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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
TiIlamOok in JeOpardy---Seriou News Com
ing in Every HOur---Fort Columbia
Surrounded.
Many Farmers Lose Everything Still Spreading
Oregon City District Suffers Heayily-An Hands
Are Out Fighting to Save Lives and Property
Losses VIII Be Enormous.

TILLAMo0K. Sept sll--Forest fires
are raging on three sides of the city
and destruction Of the entire town is
threatened Nearly the entire male
population has turned out TO fight the
flames. and those who remain behind
are in a state Of panic.
The Fiys-Mile house on the road
toward North Yamhll, was destroyed
last night and four farmhouses were
burned.
The fire has completely surrounded
the reservoirs which have the city's
water supply and on whose resources
the fire fighters entire hopes depend.
Donaldson's big saw mill has burn
ed, causing heavy loss.
1880 a. m.-Portland reported Tila-
nook wires down. Last message by
telephone stated that the city was
completely surrounded.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
PROUD souTHERNERs
Confederate Veterans Refuse Charity
From the North.

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 1.-THE Con-
federNte Veterans OF New Orleans have
refused the proffered aid OF General
Torrcnce. commander OF the Grand
Army of the Republic. They decline
with thanks the money TO build a
home for INDECENT Confederate SOL
diers IN Alabama. The Army OF the
Tennessee adopted resolutions referr-
ing 10 General Torrences offer in the
kindest terms, declaring that he pos.
scsses noble heart, fun Of brotherly
love. but the resolution says;
I'VE cannot accept even this gener-
ously profered assistance from any
source save our own people. 1t is the
duty of the South and the South
alone TO provide for Confederate SOL
dlers who may need assistance. To
permit others 10 do that duty would
in our Judgment. be both unbecoming
and wrong to the Southernp eople.
"But let II he well understood that
We are grateful just in the same way
that man is grateful to a neighbor
who offers financial assistance when
the angel OF death visits his home.
In both cases we must politely, but
firmly decline to accept the offer.
There are certain duties which a high
minded people cannot permit others to
perform and this is one OF them"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
UTAH REPUBLICANS EN-
DoRsE SECOND TERM.

OGDEN, Sept. 11.-United States
Senator Beveridge, of Indiana, opened
the Republican campaign in Utah to-
night. speaking before the delegates
10 the Republican state convention.
Senator Beveridge was given close at
tention and was hearth applauded.
United States Senators Clark and
Warren, Of Wyoming. were also pres
ent and spoke briefly.
The Republican state convention to-
day nominated Joseph Howell, Of
Wellsville. for congress; Judge w. NJ.
Mccarthy, Of Sewer county, for the
supreme court justice, and adopted q
platform In which the mention Of Gu
ban reciprocity was omitted. On
this point the beet sugar interests Of
the state won out after a somewhat
bitter and protracted debate in the
committee on resolutions.
An amendment to the platform de-
cIaring it to be the sense Of the con-
vention that President Roosevelt be
nominated for president in 1904 as his
own successor" was carried with a
whoop.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
ST. LOUIS SCANDALS,
Nearly All the Boodlers Now Want to
Confess,

