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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-27

OF them have purchased or leased large
ranches in Mexico, and will move their
herds to their new possessions.
The area of the land which the state Is
TO sell is some e,4O0 miles. 1t il larger
than Massachusetts, New Hampshire or
Delaware, and twice as large as Comet.
icutt. This land is to he sold in lots of
one TO eight sections each, No purchaser
viii be permitted to acquire more than
eight sections. II will provide homes
for about 5000 families,
Since the announcement was made
that this land is to be sold State Com.
missioner ]. ]. Terrell has received let
ters from thousands of people in all
parts of the country making inquiry in
regard to the matter. The fact that the
land is to be sold at minimum price
of 81 per acre, with 40 annual payments
ut interest OF only three percent, makes
it an attractive proposition to many
people who are seeking homes in the
west, residence OF three years upon the
land is required of every purchaser to
perfect his title to the property,
The region where this land is said TO
have practically none OF the features
of the frontier as generally pictured by
those who are unfamiliar with the
Southwest. In point of salubrity of
climate it is equal ii not superior to any
part of the United States. The alti,
tude is from l,200 feet to 5000 feet,
Such thing as malaria is unknown.
There is not an acre of this land that
schools. Some of it is distant so to 100
miles from the nearest railroad point
but the roads are good at all times of
the year. On some of this land, pure,
freestone water is obtainable at depths
Of 25 TO so feet.
After disposing of this 100000 acres
the state of Texas will own 100000
acres of land which viii continue to be
leased to cattlemen until such time as
the demand for its settlement shall ar
rive
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-27
MINING NOTES.

The Standard mines at Clifton, Ariz.
shipped 10 carloads Of ore in June. The
lowest grade ran l3 percent, and the
highest 4s percent.
Henry Bahrs, Manager OF the Copper
World Extension Mining Co, is at
headquarters at Columbus, Ohio.
Thursday evening fire destroyed the
blacksmith shop, pumphouse and lot
of cordwood at the Pfau Gold Cos, prop.
erty at Cherry Creek, Ariz.
with the possible exception of Mon.
tana, Tonopah," says D. G. Doubleday,
Of San Francisco, (which may break
little, think the Nevada stocks are
good buys to hold for the autumn adj.
vance"
The Poder Mining Co. has been incor.
porated in Albany, n. Y, with capital
stock of 100000. The directors are:
John J. Moylan, of Mexico City, Lewis
Squires, of Plainfeid, \. j., and Richard
Krause OF New York City.
Goldfeld is recovering rapidly from
the effects Of the disastrous fire. The
property destroyed was not of the char.
acter that cannot be readily replaced
and in another two months there will be
little or no trace OF the conAagration.
One Of the most noteworthy strikes
recorded in the Occur GAlenes for sey.
eral months is reported in the disclosure
Of ore in the lowest working of the Mon
arch mine, near Wallace, Idaho. The
ore was encountered at a depth of 400
feet
The Butte copper district in June pro-
duced total Of 3l,290000 pounds of
copper, an excess over the May produc-
tion of about 100000 pounds This is
a new record for the Butte mines, every
one Of which was run to full capacity.
The grade Of ore shipped was of gen
orally higher value. The new North
Butte more than doubled its output.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-27
Bent Her Double.

II knew no one for four weeks when ]
was sick with typhoid ana kidney
troubles" writes Mrs. Annie Hunter, Of
Pittsburg, Pa. "And when l got better
although ! had one of the best doctors
/ could get, ] was bent double, and had
to rest my hands on my knees when ]
walked. From this terrible affliction
was rescued by Electric Bitters, which
restored my health and strength and
now can walk as straight as ever.
They are simply wonderful" Guaranteed
to cure stomach, liver and kidney dis.
orders; at Charles Rogers drug store;
price SOC.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-27

