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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-07-17

legislature to repeal this Act, was sum-
marily killed.
The next matter to engage our atten-
ton was the law providing for gar
nishee of salaries of government en-
ployees, which was rendered obsolete
when the drawing of drafts was
changed from the individual depart
ments to the Auditors office. a new
law was drafted and in spite of vigor-
Gus opposition from members of the
House was eventually passed exactly
as drawn by your committee and is
now in active operation. several hun
dred cases having already been passed
upon and delinquents made to pay their
just debts. In this connection it might
be said that the government itself has
taken advantage OF this law, and has
entered suits against many of its own
employees to compel payment of taxes
due.
We next took up the matter of gar
nishment of salaries of other than gov
eminent employees. and succeeded in
repeating the Act passed by the legis-
lature of 1901, which practically ex-
empted the average wage Garner from
suit of any sort.
AS in the former case. we had draft
ed, an amendment to the existing law.
which met as in the other case with
vigorous opposition from members of
the House, but which was finally pass
ed exactly as drawn and has already
been put in operation in many cases,
and will be of great value to the bust
ness community, where most of our
business is done on the credit system
Our next work was the drawing and
presenting of bill to facilitate the col
lection of debts due us from persons
resident on the other islands. which
when fully understood by the(business
men will be much appreciated.
Formerly to prosecute a case against
a resident of the other islands it was
for a qualified representa-
tive of a concern to appear personally
in court bringing his proofs, which was
of such an expensive nature
as to preclude any suit at all. Under |
this new Act it is not necessary for the
business man to leave his work, but
suit can be brought against delin-
luents without any unusual expendi- |
ture of money.
Our last work was the securing of
the passage of a law, providing for a
tax or license on so called commercial
who have hitherto been ex-
empt and who have baffied all attempts
to make them pay something for the
privilege of doing business in the Ter
ritory. This law was copied from a
statute and has already
been favorably passed upon by the
Supreme Court of the United States.
space will not permit of more extend
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-07-17
Rent as Basis for Taxation.

The French have decided upon rent
as the basis of ascertaining the income
of residents of Paris for the purpose of
income taxation. 1t is commonly said
that in this city residents expend from
a quarter to third of their income in
rent. A French official makes the fol-
lowing estimate in Paris: Those who
pay a rent of 5000 are considered to
be in receipt of an income of $1,000 a
year; those paying $4,000 are supposed
to have $4,000 and those rich enough
to pay $4,000 rental are credited with an
income Of S4S, 900.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-07-17
AN OPEN LETTER.

Sir: Throughout last weeks issue of
your paper, there appeared an article
headed big Ship Ashore" and for
cheap jokes 1 think it deserves a place
by the side of that witty CD riddle,
why is a hen if it is?'' There is moth
ing smart or interesting in this con-
tinued round of arrant nonsense which
is weekly Haunted before the eyes of
those seeking information. Must we,
the people of Honolulu, still suffer! Is
there no way of bridling the tongue of
this manipulation of words? Respect
fully, The Douglas Patent Closet, per
E. r. Bath.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-07-17
WHAT THE LEGISLATURE
DID FOR THE MERCHANTS
Passed Many Laws To Aid In Collecting Accounts.
A Vote of Thanks Given To Represen-
tatives Harris and Andrade.

efforts of the Merchants Association
ing the last legislature
report McIneny for the Committee Public
yesterday At the conclusion
thanks unanimously adopted appreciation
of the reess efforts Representatives w W. Frank
ndr behalf of the association
.folIour
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-24

}, V. Skelton.
Corvallis.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-24
Notice to Bidders.

Notice is hereby given that the Coun-
ty Court of Benton County, Oregon,
will receive sealed bids, up to Wednes-
day the 21st day of October. 1908. at I
O'Clock p m, for the construction of a
concrete sidewalk FIVE feet wide, along
the North ide of the County Court
House Block in Corvallis, Oregon. The
Court reserving the right to reject any
and all bids, and said bids to be filed
with the County Clerk on or before said
date @ t
Dated this 12th day of October, 1908.
VICTOR P. MOSES,
! County Clerk Of Benton County, Ore.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-24
Call for Warrants.

