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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-27
CoIIosaI Combinations Make Their
Own Prices for the Ameri.
can Consumers.
TARIFF CONSIDERS A FARCE
Over Three Hundred Trusts In the Land
With Capital Aggregating Over
Eight Hundred Million Dol
lars Of Capital.

BALTIMORE, Oct. o6--Before ar
audience which filed the Lyric last nigh,
United States Senator Isidor Raynol
delivered what will prove perhaps the
most important speech Of the Demo
cratic Congressional campaign in thi:
state. Senator Raynor addressed him
self chiefly I, the subject of the tariff
saying in part:
Il am not revolutionists on the
subject OF the tariff. / believe in a
revenue tariff and would not destroy
or impair single business interest in
this country that was making legiti.
mate profit out Of its enterprise, but
am an inyeterate enemy Of the colossal
combinations that are making their own
prices for the American consumers, and
who no longer require the protection of
the government for their support.
"The United States Steel Trust can
60 to Canada, Mexico or any place else,
pay great freight and undersell the
foreign market and here IT declares It
cannot compete with the foreign mar.
ket and is given prohibitive duty of
40 per cent ad valorem to keep the
foreign product from our shores.
"You will readily understand why
there are so many of these trust COM
binations in the land, nearly 300 alpha
betically arranged. The capital amount.
ed to about $500. 100000 before the Ding
ley tariff bill was passed. Now, based
on the reciprocity fraud and the prohib-
tive provisions of the bill, It is more
than six billion. The steel trust alone
represents $l,5OQ,OOo,Ooo, and pays div
idens of $l500O0,0OO yearly.
"The President says we ought not to
interfere with the tariff on these trusts
because it might affect the profit of
individual enterprises that are in COM
petition with them.
'With great respect, what a perfect
farce this is. There are no private en-
terprises in competition with them.
''Is there any wonder that the Pres.
ident was not in favor Of the bill pro.
corporations from contributing
to federal electionsf 1t passed the SEN
ate unanimously, but it met its quietus
in the House of Representatives. 1t
would never have done to pass this bill
before an election, because, where would
the funds come from that would enable
the Republican party to carry the elec-
tions9
"This bill would have been great
blessing to the country and I am anx-
ious to see at the next session Of
Congress whether as Speaker Cannon
calls it, that body will be in suf-
judicial frame Of mind to pass
this enactment"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-27
JUST LIKE WOMEN.
Woman Married to Four Men at Same
Time and Glad Of 1t.

NEW YORK, Oct. 28.--In the police
court yesterday a cook who was Miss
Augusta Drumming before she admitted
marrying four men appeared before Ma
gistrate Steinert, charged with bigamy
and was held in 5000 bail for the grand
jury, after undergoing examination. OF
her four husbands, three were in court.
II did not know I was doing wrong
by marrying these men. They were all
50 nice and sweet and / loved them all.
Besides, they worried me to marry them
10 much" said the woman.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-27

missed until next Monday. ITcney oh
jectcd strongly against the order. sayiI
That District Attorney IAngdon knew
what matters would be presented TO III,
grand jury In its first hour and that
time would now be given to bribe Ger.
tain witnesses and got them out Of
the country. Court then adjourned un'
I'll Monday.
During al! these proceedings crowd
Of over three thousand people had AZ.
semblcd Mt the court room. Before
court opened the crowd packed the
court room corridors and big squad
OF police was summoned to eject them
The police did not use the most gentle
methods and several prominent citizens
were roughly thrown into the street In
damaged condition. Later certain
people were admitted to the courtroom,
II being noticeable that a large per.
centage OF the gathering consisted OF
policemen In plain clothes. Several
thousand people were on the outside
and when Langdon and Iieney appeared
they were checred vociferously. When
Ruef appeared they booted and Kissed.
Inc angry citizen attempted TO strike
the political leader % he made HIS way
TO his automobile, but the police seized
him. Ruef was attended by two detec.
tive. from the police department.
When notified OF his removal by Abe
Ruef, Francis ]. Heney made the fol-
lowing statement;
"The course Of Acting Mayor Gala.
CHER and the board Of supervisors In
suspending Langodn from Office and ap.
pointing Ruef acting district attorney,
followed by Rucf's removal OF myself,
as assistant attorney. is not only Illegal
but 40 revolutionary In character that
II may well be doubted whether those
unconvicted felons have not suddenly
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-27
SCHOONER WRECKED.

