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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-25
A CONVENTION SCRAP.
Connecticut Democrats Open Up with
Melee.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, Sept. 24,--The
delegates to the Democratic state con-
vention assembled here tonight TO
transact business preliminary to the
convention proper tomorrow. The
proceedings of the night wound up
with fracas which developed IN the
New London county caucus during a
debate involving the endorsement Of
one other of two candidates for gov
ernor, Hot words were followed by
scuffles and then came fist scuff,e.
No one was seriously injured but the
caucus went to pieces in pandemonlum,
In addition q large party OF Kan
sas CITY platform Democrats" an
nounced its purpose to demand OF the
convention the endorsement Of the
Kansas City platform
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-25
LEAPS OVERHEARD.

PORT TOWNSEND Wash. Sept "a
A, s. McGllls passenger from
skagway on the steamer Topeka, ar
rivlng this afternoon, committed sui
eide by jumping from the vessel this
morning while crossing the Gulf of
Georgia, A boat was lowered at once,
but the unfortunate man never rose
to the surface after the plunge. No
cause Is assigned for the rash act
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-25
PRESIDENT GETS HOME.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 24.-The pres
idents train arrived in Washington at
$50 p. m. The president stood the
long Journey from Indianapolis re-
markably well and was feeling in ex-
cellent spirits when he arrived in
Washington. He was taken to his ear
riage from the car in a wheel char,
and accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt
he was driven to the White house
where he will remain during his stay
in this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-25
PRESIDENTS CONDITION.
Determined to Visit Northwest Next
Spring.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 24.-Secretary
Cortelyou at $50 o'clock made the fol-
lowing statement concerning President
Roosavelt's condition:
Presidents physicians report that
he atod thetrip home very well. and
il Is believed the local inhammatory
symptoms will subside in a week or
10 days II the leg is absolutely at rest"
The president has made known his
determination TO visit the Northwest
next spring. when he viii extend his
trip as far as the Pacific coast, during
which iournev he will visit all the
states in which he intended to stop in
the trip Just ended.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-25
TO CONTEST TIE WILL.
Henry Stratton VIII Try to Break
His Fathers Bequest

COLORADO SPRINGS. Sept, al,
Harry Stratton has decided to contest
the will of his father. the late W. s.
Stratton who left the major portion
of his fortune, valued at more than
sioOoNN0O TO found home for the
destitute,
II is said that Wolcot and Vaile will
receive 100000 as their fee II they
succeed in breaking the will,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-25
VANCOUVER ROUTE CHOSEN,

LONDON. Sept, 24.-The postmaster
general Austin Chamberlain, has an
nouncad that the transmission of the
Fiji mails by way of San Francisco
has found to be dlsadvantageous COM
pared with other routes and that here
after they win be dispatched via Van
couver or Suez.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-25
RUSSIAN HARvEsTs.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept A-The
government estimate the harvest as
follows:
Wheat, SlO,OOOOOO poods Ia pood is
equal to 40 poundsl; Rye, 1,S25,OOO,OOO
pools; oats, 75,OOO,OOO pools; barley
S7h. .OOO. 900 poods.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-25
Drug Its'rs MEET.

CLEVELAND. Sept. 24.-The fourth
annual convention of the National AS
socia.ion Of Retail Druggists Is In
session here with 800 delegates in at
tendance. Cut-rate drug stores, 1t Is
said, will be the most important mat
ter discussed at the convention.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-25
EARTHQUAKES SHOCKS,

GUAYAQUIL Ecuador Sept. ga
severe earthquake shock was felt yes
terday at Quito. capital of Ecuador,
1t was followed by a violent storm.
No damage was done, but the people
of the capital were greatly alarmed,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-25
MACEDONIA INsuRREcTIoN,

SOFIA. Bulgaria. Sept. 2I,-Advices
from Macedonia show that the inur-
rectionary movement there Is incrsas-
ing. The railroad and telegraph lines
are damaged in many places.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-25
TALE OF THE SEA,

NEW BEDFORD. Mass, Sept. "a
The whaling bark Platina, Of this port.
reports the capture near Barbados OF
pure white whale, which made 100
barrels of oil.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-25
LARGE DONATION FOR BoERs.

