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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
CITY News
AN UNPLEDGED BODY
Such Commission Should Handle
The Question of New Charter,
Says N. F. Hawley.
Interest in Subject Grows-Best
Course to Pursue the Import
ant Thing Now.

Interest in the matter of a new charter
Is growing. The best way to proceed Is
the subject of frequent discussion. N. r.
Hawley, who was a member of the first
commission, was asked to-day whether
commission should be appointed for Min
neapolis, with the understanding that 1t
should submit the present charter for
adoption as a home rule charter He said:
Il think charter commission should be
appointed and that it should submit a
home rule charter to be voted upon at the
next election-preferably at a special cleo
ton if that is possible. But as for hav-
ing an understanding with the members
of the commission before they are APP
pointed as to what kind of charter they
will submit; that Is another matter.
An UnpIedged Commission.
DO you mean that you do not think
that the men before they are appointed
should be pledged to the kind Of a
charter they are to submit?' was asked.
Yes, | mean that exactly. am not
now however, opposing or advocating any
particular form of charter, nor the wis.,
dom of this or that course by a charter
commission. I am not opposing the pol
, icy of submitting the present charter or
of adding, if it is thought best a provi-
sion for separate municipal elections. or of
adding also, if there is a demand for it,
civil service provisions as to the fire de-
patment. Those are matters that can
be properly submitted to commission
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
PRESS OF EARLY MINNESOTA
Discussed by .. IS. 3. Johnson Before
the State Historical Society In st.

Paul Last Evening.
The history of north star newspapers
to the close Of the year 1856 was con-
sidered last night in a paper read by y
s. 3. Johnston of st. Paul before the
state historical society. 1t was the third
paper of a series upon Territorial Jour
nalism in Minnesota
''Of the forty weekly newspapers
started between the advent OF the st.
Paul Pioneer in 1S49 and that of the
Carimona Telegraph Of Fillmore county
at the close of 1885," said Mr. Johnston.
"only two, the Pioneer and the Winona
Republican, have had a continuous exis-
tence to the present. Of the seventeen
weekly newspapers started in 1856 only
two lived to see 1860. Those were the
Chatfield Republican and the Saltwater
Messenger The Republican expired in
1851, the Messenger was discontinued in
1858 and started afresh by George X.
Shaw in 1S7O.''
]. V. Brewer told the society Of book
| that he is writing upon the adventures
| and discoveries of the first white men
who visited the future Minnesota. An
other book upon the same topic is being
prepared by Secretary Warren Upham
of the society.
Part of windowsil from General Ma
thaniel Green's house at Coventry, r. l.,
built in 1850, was presented to the society
by General John B. Sanborn. General
Sanborn gave also some Stag found near
Green's home at spot where many brass
cannon were cast for the continental
! army. An old Baltimore paper was eN-
hibted as the gift of F. Racine. por-
| trait Of D. w. G. Dunwell, first and last
mayor Of West ST. Paul, was presented
by DR.. Campbell
At the triennial election held by the
executive council Former Governor Alex.
ander Ramsey, being indisposed, %coulC
not attend The former officers were re.
elected namely: President, Governor
Alexander Ramsey; first vice presidnt
General John B. Sanborn; second vice
president, N. P. Langford; secretary
Warren Upham; treasurer, H. P. Upham
Emperor William, on his recent visit t.
England led the First Royal Dragons il
cheering for the king. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
URGING "OWL' SERVICE
ST. Paul Citizens Urge Albright Cars
for the Interurban on
Mr. Lowry.

Six representatives of the st. Paul
unions which are interesting themselves
in owl car service for that city are in
Minneapolis this afternoon in conference
with President Thomas Lowry of the
Twin City Rapid Transit company and
Vice President C. G. Goodrich. Tile COM
mittee is presenting arguments to show
that the agitation for night service is not
that of handful of indictments.
The aid of State Labor Commissioner
O'Donnell was solicited yesterday. and he
produced figures to show that thousands
of night workers in ST. Paul would be
benefited by the service.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10

