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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11

Urban Ohio, June lO--Rev. W. A
want aged 81, but as vet uporda;naa
minister of the Methodist EDiscoDal
snuren' was held to the grand jury here
by Mayor johnson, the charge of slon
uer preferred against Hmm having been
sufficiently proven against him in the
Mayors estimation to warrant his hold.
ing the young preacher. He was releas.
ed upon his own recognizance. The
grand jury does not convene until Octo.
Der.
Young Want was assigned to the
Christianburg circuit by the presiding
elder, Rev. DR., Barnes, of Springfield,
last fall, He commenced series of re-
vival meetings, and was particular bitter
in his denunciation of dancing going so
far as to insinuate that no girl could
dance and not be immoral. He is said
W nave uuutcu III lLlS NuHiicCtluu Hdli u
dozen comely maidens who belong to his
church, Shortly after the girls were in
Yited into the home of DR.. w. F. Hyde,
where they hid in the consultation room
while Dr. Hyde, the preacher and COM
mittee from the church were in the
front Office discussing the matter, and
the young preacher reiterated his dec
laration The girls eavesdropped on him
It was after this consultation that
Miss Dolores Shepherd, very comely
and bright girl, brought charges of SLAM
der against him The hearing was held
in the city hall, the trial having adj
journed from the mayors Office to the
council chamber, and from there to the
city hall, both of the former places be-
ing too small to hold the crowd in at
tendance The entire church population
of the village attended the trial, coming
in a special traction car.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
Three CaliIornians Ride TO Port
land on their Bicycles
WILL TRAVEL THE COAST
The Distance is 100 Miles From San
Francisco to Portland Over the Route
Selected and II Is Expected to Make
the journey In 40 Days

San Francisco, June lO,-A party oI
three, consisting Of N s. Farley, Uuited
States puty'collector of this port; Lee
s, Hampton, we'll known citizen Of
Oakland, and Robert Il, Geistlich, CHIEF
operator OF the western division, Asso.
ciated Press, left this city shortly after
noon today for Portland, Or, going
thither on their bicycles, The route
which the men win travel awheel win
traverse the coast, via Eureka, Cal, and
until well within the southern extrem.
tiles Of Oregon, whence they will grad.
ually work toward the interior of that
state until Grants Pass is reached
Here their travels will take them in a
direct line north, following closely the
Southern Pacific tracks for the balance
Of the journey
From Willets, Cal, which is the ter.
minus of the California & New South.
western railroad, until reaching Grants
Pass, little over 400 miles, the wheel,
men will be beyond the reach of the rail-
road.
This Is the first time that the route
above outlined will have been pedaled
by bike riders, and much useful data
will be gathered by the men which in
formation win probably be published
later. The distance of the entire trip
viii aggregate 700 miles and will be GOV.
cred In about 20 days, The party Is
scheduled to reach Portland late in the
afternoon of June 90.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
lombard WASHINGTON.

IT. Monroe, June l0.-Admiral Dickens
comanding 10 warships, today held his
last communication with the shore pre-
paratory to the joint exercises of the
army and navy, His ships now consti-
tute the hostile feet which begins oper.
ations at l2 o'clock tomorrow night
against the defenses guarding the water
approaches to Washington and Balti.
more. In all 81 companies of coast ar.
tillery, nearly half of this branch Of the
army, are on guard. Major General
Wade commands the defense.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
Automobile was Going al the
Rate Of Twenty Niles an
Hour al the Time.
THROWN INTO THE RIVER
Occupants Of the Automobile Which Dash
cd Into the River Were Coming South
Close Behind Another Automobile and
Attempted to Pass Ahead. :. .. -.

