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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-02-13
IDAHO SCORES OREGON.
Thinks Neighbor State Should Help to
Bridge Snake River,

Boise, Idaho, Feb. 12.-During de-
bate in the house today on the senate
bill for a bridge across the Snake river
near Weiser, there was some criticism
OF Oregon for not taking an interest in
bridging this boundary stream.
Smith Of Washington made an earn
est appeal against the amendment pro-
posed by the house committee on roads,
bridges and ferries, reducing the ap-
preparation from $40. 600 to $4,000.
The bridge, he saidy meant great deal
to the people Of Weiser and Washing
ton county. They had scraped and
saved an amount equal to the appropri-
alton they asked. Five thousand dol
lars was small amount to the state,
but a serious consideration to the
county. of Washington. They had acted
in good faith, putting up every dollar
they could raise before asking cent
from the state.
Jenkins, of Latah, asserted that one
end OF the bridge rested in Washington
county and the other in the state of
Oregon. The Washington county
members had explained the benefit to
be derived by the people of their
county, but nothing had been said Of
the, benefit to be derived by the people
of Oregon. A canal company was
buildiDg "a huge system in Oregon
through which this road would pass.
1t was strange that the Oregonians had
not contributed to the erection Of the
structure. He read a letter-from Rep
resentative: Test, OF !. Malheur county,
Oregon, stating that on appropriation
had been made BY Oregon for the
bridge. He would suggest that the
word Idaho be stricken out and that
the enacting clause read "be it enacted
by the state of Oregon" The solution
was easy, he declared. The people of
Washington county had raised $4,000,
why should not the:people Of Malheur
county, Oregon, raise the remaining
SIS, 900?
Greer, Of Sheshone, declared that
Oregon was the least progressive of the
Northwestern states because of her
policy of antagoniziag internal i'm
provements. [daho's greatness was
due to the manner in which she had
taken care of the needs, of the people
in the wayof roads and bridges. The
amount was restored tof$l5, 900 and the
hill recommended for passage, 4
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ATTACKED UNIONS
LAWYERS FOR NON.UNION MINERS
ASSERT RIGHTS.
Say Coal Strike Commission Must Find
Miners Union Responsible for Violence
Which Prevented Non-Unlon Men from
Working Union Denounced as a Fo-
menter Of Crime and Anarchy.

Philadelphia, Feb, 12.-The United
Mineworkers of America as an organ.
ization was severely scored today by
counsel before the anthracite coal
strike commission. The nonunion men,
through their attorney, John T. Lena.
han, presented their side Of the contro-
versy and demanded consideration at
the hands OF the commission, claiming
the legal right to earn living as they
might elect without the consent or die.
tation of the union. During his pre-
sentation of the case, Mr.. Lenahan de-
nounced the union as q iomenter OF
crime and anarchy. The main feature
of his argument was the claim that the
union had no legal or moral right to
coerce miners into membership or to
arrogate to itself the authority to fix
the wages of mineworkera.
Mr.. Lenahan, in his argument, pre-
sented three propositions. He submit.
ted that the commission must find the
United Mineworkers responsible for the
violence and other unlawful acts which
deprived the nonunion miners OF their
lawful right to work; that all authori-
ties argee that the law guarantees to
every man the right to work where,
when and for whom he pleases, and
that nothing could justify finding by
the commission that nonunion miners
must deal with their employers through
the medium of the union or be subject
in the slightest degree to the control or
dictation Of the union.
James H. Torrey, counsel for the
Delaware q Hudson company, claimed
that the question of recognition of the
union was not an issue before the com
mission, but he devoted much time to
the consideration of that demand. He
asserted that violence and intimidation
we're agencies selected for the promo.
tion of the purposes OF the minework
ers. Regarding the demand for an
eight hour working day, Mr.. Torrey
said the evidence showed that for vari-
GUS reasons the breakers did not aver.
age more than eight hours day, so
that the physical effects Of long hours
we're not felt.
Major Everitt Warren, counsel for
the Hillside Coal & Iron company, and
the Pennsylvania coal company argued
the demands of the miners in detail,
and declared the Socialistic theories OF
the union or some of its leaders to be
responsible for unreasonable terms
claims.
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TENANTS MAY FREEZE.
While Managers and Employees OF the Big
Office Buildings Quarrel.


