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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-27
NEW PASSENGER LINE
Kosmos Steamship Company Will Run
Between San Francisco and Europe.

ss"eeh Sao iaaStseo anu EufoPe.
San Francisco. Sept. 26.--The Kosmos
Steamship company, for the past FIVE
years running TO this city with it,
freight steasers, !. to inaugurate a pas.
senger service between European ports
and San Francisco at the end OF the
present year. Some Of the best steam.
ers Of the line will be placed on the route
between Hamburg and San Francisco
within four months. and these steamers
will call at only the principal way ports.
After leaving the European coast, Val.
praise, callao, Guayaquil and San jose
will be the only ports Of call.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-27
Cheap Tickets to Philadelphia and Re

turn.
The o. r. & n. Co. win sell rounjtrip
tickets from Astoria 10 Philadelphia,
Pa, on September 7, 8, 0, 10. at q rate
Of $3.50.
For further information inquire Of
@. W. ROBERTS. Agents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-27
VINELESS POTATOES.
Montana Man Discovers Artificial
Mean, Of Growing "Murphys."
WHERE SOIL IS NOT REQUIRED

Places = Secret Composition In . Boz
to q Depth Of Three Inches on Which
Il Placed q Layer Of Potatoss-Rs.
pssting Operation Until Boz is Full.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-27

mercury and potash treatment all
external evidences Of it may disap-
pear, and the victim misled, Be
buoyed up by false hopes Of a cure,
while the disease may even then
have fastened its fangs in some
vital spot within the system, where
it is doing its destructive work un-
seenID Mercury has arrayed against
it thousands upon thousands Of
physical wrecks and chronic inva-
lids who have been dosed for years
and their systems saturated with
these powerful drugs, only to be
harassed by constantly returning
symptoms and confronted with unn
your blood is tainted with this aw
who come in contact with you, and
contagion. AS long as there is lii
as any signs Of Contagious Blood ]
crushing out the life Of this Loaf
known does this so thoroughly q
peculiar virus that spreads throu
healthy tissues and threatens ever
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-27
s
kidney
CURE

stops irregularities, strengthens
the urinary organs and builds up
the worn-out tissues of the kid
neys so they will perform their
functions properly. Healthy kid
neys strain out the impurities
from the blood as II passes
through them. Diseased kidneys
do not, and the poisonous waste
matter is carried blythe circulation
to every part of the body, causing
dizziness, backache. stomach
trouble, sluggish liver. irregular
heart action, etc.
fyou have any signs OF Kidney
or Bladder trouble commence taxi
ing FOLEY'S KIDNEYCURE
at once, as II will cure slight dis
order In a few days and prevent
a fatal malady. 1t Is pleasant to
take and benefits the whole system.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-27
How 20 find Out.

You can easily determine II your hid.
neys are out OF order by setting aside
for "a hours bottle Of the urine passed
upon arising. II upon examination 10
d cloudy or milky or has brick-dust
sediment or small particles host about
In Il, your kidneys are diseased. and
FoLEY'S KIDNEY CURB should b
taken at once.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-27
bRIeH S
DISEASE

Many people who are neglecting
symptoms Of kidney trouble.
hoping "it will wear away" are
drifting towards Bright's Disease,
which 10 kidney trouble In one Of
its worst forms.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-27
q. D. nurhans Tsstifiss Aftsr
Feur Years.

Q. . bafAsss q fosfikle Ceetef, \. e writes.
About four years aso wrote you stating mat
had been entirely cured OF . severe kidney
trouble by taking less than two bottles OF Foley
disease disappeared. an glad 70 say that
have never had . return Of any OF thoss aymp-
toms during he four years that have eispee1s
and I am evidently cured % stay eufed. and
one suffering from kidnsy OF bladder trouhlas
Twe slzss. Hos and 10.
SOLD Lnn RECOMMENDED 81
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-27

sufferers sincerely believing according
and given fair trial will thoroughly eliminate particle
no matter how severe the may be.
Greensburg Pa, June l6, 1909. JAMES CURRkN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-29
EXPLOSION WAS SUCCESSFUL.
Sunken Steamer Is Blown Out of Suez
 Canal.

