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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04

termlne. McGrath is turning black.
Cases of q similar nature have been
frequent IN medical history but the vic
tlms color gnenrally turned very slow
". McGrath's ease is entirely new.
He was taken to the hoapitaI Oh Thurs
day. The discoloration began soon
after In his lover externities and al
ready has risen to his abdomen. The
doctors thus far have been nnabie 10
afford him any relief. lie has grown
steadily weaker.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
MORGAN AND ENGLISH COAL.

NEW YORK, Nov 3--A report that J.
r. Morgan e about to buy UP share
In the staffordshire coal fields has, ac-
cording TO the London correspondent
OF the Tribune, created lively interest
In that district. The greatest reticence
is observed. but 1t is stated that a
meeting OF local coal miners will be
held on Wednesday to consider the
matter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
CHURCH QUESTION IN UTAH

SALT LAKE. Nov. s.-on areount
Of the entrance Of the church question
into politics this year. party lines will
have been so disintegratad that many
surprises are looked for. The chief
interest centers in the contest for con-
troll of the legislature, which will elect
a successor to Senator Rawlins.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
BIG OREGON MINING DEAL

Three Million Dollar Company to oper-
ate in Grant County.
PORTLAND. Nov. s.-w. l.. Hurd
Of this city principal owner in the pot
oslo Orphan Boy and Golden Gate
group OF mines in Grant county. who
went east to orgWize' company to
operate all these mines under one man
agement returned Saturday having
successfully interested capital and or
ganized the United States Explora-
ton company. with capital stock of
5000. 900.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
ITALIANS AsPHYxIATED
Prepared to Leave for italy Then Blew
Out the Gas.

NEW YORK, Nov. S-After years OF
hard work and saving, Antonio Gaz-
iroae and ,Suisoppi J. Luigo of New
burg, N. Y, decided to return to their
homes in Italy. Between them they
have s7sO and on his they expected to
live comfortably the remainder of their
lives.
They came to this city and engaged
room in an italian lodging house.
They retired and apparently blew out
the gas, Both were dead when other
dodgers broke IN the door,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
WAIVED EXAMINATION
carmen OF Pittsheld Disaster Released
On Bail.

PITTSFIELD. Mass, Nov. S.--Eu-
gene T. Madden and Jas. T. Keller,
motorman and conductor of the car
which collided with President Roose-
velt's carriage, waived examination
today on the charge OF manslaughter.
They were released on bail,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
TWENTY MILEs-FIvE CENTS.

CHICAGO. Nov. s. S--Beginning today
transfers will be granted on all the
lines OF the Chicago Union Traction
Company.
Under the new rules the North Side
conductors will give transfers good on
the West Side lines and the West Side
conductors will give slips granting the
SAME privilege on the North Side lines.
1t will be G6sslble for person to trav-
el 20 miles for a nickel.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
QUAY SEEMS CONFIDENT
Says Pennsylvania WIN Defeat Patti
SON by Over 100000.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. S.--Senator
Quay claims plurality In the state for
Pennypacker, republican, of 1853, ass,
The senator claims the republicans
VIII have two thirds majority in both
branches of the legislature.
Democratic Chairman Creasey said
that Pattison democrats, for govern
or, would have 10000 plurality and that
the next legislature would be anti-Pen.
rose for the United States senate.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
HERMANN AND PUBLIC LANDS
Recommends Special Agents to Pre-
vent Practice of Fraud.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 3.--The an
nual report Of Binger Hermann. the
commissioner general Of she land office
shows that the public land disposed Of
by the government during the year ag-
gregated 1a.4ss5s5 acres, an increase
of s.s25. .7Ss acres over the previous
year.
Commissioner Herman recommends
a large appropriation to provide for
increased number OF special agents 10
prevent timber depredations and to pro
tect the public lands from unlawful
entry.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
VENGEANCE WAS SWIFT
Mob Riddles With Bullets Fiend Who
Killed Two Women.

