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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-28
WHERE'S THE HARM.

Can the United States accept the
benefit, Of reduced freight rates, asks
the Butte? Inter- Mountain, extended
by the railway companies in the pro-
motion Of irrigation enterprises with
out violation Of the Interstate COM
merce law prohibiting discrimination
or rebates? That IS the interesting
question answered in the affirmative
by the interior department but sub
mltted to the attorney generals Office
for an opinion.
1t seems to be the distinguishing
duality of modern statesmensnip to
ignore common sense in Difference to
public prejudices. Becaues 1t is the
fashion TO attribute all evils. from
international trusts to nose freckles,
to the pernicious influence Of discrim-
ination in transportation charges, pub
lie enterprise must walt while public
officials engage in the impressive un-
dertaklng of attempting to convince
the public that splitting hairs is
more useful and profitable occupation
than saving wood.
Leaving to the government experts
the task of analyzing the fine points
of law supposed to be involved in this
new problem, the public interested u
the conclusion is entitled to the facts
The officers Of the reclamation ser
vice early conceived the idea of Sc
curing the cooperation Of the rail,
way companies as an important aic
in advancing work or irrigation. Tive
conspieous facts made the achieve
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-28
MILLIONS OF PEOPLE
ARE DRAGGING OUT A TIRED
WEARY EXISTENCE,
Saws Druggist chas. Rogers Simply
for the Want Of Little
Strength and Vitality.

simply for the want OF a Il little
strength and vitality" said Druggist
Chas. Rogers. there are millions OF
people in this world. and a large num-
Der right here In Astoria, who are
dragging themselves around half dead
and half alive. and 1t hardly seems to
them that life is worth living.
II want to say to every such person.
take ylnol, our delicious cod liver oil
preparation, which is not patent
medicine, and you know what you ars
taking, as everything It contains Is
printed on the bottle.
'vinol contains In a highly concen-
trated form all OF the curative, life
giving elements OF GOD nver oil. with
out a drop OF oil or grease to upset the
stomach. Vinol will purify and enrich
the blood, invigorate every organ Ia
the body and create strength as Moth
ing eles known to medicine can do.
"Mr. NJ. A. Cassidy. prominent edu-
Gator and supt. OF schooTs. Lexington.
KY, writes: After using different
tonlcs and cod liver oil preparations
on the market, find vinol to be far
superior to them ALL and its strength
ening properties are truly remarkable,
"vinol has built up my system.
strengthened my ndryes--in fact, 1t
has made new man Of me, enabling
me to take up my work with renewed
energy and vigor, and heartily en-
dorse Vinol as the best cod liver oil
preparation and strength creatob
known
I'VE ask every weak or aged person
in Astoria, every person who Is run
down, overworked, nervous or debill-
tated, and every one suffering from
severe colds, hanging-on coughs and
inclpient consumption, to try Vinol OF
our guarantee to build them up and
create strength and make life wortf
living. vinol will cost nothing II i
fails to give satisfaction; In such easel
we give back the money without rex
tape" Chas. Rogers, Druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-28
rn1rNG MEMS COLONY.

The Seattle P. states that a coli
ony of young men has been formed IN
Iowa for the purpose of securing farm
lands in Washington. The member
ship is composed of sons Of weti-to-
do farmers, having plenty Of money
and credit at their command. Loca-
tions will probably be made in some
of thA new fields OF irrigation to be
opened up in the eastern part OF tne
state. The young colonists propose to
>anter into active diversified agricul-
ture. They will establish dairies,
plant grain crops and improve the or
chard and garden opportunities. They
expect to build permanent homes.
No man can give his sons better
legacy than that founded on the
ownership of productive acreage In the
farming districts. 1t is something
that thieves cannot carry away. Rust
viii not cause 1t to decay and waste
into uselessness. There is an ever in
creasing valuation in every acre that
can be successfully cultivated. The
state is young and but little devel-
opend. Its future possibilities are al
most beyond the power of calculation.
The man who produces something
from, the soil need have no fears for
hia future financial interests.
The move Of young men from old
homesteads is an indication OF a ce-
sirable change in the sentiment Tor
home building. Old farms are owned
nv families. In many cases the tltle
has never passed from the original
name. Large tracts nave been divid-
ed by courts in settling estates, ana
the sons and daughters have received
their portions At present the divis-
ion policy has reached its limitation
of profit producing. The tracts are
too small and the surroundings art
not pleasant. Feuds of various kinds
have enteres into the neighbornoo(
traditions.
Farmers having money at their dis
posal act wisely when donating 1t u
their sons and daughters in the build
ing Of homes. 1t serves some usefu
purpose, ana the men accommodating I
enjoy the privilege of witnessing 1T
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-28

