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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-16
A New Torpedo Boat.

In a torpedo boat recently construct
ed in England striking innovation has
been made in combining steam turbines
with an ordinary reciprocatlg engine,
the object being to secure economy at
low speeds and high efficiency when
the maximum speed IL demanded. In
the vessel. which Is of the ordinary de.
sign otherwise, there are three shafts,
to each of which one propeller Is fitted.
The reclprocatlng engine, which has an
indicated horsepower Of $780, drives
the center shaft at a speed of about
$50 revolutions per minute rate suffi-
cient to obtain speed Of about 10
knots per hour. The two side shafts
are driven by the turbines, which con-
sumo about 1850 horsepower, and make
about 1900 revolutions per minute, so
that a speed Of % knots per hour is
obtained. The arrangement Is consid-
cred to represent the most efficient
method Of using the steam turbine on
a torpedo boat designed for high speed,
but 1t is thought to be an open ques-
tlon whether the superiority of the tur-
bine over the usual machinery In such
vessels has been demonstrated. Fur
ther tests of the arrangement are ex-
pected on the trial of new French
torpedo boat with engines somewhat
similar, and, by comparison with those
where turbines alone, and reciprocal
ing engines, have been used, should
show just what kind of engines are
most useful for this important class
of war vessel.-Harper's Weekly.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-16
AN UNKNOWN QUANTITY.

A very important factor that political managers
appear to overlook in figuring ON the result of the
present national campaign is the number of new
voters who will go to the polls next fallnatveb
persons who since 1900 have reached the voting age
or foreignborn persons who have taken out natural
ization papers
1t is extremely significant that in 1900 the total
number of votes that was east for the republican
and democratic candidate for president of the United
States fell about 5000 short of the number that
was cast in 1896. AS rule, there is an enormous
gain in the popular vote every four years. Thus,
from 1880 to 1884 there gain of nearly 1900,
600 in the total republican and democratic votes;
from 1884 to 1888, gain of 1,220,0OO from 1888
to 1S92-incuding the popuist vote of over million
for Weaver-a gain of practically 100000; and from
1892 to 1S96-including the vote for Palmer-a gain
|of 100000.
1t is noteworthy too, that the popular vote of the
prohibition and other minor political parties made
no particular gain in 1900, as compared with 1896.
All told, this vote did not reach 100000, although
there were six minor electoral tickets in the field in
1900
1t is very clear from these facts and figures that
vast army of voters must have remained away from
the polls in 1900; and taking into consideration the
normal increase in the voting population every four
years. these voters must have numbered between two
and three Millions while since 1900 their number
must have increased to at least an equal extent
Unquestionably one reason for the falling off inI
the popular vote in 1900 is the disfranchisement of
coored voters at the south. That, however, will not
account for the whole matter, for the entire col
ored population of the United States young and DID,
male and female, is only about 100000. Plainly
the last national campaign was notable for great
array of white ''stay ay-at-home" voters.
This new-voter element is pretty certain to man.
fest itself at the polls next November and campaign
forecasters would do we'll to take it into account
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-16
TRADE WITH CANADA.

In the summary Of exports and imports Of this
lished by the department of commerce and labor. is
to be found what is probably a complete explanation
Of the fact that the project for new reciprocal trade
arrangements between the United States and Can
ada has met with so little popular response in this
country outside Of the New England states says the
New York Commercial.
That document tells again the familiar story of
increased exports from the United States to the Do
minion. In 1904 we sold to that country goods to
the value of $131 275000-an increase of more than
$8,0000O0 our sales in 1903 and of nearly S24
100000 over those Of 1902 the latter year of great
trade activity
The present summary does not give in detail the
value of the different classes of our exports that went
to the Dominion Of Canada as distinguished from
the value Of those which went to British North
America in its entirety but the figures that are pre-
sented are sufficient to indicate that during last year
there was an increase in our exports to Canada. as
compared with 1903, pretty much along the whole
line
Thus, our exports of cOal-anthracite and btum.
inous-to British North America increased $5,2OO.
OOO IN value; exports Of steel and iron and the
manufactures thereof increased over 100000
those of electrical machinery increased $15OOOO
those of boots and shoes $20000 those of paper and
the manufactures thereof over $250,O00; those OF
hides and skins other than furs $45OOOO; those Of
lumber and the manufactures thereof $1,250,OO0
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-16
THE CLOSED FISHING SEASON.

