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We Must Pay $IO.OOO.OOO and
$3.50, 1000 Annual Rental for
Canal Concessions.
OUR LEASE MADE PERPETUAL
United States Gets Strip Six Miles
Wide and Right to Use and
Protect Harb0rs at
Both Ends.

Washington, Jan. % THE treaty be-
tween the United States and the gov
ernment OF Colombia, which was signed
yesterday by Secretary Hay ana Doc
tor Herran as the representatives OF the
two countries, was transmitted to the
senate today and by the senate refer
red to the committee on foreign rela-
tions.
BY the terms OF the treaty the United
States agrees to make cash payment
Of s1O,0Oo,OOo in gold to the Colombian
government, and. after the expiration
OF nine years, to pay rental OF $780,
900 per year.
The lease OF the strip Of land to bes
used for the canal and for canal pur-
poses is made practically perpetual, the
provisions on this point being that the
first lease shall be for 100 years, and
that renewals thereafter shall be made
ct the pleasure Of the United States.
The strip Is to be six miles wide, and
over this territory the United States is
given police and sanitary Jurisdiction,
although 1t is explicitly specified that
Colombia does not surrender sovereign
ey over it.
: The United States is also given the
right to improve, use and protect the
harbors at both the Atlantic and Pacific
ends of the canal.
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FINAL TEST
NEXT WEEK
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Effort Will Be Made to Stampede
the Miscellaneous Vote to
Senator Fulton.
PORTLAND CROWD TO CAUCUS
VIII Try and Decide Upon Some
Man for Whom the Solid
Vote Of Multnomah
VIII BE Cast.

Portland, Jan. ga special train
brought nearly every member Of the
legislature from the capital 10 this
city tonight, both houses having adj
journcd until Monday. Heretofore the
statute governing the election Of
United States senators has been con-
trued 10 mean that vote must be
taken every day except Sunday The
present Legislature. however. has con-
strued II 10 mean every Legislative day.
Both houses having adjourned over
Saturday. the joint assembly likewise
adjourned until Monday.
Several onferences viii be held In
this city between now and Monday. and
II is understood that the members OF
the Multnomah delegation viii endeav-
or TO decide upon someone for whom
they can cast their solid vote for Unit
ed States senator.
Generally II Is believed that Fulton
VIII gain one or two votes Monday, and
perhaps more. He has several votes
which he can get AT almost any time.
and II ~ thought strong effort viii
be made early In the week to start a
stampede TO him. His record strength
thus far Ia g.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-24
BRIBERY CHARGES
BEING INVESTIGATED
Representative Lessler duplicates the
Men Who Promised Him Money
For His Vote.

Washington, Jan. 2S-The house COM
mittee on naval affairs today began
the investigation authorized by the
house in consequence Of charges made
by Representative Lessler of New York
that he had been approached with an
offer Of money for his vote in commit
tee in favor of the construction of sub
marine torpedo boats.
Lessler testified that Philip Doblin, a
deputy in the office of John McCullagh,
superintendent of elections in New
York, had been sent for by Lemuel W.
Qulggs and Qulggs had told him there
was 5000 in it IL he Uessler) could be
brought to vote for the bill, Lessler
told of a conversation he had with
John McCullagh in Washington. Nc
Cullagh. he said, told him that there
We're men in New York who could re-
elect him or defeat him, and that they
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-24
Colonel Arthur Lynch, Who Joined
the Beers. Sentenced TO Die
by British Court.
PENALTY WILL BE COMMITTED
Prisoner Doubtless VIII BE Given
Short Term Of Imprison-
nent, Which He Is Ex-
pected to Accept.

