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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18
GREAT sALToN SINK
IS FILLING FAST.
Southern Pacific Must Build as Miles Of
New Track.

San Bernardino. Cal, Aug. 1.-THE
entire flow Of the Colorado river Is pass.
ing into Salton Sink, and the water
there IL rising an inch every "a hours.
Below Imperial the big canal intake Il
practically dry. There Is grave danger
that Salton sea will be permanent, and
that important climatic changes in the
southern desert country will result. The
Great~Deita at the mouth OF the Colo.
rado, which has ben growing rapidly,
has apparently damned the stream. The
Southern Pacific win have to construct
a complete new track at least Is miles
long around the sea, from Martemere to
Volcano Springs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18
POISON ON THE FRUIT.
Use Of Insect Spray May Cause Mrs.
Hayward's Death.

Victoria, B. G., Aug. l7.-Grave fears
are expressed in connection with the
illness Of Mrs. w. H. Hayward, Of Dun
cans, wife Of the former member Of
the local parliament for Esquimalt dis.
trict, who has been lowering between
life and death for several days past.
Arsenical poisoning Is very evident, but
it is not suspected that Mrs. Hayward
Is the victim OF malevolent criminaIity.
1t is believed that her illness is the
result of the use of fruit or vegetables
that had been treated with some drug
preparation for the slaughter OF insects.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18

squares infected, l2 are Immediately
joining the squares previously reported
asinfected, showing the slight spread Of
the disease.
A list of Is suspicious cases reached
the Marine hospital officers, after the
report closed, and were under investiea-
tion today. A fine showing was made
by the physicians, AZ of the G6 cases
being reported from their private prae.
tice. Ten more were reported by the
Emergency hospital. Twnty.two OF the
cases We're in the originally affected
area, Only five new foci were above
Canal street, three adjoining squares al
ready infected.
The official report for the day is. New
cases II, total 1923; deaths 4. total $50;
number of cases under treatment 427.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18

Mr. d. Martens, a Russian delegate
and an authority on international law
- the world, said that there was no
precedent where country whose ter.
ritory was not occupied in whole or in
part by the enemy has paid war
tribute upon the conclusion Of peace.
Russia De Martens said, SIS not
crushed. Japan has not approached the
true Russian frontier. Should Russia
consent to pay tribute to Japan in any
form II would be her political death, as
the powers would understand that she
accepted the proposition OF President
Roosevelt, not because she was desirous
Of an honorable peace, but because her
power had ben apnihilated and ii was
impossible for her to continue the war;
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18
Hartman Attempts TO Shut Out
Northern Pacific.
Incorporation Of the Wailula Pacif:
Railway Thought to Be An Attempt
TO Prevent Northern Pacific from
Coming Down the Columbia.

Portland, Aug 1.-THE Incorporation
Of the Wallula Pacific Railway company
at Vancouver Wash, :. supposed to
have been taken At tho instance OF the
Hartman officials lor the pmpos Of
sccming right OF way down the north
Laak OF the Columbia river, thas shut,
ting out the Northern Pacific or De.
priying Il Of the most feasible route
This step is said to be the result OF the
formation OF the Columbia River Rail.
road 4 Navigation company, though' TO
he Northern Pacific creation.
Railway men believe a struggle be-
tween Hartman and the Northern Pa.
ciic interests are again imminent,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18
BIG MAILsAcK STEAL.
Ranch Hand Suspected of Abstraeting
= Several Thousand Dollars.

Vancouver b. c., Aug l7.-Robert
Maekin, an employe of a ranch near
Risky creek, in the Chileotin country, is
under arrest as a suspect in connection
with the robbery of the registered mail
from the Chileotin stage few days ago.
The stage, which operates between
Alexis Greek and l50.Mile house, on the
Cariboo road, arrived at the latter post
with an empty registered maisaek from
Hanceville. When it left the just named
postofiice there were several thousand
dollars in the sack, A large hole showed
that the thief had cut the pouch and
taken the letters out. Constable Hance
at once camped on the trail of the rob-
Der, and arrested Maekin on suspicion
of being connected with the affair.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18
Would Capture Territory ofGreat.
er Value Than Demanded.
Baron Hayashi Says Plenipotentaries of
Both Sides Have Power to Conclude
Treaty-If War Continues Japanese
Would Take vladivostok and Harbin.