LONDON Sept 24.--Henhy Phipps,
director of the Carnegie Steel Com
pany, has donated 100000 for the re
lief Of the Boer widows and orphans.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-25
HIGH PRICED SEAT.

NEW YORK, Sept. 24-The sale is
reported of a stock exchange eat at
$4,000, the highest price on record.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-25
BoER GENRALs BEG MONEY.

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 24.-The Boer
generals, Botha, Dewet and Delarey,
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
WILL HELP ELECT NEXT POPE.
Cardinal Gibbons Prepared to Go to Rome
Whenever Called.

BALTIMORE. March 23-Owing to the
advanced age of Leo XIII and the ac-
counts which are being constantly sent
out from Rome in regard to the failing
of his health, Cardinal Gibbons has made
arrangements to be accurately informed
of the state of the Popes health, and he
is in almost daily receipt of intelligence
from Rome.
Although reports from the most anthem
tic sources represent the head of the
church as in a most vigorous condition,
yet at his age it Is believed that the end
may come quickly and without warming
The Cardinal, while ardently DESTROYS
for the prolongation OF the life of the
pontiff. wishes earnestly to take part in
the cOnclaye that will be called at his
death. and which will elect his successor.
With this object in view. he holds him
self in readiness to start for Rome as
soon as news of the Pope's death shall
have reached this country, and his af-
fairs are in such shape that he will be
able to set out ON this journey within a
few hours after the receipt of the news.
The Cardinal could easily arrive in
Rome before the expiration of the time
in which the conclave would meet I'm
mediately on the death of the Pope the
Cardinals are summoned, and ten DAYS
are allowed them to meet.
Cardinal Gibbons will be the first
American ecclesiastic to assist at that
solemn ceremony.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
FORTUNE VISITS POORHOUSE.
Joseph Zane, Bay View Inmate, Inherits
100000 Legacy.

BALTIMORE, March 23.-Joseph Zane.
for ten years an inmate Of Bay View, the
city poorhOuse, left yesterday for Boston
to acquire his share of $l0O, 900 in half
million dollar estate.
He comes into POSSESSION of fortune
under the win of his uncle, Joseph Zane.
who died on February II, in Boston. Mrs.
Georgiana Kelly and Ellen Claridge.
nieces OF the testator, who live here. are
also willed nearly 100000. Mrs. Kelly
lives on Stricken Street, and Mrs. Cla-
ridge on Montebello Avenue. Both were
comparatively poor until the windfall
came.
Joseph Zane, however, is the principal
beneficiary. For nearly nine years he has
been suffering with rheumatism, and be-
cause of his inability to work he pre-
ferred to become a charge on the city to
being dependent upon his wife and daugh-
ter who live in Norfolk. Va. Joseph Zane,
the stestator, was eighty-fye years old.
He formerly lived here, and when he
moved to Boston he dealt in planters sup
plies.
BY thrift and fortunate investments he
made money rapidly and when he died
was worth more than half a million. All
the money goes to relatives. The widow
receives the usual share. Quite a num-
Der OF small requests are distributed
among cousins and friends in this city,
the amounts ranging from $500 to $1,000.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
VALENTINES SPLIT CHURCH.
Comics Sent to Members of Minority
Cause a Row.

BINGHAMTCN. y. Y. March %
Comic valentines were the cause of a
church dispute which has caused a sensa-
tion in religious circles of this city.
Calvary Baptist Church is one Of the
leading congregations of the city. For
some time faction has been endeavoring
to Gust the pastor, the Rev. s. Hancock
The faction is in the minority. but was
exceedingly Jealous in its endeayors.
Last week one OF the women leaders Of
the church received a comic valentine
representing a snake in the grass. with
poetical reference TO her efforts in be-
half of the minority.
Other members of the lesser faction re-
ceived anonymous communications Of
like nature and at prayer meeting Mr..
Hancock was openly accused of sending
the missi7es.
He at once promptly denied the state
ment. and his adherents Indignantly re-
futed the accusation. war of words
among the female members ensued aud
the scene became lively. Mr.. Hancock.
however, succeeded in quieting his adher-
ents and the opposing faction left the
church.
1t is not generally believed that the
minister had anything TO do with the mis-
sives, which are thought to have been the
work OF boys who took this method of
having some fun.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
OZARK LANTERN CHRISTIANS"
The Rev. Mr.. Coleman's Sermon at West
Washington Baptist Church.

