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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23

OF stan, has arrived from Vladivostok
with important dispatches for the EN-
peror. In an interview Captain Cladot
Informed the correspondent OF the AS
ISOLATED Press that the repairs to the
protected cruiser Bogatyr had been
completed; that the damages to the ar
mored cruisers Gromlboi and Rossia
did not necessitate their going into
drydock, and that both were At to re-
sumo active service. He admits that
the chief mission OF these vessels Is to
prey upon commerce. but says they had
a hard fight with Vice Admiral Kam-
imura's ship when the latter attempted
to cut off their retreat.
Cladot says the Russians will be un-
able to recapture Port Arthur. in the
event Of Its fall without having the
mastery OF the sea. and he urges the
dispatch Of every available ship to the
far enst, including the Black sea feet.
Admiral Blrileff. the Russian naval
commander at Cronstadt, has ordered
the battleship Orel the cruisers Oleg
and Jemtchug and the transport KAN
tchatka to be ready for sea September
25, and the cruiser Izumrud on Sep
tember 80. They will join Vice Ad-
miral Rojestvensky's squadron.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press is informed on good authority
that Grand Duke Alexis, the high ad-
miral, favors sending out the Baltic
fleet to the far east by way of Cape
Horn, but II is still undecided whether
the fleet will start this year.
The Russ and Novoe Vremya refuse
to accept the low estimate of the Jap
anese financial and military resources
contained In the English dispatches
They say they have no reason to sup
pose that they are more correct than
the pictures of the situation in Russia
published In the British press. TIE
Russ is convinced that the Japanese
are able to place as many able bodied
men in the field as France, whose ca
pacity. the Russ says, is 2,5OO,O0O men
The paper admits that Russia is great
ly handicapped by the distance of her
army from headquarters here and urges
doubling the Siberian railroad.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
Fair Receipts Fell Short.

Salem, Sept. 22.-AlthousS Il may re-
qulre week or more for Secretary
wylie A. Moore to complete the bal
ancing OF the accounts OF the present
state fair, II IL evident that the gate
receipts for the week will fall short
OF those OF last year by about $500,
A material shortage will also be shown
In the gross receipts, which is account
ed for to great extent by the absence
OF contributions from stockmen more
particularly by the owners of the large
herds of pure-bred cattle. over 5000
from this source last yeas was not re-
alized this year on account of the larg-
est herds going to the ST. Louis fair
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
DIED or HEMoRRHAoE.
Noted Stock Man and Secretary Of Live
Stock Association.


Denver, Sept. 22-Word has reached
re that Charles r, Martin. secretary
the National Livestock Association,
while journeyIng TO Cheyenne. Wyo,
from this city. was seized with hem.
orrhage OF the lungs and expired q
few minutes after being removed from
che train at Greeley Colo. Mr.. Martin
had long been afflicted with pulmonary
trouble. He In survived by n widow
who was notified. by message OF his
death.
When the National Livestock Aaso-
citation was organized In Denver sew
eral years ago. Mr.. Martin was chosen
secretary and wua unanimously re-
elected at each annual meeting OF the
organization Through his position he
became one OF the best known men In
the west and he had n host Of friends.
Mr.. Martin also had an envlablc
newspaper career. having edited sev-
eral papers In the west and held i'm
portant positions on others. lie served
the Associated Press for several years
as Its Denver representative.
Mr.. Martin superintended the taking
OF the iirst government livestock cen
sus.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
Portland Police Arrest Frank
Allen, Who Had Kept Della
Earl a Prisoner in His
Filthy River Hut.
Bound Her at Night and Required
Her to Don Masculine
Attire.
BEAT WAY Across COUNTRY
Girl Says She EIoped From Farm
Near Lansing, Mich, and
That She Endured
Many Hardships.

