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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-14
Logging Operations Along COL
umbia River Will Cease.
MILL OWNERS INDIFFERENT
Strike in Portland of Mill Men Chang
cd Little-condition in City Daily
Becoming Worse-Lumber 10 Now
unobtainable.

PORTLAND, March 13.-The dead
lock between the sawmill owners and
the Industrial Worker sof the World
over the question of wages to be paid
the mill hands, remains unbroken.
Millowners are apparently Indifferent
as to the duration of the present trou.
BILE. They say that they intend to
make no concessions, that they are
holding no meetings to consider the
situation and do not intend to hold
any. The strikers are equally belli-
gerent. Strike managers continue re-
cruiting members and claim all clas-
ses of labort are coming into their
union with the same rapidity that the
sawmill employees did. Each day the
strike continues 1t makes the condi-
tions here more and more serious.
An unprecedented constructive era
preceded the strike, and the shut down
left the mills with no surplus of lum-
ber on hand. No lumber is now OBJ
tainable and it is merely question of
days until all building operations in
the city must cease.
One of the effects of the strike was
manifest today when ninety percent
of the logging companies, about sew
enty f1ve percent of the contracting
loggers and several individual loggers
met and decided to close down indef-
initely all logging operations In the
Columbia River district. The reason
assigned was that the present lack Of
a market would cause an accumulation
Of logs and endanger stability In the
price of their OUTPUT
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-14

Az indicated In these columns yes-
terday morning, President C. NJ. Levey.
OF the Portland & Seattle Railway
Company. OF which system the Astoria
4 Columbia River road IL now part
and parcel. with his friends and guests
l.. c. Gilman, Western counsel for the
Great Northern Railway and B. 8.
Grosscup. counsel for the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company, both OF
Tacoma, passed through this city yes
terday morning on tour Of inspection
and went as far as the new front at
Seaside, their trip being made In the
handsome N. p. private coach, the
Minnewaska,
They returned to this city at noon
yesterday. and before their departure,
a reporter OF the Astorian had pleas
ant chat wltn President Levey, anent
the conditions, pending, and prospec.
live. confronting the A. a. c. and Its
people. Mr.. Levey, In answer TO q
series OF questions put by the repor-
ter. said, In part:
"our trip to this section is made In
a semi-ofiiclai capacity. and for the
purpose of acquainting ourselves. as
the representatives OF the purchasing
company, with the exact scope of our
purchase, and we have been over the
entire mileage OF the A. & C. and nave
an excellent idea OF what belongs to
us. We nave enjoyed the outing and
have looked as closely into the physi-
cal conditions as we could In so hur-
ried a passage.
1T Is self-evident, to any business
man. that the controlling company will
be compelled to centralize Its office
forces, and hence We have decided to
take Auditor +. ID. kuettner, and his
records and so much of his staff as
may be essential, to Portland, and give
him quarters at the N. p. head offices.
Mr.. Mcclure, the superintendent,
will remain In charge of the road
and will also operate from the Port
land end. but nothing in the way of
service or equipment will be changed,
the same forces being retained and em-
ployed as. have been In the past, ex-
eept that part of the establishment
az had to do particularly with the
Corvallis & Eastern, which, of course,
we did not buy.
You will understand that the A, g.
c., so far, has simply been bought by
the Hill interests. 1t has not, as yet,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-14