SALEM, Ala, Nov. Sam Harris
a negro, this morning attacked Mrs.
George Meadows and daughter with an
AK, crushing Mrs, Meadows skull and
fraeturing that of her daughter.
Harris was taken by mob and his
body rlddled with bullets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
DYNAMITE CAP ExPLoDEs

Horribly Mutilates Two Men, One
Fatally
BAKER CITY, Ore, Nov. 3.--A niea-
sage from Prairie City says Robert
Conner died this morning from injuries
caused by the explosion of dyna-
mite cap Sunday. Conner was showing
box Of caps to AIbin Reese when
they exploded. Corners hands we're
blown off and his eyes blown out
Reese lost one hand and was severely
burned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
LOCOMOTIVE" SMITH DEBARREp
Former Coach Of Eugene Has Been
Declared Professional.

PORTLAND, Nov. Sword reached
here that Locomotive Smith, former
coach for the University OF Oregon foot
ball team has been declared a 3rofes-
aonal in California and 1ebarred from
playing on the University of California
varsity eleven.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
MYSTERIOUS DISEASE.
Dying Man IN Bellevue Hospital Turn
ing Black.

NEW YORK, Nov. a.-Patrlck Nc
Grath, an employe of the sewer de-
partment, Is believed to be dying at
Bellevue hosnitAl from mysterious
disease the cause Of which leading
physicians have been unable to de-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE
Collapse of Bridge Precipitates Men
and Boys 10 Feet

PORTLAND. Nov. Sat a collapse
of the Second street bridge today three
men, two boys and a team of horses
were preclpitated 40 feet into the Ma
guam gulch, David Brenner, boy,
was seriously hurt, The others re-
ceived only bruises,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
DYING FROM MEASLES
Thousands Of Indians Along Arctic
Coast are Perishing.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov, S.--Thous-
ands of natives In Herschel island and
along the Arctic coast are dying from
measles.
The news vas brought by the whal-
ing steamer jeanette,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
IN CALIFORNIA

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. sit is
generally predicted that the republican
state ticket, with the exception of
governor, will be elected by large
majority. The race for governor will
be close, owing to the factional diffe,
ences.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
CITIZENS CARRY BAKER

BAKER CITY, Nov. s.--rhe nunici-
pal election for mayor and four mem~
bers OF the city council resulted In tho
election Of all the citizens ticket can
didates with the exception OF one coull-
Gilman.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
IN IDAHO

BOISE, Nov. s.-.There is no change
In the situation. both sides claiming
both state and legislative tickets. Bet
ting has been very active today,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
CLOSE IN NEVADA

RENO. Nov s-The fight promises 70
be exceedingly close. with the excep-
tion Of Harrington, republican eandi-
date for congress. His election Ii
generally conceded.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
GAS ADDlcRs BEATEN

DOVER, Nov. S,--Estimates indicate
that ]. Edward AddIcks VIII be unable
to control the next Legislature. The
democrats claim majority over both
the republican factions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
BOTH CLAIM ILLINOIS

CHICAGO, Nov. S.-.The repub.
licans claim they viii have 10 out of
the 25 congressman and elect United
States senator to succeed Mason. The
democrats claim they VIII have more
than majority on Joint ballot.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
IN MASSACHUSETTS

BOSTON, Nov, S.-The republicans
assert II of their congressional candi-
dates will win, rne democrats claim
six out OF II.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
IN COLORADO

DENVER, Nov. 3.-Party managers
predict heavy vote. Both democratic
and republican chairrnen claim the VIC
tory.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
IN WEST VIRGINIA

WEELtNG, Nov. s.-The democrats
rlaln, the election OF McGraw in Sec
ond congressional district and say the
First Is in doubt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
IN MARYLAND

BALTIMORE. Nov. S.-The safest
forecast seems to be the election to
congress of four republicans end two
democrats.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
PRESIDENT AT HOME

OYSTER BAY, N Y, Nov, S-Presi,
dent Roosevalt reached oyster Bay this
evening to cast his vote tomorrow
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04

committee has appointed James II.
Budd. ex-governor OF California, a
members OF the national committee,
Vice Trapey resigned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
Bupp AppoINTEp oN eoMMITrRr

WASHINGTON, Nov. S,--Chairman
J, X. Jones, OF the democratic national
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04
BOTH SIDES CLAIM MONTANA.

