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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-26
CHANCE FOR KING EDWARD.

Tf King Edward should succeed in bringing
about amicable relations between Russia and Great
Britain, as he did between England and France, it
would be an event Of worldwide importance, the
benefits Of which could not be confined to the nations
immediately concerned The arrival of st. Charles
Hardinge, the new British ambassador to Russia in
ST. Petersburg recently, has naturally provoked great
interest in European diplomatic circles because it
generally believed St. Charles is intrusted by the
king with special mission to the czar direct, the
Obiect Of which is to reach an understanding where
BY the respective spheres Of influence Of Russia and
England in Asia shall be strictly Defined just as the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-26

General Kuropatkin is said to have carried his
coffin to the front with him. The narrative goes that
the good general had a dream variety not stately
in which he imagined himself killed and thrown into
trench with the common soldiers who had been
slaughtered in battle 1t is up to the public to be-
eve this story conclude that Kuropatln is mere
ly running bluff to make the czar think he intends
going on the firing line
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-26
BECOMES RICH SUDDENLY.
Workinsman Advised He Has Fallen
Heir to $4,000.

New York. May 25.--After having
tolled for more than 10 years at So a
day as a custom house weigher In a
sugar refinery here, Patrick G. Hen
messy OF Brooklyn. has suddenly found
himself to be the heir OF $4,000. Hem
messy became cognizant OF his good
fortune through an advertisement in
serted in daily paper here by a firm
OF London solicitors who have charge
of In estate left by Hennessys uncle.
The latter was a wealthy merchant OF
Melbourne He went to Australia in
his youth and the nephew sought his
fortune in America, never having seen
his benefactor since childhood.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-26

There is one clause in the local option law which
ing for attack by the opponents of the measure The
bill provides that if county votes against prohi-
btion any precinct that has cast majority for pro-
hbition shall be declared prohibition territory. On
the other hand, however, if county votes for pro
hibition any precinct which might vote against it
will be subject to the will of the majority of the
voters of the entire county. The law does not work
both ways in this respect, and as result there is
much antagonism to it.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-26
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Still Rushing Through Business at Los
Angeles.

Los Angeles. May 25.--The Metho-
dist conference today assigned the 16
bishops OF the church to their re-
spective residences for the next quad
riennium, adopted the reports OF the
Epworth League committee and the
committee on book concerns, balloted
for editor OF the Epworth Herald, and
held brief memorial services in honor
of the memory of some OF the leading
clerygmen who have died within the
past four years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-26
DON'T GO TO ST. LOUIS

TIL you call at or write to the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railroad
Office 1874 Thirt street, Portland, Ore
Low rates to all points east, In connec-
tion with all transcontlnentals.
H. s. ROWE,
General Agent,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-26

We have for it the word of the Telegram that the
Portland city council recently adopted resolution
without knowing it. In view Of this remarkable
circumstance, would it not be well for the members
Of that body to determine whether or not they are
really councilmen?
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-26
JUST FOR INSTANCE.

II Is thoughtful OF Kuropatkln e
carry coffin since the Japs are about
TO carry everything In sight
And that II In better to die ON the
aeld than go home and be shot for not
doing what Kuropatkin--aecordlng tC
the war department OF benighted Rus
STA.
oregon Is still In the lead. One OF
her fair daughters has eloped In q
baseball suit Wouldn't that make you
strike out2
IL Portland would transfer some OF
the people In the saloon box 10 the
pitchers box perhaps Dugdale's Browns
would climb ip the percentage column,
Extral Extra!
st. Petersburg. May 2b.--The rumor
that Nicholas was going to take cot
iage for the summer at Seaside Is a
false alarm. IT'S too near bar, and
Nick can't afford TO see sea serpents
this year! He's seeing things the way
II is, III Ii kHEL-
It's getting to be 80 talked about
that even Alexieff now writes, I-re-
gatta- to-s state
A millionaire IN Chicago named
Shurtleft has been robbed Of his Jew
elry and plate. SIN Il can't be said he
hasn't a Shurt TO his name,
And Judge Parker still saws woodl
A girl named Hammer eloped FROM
Philadelphia with man named Hit
and It was up TO the sheriff to NAIL.
them.
And Philadelphians say they never
SAW the like.
And have placed the Incident away In
the FILES.
It's a PLANE case. however.
And on the SQUARE.
And that's AwL
McCULLEY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-26

