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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-10-01
ROUGH LUMBER
RATE REDUCED
United States Circuit Court Up
holds Interstate Com
merCe Commission.
INJUNCTION NOT GRANTED
APPLICATION MADE BY TWO OF
THE HARTMAN ROADS.

San Francisco. Sept. 3o.-Judges
Ross, Morrow and Gilbert, sitting in
the United States circuit court today,
decided against the application of the
Southern Pacific company for an in
junction against the interstate COM
merce commission to prevent the put
ting into effect Of the reduced rate on
rough lumber shipments to San Fran
cisco from the northwest. The decision
is therefore in favor of the govern
ment
The decision upholds the authority Of
the commission to fix freight charges
upon what is considered a just and
equitable basis, and sustains in its di-
rect application the most important
clause of the rate Law, namely, the
right of the commission to relieve ship
p2rs when in its judgment they are en-
titled to such relief. While the opinion
of the court will probably not be avail
able for several days, the victory OF the
government appears to be substan-
tial one. Representative Of the United
states district attorneys Office and the
interstate commerce commission de-
clared that this is the first instance,
since the enactment of the rate law, i'm
which 1t was alleged that the commits
sion had erred in a question of diScre-
ION and judgment, and the first time
there had been placed squarely before
a court Of this jurisdiction of the power
Of the commission 10 make or correct
rates unds such circumstances
Argument on Demurrer.
The action decided today was insti-
tuted by tHl Southern Pacific railway
and the Oregon & California railway
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16
PERSONAL LlIMENTION

Chester Williams, who has been
visiting his mother, Mrs. A. Mont
gomery, the past two weeks, returned
to Seaside last evening to assume his
duties as engineer for the Seaside
Lumber Company.
Miss Grace Williams is acting as
cashier at the Palace Restaurant, dur
ing the absence of Mrs. Stevens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens Of the Palace
Restaurant left on last evening" s
train for Seaside and Cannon Beach
and will visit other places of interest
on the beach during their vacation
They will return to Astoria in about
month.
Mrs. NJ. R. Pomeroy returned yes,
terday from Rainier, where she and
her little boy passed several days.
Mrs. w. f. McAfee returned Sun
day from pleasant visit in the
Willamette Valley.
Mrs. NJ. R. Parelius of Portland i:
| in the city the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs
Carl Knutson.
Sheriff NJ. R. Pomeroy. returned
from an official trip to Seaside yes
terday afternoon.
Captain and Mrs. Percy Willis o
Fort Stevens were in the city for :;
few hours yesterday.
VI. T. Brownson, road superintend
ent for the National Hotel Associa
ton Of Portland was a business visi
tor in Astoria yesterday.
Police Officer Oberg left for Port
Hand yesterday where he will atten
to some business connected with tn
lpolice department.
Miss Penney, accompanied by Mis-
Florence Betting, both Of Portant
are in the city the guests of Mr. an
Mrs. Fl. F. Prael.
Rev. P. J. O'Cornell Of Braddocl
Pa, arrived in Astoria at noon ye:
terday and is the guest Of Rev. Rye
quist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16
Twelfth Century Manners.

According TO twelfth century man
ners. IL was considered more than rude
for any one, man or woman. 70 iook
aimlessly into space or gaze at the sky
for any length Of time, and staring
about In the street or In church was
considered especially impolite. People
who desired TO be considered well
bought up we're enJoined not TO wave
their hands about In the air and not
TO place their hands upon the head or
shoulders OF any distinguished person
age.
When standing, both men and wo'
men were exhorted TO place one hand
over the other near the waist. A well
bred woman, also, when walking out
of doors, had to place the thumb Of
the left hand In the buckle or string
by which her cloak was fastened un
der her neck, while with the two I'm
gers OF the right hand she kept the
I cloak closed.
! When on horseback. men were en-
I Joined not to look at their legs, bnl
straight over the horses head. In q
book Of the twelfth century we read
of a model young woman who walked
nicely and did not look around. She
did not speak to her mother nor gree
her father; neither. would she look al
man or woman"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16

