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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.
More Postoifice Indictments.

A series OF indictments, possibly the
most important yet drawn in the post
office investigation, have been reported
bv the Federal grand jury. Five new
names are implicated in transactions,
which emphasize the organized system
of grating" which permeatcd the
free-delivery branch of the department.
AS head and front OF the iniquitous
system appears ex-Supt. A. W. Ma
chen, heretofore accused Of wrongdo-
ing under well-nigh dozen indict-
ments. 1t is also shown anew against
Mr.. Machen, as in the case OF the
Croft patent fasteners, that he prob
ably began his operations soon after
he entered the free-delivery division as
an official, although the specific charges
are confined to a period within three
years, as is made necessary by the
statute of limitations.
This fresh batch OF scandal is in con-
nection with contracts for leather cases
and satchels for carriers and in the TN
necessary painting OF letter boxes.
There were ingenious ramifcations,
and the "rake-offs" were cleverly dis
tributed by roundabout arrangement
Those indicted are:
William Gordon Crawford, Of this
city, vice president and resident agent
of the Postal Device and Lock Com
pany, of New Jersey. He was for four
years deputy auditor Of the Treasury
for the Post Office Department under
President Cleveland's second admins
tration.
w. C. Long, formerly Of Xenia, O.,
and friend OF prominent Buckeye Re
publicans, who has been much in this
city.
John T. Cupper, mayor of Lock Ha-
ven, Pa, who is accused Of bribery.
Leopold J. Stern, Of Baltimore, ell
gagged in business there.
Maurice Runkle, of New York,
postal contractor.
A. w. Machen, ex-superintendent oil
the free-delivery division.
Thomas w. McGregor, formerly
clerk in the free-delivery division, and
already indicted on other charges.
Mai. George E. Lorenz and Mrs. Lo-
REM, OF Toledo, Ohio, also under in
dictment in other postal cases.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
COLLAPSE OF A BRIDGE
Hundreds of People Struggle For. Life
in the Wafer.
THREE PERSONS WERE DROWNED.
The Bridge Was An Old Wooden Structure,
Having Been Built Sixteen Years Ago, and
Had Been Considered Unsafe for Some
Time, Although II Was Not Condemned
Many Fell Between the Boat Houses.

Portland, Ore. Especially "a section
of the bridge which spans the Villa
mette river at Morrison street collapsed,
throwing more than 100 persons 40 feet
into the water. Three persons are
known to have been drowned, and it is
feared that the list of dead will be much
larger when all are accounted for.
Many fell on two small boat houses
moored to a pier of the bridge, imme-
diately under the spot where it gave way.
About rs persons were injured, either
by striking on the boat houses or by
falling timbers. Many fell from the
roofs of the boat houses into the water,
but dozens of small boats and launches
in the vicinity quickly picked them UP.
Thousands OF persons gathered on
the Morrison and Madison street
bridges and along the docks to watch
Clarence Lutz an armless man, swim
the river, which is about three-eighths
of mile wide. AS Lutz was climbing
out OF the water the crowd rushed to
the south edge of the bridge in order
to get good view. A section OF the
passenger walk gave way under the
heavy weight and the crowding, strug-
Cling mass of people was carried down
a distance OF 20 feet. The river IS
about IS feet deep at that point Many
fell between the lighthouses, forming a
pile 10 feet high Of struggling men, wo-
men and children.
Hundreds OF persons at the club
house of the Portland Rowing Club,
men in boats and on shore Immediately
started the work Of rescue. Dozens OF
boats at the scene soon picked up. those
struggling in the water, while the IN
jured, who were clinging to the boat
houses, were taken into the clubhouse
and medical aid summoned.
Every ambulance in the city, several
fire companies, and a large force OF po-
licemen arrived within few minutes,
and victims with broken arms and legs
we're hurried to the hospitals.
The bridge is an old wooden struc-
ture, having been built 10 years ago.
and has been considered unsafe for
some time, although it was not con-
demned.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
In the Departments.

