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The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-07-28

Isaac, the lawyer, is Well post.
ed as to the personnel of tie lily.
white club, evidently he has got.
ten more orders from his lily.
white bosses and they must be
carried out as their orders at the
Okmulgee convention.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-07-28

Prof. John c. Leftwich, who
has recently by main Strength
and awkwarkness broke into the
Baptiss College, should move a
little slowly in going into posses.
sion as there are some bombs
laying around, also some mines
that are liable to be exploded.
The Prot. and his friends can
avoid host Of trouble and ut the
same time protect themss Ives
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-07-28

CONTINUED on last page.)
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
To Give Support and Sympathy
10 The American
Committee.
NO INTERFERENCE EXPECTED
Fiery Orators VIII Speak,
Among Them sandico, Who
Ordered Massacre of All
Foreigners In Manila.

Manila, Oct. GA mass meeting OF
Fillplnos viii be held Sunday Mt the
National theater. The call states It's
purpose to take some definite action
upon the popular decree, to-wit' The
giving of our sincere support ana
sympathy to the American committee
on Philippine Independence In It's ef-
forts 10 attain the ends we desire. u
would be inexplicable and even I'M
proper for Fiiipinos TO fold their arms
and remain passive at time when
the very best elements of American
society are working 40 arden,iy In or
der that our native land may attain
It's ambition"
Fiery orators viii speak. the prinei-
pal one being sandico, former mem
Der OF Aguinaldo's cabinet and who IN
1899 signed at order for the massacre
Of all Americans and other foreigners
In Manila. The government VIII not
interfere.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
PROVISIONS FOUND IN JUNK.
Port Arthur Fleet Makes q Notable
Capture.

Toxic, oct. g.. 10 a. m.--The Port
Arthur blockading feet has captur-
ed n junk laden with provisions. The
junk was endeavoring to enter the
harbor. The statements Of the crew
and evidence found aboard the junk
Indicate the existence Of feet Of 80
junixs organized to run the blockade
from the vicinity of Tsingtau. De-
spite the vigilance Of the blockading
fleet, many junks reach the Russian
lines at number of landing places on
the lower end Of the peninsula The
junks enter at night, the Russian guns
and mine fields giving them an ad-
vantage over the vessels of the
blockading fleet. While II Is suspect
ed that ammunition Is being smuggled
In. none has as yet been found in the
hundreds OF junks that have been over
hauled and searched.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07

the edge and McGrath sat on Ma
loney's legs 80 that the fireman could
not fall Off.
The first rescue was that Of Mrs.
Walton, who. with Annie DAILY, was
asleep in bed. The chlld's mother IL
seriously III In ST. Catherin's hispital.
Mrs. Walton went after the baby and
was handed up to the roof. In the
darkness and smoke Lyons did not Sc
cure a good hold on the child, and 1t
slipped from his hands, but Maloney
caught It by one Of its legs and saved
It. Mrs. walton's aged mother was
next handed up. Then Lyons over
come by smoke, was with difficulty
pulled UP to the roof. He and the fire.
man collapsed and were carried to the
ground. Captain Harkins made spe-
cial report to Police Commissioner
McAdoo highly commencing the work
of Lyons. Maloney and McGrath. The
ldss was about $1,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
Tiverton Takes the First I've
Heats in Fast Trottins
Event.
THE BEST TIME IS 2.O4 r
Fastest Time Of the Year Made
Worlds Record for Five Fast
est Heats Is Established
Sweet Marie FavOrite-

Lexington, Oct. s.-The TransylvazIz
for 2:12 trotters, value 5000. the
greatest event in turf history, was won
by Sweet Marie in three final heats
the first two heats going to Tiyerton.
Four worlds records were made In the
Transylvanian by the lowering Of the
event record and making the fastest
mile of the year on any track When
Tiverton won the first heat In 2-D44
he lowered the event record and made
the fast-troting record Of the year.
When he won the second heat In 2:0iM
he again lowered these records and
made a worlds record for the fastest
second heat in any race. Sweet Marie
won the third heat in 2:05. This es-
Itablished worlds record for the three
fastest heats ever trotted In. race
and her mark is the worlds record for
1.-THE fastest third heat ever trotted In
a race. Sweet Marie won the fonrfn
In 2;Osh and the NTH in 2:os. thus CO.
Itahushing The worlds record for tfs
1--we fastest heats ever trotted IN
Trace. The average time for each heai
was 2:os 11-2O. The first three heata
Iaveraged 2.o5A. Sweet Marie. ths
winner, is owned by VIM. Warland. O
lLos Angeles. In the betting Sweel
Marie was the favorite. tsA
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
FOR GENERAL DISARMAMENT.
Resolutions to that Effect introduced
at Peace Conaress.

