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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04
Says He Has Never Claimed
Any Tine Divine Right.
Anthracite Coal Baron Is Interviewed
in Portland Relative to "Divine Right
StOry-QuOtes Good, Sensible Advice
of Senator Hanna.

Portland, Aug. 3.--"The statement
that at any time l ever claimed divine
right in anything except life, liberty
and the pursuit of happiness. is
malicious falsehood," said George +.
Baer, president OF the Philadelphia &
Reading railway, today, Mr.. Baer, in
company with his family, is in Port
land on a pleasure trip.
Those eonscieneeless papers which
made me appear as saying my asso-
ciates and l controlled the anthracite
coal of this country by divine right de.
lioerately falsifed. have said and
done some foolish things in my time,
but never anything quite so unworthy
or idiotic as to make such an utter
ance.
THAT lie was circulated at the tin'A
of the coal strike hearing for the ex.
press purpose of inhaming public mind.
At that time Senator Hanna said to
me, 'Baer, don't deny it. 1t won't do
any good. The lie will travel so fast
you can't overtake it, Hanna was
right and l knew it, SO said nothing by
way of a denial.
AS said to me, so say to you, if
some one starts lie about you, don't
deny it. Live it down. That's the only
way. Prove that it is not true. One
of the greatest of human feelings is
the proneness to believe an evil re-
port. The world wants to hear evil
so badly it will believe it in prefer
ence to good report at any time,
As to the story about divine right
l think l have lived it down pretty sue
eessfully by this time, and only trouble
makers or their dupes will credit it,"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04
TO RELIEVE CONGESTION.
Manhattan Terminal of Brooklyn Bridge
Altered.

New York, Aug. a.--Eforts to con
struct the Manhattan terminal Of
Brooklyn bridge for the purpose Of re-
lieving in part the crush which has
hours a menace TO life and limb began
yesterday. BY October it is expected
that the improvements will be com.
pleted and the congestion in traffic
stopped.
Temporary relief only is expected
from the present reconstruction. Work
on s5.OOOO0O terminal, recently au-
thorized by the city authorities, will be-
made enabling the Brooklyn elevated
trains TO cross the bridge at all times,
thus doing away with ten terrific
scramble to board bridge trains.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04
INFORMAL MEETING TODAY. TODAY

Oyster Bay, Aug. 3.--President
Roosevelt will receive informally TO.
morrow Sergiun Witte, the principal en-.
yoy Of the Emperor Of Russia to the
Washington peace conference. Baron
Rosen, Russian ambassador and the as.
sociate Of the Russian envoy, will nc.
company NJ. Witte to Oyster Bay.
They will be the guests OF President
and Mrs. Roosevelt at luncheon II 10
not expected that any other visitors
win he received by President Roosevelt
during the day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04
Reported indicted Magistrate is
Prominent in Foreign Country
Supposed to Have Been Dead for Years
--Rumored He Will Return to Salem
to Claim Part Of Estate of His De-
ceased Wife.

Salem, Aug. sit is reported here
from authoritative sources that former
Judge +. J Dawne OF the United States
District court Of Alaska, who disap-
peared 90 years ago under an indiet-
ment here for forgery and embezzIe-
ment, and supposed to be dead for
years, is alive and holds a high Office
in a foreign country. 1t is stated he
intends coming back here to claim part
OF the estate Of his deceased wife, valued
at $4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04
WILL REMEDY WRONGS.

} Washington, Aug. 3,--Secretary Shaw
has notified Governor Blanchard of
Louisiana that ff-any unauthorized acts
and abuses OF discretion have been COM
mitted by the revenue cutter Winona,
now assisting the publis health and
marine hospital service in the campaign
against yellow fever, they win be cor
reeted as far as possible,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04
PORTLAND COUNCIL TO
FIGHT MAYOR HARRY LANE

Portland, Aug. S.--Mayor Harry Lane,
eontending that the action of the City
council in. providing against the will
of the municipal executive for the re-
tentiOn of Plumbing Inspector Hulme
in office is illegal, is planning to an.
nounce an appointment to that place
The action of the council taken yester-
day afternoon to appoint Hulme to the
place was in reality the opening move
in the war between a democratic mayor
and republican eouaeil, which has
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04
slowly 10 as to arariye Monday morn

slowly 70 as 10 arariye Monday morn
Ing.
DESTROYS Of being strictly neutral in
all arrangements for the presentation,
II was decided by President Roosevelt
TO recognize no precedence, based on
sueesses In the present war. Because
Baron komura was presented at Saga.
more hin almost week before NJ. White
arrived il was decided, for this reason.
that Baron komura must take prece.
dence over NJ. Witte. This, however,
win be- recognized only In the Nllf
hours difference In the time Of the pre-.
sentation Of The two mlssions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04

been in process of cOnsummation for
two weeks. As further move against
the mayor, the council plans to pass
the recent box ordinance amendment
over his veto, announced today, and to
follow this with a general revision of
the measure, as by the majority seen
fit. Indications are that the council
will shear the mayor Of every possible
power and privilege, and that he, in
turn, will defy the legislative body and
strive to have his own way.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04
NEGRO RUNS AMUcK.