The Rev. Cornelius c. Coleman preached
yesterday morning at the West Wash
ington Baptist Church. Thirty first and
n Streets northwest, on the subject:
Dark Lantern Christians" His text was
irons Luke, ii: S5-"Take heed, therefore,
that the light which is in thee be not
darkness"
The Rev. Mr. Coleman likened Chris
tians to dark lanterns. saying they had
the power of either exhibiting to the
world their spiritual light or turning a
front of darkness toward it He said in
part:
We should stop and think what kind
of witness we are bearing. what kind
of life we are living, whether we are an
attractive or 4 repellant force. to lead
men to Christ or keep them away Is it
light within us or darkness?
None of us has our light burning so
brightly as we should. We are all selfish
Every time we do a selfish deed we draw
the slide over our lantern and show an
example OF darkness to the one who is
looking to US for a Christian example.
If our lives are bound up with the lust
of the eye. the lust of the flesh. and the
pride of the heart, we are closing the
slide OF our, lantern and our light is dark
ness 10 those who see u.s.
There are people all along the path
way OF life looking to us to show them
light. We are just as responsible for the
souls OF those we night win by the light
of Christian example as for those whom
We repel by the lack of it."
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
DOUBT ABOUT A PICTURE.
Purports to Be Former Secretary of State
and Said to Be His Uncle.

Ir its collection of portraits. of secre-
taries of State the State Department has
had fine old engraving. purporting to be
the likeness Of Robert Smith of Maryland,
who served for the first two years OF
President Nadison's administration. This
portrait with those of other heads Of the
department. was sent to the Charleston
Exposition Cor display in the State De-
partment's exhibit.
Friday the department received by ex-
pref an oil painting labeled Robert
Smith" Accompanying IL was a letter from
the artist Offering it for sale. saying that
this was copy of a likeness of Madi-
sons first Secretary of state, and that
the engraving at Charleston was that Of
Robert Smiths uncle.
The artist explained that a descendant
Of Robert Smith had seen the engraving
on exhibition at Cha rleston and had rec
osnized it as the likeness of the uncle
and not of the man whose name 1t bore.
The department viii make an investi-
cation to remove all doubt In he matter.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
Curious Royal Officials.

Many curious officials still appertain to
the royal household. and many have been
dispensed with of late years. Among the
latter class must be placed the royal rat
catcher; the office has become obsolete.
but not. unfortunately, for lack of rates.
It was during the reigns of the Georges
that this functionary had his heyday.
hence, perhaps, the popular idea that the
now very prevalent brown rat came over
with the Hanoverians. Like other es-
teemed royal officials, the ratcatcher was
distinguished by particular dress; IT
was of scarlet hue deliberately embroid-
cred with yellow worsted. and displayed
figures of rats destroying wheat sheaves
The "Gentleman's Magazine" OF 1741 con-
tains an announcement that Mr.. Cover
had been selected for the office of rat
killer to his Majesty, with salary Of
f100 year." and that 1t was IAN honor
able office"-which remark seems I'M
necessary. Is there living descendant
of Mr.. Cover to place his claims before
the court?-London Chronicle.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
new MOVE RUMORED In
MCPHERSON WILL Case
Son-in-Law May Be Named
as Contestant.
Daughter Bequeathed All Interests in Her
Fathers Estate to Husband,
DR.. Muir.

