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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
TRAINING FOR INFANTRY.

WASHINGTON, April so,---one Of
the most important matters now being
considered by the general stan OF the
army Is the proper physical training
for infantry. II is recognized that tho
infantry Of The army Is tho backbone
OF the service. ana various PROPOSE
tions are under consideration for iu-
ereasIng the number OF infantry regi-
ments from 80 10 "a. II has been sug-
gested that infantry regiments ho
given two instead OF three bat-
talon organization and that the adjl-
tiona Regiments be organized from the
third battalion With a slight numert-
cal increase In the strength of tnat
arm. This would entail an increase in
the strength Of the army OF the United
States but some hope that Congress
would favorably consider such pro-
position ls given by the fact that last
session 1t authorized an increase In the
strength of the artillery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
KINDERGARTEN CONVENTION
First Session international kIndsruar.
ten Convention Held In New York.

NEW YORK. April ao,--iaxperts In
the work of starting baby minds on tho
long road OK learning win gather at
Teachers College, Columbia unlvsr-
sity beginning today. when tho first
session OF the international Kinder
garten convention will be held. More
than 100 delegates are in attendance
Including. Mrs. Alice Putnam. who
founded the nrat kindergarten In Chi
cagn 90 years ago and others well
known In the work.
A preliminary conference OF kinder
gartrn training teachers win be held
this afternoon. Tae first public see.
sion win be held In the evening In the
auditorium OF the Horace Mann school.
Miss fsetha painc Of tho school Of
education. University Of Chicago. and
disa Geraldine o'6rady supervisor OF
the Brooklyn Free Kindergarten 30.
eicty win read papers which will be
discussed By some Of the most noted
primary experts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
AMERICAN JAcKlEs WIN.

NORFOLK, Va, April So,---The first
International boat races between the
crews Of warships of the Jamestown
Exposition grounds In Hampton Roads
was rowei yesterday between boat
crews from the British armored
cruiser Roxbudgh and the American
battleships Alabama and Virginia. The
Britishers were left far behind after
holding the lead for the first 100 yards,
and the Alabama jackies won from
the virginia's crew by scant ten
yards after a bow and how struggle
over the mile course.
The victory for the Alabama men
won for them the jamestown cup, Of
fered for the best crew of rowing ON
GERS in the feet Of America. England.
Germany and Austria. The time OF
the winners was lO:oi. The course
was a mile straightaway. Twenty-one
ships were represented.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
KILLS MAN WITH UMBRELLA.

LONDON, April 30.-"God forbids
that did II mallciously,' exclaimed
Madge Dunning, when arralgned at
Leeds, on the charge Of killing George
Leafe, policeman, with her umbrella.
Some remarkable facts were related AZ
the inquest. Leafe was on night duty
at n railway station, and ordered away
a young woman who was trespasslng
on railway property, He followed her
off the promises. when suddenly she
turned and thrust the point Of her
steei-handled umbrella Into his face.
Twice she repeated the blow, the
handle breaking at the third thrust
and leaving the end sticking In the
officers face. The woman was arrested,
where he died as the result OF his
terrible injuries. On the way to the
police station, Miss Dunning stated
that she had often been told that II
she di dnot conquer ner temper she
would find her way to the gallows,
The crime against her Is manslaughter,
not capital crime.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
ALCOHOL UNNECESSARY.
Prominent Physicians Say To osnsrs
al uss Can % Discontinued.

LoNDoN.April 9o.--A eontradic-
tion Of the recent declaration In favor
OF alcohol by leading physicians IL
now published by the medical press
over the signatures OF half dozen
physicians including Sir Frederick
Treves, W. Ewer,, and Sir James
Barr. Referring 10 tho recent mani
fealo, the signatcrlcs say:
we grayely dissent from much OF
It's teaching, nor can we accept II as
an authoritative statement or recog-
nlzed medical opinion on the matter"
The slgnatories say further that they
thought alcohol is unnecessary MS an
article OF consumption In the case Of
healthy men and women ana that the
general use could bc discontinued
without detrIment to the worlds well
fare. Believing. they also say, that
alcohol IL one OF the most fruitful
sources Of poverty, disease and crime,
they are pleased to add that It Is
sparlngly employed as remedy by
majority Of medical men.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
RUFF TRIAL.
Johnson, Special Counsel For Prosseu.
tlen, Objects To Aeh's Remarks.
Sold Everywhere In boxes iss. and s,s.


