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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
Re-TeIls Story Of Steunenberg
Assassination.
NE SHOWS DEEP EMOTION
Told of Deliberate Preparation for the
Crime of the Unsuccessful Attempt
and Finally the Placing of the Fatal
Bomb--Implicates Pettibone.
BOISE, Idaho, Dec. l2.-showing sign.

BOISE, Idaho, Dec. l2.-Showing signs
Of deep emotion Orchard in the Petit
bone trial this afternoon told OF the
assassination OF Steunenberg, giving
minute details. He testified regarding
the deliberate preparations for the
crime, of his unsuccessful attempt to
end the life of the Governor and finally
of placing the bomb on the night Of
December 30, 1905. Direct examination
will be concluded tomorrow after the
recitation Of his arrest, confinement in
the state penitentiary and confession to
Detective Mcfarland. Orchard today
told of his alleged attempts on the lives
OF Fred Bradley OF San Francisco. JUS
tice Gabbert, Justice GODDARD and Gov
ernor Peabody Of Denver and plans
which he said he made to kill Sherman
Bell, Frank Hearne, David Moffitt and
John Neville. Throughout the story he
pictured Pettibone as his paymaster
and in some of his attempted crimes he
implicated the defendant as an active
participant. Every detail Of today's tes,
timony was the same as given in the
Haywood trial.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13

OLD POINT COMFORT, Va. Dec. L.
The final word Ready" was flashed
from every vessel in the battleship fleet
today. This signal meant that the ID
or more powerful armor clads Of the
American navy were ready to start
Monday on the projected cruise to the
Western seas, and that they are ready
to 80 anywhere in the twin hemispheres
OF the world and to do any work. Every.
thing peossible has been done to prepare
them for any task. Ii the ships were
destined for immediate conflict little
more could be done to make them
ready for the fray. Plans for the review
Of the fleet by the President, Monday
morning are completed. After the re-
ception OF the flag and commanding oifl.
GERS by the President the feet viii pass
IN review and put to sea at 10
o'clock.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
ROOSEVELT COMMENDED.

NEW YORK. Dec. l2.-The executive
committee of thr American Numismatic
Society, OF which Thomas L. Elder il
chairman, has forwarded to President
Roosevelt resolutions commencing him
for his action providing for "a better
and more artistic coinage The resolu-
tion commends the artistic effect OF the
new ten and twenty dollar gold pieces
designed by st. Gaudens. but criticizes
some Of the details Of the reproductions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
ASTORIA, OREGON. FRIDAY, DECEMBER Is. 1907

be the state militia, provided Nevada
had such an institution. In fact. It Is
my idea the regulars are here to take the
place Of the state militia during the
present crisis
President Macknnon stated he told
Funston he and other officers OF the
miners union would do all in their pow.
er TO prevent trouble Of any kind
II Is said GO men renounced allegiance
10 the Western Federation and returned
TO work, but an investigation of the
number at work for the Consolidated
Company failed to disclose this number
and 1t 10 known some were induced to
return 10 the Union. The Nevada Cali
fornia Power Company was able to keep
It's plant 10 full working order today
and tonight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
Prosecutiot Cannon Supply Mss
ing Link Between Bribers
and Grafters.
AcQUITTAL OF FORD REASON
Willy Hebrew Who Has Told Tales on
His Subordinates Will be Let 60 Scot
Free in Order That Heney May Not
Fall Down.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. l2-From the
statement made by Assistant District
Attorney Heney it is believed the
prosecution is contemplating granting
Abe Ruef immunity in order to success
fully prosecute the bribery graft cases
by getting the former political boss to
take the stand and furnish the link be
tween Supervisor james L. Gallagher
and the public service corporations. who
through Ruef are alleged to have done
the bribing. The aequittal of Ford and
the reason assigned by the jury that
the link is missing in the evidence has
again forced upon the prosecution the
Importance of Ruef's testimony. The
latter it is said has held out for full
immunity which Heney has refused to
grant, but Heney now says il the pub
lie wants Ruef's testimony under those
terms it may be necessary to put him on
the stand.
''Will you grant his demands for full
immunity and place Ruef on the stand
in the trial of Patrick Calhoun" Heney
was asked.
Il am not saying what l will do; |
am playing pokeE' was the reply Of the
prosecutor
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13

Bootleggers Offer Blood Money for
Officers Head

WASHINGTON, Dec. l2.--commis.
sioner Of Indian Affairs Leupp in his
annual report says that his hope that
the sale Of intoxicating liquors 10 indians
would be greatly disturbed by the em.
p'oyment Of special officers. that the fund
appropriated for the suppression of the
liquor traffic. has been realized beyond
all expectations.
Two Of Special Agent Johnson's men
and one posse man have been killed in
skirmishes with bootleggers and ten VIC.
lators Of the liquor laws have met q
ike fate. Mr.. johnson has had several
narrow escapes himself and during 4
good part Of the time has worked in the
face Of a reward Of $1,000 offered by out
laws for his assassination.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
DENVER GETS CONVENTION.
Democrats Will Hold National Meeting
on July 7, 1908.

