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tv UBUtHKt FULL AtftOOIATIO fttPOrlT COVSR THE MO NINO rilLO ON TH LOWER COLUMBIA VOLUMK LXIV. NO. 2.V.) ASTOKIA, OREGON, SI'NDAY, AHiWr 6, 1905. PRICE FIVE CENTS Gill ENVOYS PRESIDENT PLAYS HOST Russian and Japanese Plenipotentiaries His Guests OCCASION FREE FROM POMP Chief Executive Formally Receives Peact ComruJtwiun of Belligerent Powers Entsrtaini at Elaboratt Luncheon President Utter Toait Oyster Bay, Aug. 3. History wa made today lit Oyter Hay. Rulun and Jnmur clasped hands and greeted one another with atl outward videnct of mrdiality and for tl first time tine trie nation liegan to have relations, one itlt another, the executive of a great power received the envoy of the two belligerent oimtttrii on a nilion of face. President R'sevelt, on lehalf of the I'nlted Mate and It people, ex tended formal greeting to the repre sentatives of Russia and Japan, Intro timing the plenipotentiaries, una to an other, and entertained them at elaborate luncheon, at which they frulernUcd with one aiMhcr.a friend and nut a flielllie. (hiring the luncheon, President Roose velt proposed a notable toast, In which he expressed the "earnest hope and prayer in the interest, not only of these two great power, lml of all civilised man kind, that a just and lasting a will x-edily be concluded between them." ' 'J lie occasion wan impressive. It waa attended, not by pomp and ceremony, 'ioit by simplicity and frankne charac t Utic of the president and the people if America. ' ISIDORE WORMSER ILL. Surutoga, JT. V., Aug. 6. Isidore Wormner, the well-known New York ianker and broker, U Mrloutly HI here from an aitifraveted rt of appendiritia. condition lant night wa ao aeriou that four doctor were culled In con ference. Tiny decided that he must un dergo a auigical ojieration at once. RECORDS ARE SMASHED AT PORTLAND ATHLETIC AEET Portland, Aug. 8. One of the world's record was broken' in the Amateur Ath letic union meet today, Cos of Boston - throw ing a 10 pound shot 49 feet and 0 inches, the best previous distance being 48 feet and 7 inches. As wa to be ex pected the Easterners took most of the events, with California a good second and jortland third. The day started with a 100 yard dash, which was taken by Parsons of the Sn Francisco, Olym pi club, In 9 4 5 seconds. Archie Huhn of Milwaukee and Clyde Blair of Chi cago took second andthird places. The 120-yard hurdle went to Chicago, Hugo ' Friend taking first In 1(1 1-5 sec onds, with two rortlander, Friesscl and Kerrigan in the second and third places. . Mghthody of Chicago won the 830' yard and mile events. In the former, A. Patterson of California, hold the Pa Rose of Chicago was second and Garcia ciflo Coast ' record. Kerrigan beat out of San Francisco third. In the mile, Hall of San Francisco and Patterson, the Glarner of San Francisco was second and best jump being 8 feet and I Inch. Vrner of Chicago thirl f'' T,ie Pole vu" w'eut Heater, CHICAGO TOLICE .OFFICERS DO WILD SHOOTING.! Innocent Persons Stop Bullet Intended for Fleeing Thieve, j Chicago, Auff, 4. Four ohVers of the: pollfo force ltt night wni a fnoiludi j of hot after two 1-oblnT who luid sto-j h it good valued at alsitit fiVH) from u ' tmpgiitfe mr standing ill tho yard iir W4 Sixteenth 11 reel. Th thieve rujH-.! without their booty, but linen In-nixi-nt t-ople wi-i. shot by the officers, itoiir eili!',!ty however. The wounded am Lieutenant James tarkln. !ui in tlm wtUt; Morris T. I'olifM, nhot In j Mr. I'ohi'ti, earshot olf. The robber loaded the booty on a wagon and drove to Israel Jb-nwii't hop, wheru they tried to ell the booty to b-ituiM. JIm kept them dirkering while hi Mm ran to notify the plee, lleteetive V uw the theivrn ilf a blN'k down the ktieet, and wa the llrt to fire, after a rommand to halt wa ignored. When Lieutenant Itrkln otarted to empty hi irun 0(llir O'ltara ad Sullivan Jolneif in the run nintr fuilde, but the roblwr hurried away on foot. The paity turned up Itarker Street and at length rounded Ipto llalteiid, Ijirkin, brent hle, halted at the corher a mo ment aimed at tbe fleeing thieve, and fired th,re hoU. Only one took effect and that In bin own wilt. Followed by neveral hundred peron who hud Wn attracted by the ahooting, the thieve ran until they reached eon venietit jilaee where they jumped Into a bugy and eeaped. MANILA GREETS TAFT AND PARTY Distinguished Visitors Entertained in Philippine Metropolis. ' Miaa Roosevelt Got to Race Governor