Between having his picture taken out at the fair
grounds and standing off the assaults Of the goodly
people Of the metropolis Mayor Williams may well
be regarded as an official who is earning his salary
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-26
General Agent,

Neglected colds make tat grave
yards" DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup helps men and women to a
happy, vigorous old age.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-26

A Portland policeman confesses to having
''taken" ST. The incident is interesting as showing
that there nothing too small for Portland official
to take
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-26

1t is reported that a combination has been ef-
fected in Ohio for the purpose Of downing Hearst
This trust business is awful.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-26

Now watch for the fireworks in the far east
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-26

IL Portland would transfer some Of
The people In the saloon box 10 the
pitehers box perhaps Dugdale's Browns
would climb Mp the percentage column,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-26

oregon Is still In the lead. One Of
her fair daughters has eloped In a
baseball suit Wouldn't that make you
strike out2
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-26

II Is thoughtful OF kuropatkin to
carry coffin since the Japs are about
to carry everything In sight,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-26

And that II ls better to die ON the
field than SO home and be shot for not
doing what Kuropatkin--aecordIng To
the war department OF benighted Rus
Ii,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-04
Lynx for Household Pets.

Less than year and a half ago Clyde
Sumner, who drives the Bridgewater
stage picked up a pair of young lynx In
the woods and took them to his home on
the Tyson road. few miles from Lud-
low. He had some doubts about being
able to keep them, and didn't care much
anyway, but he was told so often that he
couldn't raise 'em that he decided to see
what he could do Here the old house
cat, whose family of little kittens had
Just been killed by a dog or some other
animal, stepped in and took the pair OF
homeless lynx to her breast. They got
along finely, grew fat and playful and
now the two pets weigh about 80 pounds
each, and are still growing. The lynx
are kept in the house and are very in
teresting companions for the family
Strangers have no trouble either, but the
animals enjoy joke and when 80 pounds
of pet lynx alights suddenly on a Wis
itors back 1t is something of a shock
They don't use their claws when they
jump unless the stranger gets grouchy
over innocent play and tries to shake
them OFF. Then of course they have to
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-04
NEWS IN BRIEF.
NO ENeLIsH-RUssIAN WAR CLOUD.

North Sea Affair VIII Be Referred to In
ternational Commission at The Hague
New Theory.
Russia and Great Britain have agreed
tosubmit the Baltic fleets attack on fish
ing vessels to an international commits
sion at The Hague The vessels which
took part in the attack on the trawlers
will be detained at Vigo by the Russian
government. Mr.. Balfour, speaking at
Southampton, warmly praised the at
titude of Russia, but refused credence
to the report of Admiral Rojestvensky.
Admiral Rojestvensky's story that he
was attacked by torpedo boats is explicit
ly denied by the crews of the trawlers
at Hull No torpedo boats, they say,
were sighted, and the last Russian vessel
on the scene is alleged to have fired on
the fishing vessel Kennett at a. m. The
admiral Is quoted In despatch from
Vigo as saying that six shots hit Rus
sian vessels.
1t is believed in London that the Rus
SLAMS mistook their own torpedo boats
for the enemy's vessels, and that labor
ing under this delusion, they fired broad
sides into their own vessels, damaging
several probably sinking one of them
and wounding Il Russian priest and sew
eral Russian officers and sailors, besides
sending shot and shell among the Hull
fishing fleet.
At least two Russian torpedo boats
reached Cherbourg in a damaged con-
dition, bearing marks which indicate that
they were objects of attack by battle
ships.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-04
Commission Want $50, 900 for sanitarIum
for Consumptlves

