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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
Timber Placed Across Track Of
Southern Pacific.
OCCURRED NEAR ALBANY
The Only Thing That Saved a pisas.
trous Train Wreck Was That the
Timbers Placed on the Track Were
Rotten and Discovered in Time.

Albany, ore. March 2S,--when the
south bound passenger on the South
ern Pacific railroad, the overland train,
reached here Wednesday night, a piece
OF timber was found wedged under the
pilot Of the engine. II was thought
that the timber had fallen on the track
accidentally. An Investigatlon today
shows that few blocks north of the
station where the street crosses the
track. a bridge timber eight inches
square had been placed across the
track against the end OF the guard rail
with the evident intention OF wrecklng
the train. The only thing that saved
the train was the fact that the tim
ber was old and rotten and when ths
engine struck the timber the guard rail
cut through the rotten wood, allowing
the timber to slide along In front OF
the engine until II became wedged in
under the pilot. Several other pieces
OF timber were found lying across the
track, The matter is being Investigate
ed and suspicious persons are under
surveillance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
SCIENCE OF EeeoLoeY.
San Francisco Professor Makes an
unimportant Discovery.

Chicago, March ga dispatch to
the Tribune from San Francisco says
Prof. Jacques Loeb has discovered in
producing artificial life by fertilizing
the eggs OF the sed urchin that they
were best fertilized by the use OF
acetic or vinegar of formic acid, fol-
lowed by common salt.
Large numbers of sea urchin larvae
normal and healthy. can be produced
from eggs by purely chemical ana ply
sical means. Many students Of hered'
lty have tong been looking for means
for raising animals in large enough
numbers for experiments, which should
possess the hereditary character OF one
parent only.
Detailed comparisons of such indi-
viduals with those which derive their
from both parents will lead
to results In the field Of heredity of far
reaching Importance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
Uprising in samar.

Manila, March 2s.-Major Allen OF
the eonstabulary. commander OF the
federal troops in the Island of Samar.
reports that the uprising among the
Pulajanes is now under control. ana
that the majority Of the regulars viii
be withdrawn. Major General Corbin
and General Allen are now at CAL
bayog, samar. holding a conference
regarding the measures which win be
necessary to take in the future, !
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
A SMALL MATTER.
Legal Battle in Philadelphia Over a
Small Estate.


Small Estate.
Philadelphia, March ga legal
battle over the hundred million dollar
estate left by William Weighman, the
manufacturing chemist, to his daugh-
ter. Mrs. Nina A. Walker, is threat
ened by the widow Of Weighmans son.
Attorneys are engaged In drawing up
papers in the suit which, it is under
stood will be brought at once on be-
half of six grandchildren OF the manu-
facturer.
Their mother has remarked since
the death of her first husband and now
bears the name of Mrs. Jones Wister.
She asserts that William weighman
pledged himself to remember the on
spring of his son in a codicil. Mrs.
wister states that since the death Of
her first husbands father she has
through her attorneys made efforts to
have Mrs, Walker carry out Mr..
Weighman's alleged promise and to
have received Mrs. walker a fiat re-
fusal and denial that the will
bears such codlcil. When Weigh
man died he made his sole surviving
child Mrs, walker, sole heir. She is
considered the richest woman in the
world
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24

st. Petersburg, March 2s-It IL an
nounced here that the japanese army
is marching TO vladlvostok and that all
the women have been ordered TO leave
the city.
II Is now definitely stated that the
decision to appoint Grand Duke Nlcho-
las Nicholaievltch TO the supreme
command In the far east has been re-
considered becaues the outlook at the
front does not warrant the risk OF
compromising the prestage of a mem
Der of the imperial family.
Military authorities here believe that
unless Linievltch ls sure OF his ability
to hold lower sungari line he will risk
his whole army II he fortlhes and con-
centrates there, for II he be defeated
his line Of retreat lies alopg two sides
OF triangle, the third side Of which
viii be open to the enemy's advance.
At the general stan headquarters the
view Of General Llnlevitch may b.
compelled to abandon Harbin and re-
tire toward Lake Baikal, leavlngNvlad-
ivostok to its fate, is regarded as un-
warranted by anything offlcially known
there, 1t being pointed out that oyama
would have long and laborous task
TO bring up an army OF 100000 or 400
900 men. Meanwhile Russian rein.
forcements are arriving at Harbin at
the rate Of 1900 men a day. Never
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
Still RUNNING.

Russians Hurryina to Get Out Of the
Way Of japanese.
Toxic. March 20 (Noon)-An official
report from imperial army headquar-
ters says
"our detachment pursuing the enemy
entered changtu on March 81 at 2:30
-. m.
"A large body OF the enemy in dis
order ls retreating toward the north
east along the line Of the railway.
"A part OF the enemy's cavalry has
halted at point within two miles OF
changtu.''
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
BELL NOT CAPTURED.
Albert E. Bell Still at Large and no
Clue OF Him.


