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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05

Briggs-"When you hear people talking at
the play you may set 1t down as pretty
certain that they haven't any brains.''
Griggs-"But the chances are they have
lots Of money."-Boston Transcript
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05
A Handsome Design Demanded.

Does not the present state of civilization.
public spirit and culture in the United
States demand that the Potomac river at
the capital Of the nation. in proximity to
the White House. be spanned by bridges at
least as beautiful in outline as the long
monumental bridge already constructed by
the Pennsylvania railroad company across
the Susquehana at Rockville. Pa?
A rolling lift or bascule bridge to span
the nayigable channel of the Potomac in
combinat ton with harmonious hxed spans
has been suggested to the government au-
thorities and the railroad company in place
Of the old-fashioned swinging draw which
the company proposes. ~4. :.
In letter to the Secretary Of War re-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-18
ADMIRAL NEIL IN GERMANY.
Says German Methods Stand For
Thoroughness and Soildity.

NEW YORK June l7.--Rear- Ad-
mlral Neil. the United States naval
construction bureau delegate at the
recent International naval construc-
tlon congress at Dusseldorg, who has
arrive at Berlin, cables the Herald's
correspondent there. after visiting all
the leading armament guns. ammuni-
tion and shipbuilding works of Ger
many, says all doors were opened to
him during his tour
There Is no necessity, he said,
"for making inviduous comparisons
between the United States and Ger
many In matters Of armament ,artil-
lery. gun equipment, etc. German
methods stand for thorougihness and
solidlty Germany has great gun and
naval construct worrs and adapts
itself To the rN"s' ''ndr Its
steel industry has developed remarLa-
bly,, The claim circulated recently tc
the effect that Herr Krupp had dis
covered new pro1ecthe winch would
penetrate any armament do not know
OF We all know that 1t Is only q mat
ter of getting near enough to be able
to penetrate any armor, This is well
known mathematical computation.
was deeply impressed with the works
and experiments at the Krupp works
AZ Essen. visited the Germania
ship yards at Stettin and saw there
what remarkable stride Germany
has made in ship construction"
Admiarl Neil win remain al Berlin
until the latter part of the week and
will proceed to Hamburg and other
ports to make further inspection of
He will then so to
to attend the coronation cere-
monies and leave for Washington.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-18
ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS.
Nominate State Ticket Hopkins Re-
elected Chairman.

SPRINGFIELD. H.. June 1.-THE
Democratic state convention today
nominated the following ticket:
Clerk Of Supreme Court--John L.
Pickering. Of Springfield.
state Treasurer George w. Duddle-
ston, of Chicago.
Superintendent OF Public Ins.ruc-
tion--Anson l.. Bliss. Of Hillsboro.
Trustees Of State unaversity-D
Julia Holmes Smith, Chicago: J. A..
White. Ubana, and S. s. Paxton, Mon
mouth.
John Hopkins was reelected chair
man OF the state central committee
after bitter contest with Carter II.
| Harrison. " Chicago.
The election of Chairman Hopkins
produced the only fight In the conven-
tion The day was full OF clashes be-
tween Hopkins and Harrison.
The struggle produced wild excite
ment. Delegates at times were fran
tic and criticisms highly personal were
frequently exchanged. Hopkins finally
won easily -ss2 to 397.
| The committee on resolutions had a
long and stormy session before their
report was finally adopted. The prln-
cipal fight was over the principal
plank IN the platform
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-18
coLoRED PEOPLE IN TROUBLE.


CHICAGO, June 17.--"The time has
come when the black man must de-
pend upon himself for protection.
do not stand for mabs, but every
negro should be prepared to protect
his home, his wife and children, even
TO the death"
This advice was given at meeting
Of negroes last night by Bishop Alex
a nder Walters, OF the colored church
OF Ohio, after he had warned his
hearers that all signs pointed to a
time OF great trouble for them Bishop
Walters Is president OF rhe Afro-Am-
erican Council. The meeting was held
in the Olivet Baptist Church and was
called for the purpose of taking action
on the persecution of the negro resi-
dents Of Eldorado and Harrisburg, ILL.,,
and the lynching Of Louis Wright in
Missouri last winter. A resolution was
adopted and telephoned TO Governor
Yates calling on him to take immediate
steps to protect the lives and pro-
perty Of the colored people OF Eldorado
and Harrisburg. H.
Governor Yates. who is In Chicago,
said last night;
The authorities have been ordered
to proceed against any person who
may have been guilty Of assaulting
against the colored people of that To-
cality and law will be maintained"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-18

