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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26
Entire Business Part Of The City
Swept Away In q Few
Hours.
THREE PERSONS ARE KILLED
Block After Block Of Business Houses,
Hotels snd Other Buildings Dc.
streysd An Area Of One AoFs
Burned In Five Hours.

Hot Springs. Ark, Feb. 2g.--Fire
swept the southern portion OF this city
early this morning causing losses VAR
aously estimated at from one 10 two
millions OF dollars and threc deatha
Three charred corpses were found IN
the ruins but II was impossible TO
identity the Victims. one body IN sup
posed to be that OF femais guest at
the Grand Central hotel. The ilra
started at s:ao o'clock this morning
and In fiye hours burned over an area
OF one square mile,
Block after block OF business houses.
hotels and other buildings were swept
away. Among the buildings destroyed
were the Grand Central hotel, Lee
house. Moody hotel. Plateau house. Co.
lumbia hotel. county court house, jail,
First Methodist church. Jewish syna-
gogne and twenty-fie residences and
stores. The hre started In the Grand
Central hotel. and the origin In uncer.
tain. All the guests had retired for
the night and cnly the night clerk and
watchman were on duty when the
flames we're discovered.
A strong north wind was blowing at
the time and before the fire depart
ment could reach the scene the flames
had spread rapidly TO adjoining build
ings. The firemen and police worked
valientiy but their efforts did not
check the flames and TO add TO the diff
ficulty. the water pressure gave out Mt
6 o'clock. Bucket brigades were then
formed. citizens and visitors alike
volunteering their services. Many
lodging houses and cheap restaurants
were directly In the path OF the fire
and the occupants were hurriedly ap-
pried OF the danger. Many In their
anxiety jumped from windows and
sustained severe bruises and shocks.
At o'clock the fire had practically
burned itself out and the work OF res
cuing was begun. In the ruins OF the
Grand Central hotel charred female
body was found.
The remains could not be identified,
ana as the hotel register and other
records were burned, her name may
never be known. In a lodging house
two unknown male corpses were dis
covered
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26
Railway Commission Bill Passes
Olympia House.
NOW GOES TO THE SENATE
The BiIi Creates an Appointivs Rail
way Commission of Three Members
Giving Governor Power 70 Ap-
point and Renove.

Olympia, Feb. 2b.-The house today
passed the house substitute railway
commission bill and Il was ordered Inn
mediately transmitted to the senate.
The bill as passed creates an appoint
i've commission OF three members. Civ
ing the governor absolute power to ap-
point and remove members.
II invests the commission with power
to institute Inquiries and fix the rates
and establish the amount OF demer-
rage. II gives either party the right
to appeal the courts from the findings
OF the commission and places the bur-
den Of proof on the railroad companies.
II includes express companies In Its
provisions but exempts interurban
electric roads. It Axes the penalty for
violating any OF it's provisions at from
$3.50 to $4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26
JAps WIN FIGHT.
Japanese Capture . HIlI and Defeat
the Russians.


Tslnkhetchen. Feb. 25.--The Japan
ese Beresneff hill today. which devei-
oped Into an encounter Of Q most san
culinary nature. The japanese were
pressing forward with q bayonet
charge and received q pyro.ylyn hand
grenades or were blown up by buried
mines. Japanese machine guns which
took position TO support the advance
columns. were silenced for q time and
beaten back The Japanese came on
with greater resolution. however. and
the Russians finally yielded the hill
In the face Of greatly superior num-
bera. -
Belated reports on the attack Of the
Russians 1t Tsinkhetchen does not
satisfy the curiosity OF the public an
to what 10 going on In Manchuria. but
military authorities explain that the
Japanese were probably only attempt
ing 10 force IN the Russian advanced
position. The Associated Press dis
patch from Tsinkhetchen were inter-
rupted az the interesting point and
can not give losses or final results Of
the battle but Il 10 evident that both
sides lost heavily. E&
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26
Report Implies Cruelty and Bar
barianism on the Part Of
Admiral.
ALL ENGLAND IS REJOICING
The international commission Presents
Unanimous Report In Effect This.
Russia Was Not Justified In
Firing on English Boats.

