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

answered her call. as did also the
guests from nearly every room. She
said: ] am poisoned The convulslons
continued In spite Of the efforts oi
DIR. Humpries. the physician. The bot
tie OF blcarbonate Of soda was pur-
chased by me at Adelaide some years
ago. but had been refilled for Mrs
Stanford al San Francisco.
DR.. Humphries made the following
statement:
when ! was called In found Mrs.
Stanford In convulsions and applied
the quickest medicine, but Il was not
possible TO save her lie. Mrs. Stan
ford said to me: Doctor, I have been
poisoned Mrs. Stanfords condition
seemed to indicate strychnine poison
Ing. Between her convulsions her
mind was unusually active and sac
said: This is the second time they
have tried 1t. They tried II last Janu-
AIRY and came here to avoid them /
tasted the contents Of the bottle" con-
tinued DIR. Humphries. Before making
an analysis | am unable to swear
whether 1t contained stEychnine, but
am perfectly positive that 1t does"
Honolulu, March lit is reported
tonight that the territorial food COM
missioner and chemical analyslsts
found strychnine In the bottle of bi-
carbonate Of soda.
San Francisco, March 1.-The news
Of the death OF Mrs. Sanford was re-
ceived here today with surprise and
sorrow and with horror when 1t was
learned that she had probably been
poisoned.
The Stanford university, which was
founded by Mrs Stanford's husband
and endowed with s3S.000,O0O, closed
today and will not open again until
Mrs, StanfOfd's body is brought here
and placed In the mauselum near the
campus, beside her husband and son.
1t Is expected that the college will re-
ceive Sl0,000,000 from Mrs. Stanforfs
personal estate. Mrs. Stanford has
always taken a keen interest in the
affairs Of the college and It is due TO
her business sagacity of its success.
out Of respect to her memory. flags
throughout the state and city are at
half-mast and the state legislature
adjourned
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02
japanese Wing Drives In the Rus.
sian Outposts and Occupy
Shatzemun.
RUSSIANS SHOOTING BLlNDLY
Curtain Of Rigid Censorship Proclaim.
cd at ST. Petersburg Which 10 Con.
sidered 40 indicative OF Rus.
sia's Certain Defeat.

o&uis Headquarters. March 1.-The
japanese wing are driving back the
Russian outposts all along the line
The Japanese occupied ShatEemun,
two miles west OF the Hun river and
are marching northwesterly 10 Kalita
on the east bank OF the Lilo river
Heavy bOmbardments have continued
along the line OF the railroad NIL day
The Russians are firing blindly OWING
10 the dense smoke, with neld guns
and heavy artillery. The Japanese
are making no serious response TO the
Russian fire.
The curtain OF rigid censorship has
settled down ever the events at Man
churia. No news OF the results OF yes
terday's fighting Is allowed to be given
out, There is nothing given out TO
show whether Kuropatkin In with
drawing or In determined to stand the
ground. This is considered significant
M n confirmation OF the Russian de-
feat yesterday. and It is claimed that
no news has been received from the
Russian left flank, although II is Ger.
tain that n full report has been sent &c
the emperor, which he II afraid TO
give out on account OF melting strik-
ers and encouraging others TO Join
the movement. The last dispatches
Etnte that the Russians are cllnging
desperately 10 Oubcncpusa. against
strong forces OF Kurokps veterans. AL
though not admitted at the war Office,
the general impression prevails In
military circles that KMopatkln has
been forced to withdraw Not only IL
Kuroki threatening to block communl-
cations. but has shut OFF the redoubts
Of Putiloft and Novgorod hills. The
keys to Russla's position In the center
appears to be crumbllng away under
the impact OF terrible shells such as
levelled the Notifications at Port Ar
thur and rendering fortress untenable.
No troops viii be able to retain the
position long II bombardment con-
tlnues II develops that the Russians
are unable TO hold permanently the
southern and railroad bridge across
the Shakhe river. ...
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02
But Can Talk as Well as ANY
Woman
VERY UNUSUAL OPERATION
Man Was an lnveterate Smoker and
Tongue Became lritated Necessi.
tatins Surgical Operation in
Cutting Part OF.