General Wright and General Corbin the Hoita Demonstration Attends Ar rival of Taft Party at Manila. Manila, Aug. .V Manila welcome to Secretary of War Taft and party ex ceeded alt aimllur demonstration in the pant by either the American or Spanish olllclala. Suturday afternoon waa de voted by the party to sightseeing. Miaa Koosevclt tind a mimber of other at tended the race. At night, Supreme Justice Carson and Attorney-general Willley entertained Secretary Taft and the gentlemen of the party at a dinner. Secretary Taft and Mis Koosevclt are the guest of Governor-general Wright, while the other of the purty arc being entertained by (Sen eral Corbin. The 410-yard event went to Archie Huhn of Milwaukee in 40 3-8, with Gro man and A. Rose in the second and third places. Only two men started. In the two-mile event, Lyon of Chicago and Garcia of Sun Francisco. Lyon took the event in 11:28 4 5. Waller of Milwaukee, with Livingston and Friessel, both of this city, as second and third, won the 2-0 low hurdle's in 23 3 5 seconds. Two contestant atartod in the five mile run, but Olariter of San Francfcco was no mutch for Vcrner and abandoned the race to the Chicago boy, who took it in 28:57 3-5. The running high jump was captured by Kerrigan of Portland, who, with FANFARE OF 0 GREETS AMBASSADORS Band Plays March As They Step on May Flower. PRESIDENT EXTENDS GREETING Formal Reception Aboard Cruiter May flower Japaoate and Buttiana Fra ternize at Eaae on United State War Veaael Cordiality in Vogue. Oyster Bay, Aug. 5. The cruiser Ta coma, with the Japanese envoys and their suite on board, arrived from New York. The ship came to anchor at 12:30 o'clock, about half a mile from the Mayflower. Almost at the same time tbe naval yacht Sylph, with Third Assistant Secretary of State Pierce on board, also came to anchor a short dis tance from the Mayflower. Mr. Pierce, who, in the absence of Secretary Root, represented the department of stale at the ceremonies Incident to the reception hoarded the Mayflower from a launch about three minutes after the arrival of tho president. lie and the president chatted a few minute before it was reported to Pres ident Roosevelt that the Japanese en voys were about to come aboard tbe Mayflower. As the Japanese mission, headed by Ha ion Komura and Minister Takhira. ascended the gangway the band sounded three rufTIca and then played a march. At the head of the gangway Commander Winslow received the envoy and as they stepped to the deck they were greeted by Mr. Pierce. They were ea corted immediately to the cabin, where President Roosevelt was awaiting them. The reception wee brief and devoid of formality. Baron Komura and Mr. Takhira shook hand with the president, the cordiality of the greeting being un mistakable. A the representative of hi emperor, Baron Komura then ex tended thanks to the president, and through him to the American people, for the interest manifested in the pending peace negotiations. Oyster Bay, Aug. 8. President Roosevelt exacted to board the May- a Portland boy, who went over the bar at 11 feet aud 0 Inches. Glover of Chi cago second, and Dole of California third. The running high jump was taken by Friend of Chicago, whose distance was ti feet 10 inches. Kelley and Friessel of Portland gettingthe second and third. The event of the day was the 16 pound shot-put. It was in this event tiiat Coe made the wonderful perform ance of 49 feet and 6 inches, his near est competitor being Ralph Rose of Chi cago, the weight man, wbose distance was 47 feet and 4 1-2 inches, and Plaw of San Francisco, who threw the shot 42 feet. Plaw, however, redeemed him self by winning the next event, the 16 pound hammer-turow. His distance was 103 feet and 4 inches. The second and third being taken by Parry aud Ralph Rose, both of Chicago, The only New Yorker who got a place today was James J. Mitchell of the Xew York Ath letic club. He threw the 50-pound weight 33 feet and 1 inch, outdistancing Plaw of San Francisco and Ralph Rose of Chicago. The last contest of the day, disc throwing, was captured by Ralph Rose, who threw it 117 feet and 5 inches. Parry of Chicago and James, a local club representative, getting, respectively, second and third. , J ilower at 1 o'clock, fmt this morning charged bis plans uinl in'litd hi in tention to come nlsmid at noon. In accordance with the arrangement launch from tin- .