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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-17
Locked up in Jail at New York
Pending Investigation Of His
Financierins.
OPERATED FICTITIOUS NINE
Secured Large Sum for Develop
ment Purposes, but Expert
Discover Alleged
Fraud.

New York, Dec. 17.-Frank S. Hobbs
of Idaho is now in Ludlow street Jail
on an order of arrest obtained by Ed
ward B. Tustin, treasurer of the Green
Copper Company who says he advanced
$500 to Hobbs with which to develop
gold mining poperty.
Tustin brought suit when an agent
represented to him that the supposed
mine was not as represented. and al
legged Hobbs did not own it. Tustin at
once applied to Judge Martin, Of the
Kings county supreme court, for an
order of arrest, on the ground that
Hobbs was about to leave the city for
his native Idaho. The prisoner was
held in default of $500 bail.
Hobbs, it is alleged represented that
wit little difficulty he took out 100000
worth of ore from the propery con-
trolled by the so-called Comstock Min
ing Company. He is said to have rep
resented that there were tunnels ano
cross-cuts in the mines and that every
thing could soon be put in working
order for there was stream there
which could easily supply power for
11-stamp mill, The $1,0OOOOO in stocl
was tied up in such way that little
could be done until working capita
was raised, and Tustin finally consent
ed to furnish $4,000 and actually ad
vanced $500.
Aceording u to &. the report Of an exper l
who later went TO idaho. he found th'
land to be in possession of A. Why
land, who according to the records
had staked it out six months befor'
Hobbs had done So Whyland had SUM
shaft and built cabin on whicf
was posted a notice that the public a
large, and especially concern know
as the Comstock Mines Company
would approach the mine at their peri
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-17
New Fee Law
Badly Needed
CIatsop County Liable to Loss Of
$25,000 or More Because
of Defective Statute.

Judge Thomas A. Mcbride arrived In
Astoria on the noon train today. He
came down for the purpse of consulting
with District Attorney Alien regarding
the new recording-fee law which is to
be framed for presentation at the spec
ial legislative session in the event that
some other general bill is not offered
Judge Mcbride said this afternoon that
he was of the opinion fees could not be
legally collected under the existing
statute, the law of 1895 providing for
fees for recording deeds having been
Inadvertently repealed. A suit for $500
has been brought in Columbia county,
in Judge McBrides court, but no de-
cision has yet been reached, and II Is
,unlikely that he court will make a rul-
ing until after the special session.
There has been belief that, while
the county of Jlatsop Is really liable
for the money paid in for recording
deeds since 1Ss5-a sum, by the way,
that would probably exceed $25,O00-the
county clerk might protect the inter
ests Of the county hereafter bysdeclip-
ling to record deeds unless the fees were
rendered by the persons Offering the
deeds for record. Judge Mcbride was
asked about this matter today and re-
piled that the clerk would have to ac-
cept and record the deeds without re-
ceving the fees.
The matter is one of pressing import
ance and there is no question that 1t
will be disposed Of at the forthcom-
ling special session. ~
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-17
NORFOLK IS TO BE MARRIED
Duke Engaged to First Cousin
GWcndolen Mary Maxwell.

New York. Dec. H.sAIt is4author-
itatively announced, says Herald dis
patch from London. that the Duke of
Norfolk is engaged to be married to the
Hon. Gwendolen Mary Maxwell, elder
daughter of Lord Herries. AS the duke
and Miss Maxwell are first cousins,
once removed, dispensation from the
pope was necessary
The duke is premier peer of England
and is 55 years of age. His first wife
died in 1887 and his only son, the earl
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-17
Corea to Build
Fleet Of Ships
With Russian Assistance Will Pre-.
pare for the Foundation Of
Naval Interests