WASHINGTON, Dec l2.--After de-
Gliding to hold the next Democratic Ma
tional convention at Denver and fixing
the date ON July 7, 1908. the Democratic
National Convention late today entered
upon spirited debate as to the pro-
|priety Of accepting more Of the $780,
900, offered by Denver than was ac-
tually needed to pay the convention ex-
penses. The resolution of Representative
Clayton of Alabama declining money not
actually needed for the convention was
laid on the table. On the first ballot
Denver received % votes against II for
Louisville, five for Chicago and one for
ST. Paul.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
OIL MAIN BREAKS.

CHICAGO, Dec. ia despatch to
the Record Herald from Peoria. Ill.
says:
One Of the oil mains Of the Prairie
Oil 4 Gas Company, which follows the
Santa Fe Railroad right-of-way from
Kansas City to Chicago and thence to
Whiting, Indiana, broke yesterday near
Chilliocothe and thousands OF gallons
of oil ran away. Near the scene of the
break lake Of oil was formed and the
nearby farmers carried it of in buckets
and barrels.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
STONED TO,DEATH.
Financial Stringency Causes Death o.
Mining Man.

Mining Man.
DENVER, Dec. ia letter has
reached here giving the details Of the
murder Of William Robertson Boggs,
one Of the foremost metallnrgists Of the
country and former resident OF this
state. lie was waylaid and stoned to
death near Topia, Mexico, by gang OF
miners in his employ on December l.
Because Of the financial stringency.
Bcggs was unable to pay his men their
wages and they angrily attacked anil
killed him. Fifteen men have been ar.
rested for the murder and detectives
are securing the camp to locate all
connected in any way with the crime.
Boggs was at one time professor of
chemistry at Howard University, which
.is located in Alabama. He was born in
Augusta, Me, and was so years old.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
OPERATION SUCCESSFUL.
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth Considered Out
Of Danger.

WASHINGTON, Dec l2,--The opera
tion on Mrs. Longworth for appendicitis
was successful in every respect according
to her physicians. Mrs. Longworth
emerged from the influence OF the an
anesthetic very short time after ex-
changing a few words with her aunt,
Mrs. Cowles, and with her husband, and
then fell into a natural sleep lasting two
hours. Her condition was such that the
President felt little apprehension and
this afternoon played tennis.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
Alleged Frauds in Purchases
Of Indian Lands.
CORRUPT MEXICAN OFFICIALS
Money for Purchase Of Lands Placed in
Banks to Credit of Indians and Then
Drawn Out on Forged -Checks-Indian
Women Were Outrageously Insulted.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l2.--The sub
committee of the Senate committee on
Indian Affairs consisting OF Senators
Teller, Curtis and Lafollete which in
vestigated the alleged frauds in the
purchases of Kickapoo Indian lands
located in Oklahoma held meeting
yesterday and agreed upon the report
that would be submitted to the Senate.
The report will disclose rather start
ling series Of alleged shady transactions
that went on near the Mexican border
where number of the Kickapoos were
living when the law was passed allow
ing them to dispose Of their lands in
Oklahoma and where some of them
were taken by white men. The sub
committee went to Eagle Pass, Texas,
in November, and examined large
number of Indian and white witnesses.
The reports will show that facts were
developed which proved conclusiyely
that certain parties of men had formed
partnerships and raised capital with
the express view of cheating the In
dians out Of their lands. In this CON
nection the reports will mention GER
tain names and charge that there were,
through fraudulent practices. obtained
at an expense of not over $4,000 lands
aggregating in value $25O,OOO. Some Of
the men named the report will say.
were not actively at work among the
Indians, but they were found to have
furnished funds for the alleged corrupt
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
ENGINE ExpLoDEs.
Fireman is Killed and Brakeman Ser
iously Injured.