Throughout the state the sentiment is genera
that the fishing laws should be made to conform tt
the habits of the salmon The Salem Statesman dis
cussing this years belated season. voices the general
sentiment as follows:
For some reason the annual runs of salmon into
the mouth of the Columbia river are gradually grow
ing later in the year until it appears necessary that
tended at least two weeks
The habits of the salmon if they may be called
habits have changed within the past five years until
what has heretofore been known as the July run
rarely begins until some time during the first half
of August. This may be- no doubt is, the result of
propagatng salmon artifcally, which, for some rea-
sons that seem reasonable and for others that we
may not understand, has gradually thrown the main
annual run into later part of the season.
AT any rate the fact confronts the fisherman, and
since salmon propagated for the sole purpose of
catching them, the open season should be made to
conform to the habits Of the fish themselves. This
complaint has been repeated annually now for FIVE
years, at least, and should be answered by some
legislative action that will meet the changed cond
tions which have appeared since the enactment of
the present law.
After all the investigations and persistent study
of the characteristics of the salmon there is great
deal relating to their habits that is yet in the realm
OF guess-work 1t is thought that the young salmon
as rule put to sea when about six months old. and
do not return to fresh water until they are four
years DID, but when they remain during those years.
what they live on, whether they remain in schools,
how they come to an understanding as to when to-
return, and how those belonging to the Columbia
river become separated from those going to the Sac
ramento, or whether they ever get together in the
first place. and why the two year olds do not come in
when they see the four year olds make break for
the old spawning ground-all these conundrums, and
others, are altogether unanswerable
But it is certain that artificial propagation is a
great success, and is doing wonders in restoring the
salmon output of the Columbia river, which, in the
aggregate, has during 80 years amounted in export
value to sum not far from $1OO,00000O 1t is oneI
of greatest industries and worthy the fostering
care of the state authorities
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-16

There is in Paris new school Of psychology to
investigate such questions as mind reading mental
suggestion at distance, clairvoyance presentiments
automatic writing, double personality, etc. This
school, unlike most associations studying these sub
jects, has for its members medical men almost en-
tirey whose professional duties bring them in close
contact with these often curious phenomena. The
members are followers of Charcot. They claim that
most of these societies of psychical research espe
cially in England have produced no results due to
too much speculation and mysterious interpretations
which have led people into error which is more diff
cult to uproot than it is to propagate the truth
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-16

England has for many years given prizes for the
destruction of venomous serpents and dangerous
wild beasts in India, but it does not seem to dmin
sh the annual number of their victims. In 1903 over
$4,000 persons were killed by snake bites, over a
thousand by tigers and almost thousand by BEARS
leopards and panthers, together total of over 25
900 victims Of domestic animals the loss from all
these sources foots up over 10000 Quite large
army Of hunters, numbering more than 10000, have
battled with their enemies but their returns for the
year are rather small only about one wild beast for
every two hunters the snake record not being given
as the figures show, very decidedly the better of it,
with no prospect in sight after years of trial of
change for the better.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-16

kilograms announce that the Kansas foods have
receded and the crops are not seriously damaged
The democrats have accordingly abandoned all hope
of carrying Kansas this year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-16

If the truth about democracy were known" SAYS
Dave Hill. That's the trouble The people have
learned the truth about it.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-16

If your ad doesn't pull, why not ap.
ply the corrective and get one that
does?
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-13
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
Issued by the immigration Department
of Northern Pacific Railway