London. Jan. 23.-colonel Arthur
Lynch. member OF parliament for GAL
way. was today found guilty of high
treason, and was sentenced to Geath.
When the trial was resumed today
counsel for the defense made no at
tempt to deny that Colonel Lynch sup
ported the Beers, but counsel contend
ed that his naturalization was In no
way prompted by reasonable intent,
ami was solely for the advantage hs
would secure for journalistic purposes.
Subsequently the defendant actively
supported the Boer cause in the belief
that he was legally naturallzed bur-
CHER.
Replying for the prosecution, the So
licitor-general, Sid Edward Carson.
maintained that Colonel Lynch Joined
the Boer army as discontented Irish
man, thereby committing most cow
ardly and most serious act OF treason. .
His naturalization. continued the So
licitor-genaral, was only a fiimsy pre-
text. Counsel then proceeded to detail
the prisoners alleged acts Of adherence
10 his country's enemies.
The lord chief justice summed up
very briefly. He said that IL In war
time British subject Joined the kings
enemies, whatever his purpose, he was
guilty of an unlawful act. Naturaliz-
atlon during war lime afforded no ex-
cuse whatever for subsequent acts.
There was abundant evidence. he said,
OF overt acts in aiding the kings enc
mics.
The jury, after having been out half
an hour, returned verdict of guilty.
When asked If he had anything to
say as to why he should not be sentenc-
cd 10 death, Colonel Lynch replied:
THANK you. will say nothing"
The sentence of death was passed on
each of 'he rour counts in the indict-
ment.
The prisoner then bowed to the court
and was removed in custody.
Lynch throughout bore himself with
unfaltering composure. He walked out
steadily between the jailers and past
the bench where his wife and other
relatives were seated. Mrs. Lynch
has been given permission to see her
husband,
Lynch's counsel may appeal for a
writ of ercor, but 1t is thought this may
be rendered unnecessary by commuta-
tion of the, sentence to short term of
Imprisonment, in which case it is prob
able that the prisoner will accept the
situation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-24
FORT FIRED FIRST SHOT,
SAYS GERMAN COMMANDER
Reports That Bombardment OF San
Carlos Was Precipitated BY At
tack on the Panther.

Berlin. jap. 20, Commodore scheder.
commander of the German fleet in
Venezuelan waters. officially reported
the bombardment of Fort San Carlos
under date Of January Fl, as foilowss
"on the nth instant, while the Pan
ther was passing Maracaibo bar. she
was Unexpectedly attacked by Fort
San Carlos. which opened heavy fire
on her. To this the Panther replied
and cannonade was exchanged for half
an hour Owing to the difficulties of
navigation the Panther then desisted.
In order TO exact immediate punish
ment for this attack, more so as the
Venezuelan government had proclaim
ed 4 victory. bombarded the fort with
the vineta on the 2lst and destroyed
it."
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STILL SHORT ONE MAN.

Colorado Legislature Unable to Secure
the Necessary Quorum
Denver. Jan. 23.-The joint session
Of the democratic members Of the two
houses OF the legislature has been con-
tinuous today except for two hours.
from 2 O'Clock p. M. when adjourn
ment was taken TO permit the house
members to attend the meeting OF the
house. until o'clock. when the joint
session was again called TO order.
Again today action on the senatorship
was blocked by the absence OF one
man. caucuses and conferences have
bean held during the day by the differ
ent factions. but no settlement OF the
deadlock appears In sight.
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MEETING OF THE CABINET.
Colombian Treaty and Venezuelan
Crisis Discussed at Length.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-Today's meet
ing of the cabinet was one of the most
important held in several weeks. Sub
Jects Of great moment were discussed
fully. All the members of the cabi-
net were present.
Besides the Colombian treaty, the
Venezuelan situation was discussed at
length, but 1t can be said by authority
that no change In the attitude Of the
United States is in contemplation at
this time. The government will con-
tinue its policy of sitting tight" The
bombardment of san Carlos by the
German warships is regretted sincerely
by officials Of the administration, be-
cause of their apprehension that 1t may
complicate seriously the pending nego-
tlations.
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and now has between 80 and 80 signers
with 90 necessary to make the caucu,
effective.
The fact that Ankeny managers are
circulating caucus agreement ~ taken
to mean that practically their full
strength on joint ballot has been dig
closed, and the Indications have again
turned 40 that the fight will be pro-
tracted.
The changes IN the vote today afford
cd a surprise for even the Ankeny men
when j. q. Megler, the member OF
longest service In the legislature,
changed his vote from Preston TO Ank-
eny.
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BODY RECOVERED.

Philadelphia, Jan. 23,--The body Of
John McAndrews. aged 70 years. who
had been missing since Christmas. has
been recovered from the Delaware riv-
er. Four men and one woman are un-
der arrest. pending the coroner's in
vestigation.
On Christmas day McAndrews and
the others were guests. at house party,
at which a quarrel is said to have oc-
Cured. McAndrews left the house, and
1t is alleged, was followed by some of
the guests. The police are endeavoring
to ascertain whether the fight was re-
newed on the street.
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Denver. Jan. 23.--t1O:so p. MIA
ballot for United States senator was
taken In joint session by the democratic
senator's and representatives. Fifty
votes were cast. all for Teller. Repre-
sentative Madden was absent and there
was no choice. The joint session then
took recess until tomorrow morning
The democratic senate resumed its con-
tinuous session In the senate chamber.
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AFTER JUDGE HARVEY.
Montana Legislature to Investigate the
Affairs of His Administration.

