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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-08
A BIG TOMATO

Last year when Mr.. j. r. Lawrence, the not
ed horticulturist and experimenter OF MassA-
chusetts reported that he had grown one of the
Majestic Tomatoes which weighed 5A lbs. we
thought that surely the limit had been reached,
as before the introduction of this grand new
variety pa to 3 lbs. was considered the largest
weight possible. During the past season $4,000
in cash prizes was offered and all OF the five
prize winners grew specimens weighing over
6lhs. each. Mrs Amelia Cronin. of Akron Iowa,
has a scheme for growing large specimens,
which proved very successful and will undOubt-
edlybe OF some interest to some OF our read
ers. She says: Enclosed find my report which
is signed also by two witnesses who saw the
big tomato weighed. planted the Majestic to-
mato seed in February In a box OF soil in the
planted to another box. At proper season
set themout on very rich piece of ground
where straw pile had been burned and the
ashes racked in. The plants were watered
every night and when about Is inches high, cut
the tips off and by allowing only or 8 fruits to
ripen on some of the plants: it threw all the
strength to these fruits. The largest specimen
weighed lbs. 7 ozs. and there are several
which weighed over lbs. EACH" Some plants
of the Maje tomato have produced 145 to
100 lbs. of fruit Just think what that kind of o
crop whoud mean on an acre of land. They are
of such large size and so productive that they
are attracting general attention. This new
variety is being introduced by the Iowa Seed
Company. of Des AoineS, Iowa. who are again
Offering $1,000 In cash prizes on them and We
hope our readers will compete. Better write
them today for a copy of their large illustrat-
ed catalogue OfGarden and Farm Seeds. which
win be sent free if you mention this paper.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-08
Easy Money for Bankers

The committee proposes legislation
permitting the banks to retire at will
more than $3,000,000 OF currency a
month, the present limit. This per-
mission would naturally be used, it is
argued, during periods of low interest
rates and slack demand.
For such opposite conditions OF
scarce money and high rates as pre-
vailed in this city last December the
committee recommends that the sec
rotary of the treasury be authorized
to deposit in the banks, In his dis,
erection, public funds from customs
collections and internal-revenue re
ceipts at a rate of interest of not less
than 2 per cent when not secured by
bond deposits.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-08
CONDEMNS THE LABOR LEADERS
St. Louis Grand Jury Seeks to In
jure Unions

st. Louis, Feb. 3.-The final report
of the December grand jury today,
submitted to Circuit Judge Withrow,
condemned labor union leaders for
alleged intimidation of workmen en-
gagged under contract on building
work. To prevent such practices, re-
vision of the statute regarding con-
spiracy, extortion, intimidation and
restraint of trade was recommended,
as well as law requiring labor unions
to incorporate
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-08
6be Nebraska Independent

make a special investigation of the
subject. The committee of finance
Of the Chamber took the matter up,
and reported its conclusions to the
Chamber yesterday.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-08
NEW YORK CHAMBER OF COM
MERGE PROPOSES PLAN.
Would Have Unlimited Power to Gre
ate Stringency and Then the Privl-
Iege of Using Government Funds at
Low Interest Rate.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE Chamber OF
Commerce yesterday pronounced Sec
rotary of the Treasury Shaw's scheme
for an emergency currency to be, In
the Chambers Judgement, hazardous
experiment-impradent, unsafe and in
advisable. The language in which the
scheme was condemned was so forciI
BILE it fairly took the breath away from
the imperial Chinese commissioners
to America, who were present as
guests.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-08
Agents Wanted EVERYWHERE : E : sen sn : NJ !:

New Book ''THE FREE PASS BRIBERY
body viii want it, You can make $4,000 per
month. For particulars. address The hide
pendent
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-08
Scares the Chinese

"A mandarin in China might have
his head cut off il he said such things
whispered one of the grave Oriental
financiers to another of the suite.
Secretary Shaw's plan was to per
nit national banks to issue a volume
of additional currency, specially guar
anteed by the government, equal In
amount to so per cent of the bond-se-
cured currency maintained by them,
but subject to tax of or s per cent
until redeemed.
When the Shaw scheme was pro-
mulgated a month or so ago, 1t was
bitterly attacked by Jacob H. Schiff,
who was reported as saying panic
might happen If the monetary system
of the country was not reformed. He
asked the Chamber Of Commerce to
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-08
Many Pious Pretenses


