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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22
Bandits Watch Chance and Neatly Make
Way With Plunder That Is Estimate
ed TO BE Fully $sO. 200.
Officials However DseIam Any Such fisedentty Of Person or
Persons Not Known but Arrest Of One Man on Suspicion
Occurs, Who Nay Not Be Held for Long With. 8a.
4 out Stronger Evidence

San Francisco. Jan, 3i.--while the
Southern Pacific company's sunset
Limited train was climbing the noun.
taina bsween San Luis oblspo and San
Ardo last night. the Wells Fargo Com
pany'a treasure was mystariously stol-
on out OF the express car by some un-
known person or persons. Timothy
sullivan. the messenger. was in an.
other car and when he returned found
the aide door OF the express ear open
aud the safe mlasing, The robbef or
robbers had entered the car
through the end door, the lock Of
whIrh had been forced.
sullivan at once notified the railway
officiais Of the robbery and q search
for the missing safe resulted In iinding
II near tunnel No. 2. Il had been
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22

broken Into aud the contents taken
with the exception OF q valuable dia.
mond. some checks and other valuable
papers. The amount OF treasure carried
In the safe can not be determined. i:x'
press officials state that II was only y
few hundred dollars but that there
were some valuable papers. Estimates
from the scene OF the robbery place
the amount as high as sso.ooo. but !, 4
thought this estimate Ia greatly cxag-
geratei.
One man In under arrest at San Lula
obIspo on suspicion OF being one Of
the robbers. but the evidence against
him In only circums,anial. The slow
progress Of the TRAIN would have per-
mitted the robbers entering the express
cnr. throwing 5u, the safe and jump
Ina out again without danger.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22
ARGUMENT AT aAcHEN TRIAL
Appeals Court to Let Defendant Dc
Tried on One Charge at Time.

Appeals Court to Let Defendant Dc
Tried on One Charge at Time.
Washinton. Jan. 21.--At the trial Of
Machen. the Gron brothers and the
Lorenzes, on an indictment charging
conspiracy to defraud the government
In connection with the sale OF letter
box fasteners. just before adjournment
Mr.. Taggert. assistant district aftorn-
ey, offered as evidence the transcript
|of Machen's entire dealings with the
Union National bank OF westminfster.
Md. To the admission OF this trans
cript, Chas. A. Douglass objected.
Taking up the document Holmes Con-
rad, special counsel for the govern
ment. contended that 1t was admissible.
and remarked that after looking It over
II appeared that by strict economy
Machen on salary Of s35oo q year
had managed to make $4,000 year.
This brought forth a storm OF protest
from the counsel for the deense. wlis
appealed to the court to let AIachsn
be tried only on one charge at d time
IL the midst of the argument. adjourn
Iment was taken slntE tomorrow
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22
REPLY is FIRM TO REPEAL LAW
National Board Of Trade Is
After Big irrigation.
DO Away With the Timber and
Stone Act aud Give Actual
Settle rs o Chance.

Washington, Jan. 2i.--The national
board Of trade today adopted resolu-
tions declaring "The Timber and Stone
act, Desert Land act and the commu-
tatioa Clause Of the Homestead act"
should be forthwith repealed and in the
future all agricultural and irrigable
land should be reserved exclusively for
actual settlers under the homestead act
and that In the future the government
should reserve title to government
lands selling only the stumpage Of ma
tured timber. and also that the forestry
work Of the government should be con-
sa;idated in bureau OF forestry OF the
Idepartmen Of agriculture; that great
irritation works are necessary TO save
vast tracts from waste. and TO utilize
for irrigation the waters OF our large
western rivers: that the works should
be built as rapidly as the lands are
taken and utilized by farmers into
farms OF 100 acres or less In area. and
the entire cost OF construction be re-
paid to the government trough charge
imposed on lands reclaimed.
Resolutions were adopted favoring
the establishment and maintenance Of
judicious reciprocal relations with the
chief Of foreign markets Of the world
especially with the Dominion Of Canada
and other contiguous countries.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22
Reception AZ White House.