Helena. Jan. 2S.-Steps were takel.
in the house of representatives today
to institute Impeachment proceedings
against Edward w. Ha'ney, judge of
the Second judicial district court at
Butte, BY a vote of SO to IS a resolu-
tion introduced by Connor, republican.
floor leader of the house. was sent to
the Judiciary committee.
Judge Harney is charged with NAL
feasance in office. Five republicans
voted with the Silver Bow democrat
ami labor delegation, whose seats are
being contested, ind II others to table
the resolution. which, however, was
PASSED.
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TO COMPETE IN ENGLAND.
Yale and Harvard Universities win
Send Joint Team

New Haven. Conn. Jan. ?3.--It is an
nounced thar Yale ami Harvard win
probably send team Of track and field
athletes to England next June IL an
athletic agti.emsnt can De reached be-
tween the two American universities.
Trainer nike Marphy Of the Yale
team said he had n9c heard that The
plans wetc perfscsai for such meet
ing. but that arrangements win pe
made II necessary by Yale.
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COMMANDMENT CONTINUES

Maraeaibo, Jan. 23.--At o'clock this
afternoon Fort San Carlos was in pos
session OF the government forces. and
the bombardment by the German war
ships was still going on. there being no
material change in the situation. The
gunboat, Panther, was the only gun
boat to come inside the bar.
Communication with the fort is very
difficult. Great excitement prevails
In Maracaibo.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-24
ALASKA BILL PASSED.
Territory Awarded One Delegate in
House Of Repr ssenta1ves.

Washington, Jan. 23.--The house TO-
day passed 235 private pension bills.
They included pensions to the widow Of
General Franz siegel Of 800 per month,
to the widow Of General Francis Negiey
Of $50 and the widow Of Rear-Admiral
Henry Packering Of $40.
The Alaska delegate bill was passed
1t provides for representation Of the
territory Of Alaska In the house OF
representatives by one delegate. The
date Of election shall be the last Tues
day In September. The first delegate Is
to be elected next autumn.
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PAINTERS DETERMINED.

Schenectady, N. T., Jan. e3.-- The
Painters union has issued a statement
saying that the fight over the Potter
case is merely an a;teinpt On the part
Of the Citizens association to Dreak
up their union and reiteratiing trat
they will keep up the fight unit 1.-The
last.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-24
REsTAuRADoR AT La GUAYRA.

RESTAURADOR AT LA GUAYRA.
La Guayra, Jan. 2S.--The former
Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador, now
In possession of the Germans, arrived
here 1T . o'clock this afternoon from
Puerto Cabello and anchored near the
shore. Her presence caused great
popular indignation. At S o'clock sew
eral rifle shots were heard in the dis
tance. Shortly afterward the Restau-
raior left her anchorage and moved to
q position outside the harbor aud under
the protection of the guns of the Brit
ish cruiser Tribune.
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ID as follows;
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deer OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ..,',,.,.,,,,....ll 10
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The ballot today was attended with no
excitement, The usual speeches of
nomination were dispensed with and
the roll was called after President
Brownell had announced the pairs. At
. o'clock a special train departed for
Portland, and after that hour the eapi-
tai was practically deserted. The de-
tailed vote was rs follows:
For Fulton--Both. Carnahan, Cornett,
Dimmick. Eddy. Edwards, Emmitt,
Gault. CHM. Hahn, Hale. Hansborough.
Hermann, Hines. Huntley, Kuykendall
LaFollett, Marsters Miles. Paulsen,
Phelps, Purdy, Rand, Riddle, Shelley,
Smith Of Yamhill, Webster, Mr.. Speak
er and Mr.. .President-9s.
For Geer--Burgess, Croisan. Daily,
Danneman, Davy, Farrar, Hyden, Hob
son, johnson, Judd. Kay, Mulkey, Sim
mons. whealdonVTi5.
For Wood-Bilyeu. Blakley. Burleigh,
Cantrall. Ciaypool, Galloway, Kramer,
Miller, Murphy, olwell, Robbins, Smith
OF Umatilla, Sweek, Wade--lS
PittoclS. Bailey. Gin, Hutchinson, Nc
CHM, Myers.
Wllliams-Cobb, Hudson, 0rton-S.
Mills-Hobson, Holman, Malarkey,
Reed.
Sears-Banlts--l
Fenton- -Sottlngham---1.
n--Hawkins-1.
Mallory-Jones of Multnomah--l.
Absent - Adams, Fisher, Fulton,
Hume. Test--5.
Total-90.
Pairs-Booth and Wehrung; Smith of
Umatilla and Smith of Multnomah;
Mays and Pierce: Hunt and Jones Of
Lincoln; Garter and Howe; Williamson
and Steiwer--ls.
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A LUCKY POLICEMAN.

