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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04


Many of the county school superin-
tendents are filing reports with State
Superintendent Of Public Instruction
J. II. Alderman. The reports from the
far away counties show great con-
trast with those previously heard from.
In that many OF them show a decrease
- - the number OF persons in the
county between the ages Of and 20
years, as compared with the reports
OF last year. and the decrease In the
amounts Of money expended is corre-
spondingly large while In many OF the
counties the number OF teachers em-
ployed Is considerably less than last
year. Several counties are still to be
heard from. The report from Clatsop
county shows satisfactory gain In the
number Of persons of school age, be-
ing now 4414. as against 4267 last
year. The amount OF money spent dur
ing the year was $l07,S4Ls4. and the
amount Of the previous year was SOL
ss5Ss, showing large increase. The
average daily attendance at school was
1856, number Of teachers employed 81,
an increase Of 10 over last year.
There are Al school houses in the
county. but none built during the year.
An average Of SOS tax was collected
for school purposes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

Northumberland George Clyde
Fulton, A. r. r., yesterday issued his
commissions to the galaxy Of talent
appointed on his stan few days ago.
The commissions make each of the
staff officers brigadier-general, with
authority to buy drink at any time
for anybody who needs 1t. Il am now
trying to get Bill Madison coached up
so that he will be able to attend to
his duties as chaplain" said the lieu
tenant general. Madison must COM
nit to memory the Lords prayer. He
must learn 1t in English, Italian, Fin
nIsh and MissourIan. The last-named
language is peculiar to such fellows
as Jack Mayo, Tom Llnvllle and Doc
Henderson. Madison has thus far
learned the first line Of the prayer In
English. and We expect to post him
on another line today. He doesn't take
kindly to his lesson, but Ia required to
make the EFFORT, as | have threatened
to revoke his commission II he fails to
learn the prayer, If l am successful
In teaching 1t to him, ] think shall
have fulfilled my duty here on earth
and prepared myself for peaceful
death. Just Think won't it be soul
inspiring to see Madison delivering the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. osgood. well
known residents Of Youngs River, died
early yesterday morning. Miss os-
good was 10 years Of age. Some time
ago she was attacked by typhoid fever
and suffered relapse last Monday.
The funeral viii take place today from
the family residence on Youngs river.
The interment will be In Greenwood
and the services win be conducted by
Rev Mr. Grim, Of the First NJ. E.
church.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

Deeds were filed for record yesterday
by which Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Adler aell
20 II. z. Ferguson lots | and .. block
1i5, shIvely's Astoria The property
Ia situated at the corner OF Fifteenth
and Exchange streets. Lot /. the cor
ner piece. was transferred yesterday
By Mr.. Ferguson 70 n. NJ. Leathers. the
consideration having been $4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

The electric lighting system was
again ON the jump last night, greatly
70 the annoyance OF patrons. When
the lights first went out gas was light
ed. but in the couse OF five minutes
the lights came on. Hardly had the
gas been turned on until the lights
faded This sort of thing happened
three times. Il Is reported that new
machinery is being installed at the
powerhouse.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

The vote for the various candidates
for regatta queen win be counted for
the last time tomorrow evening. and
the result VIII be made known at re-
gatta headquarters. Yesterday the
friends OF the various candidates con-
tented themselves with preparation for
a final rally. and the committeeman
expect to see little appreolable change
in the situation until tomorrow night
The count yesterday afternoon showed
the standing OF the candidates to be
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

Last nights session Of Court Astoria
OF Foresters proved an enjoyable one
Grand Chief Ranger Klepper and other
grand court officers were present on an
official visit. and the members OF the
local lodge turned out In force 10 well
ceme them. Mr. Klepper made brief
address on the progress Of the order
in the state. and spoke encourngingly
OF the outlook.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

The cornerstone OF the new court
house will be laid August 20. TIL,
ceremonies attending the laying OF The
stone win be conducted by the iocal
lodge Of Maaona. the oldest order a.
the city. Yesterday County CLERK
Clinton notified Secretary Holden oi
the date fixed for the ceremony and
preparations win be made accordingly
Work on the foundation Is being
rushed and large force of men II at
work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

