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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25
PERSONAL MENTION.

Frank Blaisdell OF olney was In the
city yesterday.
Howell Lewis Of Fern Hill was in the
city yesterday.
Mrs. John Close is spending Christ
mas In Portland.
Sergeant Logan was up from Fort
Stevens yesterday. 81
Mrs. c. C. Clark OF Seaside was in
the city yesterday
Hon. C. w. carnahan of Cullaby Lake
was in the city yesterday.
James McGowan Of Pacific county
was IN the city yesterday.
Gunder Gunderson Of Portland is in
the city TO spend Christmas
w. L. Hasbrouck Of Kansas City was
guest at the oceident yesterday.
Charles Humphreys returned yes
terday from business trip to Port.
land.
Thad Sweek OF the o. II. & c.. left
for Portland yesterday to spend Christ
mas.
Judge Mcbride left for Deer Island
yesterday morning to spend Christ
mas.
John Davis Of the John Day was In
l.hn aIt.y ,,aotaelay tha 9rof fiv,,a for a
year.
J. T.. Logan OF Seaside Is In the city
and will spend Christmas with rela-
tives.
J. c. Mayo and wife left for Portland
last evening to spend Christmas VITA
friends.
viii Madison left for Independence
last evening to spend Christmas with
his parents,
f. II. Phillips OF Warrenton was in
Astoria yesterday purchasing Christ
mas supplies.
o. r. Prael OF Portland arrived In
Astoria yesterday to spend Christmas
with relatives
Councilman l.. o. Belland leaves this
morning for Portland to spend Christ
mas with relatives.
Frank Scott OF Seaside was In the
city yesterday buying Christmas pres
ents for his family.
H. II. Ingalls,, prominent merchant
OF Warrenton. was in the city yester-
day renewing old acquaintances.
Oliver o: Mcclure of the Ninety
third, at Fort Stevens. is returned from
visit to relations In Iowa and Illi-
nois
Harry Flavel. who has been In Port
land attending school returned yester-
day to spend Christmas with his pa
rents
Miss Irene Parker arrived from Port
land last evening and will participate
in the Christmas exercises at st. Mary's
church.
Dewitt Clinton and wife came down
from Portland yesterday to spend
Christmas with his mother, brothers
and sister.
Captain J. B. Libby. superintendent
of the Puget Sound Towboat Company,
is In the city and will spend Christmas
with Captain Bailey.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Jackson of Olym-
pia will arrive today to spend the holi-
days with Mrs. Jackson's brother, ]. A.
Munro Of s26 Grand avenue.
+. c. Graham Of the Graham Lumber
Company returned yesterday from
Portland and points along the Colum-
bla river. where he has been purchas-
ing lumber.
Hon. Judas Bruce Polworth promi-
nent republican politician of Cath
lamet, was in the city purchasing
Christmas presents for his family,
which is numerous.
+. N. Smith, the popular salesman
of Eilers piano house of Portland
came down yesterday to spend Christ
mas with his brother-in-law, Charles
f. Taylor of the Astorian,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

The Eagles lodge will hold Its annual
Christmas festivities at Astor hall to-
day. The Eagles orchestra will fur
nish music. An interesting program
has been prepared and refreshments
win be served. Every member will re-
celve u present.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

Mrs c. A. Gearhart, deputy school
superintendent, win attend to the du-
ties of the office until Mr. Lyman's sue
cessor In appointed. which win be at
the January term Of the county court
There are several applicants for the
position.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

The common council win meet In an
adjourned meeting next Tuesday night
at which time an ordinance viii be
passed providing for letting the city
printing for next year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

l.. Lebak has completed driving spiles
for the Calendar Transportation Com
pany. 400 spiles were driven and the
decking put on. The contract has been
awarded for building the warehouse,
work TO be commenced the first Of
January.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

The case OF Raski vs, Wise was In
progress yesterday. the testimony be-
Ing taken before Court Reporter c. Il.
Runyon. The testimony was complete
with the exception OF the deposition OF
Mrs, Marcus Wise. who was too III to
attend
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

Monday being legal holiday the
postofficc announces that there win be
one delivery by carriers, and that the
carriers window viii be open from
1890 to 1880. as In usual on Sundays
and holidays.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

There iH large hole In the crossing
OF Thirty-sixth and Duane street that
is dangerous for travel Complaint Is
made by the residents Of that section
OF the city Of It's existence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

The Evening Budget issued n Christ
mas edition last evening, replete with
nm cpltome Of the years doings In As
toria and filled with good stories Incl
dent to the Christmas festival. Enter
prise IN always appreciated and this
years edition Is the best ever issued.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

A letter was received by AIsea Fox
yesterday from Hon. John Fox. who is
In the east on business. stating that he
will not return TO Astoria until the
latter part of January.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