ST, LOUIS, Sept. lin talk with
the Associated Press reporter. Circuit
Attorney Folk said that almost every
one of the indicted members of the
House of Delegates combine have Of
fered to turn states evidence. but that
he DECLINED to accept more than two
or three with a promise OF clemency.
Before ], X. Murrell's return and con-
fession, the members OF the combine,
Folk said, We're so sure of their rosi-
tion that the offers OF the authorities
to take care of the lnformants were
spurned. Now the situation is differ
ent.
The grand jury held two sessions
today. At each session a number of
members OF the council that passed
the city lighting bill In 1899 were called
on to tell what they knew Of the trans.
actions connected with such measures
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
Are Demanding q Twenty Per
Cent Advance in Wages.
CAN DICTATE TERMS
TO WESTERN ROADS
Circulars Sent Out and Signed
by Each Member Swearing
to Stand by Each Other
Perfect Organization.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 1.-THE
Call this morning says that the largest
and most far-reaehing union in the
history OF railroads has been recently
formed by the railroad conductors and
brakemen working on roads west az
Chicago. The men are dissatisfied
with the present rates OF wages ana
VIII, in the immediate future, make !
demand for an increase OF 20 per cent
the Call is in position to announce
that this union win make test case
OF one OF these roads. Should their
request be refused on any one of these
roads, the engineers, brakemen ana
conductors will be able to tie up every
road west OF Chicago. The organiza-
ton was effected last June in Kansas
City, and w. ". Stafford, passenger
conductor on the Southern Pacific.
residing at Oakland. was elected Its
executive head Circulars have been
secretly passed around among the men
and as result every trainman has
signed the request asking for the in
crease of 20 per cent.
Chairman Stafford, of the executive
council Of the union. when seen con-
frmed all Of the above statements and
added.
Oar organization is perfect The
circulars we have been sending have
been signed not only by myself but
by l. E Clark, grand chief conductor
Of the Order Of Railway Conductors.
AMI T, i, Mcirissey grand master OF
the Brotherhood OF Railway Trainmen
We have every trainman in the coun-
try back of us and will win our de-
mand."
Manager James Alger, of the South
ern Pacific. stated that he was fully
aware that the organization had been
perfected, but he refused to discuss
the subject
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
wARSHIPS TO PANAMA.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11,-secretary
Moody today telegraphed commanders
of the hattleship Wisconsin at Bremen
ton, and the cruiser Cincinnati, at
Cape Haytien, directing them to pro-
coed to the isthmus of Panama.
Commanders OF the Wisconsin and
Cincinnati viii be instructed TO en-
force the treaty stipulatlonS with Co
lombia strictly by preventing inter-
ference with the traffic across the 18th
mus and also to prevent bombardment
of Panama from the sea on the ground
that this would constitute menace to
the traffic.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
KRUGER's AUTOBIOGRAPHY.

NEW YORK. Sept 11.-Ex- President
Kruger's autobiography soon to be
published will be a volume contains
ing 100000 words, cables the London
correspondent of the Tibune. The
book contains the story Of Mr.. Kru-
gers life from childhood to the dec
laration of peace. The manuscript OF
the work here brings the story down
to the Jameson raid. and the remain
der will in clude the story Of the ne
gotiations with Hr. Chamberlain. an
account of the war until Mr.. Kruger's
departure from the Transvaal, and in
cidents of his life in Holland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
DEATH FROM FLY's BITE.

NEW YORK, Sept. IL Bitten by
fly two weeks ago, George I.yndhust.
of Brooklyn, is dead. The physicians
pronounce it an extraordinary case.
Lyndhurst was bitten IN the thumb
of his hand. Three days later swell
ing began and spread rapidly The
doctors declare the fiy-bite had caused
blood poisoning which they could nct
check, and the victim died in great
agony. Lyndhurst was So years of
age and in fairly good health before
he was bitten.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
NEHAMA AND ELKHoRN.

SALEM, Sept IL A telephone mes
sage from Mehama to the Statesman
says that the timber fires all around
that town are doing great damage to
the forests and that they @re threat
ening the settlers houses and property.
Thousands Of dollars in property have
already been destroyed. The Elkhorn
country fires are also raging in the
choice timber doing great damage.
Observation-Disclosures
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
OIL FIELD BURNING.

BEAUMONT. Tex, Sept. ll--An oil
field is. on fire and there is a grave
fear that a great loss will be sustain
ed II the field is not entirely destroy
cd. A number of huge tanks contain
ing thousands Of barrels Of petroleum
have already exploded and others are
in a direct line of the ere, which has
spread over large area. The ground
is saturated with oil and there is no
chance of stopping the flames tonight
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
TRACYs COMPANION JAILED,
Associate of Notorious Ooutlaw Con-
victed in South Dakota.

DEADwooD, S. D., Sept. 11,-Rob-
ert w. Coulter pleaded guilty to as
sault and robbery in the circuit court
today and has been sentenced to seven
years Imprisonment. According to
his own statement. which has been
verified by investigation of the sheriff,
Coulter was formerly associated with
Harry Tracy in the hold-up business
and nd served term In the Wyoming
penitentiary for stage robbery commit
ted near Green River.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
VANCOUVER SURROUNDED.

VANCOUVER, Wash, Sept. IA
number Of large slashlngs in this vi
cinity have been burned during the
past 10 days and leading TO extreme
dry weather fires have spread 10 the
adjacent timber and several heavy fires
are reported burning In the vicinity OF
mountains and Eureka neighborhood,
and no other localities. The air is
filled with ashes and cinders and smoke
hangs over the river like pail. Con-
siderable loss is already reported.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
CHOLERA ON TRANSPORT.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 11,-confrma-
tory information Of prevalence of
cholera and of several deaths from
that disease on the transport Sherman
has been received at the war depart
ment from Nagasaki. The names Of
those who died are not given.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12

station agent at North Powder. TO
open the safe and turn over the money
and yaluables, amounting to 5000, late
Wednesday night. The robbers then
bound and gagged Walters AMI left
him lying on the Office floor. They
made their escape, travelling towards
Union.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
MITCHELL NOT LIKED.

