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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-22
DESERT SHEEP HERDERs.


rheis Lonely, Dresry Life Tends sfs
Drive Them Grassy.
Do you realize what It means to
watch 5000 sheep alone In the desert7
You have read weird. grewsome stories
Of the horror Of the solitary lighthouse
Keepers lie, but compared to the days
Of tho Mexican shepherd those Of the
average keeper Of the light are filled
with gayety and noise. Even with
their one or two dogs the shepherds
often 90 insane. and were 1t not for the
company Of their shaggy coIlies the
iunacy among them would rise TO an
almost Incredible percentage, IL we are
to believe those who have followed the
sheep In the desert and therefore may
be supposed to know.
Once in old Santa Re, N. NJ, l met a
man who for twelve years had follow
Cd the sheep. His work was done. All
day long he sat In a chair in the rear
Of little dobe store, crouched over.
gibbering to himself. bleating-an idiot.
He still saw his sheep swaying like q
great white wave among the sage
brush, and ever IN his ears sounded the
killing monotone Of their bleats. One
boy. though fifteen years OF age, Is
mentally no further advanced than the
average child OF FIVE. His father is a
shepherd, bis mother died when be was
four years old. and his father took him
out upon the range. All his life has
been spent among the sheep. He Is one
with them today.
How is II possible, then, you ask, that
men are to be found willing to watch
themf II is very easy. Sheep herding
is lazy Job at best. and the ''greaser'
Ii the LATEST creature on earth. For $40
q month he Is willing to sit In the sand
and listen TO the never ending bleating
until the little mind he has gives way
and they fetch him in from the range
insane. He is glad to take the chance
for $40 a month.
The greaser In not the only shepherd
In the west On the vast ranges OF Ne
vada and Wyoming you may run across
an occasional college man tending the
sheep. Once. indeed. college professor,
iii Of consumption. undertook to follow
5000 bleaters for the summer. In au-
turan they found him insane. on his
hands and knees among the Sheep
bleating with them. Day after day his
eyes behold only a brilliant turquoise
sky. In which hangs a sun of brass; an
ocean sweep Of sage fecked sand and
a slowly moving. compact mass of
sheep. His ears hear no sound save the
steady "Baa. baa." day and night, af-
fecting him as the Chinese criminal Of
ancient days was affected by the regu-
lar tap, tap Of hidden drum. H''@
And yet so long as the desert contin-
ues, to provide food for the 'bleaters"
so long will shepherds go mad among
the fiocks, and for ten years the deserts
greatest value to man has been the
fooe'it has offered the sheep, nor yet is
the store depleted. Pilgrim.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-22
ROOMS WANTED.

wANTED-HoUsE OF OR FIVE OR
Six rooms. suitable for small family;
must be close in. Address x. Astor-
ian, giving location.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-22
suTuATioNs WANTED.

SITUATION WANTED BY LADY
who will invest some money in the
business II satisfactory. Address N.
E.. Astorian.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-22

She-When should young widow
discard her weeds? He-0h. | don't
know, but suppose she should cut
them out just as soon as she wants to
raise second crop Of orange blossoms,
Baltimore Herald.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-22

WANTED TO BUY A GILL NET
from 225 to 275 fathoms: to s1k
mesh. Address J. P. h, Astorian.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-22

Decision Of character will often give
to an inferior mind command over q
superior. Writ.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-22

gist for csnnibalism. "bait bim ana sss
II be Will refuse a piece of yourself
Auckland News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-01
TELEGRApHIC BREyITIEs.

Chief of Police Sylvester, of Washing.
ton, has wired Chief Harding at New
Brunswick, N. j., from Washington,
that the trunks of Rev. Cordova, who
eloped with young woman Of that city
have been located there. The trunks are
being watched.
In the House of Commons today the
Earl of Percy, under secretary for
foreign affairs, announced that England
had protested to Washington against
the injurious effect on British trade re-
sulting faom the American Cuban re-
ciprOcity treaty. The protest, he said,
had been without effect.
A man aud boy were burned to death
and several others injured in fire in
Poke Hollow, a suburb of Wilkesbarre,
Pa, this morning. The fire started in
the house shortly after midnight, by
clothing igniting from an over heated
stove, and the lower part of the house
was in flames when the occupants were
aroused.
Notices were posted all over the Councils
vile, Pa, coke region this morning announc-
ing that a wage increase Of little more than
ten per cent. had been granted TO the en-
ployees Of the II. c. Prick Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-01
Inaugural Ball Room.

