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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
Portusese at the Beginning Of
the Encounter Number
-Four Hundred
RELIEF FORCE CANE LATE
Portuguese Formed q Hollow
Square and Held Ground
Were Attacked While
Crossing River.

Lisbon, Oct. I'm the chamber OF
deputies today the minister of marine
made a detailed statement Of the re-
cent fighting by the Portuguese In
southwest Africa where force Of 4os
Portuguese operating against the
Cuanhamas was ambushed by the
tribesmen as they were crossing the
Cunene river. Two hundred and fifty
four Portuguese were killed. The min
lister said that when the attack. was
made the detachment formed square.
which was subjected to heavy Ere
In one moment htey had to defend
themselves with bayonets. The square
was not broken. The irregular troops
became panic stricken and were
thrown into confusion. A hand to
hand conflict was the principal feature
Reinforcements were sent, but the re-
lief detachment succeeded in saving
only few wounded.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
IT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN.
Story of Sea Fight of Port Arthur
Not Confirmed.

st. Petersburg. Oct. Z. Sill a. m.-
The. only reference to the reported
sea fight off Port Arthur Is contain
ed in a delayed special dispatch from
Chefoo, which says that on the night
Of October the sound Of firing was
heard In the direction Of Port Arthur
and that searchlights were seen to be
working In that vicinity. 1t is thought
there may have been a battle, but no
conformation OF the report Of one has
been received.
The dispatch further states that, in
spite OF the tightening Of the Japa-
nese blockade. junks are still arriv-
ing from the fortress bearing refu-
gees, who say that all the attacks
of the Japanese have been repulsed
and that II will be necessary to insti-
tute long siege and a complete
blockade In order to reduce the fort
ress. The blockade. according to the
refugees, is not completely effective.
Junks are continually arriving with
food supplies and munitions for the
garrison. The Japanese have insti-
tuted close patrol over the entire
Yellow sea, stopping every vessel
sighted.
The captain of the British steamer
Chenan, which was stopped by jap
anese cruiser while on her way to
Chefoo from Taku, but was allowed
to proceed after her cargo had been
examined, has made a protest against
the way he was boarded and searched
on the high seas.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
MYSTERY IN SHIPMENT.
Five Torpedo Boats Shipped West
OF Chicago

of NHiCauos
New York. oct. Five submarine
torpedo boats, built In Massachusetts,
have been shipped by rail from Jer-
ney City west Of Chicago" is the
destination expressed upon the way
bill which accompanies one OF the
most unusual shipments which has
ever crossed the American continent.
Valued at nearly sI.oOO.ooO. the tor
pedo boats occupied II new steel Nat
cars and six box cars. the appearance
OF the entire train being not unlike
the caravan Of circus, The boats
were shipped In sections and each
car was covered with canvas whicn
concealed the contents.
There was not the slightest mark
on any car to Indicate the contents
or the destination. and 10 the railroad
employees who inquired the stereo-
typed answer was given that the COW
cred masses we're n part of large
shipment OF machinery destined for
the west.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
MANY WILL GO.
Large Attendance of Astorians Expect
ed at Portland Game.

Large Attendance of Astorians Expect
ed at Portland Game.
1t is expected that between 100 ant
200 Astorians win see today's football
game between the Commercial Clut
team Of this city and the Multnomah
team of Portland. The game viii be
played at Portland. A few of te foot
ball players went up last night on the
boat, but the majority of them will
leave this morning by rail, accompa-
MED by a number of enthusiasts. The
Astorians will occupy section Of the
grandstand and root for the Astoria
team. That the game will be a fat
one is conceded. and locally there is a
very decided sentiment that the Com
mercials will win. The Astorians de-
clare they will go into the game to
work hard for success, and that. If
they lose, they will have made the best
possible showing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
WATER COMMISSION NOTES.
Revo<ss Tax on canneries for Fir
Protection.

