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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16

the Doncaster blood. he paid $4,000
and for another superb specimen by
Tragedy he paid $1,000,
There was plenty of opposition. but
Croker @ag not 10 be denied
In the cage of the Gameehick My
there was determined contest be.
tween Croker and Lord Marcus Bercs-
ford, who was representing syndI-
cate including the king and duke Of
Devonshire.
They bid against each other In hun
dreds from 5000 TO 5000 guineas.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
PARKER IN THE CITY.
Has an Interesting Talk With His old
Friend, Dave Hill.

Z
New York, Sept 15.-Judge Parker,
today conferred with a score Of prom
inent party leaders who called at his
apartments at the Hotel Astor. I'M
portant matters relating to the cam
|palgn which may reorganlze the meth
ods now in operation. the letters Of ac-
oeptance of the candidates for presl-
dent and vice president and discussion
of the slate in the state of New York
were included in the business under
consideration.
An interesting feature Of Parkers
day was talk with ex-senator Hill,
which had been connected wita can
by the senator on District Attorney
Jerome. 1t is reported Hill rendered
the governorship nomination to jerome.
The story is denied. and information
from a reliable source is to the effect
that Jerome was offered any place on
the state ticket except the nomination
for governor,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
uyeno Misreprssentes.

San Francisco, Sept, 15.--K. Uyeno,
the Japanese consul here denies the
charges made to the effect that he
overstepped the bounds OF official pro-
prlety in his efforts to obtain an un-
derstanding with Collector Stratton re-
garding the Lena's presence In the San
Francisco harbor, He has received a
letter from Collector stratton watch
denies any reports of the kind,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16

reports agree fully with that recently
made by United States Consul Nor
ton, who Is now In that region by di-
rection from the state department al
Washington to investigate the condI-
tions that prevail there. Reports from
all parts OF the country Indicate con-
ditions similar to those that prevailed
in Macedonia a year ago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
CLOSE TO SCENE or WAR.
Correspondent Points Out Lesson From
Arrival Of Lena.


Arrival Of Lena.
Astoria, Sept 4.--1Editor The AS
torian)--Th arrival Of the Russian
cruiser Lena at San Francisco not only
attracts the attention Of all nations to
the Pacific coast. but emphasizes In
the minds OF the people and the United
States government the Importance OF
the western coast, and the great ma
tlonal interests that are at stake. and
which are to rapidly grow as the east
ern questions unfold.
without thought of danger, our war
vessels were about to leave San Fran
cisco harbor when the Russian cruiser
arrived. Suppose she had been a lit
tie later In arriving; the Japanese ves-
sells, II there we're any outside the har-
Dor, might have been able to have en-
forced demand TO send out the Lena
in "a hours.
we are nearer the eastern conflict
than we needed, and II this country
means to protect the great CONNER
cial interests it has in the country
about the yellow sea II will have to be
alert and have large protective equip
ment in readiness upon this coast.
OBSERVER.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
STENCIL FROM DEAD BODIES
DROVE JAPs FROM LAO YANG
A Month Said to Be Necessary for
Preparations for 2rbther Big
Battle.

Mukden, Sept. l4- delayed in Trans
mission )-According to Chinese ad-
vices, the evacuation of Lao Yang by
the japanese has been forced owing to
the fearful stencil arising from dead
bodies.
The Japanese were today (Welnes-
day. fortlfying the approaches BY way
Of the river, Small detacnments of
Japanese moved northward from the
Taitze river, preparations for an adj
vance evidently still continuing, al
though the second stage of the Jap
anese movement has not vet been COM
pleted by any means. The first was
TO the north, as if for a turning move
ment. but General Kuroki is now go
ing east while to the westward prep
arations are being made to send large
force up the Liao river. For this pur-
pose the Japanese already have taken
100 large harges with which they in
tend to ascend as far. as Tie Pass. It
is stated that the japanese are care
fully preparing their turning and
fianking movements ANA viii not en-
gage in another big battle before the
occupation Of Tie Pass. These prepar-
atoms are expected TO occupy one
month.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
GIRL PLAYS LIMIT AT FARO.
Nevada Gamblers Watch California Miss
Lose Her Money.

