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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-14

The infant daughter Of Lsandr An
drson of Deep River died Wednesday
and the funeral win be held ut Naaei
today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-14

Mira Garrison. wife of Frank Carl
son oe s7s Thirty -sixAtA street 10 re-
ported ssrioasiy III at Der home ano
10 MOI expected 70 mva
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-14

r. NJ. oAs,on carries q fun line OF
farm implements. also wagons. bug
gies ana farming tools Of all kinda
1906 Fourtssnth street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-14

Want ads in The Astorian always
hiring results.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-14

Miss Elsie larsen and Miss Retha
Fowler win assist with the music At
the Methodist church at this mornings
services.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-14

A marriage llcenes was issued yeA-
terdky by County Clerk Clinton to
Frank borden and Laura Nelson, both
Of ciifton
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-14
LoCaI Brevltles.

It's shs wa,.s--oly.pis pss~
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

BATTLES
FLAM ES
Puts Out a Fire and
Saves Panic
Still Singing, She Stamps
Out Blaze
Burning Oil Spills on carpetlng From
Torch Carried by Chorus
Girl-Diva Praised in
Many Tongues
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 29.--Mme. Lillian
Nordica won the enthusiastic plaudi.s
of a large matinee audience at the
Metropolitan opera house today, when
she quite coolly stamped out blaze on
the stage near the footlights caused by
fire dropping from a torch carried by
a chorus girl
The incident occurred during the fire
scene of the last act of the opera,
"Gotterdaemmerung. Burning oil
spilled from one of the chorus torches
and set fire to the stage carpeting.
Immediately there was an uneasiness
apparent in the audience and several
persons started to leave their seats.
Nine. Nordica, who was singing,
walked over to the blaze and, without
interrupting her song, stamped out the
last spark of the fire.
When the act ended the audience
cheered, waved handkerchiefs and ap-
pauded her for many minutes.
Enthusiastic exclamations of praise
in many languages were shouted across
the footlights to the singer.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
GEN. BINGHAM's RECORD
Prospective Police Commissioner Of
New York Has Had an
Active Career
By Associated Press.


By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-General
Theodore Alfred Bingham, who has
been offered the police commissioners
ship of New York city by Mayor Nc
Clellan had the reputation when he
was an engineer officer of being one
of the most active men in that corps
He was born in Connecticut about 46
years ago and appointed to the military
academy from. New Hampshire. Sep-
tember /, 1885.
All his active service was in the
engineer service and many of the most
attractive features of the public
grounds of Washington owe their in
spiration and development to him.
Notable among these is the magnifi-
cent driveway skirting the tidal basin.
After being detached from Wash
ington in 1903, General Bingham's next
duty was the direction of all the great
river and harbor works on the lower
lakes section.
1t was while engaged in the discharge
of the duties of this Office that he met
with the accident that terminated his
active service and resulted in an ampu-
tation of the limb.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
C0RTELY0U ANNOUNCES
QUICKER MAIL SERVICE
NEW YoRK-sAN FRANCISCO TIME
SHORTENED "a HOURS
Schedule Affects All Points in the
East Having Business With Places
West of the Mississippi River.
Goes Into Effect December 81
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Dec 29-Postmaster
General Corteyou today announced
What, from postal standpoint. Is re-
garded as one of the most important
changes in railway mail schedules that
has occurred in many years, affecting
all points in the east having business
with points west of the Mississippi
river. 1t becomes effective Decem-
Der 81.
change of the schedule on the
Union Pacific railway between Omaha
and Ogden, Utah. and the Southern
Pacific between Ogden and San Fran
cisco, with supplemental changes on the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy and Chi
cago & Northwestern railroads between
Chicago and Omaha, reduces the time
of mail in transit between New York
and San Francisco westbound and be-
tween the same points eastbound prac-
tlcally twenty-four hours.
Heretofore, leaving New York at 3:15
a. m. Monday and Chicago at 2:45 a.
m. Tuesday it reached ogden at 3:45 o.
M. Thursday and San Francisco 12:4S
p. m. Friday. Under the new schedule
this mail will reach Ogden at p. IN.
"Wednesday and San Fraqslal II, go at 1890
p. rG. Thursday
EdStDounu unuer the ola scnedule the
mail leaving San Francisco at p. m.
Monday passed ogden at a. m. on
Wednesday. Omaha at p. m. Thurs
day, reaching Chicago at 2:20 a. m.
Friday and at New York at a. m.
Saturday. Under the new schedule it
leaves San Francisco at p. m. Mon
day, passing Omaha at 10:45 p. m.
Wednesday, Chicago at 10:30 a. m.
Thursday, arriving at New York at 11:53
a. m. Friday.
A business day is saved each way.
Direct connection is made from Port
land, Oregon, and Idi-ho points.
Connection is also made with the San
Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake rail-
road, putting mail into Los Angeles at
A.: As ID. m.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
PEERAGES GIVEN
TO C0MMONERS
BESTOWED ON PREMIER'S REC
0MMENDATl0N
Sir Henry Campbell -7annermsn and
A. J. Balfour Address Large
Audiences Of Their
Constituents
ny Assoclnied Press.

