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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
AttOrney-GeneraI Analyses tho
50 Called Anti Trust
Law
LAWS MIGHT Be IMPROVED
Bonaparte Declares That the Rich
Stacked the Cards; the Dice Were
Loaded Against the Humble Play
ers in the Race For Riches.

NEW YORK. Dec. l2.-rndirect
but pointed criticism to Roosevelt,s
attitude toward the Judiciary was
made by Chief Justice Mitchell, of
the Pennsylvania Society IF New
York tonight al banquet. Chief
Justice Mitchell did mot mention the
chief executive By name but left 10
doubt through quotations and aliu-
sions to various matters 81 pubic
knowledge as to the object of his
criticism. Mitchell. among other
things said; 4The only just criticism
Of a judges law must come from the
court which knows the law ana has
jurisdiction TO declare ii. i dissent
from his view based on individual
opinion Of what the law ought 10 be,
whether it comes from an executive
Or hoodlum, leads directly and By
short steps to anarchy the assertion
Of an individual win against the set
tlement Of law"
Mitchell pointed out that If the
law was not what the people want It
should be changed. "But 1t will never
be lost sight Of that authority 10
change it is legislative, nor Judicial.
and still less executive"
Replying to a toast @The bar of
the country and The cause of federal
Justice" Attorney Bonaparte an
alyzed the so-called antitrust law
and made suggestions for its better
ment After declaring that Ameri-
cans were "The judge-ruled people,
Bonaparte reviewed the conditions
making necessary antitrust laws and
declared the rich and powerful
Stacked the cards; the dice were
loaded against humber players; the
smaller and weaker among The rae
ers were crossed in their gallop and
crowded off the track by the biz
ones, in the race for riches.
The encouragement believed the
anti trust laws might Be- improved bv
entrusting administrative officers
with duties similar to those exercised
BY the secretary Of war in matters
Continued On page 81
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
President Elect Makes Trip to
Put Him In Personal Touch
With Work
WILL LEAVE IN JANUARY
Announcement is Made as a Result
Of Conference With Roosevelt and
Root Cabinet is Again Thorough
ly Discussed.

WASHINGTON. D. C., Dec. i2.-
President-elect Taft contemplates a
visit to Panama before his inaugura-
ton. This visit is approved by Roose-
welt and Secretary Root. Unless
something unforeseen occurs he will
depart the last week in January and
remain away about three weeks.
Taft feels this practically his only
opportunity to visit the Isthmus dur
ing his forthcoming term as presi-
dent The visit will pat him in di-
rect personal contact with the situa-
ton. The only object is possi-
bility OF something happening to
Taft during his trip to prevent his
Inauguration for which there is no
constitutional or legal provision.
News of the trip followed the confer
ence last night with Roosevelt and
later with Root. II is known that
the selection of a cabinet was thor
oughly discussed,
A reserve supply depot for differ
ent departments Of the army to be
established on Corregdor Island at
the entrance Of Manila Bay, viii cost
$250,000, and construction on Manila
reservation Of store houses for the
supply department Of the army at
cost Of $l,2s0,000, are among the inn
portant plans which the war depart
ment has completed to facilitate the
delivery Of supplies to troops in the
Philippines and providing a reserve
for emergencies.
The action to be taken by the
Senate in asserting its displeasure
because Roosevelt's message in re-
gard to the secret service has not
been outlined with any de6niteness.
Senator Burrows has been approach
ed to offer a resolution on the sub
ject, but he has not consented to act,
1t is likely that the resolution will
be the same as that Of the House
providing the appointment Of the
select committee of FIVE to consider
the whole subject. 1t is evident the
House committee will take no hasty
action and the understanding now is
that no report will be made until the
latter part Of the week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
PLAINTIFF CLAIMS HEIRS
Piled DECEASED WITH
WHISKY BEFORE DEATH
MANY SENSATIONAL CHARGES
Late Simon H, Dikeman Of Oakland
Who Left Estate Valued at Hun
dred Thousand Dollars - Probably
Met With False Play.

