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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-23

see that none Of the officials undertook
10 leave. Detective Maher Is now iocat-
Ing the bank officers and Is preparing 10
have Morris apprehended In the east.
The securities which Morris took east
to convert into cash, bonds amounting
to about 100000, are now on their way
back TO Portland. IL 10 also reported
the cashier IN accompanying them.
Early this morning the District At
torney's Office was besieged with deposi-
tors Of the Oregon Trust 4 Savings
Banks, who demanded immediate prose
eltion of-the officials. These depositors
carried accounts from 80 upward.
Many Of the employees Of the bank are
discharged, only q sufficient number have
been retained to assist Receiver Devlin
In handling the affairs of the concern.
While some Of the directors freely
charge Cashier W. Cooper Morris with
violating the banking rules In buying
huge blocks Of bonds and loaning money
TO enterprises In which he Is alleged TO
have been interested. other bankers de-
clare that nothing but gross, II not Grim
inal negligence, on the part Of the direc-
tors could have made such manipulation
OF depositors' money possible. The
friends Of Morris warmly defend his
course.
The assertion IL openly made that di.
rectcrs were not kept In the dark re.
garding any alleged questionable enter
prises Of the cashier. II Is understood
that Morris IL now enroute to the East
where he went to dispose of large blocks
of securities in the endeavor to place
the bank upon its feet.
Receiver Devlin expressed the belief
today that depositcrs win be paid full.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-23
PIONEER CAPITALIST DIES

SAN JOSE, Cal. August 20 Thomas
Rea, capitalist and pioneer Of Santa
Clara county. and perhaps the best
known man in this section Of the state.
died at his home in c;ilrov yesterday,
following an accident q week ago. in
which he broke leg. He was father Of
James W, Supervisor George T., and
Carrie Rea, Mrs. Louis Loupe, Mxs. E.
W. Strange Of San rancisco. Mrs. Clara
Hanna Of Berkeley, and Mrs. Mary E.
Pyle OF Bakersfield. Mr.. Rea was born
in Ohio in 1920.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-23
TO BAR RACE BETTING.

SACRAMENTO, Gal, August %. The
board Of directors Of the State, Agricul.
tural Society has decided that no bet.
ting on races shall be allowed at the
State Fair this year and that only soft
drinks may be sold on the grounds. No
return checks will be given. There is
not one inch Of space to be had in
the pavilion,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-23
cH0KED BY A SNAKE.

WHEELING, W. Va, August 22.-
Frank Taggert. Of Nicolette, came with,
In an ace Of death from huge black
snake while picking berries near his
home. !. While walking under a tree, on a
limo Of which the snake was living, il
colled about his neck and he was black
N the face when his brother arrived and
Killed the reptile. The snake rendered
him helpless.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-23
LAND GRABBERs GIVEN THE.

SAN FRANCISCO. August 22.-The
sentencing Of Dr.. Perrin and J. A. Ben
SON, convicted Of defrauding the govern
ment out Of 1900 acres in Tehama
county, went over in De Hayen's court
today until Monday. to give the defense
time to prepare a motion for new
trial.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-23
STRUCK BY TRAIN.

SAN MATEo, Cal, August 22.-M.
Kelley, an aged man Of this place, was
struck by the southbound train at the
junction of First avenue and the rail.
road track yesterday afternoon. He was
not seriously injured.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-23
Rims Telegram to Company.

SEWARD, Alaska, August se.
Ship ashore at Nelson's lagoon.
Auguht ~ all hands safe; ship
and cargo o total lossi provisions
10 September |; have taken mat.
ter up with custom house here
for transportation, win wire re.
suits; remain here three days;
Young with me,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-23
SEATTLE AFTER RATS
Doctors Follow Astoria's Quar-.
antine Officers Lead.
TO GUARD AGAINST PLAGUE

Corporations and Dock Owners Are Asked
to Cooperate in the Work--Day viii
Be Set Apart for the Work and viii
Be Called Rat-Killing Day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-23
WRECKED
in ALASKA
John Currier and Cargo
Total Loss.
BUT NO LIVES ARE LOST
The Alaska Flshermen's Packing
Co.'S. Entire Pack on Oceans
Bottom.
----------
BUT NO LIVES ARE LOST
FuLlYC0vERED BY INSURANCE

Less Of Ship and Cargo viii Amount 10
si7o,ooo--H. w. Rim Sends Down
News from Seward, Alaska--Revenus
Cutters Will De Sent 10 Survivors
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-23
SCHMITT RULE IS OVER
Mayor Taylor's Appointees Take
Place and Accept Chiefs
Resignation.
ANDERSON IS ACTING CHIEF

Large Crowd Gathers to Witness Sur
render to Ola Board - Dinan Makes
Statement That he Resigned so That
Friends on the Force Wouldn't Suffer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-13
The Larchmont Horror.