Chicago, June iO.--Thrcc people wer,
drowned and two narrowly escaped like
fate tonight when an automobile, II
which Ave we're riding plunged into th'
open draw Of the Rush street bridge
crossing the Chicago river Those drown
cd were JeIome Z, knrtzmani Chicago
manager Of the Liquozonc Company, Mr.
KurtEman and W 4. Hartley, manager
for a local automobile establishment
The rescued are ", II Hops, Jr., local
local manager for an automobile com
pauy, and Mrs. Jeremiah Runyon. Of
New York City
The accident occurred at the north end
Of ths bridge where there IL an upword
slope Of 200 feet before the end Of the
bridge OF edge OF the draw Is reached
The occupants of the automobile which
dashed into the river were coming south
on Rush street close behind another ma.
chine, the chauffeur OF which, seeing the
drow open, slackened his speed, coming
10 stop about so feet from the edge
OF the darw, when Hoops, who was driy'
Ing the other machine, thinking TO pass
ahead, pulled out to one side and putting
on extra power, shot toward the open
draw, not realizing the danger, and throw
ing all the weight on the stearing wheel,
attempted TO turn the machine to the
left and by running along the edge OF the
draw make a quick return and regain
the roadway. The machine was too
close 10 the draw 10 permit Of this, how.
ever.
The machine turned slightly and for
the fraction of second hung on the
brink. The tire Of the front wheel rip.
ped of, hub broke and the machine, aft.
er sliding along the edge for u few feet,
dropped into the river thirty feet be-
low. As II slipped along the edge of
Che draw, the woman In the automobile
screamed in fear and all occupants arose
TO their feet but had no time TO make
another move before they were thrown
into the river and after them plunged
the heavy machine Neither Mr. nor
Mrs. Kurtzman came TO the surface
and IL is thought they were pinned be.
meath the machine, Up to a late hour
the bodies of the three drowned persons
had not been recovered II Is believed |
that the current carried them further
down the stream.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
PRICE FIVE CENTS

" busy organizing the new government
and providing for eventualities. There
Is back OF demonstration and deIiber.
ate and intended desire to alleviate
harshness Of the act of separation and
avoid a show Of ofrense toward King o.
car or the swedes, but every Norwegian
Is apparently ready to answer to the
call to arms should the situation warrant
A member Of the cabinet said today
that Norwegians will never recede from
their present attitude. 1t was not ex-
pected that Sweden will declare war, bus
in that event, Norway viii be prepared.
While the Swedish army and navy il
larger than the Norwegian army and
navy, there Is no reason to fear. The
Norwegians have never been conquered
and never will be.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
PARIS Choice
For Opening Of Peace
Negotiations.
DISPATCHES RECEIVED
Japan's Acceptance Of President
RooseveIts Offer Has Been
Received.
RUSSIA THANKS PRESIDENT
Although Russia Prefers Paris for Open
ing of Peace Negotiations But if Japan
Prefers Manchuria or Washington Rus
sia Will Probably Consent.

st. Petersburg, June ll0.-Paris Il
Russia's choice for opening peace nego.
tiations. If Japan insists upon Man.
churia or Washington, Russia will doubt
less agree, but Paris is preferred, and the
emperor has already prepared to issue
instructions to N. NediIoff. Russian am.
basador to France, to act as plenopot-
entiary to receive Japan's conditions
The Russian government has communi.
Gated to Washington its consent to the
publication of Russia's reply to Roose-
yelt's appeal and at the same time thank
ing the president warmly for his friend.
ly and lofty spirit in which it was con
ceived.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11

Washington, June l0.-Japan's accept
ance of the Presidents offer to good viii
reached the state department in a cable
gram from Minister Griscom. Russia;
reply followed later, but not in time t.
be deciphered tonight. 1t is expected
to be made public tomorrow Japan's
reply reached the state department sew,
eral hours ahead of Russia's reply. Had
the cablegram from Ambassador Never
reached here before the department clos.
ed there is strong probability that both
would have been made public tonight.
No word regarding the character of
the cablegrams can be obtained beyond
the fact that both are acceptances Of the
presidents offer of good will. An inter
esting fact regarding the negotiations
last week is tn powerful influence
brought to bear upon Russia BY France
to accept the offer of the president and
appoint plienoptentiaries to discuss peace
with representatives of Japan. NJ Jes-
serand, French AMBASSADOR, has informed
the president of every move and KEEP,
Paris thoroughly in touch with the pres.
ident's activity. The loyal support
from Paris has been given to the pres.
dents efforts from the first.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
SWEDEN. NORWAY.
Looking For Successor to King Oscar on
The Throne.