NEW YORK. Sept. 11.--Abram s.
Hewitt today said he knew positively
that ]. P. Morgan would not interfere
in the coal strike. Hewitt also said
that the coal operators would not agree
to arbitrate with John Mitchell. but
he believed they would consider griev-
ances presented by the employees.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
FIRE AT NEWPORT.

NEWPORT, Ore, Sept. 1L-Newport
is surrounded on the north and east by
heavy brush fire. The fire swept
down on the Seal Rock resort today,
burning several seaside cottages,
among them that of c. B. Irvine, Of
Salem, and the barn in connection.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
DEMOCRATS SPLIT IN BUTTE.

BUTTE. Sept 11.-A meeting of the
Democratic county central committee
tonight resulted in a split between the
Heinz forces and those of Clark and
Amalgamated forces. The regularly
elected chairman was deposed and
Clark and Amalgamated withdrew and
organized Independently.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
ADVANCE ON PANAMA,

AsHEvILLE. N, c.. Sept, 11.-Unit-
ed States Consul Gudger, who is now
here, tonight received cablegram
from his son, which stated that the
revolutionists are advancing on the
city of Panama. The message says
the outlook appears grave.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
PATCH FAILS TO BREAK RECORD.

SYRACUSE, N, Y, Sept l1.-Dan
Patch failed to break the worlds pae-
ing record today. The interest was
intense when Patch reached the half
mile pole in 5SA seconds, but strong
breeze was blowing up the home
stretch. He lost time and finished in
2:OOA,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At Boston-Boston, 4; Sc. Louis, 8:
(second) Boston, 2; st. Louis, 2.
At philadelphia. 5;
Pittsburg, Z; (second Philadelphia, 2:
Pittsburg. 5,
At New York-New York. 8; Chicago.
2; (secondl New York, 2; Chicago, I.
At Brooklyn-Brooklyn, 8; Cincin-
natl IL; (second) Brooklyn, 4; Cincin-
natl ?.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
BLIND SLOUGH WASH.

News came through from Knappa
yesterday that the schooihouse two
large barns and two or three houses
were destroyed by fire early yesterday
at the Blind Slough.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
TRooPsHIP MEADE ARRIVES.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1.-THE
troopship Meade arrived today from
Manila. She brings the headquarters
and organization of the Fifteenth in
fantry, under the command of Colonel
II. C. Warde.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
MILES is COMING.

WASHINGTON Sept 11.--Lieutenant
General Miles left here today fer the
West ana will sail from San Fran
cisco on the transport Thomas for the
Philippines
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
TWO NOMINATIONS MADE.

FORT WORTH, Tex, Sept. 1.-THE
state Republican convention adjourn
ed tonight. Only two nominations were
made. For governor. George P. Bur-
kilt, and treasurer Eugene Nowlt
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Q; Bal
timore, 4 (second) Philadelphia, 4;
Baltimore, g.
AT Boston-Boston, Z; Washington. 8.
At Cleveland-Cleveland 2; Chicago,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
BASEBALL

NORTHWEST LEAGUE.
AT Portland-Portland. S; Seattle. z.
At Butte-Butte, s: Spokane. /.
AT Helena-Helena. 8; Tacoma, 2.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
PENDLEToN HoLD-UP.

PENDLEToN, Sept. II. Two mask
ed men compelled Harry Walters, the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12

north and west is aglow with the
flames, which are increasing hourly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-30
soME CoMPARisoNs

