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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-09

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA,
SOME DRY LAND FISHES
Certain Species Siamese Perch Are Said to Travel
Overland in Search Of Water

FtTen you're going to give him fish story
and he II smile tell him its dead straight fish story
and you'll stake your reputation it, and he insult
you and laugh. Persons willing to believe any old
thing they hear in and out of Christendom unt-when
it to fish. And yetwe have of the most au
thentic of all strange record in the animal KING
DOM said old fish expert leaning against the turtle
tank of New York's big aquarium down at the Battery
4 suppose if I told you there were fish that can
travel half mile overland in search of water you would
not believe me; yet have less authority than
Sir John Bowring to vouch for the fact. More Sele
gox his account of Siam three species OF fish
that left the water and Travelled along its
in the tail grass Z---
The fish most noted for its land travels is species
of perch about six inches long found in Ceyon When
water fails during the dry these fish have the
power of travelling dry land either to burrow into
the mud and to become torpid until awakened by the
they prefer to travel by night when the wet with
dew but there have been instances when they were com
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-09
The Extinction of Animals

Every century several species of animals becom-
ing extinct the for life the weak must yield to
the strong they persisteny sought for
food or feathers only individuals but whole fam
lies exist The disappearance of the great aux
on the American side of the Atlantic about 1910 and in
Europe about 1874 The South American quagga disap-
peared about 1870 owing to the slaughter by hunters
The twin shelled tortoise of the Galapagos islands be-
came extinct in all probability about 1875 The black
emu of South Australia also extermnated during the
century, tho it abundant in 1903 The great cormo
rant was last seen alive about 1885, and many other
species of birds from all parts of the world have like
wise been exterminated In the Danish West India
islands, example, of fourteen species cataloged
in 1885, only six still exist and similar history be
told of many other localities.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-09

PEELED to travel in the hot dusty roads-pi
grmages which cost thousands of them their lives The
fish, travelling work aboriousy, using alternatively
their heads and tails to jump onward at intervals whe
owing to peculiar construction of the head they
enabled to carry moisture enough to keep their gs suf
fciently wet for a long time.
f'The Guianas have fdoras' which is known to
travel hard ground in search Of water the dry
becomes CRITICAL and negroes in that country have
been known to I'll baskets with the animals simply by
intercepting school while al expedition.
GA remarkable discovery was made some years ago
in the inland streams of Florida, where fish that emit
ted musical sound located Except the trout and
the weaksh other fish provided with the faculty of
emitting sound thought to exist But, unlike the
pair just named the fish of Florida need not be caught
to be made to talk The musical fish is about ten
inches long and graceful handsome ANIMAL white, with
few blue spots its belly The sound is peculiar
drone not unlike the sound of church heard at
great distance But schools of these fish when assembled
drone turnout the night and the grave note is
if you were listening to the music while standing
the outside Of church.
HAnother remarkable fish is the climbing perch the
noted Of all the fish for the tenacty with which it
clngs life This fish is found the Ganges where
is known that boatmen have kept it alive in earthen
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-09
Fed by an Alarm Clock.

An Oregon farmer has secured small tract of land
few miles east of oympit and stocked the place with
few dozen chickens. AS he is compelled to be away
from his home during the day, he studied out scheme
for caring for his chickens during his absence.
In each yard he had erected troughs to hold food
for hens and these troughs connected by wire
with his house.. Within the house Mr. Bernard has con-
wire with alarm clock with the usual bat
ter attachment.
When he leaves home in the morning he sets the
clock at the hour for feeding the chickens and by
ingenious arrangement, when the time arrives the
alarm goes off, the connecting wire releases the troughs
and the chickens make rush for their food which is
spread before them if Mr. Bernard did the job in
person. ~5.'..@
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-09
AT HYDE PARK CORNER.

Urchin Chauffeur <yeading ilotse}-If ain e no Use
'onoria. The notice says motors amt admitted!
Punch.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12
Presidents Pet Project Has Serious
Setback.
HOUSE LEADERS OPPOSED
Sentiment Seems to Be in Favor Of
Letting the Tariff Remain a. n 10
for the Time-Revision, II
Seems, Don't Go.

