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Ml jll0l m WWII USUtHKtirUU AStOOIATIO Pftitt fttPOJIT UOVIR THI MOBNINQ PIII.O ON THI LOWIft COLUMBIA VOLUME LXI NO. 132 ASTORIA. OREGON, WEDNESDAY. MAY 2, 1906 PRICE FIVE CENTS DBS IN B N HIGH HI mill Tracked By Bloodhounds to His Lair, Smith Will Not Surrender Starts to Draw Gun and Is Shot By Harry Draper. OVER 200 HEN SEEK LIFE OF THE MURDERER DOCS FOLLOW SMITH TO HIDING PLACE, WHERE HE IS SHOT HARRY DRAPER PRISONER WAS ALMOST EXHAUSTED FROM HUNGER AND EXPOSURE REVOLVER WAS NOT LOADED WHEN FOUND. NEW ERA, Ore.. May i.-(Spcial)-Tracked to hU lair by the unerring Kent of bloodhoundi, Frank Smith, des perado, and murderer of three men, wai hot and killed thia morning in tht wooda outh of thia place, by Harry Draper, of Spokane. The bullet entered Smith's head and though he lived until he had been taken to New Era, he wa unconscious, and mvo for hit continual groaning, uttered no sound until the end came about an hour later. The outlaw was trapped at nine o'clock this morning, and at 1 1 : to the bullet from Draper's revolver had put an end to his meteoric but bloody career. Before his destruction Smith bad made a aensational escape into the timber, and had been surrounded and penned in by over 300 volunteers and officers. The woods had been literally riddled with bullets, and even dynamite had been used in the effort to force the murder er from his hiding place, all to no avail. Smith was traced, and found by the bloodhounds, belonging to Harry Draper nd the Intelligence which they displayed in following the trail of the dcaperado undoubtedly is the most wonderful ever shown by bloodhounds in Oregon. The finish if the long and wearsome chase for Smith was spectacular in the extreme and as exciting as spectacular. Climax of Blood. It wa exactly 11:10 when n leaden missile from Druper' weapon ended the career of the outlaw. Tt wa led than two hour after the uit information had been received by Sheriff Culver that the suspect hail Wen een near Canby. The trail, which had been eold and dormant for the past four day developed with remarkable rapidity, and the more the ofllecrs invent igated the 11", I' '. uj " GENERAL BELIEF THAT WITTE HAS NOW RETIRED ST. PETERSBURG, May l.-Abso-.lute confirmation of the reported re tirement of Premier Witte, which ha been the Hole topic of conversation in political circle today is still lacking, but in St. Petersburg only a few skep tics express a doubt that tho once pow erful premier has surrendered the reins Witte himself 1 silent n n sphyx on the subject. Strong intimation was giv en today that the appearance of Witte' resignation would not be announced until after the convening of the National Assembly nnd tho plauanblc theory ad vanced by the people nt court U that PEEADO OF M Ell BY hotter it grew until the great climax wa reached and bathed in blood. Concealed behind a fallen log, Icm than 2.1 feet In a straight line from the railroad track, Smith wa brought to buy and then crouched until the puiMier came, upon him. The flushing of Smith was unexpected, although the men were certain he wa in the timber, .the officer stumbled upon him and were standing within three feet of him whi-u he urn espied. Dogs Give The Sign. The dog. which had lieen following the hot cent and uttering loud eric, stopped at the log and xuitfed the air. holding their head aloft. Draper had the beaN in IhhIi and wa urging tliem on. Directly across the log at the feet of Draper lay the desperado. To the right of Draper was detective Vaughn, of Cortland and Sheriff Culver. To Diaper' left crept Deputy Sheriff Mordeu, or Portland. These men were slowly advancing through the brush when the dog painted and the rifle of the men were held in rendines. Sud denly Draper glanced down, and there, concealed partly by the log. wa the murderer and fugitive. Smith saw he wa cornered and made no outcry. He wa industriously pulling the rawus, jewelry nnd plunder from hi pocket and hiding them under the log when Draper saw him. "Are you Smith?" demanded Draper. "Ye" wn the brief answer. A Smith made the reply ho pulled hi revolver frhn the inside of his coat, nnd started to level it at Draper "Plug hiai!" exclaimed the detective and sheriff's office- men. and in the twinkling of nil eye Draper had whipped out hi own re'volver from it holster and sent a bullet crushing (Continued on Page eiight.) Witte's dismissal is not a move in tfic direction of reaction, but renlly duo to a desire on the part of the Emperor to put himself in lino with the result of the elections and hi purpose is to recog nize the cabinet to meet the new con dition by the inclusion of some demo cratin ministers. , Close observers will not be amazed nt the retirement of Minister Durnovo n well as Witte. Lenders however are non phrased nt the remarkable change of minister nt thia eruicnl instant, and are inclined to interpret it that the re action has gained the upper hand. SMITH GUESTS LOSE BADLY. KAN FRANCISCO. .May I.