Paris, Feb. 2b.--The international
commission on the North sea incident
firids that "the opening OF fire by Ad.
mlraI Rojestvensky was not justified.
The decision was publicly announced
today. 1t sets forth at length the cii'
cumstances and incidents and gives
the opinion OF the admirals on the var-
ious important points Involved.
The decision says that delay Of the
Russian transport Kamtchatka, fol-
lowing the breaking down II her ma
chinery, was perhaps the cause Of the
incident. The commander OF the Kam-
tchatlas signaiied TO Admiral Eojests
vensky during the evening that he be-
lieved that he was attacked and gave
orders for strict vigilance against the
possible approach OF the torpedo boats
The majority Of the commission con-
slders that Admiral Rojestvensky's or
ders were not excessive in time Of
war particularly under the circum.
stances.
The commission. the decision says,
recognize unanimously that the Ash
Ing feet committee no hostile act and
the majority Of the commission being
of the opinion that there were not.
either among the fishing boats or In
their vicinity, any torpedo boats. the
opening OF fire by Admiral Rojestven-
sky was not justified The decision
further says the Russian commission
er did not share In the latter opinion.
The commission is unanimous under
the circumstances preceding and fol-
lowing the incident that there was
such uncertainty concerning the dam
ger to the squadron to warrant Ad-
mlral Rojestvensiy In continuing his
route. However, the majority regret
that the admiral did not inform the
neighboring powers OF what had oc-
Cured.
The general impression prevails that
the decision was In the natuer of
as the majority approved
the British contention that no torpedo
boats attacked Admiral Roiestvensky's
squadron and that. therefore. his open
ing fire was not justified, and as the
majority also approved the Russian
contention that Admiral Rojestvensky
acted according to his belief, even
though mistaken.
London, Feb. 25.-The foreign once
received the findings of the North sea
commission with apparent equanam-
Ity, but declined to give out any Off
cial expression OF opinion thereon The
were received In London with
every sign of qualification. which was
all the more marked because OF the
premature reports that the decision OF
the admirals had been of anti British
The whole report here is
regarded as discreding the Russian
ease, The definite report of the ad-
mIrals that no torpedo boats were at
the scene Of the incident gives con-
siderable. satisfaction. BIZ
e
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26
ASTORIA OREGON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26 PRICE

almost so per cent In the territory to
be reached Completion Of the rail-
road and opening Of the Columbia viii
make Gillian one Of the best counties
In the state.
The Condor road will open up some
Of the finest wheat country In the state
only fraction Of which has been
under cultivation, because OF lack OF
transportation facilities. stockraisers
who have had to drive In from Fossil.
s5 miles away, and other points. will
be equally benefited.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26
JAPAN DENIES lT.

10 Not suing for Peace and Net AHx.
ious for II.
washington. Feb. 25.--Japan. through
her minister at Washington absolute
ly denies all reports that she IN suing
for peace or that any act OF the MI
Eado's representatives could he DOS
aibly so CONSTRUCTED The minister
adds, that all peace talk was not cre-
ated In Japan. but emanates from some
other land. II is declared that Japan
has made all arrangements TO continue
the war for another year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26
Time OF Congress Devoted to
Marble Statutes.
LITTLE BUSINESS TRANSACTED
House Divides lie Time Between Leg
isIation and Patriotic ExeFcisss--
Appropriation Bill Considered
But No Action Taken.

Washington. Feb. 25.-The house to-
day divided its time between legisla-
tion and patriotic exercises. An hour
and a half was spent in passing minor
bills and about the same time devoted
to consideration OF the sundry civil
appropriations bill. without reaching
any conclusion. Legislation then gave
way to speeches in which several
members participated In honoring the
memory of Houston and Austin when
the marble statutes of each, which had
been placed in statuary hall by the
state Of Texas, were formally accepted.
The house win meet tomorrow to hon
or the late Representative Croft OF
South Carolina.
The senate today heard eonsludlngi
arguments Of both sides In the Swayne
impeachment case. Ex-senator Thurs
ton spoke for Swayne. After a dis.
cussion of about two hours in secret
session. an order was made for vote
Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Voting
will be on the articles separately and
continue until all are passed upon.
The senate at last granted the res
quest of the houes for a conference on
the statehood bill and also conferees
on the Panama canal zone government
bill. The naval appropriation bill was
considered IN part. Hale and German
both condemned the rapid increase in.
the navy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26

Three Hundred Russians Routed After
Sharp Engagement.


