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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-29

Rainier Gazette: were pleased
TO receive call last Saturday from
E. II. Sucker. one OF Ralnier's indus
trious citizens. We fain would say
that II all our subscribers were like
Mr. Sucker the life OF the country
newspaper man would be more
sweet,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-29

Pittsburg justice has sent man to Jail for try
ing to bribe him with a dollar. Secretary Shaw
should congratulate the justice upon not being
cheap man.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-29

A New Haven bank teller who embezzed $4,000
has been sentenced to five years in the pententiary
If he has his loot planted he will be earning $4,000
a year, without any deduction for living expenses
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-29

When New York millionaire declares he is TAX
ing no sides in a political campaign the chance
are that he is sending checks of equal size to each
e Al NNt
VI CHe colHHlCCceS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-29

The managers of the republican campaign are
apparently trying to win without letting Representa-
tive Littlefed know anything about it.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-29

The Philadelphia young lady who received GER
tifcate emitting her to command ship might be
willing to exchange it for mates on little mat
rimOnal bark pa
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-29

About thousand Russians and Japs in Man.
churia are being converted daily to the argument of
perpetual peace.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-29

The General Slocum survivors" have been or,
ganized. Their badge should be an iron life pre-
server.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-29

General Kuropatkin knows what it feels like to
be the captain Of a defeated college football team
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05
Report Denied by kilograms From
St. Petersburg and Discredited
HEAVY FIRING OFF GEN SAN
Belief That Admiral Yeozen May Have Gone Out to
Meet the Japanese Squadron-A Big
Land Fight Thought to Be
Imminent.
BY Paul Lambeth.

Especial Cable The Times Dispatch. Copyright loo4)
LONDON May Aft which reaches here tonight that
firing been heard San to-day it probably
Admiral cnbodened by the OF his
cent raid from Vladvostok and has met the
Japanese squadron Admiral kamur and that desperate
naval battle here believe will result
Ill the putting Of tic Vadiyosok squadron not
destruction
Conflicting from ST Petersburg and Toxic as e
Of Admiral Togo latest attempt to bottle Up Port
Arthur that attempt resulted IN at 1al-
while from equally positive that T. Was
completely The preponderance opinion here IS
err favorable the Russian contention ##
the concerning the movements land point to the
great battle Feng Wang Cheng With caracer
sc energy Kurok has pushed after the Russians and
his force position The two armies are IN
touch and being rushed the front with all pos
sible dispatch 1t with General 1ro
pakn who the front whether or
not there will be general fighting That Kurok intends to aack
disposed his liking admits OF no doubt
as the reports Indicate overlaps both anks of the Russian
position it altogether probable that Kuopan will decline the
gage battle Lao Yang. The next tev DAYS
will tell the story
Nothing further has heard OF the reported capture OF New
Cwang and report probably without foundation Private
advices Shan Hal kWan confirm the
ports and strengthen the belief that China
will soon throw neutrality and make common cause with
Japan The belief gaining ground that the army under the som
nant OF General landed at Iaku Shan and the lack on
the ung peninsula will be made from the land side instead OF
from the sea- This would the Japanese forces against
the main body of the Russians
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05
SAILORS RECORD
IS NOW STRAIGHT
Fred McDougal Is Reimbursed
for Losses Sustained When
shanghaicd in Norfolk.
~ Associated Press.l

vAsIIINGTON, d. c., May 4.-After
u, r,np hccn shanglaied in Norfolk, Na.,'
shipped in an English tramp steamer as
a fireman. nut ashore IN England, forced
to heat his way back home. arrested WheH
the steamer was iour Gays wv ME- 10 q a.nm
away. and OH his arrival in this country
convicted nv court martial Fred Nc
.Ilournl a landsman In the navy, by order
nr thc Secretary of the Navy. has had
his record made straight and VIII be re-
lmbursed for his losses.
Imst June. while absent OH leave from
tho Franklin. thch at Hampton toans.
McDougal was walking along the streets
~ Norfolk one evening, WHOM u strange
IN IN sist cd that no have n drink, McDougal
consented after some protestations. The
stranger took him to II saloon In Water
c,roa, where they had two glasses Of
heer. and that is tho last MeDousal re-
membered until he found himself off
the english coast on the tramp steamer
81. Herbert, bound for Rotterdam. From
there the steamer went to Hamburg, ana
thence to South Shields, England, Where
no vas nut ashore with $225 In his POCKET
ns wages. Failing to secure assistance
rrom the American consul Mt that place,
McDougaI worked his way to London,
and thence slowed away on q cattle snip
hn,,nd for baltimore. When four days
AFT no was arrested and then the CAPS
ta,n IN his arrival at Baltimore, turned
him him. over to the police, who sent him
IN ~ = few days to the Franklin, where he
vas tried by court martial, convicted
and sentenced.
shortly after his release. while In
Norfolk McDougal met the man who
had shanghaied himy and had him ar
restcd He was Vance McCarty and kept
a boarding house. He was fined 500 for
accepting Illegal fees
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05
NOW P ARKER
AND GORMAN.
Friends Of Marylander Think
That His Chances for Nonli-
nation Have Improved.
WILL SWEEP CONVENTION
Senator's Supporters Claim That
Tammany Leaders Will Sup
port Him at St. Louis.

