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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
Normal Schools win Have to Do
Business on the Credit
System.
STOPS MANY IMPROVEMENTS
Thousands eL Signatures Secured to
the Rssrersndvm Petition Submit
slna the General Appropriation eIh
TO q vots Of the People Of Oregon.


Salem, May is.-The siling OF tho
petitions for the referendum upon the
general appropriation bill this after
noon with the secretary o. state,
throws the state upon It's credit until
tho next legislature makea good the
deficiency. unless the people see ~
10 sustain the actions OF the ieglsla-
,ure and adopt the measure a. the
June election Of 1905.
The general appropriation bill car
rled total OF ti.aSs.a7s.sO and Tie iq-
voklne Of The referendum upou y not
only blocks the progress OF the normal
schools. Inclusion Of which In the bill
was the direct cause OF the referendum
movement against II, but also setious'
Iy Impedes the contemplated work OF
improvemsnt and enlargement OF the
asylum for the insane and other staFe
institutions which tepend upon %.
appropriation for maintenance.
The referendum petitions fled con-
talned the signatures Of thousands OF
voters. principally from the Williams
cite valley counties, and many more
could have been secured In other coun
ties OF the state had the petitions been
presented The conccnsus OF opinion
prevails, that when the question Is
submitted TO the voters next June they
viii administer a severe rebuke to leg
ialative extravaganza. TIE main fight
is against the normal school graft u
being considered that four normal
schools are wholly unwarranted' BY
reason OF the population OF the stait.
II adopted II will have a tendency AZ
the next session OF the legislature g
do away with at least two and prob
ably three Of the state normal schools,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
Employers Association Of Chicago
and Samuel P. Gompers in
Conference.
ADJUSTMENT OF DIFFICULTIES
Although the striks sisussisn Was
rhorosshly Discussed Il tire Msstins
no Proposition Was Submitted for
the Settlement Of Differences.



Chicago. May ls.--Samuel Gomper,
president OF the American Federation
OF Labor. and Levy Meyer. represent.
ing the Emrloyers' Association Of Chi
|cago, held a four-hour conference las,
night In the Chicago Athletic club
When they separated they had not
settled the teamsters' strike. but they
had arranged for another meeting to-
day. Il f ~
Present also In the club were A..
torney C. 8. Darrow. and George Per.
kins. president of the Cigarmakers
Union.
At the close OF the long session be-
tween these men. Mr.. Gompers made
this statement:
mfr. Perkins and met Mr.. Darrow
and Mr.. Meyer and went over the
strike fully, We discussed its causes,
results, and present condition.
mo propositions for a settlement,
were madA by any Of the people pres
ent. We simply expressed the desire
of the participants that the matter be
adjusted ~ soon as possible.
Il have seen the mayor and many
prominent citizens. and they have al,
assisted me in arriving at an under.
standing OF the conditions. have no
authority 20 act in the matter. but am
only an intermediary as 1t were"
MIR. Meyer left the club shortly after
Mr.. GomptIs had departed.
"There IL nothing to say" declared
the attorney for the employers asso-
citation. "Mr. Gompers, Mr.. Perkins
Mr.. Darrow and l had long confer
enec. during which we discussed every
phase Of the strike. II was the first
time that had met Mr.. Gompers. and
il found him a delightful gentleman
and highly informed, No propositions
for the settlement Of the strike were
made, by any people present"
Are the employers any more viii
ling to arbitrate the difficulties b.
tween them and the teamsters," was
asked.
"Arbitrate9" he replied. that Inns
plies controyersy-something oper
to dispute. There is nothing to arbi-
trate in this matter"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
Commissioner prouty Of Inter
State. Commerce Commission
Testifies.
COURTS HAVE NO POWER
Brooks Adams Representing the spe.
kane Chamber Of cemr,sres, Tssti.
fed That Rata lniussless Were Prae.
tissd Against spoksns by Companies

washInSton, May ACCOMMODATIONS
Prouty of the Interstate commerce
commission today gave testimony be-
fore the senate committee on cons
merce on the subject OF the reguia-
tlon OF federal rates. He said tina;
neither the commission nor any court
had the power to determine reason.
able rates Cor the future. He said he
would create a department OF railways
before which informal complaints
could be iiled and also cornnissicr
which would decide all questions OF
rates to 70 Into effect at once to Be
reviewed by the court.
In his opinion railway rates are low
er now that they would be IL fixed by
a commission. Competition In rail-
ways he declared. had ceased OF
would cease In very short time. Dis
elimination. he predicted, would be @
greater evll than rebates In the fu>
ture.
Brooks Adams, representing the
Spokane chamber OF commerce. said
that rate inJust!ees had been prac'
tlced against Spokane. on six staple
articles the discrimination was so per
cent Where the rate was $3.50 to
Spokane from Chicago. the rate was
81 10 Puget sound points. This was
erected by the suspension Of the Ions
and short haul clause OF the law be-
cause Of water competition. Railroad
classification In some cases. he said
had closet manufacturing establish
ments In Spokane.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
BODY RECOVERED,

