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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05
PREPARE TO MAKE AN
ATTACK ON CARACAS,
Government Does Not Despair and Ex-
poets to Break Up the Revolution
by Decisive Action.

Government Does Not Despair and Ex-
poets TO Break Up the Revolution
by Decisive Action.
New York, Feb. Am army of rev.
olutionists is now almost at the gates
Of Caracas, says the Herald's Caracas
correspondent, ard everywhere in the
city preparations are being made to
repel the attack. Trenches are being
dug and citizens are being drafted into
the military ranks Animals are being
seized for the government service.
President Castro is as cool as the
proverbial cucumber. and is displaying
a tireless energy. He is on horseback
day and night, directing the defensive
operations.
Despite the dark outlook, many per-
sons believe that the government will
triumph over the divided revolutionary
leadership and the unsoldierly crowds
of the insurrection. The Matos revo-
luton has at last reached point
where some decisive action must take
place within a very few days.
Bulletins of victory and defeat are
now being circulated in Caracas as a
result of the fighting just south of the
capital, These bulletins are not trust
worthy The significant feature is that
defensive measures are being pushed.
The blockaders have notified the La
Guayra authorities that if they see
Venezuelan soldiers in town they will
shell the fort. This notice is inexplic-
able to the La Guayra authorities as
Venezuelan soldiers occasionally pass
In the streets on their way to fight
the revolutionists. La Guayra look up
on the notification as new tack Of
the Germans to assist the Matos revo-
luton and are asking; Where is the
peaceful blockade?"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05
Every Effort Will Be Made to Set.
tie Venezuelan Question in
Washington City.
PRESIDENT ENCOURAGES PLAN
Preferential Treatment Will BE
Accorded Allies for Three
Months SO They will
BE HOHOred.

Washington. Feb. 4.-Every effort is
being made by the representatives OF
the allies TO secure a settlement OF the
Venezuelan dispute without sending It
TO The Hague. In this effort the Ital-
Ian and British ambassadors and the
German minister. Baron Won Sternberg,
are receiving the endorsements OF Min
lister Bowen and the cordial approval
OF the government Of the United States.
II Is understood that the president,
while In no way concerned with the ne
gotiations Is personally In FAVOR OF an
agreement being reached at Washing
ton. This fact II is believed will have
prompt bearing on the decision of the
British and German foreign Officials.
The British ambassador and the Ger
man minister have cabled to their gov
ernments the fact that Mr.. Bowen has
expressed his willingness to give the
allies preferential treatment for three
months. that they may emerge from
the controversy without injuries to
their honor, The allies have not yet
replied to the last representatives of
their ENJOYS here, urging acceptance Of
this plan.
Advices reached here from Berlin this
afternoon of an important nature, but
assurances are given that they were
sent prior TO the submission OF the last
proposition and affected only a detail
OF the controversy. The report was
not discouraging.
II may be some days yet before
final answer is received at Washington.
but all negotiators are hopeful of a
successful outcome.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05
FUNSTON WILL COMMAND
DEPARTMENT OF cOLIrMpIA
order Issued at The War Department
Yesterday Makes Number OF
Important Military As
signments.

Washington. Feb. "A general order
dated January q. making a number
Of highly important military assign
menis WAS issued AT the war depart
ment today. Under this order the fol-
lowing changes viii occur;
Major General Arthur Macarthur Is
assigned TO command the department
Of California, TO relieve Major General
Robert Hughes. who viii be retired
April II.
Major General John c. Bates will re-
lieye Major Geperal Macarthur of he
command Of The department OF the
lakes April II.
lirlRadIer General james T.. Wade
will relieve Major General Davis OF the
command n the division OF the Philip
pines on or before June 90 On being
relieved Major General Davis will re-
tire.
Brigadler General Leonard Wood will
proceed TO Manila for assignment to
command the department OF MIndanao.
RriGadIer General Geo Randall will
he relieved Of the command Of the de-
partment Of the Columbia April and
report to the commanding general OF
the division Of the Philippines.
brigadier General Funston viii be as
signed TO the command Of the depart
ment Of the Columbia BrIgadier Cen
eral Frank Baldwin viii succeed Gener-
al Funston.
Brisadier General Sumner will be re-
lieved In the Philippines and proceed
TO Omaha TO command the department
Of the Missouri.
BrIgalier General William II. Caster
will report 10 the commanding general
OF the division of the Philippines to re-
lieve Brigadier General Wade who will
be promoted TO major general on retire
meht of Major General Hulse In April
next. He win relieve General Davis
Of The command Of the division Of the
Philippines In July. II is understood
he viii exircise command OF the forces
In the Philippines for few months
only and that he VIII then be succeeded
by General Leonard Wood,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05
STORM IN THE SOUTH.
Louisville Visited by Severe Rain and
High Winds That Block Traf-
dc and Stop Communi-
cation.

