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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
TEST THE PRIMARY LAW.


The men who fostered the direct primary law and
worked hardest for its success have all along averred
that they were actuated by desire to further the
interests of the people If this really the case,
these men should be the first to inaugurate test
ease for the purpose of determining the validity of
the law. Plainly it is unconstitutional as is clear
from Senator Fultons statement This being the
case the friends of the law-the men so deeply in
terested in the welfare of the voters-are in duty
bound to present the matter to the courts.
Senator Fulton is not an "agtator" in any sense
of the term. What pleases the majority usually
pleases hm-except when the majority happens to
be in the wrong He has not expressed the opinion
that the direct primary law will not hold just to be
contrary or because he is anxious to make public
his view He does not declare himself on this par
tcuar feature but it is to be reasonably inferred that
be believes the law if unconstitutional ought to be de-
clared so as soon as possible Unconstitutional laws,
especially where they affect the elective franchise,
are not at all desirable. Even where there is doubt
in such matters the courts should be asked to pass
Judgment, that the rights of the people may be best
gubserved.
Now. the constitution of Oregon defines the quail
fcations Of voter ANY voter possessing these quail
ications shall be entitled to vote at all elections
authorized by law"
The law authorizes primary elections, but the con-
stitution does not stipulate that man must first
declare his political faith before he may vote The
direct primary law adds this condition to the cleo
tive franchise and evidently is thereby rendered void
to say nothing of the other defect pointed out by the
senator-its failure to provide that voters may
amend their registry.
The advocates Of the new bill have been response
Bile for this tangle. They framed the measure and
urged misguided voters to support it. More than
$4,000 people needed their advice, while only $1,000
opposed the bill Those $4,000 affirmative voters, as
well as the 10000 voters who did not support the
BILL are entitled to every reasonable consideration
In Justice to them the fathers of the measure should
take prompt steps to determine its legality. If it
void-and Of this there can now be little doubt-it
should be repealed and that just as soon as the courts
can pass upon it, The legislature will meet in few
months and the question should be settled before the
session. Eventually there will be decision as to
the constitutionality Of the act, its exponents will
gain nothing by standing in the way of test. In
deed, if they are honest they will demand supreme
court decision If they are not honest, they will
place every obstacle in the way of a test Settle
ment of the question is due the people, and it does
not matter that decision by the supreme court may
show some lawyers to have been constitutionally at
error. -
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
Notice 70 Taxpayers.

The county board of equalization
will convene at the county clerks Office
on September 26. 1904. and continue
in session daily thereafter for period
of one week, for the purpose Of pub
llcly examining the assessment roll for
the year 1904 and correcting all errors
in valuation, description or quality Of
land. lots or other property, and all
interests are notified to appear at the
above time and place for the purpose
of lodging objections, If any there be,
to said assessment.
T. 8. CORNELIUS,
Assessor Of clatsop County. oregon.
Dated Astoria, August 20. 1904,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
Of Acceptance

Like the Indian, who, when unable to find his camp
and it was suggested he was lost, replied: "Me no
lost wigwam lost, 50 the democratic party insists,
notwithstanding its constant change OF front, that
the country, not the party, is lost The democratic
party, without fixed policy, would be as safe a
guide as the Indian in a strange wilderness.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27

Silence has grown weary listening for the reply
that comes not from Esopus to Tom Watson's query
"What is Judge Parker's position the negro ques-
toni"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27

Confidence in the continuance Of the present ad-
ministration at Washington for another four years
is reflected in the confident tone that pervades all
business circles in the United States.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27

The most. gratifying news that reaches st. Peters
burg from the front is that the japanese are ad-
vancng slowly on Mukden"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27

If democratic promises were Of value it would be
proper to insist upon less expression of woe and
little more Eight"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-07
SOCIALISTS IN SESSION;
 LECTURE BY DIR GIBBS