Otto Krossehelrs Remains Found In
the Chicago River.
Chicago. May 1s.-The body Of Otto
Kroeschell a wealthy manufacturer OF
boilers qnj machinery. has been
found by dredgers at work on the
Chicago river The finding OF the body
ended search by the police and rel
atives Of Mr.. Kroeschell that has
lasted nine days He had been miss
ing since May when he left his homa
to go TO his ONCE.
For several months Mr.. Kroescheli
has shown symptoms Of mental aber-
ration. according to his family. 1t is
supposed that he either fell accidental
ly into the river while wandering or
committed suicide in a At Of derange.
ment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
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IMMENSE WHEAT YIELD.
Oregon Wheat Crop viii Bs the lsrs,
est n lts hlssory.

Oregon Wheat Crop Will Bs the lsrS,
est IN lts History.
Portland. May is.--From present in-
dications oregon's yield of grain this
year win be an immense one. "The
equal of anything ever raised in this
state" is the way It is put by those
who are making estimates OF the prob
able crop. The crops are no win good
condition. and II normal weather con-
ditions are encountered from this time
on a record-breaking yield win result,
It Is gratifying to note that in this
fair year. when Oregon is expected to
do her best, the grain crop viii be suc-
cessful. ~ fN1E3
Both spring and fall grain Is now in
good condition. and the indications for
a full yield Of both is very favorable,
The seasons were most favorable fol
seeding purposes both last fall and
last spring, Weather conditions have
been satisfactory for the crops In
every respect, rain always coming just
when needed.
There Is an increased acreage In all
grain this year also, considerable new
ground having been devoted to grains
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
Theatres Have a Right to Forbid
/ Nsgros to Boxes.
LAW APPLIES TO EVERYONE
Judge Fraser ~ Portland Rulss That
the, Proprietor Of Theatsr May Re-
woke Theatst Tickets Already Ia
sued by Refundins the Money.

Portland, May 1S.-If the proprietor
Of theater wants to keep negro or
any other person from sitting in box
or reserved seat at his theater, he has
a perfect right to revoke ticket al
ready purchased and send the person
from the theater. according to a de-
cisIon handed down by Presiding
Judge Frazer In state circuit court
this morning. The decision was rem
dered in the case of oliver Taylor W.
8, Morton cohn. and Coins demurrer
to the complaint. setting forth thar
there was no caues Of action, was sus-
tainsd.
Taylor is a negro. andshe purchased
tickets for himself and party. also coli
ored. for box at theg s;ar theater.
When he went to take the seats he
was not permitted to do so, because
Of a ruling of the theater that negroes
are not allowed to sit, In the boxes
He was offered the money ne paid for
the tickets, but .refus ID to take Il. ana
brought suit for $4,000 damages. The
court held that ticket was a license
which could be revoked at any time.
and a person sent out Of theatsr
would have a right to recover the prics
OF the ticket. but did not have q
cause of action for damages. The ru1-
ing was not made because the plaintiff
was a negro but would hold good In
any case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19

raising this spring. u IN estimate
that there "a an increase Of Z pee cent
In the wheat acreage, and an Increase
Of 30 per cent In the aerfage Of oats
In the northwest this year. This in
creased acreage. combined with favor
able prospects for a good yield. shoulc
lend 20 make the crop the largest in
the history Of the state. 4
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19

III today, which ruined the roads and
win neceanitnts n period OF military
Inactivity. besides Increasing sickness
In the camps Of the two armies. Lux
urient vegetation II springing up
which Will furnish. green fodder and
NO fayor future operations OF the cav.
alry.
According 10 Chinese reports. the
Japanese are strengthening thslr ief.
wing and also sending important re-
inforcemen,s 20 Korea, but no change
In the position NJ the front Ii noticed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
FIRE ESCAPE Broke.

