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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
AsroRIAN PUBLISHING COMPANY.
THE ASTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY.

In her annual report Mrs. George II. George
retiring president of the Astoria Public Library
Association, says: IF the general public could
only be made to understand that our effort, hard
work and worries are in its behalf and for its ben
eft exclusively, besides for the honor of city,
our yearly subscriptions might be materially in
creased I"
Lack of civic pride that justifes any such state
ment as this is certainly to be deplored. Yet As
toria does not properly support its excellent public
library We have the statement of Secretary Holmes
that more than 10000 persons visited the free read
ing room during the year. still this popular place of
instructive entertainment must its funds from
may by holding entertainments and literally begging
money from unappreciative Astorians
There is in Astoria inconsiderable literary ele-
ment This class wants to read all the late books.
1t is well able to pay for the privilege. There is an
other class that avas itself Of the free reading
for quiet entertainment More than 10000 such
persons spent more less of their time at the library
during the past year They were given access to all
the leading magazines papers and other periodicals,
as we'll as to abrary excelled in few Of the smaller
cities This lastnamed class perhaps is not able to
pay for its reading, and for it the public library
was priamriy instituted. 1t was intended as an ed
ucatona institution and has always performed that
function The report Of the secretary attests its
success. 1t is doing great and lasting good to the
community: yet the general public-that is to say,
those Of us who are able to extend the support it
deserves-does not realize that it is being conducted
solely for the benefit Of the city
OF the total amount of money received by the as
Socation during the year only $3.50 was contrlbu-
ted Three hundred dollars was donated by the city,
while $466 was raised by entertainments. For this
showing Astorians ought to be ashamed Of them
selves If this were pauper community, with scores
Of poor people to care for there might be some ex-
cuse for the lack of support Of the library but in
city Of 14OOO or $4,000, where case Of poverty is
never even heard Of the absence Of civic pride can
not be justified The women of the city alone mani
fest pride in the library; without their hard work
its doors would close and remain SO.
The half mill tax recently levied by the council for
library purposes will put Astoria's deserving instl.
tuition in an Independent position The money was
intended for its use and there is no reason why it
should not receive the sum that will be realized The
appropriations ordinance dividing the amount andI
apportoning but half the fund for the benefit oil
the public library is deficient in this respect andI
should be amended at the forthcoming session Of the
council Provision for library for the new ethyl
hall-yet a dim myths not opportune, and the en-
tire sum should 90 where it intended to be used
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
ASTORIA AND COLUMBIA
RIVER RAILROAD
ASTORIA

7:46 mi For Portland and iii3o m
s:i0 . m Way Points io:so pm
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
pARr EUROPE MUST PLAY.
Effort Must be Made TO conHns strua
ale With Russia and Japan.

Reriln, Fcb. 9.--The colonge Gazette
defines Germany's policy In east Asia
lin an article which II evidently lnspir-
ed Ms follows:
we must direct our attention to sce-
Ing that further complications do not
arise from this quarrel and that the
regions In China adjacent to the theater
OF war are not drawn Into the outbreak
We can best subserve this purpose by a
policy which win leave no doubt Of our
fullest neutrality.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10

To Cure a Gold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo ouinine Tab
lets All druggists refund the money
IL Il tails to cure. n. w. Groves Sig
nature is on each box. asc, Il
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10

Japan has about 100000 people and Russia
perhaps 13O,OOO,OOO Japan's land area is scarcely
10000 square miles, while Russias 5. is nearly g.
100000 Japan has more pupils in her schools than
Russia Japan has 1882 post offices while Russia
has only 6O29 Japan has commercial marine OF
734, 413 TONS while Russia has 633822 tons Japan
purchases from the United States amount to about
$21 100000 year, and Russia IS only $17,OOO,OOO.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10

If you want the news, read The Astorian. 1t is
essentially newspaper, with full and reliable press
dispatches and complete and accurate accounts Of
local happenings.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10

SUNDAY only
All trains make close connections ~
Goble with all Northern Pacific trains
TO and from the East and Sound points,
J. @. Mayo.
General Freight and Pass. Agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10

Subscribe FOR The Astorlan.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-09-30
wIrHDRAws HIS ACTION.
Buffalo 5il' Drops Divorce Proceed
ings Begun ia Wyoming.