Louisville, Feb. "A heavy rain
which set in over Louisville last even
ing continued intermittingly during
the night, accompanied by wind which
at one time reached velocity Of 46
miles an hour. The wires Of the Lou
isville Railroad company. the Citizens
General Electric company and the Pos
tai Telegraph company became crossed
during the night, burning out the dyna-
mo plant OF the telegraph company and
working damage to the power plants /,
Falling trolley wires caused tempo
rary suspension Of street-railway traf-
fic on the two lines.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05
Most Awful Blizzard in Years Wis.,
its Lake Metropolis Block
ing All Business.
SHUT OUT FROM THE WORLD
All Traffic Was sSt0pped--N No Quo
tatiOns Received From New
York Until NO0n-Two
Lives We're Lost.

Chicago. Feb. To-day and last
night Chicago was the scene OF the
worst blizzard in years. Wires are
down in every direction and all tele-
graphic lines except those Of the Chi
cago-Milwaukee roads were unwork-
able, as were the long-distance teie-
phone wires, except one line to Omaha
For hours this morning Chicago was
cut off from news Of the outside. No
quotations have been received from
New York UP to 1880. Nearly foot
Of snow fell yesterday and last night
a rain and sleet storm, accompanied by
gale Of wind. completed the havoc.
Street-car traffic Is demoralized and
all incoming trains are reported late.
The storm continued today, hamperlng
the work OF the repair crews sent out
In every direction by telegraph COM
panies. Two lives were lost and num-
erous accidents have occurred.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05
FUMES. Of NITRIC ACID
WORKED DEATH TO FIREMEN
Concluded Their Work at the Fire and
the Next Day Baleful Effects
Killed Them.

Milwaukee, Feb. -Four firemen are
dead and nine others are said to be
seriously III from the effects OF inhaling
fumes OF nitric acid while flghting fire
at the plant of the Schwab Stamp and
Seal company last night. Victims of
the disaster were not overcome for
many hours after the fire, when one
by one they succumbed.
The dead; James Foley, chief; An
drew White. Captain; Edward Hogan.
pipeman; Thomas Droney, pipeman.
Assistant Chief Clancy's condition is
critical.
Captain Peter Lancaster is dying and
Truckman william Meloy. William
Kennedy and Daniel Macarthur are se-
riously Ill. The men became Ill today
and rapidly grew worse,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05
REBELS IN CHINA
PREPARE TO MASSACRE,
Large Army Is Getting Ready to Ex-
terminate Every Foreigner in the
Section-Empress Alarmed,

Victoria, B. C, Feb 4.--Chinese pap
ers received by the empress Of China
have further news regarding the crisis
in northwest China.
The writer's say that the situation
is most serious for in Kansu, large
army is being organized to proceed
aga inst the foreigners and only the ex-
pcsure of this movement and the aid
II is receiving at Pekin will open the
eyes of the statesmen of Britain, Amer
ica and Germany to the danger which
threatens foreigners in China.
c. ]. Anderson, China inland mission
airy in Monan, says in a letter kasp
is full OF the rebel troops, who all want
to fight and say there will not be one
foelign devil left. All travellers are
being searched and letters opened
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05
Fulton Does Not Get Support Of
Representative as II Was
Believed he Would.
OTHERWISE ALL THE SAME
Number Of Minor Bills Passed
by Scnate--GOvernOr CiIam-
beriain Signs BiIi Incor-
porating CoqmiIIc.

Salem. Feb. -(spcciaD Represent.
atlve Hume was present at today's SEES
sion and east his initial vote for Unit.
ed States senator. hut he did not east
II for G. w, Fulton. M II was generally
expected he would l.. r. Harris,
speaker of the house. and one OF the
very strong Fulton supporters was the
recipient Of the honor, Speaker Har-
ris has not yet begun to make arrange
ments 10 move TO Washington and prob
ably will not
There was no other development In
the contest and the vote stands the
same, which ia az follows:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05
MORE BLOODY BATTLES.
Armies Crowd Things to the Gates Of
Fe3 and Capture Leader.