Lewisville, Kan, Aug. S.-After kill
ing two persons and seriously aud prob
ably fatally shooting two Others and
slightly wounding two more, Ike Kin
ney, desperate negro, was killed in
the river bottom at DOella today after
a hot fight with a posse of citizens.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04
MONTANA COWBOY" DowNED.

Dies Moines, Ia. Aug. 5-Farmer
Burns defeated Jack CARR, the Mon
tana Cowboy" in wrestling match to.
night, taking the first and third falls.
CARR won the second after aa hard
struggle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04
ALASKA FOREST FIRES.

Seattle, Aug. S.--Forest fires are
again raging along the southeastern
coast of Alaska and heavy clouds of
smoke hang over the waters of the
Lynn canal, according to reports brought
here by the steamer City Of Seattle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04
VANCOUVER FISHERMEN
DROWNED.

Vancouver, Aug. S.--Nieholas
Brown and William Ward, two
fishermen employed by the En-
ghsh Bay cannery, were
drowned last night. Their
empty boat was found floating
bottom up today. Another
fishing boat with nothing to
identify il by was also found
overturned. 1t had been manned
by a Japanese, who was un-
doubtedly drowned. 1t was very
aQually on the gulf last night.
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04
HUNGARIAN LABOR SCARCE.
Ambassador Denies That Emigration to
America Is Encouraged.

AiudSSduVI ncuASS Audt EAulSAdtlVn "
: America Is Encouraged.
New York, Aug 3,--Barou Won Hen
gelmuller, the Austria Hungarian am.
bassador, who arrived yesterday from
Europe, denies that Austria Hungary is
encouraging emigration to the United
States
"There is a scarcity instead Of a sur.
plus of unskilled labor in Austria Hun.
gary" said he, "and farmers are hav.
ing great difficulty in getting enough
help to harvest their crops,
There was an abundance of such
labor but emigration has changed the
situation entirely, Wages for m-
skilled labor have advanced 40 that
they are now as high, practically, as in
America, and there is no object for la.
bOrers to leave their native land"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04
PRICE FIVE CENTS
RUSSIAN FORCE is STRONG.

London, Aug. 5.--Dispatehes from
Toxic give confrmatory evidence Of the
great strength Of the Russian forces and
a continual reinforcement, especially in
Northern Korea.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04
TWO LOSE LIVES IN
RIVER.

, Yosemite Valley, Aug. s.
. Mary Garrigan of Los Angeles,
, aged 10 years, while engaged in I
, game at a campfire last night,
, fell into the Merced river, near I
. here. and was drowned. John I
B Yates, soldier of the Fourth I
B cavalry, was also drowned in
; trying to rescue her.
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04
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Portland, Aug. 3.--The jury in .
} the case OF the United States .
, against Williamson, Gesner and .
Biggs had not agreed TO yer. y
dict at II p. m, and was locked .
up for the night, y
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04
BISHOP HARGRoyE DEAD.

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. S.-Bishop R.
X. Hargrove of the Methodist Episco-
pal church south is dead at his home.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04
The Russian and Japanese
PlenipOtentiarieS at
Oyster Bay.
WILL EMBARK EARLY SUNDAY

Assistant Secretary OF State Pierce An.
Rounecs Full Program-ceremoiNes
Attending Formal Presentation Most
Pretsntious---MAny Boats Required.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-04
Up
FOR NIGHT
JURY CANNOT AGREE
No Verdict in williamson
Gessner Biggs
Case.
INSTRUCTIONS ARE ASK FOR

Jury in Land Fraud Trials Is Still Out
Judge de Haven Will Leave Soon
for San Francisco Following Heney,
Who Has Departed.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-28
Cardinal Men ON the Track.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Jan. 27.
The track season at Stanford Univer-
sity will be formally opened tomorrow
by an interdepartment field day, which
will be held on the oval at 10 o'clock.
This meet will give Trainer Dad"
Moulton the first real opportunity for
comparing the merits of the many
new candidates which have entered
college this year The greatest inter-
est centers in the 100-yard dash, the
mile run, the quarter-mile, the half
mile, the shotput and the pole vault.
In the 100-yard dash Cope, q. Gartz-
mann and Woods are showing good
form. Millers work in the distance
PROMISES to be sensational and the
Cardinal will depend upon him to win
both the mile and the half-mile in the
intercollegiate field day with Califor-
MIA. Horton, who Is also freshman,
Is doing splendid work in the shot
put, averaging forty feet this early in
the season.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-28
Rebe,xah installations.