-
Boston, Oct. 6.-The arrest and sub
seouent reduction of the military and
naval ornaments throughout the world
was called for today at the session or
the international peace congress when
resolutions were adopted expressing
the opinion that the first task Of which
the new worlds convention was sug-
gested by President Roosevelt was
that 1t should take up the gradual dis
armament of the powers.
The thanks Of the congress were ex-
tended to President Roosevelt for his
pledge to take the first steps toward
the convocation of new international
peace conclave.
General Nelson A. Miles was the
principal speaker tonight at meeting
held at the Park street church to con-
slider the question of the reduction OF
ornaments and the menace OF great
armies and navles.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
EDITOR FOUND GUILTY.
Arthur conkiin Convicted OF Charge
OF Criminal Libel.

w
Grants Pass, ore, oct. 8.--After de-
Ilberating only few minutes the jury
in the case against Arthur Conklin Tor
criminal libel returned a verdict OF
guilty. Counsel for conklin at once
moved for an appeal. and II is quite
likely the case will be heard In the
higher courts. The penalty prescribed
In "A caseof this kind is from three to
four months Imprisonment or from
500 to $500 fine
Arthur conklin Is editor OF the
Grants Pass Mining Journal and came
into his present trouble through attacks
into hispresent trouble through attacks
made on Robert G. Smith when the
latter was candidate for representative
from Josephine county at the election
OF last June. II was stated In the al
legged libelous article that Smith haa
collected money for Mrs. Sarah Lewis
and appropriated It to his own USE
According to the testimony OF MIS-
Lewis, Smith did not take her money
except what was secured under note
and in n regular business way.
In his argument for the state, Prose-
cutting Attorney Reames placed parti-
cular stress on the apparent malicious
motive of the editor of the Journal IN
publishing the article and the attorneys
for the defense made an heroic efrort
to convince the Jury that the article
published was true, even going to the
extent of attempting to impeaeh the
aydence Of Mrs. Sarah Lewis, the
principal witness,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
TO GUARD HOME LIFE.

Episeopalians Consider Cannon on Re-
marriage.
Boston, Oct. 6.-Arehbishop Cahter-
bury, speaking before he joint session
OF the house OF bishops and the house
OF deputies OF the Episcopal church at
Emmanuel church today, delivered
message to the American body In which
he urged the church to take steps to
guard the religious life OF the home.
AT today's session the house of depu-
ties several resolutions to make
more stringent the canon on the re-
marriage of divorced persons were pre-
sented. one resolution aimed to pro-
hibit the re-marriage of divorced
person during the life of his or her
former partner. The whole question
will come up later.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07

The significance OF the Mukden dis
patch noting the unusual activity at
that place Is the subject Of much spec
ulation In st. Petersburg. The theory
that II indicates the purpose Of Gen
eral Kuropatkin to eyacuate the town
IN now generally accepted, military Of
flcers there surmlslng that the commo-
ton noted is in connection with the
movement to check the Japanese
fanklng operations In Russian offic-
ial circles some credence is given to
the rumor that Admiral Wren has left
Port Arthur with his ships. confusion
resulting from the severe storm on
Tuesday being regarded as having
made such dash possible.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
ASYLUM NEEDS AN ADDITION.
Steady Increase Of insane 10 Crowd
ina Buildings Capacity.

