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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19
MEAT DEALERS ARRESTED.

ST. PAUL, April lS-The wholesale
meat dealers arrested at lnstigation Of
the retail dealers, having been ar
raigned on the charge OF using borax
as meat preventative They demur-
red to the charge and their cases were
continued until April % A case OF
similar import TO these IS now pend
ing in the supreme court ami It IL ex-
petced taht a decision will be had be-.
fore the date of trial.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19
PROTOCOL SIGNED.

CARACAS. venesuels, April ls-
Ratification Of the protocol providing
for the renewal Of diplomatic relations
between France and Venezuela was
signed today by representatives Of both
countries. This terminates the suspen-
sion Of relations between France and
Venezuela which was broken In 1895.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19
FATAL ACCIDENT.

ST. LOUIS. April 1S.-Miss Laura
Heapes has been fatally injured and
Jese L. Boogher, president of the
Boogher. Force & Goodbar Hat Com
pany. seriously hurt by the sudden fall
Of a heavy derrick at .he cemetery Of
corner stone laying at the new Caban-
ne Methodist Episcopal Church.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19
DISTINGUISHED ARRIVAL.

NEW YORK, April 1S.-Among the
passengers who are expected to arrive
next Saturday from Europe is Lord
Kelvin, one OF the most distinguished
representatives OF se,"nce in Great
Britain. This is his third visit to Ameri-
ca He will remain about three weeks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19
NEW INCORPORATION.

TRENTON. N. j., April 1s,-The Ore
gon & Southeastern Railway Company,
capitalized at one million. to construct
and operate railroads in the State OF
Oregon, was Incorporated here today,
The incorporators are X, X, McLaren,
-
Horace F. NJ, Gould and Evan J. pud-
ley, all OF Jersey City,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19
SALE OPENS TODAY.

BAKER CITY. April ls,-ManaSers
OF the Hereford thoroughbred cattle
sale. decided that owing to threaten
ing weather II would not be advis-
able to attempt parade and formal
opening OF sale today The show and
sale will open tomorrow morning
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19
DIED OF HEART DISEASE.

WASHINGTON. April is Major
ocatavius l.. Pruden, one ot the as
Sistant secretaries to the president,
died tonight from an affection Of the
heart aged 60 Major Pruden occu-
pied confidential position at the
White House for many years
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19
STEAMERS COLLIDE.
San Pedro and Noyo Badly Damaged
by Misunderstanding Signals.

SAN FRANCISCO April N,~Steam-
ers San Pedro and Noyo collided a
short distance of port last night
through a misunderstanding OF the
signals and both vessels were badly
damaged.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19
FARM FOR SALE.

Small improved farm, new 5-room
house, barn, chicken house, orchard,
fine mountain spring water, near
steamboat landing and postofice, On
Grays River, Pacific County. Wash.
Apply to MRS. LYDIA LAMLEY,
1926, Twelfth St, Astoria, or to Mrs.
J. p. Foster, at farm.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19
CHOLERA IN MANILA.

MANILA. April is.-The cholera epi-
iemic is unabated. Totals for Manila
up to noon today were $50 cases and
25s deaths; for provinces, 651 cases and
430 deaths.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19
RATIFIED THE PROTOCOL.

NEW YORK, April ls.--Venczuela
has ratified the protocol for the re-
newal Of diplomatic relations with
France says a Caracas dispatch 10
The Herald. Charles Wiener, now the
French minister to Uruguay, will be
the new minister to Venezuela.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19

Minister Hunter left suddenly for home
Tuesday, according to Herald dis
patch from Guatemala City. The OBJ
tect Of his trip, the correspondent
adds, is not known,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19
AERIAL TOURNAMENT.
Important That Definite Plans Should
Be Published at Once.

ST. LOUIS, April B.-An effort is
being made by the exposition officials
to induce Professor 8. H. Langley, Of
the Smithsonian Institution at Wash
ington, D. c., to accompany NJ. Santos
Dumont and members Of the worlds
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19

A couple who had lived in the mar
riage state for over 50 years were d.
vorced the other day In an Eastern
state. He was "a, she &c. Verify there
Is no fool like two old fools"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19

tion Street Railway Employees voted
tonight to so on strike Sunday morn
Ing. The strike will affect all lines In
the city but two, 1t is expected nearly
5000 men win 10 out
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19
THE QUEEN BETTER.