Washington. Jan. 81. i.--Hhe second Of
the formal leyees at the White House
for the season. reception OF President
and Mrs. Roosevelt 10 the judiciary.
was held tonight. There were 1866
guests present. The diplomatic corps
headed by the dean, Count cassini, the
Russian ambassador, attended In
body, In full uniforms.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22

London, Jan. 22.--The Daily Malls
correspondent at Chefoo cables that
he Ia able TO confirm the reports that
viceroy Alexlff has dismissed many Of
aeers at Port Arthur on discovering
that instead of having on board pro-
visions for an army Of 100000 men for
twa years. as was supposed. there was
only sufficient stores. Of an inferior
quality, FOR six months,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22

London, Jan. 22,--It is announced
that Premier Katsura is eonvelescent
and about to resume his duties. From
New Chang. the correspondent Of the
Daily Mail reports that all British and
American employees OF Russian firms
are leaving Port Arthur. and that the
Yokahama Specie bank has closed Its
offices at New Chank, Various CORES
pondents report riots In Corea.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22

Washington. Jan. Ex-senator Piatt
Of Conn. concluded his speech on Pam
anna today. He defended the course Of
the president throughout the Pana-
ma revolt. and eulogized the execut-
I've personally as brave and fearless.
During the morning Morgan spoke In
explanation Of his bill for the annex
alton OF Panama to the United States
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22

Train. wslch were lying in state in
mortuary chapel from which the fu-
neral was held today. Scientists. with
the consent OF Mr.. Trains relatives,
have removed the brain for the purpose
Of analysis. The organ was found 10
be remarkably heavy and showed no
signs of witherIng. as 10 usual in per-
sons OF his age.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22

ST. Petersburg. Jan. 2i.--The for
clgn Office does not offer an indication
when the Russian reply to japan will
be ready.
Some OF the strongest men In the
empire are working TO secure a sue
cessful termination Of the difficulty.
They are meeting with opposition on
the ground that propositions which are
acceptable to Japan do no. preserve
Russian pride.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22
Fire During Cold snae.

Dawson. y. r.. Jan. 21.--fsire today.
while she u rsnometer was IS degrees
below zerd. caused loss Of over $780,
600. The tadau Company. in whose
storage plant the fre started. lost ,75.-
600 and the Ames Company lost $4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22
Armstrong win Hang.

Salem, Ore, Jan, 21.-The supreme
court has made final decision, so far
as the Pleasant Armstrong case is
concerned, The court handed down an
opinion today simply dlsmissing the
appeal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22

London, Jan. 22,--The Pekin cores
pondent Of the Times has oabled a
corrected and minutely detailed list of
all Russian military forces in the far
east, Lake Baikal, In eastern Siberia,
including the frontier railway guards
which shows total Of s115 officers,
14L479 men and 266 guns.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22

London, Jan, 2l,-Two identical ca
BILE dispatches, originating with w. T..
stead and W. r, Cremer, NJ. p,
were sent tonight to the czar of Russia
and the Mikado Of Japan, urging these
potentates, II diplomacy failed, to sub
nit the far eastern dispute to The
Hague tribunal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22

eaid, that they want me to kill the
president. have wonderful viii power
and have stood them of no far. but
they are gelag 3! ne through my stom-
aeh, and do not know what viii hap
pen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22

Vancouver. u. c.. Jan. 2i.--Every
logging camp on the British Columbia
coast are closed down on account Of
the heavy snow fail. The men have
not left the camps. as It Ia thought the
warm weather win soon dissipa.e the
snow,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22

none viii be shipped until that which
IN In transit has been sold II may
be, with the clearing of the market
even a, greatly reduced prices. our next
shipments will bring better returns. :"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22

toms. The Fox river has cyerfiowed
iis banks. Indian Grave ievee 4ws
miles south Of here on the MississspER
and Lima Lake ievee broke today.
causing heavy losses to farmers having
land in wheat. The ice stiii holds in
the mississippi. but the water has risen
two feet in "a hours.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22
Killed Az Logging Camp.

