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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27

London. Oct. 26.--TensIon increases
as time passes without definite set
F., tlement OF the situation created by
the Russian blunder In the North sea.
Ambassador Benckendorff's tentative
communication to Minister Lansdowne
today and the fact that this is regard
ed ~ unsatisfactory only served TO In
flame the public mind and, while Of
iicial circles are giving out the intima-
tion that they believe the matter Will
be satisfactorily arranged, II In now
evident that only short time viii be
allowed Russia 10 give complete assur-
ance Of her intention to comply with
all the demands OF Great Britafa.
Russia Must Soon Reply.
The arrival Of Rojestyensky at vigo
and the certainty that he is In direct
communication with the government
removed the possibility OF any delay
on account of inability on thes part OF
Russia to get her side OF thee occur
renee. II is unlikely the Brit&eA pub
lie or the British government1wi al
low another "a hours to pass without
receiving a satisfactory reply.
Warships Are Preparing.
Meanwhile the admiralty Is not idle.
Reports from all naval stations show
tremendous activity.
Hitherto there had been no Indlca-
tion that time limit would be set.
but the fact that the Gibraltar squad
ron has been placed under orders eff
fective october 2S is construed In
some quarters to mean that Great Brit
ain will not walt longer than thatl
date. II is also evident that the Bal
tic squadron may yet find difficulty in
passing the gateway to the east unless
the crisis is over by the time 1t reaches
the entrance to the Mediterranean.
The Brighter Side Of Il.
Information reached the Associated
Press from an authoritative source
that puts brighter light on the sit
uation. II is understood everything
has been decided upon to the salts
faction Of Count Lamsdorff. the Rus
sian foreign minister. except the ques-
tion of punishment of the offending
officers OF the Baltic squadron. 1t Is
further understood that Great Britain
Is not demanding final and formal
written undertakings before announc-
nc that the reparation is satisfactory,
but an undertaking Of general terms
IN the part of Russia will be accept
ID as sufficient.
All the public utterances of minis
.ers and Influential men reflect the
of the crisis, but also conf
ience that Russia viii give the re-
luired. satisfaction.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
RELIEF FUND IN RUSSIA.
st. Petersburg Psper Says Fishing
Fleet Should Have Hid.

Fleet Should Have Hid.
st. Petersburg, Oct. 26. 1850 A. M
The Official Journal de ST. Peters
burg has opened a subscription for
the families of the British fishermen
killed by the guns of the second Pa
cific squadron. The paper opens the
list with contribution of SIS.
The first harsh note sounded by the
press in connection with the affair is
found in the Russ which declares to-
day that the British government.
knowing the serious problem of self
preservation confronting the Russian
fleet should have taken the precaution
of warning the trawler feet against
getting in the way of the warships.
The Russ adds that it has reason to
believe certain other vessels" suf-
fered with the fishing fleet. about
whose fate nothing will be said in
England.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
DIFFERENT, BUT NOT STRANGE.
Big Devil Machine and Small One
Have Collision.

New York. Oct. 26.-Something new
in the automobile accident line hap
pened at Flushing, Long Island While
running at high speed head-on coll
lision occurred between big car and
a motor cycle. b. r. Young, of Jamaica.
who was riding the latter machine,
was badly hurt. while the chauffeur. of
the autcmobila was hurled OFT and
somewhat bruised,
The smaller machine was completely
wrecked, and the automobile sustain-
ed damage necessitating its being TAX
en- to the shop. The collision occurred
on sharp curve and neither driver
heard the other approaching.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
TWELVE HOURS TO SETTLE.

Rumor at EsquimaIt That Britain Has
Fixed Time Limit.
Victoria, Oct. 26-A rumor is cur
rent among the officers at Esquimalt
that Great Britain has given Russia
10 hours In which to make reparation
for the trawler outrage. The rumor
is said to have come in private cables
from London. IA Daea Na
The fact that the steamship Empress
of Japan refused freight beyond Yo-
kohama and dlsembarked Kongkong
freight caused excitement at Esqui-
malt, where her armament is. Naval
officers say they would not be surpris-
ed II the Empress of Japan were order
ed to EsQuimalt at once.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
FIRED UPON PHANTOM FOES.
Rumored That Official Report Will
Show Extreme careIessness.