A few days ago it was sent out
from Sheridan, Wyo., that w. F. Cody.
Buffalo Bill" had ordered dismissal
OF the divorce proceedings he caused
to be Instituted against his wife in
the courts there.
1t is said that Cody has become
convinced that he was deceived as re-
CARDS the facts in the case, and thar.
he has written to Mrs. Cody, who lives
at North Platte, and to whom he is
said to have not spoken for the last
eighteen years, that he had been mis-
led and was desirous OF obtaining her
forgiveness. 1t is further added that
he asked that they resume the rela-
tions severed SO many years ago and
again live as of old.
The reconciliation is credited to the
efforts Of Cody's own lawyers and to-
the influence exerted by members OF
the Cody family and public sentiment.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-09-30

of the order, will be suspended from
a wire background and at night count
less incandescent lights will flash the
orders colors, blue, yellow and red,
while others will cause the motto,
Friendship, Charity and Benevo-
lence," to appear in a crcle of white.
On the tops Of two masts the initials,
"K' and "P" will flash forth with all
the brightness that electricity can inn
part. The design is on the Northern
Pacific rightJof-way, Immediately north
of the station and is the first object
to greet the sight of the delegates and
others who are expected as they
alight from the train.
Other decorations will be displayed
about the city, which promises to be
In holiday attire in honor of the Wis
iting knights and their ladies.
For several weeks the local Rath-
bone Sisters, the woman's auxiliary OF
the order, have been engaged in re.
hearsal of the degree work and will
exemplify it for the edification ana
instruction of the visitors. More than
the usual good humor prevails among
the sisterhood, consequent upon Of
ficial notification by the supreme
lodge of the knights of Pythias Of it's
affiliation as body of that order
Heretofore the Rathbone Sisters have
occupied rather anomalous position
as regards their relation to the prin-
cipal organization.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-09-30
WIVES WHO WOULD BE FREED
FROM HUSBANDS. s
ARE Of LITTLE ACCOUNT.
One Charged With Excessive Fond
ness for Drink, While Other
Is Cruel.

Two more unfortunate wives have
filed their petition with the district
court asking relief from marriage OBJ
legations and bonds that they have
found to be upendurable. According
to their respective statements, each
made poor selection in her choice
for a helpmate and provider
Mrs. Ruth Pritchett wants divorce
from Whitfield A. Pritchett, to whom
she says she was married in this city
January rs, 1899. For more than 2
year past plaintiff alleges that de-
fendant has been in the habit of drink
ing intoxicating liquors and drinks to
excess and to such degree that he
has beeh incapacitated for the greater
part OF that time and wholly incompe-
tent to attend to his ordinary busisS.
ness.
AS a second cause Of action she re-
peats her allegation regarding his ex-
cessive fondness for liquors and adds
that for over a year past he has failed
to provide the common necessaries
for her and their child, a son, Cor
don A., aged years, compelling her,
to support herself and the chiffa
through her own labor. This failure;
too, she lays to his dissipation antff
profigacy.
Demand is made for an order giving
her the custody Of the child and for
judgment against the defendant for
the costs Of the action and such other
relief as the court may consider her
to be entitled to. .~s
Beat Her Cruelty. /,
The other deceived wife is Mrs.
Grace Cook. her husband Is George
Cook, supposed to be a resident Of
Poynette, Wis. She says that she and
the defendant intermarried at that.
place about March 8, 1890.
Since their marriage, she alleges he-
has been guilty Of cruel and inhuman
treatment of her. Going more into
details, the complaint charges that on
several occasions prior to January 19,
1903, the defendant struck plaintiff
without cause or provocation, and
that January 10, 1903, he cruelty
struck and beat her SO that for
months subsequently, she suffered
from the effects thereof and she was
compelled to leave Cook and seek
refuge with her relatives
Cook is not now or ever has been a
resident of the state of Montana and
service is ordered made by -publica-
tion.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-09-30
BUYING FOR NEXT YEAR.
Wool Buyers Have Already Invaded
Northern Montana.