SAN FRANCISCO. April ss.--of the
so men composing the new venire Is
sued yesterday by Judge Dunno In tho
Ruef case, As answered to their names
m court today. Twenty-Five OF theso
were excused over the objections OF
the defense, Seven of the remaining
20 were examined. Ave standing aside
for cause ana two OF them being ten.
tatively accepted,
II. Joanson, special counsel for the
prosecution was stung by Ach's FREE
Quent and sneerlng references to him
MS private counsel employed for pub
lie prosecutions" finally said
'1've heard enough OF these slurs
directed against private counsel and
l am tired OF It. would rather appear
for the prosecution of boodler and a
rogue q thief and a scoundrel, q man
who shamelessly robbed his own city,
than | would almost any other type Of
q citizen. That's my position"
Ach demanded that the nine Jurors
are already sworn In and veniremen
present be instructed to ignore utter
ly the remarks of the counsel 70 the
state"
'The jury. Mr., Aeh.' said Judge
Ounce, "will be instructed on all
phases Of law at the proper time"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
WILL DISREGARD FINDINGS.
State Commission viii Appeal 10 In
terstate Commerce Commission.

PORTLAND, April so,--The South
ern Pacific Company viii disregard
the finding Of the state railroad COM
mission that the rate on green lumber
from valley points to San Francisco Of
SIS ton is excessive and complaint
win be made to the Interstate Com
merce Commission petitioning thar the
railroad company be ordered to reduce
the rate.
The state commission recently held
q hearing at which both the lumber in
terests and railroad were represented.
Last Thursday 1t submitted its find-
ings. unaccompanied by any order or
threat to the company. The contro-
yersy being over the interstate rate,
and state commission without author
ity in the matter of refusal OF the
railroad to aecede to the finding leaves
the state commission with appeal to
the Interstate Commerce Commission
as its only recourse.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
NEW HOTEL AND rHEArER,
.klaw q Erlsnpsr 10 Erect q Ss,ooolo 600
Structure In Chicago.

CHICAGO, Aprii S0,~~A hotel and
thcater building, 70 cost nearly sb.u00.+
900 tIneluding tho ground on which
II will atand), win be erected inslus
the elevated loop district Of Chicago,
The theater win be the property Of
tho United States Amusement com-
pany. Tho outgrowth OF tho recent
merger OF Klaw and iarlanger and
other Hypdieates, while the hotel will
hc tho psopetty of tho same people,
aithogh they viii incorporate for this
purpose under another name, A site
for the structure has been practically
agreed on but viii not be made public
until another name. tho final one TO
deal. haa been determined. A. Erlang.
or. president OF the company and its
managing director apen, the day In
Chicago yesterday, Hc loft last night
on a tour Of inspection of tho various
properties held by the concern NIL over
tho country. He was IN consultation
for some time with Levy Mayer. eoun-
sci Tor the company and, afterward he
said the plans for tho thca,er, watch
win be known us "rhe Chicago had
been drawn. Tho new tboa.er In iue
20 open within year or 10 and Il n
expected tho hotel win he ready aoon
aftcrward.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
LEAVE ON BuFoRp,
Hawaiian Congressional Party Went
by y. 8. Transport.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 10, ~-- A
party of twenty-five congressman wilt
arrive IN this city this morning to
prepare to depart on the transport
Buford at noon FOR Honolulu for the
purpose ot making an extensive In.
spection Of the islands ana their needs
as explained by tho Hawaiian Terri-
torlal Legislature. which has extended
the invitation to the stSIemen from the
main land. The government will per-
nit the congressman 10 10 on the Blu.
ford, which Is really on her way to
Shanghai with a cargo OF supplies for
starving China.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
NOT FRANK SMITH.

SAN FRANCISCO, April SO.--A spe-
cial dispatch from willows, Cal. says:
1t was thought that the desperate snot
here yesterday while resisting arrest
was Frank Smith, who killed John
Marcovitch in Oakland 10 days ago,
but this theory was shattered late to-
night waen, in response to message,
Detective Holland OF Oakland and An
tone Clecak, MarcovItch's partner
reached here and took look at the
suspect. Both declared at once that
the dead man was not Smith.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
cERMANYs FOREIGN RELATIONS
Debate In Relohstao on Coming Peace
Conference at tho Hague.

