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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20
THE ANTI SIMONITfS
CONTROLLED THE MULTI
NOMAH CONVENTION.
A. A. Courtney Was Chairman
and Judge McGinn Was Nom
mated for the Senate.

PORTLAND. March is-Republican
county convention was controlled to-
day absolutely by Independents or
anti-Simon faction. the vote for chair
man being 100 for Courtney Qndepend-
enp to 81 for Northrap (simon candi-
date.)
Convention selected Sc delegates TO
the state convention, nominated ex-
Judge Henry Z, McGinn for state SEN
ator and named 70 candidates for the
lower house Of the legislature. The
convention then adjourned until one
week from tomorrow, March %, when
county and city tickets win be COM
pleted.
Representatives
II. ]. Fisher, W. W. Banks.
Sandersop Reed. A. A. Bailey
Dan J. Malarkey, George NJ. orton,
John GIL. G.. w. Hodson.
]. S. Hutchinson. A. A. Courtney,
W. Il. Hudson. S. b. Cobb.
Delegates TO the state convention:
George II, Williams, H. l.. Pittock, w.
B. Aver. Ad. Burckhardt, Phil Met
chan ,E. W. Spencer, F. A. Bancroft,
Charles A. Mcneil, A. ]. Capron. w. T.
Muir, W. L. Boise, George W. Howell,
L. Kellaher, ]. e. Hunt, NJ. H. Carter,
II. Van Auken. J. N. Sutton, ]. J.
Fitzgerald. A. L. Mills, w. N. Jones.
Charles SQuires, Joseph Buchtel, Lean
der Lewis, $, b. schwab, Charles Will
son. p. l.. Willis, Watt Daniel, w. F.
Matthews, c. H. Carey, Sol Hirsch.
John F. Logan. H. II. Newhall, w. II.
Patterson. T. j. Cleton. c, r. Frazier,
r, S, Potter, e. p. Mays, George Ma
ger, c, T.. Smith. ]. w Beveridge. s.
B. Lintkicum. Andrew c. Smith l.. H.
Adams, L. II Kelly d. S. Dunbar, T.
c. Powell. II. w, Goddard, F. Filing,
r. l. McKenna, f. Herman, J. w Ma.
thena, c. w, Sherman. James w.
Blair, n. l.. Williams STAFFORD Whit
ing, w. II, Carney, c, Z. Rumelin. r.
l.. Durham, Alex Donaldson II. II.
Jones, ]. l.. Hartman, Thomas d. Hon
eyman. T, NJ, Edmunds, L. Christen-
sen, T, X. Muir, w w. Eowitt, c, A,
Dunbar.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20
Taxes and Duties Collected To
Be Converted into Treas
ury There.
GOVERNOR WRIGHT NOTIFIED
Duties and Taxes Collected ON
Goods In U. =. Imported from
Islands Belong to Treas
ury Also.

WASHINGTON. March 1s.--secre-
tary Root has notified Acting Governor
Wright that taxes and duties collect
ed in the Philippines under the recent
tariff act for the Islands shall be con-
verted directly into the Philippine
treasury and are subject to orders of
Philippine authorities.
Nothing has yet been determined
upon with respect to the handling and
transferring Of duties and taxes col
lected In the United States on articles
imported from the Islands The law
provides that all these taxes and du-
ties are to be paid into the Philippine
treasury for the use and benefit OF the
islands.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20
CONVICT DoTsoN.
Claims He Is Innocent of Two Mur-
ders.

BUTTE, Mont, March ia special
to the Miner from Deer lodge, says:
Convict Clinton Dotson. who is
awaiting sentence of death for mur-
dering his father, has made remark
able statemeit to Governor Toole. in
which he declares his innocence of two
murders with which he is charged.
He asserts that James Macarthur,
who was hanged for murder last Sep
tember, killde his father alone,
Datson declares Macarthur confessed
to him the murder of the man whose
remains We're found near Central Park
in 1896 His name was Allen. and
his folks reside in Walla Walla, Wash
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20

senate. majority and minority reports
Of that committee ON the question Of
validity Of title Of the new Panama
canal company and lbs right to trans
for the Panama canal property 10 the
United states for t4o.0000oo. Objection
of the majority TO the title held by
that company are based largely on
relations Of the canal company 10 gov
crnments OF France and Colombia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20

Articles Of Incorporation Of this COM
pany we're prepared last fan after
Lieutenant Edward s. Farrow. a
mining and railroad cngi-
neer, had made careful inspection Of
the property and franchises OF the
railway, which was sold az
receivers sale here last October.
Lieutenant Farrow also inspected the
famous Iron Dyk mine In the Seven
Devils. II IS blnted that Hartman
syndicate is interested in the propo-
sition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20
FOR
BOER REPUBLICS
Expressions for Must Be "F0r.
ced' In Congress, Say the
Democrats.
PRESIDENTS PROTECTION
-------------
istlimian Canal Reports Cuban
Reciprocity Again And Chi
nesc Exclusion Act
Not Forgotten.