Republicans Confident Of Landing Jus
tice and Congressman.
HELENA, Nov. 3.-William Lind
say, chairman of the republican state
committee, said this evening that he
was confident OF the election Of Hol-
loway for associate Judge and believed
Dixon, republican, would be elected to
congress.
Fl. ], Toomey, chairman OF the dem-
ocratic state committee, said Evans.
Democrat, for congress, would be elect
ed by 5000 plurality. and Leslie, for as
sociate justice. by 1900 As to the leg
islature, Toomey said there was no
question that the democrats would
have majority on joint ballot.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-04

Chairman Gooding Of the republican,
state committee placed $1,000 ana other
republicans were equally ready With
money.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27
TAX LAW Held Valid BY US. COURT.
MEETS AT CLAY CENTER.
Fifth District Convention Will Be-
Held March %.

The Republican committee Of the
Fifth congressional district met at
Manhattan yesterday at 2 O'Clock
with Chairman J. B. Case Of Abilene,
presiding. Every county in the dis
trict was fully represented and the
committee consisted Of J. B. Case, Of
Dickinson; W. H. Smith, Of Marshall;
S. H. Hamilton, Of Washington; W.
E. Dunaway, Of Clay (proxy for G. c.
Coleman; B. Rockwell, Of Geary; T.
D. Fitzpatrick, Of Saline; I. L. Hur-
ley, Of Ottawa; A. B. Kimball, Of Re
public; W. W. Caldwell, Of Cloud,
and W. S. Elliott, Of Riley.
1t was decided to hold the congress
sional convention in Clay Center at 5
o'clock p. m. Tuesday, March 25
Concordia and Clay Center both had
delegations there to try and land the
convention, Clay Center winning by
one vote.
Among prominent would.be candi'
dates present were Lieutenant.Gov.
ernor Richter, State Auditor Cole and
E. c. Culp Of Salina, who is out for
the authorship.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27

he had won the confidence and love
and admiration Of TIE people OF Kan
sas In civil life. He is the highest
type OF an American citizen and do
think that the senator ought not to
make this henous and awful charge
against SO brave a soldier, so splendid
a man, without furnishing the evi-
dence that bears at least indirectly or
to some extent upon the truth Of the
charge. General Funston on more
than one occasion has denied this h0r-
rible statement, and on the 2nd Of
this month, while 10 hospital at
Kansas City, he wrote statement on
this subject,
"Let US look at this language" re-
piled Tillman, "A soldier who was
with General Funston told me that be
helped TO administer the water cure
to 100 wounded, 26 Of whom died.
Does that say that General Funston
knew anything about itP Does It say
that General Funston approved itF
1t simply says that soldier who was
with General Funston"
"Does the senator understand the
English language well enough, ,"asked
Mr.. Burton, ito know that refers II
General Funston, and the necessary
implication means, il it means any.
thing, that General Funston was
guilty Of this atrocious brutality?
What Is the use Of applying q sub
terfnge hereP"
"lf the senator will give me a leo.
ture on English will remand him to
bis seat until he gets bis own time.
| claim to know as well what is the
Interpretation Of words as any man
here" answered Tillman sharply.
at 10 no use for the senator from
Kansas to undertake to say that this
statement involves Funston. II sim
ply says that a soldier who had been
with General Funston told me certain
things"
General Funston says no such
thing ever happened and brands the
whole statement as a ialsehead," said
Mr.. Burton in conclusion.
Mr.. Tillman then continued his
speech.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27

been appointed granl chaplain, DR..
+. 5. Blaynev, Ph. D., grand orator,
and Richard Waring member Of the
committee on grand lodge propriety.
The meeting is successful one, over
800 delegates being present.
Thomas Emmett Dewey, who was
chosen grand master Of the grand
lodge Of Kansas at its annual commu-
nication at Fort Scott, today, belongs
to the younger generation Of western
Masonry and has risen rapidly in the
order. Mr.. Dewey WAS initiated,
passed and raised in Benevolent Lodge
No. 9S in this city. in the Jear 1883.
His first office was senior deacon In
1890, thence passing through the
chairs and becoming Master in 1898
He received the capitular degrees in
Cyrus Chapter No. 25, r. A NJ. in
1896, serving as High Priest in ~ u.
Abilene Commandery, No. %. created
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27
TO TEACH THE YOUNG.
City Organization Of Sunday schoo
Primary Teachers.

