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HOW FUNSTON DID IT
Kansas General Tells of the
Capture of Agulnaldo,
MISLED BY FORGED LETTERS
After a Hard Mareh TTareuga ai
Uninhabited CoHHtry .He Com
pletely' Surprised Plllpiae
Leader la Ills Stronghold.
MANILA. March 28. General Frederick
Funston, who on March 23 captured Gen
eral Emllio Agulnaldo, when interviewed
today by the representative of the Asso
ciated Press, made the following state
ment concerning the capture of the Fili
pino leader.
"The confidential agent of Agulnaldo ar
rived February 28 at Pontabangan, in the
Province of Nueva EcIJa, Northern Luzon,
with letters dated January 1L 12 and 14.
These letters were from Emllio Agulnaldo
and directed Baldomero Agulnaldo to take
command of the provinces of Central Lu
zon, supplementing General Alejandrlno.
Emllio Agulnaldo also ordered that 400
men be sent him as soon as possible, say
ing that the bearer of the letters would
guide these men to where Agulnaldo was."
General Funston secured the correspond
ence of Agulnaldo's agent, and laid his
plans accordingly. Some months pre
viously he had captured the camp of the
insurgent General, Lacuna, Incidentally
obtaining Lacuna's seal of the papers and
a quantity of signed correspondence. From
this material two letters were construct
ed, ostensibly from Lacuna to Agulnaldo.
One of these contained Information as to
the progress of the war. The other as
serted that, pursuant to orders received
from Baldomero Agulnaldo, Lacuna was
sending his best company to Presidente
Emllio Agulnaldo.
His plans completed and approved, Gen
eral Funston came to Manila and organ
ized his expedition, selecting 7S Maca
behes, all of whom spoke Tagal fluently.
Twenty wore Insurgent uniforms, and the
others the dress of Filipino laborers. This
Macabebe company, armed with 50 Maus
ers, eight Remingtons, and 10 Krag-Jor-gensens,
was commanded by Captain Rus
sell T. Hazzard. of the Eleventh Volunteer
Cavalry, With him was his brother.
Lieutenant Oliver P. M. Hazzard, of the
same regiment. Captain Harry W. New
ton, Thirty-fourth Infantry, was taken
because of his familiarity with Caslguran
Bay. and Lieutenant Burton J. Mitchell,
Fortieth Infantry, went as General Fun
ston's aid. These were the only Ameri
cans accompanying the leader of the ex
pedition. With the Macabebes were four
ex-insurgent officers, one being a Span-
ardandfijethrc$TaalwhU
uenerai i'unswm trusted implicitly Gen
eral Funston and the officers wore plain
blue shlrtfl and khaki trousers. Each
carried a half-blanket, but wore no in
signia of rank. The Macabebes were
carefully Instructed to obey the orders
of the four insurgent officers.
Americans' Hard March.
The night 1 March 8 the party em
barked on the United States gunboat
VIcksburg. It was originally Intended to
take cascoes from the Island of Polillo
and drift to the mainland, but a 6torm
arose and three of the cascoes were lost.
This plan was abandoned. At 2 A. M.
March 14, the VIcksburg put her lights
out and ran in shore 23 miles south of
Casiguran. Province of Principe. The
party landed and marched to Casiguran.
xne Americans "had never garrisoned this
place, and the inhabitants are strong In
surgent sympathizers. Having arrived
there, the ex-Insurgent officers, ostensibly
commanding the party, announced that
they were on the way to Join Agulnaldo
between Pontabangan and Baler; that
they had surprised an American survey
ing party and that they Tiad killed a num
ber, capturing Ave. They exhibited Gen
eral Funston and the other Americans as
their prisoners. The Insurgent presidente
of Casiguran believed the story. Two of
tho Lacuna letters, previously concocted,
were forwarded to Agulnaldo at Palanan.
Province of Isabela. General Funston
and the others were kept Imprisoned for
three days, surreptitiously giving orders
at night
The morning of March 17. taking a small
quantity of crack corn, the party started
on a 90-mlle march to Palanan. The coun
try la rough and uninhabited, and pro
visions could not be secured. The party
ate small shellfish, but were almost
starved. "Wading swift rivers, climbing
precipitous mountains and penetrating
dense jungles, they marched seven days
and nights, and March 22 had reached a
point eight miles from Palanan. They
were now so weak that it was necessary
to send to Agulnaldo's camp for food.
Agulnaldo dispatched supplies, and direct
ed that the American prisoners be kindly
treated, but not be allowed to enter the
town.