About 1880 O'Clock Saturday night
President and Mrs. Roosevelt will at
tend the inaugural ball and return to
The White House early, the limit being
midnight.
The great court in the Pension build
ing is undergoing wonderful transfer
nation, and by the evening of March 4,
when it will be the rendezvous for II,
000 guests at the inaugural ball, it will
present far different appearance from
what it did two weeks ago. A small
army of architects and artists and florists
and electricians is working day and
night to perfect gorgeous decorative
scheme Royal palms are en- route from
Porto Rice Their leaves are from Is TO
70 feet long. On the upper balcony,
surrounding the court, will be row OF
evergreen trees 20 feet in height, while
smilax and laurel in wreaths and gar
lands will cling to the walls and the
columns and die away in delicate trac-
cry Of green until they join the festoons
OF roses and orchids.
Electricians with the armament of
pincers and fuses and wires and plugs
are climbing the massive onyx columns
and clinging like flies to the hooks and
corners 100 feet above the ballroom
floor Tiny lights. of one candle power
are being strung from every vantage
point, and around them will be twined
the smilax and the laurel. The color
scheme as it ascends will be subdued,
until on reaching the roof which spans
the court the effect will be that OF
beautiful Italian sky, with all its fantas-
tic shades and twinkling lights. The in
tentis to give the idea ofan open-air court.
The royal palms will he set on the ground
floor, and will reach above the first BAL
cony. Asparagus vines will trace their
way through the myriad lights on the
music STAND, where the members of the
United States Marine Band will be
grouped in their red coats and sombre
trousers. The red will contrast against
q background of gold, and over all win
span an arch Of light. The stand from
which the President aud the presidential
guests will witness the merry-making
will be bower of American Beauty
roses, with cut flowers, greens and Ro-
man wreaths to complete the complement
Of color.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-01
JAPANESE PUSHING ON.

General Kuropatkin's big army, il ii
thought, is on the verge of disaster
that may lead to speedy termination
of the war. His lines of communica-
ton are in such danger from General
Kuroki's sweeping movement around
his left flank that it is rumored in st.
Petersburg that he Aas decided to order
the retirement of his forces to Tie Pass,
40 miles nerth of Mukden. According
to Russian reports Kuropatkin has re-
piled to Kuroki's attack on the Russian
left by counter attack on the japanese
left. He has also seized railroad
bridge across the Shakhe and success
fully resisted japanese attack on the
center. While these counter attacks
may have temporarily relieved Kuro-
patkin's position his communications
are still imperiled. Under cover of his
counter attacks he may even be with
drawing his stores to refuge in the noun
tain passes.
The victory Of KurOki's infantry over
a division and half Of General Rennen-
kamph's famous cavalry near Tsink.
hetchen was a remarkable achievement.
In hill fighting the Cossacks we're no
match for them. AS was stated yester-
day, the Russian losses are estimated at
oyer 2, 900 men. They lost several ma
chine guns aud left 209 dead on the
field.
Monday the japanese extended their
attack along the Shole eastern front,
and took IDA Pass after a terrific battle.
Late adyices from Mukden report con-
tinued heavy fighting along the entire
line yesterday, the japanese making a
general attack. The Russians made
counter attacks at many places, and re-
pulsed the japanese at others. 1t ap-
pears that general engagement has be-
gun along the entire 100 miles of front.
The reports, however are very conflict.
ing.
The japanese lines now extend from
southwest to northeast and partly east
ward of the Taitse river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-01
Peace Negotiations in Warsaw.