The placing on the market of 6,000, 600
acres of land owned by the state of
Texas, which will be done on Sept.
next, win cause the breaking up of many
large cattle ranches in west Texas, where
the land that is to be sold is situated.
At present and for years past this land
has been under lease by the state to
cattlemen. 1t was not until late years
that that portion of the state was
thought to be adapted for farming, The
agricultural element kept going farther
and farther west year by year, until
they began encroaching the domain over
which the cattlemen held undisputed
sway. Then came the contest for su.
premacy and the farmer won.
The demand for additional land for
homes for these prospective new settlers
became so great that the state resolved
to abandon its policy OF leasing 6,OO0,0OO
acres of its public domain and to give
the people who want homes an opportu.
nity to obtain them at small cost. In
most instances the cattlemen who have
these lands leased for grazing purposes
ewn few sections which form nucleus
for their great ranches With the abol-
lshment of the leases these cattlemen
viii be forced to take to stock farming
upon their reduced holdings, or quit the
country. Many of them announce that
they win adopt the latter course. Some
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-27

WANTED TEA \ COFFEE AGENTS
A hustlins, capable man of large ae'
quain,ance to work up wagon route,
in city or country, for established firm;
large%t retailers in United States;
splendid Inducements offered 10 the
trade; no graft, good pay to right party,
Address, stating experience and refer
ences, Grand Union Tea Company, Sc.
attic, Wash.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-27
QUICK RETURN COLUMNS.
Situations Wanted Inserted
Twice Without Charge
HELP WANTED.

wANTEp-GlRL no WAIT ON TABLE
and do other light work, Apply 4oS
Duane Street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-27

orm collections of the basketry of the
aboriginal American, Fewer of the fin,
baskets are being made, and the numhe,
II those who desire to make collection,
is Increasing 1t Is estimated that has
kets valued at S5O00000 have been Ia
ken from California and Arizona within
the last two years, Not all of these
however, were of the kind sought by tho
most exaeting collectors. SO heavy has
been the demand, that the Southwest
mas been well nigh denuded OF TIE finer
baskets. Most of the baskets now oh
tainable are made hurredly and to fnltill
the demands made by collectors. The
Indians do not spend the same amount
of time upon them as when they made
baskets TO he handed dowr>as heirlooms
IN some cases il i not possible for them
to find the durable grasses which they
once used, for civilization has eNtin.
guiShed them.
Some OF the earlier baskets were the
product OF months of labor. Many Of
these cannot he bought for less t)an
S25, and a. high as $1,000 has been paid
for specimeI> The kind of bas6e.
that can be bought iot 81 so or - is not
the kind which the experienced collec
tor will accept. He wants basket
which illustrates the artistic taste AMI
the skill of tribe, not "pot hoi'cr."
At one time basket making was an art
carried on by all the tribes of Pacific
Coast Indians from Alaska 10 Mexico.
At present the tribes of Arizona make
most Of the baskets, The Moki, or Ho
pi, and the Apaches make many baskets
and plaques. The Pimas and Maricopas
formerly made fine baskets, and some Of
the former do to day. The limes
learned the art from the Aiaricopas
when the latter sought shelter among
from the slaughter of the Yumas, about
one hundred years ago. The Maricopas
have allowed their basket weaving 10
cease, while the Pimas are again taking
it up,
The cheap modern baskets have heavy
fibres and coarse stitches OF strands.
The choicest baskets and those sought
by the eonnoisseur are delicately woven
with mellow. colored markings AMI sost
flexible strands, The latter are SO wei
put together that they will hoIl wat,r.
II Is said to he almost out OF The aIes.
ton to form complete collection of
baskets, and TO make a cole ,tinn oi
ifty or sixty good ones showns the
lifierent stages OF development means
OF miles OF travel TO the res.
'rvations and the expenditure OF much |
money and much speech in coax'rs the |
'emnants Of the old tribes to part with |
heir woven treasures.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-27
INDIAN BASKET MAKING.

How Demand Has Lowered the Quality
Of Supply.
1t is becoming more and more diff
cult, it is said, to secure finely woven
Indian baskets and consequently to
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-27
PUBLIC STEN0GRAPHER.

Puts light in the eyes, tints the cheek,
with Natures bloom loosens the tension
of life, brushes the cobwebs from the
brain, that's what HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will do. 80 cents, Tea
or Tablets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-27
ROOMS WANTED.

FINE FRONT ROOM NICELY FUR.
nished in New House overlooking the
bay. Three blocks from fostoaicc. Ex.
cellent bath. Reasonable. Address BE-
Astorian.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-27
MILK DEALERS.
The Baby Needs Pure BMilk,
The patient requires it too;
The law demands pure food.