The report of the special tuberculosis
commission appointed at the last session
OF the legislature to investigate condi-
lions in Vermont, was made public Sat-
urday The report is exhaustive and is
Illustrated by interesting diagrams In
1903 there were AL deaths from consump-
ton in Vermont, which represents one
thirteenth of the whole number of
deaths, or an annual death rate of 1873
per 10000 of population
The death rate places the state 18th
in the whole list of states and territories.
The death rate from this disease has been
steadily decreasing, during the past 10
years, but the disease is still prevalent.
The committee report that as nearly as
they can ascertain there are at the pres
ent time about 1000 tuberculosis patients
in the state The committee recommend
that the legislature appropriate $50, 900
TO provide state institution for the care
of incipient cases of tuberculosis, be-
lieving that the so-called open-air treat
ment of patients is the one which re-
suits most favorably.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-04
SUPREME COURTS DECISION.
Fur'ner particulars on the Unconstltu-
tIonal "cider Section" Of the Vermont
Liquor Law

Liquor Law.
The supreme court handed down a de-
cision at Montpelier Friday forenoon de-
claring section 81 of No. 80 of the acts
OF 1902 unconstitutional This is the
much talked of cider section" of the
liquor law. and reads as follows:
Sect. Fl. No person shall furnish or
sell or expose or keep for sale any in
toxicating liquor except as authorized in
this act; but the provisions of this act
snail not apply to sales by the barrel by
the manufacturers thereof of cider manu-.
1actured in this state or to sales by the
barrel by farmers who raise apples sufi-
Client to make the cider which thew sell
II 1t is not drunk on the premises. Nor
snail the provisions of this act apply to
sales by the makers thereof of native
wines manufactured in this state and NOT
TO be drunk on the premises of the maker.
nor to the furnishing of liquor by a per-
son in his private dwelling, unless il be
10 an habitual drunkard, or unless such
private dwelling becomes a place of public
resort"
This decision. of course, merely invali-
dates this section of the law and does NOT
AFFECT the remainder of the statute.
Judge John III. Watson delivered the
opinion OF the court. 1t was apparent from
his remarks that the bench had been di-
Vlded on the question as to whether a
part of the law could be declared uncon-
stitutlonal without invalidating the re-
mainder of the statute, but a majority
vote of the judges had decided that it
could be, and the decision of the bench
was so given.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-04
III Animals Burned at Brandon.

Fire ut the stock farm in Brandon. own
ed by N. B. Powers of Troy. N. Y. de-
stroyed four large barns and III head of
livestock. consisting of cows, hogs and
angora goats, Friday morning. The loss
is about S12, 900; not insured The cause
of the fire is not Known. The blaze was
discovered about l O'Clock, after it had
gained such Roadway that it was impos-
sible to save the buildings The house
and horse barn on the farm were saved
by hard work on the part Of volunteer
firemen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-04
Rutland Railroad Officers.

The stockholders of the Rutland Rail-
road company at Rutland Friday, elected
lhe following directors: DR.. w. Seward
Webb OF Shelburne, e. V. w. Rossiter of
New York city. James Lawrence of Gro
ton, Percival w. Clement of Rutland, ]
A. Burden. jr., of New York city, John w.
Stewart of Middlebury. Chauncey NJ De-
pew of New York city, r. Treat Paine,
md OF Boston, II. H. Powers of Norris
Vllie, George 7. Jarvis of Rutland, Fletch-
err d. Proctor of Proctor, DIN Merrill of
Enosburg Falls, F. F. Gebhardt of Shell
burne Mr. Gebhardt and Mr.. Paine are
the new members of the board. They
We're elected to succeed S. r. Galloway
ana George II. Ball. deceased. The d.
rectors reelected these officers: Presi-
ueht' Dr. webb; vice president. Mr.. Jar
Wis; clerk A. c. Adams; treasurer Clar-
ence Morgan of Burlington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-04
THE ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION
Still Holding Observation-Disclosures, a De
lIghtful Month In the CItN