Christiania, June l0-A remarkabl,
calm accompanied by stern determine.
tiOn prevades Norway. Beyond the dis
play of the new Norwegian flag from
buildings in Christiania and protraits
of provisional governors in shop windows
which attract the attention of great
crowds, there are no visable signs here
that Norway is in the throes of revo
luton. Norwegian and Swedish mer.
chants continue business uninteruptedly
While determination is evident every
where and intense anxiety is apparent
the members of the cabinet are extreme.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
Typographical Union.

Chicago. June l0.-Members Of the In
ternational Typographical Union, who's,
convention In the interests OF an s.houl
day for Job printers, are In session here
are hopeful Of carrying their point, nc
eording 10 President James Lynch
II Il desired that the new day shall
go into effect January |, 1906.
Twenty'Seycn delegates from twenty
unoions from seven states are at the
convention.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11

FIr.t National Bank, pleaded guilty 10
lay TO an indictment Of the fedora
grand jury containing ten counts aud
was sentenced 10 ten years imprison
ment at haid labor In the federal peni-
tentiary at ". Ieavenworth, Kansas
The proceedings In the court were dra.
matte and impressive In the extreme.
Judge Qnarles, In passing sentence, In
a voice indicative Of strong emotion, re.
ierred TO HIS long acquaintance and per.
.onal friendship for the ruined man.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
California Promoters

San Francisco, June i0.-The Califor
mia Promotion committees party to the
Lewis and Clark centennial exhibition
viii leave by special train this evening
70 extend California's greeting to Ore
gon. The party is made up of prom
inent business and professional men from
different sections of the state, all going
TO celebrate California promotion com
mittee day, Wednesday, next at the ex-
position.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
|ONSOL|D BASIS
MOrtOn'S Election Inspires
Confidence.
EQUITABLE ASSURANCE
Company Strengthened By With.
drawal OF Warning Factions
and Officers.
NEW NATURALIZATION PLANS
New Board Of Directors Will Probably
Be Prominent Financiers in Harmony
With the Policy Of Chairman Morton
and Business Will be Resumed.
NEW NATURALIZATION PLANS

New York, June l0--A letter has beef
sent Thomas i Ryan, by George West
inghonse, Of Pittsburg, accepting membe
ship on the board OF trustees of tn,
Equitable Life Assurance Society. Mr.
Westinghouse Is now in this city, he an,
Paul Morton being guests at the SAM
hotel on Fifth avenue. After the di
rectors had flushed their work by sc
lecting Mr.. Morton as chairman, Rogel
Winthrop, financial manager of the so
eiety, rendered his resignation, II wa
explained that he did this as courtesy
TO Mr. Morton, that the new chairman
might not be embarrassed in any way in
the plans that he had for the reorganiza.
ton OF the society
While the result of the directors
meeting was widely discussed In the even
Ing wherever men OF finance gathered,
few of these directly interested cared
to say much for publication. In the
evening Mr., Morton attended the Pill.
grims' Club dinner TO former Ambassador
dor Choate, and was the recipient Of
many congratulations over his new DO.
sition.
when will you take charge of the
Equitable's affairs" was asked.
As soon as can be relieved of my
duties in Washington. My resignation
goes into effect on July |, but expect
from this time on to pay more or less
attention to Equitable matters. was
here to look after the other office for
which | had been chosen by the Metro.
politan Subway Syndicate but no action
will be now taken on the question. L
do not know who will be put in that
place.
Charles s. Smith, an anti.Hyd di.
rector OF the Equitable, who also attend.
ed the dinner, denied that he opposed
in any way the election of Mr.. Morton
as had been stated.
Il am perfectly satisfied with the re.
suit OF the meeting" said he. We have
done everything that the public required
OF us, and more, We have complied with
everything that public opinion has de.
manded and rightly demanded.
This action means naturalization. II
matters not who has control of the stock
must come and the board
Is pledged to see that it is carried out, |
unless the court interferes, and I do not |
imagine that anything of the kind will
occur.
Il have had a talk with Mr.. Morton
the designations that have
been placed in his hands. | have ad.
'ised him strongly not to accept them
I'll, When a man starts out to run an
he can not afford to throw
'ut all the old servants who know how
he place ought to be run. Mr.. Morton
With men eonversant with the de-
nen who are conversant with the de.
ails, and believe he will at least keep
ome of those who have resigned in the
ervice of the society"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
George s. Wright Dead.