Reno, Sept. 15.-The rougn-and-
tumble life of prospectors, miners and
gamblers of Goldfeld, the busting new
mining city of Nevada, was changed
for short time last night when Miss
Nivens, young woman from Califor-
mia, strode into one of the largest gam
bling halls and started to play the limit
at the faro table.
Interest at once eentered around the
young woman. She played for two
hours and at one time her winnings
amounted to nearly $4,000.
Then her luck changed and ner last
cent was lost. She parted with $500
all the money she had with ner
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
pHIpps GETS HIS DIVORCE.
Plttsburs Millionaire's Wife Win Ro-
turn Property to Him.

Denver. Colo, Sept. 15.--Laurenee c..
Phipps. Pittsburg millionaire, was
granted q divorce from his wife on the
grounds of desertion today. There was
no defense. The court ordered that the
agreement between husband and wife
be made part Of the decree. Under
this agreement Mrs. Phipps agrees to
convey residence property in Denver
and Pittsburg to Phipps also s5o0,0Oo
OF bonds Of the United States Steel
Corporation standing in her name.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
oHn.r. klIlsa and WOUNDED.

ST. petersburg. Sept. 10. 7:45 a. m.--
An additional list published today of
casualties among the officers at the
front, covering the period from August
20 to September 7, gives the names of
81 killed and l4s wounded.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
WOULD REPosszss MANcHuRlA
China Appoints Envey to Treat With
eelliserents.

London, Sept 15s-Viceroy Alexieff,
according to dispatch from Shanghai
to the Morting Post, has arrived at
Mukden. The same correspondent says
the Chinese government has appoint
ed special envoy to Japan and Rus
sia to arrange for the retrocession Of
Manchuria to China.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
HELD UP THE CROWD.
Small Booty Secured by Robbers in
Montana Saloon.

Lothrop, Mont, Sept, i6,-w. ]. Ger
rity's saloon was held up here last
night at II o'clock by three masked
men and $500 secured. The place was
filled with men when the robbers ap-
peared at three different doors sinful
taneously, each with revolver In hand
The bartender and patrons were lined
up against the wall and relieved of
cash and valuables, The crowd pro-
duced about $125. while about S175
was secured from the cash register.
The men then retired and a posse was
Immediately organized and is in pur-
suit.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16

itelegraphie reports of the Lena's crew
lard number Of guns on board Indicate
abnormal conditions for ship Of her
class.
The Japanese government, while
watching the incident with close at
tention, has not expressed Its attitude
publicly upon the case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
SHOT BY DRuNKARo.
Washington Woman Mortsliy Wounded
by an Empoye.

Spokane. Sept. l5,--After thanking
Mrs. Bernard sparby for his breakfast
this morning John Hall turned and
shot her through the breast, Then
walking about 80 yards from the house
he put a bullet through his own heart
The tragedy occurred about six miles
north Of Rockford, Hall, who had
been working for Sparby, had been
drinking OF late. No other excuse for
the crime is known. Mrs. Sparby Is
alive, but her chances for recovery are
not good.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
Spoken by the Grafton and Described as
Larger Than the Lena, Now at
Sam Francisco.
British Warshps Are Preparing usdy for Any Emergency Tha
May Arise-Lena to Be Taken in Charge by Our Naval
Authorities and Disarmed, Under Orders
of the President.


Victoria Sept Msmbers Of the H. M. Grafton
returned the Russian armed
ay Pacific off the northern Of Vancouver
island steaming slowly southwark They the Korea
Esquat to Victoria described larger
officer Of high rank the Russian
Esquat preparations
deal with should she enter, being made
flagship the Pacific squadron the dry
daybrsak Friday morning rush cleaning she is to be
In "a hours II. NJ g. EsqunaA harbor, under
ready "a instsnts notice.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
susoNlc PLAGUE AT AsuNcloN
Fatalities Feared From Unsanitary Con
ditiens Prevailing.

New York, Sept. 15.--A letter receiv-
ed from Asuneion, says, according TO
the Herald's Buenos Ayres correspond
ent, that several cases of bubonic plague
have appeared there. It is feared the
epidemic will be more serious than on
previous occasions because of the pres
ence OF large numbers OF troops. Sam
itary conditions in the city are said
to be not of the best.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
pemoerats Mans candidaae.

