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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-01
SAYS LETTER WAS STOLEN.


LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3l.--Thc
Evening News quotes Auditor w ].
Healy, OF the Santa Fe, as saying that
letter from Edward Chambers to G.
A. Davidson, which President Roose-
welt incorporated in his message to
Congress today was stolen from the
raiiroad Offices. Haley said he could
not deny that the letter was written
but he had never seen it He said he
had heard Of such letter and Of its
loss. He did not know who stole 1t
or how it got into the hands Of
Heney
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mo Body Can Tell What a Jury
VIII Do" Said District Al.
torney Jerome.
MAY HAVE A THIRD TRIAL
Littleton Of the Defense Expressed
Belief That Majority Favored Yer
dict Of Not Guilty on the Ground
Of Insanity.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3i.-After wait
ing nearly IL hours for the jury in
the Thaw case to report, Justice
Dowling shortly after II o'clock to.
night ordered the doors OF the jury
room locked and adjourned the court
until morning. A rumor persisted in
throughout the evening was that the
jurors were hopelessly divided, and
stood eight to four. Littlcton, OF the
defense. expressed the belief that the
majority favored the verdict OF not
guilty on the ground OF insanity. Dis
trict Attorney Jerome said Nobody
can tell what jury will do. so what
is the use of speculating."
Thaw retired diseonsolately to his
cell in the Tombs. He expressed a
fear that third trial would be neces-
sary. This was the general opinion
held by the court attaches. Jerome
would not discuss the probability of
third trial but said If there was one
it might be in some other jurisdic-
ton Of the state than New York
county,
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He Admitted Writing to Senators
Mitchell and Fulton Regarding
Heney's Appointment
VERY INTIMATE WITH LOOMS
Hensy Charged Him With Neglect to
Prosecute the Butte Greek Com
pany and Only Did no at the In
stance Of a Special Agent.

PORTLAND, Jan. 3l.--The cross.
examination Of Hall consumed all to.
day and II will not be finished before
tomorrow noon. Turning from Halls
alleged neglect TO prosecute the
Butte Creek Land x Livestock Co.
though a score OF small settlers
alongside the big company were
forced TO tear down their fences,
Prosecutor Heney charged Hall with
having neglected to prosecute the
Thayer timber land frauds In West
ern Oregon. and only caused these
frauds TO be brought before the
grand jury at the instance Of special
agent. Hall in reply stated that the
Thayer frauds were outlawed. ac-
cording to his Interpretation OF the
ruling Of the late Judge Deady and
he so advised the grand jury.
Hall declared he did not make the
trip TO Washington in January, 1904,
to request the removal OF Heney as
the special prosecutor of the land
Nraud cases. He admitted that In
December. 1908, he had written to
Senators Mitchell and Fulton pro-
testing against Heney's appointment,
but stated that he was naturally
piqued at Hcneys being sent here.
He did not make a protest through
any fear that the prosecution would
interfere with his arrangement with
Brownell.
Hail defended his action in permit
ted special Agent Loomis to appear
before the grand jury in his own
behalf, with the explanation that this
was courtesy extended by him to
any we'll known person under sus-
picion to give that person chance
TO explain.
Hency then introduced some cor
respondence showing apparently that
the relations between Looms and
Hall were very intimate, and accord
ing to these letters, that Hall was
keeping Loomis advised Of any action
by the grand jury which particularly
interested the special agent,
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MAY ABDIcATE.

VICTORIA, B, G., Jan, sl,-7Local
Chinese confidently expect an an.
nouncement from Peking tomorrow
or within the next few days, Of the
abdication Of the Empress Dowager
"A cablegram received by the local
Chinese today from an official source
at Tien Tsin says: Expect an
nouncement Of the abdication to COM
mence on New Year"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-01
STEAMER GETS scoRcHED.

SOUTHAMPTON, Jan. 3l,-A fire
broke out this afternoon in the first
class smoking-room of the White
Star Line steamer Majestic, which
arrived from New York, and at one
time it was thought the vessel was
doomed to destruction. Only through
the united efforts of the fire depart
ment on the dock and the city bri-
gade was the vessel saved. With hard
work they succeeded in stemming
the blaze, but only after serious dam
age had been done. The smoking
room was badly burned and several
cabins were seriously damaged.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-01
FIVE MEN INJURED.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 81. - Five
men were injured. three Of them SER
iously by the explosion today in the
shrapnel department at the United
States arsenal in Frankfort, in the
northeast part Of the city. The expio.
sion occurred in a drill press In a
room in which IL men were at work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-01

BY noon today the fate OF Harry K
Thaw will be in the hands of the jury
The lawyers have finished their sum-
ming up and everything is ready for
the charge Of the judge Justice Dow
ling will begin his exposition OF the
law in the case when court convenes
this morning and as soon as that is
finished the jurors will retire to the
stuify little room near the courtroom
where the trial has been held, there
to remain until they have agreed upor
a verdict or until the court loses hope
of their ever reaching an agreement
In his address to the jury on Wed.
nesday Mr.. Littleton for the defense
argued that there was nothing in the
evidence in the case to show that
Thaw was sane when he fired the
shots that caused the death Of Stan.
ford White. On the other hand Dis.
trict Attorney Jerome in summing up
the case for the.people yesterday de.
clared there was nothing in the evi
dence to show that Thaw was insane
and everything to show that the kill
ing Of White was cold-blooded, pre-.
nediated murder. Between these two
extremes the jury must decide, They
have between the extremes the ground
for compromise verdict of murder
in the second degree or manslaughter
in the first degree but any other form
of verdict of guilty seems impossible
under the circumstances. A verdict
Of not guilty carries with it, under the
plea, made, the excuse Of insanity
and if II is rendered the district at
torney will without doubt move a,
once that Thaw be committed to the
Matteawan Asylum for the Criminal
Insane. Justice Bowling during the
examination Of the alienists called BY
the defense asked d number OF ques.
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ASTORIA, OREGON. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY |. 1908.