Port Said. Egypt. September %.-The wreck of the British steamer Chatham. with her cargo of ninety tons of dynamite and blasting gelatin, was blown up this morning by mines distributed around and inside her hull. These were fired by an electric current from Rabselech, about five miles away. The authorities expect that the canal will be cleared of debris in four days The railway and Sweetwa- ter canal adjoining are intact The ex- plosion was tremendous. The enormous displacement of water was visible from Rabselech.
 A huge column of water, sand. and the ships wreckage was thrown two thousand feet in the air and in falling destroyed six hundred feet on the east bank of the canal Divers immediately commenced removing the debris The canal popula- ton in the vicinity of the scene of the explosion left early in the morning for the seashore, closing the banks and stores, which were guarded by police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-29

retorted that he was not. and that if MT. Perkins would answer his question. much better progress would be made with the investigation. stgF
 Earlier in the day Henry s. Winthrop of the Equitable, while on the stand, pre- sented statement of the transfers of the stock of the Equitable at the time of it's change of management, and the direc- torate. Most of the transfers MT. Win throp was able to explain. but some he was not. At the time of these transfers MT. Winthrop was the holder of twenty five shares He thought the actual owner, James H. Hyde, as be turned the checks for dividends over to MT. Hyde.
 Expenses of Paris Office.
 Mir Winthorp was again called to the stand just before adjournment, MT. Buck ner having given way to explain trus- tee account brought up earlier in the day. MT. Winthrop presented type written statement of the account and said the loans would be paid off in a few days. and the collateral entered on the books of the company. Before MT. Buckner re- tired. however, he was asked to produce a statement of the expenses of the Paris office with record of the real estate held there, and the business that comes under that Jurisdiction. MT. Buckner had been questioned most of the afternoon on the foreign business, and it's cost to the home office.
 The committee will resume its sessions tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-29
Analyses Are Being Made to
 Find Alcohol
HEMENWAY ON THE TARIf F
Secretary Wilson Says All the Neces- sities of Life are Going to Be
 Cheaper This
 Winter.
Ilson Save All the Neces.
BY wATTERsoN sTEALEY.

Washington September 2S.--(Speeial)-- Commissioner Yerks' order in relation to patent medicines containing large per- centage of alcohol has resulted in such a Hood of letters to the commissioner bear ing upon the subject that the internal revenue bureau chemistry department llios fair to be swamped. Scores of inquiries are being received asking the commits sion if this and that medicine which the patent has been using for years con tains alec ol. Many samples are sent in
 Some of the writers are mortified to think that the supposed temporary bene- fit they have been receiving is nothing but alcoholic intoxication and that a couple of high balls would produce the same result. The commissioners chem istry bureau is the busiest place in the department. Hundreds of medicines bought at random from drug stores throughout the country are being an- alysized preparatory to a detailed report to the commissioner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-29
MISSION WAS IMPORTANT.
Russ Tells Why M. Witte Called on
 Emperor William.

St. Petersburg September 2s.-Reports ascribing to M. Witte an important mis- sion to Germany are declared in an in- spired article in the Russ today to be destitute of foundation.
 "It would have been strange" the paper says, had M. witte traversed Germany and not gone to see Emperor William and the German statesmen, particularly in view of the fact that he was a sigma tory of the treaty of peace ending a war in which Germany had steadfastly observed a benevolent attitude towards Russia Furthermore, M. Witte exercised a directing influence in the negotiations of the Russo German treaty of commerce which Is far from palatable to the agri- cultural interests O. Russia and has raised numerous questions demanding investigation. If they doubtless did, the conversations between Councillor von Bue- low and M. Witte touched other topics they were in the nature of a simply ex- change of views having nothing to do with any special mission"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-29
Clever SWind|er Gets Away With
 $36O,OOO Securities
PEARL 6 co. ARE INVOLVED
Forqer Presented Bogus Check and Was Given Securities Which Had Been Deposited as Col
 lateral for Loan.

