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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
News from the Various Cities In
| Russia.
FUNERAL OF DUKE SERIOUS
Traffic on Various Railroads Suspend.
cd and Not a Single Train Left
Warsaw-severaI Grand Dukes
Leave to Attend Funeral.

Warsaw, Feb. 22--Trafiic on the
Vienna railway has been suspended
since early this afternoon. A large
force of employees. including telegraph
ers. having Joined In the strike. Not
"A single train Is leaving warsaw's
great terminus, which is guarded by a
strong force of gendarmes keeping
back the crowds clamoring to leave
the city. E
st. Petersburg, Feb. 22.-Several
grand dukes left for Moscow today
to attend the funeral tomorrow OF the
late grand duke serigus, Grand Duke
Vladimir did not attend the funeral on
account of indisposition caused by o
chilli Emperor Nicholas issued orders
specifying who We're entitled to at
tend the funeral Members Of the
court, naval and military officers
heads OF judicial and administrative
president Of nobility, the
zemstvos of province, mayor and for
elgn representatives W
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
THE JOSEPHINE COUNTY BILL
a Bill Appropriatins $4,000 for Build.
ing and Constructing Wagon
Road in Southern Oregon and
One Prohibiting Sheep and
Goats at Large.

.
Salem. Feb. Ex-Governor Chamber.
lain has kept steadily at work today on
bills with result that 70 were filed
with the secretary Of state without ap-
proval, "a bills were approved and 8
We're vetoed. One bill which met the
Idisapprovai of the governor was ap-
propriating $4,000 for locating and
establishing a new deaf mute school
near the city of Salem. Another bill
which was vetoed was for the estab.
iishment of a Rouge river road district
and authorizing the counties of jose
phine and Curry to incorporate into
said district for the purpose of con-
structing a wagon road with power to
levy ami collect taxes for building the
road, and to issue bonds In the sum of
s5O, ,O0O.
( The third bill vetoed by the COVER
nor was providing for an election to
vote on the question of allowing sheep
and goats to run at large. The bill
was held unconstitutional because 1t
was enacted without a title.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
Adolph Webber Convicted OF Mur.
der at Auburn.
VERDICT WAS ANTICIPATED
Young Wsbbsr Murdered His Mother
Father, Sister and Brother and
Burned the House They Lived
in to Hide His Crime.

Auburn Feb. 22.--Aiolph webber
was today convicted Of murder in the
first degree for killing his mother at
Auburn about three months ago. The
jury was out for is hours. The first
ballot stood II to 1, the one hanging
out for murder In the second degree.
Several ballots were taken and the
jury asked for instructions as to what
constituted murder in the several de-
grees, which were given. After short
deliberation they returned a verdict
of murder in the first degree.
About three months ago young Web
Der. who is but 20 years Of age, killed
his mother, father. sister and brother.
and after committing the horrible
crimes, set fire to the building In order
to cover up his crime While the evil
dence was circumstantial to certain
degree, the fact that he bought re-
volver few days before the murder,
which was positively identified. was
strong evidence against him. He is
hardened criminal and has affected
much braggadocio during his incarcar-
alton and trial
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
Nicholas VIII Ask France 10 Ash
England to Ascertain 81
Terms.
PROPOSAL TRIAL BALLOON
Russia Has Prepared TERMS on Which
She Is Willing TO AK for Peace,
Bot Indications Are Terms
viii Not Hs Satisfactory.