-Former guet of the burned hotel America are grieved over the lo of oine $10,000 In gold and Jewelry entrusted to Wil liam Milliter and A, Zerlxjrg, proprie tor of the caravansary, when the build ing wan doomed, (hit- of the guet complained today that the proprietor told the guct they wei going to Sac ramento and would take the valuable for wife keeping. All 'ffort to com municate with them ini,e have been fruitle. The guest helieve they have gone to their old home in Sweden. ASKS ARREST OF 17 MEN. IIKI.KNA. Mont. May l.-Ray Harris, xaid to he a Salt take new-paper man who was forced to leave Itunnoek an old mining town in Beaverhead county. ltr lelitg jinked in a (irrigation diteh and daubed with paint for survey inR a townxite for placer claim ha arrived nt Dillon and sworn out war rant for 17 men. who he alleges com- milted the outrage, SECURE LARGE LOAN New York Capitalists Will Advance ...... $100.000,000, TO REBUILD SAN FRANCISCO Banks in Stricken City Are Beginning to Open Special Session of Legis lature Called for by the Com mittee. SAX FRANCISCO, May 1. The first definite proposition for furnishing money on n large scale to San Francisco rfor the purpose of rebuilding some of the burned section was made public today when it wa announced a syndicate of New York capitalists had agreed to ad vance $11)0,000,000 on a bond and mort gage basis,. The names of the New York people are not given. The local money stringency was some what relieved today by the banks re suming business in a small measure through the branch mint. Well known depositor were accomodated with sums of not exceeding $500. The subject of a special session of the legislature is being .considered by tho general committee. Many changes in the statutes and in the city charter are called for in order to permit new regulations in the matter of incurring indebtedness making longer least's etc., and Governor Pardee is being urged to call the extra session as early as pos sible, The relief of the destituto is being continued under Dr. De vine's system and it is reported that all undeserving persons will soon be weeded out. Plans, for establishing nnd maintain ing a large free employment bureau have Ix'en perfected through which it is hoped to furnish another channel for assistance and to distinguish between nn able adult willing to work and the man who prefers to subsist on the bounty of others. SUCCESSOR TO WITTE. LONDON, May, 1. A dispatch to the Exchange telegraph company from St. Petersburg says it is reported M. Gore- mvkin, ex-minister of the interior will succeed Witte as premier. SENATE PROCEEDINGS. WASHINGTON, May 1.-Proceeding in the senate today included an extend ed discussion of the railroad rate bill by Daniel and an explanation of the ttus of the appropriation for the re lief of the earthquake sufferer by Al-li-on, In hi speech Daniel supported the right of emigre to llx rates and to delegate it power to a commission. He opHed Bailey' non-u'penion pro vision and indicated indifference as to whether court of review clause should be inserted. Daniel will continue tomorrow. PRACTICE MARCH. . f l nit- BOISE. Mav. !. Two troop o ed State cavalry under the command of Captain Yates and Crosby arrived at Weiser thi afternoon on their way from Walla Walla to Hoi-. They are on a long practice march having left Walla Walla on April 21. They are ex pected in Itoie Thursday. William Stuffing of Canada Wins ...... Marathon. Race. , AMERICAN COMES IN THIRD Americans Have Taken Eleven First Places, Great Britain Four, Greece Three, and Sweden Two Prizes Today. ATHF.NS, May 1 The Marathon Race, the principal event of the Olym pic games run over the hills and along J he coast line from the ancient battle field of Marathon to Athens, was won today by William Sherring, of Hamil ton, Canada, and eight minutes behind him was Snvanberg, the Swede, and W. O. Frank of the Irish American Ath letic Club, was thirty two minutes be hind tile Swedish runner. Sherring' time wa 2. 51: 23 2-5. Probably 150, 000 people witnessed the finish, or were spread along the Marathon road and the surrounding hills, forming a human barrier behind the troops on each side and along the entire course. Classi fied by nationalities the runners con sisted of 20 Greeks. 