The following have been installed
as officers of California Rebekah
Lodge. I. o. o. f.: Lizzie McMurray,
past grand; Cora Levin, noble grand;
Lizzie B. Mcmillan, vice grand; Emma
Hyman. recording secretary; Mary A.
Hawley. financial secretary; A. S.
Chaplin. treasurer: Flora Burgman
and Hannah Lee, supporters to the
nogle grand; Ella Mcmillan and Tillle
Wilson, supporters to the vice grand;
Esther Rosenberg, chaplain. Daisy
Miller. warden; Jennie Leisher, con-
ductor: Fannie Jonas, outside guard;
Ruby Levin, inside guard. After the
installation a beautiful jewel was pre-
sented to the retiring noble grand.
The officers who were installed for
Ioyal Rebekah Lodge for the current
term are: Myrtle M. Carberry, noble
grand; Mrs. II. Taylor, vice grand;
Tillie Craig, past noble grand; Maude
Barney, chaplain; Rene Perry, warden;
Reatrice Laurance, conductor; Lille
r. Carron and Grace Cantfield. sup
norters to the noble grand; Ella r.
Bourne and Eta Brooks supporters
to the vice grand; Thursey Barrett, in
side ruard: A. J. Paulist, outside
r,,ard. Ella Nixon and Alice Bennett,
altar supporters; Nita Ferdinand,
..Ruth"; Eldora Smith, Naomi; Mol
lie Copple, mother of Joseph; Gertie
Ferdinand, Minnie Memberger and
Blanche Crossman, banner-bearers;
Miss Leady, organist.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-28
STANFORD BASEBALL MEN
TO PLAY PRACTICE GAME
Will Meet the Crack Nine Of the
Santa Clara College on Lat
ter's Diamond

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Jan. 81.
The Stanford baseball team will play
Santa Clara College at Santa Clara to-
morrow afternoon for the first prelimi-
nary game of the season. Coach Cow
den has selected fifteen of the most
likely baseball candidates and each of
these men will be given a trial in the
game. The men who will make the
trip are: Catchers-Stott, Daily; first
base, Colbert; second base, Lewis;
third base-Fenton, Presley; shortstop,
Trowbridge; outfielders-Dudley,L Luce,
Chalmers and Cadwalader; pitchers
Sales, Thiele, Menardi and Rock.
The outlook for a fast baseball team
at Stanford this year is not as bright
as could be wished for. While there
are a large number of candidates on
the field, few of them are players of
experience and Coach Cowden will be
compelled to build up a team from
men who must be coached in every de-
tail of play. There are four veterans
of last years nine in college. These
are Captain Trowbridge, shortstop;
Colbert, first base; Chalmers. left field,
and Sales, pitcher. With these men
forming a nucleus Coach Cowden will
try to develop a hitting team this year.
Nightly batting practice, with games
each Saturday, will be the programme
during the rest of the season.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-28
CORRIGAN SEEMS SANGUINE
OF THE NEW CLUBS SUCCESS
Racing. Magnate Does Not Anticipate
ANY Move by the Western
Jockey CIub

=. CHICAGO, Jan. 27-Ed Corrigan, the
leader in the organization of the Amer
iean Jockey Club, arrived here to-day
from Memphis and Hot Springs. He
had nothing to give out regarding the
impending turf war and said he did not
anticipate any move being made by
the Western Jockey Club.
I'VE had meeting at Hot Springs
and everything went off just as we
expected" he said. ''Horsemen there
are all with us, and we expect to have
a successful meeting at New Orleans
as soon as Essex Park is closed.
know nothing about tracks in Indiana,
and never saw Roby track in my life.
1 have no leases there, and do not think
the Western Jockey Club is back of any
track down there"
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Jan. IA bill
which will end racing in Illinois. ac-
ccrding to its introducer, s. E. Erick-
son OF Chicago, was presented to the
House to-day. 1t makes 1t a crime to
take bets or sell pools on any contest
OF speed or skill anywhere In the State,
whether on racetracks or fair inclos-
ures or otherwise.
The present law does not apply to
bookmakers who operate in inclosed
tracks, said Erickson. Skilled gam
bling men have told me the track book
makers cannot be touched under it.
Fair and racing association grounds
are exempt from it's provisions"
The bill was introduced several years
ago and gQA through the House, but
was smotheNd in the Senate.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-28
San Nicolas, Fayoylte for the
Event, Beaten by Sals
for the Place.
Honaton, an Odds ON Choice,
Hard Pressed at Wire
BY Soutyaere.
BY FRED e. MuuHoILAND.