4 I@l .EEi li4GTt g0R
Berlin. Feb. 2s.--That the Russia
emperor has actually determined
seek peace does not appear to b
known here oficially. but this cout
has been aware that the emperor
mind has been wavering between peac
and "a continuance OF .theewar.ea.N Nha
Emperor Nicholas has 30 far deciieN
TO DO seems TO. be TO request of Franc
TO ask tiic Berlin foreign once 70 In
quIre OF Japan what terms might b
expected were Russia TO propos
peace: that ls to say, the preliminar!
steps are to be taken BY the seconds
Russia viii THUS ebe ablF % refuse 4
open negotiations II Japan's terms ar
exorbitant
II Is argued that the Russian enper
or could again appeal 10 the discon'
tented classes to support the war az
easier TO bear than the price OF peace
This price. II Is said at the Japanese
legation here, will not be beyond what
even Russia would consider just, be.
cause Japan. to gather the fruits Of
the war. must avoid an enlightenment
that would keep fresh war ever in
prospect. Is
London. Feb. 22.-The terms on
which Russia is reported to be pre-
pared to conclude peace are regarded
In official circles In London as. inade-
quate and largely in the nature OF a
trial balloon. Among the British Of
ficials the hope OF a speedy cessation
of hostilities is mostly based on ON.
cial advices telling OF the increasing
uscendency and activity of the peace
party in Russia. II is known that
Count Benkendorff. the Russian am
oassajor to Great Britain. is an al.
herent OF this party. and 1t is under
stood he did all possible to impress his
Views upon his government during his
recent stay at st. Petersburg.
The British officials entertain little
doubt that II Russia win express her
willingness to conclude peace on terms.
which will recognise Japan as the VIC
tor a satisfactory solution would be
reached through the good Offices Of
France and Great Britain. 0lR
The Japanese in London declare that
he suggested terms are impossible OF
acceptance. Baron sulyematsu pointed
'ut that Korea and the Lao Tung
peninsula, which Russia proposed to
'acrifice. are aldeady In the hands of
he Japanese, and that Japan certain
y Is entitled to an indemnity, Rus
has proposal to restore Manchuria to
china as far north as IIarbin, thu
saron added, would leave Russia in |
possession OF two-thirds of Manchuria. |
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
Brewer pinohsd.

Roseburg, Ore, FEB. 22.--Max Weiss,
proprietor Of the Rossburg Brewing q
Ice companys plant. was placed under
arrest Yesterday on o charge Of sail
ing. Intoxicating liquors on Sunday.
City Marshall Jarvis Is the complain
Ing witness. weiss is accused OF hav-
Ing sold a keg Of beer to a gang Of
'ibbos last Sunday After drinking
the beer the hobos broke into box
car 10 the yards and stole seyeral ar-
tlcies OF wearing apparel and food.
Two hohos 1are under arrest and arr
being held an witnesses against Weiss.
who win. nght stha. case. e.a.s. -.s-.asu.sss
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
wooDmEn OF THE WORLD.
Four Hundred % pc initistsd satur-
day Miahs. y

Albany. Feb 22.--Next Saturday
evening the big membership campaign
Of the wcodmen Of the World in the
district embraced In the counties or
Marion, Linn, Lane. Benton ana Clacks
amas will be brought to close with 4
monster initiation when 400 candidates
win be initiated into the order after
a parade through the city with fire-
works and other spectacular accom-
paniments The campaign has now
been running nearly three months and
in that time more than 400 appiica-
tions have been received in the district
and these men win be initiated here on
Saturday night.
Excursion trains WIN be run from all
bringing the members and
their friends here. Seven bands have
been secured for the occasion and
after the street parade and fireworks
four halls win be used FOR the initia-
tion Of classes
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
MASQUERADE BALL.
Brilliant Assemblase at Foard
Stokes Hall Last Niuht.


Brilliant Assemblage at Foard 4
Stokes Hall Last Night. III
The masquerade bali given by the
Sons Of Hermann last evening al
Foard 4 Stokes han was well attended,
a large number of masquers and speu.
tators being present. The Astoria orr
chestra furnished music, refreshments
were served and good time enjoyed
by all present. At 1880 the judges
awarded the prizes. which win be pub
hshed tomorrow, The committee in
charge Of the ball are deserving Of
credit for the success of the affair.
Later-The Judges awarded the fol-
lowing prizes:
Best dressed gentleman, Charles
Duger; second best, George Malar;
best dressed lady, Mrs. Fred Nelson:
second best, Miss May Pohl; best sus-
tained gent Henry Reifel; second best
Ted Sutton: best sustained lady, Mrs
Tom Peterson; second best, Miss
Laura seafeldt, Three extra prizes
We're awarded on account of the cos
tunes being excellent, as follows:
Mrs. Harry Jones. grandfathers clock;
Miss Marie Jones and Miss BERTHE
Jones, box Of candy Mark b. MaIarky
won the spectators prize.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23