HET LOO, Holland, April 1s.-Queen
Wilhelmina's fever has not abated but
the condition of the royal patient is
said to be satisfactory. 1t is believed
the malady will not assume an ordln-
airy malignat character.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19

Call Main 66a for your coal require
ments. Orders promptly filed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19
STREET CAR STRIKE.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1s.-Local
division of the Amalgamated Associa-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19

TACOMA April 1S.-Wheat, blue
stem, 66; club, g.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19

CHICAGO. April 1S,-Wheat, May,
opened, 74%; closed, 1874.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19
WHEAT MARKET.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1s.-wheat,
cas-, liz.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19

as sNVta AhtH ANh@ W WV e@r4Nt&Nt
Service via
Ehe Northwestern Aina.,
Eight Trains Daily Between 81. Paul
and Chicago. comprising
The Latest Pullman sleepers.
puerless Dining Cars.
Library and Observation Cars.
Free Reclining Chair Cara
The .oth Century Trains
Runs livery Day OF the Year,
The Finest Tram in the Kono
Electric lighted Heated
THE BADGER STATE EXPRESS, the
Finest Daily Train Running Between
st, Paul and Chicago. via the Short
Line.
Connections from the West Made via
The NORTHERN PACIFIC
GREAT NORTHERN AND
CANADIAN PACIFIC R'YS.
This Ia also the BEST LINE between
Omaha. st. Paul and Minneapolis.
All Agents Sell Tickets via
The Northwestern Line
W. II. MEAD, II. l. 9fSf4KR.
General Agent. Trav. Agent
s&s Alder Street. Portland. Oregon
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19
LEFT SUDDENLY.

NEW YORK. April is-UnIted States
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19
PRICE OF SILVER.

NEW YORK, April 1s.-Silver, SIX.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-04-19

PORTLAND, April 1S-Wheat. Wal.
la, 641z; bluestem, es
The Washington times., 1902-12-19
The WortRiest Ambition Man Can Haze.
Br 9LLES CAJfBON Former rnci n5as5aaor at WaaFpgo

IT o contribute the Improvement and TO the happiness
OF the word-that the worthest, the best ambi-
ton a man can have. such ambition has no geo
graphical limitations There weight of selnshness
seIf-aegrandzement drag it down its high place All
men may possess IT, because u is rooted in the Divinity which
has been from the beginning.
Every give the world freely Of what he has
If wealth. gfr should be to help TO
solve great word-probcms which confront humanity
who financially able to make large donations
for the ameoraon suffering the further progress
civilization gives i'm estimation than the hum
blost workman the best he day Of his
life. such a one give in the way Of good ez-
ample the wealthy give with his millions.
Good-malyng is restricted to wealth It is pal
pable expression Of kindness Without kindness Of heart
there S little intelligence. The stupid always be
eves other men bad He that evil is only
good gone astray When how he feel?
without feeling kindness Without kindness deep
ambitious in the good making drec-
ton savags are cruel because they have not the nte
gence TO be kind the most degraded brues
sometimes proof of the statement. It
The Washington times., 1902-12-19
THE PLACING OF STATUES.
SHALL WHICH EFFIGES OF THE DISTINGUISH
Ed DEAD ARE RANGED A ARTIFICIAL ONE?

New Orleans recently suggested that improvement
be placing galleries
altogether original idea. for there have many
believed that such collections would be improved by
OF their ovu efigies
The of the Lousianian Of
He protests the placing Of bust high that conveys
that The eight feet tall hand low
that be would have been dwarf He proper
thing do place the height
the original We know he says that the character represented
feet why place the height which
bis head would have reached had he been spot7
This Is all very well from artistic point of view, indeed
good suggestion But remember that the pleasure
the is not all that to be considered There symboca meaning
III this thing Is to be placed lower than little
orooth the great Of small bodily presence and the other fellow
giant2 Perish the thought.
According that pan the bust Of Napoleon would
that of John L. Sullivan, the Cyrus Suouay appear
the greatest public H Not that his height against
oway but he hardly feel injured mpuaion not
quite Washington whole present inarise
system viii probably prove most satisfactory the majority.
The Washington times., 1902-12-19
IN DEFENSE OF PANCAKES.