OAKLAND, Cal, Dec, l2.- The
contest Of the will of the lats Simon
H. Dikeman who died at Berkeley,
leaving an estate valued at hundred
thousand dollars, was filed today by
his son, Waldo Dikeman. The com
plant makes sensational charges that
those members Of the family who are
benefited by the will piled the de-
ceased with whisky when he was on
the point Of death. There are four
children. Henry Dikeman was all
lowed $40; Waldo given nothing;
James and Matilda to inherit the es-
tate after the death Of the mother.
Waldo Dikeman lives at Gold Hill,
Oregon, and is engaged in mining,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
"A LA ASTORIA.
Chicago Drug Stores go Out Of BUSH
Ness on Account Of Health.

CHICAGO, Dec. IL Chicago is
amazingly healthy. AT least that is
what druggists say,
Drug stores in many parts Of the
city are closing their doors on ac-
count Of decreased trade. Seven
have suspended business on the south
side since Monday and number on
the west and north sides have closed
in the last ten days.
The state Of the public health has
contributed largely to the present
condition Of the drug trade, but the
temporary cessation Of the ice cream
soda, which is a big item to drug
stores, has played its share in the
reduction of receipts.
Some drug stores, it is declared,
have installed chop suey and chill
con carne lunch to take the place Of
iced beverages.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
NEED HORSE SENSE.
Chicago Judge Thinks Public Efforts
Are Misapplied.

CHICAGO, Dec, l2,-Judge Nc.
Kenzie clelland addressing meet.
ing at the Washingtonian Home last
night said instead Of governors at
tending a national conference for
the conservation Of natural resources,
they would do better 70 conserve the
100000 poverty-stricken people in
the country by practical legislation.
Judge Cleliand declared that the con-
ference at Washington Is waste ef
time. "The governors are talking
about saving natural gas" he said,
When they might be at home doing
something practical that viii save
the underfed from dying Of tubercu-
losis, which is brought about BY pow
erty and poor sanitation. What we
need more than conference OF gov
ernors is the display Of horse sense
to treat the difficulties that exist.
We should begin right with the head
of the nation. We have a Secretary
of the Interior. There is no longer
any interior. We should have a
United States department Of chari-
ties and corrections with secretary
who will recommend remedial legis-
lation that viii save the making Of
criminals
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13

WASHINGTON, d. C., Dee. H.
One Of the FIRST things agreed upor
BY members Of the Hepburn rulei
revision committee in the House wa,
q plan TO make the fight for amend
ment at the present session. Work
was started by conference between
members Of the committee aud Can
non and Representative Williams
former minority leader. as well al
between the committee and other in
dlviduals among the element favor,
ing a revision Of the rules, Word
was spread by a majority Of The
committee that the amendments
will be conservative. A practical
disapproval was announced on such
changes as the selection OF steer.
ing committee Of the House to ap.
point committees and proposal to
have the committee on rules elected
by the House, II Is understood the
committee viii ask to be authorized
10 agree 10 compromises that the
speaker might suggest II desirable,
Members OF the "Reiormers" OF the
rules are practically united on the
Hepburn resolution which would
practically compel the speaker to
recognize any person upon whom his
eyes fell instead Of allowing him to
arrange at the beginning Of the
day, designating members who shall
be given privilege Of the Aoor A
number OF other reform amendments
will be considered.
The House was In old-time form.
No particular program had been
mapped out but under the call Of
committees several measures in
which the members are especially in
terested and in some cases vitality
concerned were considered With a
few exceptions they engendered the
iiveliest sort Of debate and II was
disclosed that the forces for or
against them were fully lined up for
the fray. Parliamentary tactics were
freely resorted to, with the result
that FIVE times the roll was called,
The grst wrangle was on the resolu-
tlon fixing the boundary line between
the States Of Colorado, Oklahoma
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
GIANT BLAST DISCHARGES
UNEXPECTEDLY IN CANAL
WORK AT BIAS oBISPo.
MANY OTHERS ARE INJURED
Last Hole Was Being Loaded When
Explosion Occurs, Discharging "a
Tons Of Giant Powder BY concus-
sion-R Reports Conflicting.

|. COLON, Panama, Dec. IL. A
giant blast prematurely exploded in
the canal work at Bas obispo today.
Ten men were killed and a number
injured. It may be that others were
killed and debris is piled in all d.
rections. The last hole was being
loaded when the explosion occurred
discharging 70 tons Of giant powder
by the concussion Relief trains
were sent to Scione, One brought
back the report that As were injured
and were sent to Ancon Hospital, all
though the official report says but
two are injured. Officials on the
train say II Of the dead are recover
ing and that others in a gang Of 100
men at the cut were missing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
TRADITION DISTURBED.

