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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-22
STRUGGLE IS
MOST BITTER
Illinois Democrats Ignore
Bryan's Wishes.
FIGHT In CONVENTION
Refuse 10 Ask suliivan's Rssis-
nation and Endorse Bryan
Against Desire.
PERSONALITIES lNDULGED IN
Delegates Grow wrathy in Fierce War
Of Words and Blows Are Ex-
ehanged-Thompson Bitterly
Arraigns Sullivan.

PEORIA, August 2l.--By vote Of
1888 to 575 the Illinois democratic
state convention today tabled the re
quest Of William j. Bryan for the resig.
, nation Of National Committeeman Sui,
livan.
Despite the fact that Bryan had de.
clared he did not wish to be endorsed
unless Sullivan was repudiated, the con.
vention declared him tho one and only
man, capable leading the democratic
party to victory in 1908. The endorse.
ment Of Bryan and the tabling OF the
motion. calling for the resignation Of
Sullivan came at the close Of the most
exciting session Of the convention, in
which there were several fights and
throughout which confusion reigned
supreme.
The committee on resolutions declined
to report, plank calling for the Nsig.
nation and debate followed the mo.
tion made in the convention by Judge
Thompson, calling for Sullivan's resig.
nation. 1t had been agreed that each
side was to have 45 minutes in which
to present its side Of the case and
Thompson was the first to advocate
the cause of Bryan. He allowed his
feelings to carry him somewhat to an
extreme and aroused the hostility OF
Sullivan's friends by the unsparing
manner in which he dealt upon the last
democmtic convention at Springfield.
He strobe up and down the platform,
his face white with wrath and his form
shaking with the intensity of his feel.
ings. His caustic criticism finally lost
him the ear of the convention and he
might never have been able to conclude
his speech If Sullivan had not personally
requested quiet, Sullivan, who follow.
ed Thompson, and who was the first
speaker in his own behalf, declared that
the ear Of Mr.. Bryan had been poisoned
against him and the demand for his
resignation sprang from his personal
Great feeling was displayed
on both sides during the debate, and
many personalities of disagreeable
character were indulged in by the var
ous speakers. The end came when ex.
Senator Kern moved the tabling of the
'esolution, The convention nominated
candidate for treasurer superintend-
mt of public instruction, and three
rustees for the State university.
The platform adopted, while dealing
Mostly with State issues, also favors
government wonership Of telephones and
elegraphs, and denonces the recent
ongress for its surrender to the meat
rust railways and Standard Oil Com.
any; the eight-hour law; the anti
Injunction law and the election of sena.
ors by direct vote of the people. Il
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-22
PAT GROVE RELEASED.

NEW YORK, August 2l.--Pat Grove
of Omaha, who became well known at
the time Of the Cudahy kidnapping case,
and who recently came to this city, was
arrested last night, charged with being
suspicious person and taken to police
headquarters. The police, however, were
unable to find record of case for
which they believed he was wanted ami
released him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-22
JoHNS0NvILLE, CAL, BURNS.

RENO, New, August 2l.--The mining
town Of townsville, Plumas County. Cal
was practically wiped out Of existence
yesterday by fire. Two lives were los.
and rs buildings were destroyed. The
two men killed, Patrick German, an old
resident Of Pulaski county. and Ivan vo.
ich, both were miners.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-22
MANcHURIA SEEMS LOST.
Monster Trans-Paci6c Liner Pounding
Heavily on the Reef.

HONOLULU. August 2l.-At noon to.
day the condition of the stranded steam
er Manchuria is said to be worse and
at 8 o'clock tonight she was pounding
heavily in spite Of all efforts to assist
her, A proposition is now being con-
sidered to dredge channel from where
she lies to deep water, This it is be-
lieved will be the only feasable plan,
but it is doubtful whether the vessel
will last long enough to carry it out.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-22
CHEAP FARES WEST.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 2l.-Pas.
senger traffic Manager Fee of the
Southern Pacific Company announces
that in view of the great demand for
laborers on the Pacific Coast the COM
pany has decided to make rate to
the coast states of $3l from Chicago and
1876 from Missouri River points,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-22
FIENDISH MURDER.