London, Aug. l7,-Baron Hayashi,
japanese minister to Great Britain, said
today that the pessimistic dispatches
from Portsmouth were not worthy of
consideration. If the war continues"
said he, "our forces will capture vladivo-
stok and Harbin, taking by force a ter
ritory of greater value than the pay.
ments demanded by Japan"
The Baron said the plenipotentiaries
Of both sides possessed full power to
conclude peace and the ratification of
the terms would only be matter Of
formality.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18

speaker Of the day was Hon. George W.
Dickie Of San Francisco.
During the proceedings today several
important resolutions were introduced,
among which were those endorsing
statehood for New Mexico, reclamation
Of arid lands. fayorlng this merchant
marine aud the establishment OF q
department Of mines and mining.
An amendment 10 the bylaws was
made by the congress today In order
to remedy conflict as 10 the selec'
tion Of viee'presidents. According TO
the new amendment the yice.president.
are hereafter 10 be elected by the con.
grcss.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18
AFFECTED BY BOYCOTT.
The Dalles Company Has to Cancel Chi
nese Flour Shipments.

The Dalles, Ore, Aug l7.-0ne firm
in this city is beginning to feel the ef-
feet of the Chinese boycott against
American products. 1t is the Waseo
Warehouse Milling company, which has
been notified to cancel all shipments Of
-four to Hongkong and other Chinese
ports. In the past this firm has had a
large trade in the Orient, China eonsum-
ing considerable portion Of its out
put. The capacity of the company's
mills is l,4OO barrels day, but the re.
fusal of the Chinese to take its -four
will not seriously affect its business, as
it is now developing new markets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18
WOULD MURDER PRESIDENT.

Albany, Ore, Aug, l7.-An unknown
man who had imbibed too freely of bad
whisky, and declared that he had killed
three or four men and was now after
President Roosevelt, was arrested on the
streets Of Albany last evening by Chief
OF Police Meclain and placed in the city
Jail to thrive on a diet of bread and
water until he changes his views. He
resisted arrest and had to be dragged
to the Jail,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18
PASSENGER ROBBED.
Nebraska Woman Loses Jeweiry on the
Columbia.

San Francisco. Aug. lI.-Mrs. Lurecia
Mahon Of Omaha, Neb., who came from
Portland on the steamer Columbia yes
terday, reported that she had lost sew.
eral hundred dollars worth OF jewelry
on the voyage Among the missing ar.
ticies were several diamond rings.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18
FUNDS PLENTIFUL FOR
ISTHMIAN CANAL WORK

commission was ascertained and was
found that the work could be prosecuted
until congress could have an oppor.
ity to provide more funds. The bal
ance on hand was divided into monthly
nlloiments, and these closely adhered
to save In one case, The commission
believes II has avoided the necessity of
ayailing itself Of the privilege of issuing
bonds to meet expenditures,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18

Washington, Aug, l7,--one of the
first important tasks awaiting Mr..
Shonts, when he assumed the presidency
OF the isthmian canal commission, was
the conservation of the balance remain.
ing Of the appropriation of S5,0O0'OO0
to guard against stoppage of the work
of the canal building.
Calling to his aid expert accountants,
the exact state Of the finances of the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18
May Prevent
Conference Going to
Pieces.
OUTLOOK NOT ENCOURAGING
The Only Chance Nov Is Compromise,
Russia Yielding Sakhalein, Japan the
Indemnity--May Adjourn Until Mon
day.

