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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03
Baker. ssn.atlon.

Washington, Feb, 2.-The postoffice
bill was still under consideration when
the house adjourned today. The pro1
vision for special mail facilities on
trunk lines was retained.
A mild sensation was created by
Baker democrat Of New York;. VINO
said that voting mail subsidies was the
best way to kill the democratic party,
Baker denounced certain members Of
his party for having foisted Judge Par
ker ON them, saying that his candidacy
was initiated and manipulated by mo-
nopolists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03

Utzinger haied him before 'Hizzoner''
Dave didn't look the part He, "a only
about the size Of b pint of cider, spees
tacled. rounds sfidihdered and baldz
headed; his voice was as soft as mo-
lasses sliding down window pane
and his hair 10 gray. When appraised
with the nature of the charge Dave
shuddered at the iniqufty Of the pro-
ceedings, and explained that It was
he that had been assaulted, and that
IL was with extreme difficulty he had
succeeded In preventing Ruby from inn
paIing her person on his reluctant
fist. & gsIt Es e g.
Dave related that he is the immeii-
ate cause Of three little cherubs 12 to
Ia years old who haven't sufficient
guile to make a warm weather over !.
coat for a flea. and that Ruby's chief
amusement is TO hammer their shrink
ing little bodies into the cold, hard
basait Of Thirty eighth street. Also,
he said that the language employed by
Ruby was unparliamentary to q de-
gree that caused the neighborhood to
flee to the cellars when she "cut loose"
moreover David says Ruby drinks, and
that when she gets bun on verify she
bitteth like serpent ami stingeth like
an adder
The court set the trial Of Dave for .
p. m. today, and the cuIprit started for
home bowed down by weight Of woe.
He cheered up in the middle Of the
block. however. and was cursing like a
longshoreman and his beard bristlei
with rage as he faded away toward the
gloom OF uppertown.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03

been arraigncd before United States
Commissioner Rows I'm Jrsey City and
held In $4,000 bail on an indictment
found by the federal grand jury In
New York. Ball was furnished.
on evidence presented BY the con-
troller OF the currency an Indictment
was found against o'Ncol January 20.
He was charged with falsifying his re-
ports 10 the treasury department and
Ihe books of the bank t4taf6sf
Friends OF o'Neii. who was for 10
years cashier Of the Chattanooga Ma
tional bank Of Chattanooga, Tenn.
ray he was imposed upon by others In
the transactions and assert that the
charges against him are only technical.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03
DOES RUBY DRINK

Meek and LowIy Dave Davsy Says
She Fights the Demon camely.
An insurrection has broken out on
Thirty-eighth street that makes the
Russo-Jap difference in the east sound
like firecracker in a boiler factory.
Mrs. Ruby Davies Oozed into the dis
trict attorneys Office yesterday and
swore to warrant for the undoing
Or dOing-up Of David Davey. cnarg-
ing him with assault and battery. spe-
cifically, and whatever she could think
Of, generally. She represented David
as a regular devil. but when Constable
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03

the creditors accepting between $4,000
and $4,000 as the amount Of the juig-
ment. The Cornucopia was sold re.
Gently on an execution to satisfy num-
erous Judgments Of miners and other
local creditors. The case was fought
through the courts OF this state. and
the United States courts. both Of this
state and New York.
The cornucopia mine Is estimated to
be worth more than s25o.o0o at the
time the sheriff sold 1t for less than
$4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03
Fires Quarantine Men.

Salem. Or. Feb. 2.-Governor Cham
berlain announced yesterday that he
had signed Senator Miller's bill provid-
ing for the abolishment Of the state
quarantine officers. The federal au-
thorities win now assume charge. The
men who win lose their positions at
the end of the necessary 80 days after
the adjournment Of the legislature
are:
At Astoria, H. l. Henderson. salary,
$1,000; at Coos Bay, E. e. Straw. s4OO;
at Gardner. Alex NJ. Patterson, $iOO;
at Yaquina City. ]. D. wetmore. $4Oo,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03
Governor viii Sign the Bill Re.
moving State Quarantine
Officers.
SHORvEsT BILL OF SESSION
What Constitutes a Box of Hops TO Be
Settled by Law--celiIo Portage
Measure Goes Through Senate
Despite Opposition.

