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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
KNIonTs oF pYrHIAs.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. l4,--At .
o'clock this morning Major General
Carnahan and strong detachment OF
the uniform rank, knights Of PythIas.
crossed the bay 10 participate in a pa
rade Of the order at Oakland, Sever
al thousand men We're In line, and the
streets along the line Of march were
crowded with spectators,
In this city the morning hours were
devoted chiefly to business by the
knights Of Khorassan and the supreme
temple OF the Rathhone Sisters con-
tinued their sessions and transacted
considerable business, There were al
80 competitive drills between compan-
les OF the uniform ranla at the Pre-
sidIo ard In the Mechanics Pavilion,
The provisions made for the pleasure
OF the visitors continue 10 excite their
surprise and qualification, During the
day there were band concerts, a free
exhibition at the famous Mark Hop
kins Institute Of Art, and numerous
excursions 10 points OF interest in the
neighborhooa OF San Francisco. BY
tonight all Of the delayed Knights
from the Fast will have arrived in
the city and viii participate in the
closing events Of the conclave.
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DEATH OF ALBERT METER,
THE PROMOTER

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE death Of
Albert Meter. formerly of Cincinnati,
is announced in cablegram to the
World from London. He died of
Bright's Disease, aged 55.
Mr. METRE came prominently before
the American public at the time Of
the greatest success of Ives, ''The Ma
poleon of Finances" in connection
with the Cincinnati Hamilton & Day.
ton railway deal Mr.. Meter left
America in 1891. After that he lived
in Brazil and England He was in Rio
de Janeiro at the time of Dom Pc
dro's overthrow, and had obtained a
valuable railway concession from the
emperor the day before the revolution,
He backed the Palace Theater Music
Hall in London and brought out sever
al more or less successful companies.
His last scheme was the projected
Columbia Club.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
PRINTERS CONVENTION.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 1.-THE fight
between the American Federation Of
Labor and the American Labor Union
was brought before the convention of
the International Typographical Union
today by letter to President Lynch,
from H. L. Sholdice, Of the Laundry
workers Union at Denver. Sholdice
wanted the printers to restrict their
members strictly to printers, and not
to include printers who are also menu
bers of the Machinists' Union or other
unions. The proposition was voted
down. as was also proposition to
exclude married women from member
ship in typographical unions,
Among the letters Of greeting to-
day was one from President Gompers,
of the American Federation of Labor
When It came to voting for the next
place Of meeting, Salt Lake was with
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
BRYAN INSISTS HE rs
NOT A CANDIDATE.
Desires That Loyal Candidate BE
Chosen Who viii Stand by
the People.

LINCOLN. Neb., Aug. 4.-WiIilm
J. Bryan has written a letter to the
editor Of the New Orleans Times
fDemocraO In answer TO the question
whether he was a candidate for prcsi-
dent In the next campaign. Bryan
said in part:
u shall not be a candidate FOR the
presidency In the next campaign. and
have no choice beyond the desire 10
see nominated one who was loyal not
only 10 the ticket, but TO the platform
of 1896 and 1900. and who, II elected.
should be trusted to stand by the pao-
pie in the struggle against organized
wealth.
While no one can look very far
ahead or foresee the contingencies that
may arise have no plans looking to
denomination at any future time"
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Rebels OF Venezuela in Full Con.
troI--NO Attempt to Re.
take Town.
Topeka READY FOR BATTLE
Commander NickeIs Will Proven,
B0mbardment Without Due
Sotice-MatOs Has
the Ports.

WASHINGTON. Aug. IA dispatch
has been received from Commander
Nickels, Of the Topeka, at Porto Ca
bello, stating that the revoIutlonists
were In control and that there was no
danger OF an attempt TO re-take the
town by the gocernment forces. Nick
els stated that the necessity for land
ing force has not arisen. In off,
cial circles the control of Porto Ca
bello by the reyoIutonists is consid-
cred a signal victory for that party
as II Is the place of strategic import
ance,
The Topeka is looking after the in
terests Of Americans In that section
Of the country. and Commander Nick
els was given full directions to land
force II necessary and also TO pre-
vent bombardment without due notice.
N!ckels' dispatch is the first official
Information that reached Washington
that the revolutlonists have secured
control of Porto Cabelo.
According TO the information in pos
session OF the officials here. Castro is
being hemmed in from three sides at
Caracas.
No further steps have been taken to-
wards sending additional ships to
Venezuela and no fresh instructions
have been sent to the commanders Of
American ships there.
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TO RECOGNIZE SCIENTISTS.