WASHINGTON, March 19.-Demo-
Gratis OF the house al caucus held to-
night. unanimously adopted resolutions
declaring that congress should express
sympathy OF the American people for
the struggling Boer republics and
pledging themselves to use their ut
most cndeav0fw TO force" committees
20 report resolutions expressive OF
such sympathy. II only that congress
may have the opportunity to act,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20
BRYAN's BIRTHDAY.
IL Celebrated by Moving Into a
Barn.

LINCOLN, Neb.. March ls.--Wm. j.
Bryan is no longer resident OF the
City Of Lincoln. This was Bryan's
42d birthday and he celebrated the
event by moving to his farm, four
miles from this city.
Until a handsome country residence
which he is building is completed. Mr..
Bryan and his family viii i've in a
barn.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20
Among the Bushmen Of Austria
liza Joseph Gill Alp.
pears.
HIS WIFE MARRIED AGAIN
Upon His Release He Heard His
Wife Was Dead and He Also
Married Again.--FOught
in Philippines.

NEW YORK, March ls-After 12
years imprisonment among the Bush
men in Australia, Joseph J. Gill, son
OF the late Thomas Gill. well known
Brooklyn manufacturer, has been
heard from by his family. who had
mourned him as dead.
Gil left home in 1886 and in 1893, his
wife, believing him dead. married
again.
An August IS, 1885. Joseph Gill sailed
from New York for Australia, where
he had extensive mining interests The
mines were situated about 500 miles
from Sydney. and Gill expected TO be
gone two or three years. He l>ft be-
hind a wife and two children, boys Of
and 5 years, respectively.
For two years letters were received
regularly. His mining interests were
prospering and he hoped soon to re-
turn to the United States. he wrote in
his last letter.
A period in which no tidings were
received from Mr. Gill followed and
then came letter from the American
consul at Sydney. N. S. W.. stating
that Joseph Gill. a wealthy mine own
er. and four companions had been
ambushed and killed by Australian
bustmen in Australia not far from
the mines which the Brooklyn man
controlled.
This was the last heard from gill un-
til the news OF Imprisonment which
has just been received. 1t came In
the form of letter to Inspector Nc
Laughlin Of the Brooklyn police. The
letter was dated Dagupan, Northern
Luzon, Philippine Islands. The letter,
which was written in. November, 1901.
was addressed to the chief of police
of Brooklyn. 1t was as follows:
I'm 1886 I left my home in Brooklyn
for Australia where was held a cap
tive in the interior By Bushmen until
two years ago. l then came to these
islands and entered the campaign with
Macabebe scouts. Prior to Aguinaldo's
capture l was severely wounded and l
am fraid am cripple for life. l
am now making my way back to
Sydney, Australia, TO my wife ana
child
Il do not know If my dear mothe.
is dead, but would be glad to know
her address il she is alive, or my
brothers. 1 shall be in Sydney by the
llItle YOU EtNelNe tHls lSttcE' L lCdSS
address me in care of the United
States consul at sydney"
The Brooklyn police had little diff
Guilty in finding Gilrs mother. Gable
messages We're at once sent 10 Cir at
sydney
No details have as yet been receiy
ed concerning Gflrs Imprisonment
among the Bushmen who murdered his
four compaions. After mis- escape gin
Is said to have attempted TO secure
information from his family. The pri-
vate detective whom he is said to
have employed. reported that his wife
was dead, and soon afterwards Gill
married Sydney woman. Gills love
of adventure led to his enlistment in
the Philippine service.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20
RIVERS AND HARRoRs.

WASHINGTON, March ls.-- The
house today made fair progress with
the rivers and harbors bill After the
close OF the general debate. q Of the
li6 pages OF the bill were disposed Of.
No amendments were adopted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20
CHINESE EXCLUSION.

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator
Proctor today introduced bill contin-
ulng in force the present law for ex-
clusi IN Of Chinese until the expiration
Of the existing treaty with China or
until a new treaty shall be negotiated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20
SNOW POUNDS BROKEN.