- I was sent to the pier lr him at ll:i o'clock. As Pre ident Roo-velt stepped on the gang way to ascend ths deck of the May Itower the ilrst gun of a presidential sa lute of 21 gum boomed its welcome The president was greeted by Command er Winslow as he reached the deck. President Roox-velt greeted cordially General Grant anil diuiials Coghlan and 8ig!iee..lne after another the pre ident personally greeted and shook hands with the ollicers of tin ship. He chatted Bliimately with the friends and officers on board, commenting, particularly, and with evident pleasure, on the beauty of the day. ' t HI The president si-siired Baron Komura that "he found jrreat pleasure in taking steu toward w hat lie hoped would be a peramnent peace. The cruiser Chat tanooga, with the Ku-ian envoys, on biwrd, anehoied a third of a mile from the Mayflower at 1:50 P. M. A few minutes aiterward the form of M. Witte, the ltuian chief pU-ni potentiary, appeared at the starboardl iratiKway of the Mayflower. He was followed by Baron Rocn, the Russian embasoador and the members of the suite. During the reception of the Russian mi-sion the Japanese envoy and mem ber of their mite were in one of the forward cabin. With notable cordiality the president shook lis. ids with M. Witte and Baron Rooen, exchanging with them, informal, but hearty, personal fecitita tiont. After receiving the members of the suite President Roosevelt brought the two seta of envoy together, introduc ing them formally to one another. The irreeliriir' or ilie nicmbera of the two special mission were distinctly formal, but not the slightest ueiretion of enmity was shown on either side. Care ful to avoid any strain, President Roose velt so soon as was possible after the introduction suggested that tbe party proceed to the main saloon, where a luncheon was in waiting. Although the luncheon was served with the guests standing, the president escorted the envoys to chairs in one corner of the saloon and in half a minute of thorough tact and delicacy the whole party was engaged in an animated con versation over their dishes. Baron Rosen and Baron Komura chat ted as though they tiad been lifelong friends and M, Takhira, although at no time particularly communicative, en tered into the conversation with zest and interest. At conclusion of the luncheon, after the president had posed with the four envoys for an otllcial photograph, Pres ident Roosevelt departed for Sagnmore hill. The Japanese envoys and their suites were next to leave. They shook hands with the Russian plenipotentiaries, expressing to them personal gratification at the pleasant meeting. At 5 o'clock the little .squad ron got under way nd steamed down Long Island sound, the Galveston in the lead, followed closely by the Dolphin and Mayflower. The vessels are expect ed to arrive at Portsmouth Monday. WAGON OVERTURNS Sheridan, Wyo., Aug. 5. Mrs. H.-B Ilciisinger was instantly killed in a mountain accident 13 miles from here A fishing party had been at Cloud's Peak and were returning, coming down the Kast slope of the Big Horn mountain which is a steep incline, the wagon up set twice with its five occupants. Two jumped, but Mrs. C. B. Williams and Ralph Knsigner remained jn the wagon and were badly hurt. Mrs. Hensinger's neck was broken and her body badly crushed. She is from Scdalia, Mo. BASEBALL SCORES, Seattle, Aug. 5. Seattle Angeles 6. Tacoma, Aug. 5. Tacoma 1, Los 4, San Francisco 0. Sun Francisco, Aug. 5. Portland Oakland 1. 2. i TO HONOR FRANKLIN. New York, Aug. 5. A movement hav ing for its object an adequate commem oration in this city of the 200th anni versary of the birth of Benjamin Frank lin next January, has been inaugurated among various societies of New York.' ARCHBISHOP IS ILL HAS YELLOW FEVER Archbishop of Diocese of New Orleans Afflicted. GOVERNMENT TAKES CHARGE Marine Hospital Service Will Institute Fight Against Disease Monday Yel low Fever Situation at New Orleans Now' Slightly Improved. Xew Orleans, Aug. 5. The fever re port to 0 1. M. is as follows: New ca,-es, 30; total, 505; deaths today, 8; total, 97; new subfoci, 13; total subfoci, 91. Anions the cases todav is that of archbishop Capelle of the Catholic dio cee of New Orleans. His residence, while not In the original intected area is not far distant from it. ihe archhishoD is rcDorted t&Wdaina well tonight. It is a,o asserted at the . t city board of health tonight that the marine hospital tervice will take charge of the local fever situation Monday. Tbe small number of new cases was counterbalanced by the new of new foci, which equals