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Jill STORY
POSSE CAPTURE KIDNAPPER.
Both Young Girl and Man Who Stole
Her Are Run Down.
FRESN'O, Cai., June 30-Uaing the
body of a girl he had kidnapped from
her father' house a a shield for hi
own body, Clcve Roger held the
posse that run him down at bay for
half an hour today before finally sur
rendering himself and the girl, Edna
Domcngine, 16 year old, daughter of
a wealth stockman and oil man of
Coalinua. The airl had lust returned
to her parents from a college in San
ta Cru. The gtrl was taken from her
home last night, clad onlv in her nicht
clothes by Rogers and-tony Loveall
m default of the payment of $5000
from the father who did not have
that sum in the house.
An alarm was given at Coalinsa
and the pursuit started. At 4:30 this
afternoon Rogers was overtaken. He
attempted to resist at first but seeing
armed men in all directions gave up.
Loveall managed to escaped and is
still being pursued.
John Lindstrom, the Ship
builder, Meets Death
v.
HAS ATTACK OF NAUSEA
Accident Occurred at William
ctte Hotel, Salem Suicide
Theory Abandoned
WAS ON HIS WAY TO EUREKA
Arrives at Salem From Portland In
Automobile, in Company With J. H.
Peterson Falla on His Head on
Concrete Sidewalk.
SALEM, Or., June 3U-John Lind
sstrom, former Mayor of Aberdeen,
Wash., and one of the most promi
nent and wealthy of contracting ship
builders on the Pacific Coast, was
killed in this city at 2:30 this morning
by accidentally falling from the win
dom of his fourth-story room in 'the
, Willamette Hotel, evidently as a re
sult of an attack of nausea after an
automobile ride from Portland in
company with and in the machine of
J. H. Peterson, of Portland.
From-Hic nature of a telegram in
his pocket, it appeared at first that it
was a case of suicide, but later and
more careful investigation of details
demonstrated that his death was acci
dental. The newly-painted base of
the window indicated a final struggle
to maintain equilibrium,
From Peterson it is learned that
lie and Mr.' Lindstrom had just per
fected an agreement to build a 25,-
IHXJ-ton ship at the Eureka yards,
California, and would have left for
Eureka on Thursday had not this ac
cident occurred.
Mr. Lindtrom struck unon a con
crete sidewalk, his head was crushed
and nearly every bone in his body
broken and death was practically in
stantneows. He arrived from Port
land in the automobile shortly before
midnight and engaged the room, to
which he promptly retired. Nothing
more was thought of him until the
night clerk, N. R. Clerk, who was
talking with friends in the Jobby of
the hotel, heard a Strang noise and
went out in front to investigate. He
found the body flattened on the side
walk and immediately informed, the
authorities.
Mr. Lindstrom was clothed only in
his underwear and when an investi
gation was made of his room it was
HAWAIIAN-AMERICAN I S,
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TWO KILLED; THREE INJURED
MINNEAPOLIS. lune 30.-Two
killed and three were serioustv injur
ed this afternoon by the collapse of a
brick livery stable in this city which
was being torn down$ Seven other
men were slightly hurt. !
Her Owning Company Makes Astoria Regular Port
of Call First Ship on New Schedule
GREAT BUSINESS WILL BE BUILT UP STEADILY
Chamber of Commerce Has Been Quietly and Earnestly at Work
on Proposition for Months Past and Has Received
Sudden and Splendid Help
SAMUEL ELMORE LENDS HIS POWERFUL AND FRIENDLY AID
BALOON CROSSES ALPS.
BRfCO, Switzerland, June 30.-The
Swiss Aero Club's balloon Cognac
has succeeded in crossing the Alps.
This feat has often been attempted,
but never before been accomplished.
SOLDIERS IN RIOT
Smash Windows of Port Towns
end Newspaper Office 4
MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN OF THE CITY TO LEND ALL
CONCEIVABLE ASSISTANCE IN ARRANGING TO CARGO
THESE FINE VESSELS OUT OF THIS PORT FROM MONTH TO
MONTH-COMMERCIAL WEDGE IS DRIVEN.
POLICE CHIEF IS BEATEN
They Resented a Newspaper Article
and After Filling up on Strong
Drink Start Trouble That Finally
Assumed Serious Proportions.
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H'uiiu mai nc naa oeen in bed before
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iv'"'B '"v jus eiuuies
mi been oiled upon the dresser nml
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wilicn was ouisiue nis vest pocket.
i,ie wore a charm indicating the
plights Templar degree of Masonry,
io a ring bearing the Mnannie
tiblem and an Elks' badge. A card
find m his pockets, also receipts,
lowing that he was a member in
0(1 Standing of firnvs Tfnrhnr
jdge No, 593, B. P. O. E., of Aber-
n. He also had a check book
pwing an account with the Sea-
ook Bank, of San Francisco, which
SEATTLE, June 30.-A special to
the Post Intelligencer from Port
Townscnd says:
Resenting a published newspaper
story that was taken to criticise the
soldiers for an act of vandalism, mem
bers of the artillery garrison from
Fort Worden, came to Port Town
send tonight and started a demonstra
tion of complaint that grew into a riot
The glass front of the offices of the
livening Call was broken in by mis
siles thrown by persons who have not
been apprehended. A dozen people
wh oappeared under the influence of
liquor engaged in a battle with Chief
of Police Barclay and his force of
three men. The chief was severely
beaten.