Warsaw, Russia, March PRO
longed negotiations have been in pro
gress between the authorities and the
strikers OF Warsaw province, andit now
appears that the end of the strike is
plainly in sight. Railway Director
Ivanof' informed the railway strikers the
last of the past week that The Gar would
concede al their demands, but that
these demands were not definitely for
INFLATED He accordingly requested the
strikers to state exactly what they
wanted. The strikers then elected a
deputation which presented u demands
10 Iyanof, who accepted tweuty.six of
them, declaring the other one impracti-
cable. He promised to concede these
70 points within fortnight. The
deputation replied that they would not
accept postponement and insisted on
an immediate fulflmentiof lhese demands.
The authorities then surrendered, subject
to the final assent Of the Minister Of
Railways, who was communicated with
by telegraph. a significant departure
in this matter is that the authorities
have recognized the strikers right to
negotiate with them on equal terms.
This is an entirely new departure in Rus
sian politics. The new development
in the situation is that the ceme-
terry workers have quit work, thus
preventing the regular burial OF
the dead. All the hospital employees
have formulated demands and threaten
TO strike tomorrow if ihoir demands are
not granted. Strikes such as these, 1t is
expected, will occur daily, but the worst
of the movement in Warsaw province,
it is believed, is over The willingness
of the authorities 10 meet the men half
way is a promise of quieter times to
come.
St Petersburg, March 1.-The rev.
olutionary and strike movements have
extended to the town OF Kursk, in the
province of the same name, in southern
European Russia. Fighting has oc-
CURED between the rebels and troops,
in which nineteen persons were killed
and forty wounded. This Is the first
appearance OF instruction 10 this region.
A dispatch from Odessa says every
thing is quiet there.
Warsaw, March 1.-The strike on the
Vistula railway which had been in effect
for a week past ended today. Train SER
vice north anu south has been resumed.
Ia the other parts of Poland, the situa-
ton remains somewhat dangerous. The
governor generals proclamation named
a minor state of siege in the governments
of Calisse, Luslin, Kielsen and Lomsa.
The whole of Poland is now under mOdi-
fed martial law. The bank clerks Of
the city struck today for higher wages.
Several ofthe banks at once agreed to
the clerks demands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-01
Ran Man 60 His Death.

George Henderson, North Carolinx
negro, about 26 years of age, was drown
ed at Gala RVS milldam, on the Shen--
andoah river, in Page county, Monday,
while being pursued by crowd of men,
and boys living at Ingham, station on
the Norfolk and Western Railroad, about
ID miles south of Luray. Henderson.
il appears, was on bis way to Martins
burg, w. Va, and was put of freight
train at Grove Hid, station three miles
south OF Ingham. No sooner had he
alightsd than he was set upon by a crowd
Of men and boys bent on driving him
from the town. Henderson started in
the direction Of Ingham, pursued BY the
crowd. When the negro reached Ingham
he was again sccosted and told to move
rapidly on, which he did, followed by
several men and youths of that place.
To escape them he attempted to cross
the river on the dam, and when about
midway he was washed down the swift
current into water 10 feet deep. The men
who ran the man to bis death we're at
tempting TO carry out an unwritten law
OF the community which forbids negroes
from passing through or stoppingin that
section.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-01
Today's Telegraphic News
War in the East.

London, March l. Though only frag-
mentary reports have been received re-
garding the great battle that is raging
about Mukden. the veil which has been
concealing the operations Of Marshal
Oyama is gradually lifting and reveals
that Oyama is ARA nging one of the
greatest enveleping movements in the
history OF warfare. 1t appears to be the
intention Of the japanese commander to
sever General Kuropstkin's line of re-
treat northward and make of Muken a
second Sedan.
Oyama's force is believed TO consist of
800, 900 men, while the Russians have
400, 900. The japanese are spreading
out in half moon shape. with their
right extending from Chscohu, thirty
miles south of Mnkden, to Sing King,
ninety miles out of Mukden, and, at the
proper moment, swing his right wing in
northweslerly direction, his objection
being TO pierce the railway between
Mukden and Thieling before Kuropat-
kin can get to Thieling. If this can be
accomplished Kuropatkin will be caught
in a trap aud cannot escape.
The japanese victories yesterday oc-
Cured between Chacohu and Sing King,
and they gave Oyama the long awaited
opportunity of preventing KuroPatkin
from sending forcc eastward to interrupt
the turning movement from Sing King.
The next few days il is believed, will
bring news that this turning movement
which may end the war has begun.
ST. Petersburg, March l-General
Kuropatkin reports two Russian sue
cesses. Tho japanese, he says. have
been repulsed at GaOtulin, on the RuJ-
sian left, while the Russians have cap
tured the head Of bridge which crosses
the Shake river. In later telegram
Kuropatkin reports that the Russians
still hold Kudatse and Gaotulin.
General Stanyerisk, the Govrnor Of
Uralsk, speaking regarding the situation
in Manchuria, today, said the reports Of
privations among the troops were with
out foundation. He said: ''The news
paper stories regarding priyaliOns among
the troops in Manchuria are unscupu-
ous inventions. formerly commanded
a regiment and know what scouDdrels
the soldiers are who write letters home
complaining of their lack of food and
clothing, and stating that they are starv-
ing and dying. The soldiers must
suffer uncomplainingly, they say. |
give you my word, however, that eur
soldiers are living luxuriously in Man
churia. They are overeating and are
over heated. They have nothing to do.
The authorities hampered them aud
when the soldiers come home, they will
long to be in Manchuria again. They
will say God give US another such war. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-01
Nelson whips Corbett.

