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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
ASTORIA OREGON. SATURDAY, JANUARY T. 1905

cease on the rivers and harbors, and its
abandonment In It's present unfinished
condition will result In much Of II be-
coming undone again and rendered
valueless by processes OF Nature. Ship
ping will suffer serious inconvenience.
The 400 men now engaged In the gov
ernment river and harbor work under
the direction OF the United States engi-
neers stationed here will be rendered
idle
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
Bard Busy.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Senator Bard
today occupied the time of the senate
given to the joint statehood bill He
made an argument against the union
of Arizona and New Mexico on the
ground that the people of the two ter
ritories do not desire it, Several bills
of minor Importance were passed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
Sultan Is Beaten.

Paris. Jan. G.--A dispatch to the
Havas News Agency from Marina, Mo-
rocco. reports another fight between
the sutan's and the pretender's troops
near Oudja. The dispatch says the
sultan was defeated. his troops sus-
tanning 400 casualties.
-rcbgerny- ldtq6s IN. .nefgycc5 fwy
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
Disastrous Fire.

Albany. Ore. Jan. e.--The big general
merchandise store OF A. NJ Reeves &
Co. in this city was almost totally de-
stroyed by fire about II o'clock last
night. the total loss being $4,000. The
building was left standing but Is prac-
tically ruined and the stock of goods In
the store was almost entirely ruined
by fire and water.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
GRACEFUL COURTESY.
StossseI Tenders His Favorite War
Horse to Nopi.

London, Jan. GA special dispatch
from Toxic says at the conclusion OF
the interview between Generals Nogl
and stoessel, the latter begged TO be al
lowed to present to General Nogi his
favorite horse. General Nogl courteous
ly declined personal acceptance
pointing It out that It came under the
category of war material to be sur
rendered, but he consented TO accept
the animal In the name of the Japanese
army.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
Treaty Ratified.

Washington, d. c., Jan. 6.-The SEN
ate in executiev session today ratified
the extradltion treaty between the
United States and Panama and the
treaty amending the convention be-
tween the United States and Sweden
and Norway.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
SENATE SLAVES OFF QUORUM
Scenes OF the Hungarian Diet Are More
Than Duplicated in the State OF
Miners, Dynamite, Labor and
Petrifed Grief.

Denver Col. Jan. s.--Behind locked
doors and amid scenes Of intense ex-
citement and confusion the Colorado
legislature passed today a resolution
creating n committee OF Is members
to canvass the vote cast for governor
at the last election and submit re-
port to the Legislature not later than
Monday next.
The committee was composed OF Ave
senators and ten representatives. the
political division being ~ republicans
and three democrats.
Trouble began with the first session
(JoinD, due to the fact that neither
Speaker Dickson nor Lieutenant Gov
ernor Haggott would resign the presi-
dency of the joint session one TO the
other. Each held his stand upon legal
advice. Each endeavored to rule, and
each action OF the two men was di-
ametrically opposite to the decision OF
his opponent.
a movement by n senator OF the joint
session to adjourn was voted upon
each side declaring amid great turmoil
that It's side had won. The lieutenant
governor cried: Members of the SEN
ate will leave the house." and, followed
by most of the senator's. he quite the
place. An attempt was made to lock
the doors but II failed. The session
was st!ll declared open by Dickson. and
after much wrangling, motion to ap-
point committee to canvass the CUB.
crnatorlal vote was carried.
Lieutenant Governor Haggott and his
followers assert tonight that five Of
the republican senators. who were in
the Joint session today will remain
away tomorrow and prevent a quorum
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
Report Unfounded.

constantinople. Jan. 6.-The Asso.
ciated Press Is authorized to say that
the report published In the United
States yesterday that the Turkish gar
rison at Sanna. Arabia. had surrend-
cred to the insurgent natives. is un-
founded
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
NO APPROPRIATIONS.
Oregon Will Feel the Effect of the
Economy,

Portland. Jan. 6.--Associated Press
dispatches from Washington bring a
statement that congress probably will
not pass a river and harbor appropria-
tlon bill at the present session. House
leaders, it is said, favor allowing the
measure to go over, on account of the
present depleted condition Of the ma
tional treasury.
If the river and harbor bill fails of
passage at this session the effect in
oregon will be disastrous. Work will
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
STILL SHOOTING.

oyama and kuropatkin Just Find 1t
Out.
Berlin, an. 6.-The Lokal Anzeiger's
Mukden correspondent says:
Field Marshal Oyama has sent a
letter to General Kuropatkin. COM
municating the news of the capitula-
tion of Port Arthur and praising the
bravery of its defenders. The effect
of the news is especially confounding
the last reports indicating that there
will be a long resistance. 1t is not be-
lieved that 1t win Immediately effect
the situation on the Shakhe river. Con-
tinued and intense cannonading has
been heard since dawn near Sin Shlnpu
and Shakhe river"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
WE ARBITRATE.

