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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
BODIES BURNED.

SAN FRANCISCO, May l4.-The fate
of three girls who perished in the ruins
of Prost's bakery on Sixth street as a
insult of the earthquake and fire, was
established today. Sometime ago the
charred remains of girl named Book,
We're found, Today William Burmister
searched the ruins for the remains of
his sister, The girl wore peculiar ring,
which her brother found together with
some human teeth and bones. A third
girl, named Allen, who was employed in
the bakery has not been seen since
April H. Three young women slept in
the rear of the store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
C0NSULS WILL EXPLAIN.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-two other
ex. ex.consular officers, besides Robert Nc
Wade who were mentioned unfayorably
in the famous Confidential Report" of
Assistant Secretary Pierce have taken
exception to the charges made against
them and appeared at the state depart
ment to get an opportunity to clear
themselves. They are Oscar F. Will
liams, former consul to Singapore and
Richard F. Grener, former commercial
agent at Vladivostock. They will be
permitted to make further replies to
the senate.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
DASTARDLY CRIME.

PENSACOLA, Fh., May l4-In Santa
Rosa County ten miles north Of Milton
last night an itimrant preacher named
Akerman. his wife and seven children
were killed and their bodies cremated in
their home. which was burned by the
assassins The crimr was discovered this
morning. An examination shows that
Akerman and his wife were struck on
the head with blunt instrument, their
skulls being crushed. The citizens Of
Milton offer $1,000 reward for the mur-
derers' capture.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
PLEDGED HIMSELF TO NO KIND OF AMENDMENT
DID Net SAY WOULD SATISFIED WITH AMENDMENT
WHICH PRESERVED FEATURES OF HEPBURN
CAME FROM HoUsE-NEvER COMMITTED
PROPOSITION AT ALL

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE sensa-
tionaI rate bill incident in the senate
Saturday during which Tillman on au'
thority Of former Senator Chandler,
made statens.nts regarding the Presi'
dents course In connection with the
pending railroad rate legislation, some
OF which statements were denied by
Senator Iodg, on behalf Of the Prcsi.
dent. had its sequel this evening when
n statmcnt was issued by the White
House giving an account Of the subject
on the part Of the President and Attor-
ney General Moody, The statement COM
prised two letters one from the Prcsi.
dent TO Senator Allison and another
from the attorney general TO the Prcsi'
dent, both were dated today.
Presidents Attitude Plain.
The President says; "ln no case
either In the case of Chandler or anyone
else, was there the slight,t opportunity
for any honest misconccption Of my
attitude or any belief that | pledged
myself specifically TO one aud only one
amendment or set amendments or that
! would not bc satisfied with any
amendment or set amendments. or that
would not bo satisfied with any
amendment which preserved the essen
tial features of the Hepburn bill as It
came from the house" The President
says that ms to many OF the amend
ments, including the so.called Long
Overman, Bacon and Spooner amend
ment, he had said he should be entirely
satisfied to have them in the bill and
suggested notifications as to the other
amendments, but that "as to none of
the amendments did ever say either TO
Chandler or 10 anyone else, that |
should insist upon having them in the
bin as condition Of my approval" and
that on the contrary he (the presidcnt)
was careful to state he was not trying
to dictate any particular program of ac'
ion. The President says the statements
made to Senator Chandler were the
same in substance as those made to
Allison and the other senators of both
parties.
Representative of Tillman.
He says he was asked to see Chand-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
POSTPONES
REPLY TO THE THRONE

ST. PETERSBURG, May l4.-Former
Premier Witte again took a prominent
part today in the conference of the
council of the empire, successfully in.
sisting that the adoption of a reply to
the speech from the throne be post
poned until regular meeting of the
council, when the members of the press
were present. Nevertheless q preju-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
QUIET DAY I'm SENATE.

WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE session
Of the senate today passed without an
exciting incident and without the adop-
tion Of single amendment to the rail-
road rate bill notwithstanding that
measure was under consideration nearly
all the day. The most Characteristic
feature Of the day was the rejection Of
amendments. This was accomplished,
either by direct votr or by process Of
laying on the table.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
ENGLAND ASSERTED TO BE
PRACTICALLY UNPROTECTED

tary service abroad. The earl of Ports.
mouth, parliamentary secretary of the
war Office, replying said the government
had mobilization scheme under which
it was hoped it could mobilize its forces
for defense as quickly as any CONT
mental power. The earl reaflirmed the
principle that the country must look to
the navy and not the army for defense
against invasion,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
REVOLVING STORY.