The morning of March 23 the advance
was resumed. The column was met by
the staff officers of Agulnaldo and a de
tachment of Agulnaldo's -body guard,
which was expected td take charge of the
Americans.
While one 'of the ex-Insurgent officers
conversed with Agulnaldo's aid, another,
a Spaniard, sent a courier to warn General
Funston and tho rest, who, with 11 Maca
bebes, were about an hour behind. "Hav
ing received this warning, General Fun
ston avoided Agulnaldo's detachment and
Joined the column, avoiding observation.
The Tagals went ahead to greet Agul
naldo, and the column slowly followed, ar
riving finally at Palanan.
Agulnaldo's household troops, 50 men, In
neat uniforms of blue and white, and
wearing straw hats, lined up to receive
the newcomers. General Funston's men
crossed the river in small boats, formed
on the bank and marched to the right and
then in front of the Insurgent grenadiers.
The Tagals entered the house where Agul
naldo was.
Suddenly the Spanish officer, noticing
that Agulnaldo's aid was watching the
Americans suspiciously, exclaimed: "Now,
Macabebes, go for them!"
The Fight at Palanan.
The Macabebes opened fire, but their
aim was rather Ineffective, and only three
insurgents were killed. The rebels re
turned the fire. On hearing the firing,
Agulnaldo. who evidently thought his men
were merely celebrating the arrival of re
inforcements, ran to the window and
shouted: "Stop that foolishness! Quit
wasting ammunition."
Hllarlo Placldo, one of the Tagal officers
and an ex-Insurgent Major, who was
wounded In the lung by the fire of the
Kansas regiment at the battle of Calo
can, threw his arms around Agulnaldo,
exclaiming; "You are a prisoner of the
Americans!" Colonel Simeon VlHia, Agul
naldo's chief of staff, Major Alambra and
others attacked the men who were hold
ing Agulnaldo. Placldo shot Villla In the
shoulder. Alanbra Jumped out of the
window and atteanpted to cross the river.
It is supposed that he was drowned. Five
other, insurgent officers fought for a few
minutes &s4 tfrea fled, making their es
cape. When, t&e Srtac began General Funston
ossuned cewra&ad and directed the at
tack on the houe, personally assisting In
the capture- of Aguin&Mo. The Insurgent
body xuard fled, leaving 30 rides. Santi
ago Barcelona, the Insurgent Treasurer,
surrendered without resistance.
When captured. Agulnaldo was tremen
dously excited. bt he calmed down under
General Funston's assurance that he
would be well treated.? General Fun 6 ton
secured all of Agulnaldo's correspondence,
showing that he had kept In close touch
with the sub-officers of the Insurrection
In all parts of the archipelago. It was
also discovered that Agulnaldo, January
23, had proclaimed himself dictator. He
had been living at Palar-n seven months
undisturbed, except when a detachment
of the Sixteenth Infantry visited the town.
On that occasion the entire population
took to the mountains and remained there
until the troops retired. Agulnaldo admit
ted that he iiad come near being captured
before, but he asserted that he had never
been wounded, adding: "I should never
have been taken except by strategy. I
was completely deceived by Lacuna's
forged signature."
He feared he might be sent to Guam,
and he was quIteVglad to come to Ma
nila. Palanan was. guarded by numerous
outposts and signal stations. During the
fight none of the Macabebes was wounded.
The expedition rested March 21, and then
marched IS miles the following day to
Palanan Bay. where General Funston
found the VIcksburg, which brought him
to Manila. Commander Barry, of the
VIcksburg, rendered General Funston
splendid assistance.
Agulnaldo, who talked, freely of past
events, said he supposed General Trias
would proclaim himself dictator, not
knowing that Trias had surrendered- He
behaved courteously and gave no trouble.
General Funston says Agulnaldo Is above
the average In Intelligence, and has pre
possessing manners.
REPORTED BY MAOARTHUR.
He Predicts a Speedy Cessation of
Hostilities.