when appointed We have the right and
reason to assume that they will be men
OF discretion good sense and Intelligence.
My suggestion is simply this, that 70
pledge members of the commission De-
forehand as to what charter, they Will
submit or to appoint men who are
pledged to a particular charter, IS Cd
noSious to the spirit of the law and VIII
thwart it's real object. 1t would ROD the
members Of the opportunity to express
free, untrammeled and intelligent opinion.
I'm answer to the question, is 1t not
proper that the members of the commits
sion should represent their constituents!
let me ask, who is in position to say what
is the wish of their constituents? Would
you as a representative of the press un-
dertake to do so? Should l or any linn
tied number of private individuals at
tempt to dictate it? Or should the judges
who appoint the commission do it?
1T must be kept in mind that the mem
bers of a charter commission are not rep
resentatives elected in the ordinary way,
like those of a Legislature or city council
after a political contest in which cues
tons are raised and publicly discussed
and issues clearly drawn and settled. On
the contrary they are appointed without
appeal to the people, by the judges Of the
district court, who usually exercise only
judicial functions. 1t is obvious that the
appointment should be raised above all
political conSdera tons. The commission
should be nonpartizan, unpledged, and not
| committed to any one idea. 1t should be
representative, but representative as
nearly as may be of all classes, and made
| up of men who are fair, who are intelli-
gent on municipal matters. and when pos
sible, who have had experience. They
should be men who are open minded and
not so fettered that they cannot hear all
sides of the matter. They ought to have
capacity for ascertaining the wishes of
the people and at the same time be able
to protect the real interests of the pub
| lie.
Question of Expediency.
',The expediency or ineXpediency of
submitting the old charter as a home rule
charter is an important question It is
one, however, about which it is apparent
there is no one opinion. Let that question
be submitted to the properly constituted
tribunal, namely. new charter commits
sion when appointed. What I am now
contending for is that the question as tC
whether the old charter is or is not ito
be submitted should not be a determining
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10

MRS. JACOBS, cLAIRvoYANT AND BUsI.
ness medium. can be consulted daily ON all
affairs of life; satisfaction guaranteed 80
Sd av 5.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
.-..- "A PIONEER GONE ..s,.s
Jonathan T. Grimes, One of the
Earliest Settlers, Called Hence.

Jonathan T. Grimes passed peacefully
away at 10 o'clock this morning at the
residence of his daughter, Mrs. L. A.
Phelps, 34OO Nicollet avenue, with whom
he has lived since the death of his wife
in November. Seven children who had
remained at the bedside during the night
were present when their father died. No
tice Of the funeral will be given later.
Mr.. Grimes is survived by his eight
children: John G. Grimes of California
Edward E. Grimes of Mortified, Melvin
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
Guardian for Young Eastman.

Judge Harvey this morning appointed
James r. Best guardian ad Item for Will
lie w. Eastman The appointment was
made so that the minor could be legally
represented at the hearing Feb. IA on the
claim of Mrs Eastman for $4,000 against
the estate of the late W. w. Eastman.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10

HELENAR- BUSINESS MEDIUM
and life reader. Consult her all business
affairs; love, troubles absent friends. She
has equal IA 18th st S.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
ERRORS OF CLERKS
Defense in Runge Trial Will Try to
Show That Mistakes Were
Accidental.
Again It Asks for Continuance Until
j. B. Dukes Can Appear
as Witness.

Did the clerks of election in keeping tall
~ as the votes were read make the err
rors ascribed to the criminal action of
l.. A. Runge, now on trial for violating the
election laws? That is the question sug-
gested and re-suggested by the questions
of Victor WEIGH attorney for the defend
ant, In the Runge trial this morning.
The trend thereof indicates that this is
the line Of defense to be adopted, while
the state, on the other hand, is indeavor-
ing to show that under the system of tai
ly keeping no such discrepancy could
have been caused in this manner
At the opening of the session Mr.. WEIGH
renewed his motion for continuance on
the ground that j. B. Dukes, an important
witness, was still i'll. Mr.. Boardman
wished time to introduce some affidavits
showing that Dukes was not a material
witness for the defense, but was in fact
more material for the state. The court
reserved it's ruling and the trial proceeded
w. H. Hatcher testified that he was
one of the judges Of election in the four
teenth precinct of the fourth ward at the
time when Runge is accused of having
falsely read the names on the ballots
for the purpose of nominating his friends.
The witness explained that he. read all
of the votes cast by the democratic and
pOpulist parties and that Lewis A. Runge
read all of the republican votes, while
the third judge, J. B. Dukes, strung the
NOCeS AFTER tney were read and tallled
by the clerks. The only person sitting
near the defendant Runge was Dukes,
who appeared to. be i'll and, according to
Hatcher's story, was not paying any at
tention to the ballots which he strung.
Charles S. Gale, a clerk of election, cor
roborated Hatcher's testimony. He fur
Their related that Sherman Smith, candi-
date for the state senate, and alleged to
have been aided by Runge, appeared at
the polling place after the closing hour
and engaged in a private conversation
with the defendant. N
I'm tallying the votes, did not the clerks
disagree several times and make a forced
balance necessary asked Mr.. WEIGH
Eyes, there were several disagreements,
but not, think more than three" re-
piled the witness, and he stoutly main
tanned this statement despite severe
cross examination. g..
The two other clerks, Carl M. Rohne
and William D. Bray, testified to practi-
cally the same facts as the other wit
nesses. A. T. Fortier, file clerk at the
deputy auditors office, produced the Ger
tilted lists of election and these were Of
| fered in evidence. -r- 49,.
| The jurors are William Hines Walter H.
Swartzenburg, Gulbrand Erickson, j. R.
Jackson, August Soldering, John J.. Yak,
Hammond T. Warren, Henry S. Kobler,
| Harry A. Kerr. Andrew Larson, Willis
A.. Cook and Theodore Fishback.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10