Are there many more steamboats, like the
Larchmont which. when rammed by a
schooner in Long Island sound. sank in ten
minutes? What virtue Is there in the laws
requiring passenger vessels to possess GER
tain characteristics of safety, such as
water-tight bulkheads? Or do those laws
apply only to new boats. leaving the old
hulkS to continue in service until they burn
or founder?
The Slocum horror disclosed the shameful
inadequacy of the federal steamboat in
spection with reference to fire prevention
on board passenger-carryin vessels. 1t Is
believed-at least 1t is hoped-that the
shocking revelations of that tragedy have
caused permanent reform. But now
comes this Block Island disaster, with the
loss of many scores of lives, to suggest that
the service Is still In need of revision
II the steamer Larchmont is type of a
large class of passenger boats now plying
the waters of the United States, operating
legally. the statutes should Immediately be
amended TO require the retirement of all
such shells. They should be eliminated.
not by the comparatively slow but appall-
fngly costly process of collision, fire and
grounding, but by the swift course of the
law. aimed at the establishment of a high
standard of structural efficiency in accord
with the methods and in utilization of the
materials of today. There is time for ac-
ton at this session of Congress 1t sbould
be employed to the end at least of taking
the first step in the direction of removing
from passenger service the old wooden
hulhs mat now menace thousands of lives
daily despite their bravery of paint and
gold leaf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-13
King Edward.

King Edward made everything right with
US yesterday in his speech from the throne.
He is very much obliged for what we did
at Kingston. and that is sufficient. The
governor of Jamaica. who was little before,
is less today. We can well afford to forgive
him now. The quake made as much havoc
of his Judgment as Of the buildings of his
capital with a difference. Kingston can
be restored. and may be better than before,
whereas Swettenham is permanently down
and out. Still even Swettenham has served
a good purpose. He has Illustrated the great
advance made in the friendly relations be-
tween Great Britain and America. His
stupid act. which few years ago might
have had unhappy consequences, produces
nothing now but rally Of good will and
cordial assurances on both sides. Both
Engiishmen and Americans, In thinking of
him. can afford to thank God and take
courage. The war is over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-13
The One-Man Power.

The District of Columbia is peculiarly
handicapped In the matter of securing new
laws Whatever their scope, purpose or ne
cesslty, such statutes must be enacted nv
the United States Congress, the two houses
agreeing finally upon an Identical form NJ
words In each case and the President of the
United States signing in token of his an
prevail At each stage Of the process the
objection of a single individual NAV cause
a blockade. resulting In defeat for the pro-
posed legislation. In the House, as condi.
lions now prevail. quorum Is as hard to
secure and retain on District day as on
the opening day of the base ball season.
All but the few members who have a
wholesome. intelligent interest In the course
OF local legislation, or who have axes To
grind on the Districts stone, fee the House
chamber or even the Capitol when the Dis
trict chairman takes the floor Bills are
passed. when at all, virtually BY unanimous
consent, for save In rare instances there
are less than one-third Of the members
present and the call of mo quorum stops
all proceedings This means a loss of two
weeks and In that interval the bill NAV he
taken apart and put together again SO that
its parents would never recognize 1t. Often
that call for a quorum kills the bill for the
session Thus do the rules and customs OF
the House put II into the power of one man
to dictate local legislation by killing of
bills obnoxious to him or menacing innocu-
Gus measures In order to gain trading
Chances for the advancement OF other prop
ositions.
In the upper house the far-famed tradi-
Zion Of senatorial courtesy" does more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-13
Costly Winter Economy,

Snow falls on the streets to a depth of
several inches and after lying many hours
untouched by city workers or contractors
the sun tries to relieve the citizens of the
burden of It's presence. The result 10 a soft
slush that causes a great deal of sickness
and doctors bills aggregating thousands of
dollars. Then the thermometer falls sharp
ly and the siush freezes into hard ridges
In the driveways. Horses are crippled by
the ice and drivers seek the streets on
which cars run. to haul up on the tracks
and take advantage Of the clear way. AS
the wagon is pulled of the tracks to make
way for a car wheel. strained by the
wrenehings given by the ruts, breaks and
the traffic Is blocked, sometimes In both
directions. These tie-ups are costly to the
traction companies In lost fares as well
as to the wagon owners In damaged We
hicles. They are excessively annoying te
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-13
Governor Higgins.