London, Oct. 27.--At 3 o'clock this
morning there was no sign as to when
Rojestvensky's report would be made
public, II unofficial reports turn out to
reflect the tenor of thegofIicial re-
port. it is evident the Russian officers
made an extraordinary blunder and
ffred upon phantom foes, t4~
The astonishing explanation is re-
garded here as not fitting i'll with the
state of panic suggested as having
prevailed with the officers of the Bal
tic fleet, and in that case it is sug-
gested the Russian government should
find no difficulty in removing or other
wise furnishing the officers RESPONSE
Bile.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
GUT THROAT WITH HANDsAw.
China Joe Was Celestial With Nerve
Enough To Live.

Philipsburg. Mont, Oct. 2s.-
"china joe" resident of this
place for the past 20 years, commit
ted suicide this evening by cutting his
throat with handsaw. The China
man had been sick for sometime, and
imagined he was going to die. An
inquest will be held tomorrow.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
RUSSIANS ARE pgRruReED.
North Sea Affair May Have Serious
Bearing on the War.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 97.--An official
OF the admiralty stated to the Asso-
ciated Press this morning that no word
had been received from Admiral Ro-
jestvensky. The Official continued:
'The delay in getting the Russian
version is proving exceedingly embar-
RAISING, 1t is felt that in the infiam-
ed state of British public opinion the
inexpllcable absence of any official re-
port is becoming a most serious fac
tor and renders still more difficult
an already delicate situation"
While the good faith of the Russian
government is not questioned it is
evident from the renewed British in
quiries at the foreign office and the adj
miralty on wednesday, that while no
lime limit has been fixed, King Ed
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
PARKER TO TAKE STUMP.
VIII Make Speeches in New York, New
IaraaN and Connecticut.

New York, Oct. 26.-Judge Parker
has been dissuaded from his determina-
ton not to go on a speechmaking tour.
Between now and the election he win
speak In New York. New Jersey and
Connecticut, and also at receptions in
his honor here and at Brooklyn.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
PREPARING FOR ACTION.
Vessels Of Channel Fleet Ready for Sea
at Moments Notice.

Gibraltar. Oct. 26.-The vessels OF
the channel feet have filled their
bunkers with coal, replenished their
ammunition and are ready for sea at
a moments notice. There is great ac-
tivity at the dockyards. Men are work.
ing day and night.
The battleships Victorious, illus
trious and Majesty and the cruisers
Lancaster. Thesus and Endymion are
under orders to sail October 2S. 1t
is rumored they purpose to shadow the
Baltic squadron, which is ex-
pected to go by way of the Cape Of
Good Hope.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
Love Drove Her Insane.

Salem. Oct. 26.-Because her parents
objected to her marriage with a gem
tile, young Hebrew girl nam a
Roberts attempted to jump from the
Madison street bridge in Portland this
week, and is now in the asylum in this
city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
HALL NOT LARGE ENOUGH.
John Hay Addresses Great Crowd at
Republican Mass Meeting.

tVUU FVay Noutveees G'Sat S'SWS -
Republican Mass Meeting.
New York. Oct. 26.-Thr crowd at
the republican rally at Carnegie hall
was so large the doors were locked at
1880 o'clock. Many were turned away
Secretary OF state John Hay made the
nrst speech, He was given an ovation
when he appeared. Flago were waved
the bands played and the audience
cheered. The audience arose as one
man when the presiding officer charac-
terlzed President Roosevelt as man
whom all admired and loved"
There was great cheering for Hay
when he arose TO speak. Hay was fire.
quently interrupted with applause.
Elk Governor Black and Lieutenant
Governor Higgins also spoke.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
WIND WAS TOO STRONG.
Airship of Montana Man Could Not Hs
Tried Yesterday.

st, Louis, Oct. 2S.-The airship Of 7.
C. Benbow. of Columbus, Mont. was
today inflated and would have made a
trial had not the wind been so strong
Benbow started the engine and revolv-
ed the fans to show that everything
was in readiness.
An arrangement was completed
which may result in trials tomorrow by
both Baldwin and Renbow, providing
weather conditions are favorable
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
Russian Collier at Rrsst.

