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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
Largest Deer Park.

Copenhagen has the largest inclosed
deer park of any city in the world. Its
area is about 1920 acres.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
Legion of Honor.

Over $4,000 Frenchmen belong to the
Legion of Honor At least $4,000 Of
those are connected with the army.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
Honest LAUGH

An honest laugh may have more re-
ligion in it than the most pious logic
Chicago Tribune.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
From Missouri.

He-Do you believe in Mssirg?
She-I take nothing on faith, sir
Cleveland Leader
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
Mean.

Bell-Awful photograph, isn't 1t?
Nell-But isn't it splendid likeness
of you?-Chicago Daily News.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
BARGAIN SALE

OF Untrimmed Hats at IS and so
cents. Trimmed Hats at 75c, sI.oo,
and $3.50. Worth twice as much.
PARTCH & ECKER.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
THE FIRE SITUATION.
Better in Oregon But Very Serious In
Washington,

Portland, Aug. is,-~ Reports from the
several sections ot this state which
have recently suffered severely from
forest fires, Indicate that conditions
have greatly improved within the past
"a hours and that the timber fires are
under control
Not such encouraging reports have
been received from Washington. how
ever, Fires are stiil raging In the
great forests Of that state, doing an In
calculable damage. Fires not far from
Vancouver. Wash. are stll burning
tiercely, Reports from that district
show that during yesterday and last
evening seven houses weredestroyed
with the mill Of the Homestead Lum-
ber Company, together with large
quantity Of cut wood and much valua-
bic timber. Fire did further damage
today, burning several houses The sit
uation IL so alarming that detach-
ment from the barracks at Vancouver
has been sent TO the scene.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
Thomas E. Watson of Georgia and Thomas
II. Tibbles of Nebraska Are Stand
ard Bearers Of the Party.
In His Speech Of Acceptance Mr. Watson Said q Have No Words
Of Abuse for the Soldier Roosevelt Believe Him to Bea
Brave, Conscientious Mar" -ls Prepared to Fight
the Principles Of the Administration

New York, Aug. ls~Thomas +. Wat
son Of Georgia, peoples party candi-
date for president, and Thomas II. TIb-
bies of Nebraska. vice presidential cam
didate. were formally notified Of their
nomination here tonight at Cooper
Union. The hall was crowded when the
two candidates entered accompanied by
Alfred q, Boulton of Brooklyn. and
there Was much cheering
Chairman Bouiton introduced Judge
Samuel w. williams OF Indiana, who
made speech officially notifying the
candidates Of their selection. ..
In closing his address. in which he
reviewed the work and ideals Of the
party. Jsdge williams saId to Mr. Wat
son.
We realize with pride that you
stand with Jefferson and Lincoln. with
Peter Cooper and Henry George, with
Polk and with Donnelly, in placing the
man above the dollar"
When Watson arose to speak the
cheering continued nearly four min
utes. Chairman Boulton introduced
him In half dozen words, simply re-
ferring to him as the candidate of the
peoples party.
Mr.. Watson gave considerable por-
tion of his address to the discussion of
the democratic and republican plat
forms and the candidacy OF Judge Par
ker. The speaker said he would not
venture to say word against Judge
Parker's character. for believe him
to be an eminently worthy man" OF
President Roosevelt. Watson said
Il have no words Of abuse for the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
After Long Secret Conference An
Amistice Was Declared For
Twenty.four Hours.
THE HELPLESS MAY ESCAPE
Women and Children Are Given
Opportunity TO Escape DUR
Ing Brief Truce Before
Rombardment.

