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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1903-03-05

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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1903-03-05
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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1903-03-05

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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1903-03-05

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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1903-03-05
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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1903-03-05

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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1903-03-05
Nuf9epaft.

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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1903-03-05
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

5ir ben rNorbfferu" beri9tet pom Regitrar
Serrn Sobn Wf. @mmel.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04

tally greeted by committee of six,
headed by Charles E. Jackson, and
escorted to Memorial hall. Con-
gressman Hit introduced the presi-
dent to the vast audience, and the
president made a brief response,
after which came the unfurling Of
the flag over the memorial structure.
The president and party then re-
turned to their carriages and en-
joyed short drive through the
principal streets, first passing in re-
view before some 1900 school
children massed at park adjoining
the memorial building grounds.
Each child carried an American flag
and the salute given President
Roosevelt was most inspiring
sight. The decorations were the
most elaborate ever attempted in this
city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04
HOMELESS PROVIDED FOR.
Flood Sufferers In Kansas Are Being
Assisted BY State and Others.

Topeka, June 3.-The Kansas river
is rapidly falling, In few more days
the work of reinhabitlng North Topeka
will commence. The situation today
may be summarized thus:
At O'Clock the river had fallen four
feet The total number Of known dead
%; unidentified dead, s; reported dead,
SS.
The Commercial club will accept all
offered help. The depth of the river is
2S feet, which is seven feet above the
highest ever known in previous years
Governor Bailey has issued proclaim
alton calling for help and asking that
contributions be sent to William Simrns
treasurer, The general relief fund has
passed $4,000. Nm one i'll the flooded
district is in danger. All the homeless
are being well cared for. Over 800 dep
uties are suariing property in North
Topeka. The governor may call an
extra session to provide state relief for
ali sufferers from floods in Kansas.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04
WANT TO lie RECOGNIZED,
Venezuela Rebels VIII Petition United
States Government,

New York. June S.--The Venezuelan
revolutionists, who have been more
than a year and half lighting the
government have decided TO petition
the United States for recognition as
belilgerents.
Mail advices received in this city
from Venezuelan ports say that Or.
Pedro Rojaes the diplomatic agent of
the provincial government established
by the insurreetionists has been as
signed to the mission of securing for
them the rights Of belligerents.
Doctor Bojaes who was minister of
foreign affairs In the cabinets of Presl-
dents Crespo and Andrade, Is now in
Trinidad, where he has been making
his headquarters.
II the state department at Washing
ton does not decide favorably on the
application, the revolutionary govern
ment, 1t Is announced, will make the
same request of Great Britain, The
reason that the United States is applied
to first is that the rebels wluld like to
maintain the good relations with this
country which now exist between Wash
ington and the Castro government and
also because the United States Is most
interested from a claim point of view.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04
ROOSEVELT
ON LINCOLN
Speaks OF Great Douslas-Lincoln In
Debate As an Event OF Far
Reaching importance.
COMPLIMENTS WOMANs' CLUB
Memorial Hall Dedicated In Rock
ford, Amid Thousands OF
Cheering People.
COMPLIMENTS WOMANs CLUB

Freeport, H., June 3.--President
Roosevelt and party reached here
from Dubuque at 8 O'Clock, and inn
mediately afterwards were driven to
the site Of the Lincoln Douglas de-
bate in 1858, where monument CO.
memoIating the event was unveiled
in the presence of many thousands
from Freeport and vicinity. 1t the
courthouse the president was intro
duced by Congressman Hit. The
president referred to the debate as
an event of reachingimportance.
He complimented the women's club
of Freeport which erected the mon-
ument. President Roosevelt spoke
as follows:
"It is eminently fitting that this
m onument given by the women of
this city in commemoration of the
great debate that here took place be
recalled by the man whose deeds
made good the words of Abraham
Lincoln and the soldiers of the Civil
war, The word was mighty, and
had it not been for the word the
deeds could not have taken place,
But without the deeds, the words
would have been the idlest breath.
1t is forever to the honor of our
nation that brought the statement
that could pierce the clouds that OBJ
scured the sight of the keenest of
his fellows, and could see what the
future inevitably held. And more
over that we had back of the states
man and behind him the men to
whom it was given to fight the
greatest war ever waged for the good
of mankind and for the betterment
of the world
AT $3.50 the party was driven to
the depot and left for Rockford.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04