SAMARA, August 2l-The command
er of the Borissov regiment was today
attacked at his residence here. The
mmderers escaped after saturating the
body of their victim with alcohol and
setting it on fire,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-22
PAcKING.HoUSEs CLEAN.

OMAHA, August 2l.-secretary Of
Agriculture Wilson arrived in South
Omaha early today and visited all the
packing houses. He intimated that ev-
erything was found to be in a satisfac-
tory condition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-22
Both Parties Are In Luck.


In New York State both the demo
Gratis and republicans are playing II
great luck. The democrats are lucky
because the republicans are fighting
among themselves. and the republicans
are lucky because the democrats have
inter-party strife.
The democratic conflict Of course, /.
between Hearst and anti Hearst fac
tions, with the gubernational nomina.
tion and control of the party machinery
rs the prizes. In this fight, however
there is involved the issue of Hearst's
doctrines. something that affects the
welfare of the people, and the struggle
can be viewed without repulsion. The
New York republican fight, on the other
hand, would seem to have nothing back
OF II other than the sorled ambitions of
two men, the question Of whether an
0dell or Higgins shall be boss, II Is
pitiful issue upon which republicans
are asked to battle, and 1t is a pitiful
choice Of evils which the party has,
Situation In Ohio.
From conditions in the empire state
il is relief to turn to Ohio and find q
spot wheer courageous manhood and
high.minded craftsmanship seem actual
ly to be priced. In the Twenty first
Congressional District, in which Is em-
braced most Of the city Of Cleveland,
Congressman Theodore II. Burton is u
candidate to succeed himself, Mr.. Bur-
ton is not popular politically, with
Senator Dick and the other powers that
control the Ohio republican machine,
but he Is popular with the people of
the twenty-frst district. Dick and the
machine powers would gladly defeat
Burton If they dared try, but for the
sake Of their own skins they have to
keep hands off.
Not only is Mr.. Burton popular with
his republican constituents, but the
democrats like him equally as well.
Two years ago the democratic condi.
date for congress withdrew, in order
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-22
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE.

At Portland-Portland 0, Oakland L.
At oakland-Los Angeles 4, San
Francisco 5.
The Washington times., 1906-10-19
TRANCE Of 3 DAYS
SAVES HER LIFE
Woman Thought to Be on
Her Deathbed Predicts
Unique Recovery,

NAZARETH. Pa, Oct IA case that
has aroused considerable comment
among the public and medical men is
that OF Mrs. William Moser. OF Al
tonah, "a village five miles from this
place. who sou into a trance when al
the point Of death. and came out of il
a healthy woman.
For four years Mrs. M0ser was sickIy.
She could hardly do any work. and her
condition grew so serious that three
months ago she took 20 her bed. All
that medical aid could do made no i'm
pTCvcment ia her condition She could
not eat, and speech almost left her Her
end was expected any minute.
Then She asked for a slip Of paper and
a pencil She managed 10 scribble. 81
am going away for three days, and
when I return ] shall be well" While
the family was wondering al the mean
ing of the note Mrs MOser fell asleep.
Constant watch was kept over her and
within an hour of the three days men
toned she awJke Without help she
arose. dressed. started 20 walk around
and eat. The next day she began doing
her own homework.
The Washington times., 1906-10-19
Hornet in Cider Mug;
Dead Snake in Whisky
Man Drinking From Mug
Stung in Throat by
Insect.