7 Britons including the Canadians and Australians, 5 Am ericans, and three Germans, two French men,, two Italians, three Swiss, an Bel gian, one Swede and Two Egyptians. Today's events raise the American's score to eleven firsts against Britain's four, Greece's three, and Sweden's two. Nothing remains tomorrow but the prize giving. MAY DAY CELEBRATED. ST. PETERSBURG, May 1. May Day was celebrated today only in Poland and Finland. The socialists having dreaded to follow the Russian calen dar, attempted to arrange demonstra tions for May 14. In Poland the sus pension of activities is thorough. In Warsaw there is a complete strike af fecting the factories, stores, restaurants street -railways and newspapers, but no disorder hn been reported up to midnight. The St. Petersburg socialis ts have ordered a one day's strike on May 14. NORTHWEST LEAGUE, TACOMA, May 1. Tacoma 4, Gray Harbor 8. SPOKANE. May I. Butte' 4, Spo kane 3. CANADIAN VICTOR IS SOLDIERS ND HAVE BLOODY BATTLE Troops of Cavalry Use Sabres on Members of Mob and Casualties Result on Both Sides. All Amusement Places Closed. ! ALL PUBLIC SQUARES I POLICE AND TROOPS ARREST OVER THOUSAND LEADERS OF RIOTERS YESTERDAY ANARCHISTS ATTEPMPT TO DERAIL TRAIN BUT PLAN FAILS PEOPLE FILL THE STREETS MORE THOUBLE IS EXPECTED. PARIS, May 2. (2:25 a. in.) The night has "been quiet fhufcighuiit. Several lomls were discovered by the police. but not one was exploded. An "attemnt was made to" derail the tidal train proceeding to Dre- nhe. A heavv timber wa plac- l v ed across the track, but contact with the wheels caused the ob- Made to have the tracks. PARIS, May 1 The long dreaded May Day failed to bring the revolution predicted by inflammatory journals but none the less brought scenes of excite ment ond violence. The labor districts which thousands of troops controlled with difficulty, and even the central portions of Paris have taken on the appearance of a siege. The main thoro ughfares in the residential portion of Paris remain tranquil. Throughout the afternoon the troops charged the disorderly masses sweep ing the Palace De Ljv Republique and the Broad Boulevard De Magenta, To wards nightfall the cavalry charged with drawn swords and many were, wounded on both sides. The manifestos overturned omnibuses and threw up hasty bnrraeades. Over 1.000 arrests were made during the day. At no time did the demonsarotion reach the magni tude of a revolt, but rather a leader- less tumult in which the serious labor' element struggling for a principal, was j hopelessly confused with violent agi tators, anarchists, revolutionists, roughs and drunks, nnd a number of curious; WHEN THE ROSES BLOOM AGAIN WASHINGTON, May l.-Tn the crim inal court today Justice Gould announ ced the trial of Representative Hermann of Oregon, indicted for destroying pub lic documents, would have to be held not later than the first week in June. STANFORD BUILDINGS WERE BUILT PALO Af.TO, California, May 1. The delapitated condition of the one time splendid buildings of Leland Stanford, Jr., University is the subject of uncom plimentary discussion by members of the facualty and some professors hint the earthquake shows the buildings were inadequately constructed and give weig ht to the rumor current in Palo Alto KILLED RIOTERS ARE HEAVILY GUARDED their chief action was a reunion of at which a resolution was adopted not several thousands in the labor exchange to return until the eight hour day wa accorded. The worst hour of the day was toward five o'clock this evening when the police practically lost control and was compelled to rely on mounted troops. Later they swept around the Palace De La Requblique, driving the disorderly crowd into the surrounding streets. Most of the mob sought re fuge in the Boulevarde De Magenta, and at the Qnai De Yaltny, which has be come a center for disorders. Her trum pets sounded and reueated commands were given to the crowd to disperse, and the cavalry galloped into the crowds, trampling and injuring many. By six o'clock was calm in a measure restored and the troops returned to their bar- reek. Tonight vehicular traffic is completely suspended, giving the usually busy boule vards a singular appearance. Enormous crowds of people fill the streets. The opera and other state thea tres are open, the opera having two of squadron of cavolry in basement. The banks were closed today and tonight the dragoons still occupied the street surrounding the bourse and other great financial institutions. The temper of the workmen tonight is threatening. ' They claim the police pcted brutally and cite many instances innocent people being beaten and ar rested. They declare today is only the beginning of the movement. Reports from the provinces show vio lent demonstrations at Marseilles, Brest Bordeaux, St Stienne, Lyons and Rouen. RECORDS SAFE. SAN FRANCISCO, May l.-In the presence of deputies from the county clerks office, the vaults of the ruined city hall were opened this morning and found in good condition. The vaults were not reached by the fire. ON GRAFT PLAN during the past three years that the specifications- for the proposed magni ficent buildings and arches were ignored in the effort to erect pretensious, but in reality cheap and gingerbread struc tures. Six millions were set aside to construct the library, museum and memorial arch. Experts who have view ed the ruins declare they cost not more than three millions.