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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-19

Three Portland Youths Start Down the
River on Way to Alaska.

PORTLAND. July is.--In II small g.
masted schooner. 2s feet In length aud IA
feet beam, Thomas u, Cline, Martin
Boyce and Bert stlpcs today started
from this city on q hunting trapping
and fishing eruiss along the Alaskan
coast. In their little craft, the "Raut.
mault" they expect to take In greater
portion of the Alaskan coast and return
10 Portland In year with furs and
other trophies Of the chase which will
pay them handsomely for the financial
outlay and compensate them for the
dangers of the voyage. They win stop
at Astoria two days before proceeding
10 sea. Each Of the young men Il over
~ years OF age.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-19
Army VIII Hold Manouven At
indianapolis.
TO USE LITTLE AMMUNITION
Rudlmsntary Methods Of Camp Life and
Tactics Of Offensive and Defensive
Warfare win Be Thoroughly
Explained.

CHICAGO July ls.--A schedule for
tho maneuvers Of the United States
troops at indianapolis during the month
Of August was announced yesterday by
Brigadier.General William II. Carter,
commander Of the Department Of the
Lakes, who will have command Of the
encampment. The program as given
shows a system Of discipline carefully
graded from q rudimentary method Of
camp life to the complicated tactics Of
offensive and defensive warfare. A large
consignment of blank cartridges has been
ordered sent to the Indiana capital but
II Ia expected that little powder win be
spent. The enemy, In the higher drills,
Is to be purely imaginary, and no sham
battles will be fought between opposing
brigades. as frequently has been done on
similar occasions. A few volleys may
be fred as the charge Is made upon the
supposedly strongly defended position Of
the fictitious opponent but the govern.
ment supplies will be saved.
The first two days Of the encampment
will be given over to lectures by sur.
geons Of the northern division to all
officers upon Camp Sanitation health
precautions in the field and first aid TO
the injured, Following in succession the
battalions and then the regiments of in
fantry will be shown their part in the
action Of the brigade, which as soon as
possible, will be formed Of the three.
armed branches Of the service for prac.
tice march ready for action. A further
step, which viii conclude the first week,
Is that of the preparation for meeting
the enemy encountered on the march, by
reconnaissance and the deploying Of
forces for attack.
The second week il to be, in more
thorough manner, a repetition of the,
first. The brigade viii carry its rations
for a days march and will establish it.
self in q position of defense for nights
bivouac. Hasty intrenchments win bc
made, outposts win be placed in similar
defensive works and all viii be ready
for an attack.
The next day similar march viii be
taken but the action viii be offensive
The imaginary enemy has taken up a
strong position, has placed his piCkets,
has thrown up earthworks and suddenly
the marchers, with no more warning
than they would have in real war, are
upon him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-19
Attempted Assassination.

ST. PETERSBURG, July lS.--An at
tempt was made today to assassinate
Count Todleben. aide-de-camp to the
emperor, at the engineers camp at Thera,
between st. Petersburg and Thusselburg.
The would-be assassin fired at the count
with a revolver, the bullet grazing his
head. He then made his escape in a
boat awaiting him in the Neva. 1t is
believed the act was one of vengean-
ance for the arrest of an agitator. who
had affected the whole camp.
1t is reported that some of the soldiers
of the Seminovsky guard regiment have
served notice on their commander. Col
onel MINI, that they intended to kill
him at the first opportunity for forcing
them to murder their fellow soldiers dur.
ing the Moscow revolt, and that MINI, in
fear of his life, has fed from the camp
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-19
Both Sides Firm.

The members Of the union realize that
the company proposes to remain firm
in the stand it has taken, and the COM
pany is equally convinced of the fact
that the union men mean to strike if the
demands are not considered before the
expiration of the 4s.hour truce at noon
tomorrow. In consequence, both are pre-
pairing for the crisis,
The agents Of the union are actively
engaged in trying to add non.union car.
men to the organization, and the COM
pany is busily engaged engaging men
and preparing to ship in men from out
side cities to take the places Of those
who go out.
1t is reported by good authority that
$50 men are now on their way to the
city, all Of them experienced carmen,
Information has also leaked out to the
effect that the company has employed
a strike-breaker who is now on the field
and ready to take charge as soon as a
strike occurs, The company is prepar-
ing in every way possible to flght the
union to bitter finish.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-19
Holy Rollers May Be Sent Here
for Trial.
WILL BIZ DECLARED INSANE
Statute Provides That Insane Persons
Residents Of Other States, May Be
Returned - Alienists Are At
Work on Case.