Victoria Dec. 17.-Correspondence OF
japanese newspapers arrived by the
steamer Ak Maru yesterday after
telling of the reported utterances OF
Admiral Alexeiffe as cabled, TO the ef-
feet that Russia was handicapped by
lack OF dockage accommodation and
would probably come off second best
in a naval engagement with Japan says
that. although he affects a strong atti-
tude toward the situation, Admiral
Alexieffs real attitude is for peace.
The Asahi correspondent states that
many of the principal warships are in
need badly of repairs, one of the battle
ships requiring six months work,
which can not be done owing to the
unsettled situation.
The Kokumin Shlmbum has received
advices from Seoul that Corea is about
to lay the foundation for navy with
Russian assistance. A compact is said
to have been made between Russia ana
corean Representatives for the pur-
chase Of Russian cruiser, and that
five Russian naval officers be secured
and naval college started in Corea.
Yokohama yachtsmen have sent a
challenge to Honolulu, challenging Mr.
Walker to bring yacht to Japan and
race for $500.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-17
ROCKEFELLER LOSES SUIT
Others Have Right to Catch Fist
Provided by State.

Malone, N. Y. Dec. William
Rockefeller has been defeated in an
action for trespass which he brought
against Oliver Lamora Poor. a resident
Of the Adirondack mountains.
Lamora was charged with fishing in
streams on Mr.. Rockefeller's estate,
but asserted that he had a right to do
so because the streams were state. The
case was sent back to the county court
from the appellate division of the su-
preme court and again will be carried
up on an appeal
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-17
On Lookout For
Daring Robbers
Adams Express Train Between
New York and Boston Guard
ed by Armed Men,.

New York, Dec. 17.-Armed detec'
tives formed part Of the crew Of ar
express train from New York for Bos,
ton which left here about midnight
The train had cargo valued at a
round million including a large sum in
gold
The armed escort, travelling in
special car attached to the train. wa'
sent out because of threats said to have
been received BY officials Of the Adams
N4sxpress Company that unless a Ger
tain sum of money was Forthcoming
the train would be robbed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-17

ers at the Auditorium Annex. He also
has appointed Samuel B. Raymond
chairman of the Chicago committee
that will attend to the local end of the
work. The subcommittee will hold its
first meeting about the middle of jan
uary. 1t includes Senator Hanna,
Henry c. Payne Senator w. B. Scott,
OF West Virginia; Harry c. New, of
Indiana, and R. B. Schneider of Ne
braska.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-17

Mrs. o. soyey has been quite III for
several days past with the grippe.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-17
Of Arundal, died last year, after life
of great affliction.

Mr.. and Mrs. p. A. Stokes arrived
home today from the east via Southern
California They are bots in tse best
Of health and report having had an
excellent time during their absence.
MIR. Chris Bell. Portland attorney.
is in the city on legal business. He
will return tonight to the metropolis.
5 j. c. Blake, superintendent OF the
Postal Telegraph Company, and J. An
nand, manager of the Portland Office.
came down from Portland on the noon
train.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-17
Preparing for
The Convention
Chicago Getting Ready to Look
After the Interests of the
Republican Delegates

Chicago, Dec. 17.-Preparations are
taling care Of the republican national
convention will begin soon after the
holidays. In fact, some of the prelim-
inaries are being disposed of now.
Acting on the authority delegated to
him by the subcommittee Of the ma
tional committee on arrangements.
Graham Stewart has completed arrang
,.lsnts Cor the committees headauart-
Arizona republican., 1903-01-23
COLORADO FAILS TO
 MAKE 4 CHOICE
A Midnight Joint Session of Demo.
 crats Effected Nothing.

Denver. January 22.-At midnight the joint session of the democratic mem- bers of the senate and house adjourned after being in session since noon today. one ballot for United States senator was taken about o'clock tonight. forty-fivc votes being cast for Teller. When the session began fifty members were present, one less than the number necessary for the choice of d senator. Immediately a call for absentees was made and men were sent in search uf Representative Kelley of Montezuma county.
 Their efforts were fruitless, however, in spite of the fact that over a score of men hunted the town over It was said that Kelley had been kidnapped by the opponents of Teller. The demo- cratic members of the senate retained possession of the senate chamber and announced their intention to remain there until a senator was chosen or the session expires.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-23