Protection.
At the regular monthly meeting Of
the water commission last night, the
commission passed a motion abolish
ing the rate heretofore charged can
neries for fire protection during the
closed season and providing that they
be charged for the actual amount of
water consumed the year around. as
shown by the water meter. The rate
for fire protection during the closed
season has heretofore been $25.
There was just quorum present al
the meeting, the commissioners in at
tendance being Chairman Wright and
Messrs. Elmore. Bowiby and Fisher.
Most of the session was devoted to
routine business. the commission ap-
proving the pay roll and authorizing
the payment of number of biilL
In regard to the application OF the
Calendar Transportation Company for
an extension of the water service to
the company's new wharves. it wax
agreed that the city should make a
connection with the main and lay
2-inoh pipe to the north side of Bond
street. the company to lay the pipe
from there to its wharves at its own
expense.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
FLOOD BROWNS FOUR
Wife and Three Children Of New Mix
leo Man Perish in Storm.

Wte ana inFee NultuTon " wv" "'N
leo Man Perish In Storm.
Las Vegas. N. NJ. Oct. Word was
received here from ChaperIto Of the
drowning in the recent flood of the
wife and three children of Francisco
Lucero, n member of the legislature
from this county. The women and
children were at home alone the night
OF the storm and water rose so rap
idly that they were unable to get out
OF the house. The body Of Mrs. Thomas
Acost. one OF the victims of the flood,
has been found near the town Of Mora.
Reports >of nine deaths come from
the Red river country. Seven are re-
ported drowned In the Yarado, and
there are indefinite reports from the
Cimarron. II is now believed the
trains cannot go south until after Sat
urday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
Reported That British Steamer Seshan
With Cargo OF Cattle and Flour
Has Been Seized by Japs.
First Troops Of Imperial Guard Leave for FrontNo Impor
tant Change in General Situation at Port Arthur
Blockade Still Not Entirely Effective
gers Can Still Get Into the Port

Arthur from Saigon. The Germans
do not believe this story.
The Russians are in constant COM
munication with Port Arthur, II is be-
lieved, by wireless messages sent to
Chefoo, though It Is claimed that
Junks carry the messages. 1t Is claim
ed that the expected dash OF the Port
Arthur fleet has been frustrated by
the terrific storms which have pre-
vailed this week.
The British collier Howick Hall Is
here discharging a cargo of coal to
the German ship Emma. The latter
is expected to make an attempt to
reach Port Arthur within few days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
CRITICIZE KING LEOPOLD.
Said He is Personally Responsible for
Cruelties.

STuGtktGos
Boston, Oct. liking Leopold. of
Belgium. was assailed for his policy
in governing the Congo Free State
by E. T. Morell, of England, at a pub
lie meeting this afternoon in connec-
ton with the session Of the inter-
national peace congress Morell charg-
ed King Leopold with being personally
responsible for a large measure of the
alleged cruelties practiced on the ma
tives of the Songo Free State in the
terrific endeavors of monopolistic
commercial organizations to obtain
from the country all the ivory and
rubber possible.
The king was defended by George
Herbert Head, of Cambridge, Eng
land, who submitted that Leopold had
done all possible to stop the alleged
cruelties.
The congress today received the re-
port of the committee on propaganda
recommending that the congress Of 1905
be held at Lucerne, Switzerland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08

Nancy and Mrs, Lorenzo Heeman, AM
the latter's husband are in Jail at To
wanda. They have been confined II
separate cells and the detectives, sinct
their arrest several days ago, have beer
using what they discovered at tn,
scene onothe murdsr to work upor
their fears and fageies and their sus.
plcions of each other, until they nov
claim to have obtained "A. sem hts
from several.
Charles, II Ia alleged, accuses his
mother and his brother Alonzo ant
says he knew nothing tbout the murder
until afterward. while Alonzo retail
iates by saying that Charles and his
mother committed the murder.
Bigler Johnson and his wife had not
lived together for some time. Recently
the court sentenced him to pay Sc a
month toward her support. This made
him very angry. and 1t Is claimed that
he then made threats that she would
not be long In the way.
The story which the alleged confess
sions relate Is that BigIer johnson, his
mother and Charles talked over the
plan Of doing away with the woman
and that he offered them SO each IL they
did 1t. He also arranged to be In To-
wanda at the time the murders were
committed, SO that he might prove an
alabi IL suspicion pointed naturally to
him. The details arranged, the crime
was carried out, it is alleged, as
planned. with the exception that the
little girl was found in the house and
was also killed, and then the bodies
were soaked in kerosene and fired to
hide the crime.
The detectives expect to have their
case completed In a few days. with
enough evidence to hang three and
punish couple of others who were ac-
cessories after the fact.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
EASY TO PASS JAPs.
Russians in Communication With
Port Arthur.