Book called Opportunities" contain
ing valuable information regarding
business openings in towns along the
Northern Pacific railway.
illustrated pamphlet. containing a
general description of the states trav-
ersed by the Northern Pacific railway,
in English and German.
Pamphlet descriptive of Central
North Dakota, from jamestown west.
Account of the dedication of the Ger
man Baptist (Dunkard) church at
Darlington, North Dakota.
German pamphlet regarding Wells
and Foster counties, North Dakota.
Sectional map Of North Dakota west
of Missouri river.
Map of Eastern Montana.
Pamphlet regarding Gallatin Valley,
Montana, with map showing land for
sale by West Gallatin Irrigation COM
pany.
Pamphlet giving general descrip-
ton of Washington, and the Lewiston
country in Idaho. with special refer
ence to the markets in the Orient.
Sectional map Of eastern and central
Washington. containing part Of
Northern Idaho and northern Oregon.
with price list Of company lands for
sale.
Pamphlet descriptive Of eastern
Washington, and Northern Idaho. with
special reference to Adams. Asotin. Co
lumbia, Douglas, Franklin, Garfield.
Lincoln Spokane. Stevens. walla walla
and Whitman counties. Washington:
and Latah and Nez Perez counties:
Idaho.
Pamphlet descriptive of the Pan
handle country in Idaho.
Pamphlet descriptive of Yakima
county in central Washington. with full
particulars in regard to irrigated land
in that locality.
Sectional may OF western Washing
ton. with the adjoining lands in North
ern Oregon, with description Of coun-
try and price list OF company lands for
sale.
Any of the above publications will
be sent free upon application to C. W.
Mott. general emigration agent, ST.
Paul, MINI.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-13
BRIEF NEWS AT WASHINGTON
q BYA SPECIAL correspondent

Burlington and Quincy on the other,
the bids being the same. The rates
vary from 1925 from San Francisco to
Manila, to 3175 from New York to
Manila. Under one contract passen-
gers will go by way of San Francisco
and the other by way of Puget Sound
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-13
THE lSTHMlAN ARMY.

Mixture of Men, Women and Boys
Make Up the Insurgent Forces.
The army OF the new republic of Pan
anna from northern standpoint is not
an imposing body. yet It is about as
good as anything that Colombia can
put In the field against II. A soldier at
the isthmus is not necessarily strap
ping fellow in fine uniform: he is
merely u person able to carry a gun
and is frequently a boy or a woman
many of the gentler sex being enrolled
in the army of independence
Few. of the military men were born
on the isthmus, the vast majority hav-
ing been recruited by the Colombian
government on the plantations in the
interior. They went over to the repub-
lie of Panama when independence was
proclaimed. Age makes little differ
ence. Husky urchins of eight or nine
who have never had a stitch to cover
their nakedness are taken from their
mothers huts. dressed in old clothes.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-13

provided with gun and cartridges and
turned out to fight by the side of stunt.
ed men, white. copper colored and
black. Tiny boys are deemed excellent
soldiers. and they soon adapt them
selves to the life and fight well.
The commissary department is prim
tive and is managed by women. who
provide food as best they can. The
isthmian vlvandiere is by no means
charming. being usually small and al
ways dark and 'sinewy. In camp she
boils greasy and unsavory messes; on
the march she carries great bags of
cooking utensils and food. being expect
ed to collect edibles on the way; In bat.
tie she fights with the men.
Another feature of the commissary In
the water carrier contingent Of boys
and girls, who, ride droves Of diminu-
tive donkeys across whose backs are
siung two huge kegs of water. The
weight carried by these little beasts Is
prodigious- Altogether the isthmian
army on the march or in camp looks
Ike joke. but 1t can fight when occs-
sion demands
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-13

mrle in 206E. stepping the last half
In 1.02a. is. like Fereno, 2:05k. the
fastest trotting mare ever bred in Ken
tucky, an inbred Wilkes. Angle was
sired by Axtell. 2.12. dam Lena Rivers.
by Gambonito. 2.1914, son of Gam
beta wilkes, 2:1g9k; second dam Ella
B.. by Belbrino. son Of Mambrino Patch
en-; third dam Belle. by Young Messen-
ger son Of Downing's bay Messenger.
The fact that the worlds record for
a four-year-old trotting mare is 2:06 is
evidence that this daughter of Axtell is
of the phenomenal order. She has new
er started in a race, but is perfectly
hammered anG has on different occa-
sions trotted ii last quarter of fast
mile in 30A seconds.
Her owner. J. ]. Mcdonald of Cuth-
bert, Ga, has been content to have her
brought gradually into form. and he
now feels certain that she will take
high rank among trotters when she Ia
permitted to start with that object in
view.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-13