New York, Sept. 22.--Judge Parker
democratic candidate for the presi-
dency, arrived In this city today from
Esopus for the purpose of conferring
with the leaders of the party Judge
Parker was driven at once to the Hoff-
man house, where he will stop while
in the city. It is expected he viii re-
turn home tomorrow and visit New
York only two or three times more
during the campaign.
During the day Judge Parker held
long conferences with Senator Cor
man. adviser for the national commit
tee, Chairman Taggart and other men
prominent in democratic circles. The
discussion took wide range and many
matters affecting the campaign were
considered. Judge Parker expressed
qualification at the harmonious session
of the state convention yesterday, and
was pleased with the settlement Of the
local differences existing between the
party leaders
Among those who were present at
today's conferences was Representa-
tive Cowherd. chairman Of the con-
gressional COMMITTEES. Mr.. Cowherd
urged upon the committee the import
ance of decreasing the republican ma
jority in the house and made an APP
peal for additional funds with which
to carry out his work
Herman Ridder, editor of the New
York Stats Zeitung. suggested that
the work of the national committee
should be concentrated in the six
doubtful states. which. he said. are New
York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Indiana,
Illinois and wisconsin. He believed
better results could be secured by
making an aggressive campaign in
those states than by pursuing any other
course.
During the day and evening many
other democratic politicians called ON
Judge Parker and conferences were
numerous.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
kepl Ore Historical society
lmportan,s =.
Lower House.
ADVICE OF EDITOR RIDDER
Says Democrats Ought To Con
centrate Their Energies In
what He Believes 90 be
six Doubtful States.

Portland. sept 22.--The police today
arrested young woman living under
duress IN filthy hut ON the banks
of the Willamette. together with man
who held the girl prisoner. compcll-
Ing her 10 wear the apparel OF a man
20 hide her identity.
The girl gives the name Della Earl,
and told the officers she eloped from
n farm near Lansing. Mich. with the
man. whose name In Frank Allen. From
Lansing they went to Chicago. thence
10 Elgin. where she was obliged to don
male attire. From ElgIn they came
west In "a wagon and by beating their
way on trains. mixing with tramps and
vngruntH and sometimes suffering nr.
rest. her sex never being discovered
until today.
She says Allen chained her up at
night NO that she could not escape him,
and when found today she was pris-
oner In Aliens hut, Allen has earned
the usual living Of a roustabout. and
was about TO take the girl to CalIfor-
MIA In wagon Both were held un-
der charges Of yagrancy. Additional
charges OF threats to murder and other
crimes have been placed against Allen,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23

81, Petersburg. Sept. 22.-The Jap
anese operations against Mukden are
rapidly developing. General Kuropat-
kin announces that the Japanese army
at Bcntslaputze Is beginning to advance
northward. The outposts yesterday
tried to capture Kaoutou pass, COM
mandlng the road 10 Fushan. The
Russians are Offering stubborn re-
slstance. which Is likely to retard de-
cisIve operations.
Kuropatkin has placed strong forces
astrlde the Mukden and Fushan roads
TO BentsIaputze. The Russians are also
holding all the passes of the Da range
eastward OF Bentsiaputze.
A dispatch from Harbin announces
that another Japanese regiment Is
moving further eastward. but 1t is re-
garded az improbable that the Jap
anese viii move In considerable force
from Dziantchtan. along the roads lead
Ing TO Mukden, Fushan and sinminiin.
Severe fighting is probable before the
japanese succeed In reaching the Hun
river.
There IL no further news from Port
Arthur. but the anxiety as to the fate
OF Its gallant defenders has been rea
lieved by foreign kilograms received
here. announcing the Japanese have
not captured any important positions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
AssAssIN's PLOT FAILS.
Young Man Tries to Kill Chief Of Po-
lice OF Odessa.

Young Man Tries to XIII Chief Of Po-
lice Of Odessa.
st. Petersburg, Sept. 22.--In Odessa
this morning. while Chief Of Police
Neidgart. in company with Prince
Obelonsky. his assistant. was inspect
ing the new government buildings. a
young man fired with revolver from
a distance Of six PAGES at Neidgart. The
bullet did not strike the chief of police
and the would be assassin was about
to fire again when he was seized by
Prince Obelonsky. The mans weapon
fell to the ground and desperate
struggle ensued. during the course Of
which Leidgart was wounded in the
hand with dagger. The assailant was
secured and placed in custody. He
refuses to give his name or an account
OF himself.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
LONG TERM FOR HAMMOND.