Special to The Times s-Dispatch)
n BALTIMORE. MD, May Ain the
opinion Of Senator Germans Maryland
friends. the prospects of that gentleman
receiving the Democratic nomination for
President, have improved greatly within
the past few days. They now consider
the fight between German and Parker,
with small odds in favor of either,
Judge Parker's candidacy. they say,
seems to have failed to touch the chord
of popular enthusiasm, and this is prob.
ably what has caused Mr.. Gorman's
friends to believe that the Maryland man
will be the one to catch the sentiment
In the rebound. b
1t is urged that the feeling for Parker
in New York, is luke-warm and that
Tammany Hall Is really against Parker
and Hill. and would prefer some man
outside the State. Murphy. the Tammany
leader the Belmonts. and other promi-
nent New York Democrats, it is claimed.
love Mr.. German. and will do all in their
power for him, although the delegation
of the State is pledged to Parker.
Pennsylvania, New Jersey and West
Virginia, 1t is claimed, are really for
German or, at least, the leaders are,
which amounts to the same thing, and,
of course. Maryland Is counted in with
out saying. Should the New York dele
gates go to st. Louis and state that
their support of Judge Parker was mere
ly perfunctory and that German could
carry the Empire State, it Is believed
by the Maryland men, that such wave
of enthusiasm would set In for German
as would sweep the convention from its
feet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05
FACTIONS UNITE in
STRONG PARKER CLUB
Gold and Silver Men Pull To-.
gcther and Make Hon. Chas.
". Meredith President.
I MEANS GOOD RESULTS
Political Enemies Of 1896 to
Fight Under Common Banner.
Meredith for Delegate.

a strong Alton B. Parker organization
was effected in this city last night, and
the decided feature OF the affair was the
coming together Of the gold and silver
wings OF the party and the unanimous
selection OF Hon Charles v. Meredith, a
most brilliant and persistent leader OF
the former, as president.
This action forcbodes no evil for the
Democracy In November. as it is In line
with the harmonious efforts for the pre-
being made all over the country by the
hitherto distracted wings OF the party.
The selection of Mr. Meredith as presi-
dent CT the Parker Club here means more
than the mere formal conduct OF cam
paign, for delegates favoring the nomlna-
iIon of the great New York jurist. 1t
means not only that Richmond Demo-
Gratis are strongly against the Hearst
movement, and will enter an aggressive
fight for Parker but that Mr.. Mere
dlth one of the original Parker men in
Richmond, will be the leader, and also
tho unanimous choice Of the District
Convention for one Of the delegates 70
ST. Louis II he will have the honor.
Detail of Organization.
r,,o organization OF the Parker Club
toor shane at AIurphys Hotel at o'clock
when Hon, E. G. Folkes called to order
a,,d Mr. Horace A. Hawkins was made
temporary secretary.
The chair named Messrs. Henry T..
Beck, C Manning, Jr, and &. Is. Follock
a committee to recommend perHiahene
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05
VOTERS INDIGNANT
IN BARTON HEIGHTS
Only Forty of Towns Citizens
Can Vote, Others Accused
Of Presumption.