Huenoa Ayres. Aug. is.~Three IN.
surgent vessels hombarded Asuncion
the capital Of Paraguay. yesterday fot
40 minutes, The extent Of the damage
In unknown.
Government artillery replied to the
insurgents and one gun hursted,
woundiug several Of the government y
soldiers.
Ministers OF Argentina. Brazil. Italy
and France boarded one ~ the insur-
gent vessels and held long secre, con-
ference, at the conclusion of which a
truce for "a hours was declared TO give
women and children an opportunity 10
leave the capital before further bonn
bardment.
The government has force nf 5000
soldiers. 500 Of whom are armed with
Remington rifles. A panic prevails at
Asuneion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
FIRES MENACE BUILDINGS.
Serious Conditions in British Columbia
Forests.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 1S.--A special
to the Post-Intelligencer from welling-
ton, B. c., sas:
The terminus of the Esquimalt and
Victoria railway is in great danger to-
night of being wiped out by fire which
surrounds 1t. Much property, includ-
ing the city school house. has gone
Owing to the dense smoke il is impos-
sible to penetrate the lower end of
town, but it is known that the church
rectory and several large residences are
in the greatest danger, Railway en-
ployes are fighting flames, four locomo-
tives are hauling water. An engine
and men have been sent from Hanai-
mo.
Fire. is driving toward the Ham
ilton powder works and the greatest
anxiety is felt. Today the trestles
which carry the mains and furnish the
citys sole supply of water, caught fire.
Their collapse was prevented only by
hard work. Tonight they are threat
ened again and big force has been
sent to the scene to save the water
supply If possible"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
Police and Private Detectives
Have Searched in Vain for a
Clew to Mystery.
SAW GYPSY AT THE WINDOW
Little Ones, Aged 13, = and g
Years, Had Been Chased
On their Way Home
From School.

Chicago, Aug. 1S.-Three children Of
Charles Hauser, a contractor of Oak
Park, have disappeared and search by
police and private detectives has failed
to give a clew to their whereabouts.
The children are Emma, 13 years old:
Emil, eight years old, and Ernest, six
years old.
The children disappeared last Tues
day. All three were with their step
mother on the second floor of the res
idence. Mrs. Hauser. desiring an ar
ticle from the first floor, sent Emil to
fetch it.
Wen go too cried the sister and
little brother. and the trio ran down
stairs. That was the last Mrs. Hauser
saw OF them. Mrs. Hauser said that
soon after the children had gone down
stairs she heard a shrill and peculiar
whistle. coming apparently from the
back yard
The police have learned that the
children, when going home from school
Monday night, had been pursued for a
block and half by roughly dressed
man. Soon after the three had re-
turned, woman, apparently beggar,
asked permission to rest at the Hauser
house. She seemed to be a gypsy. and
when denied permission, she left, curs-
ing. Neighbors soon afterward saw
her peering in at the windows.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
REFUSED MlkADo's OFFER.
Russian General Would Not Accept
Humane Offer Of japanese.


Toxic, Aug. ls.--Major Yamaoka
representing the Japanese forces be-
sleging Port Arthur. met the Russian
chief of garrisons and stan about 600
yards north OF ShoshiyIng at 1890 a,
m. August 10. under a flag Of truce
and delivered to him the emperor's Of
fer TO remove nom -combatants to n
place OF safety. The tender included
women and children under 10 years Of
age, priests. diplomats and officers OF
neutral powers.
The conditions of the answer requir-
ed that ut 10 o'clock OF August IL the
non n-combatants should advance under
flag OF truce. At o'clock August II
n detachment Of Japanese infantry
would accept their delivery at the con-
ference point and convey them to Dali
ny together with limited amount OF
baggage, the examination of which was
to be optional, The Russians were re-
qulred to answer either yes or no.
and were not allowed to alter the Jap
anese conditions. General Stoessel re-
fused the offer of the japanese COM
mander and the battle was renewed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19

soldier Roosevelt. believe he Is a
brave, honest, conscientious man. |
give him full credit for having splen-
did courage OF conviction. but inas-
much as he stands for those govern
ment principles which. IN my judgment.
are hurrylng the republic into sordld
despotism Of wealth. will combat him
and his principles az long as there is
breath In my body"
Answering self asked question as
TO why he consumed more time dis
cussing the democrats than In speak
Ing OF the republicans the .populist
leader made reply:
TITS an easier and quicker job to
strike an open enemy right between
the eyes than 1t is to tear off the mask
from the face OF "A pretended friend and
show him to be the hypocrite he is"
Continuing, Mr.. Watson said: Il do
not believe that the six and half mil
lion men who folloyed Mr.. Bryan can
now be delivered like cattle to the
Cieyelandites who knocked the ticket
or bolted In 1896. | believe that the
great majority OF men who voted for
Bryan are men OF convictions. can
not but hope they will realize that am
fighting their battle now
Mr.. Watson declared for public own
ership OF railways, asserting that the
trusts got their greatest support from
the railroads, He also spoke in favor
of an income tax.
In conclusion Mr.. Watson said:
For myself do not believe that the
present tyranny of corporations, mon
opoly and plutocracy of wealth can en-
dure forecer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
WILL BUILD LINEN MILLS.
Plants to Be Erected at Albany and
Other Valley Cities.