The true pancake poured on a smooth
griddle rising light and puffy on the in-
stant. turned with a dexterous nop-no
other word expresses it. and this one is
onomatopoetic-daiut Drowned on
both sides and cooked all the way
through. and eaten with maple syrup
and not too much butter. Is food Gt for
king.
Indeed. # is TO be supposed that fl
was the food OF kings some time before
loaves Of bread were invented; for the
griddle IS certainly one Of the oldest Of
culinary Implements. The only pain
connected with the perfect pancake is
mental. and comes with the recognition
Of the fact that one really cannot eat
another.
There rs not as much afr in a pancake
as there is in loaf Of bakers bread. but
air is not necessary part OF ones diet
even In the Windy City. u Is light, how
ever, ana tender and toothsome. and
what can one want more? / am very
truly yours, A PANCAKE LOVER.
Washington, Dec. Is, 1902.
The Washington times., 1902-12-19

Oh Amercans Give 20 Ia They Fuy Reaze Them.

The gift by John D. Rockefeller Of
another million dollars to the University
Of Chicago. his customary Christmas
gift to the institution. is announced.
other benelactors contribute $526. .OOO.
making a total addition Of 81 .526.OOO 70
the endowment fund Of the university.
During the last thirty years the bene-
factions 20 American educational instl-
-utions reached the imposing total Of
nearly $780, 600 600. The contributions
for the year drawing TO It's close. IL Is
believed, viii compare favorably with
those Of previous years. and will Ger
taiuly exceed the average yearly exhibit
Years of general prosperity are reflect
ed by the largesses to educational and
charitable institutions. For some years
after the panic Of 1873 the donations 20
Institutions declined in value materially
and began TO rise with the improving
business situation. In 1875 the total was
$f.I26,OOO. In 1893 It was sos, ,322, ,792. In
that year the Leland Stanford University
alone received Sl1.O00,00O
The disposition Of wealthy men to en-
dow educational institutions Is one Of
the marked characteristics of the age.
To be remembered by such beuedcence
Is a IaudabIe desire. II is one OF the
ministries OF wealth which IS comforting
an incalculable boon upon humanity,
and one of the avenues for the distribu-
ton OF wealth against which objection
The Washington times., 1902-12-19
TEACHER AND BOUNCER.

football n system
the good from
principal
a former to hem Of ways
athlete being and
leaves college
Of owtu up
presence
erof slender physique
years
school,
e. u
biggest the school would certainly
teacher down.
muscle however
relieved
win a
likely dmi ire audi
The Washington times., 1902-12-19
Jenkins On the lookout.

The Hon J. j. jenkins Of Wisconsin.
chairman Of the House Committee on
Judiciary. to which the numerous meas
ures introduced In the present Congress
relative to trusts have been referred
will pass the Christmas holidays in
Washington He has had copies OF all
auti-trust bills sent to his home here,
and VIII spend much Of his time study
ing them and ir seeking to find a so
luton OF the problem now vexing the
nations lawmakers. There Is no tell
ing exactly where the remedy viii be
found Judge jenkins said today.
while &C is true that a number OF the
bills introduced contain provisions that
would be declared unconstitutional il
enacted. yet. as It sometimes happens.
the solution Of a great problem is found
where one is least expecting it. For
that reason I intend TO devote much
time to studying closely every bill intro
duced on the subject"
The Washington times., 1902-12-19
Mr.. Dryden's First Effort.

?
The Hon. John F. Dryden, junior sena-
tor from New Jersey. has been receiving
the congratulations Of his colleagues Of
the upper house upon the manner in
which he acquitted himself Thursday
afternoon In his maiden address 10 the
Senate. Senator Dryden labored under
unusual difficulties. having been assigned
TO close the series Of addresses in mem
ory Of the late Senator Sewell Of New
Jersey. whom he succeeded. The eleven
OF more Senators who preceded him took
up almost every phase Of the deceased s
life. leaving him but little material. Be
sides this, Senator Dryden followed di-
rectIy after the Hon. Chauncey N. Depew.
New Torks eloquent Senator, and the
task Of holding his hearers attention was
not an easy one. Added 20 these dis
advantages Mr.. Dryden was still more
handicapped by the fact that he is not
a trained orator and ss not accustomed
TO speaking in public having virtually
entered political Efe when chosen to
succeed Senator Seweu-
when Mr.. Dryden began. his hand
shook so violently from nervousness that
the pages Of his address ratified like
leaves before a December wind. His
voice. too, was barely audible. Before
he had proceeded one-third Of the way
In his address. however. Mr.. Dryden had
recovered his composure. His voice
grew clear and firm. and his nervous
ness ceased. His words came freely and
strong. and when he had taken his seat
at the conclusion t was acknowledged
that he had acquitted himself surpris-
ingly wen. considering his drawbacks at
the opening
The Washington times., 1902-12-19