The usually quiet town of Carton
Heights Is now in IA state of great politi-
cal turmoil and confusion, which will cul-
ninate In n mass-mccting of the Demo-
cratic citizens to be held tonight at S
o'clock,
The object OF the meeting is to nomi-
nate candidates for Mayor and three
seats in the Council. and the great aues-
tlon Is who Is entitled to participate
1t turns out that of II possible $50 Demo
cratic voters, only forty have complied
with the new constitutional provision. re-
curing poll tax payment slS months
prior TO an election. and these forty are
saving that the other ll0 will be uslirpers
IL they undertake to dictate the policy
of the party, And, yet. the llO seem To
have the whip hand, ana Will likely I'm
things IN to suit themselves, one OF
tho interesting features OF the SITUATE ION
is that Mayor j. w. Starrett Is "A canol-
date for denomination, and Is not nm
self. n qualified voter. inasnucll as ne
has not met the poll tax requirement. OF
the Constitutions Mr.. Starrett himself
makes this admission, lie Is popular
citizen OF the town, has made an as
ceptublo Mayor and will likely have no
ol.positlon in to-nights meeting
'rhe citizens organization VIII hold u
regular meeting prior to tho meeting OF
the Democratic caucus, and me person
ncf of the two bodies VIII be prarlicahS
the same, though their Objects Wiae'F u'i
far The former will discuss the generai
interests of the town WINE ~ 49, w,
will take up the matter of nunlplPal POI
itics. In the latter meeting some very
lfyely times are expected, and some hoe
poi;iical not ty cay personal, CiasAeS :
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05
THE WHISKEY MEN
ARE ALL CONVICTED
Angle, Sprinkle and Young
Punished for Fraud on
Government.
FINE AND IMPRISONMENT NJ !.
IMPRISONMENT \
The Defendants Apply for Writs
Of Error and Give Justify
ing Bonds.
tspecial to INC Timesy. plspatch.l

Especial 10 The Times Dspatch)
GREENSBORO, N. c.. May "A YER
dict Of guilty was to-day rendered In the
cases against II NJ. Angle B. f. Sprn-
kle and William Young in tho Federal
Court for defrauding the government by
means Of false entries in connection with
the payment OF tax on whiskey.
Sprinkle was fined 5000 and sentenced
to two years in prison; Angle $1,000 and
one year. and Young $1,000 and six
months. An appeal was taken.
A. j.. Davis, government gauger, who
some time ago was convicted OF making
false returns in connection with these
alleged frauds, was given eighteen months
and fined $1,000. Judgment for $4,000
was also assessed against him. and suit
for that amount viii! be brought against
his bondsmen.
Defendants Give Bond.
The defendants in the case gave justi-
fled bonds for ten thousand dollars
each, pending the result of their writs
of error, certified to the Circuit Court
OF Appeals, and were discharged from
custody.
District Attorney Holton who has made
such remarkable fight in conducting
most important and stupendous ever
tried in any court in the State, was the
recipient of many congratulations from
local attorneys and citizens.
This afternoon kilograms from many of
the revenue departments all over the
country, began to pour In upon him. one
being from the department. at WASH
'lngton, commencing his prosecution and
congratulating him on the result.
From Washington came this: Your
courage, zeal and masterly preparation
and presentation of your case enabled
the jury to reach n just conclusion. You
are to be heartily congratulated and
commended upon the conviction OF these
conspirators who have defraudcd the
government OF its revenues
Tribute to Sinonton.
Upon adjournment of court the mem
bcrs of the bar assembled to hold a
memorial service on the death of Judge
Smontoi. John N. Wilson was called
to preside, and n. j. Murphy nctedNns
secretary Tie committee on resoll-
tions-Mlessrs. r. ID, Douglass. j. Il.
Morehcad and w. r. BSnum through
Chairman Dougluss-prescnte rcsolu-
tlons expressive of regret at the death
OF Judge Simonton, and tributes TO his
memory were made by Colonel Morehead
Colonel John n. Staples, Judge Boyd,
District Attorney lIolton and Chairman
Wilson, after which the resolutions Wero
adopted, all standing.
Judge Boyd then opened the Circuit
Court. the action OF the bar was pre-
sented, and the Judge ordered the same
spread upon the minutes OF the court,
and copies be sent to tho family OF the
deceased.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05
kAsHTALINsk's REP 0RT.
Russian General Informs Ems
pcror Of Circumstances
of Yalu Battle.
(By Associated Press.l