WASHINGTON, March 25. A cable
gram received at the War Department
late this afternoon from General Mac
Arthur tells In a succinct way the his
tory of Agulnaldo's capture, gives all
credit for the brilliant exploit to General
Funston, whose reward it suggests should
be that of a brigadier-general In the
regular Army, and finally closes with an
expression of confidence In the speedy
cessation of hostilities throughout the
Philippine Archipelago as a result of the
capture. Except that It makes no ref
erence to the disposition to be made of
Agulnaldo, the dispatch covers the whole
field of gossip and speculation excited in
Washington by the news that Funston's
adventurous expedition had been crowned
with complete success. The cablegram
follows:
"Manila, March 28. Adjutant-General
Washington: Important messages fell
Into the hands of General Funston Feb
ruary 28, from which Agulnaldo was lo
cated at Palanan, Isabela Province. An
expedition was organized, consisting of
Asrulnablo's caniurefi mssen5Errf onrwx-al
l&11r"wrjcfcra aa V Ma'cu'bes who!
spoKe xagai, armea witn mausers ana
remingtons, and dressed to represent In
surgents, Funston commanded, accom
panied by Captain Russel T- Hazzard.
Eleventh cavalry; Captain Harry W.
Newton, Thirty-fourth Infantry; Lieuten
ant Hazzard, Eleventh cavalry; Lieutenant
Barton, J. Mitchell, Fortieth infantry.
The officers were dressed as American
privates and represented prisoners. The
expedition sailed from Manila on the 5th,
on th VIcksburg, landed March 14, on
the east coast of Luzon, 27 miles south
of Casiguran, and reached Palanan,
marching, at 3 In the afternoon of March
23. The natives were completely misled.
They supposed It a detachment of In
surgent reinforcements for which sup
plies were furnished. Agulnaldo also
sent supplies, and had his escort of 40
men paraded to extend proper honor. A
short distance from. Agulnaldo's quar
ters the disguise was discarded and a
combat followed, resulting in two In
surgents killed, IS rifles, 1000 rounds am
munition captured, together with Aguln
aldo and two principal staff officers.
There were no casualties on our side.
The splendid co-operation of the Navy,
through Commander "Barry, officers and
men of the VIcksburg, was Indispensable
to the success. Funston loudly praised
the Navy- The entire Army Joins in
thanks to the sea service.
, "The transaction was brilliant In con
ception and faultless In execution. All
credit must go to Funston. who under
the supervision of General Wheaton, or
ganized and conducted the expedition
from start to finish. His reward should
be slrmal and Immediate with General
! Wheaton, who recommends Funston's re
tention with the Volunteers until he can
be appointed brigadier-general of Regu
lars. "I hope for a speedy cessation of hos
tilities throughout the archipelago as a
consequence of this stroke. As a result
of conferences now In progress, It Is
probable Agulnaldo will Issue an address
advising a general surrender, delivery of
arms and acceptance of American supre
macy. MACARTHUR."
A study of the latest Atlas of the Phil
ippine Archipelago, Just Issued by the
Coast Survey, shows that the province of
Isabela Is In the exterme northern por
tion of the Island of Luzon. Palanan Is
a town on the eastern coast of Jsabela
Province, situated on a river somewhat
Inland, which flows into the Gulf of
Palanan. Between the coast and the RJo
Grande, which flows northward through
Northern Luzon, Is the Sierra Madras
Mountains, a coast range, which Is al
most Impassable. Palanan and the coast
towns where Agulnaldo has been hiding
could only be reached by the sea.
STATUS OF AGUIXALDO.
"War Department Yet Undecided
"What to Do "With Him.
WASHINGTON, March 28. The War
Department has not had time as yet to
consider the exact status of Agulnaldo,
whether he Is to be tried and what pun
ishment. If any, Is to be meted out to him.
But there are certain general principles
which are said to be clearly established,
and the first question asked is as to
whether Agulnaldo Is to be tried as a
military or a civil offender. If he Is to be
regarded as having committed treasonable
acts or fomented ajx Insurrection against
the United States Government, then the
trial would, be of a civil character, for
these are political offenses against tne
authority of the United States Govern
ment, and are not offenses under the arti
cles of war, to be tried by a military
court-martial or commission. It Is hardly
expected that the rigorous procedure for
treason would be adopted. If Jt would be,
section 5322 of the revised statutes pro
vides that "every person guilty of trea
son shall suffer death, or, at the discre
tion of the court, shall be Imprisoned at
hard labor for not less than five years
and fined not less than $10,000." Another
section provides for Inciting Insurrection,
short of actual treason, and specifies the
punishment as follow: "Every person
who Incites, sets on fotjt, assists or en-
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DEADLOGKISBROKEN
Nebraska-Legislature Elected
Two Senators.
FIKAL AGREEMENT IN CAUCUS
GoTtraor Charles H. Dietrich and J.
H. Millard, ef Osaka, CJhosea for
the Short aae Lobs Terms
Respectively.