Former Governor Higgins of New York,
who died yesterday, was successful both In
politics and in business. He had a firm grasp
of everyday affairs. and applying his abil-
ity to the affairs of state gave the people
of New York an excellent administration
He learned his trade in the one field as in
the other. Passing In private business
from small to great things and acquiring
a fortune, he passed in Office from high to
higher and won the respect of even his
political enemies. The man who had served
In the state senate and then In the Office
Of lieutenant governor had large knowledge
Of state affairs when called to the ONCE
of governor. and being a man of conscience
and ambition he made good, as the phrase
is Some of the highest praise bestowed
upon his work In the governorship came
from prominent democratic newspapers.
Last year the republicans Of New York
confronted a grave problem. There was
much unrest In the state, and serious fac
tionalism existed In their own ranks. To
continue in power they must put their best
foot foremost. Governor Higgins was clear
ly entitled to a denomination, by the record
and by precedent. He had been faithful
and ehicieat In Office, and custom accorded
such officials an Endorsement. Why not
a second term in this case?
Some of the bosses, though diseredited
before the people, objected, and had just
enough power left to cause trouble in conn-
Gil. They had not been able to make head
way against the governor, who knew them
and had blocked their schemes, and they
now threatened defeat at the polls il he
were again put up. They were assisted In
their opposition by the governors poor
health. The hand of death was then upon
him, and he refused battle for what was
rightfully his own. He left matters in the
hands of the party's managers, and ac-
cepted their decision. He supported Loyalty
the ticket named and FASTENED his end by
a journey to assist in the Inauguration of
his successor.
republicans who defeated him for indorse-
ment did little II anything for the man
nominated. They sulked through the fight.
Governor Hughes owes them nothing and
shows no desire for their acquaintance.
They are not likely to be among his BOOM
ers for a second term. Could Governor Hig-
gins have won before the people without
them. or against their secret opposition?
The question must remain unanswered. His
one term Is his monument and that gives
him a place among the men who have
served well at Albany. and deserve to be
remembered by all who value good govern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-13

damage to the District bill calendar than do
the actual adverse votes themselves. bill
that has once drawn the unfavorable no
tice of a single senator to the extent Of an
objection on any occasion to Its immediate
consideration"-and one objection sufffces
to kill its chances for the day-is thence
forth subject to objection by any other
senator on the ground of courtesy. 1t being.
according to the senatorial code, extremely
bad form ever to take a vote on bill In
the absence of its chief opponent. In short,
the opponent is in theory always present.
and his influence, exerted by proxy, is as
potent to prevent consideration as though
he were actually within the marble halls
themselves instead of in some many-storied
pile on Wall street or lower Broadway.
Thus do the rules and customs of the Sem
ate serve TO enable single man to block
the Districts game at the north end Of the
legislative checkerboard.
At the White House the District bills
must satisfy one man at last before they
become laws. This is true of all other bills
sent there from the Capitol. and the Dis
trict gets no less than it's proportionate
share of approvals. Still, the final stage
of the game preserves in the case of the
measures making for the local welfare the
one-man chance of prevention.
When this narrow channel of legislation
is thus measured, what wonder remains
that the District needs today many laws
to give 1t full equipment to bring 1t up to
date with other municipalities, to correct
the faults of the past and to establish high
standards for the future? What wonder
that the local calendars are always filled
to congestion, that the doors of the District
committee rooms are besieged by the citi-
zens of this community, clamoring, petit
tioning. demanding relief from burdens.
urging plans for advancement, stating solu-
tions for old problems? What wonder that
some new members, not realizing the slen-
der chance for legislation the District has.
remark upon the persistent campaigning Of
the Washingtonians for votes for their pet
pending bills?
As long as 1T remains possible for one
man In the House to kill OF District bill
by calling for a quorum, and for one man
in the Senate to choke district bill to
death by invoking the doctrine of ''sena-
toriai courtesy" there will be q constant
hammering on the doors Of Congress by the
disfranchised people of the capital, who
have no other source Of law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-13
The Friendless Fifteen Per Cent.

