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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 11, 1905)
Jltllfil rttttt PUBLISHES FULL AS800IAT1D PRISS REPORT COVERS THK MORNINQ FIELD ON THI LOWER COLUMBIA VOLUME LVIV. NO. 84. ASTORIA,.0;ON. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 11. 1905. PRICE FIVE CENTS CARTER L OSER Knykcndall Wins On Sixty-Fifth Ballot. CONTEST WAS CLOSE Physician Had to Concede Some Coveted Committee Appointments. Pulton at tht iMt Ion and K waa through his and Senator Rand's In' fluenoe that Fulton waa elected. DOUBLE ACCUSATION. Woman In Jail Telia Startling Story en I Baddeley. Ban Franclaco, Jan. 10. Minnie Beg- ter, who waa arreated tonight on com plaint of B. F. Baddeley, on a charge of bigamy, made a atatement to Cap tain of Detectives Burnett after her Incarceration In which aha accused Baddeley of being a member of a band of five train robbera which robbed train In New Mexico, Missouri, Ar kanaaa and Colorado. (She aaya the gang operated In the ummer montha and spent the winter In California, All the robberlea, ahe aaya, were committed on the Denver A Rio Grande and Iron Mountain rail- road. Httddriey denies the atory, bat la held by the police on suspicion. NEW BILL !JP Senate Considers Terri torial Admission. NEWLANDS AMENDMENT House Takes Great Interest in New Currency Regulations Law. enec aald In an interview that the pres ident Informed them while he did not believe In a sweeping revision, yet he did think the time had come when acheJules ahould be examined and a readjustment made aa to certain of them. On another question, that of legisla tion relating to Interstate freight rates on railroads, the president's mind is made up. He will fight for that legis lation, and fight hard. He hopes to se cure from congress definite action along the lines of recommendations al ready made by congress on that ques tion. QUEER LABOR ROW. A HOT FIGHT Stockmen After Roilroads at Denver. CLAIM A CONSPIRACY Sailors Strike In the Face of Imminent! Destruction. 8an Francisco, Jan. 10. A atike of Packers and Railroads AcCUSed ' of Combining to Defraud Ranchers. MURDERED FRIEND. SETTLED AFFAIRS IN CAUCUS Wm. Dsppa Killed by His Partner in Alaska. Seattle, Waah., Jan. 10. Word waa received In thia city today of the kill- DEMOCRATS ARE CONCILIATED Misuellaney of Bills Introduced In the Ing of Wm. Deppe, by Robert Ball on mpamment Charges Against Judge Heuee, Including One Providing for a 2-Cent Faro on All Railways In Oregon. ..Dr. W. H. Kuykendall of Eugene was fleeted president of senate yesterday n the 65th ballot after one ef the hard est tenteeta in the history ef the sen ate. The choice was the result of the Pox Island, In Southeaatern Alaska, January 2. The principals to the trag edy were friends and associates in I marble properties until a few months ago, when they had a business dis agreement 8lnce then they have been bitter enemies and It la aald each made j threats to kill the other. Charles Swayne Will Bo Presented by Palmer on Thursday Bill to Reimburse Sealers. Washington. D. C, Jan. 10. The senate today continued consideration of the Joint statehood bill. Its chief ac Cheered Bill. I-afnvolta ln,t Jn 1A. fteveral nft. tlonal leaders among the democrata - and many prominent state democrats i-. , UV VUIIlIIIIHfJW Oil U1UI4U1 sUUMlBe ikAW fAnlarht at thai JfaVbsWtn Tlav hn concession by the Kuykendall forces LU,L Fo)iowlng the feaat there were 8 wer made by 8Uwart and addresses in which William J. Bryan received the largest share of applause, but National Chairman Taggart waa also accorded an ovation. of seme coveted ments. committee assign FIGHT FOR TREASUHE Now famous Find Is In Con tention.1 Salem, Jan. 10. The senate convened at 10 o'clock. Right ballots were taken for president of the senate without election. On the 43d ballot there was apparent dissatisfaction among the members. Carter and Rand held a consultation, and when RnnJ made motion to adjourn, the Impression pre vailed that the deadlock would be I broken. The senate adjourned until 6 o'clock. A conference between the Car. ter and Kuykendall forcea waa arrang ed for. A caucus of the Carter forcea was held and after several hours dls cusslon, It waa decided that If the Kuy kendall forces would concede certain Contractor Meehan Says That Hs Will assignments of committees, the Carter Keep the 1150,000 That Was In the Newlandi, the former advocating an amendment for the protection of the Interests of the Indians In the Indian territory and the latter favoring a limi tation of the area of landa to be sold to Individuals. A bill for the reimbursement of American sealers for losses under sels ures In Behrtng sea waa