Secretary Root gave hearing to the
attorneys representing Congressman LII
cius Littauer, the glove manufactures,
whose gloves were furnished the War
Department through Contractor L. X.
Lyon.
Rear Admiral Bowles holds that the
I3.ooo-ton battleships will not be def
cient in coal supply or inferior in radius
of action to previously designed vessels
of that type.
The federal grand jury, which has
been considering cases arising IRON
the postal investigation, has agreed
upon four additional indictments for
conspiracy against August w. Machen,
the former general superintendent OF
the free delivery service Of the Post
office Department, and several other
indictments.
Pension Commissioner Ware and
Acting Chairman Cooley, of the Civil
Service Commission, agreed to refer
to the Attorney General for an opinion
the question as to whether the exam
ming surgeon is included in the civil
service list.
Contracts were awarded for work at
the Naval Academy. The Noel Con-
struction Company OF Baltimore was
the successful bidder for two con-
tracts.
The government has decided to &C
ouirc a square between Eighteenth and
Nineteenth streets, f and F streets, as
a site for the proposed hall OF records
for government archives.
Operations under the refunding offer
of Secretary Shaw, made in April, con-
cludcd. The amount turned in is $751;
600, 900.
Secretary Cortelyou, of the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor, has ap-
pointed Herbert Knox Smith deputy
commissioner OF corporations.
The Agricultural Department will
make an analysis of certain food pro-
ducts shipped to this country from
abroad.
The subject OF coaling and naval sta
tons was discussed at the first meet
ing of the General Policy Board.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

Lying on the bare ground wrapped
in blankets, President Roosevelt and
his sons and ncphcws passed Tuesday
night on the sandy shores OF Hunt.
ington Bay. The President makes an
annual custom OF camping out with his
boys.
Three hundred machnists employed
BY the Westinghouse Company, OF
Pittsburg, arc on strike because OF
refusal OF the company to sign wage
scale.
Whitaker Wright, the London CAPT
talist, accused of swindling, left the
Ludlow Street Jail and boarded the
steamer Oceanic for Liverpool
Judge Kavanaugh, OF Chicago, has
decided that labor unions have right
to picket men about place where
strike is in progress.
William Smith, a millionaire nur-
seryman, of Geneva, N. Y, will endow
a college for women in the suburbs OF
Geneva.
The international Federation of Com
mercial Travellers, in convention at Mac
kinac Island, Mich, elected officers.
The sheriff and posse had a brush
with the fugitive convicts on Greenwood
Creek, Cal. No one was hurt.
Brazils exports in 1902 were $I82,
$4,000 against SOS, in 1901. The
decrease is due to the fact that coffee
and rubber exports had reached record
totals in 1901, the value OF 1901 ship
ments OF coffee being $IIo,8o7 600
against SOL, 674,8oo last year. and o.
rubber $43I36,5oo, against $35,467, 500
The Gar, Czarina and their suite.
Joined the great orthodox pilgrimage tc
Saroff, Province of Tamboff, where the
:anonization of the hermit Prokhor
Moshnin is to be celebrated.
Rear Admiral Cotton and the officers
of the United States European squadron
were inspected by the King and Queen
of Portugal, who are expected to visit
the American warShips.
The Countess of Mallcspailc having
failed to accomplish the murder of hci
rival, tried to butt out her brains against
the walls of her CELL in Paris.
Senior Manoel Cardia. Portuguese
journalist, killed himself because a
young opera singer with whom he was
in love rejected him.
The French Minister of Marine will
marry a school teacher. .
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
Increase Nearly fourf0ld.

A statement prepared by the Btu
reau of Insular Affairs OF the War
Department shows the customs rev.
enues in the Philippines for the first
four months OF 1903 to have been ST.
o3I,782, against $2,ooI,oII in the same
period in 1902 and $I,2I5,657 in 1899.
A comparison of the customs reve-
nues under Spanish administration for
the 10 years from 1885 to 1906, with
the period from August 20, 1893, to
April 80, 1903, under American occu-
patton, shows the volume of business
to have increased about fourfold.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
BIBLE THEIR WEAPON.
Police Force OF Zion Armed With Them To-
stead OF Clubs.

Chicago (SpeciaD DIR. Dowie has
inaugurated new system Of armament
for the police force of Zion City. In
stead of the usual baton and revolver
each Zion guard will carry a pocket
Bible.
The innovation was made a thanksgiv-
ing service. Colonel Stern, who holds
The office corresponding to chief of
police, was called to the platform by
Overseer Speicher.
Draw your sword" the overscer
commanded.
Colonel Stern put his hand to his side
in military fashion and from the scab-
bard at his hit pulled a pocket Bible.
This was the signal for great applause
from the audience
Oversecr Speichcr announced that
henceforth every member of the Zion
police force should carry Bible in a
;cabbard at his belt.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
The Evansville Riot.