Battling Nelson, of Chicago, made
Young Corbett, of Den yer, appear The
poorest tyro a the fighting game last
night, when he practically knocked him
out in the middle of the ninth round. at
Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco
10 order to save their man a complete
knockout, the seconds threw up the
sponge. In the early part Of the fight
on several occasions CoFbett Strengthened
Nelson up with rights and lefts on the
jaw, but when it came TO following up
his advantage his swings were wild.
He seemed to be overanxious. while
Nelson at all time was cool and confident.
In the seventh round. when it appeared
as If Corbstt were practically gone. he
showed flash Of bis old.time speed,
and landed several severe punches on
Nelson ribs and jaw. 1t was only a
squirt, however, aud Young Corbett
soon lapsed into his semi. groggy condi-
ton, which lasted until the end of the
fight Nelson's plan of battle was to-
force Corbett around the ring, keeping
close to him all the time. Whenever
Corbett missed swing, Nelson vas
there with return, which generally
landed.
Nelson had hardly mark this morn
ing to show for the fight, which was
probably the fastest ever pulled OF in
san Francisco, while Corbett's face and
body were battered and bruised. The
one time champion admitted that Nelson
was his master. and great fighter
Corbett said 81 have no excuse to OF
feg for my defeat. was beaten fairly
by Nelson, and wish him success i'm
future battles. The only thing I ann
sorry for is that my friends lost their
money on me. thought sure l would
win -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-01
Letter from Father Gonon.

Paris, March IA letter from Father
Gopon, formerly leader of the st. Peters
burg strikers, appears in Humanite TO-
day, in which the Car is termed an as
sassin Of his people. The letter reads
"Nicholas Romanof, formerly Car, now
assassin of the empire. Full of simple
faith, | marched toward thee peacefully,
accompanied by your people, and you
knew it was buta peaceful mission. In
nocent blood will always separate you, as
sassin, and the Russian people. You
can no longer stem the popular stream,
DOW furiously swollen, even by promises
of national assembly. Dynamite bombs
and popular instruction await all thy
race. Torrents of blood, perhaps, will
be shed through thy default, and Russia
may perish. Therefore, | adjure you,
renounce quickly the throne aud appear
before the tribunal Of the people. Have
pity on thy country. Oh, thou who Of.
feredest peace to the peoples sIaugh-
terers."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-01
CONGRESSIONAL.

Almost eleven hours Of the Senate s
time yesterday was occupied in the con-
sideration Of the Indian appropriate n
bill. 1t passed shortly before midnight.
There was quite lengthy discussion Of
the committee amendment prohibiting
the use OF tribal funds in the support Of
sectarian schools.
A half dozen bills intended to remedy
the defects in the laws as to inspection
of steam vessels, which were brought to
the surface by the disaster to the Gen.
eral Slocum in New York, were passed.
At late hour last night the Senate be
gan the consideration OF the postoifice
appropriation bill, which was taken up
again at today's session.
The session of the House was devoid
Of any incidents such as marked the
closing hours on Monday. On the con-
trary, the proceedings we're orderly and
without particular note. Asan evidence
of the approaching adjournment, large
number of bills were passed by unani-
nous consent, and an evening session
was held in order to discuss the general
deficiency appropriation bill.
During the day the bills amending the
homestead laws as to lands 10 South
Dakota and Colorado, SO as to permit
the entry of $40 acres, instead Of 100,
were discussed. Final action on them,
however, was prevented by the dilatory
tactics of the opposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-01
WEDNESDAY EVENING. MAR. l, 1906