BUTTE. Mont, Dec. ia Minel
despatch from Bozeman states that II
the explosion Of the engine Of q North
ern Pacific freight train last night, Fire
man John Welsh was instantly killed
and Head Brakeman venyo seriously in
jured venyo was hurled hundred
feet from the engine and Is probably
fatally hurt. The freman's body was
thrown 200 feet. Engineer Walsh es.
ccapei with few scratches, his side
of the boiler remaining intact.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
BURNED TO DEATH.

DURANGO, Colo, Dec. l2.-Three
small children Of Antonio Montoya were
burned to death in their home near
Ignacio, yesterday. The fire resulted
from defective chimney. while the par
ents we're milking COWS. When they re-
turned they were unable to enter the
house which was mass Of flames.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
CONVINCED TROOPS NEEDED
Declares Martial Law Should be Last
Resort--Union officials Claim Every
thing Win be Done to Prevent Trouble
Of ANY Kind.

tOltbI iElsDt LEG, IT, He Hi5t uhg
OF the attempt 10 reopen mines In God
field, without the aid OF Western FEEDER
aeion of Miners. passed with not q
single instance OF attempted violence OF
disorder In the camp. unarmed picket'
approached the mines a. closely az thu
armed guards would permit and sue
ceeded In inducing a number who had
signed the agreement to return to work
TO violate that agreement and leave the
mines. Funston arrived at noon and
his coming seems to have helped the
situatioS greatly and strengthened the
belief that the scenes OF violence in other
camps will not be repeated here.
II is stated tonight that the unionists
have secured evidence to prosecute some
Of the mine operators under the Nevada
statute which makes It crime to re-
quire an employe to promise or agree
not to become a member or remain 4
member OF any labor organization. After
the conferences today with Governor
Sparks. Colonel Reynolds acting Presi-
dent Dowlen and Secretary Erb OF the
Goldfield Mineowncrs' Association today,
and with President Mackinnon Of the
Goldheld Miners Union tonight, Fun
ston telegraphed his report to Washing
ton. Funston said the report had no
reference as to the duration of the stay
OF the troops.
"The regulars viii be here at least
until after the arrival Of the labor com.
missioners from Washington said
Funston, "this means they will be here
for another week"
"And / have no doubt they will re-
main much longer than that or at least
a portion of the number of men now
here will. | am hearing all sides of
the question as to the necessity for the
troops in Goldfeld at this time, to pre-
serve peace and order, and it is too
soon after my arrival for me to have
an opinion. My report tonight simply
set forth my views on the situation as |
have obtained 1t from people ! have
seen today.
ut must be understood | am not here
to go into the merits OF the dispute be-
tween the mineowners and miners.
That is what the commissioners are COM
ing from Washington for They doubt
less will so deeply into the merits Of
the grievances Of both sides, but ] am
simply going to determine whether the
continued presence of the troops or at
least a part of them in Goldield will
prevent disorder, riot and bloodshed. l
am convinced that the presence of the
troops thus far has been necessary
precaution.
Martial law should be the last re-
sort and l will not advocate it until
there has been some great violence COM
mitted and the local authorities have
proved themselves unable to stop any
>utrages, such as destruction of life or
valuable property. Either the Presi.
lent or the Governor OF the State must
leclare martial law and in the event it
Is the Governor I shall consider that the
regulars are at his service just as would
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
SENTENCE COMMITTED.

CHIHUAHUA, Mex, Dec. l2,-Acting
Governor Sanchez committed the death
sentence Of three Amerieans-Dr. @. S
Harle, William Mitchell and G. 7, Rich.
ardson, convicted Of murder to 20 years
in the penitentiary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
KETcHEL-THoMAs MILL.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. l2.-Stanley
Ketchel, OF Montana, WAS awarded the
decision over Joe Thomas Of this city
at the end Of the twentieth round It
was slashing so from start to finish
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
POSSE AFTER pEspERApoEs,

SPOKANE, Dec. 1.-THE citizens
posse, which is in pursuit of the robbers
who dynamited the safe Of ]. IL Nc.
Donald h Co., at Coulee. Ia in the vicin-
ity, Of Adrain, but has not caught up
with the desperadoes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
Practice Of Sending Bills Direct
10 the Senate for
Passage.
SHOULD STOP SAY s0L0Ns
Communication From Secretary Gar
field Regarding Indian Relief Bill
Arouses the Ire Of the Upper House
and Much pow.wow 10 Result.

