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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02

torneys that answers to the returns
would be filed not later than March
Sth, and the arguments would be heard
on March 9th 1t is expected attorney
Richardson, the senior attorney for the
defense will be present at the time and
present the principal arguments in be-
half of the accused men. In the returns
Warden Whitney set, up he is holding
the prisoners for sheriff Nichols of Cam
yon County on the order entered by
the probate Judge of that county. that
the county Jail wa, an unfit place to
mold them
Mystery Explained.
SAN FRANCISCO, March lit de.
eloped tonight that the San Fran
cisco mystery of two years standing
has been touched upon in Orchards
confession at Boise. On November 18th
1904, Frederick w. Bradley, gener.
al superintendent of the Bunker Hill
and Sullivan mines at Cour d. Alane was
living in this city. On that morning
when he opened the door to 90 down
stairs an explosion occurred in
which Bradley was severely injured and
for time it was feared he would die
The explosion which was attributed to
the ignition OF Illuminating gas from
match which Bradley had just lighted,
according to Orchards confession was
caused by bomb He declares Bradley
was marked to die by the Timer Cir
cle' on account of the firm attitude
maintained by him during the miners
strike.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
EXECUTION POSTPONED.


WAlLA WALLA, March l.--William
Kid White, will not be hanged in the
pcnitentiary at daybreak tomorrow
This evening Warden Kees received a
Telegram fmm White1 attorney, re-
Qucsting a postponement for few
hours to allow time to place the mat
ter before the supreme court Unless
the court orders Il stay of execution
or grants a new trial, White will be
hanged in the penitentiOry tomorrow
afternoon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
H0CH DISINTERRED.

CHICAGO, March THE body of
Johann lloch, which was inferred in the
pottcr's field adjoining the county pool
farm was today disintcrrcd and re
moved to Elwood Cemetery. Ever since
the execution efforts have been made to
find cemetery association which would
permit the burial of the wife murder
cr', body in its grounds,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL
IS PASSED BY THE HOUSE

house. Efforts by the democrats to
have the government manufacture pow
der for the army and navy, gave grounds
for scoring the alleged powder trust.
The suggestion met defeat on point Of
order. The army bill carries about $7O,-
100000 4
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
MEET NEXT WEEK.

NEW YORK, March l.--Anthracite
owners, and operators subcommittee,
appointed to confer with the miners
subcommittee will meet early next
week to consider the miners demands.
The date is not disclosed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
DURAND STILL ON STAND.

CHICAGO, ALarci" l.--spTial agent
Durnnd was still on the stand when
the trial of the packers case adjourned
till tomorrow. Durands testimony re-.
garIng his conversations with the pack
ers differ littlc from that OF Gar.
field.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
DEATH VALLEY MINER SCOTT
AND BROTHER ATTACKED

the wounded mans condition the details
were not nscertNincd further than eX,
ccpt that Walter and Warner were fired
on in Windy Gap, lao miles from Bris-
tow, and the latter was hit by the
first volley. 1t is surmised that the
attack was an attempt to hold up the
two men.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02

prison only few weeks ago Whitman
madc deposition. that were submitted
at the hearing in the federal court here
setting forth that the deeds he had de.
ycycd to Mrs. Gibbs were for the pur'
pos, of dcfrnuding his creditors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02

WASHINGTON, March, THE house
today passed the army appropriation
bill and also the Foraker bill providing
for the marking of the graves of the
Confederate dead buried in the north.
The Foraker bill passed unanimously
amid applause on both sides of the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
GERMANS MUST RECEDE.

WASHINGTON, March l.-While no
immediate break in the conference at
Algeciras is expected, negotiations have
reached a stage which threaten the
failure of the conference unless Ger
many chages her attitude.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
WILL FORCE VOTE.

ST. PETERSBURG, March LIT is
learned on reliable sources that France
intends to force a vote in the Algeciras
conference to demonstrate the falsity
of Germany's contention that France
represents only the minority view.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
CONSIDER WAGE SCALE.

INDIANAPOLIS, March l.--Secretary
and treasurer Wilson OF the Mine Work
er's will call special national con-
vention to meet on March 18th for the
purpose of considering wage scale and
any other business.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
THE GRAND JURY HEARS
ORCHARDS TESTIMONY
MEET AT SEA.