GUAM, Dec, l2-There is de-
cided undercurrent Of dissatisfaction
among the native population Of this
place over the arrival Of the German
friars who have come to take up the
work Of Catholic religion on the
islands, The newcomers speak neith-
er Spanish, English or Chamorro,
the native tongue, and are at loss
for a means Of communication with
the natives. The priest whose place
is to be taken by the Germans has
been in charge of this work for 50
years past, He is a native Of the
islands and has very decided Ameri,
can views,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
sUFFRAGETTEs ACTIVE.
Bur Women Who Oppose Also Com
ing to the Front.

NEW YORK, Dec. History is
to repeat itself in New York on De
cember IS, when meetings for and
against woman suffrage will be held.
Rival demonstrations Of this char
acter were held only last week and
the coming clash. as it were, is a
direct result Of one of the former
at which DR.. Lyman Abbott declar-
ed that college women did not want
to vote. 1t seems that there are
many college women in the city who
differ decidedly with this view and
with the intention Of emphasizing it
in the public, mass meeting will be
held at the Berkeley Lyceum on the
date named. There Will be great
array Of college banners and pla-
cards bearing the cry of votes for
women" The meeting will be un.
der the auspices Of the College Equal
Suffrage League and it IS said that
Mrs. Clorence Mackay and Mrs. Rus
sci Sage will be present. The dem.
onstration will be held in the evening
following meeting in the afternoon
Of the so-called "antis" who oppose
suffrage for women, and who are
conducting their campaign under
the name of.the National League for
the Civic Education Of Women.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
PROTESTS AGAINST HIS PRES.
ENcE AND DEMANDS AN
APOLOGY.
WANTS AN EXPLANATION
Paris Papers Say |. Is Undigni6ed to
Allow a Man Who Had so Bitterly
Flouted France to Remain With.
out an Apology.

PARIS, Dec, l2.-The Temps pro-
tests loudly against the quivocal pc
sition in which France has been
placed by the presence Of Presiden,
Castro in the country and insists
that the government explain the
enigma forthwith. The papers say
1t is undigni6ed to allow a man who
so bitterly flouted France to remain
here without an apology when NJ.
Taigny (who was the French min
lister at caraeas), was expelled, Amer
lea was stupe6ed by our inaetion; and
today, Holland, with less Of a case,
is giving US a good lesson"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
HAS EMBEZzLER IN TOW.

HOUSTON, Dec, u. = Detective
Phillip Findley, Of Chicago, left
for Chicago with w. Briggs Good.
rich, who is wanted in that city on a
charge Of embezzlement, 1t is charg-
ed that he appropriated to his own
use about $1,000 belonging to the
widow Of Michael Mcdonald, Good
rich is convinced that he viii be able
to straighten the matter after he
reaches Chicago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
HEPBURN RULES TO BE REVISED
AT PRESENT SESSION

and New Mexico. Il was adopted BY
good majority after two roll
calls The House then by decisive
vote refused to further consider the
bill providing arbitrary settlement Of
disputes between employers and en-.
ployes. A bill providing for the pro.
lection Of aliens In the United
States was threshed out at length.
The measure which had rough sail
Ing. was passed by q thin majority
after the rolls was called twice.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
RECOMMENDS PROHIBITION
OF SALMON CATCHING
DURING 1910 AND 1912.
COLUMBIA RIVER IS INCLUDED
Action is Advised BY Professor
David Starr Jordan Who is a Mem
Der Of international Fisheries Com
mission canneries win Oppose it
BELLTNGHAM. WASH. nec. q |

