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Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-12

will have a much better chance Of get
ting safely through the critical first
season This protection can be left
on during the winter and will prevent
effectively injury from rabbits, mice,
etc Renew as often as necessary I'M
til the tree has passed the danger
period.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-12

will do well in cold sections. Both
fowls and eggs are scarce In this coun-
try and consequently high in price. but
II the breed keeps up to the reputa-
ton 1t already has more breeders will
handle it. so that in a year or two
eggs and birds will be within range
Of the poultryman's pocketbook.-
dianapolis News.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-12
1t Was Himself He saw

"Honest. now, Jones, did you see a
burglar in your room when you called
the policeT
NO; my wife had shifted the mir.
ror in my room and l didn't know n"
Detroit Free Press.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-12

Protection from Sun Scald.
Sun scald kills thousands Of newly
set trees. The wind also whips them
numerically unless supported. Kill
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-12

When an old bachelor has heart trou.
bic its Of the platonic brand.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-12

New coon song: "There Amt Notn-
ing to That"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
FIGHT OVER cHAlRMANsHlP.
Williams to Temporarily Preside, But
Whe Permanently

st. Louis. July 2.-The committee on
arrangement ct the national democratic
committee has agreed unanimously to
recommend to the full convention the
selection Of John sharp Williams Of
Mississippi for the position of tenn
porary chairman of the convention.
For permanent chairman four possi-
BILE candidates are mentioned tonight.
They are Delegates Barksworth Of
Michigan, Patrick Collins Of Massachu-
sets, David r. Rose Of Wisconsin and
Champ Clark of Missouri.
The friends of Hearst sprang clark's
name at conference held late today.
They express determined opposition to
eonceding both the temporary and per-
manent craftsmanship to the Parker
element. Some of the Hearst men are,
however. quite content to accept Bark
worth. claiming he is unfriendly to
the New York judge
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
JAps LosT HEAVILY.
Almost 10000 Men Killed In Recent
Land Enssssments.

Lao Yang. July 2.--The recent sue
cesses Of the Russians at Dalin and
in General Mistenchko's engagement
with the Japanese have engendered
much better feeling here. II Is re-
ported that in the hghting of June %
and % the Japanese lost 5000 men.
and that their losses In the operations
against Mistenchkos were 1900.
The striking feature Of the last en-
gagement AZ Dalin. as well as In the
fight with Mistenchkos' force. was
that the Japanese tried bayonet
charge. TO which they had not been
previously partial. Their lines went
TO the charge with loud cries OF
"Aivar! aivar!" but almost TO man
they were moved down BY the Russian
rine fire,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
Difficulty Alleged to Be Due 10
improper Conduct oG PapaI
Nuncio L0renzeIIi.
HOPE IN FALL OF MINISTRY
III Premier Combes' Cabinet Hap-
pens to BE supplanfed Re
latiOns Might Be
Restored.

Rome, July 2.-The news thar
France has practically abolished fhe
post Of ambassador to the vatican, o.
Ing to the action Of the budget COM
mittee Of the chamber Of deputies ia
suppressing the appropriation for the
embassy, has produced the graves
preoccupation at the vatican. The
only hope still entertained is the faIE
of Premier Combes' ministry. in which
the papal nuncio at Paris. Manager
Lorenzelli, continues to believe, saying
the opposition to the cabinet is grow
ing ON all sides.
The general feeling here Is L0ren-
zelIi has proved himself to be unadapt-
ed to I'LL his important post. COME
quently regret is expressed at the fact
that he has not been removed from
Paris before this. The main charge
against him was That he was too anx-
ions to keep on good terms with the
Waldeck-R Rousseau cabinet. thus alien-
ating the sympathy Of the conserve
tives; so. when the policy Of the gov
Iernment against the congregations wsz
pushed vigorously, the nunciO found
himself without any friends
The situation OF the nuncio became
worse under Premier Combes. ANA
since the recall OF M. Nisard from DE-
post Of ambassador to the vatican hin
position has been even more embaE-
RAISING. his presence In Paris doing
him more harm than good. He dsa
not ask to remain, but the vatican Sa-
thorities would not recall him. 10 az
to be able to say they did everything
to avoid rupture.
According to later advices received
at the vatican, Premier Combes has
expressed his firm intention to aban-
don the prime ministry within few
months. considering that his prograrn
for the suppression OF the congressi0n
and form of public instruction has
been carried out. Added to this rea-
son. Premier Combes refused bef0re
the parliamentary committee to ex-
press the opinion of the cabinet re-
garding the separation Of church ana
state and the abolition Of the embassy
accredited to the vatican. which he
wishes to leave to the succeeding min
istry."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03