New York, Jan. 2s.-Patrolman WI
liam Burton has resigned from the po-
lice department and will leave shortly
for Texas, where he take possession of
an estate valued at $4,000 left him by
an uncle.
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This morning It seemed that break
up Of the King county delegation was
inevitable and that caucus would be
held this evening, resulting In the
choice OF Ankeny, Preston, late this
afternoon. however again got King
county in line and an anti-caucus agre-
ment has been signed by all the dele
gates, and, 1t is claimed, by enough
members outside the delegation to pre-
vent caucus for an indenite period.
The caucus agreement was started in
Ankeny's headquarters this afternoon
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SHOCKS IN GEORGIA

Savannah, Jan. 22.--Two distinct
shocks of earthquake were felt here to-
night.
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EARTHQUAKES IN so. CAROLINA

Columbia, $. c., Jan. ga decided
earthquake shock was felt in this city
anbsuhurbs at $3.50 o'clock tonight.
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MEGLER VOTES FOR ANKENY.

His Change From Preston Furnished
the Surprise at Olympia,
Olympia, Jan, 2S-Levi Ankney gain
ed three votes today, one of which
came from Harold Preston and two
from John l.. Wilson. Four of the
scattering votes went to Preston. The
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-24

wanted him TO support the measure.
Lessler said he told McculIagh that he
would not do 1t.
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NO CHANGE IN THE VOTE.


Salem. Jan. 3.--(Special)- -Today's
ballot for United States senator result
ID as follows:
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-09-26
LAST PHING FOR
NEW ORA WBRIDGE
WAS DRIVEN TODAY
River Completely Closed Except where The Draw N Swing
On is all on The Foundation and The Test Successful
Monday will be Removed and The Structural Iron Workers
MM Begin Erection of The Bridge.

AT 10. As o'clock this morning the
last piling for the new Raritan river
bridge was driven. The last of the
pig iron will be on the foundation
some time this afternoon. g The
foundation has stood the test we'll and
there is now no doubt as to the safety
of the bridge in the minds of the con-
tractor and the people who had an
idea that the foundation was not all
it should be.
Monuay morning the work of re-
moving the pig iron will be COM
menced and as soon as this is finished,
the work of placing the draw will be
started. This will take some little
time.
The iron workers are kept busy all
the time and as there is now plenty
of iron, all the iron work will be
rushed.
The painters viii, commence their
work after the iron workers are
through.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-09-26
WRECKED CAR
CAUSED DELAY.
Loaded With Ice Jumped the Track
at Central Railroad Freight
Office.
BOTH. TRACKS BLOCKED.

For short time this morning all
traffic on both tracks of the Central
railroad in this city were tied up be-
cause a box car jumping the track
near the freight station.
At O'Clock this morning a big
train of loaded cars was being pulled
up the grade from the bridge when a
heavy ice car, loaded, broke draw
head and was thrown completely off
the rails.
When the train, due here from Long
Branch at 7.07, which takes the bust
ness men to New York, arrived, it
was stalled for over half an hour.
The crews of both trains finally sue
ceeded in moving one end Of the car
so that one track could be used, and
all trains running in both directions,
were compelled to use this track until
10 O'Clock, when the wrecker had re-
paired the wrecked car.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-09-26
GOTTA
WORKS SLACK
AT PRESENT.
Strikes Throughout the Country
Said to be the Cause Men
are Laid Off.
FOR SHORT TIME

