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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25
A STRIKE IMMINENT
UNITED MINE WORKERS
PASS RESOLUTIONS
Pennsylvania Anthracite Goa
Miners Unsatisfied With
Prices.

SHAMoKTN. Pa. March 24.--A res
olution presented al today's session Of
the United Mineworkers OF America
made a provisional strike recommen.
dalton which was unanimously adopt
ed President Mitchell made this
statement:
The resolution declares that mine
workers cannot continue at work DUR
ing the coming year under the pres
ent low wages and indefinite conditions
OF employment. and provides for a
general suspension Of work upon a
date to be designated by the executive
boards of districts l, ! and ..
1T provides, however. that before
resorting TO such drastic measures,
appeal will be made to the executive
committee OF the National Civic Feder-
alton. II the Civic Federation refuses
to act, or should fail in its efforts 10
arrange satisfactory adjustment prior
TO April l. and II after that date me-
gotlations are still pending. all anth-
racite mineworkers except those nec-
essary to keep mines In repair shall
remain away from the mines. strip
pings. washers and breakers on Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays of each
week. Should a strike take place no
settlement will be made in any sepa-
rate district and 1t will not terminate
until 1t is officially declared ended by
a committee representing the three
an thracite districts"
Commenting on the action of the
convention. President Mitchell said:
II am free to confess that a strike
is imminent" .....
The resolution adopted today was the
result of a difference of opinion among
the delegates as to the methods to be
pursued in enforcing the mineworkers
demands. Resolutions had been pre-
scented to the convention from several
districts, but none were satisfactory to
the entire body Of delegates. 1t was
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25
LED A DUAL LIFE
ENDOWED A CHURCH AND
CRACKED SAFES.
Joseph Hopkins a Model Citizen
by Daylight and an Ex-
pert Thief at Night.

CHICAGO. March 24.-Dan Ripley
has surrendered himself to answer for
killing Joseph Hopkins. the alleged
safe blower whom he shot during a
quarrel recently.
The dual life Hopkins lived at Palos
Park has proved revelation seldom
equalled by the strangest fiction, the
Record Herald says Apparently two
distinc; natures impelled this man to
Leaf the double existence Of cracksman
at large and a highly respected citizen
Of strong spirituality to those who
knew him in his suburban home. The
police are convinced. he was honest
with both selves.
Members of the church the safe
blower endowed so literally with his
loot cannot believe the shady side Of
Hopkins life and talk of the devoted
religious life he led while in Palos
Park. The detectives account for the
fact that Hopkins had removed a strip
OF timber off the two and half acres
leaving an unobstructed view from
the back window of his home to One
Hundred and Nineteenth street. They
say ne did not cherish the idea of any
person approaching the house unno-
ticed. Nearly every dog in Palos
Park had died of poison since Hop
lins and Blond Marie went to live
in that quiet suburban retreat last
May. The theory of the police is that
Hopkins did not wish to arouse the
bark of dogs and disturb the slumber
os the suburbanites by his midnight
journeys home. Such a set Of skeleton
keys and eracksman's tools as was
found in Hopkins Palos Park home
like rendezvous, the police of Chicago
never saw before. Hopkins made them
himself in the little shop back of the
house.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25
FIRST M'KINLEY STATUE.

NEW YORK, March 24.-The first
statue to the late President Mckinley
has just been delivered in the plaster
to a foundry at Pravidence. r. II,
where it viii be cast in bronze at once
and be ready TO be unveiled at Muske-
gon, Mich. on Memorial day. The
sculptor was well equipped for the un-
dertaking, as he had made bust Of
the late president and had all neces-
sary measurements which he had
made at a sitting Major Mckinley
gave him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25

LONDON, March 24--The Associate
ed Press has received information
which warrants the belief that Lord
Kitchener, in his interview with Mr..
schalkberger, agreed to Withdraw the
proclamation isued in Sep
tember IL General Dewet and other
Boer leaders surrendered.
In the House of Commons the war
secretary, Mr.. Broderick. announced
that fortnight ago Mr.. schaikberger
intimated to Lord Kitchener hts de-
sire to be granted safe conduct
through the British lines and back.
in order to see Mr.. steyne with refer-
ence to the possibility Of peace propos-
ais. Lord Kitchener. with the consent
of the government has acceded to the
request.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25
KENTUCKIANs DEBATE.