favor Of their unseen foes. whipped
up and drove for their lives.
Five ghots were sent after taem. ali
Of which apparently took slight r.
feet. but fortunately causing no ser.
Ious result The FIRST shot struck the
horse ii the rump. another passed un-
der Bicsecker's right arm, cutting a
clean hole through the side Of hle
coat and the under part Of his sleeve.
One struck the horse IN the head,
causing scalp wound another graz
Cd The horses side and a dfth cut
Through the harness.
The men reached town about 4. m.
and reported to Sheriff Marsh.
George Goddard farmer living In
the vicinity Of the occurrence report
ed here this morning Of having heard
firing at three different times Turing
the night two Of which evidently
were the ones described. He. with a
companion. spent the night in he
brush near his bpuse wbrh guns, cx-
pecllng visits from the desperadoea.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-18

cific Coast organization Whether or
not either plan win be adopted, how
ever. Is Drobleinatical. as there IL b
disposition on the part OF some to keep
the organization distinctly Oregon. the
Tha consideration Of this important
question viii probably take up most
Of the afternoon session.
The principal business before the
Grand Cabin this morning was the
consideration Of reports, several un-
imp,rtant changes In the constitu-
tion and bylaws, and the election of
officers for the ensuing year. Grand
President 4 r. Ileames. Of Jackson
vile. who arrived yesterday afternoon,
presided. The election Of officers re-
suited as follows:
Sol Rlumauer. past grand president
Alex Sweek. grand president. w. n.
Barrett, zand first president: o.
p. Coshow, grand second viee-presi-
dent; J. P. Kavanaugh. grand secre-
tary; n. w. Hoyt. grand treasurer;
b. 3. Reekntan. grand orator: F. II.
Saylor, grand historian; f. M. croi-
san. grand marshal; F. r. Osborne,
grand inside sentinel; G. Matthieu.
grand outer sentinel; J. fl. snod-
grass. W. V. Wiley, f. r.. Drake, W
K. scheurer, T. NJ. wilkins, e. A. VI.
Cone and J. II. sewail, grand truss
tees.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-18
Great Scramble at the Opening
of the Fort Hall Reser.
yatiOn.
TWO THOUSAND ARE THERE
So0ners Eyade Officers and Lo-
cate ON Claims Few Fill
ings We're Made
Yesterday.

BLAcKFooT, Ida, June t7.--The
Fort Hall Indian reservation. incIud-
ing $4,000 acres, nearly 100000 OF
which consist OF fine farming land,
was thrown open for settlement at
noon today. Exactly on the hour Of
noon nearly 1000 people old men and
boys, Indians who had been eagerly
waiting, Some Of them for weeks for
the opening Of the reservation, rushed
across the line in Wild chaotic
scramble for land and mining claims.
Many had arranged for relays OF
horses In order to locate and get to
the Blackfoot land Office before others
could file. paying as much az $50 for
the use of one horse for few hours.
J. r. Muller and f. x. Dekay, OF
Pocatelio. we're the first arrivals at
the land Office. Exactly one hour and
Is minutes from the time they left
Pocatellc, 2s miles away, two riders.
Mullen and Dekay, leaped from their
horses in front Of the land office. Null
len securing the coveted first position.
Each man had used four relays Of
horses en- route. They finished not
more than Is feet apart.
In spite of the vigilance of the dep
utles and the reservation, police. many
+" sooners" succeeded IN locating claims
and lining up with the others.
At 2;4O p. m. the special train from
Mccammon. run for the benefit Of
those who had located on claims ar
rived In Blackfoot over the Oregon
Short Line. 1t was packed to suffo-
cation. Men were on top of the coach
es. on the tender. on the locomotive
pilot. everywhere that afforded a haz-
ardous foothold. Before the train
stopped they swarmed from the coach
es like bees and all made rush for
the land office.
Only q filings were made today.
The scramble win continue for several
days. The land office has adopted a
system of issuing numbers to those
in line. enabling applicants to make
their filings in the order In which
they present themselves.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-18
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At MISUNDERSTANDING 4; Phil
adelphia, g.
At Boston-Boston, 6; New York. 8.
Second game-Boston. 49, New York. ..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-18
NATIVE SONS.