A we'll attended and lively meeting of Local Waterbury, Socialist party, was held at Bowdttch hall, Bank street, last evening. Four appli- qants for admission were elected to membership and initiated.
 ] A communicatton from State Secre- Hary White of New Haven was re- Iceiyed stating that the coming state lconvention of the Socialist party will be held in Waterbury on Memorial day, May 30.
 Irving Chatfield was elected to act as delegate from Local Waterbury to the state convention. Bowditch hall was secured as the place for the hold ing of the convention. The lecture committee reported hav- ing secured City hall for Sunday af- ternoon, May 9, also having secured Dr Howard A. Gibbs of Worcester, Mass, to lecture on Socialism: What, Why and How" and that Sol Field man of Bridgeport, who recently de- bated the socialist question with Dan- iel Davenport. would act as chairman at the lecture. The admission price was fixed at ten cents.
 The treasurer's report, showing a balance on hand of $15.75 and finan- cial membership of 47, was read and accepted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-07
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Well Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

The funeral of John R. Platt will take place at the First Congregational church, Prospect. tomorrow afternoon at l o'clock.
 n The funeral of Hannah O'Connor svill take place from the family resi- Hence on Femberton street tomorrow Afternoon at o'clock.
 The funeral of Michael Walsh took Yplace this morning from his late home FDn Dublin street, with a mass of requiem at the Sacred Heart church by Father Shelley and interment in new St Joseph's cemetery. The bear CTS were Patrick Boylan, John Moran, George Hanley and John English
 The funeral of Nellie Leary took place this morning from her late home Dn Orange street, with a mass of requiem at the Immaculate Conception church by Father Broderick and Inter- ment in Calvary cemetery. The bear CTS were Daniel Bresnahan, John Saw age, John Hickey, Patrick Moynahan, Frank, ehaley and Michael Sugrue. The floral tributes included pillow from the family; cross, Hannah and Julia Moynahan; wreath, Mrs John Horigan, Mrs Daniel Sullivan and Mrs Michael Horigan, and several other handsome pieces.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-07
WILSON RELEASED.
Han Who Was Charged With Murder
 ing His Father and Mother.

Boston, May 7.-Willis H. Wilson, who has been charged with murdering his stepfather and his mother, MT and Mrs Frank A. Brown, at Roslindale, March 27, was released today in the Suffolk county superior court, the grand jury having failed to find an in dictment against him. Wilson was ar- rested some time after the death of the couple. It was believed that Mir Brown killed his wife and then com. mitted suicide until the medical ex- aminer reported that the general con dition of Browns body indicated that he di not kill himself.
 A true bill alleging murder was found by the grand jury against Will liam A. Parker, a negro, IT years of age, who is charged with shooting Eleanor Cobb, April 8, because Mrs Cobb objected to Parker's attention to her daughter.
 An indictment charging larceny was reported against George E. Hodgsdon of Winchester, formerly clerk of the Bigelow Carpet and the Clinton Wire Cloth Go of this city. It is al- leged that Hodgsdon took $30,000 from the two companies,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-07
TIMELY TOPICS.

I. Chase has a beautiful line of spring millinery. All the latest fads and fashions.
 The Modern, at IA South Main street has a special suit sale on at present; $798 is the price
 The Ziglatzki-Marks Go advises ey- erybody to use Brass City varnishes.
 Upson, Singleton < Go have long pants for boys whose legs are too long for the knee kind.
 Wenzel's toggery is the place to get your summer underwear and furnish ings.
 J. M. Burrall & Co talk about Mor- ris chairs and rockers to-day. They are always useful and popular.
 The Hampson-Sellew Furniture Go tells how people can save 50 cents by buying dining room chairs at their store.
 D. B. Wilson & Go have the best seeds. Try pound Of that new mix ture for the lawns.
 Curran's extra specials for tonight and Monday mean much to close buy CTS. Examine them and govern your- selves accordingly.
 Grieye Bisset d& Holland have some extra bargains for after 6so'clock shop pers. Extra trading stamps given for every 1o-cent purchase.
 The Original Boston Family shoe store has a mid-season sale of shoes now on. Save money by buying there
 J. B. Mullings & Son talk about hats and caps to-day. Are you in want of either? Gall and see their stock.
 The Waterbury Umbrella store says this is the time to buy trunks, dressing cases and bags.
 Miller & Peck are selling ladies white lawn waists at 79c Great bar gains.
 Reid & Hughes will sell sheet music tonight at 9 cents copy. Lots of other good bargains.
 A. Henes, at 37S South Main, can clean your old suit or make you new one
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-07
WILL REOPEN THE BANK.