Chicago, Feb. 10.-Tenants In large
office buildings found considerable in
convenience today owing to the strike
Of elevator conductors who, with start
ers, ianitors and window washers, are
seeking to enforce recognition OF their
unions by the Building Managers asso-
citation. The supporting. coal team
sters threaten tp leave the buildings In
darkness and without heat.
AT the conference between the Build.
ing Managers association and the rep
resentatives OF the strikers, the former
body offered to arbitrate the difference
il the men would return to work. This
the strikers refused to do, declaring
that they have been trying to arbitrate
the matter for the past six months
without any results and that the differ
ence had now reached a stage where II
could only be adjusted by the Building
Managers association acceding to the
demands OF the strikers.
The local teamsters have been noti-
fed by their union to stop the delivery
of coal at the buildings where the ele-
vator men are out. As several Of these
buildings have but one days supply of
fuel on hand, they will be without heat
and light by tomorrow night unless the
strike is settled.
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MAY HAVE TO EXPLAIN.


Washington, Feb. 12.-So great has
become the opposition in Washington
to the proposed enlargement OF the for
est reserves OF that state and 80 numer-
GUS have been the protests against the
departments action, that Representa-
tive Jones is considering the advisabili-
ty Of having forestry officials from the
department sent out to Washington to
address interested communities at mass
meetings, explaining the forestry policy
and the intentions Of the department
with regard to Washington forests.
From the protests received, it is APP
parent that there is general miscon.
ception Of the forestry idea, as many Of
the complaints are built en- false foun-
dations and many conditions COM
planned of do not and will not exist.
1t is apparant from the protests that
the lands recently withdrawn are be.
yond doubt iorested. While much of
the land included in the limits 70 the
Withdrawals is now settled upon, ii is
not proposed to disturb such settlers
or to in any way curtail their rights.
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LYONSIS CAPTURED
MURDERER OF SHERIFF wITHERs IS
NOW IN JAIL.
Was 0vertaken by a possee While At
tempting to Board q Freight Train
South Of Eugene He Offered No RE-
sistance- Was Unarmed and Disguised
as Tramp when Taken.

Eugene, Feb. l0.-Elliot Lyons, the
murderer Of Sheriff Withers. is now
prisoner in the county Jail. Lyons was
captured BY posse at o'clock yester-
day morning, while attempting to
board freight train near Creswell,
eight miles south OF Eugene. The out
law had thrown away his guns, and
was disguised as tramp.
Lyons was taken by accident more
than by following up any trace. Edgar
Parsons met him in the morning in the
road and recognised him. Being un.
armed, Parsons did not molest hte
fugitive, but proceeded to gather q
number Of men. Following up the
track they saw Lynos board a freight
train near the Morss house. The posse
jumped the same train on the opposite
side and the conductor stopped the
train. As the train stopped Lyons dis
mounted, and had no more than done
so when several guns were leveled at
him with the command to throw mp.
The murderer, who had made boasts
that he would never be taken alive for
horse stealing, acquiesced like weak
ling and made no attempt to resist ar
rest.
Alter the arrest the posse teIephoned
the sheriff here and started for Eugene
with their prisoner. Upon arrival
here they were met by Sheriff Fisk and
the prisoner was hurried TO cell and
now awaits arraignment for his terrible
crime. The trial will come up at the
March term OF the circuit court. The
public mind is now at ease with the
satisfying knowledge that the murderer
Is safely lodged where he will receive
his Just reward.
Lyons, when arrested, made no re.
sistance, as he was unarmed. EIe
made statement to his captors that he
passed through Eugene the night before
and that he slept In pile Of railroad
ties near Goshen. Not only did he
pass through Eugene, bat he went to
the house Of man named White, who
takes care Of horses for DR.. Atwood,
and changed his clothing throughout.
He was In town for about an hour. He
said that he did not want to ahoot an
other man, and was about exhausted
from his flight across country in the
stormy weather.
a large number Of extra police and
deputy sherifis are now on duty for the
prupose Of preventing any attempt to
take the man from jail ior summary
execution. but while there are some
who talk OF lynching, yet the majority
are sobsr minded enough TO insist that
the law take. Its course and will permit
no act to reflect to the detriment OF the
Community.
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SWEPT TO DEATH.
One Thousand Lives Lost by Tidal Wave
In South Sea Islands.