WASHINGTON. Dec. l2.%Thc prac
tice Of certain OF the executive depart
mcnts In sending bills 10 the Senate FOL
passage. which bills have been reierc.
directly 10 committees, was discussed
In the Senate today. Carter Of Montana
presenting list Of such instances
Senator Aldrich said no matter how ois
the practice II should BE- stopped. thai
tho executive departments bad no righI
TO seek legislation IN such direct man
ner. Hepburn. OF Idaho, said the recon
mendation by Secretary Garfield that
certain Indian relief bill. lie enacted
In law by the Senate and House o.
Representatives was peculiarly objcc
tionabe because he assumed form o
communication not cnjoye,lsby senator'
themselves except by consent OF thu
Senate. Lodge said such bills found
their way into printing without any
readings at all. hence Senators wcrt
deprived OF the right TO object to sucl
bills. Aldricb said II Is "intolerable &c
suppose We aic here to receive dicta
tion from anybody as to what measures
We shall or shall not enact into laws.
lie moved that the Secretary Of the In
teriors communication Of yesterday bc
referred to the committee on rules, with
\Iieyburn's motion to promptly report IA
TO what action should be taken by the
Senate to correct practices ot direct
communication by department heads
The motion prevailed.
The Senate adopted the resolutions
presented by the Committee on Finance
TO embody the Culberson and Clay reso'
lutions into one act.
Shortly before the adjournment of
the Senate today Senator William Y,
Fry. Of Maine, was inductcd into the
oiIlSe as president pro TEN OF that body.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l2.--The House
was in session eight minutes today.
Cannon appointed the committees on
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
ADAMS TO COLORADO.

SPOKANE Dec. l2.--Judge Wood, Of
Kootenai County, Idaho district court,
has called a special term of court for
December %, when 1t Is expected the
matter Of releasing Steve Adams, SO he
can be taken to Colorado, will be taken
up.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
Gallagher Will Be Present.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. l2.-Former
Supervisor Gallagher an important wit
ness in the bribery graft cases, has tele-
graphed Heney from Chicago he will be
here next Tuesday night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
wITHDRAws BRISTOL.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l2.-The Presi-
dent has formally withdrawn the nomi-
nation Of William G. Bristol, as district
attorney for Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13

WASHINGTON. Dec. l2.---The House
was in session eight minutes today.
Cannon appointed the committees on
rules and mileage. S& ,#is8 at. (
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Continued on page 81
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Signal Flashed From Vessels
In BattIeship Fleet.
WILL START MONDAY MORNING
Powerful Armor Clads Of American
Navy Ready for Their Projected Cruise
to Western Seas--President Completes
Plans for Review Of Fleet.

\. n.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-08
Bring your Watch To Us.

The life and well being of an
individual depend on the care Of
his works. A watch is OF much
Or little value. according tc the
condition OF its works. It's case
may be rich or poor,but everything
depends upon its internal economy.
It must be kept in first-class order,
and at Conley's Jswelry Store here
Is a workman. Mr.. o. H. Wilson, Of
California. who knows all about .
watch, its needs. its ailments and
its requirements, No matter how
badly deranged It may be. he can
teIl what Is necessary to be done
md. what Is equally as essential, be
ian do It Bring us your watches
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-08
OLIovILLE.

Roads are in very bad condition,
with but few bridge and few ferries.
The hl6h water has done great
damage TO the people at this place.
We are glad to say that the sick
in cur CONN, rity are improving.
Misses Marie ana Sarah Brain
ard we're guests OF Miss Stella Gun
bingham sunday evening
Join b, Thompson and Leo T.
BHAiLard we're at John T. Davis
on business recently.
Miss Ollie Jordan visited Miss
Essie Thompson lately.
Wesley Jordan has quit carry
ing the mail and Menifee Hunter il
travelling the route.
Tie people OF This neighborhood
were very much surprised one ey-
ening last week. 10 hear OF a large
wild cat being killing by Isaac Gun
ningham and Edgar French 1t was
killed near the head OF the Caste
hollow. 1t was very large and
very hard 10 Kill.
N,ssrs Edgar French and Herble
Ratcliff. Of vessie, are attending
scaCol here.
Isaac Cunningham is teaching a
Normal School at this place. with
very large attendance.
Mrs Maud Dean received very
pair tul injury on her hand last
week at school. but we hope It will
not prove fatal
Mersrs, Edgar French and Herbie
Ratcliff visited home folks satar-
day and Sunday. Dark Eyes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-08
HULETTE.