Tacoma, March ga stan corre-
spondent Of the Ledger who just re.
turned from McNeils island, reports
at 10 o'clock tonight that no trace has
been discovered Of Albert II. Bell, the
noted mail pouch robber and forger,
who escaped from the federal prison
on McNeirs island yesterday. Fifty
armed men are patrolling the beach
and island.
Last night was unusually rainy and
boisterous and the officials believe Bell
must soon become desperate and come
out from his hiding place and en-
deavor to steal boat and make a
break for the mainland. IL he Is not al
ready there, They have, however, alb
solutely no clue to work one. When
Bell escaped It was only 800 yards
from the thick timber and since enter
Ing the woods nothing has been seen
OF him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
Wont RsaIster Bonds.

Topeka. March 22,--State Audie
Wells announced today that he would
refuse TO register state oil refinery
bonds unless ordered to do so by the
supreme court. This will force the Inn
mediate test OF the legality of the
bonds. The auditors action Is friendly
and is taken for the purpose of giving
the bonds a proper standing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
CASE OF SUICIDE.

Woman Found in Chicago Leaves a
Nete Of Her intention.
Chicago. March 2l.--The finding of
a note declaring her intention 10 take
her life has cleared the mystery sur
rounding the finding OF the body OF a
young woman In the lake at Wilmette.
The body was identified as that Of
Miss Annie Nelson. a nurse girl. and
a note addressed to her brother de-
clared her life had been failure and
that she feared failing health. II is
believed. however, that dlsappoint-
in love affair was the prime cause
of the suicide.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24

Seattle. March g3,--Ren Williams
eolored. who had confessed 10 stabbins
Jack Franks nt Rayensdale Saturday
night, was caught BY the deputy sher-
1T His victim, whom he stabbed dur
ing saloon fight. cannot, according
TO the physician recover. ana win not
live more than q day or two
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
orIv = Rsnort.

New York. March 25.--It is reported
that the government Of Bolivia intends
to send many young men who display
talent to Santiago to study In the mill-
tary academy This is accepted as a
sign Of the rapprochement
Of the sister republics
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
FROZEN TO DEATH.

Mother and Thirteen Year. Old Son
Found Dead.
Denver, March 2S,--The Republican
special from West cliffe. Col, says
that the body of Mrs. Henry Fail was
found today three miles from Junkins
Park frozen to death. A 1S-year- old
son was lying beside her, frozen stiff
but still alive. 1t is believed he too
viii die. The mother and son left
Junkins Park to walk to Cline and
were overtaken by a blizzard.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
ASTORIA, OREGON. FRIDAY, MARCH "a. 1905.

die. weinig Is injured internally and
IN In a critical condition. A flag fight
beginning al o'clock IN the morning
and continuing intermlttently through
out the day, eliminated in a clash on
the campus at dusk.
A rought and tumble fight lasting an
hour ana half followed In which a
Of the students were bruised
and cut.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
Russian Army Gradually Retreat
ing Followed by japanese
Army.
ANOTHER BATTLE PROBABLE
Russia Contemplating Immediately
Providino vladivostok With War
Munitions and Supplies for . Two.
Year Siege N II Can Be Done.

st. Petersburg. March ALT Ii q
possibility that II the Russian army
should not I've able 10 hold the lower
line Of the sungari river at Chunchi-
tasu or may be compelled 20 retreat,
not only TO Hafbin. but also farther
westward along the railroad, abandon
Ing 10 the japanese northern Man
.churia and Russian maritime amur
provinces. as well, ls the latest start
ling news from the front.
The stragcuc weakness of General
LIhevitch's position an he falls back
northwnrd In made clear by Gunshu
dispatches to the Associated Press. In
which II In pointed out that unless
Chunchlatsu and sungari llnes-a scant
100 miles below Hardin. can be held. Il
will be difficult to maintain position
further back before Hardin where. with
the front Of tho army paralelling the
railroad. and the practicgbillty OF a
turning movement which completely
sewers the communications and iaolat-
ing an army 900 miles from home Ia
too serious for consideration. In view
Of this possibility the dispatch alluded
10 suggests the advisablllty Of i'm
mediately providing vladiyostok with
war munitions and supplies for two
year siege, The correspondent estl'
amtes that the number Of reinforce
ments needed to give General TAne
witch the requisite superiority In force
would require 100000 men.
That such dispatch should have
been permitted to pass the censor at
the front II considered significant. ana
n Llncvltch communicated similar
estimate of the situation to the en-
peror, II may account for his maJesty's
increased disposition to listen to peace
counseIs and open negotiations before
the Japanees establish themselves on
Russian soil.
With Manchurla entirely abandoned
to the Japanese and Vladivlstok only
left M q Russian solitary sentinel on
the Pacific Il ls realized that Russia
win be practically at Japan's mercy in
the matter Of peace terms,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
COLLEGIATE EDUCATION.
Curriculum Of Colleges Results in Some
Broken Heads.