Nieuchwang. Feb. rs, via Tientsin,
10 o. init is announced that cav
airy detachment Of 900 Russians was
routed at Liuchiawopu. II miles south
west Of Hsinminghton on the even
ling OF February 20. The Russians
scattered In the direction of Hsinmln-
tun.
Iieuchwang Is full OF rumors OF an
impending battle upon the Hun river.
The unusually warm weather will
probably lead TO active military opera
tions. About three hundred Russians
were again reported at small viii
lage north OF NiuchIatun on the night
OF February %. crossing the Liao
river.
This morning foreigners residing
here were warned not TO venture on
the west bank OF the Lao river, owing
TO the activity Of scouting parties on
both sides Russian agents clothed as
Chinese are everywhere.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26

OF three islands In the harbor en-.
trance for military purposes.
"A Japanese feet. escorting two
transports with land fortincations and
the workmen on board has appeared
on the Nakimoff peninsula, which
forms Port Lazareff and commands the
approaches to Gensan.
''Harbor fortifcations are being rap.
idly constructed there.
This peninsula offers an excellent
sheltered naval base from which "a
control the sea ofsJapan. Military teIe-
graph lines are being rapidly strung
through the territory to the north, re-
Gently evacuated by Russian ottposts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26
Almond Trees IN Bloom.

Grants Pass, Ore, Feb. 25.--Almond
trees are in bloom in Grants Pass. the
warm weather Of the past month hav-
ing brought them out several weeks
earlier than usual. Peach trees are
also ready to burst into bloom. ana win
be in full blossom within the next ten
days. The bloom il very heavy On the
almond trees and IL not nipped by late
frosts. the crop Of almonds from South
ern Oregon win be good this season.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26
FeIl from Window.

San Francisco. Feb. 25.-James II.
Buchanan, aged As. has met his death
By falling from the second story win
dow OF his lodging house to the side
walk. distance Of 10 feet. His neck
was broken and skull fractured. The
deceased has, 1t is said, two children
reading at Seattle. Wash.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26

New York. Feb. 25.--The "Hairlest
Lion in the world" which was present.
ed to the New York geological gardens
in the Bronx In the name of his little
daughter Margaret and at her request
by Andrew Carnegie. has been gath
cred TO his fathers. The majestic
beast, which was one OF the largest IN
captivity, is dead after an illness Of
three days. The pneumonia following
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26
The seraius PIcs.

Moscow. Feb. 25.--The police report
that they are satisfied that there ex-
listed plot Of considerable proper
tions against Grand Duke ssrgius. but
are baffied In tracing 1t out. Many arr
rests Of persons believed to know
something Of the plot have been made.
but only against the assassin Is there
any really tangible evidence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26
FeII frors Wirdo,v.

San Francisco. Feb. 25.--James III.
Buchanan, aged As years. met hia
death by falling from the second story.
window OF his lodging house 10 the
sidewalk. distance Of 10 feet. His
neck was broken and skull fractured.
The deceased had, 1t ia said. two chill
dren residing at Seattle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26
conura.ulatss Commission.

Paris. Feb. 25.-The. Figaro, COM
menting ON the decision Of the North
sea commission congratulates the
commissioners on their impartial ver-
diet. Temps critieises the report as
Illogical, It recognizes the task as
delicate and complicated by lack Of
precedent. The fact that II stopped
tive nations from going to war, how.
ever. is sufficient cause for the appre-
citation Of arbitration.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26
GAMES ARE CLOSED.
Officers Close All Gambling Games at
Aberdeen.