Only about Is per cent Of the 155,OOo civil
employees of the United States government
reside In Washington. Yet whenever there
is a petition for an increase Of government
salaries to adjust to the increased cost OF
living the protest Is heard that the depart
ment clerks OF Washington are chronicaily
rapacious and Unsuitable. Nothing Is heard
about the S. per cent of public service
workers outside of the capital. No word
Is uttered in criticism of the petitioners OF
the customs service. or immigration service.
or internal revenue service. or postal serv-
ice, who live in congressional districts and
are regarded as constituent voters as well
as official dependents. These faithful
thousands are forgotten when the harsh
adjectives are being handed around.
But they are not always ignored when the
pie is cut. They are never really over
looked, even though the 5000 department
clerks working and living in Washington
are denied and denounced.
The situation today with regard to the
DAVIS bill proposing a sliding-scale in
crease Of pay for the government employees
Of all grades is an eloquent proof of this
difference. While this measure has been
tied UP in a subcommittee of the House
appropriations committee, owing to dead
lock in the absence Of the chairman, the
committee on post Offices and post roads
has taken a hand in the game and has
made a strong bid for big winning for
a large number Of constituent voters
throughout the country. VT the 150,OC0
employees affected by the Davis bill in its
original form 90 800 are In the postal service
outside of Washington. railway mall work.
ers. rural free delivery carriers, city car
riers. postmasters assistants, clerks. etc.
BY the terms of the postal appropriation
bill. just reported. every one Of these 99.J0O
will be increased In pay during the next
fiscal year from to % per cent. The men,
bers of the committee recognized the JUS
tice of Mr.. Davis proposition, and with
commendable directness applied it within
their own jurisdiction.
Trimmed to meet this new condition. the
Davis bill will impose upon the government
an additional expense Of only 81, 900, 600 an
nually. This sum. spent in propOrtionate
increases of stipend, will make just the
difference between fair dealing and mean
ness in the treatment of the civil employees
of Uncle Sam. Congress has already been
liberal in effecting a readjustment of the
salaries of it's own members to the current
cost of living. 1t Is even now preparing to
treat the postal service workers properly.
Will not the appropriations committee of
the House be good enough to remember the
$4,000 Washington department clerks be-
fore this era of generosity is ended? viii
1t not at least be wise enough to remember
the $500 of public service workers of all
grades and places who are subject to the
terms of the Davis bill. over 10000 of
whom are constituent voters?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-13
Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

M1F expense be a consideration,
and it is to most people, you
iii can get a Sewing Machine
here at a reasonable figure
an excellent one as low as
$500.
All the machines offered in this
establishment are bought and sold
as other merchandise, without cam
vassers or agents. Hence the buyer
has the benefit of the saving, and
may secure a first-class machine for
half the ordinary cost of one. All
these except the hand machines
are entirely of oak, elegantly fin
ished, and have a complete set of the
latest steel attachments. Guaran-
teed for ten years and necessary in
structions given at the department
or at the home.
Satisfactory arrangements can be
made at the department for partial
payments.
Second door, Ut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-13
Public Sentiment at Fault.

There Is evidently screw loose some
where in the administration of our criminal
law. Churches abound and hardly any
where in the world is there public school
system so generously maintained and so
generously availed of. Yet our annual rec
ord of crimes of violence shocks the civ
ilized world and impeaches our institutions.
At the bottom of the trouble, of course, Is
some defect of public sentiment. The laws
delay and needless or mawkish levity in the
administration of the criminal law would
disappear fast enough IL a reused public
sentiment would insist on it. A lynching in
England or Germany is well-nigh unthink-
able. The regular machinery Of Justice does
Its work and the work 1t is intended for is
left to it a matter of course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-13
A Valentine.

OH, gentle world, whose smiling skies
Are bluer than the bluest eyes,
Whose whispering as the wind draws nea
Is sweetest music to mine ear,
Pray listen while this mood Is lent
To wOOing and to compliment.
To thee my fondest hopes incline;
To thee l pen valentine.
Full we'll l know what grief they find
On whom you turn gaze unkind.
They dwell apart from joy and light;
Chill is their day and dark their night.
And SO men press, a hurrying throng,
With thought and toll, with jest or song.
Each hoping his reward will be,
Oh, gentle world, a smile from thee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-13

the passengers, and also expensive to them
in many cases, inasmuch as delays may
mean the missing Of trains. lateness at Of
fee. loss of pay. etc. The breaking of a
single wheel in such circumstances may
mean the loss Of several thousand dollars
to various interests. Thus in consequence
of the original failure to remove the snow
from the streets the members Of the com
munity, both individually and collectively,
are heavily mulcted in damages far ex-
ceeding the cost Of wholesale clearing Of
the streets in the first instance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-13
City Control Of Buildings.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

If the city could acquire strip of ground
on each side of the Parkway it would not
only be able to realize handsome profit by
selling the same at an enhanced price but
1t would be in position to regulate Its de-
lions to be inserted in the deeds Of convey
ance. The erection of buildings out of har-
mony with the nature of the avenue could
be prohibited and becoming unity of I'm
prOvement be secured.
1t Is through this process that the great
capitals of Europe have been beauti1ed
and there are no other means whereby the
same results can be SO surely, SO speedily
and so satisfactorily attained.