benefits. II left TO constitute an estate
Il often becomes a curse TO the heirs
II causes family disputes that afe
never compromised. 1t furnishes fees
for court employees and attorneys, and
results In no permanent good to the
community. Give the children all
they should have and let them do
something in world to gladden. the
hearts OF their fathers and mothers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-28
nrsroR REPEATS ITSELF.

HISToR REPEATS ITSELF.
Another man gone wrong from the
pernieious habit of gambling, Edward
7 smith, a tax collector OF San Fran
cisco, is Fugitive from justice, hav-
ing been an emhexsler in the sum OF
over $4,000 money collected by aim
from the public as taxes. He blew
the money in ON the gambling table,
where man was never known TO
win cent, and on horse races where
only the owners of the track were
ever known to win. Every man that
bets on a gambling game or horse
race bets on a sure thing game. owned
and manipulated by sure thing men,
who have no compunctions OF con-
science, neither do they care II the
money lost was stolen as long as they
win II and can drive fast horses and
wear diamonds.
There is no question but the admin
istration Of Mayor Schmidt Of San
Francisco has been the most pernicious
and corrupt Of any administration that
has ever disgraced that city. Not iong
ago the chief of police was dismissed
from Office for accepting money 10
allow Chinese gambling games to run
The gambler is prepared to buy Of
ticials and jurymen in order TO carry
on their nefarious swindling games
ana ruined families, brdken-hearted
wives and children with tears stream
ing down their faces at the disgrace
az their father, is music in the hearts
OF the gambler.
Bigelow, the defaullng bank presi-
dent of Milwaukee betrayed the CON
fidence Of his friends and squandered
a million and a half dollars in stocks
and the wheat pit, but what cares the
winners Of the money? Tax Collector
smith of San Francisco blew in the
money belonging to the people against
sure thing gambling games. and the
gamblers are chuckling In their sleeves
at their prowess and cleverness in
rohhinp the public through a trusted
employe. Yet there are men In every
community that favor putting IL
cense on the nefarious gambling
games. No, they are not men. They
are Shyiocks and their presence In
community casts black spot or
the sun.
When immortality and crimes are
placed at a premium and moralit,
and law and order are made of sec
ondary consideration. such commun'
ity is not a fit place for respectable
man to raise family. 1t puts a prem
ium on dishonesty and discounts hon
esty and virtue. Temptations thrown
in the way of assumedly honest men
caused Bigelow to become a iefaulte
and ruin his friends. Temptation o
gambling and horse racing made Ed
ward ]. Smith an embezzler and
fugitive from justice. The men VIII
were inveigled into the games are no
the sufferers. 1t is the wives and tn
children upon whom the disgrace at
taches and will follow to their graves
When men advocate placing a hcens
upon running happy homes; sendin
an honest and confding wife an
mother into the street beggar
throwing innocent children upon tn
cold charities of the world, then In
deed is there a hell upon earth an
sorrowing hearts find happy relief !
the solitude of the grave.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-28
AN EASY WAY

To buy watches, jewelry or anything
else along this line. and pay for It as
you spare the money. Our installment
plan OF selling goods has met with
success. 1t enables you to make your
self or your friend present without
interfering with the purchase of other
needed articles. Highly finished strad-
iyarIus or stalner model Violin, SO
$3.50 down, balance on easy payments.
25c grade gut strings 10 cents, for this
week only. Here's chance OF life
time. Lay In a supply.
ASTORIA LOAN OFFICE,
5sl Commercial Street,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-28

II you want a pre;ty face and delight
full air,
Rosy cheeks and lovely hair,
Wedding trip Across the sea.
Put your fnith In Rocky Mountain
Tea.
Frank HarTs drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-28

kidney trouble often ends fatally
but by choosing the right medicine, f.
II. wolfe, Of 2ear Grove. Iowa. cheated
death. He says: 1.-TWO years ago l had
Kidney Trouble. which caused me
great pain. suffering and anxiety. but
/ took Electric Bitters, which effected
a complete cure. I have also found
them Of great benefit in general de-
.bility and nerve trouble. and keep them
constantly on hand. since, as a hnd
they have no equal" Chas. Rogers
druggist guarantees them at soc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-28

Entered at the postofflce at Astoria
Oregon as second class matter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-28

WEEKLY AsToRlAN.
nv mail. per year, in advance 81 90
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-25
TOWNS MAY CONSOLIDATE.
Proposition Is Mad~ TO Consolidate
Admission and Oxford.