Evansville, Ind (SpeciaD.-Coronel
Walling returned his verdict in the
cases Of the 10 persons who were killed
in the recent riot. He found that they
came to their death from rife balls fr-
ed BY some unknown persons. His re-
port said: Il find the deceased came
to their deaths by reason OF gunshot
wounds inflicted by rifles in the hands
of unknown persons. further find that
the said wounds were inflicted during;
a riotous attack on the county jail ana
militia defending the same on the oth
day of July, 1908. After taking the
dispositions OF 66 persons who were
present at the time OF the riot, am
unable to say who the person was who
fired the shots"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
Yellow Jack Is Active.

Reports to the Marine Hospital Ser
vice refer to the serious conditions at
Tampico, Mexico, from yellow fever.
During the week ended July II there
we're 90 deaths from all causes at Tam
pico, and of these 80 were from yellow
fever. There were SO new cases dur
ing that week, making a total OF 90
cases at that time. Recent rains in
creased the mosquitoes and in the week
ended July IS there were as deaths
from yellow fever out of total death
list of 70. Fifty-nine new cases were
added during that week. The situa-
ton was growing worse and the dis
ease was spreading to other points.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
Suicides Cheerful Letter.

New York (SpeciaD.-Miss Louisa
Kilian, 26, tired OF life, according to
letter she wrote, killed herself by
drinking carbolic acid in an open lot
not far from her home, in Jersey City.
This is the note found near the body:
Don't bury me. Cremate me. Don't
worry. Laugh and grow fat. Ha, ha,
hat Miss Killian's parents are dazed.
They cannot account for her rash act,
except on the theory that her brain
had been affected by the heat.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
Two Sisters Burned to Death.

Old Orchard, Me. (SpeciaD Mrs.
Helen L. Martin and Mrs. E. A. Ste
vens, sisters, wealthy residents of East
Grafton, N. H., were suffocated and
their bodies burned to crisp in the
fire which destroyed the Sea View
House. a small summer hotel contain
ing u guests. Their room was in the
third story. Mrs. E. D. Hooper, Of
Paris, Me, who occupied room on
the same floor, barely escaped suffo-
cation after making her way to the
second story, where she was found b.
hremen. Several other inmates cscap-
cd in their nightclothing. The property
loss was small.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
Couldn't Survive Loss OF Paper.

Warsaw, Ind. (Special).-The loss of
the paper which he had published 80
years is believed to have caused the
death of Frank II. Zimmerman. Disatis-
fed Democrats it is said, forced Tim
norman to sell his paper, the Warsaw
National Union, by threatening an op-
position journal. The veteran editor
bowed to the inevitable, but shortly after
his health gave way.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
creigu.

Schenchien, Peking journalist, boldly
clared that he had advocated the as
ssination of the Manchus, and was be-
AIDED.
"A body of Beraber Moors attacked a
,nch force of so native sharpshooters
ID carried off $50 camels.
Two ballots were taken by the College
'iCardirals, in conclave in Rome, but
out result.
ng Edward. Queen Alexandra and
htoyal party finished their Irish tour
ele-c members OF the Sacred College
sseinto conclave yesterday in Rome,
areo emerge until pope has been
IS J. 1t was trying ordeal for the
ade ais and day OF excitement at the
ne, I.
&c. lrrant was issued at Budapest,
", for the arrest OF former Dep
ines, who was charged in the
ner rth having attempted to bride
the Papp.
- ,vying OF countervailing duties
, ,o,, jn-ted and bountied sugar with
c. ,ol been extended to March 81,
re- oo.gious ceremonies at the Mon
, i I Svropp, Russia, which will
, ,Js ; ;nt days, promises to be very
~. "';lI The relics OF St. Seraphim
ng Teised. go -,
ID md ing workmen were killed
;.h hoioyded by the troops at Mix
(tn Ia D The Tiflis- Batoum Railway,
,re 'Colooops they had attacked.
-, tho Uocrctary Chamberlain, in
i,e S e1v Commons, defended the
nv n nen, policy Of the govern
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
Lynchers After Him.

