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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17
TRUSTED CLERK LOST.

New York, April 16.-Reports Of a
defalcation by an employe Of the
Chemical National bank, one Of the
largest concerns here, have been clear
ed UP by a statement from Cashier
Francis Halpin. 1t is to the effect that
a trusted man whom he names, dis
appeared 10 days ago after faithfully
serving the bank for % years and that
investigation of his accounts disclosed
that they are "out of proof to the ex-
tent Of $22,53S.
The missing man was a clerk in the
check department. The case contains
some peculiar features, inasmuch as hi
did not handle any money or securities
The clerk reported i'll and was told t.
90 home and get well. A day or two
later, his wife says, he went out ant
failed to return.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17
SHALLOW DEPTH FOUND.
Charts Do Not Give Correct Figures
Of Shoal Down Coast.

San Francisco, April 16.-The gun
boat Petrol, under command of Captain
Tappan. has arrived in port from PAN
anna. While there the Petrol had tar
get practice, making a record Of 1874
hits per gun per minute on a target
with her old style 6-inch guns, the
showing being probably the best In the
navy, considering the guns.
On her way up the coast the Petrol
discovered a shoal some miles north
west of Magdalena bay showing a
depth of only a few fathoms where
more than 300 fathoms are shown on
the charts. After a brief stay here
the Petrol will proceed to the far north
ern coast for a summer cruise in the
Arctic.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17
ROUTE FOR
TELEPHONE
Old Favorite Reported to Be
Scheduled for Run on the
Sound.
TO REPLACE THE MAlNLANDER
Vancouver Paper Says That
steamer VIII Operate Between
Seattle and Bellingham
at Early Date.

According to thevancouver. b. c.
Province route has at last been
found for the steamer Telephone,
There has been much speculation re-
garding the final disposal Of this
steamer. but nothing AUTHENTIC has as
yet been given out. All old Astorlans
are interested In the Telephone, the
fine runs made In the past by her be-
tween this city and Portland being n
source OF local pride. In her palmy
days the Telephone was the banner
boat of her class afloat and until the
Potter was placed on the run
had no trouble In beating anything out
of her class on the Columbia. The
steamer has been lying at Portland all
winter, but it has generally been un-
derstood that her removal will take
place in the spring, so the story in the
northern paper does not come in the
nature of a surprise. The Province
says:
"The report is current that during
the summer months the Pacific Coast
Steamship Company intends TO operate
two steamers on the route between
Vancouver annd Seattle. 1t is consid-
cred probable that the steamer Main
lander, which formerly piled on the
route, may be taken off the Seattle
Belingham run and returne dto the
Vancouver route. This action may not
be taken for month or so, but the ru-
NOR is so we'll grounded that credence
is given to it. The Mainlander would
run in conjunction with the Ramona
the two alternating on the route.
ITO replace the Mainlander on the
Seattle Bellingham route 1t is asserted
that the Pacific Coast Steamship Com
pany is now negotiating for the steam
er Telephone, which is lying at Port
land. If the Telephone is bought she
would be placed on the Bellingham
route in conjunction with the steamer
State of Washington, which is now
running alternately with the Main
lander from Seattle Belingham
The steamer Telephone was some
months ago remodeled and refitted
for service on the Columbia river, but
she was never placed in commission
on that stream. She has been lying
idle at Portland all winter. 1t Is
thought that If the negotiations go
through she will be brought to Puget
sound without loss of time"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17
An Emotional Tree.

(From the New York TrihuneD
There has just been discovered IN
tho far east species OF the acacia
tree which closes its leaves together
In coils each day at sunset and eur'S
ts twlgs to the shape OF pigtails'
After the tree has settled itself thus
for II nights sleep II touched the
whole thing will autter as II agitated
or impatient at being disturbed the
oftener the foliage Is molested the
more violent becomes the shaking OF
the branches, and at length the tree
emits "A nauseating odor, which II In
hailed for a few moments causes Il
violent dizzy headache. 1t has been
named the angry tree"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17
HARRY JONES.
ROBBED THE GRAVE.

A startling incident is related by
John oliver Of Philadelphia. an fol-
lows: Il was In awful condition. My
skin was almos, yellow. eycs aunken,
tongue coated. pain continually In
back and sides. no appetite. growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up, Then ! was advised
to use Electric Bltters: 10 my great
Joy, the tirst bottle made n decided i'm.
provcmenL continuerd their use for
three weeks. and am now well man.
| know they robbed the grave OF an"
other victim" No one should fall to
try them. only 80 cents, guaranteed,
at Charles Rogers. druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17
UNKNOWN ASSASSIN TAKEN
Exciting Chase in Colorado Ends
Murderer Being Captured.