GREENVILLE, Pa, oct. I9.-Charles
Callahan has forsworn the use of cider
ass 81 beYeTage-there are hornets I'M f.
Callahan knows. for when he was drink
ing cider he also drank r. hornet and
the pesky thing bit him as he received
il into his throat. At present Callahan
is having a dickens Of time trying TO
tell how II happened, for every time he
attempts 10 talk the hornet sting makes
It's presence felt
The tragedy happened at Campbens
cider mill. Callahan, bringing "a lot Of
apples g. have them made into cider
waited until the process was gone
through with and then be filled a mug
with the fresh juice and proceeded TO
down e..
As he took the first swallow he felt a
sharp stnging sensation in his throat
and ne gaspcd with pain. His throat
began 10 swell and ne was hurried 10
the office OF a physician of Jhis place.
There 70 was discovered that IN drink
ing the cider Callahan had also drank
n hornet.
The Washington times., 1906-10-19
COAL DEALERS ARE WARNED
AGAINST SHORT MEASURE
Sealer Haskell Will Wage War on Persons Who Indulge
in Any Unlawful Practices to Wctimize Un-
SuSpecting Purchasers.

With the same vigor that ne waged his
campaign against the short weight
practices of the unscrupul0us ice dealers
this past summer, Sealer OF Weights and
Measures w G. Haskell now declares
his intention OF pursuing coal dealers
who impose short measure on their un-
suspecting customers. The approach OF
winter, with the universal demand for
this commodity, has aroused the atten-
tion OF SeaIer Haskell 10 the need Of
constant protection 10 the poorer classes
who are. TO a certain extent dependent
upon the honesty of a coal dealer IN the
matter Of CORRECT measure.
The fact that people of TINS class are
as a rule prevented from purchasing coal
by the ton measure Sealer Haskell as
sumes, renders them liable 10 be vic
timized unless a close watch IS kept on
the wagon dealer"
These Impressions Sealer Haskell has
communicated TO his subOrdinates. As
sistant Sealer Howe and two inspectors ;
and with this limited force he Will, the
Sealer states. carry on his outlined
policy Of securing the arrest and con-
viction Of offenders whenever detected.
Have Been Some Complaints.
Several recent complaints coming to
Sealer HaskclTs notice have convinced
him that the methods OF some OF these
The Washington times., 1906-10-19
ANOTHER OYSTER ROAST
AT CHESAPEAKE BEACH

There is 10 be another or the old
fashioned oyster rOasts AT Chesapeake
Beach, Sunday. Inspired by the great
success OF the roast given last Sunday,
under the auspices of rhe Greater
Washington Pleasure Club, and ou ac-
count of the number OF req Iests received
The club has decided 90 give another
roast. This one will be on the same
plan as It's predecessor. The club has
secured from the Chesapeake Beach
railway a special rate for the round trip.
which is just half the regular winter
rate. Each ticket sold viii have at
laChed q coupon that viii ouuUIe tho
holder 10 just as many oysters as nc
can rut-aud few more. Fla borate
preparations for the function are already
i'm progress. This is known as one OF
the most delightful seasons OF the year
at the Beach.
The Washington times., 1906-10-19
FAcTS AND FANCTES.

Experiments made in Germany show
that butter keeps best if mixed wItn
q to . pcr cent of salt. If the percent
age OF salt is over the result is less
satisfactory.
PaupcrIsm continues to decline I'm
EngIand Al the end OF July. 1900, the
figures were p o 10 every leo of the
population. as against 30 at the end of
July in the previous year
The Sultan of Turkey has taken 10
importing birds from England by the
carload Among them are birds as well
as others that are simply useful as
enemies of destructive insects.
When a traveller in China desires
passport the palm of his hand is
covered with fine oil paint and an IN
preston Is taken on thin paper This
paper. officially signed, constitutes his
passport
There are Il3 newspapers printed In
India. being 100 more than there were
ten years ago The number OF periOdi-
cal publications tother than newspapcrs)
is 7i5. being an increase Of 2s4 within a
decade.
The Washington times., 1906-10-19
In Taking Pull From
Whisky Bottle Man
Encounters Snake.

