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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
Masked Men Enter Home Of Hen.
~ Blackshire.
ACCUSED WIFE IS IN JAIL
5laekshirs Was Shot Dead in Presence
Of His Wife and Son and His Wife,
a Neishbor and Two Men Arrested,
Charged With Completely.

Parkersburg. Va, May ls.--on May
at midnight, masked men entered
the home Of Henry Blackshire at
Brockville, in this state, and shot him
dead In the presence of his wife and
and son. Tonight Mrs. Blackshire.
neIghbor. Robert McCloskeS and Louis
Hendricks were arrested and taken to
jail, charged with completely in the
murder.
II is charged by Hendricks that Mrs
Blackshire employed McClosky to kill
her husband. McCloskey admits be-
ing present when the crime was COM
mitted but charges Hendricks with the
crime.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17

Una, Russia, May is.--6enerai sok'
aayosky, the governor general Of the
province OF ufra, Russia. waa ser
iously wounded this morning In pub.
ilc garden during an entertainment
Thci natiilans diaappcased. SEGA
vosky's life Ia dcspaired OF. though he
atlIl retains consciousness.
The shooting OF soklavosky yeAter'
day In tho second crime OF this nature
which has occurred In Una within two
years. his predecessor, General Bog
danoyich. having been assassinatsd II
1901.
Hoiayosky was appointed 10 restore
order In the turbulent government Of
Una and adopted reprehensiblc pol
scy which long ago caused him TO b,
anarked for the same fate as Bogdano-
VIeh.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
Crowded for Room.

Last night was another one Of those
nights so frequent at the Star when
standing room is at premium. The
splendid bill at this popular theater is
attracting large crowds A. ]. Elwell.
one Of the most talented singers ever
on this coast. is the drawing card
this week. He has created more en-
thusiasm than any vocalist that has
ever appeared. He was compelled to
respond to an encore last evening.
Mcintyre, Fletcher and Mcintyre, the
peerless singers and dancers, were
applauded for their skin and dexter
ity. Marvellous Rousell, the acrobat.
does some Wonderful exhlbitionA
The Brewers, singers, dancers and
cake walkers are amusing. and AFFORD
an abundance of amusement. The bill
at the Star is wen worth seeing and
crowded houses are predicted during
the week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17

employed BY several New York optical
firms have gone on strike because
OF the refusal OF the open shops to
recognize the union.
The grinders are divided into two
classes, one grinding the surface and
the other grinding the edges OF the
lens. Each requires several years OF
apprenticeship. The employers claim
to have a majority OF the shops on
their side and to be filling the strik-
ers places rapidly.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
READY FOR THE RACE.
Fos Hangs Over Sandy Hook and Pre-
vents Yacht Race.

New York. May 1s.--Elght OF the II
yachts which entered for the 5000 mile
race across thf Atlantic ocean for
the $4,000 emp offered by the German
emperor lay silently at anchor within
ths shelter Of Sandy Hook tonight. az
the start OF the race was postponed
until tomorrow becaues Of the fog. A
dense blanket fog and mist hung all
day over Sandy Hook and the sea out.
side. where the start was to have been
made. and at nightfali there was MOTH
ing 10 indicate clearer weather for to-
morrow.
The smallest yacht In the feet is the
American schooner Ffeur de Lis
owned by DR.. Lewis A. stimson Of the
New York Yacht Club. was run down
by scow In tow while the yacht was
At anchor 70 the lower bay before day
light today. She was towed into Erie
basin and the damage repaired:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
HEBREW BAKERS UNION.

Desiring to Be In Style They Havs
Gone on q Strike.
New York. May i6.--Delegates Of
the Hebrew Bakers Union have begun
ito order strikes In the Hebrew bakers
TO force an s-hour work day. Since
the United States supreme court rem
dered its decision declaring the ten
hour law Unconstitutional, the en-
pioying bakers are said to have been
working their men II and 12 hours
|a day.
Strikes Of 400 to 500 bakers already
have been ordered in 10 shops and
about 10000 more men will quit today.
Some OF the masters have conceded to
the demands.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
KILLED IN TEXAS.