WASHINGTON. March 2t.--Boreing.
OF Kentucky, injected an attack on
the Gobei election law into discus
sion Of the Moss Rhea contsted cleo
ton case from the Third Kentucky
district, which again occupied the at
tention OF the house today. but Rhea
declined to be drawn into an extend
ed debate on an issue not directly in
voived In the case. Rhea made a
strong presentation OF his side OF the
case, but had NOT concluded when the
house adjourned A vote will be taken
tomorrow.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25
RINE BILL.

WASHINGTON, March 2i,-Consld-
Grafton was begun by the senate today
OF the oieomargarine bill. Measure
places a tax OF ten cents pound on
olcomargarine celored In imitation OF
butter, and reduces the present tax OF
two cents per pound on oleomargarine
to quarter Of one cent pound in
its uncolored form.
Proctor made the opening statement
In support OF the measure, A few bills
Of minor importance were passed be-
fore the oleomargarlne bin was taken
up,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25

stored In the arsenais all ready for In
slant use. Few leaves OF absence are
being granted and those are only for
short periods.
Tripoh, one Of the bor1sr states tor-
dering on the Mediterranean. has long
been regarded by italy as her iegfti-
mate sphere Of influence. France, too,
has looked upon the state With longing
eyes and has sent many exploiting ex-
petitions into the interior with the
idea Of making 1t ultimately French
territory.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25
WILL CLOSE THE NINE.

COLORADO SPRINGS. March "a
James F. Burns, president of the Port
land Gold Mining Company, has an
nounced that the mine will be closed
down April /, owing to disagreement
with the smelter trust The Portland
is finishing its own mill at Colorado
City, and expects to have 1t in opera
ton by the lst of June.
Over 900 employees will be affected by
the order.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25
MAY INVADE TRIPoLI.
Italy Preparing Naval Expedition at
Italian Ports.

NEW YORK, March 24.-A military
expedition, whose objective point is be-
lieved to be Trfpoli. is now being fit
ted out at Italian ports, says Rome
dispatch to the American and Journal,
Ten large steamers suitable for car
rying troops have been chartered and
when they are ready win be capable
of carrying thousands of soldiers. A
large amount OF ammunition has been
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25
TITUS GOES ABROAD.

NEW YORK. March 24.--c. s. Titus,
the winner OF the rowing association
single championship al the National
Regatta last July, who viii represent
this country at.the Henley Regatta on
July s. . and 10, win sail for London
on June Is and go from there to Put
ney, where he will continue training
until about week before the regatta.
Tit,;s' entry was forwarded to the
Henley Rowing Association last week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25
PRESIDENT coNFERs.

WASHINGTON March "A con-
ference was held az the White House
this afternoon between the president
and several Republican members of
the house, who have been foremost In
opposing the plan Of Cuban reciprocity
urged by the ways and means COM
mlttee. The members who called We're
Tawney and Morris, of Minnesota;
Dick, Of Ohio, William A. Smith, Of
Michigan. Minor of Wisconsin: Met
calf. of California, and Dayton, Of
West Virginia, The call was at the
request Of the president.
II was stated afterwards by those
who participated that the conference
was most pleasant and there was not
the remotest suggestion on the part
of the chief executive, which could
be construed as seeking to urge them
to yield their personal convictions
At the conclusion of the conference
general understanding was reached
that no statements would be made
public, ...
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25

TOPEKA, Kas., March "a Miss
Blanche Boise, a protege Of Mrs. Ma
tion, horsewhipped Mayor Parker in
his office at the city building this
morning. Three times she struck the
mayor and then he sprung at her. tore
the rawhide out of her hand and push
ed her into the hall AS Miss Boise
was thrust out of the Office by the
mayor she exclaimed.
Thank God. I've done 1t. I've
horsewhipped you and now I'm going
TO horsewhip the governor"
Before beginning her horsewhlpplns
Miss Boise gave the mayor a severe
scolding and accused him OF being re-
sponsible for the fact that the joints
are running openly in Topeka, and for
the murder which was recently COM
mitted in a local saloon. She had the
whip concealed in the folds of her
dress.
Miss Boise is a nurse by profession
and is about S5 years of age.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25
BoER AND BRIToN CONFER
Beers Are Now Seeking the Generals
in the Field

PRETORIA, March 24.--Acting Pres
ident Schalkburger, F. w. Reitz, ex-
secretary OF state for the Transvaai,
and Commandments Lucas Meyer and
Kreigh. with their secretaries and att
tendants. arrived here Sunday at 2:s4
p. M. on a special train from Balmcr-
al about so miles east ofhere. They
came into Balmoral under flag Of
truce.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25
Boer Eevoys Confer With Lord
Kitchener Looking Tor.
ward Peace.
THE RESULT IS IN DOUBT
B0er Generals In the Field to be
Consulted. = Temporary
Cessation of Hos
tilities.