huhstaUS IN SoUlWuH'SahVH "'e'
Port Arthur.
Tsingtau, Oct. Z, noon,-The Ger
man steamer Progress, chartered by
a local German and which left here
rs days ago with a general cargo con-
signed to Vladivostok, returned from
that port today and reported that she
found It easy to elude the Japanese
ships In that vicinity. She reported
that a number OF large ships have
coal and ammunition. The city of
vladlvostock is quiet and the Rus
SLAMS seem depressed over their land
and sea reverseSs
Vladivostok is being heavily for
titled. the harbor Is being mined and
repairing of the damaged ships Is
going on. 1t is believed that 1t will
be impossible to put the armored
cruiser Rossia in seaworthy con-
dition.
1t is stated In Vladivostok that
General Kuropatkin has been very i'll
and unable to personally command his
army since the battle of Lao Yang.
Russian officers at Tsingtau are re-
sponsible for. the statement that am
munition and guns from. the protect
ed cruiser Diana have reached Port
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
eoouET FOR HARPER.
Chicago University Declared the Prize
School,

School.
Chicago. Oct. 7.-President Harper
has been notified by the committee Of
awards OF the Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position Company that his school has
been awarded four grand prizes for
It's exhibits No other educational In
stitution won more than two. The
prizes are for the work az the univer-
sity press. the Yerkes observatory
display. for Professor Michelson's ex-
hiblt OF instruments for research work
in physics and for general excellence
in the exhibit az whole
For the grand prize for general ex-
cellence and completeness, Chicago was
given the preference over Yale. Harry
ard. Columbia, the University Of Mich
igan. University OF wisconsin and
University OF Washington.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08

acc,e" zen were heard. Johr
.cs,cs ,ident of the Seattle Cham
s| =. Commerce stepped forward with
"a check for 100000. which he pre-
sented NJ the subsidy to Moran Broth
ers' Company. There was great APP
plnuAc. Attorney General Prout spoke
In behalf Of the people of Nebraska.
The address Of welcome TO Cover
nor Mickey and party was given by
Mayor Ballingcr, OF Seattle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
LADY cuRzoN IMPROVING.
London Doctors Say She May Get
Well.

walmer Castle. Oct. 7,-A bulletin
issued at 10: 26 n. m. today at Wal
mer Castle, says:
Lady Curzon's condition during the
past week has been one to cause re-
newed anxiety, and the London doctors
have remained In attendance. Her
ladyship is not yet out of danger, but
slow progress is being made and, II
no further complications ensue, there
is good hope for her ultimate recovery.
She passed quiet night and her con-
dttion remains about the same"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08

The continuance OF the gale which
has developed on the China sea and
adjoining waters. precludes active op>
erations by the Japanese fleet block
aiding Port Arthur The British
steamer Sishan. with cargo OF cat,
tie and -four from Shanghai for Port
Arthur, has been seized by the Japa-
nese OF Niu chwang. 1t Is reported.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
MURDERS FOR s. APIECE.
Details Of a Terrible Crime in New
York.