SEATTLE Wash. July ls.-Esther
Mitchell and Hrs. Maud Creffield may be
removed to their Oregon homes, instead
of being tried for murder here, despite
the direct information on murder
charge filed here today. This is q pro-
position which has been discussed at
some length by, and has met with some
favor from influential members of the
King County bar. One object gained by
turning over to Oregon her own citizens,
say court officials who have suggested
the matter, would be that King county
would, at very little cost rid itself of an
expense bill Of about S5O0O
Mrs. Crefield's home, they claim, is at
Corvallis; Esther MitchelPs in Newberg,
or Portland. A Washington law provides
that nonresident insane persons may be
taken to their home State. It reads:
Whenever any person shall be found
in the Superior Court in any county to
be insane and such person has no resi-
dence within this State such person shall
be sent, at the expense Of the State, to
the place where such person belongs, in
every case where such place of resi-
dence can be ascertained'
The trial Of George Mitchell, it is
estimated, cost King county about $500.
As many Oregon witnesses would prob
ably be required in the case of the wom-
en- as in that Of the young man against
whose life they plotted. The women
have the right to be tried separately,
thus costing the state twice as much as
did Mitchell. Should an insanity com
mission find the women insane and the
court send them to Oregon, the Oregon
officials who were so outspoken in their
opinions of the trial of George Mitchell,
claim local court officials would then
have a chance to handle the case them.
selves. Probably Esther and Mrs. Cref-
field would be sent to the Hospital for
the Insane at Salem. On the other hand,
if alienist experts should find the prison
ers sane, their record would be admis-
sible at the murder trial here.
Even now insanity experts are hold
ing an inquiry into the mental condition
Of the prisoners. Much will depend on
their report. The information to be filed
this afternoon names II witnesses for
the state, including local police officers,
newspaper reporters, physicians and
Perry and Fred Mitchell Fred Dickman
and Lewis SandelIe.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-19
THREATEN TO STRIKE.

NEW YORK. July 1s.--Intimation was
issued yesterday by the Associated
Building Trades to the contractors em-
ploying members Of the dual union nam
ed Local No 4sO of the United Ma
tion Association Of Journey Plumbers
that ii they did not withdraw all mem
bers Of the dual union from the buildings
affected by the plumbers strike. sympa-
thetic strikes would be ordered. It is
estimated that about $1,000 men would
be affected BY o tie-up.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-19
PRICE FIVE CENTS
WILL FIGHT STRIKERS.
United Railways viii Not Grant Union
men An Eight-Hour Day.

SAN FRANCISCO, July Is The mem
bers OF the Electrical Union Workers
who are In the employ Of the Union
Railways decided this morning 10 20 on
strike after receiving IN nltimatum from
the company in reply to their demand
that while willing to grant an increase Of
wages from $3.50 to 1915 for ten hours
work. ii would not grant an eight-hour
day.
1t IL possible that the street car sys-
tenn will be tied up II the strike il made
effective. The power houses cannot
operate without shopmen.
The United Railroads announced this
morning that it would fight the strikers
and fill their places with non-union men.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-19
Prisoner Unwilling 10 Enter In.
sanity Plea and Mother
Insists.
QUARREL MAY BE A BLUFF
Harsridge Filss Complaint to Gust Judge
0leott's Firm From Connection
With case--Quser State
OF Affairs.