The committee said there were al
ready eight kinds Of money in circula-
ton, and that the national bank cur
rency afioat aggregated over $512, 000,-
600. To add to this an emergency
issue of $256,000,000 would render it
impossible for the comptroller of the
currency to safeguard the issue
against the temptation to enlarge the
circulation to meet the local emergen-
cies and speculative demands sure to
follow as a result of the privilege.
"All makeshifts," said the commit
tee,' 'are dangerous if tackled on to
a system made up as it is of parts
unrelated to each other-one created
to bridge over a crisis, another to
meet an emergency in a demand for
the purchase of silver bullion-and all
permeated with the evils of fiat
money"
The committee, composed of John
Hansen Rhoades, William A. Nash,
Edward King, Harris C. Fahnstock
and James T. Woodward, concluded
there was already enough currency.
The great trouble was the currency
lacked elasticity. To provide for
proper elasticity, the committee rec
commended that the law restricting
the limit of redemption of national
bank notes to three millions per
month be repealed, and the banks
be permitted to issue and return their
currency at will
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-08
Schiff Hungry for 1t

TN this way would be inserted in
our existing system the elements of
issue and redemption so necessary in
giving some elasticity at least to the
great mass Of our bank issues now
clogged for lack of movement" said
the committee. ut is one of the first
steps which should be taken by the
government to relieve the present sit
uation, and, once taken, everything
should be done to facilitate such issue
and redemption on the part of the
banks and to lessen the cost to the
banks both as to redemption and re-
issuing"
The Chamber Endorsed the report.
Jacob H. Schiff made a speech, urg-
ing that the Chamber take aggressive
action to secure currency legislation,
and offered resolution that the com.
mittee name five members of the
chamber to confer on the monetary
question and present their findings
to the president of the United States
The resolution was adopted.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-08

Please THE INDEPENDENT Advertisers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07

Improvement Meeting. Last evening.
IN the c"ut house. the initial meeting
Of the Mcclure Improvement Club oc.
curred. and officers were elected for the
organization as folowsi President, i.
l.. Belli yice.presidsnt. Alex Brmneri
treasurer. W. A. Stein; secretary, =. B
sosey. A committee consisting Of A. NJ
smith. J. G. Mft'ue. and George kaboth
wa. appointed To draw up suitable by
laws, and outline such work as can be
progftably undertaken Every one pres
rnt. aud there was a Roodly number
wa. very enthusiasts over the pros
pect. of doing something toward beau
tying and advancing the appearance oi
the city. and many spseehe. were made
TO that effect.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07

dead and HE body was taken out Of
the range Of the ERE.
The sight that met the gaze Of those
first on the ground va. en- awful one.
Exposed 10 full vicw with blazing shing-
les al about him and hi bed a mass OF
redhot eosls was the body Of an unfor-
tunate man II wa. slowly consumed
until al that was left was the skall and
two stump- that .
few hour. before had been arms. II is
not thought IL viii be difficult 10 estsb-
lish the identity o. the two unfortun-
ates who are supposed were consumed
in the fire. There are, according the
TO the passengers supposed TO have besa
eight passengers on the train. II there
were eight, two are still unaccounted
for. Brakeman Brown said last night
he was not sure whether there wens
seven or eight.
What mad II difficult to rescue
those pinioped beneath the wreckags
'wss the fact that when the freight
crashed through the passenger, car Of
shingles became detached from the
freight train and fel on the combina-
tion coach. The shingles caught on fire
almost Immediately. and that made >
hot fire and burned 70 rapidly that
nothing could be done TO save those inn
prisoues.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07
Common Colds are the Cause .of Many
Serious Diseases.

Physicians who have gained a national
reputation as analysts OF the cause Of
various diseases. claim that II catching
cold could he avoided long list Of dan
gcrous ailnlent would never be heard
Of. Every one knows that pneumonia
and consumption originate from cold,
and chronic eatanh, bronchitis, and all
throat and lung trouble are aggravated
and rendered more serious by each fresh
attack. Do not risk your life or take
chances when you have a cold. Cham
berhin's Cough Remedy will cure Il
before these diseases develop, This
remedy contains no opium, morphine
OF other harmful drug and has thirty
years Of reputation back Of il, gained
hy its cures under every condition, For
sale by David lngram.
sale by Frank Hart and leading drug
sttata
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07
A GOOD THING TO KNOW.