Columbus June s,-openlng sessions.
as weii ~ the preliminary meetings Of
the republican state convention today
showed that the claim that this is Han
mas year with the party In Ohio, was
well founded. II Is conceded that his
friends control almost all the q con-
greslsional districts.
The closest contests were for mem
bers Of the state central committee on
which :here are II Hanna men. 1t Is
generally known that Myron 7. Her
rick. who viii be nominated for gov
ernor without opposition. Joins Senator
Hanna In a desire not TO dictate the
nomination for all state officers, and at
the same time no fghting is wanted on
the floor Of the convention.
When Senator Hanna was introduced
as temporary chairman the demnstra-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04
STORY OF BOOTH A FAKE.
Body of Assassin Lies In Baltimore
Cemetery.

Baltimore. June SIN connection
With the report from Enid, o. T., that
John Wilkes Booth, assassin of Presi-
dent Lincoln, died there January IA.
under the name of David f. George, 1t
is declared by persons familiar with the
case that there is no doubt whatever
that Booths body is buried here in
Gireen Mount cemetery.
The body now lies buried in the
Booth plot but without any headstone
OF mark on the grave.
DENTAL FROM CLARA MORRIS
New York, June s.--Clara Morris de-
niles the report that she recently identl-
fled the body Of "George' as Lincoln's
assassin.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04

tion was long ard loud, Senator Han
ma said:
Human liberty and protection to
American industries and American
workmen. are placed In the sacred
archives of our country's history, and
furnished its foundation stone, as II
was raised year by year, tried by exper
fence and encouraged by success. Let
me point to that magnificent structure
a monument to the principles Of the re-
publican party and let that party
write this inscription upon It's base in
letters that all who run may read:
hands onr | once said let we'll enough
alone; for Gods sake keep letting it
alone.
Senator Hanna praised President
Roosevelt and his administration.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04
Both The Missouri And Kansas Rivers
Have Fallen Many Inches and Things
Generally Are Wearing More
Pleasant Look.
Stories OF Loss OF Le Are Largely Exaggerated But Property Loss
II Not Over Estimated associated Press Launch Cruissd
About The Streets Now Lakes Twenty Feet Deep.

Kansas City, Mo-, June, s.,-The
Missouri river fell seven inches be-
tween I a, m. today and the Kansas
river fell nine inches in the same
time. There was sunshine during
a large part Of the day and the gen
erai feeling was hopeful. The mil
itiamen and the police still guard all
approaches to the food district.
The city water works win begin
pumping tonight and the retail busi-
ness district will be supplied with
water tomorrow. The railroads are
still doing incompetent service, but
are repairing washouts. The re-
ports Of heavy loss of life in Kan
sas City, Kan are nottrue and talesof
bodies found in drifts there are un-
founded. The loss of property has
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04

not been oyerestimated however.
The Associated Press launch crossed
to Armourdale today and cruised for
miles through the water, lakes that
were formerly city streets. The en-
tire city is under water, in many
places twenty feet deep, and all Of
the 10000 inhabitants have fed.
Every building has more or less been
damaged, and hundreds utterly
ruined. A strong current il running
through the town and the river may
persist in following this course.
Kansas avenue, the principal
thoroughfare Of Armourdaie, is
choked twenty feet deep with debris
of houses, telegraph poles, side
walks and fences.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04
DREDGER WAS BURNED.

Redding. calf. June 8 The dredger
recently installed on Clear creek, two
miles from Redding. by the Detroit and
California Mining company at a cost Of
$4,000, was burned this afternoon. In
surance $4,000. Cause Of the fire is
not known. Eight men on board were
barely able to reach shore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04
DEDICATE MEMORIAL HALL.
City OF Rockford, H., Dressed
In Gala Attire To Greet
President.


Rockford, ILL.,, June 3.-The
feature Of the visit of President
Roosevelt to Rockford today was
the dedication Of Memorial Hall, a
500, 600 structure. The city was in
gala garb. Local business men and
manufacturers united in movement
for making the visit a general hoh-
day.
President Roosevelt reached
Rockford at oIs a, m. He was
accompanied BY Congressman Hit
and John A. Davis. He was oftic-
H =
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04
BIDS FOR BATTLEsHIP.