LONDON, Maach 24.-The Daily
Chronicle asserts that an arrnistice has
been arranged pending the duration Of
Schalkberger's mission to General De-
Wet, and that offensive operations
against Dewet. Delarey and Botha
have been suspended The three gen-
rails have agreed to observe the ar1nis-
tlce honorabIy until the return Of the
ENJOYS to Boer lines.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25
IA REBELLION
ON in CHINA
Topeka's Mayor Horsewhipped
by a Protege Of Mrs.
Carrie Nation.
CECIL RHODES NO BETTER
Million Dollar Sale at Thunder
MOuntain-GeneraI Miles
Revised Statement
Made Public.
CECIL RHODES NO BETTER

VICTORIA, March 2i-Marcus c..
Hill, a Yokohama merchant who has
arrived here, Is said to be carrying
orders to New York for arms and am
munition for rebels in Southern China
Hin says recruits are fiocking to the
rebel standard and their hope Is to
reach Canton. Here they expect to
get sufficient ammunition, arms and
treasure to carry on the rebellion VIII cir
will eyntuaIly result In the overthrow
Of the reigning power in China
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25

CONGRESS DOES LITTLE

WASHINGTON. March 24.-Thomas
Estrada Palma. president elect Of Gu.
ba. met President Roosevelt In hts Of
ncial capacity for the frst time this
evening when the former was the guest
OF honor al an informal dinner ut the
White House.
The actual date for the transfer Of
the Cuban government mas been tenta-
lively nxed az May l. but II has be-
come apparent that for various rea-
aons there may have to be a postpone
ment of the transfer 10 a date later
in the month.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25

NEW YORK, March 24,--Madison
Square Garden annual military tour
nament viii open tonight under the
auspices of the military Athletic
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25
RHODES NOT IMPROVING.

CAPE TOWN. March 24--Rhodes Is
no better
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25

WIRELESS FOR NORTON SOUND,
WASHINGTON, March a,-General
Greely has invited bids for supplying
system of wireless telegraph be-
tween Nome City and st. Mlchaels,
Alaska, l045 miles across Norton
Sound, Bidders must prove the capa-
city of their apparatus by 60 miles test
along Atlantic coast,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25

MADISON SQUARE TOURNAMENT
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-25

Crack Shots and Rough Riders AS
semble.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-03-14
The STRIKE
Work Is Resumed in
At LYNN
The Situation Continues To Be
Serious

Boston, March IA. = Although the
strike was declared of last night the
men we're slow in resuming work this
morning. At the Philadelphia dock
at nine O'Clock large crowd OF strik.
ers voted not to resume work but the
steamer Grecian arriving the men
went to work unloading contrary to
vote. The railroads are taking back
few men but not displacing any
hired to take the place Of the strik.
erS.
In Lynn the situation is unchang.
ed. The strikers voted last mis- BIT
that they would wait until noon to.
day to see If all would be reinstated.
But few reinstatements took place
this morning. the American Express
company saying they will not rein
state one. 1t is believed the strike
will continue indefinitely.
General Manager Chamberlain OF
the New Haven road meets Governor
Crane today to confer in accordance
with the governors proposition re.
garding the adoption of the Boston 4
Maine plan for unloading teams.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-03-14
News From The Various
Athletic pastimes
BASE BALL TALK
Nan Made Useless From
Fighting Fitzsjmmons