The stranger within Astoria's gates
should know, as does every home eiti-
zen, that the one place to properly feed
ones self is the Palace Restaurant. The
service, at the desk, in the dining room,
in the kitchen, is as perfect as mean.
and experience can make il, and avail
abl, day and night, the year round
Private dining rooms for ladies' and
parties. Banquetting equipment unsur
passed Call once, call always. Com
mercial street, opposite the Page build
ing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07
Send her a valentine--Syenson's Book
Store sells them.

Is investigating. District Ntmney
Allen when sccn yesterday afternoon
with regard 10 whether anything had
We, done hy him in respect to the
Barry .Goodin case, and " TO whether
anything had heen turned over 10 him
conserving the affair vr not, stated that
he was In possession OF an affidavit by
Mr.. Goodin giving the alleged facts in
the ease, and also had the check given
by Goodn 10 Harry 81 am now inves'
tigating the legal aspect oi the matter
he said. "to find whether OF not the
facts alleged constitute an oifense Gov
cred by the statule. OF the State. AZ
present having not looked into the mat
ter fully am not prepared to say
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07

HELENA, Mont, Feb. 1.-THE most
disastrous railroad wreck that has ever
taken place in the vicinity Of Helena
for many years occurred last night,
shorty before midnight, two and half
miles vest Of Helena.
A runaway Northern Pacific freight
train crashed into passenger train on
the same line wrecked II completely, set
fire TO il and up TO . O'Clock this morn
ing. four, whose identity j. assured,
were known TO be dead, with a prob
ability that two more, whose names it
is impossible to learn have been burned
in the wreck. The known dead are:
J. n. ROBINSON, Of Missoula.
CHARLES BRIcKLE, conductor of
passenger.
J. A. JEssUP, express messenger.
FOSTER SENEGAL. merchant of Fl
listoB.
brakeman Edward Brown was serious
by injured, hut an examination shows
not fatally. None Of the passengers
who escaped with their lives was ser
iously injured.
The story Of the accident shows 1t to
have been most remarkable. The pas
senger train passed through Austin,
about eight miles west Of Helena on
time. Following it was a long freight
train, made up Of box and fiat ears
loaded with lumber and shingles.
AT Austin the engine was uncoupled
from the freight train to take water and
the train was left standing on the track
There Is steep grade east OF Austin
and by some means the freight train
got started down the hill.
The passenger train, when il arrived
at the Montana crossing, stopped, ShCT
the engineer heard sound behind hin
that warned him of danger. He started
his train but il had gone but few
feet when the freight crashed into the
rear car. There were but two cars Ia
the train, combination express and
mail and passenger ear and a day coach
The two cars were smashed and thrown
into the ditch. The engine on the pas
senger became uncouplej from the ear
but did not leave the track and Engineer
Petty managed to keep ahead of tn,
flying freight.
The freight went probably 500 feet
when it, too, went otr the track. In q
few minutes fire started aud for hour:
the ears and the humber burned iercely
The crash OF the collision was heard
by persons living in the vicinity.
who immediately started for the wreck
When they got there an awful seen,
met their gaze. The combination cai
was on fire and pinned under mass OF
wreckagc was jessup. He was conscious
and heroic efforts were made to release
him from his situation, Finally the fire
got 50 hot that the rescuers had to give
up the task.
Jessup, still conscious, cried; 1T is
hard to lie here and be burned TO
DEATH" lie struggled to release himself
as the fire took hold of his limbs, but
the fort Was fmitless and after a few
screams of agony. Inconsistencies came
10 him. in the meantime the few unin.
jured passengers eNerted themselves to
rescue those who wen unable to help
themselves
l.. :. Robinson. of Nli>soula. was found
beyond human aid, lying under ear.
A short distance away, Charles Brickle,
the conductor, was found He also was
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07
PleasIns Announeemsnt. l.a.t

Pleasing Announcement. Last Fri.
day. issne Of the San Franci-co Jeyi.h
Times and Observer, contains the fol-
lowing pleasant announcement in reIa'
tion 10 Young hdy well and most hap
ply known In this cityi @Mrs. Rose
Cohen, Of Astoria, Ore. announces the
engagement of her daughter. Hattie. Ia
Mr.. Samuel Ro-enbaum. Of San Fran.
cisco, Owing TO the illness Of Mrs.
Cohen there viii br no reception" Mrs.
Cohen and Mrs. lIermin Wise are sis
tiers. and the former lady and her family
have y hcst Of friends in this city who
will find pleasure IN the announcement
set forth.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07
Price Of MIX Reduced. I.eith 4 Wi.