Brest, France, Oct. 2e.-The Russian
collier Kniaz Gortschakoff is still an
chored In the roadstead awaiting or
ders. The commander is forbidden to
communicate ashore or to receive
any visitors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
WALTON AGAIN CONVICTED.

Jury Recommends Him to Mercy OF
Court Because Of His Youth.
Portland. Oct. 26.-Charles w. Wal
ton the boy bandit. was convicted to-
night of attempted robbery. On ac-
count of walton's youthfulness and
because he had already been convicted
of murderous assault. the jury recon-
mended clemency. Walton, while at
tempting to rob street car. shot aui
dangerously wounded Policeman Nei-
son.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
UTAH BADLY DEFEATED.
Oregon Agricultural College Piles Dp
Score of as to 0.

Score of as to 0.
Corvallis, Oct. 26.-By score OF
45-O the Utah Agricultural college
was defeated at football this after
noon by the Oregon Agricultural COL
lege. The halves We're 25 and is min
utes.
Oregon made the first touchdown
within three minutes. The score at the
end Of the first half stood $50. Ore
egon held out twice for downs, ana
Utah made yardage but three times.
The yardage by Utah was 2s and by
Oregon 421.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
ALICE kiMsALL SOLD AS WRECK.
VIM. Kyle Purchased Schooner for One
Hundred Dollars.

fundreu boHaFa.
Florence, Ore, Oct. 2s.--The captain
OF the schooner Alice Kimbali. watch
ran ashore near here recently. sold the
vessel at auction yesterday as wreck,
.Sh&~ WAS hcumht by William Kyle for
sIoO.
On Sunday night the schooner moved
about 100 yards toward the river, and
'is coming straight In. She will be I'm
the river in less than 10 days, as the
tides are getting higher and win con-
tinue to do 30 until full moon.
The vessel Is now past all danger
and II is strange how It could be sold
as wreck when Il is only ques-
ton OF a few days when she will be
floating in smoother. deep water.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
NEWSPAPERS ARE sELLlcosE.
Characterize Roiestvsnsky's ExpIans-
nation as That Of a Lunatie.

London, Oct 27-The morning pa
pers, comparatively calm heretofore,
are now outspokenly beAieose. The
unofficial explanation of Rojestvensky
is stigmatlzed by some of the papers
as apparently that of a lunatie
The Telegraph says: "There is no
doubt of the governments seriousness
No minister would order his feet
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
Tommy RYAN Wins.

Benton Harbor, Mich, oct. s6.-
Tommy Ryan tonight knocked out
Tommy Wallace in the fifth round Of
1O-round bout.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
EMPRESS MAY BE NEEDED.
Liner Refuses to Accept Freight Be-
yond Yokohama.

Vancouver. b. c.. Oct 26.--The Ca
madam Pacific liner Empress OF Japan
has refused to accept freight beyond
Yokohama, because. 1t is supposed. she
Is naval reserve ship and her SER
vices may BE- needed IN the far east.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
Var stops RAILWAY.

Shanghai. oct. 2s-The work of con
struction on the Canton Hankow rail-
way has been stopped ana the engi-
neers are returning to their homes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
Fairbanks in Missouri.

Hannibal, Mo-, oct Ex-senator
Fairbanks tonight concluded a hard
days work of campaigning with a
speech to enthusiastic thousands at
Hannibal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
sRYAN's TOUR ENDED
Makes Final Indiana Speech Al Ham
nfend to Big Crowd.

Hammond. Ind. Oct 2s.-Bryans
tour of Indiana ended here tonight, An
overflow meeting was held in addition
to the regular one.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
JAP ATTACK EXPECTED.
Believed Mikado's Men Will Shortly
Resume Operations.

Mukden, Oct. 26.-The appointment
OF Kuropatkin as commander-in-c chief
was received with universal approval.
1t will greatly facilitate military oper-
ations.
A Japanese attack is expected short
ly. Russian batteries continue to har-
rass the Japanese. Otherwise every
thing is quiet.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-27
MUST NOT COAL THERE.