Washington, d. c., Jan. ia prom
inent member OF the house said to the
Associated Press today that a poll
which the leaders Of the house had con-
Quoted on the question of tariff re-
vision showed that 90 per cent Of the
members approached are against re-
vision.
All the leaders of the house, except
Payne. chairman of the ways and
means committee, who is laid up with
rheumatism, and Tawney are against
revision.
The work Of crystallizing the senti-
ment against revision Is being done
by Dalsell and Grosvenor. It is stated
all the republican members
from the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio,
New York, New Jersey and West vir-
ginia are against revision. The Pacific
coast delegation was unable to get to-
gether today. Friends OF revision seem
to be taking no active interest in ad-
vancing their ideas. but claim many
Of the various delegations are
on their side.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12
Several Injured During the Rush
for Gold.
CAUSED BY FRANTIC HEBREWS
After Getting Their Money Out and
Being Convinced the Bank Was
Safe They Created Rows Try
ing to Deposit II Again.

New York, Jan. ll.-Three police
men and two Hebrew women were in
jured in a run on the State bank in
Broad street In the rear Of the busi-
ness section of the east side today.
The run was accompanied by some
sensational incidents. Five thousand
persons who crowded about the bank
became so insistent that they broke
down the iron railing around the light
we'll in front Of the building and only
by desperate clubbing on the part Of
the police was the excited and unruly
mob prevented from forcing many Of
its number into the well. The police
men and women were hurt at that
point.
The cause of the run was as extra
ordinary as the frenzied character of
the run itself. Yesterday there was a
rush Of depositors to get their money
into the bank and long line Of waiting
depositors convinced some excited He
brews that something was wrong with
the institution. When the bank COM
menced paying depositors this morn
Ing 5000 persons were in line.
Immediately upon getting their
money, and becoming convinced that
the bank was able to pay, the frantic
Hebrews became equally anxious to
get their money into the bank again
and several of them created scenes
when the officers refused to accept 1t.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12
No Railroad Nan Nay Enter Into
Sacred Precincts Of
Cattledom.
PRESIDENT ENDORSED PLAN
Texas and Colorado Men Threatened
to Leave the oreanixation-Livsiy
Debate Over the Packers, But
Are Admitted TO Circle.

Denver, Col, Jan. 1.-THE reorgani-
cation plan Of President Hagenbarth
by which the National Livestock Asso-
citation was to be remodeled and con-
troll vested In board composed Of rep
resentatives of the trades and interests
allied in raising live stock has been
torn to pieces SO far as railroads are
concerned.
Before It was definitely concluded to
prevent railroads from acquiring MEM
bership In the association bitter fight
was waged In the committee room.
Texas and Colorado cattlemen be-
came so wrought up over the possi-
bility that railroads might have q voice
in the management of the association
they announced their intention to with
draw from the association IL the meas
ure carried.
Other western organizations gave
evidence of a desire TO take similar
action and the adoption Of the plan
would probably have resulted in the
disruption of the association.
There was a lively debate over the
packers, but It was finally decided to
permit them to herd with the elect.
and they will be admitted into the as
ISOLATION. All other branches Of the
live stock industry will be allowed to
have representatives The committee
will probably make final report FRI
day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12
STEAL on sTARvE.
Boys Took Provisions 10 Save Their
Lives.

Tacoma. Jan. ii,-Iarchmon resi-.
dents have suffered small losses Of pro-
visions for some time past. and finally
set trap TO catch the thief They sue
eeeded. and two boys. Max and Henry
snider. were caught In the act Of steal
Ing potatoes. They were taken before
Judge orifiin. and the eldest hoy told
such remarkable story that judg-
ment was suspended until their case
can be investigated. The boy, Mar
snidsr. said:
Il took the potatoes because we were
starving-my brother and L We made
a contract 10 clear piece OF Land. and
were TO receive $50 for the work. We
have II about cleared and have received
only % on account. We had TO steal
or starvs."
why did you not ask aid" inquired
the Judge.
We were too proud" was the only
reply vouchsafed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12
FATE OF ORIENT.
Portland Wants Jap War Stopped at
Once.