sufficient population who have mani fested their devotion and loyalty to the United States by furnishing more sold iers for the defense of the government according to population in both the civil and Spanish-American wars than any other commonwealth in the nation
 That the people of Oklahoma and Arizona are likewise enti- tied to the blessings of state hood and because the people of these territories have an inherent right to such admission by virtue of the principles enunciated in the declaration of independence because such admis- sion is vouchsafed them by the policy pursued by the government of the United States in the admission of near ly all the states to the nation at a time when they were less fitted to assume sell government than are Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona at the pres cnt time, because a territorial form of government is intolerable and obnoX- ious to a free and ambitious people, because it is an incongruity under Am erican institutions and should be maintained only so long as absolutely necessary to prepare the people for self government; because it is a denial of the right of the people to take part in the affairs of the nation, which re- quires allegiance and support from it and because capital has not complete confidence in such a form of govern ment and reluctantly lends its aid to the development of it's resources.
 We therefore petition your honorable body to pass at the earliest date possi- ble consistent with the right of and courtesies due to every one of the members. the said omnibus bill now pending
 A similar memorial was addressed to the legislature of Arkansas. California, Kansas. Missouri, Montana, Nevada North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. praying these legislatures to memorial iZe congress on behalf of the passage of the omnibus bill Resolutions of thanks were also adopted to all the senators and representatives favorably disposed to the omnibus bill.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-23

authorized to send for persons and papers.
 The house gave the requisite authori- ty immediately. After assembling this afternoon the naval committee held a long session outlining its methods Of procedure.
 It was decided to begin the investi- gation at 1O:30 o'clock tomorrow morn ing. Witnesses were summoned to be present and it was stated by members of the committee that the taking Of tes- timony will begin tomorrow. It was dc cided to admit representatives of the press to the hearings and that the in- vestigation should be conducted by a full committee. It is stated that the committee propose5 to make a search ing inquiry.
 It vas decided to- summon as wit nesses those persons whose names have been brought before the commit tee in the statement made before the sub committee which conducted the informal investigation and also such others as Chairman Foss might deem important witnesses. The names of the witnesses who are to appear will not be disclosed by the committee. The same reticence was maintained as yes tcrday. NO official statement as to the iaets disclosed by the sub committees investigation was made.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-23
NEWS TOO GOOD
 TO BE TRUE
The lSthmian Canal Treaty Is
 Signed.
The Story 10 Be Disc los'd Today, but It Leaked Out at the Whits House Reception Last Night.

Washington. January 22.-The treaty between the United States and Colum- bia for the construction of the Panama canal by the United States was signed in this city today. No details of the signature of the treaty were obtainable tonight but at the presidential recep- ton at the state house tonight the news that the treaty between the two countries at last was an accomplished fact leaked out.
 Later the news was confirmed in official circles. IL has been intended not to make the nature of the canal treaty published until tomorrow but the news apparently was too good for some friends of the canal to keep. Fears have been entertained until this week that Colombia would not be will ing to accede to the wishes of the Unit cd States in the matter and that re- course to the Niagara canal project might be forced on the government of the United States.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-23
THE PLAGUE HELD
 IN MAzATLAN
Story of Los Angeles Man Lately
 From That Port.

Los Angeles, Cal, January 22.--Chas. NJ Rhodes of Philadelphia, capitalis. interested in mining property near the city of Mazatlan, Mex, has arrived m Los Angeles. He was obliged to charter a steamer to get out of Mazatlan to Guaymas. where his party was quar- antined ten days. With regard to the situation in Mazatlan and Guaymas. Mir. Rhodes says:
 'In Mazatlan the plague is confined to the peon class of natives, even to ,Le apparent exclusion of few Chi nese. Of course q panic has been ere ated among the population and thou sands of people have fled to the mount aims.
 "The quarantine at Guaymas is very thorough and see no reason why the people of southern California need have any fear of the spread of the plague this way from Mexico. Guaymas has been thoroughly cleansed by the au- thorities and presents an ideal appear ance from a sanitary point of view.
 Tn Mazatlan. the center of the plague. the sanitary conditions were deplorable, and it may be a harder matter to stamp it out among the poorer people of the place. The MeXi- can authorities have appropriated $100, 000 for fighting the plague in Mazatlan and every house in which the disease exists is burned together with it's con- tents
Arizona republican., 1903-01-23
TIE TOWN OF BUTTE
 A LABOR CENTER
All Western Bodies Will Affiliate With
 the A. L. U.