To amalgamate or not to amalga-
mate that is the question before the
Grand Cabll, Oregon Native Sons, to-
day.
For some reason the organization is
losing vitality Only a mere handful
of delegates are in attendance this
year
1t is this apparent lack of interest in
the orga lization hat led to the dis
cusslon of plan of amalgamation this
forenoon. One proposition Is to ANAL
gamate with the Sons of the Golden
West; another is to enlarge the scope
of the organization so as to include
the whole of the original Oregon, The
latter plan would restrict the member
ship to Oregon, Washington and Ida
no. The former would make It Pa
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-18
IN CONGRESS.
Canal Bill and Bankruptcy Law Hold
the Fort,

WASHINGTON, June Il The house
spent today N considering the bills
reported from the Judiciary committee.
By far the most important measure
was that to amend existing bankrupt
cy law. The minority make a vigor-
Gus effort to repeal the present law
In toto, but was Overwhelmingly de-
feated by 65 to 1877. The bill passed
amends the law in 10 particulars to
meet defects which it is said expert
ence has proven. The most important
amendment is to define preference to
meet the supreme court decision in
the case Of Pirie VS.. Chicago Title &
Trust Company.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-18
TO SETTLE COAL STRIKE.

NEV YORK, June 17.--Representa-
tive Allan McDermott, OF Jersey City.
has announced that he will introduce
tomorrow in the house of representa-
tives a resolution looking to the set
tlement of the coal strike. II viii
provide for an investigation by a ma
tional board of arbitration to be ap-
pointed by the president. This board
shall have power to settle all disputes
between labor and capital.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-18
A. o. L. W. ELECT OFFICERS

A. o, L. W. ELECT OFFICERS.
Selection Of Supreme Lodge officers
and the board of trustees was the
work Of the convention This morning
in Hibernia hall. At noon a recess
was taken. While balloting was in
progress for trustees, until this after
noon at ESQ. Committee reports are
the order this afternoon.
c. r. Matson, the newly elected su-
preme foreman, and a prominent men,
ber from Illinois, said this morning
that Oregon people were so generous
in their attempts to entertain the dele
gates that some of the visitors were
near forgetting the business of the
supreme ledge meeting and that it
was hoped now to get down and do
some work in the next day or two.
This evening the City & Suburban
Railway Company will be host to the
Workmen and trolley ride Is on the
tapic for those who wish to take il.
The beauties of Mount Tabor at sunset
and Mount Hood in the twilight will
be the attraction there. The start
will he made from Third and Yamhill
streets at o'clock.
Under the auspices of Fidelity lodge
a smoker viii be given this evening
at Burkhards hall. on East Burnside
street, presided over by Past Su-
preme Master Burt, of Massachusetts,
Tomorrow evening there will probably
be night session.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-18
TO HOLD RIFLE MATCH.

NEW YORK. June FIN view OF
the visit of the Canadian rife team to
Bisley, a committee has been named
by the council of the English National
Rifle Association. cables the London
correspondent of the Tribune, to see II
arrangements can be made for a rifle
match between England and Canada.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-18
STATUE TO BLAND.

LEBANON, Mo-, June 1.-THE statue
erected TO the memory Of Richard P,
Bland, who served in congress almost
continuously from 1872 until 1929, was
unv allied here today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-18
Nearly a Thousand White.Haired
Veterans Now Enrolled
as Pioneers.
40. U. w. DOWN TO BUSINESS
Small Attendance Of Native Sons
Plans Considered fee
AmalgamatiOn-Of-
ffcers Elected.

PORTLAND. June l7.--Badger head
quarters Of the Oregon Pioneer AS
sociatIon. at 24s Washington street,
presents a lively appearance today. 1t
Is here that pioneers equip themselves
for the 15th annual reunion o. the as
! sociation which will be held In the
Exposition building tomorrow after
noon.
Secretary Geo. H. Hines and a corps
Of assistants are busy today register
ing new members and issuing badges.
Whtehaired veterans are everywhere
In evidence. many having already ar
rived from poi It's outside of the city.
Secretary Hines states that the at
tendance win be larger this year than
last. Last year 40 pioneers answer
ed r)ll-clll. and as fully 100 new
names have been added TO the roster
since hal he prospects are good for
reaching he 1900 mark this year. Last
year the average age OF the associa-
tion was 50 years. This year i, i'll
probably be a year or two higher.
The pioneers of 1852 led in nunaa.i-
cal strength a year ago. turning out
24O, while 1858 came second with 12a
in lile.
There are five pioneers born in 1914.
who will be in attendance at the re-
union tomorrow. They are John Cogs-
we'll, Of Eugene, polaer of 1S45: Mrs.
o. Dewitt. Portland, 1874: X. S. Nc
Evan, Astoria. 1916: D. McCuly. Sa-
lem, 1852, and John c. Bell, Portland,
l1S7e.
The business session will be held at
the Exposition building tomorrow aft
erno1n at o'clock. Pioneers will as
semble at the Hotel Portland at 1880
sharp and there form into line in the
order of the years of their arrival,
John w Minto. grand marshal, and
c. 7. Belcher, N. II. Bird. F. H. Say
lor and w. H. Warren. aides, A squad
OF police will head the procession. De
Capro's oand win come next and then
a guard OF honor OF Native Sons and
daughters. these pioneers bringing up
the rear. At the Exposition building
a splendid program will be rendered.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-18
AMERICAN LEAGUE