A new move will probably be taken dur
ing the coming week by Attorneys Nc
kenney Flannery. representing the es-
tate of the late Mrs Fdla Mcpherson
Muir, in the contest over the estate of
her father, the late ex-senator John H.
Mcpherson. of New Jersey. 1t will be the
substitution of the name of Mrs. Muir's
husband, DIR. Joseph Muir, as the contest
ant, both in the local courts and those in
New Jersey.
Since the death of Mrs. Muir in New
York some months ago there has been
no move made in prosecuting the contest
over the Mcpherson estate. BY her "
however. bequeathed all her estate \.
her husband DIR. Muir. What her estate
amounted to was a matter of contro-
versy for some time after her death.
Left Considerable Wealth.
1t was stated that it wss worth only
few hundred dollars Later, however,
it was stated that she left jewelry and
other personal effects valued at about
$4,000. The estate left by her father, 1t
is understood, is worth nearly a million
dollars.
All this. however, was left by the late
Senator Mcpherson to his widow, the
mother of Mrs. Muir. Mrs. Mcpherson
however. by her will made only a short
while before her DEATH left her daughter
merely p life interest in the estate. Mrs.
Muir filed a caveat protesting against ad
hitting the document to probate on the
ground that it was made and executed
under stress of undue influence
short while before the death of Mrs.
Muir the contest over the estate of her
father came up for consideration in the
New Jersey courts. and the presiding
judge signed an order allowing Mrs. Muir
S20.G 600 year for her support during the
tendency of the cause.
DR.. Muir. at the time of the death of
his wife. was residing in Stockholm. Swe-
den. where he represented this Govern
ment as Secretary of the Legation I'D
Consul General. He has not returned to
Europe since the death of his wife.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
PALM SUNDAY
PRESACES EASTER

altar, and as they end the altar is decked
with flowers and the mass is begun in
white vestments. At the Gloria the or
gan sounds and bells are rung. and the
joyful strains of the Alleluia peal forth
after the Epistle. The vespers of the day
Tnunion.
Next Sunday is Easter. the feast of our
Lords resurrection. The choirs of the
churches in this city of all denominations
have been practicing Easter music for
the past three or four weeks. and the
services next Sunday will be marked with
joyful music, bright flowers, brilliant
lights. dazzling vestments and sermons
on the resurrection of Christ and the sal
walton of His children.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
Lansburgh &Bro
Easter Suits
For Boys.

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different styles of Atwood 3-piece
Suits, in new spring designs. care
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A beautiful and weII-selected line of
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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
Prof. Carpenters Exhibitions.

Prof. Carpenter. the famous mesmerist
and hypnotist. continues to attract large
crowds at Odd Fellows Hall, Seventh
Street, every evening. He will enter upon
his third and last week tonight. The
professors entertainment surpasses any
thing ever seen in the hypnotic line in
Washington. and the results attained by
this master of the art are marvellous
The scenes and Incidents portrayed by
subjects under the influence OF the pro-
fessor's power are realistic in the ex-
IRENE.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
TREACHBROUS TREND
OF POPULAR FAVOR
Acclamations of Praise Fol-
lowed by Condemnation.
The Rev. DR.. Donald C. Macleod Draws
Lesson From the Entry
Into Jerusalem.