Butte. Mont, January 22.-President Dan Mcdonald of the American Labor union announced today that that body would be swelled by the utilization oi SS,000 members of the United Brother hood of Railway employees with head quarters in Denver.
 The amalgamation will work an epoch on history of labor in the west. President Mcdonald has just received a formal application from President George Eston. president of the United Brotherhood of Railway employees at San Francisco asking for a charter of utilization.
 There is no doubt" says Mir. Me Donald,' that the American Labor union will grant this charter at an early date. The accession of the broth erhood will swell the number of the A. l.. U. to something over a hundred thousand and make it formidabl riv- al of the American Federation of Labor in the east as well as in the west.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-23
NEW MEXICAN ARGUMENT
Addressed to the Senate in Behalf of
 the Omnibus Bill.

Santa Fe, N. Nj, January 22.-Both houses of the legislative assembly of New Mexico late this afternoon passed the following memorial to the United States senate: Be it resolved.
 "On February ?. 1S4S. by the treaty ot Guadalupe Hidalgo entered into be- tween the United States and the repub- lie of Mexico. the territory embraced within the territories of New Mexico and Arizona was ceded to the United States.
 That by that treaty the government of the United States solemnly pledged the people of the ceded territory that the same would be incorporated into the union of states and the people thereof admitted to the enjoyment of all the rights of citizens of the United States.
 That the national conventions of the republican and democratic parties have repeatedly pledged the support of their representatives in the United States senate and house of representa- tives to the admission of the territories of Oklahoma. New Mexico and Arizona to the sisterhood of states. That the house of representatives in compliance with treaty obligations, it's members passed q bill to enable the people of Oklahoma. New Mexico and Arizona 10 form constitutions and state govern mcnts and to be admitted into the union on an equal footing with the original states.
 That the said bill embcdes the hopes and aspirations of the people of New Mexico who are we'll fitted to as- sume the form of government provided for in said bill as is evidenced by the fact that New Mexico has made more educational progress during tho last decade than any other part of the na- ton.
 That within her boundaries there is taxable property of the value O; more than S2OO, eco, coo; that New Mexico has
Arizona republican., 1903-01-23
they passed German stores which are numerous in Maracaibo
CARACAS ASKS WHY.

Caracas, January 22-The German bombardment of Fort San Carlos is incomprehensible here. The shelling was begun without any warning what ever. All the foreign residents of Cara cas are greatly dissatisfied at this ac- tiol of the German warship. especially as the Venezuelan government main tains fair and generous attitude in the matter of claims. The correspond ent here of the Associated Press ques- toned Foreign Minister Baralt today concerning the bombardment. Mir Baralt said: What more can we do than accept the terms of the powers and send Mir. Bowen with full powers from Venezuela to negotiate at Wash inGton? Have we refused to agree to the terms?'
Arizona republican., 1903-01-23

Washington, January 22 (SpeciaD.- There were no developments of conse- quence today in the statehood contest. There being a reception tonight at the White House which many senators de- sired to attend, MT. Quay decided not to move for a continuous session. He has decided to wait until Monday to press the fight. In the meantime he will permit the immigration bill to be considered.
 In the opinion of close observers he has the situation we'll in hand and can afford to postpone the final struggle a few days. Senator Stewart of Nevada managed to get into the debate today on the statehood side and contributed more interesting remarks.
 C. c. RANDOLPH.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-23
THE COAL SHORTAGE.
The Question Pending Before the
 Commission.

Philadelphia, January 22.-Thc qucs- of who is responsible for the apparent shortage in the supply of anthracite coal was the object of much debate to- day by attorneys representing the par ties before the strike communication. It was tetified that the miners were not cbcying President MitchelTs request t1 make extra efforts to produce more coal to relieve the situation.
 This was followed by James II. Tor rey and Everett Warren both of Scran- ton who represent several of the large companies challenging the correctness Of MitchelIs statement that three thousand men are idle and ready to go Co work. C. s. Darrow for the min CTS replied that he would show that it was the operators and not the men who were responsible for the shortage in production.
 "If ! don't" he said, "I will ask the commission to find against us"
Arizona republican., 1903-01-23
ORIENTAL sAvAGEs.
Statement by Mir. Stickney Before In-
 terstate Commerce Commission.