BELLINGHAM, Wash, Dec. II.
IA special dispatch to Reville from
Vancouver, B. C., says that Prof.
David Starr Jordan, member Of the
international fisheries commission
will report to the federal government
recommending prohibition of all
salmon fishing in Puget Sound and
British Columbia waters in the years
1910 and 1912. II is believed that
the British and Columbia Gamers
will oppose him. Bellingham can
ners we're interviewed and recon-
mendations reasonable viii not Be
opposed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
GRIDIRON CLUBS
NOTABLE DINNER
Annual Fall Event is Attended BY Distinguished
Guests and the COuntry's Choicest

WASHINGTON, p. C., Dec, IL
The annual fall dinner OF the Grid
iron club was held tonight and was
made notable by the presence Of the
distinguished company Of guests,
The extended program was made one
long to be remembered
The president, vice-president, vice
president elect, president-eIect, sena-
torial representatives without num-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
FLOYD MCFARLAND
WINS s DAY RACE
NOtedIBiCyCIe Rider Of California Wins Sixtieth
international Event at New York

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN,
New York, Dec. H. Floyd McFar-
land, veteran bicycle racer Of Cali
fornia, won the sixteenth internation-
al six-day race for the team Of Nc
Farland and Moran tonight set new
distance record. Butt Of Rutt-Stol,
second, and Demara California;, Of
the Demara-EIill combination run
third. The final sprint Of one mile
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
FLEET is SIGHTED.

COLOMBO, Ceylon, India, Dec.
l3.-The United States Atlantic aeet,
in command Of Admiral Sperry, was
sighted at 7 o'clock this Sunday
morning. The feet left Manila De-
cember !. The 10 vessels will remain
six days This is tIfe first stop Of the
homeward voyage
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
justice MITCHELL TAKES HARD
RAP AT PRESIDENT
PUSHED OFF CAR.

CHICAGO, Dec. IL. Miss Alice
Bankretz was pushed off the North
western L platform last evening at
Kinzie and Wells streets, falling to
the street below. She received a
scalp wound and was severely
bruised. The accident was caused, ii
is said, by the pushing crowd endeav-
oring to get into the train before the
guards closed the gates.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13

was between representatives of these
three teams which were on equal
terms as to distance covered, 2737
miles, one lap in l42 hours which is
9 miles laps ahead Of the record
Of the Miller-Waller team in 1899.
The prizes Of the surviving teams
are; First, $500; second, $lOO; third,
$500; fourth, $500; fifth, $500; sixth,
$3.50; seventh, 500,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13

bef an English lord, diplomats y
TINS and other countries, newspaper
men whose names are known far and
vide, captains Of finance and indus,
try and men Of affairs were guests u
the Y club Roosevelt Taft, Sherman.
Hartman, Champ Clark, Fairbanks
and Governor Johnson were among
the distinguished speakers. 4 ruie
.ot the club prevents report q their
remarks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13

Old newspapers for sale at this
office, 50 cents per hundred,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
EXPECT COMPROMISE
4 Number Of Other Amendment
Reforms viii be Con.
sIdOred
HOUSE AGAIN IN OLD FORM

First Wrangle Was on the Resolu.
don Fixing the Boundary Line BE,
tween States Of colordo. okIahoma
and New Mexico.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-10
Well Known Club and Society
Man Dies After Ten Days
Illness With Appendicitis.
GRADUATE OF NAVAL ACADEMY
Married Miss Sarah S. whitncy-Di-
vorced from Her and Welded Di-
vorccd Wife of w. *. Vanderbilt.