Admission, April 2+-(Speeial0-A promi-
nent Oxford citizen who has heretofore
opposed even the suggestion stated to
YOUR representative thnt he was now in
favor of the union of the two towns and
thought it would be a good thing for
beth.
A consolidation of the two suggest ed
he. would now give Admission a popula-
ton exceeding % ono. and the next census
would show It a town of 10000 neonle II
the some increase continued. This act
In itself would be great thing for An
niston. and would attract attention TO
the nlace as no other one thing would
do. The business of the two towns. as
he suggests. would merge together here
and Oxford would become an ideal sub
urban residence sect'~r and suffer moth
inS in consequence OF the change.
The gentleman saws that he not only
thinks consolidation would be good
thing. but he believes it Is only Dues
ton of few years. and would like to
see 1t done before the csnsus OF 1910
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-25
NEGRO Is CHARGED
WITHBRUTAL CRIME
NUMEROUS OFFENSES WERE
COMMITTED IN. JACKSONVILLE
SATURDAY NlGHT-CAPTIVES
ESCAPE FROM CITY JAIL.

Jacksonville, April 24.-(Special.) -one OF
the most dastardly crimes committed at
this place in a long time was that per-
petrated by Henry Beauhannan, colored.
Saturday night, when he attacked and
horribly abused Sallie Rodgers, a we'll
known and peaceable old negro woman,
of this city.
After telling the Rodgers woman with
heavy stick, knocking out several teeth
and inhcting an ugly scalp wound Beau
harmon stamped his victim into insensi-
bility and fled the city. No cause except
the effluent viciousness of Beauhannon's
character could account for the crime. lie
has not yet been apprehended.
West Depot street, the industrial section
of Jacksonville, was a scene of general
pandemonium Saturday night. About a
dozen arrests we're made by Officers King
and Hamilton on charges of drunkenness
and disorderly conduct, but the colored
element included in the capture had to be
released on account of inadequate prison
accommodations. ]. M. Jones. Lorraine and
viii Stevenson and Bill Wilson were in
carcerated but they succeeded in break
ing the lock on their cell yesterday morn
ing and effected an easy escape. How
ever, the local authorities have them spot
ted, and it is thought they will be
captured and tried in police court to-
day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-25
Mr. WALLACE WANTS
THE RUMORS DENIED
lsthmian Canal Work is Pro-
ceeding Satisfactorily
PLANS ARE AGREED UPON
Work Will Be Completed at the Time
Specified BY the Spooner Act
Unless Congress Changes
the Plans.

Chicago, April 24-John F. Wallace, the
chief engineer of the Panama canal COM
mission, who arrived in Chicago today to
visit his home for a week or ten days,
said he was very much surprised to note
from his reading of the daily papers that
the American public seemed to have the
idea that the canal commission was just
''wabbling around in a hazy sort of
way without any definite plan as to the
way it should build the Panama canal.
Mr.. Wallace said he would like to have
this impression corrected.
The work of building the canal, he said,
is going forward under definite plans and
with satisfactory progress. All work is
being done in accordance with the plan
recommended by the first isthmian com
mission, which was headed by Admiral
Walker, and upon which the Spooner act
was based, |. e.: the 9O-foot level canal,
to cost approximately S194,OO0,O00.
The commission is constructing a canal
in accordance with that project, with such
necessary minor variations as will not
conflict with the general plan. And If
the commission does not take another ac-
ton or adopt any other plans, the com
mission will build and finish the canal in
accordance with that plan, and it will be
completed inside the time outlined and
within the amount specified by the Spoon
err act.
These are facts
Mr.. Wallace said the only question be-
fore the American people and Congress
today Is whether or not they desire to
construct a better canal-at a lower level
or even sea level canal for instance.
and will provide the additional funds for
ft-than is contemplated by the present
plans. Meanwhile the work is being so
managed that whatever notifications may
be decided upon by the Secretary of War,
the President and Congress, this work will
fit in and nothing in time or money will
have been lost. Mr.. Wallace emphasized
the statement that a Panama canal will
be built by the present Panama canal
commission upon this definite plan, now
well under way, unless this plan is
change or modified by Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-25
SCHWAB Is WELL
TREATED IN RUSSIA
CONFERS WITH ALL HIGH OFF,
GALS AND HIS OPINION is
coURTED IN THE REBUILDING
OF THE NAVY.