FoTItanu wants Jap war stopped AZ
Once.
Portland, Jan. 11.--At a meeting Of
the chamber Of commerce tonight reso-
lutions were adopted recommending
that the United States take measures
TO put a stop to the Russo-J Japanese
war. Former Attorney General G. H.
williams and H. B. Miller. consul gen.
eral at Niuchwang, China, both made
speeches in which they declared the
certainty that intervention will eventu-
ally take place by the nations of the
world.
General williams stated that this
is the time for this country to step in
and bring the effusion Of blood to an
end. He based his belief. he said. not
upon commercialism. but upon human
ity. The speaker expressed the belief
that President Roosevelt would be
backed up by the sentiment Of the
whole nation II he would take the step.
Consul Miller stated his position in
diplomatic service prevented him from
saying what he would like to say, but
Judge williams voiced his sentiments.
He stated that the day Is coming when
our voice must be heard in deciding the
fate Of the orient.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12
STEAMER ASHORE.
May Be Lsmbardla--Fires Signals Of
Distress.

Distress.
New York, Jan. IL (3:30 a. MIA
large steamer II ashore on Fire island
beach. Owing TO thick weather her
name is not yet learned, but the vessel
is large one and In well lighted up.
One OF the steamers likely to be there
IN the Italian liner Lombardia from
Genoa and Naples. reported last night
277 miles off sagaponack, L. !. There
is not much sea running and the vessel
does not appear to be in immediate
danger. The wind is from the south
west and Ii rather light.
At 4 q. m. signals Of distress, guns
and rockets are being fired by the
steamer. Life savers are on the way
to the scene. There has been consid-
erable increase in the wind and the
observers at Fire island say storm is
not far on. Rain Ia falling and dense
fog has settled over the ocean.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12
Big LAND SALE.

kribs oisposss Of Immense Timber
Tract in Linn County.
Albany. Ore, Jan. 1f.--Frederick A.
Kribs today disposed by deed Of all
his holdings In Linn county. consisting
OF 1885 acres Of valuable timber land
to Charles A. Smith Of Hennipin coun-
ty. Minnesota. Two weeks ago Kribs
transferred one-fourth interest I'm his
lands to Smith. and this morning deed
was filed with the county recorder Of
Linn transferring the remaining three
fourths interest.
Kribs now owns no land whatever in
this county.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12
Hull Wants the Generals Salary
Pruned Some.
EFFECT OF PAY ON PATRIOTS
Army and Navy Expenses Are criti.
eizsd by Several Members Of the
House--Thsrs Are Too Many
Brissdlsr Generals.

Washington, d. c.. Jan. 1.-THE ap-
pointment OF General Miles as Secre-
tary general of the state of Massachus-
etts overshadowed all other questions
In the discussion Of the army appro-
priation bill In the house today. II
proceeded ieisurely until Hull. In
charge of the bill, offered an amend
ment providing that retired officers
above the grade Of major may not re-
ceive the full pay Of their grade when
assigned to duty with militia IN the
several states.
Several members declared the
amendment was directed especially at
Miles, but Hull insisted he had no
such thought. and argued that the best
results are obtained from officers Of
lower grades. He asserted that not
until the law passed allowing increased
pay for officers assigned with militia
did retired officers Of higher grades ap-
ply for appointments. He said the in
creased pay and not patriotism prompt
ed them and characterized their con-
duct as unseemly. This statement
aroused Cochran Of New York. who
declared this was simply penalizing SUI
periors to the advantage and profit of
inferior officers
The measure was adopted.
Several members severely criticized
the army and navy expenses, and Mr..
Prince called atteption to the large re-
tired list. which included 2S6 brigadler
generals, who, he said. could not have
been constituted by the operation of
law, but disclaimed any intention of
charging any mal-administratio of
law.
Consideration Of the army bill was
not concluded when the house ad-
iourned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12
TRADE CONDITIONS
Next Subject Of inquiry by United
States Congress