Chicago January 22.-At today's meeting of the interstate commerce commission A. B. Stickney. president of the Great Western road appeared for the purpose of defending his action in making a seven-year contract with the big packers on the basis of greatly reduced rates which led to the present lnvestiga tion. Mir. Stickney's defense was coupled with an attack upon the Chicago Livestock exchange and upon his competitors chasing the former as barnacies and the latter as Oriental SaVaCcs.
 In his criticisms of the Chicago Live stock association he declared that the company whose assets were a few chairs and an office desk. collected dur ing the 1901 commissions amounting to $3,500,000 against an income of $2.491, ,956 received by the Union Stock Yards company and that these commissions amount to over forty per cent of the total freight charges upon stock brought into Chicago
Arizona republican., 1903-01-23
ANTITRUST BILL TODAY.

Washington, January 22.-Bepresen- tative Littlefield. chairman of the sub committee of the house judiciary com mittee to which all antitrust bills were referred. tomorrow will report to the full judiciary committee a bill which has been drawn and adopted by the subcommittee. Several weeks have been devoted to the preparation of the bill. The committee considered come twenty-five or thirty measures The bill will be offered as q substitute fer tho publicity bill introduced by Lit t!cneld at the last session.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-23

A fisherman from the village of San Carlos has arrived here in canoe with his family. Two of this mans chill dron were killed by shells from the German guns. He reports that more than twenty-five Indian fishermen have been killed or wounded at San Carlos. The fishermen there are help less. Last night there was a popular demonstration on the streets Of this town. The people paraded but there were no words of hatred or insults as
Arizona republican., 1903-01-23
METALS.

New York, January 22.-Copper was higher in London, closing there at an advance Of 17s Cd to f53 I2s Cd for spot and f53 IFS Cd for futures. On this side the market was firm and d shade high CT. Standard is quoted at $11.75; lake, $l2.25H125O; electrolytic, SIP 2O@12.5O, and casting $12@1225.
 Lead closed at 41sc, declining Is Sd in London to fl los.
 Spelter was higher in both markets, although trade was quiet. London ad- vanced 2s Cd to f2O 5s and the average price here was increased by about 2ls points. the closing being at $l.9Og5.
 Ear silver 47c
 Mexican dollars, 371kc.
 pnNrTNr1s
Arizona republican., 1903-01-23
iican dollars, 3I1Ac.
 IS BOXING DEADLY?

Providence, R. l., January 22.-Gover- nor Garvin learned today of the death of a pugilist after boxing at Scituate. He said he had not given a decision on the proposed Corbett McGovern fight because the matter had not been called to his attention. But" said Governor Garvin, "I shall now state that this fight will not take place"
Arizona republican., 1903-01-23
A PLAGUE SCARE.

Durango, Mex. January 22.-Consid- erable excitement has been caused here by information that a man who came overland from Mazatlan has been taken i'll with the plague at Coyotes, state of Durango. The patient was immedi- ately sent to an isolated place.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-23

Washington. January 22.-In view of the claims which have been made by both sides in the senatorial contest in Delaware it is authoritatively stated that the president has not interfered in the matter in any way whatever.
 The democrats will hold another caucus on Monday morning to consider the withdrawal of former Senator Kenny as the caucus nominee for one of the senatorial vacancies and to nominate other distinguished demo- crats to be voted for from time to time during the deadlock. This it is Contended will have the effect of again stirring up the anti-Addicks republi- cans who have asserted that they could not deal with the democrats to defeat { Addicks until the twenty-one demo- crats presented less sS~enuous par tisan as their candidate TOT senator.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-23
THE ITALIAN VIEW

Rome, January 22.-The second bonn bardment yesterday of Fort San Carlos by the German warships has produced an unfavorable impression here, as the necessity for a recourse to violence IS considered to have passed.