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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-18

ADMIRAL TOGO, FROM HIS LATEST PICTURE.
the cruisers Bayan and Pallada, cap
tured at Port Arthur, and several in
termed vessels. OF these three are at
Manila - the Aurora, Oleg and Jemt-
chug-while the Lena is cooped up at
San Francisco, the Diana at Saigon
and the Askold at Shanghai. Trans
ports and colllers and various minor
craft are at other ports. Whether Ja-
pan will get all these as one outcome
of the peace negotiations remains to be
seen. In any event II Is held that her
naval strength will be much greater at
the close Of The war than at its begin
ming. 1t is predicted by some naval
experts that Japan will soon rank
fourth In point of sea armament
Naval experts agree that II was the
nreparedness and personnel Of the Jap
anese navy which enabled il to meet
and overwhelm with utter destruction
q force of equal If not superior strength
in point of armament. All concede that
for the readiness Of the japanese tC
meet the Russians in the sea OF japan
chief credit belongs to Admiral Togo
the quiet man who planned the actor
from his cabin in the flagship Mikasa
This cabin has sometimes been de
scribed as very plain and bare, but tn
English artist Seppings Wright ha
drawn picture of it, in which appea
roll top desk and a luxurious look
ing swivel chair, a mirror and a man
tel. on which are flowers and photo
graphs, while In the center OF th
apartment stands a table. on whic
are seen two of the dwarf trees whlc
the japanese are expert In growing
These little trees are said TO be hur
dreds Of years old and were presente
TO the admiral by Count Okuma.
this cabin Togo keeps shell whic
burst ON board the Mikasa before Pol
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-18

OFFICE CONSTRUCTING QUARTER
master, Astoria, ore.,, July 5, 1905
Sealed proposals in triPlicate, will be
received at this Office until 10 o'clock, A.
NJ, July 20, 1905, and then opened, for
electric light fixtures, and installing ex'
terror and interior lighting systems at
Fort Stevens, Ore. Uuited States re-
serves the right to reject any or all
proposals. Plans can be seen and spec
iiications obtained at this Office In
formation furnished on application. En-
velopes should be marked, Proposals.
for electric work." and addressed Cap
tain Goodale, Quartermaster, Astoria
Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-18

Arthur and came near Killing the Jap
anese commander. The fragments were
collected and pieced together with c.
ment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-18

In my country we do much dlf'
ferent from America-that Is, YOU have
long lines of pictures hanging ON the
wall for many years: we change ae'
cordIng TO the season and don't have
butterflies aud lly ponds on the walls
when the snow Is on the ground or
sn,w pictures when It's hot"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-18

drawing and painting. Although he
has been a student at the art school in
st. Louis but a year and half, he has
already won several prizes. In view
Of the popularity of Japanese produc.
tions in America. be expects to re
main In this country. Speaking Of
the difference between American and
japanese IDEAS Of art, Mr.. Dato, who
ls a little fellow four feet Elk inches
in height. says.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-18
CALL FOR BIDS.

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
ceiyed at the Office Of the Light House
Engineer, Portland, Ore, until 2 o'clock
p. NJ, July 81, 1905, and then opened
for furnishing miscellaneous articles Tor
the Light House Establishment, for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1905; com
prising Hardware; Pipe, fittings, etc
Paints, oils, ETC.; Soap, matches, ete'i
Lubricating oils, etc.j and Lumber, u
accordance with specifications, copies OF
which, with blank proposals and othel
information, may be had upon appli
cation to Major w. G. Langfitt, Corp
of Engineers, u. S. A., Engineers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-18
MILK DEALERS.

If YOU VALUE YOUR HEALTH
You will demand PURE MILK, Fresh
From Healthy Cows.
It is our aim to supply the need. Our
I,s. while newcomers are recommended
regular patrons continue to deal with
to our milk depot by knowing friends.
Morning or night delivery.
THE. sLooP. .JEFFERs CO.. 10th and
Duane streets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-18
koTARo DATo.

