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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
WANTS HER HOUSE.

Annapolis, Md, Sept. 14.--Mrs. Kate
g. Kealy has curcumvented plan of
the government authorities to secure
peaceahle possession of the house she
occupies in the new grounds of the
naval academy. Mrs. Kealy always
left home at a certain hour for church
and plans were made to close the gates
Of the ground so that she would be un-
able to re-enter, but she scented the
danger and remained at home.
The government does not desire to
lay violent hands on a woman, yet
stronger action will now have to be
taken. For days her water supply has
been cur of and 1t seems that she Is
ready to die in her castle to maintain
her rights as she conceives them to be.
She means to remain in possession un-
til the government pays her for the
house. In 1892 her husband died with
out a will. The estate was divided and
house on the lot where the present
house stands was assigned TO Mrs.
Kealy rs part of her dover.
After the estate was divided 1t was
found that there were so many debts
that some of the property had to be
sold to pay them. Mrs. Kealy's home
was one of the houses that was sold.
John T. Mulhall bought 1t but was
never able to secure possession.
When the property was condemned
by the government for the use Of the
academy, Mulhall was paid the amount
awarded but Mrs. Kealy refused to rec
ognize the legality of the purchase.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
ANNUAL SESSION OF
NATIONAL CONGRESS
WILL BE IMPORTANT
Great Results From Irrigation to
BE Exhibited at the Meet
Ing at Ogden.

Ogden, Utah, Sept. 14.-When sena-
TOR w, A. Clark. OF Montana, ar presl-
dent of the National Irrigationc Congress
calls to order the first session Of the
annual meeting Of that body In the
Tabernacle tomorrow, there VIII proba-
bly, be gathered together the largest
number OF representatives to an irriga-
ton congress that have meet since the
inception of the movement In 1901.
Every train today brought in delegates
by the hundreds. 1t is expected that
nearly 1900 representatives OF the great
West will be present and take part In
the four days discussion of irrigation.
Speakers on the various subjects will
include, besides the Secretary OF Ag-
riculture Wilson, United States Sena-
tors Clark and Gibson. Of Montana,
Dubois. Of Idaho. Warren of wyo-
ming and Burton. of Kansas. Sena-
tors Kearns and Smoot. OF Utah. are
expected TO speak informally.
From all quarters are coming large
exhibits OF grain and fruit. grown in
soil that a few years ago was consider
ed utterly useless, to compete for rich
prizes and valuable cups. Even from.
across the great American desert,
drawn In six prairie schooners,'' ''is com
ing an exhibit Of fruit and grain grown
in the midst of alkali wastes.
An important question that will come
up Is the question Of affiliation with the
trans Mississippi congress and it is
expected that before the congress ad-
:ourns some definite action will be
taken.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
ROYAL GATHERING

New York, Sept. i4.--This year ;
gathering OF the royal family here Is OF
an unusual aolemn character as 1908 Is
the jubilee year Of the Danish royal
family, says Times dispatch from
Copenhagen. -
The king win have reigned over ~
years on November 15. 1t Is 90 years
since he was recognized as heir TO tne
throne. The crown prince, who lateiy
attained his soth birthday has oeeh
crown prince during 40 years.
King Christians second son, KING
George, of Greece, celebrates the 4utn
year Of his reign this year, and queen
Alexandra celebrated the 40th annlver-
sary Of her wedding day this year, The
Duchess of Cumberland, who VIII De
80 years old September 20, celebrates
her silver wedding in December KING
Christian looks as young as ever anu
rides daily.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
ADOPT NEW TACTICS.

Sofia, Sept. H.-warned by previous
disastrous experiences, the reyolutlon.
AIRY leaders have decided to adopt only
guerilla tactics in Eastern Macedonia
The policy Of occupying towns and vii
lagos has proved mistake, as II has
usually resulted in Turkey re-occupy-
Ing the villages, destroying everything
and killing the Inhabitants.
It is hoped the new tactics will result
in women and children being spared
unnecessary dangers.
The insurgents now have nearly
1000 men armed with rifles In Eastern
Macedonia. and thousands OF peasants
are ready 20 join when general rising
has been proclaimed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
POLICEMAN KILLED.