San Francisco. Feb 10.--News of Q
fearful loss OF life in a destructive sand
strom that swept over the South Ses
islands last month, reached here today
on the steamer Mariposa direct from
Tahiti. The loss Of life is estimated al
l 900 souls.
On January Is last huge tidal wave
accompanied by terrific hurricane at
tackled the Society islands and the Tua-
motu group with fearful force, causing
deaths and devastation never before
equalled in a land OF dreaded storms.
The storm reigned several days, reach
ing its maximum strength between
January IA and Is. From the meager
advices received at Tahiti up to the
time of the sailing OF the Mariposa 1t
is estimated that at least 1000 OF the
island inhabitants lost their lives. II
is feared that later advices will add tc
the long list.
The first news Of the disaster arrived
at Papeete, Tahiti, January 26 on the
schooner Eimeo. The captain of the
schooner placed the fatalities at 500.
The steamer Excelsior arrived at Pa
peete the following day with 400 desti-
tute survivors The captain Of the
Excelsior estimated the loss 70 life to
be 800. These figures Comprised only
the deaths on the three islands OF Hao,
Hikuera and Makokau, whose ordinary
population is 1900. On Hikuera
islands, where / 900 inhabitants we're
engaged in pearl diving, nearly one
half were drowned. On an adjacent,
island 100 more were washed out to
sea. Makekau and Hao are depopu.
lated.
Conservative estimates at Tahiti
place the number Of islands visited by
the tidal wave and hurricane at so. All
of them are under control OF the French
governor at Tahiti. The surviving
Inhabitants are left destitute OF iocd
and clothing, ali having been swept
away by the storm.
The French government, on receipt
of the news Of the disaster. took prompt
measures to relieve the distressed dis.
trict and dispatched two warships, the
Duranee mad Zelee, with fresh water
and provisions. The Italian man.oi-
war Calabria, accompanied the French
vessels on their errand OF mercy. As
the supply OF fresh water and provis-
ions was totally exhausted by the storm
1t is feared that many lives will be lost
before the relief ships arrive.
As far as known eight white people
lost their ives.
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PORTLAND MARKETS.

Wheat-Walla Walla, 76@77c; blue
lstems see; valley, 7S@Tsk@c.
Barley--Feed, s23.6O per ton; brew
ing, $24.
Flour-Best grade, s4.30@4.S5; grab.
am, $3.45@3.s5.
Millstuffs = Bran, $ls@I9 per ton,
middlings, $2S @ "a; shorts, $4,000.
chop, SIS.
Oats-No. l white, s1.15 q 1.2Oi
gray s1.12H@1.16 per GENITAL.
Hay = Timothy, s11@12; clover,
ss@9; cheat, s9@10 per ton.
Potatoes-Best Burbanks, 60@75c pei
sack; ordinary, 40@50c per GENITAL,
growers prices; Merced sweets, $40
2.25 per Genital.
. Poultry Chickens, mixed, lf1kci
young, 11@12c ;hens, 11@12c; turkeys,
live, 15@16c; dressed, 1s@20c; ducks
S7@7-60 per dozen; geese, t7@s.50.
Cheese-Full cream. twins, 16K@
1716c; Young America, 17K@1sKc
factory prices, 1@1 &c less.
Butter-Fancy creamery, S0@321E,
per pound; extras, Soc; dairy, zoo
221se; store, l5@lSc.
Eggs-221a@26 per dozen.
HOps-Choice, 22@27c per pound.
EooI-Vallav. IakaIbe: Fastarr
Oregon, s@l4kc; mohair. 26@2sc.
Beef : Gross. COWS, S@Szc pei
pound steers, 4@4Ke; dressed, re
veal-7K@sKe.
Mutton = Gross, &c per pound
dressed. T1sc.
Lambs = GrOss, &c per pound
dressed, re.
Hogs = Gross. eke pr pound
dressed, 7@7kc.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-02-13
TUTUILA FORMALLY cEDED.
Solemn Ceremony Among Samoans When
They Become Americans.