Albany, Ore. Aug. lS.-Eugene Bosse.
who has announced that he will estab-
lish a linen mill in Salem, is looking
over the field In Albany with view
to establishing linen mill here. Mr..
Bosse says he will establish a num-
ber of mills over the valley. and that
quantities. as the oregon product is the
best in the world.
At the present time the linen mill at
Scio is the only one in this locality. 1t
has proved successful. and those who
raise flax on their farms have found
1t profitable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
Secretary shaw's Trip.

Chicago, Aug. 1S.-The Itinerary oi
Secretary Shaw's western campaign
tour was completed today by the re-
publican national committee, as fol-
lows
Helena, Mont. August "a; Spokane
August 26 Seattle, August 20; Port
land. August 81; San Francisco, Sep
tember and s; Los Angeles, Sep
tember Z; Denver, September 12; Pu-
eblo, September IS,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
KNIGHTS Elect Officers.

Louisville, Ky. Aug. 1S.-The su-
preme lodge Knights of Pythias today
elected the following officers for the
ensuing two years:
Supreme chancellor. Charles f..
Shively. Richmond, Ind.
Supreme vice chancellor, Charles A.
Barnes. Jacksonville, Ill.
Supreme prelate, L, H, Farnsworth.
Salt Lake City.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
Body of Stoker Found.

New York, Aug. 1s.-The body of a
man, almost completely nude, which
was found in the harbor, has been pos
itively identified. says a Herald dis
patch from Villefranche, France. He
is Henry Mitchell, a stoker, previously
reported to have disappeared from
aboard the Olympia on the night OF
August and 5, while the American
squadron was anchored off villefranche.
No clue to his murderer has yet been
found.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
WIFE OF JUSTICE FULLER.
Dies Of Heart Disease at Her Maine
COTTAGE.

S0hASNVt
Sorrento, Me. Aug ls,-Mrs. Mary
r. Fuller, wife OF Chief Justice Fuller,
Of the United States supreme court,
died here suddenly yesterday afternoon
Mrs. Fuller was the daughter of Will
liam r. and Jane Brown Coolhauga and
was born in Burlington. Ia, August 49,
Is45. She IL survived by her husband
and seven daughters and one son.
The death Of Mrs, Fuller occurred
while she was sitting on the piazza OF
her summer cottage. 'Mainstay," at
Sorrento. Death was caused by heart
disease.
Arrangements were made for fun
eral service this afternoon Mt the Sor-
rento chapel. Right Rev. A. Mackas
Smith, bishop coadjutor of the Epls-
copal diocese of Pennsylvania, former
~ OF Washington, d. c., will ofiiciate
The body win be inferred at Chicago
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
r. r. CLEARING HOUSE.
Hartman Lines Will Investigate
System.

Chicago, Aug. Isl. w, Midgley has
been employed by the Hill-Harriman
and other big railroad interests to
demonstrate the advlsabilty of apply
Ing the clearing house System to rail-
roadlng and to devise plan for so
doing. Midgley's duty is to show the
railroad men how business principles
can be applied to the use of railroad
equipment, how economies can be ef-
feeted In the handling of freight at
terminals and how big savings can be
made In the settlement of interchange
accounts.
The most important and promising
of these reforms is said to be the de-
velopment at important tonnage cen-
ters of extensive clearing yards.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
reports having torpedoed Russian
cruiser Of the Pallada type on the night
OF August 10
Russian Gunboats Retrsated.

