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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
J. HILL MAY SIDE TRACK
THE TWIN CITIES.
Opposition to Northern Securities Merger
May Lead to Construction of New
Southeastern Line.

Sioux City. Ia, Aug. 23.-On account
of the opposition of the cities of st. Paul
and Minneapolis to the Northern Secur-
tiles merger, it is said that President Hill
proposes to side track them 1t is claimed
that he proposes to make these points of
secondary interest on his system by de-
yeloping a southeastern route through the
Missouri valley. By construction of new
mileage and absorption OF old lines, it is
asserted, he intends to tap Kansas City
and ST. Louis, and thereby make the twin
cities regret their antagonism to his IN
terests. The details of the scheme have
not been made public.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
PLAN TRIP WITH EXHIBITS.
Best of Products Shown at Washburu
Fair to Be Transported.

Washburn, Wis, Aug. 23.-ISpecial.
The Bayfield, county fair will be held
at Iron River September 6, and 8. The
North Wisconsin Farmers association is
endeavoring to secure the support of the
four counties of the organization, Ash
land, bayfield,, Douglas and Iron, in
making the fair sort of headquarters
for the exhibits of the four counties.
From the choicest of the exhibits Sc
cured the farmers association will select
the best and exhibit them in the south
and other adjoining states. 1t is prob
able that car will be secured to travel
from place to place with these products.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
Prospecting at Iron River.

Washburn, Wis, Aug. 23.-[Special.l
"A company has been formed ut Iron
River for the purpose of prospecting for
iron. No discoveries of iron have ever
been made in the vicinity of Iron River,
but the indications are strong, and the
people believe that close TO them there is
a great deposit of the ore. In ease any
thing of value is discovered a mining
company will be organized and the work
pushed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
GEORGIA NEGRO KILLED
AND BURNED BY MOB.
Jim Glover, Identified by 13-Year-Old
Girl He Had Attacked, Shot to
Death at Cedartown.

Cedartown, Ga, Aug. 23.-After being
positively identified by Levia Reeves, the
l3-year-old daughter of a well known
farmer, as the negro who had attacked
her, Jim Glover was shot to death near
the girls home and then dragged into this
town and burned on the public square.
Montgomery, Ala, Aug 23.-Gov.
Cunningham has offered rewards amount
ing to $1,000, the largest ever offered in
Ala bama, for the arrest and conviction of
the lynchers of Ed Avery of Walker, Ru-
FMS Leseure of Marriage, and Will Rob-
ertson of Pickens.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
KEROSENE ON BLAZE;
FRIGHTFULLY BURNED.
Wautoma Butcher Lad Attempts to Hur-
ry the Fire and Suffers in Con-
sequence of Rashness.

Wautoma, Wis, Aug. 23.-[Special. j
Fred Tetzlaff, a young man employed in
the meat market of +. w. Teska, was
frightfully burned late Saturday after
noon. Tetzlaff went out to the slaughter
house, two miles from this village, to
butcher. He started fire which did not
burn as fast as he wished, so he took a
kerosene can and started to pour the con-
tents on the blaze, the result being an
explosion which burned his face and
hands badly. He may recover.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
GREEN BAY WANTS MORE MONEY
Addition to Appropriation for New Fed
eral Building Is Asked.

Green Bay, Wis, Aug. 23.-An addi-
tional appropriation of $4,000 for the
Green Bay federal building is to be
asked, making the entire appropriation
$165,000. Postmaster f. A. Holman
felt dissatisfied with the pcstofice pro-
visions made in the plans for the pro-
posed building. Congressman Minor and
Senator Quarles will be asked to use
their efforts to secure the additional APP
nronriation. -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
DIVORCED FROM YOUNG WIFE.
John w. Tipney Granted Divorce from
Salvation Army Girl.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Aug. 23-John w.
Tipney, aged 81 years, a man of wealth
and vestryman in Trinity church, was
granted divorce from his young wife on
the ground of desertion.
Mrs. Tipney was a Salvation army girl
when she married. She quietly left one
night and for four years made her home
in Minneapolis. Her efforts to secure
money from her rich husband finally led
to her discovery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
WAR PREVENTS HIS COMING.
English Attorney General Can't Attend
Legal Convention at ST. Louis.

London, Aug. 23.-"Exigencies of pub
lie service" as he explains in his letter
to the st. Louis exhibition commissioners.
have necessitated the abandonment by
Sir Robert Finlay, the attorney general,
Of his intention to represent the English
bar at the international conference of
jurists at st. Louis. 1t is accepted as a
fact that the questions of contraband of
war, etc., on which Russia and Great
Britain are negotiating, as well as the
use by belligerents of neutral ports re-
quire the uninterrupted attention of the
ATTORNEY general
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
flight STILL ON.
Battle Is Raging Before the
Doomed Gibraltar of the
Far East.
PORT ARTHUR'S STRUGGLE.
Brave Russians Are Withstanding the
Brilliant Attacks of the
Japanese.
PORT ARTHUR'S STRUGGLE
MAY STARvE OUT THE GARRISON.