Seattle, Sept Observation-Disclosures
man Albert Schaneman, of the local
police force. was shot and killed at mid
night by William S. Thomas, one of the
three men who held up the Willard bar
Saturday night. Thomas and a COM
panion had been recognized by Schane-
man on his beat as answering the de-
scription of the highwaymen and he
called on them to halt. They took to
flight ami Thomas, lodging into dark
doorway. escaped sight Of the police
man. As Schaneman passed, pursuing
the other man, Thomas fired. the bullet
going in the side of the policeman's 3
head. Other officers. attracted by the
shots. fastened up. and Thomas was
brought down with bullet in his back
by detective Philbrick. The other man
escaped. Schaneman never regained
consciousness and died a few moments
after being taken to police headquar-
ters. Thomas does not appear serious
~ hurt. Schaneman has been on the
force since 1897 and was popular and
fearless officer. He leaves wife and
one child.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
NOTED CHARACTER DEAD

Chicago, Sept. 4.--Charles Pfister. OF
Maysville. KY. friend of Cassius N.
clay and John c. Fremont. and an alb
olitionlst OF note In Kentucky in ante
brllum days. is dead here at the home
of his son, Walter b. Pfister, He was
"a years Of age. The deeedent. who
was a lumber merchant for 80 years.
WAS the only man in Maysville to vote
for Fremont for president in 1856 and
was one Of the six men to vote for Linz
coin In 1860, The other Ave We're burn
ed in eftlgy, but Mr. Pfister was SPAR
ell that indignity because 1t was gener-
ally realized that he voted from princi-
pie He built Fort Hin, commanding
the Ohio river for flve miles, and turned
II over 20 the Union army and sought
no pay for il, but congress remunera-
ted him in after years- He once ar
ranged a meeting at which General G..
NJ. Clay spoke. the general holding a
revolver In each hand while he spoke.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
Ultimaturh Contained I'm Note Address
ed By Bulgarian Government
to Larger Countries.
Mobilization Of Whole Turkish Army Is Taken to Mean That Mas
sacre OF Christians viii Revolutionary Leaders
Have Adopted Guerilla Tactics Which Is Hoped
viii Protect Women and Children

Sofia. Sept. i+.-'rhe Bulgarian gov
eminent. through It's foreign representa-
tIves. has addressed note to the
powers declaring that the porte is sys-
tematically devastating Macedonia and
massacreiug the Christian population.
Further. II says that Turkey has mob
ilized her whole army. which cannot
possibly b. for the purpose Of suppress
Ing the revolution. Therefore. the Bull
gsrian government appeals TO the hui
name sentiment Of Europe TO prevent q
continuance Of the massacres and de-
vustation and TO stop the mobilization
OF the Turkish army The memoran-
dun concludes with the plain statement
thar unlsss the powers intervene Bull
garia viii be forced 10 take such
measures as she nay deem necessary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15

Mantle. Large sums were demanded for
immunity and finally Cappiello paid
over $1,000. More threats soon follow
ell and the demands Of the conspirators
we're redoubled The members OF the
household feared to venture out Of
doors and in despair they appealed to
the police.
The gang was exposed by man who,
several years ago, eloped with the rich
mans adopted daughter and now hopes
to secure the forgiveness Of his father
in-law.
According to the police. many rich
Italians Of Brooklyn have been mulct.
ed out of large sums in a similar ma1-
ner.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
SENATOR scoTT Ill

Denver. Sept. 14.-(Special) Senator
Nathan B. Scott. of West Virginia, Is
Ill at the Brown Palace hotel In this
city. He is suffering from injuries re-
eeived from wreck near Chicago last
Friday and also from malarial fever
and lis in a serious condition. He was
borne to the hotel from the train on a
stretcher. During the trip he tainted
from pain. DR.. F. S. Clemens, Of Cam
ton, Illinois, who happened to be on the
same train with the senator. attended
him and is with him at the hotel.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
President Explains Why He De.
cIined Invitation.

oyster Bay, Sept. li.-President
Roosevelt today approved of the issu-
ance OF a formal statement Of facts
concerning the Seawanhaka Corinthian
Yacht Club dinner. the Presidents dec
linlation OF an invitation TO which was
said to be owing 10 the fact that Sir
Thomas Upton was to be present
President Roosevelt states that the
sole reason for declining the invitation
was that he had declined other invita-"
tions. and lest he give offense to those
whose invitations had been declined,
he also had declined this.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
BOYS MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