BERLIN, April 2O,--There was
general debate In the ReIchstag today
on Germany's foreign relations. fncl-
dentally Andrew Carnegie's recent ut
terance In reference to the decision Of
the issue Of war and peace being in
the hands OF Emperor Williams, was
criticized and classed as distortion
OF the facts, Speakers of tho various
parties suggested to the Chancellor
that Germany should take no part in
the discussion Of limitation OF arma-
ments at the Hague Peace Conference.
The Chancellor replied that Germany
did not object to letting other powers
discuss matter but would hold aloof.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01

the president turned over TO nls son,
Archie, to be hls own special property.
Archie, who has just recovered from a
severe illness, IL greatly worried over
the health Of his pet, The presidents
son Is daily growing stronger and soon
win be able 70 No 70 Hot Springs. Va,
where II ~ reported he win spend the
last days OF ais eonvalcsecnce. II is
not unlikely that "Skip" win be am
other distinguished invalid that viii
accompany his young master to the
noted mountain resort,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.

NEW YORK, April s0.~~Atcc Smith,
the national. western and eastern golt
champion. Ia going TO compete In the
open championship Of Great Britain
which win begin Ak Holyoko on June
n. This means thar Smith viii no,
be able TO defend his national title for
toe reason that the dates Of tho two
conflict, The open ,ournamen, on this
side viii be held at the links OF the
Philadelphia crtcke; Club on June 20
and 81.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
DIRECTORS MEETING.

NEW YORK, April 30.--No damages
are expected at the quarterly meeting
Of the directors of the United states
Steel Corporation to be held today, at
which the officials for the coming year
win be named and dividends on the
common and preferred shares declared.
President Corey and the other officers
Of the steel corporation 1t is said, will
all be reelected.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
A BuLL FIGHTER,

MADRID, April so.--senor durtu.
bay, newly elected deputy 20 the
cortoa to express his thanks 70 his
constituents IN practical way II
about 10 give d hall fight al his own
expense and at hIs own peril, Hc
alone win ho the mataaor and he viii
undertake 10 put four young. bulls to
tho sword In the presence OF the olcc-
tors. After the fight the earoasaes Of
the bulls win be cut up and these win
be distributed among the poor OF his
constituency.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
IRON TRADES STRIKE.
Seven Thousand Men VIII Walk Out
Al San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aprll SO.--Seven
thousand men affiliated with tho Iron
Trades Council will 20 out tomorrow
morning. OF these 1000 are located In
san Francisco and the remainder
around san Francisco bay, The en-
ployers have requested arbitration. and
the matter will be discussed by the
men tomorrow. the overtures having
come late to stop the strike.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01

Piles are dangerous but DO not sub
NIT to an operation until you have
first tried Man Zan the great Pile
Remedy. 1t is put up In collapsible
tubes with nozzle that allows It to be
applied exactly where It is needed. II
you have itching, bleeding or protrud-
ing piles and Man Zan does not re-
lieve, money refunded. Soothes and
cools. Relieves at once. Sold by
Frank Hart's Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
LAWYERS READY.
Attorneys For Moyer and Hsywoed
Declare There viii be no Delay.

BOISE, Idaho, April 30.-Clarence
Darrow and e. Richardson, attorneys
for Meyer. Haywood and Pettibone
have arrived here and announce that
they are ready for the opening OF the
trials on May Q. They make the state
ment, that no motion for another
change Of venue will be made and
the actual trial will proceed without
delay 10 far as they are concerned
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
FLOOD IN RUSSIA.