LINCOLN, Neb., March 28. The Ne
braska Senatorial deadlock was broken
today by the selection of Governor
Charles H. Dietrich and Joseph H. Mil
lard for the short and long terms respect
ively. Each received the unanimous sup
port of the Republican members present,
one member being absent.
The end of the deadlock In reality came
unexpectedly two hours before the last
NEWLY ELECTED SENATOR FROM NEBRASKA.
CHARLES H.' DIETRICH.
OMAHA. March 28. Charles H. Dietrich, who was elected for the short term, is Gover
nor ol Nebraska, and president of the German National Bank, of Hastings. He was born at
Aurora, I1L, In 1833. and came to "the state In 1S78. Prior to his nomination for Governor
on the Republican ticket last year he had, never been in poIHics. He has been a promi
nent and respected citizen, and one of the best-known bankers of the state. Governor Diet
rich's election to the United States Senate will Talse Lieutenant-Governor Savage to the of
fice of Governor, which the former will vacate on his qualification as Senator.
Joint ballot of the session was to be taken.
Seventy Republicans, In person or by
proxy, assembled In the caucus-room of
the Lindell Hotel to make what was be
lieved by nearly all to be a final vain
effort to find a solution of the 'three
months' bitter struggle. Seven ballots
had been taken without result on the long
term, when D. E. Thompson, the short
term caucus nominee, formally announced
Tils withdrawal from the race, and sug
gested the name of Governor Dietrich as
his successor. Meanwhile the North
Platte fight continued, and Lorenzo
Crounse Jumped to a prominent place,
threatening a nomination at one time by
securing 35 votes.
The next sensation was the announce
ment of Edward Rosewater's withdrawal
In favor of George W. Llnlnger, of Omaha.
Meanwhile J. II. Millard had appeared as
a new North Platte candidate, and he
Immediately became a hot opponent of
Crounse for the place. The 10 bolting Re
publicans had entered the caucus before
Thompson's withdrawal, and It was then
a complete caucus of party members.
Messrs. Meiklejohn. H-. E. Martin and "W.
E. Hlnshaw withdrew. Four ballots
were taken. On the first Governor Delt
rlch was nominated almost by acclama
tion, Harlan receiving a few votes. Two
more disclosed a close fight between Mil
lard and Crounse, the second ballot show
ing 32 to 34 In the former's favor. Then
the third was taken, and Millard had
gained a considerable further lead. It
was then moved to name him by acclama.
flon. and this was done on the fourth
ballot.
Both Thompson and Rosewater made ad
dresses to the caucus In withdrawing their
names. Mr. Thompson said he became
satisfied last night that he could not hope
to win, and that for the good of the party
he would step aside. He would thank
his followers for their loyal support, and
closed by nominating Governor Dietrich
as his choice for the short term.
Mr. Rosewater said: "I pledged my
word to President McKlnley last Decem
ber that I would not stand in the way of
Nebraska electing two United States Sen
ators. The time has come for me to re
deem that pledge. Under the peculiar
conditions which now confront us, I deem
It essential that my personal ambitions be
subordinated to patriotism and duty to
party. I desire to withdraw my name."
The caucus adjourned at 10:30 o'clock,
and an hour and a half later Its action
was ratified at the Joint convention of
the Legislature. News of the caucus ac
tion had become generally known, and
there, was a tremendous crowd In the hall
of the House when the ballot was taken.
The proceedings, however, were deyoid of
excitement. ;
The nominations weie confirmed on the
first ballot, which stood:
Millard 70JW. H. Thompeon.-.52
Deitrlch 70 Hitchcock 8
Allen BSlBerge 2
Following the selection, committees were
appointed to apprise them of the action
of the Legislature. Mr. Millard being
In Omaha, Governor Dietrich alono ap
peared. A SURPRISE TO MILLARD.
Bnt Glad He "Was the Unanimous
Choice of the Cancns.
OMAHA, Neb., March 2S. "My selection
as one of the United States Senators from
Nebraska comes to me as a surprise."
said Joseph H. Millard, when seen this
afternoon. Just after the announcement
had been made that he was the unani-
mous choice of the Republican caucus.
Continuing, he added:
"I was not a candidate to begin with,
but my friends mentioned my name, and
the result Is as stated. I am glad that
I was the unanimous choice of the cau
cus, and certainly appreciate the great
compliment paid me by my fellow-citizens.