Portland. Ore, Feb. 22.--It has beer
practically decided that the Mitchell
Efernaannsand Williamson land fraud
cases cannot be tried In April and
probably not before the june term Of
court. Judge PeIlinger y authority
for the statement that there has been
mo postponement of the land fraud
leases as announced in the dispatches
from Washington. for the reason that
mo actual time has ever been set for
their trial. Furthermore. he says
none of the defendants have as yet
entered any plea, and until they do so
he is In no position to state what
faction win be taken with reference to
the date OF their trials. Demurrers to
the indictment may be interposed and
other legal delays arise. so 1t Is a
matter Of speculation TO Indicate just
when the cases will be heard.
Some of the defendants may not
want speedy trial. and in the case
Of Franklin p Mays. who is seriously
III in California. the judge has ar
ranged with counsel to have the trial
proved upon date compatible with
Mr.. Mays physical condition. 1t Is
the custom for cases to be set down
after call of the docket, The jury Is
then summoned and criminal cases
have precedence over civil cases.
Another reason for the delay is that
the court cannot heard the case in
the present building. and win have to
wait until the new building is COM
pleted in order that there win be room
to accommodate the witnesses and
spectators. This cannot be done be-
fore June l. Senator Mitchell Is par
ticularly anxious for an immediate
trial. as he is satisfied that he cannot
be convicted and he wants to resume
Iis position at Washington.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
ASTORIA, OREGON. THURSDAY FEBRUARY %. 1905

case set for trial In January. When
the time came. however, omet failed
to put In appearance. and since taen
diligent search ON the part OF his at
torneys has failed to reveal his where
abouts. They strongly suspect that
be has been induced to leave the state.
In his complaint omet alleges that
ne began work for Yeon In 1894. and
hat Immediately thereafter Yeon be-
gan paying attentions TO Della omet
wife OF plaintiff. A year or so ago
omet alleged the defendant succeeded
10 winning the affections OF Della
omet, and she left the plaintiff to live
with the defendant, herce Omet's
:laim that he was damaged 100000
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
Want 70 Emiorate.

Roseburg, ore,, Feb. ga petition
signed by 10 property-owners in what
Is known as West Roseburg has been
lled with the county court, asking that
the petitioners be formed into muni.
eipal corporation under the provisions
Of chapter l, article a. Of the laws of
Oregon, said municipal corporation to
be known as the town OF West Rose
burg, This portion, or large part Of
It, was annexed to Roseburg by an act
Of the recent legislature in amending
Roseburg's city charter, and the petit
tion is signed by those who opposed
becoming q portion Of Roseburg prop
er.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23

ferences between the three universities
has been decided upon and the near fu-
ture, possibly the end Of the present
week. VIII see the three colleges again
on a frindly footing.
The terms on which the resumption
of the friendly relations depends. have
not been given out. although Il is
known that nearly all Of the claims
made originally By Chicago have been
aeceied by Wisconsin and Michigan.
The settlement OF the Chicago claims
will put an end TO q dispute which
several times In the last two years has
TO result In the severance
Of athletic relations between the uni
yrsitlss concerned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
WASHINGTON ELks.
Grand Lodss for the State Of Wash
inatcn Organized.

Seattle, Feb. 22.--Representatives OF
10 Elks' lodges Of this state assembled
today in the Seattle theater and per-
fected a state organization. the first
on the Pacific coast, which viii con-
stitute the nucleus OF subordinate
grand lodge when the national organi-
zation acknowledges its functions. J.
J. Alexander of Seattle and J. Howard
Watson OF Olympia were chosen tenn
porary chairman and secretary.
Rev. w. d. simonds OF Seattle de-
livered the Invocation and Mayor Bal
linger Of Seattle deliver the address
Of weIcomd Lieutenant Governor
Coon OF Port Townsend made the re-
ply
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
WILL PLAY Sail.

Northwestern League OF Professional
Clubs Launched Today.
Seattle. Feb. 22.--The Northwestern
League Of prcfessional Baseball Clubs
waa launched here today. The league
comprises the following cities: Van
couyer and Victoria, Bellingham. Ev-
erctt Spokane and waIla waila In
Washington and Pendleton In Oregon.
The last two cities are to support one
club. II was decided that each club
deposit a forfeit OF $1,000 by March /
ms a guarantee 10 finish the season.
A salary limit Of $1,000 a month. ex-
elusive OF manager, vas adopted. The
season win open April rs and closs
october s.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
GIVEN Degree
President Speaks at Phil
adelphia. ~
WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY
Three Of the Largest Nations Of
the World Were Honored
Yesterday.
FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY"
President Roosevelt and Kaiser VIII
liam Received the Degree Of Doc.
tor Of Laws by President Of
= Philadelphia University.