ST PETE>RSBURC. May 4.-The Em-
peror received the following dispatch
from General Kuropatkn:
''Maior- General ISashtalinsky reports
as follows:
consider II my duty to report
the circumstances OF the grievous, yet
glorious battle fought by the troops
under my command with the superior
FORCES OF the Janancsc on May 1st.
Early on the morning of April SQth
the Japanese began 10 oppose our left
flank having on the previous evening
occupied the khussian Heights, after
an attack, in consequence Of which l
ordered the Twenty, second Regiment,
which had occupied Khussan. to re-
tire across The river TO our position
ut Poieiinsky
Ion the morning of the same day
an extraordinarily prolonged and vip-
lent bombardmont OF our whole posi-
licn at km-J .ien-Chens commenced
from WI IN. toresaw that The Jap
nnrse after the bombardment llwhich
over 1000 projeccles We're discharged,
would take the offensive.
= i received orders from Lieutenant
General Xassaltch le battle and re-
tain my position at the forts OF Po-
tielinsky,
battaluns of the phirty-second Regi.
lnent and the Third Battery OF the
sixth brigade,
''rhe Japanese took the offensive at
8 O'clock III the morning disputching
NJ least one division OF intaatry, which.
advancns in column. sustained epor.
nous losses. but crossed the ford and
attacked our position. which Was ex-
posed TO the fire OF thirty's field suil'
and siege batteries,
THE Japanese advanced and occu-
pied the position.
Towards noon ascertained That
the Japanese had routed the battalion
OF the Twentyvsecond Regiment posted
at Chin-Gow. and We're farming my
left flank.
i,,At O'Clock In the afternoon my
left flank was reinforced by FIVE LAT.
lalions OF the Eleventh EssstiaSlt and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05
VlRCINlANS
START HOME, E.
Commission Left St. Louis Last
Night After Weeks Stay
in Magic City.
GENTLEMEN H N II: WELL NJ, PLEASED SCI:
Hotels Have Come to Their
Senses and Are Not So En-
horbitant as at First.
GENTLEMEN WELL PLEASED
lFrom a STAFF correspondent.)

(From a Staff Correspondent0
z ST. LOUIS, MO, May 4.-After a stay
of a week or more the Virginia commis-
sion to the Worlds Fair, left to-day for
home, we'll pleased with the situation as
whole. The item of expenses is cause
for some concern, and the gentlemen
have been forced to do some wonderful
financing to make the ends meet, after
encompassing the very remarkable condi-
tons prevailing here.
1t is a noteworthy fact. however, that
st. Louis Is beginning, though slowly. to
come to its senses and the hostelries
and boarding places were to-day not
nearly so domineerng and exorbltant as
they have been for some time. This is
due to the relatively small outside attend
ance, which would have been made even
smaller had the almost prohibitive rates
continued long.
The situation will grow more bearable
with the advance of time and the ex-
perience it gives, and the way will be
much easier month or two hence. Sew
eral Virginia people have called at Month
cello. but as might be supposed. the at
tendance from the o.. Dominion is small
as vet.
Virginia day will be on September ed,
and can be made a most notable event
here IL the money is forthcoming The
other States are dedcating their buildings
with elaborate ceremonies, to which all
of st. Louis, together with the outside
world gathered here are flocking. Unless
several thousands are realized, Virgnia's
fine showing. as she is making, can lhave
no dedicatory exercises at all. Tho cX-
pensc continues to grow with leap and
bounds. sousa, Innes and others almost
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05
TO Readers

there is more reliable In.
formation tn tic square
inch In the 'ree.Dee Want
CUltimns than anywhere
else In Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05
Many Women in Jap Armies.

(By Associnted 1'ross.)
NICTORIA, b, c., May 4.-Richard
Carter, Of Tanegashima Island, Japan,
a contractor to the Japanese government,
is In this city en- route to the Orient. IIe
states that at least ten per cent. of the
Japanese soldiers in the field are women
disguised as men. lie says the aver
age Japanese woman of the coolie class
is as strong il not stronger than the
man.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05
DELEGATE HEERMANS
THROWNFROMBUCCY
Mrs. Hecrlnans Rendered Un
conscious and Her Condi-
ton Serious.
Especial 10 Tho Times, ,pIsp0tch.)

CIIRISTIANSBuRG, VA, May AIR,
q, A. lIeermans. member of the yr-
gnla House, and his wife were thrown
from their buggy this afternoon. Mrs.
lIeermans sustained a severe cut on the
head, rendering her unconscious, from
which she has not yet been aroused,
and serious concern Is felt regarding her
recovery. Mr.. Heermans. who is Just
seriously injured beyond n severe shak-
ing up They were driving Between here
and Blacksburg. when the horse ran
away.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05