Seven Countries Join in Peaceful
Measure.
Washington. d. c., Jan. 6.--Arbitra-
tion treaties between the United States
and seven foreign governments were
made public today by order of the SEN
ate in executive session. The countries
making the conventions are Great Brit
ain. Portugal France, Switzerland,
Germany, Italy and Spain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
Hopeless. Tale.

Irkutsk. Jan. s.-Many troop trains
are passing on the way TO reinforce the
Russian army In Manehuria, Tn. news
of the fall OF Port Arthur was received
IN sndnes. The soldiers express de-
termination to rctake the fortress
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
LABOR ROW.
The Everett Convention Is Having a
Good Time.


Everett, Wash, Jan. GA lengthy
discussion over the proposed change in
the method of electing officers kept
the Washington State Federation of
Labor in session all of the afternoon
The session will probably last all day
Saturday. An attempt was made to
amend the constitution through reso-
luton providing that referendum
vote be taken as the proposed amend
ment which provided that the officers
of the state federation be elected by a
referendum file instead of by conven-
tions. The nominations are to be made
the last day of each convention. and the
vote Of the various unions will be taken
subsequently. The effort failed, % to
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
Has consraband.

Portland. Jan. g.--The steamship
Olympia will leave Portland next week
with contraband for the Russian army
at vladivoatok The cargo will consist
Of oats and canned beef.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
MORE CONSPIRACY"
Beef Instead Of Land Frauds in Wash
inston.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Arguments in
the case of Swift & Co. against the
United States, known as the beef trust
conspiracy case, was begun today be-
fore the supreme court of the United
States. The attorney for the packers
contended that there had been no viola
tion Of the law and that sufficient facts
had not been adduced by the prosecu-
tion to constitute grounds for action.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
Emery Resians.

Washington, ID. c.. Jan. 6.--The res
ignation of Frederick Emery, chief Of
the bureau of trade relations, has been
accepted by Secretary Hay and he win
retire March 81.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
stssraus Rules.

New York, Jan. 6.-During the last
year 572,s7S steerage passengers ar
rived at New York. ss.7O4 cabin pas
while sS,es5 came in second
cabin.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
EDNA's FIGHT.

Dunsrnuir's Millions Are Again in Con.
tention.
San Francisco. Jan. 6.--All during
this forenoon In Judge Coffey's court
the attorney for Edna Wallace Hopper
argued against motion to set aside
the will of the deceased millionaire
coal merchant, Alexander Dunsmuir.
The afternoon session was devoted TO
arguments by the consul for the Duns-
muir heirs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
50. The Seattle federation favored the
measure. Spokane, Tacoma and Ever
EFT opposed 1t.
BUYING SUBMARINES.
United States Wants Few Of the Por.
poise Boats.

Washington, ID. c., Jan. e.-Secretary
OF War Morton viii soon sign a con-
tract with an American company for
four submarine boats to cost $500, 900.
This amount is necessary for their con-
struction having been appropriated by
the last congress. The boats are
built largely for experimental purposes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
END SATISFACTORY.

Murderer Dies and His Victim Is Lit
tie Hurt.
Seattle, wash, Jan. 6.-Matthew II
Conners, a former employe at the court
house. fired three shots at his wife this
afternoon and then shot himself
through the head His wife received
but slight wound In the arm Con-
ners died at the hospital. Family
trouble Is given as the cause.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
SQUADRON STOPS.
Baltic Fleet Keeps Away From the Jap.
anese Viotors,

London, Jan. 6-The Times learns
there is no evidence of supplies being
arranged for the Russian Second Pa
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-07
POOR NAN.