The British steamship Totenham ar
rived down the river yesterday after
noon. The Totenham is loaded down
with an immense cargo OF lumber. She
goes 70 China and takes away S.4OO, 900
feet. The steamship PIcIades has also
finished her lumber cargo. She goes
% Manila ana taa. 10000 feel. The
two cargoes viii have the effect OF
bringing up the foreign exports for
August. The cargo Of the Pleiades Is
for the government.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

President Wise and other officers OF
Astoria aerIe Of Eagles are preparing
to celebrate. on next Sunday afternoon,
the anniversary OF the birth Of Police
Judge Anderson. The program IL now
in course Of preparation. Mr.. wise
states that Judge Anderson Will be 90
years Of age next Sunday afternoon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

Deputy Collector Of Customs Mccue
Yesterday paid or the crew of the
barkentine Churchill. The churchilrs
men were signed here July II of last
year. and OF the 10 seamen eight made
the round trip between Newcastle and
Astoria. The amount paid to the men
yesterday was s2sst.sa. OF which nearly
all went to the eight men shipped here.
The churchlll Is at the Elmore bunk
ers dlscharging a load OF coal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

The big log raft which arrived down
the river Tuesday afternoon got 10
sea Tuesday night. Weather condI-
tions are favorable for q quick trip
down the coast. and II IL expected the
raft win reach san Francisco about
Monday next.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

prayer before the 1900 people who
win gather at A. r. c. park on the
afternoon Of August 2e. Just watch
my smoke and IN demonstrate to you
that I knew what was doing when
appointed my staff"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

las follows: Mrs. r. D. Keuttner. 475s;
Mrs. W. w. Hldehalgh, 4osf; Miss
Harriet Isafter e274: Miss Grace
Stokes, 2oss; Miss Frances Norberg,
1887
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04
LOcal BreyItIeS.
Jack Llsvik. native OF Finland.
yesterday declared his intention Of be-
coming citizen.

The fire NJ Fort Stevens Tuesday
night destroyed the old ordnance build
ting. together with its contents The
loss was not az heavy as was at first
stated and IL estimated at about $4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04
NorIcE.

The voting contest for Regatta Queen
win close Saturday. the 9Th instant, Al
8 D. m, instead Of Thursday, the 4tf
instant, as previously announced.
G. NJ. MCBRIDE,
Chairman.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

The county court met yesterday
morning In regular monthly session,
and most Of the time Of the day was
occupied with consideration Of claims,
The bonds of the following officers
were approved; School superintend-
ent H. $. Lyman. Dan Reierson. jus
|tice Of the peace Of Elsie precinct. and
|c. w. Masten. constable Of svensen
precinct. A few minor road matters
were taken up during the afternoon,
and court was adjourned until . this
morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

WANTED--Wants for the want Co.
Iumn Of the Morning Astorian. ,e,.-..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

Miss Annie 2. osgOOd, daughter Of
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
S5O,0()O.
ATTACHMENT AGAINST THE
PROPERTY OF THE
STANDARD OIL MAGNATE
Largest Ever Recorded
In United States.

New Bedford, Mass, June 20.-A spe-
cial precept of attachment in the sum
of $5O,000,O0O was placed upon the real
estate of Henry Fl. Rogers, in Bristol
Elizabeth p. Greenough, administrator
of the estate of Benjamin T. Greenough
in litigation over remuneration for an
Oil refinery process used by the Stan
dard Oil company
The attachment is the largest ever
recorded in the United States. 1t is
from the Office of Charles Sprague in
Boston and was served by Deputy
Sheriff Spooner.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
FLYER WRECKED
And Several People Re-
ported Killed.