Then, why not you!
We Handle only Pure Mix fresh from
Healthy Cows.
Morning or night delivery.
THE sLooP.JEFFERs co, 10th and
Duane streets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-27
RANCHES TO FARMS.
Providing Homes for Five Thous-
and Families.
LAND SOLD AT vERYLow RATE

Six Million Acres of Land Demanded by
the Farming Needs of Texas to be Sold
for Settlement-Exit Cattle From
Ranges.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-27
EAGLE SALOON

Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
Finest place in Seaside to pass pleas.
ant hour.
FRANK SCOTT, Prop.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-27
WINES AND LIQUORS.
THE GEM

While at the Beach stop at The Gem.
Pure Liquors, Cool Beer, Highest Grade
Cigars, a Speciality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-26

WHILE the treaty of peace between
Russia and Japan removed thorn from
the Cars pillow, many of his people
seem determined that his head shall not
resi- easy. Conditions in his empire are
growing worse daily, and Nicholas Is
now isolated in his palace. Seventy-6ve
thousand men are on a strike and their
numbers are being increased hourly.
What will be the climax remains to be
seen. There is great distress among the
people. The prices OF the necessaries
of life have advanced sharply and thous-
ands of persons are quartered in streets
or sleeping in railroad cars. No one
seems to be able to pour oil upon The
troubled waters. The legitimate ruler
of the empire is impotent to stem the
rising tide of disorder, and Count Witte,
one Of the most popular and astute men
in Russia, is ieered and Kissed when he
attempts to curb the passions Of men
composing the mobs, who are terrOrizing
the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-26
Virginia D. A. r.

The ninth annual conference of the
Daughters of the American Revolution,
of Virginia, met 10 the Roanoke Elks'
home yesterday with 90 delegates present.
Every section OF the State is represented.
The State regent, Mrs. Eleanor 5. Wash
ington H )ward, of Alexandria, is presid.
ing. The address of welcome on behalf
of Roanoke and the Martha Lynn Levi:
Chapter was made by Mrs. Samuel w.
Jamison, of Roanoke. Mrs. Robinson,
OF Alexandria, responded. The secre'
tary, Mrs. A. ID. Brockett, of Alexandra,
called tie roll and delegates from %
chapters responded. The address of the
State regent showed gaiu in the past
year of three new chapters and 81 new
members. The State regents report Of
work accomplished was gratifying. Re-
ports from different chapters were then
read.
A luncheon was served at noon at the
Elks home, after which carriage drive
was taken over the city. la the evening
there was a large reception at Hotel Roa'
noke. The convention will probably
choose officers today and adjourn al
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-26
For Mission Work.

The annual meeting Of the Virginia
branch of the Woman's Auxiliary to the
Board of Missions of the Episcopal
Church opened its regular session in
Fredericksburg yesterday morning with
prayer by Bishop Gibson. An address
of welcome was delivered by Rev H.
H. Barber, of that city, to which Miss
SaIlie Stuart, of Alex andria, president
of the auxiliary, responded. An address
was also delivered by Mrs. E. j. Smith,
president of the local branch. Miss
Barber, of the diocese of HongkOw,
China, made a brief address. Bishop
Gibson made au address on the subject
of enlargug the work of missions. Rev.
Emmett Smith and Rev. Mr.. Meem, the
latter of Brazil, made addresses at the
afternoon session.
4 meeting of the junior auxiliary was
held. Mrs. Gertrude Barton, of Win
chester, the president, made report,
showing the splendid work accomplished.
Rev. DR.. John Moncure spoke on the
work among colored people Rev. John
G.. Mem on the work in Brazil and MIR.
Emmett Smith on general work. The
session closed with devotional exercises,
conducted by Rev. John POyuts Tyler,
arcbdeacou of the diocese.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-26
Automobiles Sentenced.

Paris, Oct. 26.-The American auto
mobilst, Elliott F. Sheppard, grandson
of the late VIM. H. Vanderbilt, who
was tried last week on charge of man.
slaughter for causing the death on Au-
gust %, of 12-year-old girl who was
run down by his automobile, while
travelling at a high rate of speed, was
found guilty 10 verdict rendered today.
Sheppard was condemned to three
months imprisonment, without respite,
and ordered to pay fine of 900 francs,
and costs, while an award of %, 900
francs damage was made in favor of the
the girls parents. This sum he must
pay conformity with the Hotchkiss Au-
tomobile Company, by which he was
employed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-26
THURSDAY EVENING. OCT. 20. 1906.