sixteenths event. Tormero, It must NOT
be construed, won the race, but he did
beat Mr.. Dingle, 21a to favorite.
The latter had no apologies to oner.
Mcbride gave him a perfect ride. Erne,
which could not beat the Los Angeles
ring prices, passed him before the
stretch was reached and. hard ridden
by Knapp. just stalled on the oelateo
rush Of Wright. astride Formero.
FAVORITE HARD TO FIND.
1t would have taken Captain Forsee
and his entire Pinkerton force to pick
out which was entitled to be terYAed IA
vorite for the mile ana fifty yard SELL
ing number. The winner turned up In
Blackthorn, which horse always looked
a winner, and disposed Of the pace
maker Vigoroso without effort at the
end Bonner, on Mr.. Farnum, ran into
the show.
p. Ryan's crack mare Honiton had to
be ridden out In the final seven-furlong
purse event to down the 40 to shot
Soufriere a neck. It looked such GER
tainty for Honiton that to 20 was
about the best the books displayed.
She made all the running, but tired
perceptibIy and seemed to be all In at
the finish. Miller laid away In the last
position with the outsider until reach
ing the stretch. when he made tardy
move. Gateway lost the place by less
than a length.
TRACK NOTES.
This win be Oaks day at the track
across the bay.
+ Alarie carried of the saddle nonors.
plotting two winners.
Charley Fink couldn't have thouant
well of Blackthorn. He tried to scratch
the black horse In the morning.
Dr. ~Rowell purchased Iridius from
Walter Jennings yesterday.
Clarence Mcdowell and G. II. Pet
tingill have been reappointed as presid-
ing judge and associate Judge respect
lively by the jockey club.
Mogregor was claimed from the nrsf
race for $S25 by C. G. McCafferty.
Gold Money broke down at Ingleside
yesterday morning. Walter Jennings
is now represented In the Burns
handicap by Rockaway and Dainty
only. sases.s.zs
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-28
MERCHANTS CHARGE FRAUD
IN SETTLEMENT OF FAILURE
Suit for Accounting Against b. j.
Harris Alleges That He Conspired
With BanIxrupts.

Out Of the failure of Levin Bros, gro
GERS. in January, 1903, has grown a suit
charging fraud against one of the trus-
tees appointed by the Board of Trade
to settle the affairs. 1t was begun yes
terday by J. H. Newbauer & Co. against
Benjamin ]. Harris as an individual
and Harris Bros. & Co. The Levins
owed Newbauer $1051 and owed Harris
$4400. Harris was not a member of the
Board of Trade, but signed the agree
ment for settlement and was appointed
one of the three trustees. The other
debts Of the firm amounted to about
500, 900.
1t is charged in the suit that Harris
knew beforehand Of the financial con-
dition of Levin Bros. and of the value
of their stock; also that after he be-
came trustee he entered into a con-
spiracy with Levin Bros. and Marcus
Wolf to recommend settlement for 35
cents on the dollar. 1t is alleged that
for this he was to receive additional
payment from the bankrupts, and did
get note from them for $1760, upon
which he is said to have collected $500
or more. The plaintiffs demand an ac-
counting.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-28
DELACOA FIRST
IN ASCOT RACE
Brown Daughter of King
ston Shows Speed, Beating
William Wright Driving
KENILW0RTH rs LAST
Favorites Take Two of the
Six Races Which Go to
Make Up Afternoons Card
KENILWORTH rs LAST