Nashua, N. H., May 7.-The direc- tors of tne Nashua Trust Go, which was closed in February because of an alleged heavy shortage in the accounts Of former Treasurer John P. Goggin, have decided to recommend the reopen ing of the bank at a meeting of the stockholders to be held next Thurs day. It is announced that Dr George W. CuTTier will be the president of the company in place. of George B. French, who declines longer to serve. June 1 is the date set for resumption Former Treasurer Goggin is no wunder Indictment on ten counts in connec- ton with the banks trouble.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-07
BOSTON'S FIRE LOSS
 IS REDUCED TO-DAY

Boston, May 7.-To-day's estimates of the loss from the fire on Central Wharf last night reduced previous fig- ures to about $5O,OOO. Half dozen vessels, including three steamers, nar- rowly escaped destruction, and at one time wharf property of great value was in danger, but the fire was con fined to warehouses on Central Wharf A large body of immigrants held i'll detention quarters on Long Wharf were released under guard as the flames threatened the building. When they returned after the fire was out it was found that one person had es- caped
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-07
PREsIDENT SHERRY RESIGNS

Lansing, Mich, May 7-President William G. Sperry of Olivet college has rendered his resignation to the trustees and it has been accepted. President Sperry will return to his old home in New England at the end of the college year. It is understood that failing health is the cause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-07
:. oN yANnERRII.Tss YAoHT

New York, May 7.-Three men were badly hurt to-day by the explosion of battery on William K. Vanderbilts turbine yacht Tarantula, near City Island, where the yacht was moored. The men were cut and burned by t-4e pcid in the battery and were blown sverboard by the explosion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-07
LIEUTENANT POTTS RETURNS.

Berlin, May 7.--Lieutenant-C Comman- der Potts, United States naval attache, has returned from two months trip visiting navy yards and torpedo manu- facturers ill Austria and Italy, to whose courts he is also accredited. At Plume, where Whitehead torpedoes are manufactured. he learned that no or ders for Russia or Japan are on hand, all having been filled prior to the out, break of the war.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-07
RAN ASHORE TN FOG

Vineyard Haven. Mass, May 7.- During the fog which hung over Vine yard sound early to-day, the steamer Georgetown, of Buffalo, N. Y, bound from Portland, Me, in ballast for Phila delphia, ran ashore on Hedgefence shoal. T!Ie vessel is resting easily and Captain Bennington hopes to be able to float her at high water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-07
WORST IN YEARS.

Barkhamsted, May 1.-The worst forest fire that ever occurred in Litch- field county i'll many years is raging over the East mountain in this town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-22
TIFFT TO SUCCEED ROGERS
Strong Opposition to Stern as Head
of Board of Education.

Henry y. Tiff. Republican member Of the
Board of Education will probably be elected
successor to the late president of the board
Henry A Rogers, at the regular November
meeting Wednesday afternoon. According 70
many or the best informed officials of the De-
partment of Education and commissioners OF
the board Mr. Tiff has not only enough votes
to carry him into office but also enough TO give
him a Rooseveltian sweep" Since the last
meeting strong opposition has developed to
Abraham Stern. heretofore the leading caudl-
have gone over to the Republicans and indie
pendents. At the last meeting the RepubH-
cans and independents were divided among six
candidates Since then they have combined on
Mr. Tiff.
There have been three attempts 10 elect a
chief executive of the board Mr. Stern. who is
the leader OF the anti Maxwell faction and a
Tammany man. held twenty-one votes. Had
Mayor Mcclellan appointed three commission
ers to I'LL the vacancies on the board Mr.. Stern
would have had enough supporters to place him
In Office Mr.. Stern then publicly announced
that he intended 10 go TO Albany.
he became president, and have q Law passed re-
the board Of superinteudents obey without
question the directions q the Board OF Educa-
ton. He also proposed that all the children In
the first two years of the elementary school
course be placed ON part time. that the chill
dren in the restricted COngeSted districts might
be considered full time pupils. Mr. Stern held
caucus or a political nature in his Office
shortly after his return from Europe this fall
and. hence, ne is accused of trying to Introduce
politics into school affairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-22
EXAMINATIONS TOO HARD.
NEW CIVIL SERVICE RULE.
Test for Firemen Cancelled-Com-
mission to Prepare Them.