Washington June S,-Bids were open
ed today at the navy department for
the construction Of the Minnesota, YER
mont aud Kansas, three 5000 ton bat
tleships, authorized by the last congress
each to cost not exceeding A,2i2,OO0.
The Newport News shipbuilding COM
pany Of Newport News, Va. was the
lowest bidder for one vessel, and VIM.
cramp q Son. Ship and Engine Build-
ing company, were the only bidders for
more than one ship,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04
APPRovEp BY AUSTRALIA.
Chamberlain's Proposals Meet With
Favor In Colonies.

London, June "A telegram was re-
celved today from A, b. Eakin, attorn-
general OF the Australian common
wealth saying the Australian common
wealth and all governments Of the sep
crate Australian states, approve Col
onlal Secretary Chamberlain's propos-
ais. Only the extreme section Of the
free traders oppose them, and an Inn
menss majority is assured for the new
policy when 1t Is submitted to the coun-
try.is Esss
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04
WILL REVOKE LICENSES

Seattle. June Sat a meeting cf the
chamber OF commerce here today May
al Croxton of Bremerton gave his assUr
ance that at the meeting Of the Brem-
erton council Saturday night it win re-
woke all saloon licenses now outstand-
ing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04
MOODY WILL. RESIGN.

Washington. June s-It was announc
ed today that Secretary Moody would
not remain in the cabinet longer than
the present term Of President Roosevelt
Mr.. Moody expects then to resume the
practice Of law.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04
PACIFIC COAST.

AT Portland-Port 5; Seattle 4.
At san Francisco Oakland 8; Los
Angeles 2,
At sacramento-san Francisco 3;
Sacramento .
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04
Are You Satisfied

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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04
NATIONAL.

At ST. Louis--St Louis 4; Philadel-
phia 3.
At Cineinnati-Boston s; Cincinnati
At Chicago Chicago ii; Brooklyn 8.
At Pittsburg -Pittsburg s. New York
O.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04

PACIFIC NATIONAL.

At Portland-san Francisco 5; Port
land 1.
At Helena Helena 4; Butte ?.
At Tacoma Seattle s; Tacoma 2
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04

President Roosevelt and Administration Praised BY Chairman OF
National Committee Who lntimated That Convention
Would Endorse Roosevelt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04

Very Evident This Is A Hanna Year, Prac-
tically All The Congressional Dis
tricts Being In ControlI Of
His Friends.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04
INTER cOLLEGIATE,

New Haven--Yale 2: Dasmouth II
At Providence Brown s; Harvard B..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04
-AMERIcAN.

At New York Boston .; New York 8.
At washington- philadelphia ); Wa
shington ?.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04
Republicans In
Ohio Convene

Senator Hanna Introduced Amid TumuIt-
uous Applause--"Let Well Enough
Alone" Tenor OF Speech.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04

GEORGE T. DEXTER,
sapsrlatsHdsat % pemsstls Assaslsa
SAs Malusi LIE Insurance Company osNsw Ysrh
q Nsssss Street. New Vsra. nv.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-04

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The Washington times., 1903-10-18
CONDENSED NOVEL.
BY EDWIN J. WEBSTER.

IS NAY PUBLISHERS have been urg-
lI ing me to condense my
stories; not to go so much into details,
simply to suggest things and leave the
rest TO the reader" said the struggling
young author. And now" he added, in
tones Of placid triumph-"now / have
written something which l know will
appeal 10 them. 1t is in three chapters.
CHAPTER I.
Hal" exclaimed the villain. IN tones
OF exuItant villainy.
CHAPTER II.
Hot" Numbered the hero. in tones
Of heroic bravery.
CHAPTER III.
'Hee. hee," thrilled the lonely hero
inc, IN dulcet tones. in which were com
bined admiration for the brave hero and
horror OF the villain and his villainy.
In these few words" continued the
struggling young author. exultantly,
ARE condensed crime, virtue and love:
the intermingled pathos and tragedy OF
three lives. There is no burden of de-
tail nor lack OF suggestiveness. l don't
see how my great work can fail to lead
the six best selling books of the year. -
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

