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THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 at .. ... WARRANTED PURE..,. Bernetf s Extradt We have ju& put in a complete line-all flavors A. V. ALLEN Sole Ageftt for the Celebrated H. C. Fry Cut Glass. PHONE 711 PHONE 3871 UNIONTOWN BRANCH PHONE 713 WRECKED AIRSHIP (Continued from page 1) great columns of flame shot upward into the air. This was followed by the crashing down to the earth of the motors and frames that had been at tached to the underside of the airship, Several bystanders were knocked down. Two causes h,ad conspired to make it necessary to land the airship Xchterdingen, the overheating of the piston box of the forward motor and the escape of considerable gas, owing to the fact that the Count took the Birship to a height of about 6000 feet, . The Zeppelin airship had just com pleted the most remarkable voyage in the history of aerial navigation. It left the Lake of Constance yesterday morning for a trip to Mayence and return. The flight was successful in great many ways. The machine re ponded absolutely to the control of its pilots and was navigated over the Lake of Constance, down' the Valley of the Rhine, over Strasburg and sev eral other cities, and was expected lack at its starting point this morn ing. It suffered an accident last even ing, however, and had to come to the surface of the Rhine for repairs. These, however, did not take long, and the airship was soon on its way, . Count Zeppelin has devoted his lifetime and his personal fortune to the development of his airships. The .vessel that was lost today was the jfettrth he has constructed. . The airship was 443 feet long, with a diameter of about 45 feet It tap ered to a blunt point at the bow while at the stern were rudders and frames used in steering. It was fitted underneath with two independent platforms, each carrying motor capable of developing 140 korepower. As many as 16 pas sengers had been taken aloft at one time. Sleeping accommodations were provided for the crew and an appa ratus was installed for the dispatch cf wireless telegraph messages. The inflating gas was distributed among 16 separate interior compartments, Which were contained within the outer rigid envelope of aluminum. kill himself," and he promised to pay it back at the rate of $5 weekly. LYNCH WILL STUMP. Assures Bryan of His Loyal Support Through His State. fAiKVikw, Aug. a. ut more than usual significance was the visit to Fairview today of Frank B. Lynch of St. Paul, Johnson's camaign man ager, and B. F. Nelson, or Minne anolis, president of the state fair as sociation. Lynch lost no time in con veying Johnson's assurance of his loyal support to Bryan and his in tention to take the stump in Bryan's behalf. Lynch says that there is no animosity in Minnesota to Bryan and although he could not promise that the democrats would carry that state he thinks they have a fighting chance. Nelson came to invite Bryan to at tend the state fair. The invitation was accepted and August" 31st was set as the date with the understand ing that there will be no admission charged to the grounds on tha day. The speech of acceptance of Bryan was today given to the press associa tions for distribution. Simultaneous- HE G0DSH0 The Oregon Militia Does Fine . Work in Camp EXCITING SKIRMISH DRILLS it The Oregon Troops in the Advance Guard Exercises Make Creditable Showing and Are Commended by the Regulars. CAMP DAVID S. STANLEY, American Lake, Wash., Aug. 5. In structions m the fine art of war con tinue to occupy the attention of all troop? in the American Lake dis trict, although the issurance of 365,000 round of blank ammunition yesterday afternoon and this morning is the forerunner of the field hostilities to be taken up next Monday. Advance guard movements occupied the big army yesterday, while this afternoon instructing exercises in the held are being given on other posts and re connoissance. hach regiment and in ividual organization is still working ndependently, their movements limi ted to specified areas, although in 11 exercises the same care and at tention to details are taken as in war. Skirmish drill gave the Oregon troops a touch of excitement this morning, advances being made to the south against a theoretical enemy This afternoon the Third and Fourth Oregon regiments are leaving for 1 kA Music and Fun Sent on Free Trial M'a alilx minrnVHl. nllliutil R cunt iliioH PA V til fli'lKht m XtM'tl4NliKi .Mill Itll'iW lull tlllYN llll'.K I III A I. "M rvry I'.llim'n rimttil. iriiiili, lllvn ttUht Himiha1 Unix (n y n.. i'Iiik mi liitriiit. , 11 uiilv riml m evm In nwvw lite rmrr.i, nrii ami in ici . 