ODESSA. Russia. April 30,-one
hundred thousand people are estimated
to have been driven fro mtaeIr homes
by the overlooking Of the DnIeper,
DnIester and Dvina. The inundations
are more widespread than usual AMI
have created extreme distress over an
enormous area
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
ISSUES TEMPORARY INJUNCTION,

NEW YORK, Aprll so--Deelsion was
rendered yesterday by vlce-chanccl-
lor Emery OF New Jersey In the euit
OF James u, Colgate & Company and
others to enjoIn the United states
Leather Company from merging with
the Central Leather Company which
was large majority OF Its stock.
The vice chancellor issued a ,cmpo-
rarily injunction to be In effect until
final decision was made after the for
NOR trial,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01

LONDON, April 3O.-The Prince and
Princess Of Wales have taken keen
interest In the marriage of Captain
Godfrey Fassett to Miss Eugene Dud-
ley Ward, the story Of whose engage
ment is Of romantic nature. The
captain Is equerry to the prince, and
was In attendance on his royal high
ness at Hennam last November as the
guest Of Lord Stradbr0ke. Another
guest was Miss Dudley Ward. who Is
a keen billiard player. Captain God
frey-Fassett also is very fond OF the
game, and the two frequently played
as partners at Henham. After a par
ticularly interesting game. near the
close Of the visit, the captain sug-
gested to his fair partner that they
should adjourn fro mthe billiard room,
and the lady consenting, her admirer
proposed another kind Of partnership.
Wrat her answer was her friends
learned few days later In the formal
announcement that a marriage had
been arranged between Captain God
frey Fassett and Miss Eugenie Dug
ley Ward. The wedding takes place at
the Chapel Royal and the Prince and
Princess are to be present. This semi
royal romance is likely to make the
game of billiards exceedingly popular
among ladies'.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
CONVICTED or MURDER.

GRAND ISLAND. Neb.. ApriI ao.--
john Hamlln, wao has been on trial
here 70 r,he murder Of Rachel Engle.
aged 10. was last night found guilty OF
murder In the hrst degree. Hamlln
shot the sirl when she refused 10 re-
celve his attentions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
FIRE Ar LEgsvlLLE,
Blaze Of Unknown Origin Causes
Large Damage.

LEEsvit.Lrr La. April so,--firc
starte early today In the Regal Hotel
and spread rapidly, destroying Is
buildings, In which were located 10
business Arms. including the First
National Bank and the Leesville Ma.
tlonal Bank. Loss estimated al boz
tween $4,000 ami 100000 with in.
surance Of about $4,000, The origin
of the IRE is unknown.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
ARCHES DOG SICK.

WASHINGTON, April SO.--"skip" Is
sick. Skip" Is the famous tree
climbing dog presented to the presi-
dent during his hunt after big game in
Colorado few years ago, and which
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
RAISED cus LION ON BOTTLE.

WASHINGTON, April SO.--An In
teresting experiment Is being tried In
the Bronx Zoo. Bedouin Maid, a big
lioness, gave BIRTH to litter OF cubs
about week ago. She refused TO no.
tice her Offspring and the keepers
We're Obliged to search for foster
mother. A large Spite dog was found,
but before she arrived at the Zoo, one
Of the three cubs died. Another died
the day following the arrival OF the
canine wet-nurse. and the remaining
cub refused nourishment. Mrs. John
Scratchen. wife OF keeper. volunteer
ed to take charge OF the remaining
cub. She said she had brought up nine
children and saw no reason why she
should fail TO raise the remaining baby
lion. The veterinarian ordered the
cub turned over to her, and Mrs.
Scratchen hunted up one of the bottles
on which she had brought up her
youngsters. The tiny animal took 10
the bottle like an old topper and Is ap-
parently fiourIshing on the treatment.
ROYALTY SMILES ON ROMANCE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01

Thirty days treatment for kidney
bladder troubles and rheumatism. for
sieo. Your money refunded II not
satisfied. Plneules contain no aico-
mol Do not derange the stomach.
Easy to take. sold by Frank Hart's
Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01

It's too bad to see people who go
from day to day suffering with physi-
cal weakness, when Rocky Mountain
Tea or Tablets 35 cents. Frank Hart.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-06
his IS the
Best Skirt Display