New York, March LIB. S. Finch,
an official of Brooklyn coal COM
pany, has submitted to an operation
for the removal of his tongue.
About two-thirds was cut away, yet
with the remaining portion Of the or
gan and the muscles of his throat, he
will be able, after little practice to
speak intelligibly. The operation is
the second of that nature performed
here within a few months.
Finch had been heavy smoker for
years and complained six months ago
of an irritation near the base or his
tongue. A cancerous growth appeared
and spread so rapidly that when the
operation was found necessary the
tongue had become affected from the
tip to base. The CLANS of the mouth
were also eongested, and it became
necessary to remove them.
The tongue was first pressed to one
side in order that the surgeons could
get at the lingual arteries severing
and tying them, and thus checking the
flow Of blood The loss Of blood was
about ounces and the operation last
ed 50 minutes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02
Proposition to Seat Lieutenant
Governor.
REPUBLICANS FAVOR ADAMS
A Majority Of the Republicans of the
Colorado Legislature Sign a Report
Favorins Seating of Gov, Ad-
ans Instead Of Peabody.

Denver, March 1,-After long ex-
ecutiye session on the gubernatorial
contest the committee this afternoon
secured the signatures Of 1s out of Is
republicans to sign report favoring
continuing Governor Adams In office.
other five republicans, including the
chairman, Mr.. Griffith, refused to sign
either report, Senator Alexander, one
of the republicans who refused to sign
the Peabody report, made a hard fight
during the afternoon for the rejec-
tlon of the claims of both contestants
and seating the lieutenant governor,
Mr.. Mcdonald. The proposition found
no supporters of this plan among the
committee, but he may bring 1t up
before the joint assembly as eompro-
mise measure. The argument Is that
there is no doubt of the election OF
Mcdonald, while some doubt ex
lists as to whether Adams or Peabody
were lawfully elected. Tomorrow the
house and senate meet in joint session
to receive the reports of the com.
mittee, Time was allotted for argu-
ment, and It is believed a vote will be
reached Saturday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02
Referendum in Linn.

Albany, March THAT Linn county
viii join heartily in the movement al
ready started in other parts Of the
state to invoke the referendum ami
secure popular vote on the general
appropriations bill passed by the re-
cent session of the legislature there
is no doubt, If expressions Of opinion
from men from all parts Of the coun-
ty may be taken as ain index of pub
lie opinion. In fact, a movement was
started here several days ago toward
getting a referendum vote on this bill,
and now that 1t is seen the matter is
being taken up In other parts Of the
state it has become active. Petitions
VIII be prepared and circulated In this
county in the next few days. Il,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02
Arrived at Eureka Yesterday and
Rests in Mud.
FIRE IS NOT UNDER CONTROL
The Steamer Rests on Soft Mud and
the Damage to the Hull Will Be
Lisht--6slievsd That Fire Will
Be Under Control.

Eureka, March up to dark today
all efforts to quench the flames on the
steamer oregon, which arrived here
and was beaohed have been unavail-
ing. 1t has been discovered that her
pumps have not sufficient capacity to
float her and the assistance Of the
tugs win be called to pump water be-
tween the decks where the water now
being pumped does not reach 1t Is
believed that the gre will be under
control by tomorrow night. The steam
er is resting on soft mud and sand
and the damage to her hull will be
slight IL any. Rear Admiral Kempf
and Inspector of Hulls and Boilers
Guthrie and Dolan arrived here today
and will make an examination Of the
mlshap. - ....,.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02
SHOOTING IN PORTLAND.
s. J. ponohue Shoots Alexander orth
Then Kills Himself.

s. J. Donohue Shoots Alexander orth,
Then Kills Himself.
Portland, March LIN a fit of vio-
lent temper because he was discharged
by Alexander Orth. one of the pro-
prietors of the Grand Laundry, at
Seventeenth and Quimby streets, S. ].
Donohue, aged S5 years, shot and
wounded orth in the arm. attempted to
murder ]. c, Hesselbrock, foreman of
the laundry, ran block and half.
and, in the woodshed of Louis Smock.
blew out his own brains by sending a
SS-caliber bullet through the top of his
head, The tragedy was enacted at
1880 o'clock this morning.
Donohue, who had been driver for
the laundry for the past year, and who
resided with his mother and sister al
$50 Jackson street, was deliberate in
his Intended crime. Although ne was
a faithful employe, the proprietors say
he was slow in making his collections
and turning in the money. For that
reason he was released from further
duty this morning. When he showed
up for work this morning, Mr. orth
and Mr. Hesselbrock told him that as
business was dun at present he would
be laid off for a while. They said
later they were willing to put another
man on in his place. At that time he
declared:
Il will get even with you for this"
He left the laundry, but where ne
went is not known, presumably to get
a revolver. About $3.50 o'clock he re-
turned to the laundry. At this mo-
ment orth was leaving by the trent
door. Without warning Donohue
Opened fire, discharging four shots
from his revolver, one failing to go
off. orth was shot in the arm as a.
result.
He then deliberately stood still and
reloaded his revolver. At this mo-
ment Hesselbrock appeared at the door
to ascertain the cause of the trouble,
You're next!" shouted the madman.
Hesselbrock sought protection by
rushing to the back Of the building. A
crowd was gathering. Donohue. think
ing that he had killed his first victim,
rushed down the street, and passing
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02
Battle Of Flowers.