BILLINGS, Mont. March s.-The
first through train from the East ar
rived in Billings tonight, after having
been tied up by blizzard in North
Dakota for about FIVE days. The track
west of Billings Is clear and no fur
ther delays are anticipated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20
YELLOWSTONE PARK.

WASHINGTON, March i9--Secre-
taryof the interior today sent to the
senate a draft OF bill providing for
the enlargement of Yellowstone Park
In the communication accompanying
the bill, he says extension of the park
boundaries is necessary to protect the
game in the park.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20
FOR CABINET oFFcE,

WASHINGTON, Mtrch 1S,--The Post
will says tomorrow:
Ex-senator wilcott, Of Colorado, is
being considered by the president as
a possible successor Of Secretary of
the Interior Hitchcock, who, II Is un-
derstood, will retire from the cabinet.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20
CONTRIBUTIONS.

WASHINGTON, March la.--Foliow-
ing are confrmations by the senate:
Captain A. s. crowninshIeld. rear
admiral in the navy; Carl Rash, Unit
ed States attorney. district of Mon
tana
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20

BAKER CITY, Ore, March 19.-Arti-
cles of Incorporation Of the Baker City
and Snake River railroad was filed
with the county clerk of this county
today. Incorporators are;
William Poilman, L, crabill, John
Waterman, John Schmitz, c. NJ, Sage,
o. l.. Miller, P. Basche, S. A, Helner,
w. J. Patterson, C. l. Palmer. George
Stoddard and r, D. Carter. of Baker
City, and Edward S, Farrow, of New
York. =
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20
IsrHMIAN CANAL.

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator
Morgan, from the committee on 18TH
mian canals, today presented to the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-20

NEW RAILROAD CORPORATION.
Organized at Baker Sity-Harriman
Syndicate May Be Interested.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-27
MITCHELL HONORED.
Nine Workers Present Him With a
Medal and Gold Watch,
HE MADE A FEELING REPLY
Said the Gifts Would Ever Remind
Him Of His Duty.
STRIKE COMMISSION is READY.
Details Are to Be Settled On Before
Actual Work Begins.
TESTIMONY IN rue COAL REGION.
No Evidence VIII Be Heard in Washing
ton as Witnesses Would Have. to
Travel Too Far.
TESTIMONY IN rue COAL REGION

Wilkesoarre, Pa, October 90. President
Mitchell was In conference with District
Presidents Nichols, pnny aud Fancy FOR
several hours today. He outlined his case
as he viii present ltt3o the hoard Of aroi-
tratIon in behalf Of shc miners and It re-
celved the approval ~ the district presl
dents. This Afternoon President Mitchell
was presented with q gold badge aud gold
watch by the Polish! Lithuanian and sla.
vonic members Of the United Mine Work.
ers. The badge heats the monogram ~,
NJ" In diamonds Just underneath the bar,
containing the pin by} which It Is fastened
to the cont lapel Below this is the button
OF the United Mine Workers Of America,
from which hangs a ncndsnt-a tiny pick
and shovel, with a hiuer's lamp In the
center, underneath OF which Is a medallion.
The seal Of the organization In the center
Is In the form Of a breaker boy standing in
the midst OF bank Of coal, The presenta-
tlon took place at President Mitchelrs
headquarters and a large crowd listened
to the speeches Of presentation and ac.
oeptance.
Mr.. Mitchell in the course Of his re-
marks, said
''These gifts will ever remind nc Of the
duty owe to the great army Of workers
who have reposcd confidence IN me aud fol
lowed my leadership during the trying
times
II shall regard It great favor II you
VIII express TO the Polish. Lithuanian ana
slavonlc members my gratitude TOR the con
ndence they have so freely given me.
beg you to say TO them that my highest
ambition shall he TO promote the welfare
and advance the Interests Of all the men
and women In their labor for a livelihood.
~ look forward TO tho time when strikes
shall be no more; when peace ana justice
shall be secured for those who toll; wien
labor and capital, each roeegHfsias IT'S
rights aud obligations to society, shall work
in harmony for the common welfare OF our
country and the general good OF all our
people.
"Gentiemsn, thank you with all my
heart. can not express my feelings TO
you properly at this time"
District Presidents Nichols, Duny and
Fahey ana other leaders also made brief ad'
dresses
shortly before 4 O'Clock MIR. Mitchell left
headquarters for the Lehigh Valley depot
lie was accompanied by large and en-
thusiastic crowd, and when ne boarded the
train he was cheered and wished Godspeed
movement is said to be on foot among
the Polish, Lithuanian and Slavonic miners
TO raise large sum of money for Nj
Mitchell.
A large force of men was at work today
clearing up the mines for general resump
ton tomorrow It is said nearly all th'
conlerles are now in shape for work and
that there win be heavy output of Goa
| tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-27
READY FoR TIE MEETING.
The Members Of the Commission VIII
Beuin Their Work.