been assigned Its relative and fixed
place In the system save that 1t has
been placed, for the time being under
the department controlled by the Port
land and Seattle system. and will be
operated conjunctively with the COL
umbia River & Northern.
You may say for me, that we shall
certainly do Astoria as little harm as
possible In the course Of the new ad-
justments, incident to this purchase,
and later on, do ner all the good we
can. For the present, the only ad-
verse element of the business, so far
as she Is concerned, Ia the removal Of
the auditing force to Portland, and
this Is absolutely necessary, as ] ex-
planned moment ago. We shall make
no more changes that are plainly nee
essary for the reorganization of the
business to our books and offices, and
what are considered as deprivations
now may be restored to this city and
section, In ampler shape later on.
"As to the pending extensions to the
south. Tillamook way, it is not in my
power nor province, to say what the
purpose OF the management really is;
that is a matter that will have to lay
in abeyance until such time as this
property mas been wholly merged In
the corporate control to which 1t will
pass on the first of the coming month.
At present know of nothing in this
relation and refrain from expressing
even an opinion, upon that justifiable
predicate"
President Levey's car left for Goble
just before two o'clock and at that
point was attached to the Tacoma ex-
press out of Portland, and taken on
10 the Sounu cities.
Mr.. Levey was manifestly at loss
to give the assurances he knew the
people of Astoria were most desirius
of hearing and frankly confessed his
inability to meet that end of the situa-
tion as fully as he would like to have
done, and said that when he came again
he hoped 1t might be with more def
mite and assuring details.
He says he found the road in excel
lent condition and not needing any
radical treatment, save In few par
ticulars, especially the trestling, and
that he was pleased with the evident
care that had been devoted to 1t by
the management that has prevailed
heretofore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-14
Says Material Point is Whether
Evelyn Told Husband the
Story Stated.
CHARGES HER WITH PERJURY
Declares That Testimony Of Hummsl
Weu!d Prove Mrs. Thsw Had s~c:E
Thaw Had Originated Story Of Her
Ruin BY White.

NEW YORK, March l3.--After
forenoon session occupied almost en-
tireiy by Jerome in bitter denun-
citation of the defendant and wife, the
Thaw trial was adjourned, shortly af-
ter twelve today, until tomorrow. The
prosecuting attorney found his oppor-
tunity to attack Thaw and his wife In
arguing the admissibility of the testi-
mony of Abe Hummel, the lawyer who
is under indictment for subordination
of perjury In the Dodge-Morse divorce
case. 1t was to enable Delmas to
consult authorities and frame reply
to Jerome, and also to allow the latter
an opportunity for completing the hy-
pothetical question which he is 10 put
to his experts, that the early adjourri4
ment was ordered. During his argu-
ment today Jerome declared Hummel
would testify that Evelyn had told him
three days after her return from Eu-
rope, that ThaW had beaten her cruel-
ly because she would not sign papers
ne had prepared. falsely accusing
White of having drugged and betrayed
her. He said this was put in form
of an affidavit and that Evelyn Nesbit
signed 1t knowing what she was do
ing and what the paper contained.
We want to show that the girl who
told this remarkable story here on
the witness stand, swore at another
time, under the solemnity Of oath that
naked, stripped absolutely naked, she
had endured the lashings and beat
ings of this defendant rather than
swear to his false statements that
Stanford While had drugged and ruin
ed her"
Jerome argued that the material
point in the case is whether Evelyn
told Thaw this story of her alleged
ruin by White. Without this story In
evidence he declared, the reason for the
defendants alleged insanity disappears.
The prosecutor plainly admitted the
importance of Mrs. Thaw's testimony
and said he wished to show by Hum
mel that she had repudiated the char
ges, which on the witness stand she
renewed against White, within two
months of time she says she told the
defendant of the things she said she
did. Delmas objected to Hummel on
the ground that mis- testimony had to
do with the truth or falslty of Mrs.
Thaw's narration, which was not per-
Jerome contended that while
he might not attack the truth OF her
statement that she told Thaw's story
when she says she iid.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-14
viii Await Supreme Courts De.
cision on Habeas Corpus
Writ.
ELlsoR WILL GUARD RUFF
San Francisco Boss VIII Do Closely
Guarded Prisoner for Probably Three
Weeks or More, During Progress Of
Trial.