st. petersburg, April "a, 11:iO p. NJ
big impression here. His reputation as a
, steel expert preceded him, and he is
being shown much attention. Grand Duke
Alexis, high admiral has discussed with
him for several hours matters relating to
Russias ambitious naval programme.
which tentatively Elaborated by the tech
meal committee. involves the expenditure
of $3.50, 900 900 during a period of ten years
MIR. Schwab has also conferred with Ad-
miral Douba ssoff, head of the technical
committee; Admiral Avellan, chief of the
admiralty: Admiral Wirenius, chief of
ficials.
The result of the present war has con-
WINGED Russia that sea power is vital
and everywhere Mr.. Schwab has en-
countered nothing but firm intention to
build up the navy to size common
surate with Russias aspirations for the
future.
In general way it is believed that GER
tain arrangements touching Americas
share in the construction which must go
to foreign yards have already been
agreed to in principal. The details. how
ever, may require some time to work out.
Mr.. Schwab appears to be entirely salts
fled with the result of his visit and nego-
tiations have bade such rapid progress
that he expects to be able to leave with
in q few days 1t is considered a great
compliment to the genius of America that
the Russian naval authorities desired to
consult Mr. Schwabs opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-25
CAR ROBBERS ARE
LANDED IN PRISON
THEY EMPLOYED AN INGENIOUS
SCHEME FOR DRAWING CAR
DOOR STAPLES, LEAVING THE
SEALS UNRROkEN--ONE WHITE

Special Agent S. Virgins of the South
ern railway returned from Columbus,
Miss, Sunday night where he has just
succeeded in capturing a num1er Of car
robbers that have given the road con
siderable annoyance
Cars from Atlanta and other points
eact consigned to places west OF Column
bus have been systematically robbed in
such manner that it was difficult to
locate the robbery. The staples on the
doors were drawn and after goods taken
out the staples would be replaced in such
a manner that the seal would not be
broken, indicating that the cars were
robbed at the point OF shipment and be-
fore cars are closed.
A number o. robberles of this kind had
been reported and it seems to have been
going on for mere than a year. On April
! a barrel of whisky was taken from a
car that was Oh It's way from Atlanta,
Ga, to Scooba, Miss.
Special Agent Virgins, backed by some
evidence already secured, arrested q. ID.
Wood general yard master OF the South
ern railway at Columbus and two negro
switchmen, Will Walker and Eugene
Shepherd. With search warrant the Of
ficer found the stolen goods in Wood S
house.
When arralgned for trial before Mayor
Gunter of Columbus Saturday afternoon
Wood and Walker pleaded guilty to the
charge and told how they had opened the
cars without breaking the seals, by draw
ing the staples and replacing them as they
were before.
Wood was fined $50 and sentenced to 80
days on the county farm. Walker was
fined $50 and 60 days on the farm. Shep-
herd who denied his guilt, was fined 500
and 80 days on the farm.
The arrest of Wood and his confession
in court made sensation In the Miss
issippi town. He stood we'll in Columbus
It is said. He belonged to several leading
fraternal societies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-25
RECEIVERSHIP
FOR EQUITABLE
MARYLAND POLICY HOLDER IN
STITUTE COURT PROCEEDINGS
FOR APPOINTMENT OF RE-
cElvER FOR SURPLUS FUND.