Mr.. LoNGwoRTH, Of Ohio, under lat
;,ude OF debate in the House yesterday
discussed the subject Of increasing the
salaries of ambassadors, incidentally
making a plea for the raising OF the
Presidents salary to 800, 600. In en-
phasizing his argument for larger sala-
ries for diplomats, Mr.. Longworth re-
lated what he said was an authentic
case. where an American minister re-
ceiyed and entertained diplomats ID
a three room housekeeping fiat, filled
with the odors OF cooking. He received
in his shirt sleeves, and when his visitors
arose TO 20 be would present his card
and say, Consider your call returned "
Conditions, said Mr. Longworth, made
the qualifications in wealth OF the oil
refiner. steel magnate and gentlemen
who converted the pig into breakfast
luxury and tooth brushes the most
requisite for the career of diplomacy.
And this "shirt sleeve diplomacy" Is
what has brought ridicule upon many
American diplomstsin Europe and other
countries. Because a man receives a
small salary is no excuse for his being
q bOor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-01
Nan Patterson.

New York, March l.-Justice Viii.
liam J. Gaynor, 10 The Brooklyn Su-
preme Court, today, reserved his de.
cision 10 the application for bail on a
writ Of certiorari in the case OF Nan
Patterson, charged with killing Caesar
Young. Application for bail was made
BY Abe Levy, counsel for the accused,
who stated that Miss Patterson was
suffering from general debility, and in
view OF her long confinement in the
Tombs. should be accorded either an
immediate trial or be admitted to
reasonable amount of bail. He said
that the District Attorney had given
him tentative promise that his client
would be tried in April, but that it was
more than likely to be several months
later before she would be brought into
court for trial. Ia opposing the appli-
cation, Assistant District Attorney
Rand said that Mas Patterson would be
given trial as soon as possible, but it
would be unfair to other prisoners
charged with homicide in the Tombs to
give the woman any precedence and
privilege.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-01

A REPUBLICAN paper OF Philadelphia
saws gross frauds were reported in con-
nection with the city elections in Penn,
sylvania last Tuesday, especially in the
cities Of Philadelphia and Pittsburg and
adds Whatever popular opposition to
existing order of things had been aroused
appeared to have been overcome by sys'
tematic repeating, ballot-box stufing
aud list padding. At Pittsburg there
were many riots, and one member of an
electioa board died after being arrested.
They were charged with placing false
bottom in the ballot.box NoS the
charge of republicans cheating at cleo
liens and stufing ballot boxes would be
Indignantly repudiated if even sug-
gested by democratic paper, but here
it is in black and white by none other
than the North American. Philadelphia
is overwhelmingly republican, but the
truth is that the republicans arc so prone
10 cheating at elections that when they
have not the democrats to cheat, they
cheat themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-01
Virginia News.

Joseph p. Richard died yesterday at
bis home near Bliss, six miles from
Winchester, from the effect of stroke
Of apoplexy. Mr.. Richard was 50 years
old.
Just little less than $40, 900 was
paid by the State from Oct ], 1908, to
Sept. 80, 1904, for military assistance to
the civil authorities of the common
wealth.
II. B. Alexander, aged S5 years, died
in Newport News, yesterday, Of hydro
phobia. he was bitten by a mad dog
last May and did not develop symptoms
until few days ago.
The Sinking Fund Commissioners yes
terday opened bids for 5000, 900 in State
securities for the sinking fund. Nine bids
were submitted, one from New York
asking 99i and interest for centuries.
Prices ranged from 96i 10 99!.
Peter Dancey and Ed Austin, two
negroes in Henrico county Jail under
sentence of hang March l6, we're baptized
yesterday, Rev. w. II. Stokes, a colored
Baptist preacher, and Rev. S. G. Bur-
rell, general secretary of the colored Y.
NJ. G. A. performing the rite. A large
ire bathtub in the yalled.in yard apd
filed with water used.
Messrs. Davis & Davis, Washington
patent attorney, report the grant, this
week, TO citizens Of this State Of the fol-
lowing patents: Lorenzo Brightbill, Of
Glen Wilton, fer an apparatus for cool
ing walls Samuel Groh, of Alexandra,
assignor to Sadie A. Groh, for regener-
alive furnace Franz Won Kugelgen and
George 0. Seward, OF HolcOmbs Rock,
for process of defining 4; George o.
Seward, of Holcombs Rock, for an
electric furnace Rufus @. Williams, Of
Richmond, for means for entering &C
counts John F. Hayes, of Richmond,
for an oven damper for ranges.