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Congress of Theorists Meeting London to Discuss the Matter. in ly with this action Bryan outlined tablishment of outposts guarding the subjects which he will dis-1 theoretical army. The outposts will give company and battalion com manders an opportunity to display the real efficiency of their organiza tions. The troops left at 1 p. m., and in arriving at a designated camp will throw out pickets, supports and "re serves essential to prevent surprise by an enemy. In the advance guard exercises yes terday afternoon the Oregon regi ments made a creditable showing and were commended by regulars who ac companied the commands in the field as observers, lne problem assigned each regiment was that of protecting a full brigade on an advance through hostile country. Infantry points, vanguards, supports and reserves were thrown out and some excellent work was done in reconnaisance, re ports being made regularly to com manding officers from the advance skirmishers. LONDON, Aug. 5 The interna tional free trade congress was opened this city yesterday with Lord FOR CLEAN DAIRIES. NEW YORK, Aug. S.-Prepara-tions are being made by the New York committee of the Commercial Congress of Tuberculosis which meets in Washington from Septem ber 21 to October 12 to make an ex libit oi clean milk. Nathan Straus is preparing for the exhibit a duplicate of the pasteuriza tion plants established by him in Heidelburg, Brussels and Berlin, and there; will be a small working dairy, with tubercoulosis tested cows, skilled attendants and sanitary uten eilst shipping cases and all the neces sary appliances for the marketing of clean milk. The exhibit will also include photo graphs of dairies, statistical charts, plates of the bacteriology of milk and illustrations of tuberculoin tests for cattle. in Wellsby in the chair. Delegates were present from the United States, Ger many, t ranee, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Italy and Great Britain. Lord Wellsby said the idea of pro tection was advancing in an aggres sive manner, but in spite of this the policy of the free trade ultimately must prevail. Free trade and its bearings in in ternational relations was discussed by Winston Churchill, president of the board of trade, who argued that Great Britain was an object lesson. She had mirsued the free trade policy, yet she remained prosperous and powerful and it has been found that British goods entered all other coun tries on as good terms as was se cured by any nation by the most elab orate of fiscal weapons. Mr. Churchill was frequently in terrupted by a party of suffragettes who finally had to be ejected. Harvey M. Sheppard of the Ameri can free trade league, took part in the discussion. , WANTED FOR EMBEZZLEMENT DESPERATE MAN'S PLAN. About to. Commit Suicide he Adver tised For Monetary Aid. CHICAGO, Aug. 5 The adver tisement of a persecuted man for a $500 loan to save him from suicide trought $250 yesterday. Two men advanced it in the hope that other well disposed persons will contribute the $250 balance needed to make good the amount the victim lost of his employers' money and his sub sequent debt to loan sharks. Word of the loan reached the despairing roan none too soon. His "Time limit" for committing suicide had nearly expired. He was on the verge of ANOTHER CHICAGO BOMB. Dynamite is Exploded in Doorway of a Saloon. CHICAGO, Aug. 5. A dynamite bomb was exploded today in the door way of the saloon of Jacob Telser, 1750 Larrebe street, wrecking the in terior and frightening Telser, who, with his wife and three children, oc cupies an apartment above the sa loon. The police searched the alleys and yards and the immediate neighbor hood but no trace of the dynamiter could be found. ? Saloonkeeper Telser believes that the explosion is the work of persons who have been seeking to force him to leave the neighborhood. He told the police that recently he had re ceived a number of threatening let ters because he had refused to dis post of his saloon to an Italian. The saloon is situated in the center of the Italian colony on the north side. BAD INCENDIARY FIRE. Frederick Dorr, Well Known New ' York and Chicago Broker. