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The new age. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1896-1905, 1906-04-14

AS to senator, our considerate judg-
ment is that Judge E B. Watson
should be nominated. Why? Be.
he is the best man, and that is the
best reason that can be mentioned.
Lowell is dramatic; Cake is spectac-
ular, but cheap; Gearin is all right ex.
cept for his politics; Smith is nearly
20 years old and has been a machine
man all his life; then there looms a
larger man-Watson.
For representative in this district
it is a hard proposition for Republic
cans. No one of the three men seek.
ing for the nomination is really fit for
the office. This is the truth. We
think the most unfit man of all is
the one most likely to be nominated
Judge Ellis. He is a suave, halfway
agreeable old boy, who never had an
opinion or expressed an idea, and
wouldn't do so if it cost him a cent.
He would have but little voice or
influence whatever in the house of
representatives He would simply be
a plant tool Of the bosses.
Johnny Rand is a far brighter,
ADLER, and more dangerous man. He
has some brains, which he generally
uses for selfish purposes, Vote for
him if you want man who will film
fam you to a finish if he gets the
chance.
Little light Billy Lachner Of course
is unthinkable. He is a good man
for city recorder of Skamokawa. Then
there is the Democratic, well, no
use talking about him.
The new age. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1896-1905, 1906-04-14

A mans official business ought to
be more important than his private
business, after he accepts an official
place of great responsibility like that
of the county judgeship. 1t seems to
be different with Judge Webster. His
mines are more important than his
responsibility for the exchequer of the
people. His legal work also seems to
take precedence over his official bust
ness. The people have had enough of
that.
The new age. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1896-1905, 1906-04-14

Colonel c. U. Gantenbein is one of
the most popular candidates in the
local field for public Office. His can
didacy for circuit judgeship is meet
ing with hearty endorsement by all
classes. He is an able lawyer and is
fitted by professional work to make
an excellent judge. He represents the
progressive element in American cit.
izenship. That he will bake lust
and impartial Judge there can be no
doubt He will serve the people fear.
lessly and without expectation of IA
The new age. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1896-1905, 1906-04-14
VOTE FOR
w. H. PATTERSON

Primaries April 20, 1906
Candidate for Republican nomina-
tion for the office of constable, West
Side.
The new age. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1896-1905, 1906-04-14

Let us size up a few candidates
again as they appear before the pri-
maries. The man to nominate for
governor is Withycombe. He may not
carry some of the towns as against
Chamberlain; he will not carry the
slum streets of Astoria or Portland,
for instance; but he will carry the
countryside farmers and most of the
business men. And he will make a
good, reliable, substantial governor
sane, safe, sure. He should be the
nominee against Chamberlain.
The new age. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1896-1905, 1906-04-14
EDITORIAL
SOME CANDIDATES CONSIDERED.

Next week the primaries will occur,
and candidates are to be chosen by
the people. The ones having a plu-
rality will be the nominees, and the
Republican choices will mostly be
elected. There is naturally not so
much Of a contest among Democrats.
because their party strength amounts
to only about one-quarter Of the total
vote. Yet it is to be noticed and con-
sidered that there is in oregon a
Democratic governor, Democratic
sheriff of Multnomah county and
Democratic mayor of Portland, the
main city of the state. Why? Well,
because of independence in voting.
The new age. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1896-1905, 1906-04-14

Acknowledgement Crawford and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
SENTENCES WE'RE APPROVED.
Idaho Gamblers Must Serve Time and
Pay Fines.

Boise, March 5.-The supreme
court late Saturday handed down an
opinion refusing the writs of habeas
convicted of gambling at Weiser, in
which they alleged that the punish
ment meted out to them by Judge
Smith was greater than the statutes
permitted.
The anti-gambling law of the state
provides that the punishment of men
convicted of gambling shall be "by
fine not less than 5000 or imprison-
ment in the county Jail not less than
four months" 1t was contended by
the counsel for the three prisoners,
William Burgess, John Bailey and
John McHargue, that no sentence
could be imposed under this provision
of the statute that included both fine
and imprisonment.
The supreme court, however, held
that the punishment expressed in the
statute being only the minimum
punishment provided, and the offense
being specifically made a misdemean-
or. any punishment might be pro-
vided that the court saw proper, if ii
was not less than that expressed in
the gambling statute nor greater
than that permitted under the gener-
al misde meanor law-"imprisonmen
in a county Jail not exceeding six
months, or by fine not exceeding
$780, or by both"
The sentence imposed by Judge
Smith upon each of the three men
came within these limits, and was
therefore approved, the supreme
court refusing the habeas corpus
writs applied for. The sentence OF
Judge Smith was for each to pay a
fine of $3.50 and serve a term OF
three months in the county jail.
The decision of the court is by JUS
tice Ailshie, Chief Justice Stockslager
and Justice Sullivan concurring.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
o. II. " ". ENGINEER DEAD.
William Costello Succumbs to Cancer
of the Face.