Price Of Milk Reduced. Reith & vii
-on. the Lswi- & ClsIk dairymen. have
reduced the price Of milk from seven
cents quart 10 I've cut- Seven cent.
j. the price charged BY all other dealer-
10 the city, and at a meeting held the
other day they decided not TO reduce
the price to five cent. 10 meet the price
charged By their competitor Reith a
Wilson.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07
NEWS ITEM

The agricultural and horticultural re-
sources Of the Grand Valley, Colorado,
are most entertainingly set forth in an
attractive booklet, "The Little Empire
of the Western Slope" now being dis
tributed by the passenger department Of
the Denver & Rio Gande Railroad.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07
Should Be Looked To. The cent

Should Be Looked To. The center
beams under Eleventh street, near the
north line of it, junctson with Duane
street and directly in font Of ". c. A..
pohr. undertaking PaIinrs. have given
way. on are in condition TO do 80 very
soon. unless renewed % fortified. \
heavy team passing there yesterday af'
ternoon, gave evidence Of the weakness
aud was seen by several hystanders. It
l. expedicnt that the matter be looked
into at uncr.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07

Fishermen Meet. A meeting Of the
Columbia River Fishermen's Protective
Union was held Monday evening at
which time subjects Of general interest
WE'RE discussed The members Of the
union have decided TO call a convention
Of all the ii.hermen's unions on the
Pacific Coast the last Of February for
the purpose Of forming federation Of
all the unions. The unions 10 b. includ.
ed In this federation are those In Cali.
fornia. Oregon, Washington and Alaska.
The matter OF the encroachment Of the
trappers on the drifting grounds Of the
gin net fishermen was brought up and
the subject gone over with a view 10
finding some remedy for the trouble.
II Is probable that some action will be
taken In the near future With reference
10 the matter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07
NO c0MMuNIcATIoN
West Indian Islands Still Cut of From
World.

NEW YORK. Feb Accommodation
with the West Indies and Jamaeia was
still interrupted early today and the
officials Of the cable companies could
not say when they would be likely to
get messages through. At the Com
merrial cable office Il was said that the
company had no idea Of what was wrong
and that not a word Of news had been
received since the break in the line be-
tween Kingston aud Porto Rico, few
days ago.
AZ the Western Union office the i'm.
preston prevailed that the break would
soon he righted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07

Frame IL up,--'fhe Union Fisher
mans Cooperative Packing company
new warehouse. At the rpiontown plant
{. progressing finely. the o0Sl@ f"o'
warehouse being nearly all framed np,
and In good shape for finishing by the
opening Of the April season.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07

Success Is stamped on everp package.
II Is the most successful remedy known.
It makes you well and keeps you well
That's what HOLSTERS Rocky Mountsin
Tea does. IS cents, Tea or Tablets.
Frank Hart, druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07

Scrub yourself daily, you're not clean
inside. This means clean stomach
bowels. blood, liver clean healthy tix-
sue in every organ. MORAL: Take
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea IS
cents, Tea Of Tablets. Sold BY Frank
Hart.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07

Meeting Tonght.--fonigh, meeting
oi the sbiyely Improvement Club vii
take place IN the council chamber Of The
city hall, The meeting has been called
hy President 0sburn and q full attend
amer i desired of all those who have the
welfare OF the city al heart. At the con
elu.iou 81 the meeting there will be an
informal smoker.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07

New Expres. wsgon.A new express
wagon ha. just been finished for John
Como, the expires. and havyare man. by
Andrew Asp Of this city. Mr.. Asp Is
also constructing wagons for John-on y
,onson and H. H. iIornrr, and will
shortly build a goo-ensck wagon ior
Frank ScaboTg.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07
lame BACK.