New York, March 1.-At Vile
franche, the annual battle of flower;
has just taken place, cables the Nice
correspondent of the Herald. Enor'
nous crowds from Monte Carlo and
and Nice WITH .ssel tne beautiful
spectacle on the bay, which com.
menced at 2 o'clock and confined until
o'clock with great animation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02
Robbsr Killed.

Chicago, March 1.-Firing through
his overeoat pocket at two men who
attempted to rob him early today, AS
slstant County Attorney Louis B. An
derson shot and fatally wounded one
of them. A short time later Frank H.
Stamand. negro. entered drug
store and asked to be given treatment
for a wound in ais breast. He was
taken to a hospital where Anderson
later identified him as one Of his as
sailants. The other escaped.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02

Missoula, Mont, March Lake Co
mo forest reserve becomes subject tC
homestead entry this morning at II
O'Clock. Between $4,000 and 10000
acres of good land will be thrown oper
for settlement. The land is the IA
nous Bitter Root valley and was Sci
aside by President Cleveland as q
temporary reserve.
The city is thronged with people
ready to file claims as soon as the
doors Of the land Office open this morn
Ing,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02

yoneouver. March 1.-THE Provlnc,
this evening says that Bill Miner, who
Ia wanted for train robbery at corbctt
Ore. in 1908, and nj Mission. u. c.. laaI
September, Is now sick with smallpox
near Bellingham and is under the sur.
veillance OF two Pinkerton detectives
As soon as he is able 70 leave the hos
pitai hs win eb arrested and formal
ly charged with the robberieA
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02
RECEIVER FOR STANDARD.
Attorney General Of Kansas Files a
Petition for Receiver.

Attorney General Of Kansas Files a
Petition for Receiver.
Topeka, March l.--Attorney General
Coleman filed II suit today In the Kan
sas supreme court asking that a re-
celver be appointed for the Prairie OH
ANA Gas Company, becaues It has
failed to comply with the laws Of the
state of Kansas, The Prairie concern
is the Standard on Company under
another name, All railroad companies
In the state, with the exception Of the
Santa Fe, are made parties to the suit.
In addition an action has been
Brought against the transcontlnentai
freight bureau of the western trunk
line company and southwestern traf-
fic company, 1t is alleged that the
concerns entered into an agreement
with the Standard oil Company, to
make discrlmlnative rates on oil.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02
AFTER THE LYNcHERs.
Efforts to Be Made to Arrest Mob That
Lynched Wood.

Reno, MARCH, LA dispatch from
Hazen, where the footpad was lynched
yesterday says the town is quieter
than for several weeks Although 1t
is expected that the officials of
Churchill county in which Hazen fs
situated, win not make any inquiry. 1t
is thought that Governor Sharks win
do all within his power to hunt out
and convict the members Of the mob.
The people Of Hazen are silent as to
the identity of the lynchers, but 1t is
quite certain that an investigation
viii result In speedy arrests.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02
Train Held up.

Memphis, March IAN east-bound
passenger train on the st. Louis G. San
Francisco railroad, known as the "Ar-
kansas Traveller" was stopped by
three bandits eight miles south Of
Mammoth Springs, Ark. today and the
express car robbed. The safe was
blown up. and all Of its contents were
secured.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02
Strike il Paris.

New York. March 1.-The strike Of
the coach builders employees is, ac-
cordlng TO Herald dispatch from
Paris, assuming serious proportions,
An increase in salary is demanded by
the men, about $4,000 Of whom are now
out. Automobile makers are particu
larly affected.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02
Steamer libeIed.

