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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28
BLAcKMAlLER ARRESTED.

New York. oct. 27.-Joseph d. stin-
son. said to be a member OF wealthy
family Of York. Pa, and formerly at
tachad 20 the census bureau in Wash
ington, Is under arrest mere. together
with II. b. Gilroy. alleged to be the ae-
complice OF StInson in attempting 10
extort $4,000 from a New York mer-
camille agency. The general manager
Of the concern. in his complaint. alleged
that Stinson threatened to sell secret
records of the agency 70 rival agencies.
stlnson. 1t Is alleged, secured the re-
cords while working In the Chicago Of
fee OF the agency. II is charged that
he tlrst made his demands 10 days ago
In Chicago, but was gent here to consult
with the head Of the organization.
Gilroy was arrested at an uptown
hotel. The missing records were found
In the safe of the hotel and turned over
to the police.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28
BIG DEMOCRATS IN CONFERENCE.

New York, Oct. Through the
presence OF several leading men in the
democratic party in this city, It has
been learned. says the Herald. that O
conference at which were present VIII
liam J. Bryan, David Bennett Hill,
ex-senator Charles A. Towne. Of Min
nesota, Frank Campbell. chairman Of
the New York democratic committee,
and ]. N. Carlisle. chairman Of the
democratic executive committee. has
just been held. 1t ID asserted that the
meeting convened in the rooms Of an uT
town hostelry, occupied by Mr.. Hill
but nothing could be learned, as to the
subjects discussed or the result. Sem
ator Teller, Of Colorado. who also Is
here, was asked what he knew regard
ing the matter.
1T must be coincidence" he said, q
am here from Washington for three OF
four days on private business
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28
Sensation Caused IN St. Louis
Financial Circles by Run on
the Leading Barking
Institutions.
Long Lines Of Depositors Hurried
for Their Money ard Get
1t At Once.
FALSE REPORTS THE CAUSE
Alleged Failure OF One Bank to
Negotiate Big Loan at
Chicago Excites
Depositors.

ST. Louis. Oct. 27--From shortly be-
fore o'clock today until the closing
hour. o'clock, runs were made on the
savings departments Of three banks Of
st. Louis. The run. 20 far as II can be
traced, was started by a rumor said
to have come from Chicago to the ef-
feet that two directors Of the Missis-
sippi Valley Trust Company had re-
Gently endeavored to negotiate loan
of 100000 in that city and had been
refused, and like prairie fire It spread
in a fash. With a rush the corridors
Of the Lincoln Trust Company, Mercan-
tile Trust Company and Mississippi
valley Trust Company were filed, the
line OF men and women with bankboois
in their hands stretching out into the
street.
Al soon as the runs started every
facility was afforded for the prompt
payment Of deposits and amounts were
paid rapidly regardless of their size
The presidents OF the different national
hanks assembled during the afternoon
and issued a statement that the banks
are perfectly solvent and amply able
to lIquidate an demands.
All banks closed at o'clock the
usual closing hour, and gave out word
they win open tomorrow morning at
the usual hour.
At a melting Of the different savings
banks it was decided to enforce the So
day clause in order to prevent further
runs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28
DYNAMITE EXPLODED PREAATURElY.

Chicago, Oct. 27--Windows in scores
OF houses we're shattered and part Of
the Roby race track was wrecked last
night by the premature explosion Of
dynamite where the Illinois Steel Com
pany is filling in ground south Of South
Chicago. The shock was felt in Ham
mond, Ind, and in Blue Island. Three
fishermen and three railroad laborers
were in the vicinity when the explosion
occurred. Although a search of the
debris failed to reveal evidence of their
death lt is feared that they may not
have escaped alive.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28

escoping the latter. Six persons were
injured seriously of whom one will die,
while score OF passengers we're cut,
bruised and shocked by the accident.
The more seriously injured are:
Gertrude Grohs, i6 years old, both
legs crushed; wilI die.
Christopher Aronenberger legs brok-
en- and badly cut.
Lawrence RIM. head and body bruis-
Miss Matte Stark. 2i years old. right
hand crushed. three fingers cut of.
otto A. Sumner. cut about head and
body, may loose sight OF eye.
James Wilmer. gripman, cut and
made unconscious.
The crash OF the telescoped cars, with
the shattering OF windows, could be
heard many blocks away, and hundreds
Of persons rushed to assist the injured.
A dozen women had tainted or made
hysterical by fright and were carried
from the cars. which we're tilted up al
an angle. Ambulances from three po-
lice stations were summoned. physi-
clans also were called and the wounds
OF u number OF passengers were dressed
IN the barns of the company and In
stores along the street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28
ARMEN1AN LEADER SHOT