Golden, Col. March 25.-Harry B
Clapp Of Denver and Arthur j. weinlg
of Durango, Cal, both freshmen at the
State School of Mines, are suffering
from injuries received in class bat
tie which occurred between frechmer
and sophomores. clapp is unconscious
from concussion OF the brain and may
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
WORKING Overtime.

New York. March 2S.-Explosions Of
vesuvius have abated cables the Her
AIDS correspondent at Naples. The
only sign Of internal activity is an
occasional light pun of material and
smoke.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
ANOTHER CANDIDATE.
Indications Point to Another slussins
Match.

New York, March 23.-Jacob White,
the champion lightweight pugilist Of
England, has started for the west, ar
rangements having been practically
completed by telegraph for him to
meet James Britt before the Yosemite
Club, in San Francisco, in the latter
part Of April.
White is en- route to California and
win begin training at once under the
care of Charles Mitchell and the lat
ters son.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
EQUITABLE LIFE.
Effort Being Made 10 Have So instead
OF 20 Directors.

New York. March ga committee
headed by John p, crlmmins and
claiming TO represent large number
of policy holders In the Equitable Lfe
Assurance Company met today and
announced their intention 10 work for
the election OF equitables OF the entire
sc directors by policy holders, instead
Of rs as proposed by teh directors q
few days ago. crimmins has applied
to the state superintendent Of insur-
anee for hearing on the subject. ana
the hearing has been set for Tuesday
next.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
A Woman Principal.

New York. March 2s.-The Caap-
paqua institute in westchester, one Of
the best known Quaker schools in the
country, is to have woman principal,
the first in its history. She is Mrs.
John Cox, wife OF an architect living
in this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
Al kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo. March 22,-willie Fitz-
ierald Of Brooklyn, knocked out Otto
Scloff of Chicago in the sixth round
OF l5-round contest tonight
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
WORK ON JETry.
The Chinook viii Not Come to Astoria
This Year.

Portland has succeeded in prevent
ing the Chinook coming to Astoria
Had 1t been used to dredge the channel
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
senarator Milk and Calves.

We are now running our hand separa.
tor by the use of small steam engine.
1t is not necessary to do SO, but rs we
have the engine we find it convenient,
says Rural New Yorker. Among the ad-
yantages of separating the milk upon the
farm will mention, first, that there is
no time milk will separate by the use OF
machine more easily or more complete
ly than when fresh and warm. Second,
we have the skim milk fresh and warm
for our calves. Third, there is so little
time for germs to multiply that danger
| from bowel trouble is averted. We have
not lost calf from scours for several
years, although all are Jerseys, and
claimed by some to be delicate. Fourth,
our cream is sold, tested and paid for
upon the basis of its butter fat; we are
paid for just what we furnish. Nothing
could be more fair. know of no draw
backs should not care to go back to
he old ways, especially to the feeding OF
the milk that has stood long enough to
cool, or that was composed of the indis-
criinina.e product of many herds. We
feed in addition to the separator skim
milk, small amount of hominy meal u,
given dry just after each feed of milk.
Calves are ready for the show ring at
any time We are now feeding ID
calves, also II hogs. l might mention
that part of the calves are boarders.
These are sent when but few days old
and remain until they become cows. |
have not as yet received complaint rs
to feed or care given. If farmers want
good cows they must raise them, and to
do so advantageously must have clean,
warm, fresh skim milk; this means
separators of their own aud at home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21

The lady stared ut that terribly re-
pulsivc face. For some moments she
seemed dazed, sat there duly. the on
lockers forbearing to disturb her. Then
her gaze encountered that Of him who
had slain the free baron. and she
spranp to Ecr feet. On her features an
expression of bewilderment had been
followed by one Of recognition.
"The dukes fool! she exclaimed
wildly. "He Is dead. and you have
killed him! The fool has murdered his
master!
at is true he is dead" answered the
other, leaning heavily on his sword
and surveying the inanimate form
"but he was no master Of mine"
"That, Madame la Princesse. we will
also AFFIRM" broke in an austere voice
Behind them rode the emperor, o
dark figure among those bright gowns
and golden trappings, the saddleclotll
and adornments Of his steed somber at
his own garments. AS he spoke he
waved back the cavalcade, and In ODE
dience to the gesture the ladies', sol
diers and attendants withdrew to q
discreet distance. Bitterly the princess
suryeyed the monarch. Overweight
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
CHAPTER XXVl.