Chehalis. Sept 15.--Lewis county
Democrats today nominated Albert
Schooley of Chehalis for state senator
and Theodore Hoss of Centralia, G.
E, Hamaker of PeEn and William
Boone of La Camas for representa-
tives.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
PULLMAN WORKS CLOSED.
Seven Thousand Employees Affected
Shut. s.Down Indefinite.

Chicago, Sept. -15.-The immense
Pullman car works at Pullman are
shut down today and practically every
one of the company's 1000 employees are
idle.
The workmen were told to take their
tools with them when they left the
works, and from this they infer that
a considerable period Of idleness con-
fronts them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
WILL TRY AGAIN.

psary Will Search for Pole in New
Ship.
New York, Sept. 15.-Commander R.
E. Peary. the Arctic explorer. has an
nounced that contract mas been sign
ed for a new Arctic ship which ne is
to use in another attemp to reach the
north pole and ne expects to start north
again next summer,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
FOUND BY a HEN.
Valuable Diamond That Had Been Lost
Ten Years.

Asheville. N. c.. Sept. 15,--A nen has
scratched up Mrs, William Marion
smathers' $4,000 diamond after it had
lain in the earth for 10 years,
The stone was lost By Mrs. Smathers
while visiting relatives in Great Bar
rington.
Mrs. Smatheys was then Miss Re-
becca Lorlng Renouff and she was the
guest of her aunt, Mrs, Wright Grip
pen, A diligent search for the diamond
was kept up for weeks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
CRUISER BOSTON DEPARTS.
May Have Gone in Search for Hostile
War Vessels.

San Francisco, Sept, 15,-The United
States cruiser Boston left port today
but no intimation of her destination
was given out. 1t is surmised she may
have been sent to discover If any Rus
sian or Japanese vessels are near this
harbor. as has been rumored from vari-
Gus sources.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
CROKER ouTslDs EDwAaD WI.
Pays $4,000 for Two Fllllss One o
Which His Majesty Wanted.

London, Sept l5.-Richard Croker
bought two hlgh-priced race fillies at
the sales this week. They brought the
top prices.
For one, a sister Of Gamechick, Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
MORE TURKISH ATROCITIES.
United States Has Representative In
vestiuatins on the Ground.

VeatI9atIhg on kHs NTNu"u'
Boston, Sept. 15.-The american
board OF foreign missions has received
reports from the va lOus sections Of
eastern Turkey 70 the effect that seri-
Gus disturbances have taken place
during the last three months. These
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-16
ARKANSAS MILLS BURN.
Nearly Half a Million Dollars Loss
From Flames,

Chicago, Sept. 1s.--A dispatch to the
Record Herald from Pine Bluff. Ark,
says fire has destroyed the Sawyer and
Austin plant. one Of the largest lum-
Der pills in Arkansas. The loss is es-
timated at between 100000 and $780,
600, fully covered by insurance.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11
TIL Good Old WAY.

A severe cold or attack of Ia grippe
is like a fire, h sooner you combat
it the better your chances are to over
power it. But few mothers in this age
are willing to do the necessary work
required to give a good old-fashioned
reliable treatment such as would be
administered by their grandmothers,
backed by Boschee's German Syrup,
which was always literally USED in
connection with the home treatment
of colds and is still in greater house
hold favor than any known remedy.
But even without the application of
the old-fashioned aids German Syrup
will cure a severe cold IT. quick time.
1t will cure colds in children or grown
people 1t relieves the congested or
gans, allays the irritation, and effec-
lively stops the cough. Any child will
take it. It is invaluable in a household
of children. Trial size bottle, Csc,
regular size, 75c. For sale by T. p
Bellamy.
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RydaIes Stomach Tablets.