Application for Bail Is oyerruled by
the Court.
New York, Jan. s.-The petition oi
Nan Patterson for bail was overruled
on learning the news from her attor-
ney In the Tombs Miss Patterson coli
lapsed ami cried bitterly.
Fergus County argus., 1905-10-24
THE EIGHI In NEW YORK.

1t is about conceded that Mayor Nc
Clellan will have a walk-over for re-
election as mayor of New York City,
owing to the fact that the reform ele-
ments in the city were unable to get
together. The half-hearted efforts for
the fusion of the Republican party. the
Citizens Union and the Municipal
Ownership League proving abOrtive,
the Republicans have placed in nomi-
nation William NJ. WINS, a prominent
attorney and a man who has been
somewhat identified with the reform
movement, and will make the fight
on straight party lines.
1t was only by a union of all of the
forces opposed to Tammany that vic.
tory was possible. That chance is
gone and the people of the great me
tropolis will have themselves to blame
in perpetuating the rule Of this cor
rupt organization.
Mayor Mcclellan has given a fairl,
decent administration. He is bette
than his followers. He has done tn,
best he could with the gang benin,
him. Yet it is claimed that scarcel
one of the city departments has beel
conducted with anything approachin
efficiency. Some effort to maintai
the improvements inaugurated b
Mayor Low has been made but III
city government is not what it shoul
be.
Mayor Mcclellan has so conducte
himself as 10 placate a large numbe
of those engaged in former refor
movements and at the same time n
Fergus County argus., 1905-10-24

So far there has been very little wool
sold in Montana on contract although
tempting offers may cause good
many to dispose of their clips before
the market opens. When a grower
gets his price he is likely to sell, be
lieving that "a bird in hand is worth
two in the BUSH But the coming
season would seem to be good one
for the exercise of caution. Two Or
three cents on a pound means great
deal to every grower. The Boston
Transcript thinks the woolgrowers of
this state will be justified in holding
out for four pounds of wool for one
dollar. The hockmasters can be re-
lied upon to study the market condl-
tions very closely during the winter
and will be pretty well advised as to
what is the best thing to do when
here All of the woolgrowers OF this
county had feed left over from last
winter and with good crops of hay
this season are prepared for severe
weather if that is what is in store
for them. An early winter is not so
much to be dreaded as one that in
fringes upon the spring months. With
favorable conditions the coming sea-
son should prove the most profitable
in the history of the industry so far
as Montana is concerned.
Fergus County argus., 1905-10-24
LEWISTOWN. MONT. OCT, 2f, 1903
BACK TO FIRST PRINCIPLES.

Minneapolis Journal: People VINO
ere demanding the reorganization OF
the three big life insurance compan-
les, and the removal of the present
officers. should bear in mind that John
A. Mccall rose to the presidency OF the
New York Life as a result of similar
upheaval something over decade ago.
There was q house-cleaning then, such
as the public demands now, but there
seems to be necessity for another.
Insurance Commissioner O'Brien
hits the nail squarely when he says
that the investigation will be OF no
permanent value with out change
in the system The fundamental
wrong is that vast sums of money are
allowed TO accumulate in surplus
funds. instead of going to the benefits
of polcyholders by annual distribu-
tions.
AS long as an enormosu cash sur
plus is allowed to collect, so long Will
executives in charge be found yielding
to temptations of stock jobbing, eXor-
bitant salaries, loans to related cor
pOratiOns. etc. The only sure cure is
to require the annual distribution Of
earnings The root of the evil lies in
deferred dividends and tontine poll
c1es.
Endowment policies have an attrac-
who
pecting to die like the idea of pol
icy which will mature without the
necessity of dying. The trouble with
the endowment policy is that compara-
lively few get the benefit of it. Sta
tistics show that not more than one
in fifteen of such policies mature. 1t
is believed that two-thiIds of those
who realize die during the term, and
so have paid a rate higher than need
ed for protection, when protection was
all they wanted. The small remainder,
probably one in fifty, stick to their
payments until the policies mature.
The investment pans out for them,
but how about the other forty-nine?
Some die and the face of the policy
goes to their heirs but the great mass
lapse in payments and get little or
nothing. The lapses pile up the COM
panys surplus. and the extra premi-
ums paid and held to liquidate endow-
ment policies are responsible for most
Of the enormous cash assets carried
by the big companies.
Mr. O'Brien's cure is an absolute re-
turn to the first principles, of insur-
ance for protection only, with an an
nua distribution Of surplus, and he
would probably add, strict limitation
on the amounts paid to get business
The great army of policyhOl,lers have
doubtless seen all they want of fren-
zied life insurance, and would welcome
return to the simple life on the plan
Mr.. O'Brien suggests. The system
which permits the insured to bet that
he will keep up his payments. when
the chances are fifty to one that he
will not, is not legitimate life insur
ance. 1t is too much like long
winded game of roulette.
Fergus County argus., 1905-10-24