Northern Montana.
Up in the northern part of the state
the wool season for 1905 has already
been opened by the purchase of sew
eral clips On account of next year.
1t it said that the clip OF 4. d.
Pugsley has been contracted Tor at
,17A cents. It will yield about 10000
pounds. The same buyer is also cred
tied with having bought next years clip
of 100 lambs near Chinook, for
which he paid 1S cents a pound. In
addition he has contracted for the
wool Of about 5000 ewes in feed lots
near Winona, Mimi, at 16 cents. The
ewes are owned by Albert Miller and
are to be shorn in March.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-09-30

lOmOTTOW evening Iue EFSt OI Inc
meetings to held in Montana in the
interest of the campaign of education
upon which the National Irrigation
association has entered will take
place at the court house in this city.
Chairman George H. Maxwell, of the
executive committee Of the assocfa-
tion, will be the principal speaker.
AS previously published in these
columns, the association finds that In
stead of its work having been COM
pleted when the national irrigation
law was passed, it has really only be-
gun. Practical and beneficent as are
the operations of the law, it is pro-
posed to make it wider in it's scope
and to bring about in a speedier man
ner it's final purpOse-reclamati of
the arid regions. This can only be
done by additional legislation and the
|irrlgalionists find that IN order to SO.
cure this they must be backed by d
preponderating public sentiment, and
to create this is the object of the task
now undertaken.
More Money Needed.
Under the provisions of the law as
it now obtains, all the money derived
from the sale of lands in the states
and territories to which the law ap-
plies is to be used in the construction
of irrigation systems. This revenue is
not placed in a general fund, but it
is kept separate for the benefit OF
the individual states, according to the
amount each returns. Thus, each will
be benefited only in proportion to the
sum of money derived from the dis
position of land within it's limits. AS
of necessity the sales are slower and
fewer than before the law became
operative the money available for ir-
rigatiOn comes in slowly an to that
degree the work Of construction is de-
layed. 1t is now proposed to change
this and to provide q fund at once
available to the application of pro-
jects wherever feasible, regardless OF
the revenue from the sales of land in
the respective states. To this end the
National Irrigation association will
endeavor to secure, if possible,
passage of law appropriating a fund
e
of hundred million, or whatever
amount may be deemed necessary, to
be set aside for constructing different
projects. This money, however, is
mot to be given outright, but is to be
in the nature of loan, to be repaid
as fast as money reverts to the ma
tional treasury from the sale of lands
reclaimed by the government. AS
land already under irrigation can be
sold more readily than that which
awaits reclamation, it is argued that
only a short time would elapse before
the loan could be repaid.
TO disseminate knowledge making
/, this clear and understood by the peo-
/ pie of the country is the object now
in view by the National Irrigation as
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-09-30
ALL BUT FOUR OF ESCAPED
PRISONERS REcAPTuRED.
1wo WORST STILL OUT
Mosier and Grady Continue to Eiude
All Efforts at Their
Apprehension.

Yesterday morning two more OF the
escaped prisoners were returned to
the county Jail, making in all seven
who have been recaptured, leaving
four more at large, as IL instead OF
20, managed to break out last Friday
night.
The couple brought back yesterday
were the Parkinson brothers, whom
Stock Inspector j. 7. Webb over
hauled at Parkman, Wyo., a station
on the Burlington road. AS published
in last Tuesdays Gazette, Mr.. Webb
struck the trial of the two, which led
sout!., in the direction OF the Big
Horn river. Last Monday he was SO
closely rpon their track that he could
distinguish them by means Of his field
glass They were then on foot. AS
his horse had given out on him he
was unable to close in on them and
remained all night on guard at the
bridge crossing the river. They failed
to show up and he doubled back on
his track and secured fresh mount.
With this he continued the chase, but
without success. Becoming convinced
that they would attempt to get out OF
the country by boarding train, he
acted accordingly and enlisted the CO.
operation of the railroad officials. He
was given permit to ride ON an east
bound freight and instructions were
given to the trainmen and agents at
the different stations to make a
search of the empty box cars, as it
was believed the men would try to
conceal themselves in one.
Walked Into His Arms.
Wednesday morning Mr.. Webb was
at Parkman, waiting for a freight
train from the north. A short dis
tance this side Of the station is a
steep grade and all trains are COM
PEELED to run slowly. Thinking that
if the men whom he was seeking were
on the train they would leave it there
and walk around the station, Mr..
Webb concluded to do a little pedes-
trianizing himself, and walked back
toward the grade. When the train
began TO slack it's speed he observed
two men leaving freight car and
alight. They alighted almost in front
Of him and nrOvnd t0 ha the OnaS for
whom he had been looking. The ar
gumant he brought to bear upon them
could not be resisted and they gave
in as gracefully as possible under the 1
circumstances.
Mr.. Webb took his prisoners back
to the station and there sent a tele-
gram to Sheriff Hubbard announcing
the capture. He kept the men in
charge until the arrival of the passen-
ge rtrain from the east. which he
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-09-30
A New Quartet.