Winnipeg, Man., June 20-The Trans
Continental flyer for the East was
wrecked shortly before 6 o'clock to-
night near Grande Soule. Five sleep
ers were ditched, the baggage and eX-
press cars derailed and the engine to-
tally demolished. The sleepers were
crowded and for while the utmost
confusion reigned.
The cars we're badly smashed. The
injured include Manager Lind of the
Regina and Winnipeg railroad and d
fellow passenger named Crisp.
The accident was caused by a broken
flange which snapped while the ex-
press was going sixty miles an hour
Just past Grande Soule. The wreck
tore up more than 100 yards of track
smashing down the telegraph poles.
The flyer had run hardly hundred
miles beyond a freight smash at Earn
Iold, which had delayed it about twelve
hours In the freight wreck ten cars
were destroyed.
II is rumored here that several are
killed, but the Canadian Pacific OFF,
Gals refuse details and the report is
not confirmed and will not be until the
arrival of trains from the west.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
FIGHTING PREACHER
Engages in a Scrap to a
Draw.

Pittsburg, Pa, June 2O.-Rev. S. P.
Montgomery of the United Presby
terian church Of Jefferson township,
who knocked out Elder Heath in a
fist fight in the church at the close of
services two weeks ago as result of
dispute over mining stock, made his
temperance as pugilist Saturday
and this time he hit one of the physi-
cal heavy-weights of the church and
got away with draw. Harry Snee,
one of the most prominent men in
Jefferson township met Rev. Montgom-
cry In store. Snee made some &C,
cusations against the minister, follow
ing Immediately with a right and left
swing for the pastors head. He land
ed. So did Rev. Montgomery. 1t was
a fierce fight and the finish found Mr.
Snee with black eye, a badly bruis-
ed face and ready to quit. Rev. Mont
gomery had cut on the forehead
which he claims Snee accomplished
with a heavy curtain ring la brass
knuckles. The Presbyterian church
of Jefferson township is in faction
al frenzy but the preacher says he is
"going through it,"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
WH|TEWASH
BY Government in Slo-
cum Disaster.

Washington, June 20.-The presi.
dent and Secretary Cortelyou held a
long secret conference this after.
noon at which the Slocum disaster
was discussed. Mr.. Cortelyou sub
mitted all the facts relating to federal
responsibility which have been thus
far developed. He advised that a COM
plete statement on this subject be
made public. The president agreed to
this but proposed its deferment. for
a day or two.
The statement to be. issued will
virtually exonerate the steamboat in
spection service from all blame, but
will recommend the adoption of more
stringent laws governing the inspec-
tion of vessels and affording great
power to the officials charged with en-
forcing the laws. The strong sugges.
tion will be made that the inspection
service shall be entirely removed from
political influence.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
. Mr.. BRYAN
TALKS ON CURRENT PoLIT-
ICAL QUESTIONS.
ROAsTs WHOLE BUNCH
'Blames Cleveland and
Denounces Hill.

New York, June 20.-william Jen-
nings Bryan, twice defeated candidate
for president, gave expression to his
personal views on. current political
matters at what purported to be "a
convention of protest, of loyal DEM
ocrats against the methods of Judge
Alton B. Parker, August Belmont ct
al" held in Cooper Union In this city
tonight. About the only new thing
which Mr. Bryan said was his charge
that he was defeated both times he
made the campaign for president be-
cause he was compelled to shoulder
the name of Democrat which had been
betrayed by Grover Cleveland, elected
president as Democrat and who turn
ed the country over to Wall street.
Mr.. Bryan insisted that it was Presi-
dent Cleveland's record while in Of
dce more than any currency or anti
Imperialism which contributed to his
(Bryan's) defeat.
He denounced former United States
Senator David Bennett Hill as "po-
litical trickster."
Were / to express my opinion of
Parker and his mentor, HILL" said Mr..
Bryan, IL would be compelled to use
supplementary language and this |
desire to avoid. Cowards and strad-
dlers can find no place In the Demo-
cratic ranks, and HILL Parker and the
New York State Democratic cowardly
straddling platform will find but little
respect when they reach st. Louis
am opposed to Parker, because he is
a weak man and If elected, would prove
. disappointment to the brave Demo-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
RUSSIANS RETIRED
As Usual When Japanese
Attacked.

st Petersburg, June 21.-General
Gilinsky reports that the Japanese are
advancing toward Port Arthur by way
of Syaobindao and the Luknatami hills.
The Japanese torpedo squadron fired
on the Russian semaphore station at
Port Arthur but the cruiser Noyik and
the Russian destroyers went out and
the Japanese retreated,
A report has also been received from
General Sakharoff station that the Jap
anese are advancing along these roads
from Siuyen toward Haichen and Das-
hiohao, The Russions resisted the oc-
cupation of Chapalin Pass but retired
In good order on the approach of a
vastly superior force
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
FINNISH BATH
Seems to BE the Real
Thing.