BAN FRANCISCO. March ia.--Af-
ter tho names of four talesmen had
been drawn IN the jury In tho trial OF
Abraham Ruef tho case was today con
tinucd In Judge Dunnos court until
Monday. the counsel for Ruef obJee"
ted 10 further drawing Of names dur
Ing the absence from the court Of jury
man Dumhrel who had been tempora-
rlly excused Judge Dunne thought II
well. an an adjournment of at least one
day was insisted on. TO take a recess
until the state supreme court renders
a decision In Ruera habeas corpus apa
plicatian. The feature of the days ses
sion, aside from the fact that the ae-
tuai trial OF the indicted boss was be-
gun. was the spirited attempt OF Rnefs
lawyers TO induce Judge Dunno to con
fcss himself biased ana prejudiced
against tine defendant and grant
change OF trial judges. This attempt
was opposed vehemently by Heney ana
failed nj every point after more than
an hour had been spent In debate that
was lively throughout and at tipes
decidedly acrimonious. just before
court adjourned, Heney asked that the
disqualification Of the sheriff and cor
oner and the continuance OF the ell
sor be ordered and that Ruef be re-
manded to the custody, OF the elisor
until the trial In over, This motion
was bitterly attacked by attorney Ach
who. denounced II as tytnnical and
arbitrary. A fresh battle was preci-
plated In which the judge and coun-
sci took part Judge Dunno finally
brought the discussion to an end by
making the ruling asked for by Heney.
This means that unless released by the
supreme court Ruef must remain a
closely watched and carefully guarded
prisoner for at least three weeks Hem
ey having intimated II would take that
long to try him.
The case of Mayor Schmitz went
over until April is,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-14
REV. sPURGEoN RESIGNS.


LONDON, March 13.--The Rev.
Thomas spurgeon, pastor Of the Met
rnpolitan tabernacle, has rendered his
resignation, partly owing to poor health
which Increases the difficulties OF his
busy charge. The deacons oppose his
resignation and suggest that he take
long vacation. The question viii
be submitted to a vote of the members
Of the church next month. Rev. Mr..
Surgeons pastorate mas been marked
by certain amount OF latest dlscord
owing to the preference of an element
OF the membership for the late Rev.
Mr.. Person az pastor. These members
were overruled when they wished Rev.
Mr.. Piersin to succeed the Rev. Charles
H. Spurgeon, father OF the present
pastor who died in 1902.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-14
FAITH CURE FAILED.
Confidence In Curative Powers OF Dow
les Shroud Gets Bad Jolt.


CHICAGO, March 1S,--Rachael Fish
or, one of the crowd which thronged
around the bier OF John Alexander
Dowie at Zion City in hope Of being
cured of their ailments by touching
the hem OF his shroud was badly hurt.
She is suffering from locomoter ataxia,
She kissed the hem of the shroud and
then told her father who had carried
her into the room that she could walk
She attempted to descent flight Of
stairs but rolled to the bottom where
she was picked up unconscious and
badly bruised.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-14

that such course would revive the
bitterness between the cubans and the
Spaniards. The matter has been tenn
Lorarily set aside by tho electoral
commission which has recommended
that general census be taken no that
proper electoral lists may be prepared.
A plan for this proposed census has
been laid before Governor Magoon, 10
that lne census may be begun without
delay since the work will take long
time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-14
DECIDES ON COMMISSIONERS.
Port Of Columbia Commissioners Said
to Have Been Chosen.

SALEM, Or March 13,--It Is UNDER
stood from O pretty reliable source,
although the act does not 80 into effect
until May rs, that Governor Chamber
lain has practically decided upon the
personnel of the Port OF Columbia
Commission, as follows: DR.. A. G,
Smith, r.. d. Inman and J. c. AIMS
worth. of Portland; Frank J. Taylor.
Of Astoria, and Mr.. Plue of Columbia
City.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-14
WILL RAISE RATES.
Hill Says II viii Be Necessary to Pro.
vide Proper Service.

ST. PAUL, March 1S.-Before the
sundberg senate committee, President
]. J. Hin of the Great Northern pre-.
dicted that rates win be advanced to
the Northwest instead OF lowered be-
cause 1t would be necessary In order
to provide proper service.
He said that the application Of the
Great Northern raise to Union Pacific
rates would mean a reduction In the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-14
TITLED THIEF.
Lord Neville Substitutes Box Of Coal
For Box OF Jewels.