NEW YORK, July ls.--The chaotic
conditions surrounding the preparation
Of the defense Of Harry X. Thaw we're
accentuated today and apparently the
breach between the prisoner and his
mother Mrs. ThAw Of Pittsburg. "a 10
the character Of tho defense was wider
than ever.
Following quickly upon conference Of
two hours with Thaw In the Tombs after
his mother had twice during the day
cndeavored TO gain her boy's consent 10
the unemployment OF Black, olcott
Gruber and Bonynge. and consent to the
plea Of insanity, Clifford J. Hartridgc,
Thaw's personal counsel obtained from
Justice Blanchard In special term Of
the supreme court late today an order
directing Judge olcott's firm TO show
cause next Friday why they should not
turn over to Hartridge all papers In
Thaw's case. Hartridge based his mo-
tion on the petition signed by Thaw
which was placed on record In connec.
tion with the proceedings.
This move was distinct surprise, be-
Ing contradiction OF the reports which
had gained wide circulation earlier in
the day to the effect that Thaw had con-
sented to his mothers plan OF action.
The rumor that the young man had
bowed 10 his mothers will undoubtedly
had origin in the fact that Mrs. VII.
liam Thaw and Mrs, Harry Thaw who
were In conference with Thaw at the
same time today, emerged from the
prison arm In arm.
II was the first time that they had
been seen together, Thaw's wife all
along supported him in his demand for
trial on the issues Of the case and has
opposed the insanity plea. She has thus
been arrayed against the elder Mrs.
Thaw, who seems TO feel that the only
hope of saving her son from death in
the electric chair Is dependent upon
defense Of insanity. This plea would
avoid the further publicity and ignominy
of trial and has been urged upon the
prisoner, who, however apparently re.
mains obdurate,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-19
win Have Double Track.

ST. PETERSBURG. July ls.-The
cabinet today discussed the proposed
double tracking Of the Trans Siberia
Railway and decided to present to par
lament project for the gradual compile
tion Of the second line, the entire dist
ance to the interior Of aMnchuria, except
the Circum- Baikal section where ferries
win be provided, equivalent to additional
track. The double tracking win enable
"a trains to pass daily in each direction.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-19
ADDRESSES FARMERS.

SALEM. July is.---proicssor q. /. Nc
Kay. director Of dairying Of the Iowa
Agricultural College, now in Portland,
will deliver an address upon dairying In
this city Saturday afternoon Of this
week. Ife has agreed 70 investigate
conditions In the Willamette Valley
from a dairy experts point Of view, and
TO talk 10 the farmers dairy and cream.
cry men, upon tho subject.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-19
Employees Almost Unit.

II general walkout is ordered about
95 per cent Of the 800 employees will 60
out, according to the claim OF the union.
The company contends that only about
60 per cent Of the men will obey the
order Of the union. Both sides admit
that enough men will strike to seriously
tie up the street car traffic OF the city
for few days at least. and possibly
longer.
II Is rumored today that the electrical
workers may possibly become involved
in the difficulty and might 60 out upon
a sympathetic strike should the carmen's
union ask aid in It's fight Such con.
tingency, it Is admitted. would complete.
ly tie up the entire city and practically
all Of the suburbs in every line depend
ent upon electrical energy for operation.
A strike of this extent would plunge
the entire city in darkness and stop the
wheels of industry to a most serious ex
tent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-19
CAPTAIN DIES.

SAN FRANCISCO July ls.--A com.
munication received here from Lieuten.
ant. Commander Garret, Y. S. n, of the
United States steamer Albatross at
Hakodate, Japan, reports the death Of
Captain Falkman Of the w. II. Demond
and OF their mate Thomas johnson Of
the Tampa. Both vessels belong to the
codfshing fleet Of this port now operat.
ing In the Okhtosk sea.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-19
E0GE'S TRIAL BEGINS.

PORTLAND, July ls.-The trial of
Martin G. Hoge, indicted in connection
with the land frauds in Oregon, COM
menced today Frank Z. Kincart who
with Henry Miller and Charles Nickel
were indicted with Hoge, has withdrawn
his former plea of not guilty and plead
guilty to charge of conspiracy Harry
Walter Miller, one of the defendants
who confessed to his share in the alleged
fraudulent transaction was the first wit.
ness against Hoge.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-19
Shot By One OF Men.

TIFLIS. July lS-Police Captain Vine
gradnof was shot and severely wounded
by one of his own men today. Yesterday
an attempt was made on the life of chief
of Police Martinoff by a bomb, during
the session of the faculty of "The Mobiles
School" Following the outrages the
troops fred volleys into building kill
ing director and severaly injuring two
professors and janitors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-19
Bomb Is Thrown.

SEBASToP0L July ls.-During to-
days session of the court martial which
is engaged in the trial of the men con-
cerned at the Black Sea feet mutiny in
November, bomb was thrown from the
Farine barracks at Colonel Dumbadesk,
commander of the Minsk regiment, who
was leaving the court room. Colonel
Dumbadesk was not hurt. Two men were
arrested on suspicion. The Minsk regi-
ment distinguished itself in the suppress
sion of the November outrages.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-19
Peasents Refuse to Work Fields.
Land Owners Are
Stubborn.
MURDERS ARE COMMON THING
Attempted Assassination Of Count Tod
leben Made In st. Petersburg
Bomb Is Thrown at Colonel
Dumbadesk.