Seattle, Sept. 14,-(SpeciaD--The
body of Julius wilderman, a boy of 20
years, was picked up on pile of lum-
her IN the southern part of the city
about Ii o'clock last night with a hole
through the heart. A target rifle lay at
his feet. Whether murder was COM
mitted. or the boy committed suicide,
or whether he was the victim Of an ac-
cident, cannot be determined tonight.
An empty shell in the rifle leads to the
belief thar he was killed from shot
from the rifle found near his body.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
MARRooUIN IS INDIFFERENT

New York, Sept. 14.-The govern
ments declarations in the house Of rep
resentatives at Bogota have had q calm
ing effect, but considerable uneasiness
is felt, according to Herald dispatch
from Panama
President Marroquin decidedly OPP
poses to put up either himself or his son
as candidate for the nomination for
the presidency and viii not give his Of
fetal support to any one for the nomi-.
nation. He intends to allow his party
free scope in making selections of can
didates. No decision has been arrived
at so far.
In he excitement Of the political sit
uation canal affairs appear TO be COM
pletely ignored.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
BLAcKAAILER ARRESTED

New York, Sept. 14.-FouE Italians
have been held in bonds of $1,000 each
charged with blackmailing Nicola Cap
piello. a wealthy Brooklyn contractor,
out OF $1,000.
For several weeks Cappiello's family
has been in dread of sudden death be-
cause of letters signed by he contract
or signed BLACK Hand. threatening
the destruction of the residence by dy-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
Reports Of the Events Transpiringsa at Yes
terday's Meeting Are Conflicting
and but Little Is Known.
Believed However That the Premier Has Succeeded in Efectns
Compromise Which viii Keep the Present Ministry in or
flee, Although Slight Reorganization Of the Per.
sonneI Win Probably Take Place

London, Sept. H.-(Wednesday)-Th
ministers kept secret 50 effectually the
discussions Of yesterday cabinet coun-
ell that speculation as to the results is
sImost nugatory, and the government
press organs this morning offer most
conflicting accounts Of what took place
at the meeting.
The Daily Telegraph, probably the
best informed. asserts that a cabinet
crisis was postponed until this evening,
aud that discussion OF the fiscal ques-
tion will be continued at resumed
meeting today. but, whatever may be
the upshot, Premier Balfour will neith-
er resign, dissolve parliment nor sum-
mon an autumn session.
The Standard, on the other hand, as
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
VETERAN BALL PLAYER RETlREs

Springfield, Mass, Sept. 14.-Roger
Connor, who holds the record for the
longest hit ever made on the polo
grounds, made when he was first base
man of the old New York giants" has
announced his retirement from the
game and the sale of the Springfield,
Connecticut league baseball team, of
which he has been the owner and man
ager. He has played ball 25 consecu-
tive sessions,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
AMBASSADOR THRAsHED

Vienna. Sept IA Djevid Abdullah
Bey physician to the Turkish embassy
here. today thrashed the Turkish Am
bassador Nedim Bey. whom he accused
Of sending ,unfayorable reports cnncern-
ing him to the porte. thereby prevent
ing Djeyid from securing a better po-
sition, Djevld has been dismissed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
PROBABLY MURDERED

wilkesbarre. Pa, Sept, 14.-Mrs.
Austin Flynn, of this city, sailed from
England August 70 with fortune OF
several thousand dollars left her by a
relative. She landed in New York on
August 20 and since then her family
here has heard nothing from her. 1t is
believed that she confided to some one
on the ship that she had large sum of
money and that she was robbed and
murdered after she landed. A fruitless
search has been made for her in New
York and the matter has been placed in
the hands of the police.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15

serts with equal positiveness, that the
fiscal inquiry was finished, and that an
adjourned meeting viii deal with the
foreign policy. 1t understands that
any innovation in the fiscal policy has
been sheIved until appeal can be made
to the country.
Amid these conflicting reports agree
ment is found in the most authoritive
quarters on one point. namely. thatPre-
mier Baifour has succeeded in inducing
his colleagues to agree to some sort Of
compromise which win keep the pres-
ent ministry In Office though It will
probably be slightly reorganized; for de
tails of The compromise it will probably
be necessary to wait for Balfour's
promised speech on October /.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
"oLD FOLKS DAY.