In this connection It may be pointed out
that the conditions shown by this state
ment to have existed last year with refer
cnce to llnters, city crop, old cotton
brought forward, etc. may safely be CT
pected to prevail every year. The only
question seems 10 be as to what extent
they viii prevail.
In view Of the figures given in the state
mont the following, showing the compare
tive agures Of the commercial crop Of 1901
1902, as compiled by the agricultural de-
partment and other authorities, VIII be OF
interest: Receipts at ports and overland TO
Northern mills and Canada-secretary Hes
ter OF the New Orleans exchange, s,7s3, 243;
Superintendent King OF the New York eI-
change, $751;, 0o2; New York Commercial
and Financial Chronicle, 8,75s572; agrt
cultural department s.sl5.s47.
Southern mill purchases Hester. 1885,
971; King, 2,o165s2; Chronicle 1912, ss1i
department, 1s1l,532
Less amounts taken By Southern mills
from ports Hester. 1854; King, A2,s25;
department. 34.155.
Total commercial CROP Hester iO.6So,6 SO;
King. 1O,76s, 195; Chronicle 1910, 453; de-
partment, 1905, 224.
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FUNERAL OF OcHILTREI:
THE CA5KET WAS ,cli0SpsSf WITH
FLORAL rI6BJTES. @.
They Were Sent by His Friends in
Europe; Church Was Crowded With
New Workers.
Lsnocinl 10 Mo post J

New York, November 90 Thomas P
Qchftrec. died November -, 1902. Ono Of
the Best" This tribute. reflected from
tho silver plate Of the casket, was the only
one in words paid to the memory OF the
famous wit and bon-viYant at the funeral
services held today In the Church Of the
Paulist Fathers, Sixtleth street and Column
bus avenue.
But there were flowers which bespoke
the affection in which Colonel ochiltree
had been held by friends in the four cor
ners Of the earth. From Mrs. LILY Lang
try. on the iele Of Jersey. came huge
bouquet OF violets Baron Lehman, in
Germany, expressed his sorrow In great
wreath Of roses The coffin was fairly
buried beneath other magnificent floral Of
feringa from James D. Keene, the million
nlre turfman; Toxhnll Keenc, General
O'Brien Cafencc H. Mackay, and others.
There were hundreds Of persons In tho
church. The requiem mass was celebrated
BY Rev. John Hughes The honorary pail.
bearers were Andrew NJ. Dickinson, ]. II.
Bradford. Major R. H. Griffin. Major Ed.
ward owen. General NJ. J. O'Brien. z. II.
Mackay Major W. H Clark, James II,
Keene, Christian Krogh Won Beck, repre-
sentius Baron Lehman Of Germany and
Carroll Livingston.
The body brought here from Hot Springs.
va. by J. r. Mcdonald, VIII repose In a
vault at Calvary cemetery until the arrival
Of sister from New Mexico. Tho remains
are to be Inferred in the Confederate ceme-
terry at Arlington.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-30
ROCK ISLAND COMING
Contracts for the Extension From
Dallas Have Been Authorized.
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Made at the New York offices Of the
Company Yesterday.
THE ROUTE Is NOT YET KNOWN
But Permanent Survey Has Been Made
TO MadiSOnyiIIe.
SURPRISE IN LOCAL RAILROAD CIRCLES
Stated that the New Line Is to Run
Through Territory Not Now oo-
ouped by Road,
But Permanent Survey Has Been Made
TO MadiSOnyiIIC.
UUPRISE IN LOCAL RAILROAD CIRCLES
1snnelal 70 The Post.l


New York, November a9.--ottloial
announcement was made today by the
Rock island company that contracts
had been authorized for the construction
Of an extension Of the limo from Dallas
to Galveston, a distance OF 27o n1Ilea. BY
tho terms Of the contract the work must
be completed within nine month";. The
names Of the contractors are not given.
~
When Informed or the above announce
ment last night a prominent local official,
who is deeply interested In the movements
of the Rock Island stated that he was sur
prised and that It was "all news" TO him,
Inquiry In railroad circles fails 10 elicit
anything further than this No one seems
TO have known what the Rock Island In.
tended 10 do, and It may bo stated posi-
tivcly that Mr.. Leeds and his cabinet did
not know at the time Of the visit 90 Hous
ton OF Vice President Parker, MFR Leeds
confidential agent, Mr. Warren, and others.
From the actions Of the officials on that
occasion and frcm the general appearance
OF things, It was inferred that the outcome
would BIO traffic arrangement With the
Houston and Texas Centrnl, Doubtless
this was desired for q time, but the plan
Was not copsummated.
The Rock Island contractors will have TO
work rapidly II the line is completed with
in nino months, SO, according TO tho an.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-30
fO THE Bad

Has been the train ser
vice on all roads in the
Southwest for the past
sixty days, due to var
ious causes-mostly to
the unprecedented rush
Of freight, and recently
the incessant rains.
BUT an investigation
will show there have
been less delays via
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-30
HEARST AS A DEMOCRAT.
Course Of One Of His Papers Is opon
TO Criticism.
Especial 10 The Post.)

