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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-21
sTRECKER's BIG SCORE.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2O.-Adolph
Srecker, the schutzen king Of the third
national Bundles festival, returned to
the ranges this morning and made the
score 40 out Of a possible so on the
American standard target.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-21
PRAYERS FOR RAIN.
Missouri and Kansas Churches TO Hold
Special Services

KANSAS CITY, July 9O-Prayers for
rain viii he offered In nearly all the
churches In Missouri ana Kansas to-
morrow, In the former state In obedience
10 the governors proclamation.
In some OF the churches ot This city
special services Will be- held.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-21
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK, July 2O.-Anxiety over
the Western crop situation overbore all
other considerations in the stock market
today and carried prices down through
attempts Of inside interests in certain
stocks 20 support the market. Closing
prices were near the lowest and the
market was active and weak at the last.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-21
AMERICANS ARE DEFEATED.
The Canadians Best Them in Amateur
Rowing Contest at Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July 2O.-The
worlds champion vesper eight-oarded
shell Of this city, which has carried the
colors Of It's club to may a victory went
down to defeat today before the strong
nrgonaut crew of Toronto, Canada in
the last day Of the annual regatta Of
the National Association of Amateur
Oarsmen. Not only was this crew
whipped by the Canadians, but eight
men OF the Winnipeg Rowing Club also
flashed past the champions and beat
them out at the finish.
It was the first defeat for the Vesper
eight. The Arganauts time for the mile
and half was 7:49.
A dual contest for the championship
Of the United States in singles was won
by Ten Eyck from Greere.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-21
AT MILWAUKEE

MILWAUKEE, July 9O-The ther-
mometer a, the weather bureau regis
tered 90 ana those In the street from
lO5 TO ilO. This is the highest temper
ature for Milwaukee In July since 1887
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-21
WILL RECEIVE PATRIOTS.

NEW YORK. July 2O.-The Irish
National Club of this city is planning a
big reception to John E. Redmond andI
John Dillon who are to visit this coun-
try in September.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-21
MRS. KRUGER REPORTED DEAD

PARIS, July 2O.-A dispatch from
Brussels says Ex-President Kruger has
been notified by cable that his wife died
today at Pretoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-21
sHARKEY AND MAHER.

A mixed wrestling match between the
pugllists Tom sharkey and Peter Ma
her this Afternoon resulted in a draw.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-21
STATE GRAIN COMMISSIONER.

TACOMA, July 2O.-William H. Reed
has been appointed by Governor Rogers
member of the Washington state
grain commission to succeed himself for
the term ending July, 1908.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-21
HOTTEST DAY ON RECORD.

MINNEAPOLIS, July 9O-This was
the hottest day ever recorded here, AT
3 u. m. the temperature was l0e,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-21
NOTED ATHLETE DEAD.

ST. LOUIS, July 2O.-Wayman Grow
McCreery noted as a billiard player.
musician and amateur athlete, died to-
day Of cerebral apoplexy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-21
LARGE NUMBER REGISTERED.

Ell RENO, July 2O.-When the reg
booths closed this evening
lO2,271 persons had registered.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-21
SENATOR woLCoTT IN ENGLAND.

NEW YORK, July ga i.sPl,ch to|
the Tribune from London says
Senator Wolc0tt has arrived here from
Carlsbad in excellen; health and spirits.
He was perfectly we'll he remarked.
when he went, and is a good deal bet
ter now. He will probably remain inI
England several months.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-21
NEXT CONVENTION OF
THE EPWORTH LEAGUE.

Claims Of Various Cities Are Considered
Churches Crowded at Yester-
rays Meetings.
Keene.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 2O.-This
evening meeting Of the board of con-
troll OF the Bpwor,h League was held
to consider the claims OF the various
cities which are anxious to secure the
next international convention. 1t was
decided 10 refer the whole matter TO a
special committee.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-07-21
THE EXIUED BoERs.

Nationalihes That Make Up Prisoners
al ST. Helena.
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NEW YORK, July 2.O-The British
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-21
THE KAISER At COWES.
German Emperor Accompanied by
the Prince of Wales.