Toxic, Aug. ls,-Admiral Togo 10.
ports that the Japanese RunboatH Maya
and Amagi discovered the Russian gun
boat Gllliak and another boat Ahellng
japanese defenseH near Shrnsen The
Japenese vessels attacked the Russian
sunboats. The tiilliak was hit BY q
shell and retrented to Port Arthur.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19

Conan. one of the most prominent
physicians and dentists In Harlem, and
a graduate Of the University Of New
York. has sacrificed his life at Nave
sink highlands In attempting to save
a woman. who, while bathing In
Shrewsbury river stepped into deep
hole. He brought the woman to the
surface after diving three times. The
effort exhausted him and he sank while
another bather took the woman to
shore. Four doctors worked over her
several hours but she probably will
die.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19

Shanghai, Aug. iS.~~i'pon ree0m-
mendation OF the chief of customs
Taotai of Shanghai will allow the Rus
sinn cruiser Askold and torpedo boat
destroyer Gro2ovol to remain In port
until August 23. when one days notice
To leave or disarm win be given them.
The arrival here Of Chinese men of war
IL expected.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
PARKER COMING WEST.
viii Visit the Exposition at ST. Louis
in September.

Esopus, N. Y, Aug. 1s.--Judge Par
ker has about decided to go to ST.
Louis to attend The meeting of the
American Bar Association and view
the exposition In September. 1t is not
likely he will make any speeches on
the way TO the exposition city, but
there is some probability he may make
detour on his return In order to address
political meetings at Chicago, Indian-
apolis and one or two other places. The
suggestion has been made that he will
go on an extensive stumping tour, but
no decision has been reached in regard
to the matter. He will probably make
the closing speech of the campaign in
New York city
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
ACCUSED or COMPLETELY.
Chinese Commodore Branded as .
Coward or Traitor.

GuWdEu OF fFHftuFs
A Washington dispatch to the Ore
gonian gives the following version OF
the Ryeshitelni affair: Mr.. Conger, the
American minister at Pekin, has cabled
to the state department under today's
date as follows:
"The Russian minister has sent to
the Chinese government a strong note
charging it with completely in the
Ryeshitelni affair. charging the Chi
nese commodore with eowardice or
treason, and demanding full explana-
ftlon, the restoration of the destroyer,
and severe punishment of the COM
modore. The Chinese government has
demanded from the Japanese the res
toration of the destroyer"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
Tug Owner Gone.

New York. Aug. 1s.--Edward Luck
enbach, probably the largest individual
tugboat and barge owner on the At
lantic coast, Is dead at his home in
Brooklyn. He was so years old and
began life as canal boatman. Tugs
of the line he founded are largely en-
gagged in towing coal barges between
Newport News and Boston and New
York
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
ALL ABOUT MARRIAGE.
Library OF 1900 Volumes on Matri-
noniaI Institutions.

Chicago. Aug. 1s.--The library Of
1900 volumes on Matrimonial Insti-
versity of Chicago Prof. George FL
lott Howard, lecturer Of the university
and formerly professor of history at
the Leland Stanford jr.. university, Is
the donor. This library Is said to be
the largest In the world on the sub
jects OF marriage, divorce and the fam
{ty
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
FREMONT SAILS TO ORIENT.
Damaged in Collision to the Extent Of
at Least $4,000.

Seattle, Aug 1S.-The steamship
fremont sailed again for China and
Japan this evening. The owners esti-
mate the damage sustained by the COL
llsion on Monday to amount to $75.-
900. Permanent repairs will be made
when she returns here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
Fleet Coming 10 Shanghai.

Shanghai, Aug. 1s.---Odaglri. the
Japanese consul general has notified
Taotai, Of Shanghai, that n Japanese
fleet In coming In 10 seize the Russian
cruiser Askold and Russian torpedo
boat destroyer GroznY0l.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
4ead.on Collision.

Salt Lake. Aug. 1S.-In a head-on
collision between a construction train
and relief train on the San Pedro,
Los Angeles & Salt Lake road. near
Calientes, Nevada. seven trainmen were
injured,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
Wife Murderer Executed.

Columbus, o., Aug. 1S.-Alfred A,
Knapp, convicted of the murder of his
wife, Hannah Goddard Knapp and
who confessed to five murders, was
electrocuted at the Ohio nenitentiary a
few minutes after midnight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
G. A. r. CHOSE COMMANDER.
Denver Selected as Place for the Meet.
ing Next Year.

Boston, Aug. 1S-General Simon
Blackmar was today elected commander
In chief of the G. A. r. by acclamation
at the closing session of the encamp-
ment. Denver was selected for the
next flsee ee meeting eeshses. astsiieassasg
officers elected We're: Senior vice COM
mander In chief. John r. King. Wash
ington, d. c., junior vice commander
in chief, George w. Patton, Chattanoo-
ga, Tenn: surgeon general, DR.. War;
rem r, King, Indianapolis; chaplain in
chief, Rev. J. H, Bradford. Washing
ton D, c.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
Senator Hoar Better.