Z, SANTA BARBARA, Cal, Oct. 25.--
The Japanese fishing schooner Sea Lion
was wrecked at Dicks Harbor, Santa
Cruz Island, according to a report re-
ceived here today. The vessel dragged
her anchor in q heavy sea and was dri-
ven ashore and completely wrecked.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-27
Court Refuses to Recognize Either
hsney or Ruef In
the Court.
GRAND JURY IS EMpANNELED
Heney States TO Court That First
Charges for Grand Jury viii Be
Against Ruef on Charge
OF Felony.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2G.A-Aftcr a
day Of tremendous excitement. District
Attorney I.angdon. who was last night
suspended from Office by Acting Mayor
Gallagher, was apparently In victor
ious position aud has gained tenn.
poMry advantage over city officials and
prominent politicians, whom he had
previously announced that he proposed
TO indict for fclonies and misdemeanors.
Almost at daybrcak. Attorneys rep
rescnting District Attorney Langdon,
who was at Woodlawn, appeared at
the residence Of Superior Judge Sewell
and obtained a temporary restraining
order, restraining the political leader
Abe Ruef, whom Acting Mayor Gala.
CHER had appointed district attorney to
sncceed Langdon, from interfering with
oilIcials or the affairs OF the district
attorneys office. Judge Sewell set the
ease for hearing one week from today,
The writ OF injunction was served on
Ruef and the board of supervisors at
an early hour this morning. Under the
restraining order langdon or his as
sistant. +. j, Heney, are not TO be dis
turbed from acting in their official en-
pacity.
The excitement OF the day came with
the proceedings this afternoon In the
court Of Superior Judge Thomas +.
Graham, when the nineteenth and final
member Of the new grand jury had been
chosen aud where 1t was expected that
the court would settle the question of
recognition of either Langdon or Ruef
as district attorney. When the desired
juror was accepted Heney arose and
made objections to the actions OF a
deputy sheriff who had attempted to
search him on several occasions. Ruef
stated that the deputy sheriff was act
ing under his instructions, 1t being
Ruef's belief that Heney was armed
The court warned the deputy sheriff to
cease annoying Heney. Ruef attempted
TO address the Judge "as an officer OF
the court" Heney objected to Ruef as
suming such right. It was expected that
the fate Of Heney or Ruef would be
decided, but Judge Graham declined to
pass upon the issue or recognize any
one officer Of the court, He declined to
hear further argument on the subject,
Ruef, however, succeeded In obtaining
permission to speak as IAN attorney at
the bar" and declared that he wished
to proceed with the examination and
qualifications Of certain grand jurymen,
Heney interrupted, saying that the first
thing he intended to present to the
grand jury was evidence supporting
charges OF felony and misdemeanor
against Ruef. At this juncture objec-
tions came from Attorney General
Webb, who declared that the court
should not permit such statements to
be made before the grand jury, as 1t
might disqualify them and he averred
that there was possibility THAI they
had already become disqualified. Webb
then announced that he intended to as.
sumo charge of matters before the court.
Judge Graham ordered the jury dis
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-27
CALIFORNIA FAILED.
New Cruiser Again Failed to Make the
Endurance Test.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 28.-The new
cruiser California again failed today to
make the endurance test. After run
of one hour and half outside Golden
Gate, during which she exceeded her
contract speed Of % knots, she was
forced to return to port on account Of
an over-heated journal on her port en-
gine. She will have anther trial next
Tuesday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-27
VOTE OF CONFIDENCE.

MADRID. Oct. 26---The cabinet has
decided to demand vote of confidence
in the Cortes in the matter of the
governments policy. In the event of an
adverse vote the unanimous regisna-
tion Of the ministry is expected.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-27
TERRoR1STs SHOT.

WARSAW, Oct, 26.-Three terrorists
sentenced by drrmhead court martial,
were shot here today. Over $50 terror
lists have been arrested.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-27
BASEBALL.

At Fresno--Seattle, 0; Fresno, Q.
At Los Angeles-San Francisco, 4;
Los Angeles, 2.
AT Oakland--Portland, 8; Oakland, Q.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-27
SIGNED ARTICLES.

Joe Cans and Kid Herman Sign Arti-
cles for Finish Fight.
CHICAGO. Oct. 26--Joe Cans, cham
pion lightweight of the world, and Kid
Herman signed articles for fight to q
finish, to weigh 1873 pounds two hours
before the fight. The fight win be
pulled off before the club offering the
largest purse. The winner is to take
65 per cent and the loser 35 per cent,
siler has been agreed upon as referee.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1906-06-28
Farmers Convention.
A. & M. College, Raleigh, July
10, ii and IL.