Emperor William, on his recent visit to
England, led the First Royal Dragons in
cheering for the king. S.'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
cIAIRvoyANTs

DR.. CLAYMoNT, WONDERFUL CLAIRVoY-
ant, magnetic healer palmist. p It'll st ).
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
FORTUNES FOR TWO
HardWorking Girls Of st. Paul Made
Happy by Prospect of $780,
1000 EACH

Miss Rose Whalen Of ST. Paul has fallen
heir to fortune of 5000, 900 through the
death Of her grandmother at Halifax, MS.
Miss Nellie Campbell, cousin of Miss
Whalen, has also inherited equal
amount. Both girls Wer poor, being
compelled to work hard for their living,
and the fortune comes to them as a god
send 49,.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10

factor In the selection of men for the COM
mission. and that the men should not be
required or permitted to pledge them
selves on it in order to be appointed to
the commission"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10

References to this case yesterday made
it appear that Runge's figures had been
changed, if at all, so as to help J. F.
Calhoun and two other candidates. AS a
matter of fact, Runge's return on sena-
torial candidates gave Smith SO, Roberts
"a and Calhoun 81. The vote actually cast
in this precinct was Smith 49, Roberts 81
and Calhoun IS.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
WANT Pages 3and14
BUSINESS CHANCES

sUPERFLUoUs HAIR, MoLES, ETC, PERMA-
nently removed by electricity. Miss Hollstei-
1918 Syndicate block. Pioneer stand of the
Northwest. Exclusive specialist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-23
END OF SCOTT DAMAGE SUIT
Railroad Company Compromises
by Paying Her $1,000.

The case of Mrs Ella Scott against
the Astoria & Columbia River Railroad
Company was finally disposed OF in the
circuit court yesterday when the at
torneys for the parties asked for dis
nJssal OF the proceedings. The case
was settled out of court. the railroad
company. II is understood. paying to
Mrs. Scott $1,000 In full Of all claims.
AT the FIRST trial of the case, which was
instituted TO recover 5000. the jury DIS
agreed, and at the second trial MIS-
Scott was given $4,000. The company
then appealed 10 the supreme court.
This was one Of the hardest-fought
cases ever tried out in Clatsop county.
District Attorney Allen reported on
several Of the criminal cases. An In
formation was returned in the case
against Arthur Freel for forging
time check for $27. He entered q plea
OF guilty but has not yet been sentenc-
ed. A not true bill was returned In
the case against Israel Matson, charged
with assault with "a dangerous weapon
Matson lost sum of money at cards
and, securing a gun, took shot at
man who had been In the game. The
mans name is Norland. and both he
and a bystander were injured by Mat
son. The witnesses In the case are all
gone from the city and 1t was neces-
sary to return not true bill.
The case of the state against Law
renee pilkington was also dismissed.
The boy had killed some horses and the
refusal Of he father to pay the sum
demanded for one animal resulted in
the lads arrest. The case was settled
out of court.
A not true bill was returned in the
case of Albert Simen, charged with as
sault with dangerous weapon. The
man assaulted Frank Rockman with a
knife, He is IS years of age and was
intoxicated when the assault was COM
mltted. The prosecuting witness asked
for dismissal Of the charge. Similar
action was taken in the case against
Thomas Taylor, for larceny Taylor
was tramp and stole suit of clothes.
He was allowed to get out of town on
restoring the property to its owner.
Mr.. Allen still has under advisement
the case against Otto Hill and Anton
Iunt, charged with larceny,
Default was entered in the divorce
cuse of Mary e. Pidgeon, and a SINH
lar order WAS entered in the case of
Edward Prior VS., Cora Prior.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-23
ANXIOUS TO BE EDUCATED.