Work in all the local terra Gotta
plants seems to be very slack at pres
ent. In some of the places men have
been laid off Just what the cause is,
no one seems to know, but the men
hope that business will soon pick up.
Most of the factories seem to have
plenty of work to do, but it seems
hard to get enough material on hand
to do the work with. The recent
strikes all over the country have put
everything in the building and manu-
featuring line away back so that the
demand for material is so great that
it cannot be supplied. The buildings
demanding terra Gotta in the cities
have been delayed SO that they are
not ready for it.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-09-26
MasOns from Paterson are Now
al Work and Others have
Left the City.
THE WAGE AGREEMENT.
Men now Employed will Receive $3.50 a
Day Which is Uaion Scale in this City
Other Men were from kewark-Be-
lief that Differences are Adjusted and
that Work will Continue.

The trouble between the masons and
Foreman Gum, at St. Mary's new
Roman Catholic church, Center and
Mechanic streets, was settled vester-
day afternoon, when the mason, who
first went out on strike, secured the
tools and left town.
At meeting held in the Adelaide
building, the other night, the stone
masons stated their trouble to the
local brick masons union, and the
delegate called off all the masons and
helpers until the trouble was settled
The first stone masons claimed that
when they were paid for the last
week they worked, thev had received
but $3 80 day of eight hours, when
they should have received So. 80. The
local union backed them up and when
they received what was coming to
them this morning, they left town.
Other stone masons from Paterson,
who will receive the union scale of
wages, were put to work this morn
ing. The trouble, it is believ ed, is at
an end, and the work will con-
tinue without interruption.
For real estate see page 2.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-09-26
WoOdmen of World Parade to
Alpine Cemetery Where Cere-
mOny Will be Held.
HONOR DEAD BROTHER.
Charter Member Passed Away Before
Organization of Lodge was Completed
Several Addresses Will be Made and
a Large Number of Woodmen are
Expected.

Tomorrow afternoon the members
of the local camp of the Woodmen of
the World will unveil monument on
the grave of the late Christian Eske-
son, who died in this city a few
months ago. This will be the first
monument to be erected in the county
of Middlesex by the Woodmen Of the
World over the body of a dead COM
rade. The lodge had not been formal
lv organized when Mr.. Eskeson died.
He had signed as charter member,
however, and had paid his first dues.
All the local woodmen and many
visitors will meet in City Hall park
at l. 80 tomorrow afternoon and then,
headed by a band, they will march to
Alpine cemetery where the body of
Mr.. Eskeson is buried After the un-
yelling, State Organizer A. G. Casvan,
of Brooklyn, will make an address.
Mr.. Casvan will bring with him an
orator from Brooklyn who twill also
make an address. Special speeches
will be made bv Jacob G. Ludwig, of
Madison avenue, and John Martini
sen, of Smith street.
The march homeward will then be
commenced The order will march as
far as Smith and State streets, where
they will disband Over $50 wood
men are expected to be in line.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-09-26
COMMITTEES FIRST
DESIRE IS TO SAVE
THE OLD BUILDING.
cboober m Commerce would Secure the Old Structure and Land
Enoyob to Erect School House-oud Take all the PROPERTY
but the Mansion is First Object-AF the Building is not
Suited for q School House.

Last evening a committee from the
Chamber of Commerce and the School
Commissioners met In the parlors OF
the Presbyterian church to talk over
the Westminster question. The idea
favored was to see Mr.. Bruen and to
secure, if possible, plot OF land about
300 feet square bordering on State
street, HARRISON place and Kearny
avenue, if the latter should be ex-
tended. This piece of ground will
take in the old mansion. 1t is argued
that that part of the city demands a
new school and 1t is proposed, if the
land is secured to erect school
building thereon.
The committee will see Mr.. Bruen
some time in the next two weeks and
some definite end will be reached.
Just at present, however, it is not
known positively what will come OF
the matter The attempt to get that
part of ground containing the old
mduSlUu WILL UC thh IL ~ 40
possible to secure more of the pro-
perty, it will be done, if not, the re-
mainder will probably be cut up into
building lots and sold 1t is not like
ly the old building will, if purchased,
be used for school purposes because
the changes necessary would cost
nearly as much as new building.
From the conversation last night, 1t
was evident that the committee had
not taken the park idea into considera-
tion and would not until they could
see their way clear to raise the money
to make the purchase. The main
object of the committee, ut present,
is to secure the building proper and
enough land upon which to erect a
school house.