Prominent Business Man Shot and
Killed by Newman Brothers.
Yoakum. Tex. May 16.--E. 8. Ma
son. prominent business man OF this
city. was shot and killed today by M.
A. and N. r. Newman. two broth
ers. Several days ago Miss Lille
Newman. aged 70 years. died at
Fsunge. and shortly thereafter DIR. J.
NJ. Boyd. highly respected physician.
was bound over to answer the charge
Of malpractice In connection vita her
death. The Newman brothers sur
rendered themselves.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
Police Routed BY Mob Sought
Refuge in Market.
COMMITTEE ISSUE MANIFESTO
One Man Killed and One Wounded by
the Police After They Had Been
Driven on the Streets by the Mob
Workmsn Dsnounee Agitators.

warsaw. May ls.--There were sew
eral disturbances in the Jewish quar-
ters In this city today. The police We're
attacked by a mob and were forced to
take refuge in the market hall. After
they had been driven into the hall,
they opened FIRE on the mob. shooting
into the midst OF the workmen. kill
ing one man ana wounding another.
IT Is expected that the crisis will oc-
cur tomorrow. The workmen's COM
mIttee issued manifesto today de-
houhcinS the agitatorS saying that
they had deceived the workmen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17

Chicago. May is.--Although no d.
rect facts have transpired today to
warrant an absolute prediction. still
II 10 asserted both by the members OF
Ithe Employers association and by the
conservative element in the ranks OF
the teamsters who have taken an ac-
tive interest, that the strike will prob
ably be called or within IS hours and
certainly by the end of the week.
II Ia not likely that any definite
action looking to an adjustment OF
the trouble viii be taken before the
meeting OF the national officers OF the
union, which In expected TO be held
,cirnorrcw Samuel Gompera presl-
dent OF the Federation OF Labor, ar
rived in the city tgnigtt and win
confer with the labor leaders and de-
eide upon the best methods 10 be pur-
sued and viii call of the strike.
Chief among the causes which led
to the prediction OF n settlement OF
the strike Is the Arm stand taken by
Mayor Dunno when In conference with
President Shea and officers of the To-
cal union.
The teamsterS union will be as
sued that any further spread OF the
strike viii certainly make 1t necessary
for him TO call out the troops. Presi-
dent Gompers Of the American Fed
ertlon OF Labor, who reached the city
this evening. declares that there Is
every hope that the end OF the strike
Is not far distant.
EARLY tonight, Immediately after
leaving the train. Gompers went into
q conference with President Shea and
the local officials OF the teamsters'
union The employers association and
express companies increased their
scope Of deliveries still further today
and business for the most part was
transacted without hinderance OF any
kind. Three hundred and fifty men
were brought to the city today to
take the places Of strikers and as
many more are expected tomorrow.
At meeting OF the board OF educa-
tion tonight warrants were sworn out
for eight boys who have been leaders
In the recent strike at the schools who
were in sympathy with the striking
teamsters, II was announced by the
superintendent OF compulsory educa-
tion that he had information OF the
effect OF the strike at the schools and
that 1t had been instlgated by hood
lums, who told the pupils 1t was their
duty to refuse to attend school be-
caues the schools were buying coal
from the wrong Arms, Threats to arr
rest parents Of those children who did
not attend school had the effect OF
settling three strikes today and the
normal attendance is expected tomor-
row.
After leaving the meeting of the la
Dor leaders, Samuel Gompers met
number of the team owners who stood
by the unions and they informed him
that the time had come when they
could no longer refuse to deliver and
take goods from boycotted houses
without losing all OF their business
and facing financial ruin. It is said
that Gompers suggested to the team
sters' union that they allow the team
owners to do business with the boy
cotted firms, 1t is expected that the
teamsters will accept the proposition
and in this manner the strike win be
called OF.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
FIRE IN NEW YORK.

Three Firenien injured and Six Women
Severely Burned.
New York. Alggfl a1.--Thres firemen
were injured and six women severely
burned and 70 families rendered home
less and property valued at $4,000 de-
stroyed' by fire in the heart OF a
thiclly settled Hebrew center In
Brownsville section, Brooklyn. today
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
GERMANY SENDS TROOPS.
viii Protect Her interests In Province
of shantuna.