Arthur and Tsui island Is monopolizine
public interest. Land operations IN
Manchuria are believed to have been
practically adjourned for six weeks
until the rain shall be over.
Teiegrams from Lao Yang agree
the Japanese are withdrawing fro
their positions, the capture Of WI
entailed the expenditure OF 10 4
blood and ammunition. Some
grams show that the Russ
promptly taking advantage q =
withdrawal Of the Japanes . IRE
assuming the offensive, INF - kon-
siderable losses upon VI, lese.
The Liao Yang CORES s OF the
circumstances has gre. restored
confidence. :.
The Liao Yank correspondent Of the
Bourse Gazette declares that the en-
tire credit for the Japanese retreat be-
longs 10 KuropatIin. who at last has
rewarded the patience Of the Russian
people.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
Russian Ships Retire Upon Sight.
Ing Japs and Chase Contin.
uss Until NightfaIl.
ATTACK BY TORPEDO BOATS
Fleet II Assailed by Them and
Replies vigorously -Japs
Abandoning Many
Positions.

Toxic. July 2.-Thc vladlvostok
squadron eluded Kamimura's squadron
eastward Of the island OF Tsui Friday
night In the darkness. Drizzllng rain
and fog favored the Russian vessels,
The two sauadrons met early In the
evening. the Russian being north Of
Iki island and the Japanese south Of
Tsui island. They were 10 miles apart
The Russians bolted 10 the northeast
when they were discovered By Kami-
mura The latter chased them at full
speed. The Japanese torpedo boats
steamed ahead and entered within
range OF the Russian guns. The Rus
sian vessels vigorously shelIed the
Japanese torpedo boats
Kamimura gained on the Russian
ships and was only Ave miles In. the
rear when suddenly, at p. m, all the
Russian vessels extlnguished their
lights and disappeared in the dark
ness.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
Delegates Who Have Arrived at Conven-
tion City Regard His Selection as
Absolutely Certain.
Cleveland Scare Over and has Been Means Of sodns New
York Juriss Strength Hearst Men VIII Force Vote For Pu.
pose Of Testing Strength Of Leading Candidass--John
Sharp Williams for Temporary Chairman

st. Louis, July ,2.--All the men who
VIII decide the presidential contest
have not yet appeared in the conven-
tion city. but among those who are
here seems to be the conviction that
Judge Parker will be nominated early
In the balloting. His most radical sup
poFters claim he win be named on the
first ballot. while others say favorite
sons must be first complimented be-
fore the necessary two-thirds viii vote
for him.
The arrival OF the California and
other delegations from the west which
are under instructions TO vote for
Hearst stirred the atmosphere early
In the day. and there was some spec
nlation as TO what strength Hearst
actually had in the convention. The
claim OF the Hearst managers Of more
than one-thlrd Of the delegates. and
with power enough to prevent the se-
lection OF any candidate not satisfac-
tory to Hearst. is not seriously con-
sidered by the friends Of Parker. The
Hearst men have decided to have tests
OF strength before the platform is
voted upon. and win force a vote by
putting forward candidate for per-
manent chairman.
oermaR Probably Out Of u.
During the day there has been some
talk OF Cleveland. German. olney and
Harmon. II seems to be understood
that Ohio intends TO cast a compli-
mentary vote for Harmon. and that
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
BASEBALL SCORES
Pacific Coast.