telephone company giving It due
notice OF this letter to you and the
Honorable Council. We respectfully
suggest that should the telephone
company bring its system up to date
with central energy exchange and
modern instruments that it might be
able to secure new franchise from
you and Your Honorable body and
that under no circumstances is the
Chamber of Commerce willing to
longer delay in its efforts to have the
present franchise revoked.
We respectfully urge that mas
much ,as Astoria has for many years
suffered this antiquated telephone
system to operate here, to that de-
gree Astoria has shown too marked
acquiesence to ca6se it to be thought
of in line with modern and progress
sive cities in this particular.
We are writing to different tele-
phone companies. pursuant to resolu-
ton of last night, inviting them to
come to Astoria and seek franchise.
There is no doubt but that we will
be able to secure the modern system
and this organization therefore ex-
pressed itself last night as believing
that the franchise of the present sys-
tenn should be Immediately revoked
in order that the local telephone field
would be clear for all newcomers and
we respectfully petition you to CO
operate with us to that end.
Very respectfully submitted,
JOHN H. WHYTE,
Manager
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16
HoW1 WHYi
DEUGQNS BANANA CREAM

This recipe is highly recommended
by one Of our correspondents; try It
for desert tomorrow.
Peel FIVE bananas, rub smooth with
FIVE teaspooniuls OF sugar Add one
teaeup sweet cream beaten to still
froth, then add one i0c package Of
Lemon JELL.o dissolved in i tea
cups boiling water. Pour into mold
and when cold garnish with candied
cherries. Serve with whipped cream
or any good pudding sauce. lELL-o
Is sold by all Grocers at loc per
package.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16
new PHONE Man IS
HERE ALREADY
QUICK RESPONSE. TO CALL
FOR NEW coNcERN-cHAM-
BER OF COMMERCE WRITES
TO CITY COUNCIL.
The effort to start rival telephone

The effort to start rival telephone
company to the Sunset concern has
met with a surprisingly quick re-
sponse. Yesterday John L. Cline, rep
resenting himself to be from the
east. consulted with several promi-
nent Astoria men in regard to pro-
noting a new telephone concern TOR
Astoria.
1t is understood that Mr. Cline
stands high and has been for many
years connected with leading cleo
trical house. He has relatives in this
city, also.
Business and professional men
need not be surprised if within a day
or two they are asked to tentatively
subscribe to a new and independent
concern, which will propose to es-
tahlish modern and strictly ade-
quate plant here, either of the auto
matte or other down-to-date kind.
The rates will be no higher than
those charged by the present COM
pany. The proposition as it now
stands is that work will be commenc-
ed on the new plant not later than
November / of this year.
That Mr.. Cline or the people he
may represent can readily secure a
franchise from the city council is
not questioned by those familiar with
the matter, providing that it be
shown the franchise is wanted in
good faith and that the new concern
has absolutely no connection with
the present company.
Apparently the Chamber Of Com
merce believes that the franchise OF
the present company may be safely
and legally revoked and following is
copy of communication addressed
to the city council by the Chamber
yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16
Notice.

AS published in Sundays Astorian,
we are no longer connected with the
Partisan Cleaning & Dyeing Works.
We have had the experience neces-
sary for this line OF business and our
intention Of opening an establishment
at liz Eleventh street has caused our
former employers to become aggriev-
ed. The good quality OF work we did
for that company will bring us the
trade that came to them through US,
and for that reason they are angry.
DAVIS & WAGNER,
Props. Chicago Steam Cleaning &
Dye Works, ll2 Eleventh street
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16
some Accident Claims.

The chairman Of an insurance com
pany instanced claims which might
arise that were little expected. Amopg
them he mentioned claims from n do
mestic servant who swallowed her
false teeth while eating, manageress
who poisoned her hands from con.
stantly handling copper coins, a house.
keeper who, sitting down on darning
needle. was surprised to see II work
out at her ankle. an underkeegrr shot
by poacbers and accidents arising from
walking IN sleep, falling out Of the
wlr'ow ard The fpparatIon Of cat
FROM TIE te"dcr mere es of a dog =,
London Telegraph.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16
NEW TO-DAY
aliHaalaieisa 5aaasaTNusns
The Commercial.