the papers. but do know that-now,
you won't mention this as comm from
me. Will you?-not that IL amt true,
for It come to me just as straight as
a string from some one I amt ever
ketched IN a lie in ten years, an It's
the livin' truth. but it amt allus best
to blat even the truth, for"
Does a man named"
Il only mention this TO them know
1 can trust, an who won't let it go any
further. There's plenty OF others 70
spread IL broadcast But when a certain
party sees a certain party, together
with another certain party, whispering
TO another certain party who is known
not to be any better than they ought to
be, and when a certain party is known to
be comm an goin' at all hours of the
day and night, il makes room for plenty
Of talk, an there's things I could tell,
IL I would, that 1 amt ever told to no
Iivtn' mortal exceptin' three or four o.
my most intimut lady friends that 7
knowed I could trust, but If you'll give
me your word OF honor that YOU won't
let IL go any further I don't mind tell
ing you some things that will make
you open your eyes an that-well, II he
amt a gent. 10 march OF right while
a lady was talkin TO him."
For the reporter had fed.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
THE OLD GEORGETOWN DEBTORS PRISON

up prior 70 their being taken before the
municipal court or to the county court
at Rockville. A few years after the in
cident mentioned, the town clerk fell
into debt, was arrested therefor, and
detained in the ''penitentiary." as 1T
was called after the English phrase OF
that day. II was shortly afterward re-
ported 10 the council that the clerk was
incapable Of discharging his duties. be
cause be was confined In the county Jail
at Rockville" and an election was or
dered TO select a new town clerk. Tradi-
ton has It that a number Of debtors
were confined in the prison 10 await
their trials.
After the District was formed, about
800, the Georgetown penitendary was
used for several years as the District
Jail. until the building was erected in
South Washington, where men convict
ed Of crimes were punished at hard
labor down 20 the time Of the civil war.
In 1926 the penitentiarv was used as
a slave pen. AT that time II was kept
bv John Edes, and some OF the older
men Of Georgetown. when they were
little boys. used tn 90 down there and
watch the negroes who stood in the
windows of the building leaning out
and looking at things IN the street be-
low. Mr.. FUrman also kept II for a
time as a slave pen. There is a tradi-
ton that the slaves brought to George
town about this time We're sometimes
sold at auction at the door OF the build
ing.
StIIl later In the history Of George
town this old building became a sort of
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

police headquarters. At first there were
two policemen, named Henry Trunneu
and J. De Grey. These men watched at
night and kept the providers Of George
town in order It was customary then
for the men TO stop at certain corners
and cry out the hour OF the night For
example, one Of them would shout in a
loud voice: Eleven o'clock, and a star
light nightr' or Ten O'Clock. and 2
cloudy nightH' as the case might be.
W. H Williams, one OF the oldest
inhabitants Of Georgetown, was an ap-
prentice at this time, and he says that
at 10 o'clock each night there was a
blowing OF a horn at the watch house,
indicating that. according TO the cur
few law, children must go to bed. II a
light was seen in any house after that
hour one OF the policemen might knock
at the door to find out what was the
matter.
John Essex was chief Of police at a
later period. when there were seven
policemen. and the blowing Of the horn
at 10 o'clock was kept up until quite a
late date
The building ceased to be used as
prison many years ago. some time be-
fore Georgetown was incorporated into
the District Of Columbia, IN ISIS. 1t
was at one time a negro church. but
has been used mostly as a place OF
storage 1t has been long IN a dilapi-
dated condition. with a leaking roof,
and with windows out. Recently IL has
been the receptacle Of fertilizer. being
owned by one OF the Georgetown mer-
chants.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

no contractor who has a large amount OF
earth to move would think of trying to
get along without one. They are man
ufactured by a hundred firms In this
and other countries. and are almost as
essential TO the work Of the contractor
as the pick and shovel Not less than
1000 Of them are in use in the United
States alone.
Other Uses Of the Shovel.
From digging down firm banks OF
earth. the Otis shovel has been set to
work IN the digging and loading OF iron
ore. coal. and stone. A modification Of
It may be seen dredging the channels
OF almost every harbor in the world.
Its use has cheapened the cost of iron
production. and is a permanent feature
of the machinery IN that industry. In
handling copper ore II Is similarly used.
and even IN transferring grain from
canal boat to ocean steamer or from
cars TO the elevator.
The facts concerning Inventor Otis. as
well as the photograph Of one OF the
first machines. was furnished to The
Times by Isaac Otis. Of Clifton Station,
Fairfax county. Virginia. Isaac Otis is
owner Of the Gold Point farm in Fair
fax county. and Is a brother Of the in
ventor- He has for many years cher
ished the drawings and the memory OF
the man who gave TO the world this
vastly interesting and useful machine