AT Portland--san Francisco. 6; POrt-
land. II.
AT Tacoma-Los Angeles, /; Taco
ma. 2.
At Seattle Oakland. 2; Seattle, 3
Pacific National.
At Spokane--Boise. 1; Spokane. 4
At Butte-salt Lake. }; Butte. 4
American.
At Observation-Disclosures, 1; B0s-
ton. 2.
At Detroit-c Cleveland, 8; Detroit. :.
first game. Cleveland, 2: Detroit. s.
second game.
At Chicago-st. Louis. 2; Chicago. 4
At New Washington. 8; New
York, 2; first game. Washington. 6:
New York, IL; second game.
National
At Pittsburgh Cincinnati, 2; Pitts
burg, IA.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 0: PhE-
adelphia, 2; first game. BroOklyn, Il.
Philadelphia, 2: second game.
At ST. LOUIS Chicago. .; ST. Luis. q
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
JEWELS or GREAT VALUE.
Gems Worth ss50,0OO Available to Pay
Debts Of Marquis.

New York. July 2.--The value Of
the jewels found by the auctioneers In
Anglesey castle IL now estimated at
100000. says a Herald dispatch from
London.
In addition. however, the marquis
has sent over from Paris jewelry val
ued at from 100000 to s50O,OOo. while
at Beaudesert. staffordshire, the seat
OF the family. gems worth s25o.Ooo
were discovered. In round figures,
therefore the value Of the jewelry that
will go to pay Off the creditors OF the
marquis Is about SS5o,o0O.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
Yale Instructor Drowned.

Port Jarvis. N. T., July 2.-Dr. Rol-
lin H. Burr, graduate of Yale and ar
instructor in the Yale forestry school
at Medford. Pa. has been drowned In
the Delaware river. He was canoeing
with some boys when the boat cap
sized with its three occupants. In
attempting to save one OF his COM
panions, DR.. Burr was drowned. His
body has not been recovered.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
PRESIDENT At OYSTER sAy.
People Turn Out to Greet Distinguish
ed Fellow. Townsman.

oyster Bay. July 2--PresideDt Roose-
welt arrived here today, accompanied
by large clerical force. For the next
few weeks national affairs necessitat-
ing the consideration Of the president
VIII be transacted here.
President Roosevelts homecoming
was made the occasion Of cordial
demonstration. In which the citizens
Of Oyster Bay united. II was a gen
uIne fete day in Oyster Bay. Business
was practically suspended and resi-
dences and business houses were dec
Grated with flags and bunting.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
STATES REPLY TO WRIT.
Win sseh 70 Keep Imprisoned Mins
Officials In Jail.

Denver, July 2.--Attorney General
Miller left Denver for st. Louis this
afternoon with reply to the habeas
corpus proceedings begun in the fed
eral court there in behalf Of Charles
H. Meyer, president Of the Western
Federation OF Miners. The reply sets
forth that the respondents to the wFs,
Governor Peabody. General Bell and
Captain Wells, had delivered Meyer
into the custody Of the civil officers
before, they were served with the pa
pers in this case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
Ru..lan FIest Intae..

Paris, July 2.--The French ambassa-
dor at 81. Petersburg has been ad-
vlsed by the foreign otFice, In response
10 his inquiries relative 70 Japanese
report Of the destruction Of some RUS
sian ships at Port Arthur, that the
government answered that Togo's re-
port was incorrect. as subsequent Of
ficial reports from Port Arthur showed
the Russian feet 20 be intact
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03

caused the exploson Of s7oo worth Of
fireworks, and cut of 40 clerks and
customers. who were in the store,
from the only exit.
Women and children were injured
and suffocated by the smoke, and were
rescued from the cellar, where they
had fed to avoid the flames. Manuel
OviginIan was caught under an eIe-
vator as IT was descending with rs
women and probably fatally hurt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
Linton Race Commenced.