H9htrui Month In the City.
ABOUT one month remains for the con-
tihuahce OF the great exposition at St
LOUIS rms most marvellous of expositions
mas iar exceeded in grandeur and magni-
tude the brightest hopes of its projectors
and the exhibits have been described
by visitors as the most magnificent and
varied ever presented. The pike" with
It's thousand and one different amusement
features, is reported as being a Worlds
Fair in ITSELF while the view of the
vast buildings, with their various nhases
OF domestic and foreign architecture, is
alone sufficient to satisfy the traveller
whose taste for the artistic carries him
hither.
Each state with its building housing it's
own displays and the interesting products
OF foreign countries are both entertain
ing and instructive, 1t has been the idea
OF the management TO present everything
In the line OF reproductions with as much
faith and as close to the original-eyen
10 the native surroundings, manners and
scenery-as possible, and how well they
nave succeeded may be judged from the
Oriental exhibits on the pike" and the
wonderful Filipino exhibit.
The hotel rates at ST. Louis are very
reasonable. The courts and the city gov
eminent have carefully protected the Wis
itors against eXorbitant rates in cab SER
vice, ETC., so that a violation is seldom
heaIu o. ana one reported Will be sum-
marily dealt with. The weather con-
ditions during this season of the year at
St Louis are perfect: the beautiful In
dian summer usually lasts throughout the
entire month of November
Everything points to a large attendance
at this last and greatest of all expositions
during the remaining month and prospec-
tive visitors from Boston and New Eng
land are respectfully referred to the Gem
eral Passenger Department of the Bos-
ton & Maine Railroad, Boston, for in
formation concerning the exposition This
road publishes a beautiful illustrated
booklet describing the exposition. This
book VIII be mailed free upon receipt of
address.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-04
ProctorsvlIle Man Killed at CROSSING.

Almon Johnson, 20. an old resident Of
Proctorsville, was killed at that place
Tuesday while attempting to drive over
the Rutland railroad crossing near the
railroad station. The track is obstructed
from view by houses and as Mr.. Johnson
was dear he did not hear the crossing
signal and drove on the track about 50
feet ahead of the train. A bystander
tried to warn the fated man but without
avail and the train struck the team kill
ing both the man and horse. He leaves
wife, two sons and a daughter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-04

take hold or fall Off and perhaps be Sc
riously injured.
close Of Christian Endeavor Convention.

O'SSS " OHioNtdU IUucdNOT convention.
The annual state Christian Endeavor
convention closed at Springfield Thurs
day. 1t was largely attended Harry
Wade Hicks of Boston gave an address
on Missions" These officers were elect
ed: President, Rev. Frazer Metzger of
Barre; first vice president, H. G. Wood
ruff of Barre; second vice president. Rov.
G. S. Mills of Bennington; third vice
president, j. c. Underwood of Hartland;
fourth Vice president, Rev. b. F. Swift
OF Orwell; secretary, Helen l.. Graves
OF St Johnsbury Centre; treasurer C. w.
Ferry OF Barre; auditor, A. L. Maynard
or Brattleboro; junior superintendent.
Mary w. Ellis of Springfield; assistant
junior superintendent. Grace Route of
East berkshire.
Inc committee on nominations recon-
mended an unwritten law that the pres
ident should serve only two terms. The
meeting expressed a very hearty appre-
citation OF the efficient service as presi-
dent OF e. G. Osgood of Bellows Falls.
who has served nine years as president.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-04
Officers of the w. c. T. U,

AT the closing session of the Vermont
Wonan,s Christian Temperance union at
North Bennington Friday officers were
elected as follows: President, Mrs. Ida
ii. Read of Shelburne; corresponding sec
rotary. Mrs. Gratia E. Davidson of New
fame; recording secretary. Mrs. Abbie A.
Wyman of Cambridgeport; treasurer.
Mrs. T.. Mead Denny of Montpelier; au-
oltor, Mrs. Alice NJ. Richardson of Mont
peler vice president at large, Mrs F.
r. Lund OF Burlington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-04
Killed Wife and Himself.