6earmouth Trainrobber Given Sentence
of Fifteen Years.
Philipsburg. Mont, Sept. 22.-George
F. Hammond, who confessed to holding
up the train on the Northern Pacific
railway at Bearmcuth last June, plead
ed guilty to charge of grand lar
ceny and burglary today and was i'm
mediately sentenced to Is years in the
state penitentiary at hard labor, Ham
mond smiled when sentence was pro-
nounced. Christie the confessed
pal OF Hammond, who yesterday plead
ed guilty to charge of larceny, was
given seven years and taken to the
penitentiary today
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23

After the arrival war broke out be-
tween Russia and Japan. and Japanese
merchantmen did not dare venture into
Siberian waters.
Meares was not aware Of this and
townrd the latter part OF May looked
for the arrival OF a bont load Of sup
plies for the summer, Day after day
he watched for the vessel. but Il did
not come Finally on June the
schooner Emma claudna hove In sight,
with the news that Mcares was TO be
taken TO Nome.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
TRADERS MARROW ESCAPE.
Party That Faced Death In North Res
eued From Starvation.

Seattle Sept 22.-on the verge OF
starvation and threatened with scurvy
at a lonely trading post on Kamehatka
peninsula. four white persons and one
Japanese fisherman were found when
the schooner Emily Claudina reached
Uka, June 20. The survivors were con-
veyed to Nome and came thence tc
Seattle.
The party consists of Cevll Meares
representing the London firm of cromp-
ton & Schwabe, and Valentine Kuceus-
XII, wife and child Meares was engag-
ed In trading with the Siberian ma
tives for furs and whalebone. Koceuski
was his assistant.
Last year the company chartered a
Japanese vessel at Yokohama to take
the party to Kamchatka peninsula
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
Held for MansIau v ahter.

Melrose. Sept. 22,-Fenton, the ex-
press driver who dropped box Of
dynamite which was struck by troll
ley car last night, resulting In the
death of nine persons and the serious
injury of 40 more, was today held to
answer to charge OF manslaughter,
His bail was fixed at $1,000 and the
hearing set for October L.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
CHIEF JOSEPH rs DEAD.
Nez Perce Warrior Suceumbs to At.
tack of Heart Disease.

Spokane, Sept 22.-Chief Joseph, the
famous Nez Perce warrior, is dead.
He had been in poor health for some
time. Joseph was sitting by camp
fire on the Colville reservation wednes-
day afternoon and was seen by In
dians to fall from his seat to the
ground. When they lifted him it was
found he had died from heart disease,
Henry NJ. Steele, Indian agent at
Mes Pilem, sent messenger with a
dispatch to the Spokesman Review and
the message was telegraphed from Will
bur tonight
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
FREAK BULL TO be EXHIBITED.
Three. Year. Old Dwarf Animal Weighs
t27 Pounds.

sprague. Sept. 22--Another animal
freak. In the shape OF a dwarf bull,
has been discovered IL miles south OF
sprague. A freak menagerie man had
the animal shipped to the sound. The
animal In 3 years old and stands S2h
inches high at the shoulder and is ~
inches from horns to tail. II weighs
only 1877 pounds. II IN perfectly form
ed. and the only unusual thing about Il,
except It's size. is a hump on It's shoul-
ders something similar to that OF n
buffalo.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
Schooner Los. OF Jersey Coast.

Boston. Sept. pa dispatch from
Harwich. Mass. tells of the loss of the
schooner Elvlra ]. French of the Jer-
sey coast and seven of her crew of nine
men. The engineer and one of the
crew chung to wreckage for four days
and three nights, when they were res
cued by a passing schooner.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
Decision on Contraband.

Rome, Sept. PA st. Petersburg
dispatch to a news agency, not con-
firmed from any other source, asserts
that an extraordinary meeting of the
commission to consider the question OF
contraband was held yesterday at
which it was decided that coal, cotton
and iron materials should be declared
contraband.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
GOES TO PHILADELPHIA.
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Will Not
Meet at Washington.

San Francisco, Sept, 22.-The sover-
eign grand lodge OF odd Fellows has
reconsldered It's action In designating
Washington as the place Of next years
convention BY unanimous vote Phil
adelphla was selected. The great dis
parity In the number OF odd Fellows at
Washington and Philadelphia compared
with the population gave the session
To Philadelphia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
BOY SHOOTS HIS cHuM.
Sad Accident at Fulton as Result OF
Youthful carelessness.