SOUTH SHARON. Pa, oct. Is-PIek-
led snakes are not 10 the liking Of JOS
eph Br0glio and DE objected so strongly
10 the Shiny decoctlou. which he was in
duccd % drink. that fight followed
and Joe and his brother found them
selves I'm the borough lookup
The trouble occurred at a boarding
houEe. A practical Joker had killed "A
three-foot garter snake and, securing a
quart bottle, forced the reptile down
the neck He then poured a mixture Of
alcohol and water into the bottle
Wrapping the bottle with paper Joe
was asked To take a drink Joe ac-
Cepted the invitation. but only got one
or two swallows before he discovered
tn II something was wrong. The paper
was removed ana Joe started trouble
as soon as he saw the snake nicely
c0iIed inside the bottle
Officer Thomas was called and as soon
as he attempted TO arrest Joseph. his
brother. John Broglio interfercd Both
were taFeu 10 the lookup.
The Washington times., 1906-10-19

iunerant coal dealers should be subject
90 constant and careful scrutiny. And,
believing this, Isis inspections viii, he
states. be made daily and without refer
Cnce to time or location.
one of the particular methods Of
shaving the measure of coal INDUCED
in by certain coal dealers, a complaint
Of which has been cited to Sealer Has
kell Is that of denung either the bot
tom or sides Of a bushel measure in
order 10 shorten the contents
While Sealer Haskell. in fairness 70
majority Of these wandering dealers,
thinks that cases of this form of trick
cry are infrequenI, yet he declares II "a
be as illegal as selling zee in short
weights and as much the reason Tor
swift punishment and subsequent Police
Court judgment
and measures law makes il possible for
him 20 require the weighing of coal ln
lots less than by the ton, Sealer Haskell
states; nor IS he certain that such a
legal specification is desirable, AS long
as the coal dealer gives rounded meas
urc. using bushel receptacle approved
under the seal of his office according 10
Sealer Haskell. there need be no com
Ylaint or the score OF short weight or
measure.
ScalCr Haskell has also instructed his
assistants to sCTutluiZe the various
measuring receptaCles. usually metal
baskets. used boy coal dealers 10 ascer-
tain whether they have been inspected
and stamped with the official weights
and measures seal
The Washington times., 1906-10-19
$4,000 Meals
Did Him No Coed
How One Man Wasted 50 Years Of
His Life. Thousands Like Him.

What's the use Of eatln'. anyhow
said the scrlwny dyspeptic 20 his r0-
tund. prosperous looking friend. Here
I've been eatln' three times a day, and
sometimes twice day. for nifty years.
and look at me. I'm rawboued and
skinny. still a. the bottom of the ladder.
sour on the world, and a pesslmlst. 1
know a.. and ] can't help ID. III / had IL
10 do over aEalH, though. ! would take
care Of my stomach. for I dan't believe
i ever really rellshed d meal IN my
life. not even mothers Christmas din
ners. and 1 firmly believe that my way
of eating. or whatever It was. brought
along with IL darkness and impossibiLty
Of success"
You're right" nodded his eOmpsn-
ion. "Of course. that isn't always the
case. But IN this age We must not only
Trust iR the Lord and keep our powder
dry. but We must swallow sunshine
with our food. CuCerfuIuess especially
while eating, which Is the most essen
tlal act OF man. IS as necessary 10 him
as sunshine Is 10 the flowers. Nothing
normal can be produced In darkness,
But th.s is what you haven't been
doing, Mr. DyspepJc. Your brain and
your stomach, remember. are twins, and
you have 70 treat them accordingly.
Why nos start now ard repair the dam
age you've done. It is never too late,
you know"
You mean at my age? And sup
pose YOU can't always get the sun
shine2"
Absolutely. vcs. Science has made il
possible 10 get the sunshine, the health
and the strength that your stomach
needs. all put uD together in little tab
let's. They call them Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets, the most effective tablets IN the
world for this very thing. one lngre-
dent In these tablets digests 5.yJ grams
OF food without the help OF the stom-
ach. Two tablets after each meal can
do more work, quicker Work and better
work, IN Clgestlng "a heavy meal thau
the stomach can itself. The stomach
need not work 40 all StuaTTs Dyspep-
STA Tablets does all the work. and gives
your Jaded stomach q rest. the rest II
needs. Meanwhile YOU cure yourself or
brash. Irritation, burning sensation,
heartburn. sour stomach, acidity, fer
menfatiOn. bloat. and tha worst cases
Of dyspepsia and Indigestion You get
rid Of these for all time and then. be-
whenever YOU W4HL. and YOU viii also
relish mother Christmas dinners II YOU
viii take Stuarl's Dyspepsia Tablets
after eating. That's The sunshine ! was
talking about. Then your face viii re-
fleet the internal change going on, youll
be more energetic. your mind viii be
clearer. YOU will have more confidence
iu yourself. you'll be happier, ana you'll
be yourself again
Your heart Will change and you'll
feel rosy. NOuu enjoy your meals-and
live. Lets walk down 20 the drug store
and let me introduce You 10 one little
pgckage of these SJUarts Dyspepsia
Tablets. You can get them at any drug
store in the world for only SOC a pack
age. Il Is worth it, Mr.. Dyspepuc.'
The Washington times., 1906-10-19
ARRANGE BIG BAZAAR
FOR SOUTH'S SHAT I
StonewaH Jackson Chapter, Daughters
Of ConfedeTacy, Names It's
Committees,