The Members 81 the Commission VIII
BEGIN Their Work.
washington, October 26.-All Is In readi-
ness for the meeting tomorrow afternoon
Of the anthracite coal strike commission.
All the members OF the commission are in
the city and most Of the operators or their
representatives are here. The meeting will
he called TO order at 2 o'clock. and the
wishes of both parties to the controversy
win be considered as TO the method Of pro.
cedure In securing testimony. Plans for
holding the public sessions, places OF meet
ing and various other details necessary 10
be settled before the actual work Of taking
testimony can he begun. will be decided.
No testimony will be taken tomorrow. II
ls expected that very little evidence will
be heard in Washington. as II Is not the
desire OF the commission TO compel the at.
tendance of witnesses here when the ovi'
depce they have TO give can be secured
AZ greater convenience 10 them At or near
their places Of residence.
The commission also will determine
whether It viii give hearings TO persons
not having direct interest in tho issues at
stske between the miners and operators,
but who believe they can give evidence
Of a practical character that will assist
Inc commission 10 It's work, Considerable
evidence Of this character was taken by
the commission which reported on the Chi
cago strike, but, unfortunately, II was not
Of material value 10 assisting that body
70 arrive at its conclusions.
F,ve Of the mIne operators or their rep
resentntiyes arrived here about O'Clock
tonlght over the Baltimore and Ohio rail
road. Tbey included President George r
aaer Of the Reading. 2, B. Thomas OF the
Erie. John b. ken, representing the onta'
rio and western: David Wilcox OF the
De,oware and Hudson, and Alfred walter,
representing the Lehigh Valley. They
spent the time in the lobby Of the hotel
chatting. but refrsined from discussing for
publication their plans for tomorrov. The
operators viii hear the IDEAS the commits
sion has TO make for undertaking the wofs
IN band. and, II necessary viii suggest
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-27
rAkts ISSUE MITH eusToN.
Cotton States Traveller Thinks Gnglish-
man Has Guessed Too High

Cotton States Traveller Thinks English
man Has Guessed Too High
New Orleans octaBcr &c There is az
least one man who dsscnts from the cot
ton estimate given out by A. j. Bustor
of liverpool who. several days ago. gave
out m elaborate reylew Of cotton condltlonE
IL the United Stites
The dissenter IS Captain r. T, vinson,
who Is wen known throughout the South
aud who has, because Of his position as
travelling man. viewed conditions In
many parts OF the cotton section.
aus ostiniate IS io,550Ooo bales.
'fhe Bpston estimate given several dsys
aeo. was ii.2oo0oo,
Last year Captain yinson made exactly
the eatne estimate Of the crop. that was.
i0.sS0,CO0 hhles, aud the Yield was 10,6So,
$50 Ills reasons for believing that the
Buston estimate is too high are that the
drouth, boil weeYils and other Insects have
seriously damaged the crop In certain Sec
lions OF the cotton aren.
lie gave out the following statement on
the subject "Aiy attention has Just been
called 20 A. J. Bustons estimate % the
cotton crop, and his estimate OF damages
done by holl weeyll and drouth, estimnt-
ing favorable conditions In Texas, saying
Il Will greatly improve prospects. | can
not conceive how any man unbiased as he
should be, should make such a statement
intelngcntly. am an old planter and have
made thirty-siT cotton crops and I know
crop when ] see It. did not miss tho
cotton crop last year 5000 bales When t
was predicted that 9,bO00O0 would he made
by the cotton exchanges, 4 predicted that
there would he lO,b5p,OOO haies raised
II travel Oh salesman FOR Goodman Bros.
Of Memphis az over the cotton section
affected by boil weeYil and the drouths
spoken OF by Mr.. Buston and viii say
fne boil weeYll country, the best part OF
the cotton producing country Of Texas,
Is an entire failure the crop being picked
n six weeks and stock turned In held,
ginned aud put on market and gin houses
closed down. AZ regards weather condi
tinpa. all Of the weather In tho world this
neason Will do nothing for good or bad for
the Texas cotton crop. There Is no top
crop and even IN the Brazos bottoms 4
takes from fiyc 10 eight acres OF land ia
produce a bale Of cotton where two bales
have been grown. Considering the cOndi-
tion 81 the Texas cotton crop, my esti-
mate II. as II was last year, 1u,HbOOo. VI
Cotton should be held by planters and
the merchants should assist them 70 hold
II. and II sold should be put Into March
futures. as II viii take the world unfil
about that time 10 realize that q short
crop has been made, and i300A0Q0
crop could be used II made. Cotton Mill
90 TO 10 or III cents
'Mr. Buston has certainly never tray
| eicd much IN tho cotton region, and v he
has, IL not a Judge OF favorable weather
conditions else he would not talk of a top
| crop when tho crop Is dead with drouth.
1 No ton crop can he raised when Il takes
bloom thirtyeght days az this season
70 make cotton
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-27