Senator Garter has reached Wash
ingtOn and made call on President
Roosevelt before the latter started
on his southern trip, In Mr.. Carter
Montana will have a senator at the
nation capital who can do something
for the state. Mr.. Carter is on the
ground early and expects to put in
six or eight months Of hard work for
his state and the nation. His former
experience in the upper house, his eX-
tensiye acquaintance and recognized
ability in debate and in committee
work, give him prestige and advan-
tage equal, if not superior, to that OF
any other member from the far west.
The great irrigation enterprises will
receive his earnest attention and with
President Roosevelt in full accord with
him as to the desirability of eXpedit-
ing the work mapped out for this state.
ii is believed that the senator will
have accomplished much in that ,lrec-
tion before the coming session of con
sress adjourns.
Fergus County argus., 1905-10-24
WHY MCCALL MUST GO.

The New York Press gives six rea
sons why Mccall must go. They are
based upon McCalls own confessions;
First-That false statements were
made. which is a crime.
Second-That money was paid to
prevent unfavorable legislation, which
is bribery.
Third-That money of policyholders
was paid to get new policyholders;
conversion of funds
Fourth-That company money was
paid to political committees; embez-
Element.
Fifth-Bonds were sold one day and
bought back the next to deceive the
insurance department: fraud.
Sixth-That accounts of the New
York Life We're cooked; forgery
Bribery. conversion. embeZzlement,
fraud-that is a pretty large record
for one man to live down at Mccall S
time of life. The Press believes his
case demands release from further
cares of office in order that he may
give his attention to the litigation
which will grow out of his acts and
repentance and prayer.
Fergus County argus., 1905-10-24
Seeing is believing" according

Seeing is believing according tc
an old saying. A number of oul
statesmen who accompanied Secre-
tary Taft to the Philippines have re
turned convinced. from personal OBJ
servation, that the Filipinos are not
ready for self-government and will not
be for some time to come. Now it is
said that several of the congressional
committee which is in Arizona look
ing over the territory's fitness fol
statehood have changed their minds
and think the territory should be
admitted independent of New Mexico
1t may be necessary for a few sena
tors to visit the territory before they
change their mind on the question.
Fergus County argus., 1905-10-24
Mrs. MeIviIle's story False,

Great Falls, Oct. 23.-Investigation
at the office of the time keeper at the
Boston & Montana smelterS in this
city shows that the charge that Geo.
Melville murdered Otis Walbridge in
Granite county in 1901 is false. The
charge was made by Mrs. Melville,
formerly Mrs. Walbridge, in Butte
the other day. when she was apparent
ly hypnotized and she denied that she
had testified that her father, j. c.
Hunter, killed Walbridge. Hunter is
now serving a 99-year sentence in the
penitentiary.
The records at the smelters show
that Melvilel was employed there at
the time of the murder of Walbridge
for several months prior to that time
and long afterward.
Fergus County argus., 1905-10-24

Rhode Island Republicans held their
state convention on the 18th inst, re-
nominating the present state Officers
by acclamation. The platform reaf-
firms its Endorsement OF the Chicago
platform of 1904, and "rejoices in the
triumph of the Republican party at
the polls one year ago, and in the IN
auguratiOn last March of Theodore
Roosevelt, who is today not only the
president of the United States, but
the foremost figure of the world Ad-
herence to the principles of protection
to American labor and American in
dustries is proclaimed. mo nation
says the Little Rhody Republicans,
mas ever known such widespread
prosperity as the United States has
enjoyed since the restoration of the
Republican party to power by Nc
Kinley's election These are not the
eXtravagant and unsupported state
ments of Il partizan convention, but
declarations that are self-evident to
every intelligent observer.
Fergus County argus., 1905-10-24
South Wants to Paw 1t,

