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The daily Alaskan., 1904-03-09

When in Whitehorse stop at the Windsor, only first class house iJ town.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-03-09
For salo

Nine roomed house, well furnished throughout, including piano; price reasonable For further information address P. O. Box Sl, Whitehorse, Y, T.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-03-09
ENGLAND NAY MOVF TOR PT4CE IN ORIENT

reported that requested King Edward to mediate between Japan and Russia and stop the war
 Special Dispatch O the Daily Aasan
 New York March, A special New York Times Accord r t fine News Fei Press ambassador at the Port of James has returned to London bearing autograph letter from the car of Russia to King Edward eventual British mediation by arbitration between Russia ardJa Japan in raa"
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06
BOMB IMPERILS
THE STEAMSHIP
Internal Machine Is Found
on the Guard Rail of the
Vessel Albany at Portland
CHINESE ARE SUSPECTED
Tissue Paper of the Orientals
Discovered Wrapped About
Two Pounds of Powder

PORTLAND. Or, April "a bomb,
containing two pounds of powder,
heavily charged with nitrogyclerin
and containing box of 100 decorating
caps, was found on the guard rail of
the steamer Albany of the Western
Transportation Company's line to-day.
The fuse had been burned almost to
the cap, but had gone out. Had the
bomb exploded the Albany would
doubtless have been completely wreck
ed and much other damage done.
From the fact that a quantity of
Chinese tissue paper and white sock,
such as is worn by Chinese, were
wrapped around the internal machine.
it is thought that the plot to destroy
the steamer was evolved by Chinese.
The transportation company has per-
sistently refused to employ Chinese.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06

quishments filed by the defendants in
cascade, Sierra. Lake Tahoe, Zaca
Lake and San Jacinto forest reserves
had been suspended by an order from
commissioner Binger Hermann of the
General Land Office in June, 1902
This was when the Government first
got conclusive evidence that crooked
work was going on, with which ii now
alleges the defendants were connected.
William E. Walk, McPhauPs prede-
cessor in the lieu land division. was
recalled for further questioning by the
defense, and Charles S. Wheeler. of
counsel for Dimond, tried to repair the
damage done by the witness in his
statement on Friday that Dimond had
come to him privately in Washington
with note from Benson, saying in
substance This man represents me
and he is all right" Walk admitted
that his recollection as to the kind of
paper, style of writing and exact
wording was vague. but stuck to his
declaration as to the gist of the COM
munication.
Did you have any social relations
with Dimond?" asked Heney, when
the witness was turned over to him
for cross-eXamination.
Yes. We often drank together. and
| dined with him several times"
The hearing will continue this morn
irP
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06
TAKES THE LIFE
OF STEPFATHER
Youth Kills Well Known
Los Angeles County Char
acter in a Pistol Duel
OFFICERS ARE CAUTIOUS
Attempt to Serve a War
rant for Disturbing Peace
Results in a Tragedy
spe1,.i Dispatch to Ths Cali.

MONROTIA, April 5.-Jackson
Higgins. one Of the best known char
scters IN this part Of Los Angeles
County, was shot and killed at noon
to-day By Z. H Shinn. his stepson,
after pistol duel in which the peace
officers here were unwilling witnesses.
Higgins was considered a dangerous
character and had been in frequent
brawls and on more than one occasion
had used weapons in his fights. He
invariably went armed and was feared
by the other members Of his family.
Higgins and Shinn quarreled yes
terday and the latter swore out a war
rant for Higgins arrest for disturb
ing the peace. The officers hesitated
10 serve the warrant because they
knew that Higgins went armed and
they had been told he knew they
wanted him. They arranged with
Shinn 10 go into the house at noon
and II possible get between the old
man and his gun. then TO give a sig
nal and Marshal Willis was 10 rush
in and OverpOwer him.
Shinn entered his home and found
Higgins in the second room. At sight
of him Higgins began shooting
through an open doorway. He fred
two shots. when Shinn sprsng to a
dresser on which he knew there was
a two-barreled derringer pistol. Sc
curing this he returned the fire, both
shots taking effect, one through the
cheek and neck and the other through
the BODY. Higgins fell and when the
officers rushed into the house he
grasped his revolver and again tried
10 use it, but he did not have strength
enough. He bled TO death before a
physician could be summoned. Shinn
vas arrested, but there is hardly
possibility that he viii be prosecuted,
II being manifest that he acted in self
defense.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06
ADVERTISEMENTS.
A Sign

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breath after walking going upstairs,
sweeping. singing, excitement anger
fright, etc Poor blood circulation means
a sick heart and a sick heart is a result
of weak and impoverished nerves
Every one knows the results of poor
blood circulation, but everybody does not
know that the quickest and safest treat
ment is Dr. Miles New Heart Cure.
If you find these symptoms present
you should not neglect them, but at once
procure a bottle of
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06
Improvement Club Meets.