San Francisco, March LA libel has
been Instituted In the United States
court by the crew Of the steamer North
Fork for salvage against the steamer
Lahne. The LAkme was picked up
outside OF the Humboldt bar January
2 and towcd to San Francisco by the
North Fork.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02
Immigration inereasinn.

New York. March l.--Immigrntlor
statistics show more than 1870 per cent
increase OF newcomers during the
month OF February over the corre-
spending period 1t last year. The ar
ri9alr OF the month were 5Sieo ns
against 23,4iO In February, 1904.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02
Japanese Transport Lost.

Victoria. March News received
from japan via, Empress India that
the Japanese transport Mushashinc
Maru was wrecked in the Miato group
The troops were saved by warshlp
The weasel and cargo. including 1sC
horses. were lost.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02
PRICE FIVE CENTS

around the corner into Raleigh street,
hid in the woodshed Of Mr.. Smocks
home. The crowd that was following
him soon heard the report of revJl.
yer. When Detective Vaughn and Po-
liceman Wendorf arrived from police
headquarters, few minutes later, the
man was dead.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02

while OFF the Columbia, she sighted o
dlrelict. II appeared to be i5o feet
long. Captain spiuey states that her
back was apparently broken. No lights
or any signs OF life appeared aboard
teh craft.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02
River and Harhor,

Washington, March 1.-The river
and harbor bill carving nm approprIa-
tlon of s3s.O0OOO0, and which has
passed the house. passed the senate
today
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02

This is probably the section OF the
jetty which washed away and was
bound together by the railroad iron.)
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-02
SIGHTED A DlRELIcT.

British Ship Pythomehs Claims to
Have Seen Schooner.
Portland, March 1.-THE British ship
Pythomene, Captain spineY which ar
rived today from Antwerp, reports
that on last Saturday before daylight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-03
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Senate spent much OF yesterday
in discussing the policy Of distributing
ordinary farm and garden seeds by the
Agricultural Department. The coptro
yersy arose in connection " IN the con
sideratiou Of the agricultural appropri'
alton bill and from an attack upon the
seed distribution custom made by Mr..
Lodge. He aud those who stood with
him coutended that the seeds sent out
we're of the common varieties to be
bought of dealsrs everywhere, and urged
that only rare varieties should be sup
piled free to the people Of the country.
Their opponents contended that much
good was aoco nplished by the work OF
the department. The Senators psrtici-
pstiug 10 the debate we're Proctor,
Lodge, Hale, Plstt, of Connecticut /;
Spooner, Hansbrough, McCumber,
Teller, Patterson, Bailey, Pettus, Berry,
CLAY, aud Lstimer. The bill was not
completed. =.
The Senate met at noon today. Al
1 o'clock there was 6 session OF the
court of impeachment to receive Judge
5wayne's answer.
The postoiiee appropriation bill wa'
still under consideration when the House
adjourned Yesterday.
Mr.. Baker denounced certain meal
bers of his purity for hsTiRg foistet
Judge Parker upon them as their candi
date for President, saying that his cendi
dacy had been initiated and manipulatet
BY monopolists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-03
Denial From MIR Alderman.

President Alderman. of the University OF
Virgins, yesterday denied saying at the
Southern Society banquet at New York, IS
has been reported. that men in public life
from the South lacked trained brains His
speech he said, was simply a plea for the
training Of our youths for directive power
and leadership, not only in public life, but
10 all forms Of activity. As an incident Of
his speech, he made the point that Southern
leadership, taken on the whole, lacked the
training Il needed for handling the problems
of today. Southern leaders were men Of
character, Of ineorruptible honesty, Of deyo-
ton and brains; they had courage and resolu.
tion; their lack was scientific training for
thorough and exact treatment Of great
problems He did not mean that there we're
not exceptions. Their lack Of training was
not their fault, but their lack of opportunity.
II is question Of conditions, not Of indi-
viduals
Senator Bailey, in a recent letter 10 Mr..
Thomas Nelson Page, withdrew his name
from the committee to raise funds for the
university, giving rs his reason the alleged
attack By President Alderman upon Southern
Senators and Representatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-03
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND vIRGINIA ADvFRTiSFo.