Notice is hereby given that there
is money in the treasury to pay all
city warrants drawn on the general
fund and endorsed prior to July
18th 1901. also all street fund war
rants Endorsed prior to Aug. 25th
1908.
Interest will stop on same from
this date. Dated at Corvallis, Ore.
Oct 10Th 1903.
VIM. McLagan, City Treas.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-24
CORVALLIS, OREGON. 1908.

parentlY without emotion. He
Estooped over and shook hands with
his counsel, but his friends surged
about him so closely that he could
not move. His counsel shook hands
with each juror, thanking them
Tor their action. While this was in
progress, Judge Gary offered Til
man back his two pistols, the Lug
er with which the killing was done.
and the Colt which was found in
his pocket after the shooting.
4 don't want them" declared
Tilman, waving.of the sheriff who
was bringing them toward him,
Il never want to see that pistol
again."
The "guns" as they call them
down here, were handed to rela.
tive of Tilman's. After thsnking
personally the jury, Tilman and
his friends left the court room. At
the foot Of the stepss, he met "Oid
George" johnson. his body serv.
ant johnson is one of the anti
bellum negroes He is in his, 84th
year and his wool is as whits as
snow.
Bless do Lo'd, Jim!' the old
negro shouted as soon as be caught
sight of Tilman. Tilman showed
the first feeling. Breaking away
from his friends be rushed up. and
& ~ braced the negro, whose tears al
most blinded him.
Tilman has made no arrange
iment for his future. He left this
afternoon for Trenton, s C The home
of Senator Ben Tilman whose wife
Eis dangerously i'll, the result Of
runaway accident. He will go to
Edge6 cid tomorrow, where a public
reception will be held for him.
IF this will end the matter. is
the remark of the most conserva-
tive citizens.
They do not believe it will.
Enough feuds have been started be-
Ecau-e of the trial to last a genera
|tion. Neighbors have sworn that
they would not believe each other
on oath and this n Edgefeld and
ISaluda counties means a shooting
Tor cutting scrape.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-24
Cheap Rates.

Between Portland and Willamette
Valley points-Low round trip rates
have been placed in effect between Port
land and Willamette Valley points. in
either direction, Tickets will be sold
Saturdays and Sundays, and limited to
return on or before the following Mon.
day. Rate to or from Co. wallis $500.
Call on Southern Pacific Cos agents
for particulars,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-24

Portland Or, Oct 2o.-The stea.
mer South Portland struck north
vest Blanco sunken reef at 4:4o
p m during thick fog. Accor-
ding to reports from survivors, it
was 2 minutes to one hour after
striking the reef until the vessel
sank. The carried SO people all
told II passengers and crew of
25-of whom five passengers and
IL of the crew we're savsd.
The coroner's jury i. =, session
now, and the evlde,c+ survivors
of the wreck in rel :ion 10 h, death
of Charles HusoD ii t asst ,tant en-
gineer, shows that Captain McIn-
tire left the vesssl in the first Off
GERS boat, No. at the request of
First Officer Bruce, Is minutes be-
fore boat No. left the vessel, and
that the vessel steamed Is minutes
from the point of striking the reef
after the captain had left.
In the meantime, the screw con-
structed inpromptu RATS from the
matches, etc, for the saving of the
remainder OF the crew and passen.
gers. The vessel is presumed to
have struck on tho northwest swash
rock of Cape B.anco reef. To
launching the boat, they evidently
dumped the passengers and crew,
as NJ. 1 boat is still adrifG without
occupants. No. 2 boat, in charge
of Captnin Mcintyre, landed at
Port Orford beach at $50 a. m.,
with seven persons aboard. This
boat manned by two survivors and
Port Oxford men, put out in search
Of the raft, aud succeededIin finding
and landing it at Port Oxford with
the remaining survivors at 1890
p. M.
Chief Engineer Ward in charge
of the little raft, reports having
seen an impromptu raft, containing
six people, after the vessel had gone
down, and it is supposed they are
still adrift.
Mrs. Bent, and Mrs. Tyrrel, the
only ladies on board, are known to
be among the missing.
First Officer Bruce, who was on
the bridge atthe time of thu disas-
ter, and Chief Engineer Ward are
given full credit and praise for their
conduct during the excitement-
+ At II o'clock tonight the Coro-
ner's jury had not returned ver-
dict 10 the case of the death of
Huson.
Marshfeld Or, Oct. 20.-Latest
advises from the Port Oxford are
that the relief parties have retur-
ned to shore, driven in by the. fog
and darkness. The tug Columbia
was sighted on her way to the scene
of the wreck and she is expected to
hang around there till morning.
It is positively asserted that only
six more of the lives on the wrecked
South Portland can be s,ved, as all
the others have persisted in a
watery grave. These last six were
seen clinging to raft constructed
of the steamers hatchss, and were
being carried in a. southerly direc-
tion by the current. The only
hope for their recovery is that the
wind will drive them near shore,
where they can be seen and res
cued.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-24

and got fivs others in with us. It
was 4 o'clock when we struck and
we were in the boat till 5:3o this
morning, having to make shore
with one oar and a piece of mast
I will make my full and complete
statement as to the course OF the
accident to the inspectors"
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-24
Claims OF Super visors.