IA "a
Philadelphia. Feb. 22.---commero
sstion of washlngton's birthday by th'
University Of Pennsylvania was mad,
Notable by the fact that the reprcsen'
ntlpca OF three world powers par
tlcipated In the exercises. The Unit
I'd states. represented by the chief ex'
eru,lve OF tho nation. President Roosc.
yelt; sGrmany. Represented by Baror
Spcck Won sternbcrg, ambassador e
this country, who acted as the person-
a representative OF Emperor william
and HENRY. MosilmeEs DuFands Tbs
British ambassador. The occasion
vas marked by one ot'tfe most enshu-
slaatic demonstrations ever witnessed
ID tho academy Of music. whore the
exercises were held, President Roose-
Welt was the orator Of the day his
theme being Some Maxims OF Wash-
ington." President Roosevelt left for
washington at 3:2b.
President Roosevelt and Emperor
william today received the degree OF
doctor OF laws from the University Of
Pennsylvania. The degree was con-
ferred upon the German emperor In
absentla, Baron speck Won Sternburg
the German Ambassador. accepting tho
honor for his sovereign.
The comforting OF the degrees was a
feature of the commemoration of
Washington's birthday by. the faculty
ana students >of the university Presi-
dent Roosevelt was the orator OF the
day. He delivered q patriotic address
90 Some Maxlms OF Washington"
The exercises were held In the acad-
emy Of music. BY special permission
of the mayor, the trustees Of the uni.
verslty were given the privilege Of
issuing admission tickets. the supply
OF which was soon exhausted. The
theater was crowded from pit to dome
and at the first glimpse OF President
Roosevelt the cast assemblaee arose
en- masse and gave him an ovation.
The class and college cries Of the stu
dents mingled with the cheers OF the
spectators In the balconies and gal. |
lerles, and the women frantically |
waved their handkerchlefs. The ex-
erclses we're opened with prayer, fol-
lowed by the hymn. Now Thank We
An Our God." sung by the audience.
DR.. s. w. Mitchell, the public
orator. presented each Of the candi.
dates In turn their degree. In pre-
sentlng the president. DIR. Mitchell
said:
"Mr. Roosevelt President Of the
United States--on the Fourth OF July
1888, the University OF Pennsylvanld
conferred the degree Of doctor of laws
upon the first president Of the United |
States OF America. The trustees of
the same university do now after 1879
years, once again request the provost
to honor with the same degree our
latest president. This makes all other
comment needless" a
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
WRECK NARROWLY AvERrED.
Southern Pacific Employees a Number
Of Track Walkers. ~

Memo, New, Feb. y2,-The Southern
Pacific Railroad Company has had an
extra force of track walkers along its
line between here and the summit
guarding against rolling boulders. The
warm rains have loosened the embank-
ments to such an extent that bouliers
are rolling on the track.
A wreck Of the east bound flyer was
narrowly averted near Boca last night.
A rock Weighing 500 pounds rolled onto
the track on sharp curve and at a
point where the engineer could not see
1t. A track walker found the OBJ
structlon. and by the aid of a bar
moved It from the track Just as the
fast train came In sight
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
FLEW THE coop.
Man Who Sued J. q. Yson Has Been
, Spirited Away.

Portland, Feb. 22--After demanding
100000 damages from John 3, Yeon
wealthy lumberman, for alternating
his wife,s affections. Urgsl omet, the
plaintiff. has disappeared and his at
torneys cannot find him. 1t Is their
opinion that he has been spirited away
to prevent the suit coming to trial.
Papers In the case were filed No
vember 2e last, at which time omet
appeared in court and seemed very
anxious to have speedy trial. William
Foley and ]. T. Vaughn were his at
torneys, and several motions to make
more definite and certain the date were
argued before Judge George, The COM
plant was then put in shape and the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
PLANTED TREES.
School Children Plant Miles Of Shade
Trees.


Fresno. Feb. 22.-What Is possibly
the greatest tree planting In the his
tory OF California Is that in Fresno
county today. when women and school
children turned out along the road
leading from this city to the county
line across the plains and planted $500
trees. Special trains. automobiles and
other varieties OF conveyances carried
people to points between here and
Kingsburry. 20 miles All were armed
with shoyels and spades. People from
Fresno, Fowler. Selma. Reediy and
Kinssburry divided the road into dis
iricts and ranchers from along the
route joined in the work. The plan .ssI
to plant trees along the road and
across the county which is s5 miles
vide. Nearly half Of the work was
completed at sundown tonight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
MitclaeIrs Daughter Buried.