Aberdeen, Feb. 26.--scentlng the fact
that gambling was prevalent In the
city, Mayor Lindstron has ordered all
the Joints closed. An air Of mystery
surrounded conditions, some stoutly
denying that the joints were in oper-
alton. others having good evidence that
gambling was being carried on. Saw
eral councilmen went to the mayor
with an affirmative story and the
mayor promptly went to teh saloon
men and gamblers and gave them
strict orders for discontlnuance of the
evil
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26

st. Petersburg, Feb. s4.-The report
ed release of Maxim Gorly was pre-
mature. but II Is expected that he will
be set at liberty in . day or two. He
is suffering from the effects Of con-
flnement. and authorities regard the
case against him not sufficiently strong
to demand retention In the fortress. /
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26
INAUGURATION DAY.
Preparations Complete FOR the Inausu-
ration Of Roosevelt.

washington, Feb, 25.-With the in.
auguration OF President Roosevelt only
one week distant, the members of the
inaugural committee have ceased theii
plans and are awaiting what hopes to
be the successful elimination of their
efforts. Unusually large attendance Of
inaugural visitors is expected. The en-
tire pension bureau building has been
placed in the hands Of of the inaugu-
raj ball committee Sand this afternoon
the work of decorating is already
under way.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26
AFFAIRS UNSETTLED.
First Train on Vienna Railroad Ar
rlvss ct Warsaw.

New York, Feb, 25,--As to reports
OF japanese military activity In North
ern Korea. the Hera1d's correspondent
at Gensan cables;
Transports are arriving daily with
materials for fortifications which are
being rapidly constructed on the Max
imhoff peninsula. Meanwhile the Jap
anese have announced the occupation
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26
FOOD ANALYSIS.
Laboratory for Pure Food to De Estab.
iished In Cities.

Laboratory for Pure Food to BE Estab-
ilshsd In Cities.
New York, Feb. 2b.--An assistant to
DR.. II. w. Wiley, chief of the bureau
OF Chemistry of the agricultural de-
partment, has arrived here to make an
inspection OF the bureau Of food an
alysis at the appraisers stores, pre-
paratory to establishing similar labor
atories in Boston. New Orleans and
San Francisco. The New York bureau
was established about six months ago
az an experiment, Under the present
system, importers receive their goods
two or, three days sooner than under
the old system.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26

d cold he contracted In the early part
Of the week was the cause. Everything
that science could do to save the AMI
NAL WIS done and be took the medl-
eines given him. but to no avail.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26

Boston. Feb 25.Former Governor
Boutwell, Is reported critically III with
pneumonia and there are very little
hopes Of his recovery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26
LAYING TRACK TO coNDoN.
New Railroad Nearing complstion-
Will Cause Land Development.

Arlington, Ore, Feb. s5.-Work on
the Condor road Is nearing completion.
Tracklaying was commenced this week
and In a few days several additional
crews are to be put on at this work. to
hasten construction as rapidly IS pos.
sible. Since beginning of operations
last October land values have advanced
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-26
Fouuhs : Draw.

Philadelphia, Feb. 24.-Abe Attell
ana HduIe hanioni potn Of san FFnn-
eiscos fought a six-round draw to-
night.
The Newark journal., 1905-11-03
HISS zENo WILSON DEAD.ll

Miss Zeno Wilson, aged 10,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. N. NJ.
Wilson, died at the family resi-
dence a short distance west of
town Tuesday morning, after a
prolonged illness from typhoid
fever. She was a member of the
Christian church and was most
estimable young lady.
The funeral took place Wednes-
day evening and was conducted by
the Knights and Ladies of Honor,
of which she was member. The
remains were buried at Macedon-
Ia.
The Newark journal., 1905-11-03
MAGNESS MUSINGS.