Baker City. Ore. Jan. si.--W. G.
Latham, 20 years Of age, was instantly
killed IN . logging camp near 'McEwen
tadAA lox K0lleA adonll y. y hill -
crushed him. His parents llve ~
Grants Pass. Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22

Flood Threatens iowa District.
Keokuk. Iowa, Jan. ei,--A repetition
cf last summers food seems probable.
A gorge has formed at the mouth Of
the pes MoInes river. and water is
backed up over several miles Of low
lands in the Missouri and Iowa bot
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22
DREDGE CHINOOK MAY
GO TO MARE ISLAND

% Vallejo, Cal, Jan, 21,-(Spec- 4
. ial)--It is stated that It is prob q
. able the dredge Chinook win 4
= be brought to Mare Island to .
= have additional work done upon =
= her, as suggested by her expert .
. ences on the Columbia river .
. where she has achieved great .
. success. The success of the .
. Chinook. 1t is reported, has .
. caused the government to lay =
. plans for the building of sew q
q eral oother dredges on a SIM .
= ilar plan for use in other waters, =
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22
Brain 10 ss Analysed.

New York. Jan. 2i.--Thousands OF
persons. many OF them children. have
viewed the remains OF George Francis
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22

basing his argument on the ground
that the pending canal treaty con-
templated that result.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22

London, Jan. s2.--A statement IL
published In London this morning with
an air OF authority. to the effect that
the question OF a neutral zone has dis
appeared from the Russo Japanese ne
gotiations. Although II Is impossible
to confirm this statement. II agrees with
other inspired statements. that Russia
has acauiesced TO Japan's views re-
garding the integrity OF corea and that
the only trouble now remaining relates
to Manchurla.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-22
Manchuria Must Be Under the
influence ef Russia.
Grants Japan Commercial Com
cessions Only--Foreigners
: Leave Territory.

London. Jan. Especial dispatches
from 81. Petersburg 10 the Daily Tele-
graph and Daily Mall assert that Rus
sIn's reply 10 the latest Japanese note
was drawn up yesterday ut minister
ial council at which the csar presided.
The tenorof this reply ls courteous but
firm. according TO NJ. WItte. president
OF the council OF ministers. II is un-
derstood that Russia maintains that
Manehuria must remain amenable
politically. and trOtegetically. TO RUS
sian influence. the concessions made
being only Of commercial character.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-30
Along the Water Front

The schooner Sehome is at the Michi-
gan mill, loading for Rodondo.
The Sailor Boy is loading at the
Western Lumber Co., for San Francisco.
The schooner Il. E. Slade is loading
at the West & Slade mill for San Pedro.
The schooner Redfeld is at Anderson
& MIDI ,eton's mill loading for Oakland
The schooner Expansion is loading for
Rodonda at Anderson & Mlddleton's
mill.
The schooner Sausaito is at the
American Mill, loading for San
Francisco.
The schooner F. NJ. Slade will sail from
the West & Slade mill tomorrow for
South Africa.
The Centraia will be in today, and
will load at the West Il Slade mill for
San Francisco.
The Linlauer arrived last night, and
is loading at the Wilson Bros, mill for
San Francisco.
The Watson West will arrive from the
Sound, where she has been on the dry
today, and will load at the West & Slade
mill for South Africa.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-30
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Rev. n. D. Crawford breaches an Eloquent
Sermon, in the PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Yesterday morning the local G. A. r.
Post and then friends gathered in the
Presbyterian church and listened to a
memorial sermon by the Rev. II. d.
Crawford. All who were present express
themselves as highly pleased with the
discourse. In the afternoon the Post
went in body to Fern Hill cemetery,
and decorated the graves of the deceased
comrades, and read the regular G. A. r.,
rituaist'c services. During the exer-
cises the National Anthem and Nearer
My God TO Thee were sung, making the
beautiful service still more impressive.
The veterans say that this Memorial
| nav was nearer the ideal than any that
have been held in Aberdeen.
Today tue corps of the county are at
Montesano, where the program published
in Thursday HERALD viii be rendered.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-30
II win Be To Your Interest