Kenton, o. (SpeciaD Harry Minard,
20 years old, was found dead with a
bullet hole in his breast at his home,
three miles from Kenton. William
Nicholson. a mulatto, is suspected OF
the crime According to a statement
made by Nickolson's sister. he confessed
to her that he had killed Minard and
took 5000 in money. Nicholson later fled
from town A posse is in pursuit, and
there are threats that If captured he will
be lynched.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
Mrs. Roosevelt Yields AK.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, (SpeciaD.-Stovc-
wood was produced about twice as fast
as usual at Sycamore Hill Tuesday, for
Mrs. Roosevelt shouldered an ak and
made a tree-trimming expedition with
he President Mrs Roosevelt and the
President turned their AK blades on the
vet uncut limbs and branches OF re-
,entlv felled tree OF the Sycamore Hill
forest. As fast as the tree was stripped
he cord lengths were piled up, to be
alter reduced to stove lengths for the
FIRE in the kitchen stove.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
No Avert Act Committed.

A cablegram has been received at the
State Department from United States
Minister Squiers, at Havana, stating, in
substance, that the reports OF incipient
rebellion in Santiago province based
on unsatisfed demands for back pay
BY veterans of the war with Spain have
no foundation in fact, for there has
been no overt act committed and dis
satisfaction has been expressed by only
few persons.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
Union Shave for Corpses.

Trenton, N. J. SPECIALIZATION
iourneymen BARRIERS have begun a CRU
SADIE to secure the work Of shaving all
,orpses. They have promise OF support
from union undertaken helpers. The
BARRIERS also ask all union men to as
sst them by giving orders before death
that they must only be shaved after the
union provision. Union coach drivers
will not serve at any funeral where it
is known that the corpse was shaved
hv a non-uniOn man.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
Died Trying 10 Save Another.

New Orleans, (Special).-ln the en-
deavor to save the life of John K. Voel-
Sel Sr, a well-known resident of New
Orleans, Walter f. Bertel, paying teller
Of the Whitney National Bank, wa,
drowned at Grand Isle. Voelkel also
was drowned. Mrs. Voelkel and her
laughter, who went to the assistance OF
the men. we're rescued with difficulty.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
Killed His Mothers Assallart

New Orleans, La. Especially Defend
ing himself and his mother from death
at the hands of an Infatuated boardcrr
Charles Henry Baker shot and killed
Calvin Strodo at Manche, La. Strobe
attempted to fire, but his rife became
cntanged in a cast net, and Baker fired
before Strodo could release his weapon
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
Financial.

in Londdoin advanced S shillings
Gates is
shares of o De carrying 4o'ooo
M n - DIV, nos Atchison has $I2,-
pany's need! aoie III 'ie 'o
Copper m .o,.. ,
pound, and GOWN 10 IS 'eli ho1 a
easier. 10 gro" Si'"u'
A general
to the amoung q per cent pony
about for Roto,ooo,ooo is talked
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
Three Persons Crowaed.

Detroit, Mich. (SpeciaD.-A special
to the Free Press from Ithaca, Mich:
rays: "Three persons were drowned in
Crystal lake, near here. One was the
daughter of Commissioner Pike, girl
If 8 years of age The other two were
friends visiting at the commissioners
. cottage,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
Desperate Battle In Which Three Officer.
Said TO Have Been Killed.

Placerville, Cal. (SpcciaD.-Spe
messengers report that a fight tt
place between the sheriffs posse, al,
by the Placerville militia and the
capped convicts. Two militiamcn are.
ported wounded and two convi
either wounded or captured. ]
scene OF the fight was near Grand '
tory Mine, three miles from here.
Sacramento. Cal. (SpcciaD.-1
chief clerk of Folsom prison has tt
phoned that three of the sherlff's pc
were killed and that two convictS
thought to have been wounded. 1t
stated that preparations are being m;
TO set fire to the Grand Victory Mi
in which tho convicts have taken retu
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-08-07
FIGHT SHERIFF'S POSSE.

p II IS SUI imperfect, anu I
hink that it ever will be entirel
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-04
SETTLEMENT OF THE WAR,

After three weeks negotiations a
peaceful settlement OF the Venezuelan
controversy has been effected. by
which the blockade is to be raised at
once and all property taken from ven-
eSuela 70 be returned TO her. II IL al
ways best II such disturbances can be
settled in this manner. The best way
10 settle any disturbance Of the stom.
ach 10 TO take a doee of Hostetter's
Stomach Btttsrs at the very FIRST symp-
tom. II has tonlng and stimula,-
Ing effect upon the entire system, as.
slstlng the dlcsrent organs In the per-
formance OF their duties. Good health
Ia the result, II also cures headache.
nausea, belchlng. loss OF appetite. In,
digestion. dyspepsia. la grippe, and ma
laria, fever and ague. Try bottle
and see for yourself. Your druggist
WIN supply you with the genuine,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-04
aRIpaR PROPOSALS.