German Emperor Accompanied by
the Prince OF Wales.
CoWES. Jan 21,-The royal yacht Al
berta, with the Kaiser, the Prince of
Wales, the Duke of York. and the Duke Of
Connaught on board, arrived here a few
minutes after 4 O'Clock.
The figure Of Emperor William was ca
silly recognized standing by the pilot house
as the yacht approached the pier He re-
NAMED talking with the Duke of York till
the pier vas reached. Then the Prince of
Wales came from the saloon and Joined
the others
The whole party. including the Duke and
Duchess of Connaught, landed within q no
ment after the Alberta locked The two
royal carrlages-open Iandsus-au-aited
them
Emperor William. the Prince OF Wales,
and the Duke and Duchess Of Connaught
quickly entered the first carriage and
drove toward Osborne house Emperor
William acknowledge the silent salutes Of
the crowd, a score of so Of the people
raising their hats. He was dressed in a
plain black suit and wore derby hat He
appeared to be far less weary and anxious
than his grim-visaged uncle who sat op-
posite to him.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-21
LEGISLATION At MANILA
The Philippine Commission Passes
Prof. Noses School Bill.
The Teaching of Religion in Tustifus,
lions for Public Instruction Vet to-
BE Permitfed-Citizens of ssIabor
Take the Oath of AHeglance.+
The Federal Movement Spreading.

MANILA. Jan. 21-Tbe Philippine Come
mission today passed the SCHOOL bin in<
troduced by Prof Noses, after two weekss
public discussion and With few amead-
ments.
The chief discussion arose over the sec-
ton permitting any denomination 10 teach
religion in the school houses after school
hours on the same plan as that in Mime
sofa American. Spanish, and Filipino
public opinion was strongly opposed to
this
Commissioner Moses today offered an
amendment that so far as religion Is
concerned. the schools shall be conducted
on the same plan as the American schools
and that the teaching Of religion IN the
schools be not allowed.
President Taft spoke for an hour in IA.
vor OF a substitute for Mr. Moses amend
ment, which. while not allowing the
teachers to teach religion to the children,
or critieise the doctrines of the churches.
permits priests and ministers to instruct
them in the schooIhouses after school
hours for three and a half hours every
week.
-Four hundred citizens of MaIabon took
the oath OF allegiance after mass yester-
day
The newly organized Federal party.
which is in favor Of peace, is holding
rousing meetings in Manila and the sub
urbs. The movement is spreading to the
other islands, and is increasing rapidly in
strength
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-21
THE TRIAL OF GEORGE KERR
Likely to Be Begun at Paterson
Next Monday.
Defence OF the Fourth sIan in the
Bosschieter Murder Case Al
ready Outlined.

PATERSON, y. J, Jan 21.-With three
men awaiting sentence for the best part
OF their lives as murderers Of Jennie
Bossehieter. the people OF Paterson are
looking forward inratiently 70 the trial
Of the fourth Of the defendants indicted
fer the crime Il Is likely that George J.
Kerr viii be brought to trial next Mon
day, fer, IN case of conyicsion, Judge Dix
on wishes 10 pass sentence on all four
during The present court term
The defence in Kerr's case will be rad
icaI!y different to that employed BY the
counsel for MeAlister, Death, and Camp
bell.
1t is peculiarly for my brothers inter
est" says ex-Judge Kerr. that he tell
the absolute truth about whatever he
knows Of the case against him." So it ap-
pears that Kerr viii declare on oath that
he was not present at the administration
Of the deadly drug to Jennie Bossehieter
and that he protested against any Ill
treatment OF the girl.
Prosecutor Emley, on the other hand
viii seek 10 denolish the whole structure
of the defence and TO prove that Kerr
had guilty knowledge OF both feIonies
charged in the Indictment
Judge Dixon at last has made known
his reasons for granting Kerr a separate
trial. This was done or the representa-
ton of Kerr's counsel that his defence
would stand by itself. and that it would
be difficult or a jury 10 distinguish be-
tween his case and that of his fellow
prisoners. If all were tried al once
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that the District should repay the ad-
vances after July I. 1902, in four annual
payments, with interest al the rate Of 2
per cent per annun. Mr. Mudd offered
an amendment to the amendment striking
out the words with interest at the rate
OF per cent per annum. He said it
did not look we'll for the National Gov
eminent to be playing the part of a
money lender
Mr. jenkins said the Commissioners in
honor would have TO oppose the amend
ment to the amendment, because OF an
agreement with the Committee on Appro-
priations- Mr. Mudd said he knew Moth
ing CT such an agreement
Mr. Hopkins wanted TO know il the
deficit in the District revenues was not
caused by failure TO collect taxes on per-
sonal property.
Ar. Jenkins said no, as the personal
tax was as hard to collect here as else
where. He said Men who go 10 church
and bow their reads when the pastor
prays viii go before the tax collector and
commit perjury. Men are as anxious to
escape taxes as to escape death
Mr.. Cowherd said the fault was not with
the Tax Collector, but with the highest
officials in the District of Columbia and
the influential citizens. They were, he
said. opposed to the Personal Tax law be-
cause they desire to make this city q
refuge for rich men to escape personal
taxes elsewhere and come here 20 live.
Mr.. Cowherd and Mr. Jenkins expressed
themselves as strongly in favor OF exc
cutting the Personal Tax law.
Mr.. Mudd's amendment to the commit
tee amendment was reported and lost.
The committee amendment prevailed and
the bill was passed
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-21
SUPREME COURT CASES.