ing buiVo'UD S@PsS
Salem. Ore, Oct. 6.--The steady In
crease In the number Of patients at
the insane asylum win make neces-
sary the construction OF new cot
tage next year with room for 100
pntients, Such cottage. to be con-
structed nj the asylum farm, will cost
about $4,000, and the legislature will
be asked TO appropriate money for
that purpose. The growing popuia-
tion will also necessitate the construc-
ton OF a new dining room at cost
OF $4,000. the new addition to be
lOxAO feet and two stories high.
Al the reform school, mute school
and blind school only minor repairs
and improvements win be necessary
and not very heavy appropriations wiz
no needed for them. At the state pris-
on many improvements have been
made In the past year without definite
appropriation and not much In the way
Of large improvements will be needed
at that institution next year, The las'
legislature passed an act providing that
the proceeds of convict labor shall con-
stitute a betterment fund, which may
no expended for repairs and improve
ments under the direction OF the COVER
nor. BY virtue OF this act money has
been expended from time to time and
the prison property has been put IN
good condition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
DEMONSTRATION IN UTAH.
Both Gentiles and Mormons Greet SEN
ator Fairbanks.

ator Fairbanks.
ogden, Utah. Oct s.-Senator FAIR
banks spoke at the Grand Opera house
tonight TO an immense audience
when the Fairbanks train made the
0rst stop Of the day AT Elko. New
the vice. presidential candidate was
met by Senator smoot and II other
leading members Of the regular repub-
lican organization who accompanied
tho travellers TO ogden. The Utah DEL
egation included. In addition to Sena-
tor smoot, Congressman Howells. ex-
Governor Thomas. ard other repreesn-
tntiye citizens. One.half being Nor
mons, the other half gentiles. Several
conferred during the day with Sena-
tor Fairbanks. Awaiting him here was
Senator Kerns. who heads the Ameri-
can party. He was soon closeted with
the Indiana senator. No statement was
made concerning the various inter-
views, but Senator Fairbanks early de-
clded 10 make no reference to state
complication In his public utterances
Senator Fairbanks was reJoined here
by Senator Dolliver. who had remain
ed behind him In Portland because OF
"a throa, affection and In order to pre-
pare for the campaign in Colorado. for
which he has been engaged. The Iowa
senator spoke at the meeting tonight
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
IRON TRADE BETTER.
Market for Foundry Iron Still contln-
ues Good.


ues Good.
Cleveland, Oct. 6.-The Iron Trade
Review says:
Guaged by pig iron alone. the iron
market Improvement has make fur
ther progress. Not as marked bet
terment is discernible in the finished
material product, but developments
there are encouraging. with prospects
that the larger scale Of mill operations
will last we'll toward the end of the
year. 1t need hardly be said that the
railroads will be the deciding factor
in the iron market for the next three
months. The more active market
for foundry iron that was a feature
of the last ten days Of September is
still noteworthy, and reports from all
sections now agree to this, as they
did not ten days ago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07

one sent by the association last week,
denouncIng the action Of the local
steamboat inspectors In placing the
blame for the disaster on the Slocum's
officers and crew and asking for i'm
mediate executive action.
Secretary Loebs reply was to the
effect that the commission appointed
by the president II now completing its
report and that absolute justice VIII
be done"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
SAVED BY HUMAN LADDER.
Woman Lifted to Roof from Burning
Building.

Building.
New York, Oct Elm fire that de-
stroyed a three story tenement house
at No. 53 Kent avenue, Brooklyn, early
yesterday morning, several persons
were overcome by smoke or severly
injured by jumping two stories. II
was due to policeman and fire
man, who formed human ladder ana
lifted persons who were unconscious
from the fire escape to the roof, that
there were no fatalities. The injur-
ed were Mrs. James Ford, who tainted
and was carried from the building af-
ter she had breathed much OF the
smoke; Mrs. Ellen Reddy, whose arm
caught and was badly torn as she
jumped from the second floor; Mrs,
Brown badly cut by glass, into which
she fell when she leaped from the Sec
ond floor; Annie Daly, an s-ihohlis-o'u
child, who was overcome by smoke
and taken from the building uncon-
sclous; Mrs. Walton, Fireman Thomas
]. Maloney, of Truck Company No. S.
and Roundsman Michael A. Lyons
who we're overcome by smoke.
Lyons, hearing cries for help ran
to the tenement house, and, with Ma
loney and Special ofticer McGrath'
broke down the door of an adjoining
house and made for the roof, The
dense smoke made 1t impossible to
descend the fire escape. Lyons drop
nod from the roof to the fire escape
landing. MalOney lay down on the roof
with his head and arms hanging over
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
PARKER GOING HOME.
Number of Callers at Hotel Sevils
Breaks Record.