This ailment is usually caused by
rheumatism Of the muscles and may be
cured by applying Chamberlain's Pain
Balm two or three times day and
rubbing the parts vigorously ut each
application. II this does not afford re.
lief, bind on q piece Of flannel slightly
dampeted with Pain Balm, and quick
relief l. almost sure to follow. For sale
By Frank Hart and leading druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07
Valentines at syenson's.

From Seattle q. Lewis. Of the
"A al and door firm oi Lewis 4 Tucker Of
seattle, was In the city yesterday on
business. Mr. Lewis was formerly a
resident Of this city, AMI In looking
over the town yesterday expressed him'
.cli US very fsvorably impressed with
the growth and imppvcmn' shown
since his departure.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07
<>~~>~~<~t~~~<~<< .
. PERSONAL MENTION. =
s<~>~%~1 ~1~eH . <e~~N .

Mi~. :. Elmore, accompanied by Miss
fioret,a Elmore leave today for rasc
Robles. Cal. and after brief sojourn
nj those famous springs, they will pro
cced TO Los Angeles, where they will
spend the balance OF the winter ses~or
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07

Case Continued. The ease Of Charles
pahlstrom, arrested for operating his
saloon without license has been post
poned In the police court until next
Tuesday fos hearing. pahls,rom's bond
wa. given in the sum of $40 icr his ap'
peafance at the proper time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07
10 THE PUBLIC.

Notice Is hereby given that the As
sembly Club, giving dances at Logan's
hall, has engaged union musieisaa
Signed,
ASTORIA MUSICIANS UNION.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07

II viii not pay 10 keep house. pay
help. grocery bill. fuel bills, and many
othsr ineidsntals, when you can get hns,
airy. wsli.furnished, and stsam.hsated
rooms with board al "Hotel Irving"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07

N. A. Ackerman, 42l Bond St, does al
manner Of texidermy, furniture uphol-
stering, carpet cleaning and laying. mat
tress making . speciality and al work
guaranteed. 4
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07

In the City. Joseph Durney, repre-.
sen,ing the large salmon dealers.
Griihih. < Durnsy of San Francisco
was ln.ine.s visitor in Astoria yes.
terday. lie states that the outlook for
a prosperous season In the salmon In.
iusiry was one Of the hest for the rom.
ing season im many years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07
Speak on Philippines. Saturday aft

Speak on Philippines, SATURDAY hi''
ernoan Rev. ". s. Gilbert Of the firs,
Presbyterian church Of thi. city will
deliver an addrcs. 10 the ladirs of the
Woman. Club ON the subject Of "feo.
pie Of The Philippians" Rev. Gilbert
Is ope sminrn,ly qualified to speak on
this subject, having served as Chaplain
Of tho serond Oregon regiment during
the SpanisA American war. aud conse'
queu,ly il intimately acquainted With
Ii. cusoms. manners and life Of tho
rAilippine people.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07

Buried Yesterday Private Barwtt,
who has been ~ NJ Fort Stevens for
some time with spinal msncngili-. and
who died there early on Monday. was
buried In the post. cemetery yesterday
with miliiar, honon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07

The manager of @Hotel Irving vishes
to announce that the hotel dining room
Is now open to the public. Good cooking
and splendid service. Price as cents per
meal. Special rates to permanent guesta
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07
SPECIAL CALL TO sUrFRAcIsTsl

The woman's Suffrage Association
will hold special meeting Monday,
February sth, at go p. m.
All members are requested to Be
present as there is business Of Import
anee to be acted upon.
By order of the President.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07
MASSAGE, FINNISH METHOD.

Miss Olga Landen, Finnish graduate.
room 6, Pythian building. Gives mas
sages, steam and hot baths. Phone
Black 2l65. Will call.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07

The Ghost Walked. The army pay
master visited Forts Stevens aud Co
lumbia, ycsienlay. and paid oil the en-.
tire bunch" staG. line, and files, TO the
pleasure Of all concerned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-07
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stork Arrives.--At tho E.tes .ana'ar'
lhm Monday night son was born 70
Tho wife Of l.. A. Gfecnman Of Oyster
VILE. All are reported doing well.