. Chefoo, Aug. misunderstanding to
advices brought here from Port Arthur
by junk, the japanese were holly press,
ing the Russian center along the railway
and the Russian right in the vicinity OF
Golden Hill. These advices are brought
by Chinese who departed from Tai
pangtze, which is one mile from the city
near Golden Hill, between the city and
the forts Of the Russian right wing. The
Chinese declare that the japanese occu-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
MIKADO'S AGENTS
BUY A BIG BULL.
Fine Animal Purchased in Waukesha Is
to Be Shipped to Toxic
at Once.

Waukesha, Wis, Aug. 23-Messrs.
Lehii and Hashimoto, representing the
government of Japan, were here looking
over the stock On a Waukesha farm.
They have been selecting cattle of vari-
Gus breeds for the imperial farm near
Toxic, and decided that the Waukesha
county farm contained the most typical
Shorthorn bull that they had seen, and
it was purchased. 1t will be shipped to
Toxic at once.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
POSTMASTER HANGS HIMSELF.
Erick Peterson, Proprietor of General
Store at Rochester, Ends Life.

Burlington, Wis, Aug. 23.-TSpecial.1
-Erick Peterson, postmaster at Roches-
ter, proprietor of the general store there,
hung himself in grove yesterday after
noon half q mile from his home. He
was made melancholy by business trou-
bles. He was about 80 years old and
leaves a wife and daughter
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
Has All but Fallen.

pied TaipangtZe and penetrated along tho
railway to Gen. StoesseFS residence on
August 81.
Has All but Fallen.
AS this report would indicate that Port
Arthur had all but fallen, the japanese
expert attached to the local consulate re-
ceived the information with great re-
serve. The information is accepted,
however, as confirmation of previous
reports that the Russians have been
driven from ltzshan and that the Japa-
neSe are very close to the southern forts
and the eastern defenses.
The local Japanese, under the leader
ship Of their consul, are subscribing mon
ey and preparing to celebrate the expect
ed fall of the fortress.
Russian Warship Sunk
The Chinese who arrived today further
report that Russian warship was hit by
a shell recently and sunk in the harbor
report was cabled several days ago
that gunboat of the Otvajano type had
been sunk. This is probably the vessel
referred to.
Russians Encouraged.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 23.-12:35 p. NJ
Despite the popular feeling that Port
Arthur is doomed, the success with which
14ieut.-Gen. Stoessel has been beating off
the japanese assaults and the heavy
losses suffered by the besiegers offer con-
sldrable encouragement to the war office.
There is a limit beyond which troops
cannot go, no matter how gallant said
an officer of the general staff this morn
ing. A fifth Of the army before Port
Arthur is small estimate of the enemy's
losses up to date. If the storming opera
ton, which we understand is now pro-
crossing, fails to give them a fOothold in
the ring Of inner defenses, the japanese
will be compelled by sheer exhaustion to
stop and recuperate. while awaiting addi-
f1onal relnforcements, and / personally,
together with some of my colleagues, be-
heve they will abandon the idea Of gen.
eral assault and settle down to regular
siege operations.
May Starve Out Garrison.
Starving out the garrison is less bril-
liant, but it is quite effective q way Of
reducing fortress The japanese pur-
pose in rushing matters has doubtless
been to release a section of the southern
army and enable it to cooperate with the
armies in Manchuria.''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
ISLAND CERTIFICATES CHEAP.
Paper Representing 100000 of In
dehtedness Sold for $IoI.41o.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 23.-Bids
were opened yesterday in the office of
Col. Edwards, chief of the bureau Of in
sular affairs, for $4,000 900 in temporary
Philippine certificates of indebtedness.
The entire lot was sold to NJ L. Tur-
ner of Oklahoma City for $10l ,410.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
May Starve Out Garrison.
ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP
A RESIDENCE FOILED.
Gas Pipe Filled with -Glycerine
Found Under Home of Chris Thomp-
son at Menominee.

Menominee, Mich, Aug. 23-[Spe-
GALA piece Of gas pipe filled with
nitro-glycerine was found under the
home of Chris Thompson 1t was ex-
ploded by the police and caused a ter
rife racket. An attempt to commit q
dastardly crime was thus foiled The
motive for the act is unknown No clue
to the perpetrator of the deed has been
discovered
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
BIG SUBWAY is INUNDATED.
Lack of Drainage May Ruin st. Louis
$1,000, 900 Improvement.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 23.-The million
dollar subway at the Union station,
which was to have been opened yester-
day, is filed with water. 1t may prove
n total failure because no provisions have
been made for drainage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
OFFICERS ARE ALL AT WORK.
Heads of Paper Makers Union at Apple
ton Find Employment Again.