Portland, Sept 22,--Lads at play
with n rifle led TO the usual tragedy at
Fulton today. Charles Edleman. lad
i6 years OF age. was shooting In n
field with n rifle when Carl Loewig. u
chum, came riding down the road on a
bicycle. Loewlg held up his hat for
Edelman TO shoot at, but the bullet
flew wide OF the mark. entering Loe-
wigs head at the base of the brain.
He died almost instantly, Edelman was
arrested.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
officers Farina Well.

Tsingtau. Sept. %. 3 p m>--AdmiraI
Melozevitch has recovered sufficiently
to leave the hospital and the other
wounded Russians here are GONZALES
cling. The majority OF the officers of
the Russian battleship Czarevitch and
the three torpedo boat destroyers dis
mantled here have left their ships and
are living at hotels.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
colorado nsmooratio rioket.

Denver. Sept, 22.-The state demo-
cratic convention today nominated
John F. shafroth for congressman at
large by acclamation The ticket is as
follows:
For governor, Alva Adams; for lieu
tenant governor. E. NJ Ammons; for
secretary Of state, H. w. Havens.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
Preliminary Fighting Has Already DC.
Cured in Da Mountains, Where
Japs Try to Capture Passes.
Russian Spies Declare That Considerable Part Of Force Which Took
Lao Yang Has Been Sent Back to Assist in Operations
Against Port Arhur-News From Front is
Meager and lndecisive.


While the be slowly advancing upon
fighting worthy opposing
meaaer
neonousve Minor reported
considerable from
Lao back aid the against
Of baades service
. in the far east has been ordered
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
STEEL BRIDGE coLLAPsEs.
Three Killed and Many Hurt in Indian
Territory Accident,

Vinita, l. T., Sept 22-The east pier
of the steel toll bridge being erected
over the Grand river at Carey's ferry
fell at noon, killing three men, fatally
injuring three and injuring 21 others,
some of whom suffered broken limbs
A messenger from the scene states
that 100 men were at work at the time
The pier collapsed without warning
owing to faulty construction OF the
foundation, which was not on bedrock
and was undermined by the water.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
Alleged Lynohsr Acquitted.

Huntsville, Ala Sept. 22.--Thomas
higgins was acquitted tonight on a
charge OF murder In the first degree
for connection with the lyncning of
Horace Staples.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
RETURN TO WASHINGTON.
President and Family Back Again From
Sycamore Hill.

oAUaWoTo THU
Washington, Sept. 22.-Preslden'
lloosevelt and family arrived at the
Mite house this evening from Sag
anApre. where they had been spending
the summer.
The presidents train was delayed
about SO minutes by an accident TO the
rear drive wheel OF the locomotive as
II entered the tunnel at Baltimore. Tae
engine was detached and another pro-
cured to pull the train TO Washington
The accident caused no damage to the
train. This is the first accident that
has happened to train In which the
president was travelling.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
pavI. Speaks at Wheeling.

Wheeling, w. Va, Sept. 22.--Henry
Gassaway Davis, the vice presidential
nominee, spoke to large and en-
thuslastlc audience at the wigwam to-
night,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
RUSSIANS EXPECTED TO WIN.
kuropatkin Had Made Preparations to
Hold Lao Yang.

Hold Lao Yang.
Toxic, Sept. 22.--General Oku has
written an extended report of the OPP
erations preceding the capture of Lao
Yang, and In conclusion he expressed
the opinion that General Kuropatkin
had determined to hold Lao Yang, his
plan being first to attack and defeat
General Kuroki and then TO assault the
Japanese center and left armies. oku
declares that the stubborn resistance
of the Russians at Lao Yang proves
that their retreat was not prearfanged
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
JAPs HAVE GOOD POSITION.
Shell Port Arthur From Vantage
Ground.

Toxic, Sept, 20, p, m,--While OFF,
cial confirmation Is lacking, it seems
that the Japanese possess fort on
another height westward Of Itseshan
which they carried by desperate as
sault and have since resisted all at
tempts at recapture by the Russians.
Both of these heights overlook Port
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
MAcHINIsTs WANT MORE PAY,
And Secretary Morton Is investigating
Wage Conditions.