LONDON. March l---Reuter's Tele'
gram Company is informed that King
Edward will shortly meet Emperor viii
liam ns sea or at some port The an
nounccmcnt IL unofficial.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02

LOS ANGELES, March l.-Suffering
dangerously from bullet wound which
he says he received at the entrance to
Death Valley, Warner Scott, a broth.
er of Walter Scott was brought here to-
day and placed in the hospital. 1t is
believed Scott will recover Owing to
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
TO DUST SCHOOL BOARD.

PEORIA, March l.-Resulting from
the Dougherty defalcation of more than
$600000 in school funds, suit was
commenced today to oust the board of
school Inspectors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
SALMON HIGH.

Puget Sound Gamers Offer 26 cents
For Entire Catch.
SEATTLE, March With the open
ing of the sockey salmon run five
months away, Puget Sound salmon
packers are offering contracts at 26c.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
ELECTED PRESIDENT.

RIO JANERIO, March l.--Dr Alton,
so Mnrrira PcnnN, vice president of Bra
iii, was today elected president,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
HOME TO FATHER.

HAVANA, March l,--Congressmnn
and Mrs. Longworth left Havana today
cnroutr TO Washington.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
Body Of Former Speaker of House Of Representatives
Laid to Rest--Church Bells of Dubuque
TOlIed in Memory of Deceased.
EX. X.CoNCRESSMAN PERKINS DELIVERS EULOGY

LIFE AS AN EXAMPLE AND INsplRA
TIoN-wAs A POOR AND GAINED HIS PLACE IN THE
TOP RANK OF DIsTINGUI SHED INDoMIT.
ABLE SpIRIT-WAS A SOLDIER
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
Grand Jury Investigation Is Being Conducted With
Greatest of Secrecy by Authorities Who
Permit no One to Approach Room.
DEFENSE WILL ANSWER ON MARCH THE NINTH

ATTORNEYS IMPRISONED FEDERATION
ANSWER TO CHARGES AGAINST DEFENDANTS
READY BY MARCH NINTH-MYSTERY THE EXPL0-
SION SAN FRANCISCO is EXPLAINED.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
New York 10 Ormond.

Owing 10 the interest aroused by the
annual Florida beach races. says the
Automobile. the query has often been
made, and OF late with increasing fire.
quency II a trip from the Northern
States TO Florida is practicable with a
touring car. In the absolute absence OF
one contemplating an attempt TO be
cause as far as known no automobilist
has ever covered Il IN It's entirety. any
one contemplating an attempt 10 be-
come the pioneer Of this route must
necessarily form his plans and gather
what advance Information he can from
a thorough study Of the physical obsta-
cles likely 90 be encountered.
An inspection Of the United states
typographical map will show that a di-
rect route from Washington south, and
more or less following the coast tier Of
counties through Virginia, the Caro-
Iinas and Georgia. is impossible, due 10
immense areas Of low swamp lands and
long sandy stretches. as well as 10 the
frequent occurrence Of wide rivers and
iulets However, a careful study OF the
Topography and natural features would
seem 10 Indicate that a route farther In
land ought 20 be feasible. The pro-
posed route lies through West Virginia
and Tennessee.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04

Automobile cranks are very busy talk
ing about the new eight-cyiinder tour
ing car which is one OF the novelties of
the Automobile Club Show IA the Grand
Central Palace in New York Engines
of slx-cylInder construction have pass
cd out of the novelty stage. some con-
Germs now turning them out as stock
models The introduction OF the six
cylinder car. however, is SO compara-
lively recent that few were prepared
TO see an eisht-cylinder machine follow
ing closely upon its heels
The new ear horsepower IS seventy-five.
It's weight Is $3.50 pounds, aud its price
Is 5000 The point urged for il Is ex-
ceptional smoothness in running. The
time between impulses is reduced TO half
OF the interval in a fOuF-cylinder engine
The cylinders are arranged in two
groups Of four on each side. tilted at
an angle OF forty-five degrees. This ar
ransement permits of a moderate wheel
base, while allowing for roomy ton
neau.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
Motor Car in South Africa.

