men, was attacked in the mountains
near Craiiock wi.h KH.zhInger al
dawn, Juy 2l The horses sJampeded,
An all-day fight followed. Crabbs fell
back on Mortimer. Our loss was slight"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
HEAVY DEALING IN GRAIN.

NEW YORK, July 2S.-The bears had
their turn IN the grain market today
They hammered down the price OF
wheat two cents and corn anywhere
from three to Ave cents per bushel. Ev-
cry man in the grain crowd and a good
part If the spec Ilative public was lead
ed with grain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
NO RESPITE FROM
INTENSE HEAT
ScOrching Weather Continues in
Corn Belt States.
KANSAS GLOOMY OUTLOOK
Everything Sililtd With Dust and Water Be-
coming Very sree-Iempersture Of
Over Ons Hundred Degrees
Tor a hS1lb.

WASHINGTON, July 23-with the
exception q scattered thunders,orms,
m)s' o' which, so far at least as reports
10 The weather bureau show. was ,ha,
az North Platte, Nebraska. where eight
o9e-huair-dths Of an inch Of rain fe.l.
The irguih and intense heat continued
al. day throughout ;h- states Of the corn
belt.
Temperatures today again averaged
eyer !" degrees 10 Ia. area making the
'h.r'y-s.x.b day 10 which the .hermom-
e,er has risen 90 90 degrees and higher
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
Combine Forces Will Apply for
Restraining Order.
NEW CRISIS IS REACHED
The hsys lntended to Preysat Strikers From
MOlsstlnS NOs.UuOu Men 90 Public
hiEhwsys-Rumors Of Set.
tIement GrOundIess.

PITTsBURG, July 23.-The combine
forces have decided TO carry the strike
INTO the courts. Ex-Judge Mills, OF
Wellsv!lIe, mas been retained by Perclfer
F. Smith, district manager Of the Amer
lean Sheet Steel Company, to prepare
papers for presentation within a few
days TO the federal court asking for a
restraining order 10 stop the strikers
from moiesJ!ng in any way noa-unlon
men on the highways
The move promises a crisis in the
strike. which has been thus far one Of
watchfulnsss and waiting.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
WILL MEET THE COMMITTEE.

PORTLAND, July PA delegation
Of eleven leading citizens Of this city
left on special train tonight over the
o. R. & N. for Spokane for the pur-
pose Of meeting the rivers and harbors
committee and accompanying them
down the Columbia from Lewiston to
Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
FUNDS FOR BOER WAR.
English Army Has Enough to Last
Until the End.

NEW YORK, July 2S-Mr. Bllfour
has jus, stated that there will be no
supplementary estimates and from this
/; is Inferred that the government does
not intend to ask parliament to make
any further provision for ;he war, says
the London correspondent Of the Trib-
une.
The military authorities, /. is under
stood, are satisfied tha, the war is rear
ing its end ana that the sum already
voted by parllmcaJ will be sufficient 10
meet the military expenditure.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
INCREASED RATES.
Steamer Lines to san Francisco VIII
Follow Railroads Lead.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 23.-The San
Francisco Chronicle says:
Following the announcement a few
days ago Of an advance in the southern
Pacific Nompany's passenger rates be-
tween here and Portland comes the
news that a similar advance in pas
senger rates on the steamers of the
Oregon Railroad 4 Navigation Company
has been decided ipon, beginning on
July 26
The advance in steamer rates Will oc-
casion a corresponding increase in all
other rates based on the ocean traffic.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
SHOOTING FESTIVAL CLOSED.

SAN FRANCISCO July 2S.-The
third annual bundes shooting festival
closed tonight with the coronation of
Adolph Strecker. Of san Francisco, rs
"Schuet2en Koeng," Strecktr made the
phenomenal score Of 1894
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
CONSTITUTION AGAIN WINS.

NEW HAVEN. Coma, July 23.-Again
today did the Constitution prove speed
Ter than the Columbia in light airs and
tluky weather. The Constitution won
by four minutes and six seconds, cor
rected time, the length Of the course be-
ing twenty-eight miles.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
LEMON PRICES RISE.
Increased Consumption Caused by Heat
Shortens Supply.

CHICAGO July 2S.-The Chronicle
says.
The no, weather has greatly increased
the consumption Of lemons and as a re-
sui. the commission men are asking an
advance OF p to so cents on the stocks
they have on hand. 1t is said that Chi
cago's supply Of lemons was never be-
fore 50 short.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
TRANSFERS STRIKE SERIOUS.
Trouble Seems Imminent at San Fran
cisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 23.- The
teams,ers' strike bears a very serious
aspect this afternoon. Both sides are
standing firm and the feeling between
the opposing forces Is becoming more
and more bitter, That trouble is feared
is evidenced by the squads Of police,
mounted and afoot, which are patroling
the wholesale district and the wharves
and railroad depots. At the city hall
everything Is in radiness for an. out
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
DISHONEST PosToFECE CLERK

BAKER CITY, Ore, July 2S.-Unltsd
States Postoffice Inspectors Perkins and
Butler today arrested in the postofflce of
this city Henry ]. KInnison, a trusted
smploye, on whose person was found
marked letters containing money, checks
and stamps.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
SITUATION Is UNCHANGED.

Rum0rs Of Settlement: Of the Grea. Steel
Strike Groundless.
NEW YORK, July 23.-Another ru-
NOR declaring that the strike Of steel
workers had been settled reached Wall
street from Boston tonight. When J. P.
Morgans attention was called TO the re-
port, he replied:
The situation is unchanged"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
SCHOOL TEACHERS SAIL

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2S.-The
transport Thomas sailed this afternoon
for Manila with 700 teachers, who are
going to accept positions In schools in
the Philippines.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
YOUNGER BROTHERS FREE.

STlLLAWTER, Mimi, July 23-Cols-
man and James Younger, after their
twenty-five years in states prison. will
begin work as statesmen for a ST. Paul
dealer in gravestones ana monuments.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
To SUPPRESS CRIMINALS.
Law and order League Formed a, Fort
sill.

FORT SILL, O. T. July GA law
and order league has been formed here
10 suppress dozen crooks, who have
infested the country since the Kiowa
and Commanche registration began. The
organization has decided to distribute
1000 hand bills bearing the following;
Notice is hereby served on all conf
dence men, pickpockets. thieves and
crooks who are caught plying their vo-
cations that they will be hanged to the
neares. tree"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
NEVER ROBBED woRKINGMEN.
Passengers on a California Stage Are
Passed by Highwayman.

MENDoCINO, Cal, July 23.-The
stage from Cazadero to this place was
held up this afternoon at Dark Gulch,
five miles south Of here. The robber
commanded the driver TO throw out the
box and when he was assured there was
no box he made investigation.
After carefully looking over the wagon
he asked the three passengers il they
were workingmen. They informed him
thar they We're. and he replied
You may go on, never rob work.
.ngmen."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
CHILEAN FINANCIAL MIDDLE.
Plan Being Prepared Providing for Ad-
di,.onal Revenues.

VALPARAISO, Chile, July 23.-The
Chilean government IS preparing a bill
which will effect a reorganization to
large extent Of the national finances.
II contsmplates the accumulation cf
an additional 5OOO00OO pesos as a reserve
and will provide an excise duty on al
cohol and other internal taxes, which,
together with the sale Of nitrate prop
critics. will be devoted to increasing the
efficiency Of the Chilean army and navy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-24
TREASURE FROM ALASKA.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 23.-The
steamer st, Paul tonight arrived from
Alaska with about two and half mil
lion in gold consigned to the Alaska
Commercial Company.