LONDON, Dec 29.-At the recon-
Campbell -Bannerman, King Edward
today conferred peera ges on the fol-
lowing members Of the house of COM
mons Lord Edmond George Fitz-
maurice, brother of Lord Bansdowne,
former foreign secretary; Sir Arthur
Divett Hayatt, Hon. Philip James
Stanhope, youngest son of Earl Stan
hope; Charles Hare Hemphill, Sir
James Joicey Charles Henry Wilson
and Sir William Henry Wills.
Lord Reay and the following mem
bers of the house Of commons today
were sworn in as memebrs Of the privy
council: John Edward Ellis, Richard
Knight Causton Thomas Shaw, Ed
mund Roberts, Thomas Burt, Sir Wal
ter Foster and Henry Labouchere.
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman, the
premier, and Arthur j. Bafour the for
ner premier, respective leaders of the
two great parties now drawn up in
battle array in the united kingdom,
addressed large audiences tonight. The
premier spoke at Dumferline, Scotland,
making fiscal reform his battecry. In
answering a question he said he did
not favor separate independent legis-
lature for Ireland, but intimated that
that country should have a legislature
subordinate to the imperial parliament.
Mr.. Balfour, talking to a sympa-
thetic audience at Queens hall, London,
asked, "Will you have fiscal reform or
home rule for this is the true issue of
the campaign"
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman said
that the liberals would fight protec-
tion and fiscal reform during the cam
paign, as they did while in opposition,
While the former premier said that fis-
cal reforms would be the first great
question with which the unionist party
would have to deal whenever it was
returned to power, because it was a
question in which the welfare of the
country was bound up.
Mr.. Balfour plainly indicated that
the whole attack of the unionists
throughout the present campaign
would be centered on the assumed in
tention of the liberal party to give Ire
land control of it's own affairs through
an executive body responsible directly
to an Irish elective body. This Mr.
Balfour believed, would inevitably lead
to separation, which he admitted would
be preferable to the continued par
liamentary turmoil consequent on half
way measures.
Sir Henry Campbell -Bannerman de-
voted almost his entire speech to an
attack on the fiscal propositions of the
unionists and said it was the duty of
the liberals to bury any party support
ing Joseph Chamberlain.
Sir Edward Gray, the foreign secre-
tary, speaking to his constituents at
Belford, Northumberland, today said
that the carrying out of Mr.. Chamber
lain's policy would mean the ruin of
the national prosperity. He assured
his audience that the liberals had no
intention of granting home rule, but
that they hope to do much for Ire.
land.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
NO BREAK IN RIGA STRIKE
Soldiers Surround RevoIutionaries and
Arrest 16o of Them
Bv Assoclated Press.

RIGA, Dec. 2S. via Eydtkuhnen, East
Prussia, Dec 29.-There has been no
break in the general strike here. None
OF the newspapers appeared today.
The inhabitants are not molested by
the revolutionists. Otherwise the stu
atiop remains unchanged.
Several thousand revolutionists as
sembled yesterday at the bidding of the
Socialist organization for the purpose
of holding a general meeting, when
force of troops arrived Unexpectedly.
The infantry surrounded the building,
while the cavalry barred the streets
and quick firing guns We're placed at
the corners of the streets nearest the
hall. After these preparations had
been made the commander of the
troops entered the hall with a company
of infantry and announced to the reYo-
lutionists that they were surrounded.
He asked them to disperse quietly and
to give up their arms, as otherwise the
building would be bombarded. Most of
the leaders. however, had already es-
capped through a secret door The re-
mainder declared they had no arms,
Whereupon they We're searched by the
soldiers, Those on whom arms were
not found We're allowed TO leave the
building, while 100 We're arrested after
being disarmed. The building was then
occupied by the troops.
Cossacks and dragons are con-
stantly galloping through the stree Is,
dispensing crowds wherever they are
gathered The dragons seem to be
furious and are shooting and striking
everywhere about them. This action
is probably revenge for the treatment
of their comrades at Takum and Tall
sen.
The revolutionaries are posting pla-
cards in five languages ordering the
Inhabitants to disarm the police and
soldiers and to barricade the town. Tho
people, however, frequently tear down
these placards. A heavy snow is fall
ing in this district.
1t Is said that the new governor gem
eral with $4,000 additional troops is
planning to uproot the revolutionary
movement by surrounding Llyonia and
Courland ana driving all the reyolu-
tionaries into a bag shaped corner Of
Courland between Riga and Libau.
whore they Will be annihilated, war
ships cutting off all escape by sea.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
BOSTON FIRM SUSPENDS
Brokerage House of n. r. Leighton
G. Co. Fails for About
Half a Million
By Associa ted Press.