The North Carolina Farmers State
Convention will be held in the city OF
Raleigh July 10th, 11th and 18th:
This is an important meeting and
should be largely attended by the
farmers OF the State. Special pains
have been taken to make this meet
ing interesting, practical and instruc-
tive to everyone in attendance.
Nearly every phase OF agriculture
will receive attention, with special
emphasis being put upon important
crops and industries. The program
this year contains the names OF some
of the most noted speakers, special
lists and educators to be found in the
country. 4 special feature OF the
dairymen's meeting will be an educa-
tional butter contest, for which valu-
able prizes are offered.
The Farmers Convention is an or
ganizatiOn of farmers for study and
discussion of practical agricultural
subjects. The program includes at
tention to all important phases OF
our State agricultural endeavOr.
Special programs are provided Tor
cotton and tobacco farmers, for
dairymen and for women. Able
speakers will discuss important sub
jects.
A rate OF one first-class fare, plus
- cents, has been made by the rail
roads. Board and room at the col
lege, 81 per day.
The Farmers Convention provides
IL pleasant and instructive outing at
small cost. Information may be had
by addressing J. {. Kendall, secretary
Farmers Convention, West Raleigh,
4
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to Union county at the request OF coun-
sci for the defendants. The trial prom
ises to be notable one. The governor
has lost fifteen pounds of flesh during his
illness. but as he is normally heavy
weight he is not seriously Inconvenience.
There are general expressions OF regret
at the defeat Of Judge Shaw in the Ninth
District Judicial Convention ut Durham
last Thursday. Many regard him as the
firmest Judge on the Superior court
bench, and he has developed other traits
that have contributed to make his judi
cial career a very creditable one. 1t has
been stated that his firmness with the
attorneys practicing in his court made
him unpopular with the lawyers and
that the latter worked against his re-
nomination. How true that assertion is
| do not know. But we all know that
there are some few lawyers who need to
be held in check oftener than they are by
the average Judge, especially those who
browbeat and abuse witnesses On the
stand and then villify them in speeches
to juries. However, Judge Shaw will be
succeeded by an able young lawyer, Mr..
J. Crawford Biggs, OF Durham.
1t is observed that some OF the State
papers which are not very enthusiastic
admirers of Mr.. Bryan find consolation
in the expressed belief that the present
rush for the Nebraskan's band wagon
Twill at least serve the good purpose Of
heading off young Hearst They should
not think that the New York editor is to
be so easily disposed of. 1t is true that
Mr.. Hearst short time ago was looked
upon in certain quarters as the logical
political legatee OF Mr.. Bryan. But it
should be remembered that, despite the
resurrection of the latter, Hearst and his
ten millions have a strong backing in
the organized labor world which can
command two million votes, it's leaders
claim. Bryan had most of this backing
in his former contests for the nomina-
ton, but well posted labor leaders here
are authority for the statement that it
has been transferred to Hearst. If this
is so he may be considered to be still in
the running, and although he may never
secure the nomination for himself he is in
a position to have something potent to
say about who shall get it,
LLEWXAM
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1906-06-28
Great Merger
OF Railway and Lumber Interests
Planned Details of Norfolk and
Southern Combination.
New York Sun.

New York Sun
The outline OF q plan by which com
panies operating 800 miss OF rail
road in North Carolina and Virginia
and n company owning GOO, 900 acres
OF timber land and 100000 acres of
timber rights are to be consolidated,
was announced yesterday by Edward
Sweet 4 Co., bankers, at II Nassau
street. Sweet 4 Go. are at the head
of the underwriting syndicate, and
associated with them are Oakleigh
ThOrne, president Of the Trust Com
pany of America; Marsden J. Perry,
president of the Union Trust Com
pany of Providence; Samuel Z. Colt,
president of the United States Rub
Der Company, and others.
The company will be known as the
Norfolk and Southern Railway Com
pany and will be incorporated at an
early date under the laws of Virginia
or North Carolina, or both. 1t will
have capital of SO, 100000, of
which $4,000, will be common
and $5,O00,0OO > per cent, non-cu-
mulative preferred stock, convertible
within five years into common share
for share. The bond issue will con-
sist of 100000 first mortgage
and refunding sinking fund Us, calla-
BILE at 40.
The roads to be acquired are those
of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad
Company, Virginia and Carolina
Coast Railroad Company, Pamlico,
Oriental and Western Railroad Com
pany and Raleigh and Pamlico Sound
Railroad Company. Together these
companies own and operate 300
miles OF well-equipped, standard
gauge railroad. In addition the new
company will lease the Atlantic and
North Carolina Railroad Company.
which owns and operates % miles of
road, and it will construct an extern
sion of about 900 miles, bridging Al
bemarle sound.
The timber lands include all the
property of the Roper, Blades and
Belhaven companies, having an esti-
mated available supply of 4,OOO,-
100000 feet, with manufacturing
plants having an annual output of
l25, 100000 feet. The completed
railroad system will permit moving
the timber readily to market.
The underwriting of SIT, 100000
OF the bonds for the retirement of
outstanding lines, acquisition of
properties and new construction has
been practically completed. OF the
preferred stock 81, 100000 is also to
be used for acquisition and construc-
ton and So, 100000 of the common
is set aside to conclude the acquire
ment.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1906-06-28