The roads in this locality are in
a worse condition than they have
been for years.
There will be church at this lace
the 4th Sunday morning by Rev
Cassidy.
John Wooten Is no better.
VIM Bostick is at home from
Louisa, after attending court three
weeks.
W. ]. Cochran makes frequent
trips to this place.
Isaac Wooten. who Is at work
at Price, W. Va, spent few days
with home folks last week
Mrs. C. R LAyne was visiting hel
pareIts Sunday
Miss Ollie Chaffin was visiting
cousins, the Misses 0'Daniel
Sunday
Miss Susie Nunley and Maggi,
3ostick were visiting Miss Ida Woot.
en- Sunday evening
Mrs. Ella Nunley, of Estep, Il
visiting home folks this week
Miss Amy o'Daniel was visiting
her cousin. Mss Lucy o'Daniel,sun'
day
Maggie Bostick contemplates q
visit to East Fork.
There are a few cases OF whooping
cough in our neighborhood.
Sam thurman, OF Buchanan, was
at this place on business Monday
Fred Jackson, OF Estep. was
seen here Sunday
VIM. Bostick was called 10 the
bedside of his son at Portsmouth
He has fever. Pansy
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FORT GAY

Thomas Frazier, OF Erie. was q
business visitor here Monday
Hon. S. V. Crum went 70 Dunlow
Monday on professional business
Miss Bertha Rife, Of vessle, Ky.
Is visiting her sister. Mrs. Or. Lock
wood
C. J. Maytield. q Williamson, spent
Saturday and Sunday with his fam
'ly here
G. d Hampton has been very low
with Ia grippe for some time, but
is improving
Woods and Shortridge, OF Nessie.
Ry.. loaded three hundred hogs At
this point for Baltimore, Ohio, last
Wednesday
Frank Bartram sola TO some par
ties In Jeanette. Pennsylvania, his
pair Of famous beagle hounds. The
price paid was forty dollars each.
L. ID. Hewitt, manager OF the Hutch
Insou Lumber and Mfg Co. went TO
Webb station the first Of the week
to load three cars OF quarter oak
lumber
Lindsay Waller, a prosperous farm
err OF Branham. KY. was stabbed
and dangerously wounded by Peyton
Lycans. last Saturday. during an
Attenuation over settlement m
yolving some timber The ARRAY
took. place about two miles below
here near Bey Sausberry's, at
whoae house Mr.. Waller IS now be-
inc cared for. We understand that
Peyton went 10 Squire Ruthertord's
early on Sunday aud surrendered 10
that official Mr. Waller Is rest
ing fairly well and chances for
recovery slightly in his favor.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-08

The case Of Caleb Powers. thrice
convicted of completely in the muir
Ter Of Gov. William Goebel was
called in the Circuit Court in George
town Tuesday
Tlere were two questions TO be
d,cided when the case was called.
One was as TO the time of trial and
the other was as to who should pro
Side as Judge. On account of the
sho. tness of the regular term ii
was plain that the case could not
be tried within the time limit and
ne attorneys for he prosecution
and defense agreed TO try the case
II a special term in July or Aug
Vs.. The other question remains
unsettled.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-08

TIE weather bureau Of the De-
par ment of Agriculture issues an
icon6 elastic bulletin in which II
states that long-range weather fore
casts as based on the position Of
the planets, phases of the moon,
stellar influences, or by the observa-
lions of animals, birds and plants
have no legitimate basis This all
means the tradition ground-hog.
goose-bone, changes OF the moon
and other time-honored weather IN
eications as matter of fact have
nc,hlng to do with the weather, and
IA erefore must be eliminated from
the calculations OF those who went
to be up to date.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-08

Senator Scott pushed to passage
4, the Senate the bill authorizing
the Norfolk and Western Railway
to construct bridge across the Tug
Fork of Big Sandy river. Also a
bill authorizing the Kentucky and
West Virginia Bridge Company 10
construct a bridge across Tug Fork
near Williamson, in Mingo county.
Both bills will be laws signed BY
the President.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-08

FAINT HEART.
I'd like to speak to her. but l.
| dasseni
To steal kiss I'd sl'0.y try,
But dassent
II J had nerve I'd sure bust loos,
Without the ehost of an excuse
An have 1t out But what's the use
dassent
I'd ike to ask her for her hand,
But dassent
I'm such a backward cuss, good land
dassent!
! feel as measly as a skunk
I'd Top Inc question quick. kerplunk
But shucks, l haven't got the SUNK
| dassent