BOSTON, Dec. 29.-The recent rise
in copper stocks on the Boston board
of trade was an important contribut-
ing cause to the suspension today of
the stock brokerage firm of H. r.
Leighton & Co.. which assigned for the
benefit OF its creditors. Although the
firm is not member of any stock ex-
change, the assignment was adjudged
of considerable Importance from the
fact that it has some forty branch
offices, all but three of them in New
England. The assignee is Charles E.
Allen, a lawyer of this city. The firm
stated that the suspension was due
to the failure of a member of the Bos-
ton stock exchange to meet his obiga-
tions to the company and to outstand-
ing investments. No financial state
ment was Issued, but it is thought
the liabilities may reach $500,000.
Almost all the larger cities of New
England are affected by he suspension.
There are several hundred creditors
throughout New England and Canada.
The failure had no effect upon the
stock market
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
JEROME CAMPAIGNING
AGAINST THE GAMBLERS
SAYS THEY ARE PROTECTED BY
POLITICIANS
District Attorney Declares Jobs in
Pool Rooms Are Part of the Pat=
ronage Given Out by Winners at
the Polls
BY Associated Press.

Apy @ASSDCltleu ETeSS.
NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-That the
gambling houses and pool rooms in this
city are as wide open today as ever
ana that many employees of these
places are given positions by political
leaders as q patt of the patronage of
their districts, was charged by District
Attorney Jerome today. There were
a large number of pool room and gam
bling house cases on the calendar and
Mr.. Jerome appeared in person as pros
ecutor 1t was when three men VIII,
had been indicted for bookmaking in
an Eighth avenue resort pleaded guilty
that the district attorney addressed
the court.
"These men plead guilty and tell
me they are only employees" said he.
They are what L term statesmen
criminals. They are put into these
pool rooms by political leaders as a
part of the patronage of their districts
and it is almost impossible to tell
whether they are politicians or crimi-
mails Pool rooms and gambling houses
are as numerous as ever. The police
organize a series of false raids, dart
into houses, wreck furniture, put a
few gentlemen in durance vile and call
it an attempt to get evidence. In this
case l ask your honor to impose a
fine Of 800 each and 1 say if they can-
not. pay the Booker of slle game 5cili.
II he does not come forward and pay
will bring him here myself in man.
ner that will surprise him.
Fines of S100 each were imposed III
several cases.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
ACCUSED OF LAND FRAUDS
J. C. Pettijohn of Omaha in Custody
and Other Arrests to
Follow
BY Associated Press.

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 29.-J. c. Petit
john, who was recently removed from
the office of receiver of the Valentine
land Office, was arrested today upon a
complaint filed by Special United
States Attorney Rush by direction of
the attorney generals Office.
Pettijohn is charged with suborna-
ton of perjury, conspiracy In securing
fraudulent land entries and unlawful
ly enclosing government lands At
torney Tucker of Valentine was also
arrested for illegal completely in the
land frauds. Word has also been re-
ceived by the federal authorities here
of the arrest of Edward Letson, son of
Mayor Letson of Horton, Kas,, in the
same connection.
1t is announced that other arrests
will follow very shortly.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
BULLET THROUGH HEAD
Andrew Nichols Of san Diego Be-
lieved to Have Intended to
Take Wife's Life Also
speoiai 10 Tho Herald.