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 5-Fred-erick Dorr, the well known stock broker who last week ceased opera tions on the New York stock ex change and the "Chicago Board of Trade and who was ordered to close his local office Is wanted on a charge of embezzlement. The accusation against Dorr is made by II." P. Nor wood of this city and it is that Dorr embezzled 100 shares of common .'.tock of Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul, valued at about $14,000. The warrant was issued today for Dorr's arrest. It is reported that he left this afternoon, bound for Lo,s Angeles. PARKER PRAISES BRYAN. Makes His First Speech of Present Campaign To Large Audience. LOS ANGELES, Aug. S.-Judge Alton B. Parker, democratic candi date for president in 1904 delivered his first speech of the present cam paign in behalf of Bryan and Kern before an audience of 2000 people to night. Parker spoke in high praise of Bryan, especially of his having been the fighter against the relations be tween the government and corrupt corporations. The reference to Bryan was received by the audience with great enthusiasm. Speaking on the issues of campaign,' Parker devoted practically the entire speech to tariff, which he denominated "The only great question of the hour." OPPOSE FAIRY TALES. But Will Still be Read by New Jer sey People. NEW YORK, Aug. S.-Fairy tales will continue to be read in the public school is Passaic, N. J., although two of the school trustees strenuously bp posed them. At a meeting of the school board these two members made an unsuccessful attempt to ex clude all text books cntainina: such subjects. Supt. Wooldey and Mr. Scger, a trustee, defended the books which the two trustees so vigorously condemned. Anderson's Fairy Tales, Mother Goose, Robinhood, Arabian Nights, Grimm's Fairy Talcs and Fables and Rhymes are among the books which have fallen into disre1 pute with the two trustees. "NOTHING LIKE IT"... Allen's Wall Paper, Paints, Etc. When we do your painting or decorating, you canuot help being satisfied, for there's nothing like it. I': i Allen Wall Paper and Paint Co. t Cor. 11th and Bond Sts. SERENADE RUDELY QUELLED OAKLAND, Aug. 4.-An all but sanguinary battle took place here early this morning as a result of the musical efforts to three Italians to entertain their ladies fair in Fourfrb street at an early hour this morn- ng. The harmonious three had hard ly more than entered upon their joy ous serenade when from neighboring windows appeared the heads of three irate men, who protested with more vigor than courtesy against the song. The Italians replied in kind, where upon tnc disturbed ones, who sweep the streets by day and wish to sleep by night, descended to the street and lively fracas ensued in which three hots were fired and knives (lashed The appearance of a police officer ended the battle before any damage had been done, the serenaders tak ng to their heels. PHOENIX PURE PAINT We guarantee Phoenix Pure Paint to be composed of Pioneer White Lead, Oxide of Zinc. Linseed Oil, Dryers and Coloring Pigments and to contain no adul teration. We will repaint free of charge any structure up on which Phoenix Pure Pa.'nt has been used and not found as herein represented. The Foard & Stokes Hardware Co. in the Department of California are to hold themselves in readiness to un dergo the efficiency test at sortie fu ture date. This test will be in the nature of a thorough examination of the officers required to take it and will be, in the nature of an inquiry into each officer s , knowledge of things military. ACCUSED BY GIRL. JACKSONVILLE, Or,, Aug. 5.- II. M. Coos was arrested Saturday on statutory charge preferred against him by 14-year-old Clara Staggs, Judge Dox placed him under $11)00 bonds to appear before the next term of the Circuit Court. PRO-DUBOIS SEATED. A. L. Freehafer Will be Permanent Chairman of Organization. WALLACE, Aug. 5.