All the butcher shops In Astoria will
keep open until o'clock Monday morn
Ing, but no orders for delivery will be
received. All orders for Monday de-
livery must be In on Saturday night
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

The Christmas exercises OF the Con-
gregational church will take place next
Monday evening In the basement OF
the church. A literary and musical
program has been prepared and a
pleasant time In anticipated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

Many of the homes of Astoria were
beautifully illuminated last evening
Christmas trees laden with presents
social entertainments, visiting with
those who have been absent and re-
turned to enjoy the festivities made
Christmas eve one long to be remem-
bered. The streets were practically de-
serted at o'clock. The charitable
citizens did not forget the poor and
many well-filled basket will cheer
the dreary homes of the unfortunate.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

The orotto win supply patrons with
delicious Tom and Jerry every day,
The superior quality of goods which
has made The '6ro,to popular. viii be
supplied.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

Captain w. Il. Smith OF the customs
house launch Patrol Is confined 10 his
home with illness and Captain w. s.
Gordon IL In temporary command.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

Some of the most unique designs in
small boxes Of cigars, suitable fer
Christmas presents and which will be
appreciated by lovers of a good smoke.
can be found at Madison's cigar store,
These. in addition to the finest assort-
ment Of merschaum pipes. and fine
line of smokers articles. will be Of
great assistance to those looking for
present that will be appreciated.
There is certainly no finer assortment
In Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

We have received Il carload Of east
ern oak. Il Ia OF superior quality and
viii be sold In lots TO suit purchasers,
Fisher Bros Co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

For the benefit OF patrons Il is an.
nouced by the Palace Barber shop
Management that the shop will be closed
at noon on Monday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

The funeral Of the late John Lake
was held yesterday afternoon from
pohl'a undertaking parlorM The in
tcrment was In rGeenwood.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

The fias on the court house was dis
played at half.mast yesterday in honor
OF Professor II, Y. Lyman. late county
school superintendent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

Special sale OF toilet and manicure
sets at woodhelis Art Store on Bond
street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

Tomorrow all business houses Of As
toria will be closed. the same being
legal holiday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

The football game tomorrow viii be
called promptly at eco o'clock. az the
Commercial grounds on the hill.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

Ray Morton IL papa. His wife pre-
scnted him with son yesterday morn
Ing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

Thompnon's glose-fitting corsets and
r. & q. oorseta at cost price. Black
and Gray. Shsnnhan'a. .
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25
LOCaI BrevItIeS,

A shipment OF sweet apple cider just
IN. sSe a gallon. Astoria Grocery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25

Armor'u Genuine English plumb pud-
ding. one and two pound tins. As,o-
ria Grocery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-25
PERFUMES.
For Christmas Presents

Chaise Perfumery forms an Ideal Gift for Young
or Old, Boys, Girls, Young Men, Young Women,
those in middle life or in lifes decline.
There is pleasing bit of sentiment about per-
fumes and their use that adds to their Christ
mas Gifts.
The place to buy High Grade Perfumes is at a
store which has the biggest and best assortment
and we undoubtedly have the most complete stock
of perfumes in this city.
Come in and select your packages. We have them
from 25c to $500 bottle, all chaise, the flower
odors lasting in quality.
We have all the famous makes including all French
Imported, Palmers, Rckseckers Spiehlers, Lund-
borgs, Eastmans, etc.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-10
HARRlMAN'S GREAT MOVE
His Possible Control of the North
 West.

St. Paul, April 9.-J. J. Hill returned to St. Paul from New York todaJ. When asked regarding the latest move of the Hartman interests in filing a petition for leave to intervene in the final adjustment of the affairs of the Northern Securities company. Mir. Hill said:
 "The Northern Securities company IS complying with the decree of the su- preme court in the distribution of it's stock. Its plan of dissolution is made for the sole purpose of meeting the de- mandS of the law and to see that every one interested is treated with equity ''in case MT Hartman is success ful in his efforts to get control of the Northern Pacific. what will be the pol icy of the Great Northern?" he was asked.
 If MT. Hartman wins" he said. "aud also gets control of the Burling- ton. there will be nothing left for us to do but sell out and retire and leave the people of the northwest to fight out their own battles"
Arizona republican., 1904-04-10
RECLAMATION WORK
Settlers Under all Projects, Particu- larly the Colorado, Are Enthusiastic.