also consld ered, but a vote waa not reached. aaliors when the vessel on which they are employed Is In Imminent danger of destruction Is a novel phase of the la bor question brought to light today during the Investigation Into the disas ter to the steamer Lakme in crossing Humboldt bar. When It appeared aa though she was about to go to pieces, Captain Carlton ordered the crew to Jettison the deck- load In order to right the vessel. The aaliors went on strike and refused un- Matter Referred to 1 Committee Which the reverses suffered by the Russians, they will prosecute the war to a suc cessful finish. . The fall of Port Arthur will change nothing, as the fortress In reality somewhat embarrassed the plan of campaign, but had also served a pur pose. Found Deserted. Nassau, N. H Jan. 10. The schoon er Mary Lee Patton of Philadelphia, for Cardenas, was found stranded and de serted at Abaco, Bahama islands. INTO EXILE. Killed by Mines. London, Jan. 10. The Port Arthur correspondent of the Mail says that on January g 20 Japanese were killed in an explosion by contact with a mine inside one of the forts and two mines in the town also exploded. HAGENBARJH FAVORS ROADS leas the captain would agree to pay overtime. The captain stated the crew I waa all foreign. Will Report Today Wool Growers and Western Cattlemen Hold Two Important Meetings. STEAMER SINKS. DISCUSSES CURRENCY. INVOLVES NICE LAW POINTS men would go Into caucus. The mat ter waa presented to Kuykendall and acqulrsced In. A caucus of all the re publicans waa Immediately called, which lasted about a half an hour. The senate reconvened at 6 o'clock, when Carter thanked his Iron Box One of Heirs Incredulous. New York. Jan. 10. Who will Great Interest Manifested by Large Attendance'. Washington. D. C, Jan. 10. The aeaalon of the house today was given over almoat entirely to a discission of a bill on banking and currency, To Improve Currency Conditions," Great Interest In the measure seemed to de- volope. as evidenced by the large mem bership present throughout the day. The democratic opoaltlon waa main ly dlaslpated by the adoption of ah amendment offered by Williams of Mis sisal ppl. providing that government de posits shall be made only on compet Ive bids. Final action on the bill waa not taken. The Impearchment chargea on which t Judge Charles Swayne waa tried were lift., tpaniilrtt mnA in tA vl,ifll at - I ....,... A ... - Kaam HnnpHmon, anil frlcnda for their " : ' '. - . . 7. . i'""'"'-" .2 uuu, siii.i to do iouna in an oia runiyi notice waa given by r aimer or jrenn mippou una wimarew in ravor or me b under th) le of the Lane county senator. was taken resulting old Macy I gyivanla, chairman of the committee The 6th ballot mansion In the Bronx Is a question 0f seven which prepared them, that he In 25 votes for that may put to test some nice and I would call a meeting for Thursday. Kuykendall and S votes for Walter novel polnta of law. Pierce of Umatilla, democrat. Kuy- Contractor Meehan, who recently I WORK OF VANDAL. kendall was declared elected by Tern- purchased the land from the eatate of porary President Brownell and the the late Tehodore A. Macy, still holds Attempt to blow up the Femouc Gift of deadlock waa broken. The senate Im- the box in his possession ana does Kaiser. mediately adjourned. not believe the Macy helre have any Washington, D. C. Jon. 10. A sen- Th house met at 10 o'clock this rightful claim to Ita contents. Igatlon waa caused In this city today by morning. Resolutions were Introduced One or the principal neirs or me Macy the discovery of what appeared to be providing for the appointment of com- estate expressed considerable Incred- an attempt to blow up or deface the o'clock. Upon reconvening, the speak- uilty over the story, or ai leaai mat etatue of Frederick the Great, given to Institutions. Very little business was the box belonged to his family, on the the United States by Emperor William transacted at the morning session and at 11:20 the house adjourned until i o'clock. Upon reconcenlng, the apeak er announced Introduction of bills In order and II bills were introduced. Among the most Important bills Intro duoed waa on providing for a 2 -cent rate of fare on all railroads In Oregon acceding 50 miles In length. The sen ate not having perfected an organisa tion, the house adjourned uaMl tomor row morning at 10 o'clock. Both houses will convene o'olock tomorrow morning. A ground that bis father's house was of ormany, built la 1S6I and the box could only I it waa believed at first the crank had have been placed where It waa found made a real effort at the deatructlon before the structuer waa erected, un-0f the statue but after a careful In less some