William Costello, a veteran rail-
road engineer, who enjoyed the dis
tinction of having pulled the first
freight train over the O. Il. & y. be-
tween The Dalles and Walla Walla
upon the completion of the road in
1882, died at Moscow yesterday of
cancer of the face, from which he
had suffered for a number of years,
says the Walla Walla Statesman.
Word of Mr. Costello's death was con-
veyed to Walla Walla last night with
the intelligence that the body, ac-
companied by the family. would ar
rive in Walla Walla on the $3.50 train
this afternoon.
AT the time the O. r. & y. was
building from The Dalles to Walla
Walla Mr.. Costello was employed as
an engineer on the road, and when
the last spike was driven, had the
honor of pulling the first freight train
into the city over the line. Mike"
Carey, a veteran engineer now de-
ceased was at the throttle of the first
passenger engine sent over the line.
Mr. Carey died at st, Mary's hospital
several years ago.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05

on "Wednesday, day after tomor-
row, the democrats of oregon will
assemble in Portland for a state mass
meeting similar in nature to the coun.
ty meeting recently held here. As
the coming meeting is being held at
the suggestion of Umatilla county
democrats, there will probably be a
good representation present from this
county.
For those who go for the purpose
of attending the convention a one
and one-third fare will be given by
the o. r. & N. company. Those go-
ing will take passenger train No.
tomorrow. AS the trains are running
late almost every day the night train
does not reach Portland until well
along in the forenoon, and parties
going on it would not reach the city
in time for the morning session.
As to what will be done at the
coming meeting it is difficult to pre-
dict. No states or platform program
has been arranged in advance, and
the actions taken will depend solely
upon the will of the several hundred
representatives present However, 1t
is thought that different members of
the party will be invited to become
candidates for state offices, as was
done here regarding county candi-
dates.
A. D. Stillman, leader of the party
hosts in this county, believes that the
mass meeting should and will pass
resolution indorsing President
Roosevelt. Mr.. Stillman believes the
president should be commended for
his policy regarding the Isthmian ca
nal, railroad rate regulation and
some other things in which he has
taken the lead during his term of Of
flee.
Should President Roosevelt be in
dorsed at the coming mass meeting,
It will be an unusual spectacle, and
one Of the few IL not the only time a
state party assemblage has indorsed
president who is Of the opposite
political faith.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05

Washington, March determined
to be prepared for any possible con-
tingency in the orient the govern
ment is neglectipg no precaution and
has ordered the transports Logan,
Meade, McLennand and Patrick, held
at Manila upon arrival, pending de-
velopments.
The quartermaster's department
has made a tentative agreement with
the Great Northern Steamship COM
pany to charter the steamers Mime
sofa and Dakota If needed.
Special Message From Roosevelt.
The dangers that war with China
would bring to the coast cities of the
country were pointed out to the house
this afternoon in a message from the
president. 1t says:
Our island possessions cannot be
held unless the home ports, naval
bases and coaling stations are forti-
fled before the outbreak of war;
The message accompanies a report
of plans by the army and navy board
appointed to plan harbor defenses. 1t
recommends fortifi, atoms at the en-
frances to the Panama canal, Guam,
Manila, Honolulu and other harbors.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
PRIZES TO FARMERS.
Great Northern Encourages Farmers
to Raise Better Crops.