NEW YORK, Aug. tA--Prof. J. Nc
Keen cattelI. of Columbia University.
has been selected by the Carnegie In
stItutIon to compile a directory and
biographical dictionary of the men Of
science OF the United States. Prof.
cattell Ia now sending out blank
forms with pertinent inquiries. Among
the heads on which information is de-
sired from the recipient are: Depart
ment Of study, honors conferred, books
with publishers; chief subjects Of re-
search and researches in progress
The institution which was formed b.
the trust deed OF January %, 1902, has
thus far been attempting TO define a
line OF action and the operations Ct
many scientific men have been sought
to determine these initial steps. The
coming autumn Is likely to show fur
ther activity and definite results on
the part OF the trustees, who have
$500. 900 a year to disburse.
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drawn and the ballot resulted In the
selection Of Washington.
A proposition was discussed al length
that the practice Of foremcn Of select
Ing their forces from day to day. or
not having any regular situation be
prohibited, II was regarded an doing
away with the phalanax system. and
was finally recommitted for reconstruct
tion. after numerous amendments.
A proposition that was made law
provides that strike. or lockout may
be declared of by majority vote Of
the union involved. white three
fourths vote is necessary to declare a
strike or lockout.
After long discussion no change
was made In the Law for foremen TO
observe priority In giving out posi-
tlons. The matter was left TO enforce
ment by local unions.
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Will Build Their Own Elevators
to Hold Crops for a Bel.
ter Price.
PLAN FOR HIGHER PRICES
Have Organized Corporation
With Capitalof$5O, ,OOt, 900
and Will Operate In
Twenty States.

PIERRE s. D., Aug. 1.-THE Farm
Iers' National Cooperation Exchange
Company has incorporated with 4
capital Of s5eoOOOoO. The purpose or
tie corporation is to buy. seIl AMI deal
in grain. provisions. livestock and All
kinds Of produce on cominiss.on and
otherwise, and for he purpose OF
building and equipping grain elevators.
warehouses. cold storage plants, stock
yards and whatever may be necessary
to carry on the business Of the cor
poration.
One-fourth of the capital stock will
be used for building the elevators.
yards. branch offices. etc, and another
fourth win be made a cash fund for
the purpose of dealing in cash grain
and provisions on the Board OF Trade.
The remaining half of the capital stock
will be left virtually with the farm
ers in various banks where the money
has been raised to enable them to car
Iry their crops for more favorable
market.
This viii give the farmers s25.0o0,00
back Of their interests to help them In
securing better prices for their pro-
duce throughout 20 states.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
ELKS PROHIBIT
FUTURE CARNIVALS
Decide That Their Law Will Per.
nit No More After Jan.
uary First.
KNIGHTS HAVE ROYAL TIME
California Furnishes Pythians
With Pleasure-IiOld Regu-
lar Election Of Of
ftcers.

SALT LAKE. Aug. 1.-THE grand
lodge of Elks today adopted the rec
ommendatlon OF the committee on
rules and laws, absolutely prohibiting
the holding OF street fairs or carni-
vals under the auspices cf Elks
lodges. As number OF lodges
Throughout the country have already
made arrangements for fairs or car
niyals. 10 take place In the next few
months, the law viii not so into ef-
feet until January I. The debate over
| the question WAS quite spirited, but
the feeling among the members OF the
grand lodge that such fairs and carni-
lVats were not In accord with the fun
damen,al principles Of the order was
evidently very strong, and the COM
mittse's recommendation was over
whclmlngly adopted,
The grand lodge had busy session
on this. the final day Of the annual re-
union. Considerable routine business
remained 10 be disposed Of. as well
as the installation OF the newly elected
grand lodge officers. and Anal adjourn
ment was not looked for before late
this afternoon.
Today's outdoor programme consist
cd OF the prize driil contest of uni
formed marching clubs. The large
body OF visiting Elks gave the day over
TO excursions 10 o~'en and Its pleasure
resorts, Salt Air and the nearby min
ling camps Tonight the homeward
movement will begin. Many of the
sport-loving Elks will remain over
Monday to witness the Jack Root,
George Gardner contest at the Salt
Palace,
The prize drill was somewhat Of q
disappointment the Denver lodge be
Ing the only one takln. part.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
KILLS HUSBAND AND
INJURIES WIFE.
Prominent Cuban Is Attacked by Hus-
band and Shoots in Self
Defense.