Portsmouth, n. H., Aug. 1.-THE
crisis In the peace conference has been
reached aud 'pessimism is again the note.
But the darkest hour ia just before
dawn and there's still hope. predic-
tions Of final rupture tomorrow ia
certainly not to be justified unless Ko-
mura, 6guratively, picks up his hat and
announces II to be useless to proceed
iurther. Witte, ~ least, win not he
precipitate. AT tcmorrow's session,
after Article Limitation Of Russia's
naval power in the Far East, and Ar
ticle l9 fishing rights on the Russian
litterall, are disposed Of, he will favor
an adjournment until Monday to hear
the last word from st. Petersburg.
The pessimism tonight Is based on
the fact that no progress was made to-
day. The exchange of views at the
morning session on Article tremuner.
alton for the cost Of the warl, showed
that the plenipotentiaries were as far
apart "a the poles and it was passed
over. Article 10 1.-THE surrender Of the
interned Russian warships), was also
passed, not, In the opinion Of the pleni'
potentiaries, because It could rot have
been arranged, but because il was with
in the shadow of the two main points
In the dispute hanging over the con-
prefers TO postpone Il 20 the end
Article Limitation OF sea power) will
also he adjustible after modification, and
Article l2 will present no difficulties.
SO tonight the situation is practically
where il was last Saturday. The only
chance now is a compromise, Russia to
yield Sakhalein, and Japan the in.
lemnity. Neither will yield both, and
perhaps Japan viii Sield neither. The
lew words NJ. Witte said TO the foreign /
correspondents was, as usual, not en-.
,ouraeing. No very great hope was
in the Japanese camp and /
rom ah authoritative source the Asso.
'iated Press correspondent received a
distinctly bad impression regarding the |
outlook. This was coupled, however,
With the expression Of hope that II IL
developed that the conference was 90.
NC to pieces President Roosevelt might
gain step in.
An important conference occurred in
Vitte's rooms before midnight. 1t is
he first time a full meet of the pleni.
has ben held since the con-
erence began, and it is not improbable
hat the final report and recommends
ions of the Russian plenipotentaries
ias passed on and transmitted tonight
o the emperor,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18
STEAMER NEPTUNE SAILS.

Carries Supplies to Northwest Mounted
Police.
Halifax, n. s., Aug. 1.-THE steamer
Neptune, chartered by the Canadian
government TO make trip to Hudson's
bay sailed yesterday. The steamer car
ries nearly a full cargo of supplies for
the mounted police posts in the Arctic.
She also took six mounted guards who
are to relieve some of those in the north.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18
BASEBALL SCORES.

Portland, Aug. l7.-San Francisco 3,
Portland 2.
Seattle, Aug. T.-seattle 0, Los
Angeles l.
San Francisco. Aug. T.-oakland 7.
Tacoma !.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18
CRUISER CHICAGO GOES
AGROUND

. San Francisco. Aug. 1.-THE
= cruiser Chicago went aground
. close to the lighthouse on Angel
. island in the harbor today.
. She was towing the disabled
. gunboat Bennington. A strong
. ebb tide was running and the
= tow line parted. The tug For
, tune pulled the Chicago clear of
= the bottom, but when she came
b of she took sheer that sent her
D straight for Bennington and
, there was a smashing of metal
, when they came together, The
B two vessels afoul of each other,
, went drifting on the tide, Both
B vessels are considerably dam.
B aged,
a q a 4 A a a 4 A a a a 4 a 4 a
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18
RETURNS TO WASHINGTON.

Butte, Mont, Aug. l7.-Secretary
Loeb and wife this afternoon completed
months tour Of the Yellowstone Ma.
tional park and tonight started on their
return to Washington,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18
T0DAY's WEATHER.

Portland, Aug. l7.--Western Oregon
and Western Washington; Fair and
warmer. Eastern Oregon and Eastern
Washington: Fair.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18

Portsmouth, Aug. 1.-THE Associated
Press learned at midnight that during
the conference the Japanese plenipoten
potntaries several times manifested a
desire to complete the consideration of
the disputed points, Mr.. Sato is quoted
as saying that the Japanese will to,
morrow propose again the taking up of
the articles which were passed over If
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18
FAvoRS HOME RULE.

Perth, Scotland, Aug. 1.-THE Perth
assembly today carried a motion for
home rule for Ireland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-18

that IA the case the Japanese may de-
eide to openly propose a joint considera.
tion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15
OIL Refinery at chanute.