SAN DIEGO. Dec. 29.-Andrew
Nichols shot himself through the head
with a revolver this afternoon. The
heavy bail plowed It's way through his
head and struck one OF the walls of
the room In which Nichols was sitting.
The shooting occurred at the Nichols
nome at No. 11l5 Ninth street. Nichols
has been q sufferer from dropsy. ana
1t IS supposed that continual worry
over this trouble affected his mind
After eating his midday meal Mich
OILS sat down In an arm chair in the
front room Of his little cottage. He
soon procured the revolver from a
trunk. His actions showed, say his
neighbors, that he not only intended
to take his own life but the life of
his wife as we'll. When Nichols saw
that his wife had escaped him he
turned back to the kitchen and sent
the bullet crashing through his skull.
The bullet was found on the kitchen
table, where It had fallen after striking
the wall Nichols was about 81 years
of age and came to San Diego about
two and n half years ago from sausa-
Ito.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
AID FOR BROKER MITCHELL
Creditors Assured That He Will Re-
ceive Assistance Locally and
From the East
Bv Associated A Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29.-The
creditors of r. Brent Mitchell, the
stock broker who has failed for about
100000, We're informed today that he
had received assurances of aid from
the east, in addition to assistance Of
fered here. They will hold a meeting
tomorrow, when it is expected that a
statement will be presented by Book
Keeper Clark.
The many small creditors of the sus-
pended Pacific Stock and Grain Ex-
change are endeavoring to locate as
sets.
The exchange had a branch on Mar
ket street and branches in San Jose
and Oakland. 1t is said that the GUS
toners in San Jose have been settled
with.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
RABBITS HAVE TO HURRY
President and Sons Hunt Them and
Later Mr.. Roosevelt Goes
After Turkeys
Bv Associated Press.

CHARLOTTESVILLE Va, Dec. 90
President and Mrs. Roosevelt took a
lCng horseback ride today, and Archie
and Theodore, jr, had lively rabbit
hunt. 1t is now said to be the presi-
dents intention TO return to Washing
ton Saturday night instead of Sunday
night, as he oriy iyinally intended to do.
Theodore Roosevelt, jr., and Miss
Ethel left Nor1n Garden tonight at S:15
O'Clock on the return to Washington.
The president enjoyed a hunting trip
for wild turkeys yesterday. The local
ity selected was on top of Green noun
tain, about three miles from Pine Knob.
He was accompanied by Peyton
Scoles, jr., a well known resident of
Albemarle county, and ONO Hundro.
Later in the day the two boys, Kermit
and Archie, departed on a hunting trip
in the neghborhood of Keene, not a
great distance from Pine Knob.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
AGED GREEK KILLS HIMSELF
San Diego Man Threatens Life of His
Wife, Then Commits
Suicide
BY Associated Press.

SAN DIEGO. Dec. 29.-Andrew
Nichols, Greek aged CT, this afternoon
committed suicide after an unsuccessful
attempt to kill his wife.
Nichols has been suffering from vari-
GUS physical ailments for a long time
and has been despondent. Late this
afternoon he procured a revolver and
attacked his wife, but she quickly
seized him and prevented his shooting
and thea escaped from the house. The
man then went into the rear room and,
pacing the weapon to his head blew
out his brains.
Nichols has lived on Ninth street In
this city about two years. having come
from San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
$4,000 IN JEWELnY STOLEN
Store in New York Robbed for Second
Time Within Three
Months
BY A eeocIaiod preq.

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-For the Sec
cnd time In three months and the
seventh time within three years, the
Jewelry store of Schwartz Brothers at
1868 Broadway, In the heart Of the
tenderloin district, was robbed early
today and about $4,000 worth of dla 4.
mond rings and watches were stolen
The loss on the seven robberes ac-
ccrding to a member of the firm ag-
gregates $4,000.
The robbery was most daring. as
this part of the city is brilliantly
lighted throughout the entire night.
working during the height of ter
rifle rainstOrm, while most of the pc.
destrians had sought shelter the bur-
glars gained an entrance to the store
by cutting through a steel folding
gate that barred the approach to the
front door, and then cut through a
heavy wire screen that protected the
plate glass in the front door. They
then smashed the glass to reach their
rlunder. In cutting the wires of the
screen over the window the burglars
set off a burglar alarm, yet they es-
capped with their booty before the no
Ice or the agent Of the burglar alarm
company reached the scene.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
PAE I