The Congregationalists of the city
at their church meeting last night
hired a quartet to furnish special mu-
sic for the regular services of the
church The church is bound to be
unusually prosperous in all its depart
ments and much enthusiasm is mani
tested by the members of the church
and congregation. The new quartet
will appear next Sunday for the first
time.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-09-30
X. P. GRAND LooDeE.
Elaborate Preparations for Reception
and Entertainment Of Visitors.

and Entertainment Of Visitors.
No fewer than 500 visitors are ex.
rected to be in the city during the
session Of the grand lodge of the
Knights of Pythias, which meets here
next Tuesday and Wednesday,, Octo-
ber 4 and 5.
In anticipation of the event the To-
cal Pythians are busy preparing for
the reception and entertainment OF
their guests. Yesterday morning con-
struction was begun of an electrical
device in Montana avenue, between
Twenty-seventh and Twenty-eighth
streets, which promises to excel any
thing Of like nature ever attempted
in the state. Four triangles, symbols
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-09-30


the educational campaign. Meetings
will be held all over the west and
southwest, wherever irrigation is
necessary and the subject thoroughly
discussed. BY this method it is be-
Meved interest can be aroused that in
course OF time will have its influence
and effects in the east, the same as
the original agitation in the west at
last aroused the people Of the east to
CATION was not a local or sectional
matter, but one Of Importance to the
entire nation, and resulted in the law
as it now stands.
Large Membership Desired.
Membership in the association is
not confined to any particular class Of
people. "All are eligible who are in
5terested in the preservation and pro
per utilization of the forests and pub.
lie lands, the reclamation and settle
fment of the arid region, the develop
ment of agriculture through irriga-
Ttion, the creation Of rural homes, or
the encouragement of rural settle
ment." to quote from the constitution
Of the association. A small member,
ship fee is enacted. The motley is to,
be usel in the publication of literature
for the creation of q public sentiment
friendly to the cause. and objects
sought to be accomplished by the SO.
ciety.
As the west and it's congressional
representation are unqualifiedly COM
mitted to the cause of irrigation, but
little work need be done by the asso.
citation here, consequently some may
think that to hold meetings in the
arid states is supererogatory and that
the efforts directed might be applied
with better results elsewhere. This
Mr.. Maxwell and his co-laborers ad-
init to a certain extent, but they argue
that the stronger they are organized
in the west the more effectively can
they work in the east. For this rea-
son they are endeavoring to induce
all to become members, so that nu-
merically and financially the associa-
ton will become as strong as it is
possible for it to be.
Workingmen Especially invited.
A special invitation is extended to
the working people of the city to at
tend tomorrow's meeting. The SUBJ
ject of agricultural extension is one in
which they are vitality interested, as
it means more settlers and therefore
large demand for labor.
In dispatch received yesterday
from Mr.. Maxwell it is particularly
urged to invite the laborer to be pres.
ent and hear the subject explained in
thorough and comprehensive man.
ner, whether they wish to become
members OF, the association or not.
No charge will be made at the door
ana no collection will be attempted,
and al may attend with the assurance
there will be no "holdup game"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-09-30
Heating Stoves for sale.