"a 1LTHOUGH the daughter of the
iAi constable received every at
Eszza tention commensurate with
(SSBSGl the cheer of the camp, the
day passed but slowly. With more or
less interest she viewed the diversified
group of soldiers drawn by Charles
from the various countries over which
he ruied-the brawny troops from
Flanders. the alert looking guards re-
cruited from the mountains Of Spain,
the men of Friedwald. with muscles
tough as the tibers Of the fir in their
native forests. Even the orient-sug-
gcstive OF many campaigns-had been
drawn upon. and the bright gar5ed
olive skinned attendants, moving
among the tents of purple or crimson,
blended picturesquely with the more
solid masses Of color.
Fer the Flemish soldiery who had
brought the fool and herself into the
camp the young girl had a nod and a
word, but it was the men Of Friedwald
who especially attracted her attention,
and unconsciously she found herself
picturing the land that had fostered
this stalwart and rough soldiery. A
rocky, rugged region surely, with vast
forests, unbroken brush! Yonder ar
morer polishing a joint Of steel seemed
like survivor of that primeval epoch
when the trees were roofs and the
ground the universal bed. Once or
twice she passed him, curiously not
ing his great beard and giant-like
limbs. But he minded her not, and
this, perhaps, gave her courage to
pause.
"What sort of country is Friedwald?" 2"
she said abruptly.
"Wild," he answered.
"Is the duke liked?" she went on.
EYES,"
"Do you know his-jester!"
mo"
For all the information he would vol
unteer the man might have been DIR.
Rabelais' model for laconicism. and a
moment she stood there with slight
frown. Then she gaEed ut him medi-
tatively. Tap. tap, went the tiny ham,
mer In the mighty hand, and. laughing
softly. she turned. These men OF
Friedwald were not unpleasing in her
eyes.
Twice had she approached the tent
wherein lay the fool. only to learn that
the emperor was with the dukes plai-
SAINT. "A slight relapse Of fever" had
said the Italian leech as he blocked the
entrance and stared ut her with wick
ed, twinkilng eyes. She need be under
no apprehension. he had added, but to
her quick fancy his glance said. "A
maid wandering with FOOL"
Apprehension? No. 1t could not be
that she felt but a new sense Of loneli-
ness. Of that isolation which contact
with strange faces emphasized. What
had come over her? she asked herself
she who had been so self sufficient,
whose nature now seemed filled with
sudden yearning and restlessness. in'
patence-she knew not what. She who
thought she had partaken so abundant
ly Of life's cup abruptly discovered re-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
Some Effects OF the Beef Trust.

Forty banks have failed and one-fourth
as many officials have committed suicide
in Iowa during the past two years,
according to statistics of the state aud
itor's office. Iu connection with these
failures and tragedies the charge has
been made that they are due to the meat
truss. Much of the money of western
banks is loaned upon cattle and food
which is to be used in preparing them
for market. Many of the bankers have
been large stock raisers themselves.
Senator Lewis, member of the banking
committee in the last legislature, shares
this view. 1t is held by him that the
meat values were forced down by the
alleged trust, regardless of the scarcity
and the great demand. Many farmers
were ruined during the past two years
as well as large stockmen, and it is in
such districts rs deal especially in this
line that failures have been most notable.
New England Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
Peculiar
To Itself

In what It Is and what 1t does-con-
tanning the best blood-purifying,
Alternative and tonic substances and
e6ecting the most radical and per-
manent cures of all humors and all
eruptions, relieving weak, tired,
larguid feelings, and building up
the whole system-is true only OF
Hoods Jdrsapdrill0
No other medicine acts like It;
no other medicine has done 20
much real, substantial good, no
other medicine has restored health
and strength at 20 little cost.
II was troublsd with sorofuls and eame
near losing my syesisht Fer four months
could not ~ to do anything. Afssr taktns
two bottles Of Heod's saxsapsrilla I could ~
10 walk, and when had taken eight bottles
could - q we'll = ever" Susu A. HAIss'
TON, Withsrs. n. O.
Nood'o oareaparitla promises u
ossso and keopo tiSo promise.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21

Live Stock Journal tells of farmer
who had pair of mares that he wanted
to breed to a good draft stallion but
the fee was 500. He thought he could
not afford it when there were 80 many
stations at $40. So he bred one mare to
the $50 horse and the other to SIC
horse. The importer who had the $40
horse was shown the two colts. Both
were good looking colts. The farmer
was delighted that he had saved $40 OF
the one colt but the importer said the
breeding in that $50 colt will make you
the best horse and when they were
wears old he took buyer there who
paid s1S5 for the 500 colt and refused tt
take the other one at 500.