San Francisco, June l0.-eGorge s.
Wright, well known California pion-
eer and steamship captain is dead For
many years he was identified with coast
steamship freight and passenger busi-
ness. He was 72 years old.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
POWERS PARDON.
Afidavits Failed to Show That the Par
dom Was Genuine,

Marysyille, KY June l0.-Afiidayit'
have been fled In the Powers case in the
federal court from Ex-Governor w, s.
Taylor, Ex.P Postmaster General Emory
Smith, Ex-Attorney John w. Griggs and
Secretary Cortelyou showing that Taylor
was recognized as governor of Kentucky
by the National Administration The
aifidavits were filed to show that Gov.
ernor Taylor's pardon to Powers was
valid
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11

st. Petersburg, June lO.-A forma
truce is expected to be proclaimed i'm.
mediately when the place of meeting OF
the plinopotentaries has been settled up.
on. The Associated Press hears on all
sides nothing but the highest commenda-
tions for President Roosevelt's action
and if it results in the adjustment of
terms, it is believed this act will have a
tendency to restore relations between the
United States and Russia something like
the old friendship basis,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
Bryan Pays Prize.

Ithaca, n. Y, June l0.-Presideut
Thurman Of Cornell University has re.
eeived from W. J. Bryan check for
s4OO, being a part of $4,000 left by the
late Philo $. Bennett, of Connecticut.
to be divided among twenty five college.
for prize essays.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
Gambling In Toxic

Toxic, June l0.-1hc stock market
has been showing lively upward ten.
prices continued TO appreciate this morn
ing The afternoon session today had
to be postponed for two hours, owing to
the large transactions which took place
during the morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
DEWEY ACQUITTED.
Masonic Lodge Acquits Dewey ofcharges
Preferrad

Smith Center, Kan, June lO.-Chancey
Dewey, recently acquitted of numbering
members Of the Berry family in north
western Kansas during the range feud,
has been acquitted by the Masonic lodge
here. Charges were preferred OF un-
Masonic conduct against him as a re-
suit of the Berry case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
Baseball Scores

San Francisco-0akland 2, San Fran
cisco II.
Tacoma.-Seattle 2, Tacoma u.
Los Angeles,-POrtland 8, Los Ange'
les 5.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
Tacoma's Population.

Tacoma, June lO.--The population Of
Tacoma, according TO the new directory
is 54.'e5. an increase OF II per cent over
last year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
ANNUAL CONVENTION

0fthe Diocese Of Oregon to Be Held in
Portland.
On the evening of June 18th the dele
gates to the diocese convention will as
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
BIcLow SENTENCED.

Milwaukee Bank Defaulter viii Spend
Ten Years In Prison.
Milwaukee, June l0,-Frank G. Big.
low the self confessed of funds Of the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-11
divine i ARRESTED
Methodist Minister Bound Over
on Charge Of SIandsr.
WAS OPPOSED TO DANCING

Sala At Revival Meeting That a Girl
0Ouid not Dance and Remain virtu.
Gus o. and the Name of Young LADY
Was Mentioned in the Sermon.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-11
Real Estate Bargains.

No. l. 23O0 acres of good pasture
land we fenced, good new house and
other buildings, access to outside range,
2 miles from town, 3 miles from timber,
plenty OF water
No. 9. 7SO acres of fine grass land,
about 50 acres in alfalfa, raises two ana
three crops with irrigation, good or
chard and other small fruit, two fair
houses, good stables, one large barn
will hold 100 tons of hay and shelter 5O
to rs head of cattle. This is good
valley home, wood and water in
abundance, terms $25OO cash, balance
on easy time.
No. 3. $50 acres of good timber land.
This is an ideal summer range, good
location for saw mill. tine timber, could
get water power from small lake. 8
good houses and good barn.
No. 4. 1SO acres of land, l05 acres in
grain, balance in pasture, more could
be farmed large new mouse aHu o"' -
worth $1,000.
Nos. 32O acres of timber land, good
house and barn, good location for mill.
No. 6. 200 acres OF pasture land, 10
acres of creek land, a acres in alfalfa,
good loca ion for dairy.
24O acres good mber land. 30 acres IN
cultivation, ores in timothy; plenty
of running water; good 5-roomed bouse;
good barn and other outouild'pRs; IL
miles from good school; ope mile from
good saw mill.
C.L. ASHBAUGH
Real Estate Gnd Locator.
Fet9- Mey9 Ha'dman, ore.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-11