PAE.r
1-Bribery scandal at Long Beach
2-Presbyterians to be reunited
3-Year's illness ends in death
4-EdtoriaI
5-City news
6-Sports
7-Markets
BY. M. C. A. to keep. "open house,
PART u
VARSITY clubs delight crowd
2-3-CIassified advertisements
3-4-5-Public advertising
6-Southern California news
EASTERN
D. B. Hill sends word he is unable to
testify at insurance investigation.
Nine Nordica stamps out fire in
theater, receiving plaudits of audience.
Charles Y. Yerkes, street car magnate,
dies in New York.
FOREIGN
Peerages bestowed on members OF
the house of commons on premier's rec
ommendation.
Princess Ena of Battenberg to JOIN
King Alfonso at Granada.
Pope indignant because Americans
did not kneel before him.
Attempt at armed rebellion in Rus
sia is practically crushed.
COAST
Spreckels will extend electric road
from San Diego to La Jolla.
Mystery of disappearance Of Grass
Valley miner solved by discovery OF
his dead body.
Members of Riverside chamber of
commerce banquet at Glenwood hotel.
LOCAL
Society woman sues dye works for dam
aging her opera coat.
North Ontario packing house on South
Molino street destroyed by fire
Mavor Emo and Trustee Losee of Long
Beach arrested on charge of accepting a
bribe.
Presbyterian ministers favor plan 10
unite northern and Cumberland branches
Police forbid use OF firearms IN New
Years celebration.
Plans for funeral OF j, $. slauson are
completed.
Messenger boy runs down conductor
accident.
Fire Chief Lips completely vlndicated BY
fire commission.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
J. H. SMITH NOT GUILTY
Fresno Man Acquitted of Charge of
Attempting to Murder
j. r. Avenall
BY Associated Press.

FRESNO, Dec 29.-Tonight after be-
ing out six hours a jury declared Jo-
seph II. Smith of this city not guilty
of attempting to murder j. Frank Av-
email Of Fowler. The verdict closes d
case that had it's beginning on Sep
tember 22. on that day Avenall walked
into Smiths office on business and,
after few minutes, Smith drew a
pistol and shot Avenall in the back
Smith nor Avenall would talk at that
time.
There was much public interest in
the affair because of the prominence :
OF the men, one being cashier of the
Bank of Fowler and the other former
cashier of the Farmers bank OF Sell
ma, and both members of the Elks.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
INVENTOR IN TROUBLE
George w. cornweII Arrested on
Charge of Having Stolen
$4,000 in Property
Bv Associated Press.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Dec. 29.-
George w. Cornwell, until recently
treasurer of the Wheeler & Wilson
Manufacturing company and an in
Ventor of note, was arrested today on
the charge of theft of United States
bonds and jewelry to the value of
$11 900.
The complainant is Mrs. Gilbert A.
Lumpkin, wife of Gilbert A. Lumpkin,
who also was known as Lumpkin A.
Gill of st. Louis, of the firm of Arnold
& Co.. which became involved in legal
difficulties with the postoffice depart
ment because of alleged "get-rich-
quick" methods of doing business.
Cornwell went to jail in default of
bail.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
SIGN RECALL PETITION
San Diego Citizens Hope to Remove
Councilman Who Voted in
Unpopular Manner
Special to The Herald

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 29.--Six papers are
in circulation In the Seventh ward to-
day and signatures are being secured 10
a petition for the recall of Councilman
Jayn N. Reynolds.
Immediately after the six members of
the council. including Councilman Rey-
nolds, voted to repeal the Kelly codifi-
cation ordinance, a meeting OF the
Golden Hill club was held and resolu-
tions We're adopted severely censuring
the representative of the ward i'm which
he misrepresented public sentiment
there
The club then asked the councilman
to resign, and as an alternative de-
clared it's intention Of circulating a
petition for his recall.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
EnaIlshman Robbed on Train
BY Associated Press.

KANSAS CITY. Mo, Dec. 20
who says he is the son of Sir Thomas
II. White a member of parliament
reported to the chief of police here to-
day that he had been robbed of money
and jewelry valued at about $4,000 i'm "a
Wabash train somewhere between De-
troit and Kansas City on Wednesday
night. White expresses the belief that
he was robbed by fellow passenger,
who left the train at st. Louis
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
PeddIer Killed by Engine
BY Associated Press.

FRESNO, Dec. 29.-At o'clock to-
night e. II. Martin, one-legged man,
was run over and killed by switch
engine at the Tulare street crossing of
the Southern Pacific. Martin failed to
heed the warning shouts of watch
man. His body was dragged for a
block and a half. Martin was a ped
dler and until recently ran donkey
engine for the Fresno flume and irri-
cation company. He has son in Bak-
ersfield.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
Collins Indicted for Perjury
BY Associa ted Press

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29,-George
d. Collins was indicted by the grand
jury today on the charge of perjury
committed in his recent trial. bench
warrant was issued and Collins was
arrested and taken to the county Jail,
where he spent the night. He Is con-
fident of being released on the required
$4,000 bonds tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
Adams Jury Is Secured
By Associated Iress.

I'y 4N7oUVIuNVu 7 TVH7'
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. ga full
Minnie Adams on the charge OF muir
dering her infant seven years ago.
This is the third trial OF the accused
woman.