Chanute, Kan, Feb. 14-lt is an
nounced that money has been raised
for an independent refinery at Chanute,
production has been contracted for and
that ground will be broken just as soon
as the oil bills pass the legislature ant
are signed by the governor. The re-.
hnely win cost 100000 and will have
daily capacity of 500 barrels of
crude oil Most Of the stock was tai
en- in Ilionis Al the headquarters o..
the Producers Association here hun
dreds Of letters are coming in from
every section announcing that the pc.
pie are writing TO members OF the leg
islature demanding the passage OF the
bill recommended by the association.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15
axe Report.

II was currently reported on the
streets yesterday that a cold wave
evenfff fperas shrdlu etaoin cmlwyp
even colder than the blizzard ol Satu..
day, would reach ArdmOrc last night
and persons went home with visions OF
icicles hanging on housetops The
telegraph companies We're besieged
with inquiries concerning the coming
storm.
The Postal company wired Kansas
City asking for forecast Of the wealth.
er. The Kansas office replied thet
nothing was heard of the coming biz
zard, that The weather was moderating
and that no alarm should bee felt. \,
any rate the cold wave did not mater
ializp in Ardmore and most everyone
shappy. The weather has modcra,
it happy The weather has moderated
considerably and we may expect mud.
dy streets for the next few days.
Fair and warmer weather was pre-
dicted last night and the prediction
was correct
Trains are still running late, but It
is believed that normal conditions will
soon be restored.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15
PERSONAL


Bill Hodges is in the city from orr.
Wm Lebanon was in the city from
Paoli yesterday.
w =. Mays OF Maysyillc was here
yesterday ON business.
jim Bounds OF Kingston was in the
city this morning.
Jno. Cooner departed today on I
business trip To- lawton.
j. NJ Robertson merchant and
banker Of Loco was in the city today.
W. =. Shaw. Jr.. of the Dorsey
Printing CO.. of Dallas is in the city
VIM. Fay Kingsbury, circulation man
agcr OF the Fort Worth Record. is IN
the city in the interest of that popular
newspaper
Mr. Goldsmith of the Downard As.
phalt company is visiting his old home
at Lima, Ohio
Miss Fannie Barrett, a teacher IN the
public schools, has been called To
Blue Rapids, Kan, on account Of III.
ness Of her father.
Mesdames l. y. Bonner and PJr-
ter Staples are attending the Terri.
torial Convention of the Woodmen c.:
Gle al Durant this week.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15
up.to.date Entertainment.

The Boston Philharmonic Quartet
will furnish to the musicloving poJ-
pie Of ArdmoTe one OF the highest
toned entertainments they have had
the pleasure Of listening to This sea
son They come to MS with the best
endorsements from our sister cities
and we hope you will show your ap.
probation of their entertainment by
your presence at the Methodist churcn
Friday. Feb. II, at $50 o'clock. Ti"N
cts on sale at Bonner & Bonner's drug
store Children % cents, adults 90
cents. 1873
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15

The Sentinel is rejoiced to announce
that very fiattering reports have been
received concerning the condition OF
Mr.. G. j. Grant, our fellow citizen,
who has been i'll so long. II would be
a matter of town rejoicing TO see Mr.
Grant doing business at the old stand
once more. He is one of Pauls Val
loy's most solid business men who has
grown up with the place, and contrib.
uted much TO its success.-Pauls Val.
ley Sentinel.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15
A Weak, a Lame, or an Aehina Back
Is Natures Warning That the
Kidneys Are Sick.
Cure Them With DOsn's Liver PHI

Backachc and urinary troubles are
danger signals sent to tell you that the
Kidneys are cloggcd and congested;
that the system is rapidly filling up
with uric acid and other poisonous
waste and should be passed of in the
urine.
Healthy kidneys filter out of the blood
every day more than an ounce of poi
son But when the kidneys are sick.
this fltering process is either hinder
ed or suspended. So the body can
never be- well when the Kidneys are
! ill and 1t is because SO many people
neglect sick Kidneys that sidney dis
eases are causing more deaths thah
any other human ills.
II is easy To cure any form of kid
ney trouble with Doau's Kidney Pills
before it reaches fatal stage, and
there are many symptoms to tell you
when you have kidney disorders.
The most common of these symp.
toms are:
Pain in the small of the back.
Pain in the small of the back,
hip, or sides; pain when stoop-
or Of lifting
Headaches and dizzy spells.
Nervousness, languor.
Too copious or too scanty dis
charges Of urine.
Thick. cloudy, discolored and
illsmellng urine, with deposits
Of sediment
Having to get out of bed al night
tu pass urine, etc.
The blood carries the urinous waste
ITO every part of the body II gets
into the nervous system and causes
neuralgia or sciatica; It gets into the
muscles and causes rheumatic pains
and gout it weakens the lungs and
irritates tn eheart, causing the heart
to flutter and palpitate; It crystallizes
into gravel and stones into the blad-
der and kidneys
You lapse into a General rundown
and languid condition and drift away
every day toward diabetes and Bright
Disease
You may have only one Of the above
symptoms or YOU may have several,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15
WANT COLUMN