X Alton B. PARKER Ctno #oTgdnlzea nith
Hon. Charles ". Meredith as presiident,E;, ia -,
among voters enter into the political sit
uation IN Barton Heish.s.GSity Commit, CO =, !,
meetings t viii viii Be s ordered for the selection
OF delegates to the State Convention :.
Mention OF prominent men as delegates
TO the ST. Louis National Convention In
clude Senators Daniel and Martin. Cover
nor Montague. Hon; a. c. Braxton, Hon.
w. A. Jones and others---Expert marine
insurance adjuster expected in the city
to-day to determine uction to be taken
regarding the Pocahontas-u s. CT
cases back on the docket for argument
-Sergcant Charles H. Talley out after
months OF illness owing to an injury re-
ing work towards repairing the cave in at
Main and Ninth Streets; the work TO -
completed in ten days-Trip to james
Alumni OF Randolpn- Macon College
making preparations for annual banquet
10 be given in this cty-iialr for the
decided upon---Great interest in the
championship ball game between Rich
mond cGege ana s,er
men desire to become citizens Of Rich
Inond by annexation-This Is the last
day for candidates TO place their names
thdraws--Afay Festival au MASONIC
Temple continues on It's merry career.
Virginia.
Delegate Heermans, of Mon tgomery. and
his wife We're '2hrown from a buggy and
Mrs. Heermans perhaps fatally hurt.
the University Of Virginia defeated by
Johns Hopkins In Baltimorc--Judge Wal.
ter a. Watson confirms the election OF
torney OF Nottoway--H, NJ. Frey, a
young man. who claims to be q cousin lsl,,
the property In PPetcrsburg owned BY DE
Frank j. Gouids interests ncs a cross bill!
to George =. Fishers suit against prop
ssns frsS sAabshs bonds Of the sr sopns who
ensatlon--B Bakery under guard IN
Norfolk on account Of threats made mad,
.here- -Petersburss Council hnds new
commission in regard 10 redistricting--,
y frul. tree agent unaeE arpTso n 4! horse sleo-
The staunton Council lcvles heavy tax
on, firms using trading stampsI--six-yssa1r- n ear
Ing of tree being cut BY his father----
Two young ladies' In buckingham 40
daring act to save their fathers house
from burning.
North Carolina.
verdict Of guilty rendered at q, Greenst
H9'S " Anse ass ws'sFsy e. f. sprinkle rHd sas and Wam
Young and heavy fines and ,imprisonment ,orn
sefs so aais dfsdy eoaR". ee"r % xess aloSs
State until May Goth to file bill of parti-
culars against McBec and Finch on charge
ane fRnsPrdf'S aPnd Sor f0cngeSa carona T Raoad @
General.
Reported that harbor of Port Arthur
has been blocked by Japanese; nayhl
shortly ana great land night seems InnI, imln,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05

About five miles OF the Great Northern
tracks ont north of hero, INivo children
We're drowned in n creek five miles
from this city, Tracks are under from
four to eight inches Of water south of
here. fifteen miles. Greeks arc swollen
beyond their banks
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05
CLOUDBURsT IN TEXAS
STOPS RAILROAD TRAFFIC.
(By Associated Press-)

AUSTIN, May 4,-As a result Of the
cloudburst in Central Texas ana TINS sec
ton. not a train has moved to the north,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05
DECORATE THE 4
GRAVE OF GORDON
Commander Black, pf the Grand
Army, Placed Flowers on the
Tomb Of Southern Chief.
(special to The Times Dispatch)

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
ATLANTA GA, May Awhile In the
city, Grand Army Commander ], G,
Black, with his wife, visited Oakland
Cemetery and asked to be shown the
grave of the late General John b, Cor
don. Mrs. Black carried large basket
of flowers, with which she and General
Black decorated the grave of the great
Confederate commander.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05
70 Advertisers

competition Is too fierce,
and cumpetitots are I 10
numerous, for d man to
DO i successful business
Without advcftising..Tec.
Dec Want Ads. turn tic
trick.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05

Continued on Third Pageo
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-02
NONE But AMERICANS.
Vessels Specified for Use IL Shipping
philippine Merchandise.

Philippine Merchandise.
Washington, Marth 1.-THE senats
today passed a hill requiring the use d
American Vessels IN transporting gov
ernment supplies ana took up tie BIN
prohibiting the use Of other than
American vessels IN shipping merchan.
disc TO tho Philippines and relieving
the inter-isIand trade OF the Philip
pines from the exact.ons of the coast :
wise laws Of the United States. The
first mentioned requirements OF the
latter bill II already IN force. in ef-
feet. but this measure enacts II in a
different form.
The bill now pending. az introduced.
provides that Il shall 10 into effect
July next, but the democrats sought
10 have the time deferred. Their sug-
IS ',i"Ls ncrc NJ. accepted but Lodge
who is In charge Of the measure. in
STATED his wil..reness to postpone ihr
time. hut the seanic adjourned. how.
ever sahaut n.'irg on either the L.r
or ainend'n.nt