During the first nine months Of this
year the United Kingdom shipped 500.
coo worth of motor cars to South Africa,
a consldera bic advance over any prelt-
Gus year. For use on the Rand d car
on general touring or ruuabOut lines is
suitable, but for use on roads which
inteTsect the weld. and frequently on
the weld itself. special features OF CON
struction such as extra strong springs
and well-raised bodies. tC admit the
negotiation" Of sprults and water
courses. are essential. For use in any
part OF South Africa aluminium bodies
are very popular. as wood. unless ex-
ceptiOnaIIy well seasoned. warps badly
under the subtroplcal sun The talk OF
rToviding motor roads In South Africa
Is said to find extensive favor, for u
is estimated that they can be constructed
at a cost OF 81 so per mile. as against
$1,000 per mile Of railway, and that
motor coaches would carry passengers
and mail more expeditiously and with
greater economy than railway.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
Auto Exhibition in Paris.

Consul General Frank H. Mason re-
ports that in Difference TO the Unsuitable
popular interest which is now felt In all
that relates 20 automObilism. aerosta-
uOn. and navigation by motor craft OF
various types, It has been recently an
nounced that Il supplemental in,erna-
uonal exposition viii be held at Paris
ln tho group OF buildings along the
Seine, near The Grand Palais, from De
Ccmher until January g.
This exhibition viii be organized and
held under the patronage OF the several
mlnlstrles-WaT, marine, commerce, pub
llc works. etc.-of the French govern
ment Its general purpose will be that
OF an uNerhOw competition. 10 afford au
opportunity 10 manufacturers, and
especially To inventors of any and every
thing relating 10 motor vehicles. boats.
bicycles. and accessories, To secure FOR
their work a more practical prominence
OF display than they may receive at the
great international Automobile ENposi-
uon in the adjacent Grand Palais. De
cemDer 10 a
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
PROSPECT HILL RESIDENTS
OPPOSE CEMETERY. FAVORS
RESOLUTION ADOPTED.

2O9s, passed by Senate
February provides for
Bryant street street
from present place street
Second eastwary street,
bill House.
and by body referred its Committee
lumba
extending mentioned would
greatly improve city association is
particularly interested;
Resolved That this association heartily
urgently requests passage
provided general law cover
condemnation of fors streets.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
MENU OF NAVY MESS
PLEASES THE PRESIDENT

Sailors Of the American navy are well
fed. IN the opinion Of President Roose-
welt. fog their ratIOns are good enough
Tor him. lie has tried them and he
knows. SO he has written about It 10
the Navy Department
IN letter TO Secretary Iionaparte the
President describes his experiences
aboard the battIeship Missouri on Oys-
ser Bay one day last summer. when he
attracted attention throughout the coun-
try by sitting down TO dinner with the
blue Jackets.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
gEW REVOLVER CLUB
PERFECTS ORGANIZATION

An organization OF revolver club.
70 be limited To officers of the National
Guard of the District of Columbia, has
been perfected Saturday night a con-
IutuJon was adopted. ia which il is
EJated that the small arms firing regu-
RtiOns of the United Sta tes shall gov
7rns as Tar as possible, in contests in
which the club shah participate
The executive committee of Jhe Organi-
iauon Will meet IN the headquarters of
he District Of Columbia militia Thurs
nay, December 8, 10 arrange plans for
practice and me tches 10 begin the first
Saturday in January. 1907.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
Auto Battery Vision.

a primary electro-chemicaI battery,
which, II 1t Is what is claimed for II
will start a new era in the electrical
world and work almost n revolution in
the industrial world Is about to be pro-
duced in Fond du Lac, Wis. The in
Hentor Is a Milwaukee man who is a
gradauate of Yale.
According TO the descriptions OF the
battery furnished a standard cell,
Weighing eighten pounds, has a capacity
or 1000 ampeTe hours without rccharg-
ing. The new battery can be recharged
Ia a Few minutes. An automobile couId
carry enough for trip OF a thousand
miles or more.
In a recent test made with a runabout
By the inventor and a friend they travel
ed $50 miles between Milwaukee, Chi
eago, and Waukesha oa "a cell with one
charge.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
Ignored by Railway Company.

salon should endeavor 20 make the for
eign exhibit surpass any Of the former
years. This viii be made possible, as
the date Of the Garden show Is such
that all the interesting exhibits Of the
Paris salon can be shipped in time 70
be here by January j.. II the foreign
section can be made as interesting and
attractive as the American exhibits
promise 10 be, the show is likely 10 sur
pass anything Of its kind ever at
tempted
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
Franklin in Control.