Rydales Stomach Tablets are made
for the Stomach and gan Of assimi-
lation and are not intended for a
"cure ALL" They contain concentrated
aSeplic, Pepsin, Pure Pancreatin and
other digestive agents. They contain
powerful tonics and mild stimulants
that have a specific effect on the
Stomach and organs of assimilation
and which aid nature in reconstruct
ing the broken down cells and h
Stomach and other digestive organs.
Rydales Stomach Tablets are a perfect
Stomach medicine; they relieve at
once and soon u h worst forms
of Stomach trouble. Price. 25 and so
cents a box. r. R. Bellamy.
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Testimony of n Minister.

Rev. Jno. s. Cox. of Wake, Ark,
writes. '.For Il years 1 suffered from
Yellow Jaundice. I consulted a number
OF physicians and tried all sorts Of
medicines, but got no relief. Then 1 be-
gan the use Of Electric Bitters and feel
I am now cured OF a disease that
had me in its grasp for twelve years"
If you want a reliable medicine for
Liver and Kidney trouble, stomach dis
orders and general debility get Electric
Bitters. It's guaranteed by r. r. Bel
lamy. Only 60c.
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How We Catch Cold.

A cold is sometimes contracted
while remaining inactive for a while
in an uncomfortable room or a cold
draft and by falling to sleep under
like conditions. But most colds are
caught while sleeping too cold at
night: Deep sleep causes sluggish cir
culation which renders the system
susceptible to change of temperature.
To prevent colds. sleep under plenty
of over. To cure colds use Rydales
Elixir it lessons the severity and
shortens the duration OF a cold and
prevents Pneumonia. Bronchitis and
Consumption. r. r. Bellamy.
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Is Beauty Only Skin Deepo

Beauty is only skin deep. but the
that create beauty are as deep
as the fountain from which they flow,
when the Blood is charged with i'm
Durities Beauty disappears, when the
Blood is pure Beauty blossoms in face
and form. Rydales Liver Tablets
keeps the Liver healthy and the
Bowels regular, prevents the blood be-
coming ladened with bile and waste
matter, makes the skin clear. eyes
bright and Beauty more than skin
deep. r. R. Bellamy.
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a love Letter.

Would not interest you if you're look
ing for a guaranteed Salve for Sores,
Burns. or Piles. Otto Dodd, Of Ponder,
Mo-, writes: st suffered with an ugly
sore for a year., but a box of Bucklen's
Arnica Salve cured me. It's the best
Salve on earth. Csc at R r. Bellamy's
Drug Store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11
Broke Into His House.

8. LIE Quinn of Cavendish, VT, was
robbed OF his customary health by IL
vasion OF Chronic Constipation. When
DR.. Kings New Life Pills broke into
his house his trouble was arrested ana
now he is entirely cured. They're guar
enteed to cure. 26c at r. r. Bellamy's
Drug Store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

In his lately published book Admlrai
Schley does a little in the way of even
ing up things in the way Of ex-Secre-
tary Of h Navy Long and ex-Histo-
rian Maclay.-Atlanta Constitution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

The New England Reciprocity League
is publishing a campaign ape called
The Reciprocity Republican. This is
nothing short of treason to stand Pat"
Iodge.-Atlanta Constitution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

The city council Of New York has
appropriated $4,000 for the study of
pneumonia, which ranks next to IN
sumption in piling UP the mortality in
that city.-Atlanta Constitution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

Judge Parker's attitude on the SER
vice pension is calculated to strengthen
him with old soldiers and their friends
who believe in pensions by legal meth
ods.-Atfanta Constitution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

Savannah cotton men will doubtless
continue to work on Sundays until their
local Dr.. Broughton gets next.-Atlan-
ia Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

1t should be thoroughly understood
that MI. Roosevelt's trip to the den
fist was merely to have n Of them
filled. not pulled.@Atianta Journal.
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Monarch over pain. Burns, cuts
sprains, stings. Instant relief. Dr..
Thomas Eclectic OIL. At any drug
store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

A boo to travellers. DR.. Fowler's
Extract Of Wild Strawberry. Cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, seasickness, nau-
sea. Pleasant to take. Acts promptly.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

The mayors race will soon be over
and then you can devote your whole
time to guessing on the Presidential
contest.-Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

Mrs. Brown Potter's emotional frocks
cannot possibly merit their title unless
there is a man who has to pay for
them.-Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