| New York, September 2S-The details of scheme whereby prominent local fi- nanelal institution was recently victimiz- ed, by a clever forger, came out today. The forger presented a bogus check bear ing the name of a well known stock ex- change firm and received in return secu- rites valued at about ss60,OOO.
 The name of the institution is not dis closed but it is believed to be a prom inent national bank operating in the f. nanelal district.
 Pearl & Co.,, stock brokers. at 27 Will liam street, recently negotiated a one day loan for $30O,O0 with this institution. On Wednesday a check for the amount of the loan. plus S37 50 for the one day interest was presented at this bank by a stranger who received the security de- posted by Pearl x Go. for their loan.
 The bank on which the brokers check was drawn is one with which Pearl & Co. never had an account. so the for gerry was not discovered until the check had passed through the clearing house exchange, when it was promptly branded as fictitious private detective agency was called in and transfer of the securi- ties was at once stopped The detectives intimate that they have clew to the identity of the forger who is believed to have had one or more accomplices. It Is believed the forger had an intimate Knowledge of Pearl X Co.'s affairs.
 The firm of Pearl & Co. consists of Dyer Pearl and E. A. Slayback MT Pearl Is now in Europe. The members of the firm own stock exchange seats and their operations on the board have at various times been very extensive. The securities offered by Pearl & Co. for their loan and surrendered by the bank for a piece of worthless paper, include 1000 shares United Steel common 1000 shares Rock Island common, 1000 shares Metropolitan Street railway, 700 shares Missouri Pa cific, 200 shares North American com pany, 4 shares American Tobacco com pany, six per cent bonds, and some Wa bash debepture B bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-29
Eifer,s Successor.

The retirement of former Governor Fifer of Illinois from the interstate com merce commission will bring on big fight between the railroads and radicals for the place. The railroads have contended ever since the beginning of the present agitation that the commission has been unfriendly to them, and they will doubt less closely watch the kind of man ap- pointed to succeed Fifer.
 There Is report that the President contemplated a reorganization of the com- mission. This was first started by the res- ignation of Judge J. D. Yeomans. With Fifer out, Judge Prouty and Judge Clem- ents, according to this report. may tender their resignations, which would only leave Chairman Knapp and Senator Cockrell, the latter a recent appointee, members of the original commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-29
BUDAPEST STILL
 IS CITY OF UNREST
Police Allow No Crowds on the
 Streets
FRANCIS KOSSUTH BUSY
Court at Vienna is Reported to Be Distracted By Conflicting Advises. kossuth Wants All Hungarlans to Unite.

Budapest, Hungary, September 28.- There Is no abatement of the popular unrest, although today passed off with out serious outbreaks In any quarter, The socialists gathered again tonight this time in front of the Imperial club, but the police were more energetic than they were last night and dispersed the groups as soon as they formed, thus preventing disorder.
 A meeting of students tonight passed off without incident. At meeting of democratic clubs it was decided to hold a grand torchlight procession in the near future This decision gives rise to some uneasiness and 1t is possible that the pro- cesson will be postponed until after the convention of the supporters of the coal ition parties, October 3.
 Reports from the provinces show in creasing support for the coalition par ties, but notwithstanding this there Is a considerable clement in Hungary outside the socialist ranks that continued to re- main in opposition to the coalition. Francis kossuth Busy. The coalition leaders realizing the pres ence of decided anti-magyar, tonight many influential persons are losing no op- portunity to strengthen their position. Francis Kossuth demands the union of all Hungarian parties flor the defense of the Hungarian constitutions" and 1t Is believed that a private meeting of demo- crats which has been called for October 2 the day before the great convention may formulate plans to secure such q union.
 The court at Vienna is reported to be distracted by conflicting adyices. Many Hungarian politicians of influence have advised the King-emperor to yield on cer- tain points, and it is reported tonight that others are seeking to secure his majestys s favor by advising persistence of Francis Joseph in his stand.
 The failure of Baron FeJervary's au- dience of the Emperor today to bring about a solution of the difficulty Is hailed by the members of the coalitionists as favorable to their cause.
 It is understood tonight that the Elm peror has expressed a desire to see Count Albin Czaky. president of the upper house of the Hungarian diet, and that the count will be given an audience next Saturday. It is known that Count Czaky advocates peace with the coalition. It is also learned from a high authority that the position of Count Gulchowski, the Austro-Hungary foreign minister, Is so shaken that he will resign within a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-29
No Tariff Legislation.