LONDON, March 1S.--Lord william
Beachamp Neville, who was sentenced
to Ave years penal servitude In 1898
for land fraud in connection with a
promissory note, was today remanded
at tne Police Court and charged with
stealing a box containing $4,000 worth
of pearls and diamonds, by changing
1t for similar box, which when OPEN
ed was found to contain bits of coal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-14
MAKES AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.--Follow-
ing the receipt Of a telegram from the
San Francisco school board announce
ing their resembling of the Japanese
resolution, President Roosevelt will
tomorrow sign an order putting into
effect the passport amendment Of the
immigration bill.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-14
MAKE UP TIME LOST.

VICTORIA, B. c., March 13.--Tns
steamer Empress Of China, which left
day and half behind schedule with
the overseas mails arrived at Hong
kong yesterday, on time, having made
up the delay while running between
Yokohama and Hongkong. There is
a fine of s2500 per day for delay.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-14
eoWANGsURG ASHORE.
British Tramp Runs Nose Into Long
leland Sand Beach.

NEW YORK. March 13.--During a
fog today, the British tramp steamer
Gowanburg ran her nose In the sand
off the south shore Of Long Island, and
late tonight was fast aground. The
steamer is not believed to be in any
immediate danger. Tugs have been
sent to ner aid. The Captain and crew
will remain aboard
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-14

Union Pacific income OF nearly fve mil
lion dollars Hill says he thinks all
railroads Of the country have received
a check they will not get over for many
many years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-14
LIBERALS lNcENsEo.


HAVANA, March 1S.--The idea
that foreigners shall be allowed to
vote at municipal elections has great
iy incensed the liberals, Tney are sure
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-14
AT BEHEST OF THE PURCHASING COMPANY
Matter Business Economy Line viii Be Operated from Port
liant. .0fices.-.No Other Radical Changes to Be Made.
--Jnder Portland & Seattle System
FINDS PROPERTY IN EXCELLENT CONDITION CLEAR TO FRONT

Little Har viii Be Done Astoria interests
Possible That Later The Man viii Do Her All the Coed
canWa Not Position Speak With Certainty Az to Coast Ex
tonsionsThs Being Matter for Subsequent Treatment
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-06-15

imperceptible pause he added, II
felt that it was better that 1t was due
to both of us, that | should do So"
"SIt down." said Mrs. Pflkington,
herself sinking on to the couch from
which she had risen.
Mr.. Sheringham obeyed In silence.
With returning self possession, there
was beginning to grow upon him an
almost overwhelming sense OF the diff
flculty of the task that he had under
taken. He dreaded the humiliation
which he must bring upon the charm
ing woman before him-how charming
he realized in that moment as never
before. His eyes, that dared not look
up, were attracted suddenly by the
delicate beauty Of the hand that play
ed nervously with the cushions beside
her.
For 1t would have been obvious had
not Mr.. Sheringham been still too pre-
occupied to perceive 1t, that Mrs. Pill
kington was extremely nervous-far
more so than the tone of her note
could have led him to expect Not
only did this involuntary movement of
the hand betray her Gin one usually so
restfully composed), but a little agi-
tated color that kept coming and going
in her cheeks. Mr.. Sheringham, how
ever, was now looking at his boots, and
saw nothing Of this.
IL have something to explain" he
t,.l,ov, .,notooIfIrr fscDp,ofbfrr, fhot . lo
right you should learn from me per-
sonally." He paused before the final
leap. 1T Is about that letter"
my dear friend" she interrupted
him, surely no explanation is needed.
Your letter, which l shall always be
proud to have received, was quite suf-
6cient in itself. 1t told me every
thing"
Mr. Sheringham felt then that he
would gladly give a large sum of
money to know exactly what that i'm
piled. "You-you have kept it?" he
asked clumsily.
'You speak" she laughed back, but
with an uncertain ring in her voice
las though you were anxious to with
draw the offer. Be treasured. 1 shall
not bring action"
Here at once was his opportunity
given by herself. Before he could take
It, however. she had continued In an
angered tone-"But do not think that
l shall part with that letter"
"Whyg" asked Mr.. Sherlngham, star
tied into an upward glance.
"You want an answer 10 thatTT
"Of course"
I Because IT made me more proud
and happy than anything I have evel
read In my Life"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-06-15