Spanish Authorities viii Observe Strict
Neutrality, They Say.
Madrid. oct 2e-The minister Of
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-20
TO ADJOURN
ON TUESDAY
CAPITAL AND LABOR COMMISSION
MAKES REPORTS TO EPIsco-
PAL CONVENTIONS.

Boston, Oct. 19-Both houses Of the
Episcopal general conference voted in
favor Of final adjournment on Tues
day next. There is still much business
to be considered. but some cannot be
disposed Of until the next convention
at Richmond, Va, in 1907.
In the house Of Bishops the standing
committee on the relations between
capital and. labor Of which Bishop Pot
ter of New York. is chairman, present
ed it's report The commission was ap-
pointed by the last general convention
to study the purposes of labor organi-
cations, Investigate the causes of in
dustrial disturbances and hold them
selves in readiness to act as arbitra-
tors should their services be desired.
The report says that no request for
action as arbitrators has been received
and the committe has not as yet sue
ceeded in studying in common the oc-
casions Of the curren disturbances,
The report discusses the causes for
Industrial warfare in general terms
and makes strong appeal for general
legislation making child labor i'm
possible in this country.
The report was adopted and the
commission was continued,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-20

investigate the allotment of lands be-
longing to the five civilized tribes of
the Indian territory. has left me con-
vinced that our president and the sec
retary of the interior are earnest and
unselflsh friends of the Indian, and,
on the whole, l found few public SER
wants to condemn and comparatively
few venal faults to lay to the charge
OF most among these
General 3. Whittlesay, of the board
of Indion commissioners. gave a re.
sumo of the years work among the In.
dians.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-20
PETITIONS COUNCIL TO
RESCIND ITS ACTION

the council will heartily endorse the
matter of church unity. This was to
have come before the organization last
evening for adoption, but was post
poned until today. Four resolutions
will be presented by Dr. VIM. Hayes
Ward of New York and it is prac.
tically assured that they will be
adopted by the council.
Peace Conference Approved.
Another matter upon which favor.
able action is expected Is the peace
conference, proposed by President
Roosevelt. A memorial was intro
drced on this matter and will be re.
ported upor tomorrow.
The sanctity of the home In which
the matter of divorce will be touched
upon. the matter OF cnlarging the field
OF the church deaconness and of the
Sunday school, will come before the
council In Citing resolutionG
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-20

Des Moines, Oct. 10. - Declaring
that the resolution passed by the Ma
tional Council last Saturday which
placed the American Bible society or
the list of causes to which annual
contributions are to be made was con-
cocted In Massachusetts simply to
ruin the efforts of the Bible society Of
Massachusetts, DR.. Philip s. Moxom
of Springfield pleaded with the Ma
tional council last evening to resclnd
It's action of Saturday. After somo de.
bate the council referred the matter to
a special committee which will report
before the conclusion of the council,
DR., Moxom Is president of the or
ganization to which he referred as the
one seriously interfered with because
of the Endorsement the council had
given the older organization.
Unity to BIO lndoreed.
1t is now practically assured that
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ROOSEVELT A
FRIEND TO THE INDIAN

Lake Mohonk, N. Y, Oct. 1s.-About
one hundred and fifty delegates were
present today when the twenty-second
annual Indian conference was called to
order.
Charles ]. Bonaparte, member of
the board of Indian commissions, was
chosen permanent chairman. In his
address Bonaparte reviewed the
wrongs and injustices suffered by the
Indians under the operations of the
present laws and said. the investiga-
ton which conducted last winter as
member of the special commission to
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-20
Rp',',::sss,:;;S $ AND
WlSP OF HAIR
GIRL SUICIDES BODY is ALMOST
ENTIRELY CONSUMED BY
FIRE.

Marshalltown, Oct. 10. Only few
bones and a wisp of hair are left to
tell the story of Miss Carrie Wohlford,
of Popejoy, highly respected young
woman, who took her own life by
shooting herself with rifle. A straw
stack in the field where she had gone
to commit suicide was set on fire by
the rifle shot and the body was al
most entirely consumed
No Cause is Known
No cause is known that can be as
signed as the reason for the desperate
deed. Miss Wohlford was young
woman ard has been keeping house
for her two brothers.
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IS ORDERED
TO PANAMA
SECRETARY TAFT TO SETTLE
DIFFERENCES.