Stouewau Jackson Chapter, No. 20.
United Daughters of the Confederacy,
held its first meeting last night at the
Ebbltt House. 20 name officers for the
big bazaar which viii be- held in Decem-
ber. for the benefit of the Confederate
monument 10 be erected at Arlington.
The bazaur will be given at the Con-
federate Veteran Hall, l4lO II street
northwest. The following committees
were appointed:
EntCrtainmeut-Mrs Eosahe II. Bo-
cock. as chairman; Mrs. Samuel Spriggs
Belt. Mrs Drury Ludlow, Mrs. Fred,
and Mrs Arthur Johnson.
Hot supper-Nrs. Drury O. Ludlow,
Chairman. Mrs. stevenson. AIRS. Fuller,
Mrs Hungerford, Mrs. Goodwin. Mrs
White, Mrs. Dorsey. Mrs. Salter, Mrs.
Augustus Jackson. Miss +. Carter, Miss
Proctor Mss Benton, and Miss Pratt.
Popcorn-MIs. William Blrney. chair
man: Mrs. Beet. Mrs. Wright, Mrs. 5.
BENJAMIN. Mrs ST. Clair Thompson,
Miss Colt. and Mrs. Gustavus Werber.
Bakery-Mrs. b. c. West. as chair
man; Mrs. Young. Mrs. KIngsbury. Mrs.
Frederick Lee Miss Brant and Mrs.
MerWin.
Mrs Pitcher is chairman OF the COM
mIrtea on CANDY. with Mrs. DJrmau.
Mrs. Johnston. MIS-. Fry; Mrs. JoAn II.
Tfghtfoot. and Miss Birdie Washington
as assistants
Flowers Mrs. Albert Akers chair
man, Mrs Carl Shaifer. and Mrs. O.
". Killers.
The coffee house will be in charge OF
Mrs. Newman. Mrs. j. II. Fred was
appointed chairman of the fancy table
committee. with Mrs. Turk Mrs. Bull,
and Miss de SIsseur as assistants Inc
comniItee on dolls consists of Mrs. John
R-tcney. chairman, and Miss Paxton,
Miss Rose Thomas. and Miss Eta Boul-
din
Tna japanese tea house viii be in
charge Of Mrs BOdel, the grab bag IN
charge of Hiss Fairfax and Miss Muh-
lOper. and the art gallery in charge OF
Miss Bunizer and Mrs. II. NJ Marchant
The Washington times., 1906-10-19
Special Policeman Arrested.