Orren f. Forest. nallsNle, Si2 Sniiom ~.
Norlu, Blgfoot, Si2; Gillum a. Ezcti.
Mart, ST.; Alexander a franklin. MIN
can, ST.; Joseph W. Estcp. Aubrey, Sl2
Texas postmawcrs appointed; Hartley,
Hartley county, John l., Lasater; Myrp.
Cooke county. Richard Hoifmani harlow,
Cooke county Robert " Bel; Barnuln,
rex county, Nilliem 4. Bates; Humhse
Harris county, William 4 iSaies; Humhie.
Collin county, n. u. Skinner; Harroii.,
Wilburgcr county. Phoebe y Frccmani
Norman Grove. Grayson county. r.. Z. y
Sporry; Bateman. Bastrop county, W. n,
Cnrlcton Chandler, Henderson county, z,
II. Rouseau: GIN, Harrison county. w. u
Johneon. Grnnal, Washington county, Kate
Ausband; Nolanvrc, Bell county zaearlau
D.. Expert: uptonyillo, Hastrop county,
james H. Young.
Miss Lillian Jaayes OF sherman, Texas
mas hoen appointed seams'ress at the
Usage, o. f., indian school
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-27

tive white children OF native parents live
more generally in the rural districts. Thus.
in the North Atlantic division there are
o9a,s5i native white children, 10 TO "a
years old and born Of native parents Of
whom 81 pcr cent live In cities, having at
least 5000 inhabitants, ON the other
hand, among the 1910 native white chill
dren 10 TO IL wears old and horn Of for
eiRn.born parents who live in the same
group Of states 60 per cent live In similar
cities There IS no reason 70 infer from
the census figures that the children Of Il
iiterate immigrants are consttutlonally a
permanent illitcrate class In the populu'
ton.
at viii he noticed. however that the
foregoing Hgurcs relate exclusively 60 I'M
migrants who have been Ia the country
long enough Tor their children horn here
TO have reached the age Of 10 years.
whether among tho children OF immigrants
who have arrived since 1890 there is the
same eagerness 20 ACQUIRE at least an elc
mentary education It IL still too carly 70
determine from census figures"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-27
LONDON MONEY MARKET
RATES CONTINUE LOW AND THE
BANK is BORROWING FREELY.
APPROPRIATENESS Regarding the Finsn-
eial Situation In New York Has
About subsidized.

London, October 25.--rhe rates for money
continue low. Tho t2,oOOOo0 raised last
week 70 meet the treasury bills appeared
to be easily proeurabie on rho opcn market
and aid not result In any marked suuening
Of prices. No applications for large loans
arc being made TO the bank; consequently
the banks per cent rate has not yet
had the eject of raising the market prices
The bank is being urged 70 take measures
to make IT'S rates more effective II has
now begun to borrow freely for snort
periods, IN order 10 help harucn rates aud,
incidentally. TO lessen the probability of a
TOW Of gold to Parts, where the demand for
money IS increasing.
The apprehensiveness concerning none
tary conditions In New York has now fairly
subsidized
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-27
rnn nnN.lN nnnRRr.

Berlin. October 26.--Tne feature Of the
boerse last week was the raid on Hamburg
and North German Lloyd shares both went
below par for the FIRST time In years. liam.
burg American shares were sold heavily all
during the week. The bears operated with
the rumors OF bad freight market the
competition of British coal vessels for re-
turn cargoes from New York. low estimates
Of the years dividends.
Although tho trading last week was light,
the decline In coal shares and irons con
tinucd, and the list shows some heavy de-
clines IN this department.
The money market last week was again
very easy. but domestic loans failed to be
Influenced by this condition. Rentee were
less active than In former weeks. spaniards
cropped sharply upon pronttakings IN
Paris.