The members of the Presidio Heights
Improvement Club met in monthly
session last night at the Crafts and
Arts Hall on Presidio avenue. The
questions of better streetcar service.
more adequate lighting facilities and
better police protection were taken up
and discussed.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06
HOTELS AND RESORTS.
(New) )HOTEL BUTLER
SEATTLE.

REMODELED AND REBUILT at expense
of $3.50. .oOo-New Management-ENTIREL
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Several private rooms in antique decorations,
Turkish Baths in Hotel.
UNSURPASSED RESTAURANT, De Stei-
ger Chef formerly OF Waldorf-Astoria and
Chef to Prince of Wales.
HOTEL ORCHESTRA: Telephone Connec-
tions in every room; long distance connections
made with any part OF the coast
Wire for reserva tions. at expense.
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The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06
FINDING OF DYNAMITE
REVEALS A CONSPIRACY
Japanese Employees of a Northwestern
Mill the Intended Victims of
Explosion.

EVERETT, Wash, April 5.--A plot
to dynamite the quarters of the Japan
ese employees of the Mukilteo mill was
discovered and frustrated last night.
For some time past the feeling against
the Japanese has been very bitter, or
ganized white labor opposing them
very strongly. Threats were made to
drive the Japanese from this locality
and it is believed that the dynamite
plot was part of plan to accomplish
this purpose.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06
DR.. Miles
New Heart Cure

1t will cure. and at very little expense
compared with doctors bills. We are so
sure of it. that if the first bottle does not
benefit, your druggist will return your
money. IT will do for you what it has
done for thousands in like condition.
For two months l walked on the edge
of the tomb from weak heart, poor blood
circulation and nervous prostration. Dr.
Miles New Heart Cure and Nervine gave
me back my health."-REV. w. A ROB
ms. Port Elgin. Ont.
Money back if first bottle fails to ben
eft
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06
Army Officer I'm TronhIe

WASHINGTON, April s. Orders
have been issued for the trial by
court-martial of Captain Amos n.
Martin, Fourteenth Infantry. sta
toned at Manila, on the charge of
having duplicated his pay accounts.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06
Sunny Suburban Homes.

Beautiful illustrated booklet outlining ad-
vantaSes and attractions of Sunny Marin
County for summer or all the year round sub
urban homes-3O minutes to one hour from
San Francisco. List of hotels etc mis-
tributed free at Information Bureau No SOS
Market street. San Francisco, or mailed IA
any address on recent OF &c postage =.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06
Atlanta Judge Gets Appointment.

WASHINGTON, April 5. Judge
]. c. Jenkins of Atlanta. Ga, has been
appointed Judge at Large of the
Court of First Instance of the Phil
ippine Islands
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06

BE it ever so humble, there is no
place like home" and the home can be
furnished with pretty and artistically
framed pictures at very moderate
price by calling on SanDorn, Vail & Co,
74l Market st
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06
HAVE PROVED NOTHING.

they will do so is question to be an
swered by their course hereafter"
HAVE PROVED NOTHING.
This explicit statement that the Com
missioner had not been impressed with
the case thus far made by defendants
more than offset any exultation they
may have felt over their success in
holding Heney down to strict cross-ex-
animation Of the Governments own
witnesses.
Much Of the day was spent in the ex-
animation Of John McPhaul, the prin-
cipal examiner in the lieu division of
the General Land Office. He testified
before the Grand Jury and was called
yesterday by the defense. He testified
at length as to several land transac-
tions named in the indictment. In one
case the witness had discovered that
$40 acres of the school land assigned by
the defendants on what purported to
be a title from Oregon had never been
surveyed. Therefore it had never
passed out of the Governments own
ership. and Oregon had no title to con-
vey. In some cases the selections had
been rejected because the defendants
had duplicated their ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
offering the same school lands as a base
for different selections. The witness
admitted that sometimes the defend
ants had been permitted to correct the
defects of their application by substi-
tuting other base lands. Hyde, he
said, had been active in urging that
these cases be expedited. Much time
was consumed in going over the records
from the land office relating to the par
cells covered by the indictment, and Nc.
Enerney got out the admission that
where a selection had been passed it
was upon what purported to be legal
title.
DEFENDANTS HAD A PULL"
On oss-examination the witness
testified to many suspicious circum-
stances connected with these cases.
One was the speed with which the
Hyde Benson cases had been rushed
through, hundreds of them having
been advanced out of their regular
order, apparently as a result of pulp
or other influence well applied.
McPhaul showed that all the relin-
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06
Insect Damages Fruit Blossoms