There vas no time in the life of Christ
that he did not know he was the Messiah,
the Saviour of Israel. II there was ever
an evolution in the divine power of Christ
it was not in his own mind. but in the
knowledge of his disciples and the
world"
J This was the sentiment expressed by the
Rev. DR.. Donald c. Macleod. pastor of the
! First Presbyterian Church, in a sermon on
| THE Inconsistency OF Popular Favor yes
/ terday morning
/ Christ. said DR.. Macleod, had not re-
vealed his Messianic mission until his tri-
umphal entry into Jerusalem. few days
/ before the tragedy of the cross
Treacherous Popular Favor.
The fact that Christ did not reveal
his divine power before that time is
powerful evidence of his marvellous in
sight into the Inconsistency of public favor
Christ knew that the world was not pre-
pared TO receive the revelation until that
time. and therefore he withheld IL. But
when he saw that the world was ready
TO receive him, he made his mission known
and instantly rose upon the breast of the
wave of public favor
He was willing TO wait upon his God.
and abide his time Had he permitted
himself 10 come before the attention of
the world before he did. the songs and ac-
clamation Of the multitude would have
given place with a few days to the
rumble and roar of the worlds displeas-
uro.
Christ entered Jerusalem amid the
shouts and rejolcings of the nultitudes.
but he was not carried away by this hero
worship Amid 1t all he remained calm
and retained his equanimity Not for an
instant did the vision Of his duty fade
from before his eyes.
Everywhere about u.s." continued DR..
Macleod. ARE men who are saying to
themselves and to the world that they
viii not engage in certain occupation.
because it is not openly appreciated by
the world. They long for the popular ap-
plause Of the multitudes, forgetful of the
INCONSISTENCY Of popular favor But let them
turn back TO the life of Christ Only a few
days after he entered Jerusalem, the idol
OF the popuiace, that same throng was
shouting for his destruction.
Earthly Glory Expected.
"oh. how inconstant is the favor of
men! The multitudes came out from
Jerusalem to see and worship the man
who had performed the wonderful miracle
Of the raising OF the dead. They were car
ried away by the thoughts of the power
that they believed he was to reveal. They
expected him TO enter the city and estab-
lish his kingdom " : a great spectacle
lar display. They believed there would be
Offices to fill and great glory to be cast
upon his followers.
But when they behold his Lowry state, |
and discovered that his power was but |
spiritual. they promptly forsouk him and |
cried Cruelty him, Cruelty hint
Let us not worship Christ in such n |
manner. Let us give him our lives and |
our service for all time, and remain |
Gteadfast TO the end"
4 beautiful feature of the service was |
the singing of The P<ns'' by the |
church chcA-.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
Biliiaed Table Centuries Old.

There is billiard table in London two
centuries old. 1t belonged originally to
Louis XIV and In time passed into the
possession OF Napoleon /. The body OF the
table is a block of oak weighing 200
pounds. covered with a cloth of electric
blue The frame is of rosewood, and the
six pockcts-perhaps the most striking
feature of the table-are reproductions in
bronze of hideous old gargoyles. When
the ball falls into the pocket the lower
jaw of the gargoyle drops and the ball is
found in its mouth.-Chicago News.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
GOD VIEWED IN THE
PERSON OF CHRIST
Chancellor Mcdowell Ad-
dresses Meeting of Men.
Services of the Y. M. C. A. Held at the
Columbia Theatre-Beautiful
Music Heard.

| THE Kind of God We Have" was the
subject of the address by Chancellor Nc
| Dowell, of New York. at the weekly meet
ing of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation. held at the Columbia Theatre yes
| terday afternoon.
THE best Information I can get in this
world said DR.. Mcdowell, ''is knowledge
concerning God. II tonight you men
asked me to define God to you, II you
asked me to tell you what he is like. /
should describe JESUS Christ to you. If
you want to know what God is like. look
at Christ. II you want to know what God
will do for you, find outEwhat Christ will
| do for, you. and you have the answer.
All that Christ did FOR US he did through
the wish and will of Ged.
The Meaning of Sin.
God may perhaps look different to you
IL you compare him 70 Christ as he ap-
peared on this earth. But he is still a
loving God. The Christlike God is your
friend. There is no man too poor or too
degraded to be without the pale of Gods
love.
THE dreadfulness of sin is not in the
fact that 1t breaks law, but that it
drives nails in the hands of the Christ
like God who loves US, | do not wish to
give him pain by sacrificing him again
Some day hope that my hand may touch
his hand. and l want to have it clean
when that time comes.
Many a man on this earth has the dis
position to forgive sins. but it is only the
Son of Man who actually can give the
pardon. 1t was for that purpose that he
was sent into this world
Jesus knows all about our troubles:
He knows all about the loads we bear,
and we can carry all our burdens TO him
He will help us to bear them.
The. Gospel of God.
And when we think that we have a
Christ-like God" continued DR.. Nc
Dowell. we begin to think of what sort
of men we ought to be.
The gospel of God is a Christ-like
gospel. and if we will only accept it we
VIII be made Christ-like men,"
beautiful musical programme was
rendered The associations male quar-
tette sang several touching numbers
Hon. Henry B. f. Macfarland, Presi-
dent of the Beard OF District Commits
sioners, was present and occupied a prom
inent seat upon the stage