New York. Oct 6.--Judge Parker ex-
rects to return to Esopus tomorrow
The number of callers at the HoteA
Seville today was the largest during
his present visit.
Reports of the canvass Of the doubt-
full states are being received at Judge
Parker's headquarters. Judge Parker
has received a telegram announcing
that the labor convention of the state
has endorsed the democratic electors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
coNFEssEs TO HoLD.uP.
Bandid Who Robbed Seattle saloon
Admits Guilt.

Seattle. oct. CIV. H. White, arrest
ed today with John Hildebrand, has
confessed to holdIns up Lou conway's
saloon In this city two weeks ago In
company with Tildebrand The BAN
dts shot down three men at the time
OF the hold-up, killing James MUIR
phy. Hildebrand is a paroled convict
aged 2S, and white is a prizehghter IL
years old.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
BRITISH SHIP IS STOPPED.
Steamer Fails to Hear Shots and Is
Halted by Japs--Released Later.

Chefoo, Oct. g., 3 p. m.-The Brit
ish steamer Chenan, travelling from
Taku to Chefoo, not hearing the usual
blank shot, was hove to by japanese
cruiser. which fired two shots across
her bow last night. After the steam
ers cargo was examined she was al
lowed to proceed.
European and Chinese officials deny
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
BIG DAY AT THE FAIR.
Emperor William Sends Message to
Germans at ST. Louis.

st. Louis, Oct. s.-one Of the larg-
est demonstrations characterized the
worlds fair celebration Of German day.
Not only almost the entire German
population of st. Louis was in attend
ance, but the German citizens Of all
sections Of the United States aug
mented the vast assemblage. The prin-
cipal visitor. Baron Speck Won Stern
berg, the German ambassador to Amer
lea, bore the greetings which had been
received by cable from Emperor Will
lam, conveying the imperial congratu-
lations to all citizens of America IN
celebration of a German day. A dis
tinguished visitor was Carl ScnurS' 9.
New York, who delivered an address.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
TO STUDY OUR ROADS.
Jap Railroad Manager Seeks lnforna-
tion,

Jap Railroad manager 0eeNs '"'o''@
ton.
San Francisco. Oct. 6.-Yoshio Kino-
shita, who fills the important posi-
tion Of general passenger agent OF the
imperial government railways in Japan,
is a guest at the Palace hotel He has
come here to make a thorough study
of American railroad methods inso-
far as they apply to passenger depart
ment affairs, and expects to spend two
years in this country and Europe De
fore returning to Japan. The purpose
Of his visit IS to familiarize himself
with up-to-date methods of handling
passenger traffic, with view to rails
ing the standard of service on the
japanese lines.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
MURDER IN BOISE.
Mystery in Death Of Solicitor Of Gas
Company.

Mystery in Death OF Soi'citor OF oaS
Company.
Boise, Oct. 6.-Charles DAILY, solic-
itor for the gas company, was MUIR
dered last night in bed, being shot
three times and struck on the head with
a hatchet. Fred Bond. roomer at the
DAILY house, informed an officer that
Mrs. Daily shot her husband. Bond
and Mrs. DAILY were arrested, the lat
ter swearing to coroner's jury that
she had shot her husband in self-de-
fense. Later she swOre that Bond did
the killing, which was arranged be-
tween them. Bond declares he is In
noeent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
Need Hore Money.

New York, Oct s.-George Foster
Peabody. treasurer of the democratie
national committee. today issued an
appeal for contributions for the cam
paign fund.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
CANS AND BRITT TO FIGHT.
Said They Have Agreed to Meet TIM
Last Of the Month.

San Francisco, oct. Sit is stated
that an agreement has been reachea
between Joe Cans and James Britt for
a fight the latter part of this month
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
Commotion Noted II in Connec'
ton With Movement to Check jap
anese FIanking Movement.
Admiral Fanshawe Sends Two Waps to Warn Russians Against
Breach Of international Law-Junk Loaded With Pro.
visions Are Captured and II Is Believed Arms
Are Being Struggled Into Port Arthur

the reported arrest Of Chinese sus-
pected OF having knowledge concerning
the disappearance Of Lieutenant De
Cuyerville and Saptain Won Gilgen-
helm. respectively the French and
German naval attaches at Port Ar
thur.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
CHOOSE SENATOR CROW.
Will Take Place Vacated by With
drawaI Of Col. Fish.