"What did Mark Hanna have to do with
m7 selection? Nothing at all. Mr. Hanna
and I are great friends, arid I know the
election was gratifying to him; but as I
said, he had nothing to do with the de
cision reached by the caucus."
Mr. Millard and Governor Dietrich are
both bankers and neither had been promi
nent In politics until within the last half
year. Joseph H. Millard was born in Hamil
ton. Canada, In 1S3G, and went to Nebraska
at the age of 20 years, since which time
he has been a resident of Omaha. He
was the founder of the Omaha National
Bank, of which institution he Is still
the president. He was for many years
a government director of the Union Pa
cific Railroad, but has not been connected
with the road under the new organization.
Ho has never held an o ce of any kind
before, and says he has not been inside
the State Capitol for 12 years.
THE DANISH WEST INDIES.
Some Errors in the Dispatch. From
Copenhagen.
WASHINGTON. March 2S. It may be
stated on authority that the conditions
mm
reported to have been laid down by Den
mark" as the basis for the transfer of
the Danish West Indies to the United
States are inaccurately stated in a dis
patch from Copenhagen, published this
morning. Because the negotiations be
tween tho governments of the United
States and Denmark are still incomplete,
the State Department officials do not
care to make any definite indication of
the errors contained in the dispatch.
But for one thing, it Is known that no
plebescite, as described. Is proposed, and
there are other Important errors In the
statement. Mr. Swenson, our Minister
at Copenhagen, Is conducting these ne
gotiations directly with the Danish Gov
ernment, and It Is admitted that he Is
making gqpd progress, though the end
has not yet been reached, and It Is now
the expectation that the President will
be able to submit a treaty to the Senate
at the next session for the acquisition of
the Danish West Indies by the United
States
GREAT STORAGE RESERVOIRS.
Preliminary Survey on .Vevada-Call-fornla
Boundary.
"WASHINGTON, March 28. Several par
ties from the Geological Survey, compris
ing in all about 100 men, will begin about
April 1 work on the California-Nevada
border, what Is expected to involve on im
mense amount of labor and the ultimate
expenditure of about $10,000,000, distribut
ed over a period of about 10 years. This
is a project to build large reservoirs on
the California side of the California-Nevada
border line, and the reclamation of
the fertile lands on the Nevada side.
Chief Hydrographer F. H. Newell said
today that the lack of conservation of the
water sources accounts for a steady los3
of population In Nevada. The parties
which will begin operations shortly will
work mainly along the Truckee, Carson
and Walker Rivers. They will measure
the volume of streams, the capacity of
reservoirs and estimate the cost bf build
ing them. In the valleys the water which
can be used to best advantage will be as
certained. IO'OX WILL ACCEPT.
Pittsburg Man Had a Conference
With the President.
WASHINGTON, March 23. P. C. Knox,
of Pittsburg, to whom the President has
decided to offer the Attorney-Generalship,
arrived at the White House about
noon today. He was with the President
for over an hour. After he left the
White House, the following official state
ment was made:
"The President has Invited Mr. Knox
to accept the office of Attorney-General.
Mr. Knox has not yet signified his ac
ceptance, and will not until after his re
turn home."
Mr. Knox and Attorney-General Griggs
were with the President for a time after
luncheon, discussing matters pertaining
to the department. Mr. Knox will leave
for his home at Pittsburg tomorrow.
There Is apparently little doubt of his
acceptance.
Engineer Killed In Collision.
M'LEAN. III., March 2S. In a collision
earljr this morning between the Chicago &
Alton passenger trains which left Chi
cago and St. Louis, respectively, at mid
night. Engineer Temple, of Bloomington.
was Instantly killed. The passengers and
other trainmen escaped with a severe
shaking up. Both engines were partially
demolished, and travel was delayed about
three hours.
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HERMANN 18 TO CO
Retention Made Impossible by
Friction With Hitchcock.
TENDERED ANOTHER POSITION
Salary and Importance Are Less, and
Oregon Man Does Not Like to
Make Change Meiklejohn
Mentioned as Successor.
"WASHINGTON, March 23. It has prac
tically been determined that Hermann will
not remain Commissioner of the General
Land Office. While the President speaks
well of Hermann, he cannot have him a
subordinate to Hlichcock, In view of the
friction that exists. Hermann has been
tendered a place on the Civil Service
Commission, but as this is a reduction
both In salary ami Importance, he does
not like to make the change. The Presi
dent does not want to dump Hermann
out in the ccld, and the Civil Service Com
missionershlp was suggested to let him
down easy.