Washington, Oct. 19.-The president
has instructed Secretary Of War Taft
to proceed at an early date to Panama
to confer with the president of that re,
public with view of composing the
differences that have arisen between
the two countries.
Taft Is instructed to assure the
president of Panama that 1t is not the
purpose Of the United States to take
advantage of the rights conferred upon
it by the treaty to interfere with the
welfare and prosperity of the state OF
Panama. Taft will probably leave fol
Panama about November "a.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-20
GUARD SHIPS
PRECAUTIONARY MEAsUR S
TAKEN WITH UNCLE SANS
WAR VESSELS.

Philadelphia, Oct 19.-In compliance
with an order received at the League
Island Navy yard today from Washing
ton detail of marines were sent to
the Cramps ship yard to guard the
armored cruisers Pennsylvania and
Tennessee and the battleships Idaho
and Mississippi. No official statement
could be secured as to the reason for
the action but 1t is understood to be
precautionary.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-20
FIRE SWEEPS TOWN.

Business Section Of sturges, Miss,
Is Destroyed.
Starkville, Miss, Oct. 10. - Fire de-
stroyed the business section of Stur-
ges yesterday, fifteen business houses
being in ashes. One residence also
was destroyed. The blaze swept the
town rapidly and assistance sent from
here and from Ackerman managed to
save only the residence portion of the
place. LOSS $75,O00.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-20
KILL SHEEP
WYOMING .RANcHERs FIGHT
OVER PASTURE
LANDS.
FIGHT

Big Piney. Wyo, Oct 1s.-Ranchers
arriving here from the vicinity of
Grays river, report a pitched battle be-
tween cattle and sheep forces in which
seven hundred sheep, property of the
Butterfield outfit were driven over a
high cliff and killed.
The trouble originated over the ex-
pulsion of the Butterfleld sheep from
the forest reserve, where 1t is claimed
mission.
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ABOLISH HAzlNe.

Cornell College Students Take De-
clded Stand on Objectionable Feature
Mt. Vernon. Oct. 19.-Last Friday
morning at chapel the student body of
Cornell college, took decided stand
for the abolition Of everything in the
line Of hazing. class scraps or class
interference. The college is in favor
of any legitimate display of class en-
thusiasm, but it does not sanction any
thing which would infringe upon the
rights of individuals, societies or asso-
Citations.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-20
SHAW IN THE FIFTH.
November q to be Made Big Republic

November q to be Made Big Republic
can Love Feast at Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids. Oct. 19.-Hon. Leslie
M. Shaw is to speak on the political
issues Of the campaign in Cedar Rap
ids. on the evening of November 4, at
the Cedar Rapids auditorium. This
will be the only republican rally in the
city during this campaign. The COM
mittee will endeavor to make it a
Fifth congressional district republican
love feast. The executive committee
will Immediately effect arrangements
with the railroads to secure reduced
rates and special train service.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-20
IOWA HORSES GOOD.

More Than $500 In Prizes Won At
Fair.
Des Moines, Oct. 10. Iowa won
more than $3,100 in prizes on her
horses at the St. Louis exposition.
This information was conveyed to
w. w. Witmer of the St. Louis com
mission by letter from p. H. White
of the live stock department yester-
day.
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LOU DILLON is DEFEATED.

Champion Trotter Mare Loses to Ma
Jor Delmar.
Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 19.-C. K. G.
Billings Lou Dillon, the champion
trotting mare, went down to defeat
yesterday. before Major Delmar, owned
by e. e. Smathers.
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lMAelNEs A BI eFRAuD.

Accuses President Roosevelt and is
Taken to Detention Hospital.
Chicago, Oct. 10. = President Roose-
velt, Mayor Harrison and Mark Hanna
wer named in Judge Mack's court yes
terday as confederates in a conspiracy
to defraud woman OF $1,000000.
Later Mrs. May Mfnnick, 618 North
Clark street, the accuser, wa son her
way to the detention hospital