Insect Damages Fruit Blossoms.
SAN JOSE, April 5.-Fruit growers
are complaining OF damage being done
10 blossoms by the thrip. This insect
has not heretofore been a disturbing
element in the local orchards. al
though one variety has for some years
been pest in the vineyards.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06
140
New Tests

FactsSo Marvellous That the Parties
Ask to Have Them Certified
Not the Slightest Doubt Now AS
to the Durability of Chronic
Bnghfs Disease and Diabetes.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06

Thus far the defendants have utterly
failed to introduce any evidence de-
stroying the presumption of guilt
raised by the indictment. Whether
they will do so is a question to be an
swered by their course hereafter"
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06

JNo. J. FULTON co.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06
WOULD GO TO JAIL.

So the issue was joined. The ten
sion in the courtroom was tremendous.
After it was all over Burns said he
was prepared to refuse to answer Nc
Enerney's question and would have
gone to Jail rather than answer unless
ordered by Government counsel to tell
what letters of Hyde's the prosecution
has up its sleeve.
Mr.. Heney's offer to the defense
seems to me a fair one" Heacock said,
in sustaining the Governments objec-
ton TO McEnerney's question. Il have
already held that the indictment
makes a Drima facie case and that the
defense is not entitled to know in ad-
vance the evidence on which it was
based. Hence I will not compel the
witness to answer"
The earlier part of the day was un-
eventful, save that il began as it
closed, with a blow to the defense.
Commissioner Heacock announced his
decision regarding Heney's efforts on
cross-examination to show that while
Government witnesses. Corbett, Nc
Cusker ct al. had no acquaintance or
correspondence with Hyde or Dimond.
they had had dealings with Benson or
Schneider, the other alleged conspira-
tors.
After consultation with Judges Nor
row and De Haven, the Commissioner
said he would sustain the defendants
objection to Heney's line os questions.
But he added: II think this is the log
icaI position for me in view of the
Governments action in resting on the
Indictment and refusing to put in other
evidence until the defense contra
diets il with substantial testimony.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-10

81. Louis. July s.--chalrman Clark
was in the Coliseum 10 minutes before
the convention was convened this aft
ernoon. Not only were there many va
cant seats In the galleries. but a NUNS
Der OF absenteea were noticed among
the delegates and alternates. The out
going trains today carried the first
batch OF the departing convention
crowd and many delegates planned on
leaving for home tonight.
II was q close. muggy atmosphere
into which the crowd walked this aft
ernoon. The majority Of the delegates
dlvested themselves Of their coats
folded them across their laps and.
aeizing palm fans, tapped them vig-
orously.
shortly before the session was con-
vened rumor that Davis OF West
Virginia had been agreed upon by the
leaders for the vice presidency went
rapidly through the hall and lelcgates
gathered in groups 10 discuss the sit
uatlon. II was S:s7 o'clock when the
tirst sign OF opening the session was
made. Chairman Clark called the
to order and directed the
delegates to take their seats. The roll
call OF states then called for present.
alton OF candidates for vice president.
Alabama was called several times. with
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-10