The second annual picnic at
Echo was a great success. Gov
ernor Chamberlain, Senator Full
ton and many other prominent
people were there. The affair is
the result of a little enterprise OF
Echo citizens and will be Of last
ing benefit to the thriving town.
A large number of people were
there. They were all we'll treated
They all went away with a good
impression of Echo. They will
talk about it. The Echo epirit
goes a long way in building up a
town. Here is an impressive OBJ.
ject lesson for Heppner.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-11

Considerable interest is being
shown in the question of road i'm.
provement IN Oregon. The meet
ing of the State Good Roads as
ISOLATION to be held in Pendleton
on the 18th end 10th of thi-
month promises to be interesting
and we'll attended. Every count,
in the state should be well repre-
sented. Eastern Oregon will send
large and representative delega-
ton to the meeting of the national
association which will be held in
Portland in June. At the Port
land meeting delegations will at
tend from not only every state in
the UDion, but there will be good
roads enthusiasts from Canada,
France, England and Germany,
who will be there to exchange
ideas sn1 explain methods of
scient.'f Fl; road building. Perma-
nent highway improvement is of
great Importance AMI should re-
ceive more attention from the peo-
pie in general.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-11

A move is now on foot to organ
ize a commercial club in Heppner
Already about fifty citizens have
signed the roll and indications are
favorable for successful organiza-
ton. An organized body of pro
gressive citizens can do much for
any town. Heppner has little
too much mass. In the process
sion Of Oregon towns we are en-
titled to a place right at the front,
But we must enter the roll.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-11

Mayor Williams, of Portland,
was re-nominated mayor in the
direct primary Saturday by a
plurality Of about 1000 votes by
the republicans. DR.. Harry Lane
had a walk over as the choice Of
the democrats. Under the direct
primary the people have two elec-
tions to decide their choice.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-11

The enterprise Of the county
court in appropriating $4,000 for
an exhibit at the Lewis and Clark
fair is creditable. A great maj jor
ity of the people of Morrow coun-
ty desire to see a good exhibit, and
now that we have plenty of funds,
there will be no question about it.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-11

At least twelve new residences
are to be built in Heppner this
spring. Some of the buildings
are already under way. Heppner
is a g ,od town and IS growing.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-11

The splendid growing weather
this spring means prosperity for
the farmers, and prosperity for
the farmers means prosperity for
everybody.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-11

The opening day of the Lewis
and Clark fair on June I, he's
been designated as legal holiday.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-11

Don't overll OK that Commercial
Club.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-11
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing
between E. F. Zaspell, George
Wolford and j. H. Kinsman un-
der the name of the Morrow Coun-
ty Meat Co., has been dissolved
E. F. Zaspell retiring. George
Wolfard and J. H. Kinsman will
continue the business, collect all
bills and pay all debts of the form
er company.
GEO. WOLFORD,
J. II. K1NsMAN,
Heppner, Or, May 2, 1905.
May4-25
The Lamar register., 1905-10-11
eII2 500 for a Prescription.

The largest sum ever paid for pre-
scription, changed hands in San Fran
cisco, Aug. 30, 1901. The transfer in
volved in coin and stock S112, 10000 and
WIS paid by party Of business men for
a specific for Bright's Disease and Dia-
betes, hitherto incurable diseases.
They commenced the serious investi-
cation Of the specific Nov. 10, 1900
They interviewed scores Of the cured
and tried it out on it's merits by putting
over three dozen cases on the treatment
and watching them. They also got ply
sicians to name chronic, incurable cases
and administered it with the physicians
for judges. Up to Aug. 25, eighty-sever
per cent Of the test cases were either
we'll or progressing favorably.
There being but thirteen per cent oi
failures, the parties were satisfied and
cl, sed the transaction. The proceedings
of the investigating committee and the
clinical reports Of the test cases were
published and will be mailed free on ap
plication. Address JOHN j. Fulton
COMPANY, 42O Montgomery st. San Fran
cisco, Cal.