London. Feb. 4.--According TO a dis
patch published In the Morning Leader
from Tansier, the Spanish embassy has
received news of still more bloody bat
ties than that which took place Janu-
airy 20.
The Sulton's troops, numbering 1900,
attacked the pretender's new encamp-
ment, treachery and bribery again CIV
ing the sherofan army the advantage.
A terrible fight took place around Du
Hamaras person and according to the
latest accounts continued right up to
the gates of Fez, where after losing
$500 slain, Ou Hamaras was finally
captured,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05
TO ASSIST EX-sLAVES.
Senator Hanna Introduces Bill to PEN
sion "ole Cullud Folks"

Washington, Feb 4---Senator Hanna
today introduced bill granting PEN
sions and bountles TO all ex-slaves who
were freed by the proclamation of Pres
ident Lincoln during the war of the re-
bellien. II provides that persons over
ID years,and less than 60, male or fe-
male. shall receive cash bounty of
500 and monthly pensions of IS per
month; persons between go and 20 years
of age. bounty of $500 and pension
Of Ns per month, and persons over 20
years Of age a bounty Of $500 and
a pension of $14 per month.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05
ouARRELEp OVER RELIGION.
One Negro Convict BruAlly Murders
Another While Asleep,

Philadelphia, Feb. 4,--James Pratt, a
negro aged 81 years, who was serving
a sentence OF 20 years for burglary was
murdered in the Eastern penitentiary
here today by Cornelius Bush, 81 years
old, also colored, sentenced to , years
Imprisonment for assault and battery.
The men quarreled over religion and
when Pratt went to sleep Bush crushed
his skull and then cut his head of and
put Il on q table.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05
NO TROUBLE AFTER ALL.
Stormy Weather and Alert Police Fore
Kept Down Disturbance.

Waterbury. Conn, Feb. 4.-Stormy
weather and an extra precautIon on the
part Of the authorities carried Water
bury through the dangerous hours OF
night without serious trouble from the
streetcar strik that was confidently ex-
streetcar strike that was confidently ex
night
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05
WAS FRENCH BARK.
Vessel Enroute for San Francisco Is
Wrecked and All On Board
Are Drowned.

London, Feb. THE large vessel
wrecked off Durabog reef yesterday
was the French bark Van Stabel, Cap
tain Quimper, which sailed from Glas-
gov January II for San Francisco.
All persons on board are thought to
have been drowned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05
OVER A CENTURY OLD

Stratfori, Ont, Feb. 4.--Mary Ann
Mills, the oldest woman in Canada. Is
dead at her home in woodham. She
was in her 115th year, having been born
in the county of Fermanaugh. ireland.
on October IS, 17SS. With her husband
she came TO Canada in-1S57.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05
WILL LEAVE IT TO CONGRESS.
Washington Legislature Not Willing to
Memoriallze representatives.

Olympia, Feb. 4,-The house today in
definitely postponed the senate joint
memorial 'instructlng representatives
in congress from this state TO work
for the passage of the omnibus state
hood bill. The memorial had passed
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05
MARcoNI SYSTEM FOR STEAMERS.

New York, Feb. Ain a statement
issued by the Marconi Wireless Tele-
graph company, it is suggested that
all of the fast steamers of the Inter
national Mercantile Marine company
will be supplied Immediately with wire
less telegraph plants.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05
QUARANTINE ENDED.
Manila Declared Free From Cholera BY
Health Officers.

Manila, Feb. 4.-United States quar-
antine officials have declared Manila
free from cholera, thus ending the quar-
antine, which has lasted nearly year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05

the senate. but was killed in The house
on The thoory that the republicans In
congress are better able to Judge the
advlsabiilty Of the passage act than
this legislature.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05

Caravans Of camels are bringing ar.ns
and ammunition and stores Of food
and grain to the rebel headquarters.
and from all sources Il is learned that
trouble is expected.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05

Bills were called up end rassed as
follows:
by Croisan-A local measure 10 regu-
late mutual insurance companies.
by Sweck-To regulate Sunday clos
ing.
Hayden'S Home hill, to authorize the
building OF fumes on public roads and
highways. also was passed, as was also
Banks bill relating TO the execution
OF deeds.
Bllls were introduced by Mays, by
request, 10 require county clerks to
make entries Of payments on judg-
nlents.
ny Mnys-To require Judges TO rem
der decisions In cases within 90 days.
By Mulkey-To regulate the sale Of
liquors In Incorporated cities,
BY Pierce-'ro amend the code rela-
tive to assessment and taxation.
by Smith of Multnomah--To prohibit
the sale Of explosives TO children,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05