They Become Americans.
Tutuila, Samoa, Jan. 27, via San
Francisco, Feb. 1.-The 10th day of
January will always be "red letter"
day for the Samonas. 1t was the day
appointed by the commandant of the
United States naval station, Tututila,
for the people to receive from the pres
ident his reply to the instrument of
cession given on the 18th day of April.
1900, by the chiefs and people OF the
irands to the United States, and to
receive the presents which were for.
warded. These consisted OF a silver
watch, chain and medal for each of the
chiefs who signed the document. The
watches and medals were suitably en-
graved with an inscription stating the
occasion of the presentation. In addi-
tion to these presents there was given
to each chief written greeting under
the hand of the president accepting the
offer Of the people. Lieutenant Com.
mander Minette, U. S. N, attached
the medal to the coat of each chief as
he was called up to receive the greet
ing and present.
The day was one of general rejoicing
by all the people. One of the most
interesting incidents of the day, which
was accepted by the people with many
loud cheers, was the presentation of the
United States flag to the Samoan guard.
A battalion under Lieutenant Sticht,
US. N, was formed consisting of blue
jackets from the United States steam
ship Wheeling and the Samoan lands
men called. the "Fitafitas." 1t was
formed into column with sailors to the
right and Samoans to the left. The
color bearer of the company of blue
jackets was called to the front with one
of the Samoan soldiers and then Lieu.
tenant Commander Minette took the
United States flag from the blue jacket
and presented it TO the color bearer of
the Samoan company. The scene was
most impressive to all the people pr ,s-
ent.
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REAR ADMIRAL wILDHs DEAD.
En- Route Home on Sick Leave. fie Died
Before Reaching Port.

sSsS S~4<aAAA F@4ts
San francisco. Feb. 1l.--Rear Admir-
al Frank Wildes, U. S. N, died sud-
denly on board the steamer China. He
was en- route nome from China on sick
leave.
Admiral WiIdes had charge Of the
feet in Manila and about the Philip
pines. He had been on the station
since June. 1902. Under the strain OF
the continued heat and excessive hu-
midity he constantly lost strength until
finally the naval board OF survey order
ed him home to reeuperale. Il vas re-
ported that upon Admiral wildes' arri-
val In this country il the sea voyage
had brought back bis health he vas 10
be placed in charge Of the Bremerton
navy yard.
But the invlgorating sea air did not
work the cure hoped for. From the
time Admiral Wildes boarded the
China at Hong Kong he seemed TO get
lower and lover. At Honolulu he was
unable to leave his berth. Hs finally
died, February Q, at 1880 >. m.. and
the body was embalmed sud brought
into port.
Admiral Wildes was about IS years
old and had spent his life in the navy.
He had held many important assign
metns. Wildes was appointed from
Massachusetts, and his family lives in
Boston.
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DIRE NEED OF CURRENCY.
Governor Taft Appeals for Action by Con-
gress for Philippines.

uONeEHOT ldIC Appeals IOr ACtIOH ny Son-
gress for Philippines.
= Washington, Feb. 12.-Secretary
Root today transmitted to the presi-
dent pro tenn of the senate a copy OF a
caElegram from the governor Of: the
Philippines, dated Manila, February 8,
indicating the urgent necessity of legis-
lation regarding the Philippines' cur
rency. In his dispatch to the secre.
tary of war, Governor Taft says:
"All business suffering greatly from
ductuation and depression. Failure to
furnish relief at this session of congress
would create CONSERVATION throughout
the islands; added to: prevailing fnan-
cial depression, loss of aniamls by
rinderpest and other contagious dis.
eases and resulting destitution, the
political situation would become more
difficult. = ~ ...q
"The adoption of American. money
would enhance prices greatly and de.
range every form Of business, Legis
lation making gold peso equal half
American dollars as unit of value, peso
and subsidiary minor. coinage receiva-
BILE for all public duties at the rate Of
SO cents American money for one peso,
with provision for issuance of silye
certificates based on deposit Of new
pesos would furnish a currency as good
as American money and better adapted
to needs of the .isiande.; The Philip
pine commission is unanimous in it's
views" ~, >. -. ~ ! -,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-02-13
IDAHO AFTER RAILROADS.
Instead of Commission, One Man VIII
Have Full Power to Act.


Boise Idaho, FeE. lit has devel.
oped that plan is on foot to pass a
bill through the Legislature providing
for the appointment Of railway com.
missioner. The matter is kept very
quiet, but it is understood the leaders
of both houses are agreed upon the pro-
gram and they have strength enough to
pass it. The bill is similar to meas
ure now pending in the state of Wash
ington, but will provide for a single
commissioner instead Of commission.
This commissioner is to be given the
power to regulate and fix rates for pas
sengers and freight, to look after
bridges, tracks, etc., with a view to
insuring safety in travel. A system of
appeals will be provided for. The com.
missioner will have authority to sum-
mon witnesses and to punish for refusal
to give testimony. The understanding
is that the bill will be made a party
measure.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-02-13

Washington, Feb. II. = President
Roosevelt bad > conferences at the
White house tonight with 3 number Of
the leading members Of the house of
representatives for the purpose oi dis
cussing trust legislation. Conzidsra-
tion was given to the department Of
commerce bill as agreed upon by the
congressional conierees, and 70 the
Elkins railroad bill. as veil aa to the
Littls6eld antitrust nleasufe lust
passed By tie houss. President Roose-
velt Is anxious to have legislation vith
reference to trusts at this session ruund-
ed out into 40 efficient znd haFmonious
whole.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-02-13
Many Want PosItIOus.