no response. but finally Russell Of that
state announced that Alabama would
give way to Illinois. y. p. Morris q
Illinois took the platform TO name
James r. williams OF Illinois.
Colorado yielded to washington and
Chairman Clark recognized Frederick
C. Robertson of that state, who spoke
for ex-senator George Turner. He
spoke as follows:
my friends, you have buiided a
portion OF the ticket. You have gone
to the east for your president. Now
come to the west. You men who listen
10 tickers in wall street, come across
the continent to the great Pacific
slope, and to the state of Washington.
The Pacific coast win be the battle-
ground In the mex campaign. Rally
around your matchless leader. You
men in the south have memories
of the past to ceemnt you to the dem
ocratic party You men In the east
have the historic origin OF our leaders.
we men In the west are building q
temple OF democracy; in the state Of
washington we produce the Keystone
of the arch and all Of the west states
vii say II Is a perfect creation. From
across this great continent eytend the
hand OF friendship to us. and place
upon the ticket as the running mate
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-10
Alter This Year San Francisco
Oarsmen VIII Use Shells in
Their Rowing Races.
WANT TO COME TO REGATTA
Are Anxious to Settle Question Of
Supremacy Lacrosse and
Baseball Games Arrang-
ed for Field Meet.

Secretary HaIderman OF the regatta
committee returned yesterday from
Portland, where he had been In the In
terests Of the coming carnival. He
reports that considerable enthusiasm
is manifested everywhere over the re-
gatta, and that Portland win be well
represented.
Upon his return home yesterday
Secretary Halderman received d let
ter from the Californians. The COM
mittee had written TO San Francisco
saying that there would probably be
no place for barges this year. The
northern oarsmen use shells and
barge races were always exhibition
contests between the California COM
tingent. James Floey Of the South
End crew writes that the secretary's
letter caused some disappointment in
the Bay City. where the oarsmen had
looked forward with interest to the
Astoria regatta. He said there was
great rivalry between the South Ends
and Ariels as to which crew was en-
titled to the championship and that
1t was intended the matter should be
determined on the local course. He
adds that the Californians win ahan-
don barges. but that the crews will
not get their shells until next year.
In the meantime. he thought the COM
mittee should keep the southern oars
men in touch with those Of the north.
The committee has not positively de-
termined to cut out the barge races.
and the matter will be further consid-
cred. When a decision has been
reached the Californians will be noti-
fled. It is thought probable one barge
race. to settle the question Of the
championship. may be arranged for.
The Portland oarsmen were consult
ed by Mr.. Halderman during his Port
land visit. and all expressed them
selves as enthusiastic. They will send
a senior four-oared and junior eight
cared shell. one, two or three single
shell men. as the committee may de-
sire, and will also send double she'll
Canoe men to the number of six or
more will come, and the swimmers are
anxious to participate.
Race for Small Yachts.
Mr.. Halderman talked with all OF
the yachtsmen. He found them en-
thusiastic and impatient to start on
their trip down the Columbia for As
toria. In the past the yachts have not
been classed. but this year the smaller
boats win be given an opportunity to
get some of the money. Races will be
provided for them and they viii not
have to go against the larger boats.
There will be eight or 10 of the Port
land yachts-perhaps more. The
yachtsmen are very much pleased with
this new arrangement, and the action
OF the committee has greatly stimu
lated interest.
Games for the Field Meet.
The Portland lacrosse team win
meet the New Westminster team here
on the afternoon Of the last day, at
the big field meet. The Portland la
crosse players are anxious to try con-
clusions again with the British Col
umbians and are now making prepar-
ations to play the game. The lacrosse
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OF the peerless, fnatcnless citizeh VI
New York our own splendid friend
and citizen, first citizen Of the state
OF washington, ex-senator George A.
Turner.
Indiana seconded the nomination Of
williams. BY this time the report
was circulated that telegram had
been received from Parker declaring
his position on the financial question.
A crowd OF delegates hurriedly gath
cred around Sheehan of New York and
TiIlman OF South Carolina. Little
Conferences began 10 occur and the
orators did not receive much atten-
Itlon except from the galleries and the
small fry who did not know that a
probable sensation was ripening all
about them.
The chair recognized John d. Alder
son OF West Virginia, who placed in
nomination Henry G. Davis of West
Virginia.
Senator Dubois of Idaho seconded
the nomination OF Turner. David
0yermyer Of Kansas placed ex-Sen-
ator william A. Harris Of that state
In nomination. AS the unexciting
routine OF nominating and seconding
speeches proceeded storm that SEEM
ed inevitable was gathering. Leaders
hurried TO and fro with anxious faces,
and the news from Esopus spread rap
idly. The floor filled with delegates
and Parker seconds sat close together
In a whispered consultation. At s
o'clock there were signs to be inter-
pretej that the session was going to
be dramatic In the extreme, but the
delegates smiled and listened to the
flow OF "favorite son" oratory. all un-
conscious OF the great things that
were moving In the party's heart.
The roll call OF states proceeded un-
I'll Maryland was reached. Maryland
seconded the nomination of Davis.
Montana seconded Turner. Senator
Carmack of Tennessee was placed in
nomination by Delegate Hersey Of
that state.
The first rumble of the approaching
storm was heard at just I o'clock.
Senator South of Arkansas broke
in on the roll call with a motion that
In view Of the rumors that were dis
turbing the convention, recess be
taken until o'clock The motion did
not prevail
Senator Cudbertson of Texas Sc
cured recognition. He was visibly ex-
cited when he secured recognition and,
mounting his chair, said;
For reasons which are obvious, it
seems to me we ought not to proceed
al this time to nominate candidate
for vice president, and 1 therefore
move that the convention" Here
cries Of "Why?" interrupted him.
Il think the delegates understand
what ] mean," he proceeded. Chair
man Clark interjected; Proceed"
Il repeat" concluded Senator Gull
berson, "in the present exigencies
which confront the convention, 1t ought
not proceed to the nomination of a
vice president"
Right" right greeted the states
man I'VE want to know before the
candidate for vice president is nom
mated who win be the candidate for
president"
He made a motion for a recess until
$3.50. The motion was put by the
chairman. The vote in the opinion
of most people was lost, but Chair
man Clark loudly banging the desk
declared 1t carried and quickly left
the platform, before the convention
recovered from It's amazement.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-10
Military Experts at Tlen Tsin Dee
clare Kuropatkin WIN With.
draw and laps viii Take
Port Arthur.
GREAT BATTLE IS IMPENDING
Aver City Can Not successfully
Withstand a Three.sided Ad.
vance OF Invaders.
GREAT BATTLE IS IMPENDING
Firing Has Been Heard Near BE-
leaguered City and Situation
IL Thought 70 BE Ap.
preaching q Climax.