Wilkesbarre, N. Y, Oct. 7.-Detec-
tives who have been investigating the
murder of Mrs. Bigler johnson and her
1O-year-old niece, Annie Benjamin,
near Macedonia, Bradford county,
claim to have discovered the whole
horrible plot. 1t is alleged that con-
fessions have been made by Bigler
johnson, husband of the murdered
woman, saying his mother, Mrs. So
phia Merritt, and his brother, Charles,
committed the murders, for which he
agreed to pay them SO each.
Johnson, his mother, his brothers,
Charles and Alonzo. and his sisters,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
RUSSIAN SHIPS DAMAGED.

Were Fired on by Japanese Land Bat
teries.
ported here that the fire of the Japa-
ported heer that the fire of the Japa-
nese land batteries severely damaged
four Russian warships in the harbor
of Port Arthur. 1t Is stated that one
Of the vessels was completely wreck
ed. The names of none of the ships
were given.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
JAPs AFTER cossAcks.
A New General to Command Forces
in Corea.

Toxic. Oct. I. 3 p. m.-Lietuanant-
General Hasegawa, late commander
in-chief OF the imperial guards divis-
ion, viii depart for corea today to as
sumo command of the japanese forces
there. II is possible that the Corean
army will be dispersed or brought un-
der japanese command. General
Hasegawa is expected to effect this
change at an early date. 1t R prob
able that this japanese move fs made
In order to expel the bands of Co.'S
sacks now operating in western and
northwestern Corea.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
SIX SENATORS IN ONE TOWN.
Senator Fairbanks and Party at Ev-
anston, Wyo.


Evanston. wyo.. Oct, This little
city on the extreme western border of
Wyoming tonight holds within its
borders six United States senators,
Messrs. Fairbanks, Dolliver, Fulton,
Kearns, Warren and Clark.
At the meeting held in the opera
house tonight Senator Clark presided
and speeches were made by Senators
Fairbanks, Dolliver and Fulton, and
Representative Smith. The feature of
the audience was body of 40 young
women constituting the Evanston
women's Club of first voters.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
TOURING CAR RUNS AWAY.
Four Occupants Injured in the Aeei-
dent.

New York, Oct. IA big touring
car, carrying two women and two men.
ran away today down one of the
mountains of the Ramapo range.
Grange county, and none Of the occli-
pants escaped uninjured. The driver
lost control of the car more than half
a mile from the base Of the noun
tain and It dashed down the steep
grade at frightful speed. Fifty yards
from the base it struck wall and was
turned over. II asl s,s-1 -
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
SILENT AS THE TOMB.
Judge Parker Determined To Keep
Quiet During Campaign.

New York, Oct. 6.-In statement
issued this morning from national
democratic headquarters, Chairmen
Taggart announces that Judge Parker
has fully determined after carefully
considering the mater, not to go on
the stump. Such speeches as he deems
desirable to make will be made at
Rosemont. Taggart says the incident
is closed. and those in charge of the
campaign fully approve of the determi-
nation of Parker.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
NO IMPORTANT CHANGE.
Messengers Can Still Get Into Port
Arthur.

St. Petersburg. Oct. IA special
dispatch from Mukden says there has
been no change OF importance in the
general situation. The blockade oi
Port Arthur appears to have been in
effective, as number OF messengers
have slipped through. The latest ea-
vices said that the fortress has suf-
ticient ammunition and provisions 10
enable the garrison to hold out hine
months.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
ENGLAND SAYS mo"
Refuses to Interfere Between Japan
and Russia.

Refuses to Interfere Between Japan
and Russia.
London, Oct 7.-Replying to a letter
from the international arbitration and
peace association suggesting that the
time Is at hand when his majesty's
ministers in concert with other powers
can with good hope of success ap-
peal TO the governments of Russia and
Japan to suspend the conflict in the
far east, Lansdown writes:
, Neither of the belligerents having
expressed desire for mediation by
other powers, his majesty's govern
ment does not consider 1t could
with advantage take the action sug
gested"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
INVITATION TO PRESIDENT DlAz
Special Messenger Sent by the Ma
tional Irrigation Association.