London. Oct. N.-Sagatel Sagouni, of
the Armenian Revolutionary Society.
was murdered at the doorstep OF his
lodgings at Nunhead, suburb of Lon
don late yesterday evening.
The murder was presumably COM
mitted by a fellow Armenian recently
from the United States. The assassi-
nation had political motive and was
characterized by boldness to which Lon
don has seldom been treated. Gener-
ally 1t is expected Sagounis death is
only a prelude to other chapters in a
story Of bitter feud.
The murderer. who has not yet been
apprehended. left in the hands Of the
police two clues, soft felt hat bearing
the name OF an American clothing firm
and an automatic pistol Of recent Amer
lean make.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28
TWO NEW RECORDS BY PATCH
Smashes Half.mile and Mile Pac
ing Performances.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 27.-Dan Patch
Q:59 la. within As minutes elapsed
time, this afternoon smashed two
worlds records in succession. First he
went against the worlds half mile pac-
ing record of 81 1-2 seconds, held by
Prince Alert, going the quarter in 2S 1-2
and the whole distance in Sc seconds
fiat.
Next he hung out new worlds re-
cord for mile pacing to wagon,
making the mile in 1867 IA, two seconds
better than the time made at Lexington
the worlds record until this afternoon.
His time by quarters was 20 1-2, IS 1-2,
l:2S.
Major Delmar also cut quarter of a
second from his time, making the mile
in 1859 "a.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28
TAKEN AFTER A LONG CHASE
Arrest of Man Wanted In Eng
land for Embezzlement.

Chicago. Oct. 27.-The Tribune today
says
After a chase lasting II months and
in which two continents were traversed
with a detective in pursuit, John Nor
rison, assistant cashier OF the North
ampton bank of London, charged with
embezzling more than $4,000, has been
captured in Chicago. Morrison, with
Edward Weston, Scotland Yard de-
tective, who effected the capture, is
now on his way to England to answer
the charge Of defalcation.
Morrison. after his flight, assumed
many aliases. When arrested he was
conducting a jewelry store on Forty
third street under the name Of Henry
Jorgan. He has also used the names OF
william Jordin, Henry Miller and Fran
els.
During August. 1902, in the temporary
absence Of the cashier of the London
bank, Marrison, 1t is alleged, fed to the
continent. The theft aroused the Lon
don bankers and Weston was put on
the case.
The detective started for the conti-
nent only 80 hours after Morrison, but
the fleeing man had sailed at once for
Canada, There he bought ticket for
New York.
In New York Morrison lived at a
small boarding house for at least two
months. Becoming nervous he left the
city and went to Boston, where he in
vested in jewelry store The fugitive
did not stay long in Boston. He went
to Marion, Ohio, where he invested In a
business venture. Weston came to Mar
ion, where he learned the embezzler had
left few hours before for Chicago.
Weston arrived in Chicago only q few
days later than Morrison. When arrest
ed the fugitive consented to return to
England without extraditlon proceed
ings,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28
CRIMINAL
ATTEMPTS
DIAZ LIFE
President Of Mexico Has Narrow
Escape at Hands Of a Man
With a Bad Record in
Guanojato.
Assassin Rushss Up to Car and
Fires Five Shots, but the
Bullets Go Wild.
ARMENIAN LEADER IS KILLED
Sagatel Sagouni, President of
Revolutionary Society, Shot
Down at Doorstep of
His lodgings.

Guanajato. Mex, Oct. 27-Great ex-
citement was caused today by what
l,oked like an attempt on the life OF
President Diaz, who was guest Of the
state government during the festivities
here. The president, his staff and
guests were passing by oantador gard
en- in 4 street car when man Of the
lower class by the name OF Elias Tos-
cano approached the car and fired five
shots. fortunately doing no harm.
Paklo Escanadon, OF the presidents
staff. rushed from the car and caught
the man, wrenching the revolver from
his grip. The police took Toscano TO
prison. Toscano is man with bad
criminal record and was but recently
released from prison at Granditas.
where he had served term for homi-
eide.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28
BIGAMIST'S
THROAT CUT
BY HIS WIFE
Frank Mcbride, OF Portland, the
|! Victim Of an Assault by One
Of the Two Women
He Married.
Says the Cutting Was Done by q
hishwayman, But Story
Is Discredited.
ALLIANCES CREW TO BE HELD
One Of Them Said to Have As.
saulted Marshfield Woman
ON Trip Up Coast
Last Week.