LONDON, May IA revolving story
of Macedonian barbarity is related by
the Telegraph's Vienna correspondent.
In a recent conflict the Turkish troops
killed fourteen Greeks. They refused
to let them bury the dead. When the
Turks withdrew II band of Burgarians
appeared with number of dogs which
devoured the bodies. The Greeks in re-
venge ombushed the Bulgarians, captur-
ing eighty, whom they massacred, in
cluding both women and children, after
them to the cruelest torture.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
SUIT BEGUN.

NEW YORK, May IA suit has
been begun by the Mutual Life against
Robert 0liphant, Charles E. Miller and
James c. Holden, trustees and members
of the Mutual's committee on expendi-
tudes, and against the estate of the
late John Herrick, former member of
the committee, to recover such sums a.
have been wasted through alleged negi.
gence of the defendants. The suits were
begun by serving the summons on May
9th. The action is the result of revela-
tions of mismanagement in the MutuaPs
supply department.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
AFTER INDIAN OUTLAWS.

VINITA, l. T., May l4.-An Indian
runner arrived late tonight with the
news that the Wickliffe's, the Indian
outlaws, are located, being on the hills
near Shavinaw. Marshal Darrough is
sending bloodhounds. He will go him
self with pose in the morning. A fight
is expected.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15

LONDON, May l4.-The earl of
Wemyss and March asserted in the
House of Lords today that the country
was practically without an army and
there are not sixty up to date guns in
the country. The question: he said,
would be solved If the government had
the courage to adopt a system of com.
pulsory service at home and volun-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
ROOSEVELT ISSUES STATEMENT

giving the full history Of the matter.
Senator Tillman wanted the fact to 10
into the newspapers that he did not
in any way initiate the negotiations
with democrats regarding democratic
support Of the railroad rate bill and that
he did not ask Chandler TO 70 to the
White House.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
NO QUORUM IN HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, May l4,-The house
had under consideration today bills re-
lating to the District of Columbia. The
house adjourned in the absence of
quorum postponing action on the bills
under consideration. which will be tax
en- up tomorrow.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15

diced reply is already prepared and has
been sent by the Associated Press.
Though delicately expressed the reply
virtually contains demand for amnesty
of political prisoners not guilty of muir.
der or robbery. In other respects the
reply seems designed to disarm the sus-
picion that it is to be the rule of the
upper chamber to block the legislation
proposed by the lower house.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
TRAIN STRIKES CATTLE.

SEATTLE, May l4,-The Seattle
Tacoma Interurban Limited was behind
time and while running fifty miles an
hour, struck a herd of cattle near Orilla
late this afternoon and was derailed.
The train slid 100 feet before it stopped
The forty passengers escaped with slight
hr,,ispS
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
scHURz FUNERAL THURSDAY.

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE funeral Of
Carl Schurz. who died early today win
take place Thursday in the presence OF
his family and close personal friends.
The interment viii occur in Sleepy Hol-
low Cemetery at Tarrytown.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
FIND REMAINS.

SAN FRANCISCO, May l4,--After a
search of twenty-seven days in the
ruins of their former place of business,
L. J. Johnson today found the charred
remains of his partner and lifelong
srienS, Theodore Hansen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15

Ter as the representative Of Tillman in
charge OF the bill, and that the con.
jerences attorney General Moody had
with Senators Tillman and Bailey were
such as has been held with many other
scnators TO determine the pharseology
and discuss the effects OF the amend.
Ients proposed by them. The president
states he became convinced that IL was
impossible for senator's with advant-
age to use him a. an intermediary and
suggested to all 10 whom he spoke that
they communicate with Senator Allison
whose purposes and the presidents were
identical"
President on Amendment.
The President says his own opinion Is
that the Allison amendment In no way
changes the court OF review as provided
in the original Hepburn bill which is
also the opinion OF Attorney General
Moody and Secretaries Root and Taft.
The attorney generals letter gives an
account ut the Presidents request Of
conferences which Moody had at the
Presidents direction with Senators Till
man and Bailey regarding the court of
review feature. He says he advised the
president that he should not at any
stage become finally committed beyond
recall to any form OF language in any
part OF the bill and the President af.
nrmed the wisdom of that course, lie
reviews the discussion OF interlocutory
iniunctions and concludes that there
was nothing in "'the conversations" be-
tween the senators and himself which
bound the president to any particular
amendment.
Tillman Talks Freely.
Senator Tillman talked freely tonight
with number of callers about the
statement issued by President Roose-
welt. He expressed preference, how.
ever, not to be quoted, pointing out
that whatever he wished to say on the
subject of the statement, he would say
on the floor Of the senate. He expected
that the question would be brought to
the front in some way tomorrow, He
discussed the presidents statement to.
night with former Senator Chandler and
urged Chandler to issue statement
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
QUEER FREAK.