half of the total cases re ported for the day, showing that the original point of infection is no longer tbe main center. MAY MEAN TERMINAL. Options to Block of Seattle TideUnds Se " cured. Seattle, Aug. 5. The Post-Intelli gencer tomorrow will aay: J. A. Paine, said to be representing the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul rail way, has secured options to block 335 of the Seattle tidelands. The property adjoins several blocks purchased bv Paine and McLaren in the name of J. T. Woodward a year ago, when several miles of the Tacoma tidelands were pur chased simultaneously. Block 335 is the key to the terminal situation in Seattle. Mr. Paine declines to divulge the names of his. principals. . Boycott at Yokohama. Y'okohama, Aug. 4. The boycott against America has started here, the Chinese refusing to handle freight on the Pacific Mail Steamer Manchuria, for Hongkong. The Chinese will hold a meeting tomorrow to organize the movement DISAFFECTION EXISTS JN TELEGRAPHERS' RANKS St. Paul, Aug. 5. At- the end of the fourth day of the telegraphers' strike on the Great rthern and Northern Pacific railway the officials of the road declare the strike is practically a closed incident. According to information given out at the general offices more than 80 per cent of the striker on the North ern Tacic and Great Northern are now supplanted with agents, the number claimed to be sufficient to tide over traf fic until the remaining places can be LSIed. Trains reached the "Union station it t. Paul with greater regularity and promptness than during the previous 24 hours. A bulletin in the office at the station reports all Great Northern trains practically on time. 'TAFT PARTY AT. MANILA. Arrival tbe Occasion of Great Demon stration and Pageant. Manila, Saturday, Aug. 5. Secretary of War Taft and paity arrived here on the steamship Maanchuria this morning. The arrival was made the occaasion of a gorgeous water pajfoant. Governor general Wright, Major-general Corbin and' Rear-admiral Train,.- with their, -taffs, and an official reception commit tee met the party when the Manchuria entered the harbor. The battleship Ohio fired the regulation salute for the sec retary of war. After the party left Lie steamship they proceeded to the gov ernor general's residence, where an offi cial welcome was made and where the' golden keys of the city were presented to Secretary Taaft. FIRE WINKEMTJCCA. Nevada Town Visited by ConSagratios Which Does Mnch Damage. Winnemucca, Aug. 5. A disastrous fire swept through the business section of Winnemucca today burning 16 busi ness houses and inflicting damage, vari ously estimated from $80,000 to $100,000. The town will be in darkness for sev eral day on account of the damage to the electric light system. CAPE BRETON RECORD. Sydney, Aug. 5. In the summer earn! val sports here today Simon P. Gillis of New Y'ork threw the 12-pound hammer 192 feet and 5 inches. This, it is claimed, beats the record by four feet and three inches, and the record will be applied for. VALDEZ-SEWARD CABLE FISHED Alaskan City is Nov Connected With the Outer ' Vorld Cable Between Valdes and Seward Is Connected Up Messages Relayed to Valdes, from Sitka, and to Seward from the Former Puce. Seattle, Aug. 5. Seward, Alaska, ia finally connected with the outer world with telegraphic communication. The signal corps cable between that place and Valdes, Alaska, was connected up this morning. With the completion of the Seward Valdea cable the government has now about 2,300 miles of cable in Alaskan waters. Messages for Seward over the new cable have to be relayed twice. Going north from Seattle, the first break is at Sitka, where there is a relay to Valdea. At that point the message is repeated to the operator at Sewexd. TODAY'S WEATHER. Portland, Aug. 5. Oregon and Wash ington: Sunday, fair and continued warm. Superintendent Beamer at Spokane to day wired General Manager Horn of the Northern Pacific that Strike Chairman Haney of the Idaho division bad given out a statement in. which he declared the strike, was already a failure. Presi dent Perham of the telegraphers admit ted disaffection and said he had dis charged Haney from Uie union. SITUATION UNCHANGED. Seattle, Aug. 5. -The strike situation remains practically the same as report ed yesterday. Trains are all reported working as close to schedule as under ordinary circumstancea. The situation all along the lines of both roads is represented by the offi cials as improving.