One OF the contest and most popu-
lar resorts in the city 10 the CONNER
eiai. A new billiard room, q pleasant
sitting room and handsome fixtures
all 20 to make an agreeable meeting
place for gentlemen, there to discuss
the topics Of the day. playa game Of
billiards and enjoy the fine refresh.
ments served there. The best Of
goods arc only handled, and this fact
being 90 we'll known. a large business
Is done at the Commercial, on Com
mercial street, near Eleventh.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16
GOOD WOOD.

II you want q good load Of FIR wood
or box wood ring up KELLY the
WOOD DEALER.
The man who keeps the
PRICES DOWN.
Phone Main 2l9i---Barn, Cor, 18th
and Duane.
LADY MANIcURIST ENGAGED.
THE Modern" A. T. petersen's
beautiful tonsorial establishment. has
been further modernized by the per-
manent engagement OF highly train
cd young lady manicurist, who will
also serve the house as cashier.
The very best board TO be obtained
in the city Is at "The Oeeident
Hotel" Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16
The Palace Restaurant.

any phase Of hunger can be daintily
grati6ed at any hour Of the day or
night at the Palace Restaurant. The
kitchen and dining room service are
Of the positive best Private dining
rooms for ladies, One call inspires
regular custom. Try it. Commercial
street, opposite Page building
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16
Astoria, July "a, 1908.
Honorable Herman Wise,

HOnOrdDle herman WISE,
Mayor of the City Of Astoria,
Astoria, Oregon.
Dear Sir:-Pursuant to resolu-
ton passed at last nights regular
meeting Of the Chamber Of Com
merce you and the Honorable City
Council are respectfully petitioned to
instruct the city attorney to proceed
Immediately to take such steps as
you may deem it necessary to revoke
the franchise Of the Pacific Telephone
& Telegraph Company with the short
est possible delay, and to take sucf
other necessary steps in this direc
ton as you and the Honorable Coun
Gil may deem proper.
AS you and the Honorable Counci
we'll know the Chamber Of Commerce
has labored long and earnestly to Sc
cure modern telephone system TO
Astoria The Pacific Telephone I
Telegraph Company has at all time
followed the policy of procrastina
ton without variation excepting +
make some repairs in outside worl
during the past winter. 1t was tn
sense of the large number of mem
bers present last night that no othe
city Of the size Of Astoria in tn
United States would tolerate such a
obsolete, antique and passe telephon
system as the one which Astoria ha
been humoring with patience an
fortitude for many years.
The Chamber of Commerce ha
written to the local manager of thi
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16
The Clean Man.

The man who delights in personal
cleanliness. and enjoys his shave,
shampoo, haircut, and bath, in AS
toria, always goes to the Oceident
barber shop for these things and
gets them at their best.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16
New Business Venture.

Mr. F. G. Gunall has opened a boot
and shoe repairing establishment in
the building at the corner Of Eighth
and Commercial streets, formerly oc-
cupied by N Akerman. Your patron
age Is respectfully solicited. 7-l5-tf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16
Summer Excursions.

During the months of July,
August and September the Ilwaco
R. R. Co. will sell round trip tickets
daily from all points on North (Long)
Beach to all points on Clatsop Beach
at rate of $l.75. Return limit thirty
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16
LADY MANICURIST ENGAGE.
New Grocery Store.

Try our own mixture OF coffee-the
J. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables.
Badollet & Co., grocers. Phone Main
1881.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16
BIG SAVING

The Housewife large amount from her grocery o can
ming almost everything around and have with that
fresh tasa garden orchard and she knows that her meat ee
from bacteria free poman poisoning well her vegetables and
fruits.
HoWi wHYi
Can the Economy Jar do all Thsa
Rubber Ring All other Jars use ruooer
rings become leak air and spo ana mould
the contents
The Foard & Stokes Hardware Co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16

Steamer Nahcotta leaves Q. R. &
N. docks at 6:45 a. m. daily. Round
trip fare to any roint on North
(Long) Beach, $1.00, Sundays only.
6-23-tf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16

The universe is not rich enough to
buy the vote Of an honest man. Greg
Ory.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16
Sunday Excursions q Long Beach.

Steamer Nahcotta leaves O. R. &
N. dock at Gas a. m. daily. Round
trip fare to any point on North
(Long) Beach, $l,oO, Sundays only
7-l-tf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16
Notice.