Salem. Feb. 2.--Most of the morning
session was consumed in the senate
a bill to appropriate $4,000
for operating the Dalles-Cslilo portage
road. The bill was vigorously fought
by supporters Of the bin appropria.ing
the same amount for dredging the Will
lamette. which failed to pass the sem
ate yesterday. In spite Of the opposi-
tion, the bill finally passed.
the house transacted little business
OF Importance. in order to allow the
commit ees TO catch up with the work
of both houses.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03
polio. L.tharay Explained.

London. Feb. 2.--The Warsaw COR
respondent OF the Times says the
strike is failing for lack OF funds. He
states that for days before the demon
stration. malcontents gathered in the
city. and the lethargy Of the police
gave an appearance OF the authorities
encouraging the influx so as to obtain
an excuse for the use OF drastic meas
lires Mttt
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03
Preparina for Battle.

oku's Headquarters, Feb. 2.-The
Russian force remains opposite the
Japanese left. Occasional shots are
fred, but no serious attacks are at
tempted. II is evident both armies
are preparing for battle as soon as the
weather moderates. II IL believed the
present cold weather Is the last Of the
season.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03
"Down With Carl

Lemberg. Feb. 2.-Thousands of
workmen engaged In demonstration
against the car today marched the
streets shouting "Hurrah for the Po-
lish revolution" and Down 1itn the
ezar!" The procession stopped and
howled In front of the Russian consul
late. The police dispersed the crowd.
making many arrests.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03
oo.eh Keeps Lsur.ls.

Cleveland. Feb. 2.--F'rank Gotch. Of
Humboldt. la, successfully defended
his title Of champion Of the United
States in match with Tom Jenkins Of
Cleveland. Gotch won the second fall
in one minute and the third faIl in IL
minutes. The contest was for the
heavyweight wrestling championship
Of the United States and purse of
$4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03

washington. Feb. 2.---secretary Taft
has addressed Chairman Payne of the
house committee on ways and means
urging congress TO pass. during the
present session. the pending Philip
pine tariff bin reducing duties between
the islands and this country,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03
TO CHEAT oALLows.
Large Fec for Smuggling Poison to a
Woman.

windsor, VT, Feb. Am offer OF
$500 mas been made Harold Harpin, a
guard at the state prison, to give a
package Of poison to Mrs. Mary M.
Rogers, under the death sentence for
the murder of her husband.
The offer was made by an ahoyn-
nous letter from Boston, containing
$3.50 In bills. The writer offered to
send the other $3.50 as soon as the polls.
on should be delivered. The postal
authorities have been asked to investi-
gate the letter
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03
Historian Suicides.

New York, Feb. Count Hippelito
Malaguzzi valerl has committed sui
eide in a cab, says a Herald dispatch
from Milan, Italy. He was keeper Of
state archives and author Of historical
works. His suicide is attributed to
nervous prostration from over work
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03
Demands Granted.

New York, Feb. 2.--There will be no
strike on the subway. The demands Of
the men were all granted and the old
trip schedule, recently suspended, wiz
be restored.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03
To Extradi.e Foraer.

New York, Feb. 2.--Philip Mcintyre,
arrested for passing q forged check on
a Mexican bank today, was committed
to the Tombs for 80 days to await ex-
tradition papers from virginia, where
he is also wanted for passing forged
paper
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03
Mormons Reform.

Boise. Idaho, Feb. 2.-The senate to-
day passed bill prohibiting polygamy
and another against adultery. Both
bills carry heavy fines and penalties.
The motion for the passage Of both
bills was made by Senator Hart, "a
Mormon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03
CASHIER ON TRIAL.

Friends Claim Charges Against Him
Are Only Technical.
New York, Feb. 2.-James 8. o'Neil
formerly cashier of the Equitable bank
of this city, which was closed q year
ago by the controller Of the currency
after an existence Of 20 months. has
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03

washington, Feb. 2.-The president
and Mrs, Roosevelt entertained the
justices Of the supreme court tonight.
A number Of guests were invited to
meet them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03
cRAcow OUTBREAK.
eaIielan Leader stirs Up Trouble
Among the Socialists.