George D. Meiklejohn, ex-Assistant Sec
retary of War, is mentioned today as Her
mann's successor. He lost his former
place In making a fight for the Senate,
but It Is understood he contributed his
full share In the choice of two RepublL
cans, and may be recognized for his party
loyalty.
SOUTH AFRICAN WAR.
British Repnlscd Boer Commandos
en Sunday's River.
CAPE TOWN. March 2S. The British
Inflicted a repulse March 20 on the com
mandos of General Malan and Command
ant Scheeper on Sunday's River. Tho
Boers fled, having lost 16 killed.
Canadian Contingent for Africa.
HALIFAX. N. S., March 2S. The Cana
dian contingent for the South African
constabulary, over 1000 strong, embarked
on the troopship Montford today. Major
Fall, of the Imperial service, Is In com
mand. The sailing of the transport has
been delayed until morning. The ship is
almost a floating barroom, carrying 500,
000 bottles of ale, besides spirits, mineral
waters, etc.
Boers Join Forces.
CAPE TOWN, Mar.ch 28. Commandant
Kritzinger, Commandant Scheeper and
Commandant Van Reen&n have joined
forces, and the Boer commandos, 1000
strong are now moving In the direction
ofrnTOrange RI ter vla'Vehtjerstad, Cape
Colony.
Krnger's Intentions Sot Known.
UTRECHT. Holland, March 28. Those
who are near to President Kruger declare
nothing is known by his intimates of his
alleged Intention to visit the United
States.
Rumored Capture of Dewet.
PORTSMOUTH, March 2S. The Evening
News, of this city, publishes a statement
to the effect that General Dewet has been
captured.
Destitute on Xarassu.
SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, March 2S.
The United States special service ves
sel Mayflower, which sailed from the
Island of Navassa Monday under orders
from Washington, returned today to San
Juan. She reported having found four
men on the Island entirely without pro
visions, who had lived on wild goats uhtll
their ammunition was exhausted, and
then signaled their distress to a passing
vessel. They preferred to remain on the
Island and the Mayflower left them a
quantity of supplies.
Chicago Hotel Sold.
CHICAGO, 111., March 2S. R. H. South
gate, manager of the Congress Hotel
Company, which controls and operates
the Auditorium Hotel and the Auditorium
Annex, has purchased an interest In the
Great Northern Hotel and will assume
control of the property May 1, next.
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT NEWS.
Philippines.
Funston tells of the capture of Agulnaldo.
Page 1.
MacArthur predicts the early cessation of hos
tilities. Page 1.
Agulnaldo may advise a general surrender.
Page 1.
Funston Is to be rewarded with a Brigadier
Generalship. Page 1.
All Kansas rejoices over Funston's achieve
ment. Page 2.
Civil government is Impossible In the Snlus.
Page 2.
Foreign.
Landsdowne, in the House of Lords, defines
England's policy in the Orient. Page 3.
Emperor "William talks of revolution. Page 3.
An accident to the Chinese Minister at St.
Petersburg delajed the signing of the Man
churian treaty. Page 3.
Domestic.
The deadlock in Nebraska was broken by the
election of Governor C. H. Dietrich and J.
H. Millard. Page 1.
Binger Hermann Is not to be retained as Land
Commissioner. Page 1.
The Atchison is believed to have bought the
Mexican Central. Page 10.
The Question of a strike in the anthracite re
gion will be settled at "Wilkesbarre today.
Page 3.
Pacific CoasT.
Preparations are being made for a heavy run
of salmon on the Lower Columbia. Page 4.
Thp Eugene, Or., creamery has been completed,
and will go into operation next week. Page 4.
Oregon school districts receive small amount of
Insurance premiums, which suggests Ida
that state might carry this business. Page 4.
Governor Rogers named the Washington Board
of Control. Page 4.
Marine.
Grain fleet in river still growing. Page 10.
Vlmelra and Alice A Leigh chartered yester
day. Page 10.
Many coasting craft entering the foreign trade
Page 10.
Captain Bell, of ship Helga, dies suddenly.
Page 10.
Portland and Vicinity.
Main point in Portland's new charter will be
the power of the Mayor. Page 12.
Sellwood makes the first offer of a site for the
1005 fair. Page 12.
Coroner's Jury verdict in the suicide of Mrs.
Serfess. Page 8.
Fish Warden Van Duzen wants to establish 10
new hatcheries. Page 8.
Chairman J. M. Long tells of the progress by
the 1005 fair committee. Page 7.
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