~"~&~~N ~ s'fS&'y W Sssse~e
States Congress
Washington. Jan. ii.--Provision Ia
made for the investigation Of trade
conditions at home and abroad In
amendment TO the executive legislative
and judicial appropriation bill reported
TO the senate today from the committee
on appropriations. Agitation of this
question was started soon after the
creation OF the department OF commerce
and labor. and bills were prepared by
several members OF congress providing
for a commission to make ruch in
vestigation.
The senate amendment atpropriates
$4,000 to make investigation with
the object Of promoting the democratic
and foreign commerce OF the United
and report the results to con-
gress.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12

fact that he is familiar with mining and
irrigation litigation. two subjects that
OF late years have often occupied the
attention Of the supreme court, and in
the years to come will come up for ad-
Indication in the court Of last resort
more frequently.
Judge Eaidn Is serving his second
term by election as circuit Judge of
the Eighth Judicial district. He was
FIRST appointed by the governor. when
the district was created. and later was
elected by the people for the full term.
which expired in June, 1902. At the
state election In 1902 Judge Eakin was
again elected by the people az Judge
Of this district His present term win
expire In 1908,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12
Want President 70 Attend the
Lewis and Clark Fair
this Year.
ASTORIA GETS FIRST BILL.
oevsrnors Message VIII Bs Read To.
day and the Legislature viii Ad.
journ Until Monday 10 Let
Committees Organise.

Baiem. Jan. 1.-THE senate perfect
cd It's organisation today. and II was
decided that the two houses would hear
the message of Governor Chamberlain
10 the legislature tomorrow.
Before the senate proceeded to tine
business Of the day. Senator Brown
presented President Kuykendall with a
gavel made from the wood OF an apple
tree planted In Vancouver by the Hud-
son hay Company In 1895, ana the
wood Of a cherry tree brought from
iowa in ist7.
The senate on the whole made good
progress In its iabors during the day.
Among other things was the passage OF
resolution inviting President Roose-
welt on behalf of the people Of the
state Of Oregon 10 attend the Lewis and
Clark fair.
A memorial from the Lewis and Clark
corporation was presented. praying leg.
islation for the prevention OF forest
hres which annually destroy hundreds
OF thousands Of dollars worth OF valu-
able timber and cast gloom over Ore
gon and washington during the sum
mer months II will be forwarded as
memorial for the state legislature
20 congress at washington.
I, Is the intention Of the legislature
10 adjourn tomorrow after the read
ing OF the governors message until
Monday In order to give the commit
tees time TO perfect their organiEa-
tion.
The first bill that passed the house
at this session was the one fathered
by Captain J. ". Laws OF Astoria, pro-
viding for tax levy for the construc-
ton OF a county court house at Asto-
ria. This bill will pass the senate as
soon ms II can be introduced.
In the house resolution was intro |
duced providing for the election Of
United States senator's by the people. |
The Astoria charter bill. which was
vetoed by the governor two years ago
will come In the house tomorrow morn
ing.
Complete redistricting OF the state.
with the exception Of Multnomah coun-
~. as applied to district attorneys, and
providing for % prosecuting oficers,
instead Of nine, AZ now instituted. is
the purpose Of bill soon to be intro
duced in the house by Representative
George @. Mayger Of Columbia. The
effect OF this measure would be to abol-
Ssh the nine judicial districts Of the
utato, a. far az the district attorneys
of Oregon are concerned, and create
each Of the 3s counties a prosecuting
district by itself.
Under the proposed law, each county
would elect q prosecuting attorney
every four years, beginning in June
1908, when the terms of office Of all the
incumbent district attorneys Of the
state expire. Each prosecuting attor-
ney would be paid by the county elect
ing him. Under the present law dis
trict attorneys are paid by the state. {
Mr.. Maygers bill gives Multnomah
county three deputies at salaries OF
$500 year each, and leaves the chiefs {
salary at its present figure Of $4,000 all
year. No provision is made for the
payment Of any deputies In the other i
counties The bill will likely be intro
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12
WANT JUDGE EAklN.
Baker City Has Candidate for suprems
Bench,