Minneapolis, March 5.-The pro-
gressive agriculturalists of Minnesota
and the Dakotas are displaying much
interest in the offer of James ]. Hill,
president of the Great Northern rail-
way, of a list of prizes for excellence
in farming. Three prizes, ranging
from $500 to $3.50, are to be distrib-
uted in each congressional district in
the three states, the aggregate repre-
sentlrg an annual outlay of nearly
$1,000.
Competent judges will award the
prizes according to what they consider
the best system of rotation adopted
by each farm entered in the contest
character of cultivation, cleanliness
of the farm, crop yield, number and
quality of livestock kept In proportion
to the area. The only stipulation is
that the farms entered must keep
cattle, and in addition thereto either
sheer or swine or both.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05

which no political party should pre-
dominate. His appointment of VOL
verton after but scant consultation
with the politicians of the state
makes it clear that he had deeper
motives in this appointment than are
noticeable on the surface and that act
is a suggestion which the people of
Oregon may well heed in the selection
of a supreme judge in the coming
election"
The sentiment in favor Of a mixed
political color on the supreme bench
Is growing rapidly throughout the
state and Justice HALEY, who is in the
city today on n brief business visit.
is receiving numerous congratulatory
letters from all parts of the state and
from members Of all political parties
assuring him Of their, undivided sup
port.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05

Chicago, March 5.-Thirty or more
prosecutions are now threatened in
consequence of the failure of the
banking institution of John r..
Walsh. 1t was revealed today that
Walsh's operations in issuing "dum-
my" notes We're on a more stupen-
dous scale than has heretofore been
suspected. Twenty-nine notes, calling
for payment of s2,62S,OOO, have been
uncovered in the assets of the Chica-
go National bank.
Drastic action against every man
who has committed a criminal act in
connection with the Walsh failure is
announced as the policy of the gov
ernment. Chicago bankers have cast
off restraint and today began caustic
criticism of the course of Controller
of the Currency Ridgely in connection
with the Walsh affairs.
William Best, Fred G. McNally,
Maurice Rosenfeld, F. NJ. Blant, John
M. Smyth and I. A. Walton, former
directors of the Chicago National
bank, were not accessible to inter-
viewers today. The only one who
could be located was Mr.. McNally,
but he declined to talk.
1t was revealed tonight that the
false report 1t is charged Walsh
made to the controller of the treasury
on which the complaint was based,
was signed by two directors of the
bank. Their names are concealed by
the government authorities. Whether
they will be prosecuted is not known.
At the capital 1t is understood that
more than one indictment has already
been drawn against Walsh, ready to
be acted upon by grand jury. Each
indictment carries with 1t a term in
prison.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
PARTICULARS OF THE CYCLONE.
Hundreds of Lives Lost and Vast
Damage to Property in Islands.

San Francisco, March 5.-Further
news arrived of the frightful cyclone
and tidal wave which devastated the
Paumotu group on the night of Feb
ruary Z, with the arrival of the liner
Mariposa. Only partial returns had
been received when the Mariposa SAIL
ed, but according to all reports the
loss of life will run into the hun
dreds.
About Tahiti proper the property
loss will amount to more than $780,
900, while on the island of Maria a
great tidal wave swept almost every
thing away. Loss sustained by ship
ping is not known.
A German bark is thought to have
foundered with all on board. The
German gunboat Zealey has been dis
patched with aid to the sufferers Of
the various islands In Tahiti the
customs house, postoffice and many
other public buildings and dwellings
were destroyed, and it is said a large
part of the inhabitants are threaten
ed with starvation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
Senator Clark Vindicated.

Washington, March 5.-Senator
Clark of Montana, won complete
victory in the supreme court today in
the case brought by the government
demanding the cancellation of so
patents on the ground the patentees
did not purchase in good faith, for
their own exclusive use, but for spec
ulation and under an agreement that
the title should inure to the benefit
of Clark, and affirmed the decision of
the court below that Clark did not
have actual knowledge of fraud.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
A SUGGESTIVE HINT" FROM ROOSEVELT

]. H. Albert, the prominent banker
of Salem, while making an address at
a banquet in the capital city few
days ago, in which state politics were
discussed, paid high compliment to
Justice T. G. HALEY, of the supreme
court and also brought out a peculiar
situation with regard to the supreme
court in this state, which has not ap-
peared in the newspapers heretofore.
He said: "When President Roose-
welt reached over and took Justice
Wolverton from the supreme bench
to place him on the federal bench as
successor to a democrat, he knew
that the democratic governor of Or
egon would appoint a democrat to the
supreme bench.
This act of the president clearly
indicates that he was in favor OF a
balanced supreme BENCH or one In
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
RIVALS FOR NORTHWEST TRADE
Hill and Hartman Interests Clinch
for Great Struggle.