Henry +. Eaton of Lowell shot and
killed his wife and himself Sunday at
North Chelmsford. Mass. His wife, who
separated from him two weeks previous.
had met him by appointment The two
dined at the home of Eaton's sister Mrs
William Mcclure. and left the house to-
gether. They were seen to stop and en-
gage In an animated conversation Sud-
denly Eaton drew a revolver and shot
his wife and then himself Both wounds
were in the brain and in each case death
was instantaneous.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-04

Eggs may have their faults, but at
any rate they are never too fresh.-[Phil-
adelphia Record.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-04
HOOD RUBBERS
'HE PRODUCT OF THE LARGEST RUBBER SHOE FACTOR
IN THE WORLD.

oeVen years
RUBBER small
view was 10 see now could
the first consideration getting and holding
improved the quality and details
held steadily
world
in Boston and factories
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-04
| PEARSON

|PEAHoON
s, will be
at Good
hing store
no buys a
1t store to-
|ented with
no visit the
e given q
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-04

While the H God
of all kinds of rubber
the leading kinds of their
are in common everyday
mention the Plymouth "
quality line, and we believe
the best wearing rubber
Plymouth" shoe has a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-04
The Newport.

heel. This Pilgrim" heel by the way, is Hood spec
which makes the heels of a rubber wear as long as
rest of the shoe.
AS the cold weather approaches, with sloppy
arctics and high CATERS which perfect protee
looking and durable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-04
The Princeton.

A favorite women's style
is the Newport, a light weight,
dressy, perfect fitting over.
This rubber is also made with
the Hood patent pilgrim"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-04
The Military Heel.

speciality which fits perfectly the Cuban he
worn so much by the ladies.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-30
LOSSES HEAVIER THAN JApS'
,...,.se Advanced in Three Columns,
oue for Frontal Attack, Others
On Flanks.
FIGHT DESPERATE ON BOTH SIDES
p..siaos Assaulted yiciously, but They
We're Unable to Rctake Ground
They Had Lost

Toklo. Iune 30 q p. m).-petaiied re-
,oris Of the capture OF Fen Chul pass
!, June q show that the Russians were
,rlyen from an exceedingly strong po-
,,,on dominating the shI Mu chenB
,o,d IN this engagement the Russian
,osses were again heavier than those
!, be JapaLese The japanese out
noneuyered the Russians by working
,roupd the enemys right flank, ana
,ttackng him In the rear
The Japanese advanced IN three COL
INNS one was assigned to deliver a
frontal attack and the others TO striNe
mo enemy on the Hanks. The column
shleb advanced upon the Russian rlsht
Sank fought q separate action, IL en-
sountored three battaliOns Of infantry.
.y guns and two machine guns on sun
say morning. This engagement lasled
until sunset Of Sunday, At THIS hour
Inc Japanese bivouacked and renewed
he assault AT midnight, when they sue
reeded In defeating the Russians on
Monday morning. the 9th, the Rus~
dams were reinforced with three bat
lallons and lG guns. They assaulted the
Iapaneso vlciously ana endeayored TO
p.take the position they had lost. They
we're repulsed and the japanese Hank
ora worked their way to the rear or
me main Russian position at Fen shui
PASS. This attack occurred at O'CLOCK
IN the morning
In the meantime the japanese col
-, hn a
the frontal attack, met and routed w.
90 Infantry and cavalry posted near
Wenchapantsu. This happened on sun
lay. tho goth. Al dawn OF Monday the
hlanese renewed the attack. The fight
Ink this day was opened with artillery
The Russians poured a deadly artillery
fre upon the attackers and the Japa-
resc, artillery secured a new position
and delivered ID heavy cross fire upon
he Russian lines Of defense. While this
vas proceeding the Japanese infantry
md engineers cleared the Instructions
from the Russians rear and closed In
on the enemy. The Russians broke and
fed at 1880 o'clock Monday morning
Tho Japanese gained and retained pos
SESSION OF the heights. The Russians
left 90 dead behind them on the heights
This number OF dead does not Include
those found in the valleys. The Japa-
nese lost go men killed or wounded in
the Ranking and the frontal attacks.
The Russian troops who defended
Fen Shut pass consisted Of II battalions
Of infantry 70 squadrons Of cavalry
and three batteries Of artillery. The
enemy had spent three months in forti-
flying Fen Shut pass The barracks
md other buildings captured by the
japanese had not been destroyed, but
before retreatlng the Russians burned
their warehouses at Shantasu, The
Russians retreated In disorder toward
fh Nh Cheng,
The japanese captured IS prisoners.