Portland, oct. 27.--It came to light
today that Frank NJ. Mcbride, who has
a wife at Tenth and Market streets.
and another AT 5ii Second street, was
assaulted Sunday night and his throat
seriously cut. Unless complications
set In. Mcbride viii recover.
The young man Is son Of Judge
John X, McBride. Of Spokane, and a
nephew OF ex-senator George w. Nc
Bride, OF oregon. He states that he
WAS attacked by highwayman. who
made his escape, but It Is stated that
Mrs. Mcbride, OF Second street, did the
cutting. Each woman denies the ex-
istence OF another wife. and Mcbride
will not prosecute.
Mcbride says he has only one wife,
the Market street woman. to whom he
has been married over 20 years. The
other woman says she was married to
Mcbride 10 years ago. when she was
only 10 years old. by Bishop Weller. OF
the Mormon church. in Salt Lake.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28
ASSAULT on HIGH SEAS.

Portland. Oct. 27.--united States Dis
trlct Attorney John II. Hall has re-
uuested the federal authorities at San
Francisco to place under arrest the en-
tire crew OF the steamer Alliance, which
sailed from Astoria this morning for
San Francisco in order to secure one OF
their number who is said TO be guilty OF
eriminally assaultlng Mrs. r. A. Ames
of Marshheld. Or, while the steamer
was on her way up the coast on her last
trip from San Francisco TO Astoria.
While sick in stateroom Mrs. Ames
was given glass of drugged water
and during the stupor that followed
was repeatedly assaulted. When she
arrived at Marshheld she told her hus-
band. who wrote a letter to the dis
trict attorney, but II got here after the
Alliance had departed. The maximum
penalty FOR criminal assault on the high
sea Is death.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28
WAGES WILL NOT BE REDUCED.

New York, Oct. 27-Emphatic denia
is made mere by representatives Of sew
eral important western railroads g
widely circulated rumors that a con-
certed effort was to be made by the
western roads to reduce wages. The
opinion was generally expressed that
no such plan was under consideration
and in some quarters that such move
would not be feasible. Reductions in
expenses are being made by the west
ern roads in common with those in
other parts of the country, but this is
being accomplished in the main by re-
duction in shop expenses and in con-
struction and improvement work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28
TROOPS 70 60 HOME.

London. oct. 27.--In a dispatch from
sofia, Bulgaria. the correspondent of
The Times says an order has been issu-
ed for the complete demobolization OF
the Bulgarian reserves, all Of whom
will return to their homes tomorrow
This apparently marks the end, the cor
respondent concludes, Of the war scare
for this year
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28
TRIO IS INDICTED.

Portland, Oct. 27.-The United States
grand jury today returned indictments
against former Uuited States Commits
sioner Miss Marie L. Ware, Of Eugene,
Horace G. Mckinley and s. A. d.
Puter. timber land operators, charging
them with forgery in the uttering Of
forged signatures in the southern
Oregon land fraud cases.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28

time granted the Panama Canal COM
pany. This committee also killed the
resolution demanding from the United
States s2o,ooo.ooo and from the Panama
Canal company s10ooO.O00 additional.
A resolution has been enacted provid-
ing for the adjournment Of the coiom-
bian Congress on November "a. There
Is possibility that a resolution Of
some kind will PASS congress regarding
the action to be taken by the coIom-
bian government in canal matters. but
the situation ID complicated by the
presidential election which occurs in
December.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28
AND THERE WILL BE OTHERS
Hitchcock Dismisses Thomson
and Declares HIMSELF.

washington. Oct. 27.-secretary
Hitchcock's first act today was to order
the suspension of Asa b. Thomson, re-
eeiver of public moneys at LaGrande,
Or, who was indicted yesterday on a
charge of bribery.
And there viii be Others" he said,
"whenever similar circumstances are
discovered in connection with them."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28
ADVERSE REPORT AADE.

Paris, Oct. 27--Cable advices received
here from Bogota4 Colombia, announce
that the Congressional Committee Of
examination has reported adversely the
bill declaring invalid the extension of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28
SIX HURT IN COLLISION.