Young Japanese who Is Studying Art
In 81. Louis.
Kotaro Dato is a young japanese
who is studying art at the School OF
Fine Arts in st. Louis. lie is consid-
cred an artist Of much promise and
has adopted occidental methods In
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-07
AGENCY.

Agency Dec. 5.-Charles Foulke, of
Carlisle: Mrs Robert Dixon, of Mystic;
Mr.. and Mrs. Crarner, of Highland
Center We're here Sunday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Dunbar
Mr.. and Mrs. o.. L. Shadford and
Mr.. and Mrs Tim Owens visited with
friends here Sunday.
Chester Reynolds left Sunday for
Omaha, where he has accepted a po-
sition with the American Express Co.
George Dunbar, who was called here
on account of the serious illness of
his wife, which resulted In her death,
left this morning for his home In Dem
YER
Watson Enyart will be the cashier Of
the Agency Savings bank.
An educational meeting will be held
here Saturday. December 8. beginning
at 10. a. m. The following topics will
be discussed:
"Are the Public Schools Attempting
Too Much Preachers view, patrons
view and pupils view.
Habit--In the school room, In BUSH
ness and in social life.
What the patrons expect Of the
teachers and what the teachers expect
o. the patrons.
Address by w. e. Parsons. president
of Parsons college.
This meeting is not intended for the
teachers alone, but for all who are in
terested In the schools, and especially
parents and school officers are invited
to attend.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-07
READ THE MESSAGE.

The Courier publishes today the full
text of the Presidents message to the
fifty-ninth congress, which was read
Tuesday before that body. 1t is
a lengthy document, but one that is as
important as it is lengthy. 1t throws
light upon many of the subjects that
have vexed electors during the last
few months, and every voter owes it
to himself and TO his country to read
the message carefully The time spent
in such reading will be we'll employed.
The railroad rate legislation matter
is. of course, the principal subject
upon which President Roosevelt's mes
sage touches. No man who values his
franchise can afford to pass over that
section even if he but skins the other
portions. The Panama canal discus
sion holds much interest, also. The
question of tariff reform is not treat
ed in the message, a fact that is east
ly explained. President Roosevelt
knows that he cannot gain success
with too many irons in the fire. While
he may believe that there is some
need, or may in the future be some
need of tariff revision along certain
lines, he evidently does not think that
the time for the change has come, and
he prefers to throw the main strength
of his influence to the side of rate reg
ulation. He has made a long, hard
fight for what he believes should be
the law with regard to this subjects and
he is in sight of victory. He cannot
afford to divide his forces at such a
time. So the country will do we'll to
follow his example and settle the most
important problems. first.
No attempt is made here to review
the message. 1t is printed in anoth-
er part of this paper, divided into Sec
lions indicated by separate heads. and
the attention of the readers of the
Courier is called to it, with the sug-
gestion that it be read carefully,
thoughtfully and preserved for future
reference. 1t is an important docu-
ment
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-07
,tWANTED: HONESTY.

Fremont, Neb., Tribune.--It may he
that Senator Burton did no more than
many other members of congress have
done and will do. That need not ex-
cite our sympathy for the man for all
to know they are guilty. There is a
law prohibiting members from serving
the government and at the same time
working against 1t. The business man
who hires a servant doesn't expect
that servant to accept retainers from
others to work against him. To ac-
cept fees for that may not be illegal,
but it is highly immoral and grossly
dishonest. So it is with the public
servant, except in his case it is not
only dishonest but also illegal Sena-
tor Burton and every other senator and
representative in congress knows he
has no right to a cent beyond his So
900 salary and mileage to and from
Washington. Whenever more is taken
under any guise there Is by so much
an infraction of the law. Maybe there
should be larger salaries paid to con-
Rressmen but that la not thcfounda-
tipn Of better things. The beginning
lies in more honesty instead of more
pay, More pay, would not satisfy. 1t
would only beget greater greed in
those who lack the moral virtue, and
the offense would likely be increased.
Punishment of the Burtons and Mitch
ellis is demanded to bring to their
senses the whole horde of public Off :
Gals who are blind to duty and to
honor
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-07
THE ROGERS CASE.