Vienna, Feb. 2s--There Is a serious
disturbance at Cracow Tonight
thousands of workmen gathered at the
monument Of the poet. Wicziewcz,
where Deputy DasEinsll, the leader of
the Galican socialists, made a speech
denouncing the czar. whose portrait
was torn in shreds amid shouts for
vengeance,
The police dispersed the demonstrat-
ors. Fifteen were seriously wounded
ana many were arrested.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03
To Extend Free Trade.

washington, Feb. 2.--Representative
Williams Of Mississippi introduced a
bill today extending free trade between
the Philippines and the United States,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03

washington, Feb. 2.--The isthmian
canal commission has awarded con-
tract for fir piles to a Laconner, Wash,
company for 100000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03
NINE REDEEMED.
cornueOpla Taken Out Of Hook BY New
YORK canltalistA

Baker City, Feb. s.-The cOrnucopia
mine was today redeemed by New
York syndicate said to represent the
interests of the searis bankrupt estate,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-03

Sacramento. Feb. 2.-The assembly
passed a bill today re-ceding the
Yosemite valley to the federal govern
ment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10

= V z 81 : . { 4 j y Il
the Constitution or laws Of the United
States" they shall he prosecuted, etc.
Now, 1t ought to BIO perfectly plain
from the language Of this statute that II
two or more persons consp;re together to
deprive any citizen of right which the
Constitution of the United states gives
to him, they are indictable In the
United States Court Judge Jones mas
held that the rightto have q fair and
Impartial trial In n State court for any
crime with which a man stands charged
is a right secured 10 HIN by the Con-
stitution of the United States. IT that
be true, section 5,Cs applies TO the
case: IL it be not true, 1t does not apply.
That Is the question to DO determined
by the Supreme Court Of the United
States-whcther or not tho right OF q
man to be exempt from Il conspiracy to
deprive him Of IL free trial Is Federal
right which he enjoys under the Federal,
Constitution. or SIMPLY State right
We do not undertake 10 anticipate
tho decision of the United States Supreme
Court. we simply contend that there
is such person as a citizen of the
United States; that he has certain rights
under the Constitution of the United
States, and that when his rights nre
established, the United states govern
ment Is in duty bound to protect him
therein. ~. ....4t .4.tsssas 8.'4jfs a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
Cost Of An Old System.

One argument in favor of the Torrens
system OF land registration Is that 1t
will do away With the necessity for the
endless examinations Of title that are
now required in real estate transactions.
In order to estimate what our present
land laws cost the people Of Virginia IN
this way, Mr.. Eugene G. Afassie has been
gathering statistics from the clerks Of
fices Of the State. He has heard from
scvcnty-seven counties and six cities IN
response to inquiries concerning the num-
Der of deeds of bargain and sale and
deeds of trust recorded during the year
1904 The information acquired by Mr..
MassAe which is Of general interest, is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
Policy 134483.
Richmond, Va,

Was issued by the Northwestern Mutual
Life Insurance Company May 30, 1855,
to resident of Richmond, at ago IS.
He has made 20 annual payments of
$sG.sl, aggregating $1,000, and had the
protection Of $1,000 life Insurance for
twenty years
He. is now offered the choice of the
following settlements: !. TO surrender
the policy and receive IN cash so43,lS,
being S9o7 more than his total payments,
or over sl2s for each SOD, g. TO draw
Sl.9s annually for life and $1,000 at death,
This is over per cent, on his total pay
ments as an income. In addition to 5000
life insurance paid up 5, 10 receive in
cash SS6s0i and a full paid life nsur-
ance of $1,000, with an annual dividend
averaging about IS during life. 4, TO take
full paid insurance for sl,bs9, payable at
death, with an annual dividend averaging
81 TO S. which may pc drawn in cash,
or applied 10 purchase additions to the
policy annually,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
Judge Iones's Decision.