Arthur r. Davis. of the reclamation service. arrived here yesterday morn ing after an absence of nearly a month during which time he has visited all the government water storage and re- "lamation projects in Oregon, Wash ington. Idaho, Nevada, California and along the Colorado river between Ari- zonl and California.
 MT. Davis reports that there is great enthusiasm among the people in the vicinity of all storage projects, too much of it in some places. People are homesteading in some places where the projects have been abandoned in the forlorn hope that they may be re- vived and find them in on the ground floor. Wherever it is announced that an enterprise is likely to so through. settlers are eager to secure lands, regardless of what the future expense may be and willing to take their chan ces. In but a few of the projects are there already large settled areas and the method of the government will be to build the reservoirs if desirable, then add to the homestead expenses what ever the proportionate cost may be. There will be no lack of settlers.
 Under the Truckee project about 50.0O0 acres will be watered within a year and another 50,000 acres during the subsequent year.
 But Arizona readers are more inter- ested iR the Colorado river project as it is nearer home. After the examina- tion and rejection of many sites along that stream. a site has finally been selected at the lowest point on the riv- CT where good rock abutments could be secured and which is some distance above Yuma. The dam will be about 700 feet long and water will be diverted on both sides of the river both in Cal ifornia and Arizona. The Colorado project is a monster undertaking and will be very expensive, but compensat- ing results are anticipated. The people of this valley are more fortunately sit uated in that in the Colorado project three things will have to be done while here there is but one. The Ton to is a simple storage enterprise, while nn the Colorado, besides the storage, levees will have to be built along the river and a system of drainage will have to be developed. for some of the lands are so flat that otherwise alkali would accumulate. This makes added expense, and the Colorado people will have to stand an expense of probably $40 an acre to secure what they want, against less than half of that amount in this valley.
 But nevertheless the people of Yuma
Arizona republican., 1904-04-10

terson to make an addition to his speech of yesterday on the Chinese eX- clusion act. He made an especial re- ply to the contention of other senators that the treaty with China of 1894 had had the effect of repeating the treaties of 1868 and 1880, and he laid down the general proposition that no treaty en- tered into fer mere temporary pur- poses could be held to abrogate per nanent treaties. He again declared that unless there was new legislation the country would be without prohibit tive legislation after December ' next.
 Consideration of the postoffice bill was then resumed and MT. Spooner re- piled to democratic strictures on the conduct of the postoffice department and also traversed an extensive pOliti- cal field. He defended the course of the postmaster general in connection with the irregularities in his depart ment and charged that the efforts on the part of the democratic members to secure a congressional inquiry was in the interest of party politics.
 He also defended the president against the charge of violating the law which he said had been made by democrats, declaring that in nothing was the president so much distinguish ed as in his determination to enforce the law.
 The conference report on the Indian appropriation bill was partially read, hut further consideration was post poned on the suggestion that the con ferees had inserted provisions that had not been passed on by the senate.
 The senate committee on public lands has agreed to postpone until the next session of congress the bill to transfer the control of the forest re- serves from the interior department to the forestry division of the agricul- tural department.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-10
NERVOUS COLLAPSE
The Condition of Mrs. BOtkin, the Mu-deresS
Complaint Made Against Her for the Murder Also of the Sister of Mrs. Cunning.

San Francisco. Cal. April 9.-Joshua D. Deane of Dover Del. today swore to a complaint before Police Judge Charles T. Conlan. charging Mrs. Cor della Botkin with the murder of his wife. Ida H. Deane. by means of t6e same poisoned candy that caused the death of her sister, Mrs Cunning. The complaint was similar in form to the indictment found against Mrs. Botkin by the grand jury in the Cunning case. A warrant for Mrs. Botkin's arrest on this new charge of murder was served on her. this afternoon at the branch county jail. She will be arraicned on Monday.
 This action was taken in order to perpetuate the testimony of the wit nesses brought from Delaware by this state. who are anxious to return home. and cannot legally be compelled to come back to California in case of q retrial of the celebrated case. Their testimony will be identical with that all tready given. and can be used at the future trial # taken during preliminary eXamTnation. though under the laws Of this state the evidence presented dur . ing the recent trial would not be cd- missible if objected to.
 Mrs. Botkin is reported to be in a state of nervous collapse but if her physical condition permits there will be no delay, in the proceedings instituted today by District Attorney Byington. Some of the evidence to be given by the witnesses may be accepted by stipula- ton. but it is expected that they will he re-examined on vital points. At the conclusion of the hearing the Della ware witnesses will return to their homes.
 Frank McGowan. one of Mrs. Bot kin's attorneys. states that when she comes into court on April 16 for the formal passing of sentence of life i'm prisonment imposed by the jury which convicted her of murdering Mrs. Dun ming. motion for a new trial will be made on statutory grounds
Arizona republican., 1904-04-10
The Japanese Have Lost
 Chance at New Chang
WERE 0UTNUMBERED
A Military Opinion that the Cam paign Against the Russians will have to be Directed from the Yalu Another Call at Port Arthur.