MADEIRA. Cal. May IA sensa-
ton was caused today when the sur.
geon, who held the autopsy over David
Lichly discovered that his heart was on
the right side.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
MAY DAY DISORDERS.

ST, PETERSBURG, May l4.-Tele-
grams from many towns in the province
reports no May day disorders, though
most of the morkmen have ceased work,
except at vologda where serious rioting
has occurred during which the Governor
and many Others were wounded.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
FIRST TRAwLER ARRIVES.

VICTORIA, May 1.-THE steam
trawler Celestial Empire arrived today
from Liverpool. 1t is the first vessel
to engage in trawl fishing on the North
Pacific Coast.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-THE
cold, disagreeable rain which fell this
afternoon created much misery among
the refugees in the camps and even
caused annoyance to house holders who
were cooking in the street. Though it
is the middle of May the rain is un-
usual at this period, and the ashes
which drifted into the sky during the
conhagration are believed to have con-
centrated sufficient moisture to cause
many drizzles for some time to come.
Ii is most unfortunate at this time when
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15

a third of the San Francisco people Is
camping. Happily the rain was of short
duration and was followed by sun
shine.
At meeting Of the committee on .
special session of the legislature today
it was unanimously decided that in the
present fifty-year leases the law be
changed to permit ninety-nine year
leases. This is looked upon by real es-
tate men as an important step and that
under the new conditions rebuilding will
progress rapidly.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-15
San Francisco is Deluged By Cold and Disagreeable
Rain, Which Is Source Of Discomfort to
Thousands of ShelterlcSS.
ASHES in SKY BELIEVED TO HAVE CAUSED RAIN

COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATURE UNAF
MoUsLY DECIDE TO EXTEND PRESENT FIFTY-YEAR LEASES
TO NINETY YEARS-REGAR AS A GREAT STEP
TOWARD PROGRESS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-10
SILVER LOVING CUP
Presented to T. P. O'Connor. M. P, by
Adnirine Friends at Boston.

Boston. OK. at. p. o'Connor. NJ.
T.. the prominent Irish Nationalist.
who is visiting this city today called
upon Archbishop Williams, Archbishop
Cpudiutor O'ConnelI ana bishop Brady.
He MAS tn, guest at luncheon Of the
Atlantic Conference Of Boston at the
Exchange club.
1t was announced at the headquar-
terS of the United Irish League today
that Thomas VI. kccle. NJ. F., for East
Tyrone. ana Richard Hazleton, NJ. F.,
tor North Galway will leave Ireland
Thursday for America. on the steamer
Baltic ana will arrive in time to speak
with MI. p'C"nnor at his last meeting
in America on his present trip in Car
negi, hall. New York. oct. y.
After the conference luncheon Mr.
O'Connor was presented with silver
loving cup as a remembrance Of the oc-
casion. A. Shuman, president of the
conference. made the presentation
speech Later Mr.. O'Connor sent a ca
bleglam to John f. Redmond, chair
man uf the Irish party. in which he
stated that he was authorized To say
that America would give 70 the ENJOYS
Of Ielands cause an enthusiastic vel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-10

Miss CorurliH Judson recently visit
cd several Of the cities and towns Of
Japan. making AN f,vangclistic tour Of
nearly three months in duration. Sh"
writes: Everywhere | found only
hop" and great opportunities for work.
The Japanese are HOW ready to listen
to Christian teaching as never before.
The leaders of the people have laid
asid" their opposition and arc thinking
seriously Of tho need Of such moral
teaching ana training AS christianity
alOn" can civ" for their young people"
\ Missouri editor is evidently feeling
desperate. There is q difference he
writes. between Il d"adbeat and Il
thief but it is all in favor of the thief.
expect some Of the deadb"ats who read
this are going To- get sore. but turn
about is fair play. The people they owe
have been sore for years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-10
LOST PART OF CARGO.
The Schooner Harry knowIton Touches
Bottom at Skiff Island.