This is The Fall Opening Week among the Tailored Skirts
for All the varied materials here ready
vice skirts. We have many this weeks selling
many feature Distribute. you5comc share
in the prof, opportunity made
during the month of August. sss ssss
psss x 70 fsas a'a
ii ii S4ssY Nc nr s ,ssa
m Hs ts ssss in nsss a $1,000
@ a'sssss PGas' ii y 5 ys rts ' s,s sRS'sa $500
strap nas s'1s v sssa es $500
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-06

gsrhc Horse Show Suits are here for wollle
than these models specially gotten out for tl'is
l'eass atipns
& You'll be very welcome &
Fancy Striped Serge and Novelty Wnrsted Suits.
all the shades. 3Q-inch semi-fitted coats. )
strictly tailor finished, with pockets: t17S cfAa
full plated skirts with fold on; special, 41l.JU
Fancy military effect in all shades of{broadcoth;s
these are cleverly braided and embroidered full Y
eial Gal A.'s w. - 9. -. u .Z5.UO
Fancy Imported Norsted Suits in all the new
stripes fitted and semi fitted coats, 7-inch length
to &c; these are handsomely lined and strictly
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-06-28
KILLS DANDELIONS
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE PEOPLE
Y HAVE DISCOVERED MEANS
OF MANIPULATING THE
ID PEST.

Fargo Cali: Trials at the A. G. on
killing dandelions with chemical
sprays have progressed sufficiently to
indicate that this weed pest can be
disposed of much more easily by spray
ing than by digging. The spray with
iron sulphate-2 pounds to ! gallon OF
water, or copper sulphate, ] pound to
8 gallons OF Waterhas been found TO
kill the young or seeding dandeltons.
The old plants have heavy, roots and
sprout up again after each spraying
in about one week; but as one can
easily spray many plants while he
could cut off one he can well afford
to lay for them and give the lawn
several doses during the summer. AT
ter spraying with the chemical, the
lawn should not be watered, so as to
wash OF the solution too soon.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-06-28
Unnecessary Generosity.

Jose Maria, a once famous Spanish
brigand, robbed an English gentleman
and his servant OF their horses and
everything they possessed save their
clothes. The Englfshman was pleas
ant, attractive youth and submitted to
the robbery with great good humor.
This appealed to Jose Maria, and as
they. were forty miles from Seville,
whittier the traveller was going, he
determined that he should not walk
that distance and gave him back his
servants horse and doubloon ($10
out of the 200 he had taken. The youth
thanked the robber warmly and added
that he had still a great favor to ask
'sWill you not return me my watch r.
he said. 'sIt was the parting gift Of
my dear father
'sIs your father alive" asked Jose
Maria, "and does he siove You very
muchT'
"Oh, yesr said the youth. 'He lives
and loves me-
''Then," said Jose Maria, II shall
keep the watch, for If your father
loves you so dearly he is sure to give
you another" #
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-06-28
A Feat Of Memory.

The geographer Marcus narrates an
instance of memory probably unequal.
ed. He actually witnessed the feat
and had it attested by four Venetian.
mobiles. He met In Padua young Cor
sican who had so powerful memory
that he could repeat as many as sc, 600
words read over to him only once.
Maretus, desiring to test this extraor-
binary youth In the presence Of his
friends, read over to him an almost
interminable list Of words strung to-
gether anyhow, in every language and
some mere gibberish. The audience
was exhausted before the list, which
had been written down for the sake
Of accuracy, was completed, and at the
end OF 1t the young Corsican smilingly
began and repeated the entire list with
out break and without mistake.
Then to show his remarkable power he
went over 1t backward, then every all
ternate word, first, third and fifth, and
80 on, until his hearers were thorough
ly exhausted and had no hesitation In
certifying that the memory Of this In
dividual was without a rival In the
world, ancient or modern.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-06-28

ss In a few days the 500 will put on
a new coast train on the main line
running from the Twin cities through
Ninot 1t will be nalat4 train and
make good time The time via. Bis
marck TO Minot will be completed
in about thirty days, but it is not
expected that very satisfactory pas
.senger service can be inaugurated on
this line this year as the road will
not be properly ballasted and equip
ned. All this indicates the remark
able growth of the western part of
North Dakota. 500 Surveyors are also
af work west or rather south of the
Missouri river in the western part
OF the state and there are also two
crews of Northern Pacific surveyors
I'm that region. However, if one will
take the map of North Dakota and
look at the miles and miles of coun-
try, much of it very good and now
quite generally peopled, west OF the
Missouri river, without railroad ia
ciIities, he will at once realize the
necessity of three or four thousand
miles Of branch lines in this region.