Portland, Ore, March 5.-The re-
cent incorporation of the Washington
Northern Railway company, in Seat
tie, has brought the struggle between
the Hill and Hartman interests for
the control of the Pacific coast trade
to an acute point. In the endeavor
to harmonize these interests, the
Northern Securities company was
formed, but after its existence was de-
stroyed by the government the an
tagonism between the two great rail-
road builders broke out with more
vehemence than ever.
The Washington Northern Railway
company represents the Hartman en-
deavor to get possession of the Hill
party's Pacific port. Portland has for
years been the Hartman port on the
Northern Pacific coast, while Seattle
has been looked upon almost as j. j.
Hill's private property. Recently,
however, in the struggle for supre-
macy, each has been trying to take
the others port, and reports have fill
ed Wall street of competitive railroad
building in the far west.
Mr.. Hill has been actively pushing
forward toward Portland. Leaving
the main line OF the Great Northern
at Spokane, he comes down the north
bank of the Columbia river at Pasco,
by the Northern Pacific and is build
ing a new line to Portland from that
place. Mr.. Harriman's Washington
Northern railway is to build a line
from here to Seattle and Everett, an
other port on Puget sound, touched
by the main line of the Great North
ern. from which a branch runs to Sc
attic. The Washington Northern will
cross the Columbia river at Kelso and
reach Seattle by way of Tacoma.
Seventy acres of tidelands have
been acquired at Tacoma for terml-
nal purposes. at a cost of about ST.
10000 The Seattle terminals will
be on land adjoining the harbor 'front.'
age owned by James j. Hill. This
property cost about 100000. Con-
struction of the new road is being
rushed, and. by reason of the shorter
distance to be built. 1t is hoped to
have 1t finished by the time Mr.. Hill
gets into Portland. Mr.. Hills con-
struction involves about 241 miles of
railroad building, while Mr.. Hartman
has only about 1S5 miles of line to
build. In the Seattle competition the
Hill lines have the advantage of the
Hartman roads by about 22S miles.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
ROCKEFELLER WOULD LOAN.
Russia Would Give Him Railroad Con.
cessfors w Return.

Chicago, March 5.-The Daily
News correspondent at st. Petersburg
quotes an official as saying:
Rockefeller will give 100000, 900
to aid Witte in preventing a cabinet
and resultant financial crash in Rus
sia in return for railroad concessions
from Tashend to Tomsk and from
Tchita to PolamoshEa, with grants of
land on both sides OF. the prospective
lines. The money to be paid back in
installments and used in the construc-
ton of the road. The czar hesitates
to sanction this until the douma as
sembles."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05

New York, March John Mitch
ell denies he entered into an agree
ment with Robbins to force a strike
in the anthracite regions. His friends
say the report is spread by his enc
mics, hoping to undermine Mitchelrs
influence with the anthracite miners.
1t is reported Robbins informed
Mitchell that unless he forced a strike
in the hard coal district, the bitumi-
nous operators would resume the
"check off system" by which the
operators can withhold from the
miners the amount of their union
dues, which are unions greatest
source of strength, thus making the
collection of dues uncertain.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
WIRELESS ON VESSELS.
Pacific Coast Boats to BE Equipped
With Instruments.

Seattle, March 5.-The Pacific
Coast Steamship company will place
on all of their steamers plying be-
tween northern and southern ports
and Alaska, wireless telegraph appli-
ances just as soon as the government
places wireless stations at Cape Flat
terry. The information has been given
out by President J. L. Ford of the
company.
The company is now awaiting the
governments action in regard to the
establishment of wireless stations
along the northwestern coast as rec
commended by the federal Valencia
investigating committee.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
Lies Between Clum and Hoggatt.