Toxic. May 1s.--It IL reported that
Germany has dispatched a force Of
troops and occupied Haichou, in the
southern portion Of the province Of
shantung, where they raised ami sa-
luted the German flag. Haichou Is on
an extensive bay. north Of the old
channel Of the Hoang river. Germanys
object and intentions are not clear. It
|is suggested that she 10 seeking an
extension Of her interests in China
and taking advantage Of present pol
itical conditions but explanations may
eventually clear up the sitauiton.
1t is feared that any changes in the
existing status quo Of China. coupled
with the recent Indo- Chinese incident.
may seriously eomplicate the war
situation. I
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
"A Close shave,

New York. May is.--George Hack
enschmidt. the Russian wrestler. who
was taken III Friday in 81. Louis. and
appeared to be Threatened with typhoid
fever. has arrived here. Physicians
who examined him said ne merely was
IN need Of q rest.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
STOLE DIAMONDS.

sixteen .Ysar.old Boy Arrested for
Larceny Of Jewels.
Great Falls. Mont. May i6.--James
II. southwiek. aged l6 years, Is n
prisoner IN the county jail. having
confessed that he stole 5000 and $500
worth Of diamonds and other Iewelry
from his employers. Young South
wick was once before In trouble for
Pat Grove kidnapping case In which
ne secured young son OF prominent
merchant and held him for ransom.
He then escaped through regard for
his parents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
STRIKE AT SEATTLE.
Refusal Of Owners Of Vessels 10 Raise
Wages Results In Strike.

Seattle. May 16.7-As a result OF the
refusal of a part Of the owners Of the
Puget sound fleet to increase the
wages OF the men employed s5 a month
the crews OF the steamers Fairhaven.
Utopia and Capital City struck today.
It lie expected that the crews Of other
sound steamers win follow the ex-
ample.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
CHICAGO BEEF TRUST.

Cattle Buyers and Commission Men
Meet and Fix Rates.
Chicago. May le.r-An attempt was
made al todays session OF the fed
eral grand jury who are investigating
the affairs Of the beef packing con-
Germs TO show that the cattle buyers
and the packing concerns and certain
commission men met each morning
and agreed upon prices for livestock
during the day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
Steamer Ashore.

Toxic, May l6,-The steamer Nikko,
q naval auxiliary is ashore at Fusan.
She has not sustained damage and It
is expected that she will be fioated
of at full tide.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
cHEHALls ARRIVES.
Steamer Supposed to Be Lost Arrives
at Hoquim.

SNeaHtSE StPPoeee " 1e |SSN FN''NSs
at Hoquim.
HoQuim, May 16.-(tSpecial.1 1.-THE
steamer chehalis. owned by the simp-
son Lumber Cocpany, arrived in port
this afternoon She was delayed by
Iunfavorable winds otherwise the trip
was uneventful. Her captain is Ed
gar Simpson, the youngest son of A.
NJ. Simpson. Another son was on
board, The crew consisted of nine
men, She had some trouble with a
United States revenue cutter on the
charges of having kidnapped two Phil
ippino girls. and 1t was thought that
she was afraid to put into port. Her
long delay caused some apprehension
as to her safety ana 1t was thought
by shippers that she had fOundered at
see.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
PAPER TRUST.
fssslmony Being Taken Against the
General Paper Company.

General Paper Company.
Milwaukee, May l6.--Special Ex-
amaner Taylor. appointed by the
u4sted States circuit court of Mlnne-
adtA, began taking testimony today In
the case instituted by the government
81 behalf If the petitioners against the
General Paper Company on the ground
of being trust. Twenty-Five paper
oosnpanles are involved In the suit
lth the General Paper Company, The
@xamination OF witnesses ls expected
70 continue a week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
INVESTIGATING RATES.

Fmsur Car Line Had Several Con.
ifaets for Free Transportation.
Washington, May ls.-Before the
ste committee on interstate COM
which is investigating the rail-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
EYE GLASSES ON STRIKE.

New York Lens Grinders Want the
Union Recognized.
New York, May l6.--Lens granders,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17

caFnnia, which sailed this afternoon
Tor Liverpool. Is aground of Sandy
Hook. She is In no danger.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
CABLE IS LAID.

Between Valdez, Alaska, and Port Lis
com Is Completed.
Washington, May 16.-Gen. Greeley
received cablegram. from Valdez,
Alaska, Informing him that the cable
between that point and Fort Liscom
had been completed and is in opera
ton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
Steamer Aground.