Appleton, Wis, Aug. 23.-Ex-Ald. Will
liam c. Bauer, third vice president of the
National brotherhood Of Papermaker.,
who lost his position in the recent strike,
has accepted a position with an eastern
life insurance company. President James
Toland is employed in a Massachusetts
paper mill. Secretary III. A. Paulson
and Treasurer Herman Krankel are at
work Oh the new mill at Kimberly.
Michael Kerrigan, financial secretary, is
employed in the Thilmany paper mill at
Kaukauna.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
Gen. Stoesse1 Says Port
Arthur Will Be His Tomb.

Moscow, Aug. pa telegram has
J been received from Gen. Stoessel by one
of his most intimate friends here which
ends with the words: Farewell for
ever. Port Arthur will be my tomb
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
NEW PORTFOLIO PLANNED.
Secretary of Mines and Mining Is Sug-
gested for Cabinet

Portland, Ore, Aug. 23.-President
American mining congress emphasized
the necessity of securing government CO.
operation in the mining industry in the
form of department of mines and min
ing thus constituting Il new cabinet port
folio
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24

the japanese infantry assaulted it and
compelled the Russians to retire. The
Russian artillery then directed a heavy
fire On the spot, compelling the japanese
in turn to retire.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24

Christian societies are presenting
copies Of the Bible to japanese soldiers
at the front.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24

pied Taipangtze and penetrated along thu
railway to Gen. Stoessers residence on
August 21.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24

Shanghai, Aug. 22.-The meeting of
the foreign consuls here today resulted
In the preparation of a statement of the
established facts regarding the Russian
warshlps Askold and Grozovoi. The
RUSSIAN authorities show u Discrimination
to reconsider their refusal to comply with
Chlnas demand that the two ships leave
Shanghai or ulsarm
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-01

tages for investment; that our dairy
and lumber interests are yet IN Their
infancy. and promises TO be an impor-
tant creator OF wealth In the near fa-
ture. IL proper Inducements are held
out 10 investors, These Inducements
can be promulgated by commercial or
ganixations only. as they are the
source from whom intending investors
seek information.
The laxity OF interest In the meetings
OF these organizations Is apparent
and II may be necessary to hold a
series Of revival meetings to secure
the interest necessary for the promul-
CATION OF many needed improvements
and the acquisition Of Investment by
outside capital The membership Of
the chamber OF commerce is large. but
no one would believe It by the at
tendance. These meetings are for the
public and should be participated In
by the public for mutual Improvement,
discussion Of important subjects
tending to development or our re-
sources and II is to be hoped that the
business men of Astoria can afford to
take one night of In two weeks to at
tend to business OF the city and
county. that at the present time needs
careful consideration.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-01
TodaN's Weather,

Portland. Nov. so,--oregon and
Washington Thursday. occasional rain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-01
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
The Baltimore G. Ohio Railroads New
Through Service.

Effective November 27th, 1904, and
thereafter a new daily train will be
inaugurated, leaving Grand Central
passenger station, Chicago, at 1O:SO
P. NJ, for Akron, Cleveland, Youngs-
town, Pittsburg and intermediate
points, connecting at Plttsburg with
"Duquesne Limited for Philadelphia
and New York, and with train No. 10
for Washington, d. C. and Baltimore.
This train will be equipped with
first-class day coaches Pullman
sleepers and dining car service.
On all through tickets stop-over will
be allowed at Washington, Baltimore
and Philadelphia, not to exceed ten
days at each place.
For further particulars address
Peter Harvey, General Agent, Room
1, Hobart Bldg, San Francisco.
D. B. Martin, Manager Passenger
Traffic Baltimore, Md.
B. N. Austin, General Passenger
Agent Chicago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-01
Open to Travel Todsy--Runs Through
Low Level Country.

| Seattle Post Intelligencer--A tele-
gram from Dawson received In this
city by client OF John p. Hartman
describes conditions existing In the
interior, between Dawson and Fair
banks, the leading camp Of the Tanana
region. The message reads as fol-
lows:
"Thls Is the first definite announce
ment OF the completion Of the road
between Dawson and Fairbanks. With
the opening OF this highway through
to the Tanana metropolis the time
from Skagway has been shortened to
ten days. twelve being the time here
tofore consumed In ordinary travel.
This is very good time for the distance
covered, which embraces is5 miles
from Dawson to Fairbanks.
"The road runs almost It's entire
length from Circle 10 Fairbanks
through heavy timber, and is thus pro-
tected from the winds which sweep
through the region at this season OF
the year. and possesses the advantage
OF being at no point at n greater ele-
walton than 800 feet. From Dawson
to Eagle. los miles. the road follows
the river bank From Eagle to Circle
City, approximately 200 miles, the
course Is also along the river bank.
Branching OF at Circles, II winds
through the timber. which densely
covers the region. for 1OS miles, end
ing at Fairbanks.
The rate OF $3.50 which IL mentioned
as the present passenger rate Is not
thought likely to prevail for any great
length Of time, as many owners of
horses, OF which there are almost un-
limited numbers. are In the business.
and are in a position TO cut that high
price to very low figure.
Another factor which will figure In
the cutting OF the charges Is the NUM-
Der OF roadhouses which line the road
at intervals of from twelve to fifteen
miles. making the trip far from haz-
ardous even for travellers without a
guide. With the completion OF the
road through to the Tanana camp, 1t
is expected slump will come In the
price OF staples at Fairbanks, which
is now very high.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-01