THERE Is no little anxiety in Phila-
delphia as election day draws near. Dis
patches from that city say that, unless
all signs fail, there will be riot and blood
shed on that occasion. This statement
is based upon the consensus of opinion,
expressed with shudder, of numerous
of the best informed aud most conserva-
tive citizens of the city. No such gen.
egal excitement over any event has ex-
listed in Philadelphia in great many
wears as has been created by the present
political campaign. The people who
are opposed to the old regime seem to be
thoroughly convinced that this not onlv
/, fight for decency and good govern
ment but that it also is fight for their
homes and iresides. Recent scenes in
Philadelphia show the temper of the
people. But afew weeks ago the
police acknowledged that they were
unable to disperse mObs which bad
gathered in front OF the houses
of representative men and demand
ed that they come out and hear
what their constituents had to say in
condemnation of them. Such scenes
forecast more serious movements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-26
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.

At the afternoon session of the grand
camp al Petersburg yesterday the annual
report of the Grand Commander was
read.
Past Grand Commander G. L. Chris
tian, of Richmond, offered the following
resolution, inspired by Col. W. E. Cut.
shaw, City Engineer of Richmond:
"Wbereas this camp is informed thai
valuable letters and other documents left
by our great commander, Gen. Robert
f. Lee, are now in the possession of his
son, Gen. G.. w. G. Lee and
"Whereas, in the opinion of the camp,
it is all important that these papers be
edited and published with as little delay
rs is practicable, consistent with proper
Execution of that task: Therefore, be ii
Resolved, That the commander oil
the camp appoint a committee of five,
who shall be charged with the duty OF
trying to obtain possession of these letters
and other papers and of having them
properly edited and published"
The resolution was adopted.
Inspector General 7. G. Morton, o.
Staunton, presented his annual report,
which was properly referred.
Virginia Division, United Sons of Con-
fed rate Veterans, assembled in annual
SESSION in Odd Fellows Hall yesterday
afternoon but no business of interest was
transacted.
The social festivities of the reunion be-
gan in the afternoon with reception by
Petersburg Chapter, Daughters of the
Confedtracy, at the Petersburg Club, in
honor of the Grand Camp, sponsors,
maids of honor and Sons of Veterans, fol-
lowed BY bali at night by the local camp
Sons of Veterans, at Centre warehouse,
one of the largest buildings in the city,
which was superbly decorated.
The streets were gay last night with
electric Examinations, showing the great
array of Confederate decorations and
crowds of people. Thousands OF visitors
are present to witness today's parade and
reproduction of the Battle of the Crater
on the historic field near that city, where
Gen. William Mshone's brigade made
its famous charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-26

EMORY MCCLINToCK, chief acluary
of the Mutual Life Insurance Society,
was the sole witness yesterday before the
Armstrong insurance committee in New
York. Mr.. McClintock explained in
detail the methods employed by the
actuaries of the Mutual in determining
the dividends paid to policyholders and
stated what, in his opinion, were the
reasons for the marked dimiDutioD in
dividends paid by the company in the
last few years. The fact was established
that the dividends as paid annually by
the Mutual TO policyholders are not de
termined by actual calculations based on
the results of the cOmpany's business foF
any given year. but are largely matter
of the actusry's judgment, based on the
results and the experiences of previous
wears. The dividends, it was shown,
were paid from year to year, according
to what the actuary conceived to be a
fair average or, more probably, the divi-
dends were made to conform with the
amount of money the managers left after
taking what they wanted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-26
Flee From Disrobing Venus

Allentown, Pa, Oct. 26.-There is at
least one Allentown woman who knows
just how to put the minions of the law to
fight. Special Officer Dillinger and De-
tective Haines, of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad, this morning went after a
number of women for stealing coal from
cars near this city. Five we're found;
one succeeded in getting away, three
were arrested, and the fifth started to
run. She was too stout to run far, and
when she saw that the officers were going
to overtake her she stopped and delib-
erately commenced to undress. When
the officers saw that she was in earnest
and kept on peeling off clothes, they
turned and fled, taking with them the
three captured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-26
Confederate Veterans.