The remarkable four-year-old trotting
mare Angle, that recently trotted
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-13

The National Railroad of Nicaragua
has been leased for ten years TO Julio
West, the well known engraver of that
city.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-13

"HI Niff sfp n" ohD' 'fN"''t "f SGh
turf season. Owned by the Gayoso
stable B. May trainer. he has had a
wonderfully creditable season and
must be regarded as ranking superior
to Hamburg Belle. the Futurity win
ner. 1888
Highball will be campaigned extern
sively next year. His owner and train
er believe that he will stand good
chance in the big stake events and will
enter him in about everything IN
sight"
The champion is bay colt. typical
picture horse" owing to bis symmet-
rical conformation. etc. He is by Ben
Strome and out of Strychinia.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-13

A cable message to the navy depart
ment announces the arrival of the gun
boat Vicksburg at Chemulpo. Korea,
where she is expected to remain for
some time for the protection of Ameri-
can interests.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-13

No Boxing In Los Angeles.
The city council of Los Angeles. Cal.
recently passed an ordinance prohibit
Ing boxing.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-13
SPORTING
, ~ SIDE TALK
Tommy Ryan and philadelphia
Jack" 0'Brien-A Poll
Players Revenge

One of the favorite sporting topics
of the moment is the proposed bout be
tween Tommy Ryan and philadelphia
Jack" O'Brien Immediately on his re-
turn from his recent trip to England
O'Brien began to talk of fighting Ryan
for the middleweight championship of
the world. Leaving Bob Fitzsimmons
out of the question. Ryan and O'Brien
have the best authenticated claims to
the title, and the winner of a fight be-
tween these men would be recognized
everywhere as the real middIeweignt
premier.
O'Brien's victories at comparatively
recent dates make him the favorite
choice In the match His followers De.
lieve that Ryan has "gone back" to so
great an extent that he will be unable
to round into winning form. However.
Ryan is not yet dead one" Once
rated with Jim Corbett and Kid Mccoy,
SO far as cleverness and ring general
ship are concerned, Ryan still has
good punch left. and OsBrien will have
no walkover. "H# Hr
= The Ryan-0'Brien fight should prove
one of the most interesting and excit-
ing contests of the year. The men are
evenly matched and are game 10 the
core. a9} r7o. .asf-ra
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-13