New York, Sept. 14.-"old Folks
day has been observed for the four
teenth consecutive year In the Presby-
terian church at Vineland. N. j. The
gathering was most remarkable one.
There were present half hundred peo-
ple over so, "a octogenarians and three
monogenarians. Two aged divines,
Rev. DR.. R. b. Moore. of the Huron
Presbytery of Ohio, and Rev. ]. A,
Black, of the Aberdeen Presbytery Of
South Dakota, took part in the SER
vice,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
DAMAGE WILL NOT BE GRAAT,

Butte, Mont, Sept. l4-(speciaD-Ke-
ports today from outlying farming dis-
tricts give conflicting details as to the
damage done by Sundays snowstornl.
Estimates of the damage are placed as
high as $4,000 In Beaver county, but II
conditions are favorable much OF Tue
oats beaten down can be harvested
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
NEW OBSERVATORY

Truckee, Cali Sept, 14.-tspeciap--
A letter received here from George e.
Hale. of Chicago secretary of the conn
mission on observatorles, states that a
Carnegie observatory viii be buiit on
top of Mount Whitney, the highest
point in the United States, to study the
sun. The building will be lOSXSOfeet'
of granite and natural wood,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
STRIKE CALLED orr.

Seattle Sept. l4,-(SpeciaD-Th'
street car strike was declared Off to-
night. Representatives of the Car
mems International Union from Sar
Francisco found all the cars running
and the strike failure. On advice the
men voted to end the strike.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
KILLED BY GAS.

New York, Sept. 4.-Killed by gas,
Mrs. Louise Buxton, the young wife Of
q barrel manufacturer of Worcester,
Mass, has been found in bed at No. %
West Eleventh street. The windows
and doors were locked and she was
alone in the house, Dread Of surgical
operation she was about to undergo is
believed to have lead to her death. Mrs
Buxton was the daughter Of Thomas g..
Lombard OF Chicago. formerly resi-
dent Of Georgia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
1IprnN Nnr INVITED,

Buffalo, Sept. l4.-Sir Thomas LIP
ton, while passing through Buffalo was
interviewed regarding the invitation 10
Seawnnhaka dinner, He stated that he
had received no invitation TO the din
ncr, and he could not accept In case he
did, az he would be in Chicago on the
day the event takes place.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
WALKING DELEGATE IN TROUBLE.

New York, Sept. 1.-THE grand jury
today returned an Indictment charging
extortion against Sam Parks. walking
delegate, making the fifth indictment
found against him. On one indictment
Parks has been found guilty.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15

received TO watch carefully over the Sc
cmrity of the American missionaries
here. because It IN said the Bulgarians,
with a view TO invoke the enerjetic in
teryentIon OF The United States, are
medita;ing an attack on them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
HIGH BALL WINS JUNIOR STAKES

New York, Sept, 14.-High Ball won
the $4,000 junior stake for 2year-olds,
G 1-2 furlongs, at Gravesend today,
Time 1;1O.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-15
DOUBTLESS MEANS WAR.

London. Sept. 1.-THE note sent by
BuigarIa TO the powers. declaring that
unless the latter intervene In Mace
tionia. Bulgaria win be forced to ex-
trems measures, Is held to be the pre-
ludeto the mobilization OF the Bulgar-
ian army. and there is probably some
connection between this eventuality
and the decision OF the reyolutIonists to
revert TO guerilla tactics.
Fa*&Ase J3ys.r4~ .e@gt A44 ier.
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MISSIONARIES IN DANGER.
saionica, Sept. ii.--orders have been
The Jersey City news., 1903-10-01
BeIasco Theatre.