II you contemplate visiting the St.
Louis Exposition, to secure reliable in.
formation as to railroad service, the
lowest rates and the best routes. Also
as to local conditions in st. Louis; hotels.
ETC., etc.
If you will write the undersigned,
stating what information you desire, the
same will be promptly furnished. lfw
do not have it on hand. will secure it for
you if possible, and without any expense
to you. Address
B. II. TRUMBULL,
Commercial Agent. l42 Third Street,
Portland, Or.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-30

+. G.. Hunt, J. J. Law, L.F. Detwelle
and A. Linseiemire, left saturday TO
Alaska where Mr.. Hunt will have charg'
OF the government road from Valdez tt
Circle City, The party will 20 to Dawson
by way of the White Pass and Yukon
railroad, going from Dawson to Circle
City by trail.
The Ladies Review club held. their
last meeting at the residence of Mrs. D.
Gillies. Mrs. G. w. Mckinley was the
reader of the session, and reviewed the
new novel, "In Connection with the
DeWilloughy Claim" Mrs. G. I.
Wooding will entertain the club at the
next gathering.
What might have been serious fire,
if is had not been discovered quickly ;
occurred yesterday on X street between
Heron and Wishkah. Some one dropped
a lighted a cigar on the sawdust, which
igniting soon spread to the sidewalk and
from there under a dwelling house.
Fortunately the fire was discovered in
time to extinguish it without the aid Of
the department.
Marshal Carter served warrant on
l.. DOYLE of the Union Transfer company
Saturday for refusal to pay the dray
license, and the ordinance will be tested
Wednesday before the police justice
Bush. 1t is understood that the draw.
men of the city have pooled to test the
law and the matter will probably have
to be settled in the higher courts. A.
M. Abel will conduct the defense.
On Saturday ex-senator }. l.. Wilson
left on the morning train for Seattle.
He has been on the Ilarbor several days
fixing fences. If Samuel Piles of Seattle
does not develop strength enough in his
legislative fight for u S. senator, Mr..
Wilson will be a candidate. He an
nounced himself as satisfied with the
action OF the republican convention and
spoke very kindly of Governor Mcbride.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01
HELENA CONFERENCE, CLARENDON SESSION.

Clarendon, June "A. The 34th session of the Helena district conference convened here yes- terday with Rev. w. c. David son of Forrest City, presiding elder, in the chair and Rev. s. H. Babcock of Forrest City, sec retary, and Rev. w. L. Oliver of Colt assistant secretary.
 Reports from the charges indi- cate good conditions of churches in the district. Rev. B. l.. Will ford of Kentucky was recom- mended to the annual conference for admission on trial.
 Rev. c. w. Lester of Brink ley, in the absence of President Anderson, spoke in behalf of Hendrix college, Conway, and
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01
WANTED AT THAYER
 FOR GRAND LARCENY,
Marshal Cole of Walnut Ridge Locates Alleged Thief In Newport Waived Requi-
 lsition Papers.

Marshal Dan Cole went to Newport Thursday night. savs the Walnut Ridge Journal ard ! brought back a man wbo 'ia ;s wanted by the authorities of ,f Thayer, Mo-, for grand larcenv = Information was received fro,a the Missouri authorities oiv;na l, the mans description and ra questing that the officers base be on the lookout for him. as hs was thought to have come tb;s ,;s way, having relatives liyirc .s ;n Walnut Ridge. By dilieent ;n
 quiry on the part of Marsb.,a Cole and Cunningham, the nar .s was finally located at Newnort
 He at first refused to be takan back to Missouri without reou;- sition papers, but upon beinc given his choice of going to Lii. tie Rock or Missouri he signified his willingness to waive the for.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01
RAPID PROGRESS
 ON STATE HOUSE. Less Than One Sixth of the Amount Appropriated Has Been Expended On New
 Capitol.