New York, June 10.-Oliver II. p. Bel
mont, aged 50 years, died at his home
in Hampstead. L. L., today. after a 10
days illness with appendicitis, His
death had been anticipated for DAYS.
but in the end 1t came suddenly and
so Unexpectedly that. with the excep-
ton of Mrs. Belmont none of the MEM
bers of the family had time to reach
the sick room after the hurried sum-
mons was sent to them. Ever since the
condition of Mr.. Belmont became critic
al more than a week ago Mrs. Bel
mont's children, William X. Vanderbilt
Jr.. and Harold Vanderbilt and Mrs
William X. Vanderbilt. Jr.. have been
almost constantly within call of the
sick room. Worn out by the long vigil
they retired early this morning when
there appeared to be no apprecia BILE
change in the sick mans condition and
were sleeping soundly when the
summons came. Mr.. Belmont had
passed bad night, but to-
ward morning appeared to be
resting easily, when soon after half
past six he was seized with terrible
pain. DIR. Lanehart hurriedly called
Mrs. Belmont and she had just time to
reach the room before her husbands
death.
Mr.. Belmont had not been actively
engaged in business for some years.
He had always been very popular
among wide circle of friends and held
prominent position in club and social
life here and In London and Paris. He
was graduated from Annapolis naval
academy in 1876, and served out his
two years cruise following graduation.
In 1878 he resigned from the service to
engage in business with his father and
brothers.
He was a Democrat. and In 1900 was
chosen as a delegate from New York
to the Democratic national convention
The same year he was elected to Con-
gress from the Thirteenth New York
district.
HIS MARRIAGES.
Mr.. Belmont's first marriage was with
Miss Sarah Swan Whitney, now Mrs.
George Rives. His only child. Mrs.
William Burden, died several months
ago
Mr. Belmonts second marriage was
with Mrs Alva e. Smith Vanderbilt,
who prior to her divorce. was the. wife
of w. X. Vanderbilt. Mrs Belmont and
her two sons w. X. Vanderbilt Jr.
and Harold Vanderbilt. were constantly
at Mr.. Belmont's side from the moment
his illness took critical turn Mrs,
Belmont's daughter, the Duchess of
Marlborough. was kept constantly ad-
vised of Mr.. Belmont's condition.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-10
AM. THEATRICAL COMPANIES
MAY BOYCOTT CANADA

New York. June 10.-The authority
required by the new National Assoc
citation of Theatrical Producing Man
ayers. which now includes practically
all the prominent managers in all
branches of the business. is exempt
fled by the passage of Il series of res
olutions which will mean the abandon
ment of the entire Dominion of Can
ada as field for American theatrical
enterprises unless certain concessions
are made before May, 1909. The reso-
buttons recite long list of draw
backs to the profitable exploitation of
American theatrical enterprises in
Canada, though that country Is main
ly dependant for theatrical entertain
ments on the managers and producers
of the United States. The chief draw
back is that a play copyrighted here
and in Great Britain remains public
property In Canada, unless also speci-
fically copyrighted there. Moreover, the
copyright law of the country covers
all other sorts of work specifically
without mentioning dramatic produce
tons, The laxity of the law results
In innumerable piracies. The resolu-
tons provide for the complete aband-
onment of all Canadian points unless
the copyright laws are amended by
May |, 1903
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-10
HONOR FOR UTAH ARTIST
Lee Greene Richards Invited TO BE a
Judge at the Paris
Salon.

A distinctive honor has just been ac-
known artist, by an association of
Paris painters. They have invited him
to come TO Paris this fall and sit upon
the jury which will judge the products
of brush and pencil exhibited at the au-
tumn salon.
This is one of the famous European
salons. and prizese awarded by 1t are
much sought and priced by the best
painters. Mr. Richards himself took
several prizes In its exhibits before
leaving his Paris studio TO return to
his old home at Salt Lake.
Mr.. Richards received his notification
from the Society du Salon automne
Wednesday afternoon, and he stated
this morning that he had decided TO ac-
cept II and would leave for Paris In
August. to be ready for the opening or
the salon In September.
The important work of Mr.. Richards
this year has been the making of a
portrait for Jesse Knight of Provo. and
another Of Mrs. Knight. with a por-
trait lust completed OF Mrs. Elmina
S. Taylor, late president OF the Y. L..
NJ. /. "A.
Mr.. Richards has not yet decided
whether his Paris trip Is to be visit
with a return after the salon to Salt
Lake. or whether to make It the oc-
casion of year or more abroad In the
big art centers. HIS portrait of the
late President Park OF the University OF
Utah was presented by the alumni to
the university at commencement this
wear This Is the first time that Utah
artist has been invited 10 sit ms juror
at an important art exhibit.