a Mrs. VIM. j. Blickensdorfer. the re-
cognized leader in the efforts to free
Mrs. Mary Rogers, the woman con
demned by the Vermont courts of the
murder of her husband, is to make a
last appeal to Governor Bell of the
Green Mountain state. Mrs. Rogers
friends hope that she may be saved
from the gallows that must end her
life within week. Her case has been
carried through the Vermont courts,
and the United States supreme court,
without securing reversal of the orig
inal decree of guilty, but still her
friends do not give up the fight.
While there is nothing pleasant in
the idea of woman being hanged,
there Is no reason under the law why
Mrs. Rogers should not pay with her
life for taking the life of her husband.
A wife murderer is regarded as one
of the most brutal criminals of which
,one can conceive. and a man convict
ed OF killing the woman who should be
the one woman he would wish to pro-
tect above his own life is regarded
with loathing by self-respecting men.
Mrs. Rogers has been convicted on evil
dence which gives almost beyond the
least shadow of doubt. of taking the
life of her husband, and by so doing,
she has forfeited the rights that were
hers as a woman, the rights to con
sheraton, sympathy and aid, that
would not be given man. 1t adds
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THE PRESIDENT is RIGHT.

Des Moines Capitalize President
will undoubtedly recommend the right
enactment on the railroad question
and congress will undoubtedly act in
pursuance of the Presidents recon-
mendation.
These have been assured facts for a
year.
The Iowa members Of congress have
been with the President on this aues-
ton from the start, and intelligent
men know it.
The country can be congratulated
on having such a President and the
state Of Iowa can be congratulated
on having such a strong and loyal
delegation in congress.
Publicity has done much toward
wiping out some of the wrongs In rail-
road management and will do more
in the future. Railroads cannot afford
to go against public opinion. AS we
understand it, the evils pertaining to
exorbitant charges for refrigerator
cars have been corrected, and from
Iowa trains Of live stock are deliver
ed in the Chicago market with more
prcmptness than at any time In the
past.
A good work has been done by pub
&c opinion.
Some Of the railroads operating up
on a double valuation are struggling
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-07
THE MERIWETHER CASE.

The decision of the court martial
which tried Midshipman Minor Meri-
Wether at Annapolis while it may not
be morally right nor right in the strict
sense of the civil law, cannot help but
strike fair minded person as just
one when all the facts and circum-
stances are taken into consideration
Meriwether, had be been punished for
the killing of Midshlpman Branch,
would have had his whole life ruined,
possibly would have spent 1t all in
prison, and would have been a martyr
because he followed a custom that has
been an honored one almost since the
establishment of the naval academy
+ lis hard to understand the peculiar
situation that has been developed at
Annapolis without having actually had
experience there, but for men who, dur
ing their boyhood, spent some time at
the naval school, it is easy to realize
just the position in which young Meri-
wether was placed. He had two alter
natives-he must fight or be "cut" by
all the other students In other words,
he faced the necessity Of either fight
ing or leaving school. When he knew
that these fights had been going on for
years and years, and when he knew,
too, that the officers of the institution
passively favored the continuance of
the custom as the best means of set
ting students quarrels, he had no
other choice, but to fight According
to all accounts the two opponents were
evenly matched, Branch, if anything,
having the better of the argument as
far as natural strength and build were
concerned. Meriwether fought fairly;
everyone who saw the fight admits
that But he happened to be the I'M
fortunate one whose case proved the
exception to the rule. His opponent
died from tue injuries received in the
long fight.
Meriwether acted honorably in re-
gard to the matter. When he learned
of Branch's death he demanded an off
cial investigation, and he stood his
trial manfully The court acquitted him
of the charge of manslaughter, but
Meriwether must leave the academy
and take up civil life.
This, then, is as far as the case
should go with the unfortunate youth.
But the officials of the naval academy
should take a lesson from the occur
renee. If anyone should be blamed for
the affair it is on their shoulders that
the responsibility must rest Evidence
that is SO plentiful that it cannot well
be doubted tends to show that they
have long known Of the fights for
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-07