Salem. Feb. 4.--The house was cal
led 20 order at 10 o'clock by Speaker
Harris. The first business OF the ses-
sion was the swearing into office by
Secretary OF State Dunbar NJ Represent
ativc Humes OF Coos and Curry coun-
ties who made his appearance for the
first time this morning.
Senate bills were given first and sec
ond readings and referred to commit
tees,
Committee reports were then read,
recommending the passage Of certain
bills. The Multnomah delegation, as n
special committee, reported favorably
on house hills to provide for the pur-
chase OF county supplies In case of an
emergency, relating TO the port OF Port
land regarding the salary of county
superintendent In Muitnomah county,
and to provide for the appropriation of
all claims by the county auditor,
A message was received from the
governor stating that he had signed
the bill to incorporate Coqullle.
The committee on labor and industry
reported on he bureau of Information
hill, At the same time suggesting that 1t
be referred to the committee of the
whole and made n special order OF bus
mess, arguing that 1t was not right to
sidetrack other measures for something
not requiring an emergency and the
house decided not to give It the right
OF way.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-05
ANACONDA GETTING GOOD.

Gambling Houses In the Montana City
Are All Closed.
Anaconda, Feb, 4.-All the gambling
houses In Anaconda were closed today
by order of the new attorney.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-03
MARSHAL MURDERED
About Half Of a Louisiana Town Is
Destroyed by Fire.
DIED D0ING.HIS DUTY
After the Conflagration, Thought to
Have Been Of Ineendlary Origin,
0fflcer Was Killed by Par.
ties In n saloon.

Alexandria. La. Jan. About hall
Of the town OF OLA on the ST. Louis
Iron Mountain and Southern railroad
forty miles north OF this place. was
destroyed by fire early Thursday morn
ing and town Marshal Everett Smith
was brutally murdered by unknown
persons. About o'clock. when the
excitement over the fire was subsldlng
Marshal Smith had gone 20 a saloon
10 order II closed. as the license eH
plred at midnight Several persons
we're In the saloon drinking. Shortly
after he entered the saloon shots were
heard and when outsiders rushed In
they found Smith lying on the floor
dead with six bullet wounds around
his heart. any one OF which would have
caused death So far the authorities
have been unable TO Ak the killing
upon any one Seven business build.
ings. including the postofiice were de-
stroyed by the FIRE Il is alleged the
FIRE Is the work OF incendaries
Smith Was thirty years Of age and
leaves a family. The officers believe
they have the murderers spotted.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-03

various towns OF the three states
mentioned and the New Orleans
Progre .sive Union is very anxious
70 have every commercial exchange
or club represented at the meeting
in question. Addresses will be
made by several prominent rail.
road men representing the trunk
lines centering in New Orleans,
and the project will undoubtly be
one OF the most interesting and
most instructive ever held in the
south.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-03
SOME STATISTICS.

Figures Have Been Furnished the An
thracits strike Conmissiou
Scranton. Pa, Jan. 2,-Statisucs OF
hours and wages Of employees for 1901
have been forwarded To the mine strike
commission BY the Delaware Laeka'
vAns and Western company. Among
the items OF the SUMMARY are these:
Number OF colleriss. 10.
Number Of smployss. ii..s2
Average earnings OF miners, t52ss3
Average earnings Of lsborers. i2sS72
Percentage OF cars docked. 2.
Average number OF ten hour break
srs worked. IoS.
Average number Of days breakers
started. 80.
Average number OF hours breakers
worked day. 7 $40.
Average number OF hours eontrac,
miners worked each ten hour day. 6.5.
Number OF company hands. 29s6.
Average earnings Of company hands.
t6lI93.
Average earnings OF boys. t204.lo.
Average earnings OF all employees.
si32.63.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-03
RELIANCE.