Our esteemed contemporary, the Char
Ibitezylla Progress. Is seemingly deter
mined not &c see tie poin; of the decision
made by Judge Thomas q. Jones. of
tho United Stgtes District Court In the
Alabama lynching cases. and we ehar
make one more endeaYor 10 clear up
the difficulties under which the Progress
seems to be laboring The Progress
says that In the first cnse cited by The
Times Dispatch. lilo Waddell case In
lI2 United States Supreme Court. 1t is
expressly declared t!iat tho object o.
section E5s Of the United States Revised
Statutes is ITO guarantee protection To
persons in the exercise Of rights depend
ent on the laws Of the United States
and tho Constitution" Ths exact Lam
guage OF tho statute is this: III Two or
more persons conspre 70 iHjpre oppress.
threaten or intimtate &ny citizen In
The free exercise on enjoyment Of his
rights or privileges secured to him by
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
!, THE LATEST BOOKS
, UNDER BRIEF REVIEW.

the Bishop goes on, "tlie strength of the
saloon-keepor has been III keeping tho
supply of these different wants together
The wisdom OF those who antagoniHe him
Will be in separating them"
This Is not, to be sure, altogether new,
but it is explicit and concise, and 1t APP
pears TO be true.
The author then goes on 10 point out
what has been dcae by the great Pubic
House Movement In England, which
makes Intoxicating liquors yield ubso-
slutcly no profit to tho man who sells
them, while Notwithstanding beverages
bring money to his till and by the parish
and settlement clubs, which aim to INc
all the desirable features of the saloon,
With all the undesirable ones eliminated.
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5JORN UI1L. BY Gustav Frensscn. Pages
4l6, Dana. Estes and Co, Boston.
No book could run to sale OF more
than two hundred thousand copies in the
course of year or two without having
In 1t something more than transient merit,
and the reader will accordingly approach
this volume, no doubt with his curiosity
'Jorn uhl' tool. Germany
by storm and the author. like Byron. grew
famous overnight. After reading tho
book, foreign critic will be able to un-
derstand this success. though only tho
wiser ones, we will hazard, would have
been able to predict It. "Jorn Uhl'' Is
not foran Americana always an easy boc>3
to understand; a close attention and per-
haps a second reading will be necessary
to an appreciation OF Its qualities OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
Save the Trees.
The Times DIsnatch:

Editor OF The Iimes-Dspatch: Hs
Sill nm sure that old Rchmonders In
common with the writer, will see with regret
that Aliens Grove. corner OF l,ombardy and
Grove Avenue. the small group OF trees, relies
OF the primeva forest which once surrounded
our city Is being Invaded for building pur-
breathing spaces and Fairgrounds; why cannot
this group of picturesque trees and the small
space which 1t covers be made a reservation
for such purposes? 1t Is sufficiently removed
form both Monroe and Reservoir Parks to be n
convenient resort for large territory, especial
~ for nurses with their small charges.
An additional reason for Its preservation may
he urged by the fact that tho Episcopal Homo
for Gentlewomen-now on Fourth Street--wll
soon erect an attractive building opposite this
to purchase the plot OF ground. Cannot our
Jealous members of tho Council from that ward
look Into this matter or Civic League. or our
husting Mayor
Richmond Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10

greatness, and it Is certainly no book
for the novel skinner and lover OF SUM
mer fiction. Frenssens style, at leastea
the translator has rendered It, Is not
thing Of beauty. and the life that he
sets himself to interpret Is not one with
which most OF US are familiar or can
readily enter into the fullest sympathy.
It is almost inevitable that some, even
much OF the effect that the book has
made upon Germany should be lost to the
English or American reader; but it Is
equally true that a great deal remains
that Is worth intelligent admiration be-
cause 1t Is universal. N
"Jorn Uhl" Is q sort of prose epic OF
modern Germany. The peasant hero who
gives his name to the book typifes large
part of German life. 1t Is human doc
umcnt, which, as the translator sug-
gcsts, "has sprung from the deep con-
seriousness of modern Germany and ut
tiers the longings, thoughts and aspirations
OF tho German heart In way that no
other modern book has done. All the
poetry OF a simple and homcly culture
Mr.. Frenssen has caught and fixed upon
his pages with art sufficient to bring j
home to the hearts OF countless readers
of widely separated stations and personal
experience. It Is a book OF big effects
because direct and primal, 1t reflects the
Insight Of q seeing eye into life and the
life Of man and "the wonder Of the uni
verse of Cod" No book that does this.
whatever its roughncss Of manner or ~
structural impcrfections, could fall short
of being great. ",
5IsIDRo. BY Mary Austin. Pages 425.
$3.50. Houghton, Miffin & Co., Boston,
This Is a tale Of old Mission days IN
California and Of the picturesque Span
ish- American life at u time just before
the passing Of the Franciscans But. bet
ter than Il tale. 1t is a picture OF that
civilization from tho hand OF one who
gives every evidence Of understanding It
thoroughly and spiritually and its pages
arc tho pages OF pure romance. Even
more notable. perhaps, Is Mrs. Austlns
style, which has the case and distinction
of the artist and the charm and beauty
OF the poet, II has the literary quality
in a perfection which few writer's nova
days attain
isldro, himself. was slated for the
priesthood, but circumstances and most
Of All his own ardent nature and not
%CastilIan blood soon brought about a
change in this intention. Early In that
Journey upon which he set out on GER
tain spring morning, lie made the ac-
uuaintance of I'll Zarzo, 1.-THE Briar, who
looked TO be a lad Of some fifteen years,
and, whom Isidro afterwards came to
know very we'll indeed, Also he ran into
bloody murder by the wayside and after;
wards found himself In jail for It at Mon
tcrey. A great forest fire at the climax
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
THIS DAY in HISTORY
June 10TH.