Two good heating stoves cheap. Ap-
ply at residence Of =. H. Becker, PA
North Thirty first street. tt
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-09-30

Ranch or farm hand wishes en-
gagement for winter. Competent to
teach younger children. Apply A. b,
Gazette Office. 44-S /
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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-08-25
SINGLE JAP SHIP
SANK TIE NOVIK,
Story of the Duel Fought Between
Cruisers in Soya Strait-Tsu-
shima Fought Alone.

Toxic, Aug. 23.--The japanese protect
cd cruiser Tsushima alone defeated the
Russian cruiser Novik. The first en-
gagement occurred Saturday, August ~,
and the japanese protected cruiser CHI
tose finished the destruction Of the Rus
sian ship on Sunday. The details Of the
engagement reached the navy department
here today.
At dawn Of Saturday the Chitose ar
rived at n point twenty miles northwest
OF Rebunshiri island and proceeded TO
search to Soya lie fefousej strait: HE
weather was heavy and the Novlk was
not discovered. At S o'clock Saturday
morning the Chitose and the Tsushima
met close to Rebunshri island. The
Tsushima had previously been searching
10 the westward. After the meeting Of
the two japanese cruisers the Ch!tose
took up n line extending from Soya point
10 Cape Shiretoko and the Tsushima was
dispatched toward Korsakovsk.
The Tsushma found the Novik off
korsakoysk harbor at 4:3O o'clock in the
afternoon She Immediately signaled her
discovery to the Ch.tose by wireless tel
cgrnph and ut once attacked the enemy
The Novik was hit frequently by the
fire from the japanese cruiser and at
$40 she retrcatcd to the inner anchorage
nj INorsakovsk She was then enveloped
in white smoke and evidently on hire.
The Tsushma had received proJectile>
through bunkcrs Nos. 4 and =. She wa.
leaking badly and listing and was forced
10 withdraw out Of the range OF Inc
Novik's guns for temporary repairs
These were effected that evening
The Chitose Joined the Tsushima after
shutdown of Saturday. The Tsushima
was sent to guard the strait and the
Cnituse watched Korsakoysk harbor
Al dawn ofs,unday the thitos" advanced
to the KOrsakovsk anchorage ana dlscov,
cred that the Noyik had been hcached
close to the town and that the crew OF
the Russian vessel appeared TO be DIS
uubarking The Chitose shelled the
Noyik from . mintes past until II
minutes past I.
The nun of the Noyik was concealed
behind clouds of black smoke and thus
made accuracy 10y the japanese gunners
most difficult After Smelling her the
Chitose steamed 10 within 1900 yards 10
observe the Novk. She saw that the
Russian cruiser had partly sunk. She
had a bad list to etarboard and her side
lights and lower deck were under water.
Her hull was seriously damaged.
The Chiiose satisfied herself that the
Novik had been destroyed and steamed
away.
The Tsusbima has been repaired and is
again ~ fighting trim. The japanese
sustained no casualties in this engage
mcnt.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-08-25
ENGLISH REFUSE
COAL TO RUSSIA
No Ships Belonging to Belligerent Fleets
May Get Fuel at British
Ports

London. Aug %. 1t is understood by
the Times that instructions have now
been sent to the governors of their
colonies and dependencies that they shall
NOT allow coa!ing privileges to any bel
lgcrcut fleet proceeding to the seat of
war o. positions on the line of route with
the object Of iutcrcepting neutral ships
un suspicion of carrying contraband.
such fleet is not to he permitted tc
make use in any way If any port OF
Iuad~icad or waters subject to the juris-
diciion of his majesty for the purpose of
coaling directly from the snort or from
Golfers accompanying the tiert whether
the vessel, III such fleet present them.
selves AT the same time or surccsSlyely.
II is also ordered That the same prac-
ttcr be pursued in reference 10 single
hrilgcrcnt ships OF war proceeding foi
the purpose of bellscrcnt operations a
above defined.
Ships putting in on account Of actual
distress at sea viii receive such Succof
as usually is extended in such cases ii
accordance with the recognized usuges
Of international law.
4 proclamation on these lines already
has heeu ISSUED by the governor OF
Niuitu