S.a y5rs March l4,--The base
~ W. ssr 3etveen Spauldlng and
T-sedmap t+,, has as good as disrupted
,hs 10 I'D National -eague so that it is
Wv NV rery shasy. The new American
.,s.octation has secured many OF the
ps,r p njaJers whose places have been
sred @ bv players from minor leagues
This leaves the American association
IN tbe stronger position 50 that it Will
.1or begin the season with every ad-
vantage On its side,
The American association will
pbarge 80 cents this year as the ad'
MISSION fee t9 ali its games, 1t was
IeI 10 d0 tits for two reasons, first
because 3t the .arge salaries they were
psyiDg their players, and secondly,
because they thought as they lad
snout al. the stars Of the profession in
tbeir ranks tnat the public was wilsing
Z pay them the same price they had
sTsys paid the old league.
The American association VII. not
invade New York this year or Cincin
nat either for that matter. Ii all
goes vel this year clubs from both OF
these cities are promised for next
year to do this would necesitate
dupuing one eastern and one western
ctv but the victims are already SCI
scted 50 that if the patronage is not
up to the expectations in them this
year they viii have club next year.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-03-14
CAL-CURA SOLVENT.
The King Of Spring Medicines Is
This Great New 6lood Purifier

discovered by Or. David Kennedy, of
DR.. Kennedy Row, Kingston, n. Y.
1t is unquestionably the Crowned
King Of Spring Medicines. 1t puri'
ties tine blood as flood OF water clean
ses stagnant sewer, or as the air and
sunshine sweeten foul ro"n. What
soap and water do for filth in the house
Cal-cura Solvent does for filth in the
body-in the tissues, the lungs, the
liver, the kidneys and the blood. 1t
.expels the humors and impurities
which make us all feel so dull, heavy
and tired in the Spring. 1t leaves
our bodies clean, healthy and safe
against the complaints Of summer
You may use it with implicit conf
dence.
DR.. Kennedy said Of it: ~ regard
Cal .cura Solvent as the crowning
achievement OF my life. 1t will not
disappolnt. Remember; Only one
DR.. David Kennedy has ever lived IN
Rondout, City Of Kingston, N. Y,
and the name OF his latest medicine is
Cal cura Solvent. All druggists.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-03-14
A.A.SM|T
& BRO.
COLLARS

If you pay l5c for Collars,
you should have absolutely
pure linen. If you do not get
linen you are cheated. We
claim that our collars are the
most absolutely "Pure Linen
Collars" to be had. We want
everybody to know them and
wear them. Consequently for
three days-Thursday, Friday
and Saturday-we shall give
three collars for 25c or one
doz. for $1.OO. This is a big
sacrifice on our part. But
then we know that it you once
buy them you will buy no
other.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-03-14

Jlm Hlla the Australian plgilist is
said u te phl olcal wreck. Some
time ag0 Hal was said to be suffering
tr0m lung trouble, but not Of a serious
nature Up to the lime that Fltz-
slum0ns stopped Hall ia four rounds
ior a s404eo purse at New Orleans
the latter MAS regarded as high class
pUgiIlSt But the beating he received
50 lncapactated him that Hall has
never been considered a dangerous
factor in pugiliSm since 1t mas been
ife4uent.g = asserted that beating ad-
nlnistered by FtZ generally winds
Up t1e effectiveness Of an opponent
t0r alltlme.
Those who have busted themselves
IL drawing up Dill to leagalize pro.
leSslonal boxing may have erred: in
hot emphasizing the fact that brutal.
ly can be totally eliminated if refer.
ees see ht to,take action. 1t is in. their
po"ef to prevent sided bouts,
hulaIlt, ,and knOckouts, except OF
WuiSe' Ia cases where chance blows
DIE landed referee with a cool
uedq ahQlclear vision can easily see
Nueh pugllst is in danger or has
n8u ehopg . but The average official
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-03-14
TEACHERS
Receive Notice From Supt'
Ranger
new BUREAU
VIII Be Established In Educa-
t|ona| System