1422-Amurath II. with zoe. 900 Turks (Ot-
tomnn invasion OF Europa) laid siege
to Constantlnople, which was defend
cd by the Greek, garrison under the
Emperor Manuel. after siege OF
two months In which the Turks lost
heavily In their numerous assaults
and In the defenders salllcs. ANU
rath was called away 10 boursa by
domestic revolt and raised the siege.
15s3-Datc OF the Leghorn or Livorno In
dulto by which merchants OF all ma
lions and OF every religion were n-@
vitcd to settle In the town. Many
Jews from Spain ayalled themselves
OF this privilege
1622-Bat tile OF Hoechst (Thlrty Years
War; between 10000 I'alatine troops.
under Christian OF Brunswick and
$500 ImperlalIsts. under Tilly.
171e-Battle OF Genshieds in Scotland.
which ended the Spanish invasion.
f173e-Grosyenor Square Centre House.
valued at 10000 pounds. was ratified
for and won by Mrs. Hunt. groccrs
wife in Piccudilly.
s1792--Russlans attacked a detachment OF
Poles, under General Judycki. between
Mire and Swlcrza. but were defeated
with the loss OF 500 dead on the field.
s179s-Bonaparte attacked Valetta, In
Malta and In a sortie the Maltese
1eo7-Battle OF Hcilsburg tHeilsberg)
Campaign Of Friedland) between 3d.
900 French under Marshal Soult, and
$4,000 Russians under General Ben
ngsen.
51s11-Lord wellington raised the Siege
OF Baoajos. The French governor,
Phillipon made n brave defense.
1s37-Thc plague ut Smyrna committed
great ravages. about 300 died daily
for some time
1e55-Charles A. Culberson. United States
senator; OF Texas, born.
Alphabetically announced by the French
Emperor
1854 &c cncral Burbridge with troop Of
Union cavalry attacked Morgan and
his raiders at Lexington. KY and Ill
tlmatey vanquished him.
g1s72-Continued negotiations respecting
the Alabama affair. nothing settled.
a1873-Russian expedition under General
Kaufman against Khiva khanate
in Turkest tan. to redress outrages COM
mitted there. Tho capital, Khlva
surrendered this day.
18e2-Presdcnt Harrison nominated for
reelection by the Republican Con-
vention at Minneapolis. Mr.. White
law Reid, vice president.
1se3-Lounching OF the battleship Mas
snchusctts at Philadelphia Pa.
1904 landing effected by 600 Amerl-
can marines IRON the transport ran
Their near the entrance OF Guanta-
namo harbor. The force was under
the protection Of the guns OF the
Oregon Marblehead. Dolphin, Yankee.
Yosemite, Porter and Vixen. a lodg-
ment was effected on n small flat
topped hill and the camp was named
McCalla.
1eo2-Dr. Patton resigns the presidency
OF Princeton University and Is suo->
as ceeded by Prof Wilson "a
ie03-East st. Louis, H., swept by floods
from tho Mississippi River. Much prop
crty destroyed and 1000 persons rem
dered homeless,