Denver, April l6,--An unknown man
shot and killed man named ShoW'@
and seriously wounded Or, Raughm"h
and another man near Rolinsvllle'
n station on the Moffatt road west OF
~ this city. DR. Raughman had oceh
called to attend Showlitz and with sew
eral others later started In pursuit OF
Showltzs assallant As they came up
on him. the fugitive opened fire upon
them. He was captured and placed
In jan, showltz expired before the
pursuing party returned. Threats OF
lynchlng are heard
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17
The Worlds Fair Route.

Those anticipating an eastern trip
or a visit to the Louisiana Purchase
exposition at st. Louis, cannot afford
to overlook the advantages offered by
the Missuri Pacific Railway, which, on
account of its various routes and gate
ways, has been appropriately named
"rhe Worlds Fair Route
Passengers from the northwest take
the Missouri Pacific trains from Dem
yer or Pueblo with the choice Of either
going direct through Kansas City, or
via wichita, Fort Scott and Pleasant
Hill.
Two trains daily from Denver ana
pueblo to st. Louis without change
carrying all classes Of modern equip
ment, including electric lighted obser-
walton parlor cafe dining cars. Ten
daily trains between Kansas City and
st. Louis.
Write or call on W. c. Mcbride gen.
eral agent, 124 Third street, Portland
for detailed information and illustrat-
ed literature.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17
Marine Notes.

The French bark got to sea yesterday
laden with grain.
The oil tank steamer Rosecrans de-
parted yesterday for San Francisco.
The three asted schooner Wizzman,
laden with lumber got to sea yesterday.
day.
The American bark c. F. Sargent
chartered by the Portland Alaska
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

Packers Association, left out yesterday
with cannery crews and supplies Tor
the Bristol bay cannery.
The four masted schooner Mabel
Gale went to sea yesterday with lum-
Der for California.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-20
GREAT BRITAIN AND RUSSIA.

SO long as the war between Russia
and Japan continues there will be a
possibility of British interference
in behalf OF Japan. II Is evident that
Russia fears d movement Of that kind
and that 1t Is preparing for It,
What probably will suffice to pre-
vent Great Britain from entering the
fight Is knowledge Of tho fact that
France Is bound by treaty to so to the
aii Of Russia IN case 1t Ia attacked
by two PAYERS. II has already boon
attacked by Japan, and II Great Brit
Ian should Join Japan France would
he bound To take the side OF Russia
unless Russia should begin hostili,
ties, France might be excused on the
ground that Russia would In that case
not have been attacked.
II would be interesting to observe
whot course Russia would pursue in
case Great Britain should become in.
yolyed. II might conclude to abandon
Manchnria 10 tho Japanese and turn
its attention exclusively toward Great
Britain. especially. It's interests IN
India. Russia could send d strong
army against India with less difficulty
than 4 could send one 10 M~anchnria,
and in fighting along the northern de
fenscs Of India. Japan could not make
~ good j showing rs II III doing now
when L has but a few miles 10 tray.
erse in order 10 reach the scene OF
hosulitics.
The whole course of the war might
be changed Ia the development OF
events making Great Britain q partytJ
the conflict. II might turn defeat in.
70 practical victory for Russia. more
especially n France should 10 10 The
l%atter's aid.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-20
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
To David Ames, a Skilled Mechanic,
With Rascom s. Co. at Las
Cruces.

#%H@H#M&@&%
David Ames. il skilled mechanic with
Bascom & Co, Of Las Cruces, met
with an accident Wednesday and came
near losing his life. He was at work
on the emery wheel trimming down a
hard wood wheel and taking out the
Irregularities III the same, when, with
out an instant's warning, the wooden
wheel burst with q report like a rife
One piece of the fragment struck
Ames just above the right eye tearing
the flesh to the bone up TO the base of
the hair and knocking him a distance
of ten feet. Aid was at once sum
moned IN; liz Is resg sell and VIII
recover.
Young Ames was born and reared
In Las Cruces and is the son Of Sen
leo Ames. an old soldier OF the civil
war. The young man served through
out the Spanish war in the First Terri
torial infantry regiment. Returning
to Las Cruces after the close Of the
war he took up telegraphy, and for
the past year held the position Of night
operator for the Santa Fe at Las
Cruces, but resigned to engage in the
trade OF a skilled mechanic.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-20