Woman Trying 70 XIII FslInss Falls
and Kills Herself.
New York. May 1s.--An effort to
drive away noisy eats which had gath
cred under the window Of her apart
ments in Amsterdam avenue, has cost
the life Of Mrs. Anna Hildebrand. Ffi-
ling pan with hot water the woman
stepped out upon the fire escape and
dashed the water on the feiines in
the court ward below. Just as she did
this the FIRE escape broke and Mrs
HIldebran.i was carried down TO In
slant dea.h.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
PRICE FIVE CENTS

General Bliss, issued whsn he was ad-
ministrator Of customs. authorizing
the acceptance Of the companies bonds
directing the expedition of express
parcels.
The Cuban government has taken
the matter up with Minister squlres
and the result Is expected 10 be, that
Cuba viii sdmit foreign expressage
under regulations similar to those In,
force in the United States.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
EMERY WHEEL BURSTS.
Tacoma Workmaa Friahtfully injured
by Flying Pieces.

Tacoma, wash. May is.--cnas Did
rlksen OF Tacoma was frightfully In
jured by the explosion OF an emery
wheel at tbs plant Of the Tacoma Ice
oOmpany South TwdntytsIxth ana
Adams streets. One fragment OF the
wheel tore open his abdomen and an
other smashed his collar bone. He also
sustained numerous cuts and bruises
on face AMI hands. Despite HE dread
full injuries Didriksen retained con-
seriousness and talked with his asso-
clates. Laparotomy was found neces-
sary and portions Of the shattered
collar bone were removed. The man
may die. He is married, but has no
children.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
wAirgLAw Rgso BANQUET.

Ambassador 10 Great Britain Given q
Grand Ovation.
New York. May is.-Three hundred
prominent citizens attended farewell
banquet given 10 whlselaw Reid. the
united, States Ambassador TO Great
Britain. BY the Lotus Club tonight
Among those at the table with Reid
were senators Depew, Clark. Howell,
NJ n. DeYoung. Edmund Clarence
s,edman. President Butler Of the Coz
iumbia university ana former Mayos
Low.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
FAILED TO ORGANIZE.
Cumberland prssbytsrian Church Has
Not Elsessd Moderator.

Fresno. May is,--TAe cumberland
Presbyterian church failed today 70
elect n moderator for theirN general
assembly because OF contest over
seating some OF the delegates. II IL
currently reported that the an,i-union-
iats are seeking to preven. an election
OF a moderator until they can get
more men on the ground, and the un.
!onists also expect an increase. II 10
estimated that the unionists have =
majority OF over 30.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
woRTHlNoToN RESIGNS.


1eHsfhf WaHs9er of 1aFsFUaW 1iHea
Tenders RssisnssieS.
Portland. May ls,--The Oregonian
received dispatch from Gensral Man.
ager B. A. worthington OF the Har-
riman lines stating that ne had ten
dered his resignation TO take effec.
June !. The message was dated al
Pleasant Valley, ore. worthIngton
will arrive IN this city tomorrow.
city admit any Idea as to who will be
city admit any idet as to who will BE-
worthington's successor. J. p. o'Brien.
superintendent ef the o. n. & ~. IN
spoken OF as being In line for the ap.
poIntment. but past history seems thar
the policy Of Hartman has been to
send men from the outside to take
charge Of the Portland office and Pa
cific northwest territory.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
RAILROAD COLLISION.
Misrsadins Of Orders Causes Death Of
EiahS Men.

Louisville. Ky. May is,-fn a coll
llslon today between two Illinois Gem
trail freight trains two miles south OF
Echols. KY, eight men were killed
and four injured. Misleading Of its
orders by southbound crew it is said,
caused the collision.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
OREGON DEFEATS WASHINGTON
Oregon Asrieuhural College Defeats
Washington University.

Corvallis. May ls,-Fsy a decisive
score of II to 81 the oregon Agricul-
tural college defeated the University
OF Washington In the field and track
meet today. The oregon safe record
for discuss throw was broken by Stout
of Oregon who threw the metall1l feet
and inches.
McCrary of Washington tied the
Oregon record OF mile run in 4;4sS-
The surprise OF the day was the de-
feat OF Tom Mcdonald OF Washington
by Walker of oregon in the hammer
throw. w
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
EXPRESS COMPANIES PROTEST
object to Ruling Of Havana Collector
Of Customs.

Havana. May 1s.-The American ex-
press companies who have been pro-
testing against the ruling Of the col
lector of customs at Havana requiring
that all merchandise imported by ex-
press be treated as freight are now
basing their claims on an order Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
GERMANY SATISFIED.
Results Attained In Morocco Meet
With General Approval.