Chicago, oct. 27.--rhrough the fall
ure Of gripman to drop the lever
while passing cable vault, a North
Clark street grip car and trailer crash
ed together last night practically tel-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28
TAKE NAVE OF BELLINGHAM
Whatcom and Fairhaven Vote
for Consolidation.

whatcom, Wash, Oct. T.--Whatcom
and Fairhaven today voted to CONSOLE
date under the name of BelIingham.
after Bellingham bay. In Whatcom
the vote was 1889 for and 252 against;
in Fairhaven. $50 for and $50 against.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-28
HAS BAD RECORD.

salt Lake, Oct. 27.--Frank Mcbride
was formerly deputy postmaster tere.
lie was sent 10 the penltentiary for
embezzllng government funds. He was
also arrested in Baker City, Or.
The daily sentinel., 1903-06-11
Glassford sells window awnings.
Good line of refrigerators at Bonds.

Good line of refrigerators at Bonds.
First class livery turnouts at Platt
& Kings.
Hats at your own price at the Ladies
Emporium.
NOur prices tell the tale. Sublett
and Roberts.
The Progress is noted for its cakes,
that are Just like homemade ones.
Don't fail to attend the contest to-
morrow night at the Christian church.
When you want a hack in hurry.
telephone Platt & King. Day or night.
There is always a fresh lot of pies
and others bakers supplies at the
Progress.
Do not let the date escape you
June Goth, Strawberry Day at Glen
wood Springs.
The Harris boys were brought down
from Palisades by Sheriff Struthers
late yesterday afternoon.
DR.. @. A. Van Nees arrived in the
city yesterday from Denver. He was
sent for by II. g. Bedwell to attend
his sick horse, Thornbud.
The w. r. @. will hold ten cent
social at the home of Mrs. G. w. Run
die Friday afternoon from 2 O'Clock.
The entertainment will be progressive
peanuts.
Place phone in your house and
see what trouble you are saved and
what comfort it provides. The Colo
RADIO Telephone company make only a
small charge for their residence SER
vice.
Nearly 400 subscribers are connect
ed with the phone service in this
city. You can transact business
from your own home or place of bust
ness, by becoming subscriber. The
Colorado Telephone company provides
the best possible service for small
outlay of cash.
B. f. Jay is in town today getting
supplies and is on his way to White
water on business pertaining to his
office, which is one of the forest range
riders of Battlement Mesa Reserve.
Mr.. Jay was appointed under the Civil
Service Rule, having passed his ex-
animation last November.
The daily sentinel., 1903-06-11
Herron and oasseIls is $40.

Every thing at n great reduction at
the Ladies Emporium.
The Ladies Emporium is Offering
some of the greatest bargains ever
made in the city ON millinery.
Everything at cost or below.
Summer excursions rates east one
fare plus 50. 90 for the round trip via
the Rock Island system. For infor-
nation, address Hal. S. Ray, Gen.
Agt., Denver, Colo,
Having purchased Mr.. Hards' inter
est in the business and cutting down
expenses enables me to sell goods
cheaper than ever. Work shirts that
sell for 60 and 70 cents apiece for 90
cents. Dress shirts -Gold-Silver
and Imperial brand that sold for 81 %
and 81 80 now 81 90 and 81 20 cash. J.
NJ. Graham.
The daily sentinel., 1903-06-11
REMOVAL SALE.

Don't that sound stale. Its fact {?
we are going to move. Come in and
get our prices. Only four pianos left
The Thompson Jewlery and Music Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-06
WARREN.

The local church choirs will soon COM
mence to practice Easter music Rehear-
sails will be held by the NJ. f. church choir
and the st. Marks choir. Mr.. Eugene
Ware the new organst at St Marks
church, is giving excellent satisfaction.
The cars on the suburban route ran in
punches yesterday, two cars running to-
gether as general rule. The cause
Of the trouble was n car off the track
The Ladies Auxiliary society OF st.
Mary's church, met In the institute hall
last evening, and enjoyed an informal
social season.
Signs OF approaching spring are becom-
Ing noticeable. Early yesterday morn
ing blue birds and robins, were heard
singing in various parts OF the town.
Rev. n. Il. Cady, conducted mid-week
devotional service in the VI. r. church
vestry. last night.
Rev. II. w. WaJen. conducted prayer
meeting service in the Baptist church.
The attendance in both instances wac
rather large.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-06
JURY AWARDS $4,000,
DeSrosers Wins His Suit for Damages
Against the Bourn Rubber Works.

a verdict for the plaintiff for 5000 was
returned by the jury I'm the case Of Peter
Deroisers against Augustus q. Bourn
which was on trial before Judge Blodgett
yesterday. The plaintiff had sued to re-
cover damages for injuries received in
consequence or a defective clutch on the
machine on which he worked IN the
Bourn Rubber works
The arm Of the plaintiff was caught
between the rolls and drawn in - the
shoulder and he sued to recover 500
&. 80. Lee and Job s. Carpenter were
the plaintiffs counsel and w. B Vincent
and ". NJ. Boss were counsel for the de-
fendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-06
QUICKLY CAUGHT.
Domestic Who Witnessed a Break Causes
Two Thieves 10 Be Arrested.