WARSAW, July ls.--Agrarian disor-
ders are spreading and the strike now
extends though several provinces in
which the harvest is threatened with de-
struction by the refusal of the peasants
to work in the fields. The land owners
union has refused to grant the demands
of the strikers.
There are wholesale murders of police
men in the province of Lublin. In one
town recently, 10 policemen have been
shot and many other murders are re-
ported.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-19

MoNTESANo, Wash, July ls.-How
to secure a new water supply for this
place has become a vital question, as
the present supply, taken from Sylvia
Lake, north of town, is in danger of be-
ing rendered unfit for use because Of a
logging camp situated on its banks, The
new source Of supply viii be some Of the
clear streams that flow down from the
foothills of the olympics.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-19
Carmen Are Expected to Be CAL
led Out Tomorrow
Morning.
COMPANY WILL NOT TREAT
Employers Anticipating Tie-Up Said to
Be Importing Strike Breakers
Sympathetic Strike May Be In
augurated-Looks Serious.

PORTLAND, July ls.--That general
strike OF the union street car men Of
Portland must be the result OF the pres
ent situation is conceded by the ofiic-
ials Of the Portland Railway, Light 4
Power Company. The officials Of the
union say there win certainly be gem
eral strike. possibly Friday morning, un-
less the company recedes from its posi-.
tion. and they do not expect to see this
happen.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-10
BERGER MAY BOX
JACK O'DRIEN IN
MADISON SQUARE
Californian Ready
to Test Fortune
in the East.
Many Glove Artists
Eager for the
Rich Purses.

The boxers who have found liberal
patronage for the display OF their arts
in this city In the past ara now look
ing with eager eyes toward New York.
The city in the East allows boxing al
present and promoters are holding oue
golden lures to ths star boxers.
Jimmy Britt was the first to be land
ed and be Is already en- route East 70
meet Terry McGoysrn.
Sam Berger Is preparing Tor a box
Ing pilgrimage TO New York. He win
be accompanied by Jack Gleason, who
viii act as his manager. There VIII
be a race to see whether Berger or
Kaufman gets match with PhlIadal-
phia Jack O'Brien.
This Is match that is is thought
would be q big drawing card, a.
neither OF the Californians has ap-
peared in the East.
Eddie Hanlon viii be among The frst
on the ground looking Tor Q match
among the hghtweights.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-10
ADVISES AGAINST
LOWER GRADE FOR
OCEAN SHORE ROAD
City yEngineer Says
the Work Should
Proceed.
Plea for a Change
in the Plans Is
Denied.

City Enginee2 woodward yesterday
filed a communication with the Board
OF Supervisors in which he rules
against the petitions OF property own
ers that the grade cf the Ocean Shore
road at Onondaso avenue be lowered
woodward advises that the Ocean
Shore Railway Company be allowed TO
proceed with the construction of its
road. The communication follows:
TO the Boar1 Of Supervisors OF San
Francisco:
erewith r5rurn petition Of owners
of property in the vicinity of the cross
ing OF Onondago avenue by the Ocean
Shore Railway requesting that the
grade Of said Ocean Shore Railway,
now In course OF construction, be low
cred and that it cross the tracks OF the
United Railroads on Onondaga avenue
at grade, which petition was referred
to me for ivestigatio ad report.
i his matt it should be noted that
this office has been " orking along the
lines that grade crossings are objec-
tionable and dangerous and should be
avoided wherever possible, and In con-
fornity there with the tracks Of ths
Ocean Shore Railway were carried over
! the tracks of the United Railroads on
Onondaga avenue at an elevation OF
about q feet above the official grade,
which is about 10 feet above the pres
ent surface OF the street. The pro-
posed grade crossing at this point
would be especially dangerous, coming
as it would at the foot of the heaviest
grade on the railroad and over a busy
thoroughfare.
1T does not seem to me that the pro-
testing property owners fully appre-
ciate the situation. for they are petit
tioning for something against which
they would be protesting II the Ocean
Shore Railway Company had proposed
to carry 1t out.
"The points made by the petitioners
are not borne out by the facts:
81. The Ocean Shore Railway Is the
owner OF the property adjacent TO
Onondaga avenue over which its tracks
run, and II tho adjoining property
owners on either side from whom If
bought would be injured by the tracks
crossing at an elevation OF 30 feet IN
stead of 10. which is not evident. II il
matter between them and the rail-
way company and does not concern
your petitioners.
| "2. Nor Is 1. true that Huron and
Aiemany averues would be rendered
absolutely useless. On the contrary
Alemany avenue would not be affected
by either plan and Huron avenue from
Mohawk avenue to Mount ernon ave-
nue., If the grade belowered as your
petitioners request. would be cut eight
feet in addition to the cut already
made of four to nine feet. It would
also affect Mohawk. Geneva and Nj
agara avenues. Increasing the cuts or
! these avenues fron Mission street. 4
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-10
LOCAL GROCERS ARE
TO Be ASSISTED BY
THEIR ASSOCIATION
Relief Committee
Named to Care
for Needy.
Contribution Sent
by Two Eastern
Bodies.