Rule Upon an Appellate Tribunal
in Mandamus Proceedings.
Upon the petition of the American sug-
ar Refining Company. a rule was issued
by the Supreme Court today directed to
the judges Of the Court OF Appeals for
the Fifth circuit requiring them to show
cause by February % why writ Of man
damus should not be issued against them
The matter involved IS the ordinance OF
the city of New Orleans assessing a IL
eense or tax OF $4,000 upon the refining
company for carrying on its business in
that city
The company resisted payment en- the
ground that II was a manufacturer and
exempt from payment of the tax, and that
the ordinance Was Illegal and void, being
IN violation Of the Fourteenth amendment
10 the Constitution by making q discrimI-
nation against sugar refners who were
not planters nor farmers The circuit
court for the Eastern district Of Louisiana
gave judgment N favor of the city and
the court OF appeals refused 10 take juris-
dietiOn of the case on appeal Hence the
application for the writ
Tbs court ordered that oral argument pc
made upon the case OF s D. Hatfield ct 81.
rs Henry c King. which was submitted
some days ago. without argument Z IN
wolves the title to portions Of the grant OF
500,eC0 acres Of land granted 10 Robert
Morris. dn8ncier OF the Revolution sftuat-
ed in the States OF Virginia. West V-fr-
sales by the State. Of West Virginia are in
Guided in the case and the Attorney Cen
eral Of that State viii be notified Of the
order
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-21
ACCUSING THE RUSSIANS
Major Scrivers' Report to the Chief
Signal Omcer.
Action of the Museovite Troops ia
Cutting the American Lines in
China Severely Criticised.

General Greedy. Chief Of the signal
Corps of the Army. today cee-iyed by mail
a 4uH report from Major scrtgens in Pc
kin of the Signal Corps operations in 4 ne
Chinese campaign Major Sorivens is he
ranking officer Of the service in Chiaa
and his report is said TO contain interes Z
ing matter. inasmuch as it severely criu-
cises and denounces the action Of the Rus
sian troops in entering the American
lines from PeIdn to the coast II is said
to confirm the newspaper dispatches in
this regard.
Jealousy over the success of the
United States Signal Corps is said
to have prompted the action of the
Russians in this regard. and it is
said that Major Scrivens' report contains
absolute proof Of the charges made. 1t
also says that other troops besides Rus
SLAMS were guilty Of the same practice.
In order not TO cause any unfriendly feel
ing on the part Of Russia because Of The
criticism, the full text of thz report VIII
not be made public
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-21
THE FINANCIAL BILLS.
Further Hearing by the House Com
x,,;.tae an Cafpa.ra

Further Hearing by the House Com
Inittee on Coinage
The House Committee on Coinage
Weights, and Measures continued the
hearings on the Mill-Leyy bills fer the
interchangeability of gold and silver
Charles A. Conant. an expert financial
writer. advocated the passage of one or
the other Of the bills. He said silver
would not be presented for redemption.
but if it were redeemabIe in geld public
confidence would be mistaken.
Representative Diversified of Indiana.
who had charge of the Geld Standard bill
in the House. spoke at some length adyo-
eating the bills under consideration En-
acting them into law, he said would no
more make an additional charge upon the
Treasury than the cloth IN q mercantile
establishment was charge upon q -ard
stick All the cloth might be measu ed
by the yard-stick, yet the yard ;ck
would remain intact.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-21
SALISBURY TO REMAIN.
He VIII Retain His Place as the Eng
Ifsh Premier