Charles Bryer. 81 years old, and John
Roach. 80, the former jail bird and re-
Gently released from quod. were arrested
on Beneat street by Patrolmen Glidden
and Dunn last night
Bridget o'Rourke. work girl in the
employ OF DR.. Mitchell. observed this
precious pair OF law breakers while they
were I'm the act of forcing an entrance
to Alexander Grant a. Co. s paint shop
at 235 Benefit street.
She called in John r. Sullivan, driver
at the What Cheer stables, who followed
them as they were leaving the premises
and meeting the police officers acquainted
the latter with the break.
The thieves had in their possession
seven 2-pound and four one-pound cans
OF paint. three brushes. two umbrellas
and a paper hangers OUTFIT OF tools.
In the Sixth district court today they
waived examination and were held for
the grand jury In 500 each.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-06
COMPANY D IN ,PECTED.
Captain Harrlngton's Command Makes a
Splendid Showing Last Night.

one OF the best inspections OF the season
was that OF last evening. when Company
d Of the First regiment went through
the annual ceremony in it's armory in the
Phenix building. the inspection officers
being Brig. Gen. Herbert s. Tanner
Lieut. Col. Arthur v. Warneld and
Lieut.. Col George A. Forsythe. Capt.
Harrington had every member OF his
company on the floor with the exception
OF one man. who is sick In the hospital
The manual OF arms. marching move
ments and guard mount were splendidly
executed, while the evolutiors I'm extend
ed order were very good, showing much
knowledge OF this portion OF the drills.
When the fact is taken into consideration
that n large majority OF the members OF
the company are new men with but n few
months training. the showing made was
most excellent, and speaks we'll for the
hard work and pains of Capt. Harrington
and his officers.
Inspection of property resulted finding
everything i'm fine condition. Company
u is commanded by Capt. Walter Il. Har-
rington, with Alexander Macrae as first
lieutenant and Henry A. Crosby second
lieutenant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-06
>~~~~~ -~~~~~ ~~-~~~~.
IN SOCIETY

The Rumford Polo club 10 the number
OF 10 or more will dine at the Eloise this
evening.
Mr. Edward NJ. Guild has just returned
from a business trip TO New York.
Mrs. Dexter Il. Potter is in Washing
ton, ID. G..
The hosts OF friends OF Mrs Clinton r.
Weeden will be pained 10 learn that she
Is quite seriously III at her home In this
city.
Mr. Alan Rlandng gives a dinner tc
few OF his friends AZ his home on Water
man street tomorrow evening.
The Thimble club OF this cityy are ar
ranging for another dance at Mrs spinks
shortly after Easter.
Mr. Percy Middleton gives a piano re-
cital at the Eloise on the evening OF the
18th.
A concert for the benefit OF the nurses
home at the r. T. hospital will be given
at the Eioise on the evening Of the eS1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-06
7 ITALIAN SCHOLARS.
al Board Of CspyasseT's Office
arnlng the Language Rapidly.

Is class In italian at the city
, Judging from the progress made
short time the class has been
IL will not be long before the
can swear In the language and
the drinks at least
the foreign voters who call at the
y the board OF canvasscrs and
tion none give the office so much
az the italians. many Of them.
h citizens OF this glorious republic,
nsble 10 speak it's language.
ny cases when the clerks put tho
~ questions TO them they stare
questions In a helpless manner.
v not understanding word
To them. 10 takes all the in
OF the clerk 10 obtain the neces-
formation.
nan Whlteley has evolved a plan
omises to make the work OF the
huch easier, especially IN dcaiing
p italian voters. lie has. through
q offices OF an Italian who speaks
huently. had the questions writ
In English as they should be pro-
IN Italian. and after n little prac-
boys at the Office are now able
the questions with all the conf.
"a Grimaidi.
answers are also written ont I'm
ne way and now papers IN Ar
Turk and Hindostani are IN