At Chicago-Chicago.. 6; Philadel-
phia, ..
At Detroit-Detroit. 4: Washing
ton, 0,
At st. Louis-St. Louis, ?; Balti-
more, 2; game called ut the end of
l1th inning on account of darkness.
At Boston-Cleveland 4; Boston, 8.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-18
STAKE or TWENTY THOUSAND.

NEW YORK, June 17.-It has been
definitely settled that the match race
between Thomas Iawson's Boralina
and E. E. Smathers's Lord Derby for
a side stake of $4,000 shall take place
at Hartford, August O. The horses
have been matched and forfeits of s5.-
600 have ben posted for some time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-18
BASE BALL

NORTHWEST LEAGUE.
At Helena-Helena. 5: Portland, /.
At Butte-Butte, 4; Seattle. 5.
At Spokane-Tacoma, 10; Spokane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-14
ssVIlEl

To the People OF Maine:
"A national memorial association has
been organized for the purpose of col
Letting the funds necessary for the
erection of a suitable monument at the
grave of William Mckinley. Auxiliary
associations have been appointed by
the governors OF the various states to
cooperate with the national associa-
ton in this noble work. The Maine
Auxiliary Association consists OF
eighteen members. representing all OF
the sixteen counties Of the State, and
is made up as follows:
Androscoggin, Seth NJ Carter, All
burn: Aroostook, r. w. Shaw, Houl-
| ton: Cumberland, VIM. H. Dow, Oscar
r. Wish. Portland; Franklin. J. NJ. S.
Hunter. Pennington: Hancock, r. l..
Grindle, Mt Desert: kennebec. c. 3.
Burleigh, Augusta, Chas. F. johnson,
Watervilie; Knox. E. X. Gould, Rock
land; Lincoln. A. r. Nickerson. Booth
bay Harbor: Oxford. Waldo Pettingiil,
F,umford; Penobscot. Arthur Chaplin,
Bangor: Piscataquis. A. W. Gilman,
Foxcroft; Sagadahoc, F. e. Nichols,
| Bath: Somerset, Joseph o. Smith,
ShoN lirScAi, w ANU L. DlONii ICi-
fast: Washington. Geo. A. Curran,
Calais; York, c. H. Prescott. Bidde-
| ford.
The work of raising funds in each
county Is under the immediate direc-
ton of the member or members repre-
senting 1t on the above State commit
tee. 1t is expected that active cooper
alton will be given in the work by lead
ing citizens in all the towns Of the
State.
Wednesday, the Goth day Of Janu-
ary win be the 59th anniversary
of the birth Of William Mckinley.
During his eventful and useful life he
was very fond of and took a wonderful
interest in children. take the liberty
of suggesting that this day be known
as Mckinley day" and that at least
some portion Of it be set aside by
all the schools of Maine. as will be done
in other states of the union for special
exercises appropriate to the occasion,
also that each pupil who desires to do
SO be given an opportunity to contrib
ute his or her mite to the Mckinley
memorial fund. also suggest that on
the Sunday tuext preceding the 29th
of January, the churches pay appropri-
ate tribute, to the memory of our late
President and that those who wish it
may be given an opportunity to help
On with their contributors this great
work that shall testify through the
years to come to the love and esteem
in which the American people cherish
the just fame OF, one OF the greatest
men our country has ever produced.
The people of Maine should feel a
pride in; having their State take an
honorable, and creditable position in
| this great work and should do their
full share in making it possible. Con-
| tributions may be sent to the member
of the county committee or forwarded
direct TO the treasurer. William Fl. Dow
at Portland. Maine.
JOHN r. HILL,
Governor of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-14
DROP IN APPLES.
Marked Stump In Prices in The Markets o.
liverpool.