The recent Chinese reform movement
has had the effect of arousing the en-
thusiasm of local Chinese residents,
and there is a healthy desire among
them to acquire an American educa-
ton. Leong Yot, 17-year-old nephew
of Leong Zip, a merchant, cut off his
queue on Monday and started for
school. and Zip says he will make an
other 17-year-old nephew, Leong Yet
do likewise. The Chinese women of
Astoria have subscribed 5000 TO the re-
form fund. This fund is being created
to maintain educational Institutions in
China, with the end in view of
fitting the Chinese for the civilized life
which the reformers purpose that they
shall hereafter follow.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-23
Prominent Men
Inspect Harbor
Make Trip Over the Bay to View
Progress Of Work Now
Being Carried on.

There was an excursion on the Co.
lumbla at tn early hour yesterday
morning by delegation Of Astoria cit
izens looking out for the interests OF
Astoria as shipping port. The pur-
pose was to observe the condition of the
channels at mean low tide and ascer-
tain the effect Of the dredging being
done by the w. s. Ladd.
The trip WAS made at the instance Of
James w. Welch, president OF the
Chamber Of Commerce and the party
included besides himself. Judge j. O.
A. Bowiby, b. Van Dusen and @. W.
Lounsberry. the other three members
Of the committee on commerce and
navigation OF the Chamber Of Com
merce. Other citizens accompanying
the committee were: Hon. Frank Hahn
Martin Foard. Frank r.. Stokes. p. l..
Cherry, Britieh vice-consul, Hon. A.
scherneckau. Dan Weich, John Gratke
Of the Evening Budget. and an Asto-
rlan man. Among those at the wharf
10 sec the party Of but unable them.
selves 10 go were Judge Frank Taylor
and Mayor Suprenant.
The trip was made IN the steamer
Miller, Captain Eabbidge at The helm
The usual course by ship channel was
followed 10 Altoona near Millers sands.
The time Of arrival at this point gave
a fortunate opportunity for getting a
line on the channel to Astoria for the
Potter was just leaving this city for
Portland. The Potter's course was
noted as she zigZagged up the river
and II was plain that I'm following the
accustomed channel to Altoona she Gov
cred three or four miles mure than
would be marked by the crows flight.
Returning the Miller tried the expert
ment Of bse line TO AStoria's wharf
which necessitated crossing from the
north to the south channel. The exper-
iment was successful, soundlnzs were
made along the route and the lead-line
showed that at no place was the depth
less than Is feet. The Potter might
have followed the same course and
saved several minutes time. the
sands seem to De gradually cutting
away along this more direct course and
ii Is Al belief Of some members of the
party that II would be~better for the
dredge 70 assist .he current In cutting
deeper connection between the two
channels than to continue trying 10
keep open the present circuitous course
Of the channel now used. Furthermore,
the dredge Is now depositing sand at
point, which 1t is believed will per-
nit OF its being eventually washed to
the south side Of the river and against
the Astoria harbor. Already mud has
accumulated to depth OF seven or
eight feet opposite the wharfs Of the
lumber mills.
| A report on the observations and
| probably recommendations viii b.
| agreed upon by the committee on com
merce and navigation and win be sub
mltted to the Chamber of Commerce
at it's meeting Monday. night. All who
observed the conditions yesterday
agree that close watch must be kept or
/ the shifting sands above the city. ant
| the matter win no doubt receive earn.
est consideration at the hands Of tbs
| Chamber of Commerce.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-23
WEST SIDE NOTES.