ITO undertake a revision of the tariff in the midst of such prosperity as exists at this time would be like offering medl- cine to a healthy man. In my judgment there will be no tariff legislation" said Senator Hemenway of Indiana tonight. On railroad rate question the Indiana senator believes the railways should CO., operate to prevent discrimination.
 "The roads," he declared. have the power to correct the alleged evil. They ought to be wise enough to do 1t without legislation"
 Senator Hemenway Is said to be op- posed to comforting rate making power on the interstate commerce commission.
 The Indiana senator's plan for correct ing the existing treasury deficit was in- corporated in general appropriation law enacted last Congress, attaching a ptglalty to the act of any executive officer who created a deficit by anticipating an appropriation by Congress. MT. Hemen- way was the author of this legislation and he thinks it will in time correct the de- felt by discouragng department leg islation" as he terms it. Even if the heads of the department could keep with in the limits of the expenditure author ized by Congress there would, he thinks, be no deficit and hence no need for in- creasing taxes to produce revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-29
MOTHER AND FOUR
 CHILDREN KILLED
POSSES IN TEXAS ARE SEARCH ING FOR PERPETRATORS OF AWFUL cRIME-BoDIES WERE BRUTALLY UNSECURED.

Edna, Texas, September 2s-Mrs. A. J. Conditt and four children, a daughter of 13, and three boys from to 10 years of age, were murdered in cold blood at their home near here today.
 The mother and daughter were assault ed and their bodies brutally disfgured. A baby about two years of age was the only one left alive. All of them seem- ed to have been murdered with some blunt instrument, their heads were crushed, and their throats cut with knife or razor. The girl and mother were killed in the house, the boys were killed about 100 yards away MT. Conditt was away work ing in the rice fields. A negro boy about F years of age was blowing in field near the house at the time of the killing, and heard the children screaming, he saw a man running after a woman who was running around the house. Being afraid to go to the house. he ran to neighbor and told what he had seen.
 The party informed ran to the place and found the five members of the family killed. Officers were informed at once and the entire county Is out in posses in search of the murderer It is supposed there were two of them. Dogs have been sent for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-29
Biq shrinkaqe in Assets.

Chicago, September 2s.-Inspector Lucius Pfouts of the state insurance department has finished his inspection of the books and accounts of the Western Life In- demnity company. In the investigation MT Pfouts discovered a shrinkage in the assets of the company from $4ssoOO at the beginning of the year to present total of $313,00O. The explanation given by the officers of the company is that the diff ference represents the sums paid out for new business since January l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-29
TruebIII Found Against Woman.

Barnesyille, Ga, September 2s.-A true bill was returned by the grand Jury here today against Mrs Amanda Cobb, who has been under bond charged with killing her husband Prof. w. NJ Cobb. the county school commissioner and ex-senator. The bill charges murder. Mrs. Cobb was not here when the jury made known It's find ings, and it is not known when the trial will take place. David Cobb of Franklin. N. C.. and Marshall Cobb of Missouri, brothers of Professor Cobb wore here when the jury returned It's bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-29
Hope for Housekeeper.

There is hope ahead for the house. keeper, according to Secretary of Agrl- culture Wilson. As a result of the nor nal conditions prevailing in the great grain growing section for the first time in three years, Mir. Wilson thinks that meat dairy products, poultry and other necessities of life may be cheaper this winter than they have been for some time. Everybody hopes so but how can 1t happen when the trusts control the en- tire output and fix the prices?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-29
Jews Admitted to University.

St. Petersburg September 2s.-The coun- ell of professors has voted in favor of the unrestricted admission of Jews to the university courses and has recom- mended the admission of all candidates for matriculation regardless of the regu- lation restricting Hebrew students to 3 per cent of the student body. The rector of the university promised to give his hearty support to the recommendation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-29
Predicts Lower Prices.