-At 8:45 this evening the dcliberatoins of the cre dentials committee of the Idaho state democratic convention came to a close with the result that the pro DuBois delegation from Fremont and Oneeida, Bingham and Bear Lake counties were seated and the anti DuBojs delegation from Ada. No definite report has been issued by the committee on the permanent organi zation but it is certain that A. L. Freehafer will be, the permanent chairman and J. W. Constance scc- ROGUE FRUIT UNHURT. JACKSONVILLE, Or., Aug. S The fruit along the foothills in South ern Oregon was not damaged by the early frosts. The growers claim that the crop in this district will be heavier tljis year than ever before Fruit on the lowlands was slightly damaged, but the heavy crop on the uplands will offset this shortage, J'igs and apricots are ripening, as well as the early varieties of peaches, in in a few days the orchards will be the scene of life and activity. KANSAS CITY, Mo Aug. 5.-Fire destroyed the plant of the Monarch Vinegar Company in the Eas bottom mcnt and possibly prohibition district of this city at midninght last nervous prostration as his wife and i night, causing a loss estimated at $100,000. A night watchman said the fire was of incendiary origin. the oldest of their eight children sat with him in a minister's office all day awaitinc for whatever tiding an ad vertisement would bring forh. Subscribe to the Morning Astoriari, His appeal to the public is that he 60 cents per month, delivered by seeded $500, "not to be obliged to carrier. DIXIE SETS RECORD. NEW YORK, Aug. 5 In a trial over the New York Yacht Club course in Hempstead Bay, Long Isl and, yesterday, the motorboat Dixie II made the highest known speed record for a bo'at of her size and retary. in regard to the plattorm type- Traveling four times over the committee, little can be learned. It j Hempstead course of one and one is understood the platform will con-jtcnth miles, twice with the tide and tain a strong local option amend- itwice aKainst it she rcc0rdcd an av- The anti-DuBois men have agreed to stand together in connection with the report of the credentials commit tee, there is no doubt but that the two tactions will split tomorrow as soon as the report has been adopted, cording to instructions received from The convention adjourned until ten the adjutant-general's office, all offi o'clock tomorrow. statute miles an hour. READY FOR TEST. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 5.-Ac- I SH00TINGJTHE SUN. Simplest Way of Locating 8hlp't Position at 8ea. The average transatlantic traveler tliHpliiys very little Intorent iu the uav. Igutlon of tlio vessel beyond watching tho tdilp'g oillrers, extant In linnil, uiuklug observations, says a writer In Travel Magaxlnn. Very few have uny idea of the process by'uieanH of which the rxiodtrn navigator Is enabled to ac curately place the ship's position nl a stated time on the chart. Out of eight of laud a ship's geographical po sition Is determined elthiT by keeping a careful record of the rourse steered ami the dlstitiice rt:a. known as dead reckoning, or by the combined use of chronometer and sextnnt-that is, by observation of the heavenly bodies The opera tie u of fli!:!ing the latitude and longitude of olmervatlon cati lie performed la a number of ways, of which tli simplest and moHt eoiiven lent Is l.y iueni:rln.T t!n nltltude of the fiun above- the 'mhon at noon, as 1- Indicated on the vernier of the sextant nnd Bpo!:e:i -f nt wn n: "sIiooM'.ig the cun." An arithmetical computatb:) by the aid of I iirlthmn In thus qiilcLlv made which shows t::iii't!y how fat the ship l.i uoi'th or smith of the eiy.i,'. (or, or. in oilier wonli. thn latitudes. Finding tin? longitude, however, J.i somewhat longer piiroms. An olwe-rvi,. tloo Is made either In tho forenoon c-i afternoon, the chronometer time of tbj horizon contact of the sun's Imago be ing noted. A calculation Isjthen mad,) which gives the exact time at the spot where the ship happens to be, and, ai the chronometer carried aboard show the exact time at Greenwich, tho prim meridian of longitude, the difference between the two expresses In hours and minutes (easily convertible Into degrees and miles) the distance east or west of Greenwich. Having thus, roughly speaking, found the latitude and longitude, a dot placed on the chart at the exact point where the llne3 of latitude and longitude cross denotes tho ship's position. 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