Nantucket. Mass. oct. 9-Thc three
mastcd schooner which was reported
ashore yesterday on Skiff island and
which was noatcd last night after a
portion of her cargo Of coal had been
thrown overheard. was the Henry
knoWlton. Capt. Heley. bound from
Philadelphia for PASSPORT. Me. with
soft coal, according Ia information
given out by Capt. Gibbs of the Musk
eget life saving station today. The
knoWlton ran into Il severe storm off
the coast Sunday and in attempting
TO reach Vineyard Haven through
Muskegct channel yesterday. ran
aground on Skiff Island. For several
hours she pounded heavily and as soon
as the sea had moderated sufficiently
the vessel was boarded by the life say
ers and wrcCking crew on the steam
er Petrol. Some of the cargo Was let
tsoned and after several hours Of hard
work the craft was fioated She was
leaking slightly but proceeded to her
destination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-10
STANDARD OIL ON TRIAL.
Jury Secured at Fin.1Iay, Ohio, to Try
Charge Of Conspiracy.

Findlay, Ohio Oct. 9.-Thc Standard Oil
Co. of Ohio was put on trial here today,
charged with conspiracy against trade in
violation of the state antitrust laws.
The penalty prescribed is fine from $50
to 5000" or six to Il months imprison-
ment.
John y. Rockefeller was originally a
party to the suit. but was granted a sep
arate trial. the date of which will depend
on the success of the state in the pro-
ceedings. 1t is said Mr.. Rockefeller will
not attend the present trial. The Buck
eye Pipe Line Co and Manhattan Oil Co,
both state corporations. are also defend
ants but have also secured separate trials
The trial is being held before Judge
j. j. Lander and jury. The Standard
is represented by general counsel of the
company. F. NJ Elliott Of New York. Vir-
gil L. Kline of Clev land and James o.
TrouH of Bowling Green. Ohio. The pros
ecution is conducted by Prosecutor Da-
vid of Hancock county. assisted by
George =. Phelps, a local attorney.
Not 100 persons were present when the
court convened. Wade II. Ellis attor-
ney general of Ohio. and o. E. Harrison
of his office. were present to aid in the
prosecution. A jury was secured in !
hour and 20 minutes. T1wenty-one tales
men were examined. A recess was then
taken until afternoon. Judge Baker eau
toned the Jury to talk TO no one regard
ing the case.
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THEY WILL FIGHT
Newfoundland Likes M
Part Of Modus vivendi.
Denied That Americans Have
Been Disseminated Against.
But Asserted That Il Is Now TO Be War n
the Kaife With the States.

ST. Johns. \. r.. oct. 9.-The state
| ment contained in a Washington di.-
| pattn here today to the effect thar Now
FounGlrnd merchant fishermen con-
! trullcd the government had tried to
| prevent the Americans securing treaty
rights and had hampered the British
government in assuring such rights to
Americans. is Indignantly denied in Of
fetal circles. On the contrary. Off
Cial circles. on the contrary, officials
declare that the British government
strongly upheld every contention ad-
vancnd by New Foundand until a few
weeks ago. when it suddenly aban-
G"ncc the colony and surrendered to
tie Americans. In support of this the
officials cite Congressman Gardner $
letter to the Gloucester Board of Trade
of July :. 1906, wherein Mr.. Gardner
spc:.l:ing as the mouthpcce of the state
department, said:
"rhc state department believes that
New Foundland has the right to prohib-
il its own citizens from engaging I'm our
crows unless they are inha bitants OF the
United States. our rights to secure such
crews by advertisement in New Found
contested by Great Britain
Mr. Gardner was then warning Amer
lean shippers to refrain from shipping
men in British waters. New Foundland
having previously passed an act forbid
ding her men to go outside the three
mile limit to join American vessels. The
modus vivcndi now nullifies that law.
it il argued. aud grants Americans the
right to ship men outside the limit.
which proves that the British govern
mrnt mas surrendered.
The colonial ministry has decided not
to resign office and it intends to fight
the matter to the bitter end. 1t will sus-
pend the regulations prohibiting the To-
cal use Of purse seines. thereby put
ting the colonies upon an equality with
the American fishermen. 1t will dis
patch the cruisers Finoa and Neptune
to patrol the herring areas. All exist
ing colonial laws will be rigidly en-
forced against the Americans and for
the least offence American vessels will
be confiscated instead of fined as for
merry. Every concession hitherto grant
eel he Americans will be Withdrawn.
Lo, al ucople will be encouraged to oc-
Cupy the waters and drift other nets be
before the Americans arrive. thereby
preventing the latter from enjoying the
expected benefits Of this arrangement.
The government has received assur-
anccS from leading clergymen of vari-
Gus creedS of their readiness to join
Archbishop Howlcy in public plat
form of protcS; against the modus vi
vcndi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-10
MIDNIGHT RAID.
Officers Take Man and Woman From
A House in Randolph.