company would do 50 anyway but Oh
iected To the order hanging over il.
Mr. Moore was followed by Mr.. Leo
Hsrlow. who urged the commissioners
to enter the order compelling the company
to make the improvements asked for and
said 'tbe people of Alexandria are tired
of tie suave, serene ani smiling Mr..
Colvin. who promises everything ard
does nothing, and also OF the elusive Mr..
King. The president Of the company
The commissioners then adjourned the
case without rendering decision.
II is the general belief that The com.
missioners in short time viii render Il
decision covering the entire matter.
At 1915 this evening the commissioners
met again and took IN the maiier Of the
demand for the running OF steam trains.
Col. F. l.. Smith appe ,red for The
Washington Southern road aud in = briei
argument opposed the demand.
Mai. Myers made practically the same
statement he made at the business
Mems League rooms recently and
said at tine present time his company
could not run local trains into Wash
ineton. but that when the four tracks
were completed aud the new depot built
in Washington the local trains wonld
be run Sgaiu rs an experiment at least.
Mr.. Duke had taken the stand when
this report closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-03
Personal.

It is reported that Mr. James R.
Cation will again become the counsel for
the Washington, Alexandria aud Mt.
Vernon Railway Company for Alexandra
city and county after the reorganization
has been effected.
Miss Pauline Nicol is visiting the
Misses Marye.
Mr.. S. Z. Lindsey fell on an ice-cov-
cred sidewalk yesterday and painfully
hurt one of his hips.
Rev. J. A. Wray, formerly pastor OF
the Baptist Church in this city, left this
morning for Wake Forest, n. c.. where
he will visit his family. He will later
proceed to Tampa, Fla, from which
point he will sail with his mother for
Havana.
Miss Rebecca G. Powell is spending
the winter at the Walfra, in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-03
Interesting Lecture.

Miss Jeanette Miriam Goldberg, field
lecturer and grand secretary Of the Jew
ish Council of Women. delivered 40
interesting lecture In the synagogue on
north Washington street last night.
One of the objects of the council is the
stimulation of the study of Jewish his
tory and literature among Israelites and
the imparting OF the same TO their child.
rem. Miss Goldberg was listened to
with close attention by all present, and
her lecture was justly esteemed. Mrs.
Kate w. Barrett, who has long been a
prominent worker In women's organiza-
tons, was present and made brief but
practical address. After the lecture
Miss Goldberg was handsomely enter
tanned at the Hotel Rammel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-03
The weather and River.

The prevailing cold wave made itsef
,alt again last night. The mercury ID
mat, thermometers at O. clock this morn
inc wa. down to 50. In Others, how
ever il registered several degrees lower.
The ,ver Is now effectually blockaded
to nearly everything save the large aud
nowerful Norfolk steamers which sui
forge their way up and down. The
Baltimore and river steamers are ia'd up
and as the ice becomes hrmer under
the prevailing cold weather. 1t IS hard
ito tell how long the embargo Tlll con-
Time The steamer Norfolk, due early
this morning, did not arrive until about
,slsyen o'clock. She reports that heavy
ice extends TO the mouth OF the river.
Thsee government tugboats went down
this morning. aud later the steamer
EsteIle Randall passed down IN their
track. MA
A new tugboat is being built at Balti'
more by Georgetown men, for towing ON
the Potomac. The tug will be known
Ma the Edward G. Gunnell, and will he
managed BY Joseph II. Lee, OF 800 h
street who, with Dir. Gunneil and other
canitslists, will own the new boat. IL
will cost about $I5, 200 and will be q
model of It's class 1t will be equipped
With the latest appliances and Will Dc
ready for business in April. The com
pany will probably incorporate ana take
in other boats Of the same ownership.
A letter from Comorn, King Georg'
am ty, saws ''The fine wharf at som
srsst Beach, on the Potomac, In tnI'
couutv has been destroyed by ice. Int
wharf was built few years ago al 5
cost of several thousand dollars, and wal
the largest and finest structure OF t i,
kiud on the Potomac river. stun
wharf several miles above Somerse
Beach, was demolished by ice more thar
a month ago, and now the peonle OF I'M
section have no meaus of boarding 10
tomac steamer with freight or passen
.xers, even when navigation IS open, ex
,cept that passengers may occasionally !
calm meather, reach passing steSme
lby meas OF rowbOat
There is another movement on loo
for the construction of lighthouse
Ragged Point.