"ho1ipr among the students and that
theyS have done absolutely nothing to
preyent them. A former student at
Annapolis, speaking a few days ago of
the MerlWether case and of similar
fights he had seen during his expert
ence at Annapolis, said that whenever
a fight was on there would be none of
the officers within hearing distance and
if one CHANGED by accident to happen
upon a fight he would be very careful
not to see the infractiol OF the rules
and would hasten away as quickly as
possible.
Such laxity has resulted in death.
Many combatants have been unable to
attend their classes after a fight, be-
ing in the hospital for from one day
to two months. 1t is not known that
permanent injuries have ever before
been inflicted. but the case of Branch
is reason enough for disseminating the
fights for all time Men do not find 1t
necessary to engage in a fisticuff to
keep their self-respect and surely boys
can get along as well as if a real eff
fort toward that end is made. The
people will await with interest the an
nouncement that this modern form Of
dueling has been stopped for all time
at Annapolis.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-07
ALBA.

Abba, Dec. 5.-The case Of Albert
Evans, charged with embezzlement
will be taken UP after the case of Ollie
Gaines Is finished. This is Evans Sec
ond trial in this term of court, the
first being on the charge OF forgery
from which he was cleared. One Of
the local unions Of Buxton, Of which
Evans was formerly treasurer, is pros
ecutipg the case.
Ed Lowe. Of Itasca, Texas, is visit
ing at the homo of his wifes parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. H. Griffin.
J. j.. Down. who lives about four
miles north Of Abba, left last night
to look over conditions in Arkansas
where he is thinking Of locating.
Leslie Johnson left this morning for
Creston for two days business visit
Alexander Gray has purchased the
James McCauley farm near Maxon
Consideration, $55 per acre.
The clerk of the district court issued
marriage licenses yesterday to Jerry
II. Arbuckle. aged As and Mrs. Julia A.
Garland, aged 49,, both of Foster, and
to George w. Raglan, aged 81 and
Reppa A. Miller, aged 20, both Of AL
bia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph CresswelI and
family expect to 90 to Kansas to make
their future home. Mr.. Crisswell has
been there recently. looking after the
purchase of a. farm
Ralph Timbrelle, who recently be-
gan work on the. Melrose Record, was
in Abba yesterday on business.
Miss Bertrell Stewart returned yes
terday morning to her studies at Penn
college after spending the Thanksgiv-
ing recess with her mother.
Eddie and Willie Murray returned
yesterday from a short visit with thei,
uncle, Thomas Jones at Ray Station.
John Werner, of Charlton, was al
Abba on business yesterday.
A. T. Snyder, wife and children were
visitors at this place yesterday.
W. A. Rice, from near Chisholm
transacted business here Monday aft.
ernoon.
s. A. Carey. Of Hiteman, was bust
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-07
FARMINaToN,

Pennington, Dec. 5.-Mrs. Ray Nc
Herman and son, Of Hannibal, Mo.
came up Saturday for a visit with
Mrs. James McKiern n and family.
Rev. N. p. Olmstead commences re-
viyal meetings at the Arson, MO-,
church tonight.
Miss Mamie Perse spent Thanks
giving with Mrs. Charles Aylor.
M. L. Hostetter lectured Sunday ev-
ening in the Baptist church on the
subject, 1.-THE Parable of the Prodigal
Som" The house was crowded.
Miss Edla Hezzel. who is teaching
school in the Curtis district. spent
Thanksgiving at home and brought
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-07
FAIRFIELD.