TAMPA. Fla. Aug 14.--Charles ].
Allen was killed and his wife fatally
shot today by Manuel Chevaez, one of
the wealthiest and most prominent
young men of the Cuban colony here
The account generally believed is that
Allen returned home unexpectedly and
found Chevaez In his house, and that
he assaulted the Cuban. Chevaez drew
a pistol and began to fire. One bull
let entered the body of Mrs. Allen.
who had rushed between the men,
The shooting of Mrs Allen is believd
The shooting of Mrs Aflen is believed
Chevaez surrendered to the sheriff.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
BELIEVE THOMPSON TO BE
THE MURDERER.
Police Are still Trying to Connect Him
With the Bartholin Murder

CHICAGO, Aug. H-The police are
still irving to connect Oscar Thomp-
son, who roomed at Mrs. Barthollns
house with her murdere and also with
that Of Minnie Mitchell. Witnesses
have been produced who will testify
that Thompson, John Claffyn and the
third man. supposed to have been
young Bartholln, were in the street
with horse and wagon at daylight
the morning after the disappearance
of Minnie Mitchell.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
GOVERNOR ODELL A
WILLING CANDIDATE

OYSTER BAY, Aug. 14.--Governor
odell was the presidents guest at a
luncheon. An interview between the
president and the governor proceeded
on the basis that Governor odell will
be candidate to succeed himself in
November. IF l am nominated" said
the governor, II shall be simply an or
binary candidate and will not attempt
to dictate what the platform shall con-
tain"
He did not know what the platform
would contain but he would endeavor
10 adopt himself to It.
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TO RELIEVE NEW YORK. POLICE.

NEW YORK. Aug. 14-Avery D.
Andrews. one of Mayor Lows commits
sion Of three to suggest plan for the
reorganization of the police force, will
sail for Europe today on the steamship
IGrosserfurst and will return in Sep
tember with settled views relating to
the police systems of London, Paris
and Berlin. Mr. Andrews is especially
instructed to look into the hours Of
labor Of policemen in the great cities
Of Europe and to report on the ad-
lvantages II any. of the sol-called five
platoon system of London. 1t has
been determined by Mayor Low to
give the men more time on duty and
the statistics of both foreign and
American cities are to be obtained in
regard to the platoon system.
While Mr.. Andrews is obtaining in
formation in Europe, Commissioner
Patrige and Mr. Philbin will go deep
ly into the subject here, so that a
comprehensive report can be made to
Mayor Low in Octiber
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
PYTHIANs ELECT OFFICERS.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. lL--The su-
preme lodge Knights Of Pythlas will
hold the next triennial session in
Louisville in 1904.
The following officers were elected
Supreme chancellor-Tracy r. Bangs.
of Grand Forks, N. n; supreme pre-
late--George IT. Church. OF Fresno,
CAL; supreme keeper of records and
seals-R. l., c, White; supreme mas
ter of exchequer-Thos. D. Neares, OF
Wilmington, N. C.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
ARRIVE IN ENGLAND IN
THEIR 30-FOOT I.AUNHC
Father and Son Left New Ycrk. July
9-Suffered MANY Hardshipe.

FALMOUTH. England. Aug. H.
CAPTAIN Newman and his son. Edward.
arrived here tonight in their sS.foot
launch. Abel Abbott Low, In which
they sailed from New York City, on
July ..
Captain Newman said; THE launch
has proved herself noble boat, but
we have experienced some awful times
since we left New York.
my boy became III and homesick.
and I suffered greatly from exposure
and long sitting in one position"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
KILLS HIS BRoTHERINLAw.
Result of Quarrel over an Alleged
Blackmailing.

PERRY, Kas., Aug. 14.-J. w. Coli
ley shot ard killed his brother-ln-iaw,
IL. P. Simmons, here tonight. The
trouble resulted over an alleged black
mailing of the Colley's family by Sim
mons The latter was recently found
guilty of the offense charged and was
fined $500.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
'CHICAGoS NEGRO EXPOSITION
OPENED BY, ROOSEVELT