one dug underneam. I Vestlgatlon the police officials say the material used was Incapable of pro- KANSAS FIRE. Iduclng damage. The evidence so fat secured by the police as announced to- Town of Olathe Sustains Severe (night tends to show the effort to In- Less. I jure the statue waa amateurish to a Olathe, Kan, Jan. 10. Fir that degree. It Is regarded aa aa attempt I broke out at 1:45 o'clock this morning I to work up a sensation. at 10 1 destroyed the business buildings on the Joint east side of the publlo square, includ- TO REVISE TARIFF. committee consisting of two from the Ing the telephone and telegraph offices senate and three from the house will and postofflce. Efforts of the ctttsens I President Wants Chsngcs Mads In be appointed to wait on the governor I to arrest the flames was futile and an I Many 8ohedules. and notify him that both houses have urgent call for assistance was sent to Washington, D. C, Jan. 10. Presl be'en organised and ready for any com- Kansas City, 20 miles distant dent Roosevelt favors the earliest pos- munlcation from him. Both houses will A Santa Fe special train brought glble action, looking to a revision by meet In Joint session at 1:10 and the firemen and engines from Kansas City congress of the tariff. He so Informed eovernor's message will be read. It la who did good service The loss Is eitl- the senators and representatives in' probable after reading the message both mated at f 160,000. No casualties are I conference with htm Saturday, and has houses will adjourn until Thursday reported. made plain h's position to others since morning. I I tne conference. He will call the Fifty President Kuykendall Is serving hlsl Churchman Dies. I ninth congress Into extraordinary sea second term as senator from Lane Gettysburg, Pa., Jan. 10. Dr. Ed-lsion as soon as the committees Injl county, where he Is a practicing phy- mund J. Wolf, president of the gen-1 cate they are prepared to submit a slclan located at Eugene. He waa a eral synod of the Lutheran church of tariff measure for passage. warm and ardent supporter of Senator America, died today. I One of those present at the confer- WANTS NO HUSBAND Dallas City Hit i Hoek- Pssaengers Are Saved. Denver, Jan. 10. A hot fight brok Portland. Ore, Jan. 10. The pas- out in the ranks of the National Live senger steamer Dalles City ran on I stock Association today over the ques submerged rock In the Columbia rivet jtlon of whether or not railroads and today near Stevensons, Waah, and tore Packers are to have representation a hole In her hull The captain ran her I governing the board of the association. on a sand bar before she sank. I President Hagenbarth waa In favor The passengers were saved, but It is of the- plan and urged it strongly. feared the steamer will go to pieces In Those opposing the Idea assert that the the swift water. I railroads and packers have, by work ing together, deprived the western stockmen of good prices for their cat tie; that their Interests are not lden tlcal and they should not be allowed to have a voice In the management of the affairs of the stockmen. Those who advocate the plan declare , t. .l - 1L. . . . U L (If I J tl'J .A 1 1 muci ov;uirc vl me organization re nUW rianicu tiiuuw mtiivcj in suits in greater power ami differencea disappear In a community of Interest The plan of reorganisation was re ferred to a committee of three for each Industry affiliated In any way with the raising of livestock. The committees met as a whole tonight and will report tomorrow to the general convention. The convention of the National Wool Growers' Association waa held this aft ernoon and all the old officers and members of the executive committee were re-elected. Papers were read by Jama Rae of St Paul, D. J. Osborn of Denver and Dr.J.M.WIlson of Wyom ing. A meeting of the western cattlemen waa also held In the afternoon and number of papers read on the prob France. LATEST IN DIVORCE MIX-UP Mr. Gelihenen Sends District Attorney Jvrome Word That She Went Mar ry Morse er Anyone Else Denies Any Guilt New Tort Jan. 10. Mrs. W. L. Gel shenen of New "fork, widow of a multl millionaire banker; whose name haa ,em of controlling cattle scabies. been mentioned In connection with the Xfnra.TViH rilvnroo funirl and whnn I PRISONE-RS TALK. annraronce hefore the Brand lurv now Investigating the case was greatly de- y Stcessel Waa Willing to Surrend ered by District Attorney Jerome, haa er Last August arrived In Cherbourg France, accord- Jondon, Jan. 10. The Dally Tele- Ing to a special dispatch received by a graph's Port Arthur correspondent says local paper. Her name, however, did that according to stories by prisoners, not appear on the passenger list of 