Good time to begin framing I'D the
line OF condelence talk to greet your
feated candidate with.-Atlanta Jour
nal.
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The muzzling Of Candidate Roosevelt
BY his party managers Is q confession
that he needed neutrality-suspicious. Con-
stitution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-11

Frank DePeyster Hall, After Bringing
Suits for sIander Against Other
cIubmen and Demanding $1oo,ol
Damages, Suicides-UnusuaI Affair.
New York, Oct 10.-Frank DePey-
ster Hall, member of several promi.
nent clubs, today shot and killed him
self
A suit brought by him against two
other clubmen alleging slandor and de.
manding 100000 damages, was to
have come up in court today.
The fact of the slander suits only,
became public during the past week
although the first suits were begun
last May. Those were against All
fred H. Bond, president of the Calu.
met club, and George A. Cormack. sec.
retary of the New York Yacht club.
Hall alleged that both men. in con-
versation with others, had accused him
of disgraceful practices while he aTas
a member Of the Calumet club. The
answer filed was to the effect that the
statements made were true and the
conversation privileged. Hall denied
the truth of the charges and on last
Wednesday from Supreme Justice E.
Leventritt secured an order requiring
Mr.. Bond to give bill of particulars.
On the settlement of this motion all
the papers were filed in the supreme
court and the fact of the suits became
public
Frank DePeyster Hall was member
of an old New York family and until
recently was president of the firm of
F. DePeyster Hall & Co., wine inn
porters. His resignation as a mem.
Der of the Calumet club was requested
on July 28, 1903, and was Immediately
given. Hall was also member of the
st. Anthony club, the New York Yacht
club and the Trinity Alumni. In all
his suits Mr.. Hall alleged that the
statements made were false and ma.
ltciously made, that because of these
statements he was obliged to resign
the presidency Of DePeyster Hall e.
Co.; that his business and social ac.
quaintances refused to either trans.
act business with or to associate with
him and that he has been Obliged to
abandon entirely his occupation.
Mr.. Hall was about so years of age,
was devoted to athletics, having
good athletic record in college, where
be was member of the Delta Phi
fraternity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-11
Claimed To Be eould,s Widow

New York, Oct. 10.-Mrs. ohm Angel.
who created a sensation a few years
ago, by bringing suit against the heirs
OF Jay Gould, saying she was the widow
of the multi-millionaire, and demand.
ing a share of his property, is dead
at Rouse's Point, N. Y, according to
Herald dispatch from Burlington, VT.
She was about 70 years old and had
lived in Rouse's Point all her life. The
suit was discontinued in 1897, and one
woman who had participated in pro.
noting the plot was convicted Of at.
tempted blackmGkl. Mrs. Angel ad.
mitted she had never seen Jaj Gould.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-11
TRIALS BY coURrMARTIAL.
Advocate Generals Report to the sec
retary of War.

Advocate Generals Report to the sec.
retary of War.
Washington, Oct 1O.-The annual
report of General George B. Davis, ad.
vocate general to the secretary of war,
shows the total number of trials by
general courtmartial during the year
to have been 4,249, being 1926 less
than in the preceding year
"The marked diminution in the mum.
Der of trials by general courtmartial,
which amounts to nearly 20 per cent of
the number of cases tried in the year.
ending June 80, 1904, "says the Judge
advocate general, sis very gratifying,
indicating that the condition of the
military service are now such as to
require less frequent resort to court
martial procedure in order to main.
tain discipline in the military estab.
lishment."
1t is also noted that only two per.
sons were tried by military commission.
70 less than in the preceding year.
Commenting on this the general says:
THE large decrease in trials by
military commission was due to the
fact that peace existed during the
entire year in the Philippine islands.
except in ceGtain portions inhabited by
the Moro tribes"
Thirty commissioned officers were
convicted by general courtmartial
the sentence being disapproved in two
cases, and four were acquitted. {
the 1897 enlisted men convicted, sen.
tences were disapproved in 46 cases.
The enlisted men acquitted after
trial was 311. Nine officers were dis.
missed by sentence, and on four cases
the sentences of dismissal were com.
muted to loss of numbers. The mum.
Der of men sentenced to dishonorabIe
discharge was 2,056.