New York. June 20.-A New York
novelty which promises to become eX-
ceedingly popular here and may
spread over the country is the Finnish
bath. This national institutio of
Finland was recently imported into
Brooklyn by some of the Firms who
have been establishing colony there,
since Russia began the systematic op-
preston of their little country ana
they began emigrating in such num-
bers that now, FINLAND, like Ireland
under British tyranny, bids fair before
the century ends to be denuded of its
original inhabitants. Ireland, you
know, in the last hundred years. has
lost half of its natural people. But,
about the Finnish bath, for the bath
the thing after all, and not any fool
ism sympathy with expatriated Firms
and Irelanders, whom doubtless, ten
derhearted Russia and equally philan-
thropic England wouldn't oppress un-
less the mean things deserved and
courted oppression. The Finnish bath
is curio-and no mistake. Let me
describe 1t in it's primitive concept as
given in the City of Churches. In the
first place you undress, for it isn't
considered correct to take a Finnish
bath in your clothes, not even in
evening dress. Being stark as God
made you, you are ushered by demure
,,I, 40, ;nt
where water is thrown on stones that
nave been heated red-hot. The steam
arising nearly suffocates you at first,
but after awhile you get used to 1t
and experience sensation of agree
able lassitude. The Finnish lass then
conducts you TO another small room
where you take your stand in large
tub and are plastered with soap from
head to foot till you look like one of
those statues of the Apollo Belvidere
which Antony Comstock has been ach-
ing all his life to arrest. Then the
Finnish maiden proceeds to douse you
with buckets of water tepid at first, but
coming to am agreeable GOODNESS just
this side of shock to the locomotor
nerves. You think now the thing is
over, but you are wrong. Lying in
a tub near by is bunch of stout
twigs. Aiming herself with this, the
fairy begins to switcn you, at first
gently, but presently the swing of her
arm increases in venemence and the
switch begins to sting. Sing out in
pain as much as you please, the girl
doesn't relax her enorts. On the con-
trary, your howls and protests make
her believe she is giving you your
moneys worth-and unless you beat an
ignominous retreat, you get switched
all over till you look like boiled
lobster and would compromise with
your meanest creditor for one hundred
and thirty cents on the dollar The
whipping done, you are dashed with
more warm water, dried off with pats
from a soft towel and conducted to a
couch where, after a few soothing
manipulations by the dainty digits of
your faithful feminine valet, you fall
asleep. In couple of hours or so you
awake refreshed, tingling with energy
In every nerve. You can then have a
cup of coffee, chocolate or tea, and
after paying fifty cents-and whatever
tip your honor pleases-- can depart.
The price of this luxury. when orig
inally introduced, was only a quarter,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

cratic hosts. He Is weak, because
afraid to express his opinion on ques-
tions of public policy; in fact. his
weakness amounts to cowardice
Money is not the great issue. 1t Is
a question of plutocracy against Dem
ocracy.
"The Parker men claim many states
but had it not been for bribery they
would have but few delegations"
The meeting adopted resolutions OF
protest against the seating of the New
York delegates chosen at the regular
Democratic state convention prior to
adjournment
There were about two thousand peo-
pie present, attracted by the promise
that Mr.. Bryan would speak.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
REVOLUTION
In Honduras is Promptly
; Squeiched

New Orleans, La, June 20.-The
threatened revolution in Honduras, ex.
pected to follow the assassination of
General Venegas, commandant Of
Yoro, has been nipped in the bud by
prompt action on the part of President
Bonilla AS soon as the news of the
political disturbances reached the
capital, Bonilla sent all the available
forces from Tegucigalpa and Puerto
Cortes to the scene Of the trouble and
REINFORCED them by arming the gov
ernment workmen and civil employees
with rifles. This demonstration had
the effect of frightening the would-be
revolutionists. All is now reported
quiet in Yoro.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
A Scene
Created By a Scorching
Automobiles.