Lord Salisbury will still hold the reins
of power IN the British Government. not
wichstandIng the change of sovereigns.
Had Victoria died before 1885 the Gov
eminent would have undergone a com
plete change, but a reform bill passed
that year provided against any such up
heavaL
With the war in South Africa and the
complications in China, together with the
unfinished treaty with the United States
Great Britain could not afford. according
TO ner public men, to do without the
Premier, who knows the questions at
issue better than any EngIishman. and
whose life training has been in the di-
pIomatic service.
Despite the charge Of nepotism made
against him there is nothing worse. and
the public recognizes the Cecu family as
one of the abIest in the United Kingdom.
The Marquis himself was a younger son.
The death Of his brother in 1866 made him
By courtesy YiscGunt CranbOrne- At thir-
ty-siX he was a Secretary Of State. having
entered Parliament at twenty-three.
Though his power is admitted Lord Sal
IsbuTy IS not popular He dlsIikes crowds
and does not appreciate the cheers OF the
multitude His speeches excite no enthu-
siasm- They are better 70 read than to
hear, and are probably committed to mem
Dry
But he reigned supreme il The House
Of Lords. As Foreign Secretary he VIII
be long remembered, as his diplomacy
there had its full swing His foreign DoI-
Icy viii be finally estimated when the Sc
crets Of all the despatch boxes are made
known.
His personal character is above re-
preach He is. also. incapable of learing
malice
The Salisbury Government has under
gone great strain during the Boer war
and early last year it was announced that
the Cabinet was without a defender in
high circles and that public opinion was
setting powerfully against it, Bus the
storm was weathered and the Government
endorsed by the people al the recent gen
eral election
Hence there Is no likelihood that the
accession 10 the throne Of King Edward
VII VIII see any radical changes in the
ministry. Bound around as the King is
by the constitution he could do nothing in
politics except TO influence affairs by a
show Of his personal feelings and opin-
ions This he viii not do as he has al
ways been Of conservative turn Of mind.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-21
ANXIOUS CROWDS IN LONDON.
Silent MuIt;tudes Awaiting Tidings
From Osborne

LONDON. Jan 21.-There was an all
pervading sense of gloom throughout
London today. Thousands of people 81
IentIy crowded around buckingham Pal
ace and Marlborough House, waiting for
bulletins from Osborne
By 10 o'clock in the morning PiccadiIly,
the Mail. Pail Mall, and Victoria Street
were thronged with fashionably dressed
pedestrians and private carriages, all
making for a point where the latest au-
thentic news could be obtained. Such a
crowd was never seen in the West End
save in the height of the season, espe-
cially so early in the morning.
In the city the dense crowd which al
ways surrounds the Mansion House when
news of national Importance is expected.
has been there all day, but are behaving
in a manner quite foreign to that which
usually characterizes a Mansion House
crowd The people are the same, bVt
there is no hustling and no noise.
When the luncheon hour arrived in
creased numbers of the quiet throng form
ed of their own accord in perfect order
and marched slowly past the bulletin
board of the Mansion House. reading the
latest bulletin as they went by. Not even
a single policeman was necessary 10 man
age the crowd, which is a remarkable
thing when an official announcement is to
be read at the Mansion House.
Lord aAiayor Green this morning had
a conference with the city remembrance
in regard to the official procedure III the
event of the worst news being received.
It was decided for the present that if the
Queen dies the Lord Mayor will go to
Temple Bar. which is the city boundary,
in state and there read his proclamation.
announcing her demise.
No special prayers for the Queen were
introduced in the services at ST. PauTs
Cathedral this morning. but after the
anthem the versiele. 20 Lord Save the
Queen was ehanted. the eiotr respond
ing, Who Putteth Her Trust in Thee"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-21
PRESIDENT AGAIN EFT WORK.
In His Office for Some Time Attend
ing to Urgent Business.