Washington. Sept. 22.-Secretary
Morton has addressed letters to vsri-
Gus large Industrial companies through
out the country. asking them for. infor-
nation about the pay their machinists
receive and the classes into which they
are divided. the amount Of piecework
done. the premium paid for overtime
work and other matters about the em-
ployment Of men in the trades.
Machinists at the pavyyard at Wash
ington have asked for increased pay,
and the investigation by the secretary
is in the interest Of this request.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
TRY TO TURN RUSSIAN LEFT.
Attempts Of Japanese Thus Far Are
Without Success.

Without Success.
st. Petersburg, Sept. 22.-General
Kuropatkin telegraphs under yester-
days date that the Japanese continue
their attempts to turn the Russian left,
but withous success,
According to the latest information
received by the war office, Field Mar
shall oyama's advance forces are still
30 miles south and southwest of Fu-
shan. The war office does not expect
n battle at Fushan until after series
OF rear guard engagements.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
sIavs Suffer Small Loss.

st. Petersburg, Sept, ga detach-
ment under General Rennenkampff.
while accommodating yesterday, lost
two officers and nine men killed and
nine officers and 81 men wounded.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
Newman Has Not Reslaned.

Cleveland, Sept. 22.-President w. IL
Newman of the New York Central pro-
nounces the report that he had resigned
hoax.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
RUSSIAN CAVALRY ACTIVE.
Artillery Tempts Enemy at 5000
Yards.

EiHhS'y 'SUPtS IHCHiy ~ WV
Yards.
General Kurokrs Headquarters In
the Field. Sept II, via Fusan, Sept. %.
The Russians are accommodating
along the Japanese front with a large
force of cavalry supported by guns
With three guns they appeared yes
terday evening within 5000 yards Of
Yentai station and threw few shells
at the station. They continued the
cannonading at intervals all today. The
Russian force on the Mukden road
extends from Shullho, eight miles north
of Yentai to Tsaotoltsu, FIVE miles
northeast.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
No News Received.

Che FOO Sept, 23.-No news of i'm
portance has been received from Port
Arthur or elsewhere today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23

New York, Sept. 22.--Reports come
from many New England states Of Sc
we're cold and frosts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
COLD AT MUkDEN.
Battle Seems to Be Imminent at
Fushan.

Mukden, Sept. 2i.-Delayed. IA
battle IL hourly expected to occur in
the vicinity of Fushan. 30 miles east
Of here AT present all is quiet. The
weather Is turning cold.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23
CRUISERS READY FOR SERVICE
Russian Vessels Ready to Resume Of.
fensive, Says cIadot.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 22.-captain
Cladot, vice Admiral skrydloff's chief
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-23

Arthur, offering excellent gun posi-
tions. which materially weaken the.
Russian defense.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-29
Had d Good Day.

The McConliey Grocery form
ally opencd Tor business yestcr.
day and had 4 very satisfac tory
business. Mr.. McConlSey SAYS
the receipts o. his opening day in
l'emldji were about three times
the receipts Of his first day $
business in Fergus Falls He is
very VOL. pleased with the out.
look, lhe.lines Of the store are
not yet complete, nut in a fcsy
days everything will be in stock
tIlat4a first class grocery should
handle.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-29
His Sister Coming.

L. J. Artx, confined at the
county jail awaiting the action
Of the next grand jury on u
charge Of mudrer expects a visit
MS week from a sister who &c
-,iiaeszi54 eity,lle-wsts
advised yesterday that she bad
left her home to visit him She
had only racentlyzlearned that ht.
vas accused Of murder and will
look after his affairs here before
returning t0f1eT home.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-29
Open This Evening.

The Bcnidii public library will
.bc open this evening. The Ii
brary opened at 20 clock and viii
lrmain open until : o'clock
There are lat neW books, re-z
centlys9reeeiyed, from which Sc,
.lcctions may be made. The fact
that the library will beskept open
until s O'clock will be generally
appreciated by the public who
are taking advantage Gifts priv
.ileg,ss. 1t Viii also Be open until
this honlson Saturday evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-29
4 Big Log.

Perhaps the most unique car
#ot freight ever shipped oyer.tlac
Northern | 'aciiic vent east last
Thursday Tho hlg flat car con
tainsd 4 hugh log loo feet long
and IL, feet in diameter. In the
log there was hewrd settler s
cabin, and cages for Il mountain
lion and i gllzzlv bear HE ami:
mails came with the log, Which
was being transported to the ST.
Louis exposition rs an exhibit
iroindhe state Oh Washington.
Wadena Tribune.