mischief. His pride in the fulfilment
Of this prophecy was dashed by the re
Fiction that he could never proclaim
It He felt that he owed II not only
to the lady's dignity, but to his own,
that no living soul should ever hear Of
the affair. Vengeance, secret but Sc
we're, upon Tom was matter to which
Uncle Augustus could attend at bis
greater leisure. s..~
Meanwhile, In the immediate pres
ent was the interview with Mrs. PIT.
kington. With q final CULVER of reins
the hanson drew up before the door
Of the Widows house, and Mr.. Sher-
ingham slowly descended From one
direction came the distant echo Of Ger.
man musicians playing La Matchlche,
and imparting to that frolicsome air
all the Teutonic melancholy Of their
race. Nearer at hand a commercial
vocalist with cart was Wanting the
excellence Of ripe strawberries In
what Is so appropriately termed a
fruity baritone, and two elderly gentle
men had paused in the very center of
the pavement 10 discuss a question of
politics Mr.. Sheringham noted all these
tribes with the sharpened perceptions
Of a drowning man. He felt absurdly
as he did when, as a small boy, be was
led to the family dentist.
There will be no occasion for you
to walt, Henry" he said, In a holAw
voice. Then he walked up the steps
and pressed the bell
The room into which he was shown
was one that had long stood TO Mr.
Sheringham as a model for all that
such a a room should be. 1t was long
and low, full ;of soft, delicate color
and odorous with flowers. The dim
light Of the drawn blinds was grateful
to him In his nervous and overwrought
condition; he felt vaguely rather than
realized an atmosphere OF tranquility
that had already begun to Hoothe him
as he crossed the threshold. A.
At his entrance the mistres of the
house arose with a little startled ges
ture. Mrs. Pllkington was a tall and
remarkably graceful woman, whom
time had treated with gentleness. Her
age, given by herself as 3S, might well
have passed In that subdued light fol
at least ten years less. and she wore
with distinction gown Of the kind oc
casionally described by masculine nov
elists as some soft clinglng material
"Ah," she said in voice which
while agitated, betrayed no great as
constituent, you have come. then"
yes" repeated Mr.. Sheringham me
chanically. II have come" After an
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-06-15
The He~sians Played.

1t is a matter of record that upon
the first official celebration OF hide
pendence day by the Continental Con
gress music was secured for the occa-
sion by forcing the Hessian band,
which had been captured by George
Washington at Trenton In the previous
December, to play in the public square
all day, to the great delight and amuse-
ment Of the people. 1t is also stated
that these involuntary celebrants were
obliged to practice appropriate airs for
three weeks previously In order that
they could not plead ignorance as an
excuse
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-06-15
WHATS THE UsEp~

Etories are nothing but clusters Of words :;
Reading is nothing but looking at
print;
Money is nothing-folks throw It at birds !;
Pictures arc nothing but color and
tint;
Dinners are nothing but something TO
eat;
Walking is nothing but moving your
.What's,the usel
Dancing Is nothing but prancing in tune !;
Riding is nothing but moving along;
Sleeping is nothing but waking too soon !;
Singing is nothing but talking a song !;
Playing is nothing but fooling around;
Boxing is nothing but learning to pound
What's the use?
Working is nothing but earning your
pay;
Loaing is nothing-and harder to do !;
Silence. is nothing with nothing to say /;
Dressing is nothing but garment and
shoe;
Smiling is nothing but twisting your
face;
Moving is nothing but changing your
base
What's the use7
What Is the use of til What is the user
Smoking is pumping stuff into your
lungs:
Having your way is to kick like the
deuce;
Fame is a ladder with grease on the
ruugs,
What is the sense of It all, anyway
What is the-Why is the-Hang it all |!
Say,
What's the usef
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