Worcester, Mass. Aug. Ex-senator
Hoars condition tonight is satisfactory
He rested easily during the day and
slept quietly. His mind is clear and
altogether the family feel hopeful for
the prolongation of his life.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
JAPANESE LOST 10000.
Had Terrific Fighting and Gained I'm.
portant Points.

Chefoo, Aug. ,.1s.--Junks arriving
from Port Arthur bring the news OF
terrific fighting, August l4M5, and
again on the nth, during which II Is
alleged the japanese lost 10000 men,
but gained important advantages in
position. According to the Chinese. the
mikado's soldiers captured many i'm
portant positions, including Pigeon
bay and some of the forts at Liao
Tleshan
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS.
Wheat Made Another Balloon Ascension
at Chicago.

80 S"S%SSt
Chicago Aug. 1S,--Wheat opened
weak today owing to lack of confirma-
tion of the rust reports from various
sections receding to s1,06h for Sep
tember market but rallied In sensa-
tional manner, owing to the report is
sued by Minneapolis crop expert who
reported discouraging condition in
the British northwest. kilograms from
Winnipeg reporting two-thirds of the
crop destroyed, sent prices up by leaps
and bounds. September selling at S1.09
and December at $1,Os&, closing at
$1.06h and December at $1.07%.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
YACHT CLUB REGATTA.
In Second Race at Grand Lake, Colo,
Dorothy II Wins.

Grand Lake, Colo, Aug 1s,-In the
second race of the Grand Lake Yacht
Club regatta. which resulted In VIC
tory for Commodore w. H, Bryant's
Dorothy II over Vice Commander
Campbelrs High Ball, Tub Tut H.
owned by Paul Cook, finished third
The winner Of the event spent an hour
and 40 minutes in covering the six
mile course. The next race VIII decide
the holder of the Colorado cup.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
Today's Weather.

Portland, Aug. 1S.-Western Oregon
and western Washington, Friday: Fair,
slightly cooler except near coast.
Eastern Oregon and eastern Wash
ington: Fair and cooler.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
Chicago Grain Market.

Chicago. Aug, Wheat -Septem-
ber, opened s1.O7H@1osA; closed,
$lO6z;; barley. 45@4se;; fax, si.fsls:
Northwestern. $124.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
pes.rovers In Port.

Chefoo, Aug. 1s,-Two Japanese tor
pedo boat destroyers spent an hour in
the harbor today. Five other de-
stroyers were reported outside. The
object of their visit is unknown.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
25 unionists Released.

Cripple Creek, Colo, Aug. 1S,--Of As
unionists held on criminal charges aft
er the deportations from this district,
25 have been released on bail.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
NO ULTlMATuM SENT.
Japan and China viii Settle Matter
Anieably.

Pekin, Aug. ls.-It Is denied at the
japanese legation here that an ulti-
matum has ben sent China. 1t is as
serted that the matter will be settled
amlcably
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
SMOKE eoTHERs SAILORS.
Forest Fires Near Coast Are Hindering
Navigation.

Vancouver. b. c., Aug. 1S.-The long
continued dry weather has caused the
spread of forest fires throughout the
interior and along the coast, and great
tracts of timber are ablaze. The smoke
is so thick along the coast that navi-
cation is difficult, Millions of feet of
standing timber have been destroyed,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
Thinks Il Was the PaIIada.

Toxic, Aug. is.--captain MathuOka
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-19
SACRIFICED HIS LIFE.

Died While Trying to Save Drowning
Woman.
New York. Aug. 1S.-Dr. John S.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-03-09

some more Of the black ones up to
dine with eX. President Cleveland, as
we hear he dined with them.
Let US hear from yon, Bunchy, and
White Rose, and all the rest of the
correspondents that are neglecting to
send in the news.
Jimmie Durham has remodeled his
house and built some to it.
Clifton Woodson, of Pickens, visited
home folks Saturday and Sunday.
There is a great deal of land being
cleared in this section, and cord wood
cut.
Health in this community is very
good at this writing.
The r. T.. d. mail riders stopped
on George Washington's birthday,
but not on Jesus Christ's. What is
the world coming TO. Cony.