officer Common. assisted hy Marshal
Andrews ANA officer Peacock Of CAR
diner. rail"d tile house M ; Tob,y court
in Randolph last night. ANA placed IN
der arrest Il woman known as Dor
Russ and a man named Thompson. The
officers descended upon the place ~
midnight when 4 torrent of rain was
falling, thunder was shaking the very
ground ana flashes of lightning Wrr,,
casting Wicri lights "vnr the scene.
Their" WIS not much bordering upon
the sensational in conn, ctiou with the
affair. The apartments visited 10y tn
police are over Il grocery store. The
officers assembled the stairs leading t.
the entrance ana started tr force an ,.n-
trance Before they had battered down
the door, there was a response FROM
within. and the wcr" informed that
they would have no trouhl" in enter
ing by tn" rear door. which is on Wind .
Sor street near tn" corner of Water. BY
this way then entered. ANA We're met
by cyrus Coffin. M elderly man. IN |
Miss Ida Gordon. who. having hastily
dnnncd Il few garments Gr"ct"l the Of
nrcrS ana with a trembling Voic" ask" |
the caus" of the unexpected visit.
The officers wasted 80 time ~ words.
They threw open the doors Of I'll, rooms
on the floor. ana iii ono department dis
covered 4 Young woman. Dora Russ. who
was hastily dressing In another rom
thh'N found the MAN ih"mrS'n reciIu-
ing on u C"t with Il little Girt. 1t was
evident enough that he had been there
hut - moment or two, and upon asking
Few questions. the officers were, SAT-
istl"d that the man had been i'll til" room
occupied by Dora And II fact, Miss
'"rd"n admitted that ~" officers had
SurfhiS'd the true SITUATION.
'"illh WIS questioned '"nSiderihIY
"p""t tht pIac' an" the people WI" cam"
there. He admitted that several w"m-
en- well known I" ~" police. had come
!" the pace, hht Sitld that y" hid net
al'""ed 'h"m !" remain. re asserted
'h'H persisted III coming II" would hiN"
'h"m arrested. lhcN drank h" said
ana made much noise. According Ia
ms own statement. Coffin is an inmate
81 the Soldiers Home in Togus. and
being out on furlnugh. occupied the Ran
dolph place simply as a temporary resi-
dcnce He said his health was bad and
that when lie WAS at the Home he WIS
kept in the hospital He. too. practical.
ly admitted that Thompson and the Russ
girl had occupied the same room be-
fore the arrival Of the officers
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SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
The 26th Annual Opens With Fine Pro
gram at Newport, r. !.

Newport. r. l.. oct. 9.-Thc 10Th an
nual SUNDAY school convention began
at noon today in the United Congrcga-
tiunai church. The convention opened
with devotional services followed by an
address by Rev. w. Merry II. Porter.
Newr,ort. on the beginning of wisdom.
The noted singer l. II. Meredith was
heard.
The afternoon session began at ,
O'Clock with devotional services: an adj
Dress Of welcome by Rev. James Aus
tin richards of Newport with response
by Rev. Lester Rradncr. Jr.. ProVi-
dcnCe, president of the State Associa-
tion.
Routine matters followed Rev. W. W.
Eustlrd Of Boston gave an address.
The evening session includes deNo-
tiunaI service. an address by Miss Ma
,iarna c. Brown of New York and Sec
tional conferences.
Tomorrow forenoons session COM
plctcS tho convention.