El Paso, Tex, oct. IA special
messenger has been appointed by the
city authorities and the Southwestern
Irrigation association to convey to
President Dlaz, of Mexico the official
invitation Of the National Irrigation
congress to attend the twelfth annual
session here November 15
The invitation is signed by Senator
Clark, of Montana, president OF the
association. ~,g
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
MORE TROOPS START.

First Troops Of imperial Guard Leave
for the Front.
st. Petersburg. Oct. THE first
troops OF the imperial guard left st.
Petersburg tonight for the front.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-07-07

Every groan. every sorrow il this re-
suit Of sin. There is but one panacea
for sin. Gamely, Christ. For this pur-
pose was the Son Of God manifested
that he might destroy the works Of the
devil. We determine our future, we
sin and invite destruction, we obey and
avoid 1t. At the close OF the sermon
at the request Of the parents, Rev.
Hupp read to the congregation the
communications written BY Miss Pond
before taking the poison. The bodies
OF the lovers we're then placed In two
separate hearses and the large funeral
procession wsnded Its way to the Gene
terry near the Ponca ferry, where, in
compliance with their last request the
two lovers we're placed side by side
In one large grave, the boxes con-
tanning the caskets touching each 9th.
or.
The grief stricken relatives have the
heartfelt sympathy Of the entire com
munity.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-07-07
4 PROTEST FROM THR OTHER SIDE.
Editor Ashton Of the poncs Journal says
We are Tearimg Down Their Farms.
They too may Try the Barbed
Wire P0rrtmra

Two weeks ago we published an ar
ticIe Ia regard TO the work which was
being done to prevens the Missouri
river from destroying the real estate OF
farmers living on Its hanks. We were
congratulating the people Of the COM
munity In general upon the success OF
the venture and told of the grins which
some Of our farmers were wearing as
an illustration of the effect it was hav-
ing. Imagine the crushing effect that
the following comment, taken from
the Ponca Journal, would naturally
have upon us. Bro. Ashton reprints
our article Of two weeks ago and says:
The above shows what our neighbors
across the river are doing to protect
their farms, but II also shows that by
building up their South Dakota farms
they are tearing down our Nebraska
farms. They have also given their se-
cret away and IL in she near future
they see their broad acres begin 10
tremble and crumble OH into the rapa-
ci0us Big Muddy, as OF yore, they NAV
srrmise that We are tickling the river
on this aide with barbed wire, too.
We have been magnanimous, Bro.
Ashton, In telling the secret. AL
though In striving 10 protect ourselves
we have, perhaps, unconscIously caus-
ed yod people some inconvenience, we
have furnished you with the formula
whArebv V01l also NAV nrnfact vo,,,.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-07-07

The "Greas"(?) Van Amburg Show
which visited our city last Saturday,
was not just exactly our idea Of first
class circus. In fact, we are sorry that
such an organization has had the nerve
to place what they are 90 presumpti-
Gus as TO call circus before our PEG.
pile. Aside from the fact that their
show was punk they have with
them some OF the boldest grafters out
side Of jail, who made II necessary for
those attending the circus TO keep
their hands On their pocket books and
valuables In oder that they might not
be ''frisked." Many attempts were
made BY members OF the gang to re-
lieve men and boys OF their ready cash
and some Of the attempts, we under
stand, were successful. Many we're al
so short changed, and those who were
permitted to escape without having
been touched" one way or another
we're very few. Another disgraceful
feature OF this show was the aide show,
which was even more OF fake than
the average side show. We will mere
" say That many unsuspecting young
men with their beaux were subjected
to no little embarrassment at the Of,
fensive--not to say disgraceiul per-
Torrance. The menagerie consisted
OF some monkeys, q lion, whose APP
pearance was extremely blaze, cage Of
birds, two goats and pair OF dwarfed
pigs. One was not reminded of the
Lincoln Park Zoo by this geological
collection, but rather of the average
barn yard. We would be willing to
gamble that the farmers OF Union
county are few who cannot produce
better collection. Aside from the ac-
robats and trapeze performers. the cir
Gus was In no way worth ones time to
witness.