With General Approval.
Berlin, May 1S.-The German gov
ernment appears to be well satisfied
with the ,tsults attained by the mis-
sion 10 Fez. The sultan of Morocco
according TO the Cologne Gazette re"
fused all French requests, except that
1000 troops be placed under French
instruction. Count Won Tattenhach
Ashold, the head of the German mis-
sion is, content with the reception ac-
corded his mission as being oonsonant
with the real character of German In
,f,uencs AZ the Moroccan capital.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
Baseball Scores.

San Francisco. Portland D. san
Francisco 6.
Los Angeles. Tacoma 2, Los Ange.
les 0.
Seattle. Oakland 4. seattle :,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
EXHIBITION OF FREAKS.


New York. May is,--For the frsS
time In the history of coney island. a
censorship has been established ovel
the exhibition Of freaks and anSuse-
ment there. An employe Of the Brook
lyn license bureau viii exercise this
function He has aleraI, withheld
permits from the managers OF several
monstrositIas which he declared to ba
revolving.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
NEW oFrlczR APPOINTED.



Lewis State Engineer.
Salem, May 1s.--In accordance with
the provisions Of the new state re-
clamation act which goes into effect
tomorrow. Governor Chamberlain to-
day appointed John H Lewis OF
Portland. state engineer. The appoint
ment was made upon the recommen-
dation OF the director OF the bureau OF
geological survey at washington. The
term OF Office is for four years at a
salary Of s24OO per year. Under the
new law the state reclamation ssrv-
ice in the country Is operative with
that of the government and under the
same system.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
SULLIVAN AND MITCHELL.

Have Signed Articles for a Fight 10
Take Place st Tacoma.
Tacoma, May ls.-charles Mitchell
and John L. Sullivan have signed arti-
cies for is-round fight in Tacoma on
September 10 for the gate receipts. to
be divided e6 and s5 per cent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
: MAncAuRlA SITUATION.

Violent Rainfall Rstards Movements
Of Japansss Troops.
Gunshu Pass, May 1s.-After seyeral
days of rain violent downpour SET
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-19
WILL MEET IN PORTLAND.


fF Portland Next Year.
st. Louis, May 1s.-Instead Of fos-
lowing the usual custom and allowing
the place for the next meeting to be
selected by committee. the delegates
to the Babtist Anniversaries today
practically unanimously voted Port
land, Ore. as the place for the Babtist
anniversaries of 1906.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-15
CORONER WILL
INVESTIGATE

As the result % ths death Of the
infant daughter % william H. Giles.
% InteFbay. aader questionable cir
rumhtauefa. Assistant Coroner
Wtitsie waa called an 20 investigate
the ease Friday evening. The child
had been regularly attended BY a
physician up to week Or 80 ago.
~ that time consultation Of srv-
erai doctors resulted in the caae be-
ms given NJ. The doctors notified
the parents that the caac a8s g
hopeless one. NelEhbors were not
satisfied with the findings Of the
physicians and called In mentai
heairrn.
The cxpuneuta af Christian Sci
snes prayed day and night al the
bedside % the dying child but With
no await iAttis Rose Giles died
Friday evening and sha remains
were removed 20 the iiann~Y Wat ?
son parlofa A the death occurred
while NO licensed physician uuA
present Caruner Carroll ordered Hn
Investigation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-15
DEPORTED
FRENCH ANARCHIST SENT
RACK TO Hls NATIVE LAND

A The result OF tho crusade lnaii-
gated BY the immigration bureau
of this city against the foreign an.
arehistle element now in this Soc.
tion of the eauatfY. Bernard Bon
nell. a French snarchlst. was de-
ported from Seattle. en- route for
his home In France. Saturday morn
.aE.
The anarchist was In charge Of
Inspector ELLIS aud Matrhman Al
corn. The inspectors. Nith their
prisoner tn charge. left for New
York Saturday morning. honneil
viii be placed on board the first
cat goinE steamer leaving New
York fof France. Ronnel arrived
la New York from Europe during
the month OF June. 1904 From New
York he came 60 Seattle. where he
arrived in Jaly Of the same year
nonneIl lived with his brother.
J. J Bonneil. a florist. who resides
az Twenty sixth avenue north aud
East Caller street. While Ia Seat
tie Ronnell made no secret Of the
fact that no was in favor uf an
archlam. During the month of Feb
ruary. 1898. nonnell threatened Ia
take his brothers life because the
latter wenld rot aympathlEe with
him la HE views When the news
% the death % the Russian minis
ter. Won pichYe. reached Seattle.
honn-il expressed himself a. being
satisfied with the deed.
Tho immigration officials. who
became aware Of thn presence Of the
man IN Seattle. laid their plans
well and secured evidence enough
10 deport him on three charges.
One OF the charges against nonnell
Law In tho fact thar he was an an-
arrhist another that he vas a Goa
tract laborer. and the third that
he was 4 public charge, he was
also an assisted emigrant. hat the
latter charge u not one upoa which
be could be deported.
Bounell was tried Ia Seattle be-
fore court Of special inquiry At
the efgioes q the local immigration
bureau on April Is. The findings
of the court were later forwarded 20
Washington. where they wers aus-
tained BY the department. The or
der for Bonnsit's deportation ar
rived here Saturday morning
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-15
DEAD MAK'S
DIVE