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Aug, 14,-President
Roosevelt will press button in the
library Of his summer home at oys-
ter Bay tonight, at s o'clock and the
signal will open the first negro ex-
position ever held-the Middle States
and Mississippi Valley Exposition
which will occupy the First Regiment
armory until September IA. The ex-
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position will show the progress Of the
negro race In this country from the
abolition ofslayery 40 years ago. over
20 states and territories are represent
ed, The exercises attendant upon the
opening will consist OF addresses by
Lieutenant Governor Northcott, Mayor
Harrison and Rev. John w. Bowen.
president OF the Cannon Theological
Seminary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
TELEGRAPH SUPERINTEND-
ENT is DEAD.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Aug. 14.-Jas
B. Bonner, superintendent of the tele-
graph Of the entire Hartman syster of
railroads. died here today, aged IS
years. He came to San Antonio five
weeks ago from San Francisco for the
benefit of his health.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
DISTRICT GOVERNOR OF
TUTUILA is DEAD.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 14.-Captain
sebree, naval governor of the island,
has advised the navy department from
Tutulla, that Tuitele, one of the chiefs
who held the position of district gov
ernor since the United States assum-
ed sovereignty Of the island, died on
June Is.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
GENERAL FUNSTON ABLE
TO BE IN HIS OFFICE

DENVER. Aug. 14.-GeneraI Fred
erick Funston was in his office today
for the first time in more than week.
There have been two operations on his
hip for an abscess. caused by bull
let wound received in Cuba.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
WALES MINERS ASSIST
AMERICAN STRIKERS

CARDIFF. Wales, Aug. 4.-South
Wales miners fraternity has adopted
the recommendation that the federa-
tion districts contribute $4,000 to as
sist the striking miners in the United
States on the ground that they are
contending for principles of interna-
tional Importance.
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g. A. r. ENCAMPMENT
TO BE HELD IN OCTOBER

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.-Comman-
der in Chief Torrance, of the G. A. R.,
accompanied by S. H. Fowler, adju-
tant general arrived in Washington
today and will maintain their quarters
here until the close of the annual en-
campment of the G. A. r. in October.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
OFFICIAL ESTIMATE OF
HUNGARIAN WHEAT.

BUDAPEST, Hungary. Aug. IA
Official estimate of the Hungarian
wheat yield based on the returns up
to August is 166122.O0O bushels. The
estimate made to July 80. placed the
crop at 144,5OO,OOO. -.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
MoGvERN AND CoRBETT
TO MEET AT LOUISVILLE

NEW YORK. Aug, 14.-Terry Nc
Govern and Young Corbett will not
meet in New London August 20, as
originally arranged. They will fight
before the Southern Athletic Club
at Louisville, September Is.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
SOUNDS PACK AMOUNTS
TO 100000 CASES

SEATTLE, Aug. 14.-Serious deficit in
the fish pack of the North Pacific
waters is this early apparent. The
supply, 1t is now evident, will be 1,49S,-
912 cases short for Puget Sound and
British Columbia with total deficite
of about 100000 cases.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
MARQUIS HAD APPENDICITIS.

NEW YORK, Aug. 14.-Marquis di
Rudini. the italian commissioner to the
ST. Louis Exposition. who underwent
an operation for appendicitis last FRI
day. is making very satisfactory re-
covery.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE.

At Boston, Boston. 3; Chicago, /.
At AtPhiladelphia-Phila,lelpnia, 4; De-
troit. 8; second game, Philadelphia, 81;
Detroit, 1.
At Baltimore--Baltinore, s.. cleve-
land, Z,
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NO PAPAL CONSISTORY
PROBABLE BEFORE FALL.

ROME. Aug. 1.-THE correspondent
of the Associated Press has been au-
thoritatively informed that no papal
consistory is probable before Novem-
ber
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-08-15
NATIoNAL LEAGlfE.

At Philadelphia Philadelphia, S; st.
Louis, 4.
cat Brooklyn--Chicago 8; Rrookiyn.2
At Boston-Pittsburg 8; Boston, /.
At New York-Cincinnati 8; New
York, s,
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BASEBALL
NORTHWEST LEAG rr.