Christmas is over, and everyone
seems to have enjoyed the holidays
There we're three entertainments
last week; at Mr.. w. II. Morgan's
Tuesday night, Rev. J. NJ. Bull
locks Thursday night, and Mr..
Massey's Friday night.
Mr.. n. L. Outlaw went to Kurten
Wednesday.
Among those on the sick list are
Prof. Robt. Smith, Miss Una Par
nell, Mesdames Parnell and Ora.
ham.
Mrs. Cook of Bell county is Wis.
ting ner brother, Rev. j. M. Bull.
lock.
Misses Addie and Matte Biggs
of Steep Hollow were here Sunday.
Mr.. Wallie Hicks Of Grimes
county was here Sunday.
Rev. J. NJ. Bullock was called
to Tryon Saturday to conduct the
funeral Of Walter, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Zimmerman, and the in.
FAINT daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Sheperd.
How many Of US can look back
over the past twelve months and
see any good wo have accomplished
by kind words, noble deeds and
acts? Or can any one say we have
been uplifted to higher plane Of
living, socially, intellectually, e.
nancially and religiouslyP Let us
try to make the coming year one
Of success in every way.
A happy New Year TO all.
Correspondent.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-03
COTTONWOOD.

Cottonwood. Texas, Dec. o.
The Christmas tree at the Baptist
church Wednesday night proved
20 be a great success. Everybody
attended and seemed to enjoy
themselves.
Prof. l. L. Cobb, Of this com.
munity, spent Christmas with
home folks at Hearne.
Miss Mae Nicol, Of Bryan, is
visiting Miss Polly Hickman of
this community.
Mr.. J. w. Wiley and family of
this community visited relatives at
Edge yesterday.
Prof. s. w. Edge and wife visit
ed in this community last week.
Miss Ruby Horton, Of Hearne,
was visitor here last week.
Prof. John Thompson is visiting
in this community.
Mr.. /. V. Freeman and wife, Of
Bryan, were here last Thursday.
The entertainment at the resi-.
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Wiley last Friday night was a
success.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-03
New Ilock Island Linz.

Guthrie. Okla. Dec. 2s.-The Rock
Island will construct line from North
Enid. okla. 10 Ingersoll. where con
nection will be made with the Choctaw
and Northern. recently purchased by
the Rock Island. The new road will
pass through the towns OF Carrior
Karoma. Helena and Elkton. II 10 also
stated than an agreement has been ef
ieeted whereby the Rock Island and
the Frisco will use the same tracks
from Durwood. l. T., to Hewitt. l. T.,
on the extension OF the latter from
Ardmore 10 Lawton and OF the former
from Ardmore 20 Waurlka The Frisco
Is graded a. far as Hewitt.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-03
COAL FAMINE,
.. Eject O, Very ssriou. 10 a Number
OF Places.

Its Eject Il Very Serious In a Number
OF Places.
Baltimore. Jan. 2.-The effect OF the
coal famine on the 1000 900 inhabitants
Of Maryland. the District Of Columbia,
Virginia aud West Virginia Is told In
dispatches 10 the Herald. Few towns
are supplied with anthracite. and In
many there Is a shortage OF all kinds
OF fuel. In the towns the residents sub.
stitute wood for coal, but In the cities
this has not been possible In some
counties nothing but wood Is used. In
West VlrglAla, owing 10 the wide dis.
tributiOn OF coal miners. there ls not
like 10 be much distress. Although
the Industries are suffering Washing.
ton and Baltimore are getting along
with soft coal AZ advanced prices The
commerce OF both Baltimore aud Nor
folk Is suffering because Of the short.
age.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-03

The Progressive Union Of New
Orleans, one Of the strongest or.
CARNATIONS in the South, has made
announcement through a number
Of the daily papers to the effect
that a convention Of the CONNER.
cial clubs Of Texas, Louisiana and
Mississippi viii he held in New
Orleans January i4th TO 10Th. It
will be the object Of this conven-
ton to stimulate the organization
Of commercial clubs, industrial,
agricultural and manufacturing as.
sociations, or other institutions
which will foster the cause Of prog.
ress and the upbuilding of com.
munity. Invitations have been
issued 20 the business bodies Of the
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-03
]. c. HOLMES DEAD.

Mr.. J. G. Holmes died late yes
terday evening in this city at the
home of his son, Mr.. G. II. Holmes
where the funeral service will be
held this morning at 1915. In.
terment at Alexander.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-03
Coal 20 lie shipped

London. Dec. 3O--It was said on
good authority in Liverpool that con.
tracts had been made for 100000 tons
OF coal Tor shipment from English.
Scotch and welsh ports 20 eastern
ports Of the United States. The same
authority says the coal purchases are
the result Of an unexpected hitch In
the coal strike arbitration in the Unit.
ed States"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-03
Relatives Barred.

Fort Scott, Kan, Jan. Am order
that no relative Of an official shall be-
employed In position subordinate
TO that Official on the Missouri Pacific
and Iron Mountain Railway system
went into operation Thursday. The
order vi result In a number OF
changes In southeastern Kansas.