Little Rock, June 24.-It will be a matter of general interest to know that up to the present time the new state capitol has cost a total of s2OO, O,411.18, a little more than one-ffth of the total amount allowed by law.
 The amount expended is really less than one-sixth of the amount, Sl,OOO, 900, appropriated by the last legislature, since the $48,- O29.6O, expended under the first act on the foundation is not to be counted with the million dol- lars. The amount already ex- pended under the new act is $l61, 84O.03.
 Rapid progress is now being made on the work. The inner orlck walls are already up for the nrst story, and a dozen stone cutters are at work preparing for the outer walls the Batesville stone, which is now coming regu- lariy. about twenty-five carloads already being on the ground.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01
TOLsON's SLAYER
 No( ON TRIAL.
Doctor Parchman Arraicned fol Murder of Charles Tolson at Van Buren Victim Was
 Theatrical Man.

Van Buren, June "A. The case of the state versus Dr. w. L. Parchman was called yesterday in the Crawford circuit court here. A jury was enpaneled and the case is now on trial.
 Dr. Parchman is under indict- ment for murder in the killing of Charles Tolson on October 4, 1903. The tragedy excited wide spread attention at the time. Tolson was at the head of the Tolson Stock Company, which had just closed an engagement here and was about to leave. It was at the depot that Dr. Parch- man shot and killed him. It is claimed in defense of the slayer that Tolson had encouraged the of Parchman to 20 on the stage.
 When it was understood that the case would come up today there was a great crowd in the court room and about the court house yard.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01
UNCLE KILLED
 BY HIS NEPHEW
While Attempting to Protect Me- gro Jeff Price Shot Through Heart = Slayer Is
 at Large.

De Queen, June "A. Jeff Prica an old citizen and one of ina most prominent farmers of this county, was shot and killed at his home this morning by John Price, his nephew. The latter is said to be demented, and onlv a few days ago his uncle secured his release from the county iail and took him to his home to care for him. While of alleged un- sound mind, young Price was not considered dangerous.
 Both men had been working in a field where a negro was also working. John Price had quar- reled with the negro, and left for the house, where he procured a shotgun. His uncle, expecting trouble, started back to the house to intercept him. They met in g narrow trail, and the elder Price was shot through the heart, dy. ing almost instantly.
 Young Price fled, still in pos. session of the gun. The sheriff and posse are searching for him He was tracked for half a mile where the trail was lost, and he is still at large.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01
SAYS GOD TOLD
 HER TO MURDER,
Negress Kills Her 11-Year-Old Daughter Near Brinkley as a Sacrifice to Her Imagi-
 nary Diety.

Brinkl y, June "A. A negresS named Emily Williamson shot and killed her daughter about Il o'clock yesterday. The shooting was done with 9 single barrelec breech loading gun and the charge entered the left side oi the girls head under the eye, going through and tearing of the back of her head.
 Her reason for killing the girl, she said, was that God told her to do so, that she was intended for sacrifice. She picked the girl up after killing her and car rled her to the house and laid the body on the floor in the middle of the room. She then took the twin brother of the girl and set him down in the same place where she killed the girl and shot at his forehead, but missed him. The boy ran and she shot at him the second time without effect.
 She was determined to kill both children as she said God had told her to do, as they were only sacrifices. The woman was married when 19 years of age and is the mother of twelve chil- dren.
 The shooting occurred on a farm about three miles south of this city. The section hands and bridge gang prevented further shooting. The woman was ar- rested and turned over to the coroner for safe keeping.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01
WOMAN'S CLUB MEETING.

The Woman's club held its last meeting for this season on Fri day afternoon. After disposing of the business on hand Miss Lula Empie read a paper on "Galveston's Great Sea Wall,' which was interesting and we'll illustrated with cards, showing the procedure of work step by step.
 Mrs. w. A. Billingsley's paper on Notable Books of the Day. was good and brought forth en- thusiastic discussion of. books and authors.
 A paper on the ''Russian-Jap- anese War" was read by Miss Pearl Martin, and Mrs. o. D. Watson followed with an in- structive paper on Interesting Features of the Worlds Fair ;
 Miss Lotta Campbell of Little Rock delighted the club members with a number of readings given in a style that was simply ire sistible.
 
 Miss Lula Empie's piano se- lections were listened to with close attention and very much en- joyed and appreciated.
 Mrs. B. w. Stainback and Miss Lotta Campbell were the invited guests. REPORTER.