At PortIand-Portland, Z; Spokane. 3
At Butte-Helena. 4; Butte, 4
At Tacoma-Seattle. 2; Tacoma. |. (
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-01-09

& i.
Unitsi States daty on tobaoco, |befap and
other merchandise coming ffom Itba phiIip-
pines into the United Ststss. Vhose rso.
omm6ndAti0ns are mora libora|I than TIA
scheme proposed In the PhiIIpAjnes tariff
bill which passed the House last Iweek
|ey Wbile the House bill Ia its ltide ~ de.
scribed as "tepp legisIalio|n. no time
limit 10 fixed for the ontinnancaI az il proy
islons. There is no modificatonl Of ths ihrit
on articles brought from toe Philippiues as
recommended. The cornmissjbn beIIanss
that legislation like that for Porto kico
should provide for civil eoy@rurnent ii
tne 5n Pnlllppines 70 begin on Jsh. i, 1904.
Z has been the plan in congress to make
thst legislation separate from fh4 tariF iii
and to take it.Hp later .G6veruorn Taft,
VII reach this country within thirty DAYS.
and will be in Washington probably before
the tariff bill is finally voted lon il he
Senate.
President Roosevelt and Senator Lodge
chairman Of the Philippines bommittee.
have great faith in the Judgment Of Gov
ernor Taft, and will 8be induced 10 defer 70
his judgment and recommeb bdstions While
there has been disposition to hhstsn tariff
legislation to meet the peculiar ssitus alton
dreated BY the Supreme Court deosious
that our tariff laws do not apply 10 products
from the Philippines, delay until Coy
ernor Taft can appear be, tore the Phrlip.
pines committee VII NOT be serious.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-01-09

widest tribes of the remote islands and refer
to them indiscriminately as ssniggersv OF
sIndans.r According to those observers,
the army 10 doing more than sll other in
hnences combined to create in the minds1 Of
the natives deep seated distrust and hat
rod OF everything American.
The disposition in the War Department
has been to rely more on Gen. Chaffee's
reports than on those Of the civil governor,
because Chafee is an old and experienced
military officer, In whom other military men
IN the department. have confidence. The
army officers naturally place more trust in
one of their number than in q civilian, but
congress, made up Of civilians, will ieel diff
ferently. The men in congress will Do
guided more by TAFT than by Cbafee. Gov
ernor Taft is Q man Of suck excellent judk
ment regarding civil law and the admins.
tration Of it that bis views will be accepted
more readily BY congress than those OF
Ohsfse. s-.A 9s
The latest reports az to tho disagreement
between the two governors may have ten.
dency to- delay the passage of the Philip
pines tariff bill until after the arrival Of
Governor Taft, SO that he may have an op-
portunity to present the situation az he ness
it to the President and to congress-. The
Hpuse passed the bill without knowing the
recommendation of the Taft commission,
though the ways and meens committee had
copies OF the commissions report. In that
report the commission recommends that
congress make appointments to construct
army posts or garrisons outside the towns
so that the army shall not be qusrtered In
the towns. Governor Taft and the commits.
SION believe that the Filipinos can be t1ust.
ed and that the presence Of the army should
be made less conspicuous. Gen. Chaffee
does not 60 believe.
Governor Taft evidently believes that the
Filiplnos are rapidly approaching oondi.
tlou for civil government similar to that in
Hawaii and Porto Rico. In the report the
comm 'ssion asks congress to confirm the
legislation enacted by the commission and
to vest in the civil governor until Jan. 1.
1904, the authority heretofore ererc,sed
under the instructions of the President.
The commission also recommends tnat PROV
ision be Insde by legislation for govern
ment to begin on Jan. l, 1904, which shall
be similar to that in Porto R.co.
Governor Taft outlines bill which ia
modelled after the Por.o Rican act. He
recommends that the neso tariff act, put in
force in the Philippines on Nov. is, be
expressly confirmed by congress, ard that
congress reduces BY at least 80 per cent, the
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-01-09
IASULAR PROBLEMS.
Return Of Governor Taft May
Affect Legislation.
How Civil Authorities In the Philip
pines Differ From the Military Ia
Their Views Proposed Measures
Based Almost Entirely On War
Departments Recommendations.

----
w Wasbineton. Jan's 3.-Goyernmen, Of.
icisls in Washington are not surprised tha,
Governor Taft and Gen. Ohaffse do NOT
agree in their opinion as to The situstion il
the Philippines. Oo the contrary, harmony
of views between the military and civil
|. authorities would have ssten;sbei them,
! Ever since Governor TAFT and the Philip.
pines Commission wsre sent TO Manila the
the military power there has been jealous OF
them. Gen. Macarthur, who vas Chaffee,s
predecessor, announced openly that he re-.
garded Taft's appointment as civil governor
ss reflection on bis conduct Of affairs, and
he never reconciled himself to shat le term
ed the interference Of the civilian board.
The relations between Taft and Chef %
have been far more cordial than were the