New York, April 24-Receivership pro-
ceedings today were instituted against the
Equitable Life Assurance society by j.
Wilcox Brown of Maryland, a policyhold-
er.
In the local supreme court here he
filed an action against the society asking
for the appointment of receiver of the
surplus fund; and accounting for the
benefit of himself and other policyhold-
ers that may join with him In the pro-
ceedings, and an Injunction to prevent the
society holding the surplus. Brown al
leges that the society's officials have dis
his proportion of the net surplus. His
counsel issued a statement saying that
the huge surplus of the society Is not
legally retained from the policyholders
nor lawfully used by the society, and that
the profits due the policyholders except
the per cent dividends. is now attempt
ed to be swept aside by the stockhold-
ers' claims
Another phase of the Equitable con-
troversy was in court today. Justice Nc
Lean. In the supreme court, reserved de-
eision in the case Of Herbert G. Tull, a
policyholder who applied for an injunc-
tion restraining the societys officers from
taking any further proceedings to obtain
an amended charter for the society Mr.
Tulfs counsel attacked the proposed char
ter as "a blind" which really gave the
policyholders nothing
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-25
BISHOP BEcKWITH's SERMON.
Discourse at GreenviIle Sunday Was a
Mastery Effort.

Greensville, April 24.-(Speeial "A
crowded house greeted Bishop Beelxwith
yesterday at st. Thomas Episcopal church
and his sermon was a very fine, able dis
course. Many pronounced il the best he
has ever delivered at this church A class
of seven was confirmed in the afternoon,
and another excellent sermon was deliv-
cred at night.
The music at the Methodist church
Sunday morning was beautiful, and would
have done credit TO professionals. The
voluntary, sung by Mrs. r. A. Lee, Mrs.
/. d. Knight, Mrs. w ]. and X. A. Bee
land. and the pastor. the Rev. j, p. Ham
ilton; solo by Mrs, r. A. Beeland with
flute oblgato by Mrs Lee, and duet by
Mr. Hamilton and Mrs. Beeland, were
superby rendered, and the congregational
music was also fun and rich. Mrs. Dunk
lin presided at the organ.
Mrs w. II. Milestone of Montgomery
Mrs. Russell Merrwether and Mrs Cas-
well Garrett of Hayneville. capt. and
Mrs. c, z. Rogers of Letohatchie. spent
yesterday In Greenville. and attended ser
vices at st. Thomas church.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-25
Flournoy in Jail.

w. T. Flournoy, white man well
known around town, was lodged in the
city Jail last night and charge of burg
larry and grand larceny placed against
him on the warden's register. Flournoy
visited the National hotel last night and
when he left few moments later he
was accompanied by suit of clothes
which he wore in a bundle under his arm
Somebody objected to his wearing an
extra suit and was cruel enough to ac-
cuse him of stealing 1t, hence the I'M
pleasant engagement with Warden Rit-
teaberrv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-25
STREET COMMITTEE.
Meeting viii Be Held This Morning to
Consider Street Distractions.

Alderman Walter Moore of the Fourth
ward chairman of the street committee
oe the City Council, has called a meeting
of his committee for this morning at $3.50
o clock in the Mayors office for the pur-
pose of considering certain street oh
istructions.
{ The contractors are about ready to be-
gin work on paving Morris avenue be-
tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets
with vitrifed brick, and certain obstruc-
lions, such as side tracks and platforms,
viii have to be removed ii is said, be-
fore the work can be done. Property
owners and others interested have been
requested TO be present at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-25
WILL MEET TONIGHT.
President Flies Calls Meeting of the
State Fair Directors.

The directors Of the Alabama State Fair
association have been called to meet to-
night at the office of the association In
the city hall building at o'clock.
The meeting will be an important one,
and 1t Is desired by the management that
ali the directors be present. While moth
ing has been given out officially, Presi-
dent Eugene Flies and his associates on
the board of directors have been doing
some effective work in the interest of
the fair All the plans and propositions
that have been under consideration will
b. carefully discussed tonight and def
mite plans of operation will be decided
upon.
The meeting tonight will practically
open up the state fair campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-25
Got Usual Sentence.

Jim Stout. negro. though his name
indicates more than the average capacity
of mortals, was not called upon to carry
more than the usual sentence for the
charge at issue in the inferior criminal
court of Birmingham Yesterday. Jim had
been found guilty of carrying a pistol
concealed about mis- person and was re-
quired by Judge Feagin to pay fine Of
500 and work on the streets for term
of $50 days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-25
May Be $1,000 Dead.

Lahore. April ai--The lieutenant COVER
nor of the Punjab, In the course of a
public address on benalf of the earth
quake fund, stated that he hoped the
deaths by the earthquake had not ex-
coed 1900, and that within the area
affected, 700 square miles, with a popula-
ton of 100000, nearly every building has
collapsed or been rendered uninhabita-
ble