Aud notice is hereby given that if no
objections are filed thereto that the sum
will be allowed by the County Court of
Benton County, Oregon, at the regular
1908 term of said Court.
Published by order of Court.
VICTOR P, MOSES,
County Clerk.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-24
Strayed.

On or about Friday, October IS, from
W. Tay1or's pasture, Jersey heifer calf,
about 7 months old. A liberal reward
will be given for its return to my resid
ence or for Information leading to its re-
covery.
+ G, V. Skelton.
Corvallis.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-24

When you want fresh clover and grass
Seed go to Zierolfs. A new supply of
resh seed just received.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-24

We have added several new pieces to
our Premium dishes. Nolan & Calla-
han.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-11-14
JUST WHAT YOU NEED
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
 Tablets.

S"emoeuatn'S Skom1ch and Liver
 Tablets.
 When you feel dull after eating. When you have no appetite. When you have a bad taste in the mouth.
 When your liver is torpid. When your bowels are constipated. When you have a headache. When you feel bilious.
 They will improve your appetite, cleanse and invigorate your stomach, and regulate your liver and bowels. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by all druggists.
 For sick headache try Chamberlain's stomach and Liver Tablets; they will ward off the attack if taken in time. For sale by all druggists.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-27

Frances Korte. who slept in an adjoining
room. Mrs. Rolfes aroused her and hur-
ried again to the front to find the children.
To her surprise Charles. the elder. had dis
appeared.
CHILD RE-NTERED BUILDING.
Drowsily the little fellow had re-entered
the room and was found in the rear apart
ment asleep again on his couch. Mrs.
Rolfes got him out the second time. just as
the flames were bursting through the floor
to consume the bed upon which she and her
husband had been asleep.
Protecting the children in a nearby door
way, MIS-. Rolfes remained with them while
her husband awoke other occupants OF the
mouse ana hurried from door to door, call
ing nre, ard ringing door bells to secure
assistance. There was no fire alarm box
near. by and no telephones. Several blocks
away on Chouteau avenue some one finally
found box and turned In an alarm.
Il was an hour after Mrs. Rolfes was first
awakened when the Fire Department finally
reached the scene. The interior of the
efeeptng-room was by that time entirely
DESTROYED. Other rooms were damaged. but
c9peo serious damage
1T was the smell Of smoke think that
aEoke me" said Mrs. Rolfes yesterday,
Enough the storm had made me restle -,
MI. Rolfes had been up until long alter
midnight in the bakery beneath the house
Ny hrst thought was OF the. baby and the
other children -
There 10 stairway leading from the
bakery into our room. and the smoke Vas
pouring up In volumes which half stif-
feeated the children 50 that could scarcely
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-27

Awakened by the odor Of burning wood
work beneath her bed and by the vivid
flashes Of lightning and crashing thunder
in the storm at $50 % clock yesterday morn
ing, Mrs. Richard Rolfes, who lives at No.
- South Sarah street. was aroused to the
fact that the room containing herself. hus-
band and three little children was afire
from the bakery ovens, just beneath their
beds.
6pringing to her feet. she called to her
husband to awake, snatched her 3-year-old
baby from its bed and awakened the elder
children. Charles and Oliver.
With the baby in her arms and dragging
the other two, Mrs. Rolfes hurried to the
street. Vivid flashes Of lightning and the
torrents Of rain confronted the mother.
There was no alternative. however. and.
reaching the street, she deposited the little
ones in doorway and ran back to arouse
her husband.
Rolfes she supposed. had been aroused by
her outcty. but he had been up late ut the
bakery preparing for the morning output Of
bread. and was stiil sound asleep. The IRE
was now forcing its way through the tim
bers beneath the bed. The room was filled
with smoke. which even the lightning could
scarcely penetrate.
Grabbing her husband by the shoulders.
She Dhook him into consciousness and got,
him out. Thsn there was servant girl.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-27
NATIONAL FEDERATION
OF BUILDING TRADES.
CARNATIONS Meet to Form a New
Association.