is the power see. others know to live
that persons to feel and
then be kind
The kindness shown by a South Sea savage toward his
women and the kindness with which gentleman
treats wife. differ only intelligence differs It
learning what is sometimes called education that
I mean but herent intelligence.
The best example Of with worthy ambition
is ST. Vincent Paul the Order the Sis
er Of Charity in the seventeenth century Think the
thousands children his ambition brought
out Of misery degradation
Paseur is modern example of true greatness man
whose Of heart equal all times to his in
teigence proud discoveries above
all because they helped humanity days nights he
spent conquerng disease all spent for the improve
ment Of his feTow-meu once he wrote to something
this:
my recompense that the the children little
boys girls. viii remember the Of one
who has loved humanity"
These words enough labored the world.
He is an example the very highest worthest
bton.
The Washington times., 1902-12-19
Raise $4,000 to Catch a swindIer.

Although the principal creditors Of the
now famous arch-swindler. Nine. Hum
bert. have subscribed a sum of about
0.0C0. 10 be used In running her TO
earth, and in bringing her 10 iustice-o
fact which has doubtless contributed to
the sudden amazing activity of the
French police in connection with this
robbery Of untold millions Of dollars-it
rs extremely doubtful whether the cul-
prits. even II arrested. can ever De con-
victod OF punished. For the forgeries
are dated 1867. and the principal
amounts obtained on the strength Of
them were obtained away back in 1883
SO that these ofenses are covered by
the statute OF limitation.
II the charge Of forgery is to be
brought home It must, according TO
French law. be shown that the offensc
was committed within the period Of ten
years ending last May. when the affair
was taken up by an examining magis-
trate. while If the charge of swiudling is
90 be proved It must be demonstrated
that this was practiced within O period
of three years also terminating in May
Otherwise the Humberts are exempt
from all criminal pains and penalties for
their frauds. and were IL not for the
danger of civil suits could return today
10 France without peril OF the peniten-
tiarY. NARQUISE DE FONTENOY.
The Washington times., 1902-12-19
Mr.. QUAYs CAMPAIGN
THE UNION IS DOOMED TO FAILURE.

NJ suspended present railroad
agreement
party again
Christmas
But though cOnfesses failure
immediate loudly prOms purpose
machinery legislation
sylvaua Congress
legislative "pum
the benefit his Territorial allies dependents
the program, however Quay arayed
against public sentiment,
silent influences upper
neither
majority
n power just and reasonable doubts
PeyneHnna ship subsidy reciprocity
ruling party Pennsylvania
neither buster e-ups legislation
the judgment
leaders shape the policy legislative
opinion
leadership drag
settled unevPd Territories lacking every goes
orderly purposes
the of the powers
privileges o
consideration patriotism protests against
folly And Quay Republican colleagues
discretion Winds creating dwnding
budding aspns
his Mexican friend protege,
The Washington times., 1902-12-19

cannot reasonably be made. Doubtless
the afluence Of Stephen Girard excited
the envy and animadyersion Of some OF
his contemporaries. In the lapse OF time
this feeling has vanished and praise Of
his thoughtful munl6cence in the found
ing and endowment OF the great instisu-
tion in this city which bears his name is
now on the lips Of ali men.
II was a saying Of John wesley that
no man should die rich. The same
thought Is 90 be found In remark Of
Jeremy Taylor that all the rich men
viii perceive. and all the world VIII
perceive for them. that IL IS "but
an III recompense for all their cares that
the neighbors shall say. He died a rich
man. How many give heed 10 these
rigid injuncuons?
in the spirit. if not the letter, Of Wes-
ley's estimate OF duty. some OF our sue
cessful men have become TO o great ex-
tent the administrators OF their own es-
tates while they are yet alive. to the
great gain Of our charities and our in
stitutions of learning. Many endowments
have come from unknown beuefactors
The country is shocked by the yearly
chronicle OF crimes. Of violence. thefts.
defalcatiOns and breaches OF trust. illus
trating the sCamy side of lie. but over
against these things is the bright story
OF beEeyolenCe flowing i'm countless rIUs
OF Philadelphia Public
Ledger.
The Washington times., 1902-12-19
Only a Few Deer Parks Remain.