St. Petersburg, April 9.-The best in formed military circles no longer antic- ipate a Japanese landing at the head of Liao Tung gulf They believe tine Japanese have missed their opportuui- ty, the Russians being now too strong.
 A Russian officer who accompanied the Japanese armies during the war with China said: T witnessed the Japanese landing at Wei Hai Wei. l. was cxceilently performed, but there was no enemy to offer resistance, the Chinese having fled. Yet it required four days to disembark 21.0OO men. 1T the Japanese attempt to land anywhers within striking distance of New Chwang we can easily concentrate a force to oppose them faster than they can disembark"
 The opinion now is that the Japanese will try flanking movements from Taju Shan west of Antung, at the head of the gulf of Korea, iii connection with their advance on the Yalu river. but the authorities here make no display of nervousness, manifesting utmost con fdence in the plan of campai gn marked out by General Kuropatkin.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-10
THE RISEN CHRIST
The Greatest of All Rus
 sian Festivals
A Description of the Impressive Ger emony Which Ended at St. Peters, at Midnight.

St. Petersburg. April 9.-The Russian church and the Russian people at mid night celebrated the resurrection of the Saviour For dramatic effect this Rus sian Easter service is unrivaled For this one night the spirit of genuine democracy reigns in autocratic Rus sia. Upon the acclaiming of the aris- ing If Christ the great white czar sa- lutes with a kiss the sentry posted at the palace door. and highest dignitary and the lowest mujik exchange the joyful tidings with equal freedom.
 In honor of the great religious festi- val Russias capital was adorned. From every building hung the national colors and in every window burned candle. privileges permitted only on this red letter night of the Russian calendar. The most popular places of the celebration of the event were Peter the Greats little house across the Neva where reposes the ikon which, accord ing to Russian legends. saved the day at Poltava. the cathedral of Our Lady of Kasan. who helped drive the Poles back from Moscow and where are pre- served NapoleOn's eagles and tattered French battle flags, and famous cath edral of Isaac, where are deposited ikons world renowned for their price less gems. one Of whose jewels is a mate of the celebrated Kohinoor.
 The service here was attended by the entire diplomatic corps, while pressing around outside thousands stood for hours with tapers in their hands awaiting the announcement that the Saviour had arisen. But it was in the service in the chapel of the winter palace. which was attended by the emperor. who is the head of the church as well as of the state. that the real interest centsred. Although the spec tacle there was beyond the reach of the multitude. each individual felt a personal connection herewith. know ing that the emDeror's own words sig naled over the city would proclaim the glad tidings.
 The scene at the palace was one of stately magnificence. The ceremony was carried out in accordance with the strictest Journalism. The Russian court. nobility. councillors, ministers of emaire. and high dignitaries of the state and of the army and navy came by imperial command and ranged about the walls of the long succession of salons and where guards of honor from crack regiments of the Russian army produced a vivid impression of the military strength of the empire
Arizona republican., 1904-04-10
TWOSTATES TIEDUP
A Great PrOStratiOn of
 Telegraph Service
The Railroads Through a Wide Ran ge of Country will be Helpless for Twenty-four Hours.

Helena, Mont, April An April blizzard. bringing with it from two to two and a half feet of snow and sleer, has practically isolated western Min nesota and a large section of North Dd- kota.
 The storm. which ragged with great fury from Thursday evening until late yesterday afternoon. has not only com pletely blockaded the railroads with huge drifts. but has so prostrated tele- graph service that it will probably be two weeks before it is restored. A section of country around Fargo. N. D.. is shut out from all communica- ton. Before the single wire working west failed last night it was learned that thirty inches of snow had fallcr at Fargo, and that not only the main lines of the railroads. but all branches. are tied up.
 From Mapleton. Minn. to Staples Minn a distance of about 110 miles, it was estimated that from three to four hundred telegraph poles had been blown down or undermined by water Snow blows are out in all directions and it is hoped to get the main lines clear within twenty-four hours. Much of the Great Northern's tracks in east ern Montana is under a foot of water and there is danger of washouts at many places.
 The Missouri and Milk rivers are full thfoughout their banks. and are stead fly rising. For many miles on either side of the tracks from Willis to the westward there IS deep water.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-10
INSURANCE co. IN TROUBLE.
Receivers Appointed for the Monu mental Life Concern in Baltimore.

Baltimore. April 9.-In the circuit court today Judge Sharp appointed John P. Poe, Arthur D. Foster, l.. Mex. Kane ana w. g. Bansemer receivers for the Monumental Life Insurance com pany upon the application of the state insurance commissioner. The receiv- CTS bond was fixed at $20O,OO0.
 The bill was fled on october 10. It is alleged that the company levied ex- cessive assessments in violation of the insurance law shortly after it took over all the assets of the Iron Hall company. The further allegation was made that the company was insolvent and it's as- sets were considerably less than it's liabilities. The liabilities are $6S,- 250.S7 in excess of the assets.