The Municipal Civil Service Commission has
decided that the examinations hereafter OF 3D.
plicants for the various places on the civl list
Will be made under the immediate suusrvt.ton
OF the commissioners. and for that reason has
cancelled the mental examinations for areusn
scheduled for to-day. So many complaints OF
examinations made unnecessarily difficult. IA
vorittsn, etc. have been made that the commits
sion mas decided on this innovation. In giving
reasons Tor taking this step yesterday. Presi-
dent CoIer said
NJ seemed to Us that the paper drawn W bv tina
yCnd ne comprehension OF the ordinary canf5sSt.te
We might possess the necessary quaiidCatiors 70
answer the questions and vet be willing 10 accs-y
tne position % fireman would Be abnormal
treatise IN the functions OF nati0uaI STATE srd
-icltal government and In all probability couIs
-s,,I,i "'Itt n even oy an able lawyer without
-, ne commission agrees with others Interested IN
da,- S.l7'ty 20 t5e actual duties that the candi-
dateS are eXQerted 70 perform
IL has not been the custom OF the previous COM
.It9SCl - - OF 20 any extent 70 interfere with
the NreTci rf1o1S Of question papers but This corr,
mission thlaks differently about the matter We
lntgtd 20 exert our best endeavOrs place an ex-
asniaatiOnS on a common sense basis.
The questions referred 10 were as follows:
What body has the power 10 determine whether
law IS constitutional or not? Give an example os
what you would consider an unconstitutional law
W nat IS meant by the veto power OF the Gov
ernorE State what you know as to how the Cow
ernors veto may be overcome.
Is there che X the MAYORS aDuAnf-sf,x
nea1s OF departments How about the Governors
power IN the matter?
Explain briefly the different duties OF The ex,cus-
I've, legislative and judicial powers OF New-York
en to tbs Gost y PSs OF Gp the gFepS.sd sss
comes part of the constitution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-22
HINTS FOR THANKSGIVING.
Muslin Toast" a Delicate Dish-Brighten-
ing Up Parsley-Pretty Centrepieee.

An inexpensive yet pretty and suitable centre
piece for a Thanksgiving dinner table is a rich
yellow pumpkin whose interior has been taken for
pie. Il should be filed with dark and light grapes
and other fruit. arranged with an eye to color.
For family feast day such as Thanksgiving.
some little surprise served at dinner adds much to
the holiday SPIRIT. For instance If children dine
with their elders they are usually land properly
denied the cheese course. But they may partake
freely OF cream cottage cheese. Il Is as easy
TO digest ordinary cheese is difficult. The five
cent rolls OF this cheese if fresh. may be made as
smooth and nice as the more expensive kind by
working over with little cream or sweet butter
II two rolls are worked together in this way. and
the shape changed 10 square. It will be equal to a
cheese Of double the cost
Muslin toast ana small individual rolls Of butter
should be passed with whatever kind of cheese is
served. Unless the butter is above reproach If
should worked in little bicarbonate of soda and
water to sweeten it before making It into pats
For Thanksgiving It Is even worth while to churn
q 10 cent jarful Of cream with an egg beater into
fresh butter
loaf Of bread the shape TO yield nice slices Cut
these literally "as thin a wafer" spread them
out on fiat pan and allow them to dry on the shelf
over the fire. or put them in 4 cool oven for A few
moments. Keep the oven hot after removing, the
turkey, and about five minutes before the cheese
course take the bread from the pan place the nan
on the top shelf Of the and when It IS very hot
put IN the slices of bread. They will curl up and
become delicate brown in a minute
II instead Of the time honored turkey duckIing.
are chosen, the epicurean dressing for them is
white onions peeled. boiled and chopped with sage
pepper and salt. Fill the ducklings with this and
never fail 70 basic them often At first a bit Of
puter or little sweet oil may be put I'm the nan
put they VIII soon be found to give out enough fat
LOT pastlne apple sauce and peas should always
The bright green parsley that is so much more
qecoIatl than that generally seen. is made so nv
olahching. that IS. by first dipping it in boiling
water, then IN cold water. The successful coof
also remembers this little method when she serves
Roi!ed ee.sry with white sauce After the celery
mas oolled tenOcr and is still whole il is drained
in the coander, thrown into cold water for a mo-
nrnt, then back into the hot water ana boiled IIp
before the last draining. ~
IT hot gingerbread Is desired for Thanksgivlng
try the addition TO your recipe of little carefully
grated lemon peel II greatly improves tho cake
To Obtain a dark and crisp crust to gingerbread
use milk sparingly- Never beat the batter as il
ightens the color just pulling molassee candy
lghtens II Turn the shortening boiling hot into
the New Orleans nnlasseS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-22
JAIL FOR MILK DE1LERS
That Viii BE Nert Penalty TO,
AduheratiOn-Fine of $50 Paid.