Tien Tain, July io.--MiIitary ex-
perts here are OF the opinion that the
Russians positions at Haicheng are
untenable against the three-sided adj
vance of the Japanese forces.
These experts expect that General
Kuropatkin will withdraw. and they
predict the downfall of Port Arthur.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-10
No Enaassmsn. ss Vet.

S. Petersburg, July S--ueneral SAX
harof. In report to the general stan.
gives further details OF the advance
Of the Japanese forces. His report
states that several minor engagements
occurred July 7. but that the casual-
ties were not OF any consequence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-10
DoINes oF NIeAr SESSION.

Davis Of West Virginia Nominated for
Vice President.
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St Louis, July s--rhe convention
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CONTINUED on Page 81
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-02
GATHERING At THE coNcLAvE
Knights Templar Now Arriving in
Large Numbers

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Sept. q
The first OF the larger delegations to
the conclave arrived this morning. be-
ing three Indiana communicates. The
arrival OF Indianians marks the be-
ginning of the influx that will not cease
until Monday night or Tuesday morn
ing. The campaigning for the next
conclave has begun. It looks like Chi
cago would have a walk-over.
Grand Master Stoddard. of the
Knights Templar. arrived from Texas
this morning and was met by three
hundred mounted Knights and enter
ing carriage drawn by four white
horses was driven through the down.
town streets accompanied by the re-
ceiving party. The commanderies ar
riving today were from Texas, New
haven, Connecticut, Cincinnati. Spring.
field, Ohio. Dayton. Ohio and Urbana,
Illinois.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-02

TOKYO, Sept. 2.-The Japanese are
following up the retreat Of Kouropat-
kin from Liao Yang. They have Sc
cC:sed the use Of the Russian guns left
at LiaC> Yang and have trained them
on the eneieeay. The Russian retreat
across Taitze riSsr effected with great
confusion owing to me japanese ,spn
fire from the river. NF
1t is reported that the city>>et Lao
Yang is In flames. This action Nes
probably taken by the Russians to pre-
vent the Japanese securing stores left
behind. Word has reached here that
Kouropatkin has ordered all the vii
lagos about Lao Yang burned. Four
villages are already destroyed render
ing several thousand Manchurians
homeless. The Manchurians are now
Joining the brigand Chanchuses and
will wreak vengeance on the Russians.