\, Washington Feb. .22.--The body Of
Senator Mitchell's laughter, Mrs.
Maggie Mitchell Grifiin, was taken tor
day 70 New York for final interment
The body OF Mrs. Griffin had been held
In a vault, in Rock Creek cemetery
since her death, last March. Francis
II. Griffin and Hobart C. Handy, SON
in-law and grandson Of Senator Mitch
ell, have charge of the burial.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
SUNDAY OBSERVANCE.
Salem Saloons Must Hereafter Close
on Sunday.

Salem Feb. %. Salem is to be
closed town on Sunday hereafter, so
far as the saloons are concerned. the
city council. at a meeting held last
evening having passed the ordinance
providing for the regulation OF sa-
looms which has been pending for ssv.
eral months. The strongest feature Of
the new ordinance is the clause re-
iauiring the forfeiture of saloon n
eense for the violation Of any OF its
provisions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23

gives no opinion on the question Of
the presence Of Japanese torpedo boats
IN the North sea- Commissioners re-
fer to the Russian government engage
ment TO indemnity victims Of the de-
pIorable incident.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
NORTH SEA INCIDENT.
Russian Government to indemnify the
Victims In ARRAY.

Paris FeP 2-semi-official state
ment regarding the work OF the inter-
national commission in the North sea
Incident, states that the commission
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
DIFFERENCE SETTLED.
Trouble Between Michigan and Wis.
eonsin Universities

uuHSIH UHIVuF8ItIOG I+
Chicago, Feb. 22.-The trouble be-
tween the Universities of Chicago
wisconsin and Michigan over the set
tlement Of damage claims resulting
from the collapse Of grand stand at
the Wisconsin, Michigan football game
in 1902 are practically at an end, Ac-
cordlng to an ofiicial OF the University
of Chicago the settlement Of the difs
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-23
None Of the Defendants Have Been
Araisnsd and no Demur.
rers Filed.
BELLINGER HAS SO DECIDED,
I Will 30 Impossible to Try the
Mitchell, Hermann end William
son Cases Before Juns Term.
Mays viii De Tried Later.

I'LL lVAlSi...- 49,.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-06-10
PIETY AND DoUGHNuTS.

baker in a town near Boston has
asked for license to sing in the
streets. He peddles doughnuts. and
hymn goes with every one. Certainly.
he ought TO be allowed to sing as
much as he and his customers like.
For his object is TO evanSelize the com
munity. and when he is about to de-
liver a doughnut he delivers a short
talk on the need of salvation and
stanza OF some uplifting verse. 1t
should 70 without saying that he Is a
conscientious baker and gives full
weight and plenty of sugar. that he
does not fry his products in rancid
lard, or dust II with whltewash, or put
the fresh ones on top when he is TO sell
them by the peck. leaving the gnarly
nubbins ut the bottom of the measure.
Therefore. he predisposes the recipient
to thankfulness and sanctity. and no.
body on his heat has any objection 10
mixing dough and religion. /, might
be well II the custom could extend it
self. II Mr.. Rockefeller would only
sing hymns as he draws oil for his
customers. instead OF preserving the
hymns for Sunday, and II Mr. Carnegie
would accompany the tammering OF
plates with gleeiul hallelujahs. there
might be less feeling against the
trusts, and II the walking delegate
would go about his work with a psalm
instead of jimmy and blackjack
we could almost like him. II plety can
be associated with doughnuts. once the
symbol Of dyspepsia, what cant 1t as
ISOLATE with?-Brooklyn Eagle,
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-06-10

The great magnetic needles Mt the
Royal observatory. Greenwich. are
suspended by sllken ske!n SIX feet
long. hung In an utterly dark cellar
under the "magnethouse." The word
needle" hardly describes their ap.
pearance. as they are rectangular steel
bars two feet long. one and . half
inches broad and a quarter Of an inch
thick. They are further protected
from all light and heat by double box,
Ing and In this tomblike darkness their
slow. quic, movements register the
tremendous force Of the carth's mag.
nctism and the influences Of the sun
through an Intervening distance Of
$4,000. 900 miles.