BY imposing fines as high as $50 and announcing
determination in the future 10 send offenders to
prison, the justices Special Sessions yesterday
greatly alarmed several prominent wholesale milk
dealers
Herman stiefeI Assistant Corporation Counsel
made this statement in court:
Nearly all of the milk sent to this city is adulter
ated before it is distributed the retail dealers.
None of the fines were less than 80. and one fine
was $3.50. There two of 500 and several Of s75
May Shels. clerk for the Thorndale Farm Dairy,
of No. 7s6 Amsterdam-ave.. was escorted to the
Tombs Prison. A representative of the firm by
which she Is employed In court ready 10 pay a
fine high 800. but when he heard $50 he said
he did not have that much money with him. and
Miss Shiels. who up TO that point had shown ap-
parent interest in the court proceedings wept she
was led out of the courtroom TO go 10 the prison.
The man who was to pay her fine assured her that
he would be back In hour The aduteration in
this per cent, but it said to be the
third offence. The alternative 10 the fine was thirty
days in the City Prison.
Samuel Foster. Of No. 1.014 Second-ave was fined
500. was AIonzo Vosburgh clerk for A. I. Roy
of No. 203 East Twenty-seventh-st William Mailer
OF No 269 Elizabeth-st-, fined s75 and Daniel
Rogers. clerk for Andrew Davey. OF No 1522 First
ave. was fined $50
cent. That's an insult 10 water the COM
ment OF Mr.. StiefeI.
Others who paid fines ranging from SIS to s25 wers
the following:
Charles Anderson, clerk for John Dubben- No. go
ar2s Fe Gn2FS Sa s For I 60
Rudolph Girsch. No. SO Ptke-st; William Haas No.
Seventy -fourth-st. The others who had TO pay
We're: Frank Kerley. No. 81 Tenth-ave.. so: John
]. Werner No. 87l Nnth-ave. SIS: Ernest Bolte No.
lS Ninth-sye. s.; William Hensher. No LSI4 Sec.
sixty-eighth-st.. $50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-22
w. c. T. U. HEADQUARTERS.
Permanent Place Here Partly for Convent
ence of "Out of Towners"

The Frances E. Willard Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union took up the subject OF advertisements
fin the subway yesterday afternoon at a meeting
held at the home of Mrs Charles Stanley, No. AS
West Twenty third-st., and a motion condemning
the use of the tunnel for this purpose was unant-
mously carried. .rr
1t was also voted that a letter should be Rd-
dressed 10 the Metropolitan Street Railway Com
pany calling attention to the OF the platforms
of trolley by smokers and the uncean con-
dtion of said platforms caused by expectoratton
The president, Mrs. EmeIte D. Martin, announced
that behalf Of the Frances e. Willard Union she
had become responsible for the education OF Gladys
Thurman, daughter Of Mrs. Lucy Thurman,
national superintendent OF work among the coored
people. and herself a coored woman.
The County Woman's Christian Temperance
Union has decided to open headquarters in New
York. and the Frances 4. Willard Union has con-
tributed 800 toward the expense This step has
been determined upon partly because White Ribbon
women coming 10 NeW-IOrk often Go not know
where to find any representative Of their organi-
ton
The National WOman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet in Philadelphia from November %
to December =. This IS the first time since 1855
that the organization has met in the City Of Broth
erly Love and the White Ribboners Of Pennsyl-
vania, OF whom Mrs. Rebecca Chambers is pres-
dent. are preparing to give the delegates a royal
welcome