By the admission of Oklahoma and
Indian Territory as one Common
wealth another star of the first mag
nitude has been added to the Ameri-
can galaxy. Indeed lie is big enough
and populous enough for two, and
but for partizan considerations would
have been.-Norfolk Tirginian-Pilot.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-01-25
TO PAY SMALL FINES
Edward and Charles Smith Who
Plead Guilty to Stealing Chick,
ems Fined $40 and Costs
JUSTICE TEMPERED BY MERCY

Mercy certainly tempered justice IN
Justice McCarron's court late Satur-
day AFTERNOON when Edward and
Charles Smith, who had been arrested
early IN the morning, were. sarraigned
as self confessed. chicken thieves. The
men are now at liberty asssthey were
fined $40 and costs and not having
the money to liquidate the fines they
were given thirty days in which to
settle up the penalties.
The cases were unusual ones. The
men were practically scaught in the
act with the chickens (which they
had stolen. Edwards Smith, the older
Of the pair, made ful1gconfession to
Chief Reinold late Saturday afternoon
and took the chief'1to the house of
John Nelson onEthe old Hannah farm
in the town Of Somers andsshowed
him where thelchickens were secured.
sNelsomat once came to Kenosha to
appear gainst the menhand as both
had agreed to plead guilty to, charge
of petty larceny they were taken to
the Office; of Justice cCarron.
Both men asserted that this was the
first time that they had been arrested
for any crime, but5theschief of police
! insisted that the men had been under
suspicion before. It was urged as an
extenuating circumstance that Ed
ward Smith hadsa young wife and a
| four-months-o1d child who would be-
come charges upon the city if the
| men were semitic jailifor any extended
period of time, !and,Smith was on hand
with plenty of promises to reform.
On this account the court decided to
| place the fne1in each case at $40 and
costs. Then arose the question of
the payment of the fines and neither
man had funds to pay. Then the
court decided to give them thirty
days in which to pay the fines.
1t is just possible that this is a good
wayeto reform such petty criminals,
but the police officers were decidedly
warm underline collar over the pun
ishment metedsout to the offenders.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-01-25

Since that time Mr.. Wiesmann has
waged an nnrelenting legal war on
the men who he alleged were re-
sponsible for the examination Of his
mental condition and a score Of suits
had been filed against them. Wies-
mann, denied the right to practice in
the local courts, went to the supreme
court of the state and pushed his
claims. He had one great suit on.
which he had been at work for years.
This was an action for conspiracy in
which there were more than 80 de-
PENDANTS named. This suit was never
filed but volumes of the complaint
have been exhibited by Wiesmann.
His last appearance in court was in
the county court during the past
week when he appeared as a petit
toner administration Of the estate
Of his brother, the late John Wies-
mann.
AS man Wiesmann was of rare
character. He was scrupu1ous1y
honest and he always boasted that he
never refused to pay cent that was
claimed against him.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-01-25
TO SAVE HERO's LIFE
DR.. Lowe Asks for 200 Square Inches
ofsGnticle TO Save Fred Augusteen

Dr.Lowe Asks for 200 Square Inches
of.Gnticle to Save Fred Augusteen
Fred Augusteen, Russian who
was severely burned in a fire at the
Lain Kand Powder works on the
evening Of Nov. z, is again in very
critical condition and DR.. Lowe, who
IS ia charge Of the case, has sent a
call to the friends Of Augusteen to the
erect that two hundred square inches
OF skin will have to be given to save
the lie OF the man. One of his legs
is a great sore and while considerable
skin has already been grated on the
wound there must be much more Sc
cured # the life of the man is saved.
Mrs. Angusteen and her two children
have just arrived from Russia and
they are caring for the injured man.
Aug1steen was the hero of the fire
at the powder mills and the fact that
he went into the burning building to
rescue his fellow workmen caused
him to be burned. It is thought that
the people of Pleasant Prairie will be
willing to surrender enough of their
cuticle to save the mans life.