Washington, March 5.-Senator
Flint called at the White House this
morning and recommended j. p.
Clum for the Alaska governorship.
Senator Hemenway preceded Flint to
the White House to recommend w.
b. Hoggatt. The president told Flint
the selection had narrowed down to
Clum and one other. Flint believes
the other is Hoggatt.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05

New York, March 5.-During the
arguments before Justice Gildersleeve
of the supreme court were made to-
day upon a motion asking him to
compel Rogers to answer Hadley's
questions 1t developed that the Stan
dard officials have appealed from the
decision of the supreme court of Mis-
souri, that those officials must answer.
Rogers counsel today asked for de-
lay pending the decision upon the ap-
peal In Missouri and promised that
Rogers questioning should proceed
without further proceedings here II
the case Is finally against the Stan
dard officials. The Missouri case is
adjourned to March &c.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
Hyde Did Not Agree to Return.

New York. March Sit developed
today that before Hyde sailed for
Europe he agreed with Jerome to re-
turn when wanted, the same agree
ment in effect that was made with Nc
Curdy. This is flatly denied today.
Stuyvesant Fish plans to become
president OF the Mutual. Officials
say that Fish believes insurance men
should head the company, and every
effort will be made TO find the right
one.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
Dolan Deposes (?) Mitchell.

Pittsburg, March 5.-Patrick Do
Ian, whom Mitchell deposed as presi-
dent in the miners district, has noti-
fled Mitchell he is no longer nation
al president because he has violated
the constitution, and Dolan will name
committee to assume charge of af-
fairs. 90
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
DISMISSED 40 SUITS.
End OF Montana Litigation of Nine
Years Standing.

Putte, Mont, March 5.-The closing
chapter in the settlement of Heinze
Amalgamated litigation was written
today when Attorney Denny, for
Heinze. and Attorney Evans, for the
Amalgamated, appeared in court and
dismissed for their respective clients
10 suits involving titles to property
estimated at 5000, 100000. The dam
ages claimed amounted to $4,000
600.
This legal battle has been going on
for nine years and engaged some Of
the ablest lawyers in America.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
Senate Passed Two Bills.

Washington, March 5.-The senate
passed the bill appropriating $1,000
for a statute to Commodore j. S.
Sloat at Monterey, Cal, and also a bill
comforting Jurisdiction upon the ninth
circuit court to determine the equity
rights of Americans in the Bering Sea
award.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
HOT ELECTION AT VALLEJO.
Republican Ticket Has Solid Navy
Yard Support.

Vallejo, Cal, March 5.-There is
great interest in the municipal cleo
tion. The biggest vote ever polled is
anticipated. No disturbances, but lots
of work. There is keen opposition
to Mayor Roney, who has the navy
yard employees and claims the re-
election of the entire republican ticket
by at least 200. Navy yard employees
to the number of 1900 are coming
off in squads to vote strong for Ro-
ney. Madigan, democrat, claims his
election by 100.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
STANDARD OIL
TAKES APPEAL
Will Not Accept Dictum of
Missouri Supreme Court
as to H. H, Rogers.
If FINAL DECISION is
AvERSE WILL NOT BALK

OIL is Adjourned Till March 28-
United States Circuit Court Has
Adopted Rule to Expedite the
Hearing In the Packers Cases: But
One Attorney at Time VIII BE
Allowed to Cross Examine; Chief
Statistician Is on the Stand-Hyde
Did Not Agree With jerome to Re-
turn to America.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
Special Message From Roosevelt
Troops From San Francisco.

San Francisco, March 5.-The
transport Logan sailed at noon for
the Philippines. She carried the
Eighth infantry and two troops Of the
Third cavalry. Among the officers
are Brigadier General J. NJ. Lee and
Captain Taggart.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
Rule to Expedite Trial.

Chicago, March 5.-The district
court adopted rule today to expe-
dite the packers hearing by allowing
only one attorney from each group
Of defendants to -eXamine at a
time. Chief Statistician Durand con-
tinued his testimony.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
WILL PROSECUTE
THIRTY OR MORE
JOHN WALSH FAILURE
INVOLVES MANY MEN

Government VIII Make Clean Sweep
of Bank Officials Who Loaned
Their Names and Credits to the Sc
curing of s2,62s,OOO by Question
able Mehtods-1he False Report
Which Walsh Made to the Control
Ter of the Currency Was Signed by
Othcrs-ENcitcmcnt In Chicago
Banking Circles.