Special Policeman Woodward was ar
rested by Policemen Lyles and Nlchol-
son yesterday on the charge of assault
ing Fred Brookes with an iron bar.
Brookes VAS arrested some days ago on
the charge or UespaESlng 1u th- prop
erty OF the Southern Railway Company,
but was dismissed by Justice Cation.
During Lhc hearing in this case il was
brought out that BrOOkes had been hit
over she head with au iron bar by
Woodward When the case was called
i'm the police court this morning il was
continued until Monday
The Washington times., 1906-10-19
CAPITOL EXPENDITURES
AMOUNT TO $99. 10000

in the last fiscal year. Elliott Woods.
superintendent OF the Capitol building.
expended on improvements ou the Cap
itOl and other buildings and grounds
under his supervision. }u43g9. In his
annual report which has just been
made public. the superintendent states
that OF the total expenditures. $50 900
was spent for repairs 20 the Capitol,
Sf2 800 for lighting and heating. and
S-5sJ for improving the grounds. The
balance was used in repairing the
courthouse % the District, the engine
house. and the stables Of the House
and Senate
The Washington times., 1906-10-19
sAME coMPLAINr EYERYwHERE

1t is pretty nearly universal through
out the COuntTy-thc complaint Of scar
city OF labor. Ia comes from the West
eru farms and the Eastern cotton mills
from the Southern manufacturers. as
well as the Southern planters. and from
various other industries iu an sections
From Titt~uuTg it is stated that rail-
roads which had established am age lIIil
for new employees have abandoned the
rule in the stress TO man their trains
our prosperity !s beginning 90 overflow
Springfield. Mass. Republican.
The Washington times., 1906-10-19
viii Eschew Train Forever.
CABLES OF THE WORLD.

There are about 225, 900 miles OF cable
On all at the bottom OF the sea- repre-
seuting SZ1Uuu0.o each line costing
about 81 600 mile 20 make and lay The
average useful life of a cable nowadays
is anything between thirty and forty
years according 90 circumstance AbOu,
COCO 90 messages aT- conveyed bV the
worlds cables throughout The year, OF
l5.U11 a Nay. lie working speed Ot amy
one cable being up to 100 words miu-
ute under present conditions About g
per cent of relese are sent in code or
cipher.
The Washington times., 1906-10-19
Capt. Emanuel Webb Passes
Away Early This
Morning.
RESIDED THERE FOR YEARS
Survived by Two Daughters and q Son.
No Funeral Arrangements
Yet Made.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. OCT. !

Emanuel Webb, one OF the best
known citizens Of Alexandria, died at
his home, 40l South Payne street, about
O'Clock this morning. Mr.. Webb had
been for many years the sexton OF the
Presbyterian and 81. Pauls cemeteries.
He was born i'm Bristol. England, hut
had resided i'm this country many years.
He was eight-three years of age. Air,
Webb is survived by two daughters
ana one son. No arrangements have
as vet been madc for his funeral
The Washington times., 1906-10-19
THEY WERE HUSTLEPS-

The record for the time IN setting up
a telephone exchange for a town is held
by New England company which
equipped and FULLY fitted out an px-
change at Peaks Island. Me in three
days. II was in complete working order
at the end Of that time.
The Washington times., 1906-10-19
zoe sEAsoN FoR RooK AGENTs

This IS a mighty hard time Of year for
book agents IT requires more hardi-
hood than even a book agent Possesses
20 stand az the front door. hold open the
screen. let iu flies and take Up an un-
willing housewives time. while The baby
gTsets the freshly-cauued fruit and the
Jelly on the stove buTus.-Iopkius, Mo.
Journal
The Washington times., 1906-10-19
For Robbing Railway.

Edward Waters. WILDER Cook. Law
renee Petty. Edward Maple and Albert
Green. colorod. We're before Justice Ca
ton, in the police court this morning
on the charge OF the alleged stealing of
goods from the Southern Railway Com
pany. after hearing the evidence of "a
large number Of witnesses Justice eaton
dismissed Maple. Cook and Green and
Monday
The Washington times., 1906-10-19
Death OF Captain Windsor.

Capt George w. Windsor, we'll
known resident Of the First ward. died
at HE home iu South Lee street. last
night about s o'clock. Captain Windsor
was sixty-fve years of age and Is sur
viveG hy his wife, and a number of
children, Captain Windsor was for
many years iu charge of the transfer
barge of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
WAY C0mDauy