Fairfield, Dec. 5.-The fire depart
ment was called out yesterday after
noon by blaze in the roof of the resi-
dencej OF Sam Lewis, 204 West Burling-
ton street. 1t was quickly extinguished
with little damage to the building
The new Chicago fire company did
not unreel any hose, and the hose OF
the Ellis company was of little use.
The gospel meetings at the Chris
tan church end next Sunday.
Miss Bessie Williams has returned
TO her home in Ottunwa after a visit
here.
William Kennedy. OF West Burling-
ton, and Miss Bertha Lamansley, OF
Fairfield, were quietly married at the
Catholic parsonage Monday morning
FATHER A. NJ Nodier. officiated.
Mrs. Fritz Goehner left Monday aft
ernoon for Ottunwa for q. visit with
relatives.
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WHITE ON FOLK,

William Allen White, though simply
Kansas editor, has long since estab-
ilshed his claim to distinction as
reader of men. His keenness and
ability along this line was readily adj
mitted generally when his character
sketches of Bryan, Cleveland, Hanna.
Platt and others of the most prominent
public men of the day were given to
the public. These and his other writ
lngs on timely subjects have given him
q reputation as almost national ora
Gle, and 1t is no more than natural that
MS article on Governor Folk of Mis-
souri,, which appears in one of the
current magazines, should attract con-
siderable attention.
Mr. Folk is probably the foremost
possibility as the democratic presi-
Dental candidate in 1908. 1t would be
hard to get Hearst followers to admit
this, of course, but it is nevertheless
true, and he will be, from now until
the curtain is rung down at the end Of
the campaign three years hence, a
prominent figure in the public life of
the nation. Mr.. Whites article then,
will no doubt have large part in the
shaping of Folks own future, whether
FOLK would have it so or not.
Mr.. White takes very cool view of
the young David of democracy. He
calls his sketch, ''The Story of Little
Leaven in Great Commonwealth. !"
Of the things that Folk has done he
says: The truth is, that they are of
the sort that are simple enough if one
cares to undertake them with an hon
est and hardy purpose; and as for the
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EFFECTS RECONCILIATION.
Henry MuIvey Of Pennington, Iowa,
Sees DYING Brother Remarked.

Sees Dying Brother Remarked.
Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 5.-Because he did
not believe in divorce, and because he
thought the wife had aided In secur-
ing the fortune. Henry Mulvey of
Pennington, Iowa, succeeded in effect
ing a reconciliation of Charles Mulvey
and his wife few hours before the
formers death. Henry Mulvey was
one of the principal heirs prior to the
reconciliation OF his aged brother and
the divorced wife, and the act will
cost him many thousands Of dollars.
Nevertheless he g-.ys he Is satisfied be-
cause he did right.
Having balanceu all earthly &C.
counts, Charles Mulvey, the veteran
iron manufacturer, died yesterday aft
ernoon at his house, 361 Thirty-sixth
street. His wife, 10 whom ho Lad been
remarked but thirty hours, and in
whose favor he had redrawn his will
half day before, was at his side.
With his last words he told Mrs. Null
vey he was dying happy because of
the reconciliation, which brought him
again within the pale Of the Catholic
church.
Mr.. and Mrs Mulvey were married
IN ireland tTrty-elght years ago. Last
May they were divorced, and were re-
married last Friday night.
Fearing the verbal will of Saturday
afternoon might not be binding, and
desiring that his wife get part Of his
estate, late Saturday night Mr.. Mulvey
insisted that a written instrument be
drawn up. At his reques. DR.. John
Kinlock, his physician, sent for Jus.
tive j. v. Lee. He arrived at the Null
vey residence shortly before midnight,
and at l a. M, the will was duly exc
cuted and signed. One-third Of the es.
ta.e is to go to his widow, and two.
thirds to his daughter, Mrs. Thomas
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to pay dividends by mistreating their
patrons, and withholding facilities to
which the public in entitled. Such
railroads will have to be remedied
through the bankruptcy courts when
free trade shall destroy American bus
mess. While American commerce is
teening these dividends can be paid
hut there may come a time when the
earnings will fall off.
In America as soon as an evil be-
comes apparent and oppressive 1T is
corrected. whether it be political or
commercial.
But the demagogue we have with
US always.