At the Belaseo Theatre, where Blanche
Bates is still appearing in the Belasco-
Long Japanese play, The Darling of the
Gods" seats are still at premium. The
Belasco work remains pre-eminent among
the plays now before the New York
public, as none of the new offerings has
begun to approach it in charm, beauty
and power. Last Monday night the en-
tire house was taken by the Old Guard,
they having chosen "The Darling of the
Gods" as the greatest play of the year
for the testimonial in aid of their new
armory fund. Mr.. Belasco's announce
ment that the present season of Miss
Bates and his Japanese play is positively
limited has attracted countless out of
town visitors, who are beginning to de-
mand extra matinees
The Jersey City news., 1903-10-01

There is class of curious beings in
New York of whom the general public
outside of the Metropolis knows nothing.
Il Is the professional yagrant. s.
An example of this phase Of humanity
and one which is taken from life is seen
in the character Of Mother Cantrell in
the prediction of New York Day BY
Day. at the Third Avenue Theatre, next
week. Mother Cantwel is a typical hag
Of the streets, whining, hypocritical.
crafty, cruel and pitiless. The scene
front gives good insight onto the low
er sideof life, and the police annals Of
New York prove that the character is
no mere creation Of the authors brain. 4
The Jersey City news., 1903-10-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
Bslasoo Dess.s Theatrical Dictator.

Be1asco Defies Theatrical Dictators
David Belasco is apparently a Sound
believer in the good American doctrine
that 1.-THE best way to avoid war is to be
prepared for it." Accordingly, on this
principle, he has lately made an impor-
tant move with view to defending the
road interests Of his various attractions,
and has Elaborated a careful plan where
BY he will be able to secure his own
bookings at his own time and in his own
way. He has established special
special department for this purpose at
the Belaseo Theatre, and has engaged
the welI-known manager, Mr. William
G. Snyth, to take charge Of it. This is
a particularly judicious selection, as Mr..
Smyth IL known throughout the country
BY every manager controlling theatres.
IN both the large and small cities, and
among them not only enjoys great per-
sonal popularity, but fine reputation
for sonndness and integrity in his busi-
ness methods Mr.. Smyth will have his
The Jersey City news., 1903-10-01

have their trunks tat once. Some Of
them kick against delays because they
are faraid the trunk will be lost If it
isn't promptly delivered. OOthers want
their trunks at once because al they have
in the wayso wearing appeared is pack
ed in them and they can't 60 anywhere,
sometimes not to bed, without it.
Il had but two cases Of this kind last
week. One trunk belonged to man and
thethe other to woman. The agent told
them both that the trunks would be de-
ivered before noon. That was impos-
sible, and he knew it, BIT he told them
just the same. Well, the trunks were
still on the platform at six O'clock that
night, and then their owners began to
kick. The man was almost frantic, and
the woman was hysterical. At eight
O'clock I got both trunks, and at ten
o'clock delivered them What was the
rush? Well, the man wanted his trunk
because all his pajamas were in it, and
he couldn't sleep without pair of them.
The woman--don't repeat this wanted
her trunk because her night cap was in
it.. They didn't explain why they were
in such rush until they had their trunks
and they let the secret out.
Another woman, some time ago, cut
up all sorts of capers because there was
delay in delivering her trunk. She
acted as if it was filed with diamonds,
but when she got it, learned that her
anxiety was all due to the fact that in
the trunk was a bundle of love-letters.
She got me to open the trunk, and then
she pounced on the letters and kissed 'em
million times. 1t made me sick, but
! got a 81 tip.
Do we get many tips? Well, in one
day my tips have amounted to more than
weeks salary and thew there have
been weeks when OF a cent came my
way. It's generally the midle class that
we get tips from. The sweels leave the
trunk business to their servants to at
tend to, they don't tip fellow. The
'fatters people in fats--and those who
deal with us directly usually slip us a
dime or a quarter when we bring in
their trunks, and so on an average of
ten cents trunk we can gatehr in an
average of couple of dallars a day in
the busy season.
TITS funny about the tipping business.
A man goes to restaurant and gives a
waiter a tip for Juggling little mes of
food hm but he frogets to slip dime
to us for carrying a trunk UP couple
Of fights of stairs. The waiter has got
to bring the grub to the table, but he
gets a tip just the same. 1t isn't in our
bushes t carry trunks upstairs in a fat
or ap rivate house. Al We are supposed
to do is to put them in the hall, and vet
when we do lug it up two or three flights
some folks don't even ask us to wet our
our whistles. Did it ever strike you that
there are a lot of stingy people in the
word n