Indianapolis. Aug 26.-The presidents Of
seven international building trades organ
izations, having a combined membership Of
$4,000 workmen, began a meeting in In
dianapolis to-day that may result in the
organization OF a national federation Of
building trades. for the purpose Of sup
porting each other and arbitratins differ
ences.
Among those present are H. Lillian Of st.
Louis. president of the Hold Carriers and
Building Laborers International Union;
Frank Buchanan of Chicago. president Of
the Structural Iron Workers; G. P. Cub
bins Of Chicago. president Of the Brick
Masons' International Union; D. W. Til
den of Chicago. secretary of the lnterna-
tionai Brotherhood of Painters and Dec
orators; NJ. P. Carrick Of Lafayette. Ind,
secretary of the same organization, and
W. a. OKeefe of st. Louis, president Of
the Plasterers' International Union. Presi-
dent w. D. Huber and Secretary Frank
Duffy of the Brotherhood Of Carpenters
and Joiners. are also in the meeting.
The organization of federation Of al
lied workers would not necessarily mean
that the organizations now affiliated with
either the American Federation of Labor or
the National Building Trades Council would
withdraw from those affiliations. The con-
vention will last two days.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-27
COMPLETES TOUR OF WORLD
TN LESS THAN SIS DAYS.
Henry Frederick of New York Breaks
All Records for the Distance,
After LosinH . Week.

New York. Aug. &-Henry Frederick who
left New York City on July on the steamer
Deutschland for q tour around the world,
with the hope Of breaking the record for the
shortest time consumed in circling the globe,
returned to New York tonight on the New
York Central Railroad.
Mr.. Frederick has been successful in his
endeavor. having made the circuit in fifty
four days, seven hours and twenty minutes
In speaking of the trip, he said:
My object in making the trip was to
see the quickest time man could go around
the world comfortably. The train ride from
Paris to Dalny. China. consumed eighteen
days. Two days were spent crossing the
Yellow Sea, and two more by rail across
Japan"
al Yokohama I missed my steamer by
ten hours, and lost seven days, as i was
compelled TO take slow boat two days
later. which spent sixteen days on the Pa
chic. landed at Victoria and crossed the
continent In little over four DAYS. Tn g.
with the Deutscnland's fast time of six
days across the Atlantic, made my record
Of hfty-four days"
Mr.: Frederick said that he found the line
OF the Transsiber1an Railroad swarming
with russian troops, who were being poured
into Manchur,a at the rate OF LOU q day.
At Port Arthur were concentrated thirty
seven warships Of all classes. In Japan he
found the feeling for war with Russ,a RIM.
ming very high, and active ORGANIZATIONS
being made for hostilities.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-27
SUES TO BREAK MARRIAGE
TIES AFTER 28 YEARS.
Edward b. Brouster, Old Citizen of st.
Loeis County, says Wife and Son
Drove Him From Home.