Montpelier, Mar. IA. - Walter E.
Ranger, superintendent Of education,
has sent out the following notice to
teachers and directors in the state
calling their attention to the new de-
partment Of registration OF available
teachers that has been commenced In
the superintendent office.
"While it is not the intention Of
this Office to conduct teachers agency
yetEit can hardly do less than to give
information in it's possession, such as
knowledge Of vacancies to teachers
desiring positions, and the names and
qualifications Of unemployed teachers,
to school officers seeking teachers.
Furthermore to promote the engage.
ment, Of superior teachers, to lessen
the difficulty of securing the SER
vices of good teachers and to
assist an excellent teacher in securing
worthy position, is to promote our
educ cational interests; and this office
cannot decline to share in such service
f,r the betterment of:ou schools.
"To render more efficient help in
this direction 1t is essential that some
system be observed and that more
definite information be obtained by
this Office. To this end teachers and
school directors, when applying to this
Office, are requested to use the blanks
specially prepared for the purpose.
"While the superintendent OF edu-
cation is eager to give all the aid in
his sewer, yet, it should be remember
ed that he cannot hope always to
name available teachers to school Off
GERS or to report vacant DOS tions to
teachers.
"Directors and teachers are advised
to apply to county examiners OF teach
erS for similar assistance. While 4
scarcity OF teachers may appear In one
part OF the State, an abundance may
be obtained elsewhere. Probably
there are more certified teachers than
there ale schools in the State. 1t is
hoped that with the cooperation Of
examiners the difficulty OF tindiag
unemployed teachers may be lessened
for directors.
''Directors are reminded that there
is growing custom to engage teach
ers several weeks or months in ad
vance, and to engage them for year
rather than for term. Obviously
such is the wisest and safest plan. If
sufficient time is allowed before the
beginning Of term teacher can u.s.
ually be secured without difficulty.
The practice Of retaining successful
teachers year after year, even at in
creasing wages, so increases the pro-
fciency and enhances the value of the
schools that it is usually the most
economical course to pursue.
Teachers who aspire to better
themselves should remember that
recompense tends to correspond with
merit. In teaching the best way to
promote ones personal interest is to
enlarge ones power for efficient and
devoted service. The loyal and Ca
pable teacher is always in demand.
Faithful and skillful performance Of
present duties are the true stepping
stones to preferment. Let teacher
be solicitous for agood record in
every position held, however humble,
for every such position is opportunity
alike for high service and personal ad-
| vantage"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-03-14
THE NE o P

Montpelier, March l4.-The grand
lodge OF Vermont ef the New Eng.
land Order Of Protection will be held
at Montpelier, on Thursday, April 26.
A team from St. Johnsbury will work
the degree in ample form The su-
preme officers from Boston are expect.
ed to be present and make addresses
The grand lodge will meet in Grand
Army hall
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-03-14

is guided too much by the desire on
the part Of spectators to see knock.
out, and for that reason allows bout
to 60 on longer than it should. 1t is
a fact that referees who, because OF
humane feelings, have stopped fights
when one pugilist showed marked
advantage over an opponent, have
been roundly abused and censured by
crowds for ''spoiling things" But II
there were M re presiding ring judges
Of this kind there would be less mis-.
haps and boxing would occupy much
higher place than it does at present.
There is no excuse for a referee who
allows man to be beaten down and
out when he appears to be overmatch.
ed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-03-14
THE BOER POLL CY

Amsterdam, Mar. IA. - The Beers
here state that Methuen's release is a
part Of the settled policy to treat
prisoners with the greatest generosity
and thereby stop the ISLANDERS which
represent them as only banditti. They
wish to present spectacle to the
civilized world in contrast with the
British treatment OF Commander
SceeperS and others.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-03-14

Basket ball has proved warm ia.
vorite this winter and it has been all
the rage in many places. The COL
leges have taken up this sport and
many hot games have been played be
tween some OF the leading schools.
1t has long been favorite sport with
Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasiums. 1t is claim.
ed as several degrees removed from
the roughness attending foot ball
game but it is noticed that foot ball
stars are in demand for basket bail
teams.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-03-14

Robert Fitzsimmons is kicking over
the traces iu regard to his proposed
fight with Jetfries. He said yesterday
that if there should be change Of
date from May 10 to April p, as al
ready planned because Of the wind-up
of the racing season before May in
California, there would be no fight
Fitz still believes that the fight can be
pulled of in the East perhaps Louis
Vile, where the game is pretty steep
just now.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-03-14
RQERS ESCAPED

Cape Town, March 14.-In another
drive Of the Beers Sunday bv five
columns of British who were swoOping
the country between Frankfort and
Lindley, Orange River colony, the
Beers escaped by stampeding tine cat
tie through the British lines Fifty
Beers, stragglers aud quantity of
stores were captured.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-03-14
VERMONT PENSIONS

Washington, Mar. "A. = Pensions,
Vermont Original Matthew Nc
Cafrey. Waterbury, sl2; Joseph
Young, ST. Albans, sc; increase, res
toratior, reissue, ETC., VIM. Winship,
Dandy, $40: original widows, Miranda
W. Howard, Middlesex, SO.