A report of the trouble which was j
rapidly assuming more serious pro
portions was made to Col. Cummins,
commanding the district, who re
sponded to an appeal for help with
Provost guards that included every
available man from Fort Worden.
Every soldier found was placed tinder
arrest and taken to the fort.
Last night the city and country sur
rounding the post were being scoured
tor stragglers by a detail commanded
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" reuueea 10 a Da ance ot Slhf 1 hv l.nnt Harru TT..
hd contained a personal check drawn diers were only yesterday morning re
I ... ....., viiu.ics n. mggms leased trom an encampment that ex
went) in the amount of $700. ,' tended over two weeks.
What presages a new era in the transportation situation of Astoria will
dawn today when the steamship Nebraskan of the American-Hawaiian Steam
ship Company will arrive in port for the first time to take cargo for New York,
the Hawaiian Islands and the Orient. The Nebraskan comes here from
Seattle and has a general cargo, upwards of 500 tons of which will be made
up in Astoria,
The credit for the making of arrangements with the American-Hawaiian
Steamship Company so that Astoria will hereafter be a port of call on regular
trips from Seattle to the Hawaiian Islands and New York, is due to the energy
and enterprise of Mr. Samuel Elmore.
This arrangement is but the beginning of a new era in transportation for
Astoria and the Columbia River basin. Other transportation advantages of
eqv.a". note shall be added to this one very marked advantage in the near
future.
But insofar as the arrangement that has been made with the American
Hawaiian Steamship Company is concerned it is first: necessarv tn tw
from this time on it is up to the business men and tha Chamber of Commerce
of Astoria to secure an ever-growing cargo and! enlarging business with
Hawaii and the Orient and New York, in order that the advantages already
obtained may in a little while become so profitable to the steamship- company
and to the local merchants that they will be considered as fixtures.
On April 9 the Chamber of Commerce wrote to the Promotion Committee
ot tionoiuiu stating that they would be glad to correspond with this com
mittee in case an opportunity might be had there to ho a business in ffonr
anu gram uircci oeiween tne mouth ot the Columbia River and the Hawaiian
Islands. The Chamber of Commerce stated that if there was such an oppor
tunity to do business, m all probability arrangements could be made here
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accordingly.
On April 22 Secretary H. P. Wood of the Honolulu Promotion Com
mittee replied saying that he knew of no opening at the present time for a
flour and grain business direct between Astoria and Honolulu H. sr.
gested that the Chamber of Commerce write to the agents of the American-
Hawaiian steamship Company at San Francisco asking them if there was
any liklihood of their calling at the port of Astoria.
On May 2nd the Chamber of Commerce, acting on Secretary Wood's
suggestion, wrote to the San Francisco agents of the American-Hawaiian
Steamship Company, asking if they would care to investigate the possibilities
of having their ships carry grain and flour from this port to Hawaii, and stat
ing that considerable business could be worked up in Astoria if the matter
interested them.
On May 5th the San Francisco agents replied, stating that at the present
time they could not entertain shipments of grain and flour from this port to
the Hawaiian Islands. They added, however, that thev
ter before them and if at any time they arrived at a different decision, would'
notify the Astoria Chamber of Commerce promptly.
While this correspondence was probably of pioneer effect vet it 4.
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mamea lor mr. samuei cuuore to pertect the negotiations which have
resulted m the Drtngmg ot the steamer Nebraskan to Astoria. Mr. Elmore
concluded this arrangement with Cook & Company, of Seattle, agents for
mis sieamsnip line in tnese two cities, and it is due to Mr. Elmore almost
entirely that the cargo for the Nebraskan has been found.
The Nebraskan should arrive here this morning, if everything goes well
about 7 o'clock, and will remain in the city all day. Her gross tonnage is 1
4408 while her net tonnage is 2824. She was built in Camden, N. J., in 1902,
and her home port is New York City. '
It is probable that Mr. Elmore mav assist in hrinain r,n,. i i. 1 '
the Astormn commercial situation by aidintr the Ameriran.H,.,;; c.
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ship line to secure larger and larger cargoes from time to time in the near
nuure, among wnicn win be Hour shipments direct for Hawaii and the Orient
Mr. Elmore, however, does not have anything to say about this part of
National League.
At Cincinnati Cincinnati 4, Chi
cago 2. .
At Boston No earne: rain."
At Brooklyn Brooklyn 0,
York 3. .,.,; . .x
American League.
At Chicago Chicaeo 2. Detroit 1.