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-SecretarI
Hitchcock, with the consent Of thu
the president, has agreed to donate tt
Santa Fe, New Mexico, the abandoned
Fort Marcy military reservation,
tract OF seventeen and one-half acres
The transfer is in compliance with the
appeal OF Governor NJ. A. Otero, dele
gate B. S. Rodney, Mayor i. Sparks
of Santa Fe, and Captain George Curry
delegation urged by citizens of Santa
Fe to present their case to the presi-
den and Secretary Hitchcock. Inc
tract lies in the heart of Santa Fe and
is said 10 be worth $4,000 1t viii be
used for site for the new high and a
graded school. The reservation was
used for military purposes from 1916
TO 1894. The proclamation making the
transfer will be signed by the president
as soon as IL Is prepared.
The navy department recently decid-
ed TO make a test Of the open air treat
ment of consumption. After examin-
ing various localities it selected war
rington, Florida. near the navy yard,
as the best location. Six patients are
now under treatment at the camp for
naval consuInptives, located three
weeks ago, and so far all are showing
Improvement. II the camp should
prove satisfactory 1t will be made
paramount institution. About twenty
five additional patients will Re direct
ed to go 10 the camp for treatment In
the next few weeks.
The National Railroad of Nicaragua
West, the well known engraver of that
city.
The building Of a Canadian armed
cruiser for the Great Lakes has caused
comment on the treaty supposed to
restrict such. a movement. Under the
secretary of state Pope points out that
no treaty exists between Great Britain
and the United States limiting the
and armament of vessels to
be maintained by the United States or
Canada on the Great Lakes. There is
an agreement cease placing them
there after six months notice by
either country. Mr.. Pope doubts IL 1t
Is binding.
Secretary Shaw has given of a SER
les OF amendments TO the customs reg
of 1899 governing the opera
tions OF the board of United States
general appraisers, Their general in
tent is to simplify and expedite the
work of the general appraisers and to
insure the progress of cases through
the natural channels provided by law.
Treasury officials say they believe the
practical working OF the amended reg
ulations viii result in decided i'm
provement In the customs service.
Contracts have been awarded by the
war department for the transportation
of civilian passengers from the United
States to the Philippines All business
from Denver west goes TO the South
ern Pacific and the Union Pacific, they
being the lowest bidders from that poin
west. East of Denver the business is
to be divided equally between those
two roads on the one hand and the
group consisting of the Northern Pa
cific. Great Northern and Chicago
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-13

Smoke the ED. L. wIGGIN'S, Per-
fecto.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-13

Highball may well be crowned the
leading two-year-old of the eastern
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-13

The United States gunboat Quiros is
to be aground on a reef off
the coast of Borneo. The Quiros is
p single screw steamer of 400 tons,
and is commanded by Lieutenant
Francis Bouhler.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-13

Pedlar Palmer's defeat by George
Dixon has in no wise discouraged the
one time premier bantam champion of
England. Palmer wants another chance
at Dixon. but his wish may not be
gratified As drawing card Palmer is
still powerful. but as boxer be is fast
on the wane
Dixon. when asked to meet Palmer
again. said
II don't think another match. ut least
for the present would be advisable.
gave him three chances TO retrieve him
self since visited England. but he did
not make good. am after bigger game
now, because when | go home will
make another effort to get back the
title of featherweight champion.
II can still do 122 pounds. Young
Corbett and Terry McGoveru. who
whipped me for the title, understand
have outgrown this class and cannot
get in the weight again. So. You see, 1
will be in good position to command
attention II ! challenge them at the
limit.
Those who have followed the negro
In his matches abroad say that he Is
fast rounding up to the form that made
him the noted pugilist he was years
ago. Dixon has been leading a careful
life on the other side and has regained
strength and confidence He Is stlll
wonderful boxer. but the punch which
laid many aspirants low In bygoue days
Is gone Dixon contends that he will be
able TO regain his hitting powers and
make some of the so called feather
weights hustle when he gets to the
United States.
The remarkable four-yearold trutting |
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-02-27

In accordance with the request Of
numerous ranchers and stockmen. Ne
pablish = synopsis Of the Idaho estrsy
Las Estrsys may he taken up At any
time after November until April 80
Of each year. within ten days after
taking up. II the owner of the estray
IL unknown. the taker-up must iile
with the county auditor q notice
giving the marks, brands, etc :.
natural or artificial, also the name
and address Of the taker-up. The
notice must also he published in a
newspaper. The auditors fee IL 90
cents for recording, aud the news
paper 81 for publishing each notice
aud so cents additional for each
animal on the notice, which fee must
he paid In advance by the takcr. up.
II the owner of the eetray does not
appear within forty days from the
time the notice lie flled with the
auditor. aud substantlate his claim
and pay all charRee. including publ
cation aud recording fees, the taker.
up may cause same 20 be sold by the
sheriff or constable Of the precinct
In which the animal is taken up, by
giving at least ten days notice prior
to the sale, by posting three notices
IN as many conspicuous places. The
takeI.up IL allowed ten cents per day
/ for feeding, but cannot charge foi
more than Ave days prior 20 filine
/ the notice. Where the animal has
no brands or mark, or the same ar,