Twenty primary teachers, two sup
erintendents and five visitors met in
the side room Of the Methodist church
at $3.50 p. m. Sunday. The question
before the meeting was Ills there any
thing we can do to help each otherP'
After careful consideration 1T WAS
voted unanimously to organize d Pri-
mary Union. Further discussion
showed that plans for organization
were not developed, and it was voted
to meet again at $3.50 Sunday, March
2, at the Christian church, to study
the Sunday school lesson for March
9-"The Disciples Scattered Acts s,
S-lS-according to Mrs. Preuszuer's
plans, then teach the lesson, after
which further plans will be consid.
cred.
All primary teachers in the city
and vicinity are urgently invited to
be present, also superintendents and
others specially interested, promptly
at $3.50. Bring Bible, note book, pen
Gil.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27
ELABORATE RECEPTION.
Abilene Masons Do Honor to Grand
Master Dewey.


About l75 Abilene Masons and their
families gathered at the Masonic hall
Saturday evening at the reception in
honor Of 7, Z. Dewey just elected
grand master OF Masons in Kansas.
H. L. Humphrey, W. M, presided
and there were appreciative addresses
by Rev. DR.. Blayney and Rev. +.
Bergstresser with a[esponse by Mr..
Dewey. During the evening the fol-
lowing gave musical numbers:
Piano solos. Mrs. Herbert l..
Humphrey, Miss Augusta Dewey,
Miss Gertrude Cooper, Miss Pearl
Johntz; vocal solos, Mrs. Jesse +.
Elston, Mrs. Herbert j. Hodge, Mrs.
J. Howard Niesley, Mra. Rollin Guflin;
quartette, M. H. Malott, c. f. Rugh,
H. Z. Ellison, c. L. Rice.
A dainty supper was served by the
ladies Of the Eastern Star and the oc-
casion was throughout one OF the
most enjoyable ever given in the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27
Wheat Fields Are enow-Frse.

The snow practically has gone from
the wheat fields under the warm sun
shine Of the last few days, and the
farmers are eagerly investigating the
condition Of the wheat. 1t is believed
by many that the soft wheat, Of which
considerable was sown last fall in the
hope that it would make better pas.
ture than the hard, is badly injured
by the severe freezing. The hard or
Russian wheat does not show much
harm. Itis yet too oearly to determine
fully, IS the plant has not yet begun
to grow again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27

The work which first gave Mr.. Dewey
his standing in grand lodge was per-
formed by him as a member OF the
revision committee Of 1897, which
prepared the Laws Of Masonry" a
volume Of 425 pages and the most
complete Of its kind in existence.
The index-digest, which contains 1856
pages, was prepared solely by Mr..
Dewey, and bis name is attached toit.
The Kansas grand lodge has in
making Mr.. Dewey grand master
honored a Mason who is worthy OF
this exalted position, and who will
fulfill its duties with credit to him.
self and TO the order. 1t Is an honor
especially appreciated in this city
where be has been SO untiring in his
efforts for the upbuilding Of the order.
IL is a matt'rof much pride to the
Abilene Masons that one Of their
number is thus placed at the head Of
the order In the state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27

him a Knight Templar in 1898, and
he is its present Commander. His
council membership is at Ellsworth,
his Scottish Rite at Wichita, and bis
Shrine at Salina. He will represent
Isis temple at the imperial council in
June, at San Francisco. The su-
preme council OF the Scottish Rite
made him a K, G. c. H. at its meet
ing at Washington in October, 1901.
Mr.. Dewey's first visit to grand
lodge was as Master in 1898. He was
then placed on the committee on jur.
isprudence, where he remained until
1898, when he was appointed grand
senior deacon BY Grand Master Stone.
Since then he has been elevated each
year and now becomes Grand Master.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27
Spoke at q BANG not.