New York, June 20.-A man giving
his name as Maurice B. Mendham,
a broker, created a scene in Eighth
avenue tonight and later at police
station when his chauffeur was ar
rested for auto speeding. Mendham
was locked up for threatening to club
a bicycle policeman with his cane.
Maurice B. Mendham figured prom
inently in the Dolly Reynolds murder
several years ago for which Dr. Sam.
uel J. Kennedy was sentenced to death
and later acquitted Newton Stachel-
ufacturer and two women were in the
automobile with Mendham when it
was overhauled by the policeman.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
For pxnamltina Train.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, June 2O.-Nick
Calvey was arrested today accused Of
dynamiting Lehig. Valley freight
train two years ago, He is believed to
be an aceomplice OF George Smith who
was arrested two weeks ago.
The evidence against them is given
by Mrs. William Flight, who says she
heard the two planning the outrage and
saw them running from the scene of
the werck when the train was blown
up Over 100 cattle were killed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
APOPL-EXY
Caused Death Of Well
Known Writer.

Lexington, Ky, June 20,-Judge j.,
Soule Smith past grand master of Ken
lucky Masons, and a well known writer
under the pen name Falcon" died
here of apoplexy today at the age Of
58 years. He was distinguished SOL
dier of the confederacy and held many
offices of trust from magistrate to
judge He was born in Virginia and
came to Lexington before the war. His
sense of humor made him popular as
an after dinner orator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
TRAIN ROBBERS
Discovered But Were Not
Captured

Missoula, Mont, June 20.-Four
men, suspected to being the robbers
who held up the Northern Pacific
train at Bear-Mouth, have appeared at
a mining camp on Harvey creek,
twelve miles south of Bear-Mouth,
where they demanded food. They were
mountd and carried canvas bags.
One man held up the miners while
the others ransacked the camp for
food for themselves and their horses,
After remaining two hours for rest,
the quartet rode off in southerly di-
rection.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
The RaWhide Cure.

Suffolk, Va, June 20-T, Harry Lacey
a 1s-year-old negro, who confessed to
attempting to wreck passenger train,
was treated to a sound lashing with
rawhide in the mayors Office this af-
ternoon. His mother, who was present
consented to the punishment, the youth
being too young for Jail sentence
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
Hermis Going to ct. Louis.

Sheepshead Bay Race Track, N. Y,
June 2O.-It was decided today by E.
R. Thomas that Hermis be shipped to
st. Louis for the Worlds Fair handi-
cap next Saturday. He will be ship
ped early this week.
This news came as a surprise to
many horsemen who did not know that
Mr.. Thomas was contemplating such
a move.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
Another Hitch,

London, June 21.--According to the
Tangler correspondent of the London
Daily Mail a hitch has occurred in
the negotiations for the release of
Messrs. Perdicaris and Varley owing
to the refusal of the intermediary chief
to take over released Moorish prison
ers ON behalf of Raisuli.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
Died In His Pulpit.

Charlotte, N. c., June 20.-The Rev.
DR.. James Sanford, a Methodist min
dead in his pulpit this evening at Sill
er City. DR.. Sanford had just an
nounced the text when he sank to the
floor and died.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

and those who can speak Finnish may
still get the old rate. But since it has
begun to "fashionize' the price has
commenced to rise and will soon be q
dollar or more.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
BY Acclamation.

New Orleans, La, June 20.-General
Adolf Meyer was re-nominated today
by acclamatiOn by the Democratic
convention of the First congressional
district.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
A Harmony in "YeIIer.v >

Prague, June 21.-1he Countess
Czak.t wife of Jan Kubelik, the vic.
linist, gave birth to twin daughters at
Castle Kolin yesterday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
Fell From Boat and Drowned.

Bellefontaine, June 20.-John Black,
aged 80 years, fell from a boat and
was drowned in Lewiston reservoir to-
day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

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these few lines others who suffer did try
remediesa Mrs Il. G. WILIADsEN r. r. No Manning Iowa.
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