Especial 10 The Post.)
Washington, November 2o.-Some state
ments Of great Importance In connection
with Mr.. Hearst's alleged ambition to be-
come the leader of the National democracy
ana 10 secure the democratic nomination
for president IN 1904 we're made to Tho
Post correspondent today by Edmund
Burke OF San Francisco.
Mr.. Burke was In Washington during the
whole OF the last session OF congress on
business connected with two or three
pieces Of proposed legislation, and he is
thoroughly informed as TO political condi-
ton both here and on the Pacific coast
He returned to the capital today, and
when seen by The Post correspondent con
frmed the statement that the democratic
nominee for governor ia California would
nave been successful iu the election on the
an inst had the San Francisco Examiner
not withheld its support, The Examiner
n The only democratic paper Of any inn
nortnnce m California, and on that account
Mr.. Burke regards fits attitude toward the
fiernocratic nominee as all the more repre-
II even declined 10 give It's active sup
mort 10 T j Livernash, the successful coB-
eressIonni candidate ia the Fourth Califor-
nia district who Is a democrat and a re
porter on the Examiner.
Mr.. Burke Is Of the opinion that when
these facts become known Mr. Hearst's
hoped for political preferment win he made
ali the morc difficult Of attainment -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-30
nouncement. worn must bcsln uimos
medlatcly.

nouncement worS must bceln Amos
medlatoiy.
The exact route OF tho road Is ~
known 20 the public As survey
Dallas, tho preliminary line ext6ndedV
tho direction of Corslcana and that cry
Is an objective point Thence the survey
extends TO Madlsonyiilc. Tho route OF tha
line Bouth OF that place, however, Ia prob
lem0tichl. II is a tact nevertheless, TINT
the preliminary survey was completed To
Houston, perhaps TO Galveston, but the lc-
eating permanenh line had not been de-
cidcd on at the time of Mr. warrcn'e vlsit
70 South Texas So FAR as known, there
has not been Rock Island surveyor in this
territory FOR about two months
An official ~ the Southern Pacific stated
last night that the coming Of tho Rock
island would prove % be n godsend 20
South Texas, aud thNt Il would not inter
fcrc with the traffic OK prosperity Of any
existing line 10 any approciablo extent,
He stated that the now road would not
touch the best local polnts OF the Houston
and Texas Central, but would run through
unoouupled territory section which only
needs railroad and the influx Of energetic
emigrants Go develop It on scale equal
20 that Of any other part Of East aud
South Texas.
The Rock Islands ofhciul announcement
Is expected TO oapse general rejoicing iu
commercial aud railroad circles
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-30
REPORT OF Mr.. HYDE
Governments Figures 90 the PrOduc.
IiOn Of Cotton Last Season.
GUESS NOT FAR WRONG
Estimate Made Last December Came
Reasonably Near the Facts.
THERE IS A GREAT DIFFERENCE
Between Statisticisn's Figures and Those
Of Other Experts.
LlNTERS CAN NOT NOW BIB IGNORED
Report Says the Supply from This Source
Now Cuts an important Figure in
the crop--Comparisons Made.
THERE IS A GREAT DIFFERENCE
Between Statisticisn's Figures and Those
of Other Experts.
.INTERS CAN NOT NOW BE IGNORED


Washington. November 20 The long
promised cotton statement Of Statistician
Hyde Of the department OF agriculture was
given out late this evening, Tho report
shows the actual growth Of cotton IN the
United States In the year 1901 1902 TO have
been a,99a.s7s commercial bales and the
commercial crop for the Same year 10 have
been 1o.663, ia bales, In other words the
commercial crop exceeded the amount ac.
tually grown by COG, TAG bales. The esti,
mate given out by the department Of ng
rlcuture on December Of last year was
9eT4.412 bales or only s22,o66 bales less
than the amount now shown to have been
actually grown,
The criticism against the estimate Of
B674. 412 bales would seem TO be entirely
without foundation. according TO these As.
ures. Tho chief criticism has been to the
effect that tho statistician cut down mate
rally the figures submitted to him by coun
~ and township correspondents, special
correspondents, special agents, gins, etc,
but the general impression In Washington
is that the statistlclan instead Of doing
this really increased the hgnres in question
In order to make the estimate OF December
lust.