It is suggested in some quarters
that the house committee on ways and
means, In the event Of the opening up
of tariff agitation, authorizes sub
committee, composed OF able lawyers
to examine and cross-examine tariff
revisionists. When the hearings are
held the tariff could be taken up sche-
dule by schedule, and request made
of representative men from all parts
of the country who favor a reduction
to submit their side of the case. They
should show beyond question where
modification of the schedule under dis
cussion would be an advantage. Facts,
and facts only, should be considered,
and glittering generalltles. stump
speeches, supposedly popular clamor
and what they say should be rlgidly
excluded in trying to arrive at a
sound. businesslike decision on clear
cut business proposition. Some OF
the "stand-patters" believe In letting
well enough alone, but they frankly
admit that there may be schedules in
which the conditions now existing
might warrant change. They point
out, however, that in the past other
countries have taken advantage Of
this governments reduction Of import
duties by raising export duties, and
declares that the lessons learned in
connection with wood pulp, coffee
and other commodities were exceed
inly valuable, though decidedly ex-
pensive.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-01
rHE MoRNlNG HISTORIAN.

The Astorian has passed from the
hands Of its former owner. Mr.. Samuel
Elmore. into a new management
There will be no change in its policy
politically. but an effort viii be made
to infuse new life into the enterprising
citizens OF the city. with the view OF
bringing the grand natural advantages
of the city and county to the attention
of the world. Public questions will be
discussed with fairness: equal and
exact justice will be meted out to one
and ALL and a newspaper that will re-
fleet the sentiments OF the people, con-
servative and dignified. will be the aim
Of the new management. II will be a
family journal replete with the current
news events: as complete a telegraphic
service as win meet the wants and re-
quirements Of its patrons: social fea-
lures will be added, an eppitome of
local happenings without comemnt,
leaving the readers to Judge OF their
intrinsic worth. win be the attractive
features of The Astorian.
Established nearly 80 years ago,
places il in the front ranks Of Oregon
journalism, not only as purveyor OF
news, but as an advertising medium.
reaching all classes and conditions of
society. Its importance will be ap-
parent. The reading public want con-
servative news paper. the reliability of
its news being paramount. Its columns
will be open to the discussion Of ques-
tions Of public importance, eliminating
personalities and taints Of yellow jour-
nalism. A city of approximately $4,000
Inhabitants should be willing to lend
its moral and financial assistance to
a newspaper published for the benefit
of the community; the building up of
its industries and the acquision of capt.
tai and immigration. This, in brief.
is an outline Of the policy to be pur-
sued. and strictly adhered to. A news
paper is a mirror rejecting the senti-
ments of the community in which it is
published To be successful 1t must
have the cooperation Of the business
and social element, and the support
of the commercial organizations. The
Astorian is one of the oldest established
daily papers in the state, and its in
fiuence for good will depend upon a
wise and conservative policy, which
with add materially in building up the
city and county. Upon the prosperity
Of a city depends the success Of a
newspaper, and these interests will not
be antagonized. but fostered and pro-
NOTED.
The new management is in absolute
control Of The Astorian. Mr.. Dellinger
is well known all over the Pacific coast
from Eureka, Cal, to Pocatella, Idaho.
and the sound cities. where he mas built
up an extensive business, which is now
transferred to The Astorian. To build
up this business, with local business,
will be the chief object Of The Astorian.
To make 1t live local paper, alert to
all the news, unhampered by any en-
tangling alliances, with a view Of max
ing it a welcome visitor in every house,
hold, will be the incentive of The
Morning Astorian.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-01

Over in New Jersey they evidently
believe parent has some RESPONSE
bility in regard to truant scholars, and
that the burden Of making them stop
playing hockey" and going to school
is not all on the state. In Jersey City
a father has just been committed to
the county jail for thirty days for not
compelling his son to go to school.
The boy, who is II years old, has been
arrested many times for truancy. And
now it's up to the old man." as the
young hopeless would probably say.