Wherity Ralston & Co. have se-
cured the services Of a irst-class
shoemaker Repairing neatly done.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16
Shine Them Up.

Ladies' shoes called for, shined and
returned. Phone Main 374l.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-16

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90 cents per month.
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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-26
STATEMENT OF
COM'R COOPER
REPORT ON INsUR-
ANCE BUSINESS IN NORTH
DAKOTA,

The preliminary report of State
Insurance Commissioner E. C. Cooper
has just been issued, showing some
very interesting facts in connection
with the life and fire insurance bust
ness in North Dakota.
In the way of life insurance in the
so-catled old line companies. there
were 20.437 policies in force in 1906.
with a total amount of insurance of
$3S,257,S24.03. During the year just
closed 1857 new policies were writ
ten, the total amount of these new
policies being $7,756,299.O5. At the
present time, according to the report
there are 23,720 policies with a total
of $45,554 ,622.13 insurance.
During the year 2,l92 policies
ceased to be in force, these aggre-
eating $4,204,110.03 in insurance,
With this reduction there were 81, 52S
policies in force at the close of the
year, with a total of $41,350,512.1O in
insurance. The total amount of pre-.
miums received during the year was
$1,345, 243.52. The total losses in
Cured are fixed at $2OO,4S0.0S while
the total amount of losses paid was
$217, S05.
In the fraternal BENEFICIARY associa.
lions doing business in North Dakota
there was total of 44,52S policies in
force during the year. The total
amount of insurance in force is fixed
at $66 1888, 469.SS. The total amount of
premiums received was 1857 ,7OS. 10,
while the total amount of losses in
Cured is s402,S41.O3. The total
amount of losses paid is set at $377,-
62999.
Fire Insurance.
/ The fire insurance figures are also
very interesting. In the fire insurance
companies there was a total of $780,
2O2,385 in risks written. During the
I period the total amount of premiums
received was $1,61O,429.33 The losses
incurred totaled sl.069, 6226.2O, while
the total amount of losses paid was
/ 1887, TAI. %.
State mutual fire insurance compa.
MES show a total of $13,5O4, 298. SO
risks written with $76,469.57 premiums
reported. Losses incurred amounted
to $216,03S.15, while the losses paid
| amounted to $210,1S5.59.
In North Dakota, county mutual in
surance companies, there were 5,21S
policies written. The amount written
| was S9,O49 5000. The premiums re-
ported for the year total $55,694.32
The losses are fixed at $32,92O.92
while $34,46S.37 was paid in losses.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-26

The Grand Forks Herald has final
ly got around to publish that account
of the Republican convention of
Ward county, held at Minot SOME
time ago, and written up from the
point of view of Insurgency by Joe
Devine-who, although lamenting
the fact that the delegates got away
to the Stalwarts-is yet satisfied that
there is great public conscience awak
ened, that hundreds of thousands
of freemen are marching on to vic
tory, that the sun of reform is peep
ing from behind the clouds, and that
triumphs untold will finally rest up
on the Insurgent standards-all in
the best style of Joe's days as good
old Stawart state superintendent,
lieutenant governor, and governor
and formulator of Thanksgiving
proclamations.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-26

at the Sargent county convention and
is prepared to penetrate to the very
centers of iniquity to get at the
truth. Wonder if the Free Press
has read that celebrated letter ad-
dressed one time by it's candidate
for senator to a good many Republi-
cans through the state, urging pres
ence at a convention to be held at
Grand Forks, and suggesting that ex-
penses might be paid and that in
some cases "other arrangements
might be made" If not, the Free
Press might get copy from Judge
Lauder, retire with itself to the very
inner sanctuaries of the 'better ele-
ment" and get some Illuminating in
formation by reading it.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-26
BOOZE Vendors
GIVEN A CHASE
STATES ATTORNEY OF cRAw.
FORD COUNTY RAIDS NUM-
Der OF PLACES.