At Philadelphia -Philadelphia 3,!
Washington 1. I
At Cleveland-Cleveland 2, St.
Louis 1.
At New York New York 0, Bos
ton 8.
Pacific Coast League.
At Oakland San Francisco 4, Port
land 2. ,
At Los Angeles Oakland 6. Los
Angeles 3. ,
Northwest League.
At Butte Aberdeen 4, Butte 7.
At Spokane Tacoma 4, Spokane 5.
At Seattle Seattle 4, Vancouver 3.
GRAY WANTS
FIRST PLACE
Declines Position as Bry
an's Running Mate
MORE S. P. INDICTMENTS.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 30.-Two
additional indictments were returned
by the federal grand jury against the
Southern Pacific Railway. The
charges of having granted rebates to
Miller & Lux on wool shipments,
from this state to Boston.
GRAY'S BOOM LAUNCHED
Campaign Manager Insists That
Deleware Man Is Candidate
for First Place
SHERMAN TO GO HOME.
CLEVELAND, June 30. It was
definitely decided that Congressman
Sherman would leave for his home at
Utica, N. Y., Thursday morning.
BOOKER SPEAKS.
CLEVELAND, June 30.-At the
session of the National Educational
Association today Booker T. Wash
ington talked on the negro education.
NEW SKYSCRAPER
Will Be the Highest Structure in
the World
PLANNED FOR NEW YORK
NUMEROUS VICE-PRESIDENTS
It is Well Known That Bryan Would
be Pleased to Have Judge Gray on
the Ticket With Him, But he Posi
tively Refuses.
To be Constructed by the Equitable
Life Assurance Company and Will
be Taller Than the Great Eiffel
Tower of Paris Sixty-two Stories.
NEW YORK, June 30.-Plans for a
new sky scraper will over-top all New
York's lofty buildings and the flag
Dole of which will niprc ct of a
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greater height than the Eiffel Tower
in Fans, the highest structure in the
world, were filed yesterday by archi
tects for the Equitable Life Assur
ance Society with the buildinur denart-
ment. The oroiected buildino- for the 1 ?lined' but
lie will he a sivtv.t ..ilMonday-
fcquitable will be a sixty-two storv
structure, 909 feet from the curb to
the tip of the tower upon which will
be stepped a flagpole 150 feet in
length. The ball on the pole will be
74 feet higher than the 985 foot Eiffel
tower. The main buildine which will
occupy the site of the present struct
ure of the company on lower Broad
way, covering an entire block, will be
34 stories, above which will rise a
square tower of 2$ stories capped with
a cupola. The facades are to be of
brick and granite. The structure is
to cost $10,000,000. .
The last steel rivet was driven yes
terday in the tower of the Metropoli
tan Life Insurance ompany building,
now the talest office building in the
world, and a flag floated from a pole
710 feet above the pavement.
DENVER, June 30. Although can
didates for the nomination of vice
president are numerous and despite
the fact that yieir number is likely
to be largely increased before the
choice is actually made, it is the gen
eral opinion if Judge Gray o( Dela
ware will declare his willingness to
accept the second place on the ticket
he can have it Josiah Marvel, of
Wilmington, Delaware, manager of
urays presidential campaign will not
however give his consent. He insists
that the Delaware man is the candi
date for the first place, if it is settled
he cannot have the first Dlace. it will
be ample time to place him in the
running for the second position pro
vided he cares to take it. Marvel
declares Gray will be satisfied with
nothing less than the head of the
ticket. It is well known that Bryan
would be pleased to have Gray for
his running mate and the only thing
that prevents the latter from becom
ing the leading candidate for the posi
tion is the simple, but all power fart
that he will not declare himself a
candidate at all. Gray's boom was
formally launched today and the
headquarters opened in the Savoy
Hotel.
Johnson headquarters will not be
opened for several days and the date
on which the Bryan banners will be
thrown out has not yet been deter
mined, but it will be Saturday or
is certain that there will
(Continued on page 8.)
PARIS, June 30.-M. Bleriot yes
terday succeeded in flying 600 meters
with his monoplane machine, winning
the Aero Club medal.
be a big fight in resolutions commit
tee and possibly on the floor of con
vention over anti-junction plank.
Word has come from Lincoln that
Bryan is in favor of plank of a
somewhat radical nature , and it is
certain that such men as Sullivan of
Illinois and Taggart of Indiana are
strongly opposed to it. It is well
known that there is no love lost be
tween Bryan and Sullivan and other
influential members of the Illinois
delegation and reports are circulated
that if the anti-injunction is adopted
it is more than radical than the Illi
noise people will break away from
the Bryan instructions when it comes
to balloting for the president.
Forces opposed to the radical la
bor plank were strengthened by the
arrival of Charles G. Heifner of
Washington State. Heifner says the
Pacific Coast is opposed to the adop- 1
tion of the plank proposed at the
thicago- convention by Samuel Gom-pers.