Willie Crow is at home this
week, on the sick list.
Harrison Drennen and family of
Salado were in Magness Wednes-
day.
Annual conference of the M. 2.
church is now in session at Oak
Grove.
Miss Clara Mendenhall and Miss
Virgie Morgan of Newark were in
town Tuesday.
Misses Mabel Owens and Narcie
Rice of Sulphur Rock were in
Magness Friday.
Mrs. Hattie Murphy and Miss
Hively of Sulphur Rock were in
town Wednesday.
Uncle Dee Seward of Newark is
in Magness building chimneys and
fiues for the boys.
Uncle Will Northen of Sulphur
Rock was on our streets Tuesday
with bale of cotton.
Several of the boys went to Sui
phur Rock Tuesday night to hear
Mr.. Kirby and Gov. Jeff Davis
speak.
The Newark journal., 1905-11-03
TO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC.

| have leased the Nellie Meri-
wether property, better known as
the Hotel Nell, y situated in the
town of Sulphur Rock, Ark, for
the purpose of conducting a first
class hotel. My beds are fresh
and clean, and accommodations
are as good as may be found in
any town of like size. | solicit
the patronage of the travelling
public. Respectfully,
JOHN HUDDLESTON.
The Newark journal., 1905-11-03
afternoon about o'clock. Loss
about $40, 900, with no insurance.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
WHIsKEY CAUSES TROUBLE.

Last Monday night at Dayton,
in Sebastian county, two Logan
county citizens, Jim Phillips and
Sam Yancey, engaged in a drunk
en- brawl. Yancey struck Phillips
on the head with rock, knocking
him senseless and then beat him
with whip with heavy loaded
handle. Phillips died Monday.
The Newark journal., 1905-11-03
Advertised Letters.

The following is list of letters
remaining uncalled for in the New
ark postofhce Nov. L, 1905.
jeff McCarty,
Wesley Spencer,
ID. Smike,
Jeptie Polston,
James Henderson,
Mrs. Lizzie Grizzle,
Henry Malone,
Arthur French,
Albert Everett,
Ernest Ebracht,
Miss Fannie Calhoun,
Miss Willie Calhoun, two;
E. j. Barker.
If not called for in 30 days will
be sent to the dead letter office at
Washington, ID. G. When calling
for above letters say advertised.
T. NJ. HARRELsoN, p. NJ.
The Newark journal., 1905-11-03
LOCAL MARKET REPORT.
Carefully corrected every Thurs
day afternoon.

Butter, per pound ..... 20
Eggs, per dozen ..#...... II
Corn. per bushel ....... 80
Cotton, lint, per pound -. 100
Cotton seed, per ton =. .14.50
Molasses, sorghum, per gal. 40
Potatoes, Irish, per bushel.. rs
Potatoes, sweet, per bushel. 10
Turnips, per bushel ...... 80
The Newark journal., 1905-11-03
NICE HOME FOR SALE.

We have comfortable five
room residence, with half IL block
of ground, -four LOTS large new
barn, nice little orchard and vine
yard, located just one block from
public school building, which will
be sold at a bargain if taken at
once. CRAIG & HENDERSON.
When you need printing of any
kind, send your order to The
Journal office.
The Newark journal., 1905-11-03
SAWMILL BURNED.

Black Rock, Ark. Oct. 29.-The
large sawmill belonging to the
Black Rock Lumber and Cooper
age Company burned yesterday
The Newark journal., 1905-11-03
5000 YARDS OF CALICO
Will be sold during
this sale at
~ Cts a Yard.

This line contains some
of the best brands of CAL
Goes made, and you are
now paying 5 and 6 cts
at other places for calico
that is not as good.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-01-20

the west it is stated that they are numerous and that they will bring out astounding revelations of the crimi- nahty of men in high positions. A senator and congressman have already fallen under grave suspicion that they have been indicted by a grand jury. While we may hope for the honor of the country that they may be able to esta blish their innocence, it is nowhere suggested that their alleged particips- tion in the frauds is any reason for abs ndoning the prosecutions. On the contrary, the prevalence of the o1imi- naiity is considered good reason for pressing the prosecutions ill such a vigorous way that DO guilty man may escape
 No doubt the trial ef Judge Swayne may be matter of some inconvenience to the two houses of congress. But the member of those bodies are paid to submit to some inconvenience in the interest of the people, and they ought not to shrink from the lnvesti. gstion. It is simply scandslous to seek to whitewash Judge Swayne by impending the integrity of other fed e-al judges who have no way of repell' ing theI implied accusation against them.