Advertisements under this head will
be received ct the rate OF nve C5)
cents per line. No advertisement
received for less than fifteen u5)
cents. Special monthly rates for.
nished on application. The notice
may contain any matter Of Lost 30
Found For Rent" For Sale, d"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15
Assessor and Collector.

We are authorized to announce W.
x. Roberts as candidate Tor re-elcc.
tion tn The Office Of Assessor a.l COT
lectur of the city of Ardmore Elcg-
tion April 4
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15

The skating pond in front of tho
court house has attracted many ska;-
ers and the youngsters are having a
delightful Time. The ice is very thick
and many sit down on it without warn-
ing
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15

Mauituu, Colo, Feb. 14-William
Allen White, author, and editor OF the
EmpOIia (Kan) Gazette, is seriously
in hare with eyysipelas He came here
recently with his family Tor thc.g
health.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15
Notice, Eagles.

This being the regular meeting night
all Eagles are requested TO meet a.,
their hall at 7:30 Important business TO
come before the aerie. Don't fail TO
be there promptly
j. w TALIAFERRO, Sec.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15
viii Prosecute.

Notice is hereby given that tner"
must be- no further trespassiHg on my
lands. west of Town, by hunters or
others. Any and all persons found
trespassing hereafter viii Be- prose
cuted. JIM WATKINS. g.l2t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15

The work on the Elks' hall will be
rushed to completion The bad wealth
er mtcrfered with the wois great
deal The lodge viii probably open
I the ncw HON" with bah dri lcoCU-
't,n during the c.Ily pa. Of LeIr
MOuth
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15

The cold weather was propit,ous tor
rabbit and quail hunters. Hundreds
of jack rabbits and large number Of
quail have been brought in dTiug the
past few days. a local market rccety-
ed a deer, and game has been plcnu-
full
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15

Several bales of cotton were markt.
cd In Ardmorc this morning. The Sc
verify of the weather has interfered
with cotton receipts The compress
has not been able to run on account II
the cold snap. Railroads report light
cotton movement Very little OF the
staple is being concentrated
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15
City Attorney.

Nc are authorized To announce CSs.
well Bennett as a candidate for the OF
fee of city Attorney OF the city of Ard.
more Election April T.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15

We are authorized to announce
Frank Butt as candidate for ro-clcc-
ton to the office Of city Treasurer ot
the city uf Nrdmorc Election April T.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15

Tomorrow is the big X. Of p. convcn-
tion and many strangers will come
here They will be more than wet
come 10 our city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15
Fidelity Agency Work Attracts.

Splendid husm,ss talent, because our
policies are original not for sale
ly other companies This gives the
advantage OF less competition and
larger remuneration. Send for terms.
ID REPROGLE, Mgr. Ardmore, |. r..
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15

The Benevolent Society viii meet
with Mrs ;. :. Tolson Thursday after.
tcrnuon AT O'Clock
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15

The World Brand silver ware Ia
tie standard by which all other silver
ware is measured. Buy it and you
have treasure for a life time,
sPRAGINs CO:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15

4 mans idea OF coy corner is Il
place where ne daren't sit.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-02-15
YOUNG & WILLIAMS,
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY.

EMfl.O1 MEN N'i..N' I
Special Attention Given to Correspond
cnce Parties seeking work OF
any kind or wanting 10 employ
labor call on us. il9 L. Main st.
Phone i94. Ardmorc, Ind. Ter