! There IL no particular harm in such
a resolution ~ that passed BY the
Taos county republican committee DC.
ciaring for immediate s~tatohood for
New Mexico. with lis present boun'
darics. Such q resolution IL probably
quito useless. but not harmful. re
DO considered worthy Of any import
ance. tho resolution should have gone
farther and declared the willingness
OF New Mexicans to accept joint state.
hood, should single statehood prove
impossible.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-20


The San Marclal Bee recently def.
naiely subscribed 70 tho motto 81 The
Roswell Register fayorlng statehood
al any cost, Last week the Bee pub
lished d number o. Interviews from
leading citizens. the majority ~ whom
Of course favored separate statehood
Doubtless nyn out 81 alx Of these clt.
liens il asked whether they preferred
joint statehood or no statehood would
say, joint statehood Fyesinths q
the people of New Mexico take thla
view and there Is no reaso 10 sup.
pose there aren't as many indepcnd'
en- minded people. aa many people ID.
tcrested in the welfare Of the terri.
tory. In san Marcial al III any other
part Of the territory
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-20
RAILROADS AND LAND LAWS.

Those interests which for their own
reasons are opposed 10 the repeal Of
the land laws under which the govern
mcnt il annually disposing 81 about
twenty-five million acres Of its land In
the writ are e~ndeayoring % distract
attention from The real issue by Mind
ling popular prejudice against The
railroads, which II ii act forth afe be
hind this repeal movement III order
that their own lands np become more
valuable. But iris aort IL iii arg,i
ment D. longer appeals 70 thinking.
men, who now realize that the real
prosperity q any railroad natrm ia
pends upon tie settlement Of its ter
ritory. Those trauscontineniaI rail-
roads which sim own lands. ami me
acreage IS comparatively lnsigals
icant along side Of the public domain
through which they run. arc much
more anxious 70 sec farmers settling
In great numbers along their lines.
than they are 70 dispose Or their
lands. The building Up u their tfaf.
fc Is what Will bring them not only
immediate but enduring prosperity.
A half dozen great irrigation works.
distributed throughout the west, would
mean more TO the railroads than all
the benefit they have ever received
from their big grants Of land from the
government.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-20

Tbn Optic has been Informed by 4
npmbcr of people who have large IN.
tereasa In the territory and who have
been The best Kind II citizens, that
unless statehood ID eone form BE- CIV.
en- to New Mexico BY Tho present con.
gross, they viii dispose n their inter
ests for what they viii bring and leave
the territory. II statehood goes
against New Mexico this time. aho will
receive i blow from which II VIII take
her many years TO recover.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-20

The political leaders who are de-
tormincd TO oppose joint statehood At
any cost are foolish enough 10 believe
that because 4 man declares hlmsclf
in favor of separate statehood. he
wouldn't accept the union brand.
That's d hugh mistake. We're all ~
favor or separate statehood, but every.
body who has the interest Of this long
suffering and III treated territory at
heart. Is willing 10 accept Joint state.
hood. should the other prove lmpossi.
BILE.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-20
BUSINESS MEN AND POLITICS.

Senator Hanna Is the great modern
example OF the successful business
man AZ d successful political leader.
What Is popularity supposed TO be
the natural field for the lawyer and
practical politician. Senator Hanna
demonstrated 10 be equally inviting
for the successful business man. The
example Of bis career would be OF
!nestimable value to his country could
ii stir lie men III the class which he
particularly represents 10 more active
part In the solution Of the questions
of statecraft.
The great problems which conIin.
uaily arise for solution By the country
ire almost invariably such as should
BE considered largely from a business
standpoint, as the Panama canal. the
treaty with cuba INV tariff. monetary
affairs, trust regulation and all the
problems OF labor and capital The
policies ana tho a~astlnioa IF this ooin.
Try depend upon tho ballot box. The
great mlas Of the people are neces.
aFiig moro Nj less ignorant shout
theee paramount questions. They
must haze wise and patriotic lender
shin III they nre Il, sattla tlienI Wisely,
The business men Of the country
should take a prominent part h di'
ErectinE lhe AFFAIRS Vt county, state
ana nation The MI too prevalent
Idea thai politics Is q dirty business
and Onc n better III ken OUT of II
Ii wrong and dangerous III every In
stance where tbs practice q politics
has become degraded, the blame lies
al tho door of those business and pro.
fessi0nal men VINO have not had suf'
neiant patriotism M bother themselves
/ With The conduct Of public affairs
And in every such case, business IN.
~terests suffer from corruption II thc
administration Of public affairs Every
business man In the country would
10 wen III follow The example set "
Senator Hanna and devote rs much
time as possible % an active interest
ana participation n the affairs q
iconnty. state and nation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-20
THE LONGEST PEDIGREE.