The Sons Of the Revolution had Q
banquet at Topeka Saturday night
Among the speakers was Colonel Ed
c. Little, who spoke on the Unknown
Row, or the Minor Patriots. Colone
Little feels that enough credit car
not be given to such men as Samuel
Otis and Patrick Henry about whom
very little is known.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27
NIcKERsON IS HIRE
Gas Well Will Now Be Put Down 10
Full Depth.

j. D. Nickerson arrived from lnde'
pendence, Kas., and is preparing to
60 on with the digging Of the gas
well. He has spent abou, $500 in Sc.
curing the necessary additional cable
and machinery for putting the we'll
down the additional 2i0 feet TO make
the full 1900. He does not get bis
pay until this depth is reached. The
we'll continues to flow with salt water,
the past two months showing no
change.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27
BURTONSF|RSr SPEECH
KANSAS SENATOR ABLY DE,
FENDED FUNsT0N's CAUSE.
Ben Tillman from South Carolina
Ran Against His Match When He
Tackled Burton-No Compromise
Was Found.

Senator Burton OF Kansas made hl
first speech in the senate Saturda.
afternoon. His effort was entirely
extemporaneous, as he was drawn
into the Philippine debate by what ht
regarded as a criticism Of Genera
Funston. Mr.. Tillman In his speech
stated that he bad been told by sol
dier who served under Funston that
100 Filipinos had been punished by
the so.called "water cure" and that
some OF them had died. He was in
terrupted by Mr.. Burton, who in.
quired: "Will you be SO kind as tc
give to the senate the name Of thu
man who says that while he wal
serving under General Funston, Fill
pinos were brutally punished in the
way that he statedp will you please
give me tho nnneP"
"I will give this letter just as it
was written to me-" replied Mr.. TIL.
man.
"Will you kindly answer my ques'
tionP" asked Mr.. Burton. "I believe
that the world knows the history Of
General Funston. He fought early In
Cuba to try to free Cuba from Span
ish rule. He has fought in the Phil.
ippines.
81 have no objection to the senator
eulogizing General Funston" broke
In Tillman, "but think we are all
very we'll acquainted with bis record
We have promoted him from cap
taincy here and | know as much
about General Funston as the senator
from Kansas does and every senator
here knows about him, but II the SEN
ator from Kansas wants to put q
tribute in the Record be Is perfectly
welcome to do so."
But you we're making a misstste.
ment just now, unintentionally," said
Mr.. Burton. General Funston was
major Of the famous Twentieth Kan.
sas regiment, and he was aiterward
made q brigadier general for bis gal
lantry on the recommendation Of his
superior officers. He was then made
a brigadier general in the regular
army for serving bis country so
splendidly in the capture Of Agui-
naldo and | believe be was the only
officer In that Spanish
American war who WAS promoted to
be . brigadier general iu the regular
army. Before be ever was soldier
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27
cream
Is the Most Economical

Greater in leavenng strength, spoon
ful raises more dough, or goes further.
Working uniformly and perfectly, it
makes the bread and cake always light
and beautiful, and there is never waste
of good -four, sugar, butter and eggs.
While it actually costs less to make
batch of biscuit with the Price Baking
Powder than with the so-called cheap
powders, there is the additional advan-
tage Of better and more healthful food.
e.o. u. ,o NorE.-Alum powders should not be
' r"ooo "'.""'' used, matter how cheap they are
0'S"'S' They induce dyspepsia, liver complaint
and kidney trouble
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27
Henry Litts in Tennelsee.

Henry Lifts, who left the Demo.
crat last fallto join lo.2O.SO cent
show, has again entered the news
paper field. He is working on pa.
per in Pulaski, Tenn. Mrs. Lifts
who spent some time with her mother
in Arkansas is now with her husband.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27
Colds

You first take cold, then
you cough. Then you have
a doctor. He says It's bron.
chitis, and he orders Ayers
Cherry Pectoral. 1t is his
favorite prescription for colds
and coughs. II he knows Of
anything better, tell him to
give it to you.
81 had very severe cough Tor many
weeks. Nothing relieved me until !
tried Ayers Cherry Pectoral. This
rapidly and entirely cured me-"
J. J. Hsrpave, New York City.
H., H.. NI.ee. AcAveaco. Lsvsll, maaa