King Edwards gift to the Duke Of
sutherland Of a number OF head Of red
deer from Windsor 20 re-enforce the herd
at Dunrobin Castle. serves TO call at
teution 10 she gradual disappearance OF
those deer parks which are among the
most picturesque features of the old
country seats Of the British aristOcracy.
The red deer. a noble animal once plen-
uml in England. now survives only in
"a few old parks belonging to illustrious
families. who cling to them as a survival
OF their older estate. Probably there are
not more than eighteen deer parks all
told I'm the United Kingdom that contain
red deer. while those where fallow deer
are stiu TO be seen browsing beneath
the trees number less than 100.
Yet I'm oIden times the possession Of
q deer park formed one OF the indispens-
able attributes of the great nobility.
The Domesday Book, compiled nearly
900 years ago. soon after the Norman
conquest. enumerates thirty-one, among
those still IN existence dating from those
days being the herds at Fridge, Knows
ley. EastweH. and Blenheim, belonging,
respectively. TO Lord Abergavenny. Lord
Derby. Lord Gerard and the Duke Of
Marlborough
The Washington times., 1902-12-19
Heatwole's Ambition.

The Hon. J. p. Heatwole Of Minnesota.
who voluntarily retired from Congress.
is one OF the members Of the present
House who is a Candidate for governor
I'm his State Mr. HeatwoIe made a few
moves 70 oppose Van SAINT this time.
but the present governor was so popular
on account Of his fight against the rail-
way merger that the Congressman could
not get his boom started. The governor
is now a candidate for Vice President
and may become so interested I'm this
boom that he VIII retire from the guber-
material fight. If he does this VIII give
Mr.. Heatwole the chance he is looking
for. The Van SAINT men will all oppose
Heatwole for what he wants for him
self or his friends.
Minnesota is one Of the States which
are entering upon new political era.
The men who have been q charge OF
things for the past fifteen years have
been sent to the rear and q new set OF
men have come 20 the front. Mr.. Heat
wole is vigorously contesting the Van
SAINT leadership, but is making little
headway on account OF the governors
popularity with those who are unfriend-
ly TO the Hin railway mergers.
The Washington times., 1902-12-19
Won Much Raiment.

There were few politicians in Mime
sofa who thought Mr.. Heatwole would
make good his repeated announcements
that he would retire at the close Of his
present term in Congress. He insisted
that he was speaking the truth All ne
was laughed at fOr his earnestness-
Finally he said that he would bet a suit
Of clothes that he was telling the truth.
One Of his friends took him. The bet
became known, and he began getting
inquiries from other friends who de-
sired to know If they could have free
clothes for the next winter. He said he
would take all bets. The result IS that
he has a supply Of oyeTc0ats. business
suits. dress clothes, frock coats. yacht
ing suits. etc. which viii last him for
years.
The Washington times., 1902-12-19

her friends, knowing OF her desire that a
students house should be established at
Radcliffe College, set about secret
canvass for funds for the purpose. On her
birthday the committee of the Radcliffe
Alurna Association. appointed for the
purpose. assured Mrs. Agassiz that her
desire was to be fulfilled. A fund Of
SIPS. 900 has been raised, the house viii
be erected upon the college grounds, and
It will be known as the Elizabeth Cary
Agassiz Hall. u Will probably be mod
eIed somewhat after the plan OF the
Harvard Union.
The Washington times., 1902-12-19
T. Che Editor % THE Times:

r. fhe Editor ~ THE Times:
Sir: A Chicago paper has been abusing
pancakes. apparently for the reason that
a Fronch chef. I'm passing an ezamina-
dion lor the position Of cook to Colonel
Elias civil service commission. wrote the
word "paincate" instead 0f pancake. and
lost his job-to an Irsaman. The chi
-ago Chronicle" contends that the chef
uas right. and that "paincakes," as f.
persists iu calling them, are unfit for
human digestion
The logic OF the argument appears TO
be- that the writer OF this gastronomic
homily does not know what pancake is.
There is no more reason why this article
II food should bo indigestlble than there
8 for a similar defect in a mufnn, or
0af of bread. or a cracker, OF any other
hing Of the bread kind. Il IS fried. I
admit; hut frying is only cooking a
hing on top Of the stove instead Of in
hde and cooking IL one side at a time
nstead on both top end bottom at once.