Petersburg, Va, Oct. 26.-Every-
thing is 10 a misty state of glorious con-
fusion. On account of the rain the pa
rade was called off this morning, but it
will take place in the afternoon if it
clears up. Because of lack of soldiers
to do the fighting the "Battle of the
Crater" was called of, for good and all.
Two companies are here from Norfolk
that's all. The streets are packed with
people and impromptu parades make
things lively in spite of the rain.
Virginia Division, United Confederate
Veterans, held their meeting this morn
ing and completed its business. Judge
Garnett, OF Norfolk, was reelected
Major General Commanding.
General Boiling, Chief Marshal of the
parade, said this morning that he did not see
why the parade should be held. The veterans
are advanced in years. Of course, end many
of them are very feeble. Some Of them were
lettering in the short parade to the grand
camps meeting yesterday and one Of them X.
H. Fitzgerald, os Nottoway county. last night
passed into the beyond, dying after stroke
of appopleXy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-26
Fight Over a Young Woman

New York. Oct. 26.-As the result of a
fight over a young woman with whom each
had fallen in love, Lester +. Dwight. mana
ger Of the CORTLAND street branch Of the
Long Distance Telephone Company, is in the
J. Hood Wright hospital, suffering from
three serious bullet wounds, and DR. VIM.
II Wood, dentist. is under arrest, charged
with felonious assault. The shooting occurred
early this morning, at Ola west l2ith street
where the men lived together in handsome
bachelor apartments. Until six weeks ago,
Dwight and Wood were inseparable. When
not at business they were always together,
and were known to other persons in the house
as Damon and Pythias." They shared al
things together. Late last night the tenants
heard the meu qusrrelling and early tins
morning were startled by the report Of three
revolver shots. When the police broke into
the apartment they found that Dwight had
been shot in three places. One bullet had
entered the mouth, and lodged in the left side
of the neck. A second bullet was embedded
in the chest, and third Was in the right
thigh. An ambulance surgeon who respond
ed to the call stated that while the wounds
were serious, they were not necessarily fatel.
Wood vas found to have a number Of scalp
wounds. His eyes were cut and bruised,
showing that he had been badly beaten be-
fore he had fired his revolver. Both men
shield the name of the object Of their dis
agreement from the police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-26
The President In New Orleans

New Orleans, Oct. 26 Amidst boom
ing of cannon. blowing of whistles and
cheering of thousands of people, Presi-
dent Roosevelt arrived here at 9:l5
O'Clock this morning and ended bis
southern tour after an all-night's I'M
eventful ride from Memphis, Tenn. No
stops were made in Mississippi except to
replenish the engines water supply, but
scores of doughty Missssippians greeted
the train as it whrled past the stations.
United States Senator Foster and Con-
gresham Dsvey, of Louisiana, met the
President at Hammond, 30 miles from
here, and accompanied him to this city.
The train was Immediately transferred
to the Illinois CentraPs Stuyvesant
docks, where the steamship Comus was
in waiting to take Mr.. Roosevelt and
400 citizens for trip on the river. A
high wind made it very uncom-
Portable for the passengers TO remain on
deck, exposed to the weather, but Pres
iient Rockwell, with his accustomed
vigor, paid no attention to the wind or
cold. Fifty cases of champagne had
been placed aboard the Comus and a
light buffet luncheon was served.
Promptly at 1880 o'clock the Presi-
dental party disembarked aud fifteen
minutes later the parade was started
through the principal streets of the city.
Along the line of march we're several
houses infected with yellow fever, but
the infection did not worry Mr. Roose-
welt in the least. The President will
leave here at six o'clock on the light
house tender Magnolia, Captain Field,
commanding, for the mouth of The river,
where he will transfer to the cruiser
West Virginia, which is lying three
miles off at anchor in the Gulf.
The most imposing military and civic
procession ever seen in New Orleans pa
raded the streets for nearly two hours in
honor of the President. A striking
feature of the procession was the APP
pearance of bsttle-scarred Confederate
veterans who marched on foot with huge
Confederate flags.