Washington, Feb. 12.-As IL is al
most assured that the bill creating the
new department Of commerce will be-
come a law, President Roosevelt is re-
ceiving pressing requests for appoint
ments to positions. 1t Is expected that
a':er the pending bill is enacted, con-
gress by supplemental legislation, will
provide appropriations for the opera
tion and operating expenses and for
the salaries, providing at the same
time what these officials shall receive.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-02-13
MAY LEVY INCOME TAX.
Federal Circuit Court Sustains Laws of;
~ Hawaii. =,

Federal Circuit Court SustainS Laws OF
Hawaii. =;
San Francisco, Feb. I2.-Hawsii's
income tax has been sustained by the
United States circuit court of appeals.
The opinion, written by Judge. Gilbert,
was handed down today. In the new
island territory ii is said to be impos-
sible to raise an adedIate!Arevenue by
any system Of land taxation. So the
income tax levied is Of vital import-l
ance to the territorial government. "A
The island income tax was contested
by many taxpayers. II was alleged to
be discrimination tending to compel
citizens to incriminate themselves, pre-
sumably by answering questions falsely.
But the courtof appeals says it sees
no discrimination.
The court says of the income tax:
"It places the burden Of taxation
upon the points of strongest resistance,
where it is easiest. borne" The dis
missaI of the case by, the supreme court
OF Hawaii is accordingly affirmed.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-02-13

Washington, Feb. 10. = Representa-
tive Jones today secured from Secretary
Hitchcock a promise to recommend the
immediate appropriation Of t7b, 900 for
making government surveys in Alaska.
With this Recommendation Jones will
cfier an amendment to the sundry civil
bill and expects to secure lie adoption,
having been practically sssurAs b.
Chairman Cannon that the amendment
would be adopted II the secretary rec
ommended thessppropFiaiion-
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Fined stoO Each.

Chicago, Feb. 1l.-Nine officers and
directors of the Retail Coal Dealers
association Of illinois and Wisconsin,
lately indicted by the special grand
jury which was called to investigate
the fuel shortage and high prices, were
today fined tl00 each on a formal ver-
dict Of jury in Judge Horizons court,
which found them guilty OF conspiring
TO do an illegal act in restraint OF tradsl
This vas the FIRST verdict in the Goa.
cases.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-02-13
rerms nf peace for Acre.

Rio Janeiro, Feb. 12.-The tempor-
airy settlement Of the dispute between
Brazil and Bolivia regarding the Acre
territory provides, in addition to the
occupation and administration OF the
territory by Brazil pending definite
settlement, the abo ishing of the re.
Gently enacted p.ohibitive transitduties
on the Amazon river The interna-
tional court Of arbitration at The Hague
is to render the final decisions regard
ing the matters in dispute.
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MUST RECEIVE NO CALLERS.
Only Complete Rest VIII Restore Senator
MitchelTs Strength.

Washington, Feb. IL. - Senator
Mitchell today is eighty better than
yesterday. His physician found that
the senator's progress was being retard-
ed by receiving callers and attempting
10 look alter his correspondence and
other business, and this morning or
dered that-no more visitors be admitted
to his room, and told the senator that
he must under no circumstances at
tempt TO transact any business until he
is stronger.
The senator's condition is such that
bis strength will not permit him to
exert himself in any way, and il ia
only by complete rest that he can hope
to make progress.
Lieutenant Hiram z. MITCHELL, the
senator's son, arrived here this morn
ing.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-02-13

New Use May Be Made Of New York's
Artificial Waterway.

Albany, N. ", Feb. 1.-THE ques.
tion Of the possibility of practically
ceding small portion OF the Erie canal
to the United States government for
ship canal purposes. in spite Of the
prohibition Of the state legislation, is
answered in the affirmative by Attorney
General Cuneen in an open letter for
warded to Major Thomas W. Symons,
head Of the United States engineer
corps for the Buffalo district. The
question arises in connection with the
plan of constructing deep ship canal
from the beadwaters OF Niagara river to
the nayigable parts farther down
stream. The letter clears away many
obstacles that appeared TO be insur-
mountable, and assures the saving OF
both money and time.