ing TO Urgent Business.
The President spent an hour and a half
in his Office this morning aad received a
number of official callers whose business
was urgent. He attended to some matters
demanding immediate action, and then re-
tired to his private apartments. It viii
be several days before he Is able to re-
ceiye all callers as formerly. He feels
that he has fully recovered. hut his ply
stefan stin enjoins rest and caution for a
while longer.
Consul Oscar F. Williams. formerly at
Manila and recently appointed to repre-
sent this Government at Singapore, was
among the visitors at the White House
this morning.
My appointment to Singapore, think. -
said Mr. Williams, lis a sufficient evil
dence of the fact that the insinuations
made against me by Lieutenant Rurritt
were unfounded- l never was intereste
in any mining deals, as intimas ed by Lieu
tenant Burritt, during my service at Ma
Mia He is simply an overZealOus official
anxious TO give the appearance of being
alert and attentive TO his duties Still. l
do not care to discuss the matter, The
department did not regard Il as of sufi-
ton to be made. although sitter the pub
LEGATION of the statements made in Lieu
tenant Burritt's report. l asked for such
action.
The appointment to Singapore is a
promotion. II is a post which IN view Of
our increasing trade with the Orient is
daily growing more and more important.
We are from 1900 to 5000 miles nearer
to he millions of consumers OF China and
India than any European country and
there is nc reason if we can sell our
products in Birmingham, Berlin, and 9TH
er European manufacturing centres cheap
er than they can be produced there, why
We cannot control the Oriental market
within the next twenty-five years"
Consul Williams expects to leave for his
new post In about one month.
Colonel Russell 3. Harrison, soA OF ex-
President Harrison was at the White
House, this morning, and shook hands
with the older employees who were at the
Executive Mansion during his fathers in
cumbency OF Office. He saw Secretary
Cortelyou, but did not see the President
Colonel Harrison refused to discuss his
affairs with tie army concerning which
there has been much said Of late.
Representative Cochrane, Of New York,
called upon the President this morning
and presented him with a set Of hand
someIy cngrossed resolutions from a
Grand Army Post in Troy, =. Y, thank
ing him for the recent appointment of
Minister Green, Of that city TO Greece
Mr.. Green is a member OF the post send
ing the resi- buttons
Senator Spooner saw the President and
discussed with him for a short time mat
tiers of pending legislation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-21
A cABLEGRAM TO OSBORNE.
Canadian MethodIsts Offer Prayers
for the Queen.

OTTAWA, Jan. 2I.-The following cable
gram was despatched TO Osborne from the
mems meeting of the Dominion Methodist
Church last evening:
Eighteen hundred Christians assembled
all praying God bless the Queen
Mayor Morris has requested that in the
event OF the death Of the Queen. the clergy
Of all denominations viii cause their
church bells 10 be tolled. taking the signal
from the bell on the City Hall tower. As
far as possible his worship personally com
municated his request TO the various cier-
gymen last night.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-21
ELISHA GRAY DEAD.
Prof. Bells Associate Expires at
NeutouviIIe. Mass

Prof Bells Associate Expires at
NeWtouviIIe. Mass.
BOSTON, Jan. 2f.-Prof Elisha Gray,
Of telephone fame, having been assocfat-
ed with Prof. Bell. and more recently
prominent IN connection with the inyen-
ton Of submarine signaling. died sudden
ly last night at Newtonville
Prof Gray was evidently returning 70
this city after having visited Arthur j.
Mundy, the inventor of the signaling
service with which he was associated.
The professor had been East about a year
and a half actively engaged in develop
ing this idea. His home was in Chicago.
He was picked up in an unconscious
condition in Newtonville Square and car
ried into neighborfng house, where he
died.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-21
VictOria's Physicians Report Her
Slightly Improved.
ABLE TO TAKE NOURISHMFNT
Favorable Symptoms. However,
20 Not Excite Hope.
ALL PREPARED FOR THE END

Death Likely TO Ensue From the sud
den Cessation of the Hearts Ac-
ton, Caused by the Pressure of a
Blood CIOi On the Brain-Dr. nar-
low Arrives at Osborne to Relieve
the Professional Watchers at the
Bedside-The Yacht Victoria and
Albert Ordered to Coyves for the
accommodation of Royal Visitors
Who VIII Remain over Night.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-21
A BACKSBT FOR HANNA
Powerful Opposition to His Ship
Subsidy Scheme.

Upon Which Assent to Its
Passage Is Contingent Impossible
for Acceptance by Hin,-Tbe Eli,
1t Is said, Night as Well BE Aban-
doned, for Its Intended Chief Bene-
GeEnrIes Would BE Left Ont in the
CoId-suggestion of ans Extra SEES
sion Not observation-disclosures to
BE Talked 10 Death ia the senate.