Word has been received BY the As
socialOn Of Licensed Automobile Manu-
iactuTers that II. H. Franklin has gain
ed control OF the manufacturing COM
Pany that has borne his namc. A. T.
Brown, president, and W. c. Lipe. vice
president, the heaviest stockholders,
have sold most Of their stock 20 Mr..
Franklin and G. n StiIlwelI
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
POLICE HAVE NO CLUE
TO OFFICE LOOTERS

Banned by the series Of burglaries
IN the many offices on various floors OF
tae colorado building. Fourteenth and
= streets northwest. Central Office de-
tecuVes admitted this morning that
they had no clue as 20 the IDENTITY or
Whereabouts or the tFans0m vaulters
WHO looted desks and closets and car
RED away several hundred dollars
worth or gold.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
Berge.. Motor Exposition.

Consul Z. s. Cunningham calls the
attention Of American manufacturers ~
motors 10 an invitation which has iust
been issued 20 participate in the motor
exposition In Bergen next year. The
consul writes:
The invitation is issued 10 ali Sean
dinavisn manufacturers and Norwegian
agents Of foreign-buHt motors. The i'm
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
Abolish Board Of Education.

A resolution was presented by Clayton
E Emig, chairman Of the school com
mittee, in which the association was 20
go on record as approving a bill T. be
drafted. which would abolish the pres
ent Board OF Education. and put the
school affairs OF the District IN the
hands Of three commissioners. These
school commissioners. It was planned.
were TO be appointed by the District
Commissioners.
The resolution met with consf' 'Iera bic
opposition and fnal dispositiCa was
made BY voting 10 lay the prJposition
on the table for future consideration.
Former Representative BENJAMIN Ia-
Fever was the only member Of tie COM
mltlee present and he urged the asso-
clatlOp 70 take no action until the chair
man and other members OF the commit
zee were present 10 point out the rea-
sons Tor their recommendations.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04

portanca OF being represented at this ex-
position TO those who intend TO seek
some of this trade is apparent. and tho
advantages OF Bergen as d place for
such aI exposition Is well set forth in
the Invitation. American motors can
be exhibited by a Norwegian agent at
the exposition, and the award. If any,
VIII be made ia the name of the agent
The exposition is 10 begin on Or about
July ]. I9UG and will continue eight
days or a fortnight"
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
Selden Patent Decision.

The recent. decision of Judge Holland
in signing the decree and judgment
in savOr of the owners OF the Selden
Patent against Stephen de Feher, for in
fringeuent has caused considerable
comment among the automobile deal
crs. The import of the decree was nos
alone in awarding 60 the compl3iuants
the costs and damages OF the trial, but
included the profits made by the defend
ant by the importation and selling of
unlicensed cars.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
streers and sidewaIks Report.

The committee on streets ana side
walks made the following recOmmenda.-
ton, which was approved:
THE committee recommends that the
association interest itself in the matter
or paving North Capitol street from II
nOrthward TO Bryant, or at least 20 Y,
and ID the Improvement OF First street
from Bryant TO the entrance OF the
Soldiers Home grounds"
The annual banquet Of the assocla-
ton will be held at the Riggs House
The nrst week IN January Owing 10
his absence from the city William J.
Larash addressed a letter 10 the associ-
alton asking that he be relieved from
duty as secretary as he would not be
IN Washington during the winter. A
new officer viii be elected at the next
meeting.
Twelve new members were elected.
They are 7. s. Hall. ". G. Lowe, W.
-. Forrest. II. ID. Nankin. F. ". Kah-
lert, d. /. Saunders, A Proctor. J. ].
Haywood, T. L Elder. II. u. Hubert.
Charles Philips, ana ". b. Irwin.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
Foreigners in New York.