Fred Warren returned to Princeton
college on Wednesday.
Mrs. Fannie Austin of Seaside was in
Warrenton on Friday.
Rev. w. S. Short held services in St.
| Thomas chapel on Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Dawson spent
the week IN Portland and at the state
fair in Salem.
Mrs. Beagers and daughter have
been visiting c. F. Lester and family
the past week.
G. r. Higgins of the Astoria Ma
tional Bank is spending his vacation on
the West Side.
Miss Gertrude Abenitt has returned
to The Dalles after spending the sum-
mer in Warrenton.
Chas Smith has moved his family
back to Skipanon and they are living in
the Moore house.
Miss e. v. Hess was IN Skipanon on
Sunday, She will open school in dis
trict No, 2 about the first of October.
Mr. A. E. Allen and wife returned
home on Sunday after visit to the
Portland carnival and the state fair at
Salem.
MIR. Ben Olsen was in Warrenton last
week. He took the Nelson children
back to Little Falls where they will
stay this winter,
Mr.. Levi Johnson held evening SER
vices in Warrens hall on Sunday. Mr.
Johnson comes to West Side once
month.
Miss Fay Hill will so to Astoria on
Monday where she will attend the con-
vent school. She will enter the grad
uatlng class.
Mr.. Dick Halderman was called to
the Clatskanie offices three days last
week. Mr.. Dixon took his place at
Warrenton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-23
PRELIMINARY HEARING TODAY.

The preliminary hearing of Arthur
Scoggins, who Is charged with having
thrown acid on N. D. Bain's famous
pointer, Printer Boy, has been deferred
until today. Mr., Balm came up from
Seaside yesterday to look after the dog
which appears to be somewhat improv-
ed In condition, George Morgitich, who
was with the dog when it was injured,
says he saw Scogglns throw the acid
on the animal, From Morgitieh's state
ment, 1t was evident the acid was ami
monia. Scogglns is said to have stated
that the dog ran into and upset can
of ammonia. and in this manner to
have been injured, but Morgitich denies
this.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-23
a BOYS wild RIDE FOR LIFE.

With family around expecting him
to die With son riding for life,lS miles
to get DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs, and colds, w, II
Brown, OF Leesville, Ind, endured
deaths agonles from asthma; but this
wonderful medicine gave instant relief
and soon cured him. He writes:"I now
sleep soundly every night Like mar
velous cures of consumption, pneu-
monia, bronchitis, coughs, colds and
grip prove its matchless merit for all
throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed
bottles 5Oc and 81 90. Trial bottles free
at Chas. Rogers drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-23
Dr.. Lyons
PERFECT
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Used by people of refinement
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PREPARED ~
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BIG LOG RAFT ARRIVES OUT
Boom Makes Record Breaking
Passage Down the Coast.

The big log raft reached San Francis
co vest trday morning from Agtoria,
after a trip Of six days the fastest ever
made by any vessel towing q log raft
TO the Bay City. The weather was per-
feet, but 70 Captain Johnson's seaman
ship as much as fine weather IL the
crack trip attributed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-23
WHAT IS LIFE,

In the last analysis nobody knows,
but We do know that 1t is under strict
law. Abuse that law even slightly, pain
results. Irregular living means derange
ment of the organs resulting in consti-
patton, headache or liver trouble. DR..
Kings new life pills quickly re-adjusts
this. It's gentle, yet thorough. Only 25c
at Chas. Rogers drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-23
nnlNlis COAL CARGO.

The barkentins Omega arrived yes
tetday, %. days from Newcastle. She
brings Ss5 tons Of coal. which VII be
discharged for :. Elmore & Co. Capt.
Mackie reports that his passage was .
rough one on the south seas. but that
the weaths r. was fine along the coast.
The Omega Is one Of A. NJ. Shnp-
sons vessels. The Addenda, another
OF his ships, was released yesterday
from quarantine. She comes from
Kohuiui, II. r., in ballast.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-23
MAI.INE NoTEs

The steamship Columbia arrived yes
terday from san Francisco. She
brought quantity Of fruit and mer-
chandise for Astoria merchants.
The Heather win leave out this morn
ing TO place supply Of coal aboard
ilghtship No. 80.
The Gerald G. Is at the o. Il. & n.
dock discharging 500 cases OF '''llamook
salmon for S. Elmore q co.
The British bark Dunslaw, fromNtw-
castle-on- Tyne. is reported 70 be out
side.
The schooner Lunnsmhn departed
yesterday for China With q lumber car
go,
The schooner Alumna cleared yester-
DAY from Knappton for port Adelaide,
Australia. with 9OS. .s93 feet Of lumber,
NE bundles OF lath and 5000 bundles Of
plckets, valued al $4,000.
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