New York, May 1e.--A large steam
ship, believed to be the cunard liner
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
OCCURRED AT UFFA
Seriously Wounded This Morning
In Public Garden During
Entertainment.
SECOND WITHIN TWO YEARS

General soklavoslsy, Governor General
Of uHa, Russia, Attacked, Ne Hsv.
Ing Been Marked for Assassination
Some Time Ago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
STRIKE ENDED
Chicago Strike VIII Be
Called OH.
WILL END THIS WEEK
important Meeting Of National
Officers to Be Held
Today.
STRIKERS GIVE UP THE FIGHT

II 10 Expected That q Definite Con.
elusion viii Be Reached at Nesting
Of tho Federation of Labor and tho
Members Of Striking Tsamstsrs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-17
LAND SELECTIONS.

ssrstary Hitchcock Approves Certain
Land Selections.
Butte, May ia Miner special
from washington says that Secretary
1Eltchcock today approved the North
zfn Pacific railway land selections.
whIeh include $1,000 acres in' North
Tasima, Spokane, waterville and
walls Walla districts.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-07-28

Travis, Va, July %, 1893.

Travis, Va, July 20, 1903.
Mrs. J. T. Tucker and little daught-
er, Josephine, are pleasant guests at
Mrs. Agnes Fosters.
Mr.. J. Hugh Gillian, Of Lynchburg,
is spending his vacation with his
home people.
Mrs. J. T. Clark and son, OF Mt.
Leigh, were guests at Mrs. Agnes
Fosters, Monday.
Miss Lottie Miller spent Tuesday
night with Mrs. J. T. Bruce
Mrs. J. +. Garrett and little son are
visiting relatives in Charlotte.
Miss Maude Bruce is the guest Of
her cousin, Miss Annie Bruce.
Rev W. J. Shipman, Mr. w l..
Clark, and Mr. Edward Trear and
family, visited in the home Of Mr..
Peter Trear Sunday.
Miss Della Bradshaw was the guest
Of her brother, Mr.. c. +. Bradshaw,
Sunday and Monday.
Miss Claudia Vaughan and Mr..
Phelps, Of Amelia, were guests Of
Miss Lottie Miller, this week
Mrs. J. T. Tucker, Mrs. Agnes Fos-
ter and Miss Addie Foster spent Tues
day at Mr.. T. II. Bruce's.
Miss Florine Clark and Messrs. Joel
Hubbard and Winston Clark were
guests in the hospitable home Of Mrs
J. J. Gillian, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mr. J. +. Branch visited
Mr. George Bruce, Sunday.
We are glad TO report Mr.. j. r..
Nethery, who is in Richmond for
medical treatment, very much inn
proved.
Miss Hazel Phillips, Of Famville, is
visiting Misses Irma aad Blanch Bass.
Mr.. w. B. Bruce, of Petersburg,
paid a short visit to his home people
this week.
Mr.. Tom Bruce, Of Rice, was with
his home people, Sunday.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-07-28
Adele Account.
Pamplin City, Va,
July %. 1905.

our boys and girls seem to be in a
continued whirl Of gaiety. The spirit
Of hospitality runs high as ever and
many visitors have been entertained
in our midst recently.
a most interesting and helpful
meeting was conducted last week at
Five Forks by Rev J. b. Williams
assisted by Rev h. a. Mcfarland, Of
Famville. Every message told most
forcibly and impressively Of the "lov-
ing kindness and tender mercy Of the
good Shepherd, " and may much good
result from IT,
Misses May Cunningham and Nan
Hunt, two OF our most popular and
attractive young ladies, are visiting
their friend, Miss Mary Foster, Of
McRaes, Cumberland County.
Miss Adeline Cunningham spent
Sunday at Hampden-Sidney with her
aunt, Mrs. Rogers.
The Sunday School Convention VIII
be held at Spring Creek church on the
9th and 10th Of August. The program
for both days is good, and large au-
dience is expected. Dinner will be
served on the grounds.
Messrs. Hugh and Thornton Gun
ningham spent Saturday night and
Sunday last with friends in Cumber-
land, and in giving an account Of
their visit say, "it was the finest and
jolliest time for month Of Sundays
Rev. and Mrs. J. II. Couch, Of
Louisville, Ky, are now visiting at
the home Of Mrs. NJ. J. Terry. We
are glad to welcome them in ourmidst.
Miss Mary Dillon, Of Garfield Me
mortal Hospital in Washington, called
at "Sunnyside" Sunday afternoon.
Miss Dillon expects soon to graduate
in her chosen profession, that Of train
ed nurse.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-07-28
A Good one

One Of our citizens, away for some
days in search Of health and comfort
in this heated term, found himself In
Charlottesville attending the School Of
Methods.
The heat became almost unbearable
and his physical debility called for a
change. He CHANGED TO enquire at
the University Book Store for a rail-
road schedule and incidentally sought
information a. to the coolest, shadiest,
quietest resort for health seeker.
After naming a number Of places
where good food and water could be
found, the clerk summed itall up in this
phrase: "But, stranger, after all, from
a personal knowledge Of the place and
its wonderful water, can recommend
above anywhere else the little town
of Farmville on the other side Of the
James"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-07-28
Ess89fNA
Arcanun Articles.