New York, July mime little sloops
and yawls started at 10 o'clock today
from Gravesend on a Ss-mile ocean
race to Marblehead. Mass, for the
hundred guinea cup offered by Sir
Thomas Upton. Three to four days
will be required to cover the course.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
HAITI MAKES AMENDS.

Squares Herself for Recent lndignities
to Foreign Ministers.
Pars, July 2.-The Hayten incident
has been satisfactorily adjusted so far
as France is convened. The foreign
office has received dispatch from
Port Au Prince saying that President
ord had made the most complete apol-
ogy for the indignity shown the Ger
man and French ministers. The Hay
tien governments action includes the
punishment of those guilty OF the out
rage, a public apology and assurances
of security for the future.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03

Parker will then get the delegation
with the proyiso that German appear
ing az an active candidate would ma
terially change conditions. The only
really active and positive German force
at st. Louis now Is Henry @. Davis
former senator from West Virginia
and he is not sure German will be q
candidate. II is not even known II
German will attend the convention.
Something was expected to develop
about Germans position upon the ar
rival Of James NJ. Guffey, but the Penn
syIvania leader did not say anything
which indicated that the Maryland
senator would be a factor In the pres
idential race.
Some Talk Of olney.
Now and then there is mention Of
former Secretary olney and connect
ed with It Is the suggestion that Olney
is the only man Intimately connected
with the last democratic administra-
tion, or who is being put forward BY
the conservative element, who is not
Objectionable to Bryan.
Platform Causes Worry.
While the presidential situation is
the most interesting feature Of the an
ti-convention days. the platform is the
subject Of much debate and serious
consideration. Many suggestions have
already been made. but no one can
say which win meet with the most
favor. Some OF the delegates think
the platform viii engender the great
est contest OF the convention.
The Cleveland Scare.
The arrival Of many leaders and deli
egates tonight seems TO make II plain
that Cleveland is not considered by
them. What is called ''the Cleveland
scars" has resulted in solldifying the
Parker strength.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
DoIqorouki ExiIsd.

St Petersburg, July s.-The Associat-
ed Press learns upon good authority
that Prince Dolgorouki. who early last
month assaulted Count LamsdOrn.
minister of foreign AFFAIRS, has been
exiled to Archangel.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
FIREWORKS EXPLODED.

Worcester, Mass, July s.-By acci-
dentally stepping on large torpedo,
a clerk Of the Nelson novelty store in
this city started a fire tonight which
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
Parker WIN STAY at Home.

Kingston N. Y, July 2.-Judge Par
ker win not attend the national DEM
ocratic convention at st. Louis. He
will remain at Rosemont, his home at
Esopus.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
PORTLAND MAN LOWEST.
Makes Best Bid for Idaho Reclamation
Headwori<s.

Headworl<s.
Boise. July 2.-Seventen bids for the
construction OF the headworks Of the
Minidoko reclamation project were
opened today by the board Of engi-
neers. There was spread Of 100000
between the highest and lowest bids.
The award will be made by the Sec
retary Of the interior and win proba-
bly, not be announced for some time.
The lowest bid submitted was that
of Neils ]. Blagen of Portland, which
called for sssO,OOO.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
Mayor Jones Improving.

Toledo O., July s.-At midnight
Mayor Jones rallied noticeably and the
doctors now take more hopeful views
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-03
JAPs ARE RETREATlNo.
Deserving Positions That cest Them
Much Blood and Powder.

81. Petersburg. July 2.--The outcome
Of the naval engagements off Port
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-23
TO INSTALL ELECTRIC
NIGHT WATCH SERVICE
CAIRO MILLS, FACTORIES AND
BUSINESS HOUSES WILL IN.
STALL ELECTRIC CALL BOX.
ES FOR WATCHMEN.