A Galhralths bacon cement wagon
was smashed by a Madison cable
car az tho corner OF Second and
Madison Saturday.
The accident was trivial but II
should serve 20 impress the city Off
claia with the grave danger 10 which
life Is constantly subjected at these
points through the careleasnesa ol
the Seattle Electric company. Coun.
Gilman Mullen has suggested thai
over head crossings be CONSTRUCTED
Cor the cable roads. but as was e.
be eNprctcd. the other city officials
have paid no attention 10 the plan
II Is with difficulty that ! am
even abln 10 ascertain when I reach
a crossing. said gripman Mon
day morning Il am In constant
fear that I vii run over somebody
n did not need a Job badly
wouldn't be here"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-15

The schedule a. the Princess Vie
torta IL announced a. follows
Leave Vancouver at ] % o'eioek 3.
M. arrive AZ Victoria AZ SEQ = M.
leave Victoria a. 8 IS o rn.. arrive
q Seattle a. 70 IS D M The Ptin
cess Victoria All start q hor SUM
mfr ran June l.
Mrs. ia q. Fisher. aksd q. aied
~ Port Hlakeley Friday morning
after a severe Illness Of several
months.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-15

A haif dozen Australian converts
Of Elijah II John Alexander
Doule. PASSED through Seattle sat
urday evening. en- rauts for TIE eitY
81 Zion. These were n PARTON % n
rarfy % 20 or 50 converts. the n'Ain
BODY Folnx By way % ths Canadian
Pacific. II " understood that near
y an thu Australians are men OF
rnouey. and their earthly substance
"a expected 20 considerably enrich
thn holy city. These Who came
through Seattle were uueafumuuica-
tive and refused - be Interviewed
on ne subject % naNisism.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-15

WASHINGTON. Nay iS.-Prcai-
dent Gomp@rn. q the American Fed
Grafton o. Labor. receixed telr-
rraza from a labor lsafer al Porto
Riea stating that the strike there
ended satisfactorily. ft.eaa aEfieui-
tural inbofers went on n strike sew
efal weeks aEo. A majority VIII Sc
cure an Increase o. 40 per cent in
wages and n nine hour day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-15

Melvin @. wInsiook. a Nsil known
nrwHpa per man. returned 10 this
city Friday after an absence u sir
years Mr.. Winstock ~ represent
lnE the John conaldine theatrical
circuit.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-15

Z srT evening. your copy Of Ths
sE has not arrived az 8 % O'clock.
ssfAune-sunsat. Main 1850. or In
spsatent iiss. any time between
- hn3 1e0-snd a copy VIII be
~ 20 az once. BIZ special mes
zxsF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-15

ASkttkttAA 'NAAttAt
Z BAY RUM COCKTAILS !
a KILLED TWO
4 prlvates Kennedy and will Z
4 lama OF Fort tAacum Vnldrs, 4
4 Alaaka. drank hay rum April I
4 -. with fatal results. !
4 Their bodies arrived On the 4
a steamer Santa Ana ana viii be
4 forwarded 20 their homes FOR 4
a interment Their cravings for 4
4 Intoxicating liquors led them :
4 10 break into a local barber 4
4 shup and drink herrieidc. !
4 witch hazel aud bay rum. Tho 4
a Washes aud hair dope" con 4
a tanned wood alcohol. and 4
= enough was taken into she
a system Ia cause death. Private
4 Wall. one Of the trio. n uull 4
q confined TO his bed aa the re- 4
a cult Of the unnatural pe;atlena. 4
A a ~ "A A 4