Arcanum, Va, July %, 'O5.
The Rev. George Wiley, OF Rich
mond, whose works Of love amongst
the homeless, the vicious and deprav-
ed of the slums Of our capital city,
have won for him the esteem Of all
those who wish and pray for the up
lit of the fallen, is now conducting a
protracted meeting at Bethel Metho-
dist church, in southwestern end OF
Buckingham he commenced his ser
vices on Sunday, 2hd, and will con-
tinue preaching twice each day dur
ing the week, Mrs. Wiley and their
little child accompanying him.
In conversation with us, he express
ed much thankfulness to the Press of
Richmond, especially Mr. Williams,
Of the Newsletter, for the helpgiven
him and his devoted wife in this unin-
viting kind Of work they have been
doing in Richmond.
Mrs. f. o. Wood and daughter,
Louise, who have spent month at
Mr.. w. II. Davis's Mrs Woods faith
er, have returned to their home in
Norfolk.
Mr.. J. Cameron Hebditch, manager
Of the Kellum Medicine Co., Newport
News, is with his wife, visiting his
parents at their home, "AIilwood.n
Mrs. J. c. is quite sick with an attack
Of malarial fever, but under the care
Of DR.. Lightfoot Morris she is gradu-
ally growing better. Mrs. Chas.
Spencer, hermother, ofNewport News,
is at her daughters bedside
A fearful electric storm, on last
Thursday, passed across our county
north Of here, killing three horses Of
Mr. Richard Ellis. He was engaged
in hauling and thrashing wheat, and
as the cloud came up, detached the
two teams from the wagons to go to
shelter, when bolt struck all four
horses, killing three outright. About
a month ago he lost a horse in the
same manner. a good deal Of dam
age was done by the storm, but no
human lives were lost so far as | hear.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-07-28
The Mann Law

The "Mann Law is an amendment to
the general revenue law, just seven
lines i'm length and provides the
method Of securing license 10 sell
liquor i'm the country. 1t does not ap-
plv To cities, towns Of over 800 inhab-
itants. or to watering places.
About 10000 voters petitioned the
legislature to enact the law. The
Methodist. Baptist and Christian
churches by their official state bodies
endorsed the law, and all the other
churches favor il. IL was passed by a
Democratic Legislature and signed by
a Democratic Governor, and VIII be
found i'm the Acts Of Assembly l9O2-5-
4 mage DO. lines 1919. IL became eff
fective April 18th, 1905.
The law is not prohibltive meas
ure. II merely provides that before a
license to sell liquor in the country
can be granted, the Court must be
satisfied
/. That the applicant will supern-
tend the business and conduct an or
derby house.
2. That the place is one al which
police protection is afforded.
3. That majority Of the qualified
voters i'm the magisterial district favor
the sale Of liquor at the place applied
for.
1. That the sale Of ardent spirits at
that particular place will not be con-
trary to sound public policy or M
furious to the moral or to the material
Interests of the community.
1t does not do away with the local
option law, but supplements the law.
The social club law is not part Of
the "Mann law, and | ann IN no way
responsible for it.
Along with the "Mann Law there
was an amendment 10 the revenue
law doubling the tax on bar-rooms.
The following are some of the bene-
fits which have been derived from the
law:
There are 767 fewer bar-rooms in
Virginia than before the law was
passed. 80,
In consequence Of the increased tax
on the saloons which remain, there
has been an annual increase i'm the
revenue derived from liquor Licenses
of little over Sl07 10000.
There has been a material decrease
in the criminal expenses in the dis
trict affected by the law.
There has been a marked increase
in the security and prosperity Of the
country districts.
But perhaps the most significant
evidence Of the good accomplished by
the law, is the fact that not a single
case of criminal assault upon
white woman has been reported from
the district covered by the "Manf
Law since it became efiective' no
has there been single lynching II
the country districts.
Wehave not attempted todiscuss tn
merits Of the law, but have merely
stated a few facts, which ] believe tn
neople should know.