'he real defender of the fortress was the steamer. uenerai KonaraienKO, amea December In the course of an Interview at her 15. nd If he had lived it la probable hotel Mrs. Gelshenen Is Quoted as hav- the fortress would never have sur Ing said: "I am In no way Implicated rendered. In the Dodge-Morse tangle. The aa- stoessei, me correspondent adds, was sertlon that I furnished Dodge money Inclined to surrender as early as last with which to fight his extradition from! August. Texas Is absolutely untrue and rtdlcu- I do not even know Dodge by I lous. sight My trio to Europe waa arranged I Russian months go. My relatione with Mr. Morse are JAPS AFTER 8LAVS. Redoubled Commander Haa Hie Vigilance, Port Luis, Island of Mauritius, Jan. purely those of a business friend. He 1 10. It is rumored the Japanese squad- waa my husband's friend and partner. Iron Is at Diego Garcia, Chagoa Islands. How could I desire to marry Mr. I The Ruaalan admiral was Informed on Morse when he haa a wife already f 1 1 January I that Japanese warships were do not wish to marry Mr. Morse or I proceeding to meet the Russian anybody else. The report that I en-(squadron and the vigilance of the lat- deavored to aid In the annulment of the Morse marriage In order to marry Mr. Morse Is a black He. I had no hand In the matter." When aaked what she would do In caae District Attorney Jerome procured an indictment, Mrs. Gelshenen said: It Is Impossible that he do so, be- cause. I have no connection with the fei.T'ehould Mr. Jerome, as you sug- get. T7f-my name runner into we matter, should he desire my pres ence, I witrmmeatateiy cancel my ari rangements and return to New York 1 wish It to 'be distinctly under stood that I have not the slightest In terest In or connection with the Morses' domestic affaire." ter waa redoubled. But Japan Beats Going to Siberia, So They 8ay. Nagasaki, Japan, Jan. 10, 2 p. m. The Japanese government transport Tosa brought 28 Russian officers, who were landed here, and a thousand men who were trans-shipped for Kokura. 8ERVED A PURPOSE. Port Arthur No Loss to the Russian Forces, St. Petersburg, Jan. 10. A French military attache Just returned from the far. east in an Interview today ex pressed the firmest confidence, despite Vessels Are Thick. Sandakan, British North Borneo, Jan. 10. Two Japanese transports are re ported off Labaun January 4. Two cot. liers for the Russian fleet were at La baun January 7. . A Gold for China. San Francisco, Jan. 10. The sterner China, sailing today. In addition to 100 saloon, and 200 steerage passengers will carry $2,500,000 gold for Japan. -.-y FIELD OF MINES. Entrance to Carefully Port Arthur Guarded. Toklo, Jan. 10, 1 p. m. The navy de partment says that the district covered with submarine mines had a radius of 40 miles outside of Port Arthur. It re ports the destruction and explosion of 096 of these mines to date. Ten additional survivors of the third expedition of the Japanese to blockade the entrance of Port Arthur have been found In Russian hospitals. They have been transferred to the Japanese. MANY IRE KILLED Deadly Fight With Moros on Jolo Island. FOURTEEN LIVES FOR ONE Twenty-Eight Natives the Price Paid for the Death of Lieutenant Jewell and One United State Pri vateSeveral Wounded. Manila, Jan. 10. In an engagement which took place on January 8, 28 re fractory Moros on the Island of Jolo, Lieutenant James Jewell and one pri vate of the Fourteenth United States cavalry were killed and Second Lieu tenant Roy W. Ashbrook of the Seven teenth United States infantry, Captain Halstead Dory of the Fourth United States infantry, Second Lieutenant R. C. Richardson of the Fourteenth Unit ed States cavalry and three privates were wounded. The action was an In cident In connection with the capture a fort held by the Mora outlaws which Major Scott governor of the Island, had attempted to secure by peaceful means, several montha ago. Recently, while attempting to secure peace on the islands the kindly means taken by Major Scott were mistaken ' by the surrounding Moros and trouble brewing necessitated forcible action. The Mora leader haa been killed and the fort has been destroyed. The American troops were assisted by ta gunboat Qulros, In command of Lieu tenant Walker. LANDS WITHDRAWN. Irrlga- Favor Shown the Chemauksn tion Project Washington, D. C, Jan. 80. On ac count of the Chemaukan Irrigation pro ject the general land office haa with drawn from entry seven and a half townships in the Lake Tlew (Oregon land district Hoyt Confirmed. Washington, D. C. Jan. 10. The senate today In executive session con firmed the nomination of Henry M. Hoyt of California, to be United States attorney for the district of Alaska.