The most important feature OF the
Seventh National Automobile Show, 10
be held January 1919, az Madison
Square Garden, New York. Will be the
foreign exhibit At the recent meeting
Of the Importers Automobile salon, Inc.
II was unanimously decided that the
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
OFFERS PR1MA FACIE EVIDENCE,

Judge-You mean 10 say that you base
your demand for divorce oR the ullega-
tiou that your wife can't cook "a decent
mcal2 That's no ground for divorce,
PtainJiff-N.ur honor would you mind
coming around and taking dinner with
US some d-y2-MeggenGO Blatter,
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
Two Auto Shows Open.

TWO great automobile shows opened In
New York last week. One Is under the
auspices or the Auto Club OF America.
and VIII be held in the Grand Central
Palace. The other is under no club or
organization auspices, and occupI.s the
whole OF automobile Row in Broad
way, from Forty-second to Seventy
second street. Models OF 1907 are on
view at both shows
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
UNEXPECTED.

Ny dear. these are not a bit Ike the
ones my mother used to make"
or course, not. But p.0utI Won mind
Lelllng me II they are SO very different %"
As different as day from night Yours
are ht TO eat
The Washington times., 1906-12-04

II was pointed out by Mr. Chew that
during the past year no improvements
had been made or increased facilities
added. and as far as he could learn. he
said, there WAS none in contemplation
for the near futiIra
The Washington times., 1906-12-04

Other members said that they wished
10 have the school committee point out
the weakness OF the present Board OF
Education. and show where a different
system would improve matters.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
Property Owners Object to
Company Being Exempt
From Assessment.
CLAIM UNJUST TAXATION
Land Condemned for Opening Street
Brings Out Resolution Of
Opposition.

Lest an unjust taxation be imposed
upon this resident property holders. and
the Prospect Hin Cemetery Company
be exempt from assessment after re
cetv!ng 4 handsome premium for the
land 10 Eg condemned Tor the opening OF
w and Adams streets. from First street
east to North Capitol. a resolution was
adopted last night by the North Wash
ington Citizens Association at its
monthly mestinG IN the parish hail OF
the Church OF the Advent.
The association put Itself on record as
opposed TO Senate bill no. 5lI9 and
House bill no. l70i4, which arc Identical.
and provide for the payment OF 5000
to the Prospect Iiill Cemetery Company
upon the conveyance In proper form 'of
the land necessary Tor the extension OF
" and Adams streets northwest, east 70
North Capitol street"
II was pointed out that TO exception
should be made in favor 81 the ceme-
terry company with reference to property
which Il owns. but does not. and can not
use for cemetery purposes.
Ignored by Railway Company
y. l. Chew. chairman OF the COM
mittee on railways, stated that ne had
sent a letter 10 General Harries. OF the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany, on November -. asking Tor the
Official schedules of the service on the
Brookland and lie Dro.t Park lines. Mr
Chew said tEat his communication had
been iguC 'eG, no answer having been
received.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04

y o y s Rain
Q o a Z s, former
price 81 TO SO. so,
sale price 50 TO
SI.25
The Washington times., 1906-12-04

Mems Rubber
Coats, IS and So
kind, for 50. so
and
SI5O
The Washington times., 1906-12-04

Ladies G a p e
n a c kin toshes,
former price So,
sale price 50 to
7OC
The Washington times., 1906-12-04

ii e ms Short
Tealnster Coats,
former price "a,
sale price,
SI.0O
The Washington times., 1906-12-04

Girls b ain
Coats, made in
finest styles, sale
price 50 to
SI.5O
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-09-19
CHANGES IN CORPS
New Faces Will Be Seen at Training g
School This Year.

A number Of important changes have
occurred in the teaching staff of the
Training school at the State university.
The school now has most efficient
corps of instructors and critic teachers.
Several of the instructors are recog-
nized as the leaders in their particular
branches.
Miss Mary B. Fox will have charge
Of the kindergarten work this year. She
is filing the position occupied by Miss
May, who is in Europe on year S
leave OF absence.
Miss Florence Knox will be in charge
Of the third grade work. Miss Knox
is from the School of Education of the
Chicago university, where she has been
conducting similar work for the past
two years.
Mrs. Montrose will be in charge of
the eighth grade work. She has gained
experience in this line while teaching
in the public schools of Michigan. Mrs,
Montrose succeeds T.. II. Scott, who has
accepted a position as principal in one
of the city schools.