Reports come from Portland that a
drop Of 90 cents barrel In the price OF
apples has occurred In that city. From
Portland every year thousands of barrels
of apples are shipped TO Liverpool and
ether European markets
One OF the largest shippers In Portland
said, Saturday, that the market for APP
pies in Liverpool had taken a big slump.
The reason for II Is the large quantity
that has been shipped there.
Last week. said he. there were only
400 barrels In the Liverpool market and
this; week there are 1900 barrels. We are
rot shipping rs many apples across from
Maine by one-half as we did year ago
and from Portland not over one-quarter
as many Thus far We have shipped tSi,,G.
barrels. against 1866 COO barrels for The
corresponding time q year ago. The crof
| in Maine last fall was SMALL A big lot
has been sent across from Nova Scotis
ard Canada so that there is a big supply
| in the Liverpool market. Out West a Dig
crop was harvested this last fall. kansa:
had the largest in 10 years. getting q.
t00.9D bushels. the most OF which wer'
! stored away fer local use. There are. TO
day. 10000 barrels of apples that are II
storage din Chicago
| The steamer Ottsman. which sailed iron
Portland on Saturday took 800 barren
OF Canadian apples to Europe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-14
Athoe. BIackington.

The marriage of Mr. Newman HUI
bert Athoe and Miss Helen Gertrude
Blackington took place at st. Mark S
chapel at $50 o'clock Monday morning.
Jan. 13.
The altar was very prettily decorated
with smilaX and pinks, and the chancel
rail covered with rock ferns, the work
of St. Faiths Guild.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
William Farrand Livingston. and was
most impressive. 1t was witnessed by
many friends. The bride was given
away by her father. Col Oliver n.
Blackington. She was attired In a
tailor-made travelling gown of old blue,
and looked very charming. At the con-
clusion of the ceremony. the wedding
march sent it's joyous peals through the
church.
4 reception was held at the residence
of the brides parents. II Swan street
Immediately after the church service,
and a bountiful wedding breakfast was
served.
Miss Blackington was the recipient OF
many beautiful and costly presents, be
ing one of Augustus most pOpula;
young ladies. Mr.. Athoe Is also wei
known here. having formerly been or
ganist at st. Marks. Many friends ac-
companied the bridal party to the train
and started them on their journey witt
hearty cheers and showers of rice.
Mr.. and Mrs. AthOe are to reside II
Admission. Alabama. where Mr.. AthOe J:
organist and choir master at tht
| Episcopal cathedral.
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Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list Of unclaimed
letters at the Augusta postofiice for the
week ending January Is: =
Women: Brown. Miss; Crockett,
Miss Mary F.; Cooper. Mrs. f. A.
jackson. Miss NJ. c.; Mcdonald. Kate;
Moore, Mrs. Frank; Mathews. Mrs.
Samuel. Scribner, Miss Mira; Wiz
liams. Miss Edith; Vining. Mrs. Elyii-a
w.
Men: Bean, Frank; Bailey. Orrin
E.: Butler. John: Cunningham. Ray:
Ellis. W. r.: Harvey, Gilbert L.; Les
sard. Edward; Lowell. ]. r.: Mosher.
Edward; McCurdy, X. N: National
Bung Mfg. Co.: Pepin Monsieu Pelat;
Parker. F. A. NJ: Perry. Rev. c. A.;
Rackliff. Ralph: Roy, Henry; Ryan. S
j.: Sinclair, Harry: Spaiding. c. E.;
Springer. Angetine: Stevens. Adelbert
(s): Sharldarn. L. A.: Tyler. G. H.;
williams. J. W.: Worcester. Mr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-14

The antique store. on Cony street. un-
der the management of Mr.. Howard
Bruce is one of the most interesting
features OF the business life of our city.
Mr.. Bruce has succeeded in collecting
many rare specimens Of old china. and
a large number of choice pieces Of an
tique mahogany revealing the old CO.
lonial and Chiprendale patterns. The
antiquarian win receive cordial well
come by Mr.. Bruce. and with an eye
for that which smacks of age he can
not help feeling at home in his store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-14
Notice Tor Proposals for Steel Bridge.

Bids viii, be received by the undersigned
for building Il steel bridge across the
Fifteen Mile stream at East Benton, Me.
four miles from railroad sta ton. Br'dye
to. be 60 feet from face To face of abut'
lncnt u feet VIDE In the clear Capacity
If bridge. 100 pounds TO the square foot
covered, With three-inch spruce or hem
lock plank. Time of completion not spect.
ned. Uueal for bids till February !. lSt-
The Committee reserve the right to re-
ject any or alI bids.
q. F.. TARBELL. Benton, Me.
j. E.. BROWN, Benton Station.
JOSEPH SPENCER. Benton.
January 10 1902 ianl5dlu