Though Japan be the latest country
% enter the circle of world powers.
her emperor sufpasses all soserelgns
In the length of his pedigree, accord
Ing % the London Chronicle lie Ill
the si22d member IN direct, unbrokon
descent Of his family who has sat on
The throne of Japan The founder o.
his house was. In Japanese legend.
a goddess Of the sun. and contempt.
rars with observation-disclosures. 66G years
before the Christian era. on the 9th.
er hand. Romanoffs have been royal
only aimee 1901, when they succeeded
TO the Sovereignty of The then extinct
house Of Rurlk, As for other Euro.
nean rulers, King Edward can - back
% Cedric. isb A D.. the Hapsburg u
952 A. D, and tho Hohenzollerns 10
The eighth century. hut III kings only
10 1901.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-20
WHO OWNS InE sIREETsa

Judge Tuley Of Chicago, a jurist Of
national prominence has raised an In
teresting question In regard 10 the
ownership Of streets.
In refusing an Injunction 20 n Of
The Chicago street railroads Judge
Tuiey aald
4 am strongly inclined to the opln
i'm that The city Ia without power.
even By The joint action of the mayor
and alderman, @ sell Or barter away
any franchise III the streets for d
compensation % be paid into the city
troasury"
such i declaration VIII effect tho IA.
lterests 81 every city in The country
And the intimallpn by an eminent
Judge that Tho actual ownership III
even the city streets Ii vested IN the
state vii prove mott attractive to me
great rural population who would
profit largely iy such an arrangement
Doubtless the declaration al Judge,
Tniey VII result ID tte question being
raiacd III OYER the country aud car
rtea ~ nc HIGHEST cparta for fnai sot
t%lefnent.
The New York Commercial thinks
TINT II this theory holds good. its
moaning II that any compensation
that may be derived from street fran
rhises If any Hind I'd nature whatso.
ever belongs 10 the people II the
wlolc state. aud that. IN collecting
this compensation. the city has nj.
more right u appropriate u - lts
own use than an agent has to pocket
money that he has collected for an
other. The city merely acts III the
capacity of trustee, Judge Tuley de-
elares, and while II fias power n
exact i reasonable lIcenso fec for com.
pensafion for the extra cost that II
may be put 10 and for The supervision
and uae Or its police nlado necessary
by such nse Of the streets, Il cannot
speculate Dir make money for Its trent
my or Hi taxpayers out pf III exercise
OF the power 10 control the public
streets ~ d trustee for Tin public e
III thia respect, Judge Tiiley contends.
Tho city Is subjeet 10 the rule applying
Ito all trustees. whether individuals
or corporations. and that is that d
trustee cannot control trust property
for hls or itg own benefit"
A question so Important us this
should be finally settled at the earliest
possible date. Should II DO determin-
ed that municipalities have no author.
ity to sell street franchises-and that
decision does not seem TO be very i'm
probable tho question OF the author.
ity Of a state legislature TO confer
such authority on municipal corpora
tiona might be raised. But let IL once
BIO determined by the court Of last
resort that tho streets are the prop
crty Of the state. and no legislature
would surrender that title to any city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-20
Chicago livestock.