. Los ANGELES. Jan. 27-After almost
. score of starts. Delagoa, which came
to the coast as a much-talked-of
sprinter, managed to win a race at As
cot this afternoon from a field of some
class. Delagoa was made favorite In
the opening betting, but receded from
4 to to 8 to at post time, and Kenil-
worth was made favorite. Delagoa
showed brilliant speed and won in a
drive from William Wright, with Tim
Hurst third. The latter might have
won. but swerved badly in the stretch
and lost ground. The time was 1:13A
for the three-quarters. Two favorites,
two second choices and two third
choices were successful Weather clear,
track fast. Summary:
First race. four furlongs-Expressing 112
. Qforiarity). 8 to !: won; Ia. los SCrosth-
patricip. to /. third. Time. ASA. Prince
of Coins Betty Penzance. Loyal Front, Annis,
i1l Primero. Gallant Lady and That's What
second race. slauson oourse-My Gem. los
fnshfp scona to g. T0n RSa5a MaGEeGSeG sa
7 to l. third Time. 10 Ben Eric Limb
of the Law, venecia. Natal Punctillo, Dan
zador. Palmist Little Adele and Lady Mirth-
:. Third race one mile-Ralph Reese. 1oe o+
Walsh, evon.. won; Girdestone. SO lKunz}.
6 to /. second; Mart Gentry. 90 (Moriartyl.
TO l. third Time, 1:4015. Crown Princess,
Retador, The Gadfy and Skeptic also ran.
:. Fourth race. handicap. six furongsmD1ela-
goa 100 Crooman) 8 to 3, won; William
Wright. 1OS (E. Walsh. to .. second; Tim
Hurst, SO (McDanieD. to /. third: Time,
1:l3A. Taxar. Heather Honey and kenil-
worth also ran.
Fifth race, selling slauson course-seasick,
SO (Aforiarity), Z to q won; Lady Kispar. SO
YTIennessey), 8 to 1, second; Del Coronado, 81
(Drolett), 20 to l. third. Time, 1:1O. Ben
Lear. Light Of Day. Anona, Whitestone and
Instructor also ran.
sixth race, one mile and fifty yards-Cap-
able, los (Helgesen}, Z to 1. won; Bandillo.
.s5 CMoriarityl. to l. second; Jardin de
Dingdong II, Pygnalion. Flora Bright. Frees
fas Mordente, Mr.. Robinson, July Gyp, MI
Reina, Graylette and Headstrong also ran
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-28

Deep, heavy going proved too much
for the black horse, San Nicholas, fav-
orite for the six and O. half furlong
handicap yesterday at Oakland. He
did the best he could for Jake Jones
and his 1872 pound impost and then re-
tired to the show position.
Ishlana, 107 pounder. piloted by Nc
Bride, and third choice IN the betting.
passed both the favorite and Sails in the
stretch, leading the latter out not quite
g. length. Matt Hogan and Romaine
ran below expectations.
Once more were four favorites laid
low The betting and attendance were
all that could be desired.
The combined weight of the coin bet
on Golden Idol to win the opening five
furlong scramble would have given the
French cruiser Protet a decided list to
starboard. Backed from fours down to
Z to s favoritism, the good thing made
the sketch hit by describing grape
vine route, and then winning by two
winks and a sneeze.
Spondoolix, a green bird from the
Jones & Lusk stable, took the place,
quoted at 16 to /. Grenore. the early
pacemaker, lasted long enough to beat
Mogregor for the show.
INSTRUMENT A WINNER
instrument, the musical prodigy, put
his name down for the second purse
which he also took under his wing later
on Last Wednesday Instrument re-
ceived backing and ran like a water
logged sea biscuit floating down the
Brannan street sewer. On that occasion
| he was played. Yesterday, when every.
body supposed him to be six cards be-
low the cut, he loomed up like a stake
horse. Pickaway, the fayorite, rar
three furlongs out In front with Sil
Preston, when he was attacked witt
| failure OF the pedigree. Sir Preston die
his best and was then easily put tt
sleep by Instrument, astride which Ala
| riee rode a race that should entitle his
picture to place in the national me.
mortal art gallery. Sam Greeneld OF
Lady Kent picked route that ulti
mately landed the mare in the show.
Ed Tierney's Mr. Dingle was held IL
some respect until Formero finished
ahead of him in the mile. and three
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-28
POLOISTS RESUME PLAY
ON CHARLES CLARK'S FIELD
Team on Which Engiishmen Are
Placed Cleyerly Defeats the
BurliDgame CIubnen.

Ti,e clear weather of the last few
rs made it possible for the poloists
to play a game yesterday on the pri-
vate field of Charles w. Clark at San
Mateo. The teams were made up as
follows:
Whites-Paul Clagstone. Sir George
Prescott, Cyril Tobin and Captain de
Crespigny.
Reds-F. J. Carolan, R. M. Tobin,
J. o. Tobin and w. S. Hobart.
The Whites were victorious by a
score of four goals to two. The two
goals for the Reds were made by r.
M. Tobin. Captain de Crespigny scored
two for the Whites, while Paul Clag-
stone and Cyril Tobin each made one.
An. important match for set of
four cups will be played tomorrow
on Mr.. CIark's field. This Is the SAT-
est field on which to play after a rain,
hence its selection. F. j. Mackey is
sending a carload of polo ponies up
from the south for the use of the
English players.