Baker City, Jan. 1.-THE friends of
Judge Robert Eakin, Judge of the
Eighth Judicial district, are quietly
planning to secure for him the nominal
tion for supreme judge at the next re-
publican state convention. The mem
bers of the bar of Eastern Oregon think
unanimously that at least one member
of the supreme court should come from
this section Of the state. They argue
that Judge Eakin is especially fitted
by education and training for a su-
preme court justice, by reason Of the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12
ASTORIA, OREGON. THURSDAY JANUARY IL.

for defective youths at Medical Lake
to cost $4,000; and appointment Of a
tax commission.
The senate passed It's first bill today.
one appropriating $4,000 for the ex-
penses OF the legislature.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12
Needs the Money.

New Haven, Conn.,, Jan. 11,-Counsel
for William ]. Bryan today appealed
from the decision excluding evidence
OF the sealed letter by which Philo s.
Bennett requested his widow to turn
over to Bryan $4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12
INDIAN CHEF DIES.
Was the Head Of the Flathsad Tribe in
Montana.

Missoula, Mont, Jan. 11.-Chief
Machielle. the head of the Flathead In
dams, is dead, as the result of being
pitched from a wagon near here ON the
plains. For many years the chief had
been recognized as the white mans
friend and was very influential with the
tribe.
Interment viii be according 10 the
mystics of the Flathead tribe and the
funeral win be the largest ever hsld on
the reservation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12
NOT GUILTY.
Plea Of pefauitsrs in Ohio Bank
Swindlina Case.


Cleveland, Jan. 11.-when L. p
ohliger and J. R. Zimmerman, default
ing officials Of the Wooster, o., MAJ
tional bank, arrived here In the custody
OF two secret service men from Vie
toria, British Columbia, where they
were placed under arrest several days
ago charged with embezzling the
funds OF the bank. the two bankers
were at once arraigned before a Unit
ed States commissioner. They both
pleaded not guilty ana waivei a pre-
liminary hearing Bail was fixed at
$4,000 in each case. ohliger furnished
bond but Zimmerman was unable to
do So
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12
MISERABLE CONDITION.
Msstphalian Coal Strike 10 Steadily
Growing.

Growing.
Berlin, Jan. 1.-THE conditions OF
labor In the westphalian coal fields,
which have induced the growing strike.
will be made the subject Of an interpret
lation in the reichstag this week. The
social democrats are preparing to dem
onstrate that the status Of the mine
workers Is most miserable and that in
spite OF the wishes Of the leaders Of
the unions the strike is spreading.
There are 10000 persons now out on
strike and there IL not the slightest
hope Of preventing the strike from be-
coming general. Thus far there have
been no disturbances.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12

duced this week. Mr.. Mayer says that
an extensive canvass among the msm-
bers OF the house has thus far failed
TO encounter any opposition TO the
measure.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-12
susss Frsszine.

Butte, Mont, Jan. il.-Butte Expert
enced the coolest day for two years to-
day, the temperature ranging from 10
to 80 degrees below zero.
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NO. e cOfn, I NORTHUMBERLAND. 1900. :
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-08
MISCELLANEOUS

NEW YORK COTTON, Dec. s.-The cotton
market opened steady at an advance of point
to a decline of points. Cables were about
as due and sentiment here was Mixed with
trading for the first few minutes quiet and
prices fuctuating within point or two of last
nights finals. little later liquidation be-
came heavier in anticipation of the census
report this afternoon, and with room bears sell
ing for Il turn the market declined to net
loss Of 1910 points. On bull support there
was rally of 8 or points. The market in
the middle Of the morning steadied at a net
loss of about 4@5 points.
Cotton futures opened steady; December,
11.90c bid: January, 11.9Sc; February, u lie:
March, 12.27c; April, II. 34c bid; May, .44c;
July, 12.4Se; August, offered, 12.3Oc; Septem-
er. offered. 12c.
The market at midday was quiet and about
steady with prices about 2@3 points net lower.
Spot cotton quiet middling uplands, 1900; mid
ding gulf 12.2Ec-
Cotton, spot closed quiet: middling Ip!ands,
1900; middling gulf, 1850. Sales, 700 bales