The Associated Retail Grocers of
san Francisco held meeting Tues
iay in the store OF Joseph A. Stulz,
L the corner OF Pine and Fillmore
for the relief Of all grocers who are
IN distress. The meeting was called
to order by Nathan Bibo, president
OF the association, who told OF the
contribution Of $3.50 sent by the ST.
Louis Grocers' Association and of the
raising OF a considerable sum by the
Chicago retail grocers.
The local association decided to aid
member or not, and to that end the
following named were appointed re-
lief committee, to which all applica-
tions for assistance should be made:
Nathan Bibo. chairman; Frank b
Connolly, secretary; Joseph A. Stulz,
Claus Wreden, Claus Claussen. w. H.
Garrettson, A. Zietich and T. Salo-
mon.
The association has retained At
lO4 4hCyS KY HILL anu L. u.
Schaertzer to press the claims of
grocers for damages and insurance re-
sClting from the earthquake and FIRE
Grocers are requested to notify Secre-
tary Connolly Of the amount of their
claims.
The following letter of encourage
nrent, received by Mr.. Stulz from the
st. Louis grocers. accompanying It's
gift, was read at the meeting
1T is our desire that you see that
this money is properly expended to
give the most relief among the retail
srocers. We only regret that we
could not make this amount larger.
knowing the situation there is SO
grave it could be used to good ad-
vantage.
Expressing our heartfelt sympathy
in your trouble. and hoping your city
will rise greater and grandsr than
ever, we remain.
'ST. LOUIS RETAIL GROCERS'
ASSOCIATION"
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-10
.SCHWERINACTS
FOR GRAIN MEN
Bags Needed for
Crops May Be
fastened.

Secretary Burke Of the Chamber Of
Commerce has received a communica-
tion from r. P. Schwerin Of the Pa
cific Mall Steamship Company, notify
ing him that the matter Of securing
jute bags from Hongkong for use in
Schwerin inclosed in his letter copies
OF cablegrams ordering bags that he
has sent to Hongkong.
The Importance of this action cannot
be overestimated, in view Of the fact
that, without grain bags, the growing
grain crops Of California, which are ex-
ceptionally large, cannot be cared for.
Attention was called to this situation
some days ago by the Atlantic Bag
grain firms Of San Francisco, In a
communication to the Chamber of
Commerce, in which action was re-
quested
1t was ascertained that there are
practically no grain bags in California.
All that were III this city were burned.
The dealers in Hongkong evidently
feared to send their wares on, in view
OF certain cablegrams they had re-
ceived. AS the grain crops In both the
Sacramento and the San Joaquin val
leys will be ready to harvest next
month, there is no time to lose. Mr.
Schwerin's information to Hongkong
may cause prompt forwarding of bags,
as it will give assurance Of financial
solvency
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-10
FRESNO BASEBALL FANS
DISLIKE UMPIRE McpoNAI q
VIII Ask Directors Of the League to
Dispense With Services of
the Official.

FRESNO, May at a meeting Of
the Fresno Baseball Club yesterday
1t was decided that President A.
Beyans will ask the directors of the
Pacific Coast Baseball League to take
some action looking to the dismissal
Of Umpire Mcdonald at the directors
meeting at Oakland next Monday.
Mcdonald has umpired three series Of
games here and his decisions have
aroused general dissatisfaction among
the fans. The game won by Los An
geles last Thursday has been pro.
tested. Sunday the crowd tried to
mob Mcdonald after the game be-
cause OF close decision at first base.