Seattle, Oct. e.-State Senator Her
man d, Grow, of Spokane, was named
tonight by the republican state central
committee to take the place on the
electoral ticket made vacant by the
withdrawal Of Colonel ]. NJ. Fish, OF
Stevens county. The selection by the
committee was unanimous.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
SQUADRON MAY HAVE LEFT.
News Of Departure Of Port Arthur
Force Would Not Create Surprise.

NEWS OF bepaTtuFe " FVN SF"s'
Force Would Not Create Surprise.
st. Petersburg. Oct. 7.-while the
admiralty claims to have no knowl-
edge of the departure Of the Port Ar
thur squadron, 1t is inferrable from the
way the report reads that such an
event has transpired and definite
confirmation would not create sur
prise. The associated Press is inform
ed that no direct orders have been sent
to Admiral Wren to break through the
blockading fleet, but 1t is tacitly ad-
mitted that the admiral has discre-
tionary powers to leave Port Arthur
should the situation demand or con-
dltions be propitious.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
TAKES POISON: SHAKES HANDS
Vancouver Man Commits suirids n
Saloon.

Vancouver, wash. Oct. 6.-George
McCavatt, well-known young man Of
this city, committed suicide tonight by
taking carbolic acid. While apparent
ly enjoying himself win company OF
friends in the saloon. ne stepped aside
and deliberately drank an ounce OF the
poison, then turning to his friends.
laughingly shook hands all round ah&
fell to the floor He died Is minutes
later. No motive for the act is known
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
laps BRING SUPPLIES.
Additional Soldiers Also Continue to
Arrive.

Field Headquarters Of Second Japa-
nese Army, Oct. 5, 2 p. M, via Fusan,
Oct. 6.-The japanese are bring
ing enormous quantities and sup
plies Of ammunition for the winter
campaign, using the reconstructed rail-
way, carts and junks on the Lao and
Taitze rivers. Railroad traffic is un-
interrupted and additional soldiers con-
time to arrive.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
THREE KILLED IN AUTO WRECK
Machine Jumps OF Embankms"t and
10 Struck by Team.

New York, Oct, s.-While speeding
along the Bronx early this morning
an automobile containing nine persons
went off an embankment at Sixteenth
street and Jerome avenue, and three
persons were killed. The machine fell
or 70 the New York Central tracks,
where the wreck was struck by south
hound train. Beside the two killed. an
the others In the auto were injured.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
LIQUID AIR FIRM FAILS.
stsnosrspher's Claim Exposes Weak
ness Of Company.

New York, oct. GA receiver has
been appointed for the \ Consolidated
LIQUID Air Company, the reorganized
triple concern, capitalized at several
millions. A petition for receiver was
filed some weeks ago in suit for S57s
back salary, brought by stenog-
rapher.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
HoLeATE ACTING PRESIDENT
Northwestern University Trustees Pro-
mote Their Dean.

WOt0 iHSH Geau'
Chicago, Oct. 6.-The executive com-
mittee of the trustees of the North-
western University have announces
the election of Dean Thomas F. Hoi-
gate to be acting president Of the in
stitution. Professor Holgate has been
Identified with the Northwestern uni
versity since 1898. He was gradual
ed from Toronto university in 1884
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
TO WARN RUSSIANS.
Admiral fanshsws Sends Warships 10
Torres Strait.

Melbourne, Oct. 6.-Admiral Fan
shave, c0manding the Australian
squadron, has ordered the warsaips
PIlades and Cadmus to proceed to Tor
res stran to warn the Russian war
ships reported seen cruising off Thurs
day island against committing any
breach of international law.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
PRESIDENT PROMISES JUSTICE,
Secretary Loeb Writes to Relatives O'
Sufferers in sloeun Disaster.

New York oct. GA letter from
president Roosevelts secretary has
been read before meeting of 500
relatives of persons who died on the
General sloeum. It was in reply 10
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-15
COUNTY COURT.

First Monday in February, first
Monday in May, first Monday in
August and first Monday in Nov.
ember.