Atlanta, Ca, Oct. PA movement
has been started here to raise by pop
ular subscription in the south 100000
or sum sufficient to pay the duty on
the presents bestowed upon Miss Alice
Roosevelt, daughter of the president
during her trip through the orient
The plan is intended TO show the
appreciation of the south for the pres
ident's recent efforts in behalf of peace
between Russia and Japan. in inaugu
rating the construction of the isthmian
canal and other acts of his administra
ton which have endeared him to the
people of all sections without regard
to political affiliatiOn
Fergus County argus., 1905-10-24

Nearly every paper in the state has
republished the interview with John
d. Waite, which appeared in the Argus
commission OF the Montana wool
growers for the purpose Of marketing
the entire clip of the state and shut
ting out the buyers. The reasons ad,
vanced by Senator Waite against such
a plan are generally accepted as be,
ins well founded, and while the com
mission plan has many features that
commend il, the general opinion agrees
with Mr., Waite's Judgment that it is
impracticable.
Fergus County argus., 1905-10-24
Tunnel for the Mails.

Chicago, Oct. 23.-The great tunnel
under the new Chicago postoffice was
completed today when the two crews
of miners who, for the past 40 days
have been working toward each 9th,
er from opposite ends of the bore
finished the work of excavation 40
feet below the street level.
The poStoffice tunnel, which is to
be used exclusively for the transmits
sion of mail matter, is one of the
most important and noteworthy of the
Chicago subways, and extends from
Jackson boulevard to Adams street, a
distance of 396 feet.
Fergus County argus., 1905-10-24
Prince TO Wed Spanish lnfanta,

Madrid, Oct. 23.-The betrOthal OF
Prince Ferdinand. of Bavaria, to Infan
Ia Maria Teresa, sister of King AL
fonso. was formally accomplished to
day. The prince went to the royal
palace. where he signed an act ol
Spanish naturalization in the presence
of the royal family, and this evening
a royal banquet will be given at the
palace in honor of the bride. in which
the German ambassador will represent
the prince. The marriage will be pop
ular.
Fergus County argus., 1905-10-24

antagonize the Tammanyites, who are
still out for graft and plunder. The
leopard cannot change his spots. The
last state legislature having changed
the term of Office to four years, Tam
many will have that period of unin-
terrupted enjoyment of the spoils. If
the people of New York can stand it
possibly no one else should complain.
Fergus County argus., 1905-10-24
Folk May Aid Jerome.

New York, Oct. 23.-Wm. B. Horn
blower has signed and sent the fol
lowing call to Governor Folk of Mis-,
souri,:
The undersigned citizens of New
York, without regard to party, invite
and urge you for the sake of good
government and in order TO keep in
office a fearless and faithful public
servant, to core on and speak fol-
Jerome"
Fergus County argus., 1905-10-24

Great actors are not always good
financiers. They are more likely to
be right the reverse. They are apt
to give more attention to their art
than to the office receipts. 1t is said
Sir Henry Irving's death was hastened
by brooding over the loss of the Ly-
ceum theater in London in which he
spent a fortune in an attempt to es-
tabish the legitimate drama. The
Lyceum is now a second rate music
hall. Edwin Booth. in his prime. built
thatre in New York where histrionic
plays were produced. but he also met
with financial failure. Sarah Bern
hardt is said to be poor in purse from
losses sustained in her attempt to edu-
cate her country-people up to higher
ideals in the dramatic art, and is COM
ing to America to recoup her fortune
Theatre goers seem to prefer trash
to the great creations.
Fergus County argus., 1905-10-24

Remarkable are the discoveries of
science, St Marks NJ. E. church,
Brookline, Massachusetts, has been
furnished with six ACQUISITIONS" by
which deaf persons can hear every
word spoken or sung in the church,
Some who had not heard a sermon in
years expressed great delight upon
being able to hear distinctly. And
Yet there are those who are unwilling
TO hear the truths that are proclaimed
from the pulpit.
Fergus County argus., 1905-10-24

Helen Hunt Jackson, in one of her
poems, says: 20, suns and skies and
clouds of June, and flowers of June to.
gether, ye cannot rival for one hour,
October's bright blue weather" While
Octobers in Montana are usually un.
surpassed in any land beneath the
been of the kind to inspire poetry.