Washington. September 2s.-Secretary Wilson of the department of agriculture predicted lower retail prices during the coming winter season for meat, dairy products, poultry and other necessities of life He says the relief for the house holder will come from the enormous yields of small grain and corn in the great grain territory of Illinois. Minnesota, Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-29
Crosses Continent In Auto.

Chicago, September 2s.-Mounted on heavy machine W. c. chadeayne. captain of the Buffalo Motor Cycle club, passed through Chicago en route to San Fran cisco in an attept to lower the motor cycle rans-continental record of 4S days. Chadeayne started from New York Sep tember 13. He Is several days behind the schedule, having encountered difficulties along the line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-29
Capt. Charles Price Dead.

Charlotte, N. C., September 2s.-Captain Charles Price. division counsel for the Southern railway and one of the best known constitutional lawyers in the south died early this morning at his home in Salisbury. of Bright's disease. aged 59, He was one term speaker of the general assembly of the state: has held many positions of honor, and conducted some of the most notable railroad suits in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-29
Summoned to Meet Emperor.

St. Petersburg. September 28.-Owing to the perfect weather prevailing the Elm peror's return to Peterhof has been de- layed and M. Witte has been summoned to meet the Emperor on board the im- perial yacht Polar Star at Bjoerke. the scene of the interview between Emperor Nicholas and Emperor William last July. M. Witte will leave tomorrow for Bjoerke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-29
Prominent Russians Meet Him
 at the Train
CARS ENVOY IS TOUCHED
Says He Did His Duty We'll at Confer ence Because He Strictly obeyed Ills Majesty's h.
 structions.

st. Petersburg September 2s-M. Witte arrived here at s:25 a. m. today and was accorded hearty reception by q large crowd of officials and others. In brief speech replying to a welcoming address M. Witte showed clearly that he was deeply touched by the welcome with which he was received. When he left St. Peters, burg in July a small delegation Of of fieials accompanied him to the railroad station to bid him farewell
 There was no public demonstration whatever. Today there were seven or eight times as many officials despite for Russia the very early hour of the trains arrival and an enthusiastic crowd of five or six hundred people. Among the of- ficials present were Baron Nolde, general secretary of the committee of ministers; M. Wyshnegradsky, former finance min ister and director of the international commercial bank; NJ. Kobeko, privy eoun- cillor and chairman of the press reform commission and many other prominent officials who had been M. Witte's former colleagues or subordinates. The crowd had collected near where M witte would descend from the train and when he ap- ptdi Sd NitJ DIbht oul llllO lOnB anu iOhO cheers to which M Witte bowed aclnowl- edgements The spokesman then advanced and read the address of welcome, all in the meanwhile standing bareheaded. The address read:
 Nation is Grateful.
 You have accomplished your difficult task and the nation Is grateful to you. You have given the credit for your suc- cess to Emperor Nicholas, President Roosevelt. Emperor William of Germany and to the press. You have forgotten only yourself We however. fully appre- eiate your service to your country. The tree you planted atsthe-washington home stead at Mt. Vernon will serve as a token of the union between the two na- tions. You nave done much. For ourselves and for those who are absent we will once more shout hearty hurrah."
 Wltte is Moved.
 When the cheers had died away, M. | Witte, who seemed deeply moved by the sincerity of the welcome. advanced a few steps and delivered his reply. Hs said:
 "I was SO little prepared for this kind reception that l must ask your pardon for the incoherance of my words. I have per- formed my duty well. because I have strictly obeyed his majesty's instructions. because circumstances favored me, be- cause the world is weary of this bloody war; because all classes of society from President Roosevelt down were in sympa- thy with mine and your cause; because I was true to my country and her and our interests"
 M. Wittes last word was followed by further loud and hearty cheering, after which slowly advancing toward the en- trance he shook hands with the deliv- erer of the welcoming address and his friends and former colleagues. The crowd followed closely toward the door, where an open carriage was in waiting
 As soon M. Witte was seated the coachman started his team, and as he drove away the crowd broke out Into suc- cession of loud cheers.