and best-known citizens Of st. Louis Coun-
~, yesterday, filed suit for divorce against
his wife. Laura Townsend Brouster. with
whom he had lived for twenty-eight years.
Rrouster charges his wife with general
tndignities. He alleges that she and their
son threatened to assault him and knock
his block or; that they did hit him and
finally ordered him to leave the house,
which order was obeyed.
The couple were married November 25,
1876. The final separation came March 10.
1tQH Broustef was brother of the late
James b. Brouster, Judge Of the County
Court, and nephew of former Probate
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-27
ALTON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
The Reverend E. J. BrownsOn Re
elected Moderator.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Greenville. ILL.,. Aug. zs-over LIS dele
gates. representing thirty churches. are at-
tending the meeting Of the Alton Baptist
Association. which convened here to-day
The annual election resulted In the re-
election OF the Reverend 4. J. Brownson
Of Belleville moderator, and n. W. Weir
of Bellevilie clerk
The opening sermon was preached by the
Reverend d. g. Blunt Of Ltchneld this
morning. The afternoon session consisted
Of addresses on missions by Miss Fannie
Hopkins Of Alton. Miss Maude DarroW Of
OFallon and Miss Stella Hartford of Ar
cola. who will soon 20 to Burma a. q
missionary.
Tonight the doctrinal sermon was
preached by the Reverend L u. Waterman
OF Upper Alton, and Doctor 8. A. Mckay,
address.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-27
F0RTY-EIGHT FEET OF JACK.
Rich Zinc Strike Made on Jimmie's
Creek Near Yellville.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
YellVfiie. Ark, Aug. a.-The diamond drill
that has been operating on Jimmie's Creek.
seven miles north Of this place. has brought
out core showing forty Height feet Of jack
which will run at least 20 per cent metal
lie zinc. This IL the district in which the
Olympia, owned in st. Louis, made such q
remarkable showing Of zinc, its shaft prov
ing the correctness Of the drill report
There will be q general resumption of work
In that district within three weeks
Shipments Of zinc concentrates continue
from the Rush district, while the Cabber
district has been added to the list Of pro-
ducers. All the ore that has been stored
has been shipped to the shelters, and now
the mills are daily turning out more than
poesibly can b transported overland to the
rxlroad. Dying to the scarcity Of teams.
A new departure VIII b made In CON
centrating sino ore In this neld by the I'm
PRODUCTION Of Woelily tables to Be used in
connection with the tgs. It 10 claimed that
there will be saving of at least % per
cent OF ore that 10 now lost In the tailinRs
Seven switches have been GRADED at the
river to accommodate the cars hauling iron,
ties and concrete for tho new bridge across
White River. Excellent progress q being
=, made on the tunnel a that point, and It
VIII DO completed about the same time.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-27
DAMAGE PLACED AT 100000.
Flood Caused Greater Disaster
Than at First Supposed.

Frankfort. Kas. Aug. 0.-The damage to
farms in Nemaha and Marshall countie. by
yesterdays cloudburst Is greater than at
first estimated and now is placed at $4,000.
Great quantities Of hay, wheat and oats in
stack, besides wheat and corn in bins were
swept away. while many farmers lost all
their cattle and hogs.
Business at Frankfort Is at standstill.
Dozens Of bridges are out and wire COM
munication with most of the flooded points
Is still interrupted. The Vermillion River
has fallen ten feet In the past twenty-four
hours.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-27
WRECKED BY LABOR TROUBLES
Receiver Appointed for Chicago
Contractors.

to-day Frank c. Stevens was appointed re-
ceiver for the 7. Nicholson & Sons Com
pony. one Of the largest contracting firms
Of Chicago
In his petition TO the court. Attorney Ell
ner Adams, for the company, attributed
the insolvency Of the firm largely to labor
troubles. Numerous strikes on several
large buildings upon which the Nicholscn
concern is engaged have 70 seriously EN-.
barrassed the company that. according to
the attorney. 1t Is insolvent. The debts Of
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-27
Army Orders.

Army Orders.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. Aug. 26.-Army orders were
issued to-day as follows:
Captain VIM. w. Harris. Corps Of Engineers,
In addition to his present duties. will report
to Lieutenant Colonel VIM. H. Heuer. Corps OF
Engineers. TO. duty under his immediate orders.
The sick leave granted Second Lieutenant Jo-
seph l. McMullen, Fifteenth Cavalry. Is extended
First Lieutenant John J. Toney, Jr, Fourth
Infantry is detailed to enter the class at the
General Service and Staff College. Fort Leayen-
worth, September !.
Second Lieutenant Daniel D. Tompkins. Tenth
Cavalry. Is transferred from Troop to troop
Of that regiment.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-27
10 sabstit.te Oaered.

Say what you will about druggists offer
ing something 'Just al good" because 1t
pays . better profit. the fact still stands
that ninety-nine out of q hundred druggists
recommend Chamb sriain's Collie, Cholera and
for disrrhoes IL asked for, and do 80 be-
cause they know It is the one remedy that
can always be depended upon. even In the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-27

Wlis Preferred olaelnAati.
Lewis c. MARI Med suit for divorce In the
Circuit Court yesterday against Ida Mari.
They were married IN Cincinnati. O.. April
3 IL In May, 300 his buatnese called
70 cone 70 New York, and she replied that
she would not live anywhere but In Cincin-
natl, he states. He wrote other letters, but
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-27
Welding I.xifatie..

OF very superior character in quality, exc
cution and taste-produced on short notice
and at very reasonable prices. Samples
mailed free. MERMOD 4 JACCARDS.
Broadway and Locust.
Sgrrrass esfalsg. l.0se sssrssiass, MAILED nee.