CHICAGO, Ills, Feb. 2o.-catue-
Receipts 200; nominal. Good 10 prim
steer $500 a AIS; poor TO medium
$3.50 a 4.SO stoskers and feeders
s225 a AIS: cows sl.s0 a. &; heifers
81. q 4s75; Gamers $3.50 70 EGO: bulls
30 a $50: calves $3.50 q $50.
sheep-Receipts, 1000; sheep and
lambs steady. Good to choice wethers
81 a. 40; fai tro choice mixed $3.50
q s25 western sheep 1920 M 510;
native lambs 81 q SIS; western
lambs 81 q G.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-20

a feN III The people can NJ fooled.
All he timo, more Of the people can
be fooled some u the limo. but m At
tempt ID ipoI aii the people Ill tlc
time 500 comes 10 grief.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-20
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY y. 1924,

The people q this city nre awaiting
With profound interest the announce
mcnt If iIte results obtained from tic
mill Of the nonanza Copper company.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-20

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Feb. 20
Cattle Receipts, 200. unchanged. Ma.
tive steers 81 q SOS; southern steers
s3AO q AIS; southern cows 1880 a
s25; native COWS and heifers SIZE
n si,25; stockers and feeders So q
425; bulls 25o q $50: calves So q
$50; western steers $40 a $50.
western cows 81 d $40.
sheep-Receipts. none; nominally
steady. Muttons 81 @ 5.25; lambs
IS a q. range wethers s4.i5 IL 4.5o;
ewes 81 a 40.
ST. Louis Wool.
ST. LOUIS. Mo, Feb. 2o.-wool
nominal. unchanged.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-20

Nrwssdealefs kiiVaiH repsrt w itH ruAntng
r0ofn ANY ~irtstgslafity ~ snattenfia4 on the
paftBf carriers Ia the dcitxpfg ~ Inc 1ppttG
News4Gealafs can have IhN Dptie ae5xsfsd
ii fisstf asIpiA Ill aHs paFIsfS tAN city INK t!a5
eaYfisf4y Orders III complaints caH ~ i1als
81 triepifupp. postal OF III pntsen
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-20
nsaMHRkETJ
WIA

The following New YORK stock quotation
~ I received by Levy Bros, (members Obi.
.ag > Board Of Trade) rooms 2 and .
SIT Block Colo. Phone 80, Las Vegas Phone
il0) over their 0Hn private wires from New
York, Chicago and Colorado Springs; cores
1ondent of tho firms Of Logan Il Bryan N. Y.
and Chicago member New York Stock Ex-
shange and { hlcago Board OF Trade. and VIM,
4. otis q %. Bankers and Brokers Colorado
Springs:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-20

Friyolity win rule Monday night
AZ the Carnival bali. 2.547
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-20
subscriters III Arrear,

4 Hili " dfapped from I'M iist AAd their
aesr,anss piarsai II sbet bands Of esiieeticaH
ssenes.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-18

Miss Bessie Bonney returned Monday
noon to her home at Tygh, after q visit
with Miss Eva Yates.
The postal inspector has recommend
ed the establishment of a second rural
delivery route from Goldendale.
]. P. Barnett OF the Barrett district
is laid up with muscular strain. He
injured himself while working with
heavy logs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. w. Cross left last
week for Parkertown, where they go to
take charge of the boarding house for
the mill employees.
j. |. Miller is erecting new barn on
his place in the Crapper district. There
is to be a large loft and the basement
is being fixed up for cattle stalls.
The board of commissioners of Klick.
itat county, considering the assessment
of railroad tracks in that county excess
i've, at recent meeting ordered the
same reduced to 1850 a mile.
]. L. Blount is putting up new house
on his place adjoining the Shoemaker
Bros. Mr.. Blount's son-in-law, George
Stenhoff, and family are here from
Tacoma, on a visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
Blount. Mr.. Steinhoff recently pur-
chased Is acres from b. f. Shoemaker,
adjoining Mr.. Blount's place. He will
build on the land and improve the same.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-18
Granted Certificates to Tench.

Following are the names Of the sue
cessful applicants for teachers certih-
Gates at the examination at The Dalles
last week:
First Grade--Bessie Blodgett, Anna
G. Godberson, Lexie Strachan, Bertha
Hammond, Hester Kent, Beatrice Burk-
head, Mrs. Kate Sleeves.
Second Grade--George A. Massey, ,Eu-
nice M. Donaldson, Lizzie Elder, Pearl
Eby, Belle Wolfard, Christie e. Burk-
head, Edna Hamilton, Bertha Henry,
Daisey Il. Thomas, Ethel Robards, Sa-
rah +. Mcvey, Maud E. Michel, Anna
Shea, Victoria McVey, Nettie Gleason,
Amy L. Grove, Irma Thompson.
Third Grade-Lucile Risch, Stephen
G. Rossman, Ella Evans, Verdi Fraser,
Edward A, sayre, Rebecca Wilson, Bes-
sic Bradford, Cora Copple, Maude
Noble, Margaret Raz.