Notice IL hereby given that plans,
specifications, strain diagrams and bids
Win he received by the county court OF
Clatsop county, state OF oregon, until
y, m, Tuesday. May 9th, 1908, for the
building. construction aud erection Of
a drawhridSe across the Lewis and
Clark river In Clatsoa county, Oregon,
according to such plans, specifications
and diagrams,
Location of bridge Is shown ON maps
now on file In the county clerks office
as approved by the Hon, Secretary OF
war.
Eridge to be n steel swinging draw
bridge with a clear space OF 70 feet on
each side of the draw rest, As is al
SO directed by the Hon. secretary OF
war.
Approaches to be pile trestle with
IL foot clear road or driveway, Bidders
shall attach to their bid certified
check equal to 10 percent OF the same
anl check made payable to the order Of
the county clerk or may deposit the
amount in cash at time OF filing his or
their bid.
said chs elk or cash to be forfeited to
the county of Clatsop, state of Oregon,
II after an award is made or bid Is ac-
,anfad said hldAar foils nr peftlasa4 far
period Of two days TO enter into CON
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-04

tract and file bond as may be re-
IuirCd by the eoulty eour aforesaid
Payments for said bridge 10 be made
by warrants drawn ON u special fund
created by the county court of clat-
sop county. Oregon, at their regular
term In January, 1908. same being levy
of i-s mills on the dollar for u term
OF four years, Bids to he sealed and
marked Proposals for Draw Bridge
across the Lewis and Clark River" and
flled In the Office OF the county clerk.
The county court. however reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
liy order Of the County Court
s. c. Clinton. Clerk.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-04
REDUCED RATES FROM THE EAST

Commencing February 18th and
continuing until April 80. there viii be
low rates In efteet from the east via the
Illinois Central Il. II. 10 all Oregon.
Washington and idaho points, II any
of your friends or relatives In the east
are coming west while these ratea are
In effect give us their name and ad.
dress, and we will make II cur business
to see that they arc given the beat pos
sible service. We operate through
personally conducted excursion cars.
and In fact give you the benefit OF the
latest convcniences known TO modern
railroadlnE. We have IS different routes
between the east and west. and are In
position TO give you che benefit OF the
beat combinations. Write us and We
will give you full particulars. n. II.
Tramball, Comb, agent I'll. Cent. II II.
its Third street. Portland. Ore,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-04
Now Open.

After being handsomely remodeled,
refurnished and enlarged. the famous
Toke Point Oyster house IL again open
to the public. The celebrated Toke point
oysters and all other dellcacies viii
be served In our superior style at all
hours. Private rooms. Eleventh
street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-04
New Spring Wash Goods

S2-inch plain white Indian Linen,
worth 10c, one sale at...........5c
2S-inch Fancy Batiste, all colors,
many pretty designs worth u
and 15c, at ................,...shc
a2.lneh White Oxford, one Of the
latest styles for waists, worth
80 and SIC. On sale at,,.,.,,,,.,,sOc
Ss.lnch SILK Grenadines, very lat
est 1908 shades, worth 70 and 7sc.
on sale at.....,,,,,,,.,,,.,.
30 inch Fancy Dimitys, all dainty
and neat figures, 1903 styles
worth CSC, on sale at..",..,..-..iSc
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-04

4 belated consignement OF early
March weather dropped unwelcome
from the faithless April sky yesterday
The atmospheric currents bore down
from the northwest. with itfui gusts
from the souward, and n,ultitudes Of
low-hung rain clouds chased away an
uncertain sun. Betimes there fell hail
stones torrents. showers and mists.
while savage squalls alternated with
sunny calins ON the restless water.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-04

joseph supple is building at his boat
yard In Portland Tor Mrs, White u
large houseboat.> II contains many
rooms, including a photograph gallery,
and art rooms living rooms, parlor.
etc. Mrs. White is an artist and In.
tends taking sketching parties up the
Columbia in the house boat during the
summer time, II will be moved about
by steam launch and provides a novel
and convenient method for an oating.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-04
Sale of 1908 Kid Gloves

We handle the celebrated ]. T. Sim
mons Glove. Every pair guaranteed.
Real French Kids on sale during this
week.
Real French Kid, 90
Fine French Kid, regular price $3.50
and s1.7s, on sale at.,........31.25