Mr. c. Mcneil who was in Cairo
last week looking after the interests
of the American District Telegraph
company, has returned TO this city
The company which Mr. Mcneil rep
resents employs all messenger boys
in the Western Union Telegraph com
pany's service and supplies electric
call boxes, many OF which are now in
use in Cairo
During Mr. McNeill's previous visit
he spent come time with the manag
ers of the large mills ana manufactur
ing concerns convincing them of the
merits Of an electric night watch
service which is provided by his com.
pany, The service was favorably
considered by many and Mr.. Mcneil
is here signing contracts for the in
stallation of the ystem
The device consists of placing cleo
trio call boxes at various points
around large plant like the Chi
cago mill or Singer works where
watchmen are employed. The du.y
Of the Waterman will be to report
from each of these call boxes at
stated time to a central station
Should the Waterman fail to ring cen
trail from ne proper box at the given
time it is inferred that something H.
wrong. He may be asleep. may have
been robbed. may have fallen and in
iured himself, may be sick. or may
have met with some unavoidable acct
dent and be in need of assistance. BY
his failure to ring at the proper time
central knows something is wrong
and a man is sent at once 20 ascertain
the cause of the delay In order to
prevent any negligence at central Of
fee the watchmen are occasionally no
tilted to miss a certain box al a GER
tain hour If no inquiry is made by
central over the telephone or a man
IS not sent to the min or factory in
given length of time it IS then evident
hat central is neglecting duty ana
he matter is investigated The sys-
TEN appears to be a most perfect and
valuable one.
Arrangements have not yet been
made for a central office and no de.
tails have been provided by Mr.. Nc
Neill Work of installing The system
will begin a an early date. however
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-23
MASTERS SALE.
STATE OF ILLINOIS
ALEXANDER GOUNTY,

STATE OF ILLINOIS 81.
ALKxAsDEn County,
Alexander County Circuit Court.
In the matter OF Laura r. Pink. VS.. Nellie
Blatteau, Martha Mildred Blst'eau and
Helen Louise Blatteau. On bill toforeciose
mortgages.
Public notice is hereby given. that In pursu-
ance Of decretsl order entered in the above
entitled cause, in said court, on the Filth day
OF November A. D. 800, /, Walter Waraer
master in chancery for said court, on SATURDAY.
the fourteenth dav OF January A ID, 1893. at II
q C oe Z in the forenoon OF said day. shall sell
at public auction to the highest bidder, for
cash. At the southwestetly door Of the court
house in the city OF Cairo, in said county, the
following described real estate, situate in the
county II Alexander and slate Of Illinois,
to-wits
Lot numbered i've 81 aud the s0utherly
half Of lot numbered six ls IN block numbered
seventy ono f7l}, in the city Of t'airO, in The
county Alexander and state OF Illinois, to-
gethsr with all and sisgular the tenements
and heredifamei Is thersupto belonging.
WALTER WARDEk.
Master in Chancery.
December 18TH A. D lscs.
air. Reed Green. compliments solicitor
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-23
Chapter Sistb
Claus Discovers humanity

Z AKING Claus TO small clear
ing in the Forest. the Master
said. place your hand upon
my glrdle and hold fast while we jour
ney through the air. for now shall we
encircle the world and lock upon
many of the haunts of those men from
whom you are descended
These words caused Claus 10 marvel.
for until now he had thought himself
the only one of his kind upon the earth.
Yet in silence he grasped firmly the
girlle of the great Ak. his astOnish-
ment forbidding speech.
Then the vast Forest of Burzee seem
ed to fall away from their feet. and
the youth found himself passing swift
~ through the air at a great height
Ere long there were spires beneath
them, while buildings of many shapes
and colors met their downward view.
1t was q city OF men. and Ak. pausing
10 eozccnd. led Claus to its Enclosure