Langdon, N. d., April 25.-Accompa-
MED by three constables, States At
torney Johnson of Cavalier county
struck Nekoma without warning and
attempted to round up all liquor law
offenders for whom warrants were out.
sbut three escaped in the excitement
Among those who got away were
Druggist O'Reilly and Matt Weir. Nate
Miller was not at home and he has
not. returned. His son was arrested.
as was also Landlord Arthur. Pre-.
liminary hearing in the Arthur case
was commenced before Judge Kirk
man of Nekoma, but had not proceed
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-26
IN the SENATE

Washington, D. c., April 25.-An-
other day was spent by the senate
in considering the amendment to the
naval appropriation bill, but vote
was not reached at the close of the
discussion which was participated in
by dozen senators. Mr.. Hale se-
cured an agreement for a vote be-
fore the adjournment of the senate
on Monday.
A canvass of the senate, made dur
ing the day, indicates that the four
ship program will be defeated and
that the debate has changed several
votes. Much of the discussion today
was devoted to the improbability of
war being forced upon the United
States. Senators Beveridge and
Piles were sharply criticized by SEN
.ators Aldrich, Perkins and McCum-
Der for their statements yesterday
and several heated colloquies occurr-
ed. Mr.. Beyeridge will reply on
Monday. At the conclusion of the
debate number Of minor bills were
passed.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-26

The Editor of the Bathgate Pink
Paper, who is also oil inspector, fears
that the elimination of the Standard
Oil company from the state would
result in famine of oil and gaso-
line, and intimates that slow progress
would be made until other sources of
supply are assured. 1t seems odd
that a Democrat-like Wilson
should call halt on trust prosecu-
lions, for any reason and under any
circumstances. The hitting of the
trust is usually the chief activity of
the modern Democrat-in resolutions
at least.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-26

The political claim department of
the Insurgent press bureau by cease
less and skilful manipulation, has
finally listed 175 delegates as the
progressive strength up to date-but
even this number is fifty short of a
majority of the convention at Mi
not. In the course of political claims
it may be necessary to create few
new counties and stock them with
Insurgent delegates, but the claim
bureau of the 'progressives" is en-
tirely equal to that task.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-26
r. L. BEST & co.
BISMARCK, N. OAK.

ed far before the states attorney de-
cided to move for dismissal. This
was granted, but the defendant was
rearrested, and his hearing was ar.
ranged to take place before justice
at Hannah. Miller's hearing was set
for next Tuesday. At Munich raid
was made by States Attorney John
son and Constable Matson. William
R. Anderson and Geo. Kruse were ar.
rested on a charge of liquor selling.
Both waived examination and were
held for trial in the district court. An
derson furnished bond, but Kruse went
to Jail. Conviction of Kruse means a
term in the penitentiary, as he has
already been convicted of liquor sell.
ing.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-26
COUNTY SEAT REMOVAL
OVER 1900 PETITION TO HAVE
RoLETTE COUNTY SEAT
CHANGED.

Rolla, N. D., April 25.-Charles
Anklam, with 1915 names of other
purported residents of the county.
presented by their attorney, A. G
Burr, to the county board, petition
requesting that the question of re-
moving the county seat be submitted
to the voters of the county at the next
general election. The matter was re.
ferred to the states attorney, who is
to report June TO- The next meeting
of the board will be held the first
Monday in July.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-26
CONGRESSIONAL
in The HOUSE

Washington, D. c., April 25.-The
house was in legislative session for
but two hours today during which
after considerable discussion it pas
sed the. bill reclassifying and in
creasing the pay of certain officials
and employees Of the customs ser
vice.
The remainder of the day was
given to eulogies on the life and
services of the late Senators Morgan
and Pettus of Alabama, both OF
whom died last summer. AS fur
Their mark of respect the house took
a recess until Monday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-26

eff he contests the Minot conven-
ton it will be Alec's indorsing,"
shouts the Ipsurgent press. If so,
then why such intense Insurgent agi-
tation? They ought to be glad. No,
MI. 1nsurgent, the Minot convention
will not be run by Mr.. Mckenzie or
any other man. He will simply be a
factor. The Minot convention will
be controlled by the good Republic
cans of the state.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-26

The Cogswell Free Press is having
terrible time with itself and the
Republican party. 1t is satisfied that
the better element" of the Repub-
ican party is all with the progress
ives, and that to this better element
has been entrusted the herculean
task of cleaning out the Augean stab
les. Having thus modestly ranked
Itself as the better element of the
party the Free Press hurls the start
ling accusation that money was used