tion as 10 the probable recurrence 81
the fits Of insanity which the doctors
said Thaw had suffered, evidently
preparing himself for such move.
II . verdict Of not guilty Is rendered
there Is little doubt that Thaw will
be sent 10 the asylum where he will
be compelled TO remain until released
by Judicial procedure.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-01

TO the Senate and House OF Repre-
sentatiyes:
DThe recent decision Of the supreme
court in regard to the Employers
Liability act, the experience of the
Interstate Commerce Commission and
of the Department of Justice in en-
gineering the Interstate Commerce
Antitrust laws, and the gravely sig
ni6ed attitude toward the law and its
administration recently adopted by
certain heads of great corporations
render it desirable that there should
be additional legislation as regards
certain of the relations between labor
and capital and between the great cor
porations and the public.
THE supreme court has decided the
Employers Liability law to be uncon-
stitutional because its terms apply to
employees engaged wholly in inter
state commerce as we'll as to employ
ers engaged in interstate commerce.
By substantial majority the courts
hold that the Congress has power to
deal with the question insofar as in
terstate commerce is concerned. AS
regards the Employers Liability law,
/ advocate its immediate re-enact-
ment, limiting its scope so that it'shall
apply only to the class Of cases as
to which the court says it can consti-
tutionally apply, but Strengthening its
provisions within this scope. Inter
state employment being thus covered
by an adequate law, the field of in
terstate employment will be left to
the action Of the several states. With
this clear definition of responsibility,
the states will undoubtedly give the
performance to their duty within their
field the consideration and import
ance the subject demands. also
very urgently advise that compre-
hensive act be passed providing for
comprehension by the government by
all employees injured in the govern
ment service. Under the present law
an injured workman in the employ
Of the government has no remedy
and the entire burden Of the accident
falls on the helpless man, his wife
and young children. This is an OUT
rage, This is matter of humiliation
to the nation that there should not be
on the stateue books provision to
meet and partially to atone for cruel
misfortune when it comes upon
man through no fault of his own
while faithfully serving the public.
There is a special bill to which /
call your attention. Secretary Taft
has urgently recommend the imme
diate passage of a law providing for
compensation to employees of the gov
,ernment injured in the work of the
Isthmian canal and that 100000 be
appropriated for this purpose each
year. earnestly hope this will be
done and that a special bill be passed
covering the case Of Yardmaster
Banton, who was injured nearly two
years ago while doing his duty. He
is now helpless to support his wife
and his three little boys. AS regards
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-01
PRICE FIVE CENTS

injuncJons, can do little but re-
peat what 1 have said in my last
message to Congress. Even though
II were possible. | should consider il
most unwise to abolish the use Of the
process Of injunction. 1t is ncces-
sary that the courts may maintain
their own dignity and III order that
they may in effective manner check
disorder and violence. The Judge who
uses il cautiously and conservatively
but who, when the need arises, uses
il fearlessly, confers the greatest ser
vice upon our people and his pre-
eminent usefulness as public servant
should be heartily recognized. But
there i no question in my mind that
it has sometimes been used needless
" and unjustly, and that some Of the
injunctions issued infict grave and
occasional irreparable wrong upon
those enjoined. The law should ap-
ply to all laborers, mechanics and
other civilian employees Of the govern
ment OF the United States, including
those in the service Of the Panama
Canal Commission and Insuiar gov
ernments.
lla K -
When once an inflated capitalixa-
tion has gone upon the market and
has become fixed in value, its exist
ence must be recognized. AS prac-
teal matter it is thought often abso-
lutely necessary to take account Of
the grounds Of innocent stockholders
who have purchased their stocks in
good faith. The usual result Of such
imitation is therefore to impose upon
the public an unnecessary but ever
lasting tax, while the innocent pur-
chasers of the stock are also harmed
and only few SPECTATORS are bene-
fitted. Such wrongs once accom-
plished can with difficulty be undone;
but they can be prevented with safety
and justice.
Il do not know whether it is pos
sible, but if it is certainly desirable
that in connection with measures to
restrain stock watering and over
capitalization there should be meas
nres taken to prevent at least the
grossef forms Of gambling in securi-
ties and commodities, such as making
large sales of what men do not pos
'ess and 'cornering' the market.
In the interest of the small set
ers and landowners, and again the
opposition of wealthy
owners of huge wandering Hocks Of
sheep, or of corporations desiring to
'ob the people Of coal and timber, we
strive to put an end to the theft Of
public land in the west.
THE time has come for the strict
OF these great corpora
ions and the limitation Of their stock
ind bond issues under some proper
official, But if it were true that to
ut out rottenness from the body poll
tic meant momentary check to an
seeming prosperity, | could
lot for one moment hesitate to put
he knife to corruption.
The outcry against stopping dis
honest practices among the wrong
ioers who happen to be wealthy Is
precisely similar to the outcry raised
lgainst every effort for cleanliness
ind decency in city government, be-
,auseh forsooth, it hurts business
TN all matters pertaining to inter
'tate commerce the authority of the
rational government already exists
Ind does not have to be acquired, and
he exercise of this authority can be
n no sense usurpation Of or in
ringement upon the rights of the
States.
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NEW YORK. Jan. 3l.-The Thaw
jury returned to the court house from
supper at half past eight and at once
proceeded to their deliberations. At
li:W the court took a recess until
1890 tomorrow morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-01
HAD THEIR SALARIES CUT.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3l,-Six New
York letter carriers have had their
salaries reduced 500 a year for solic-
iting Christmas and New Year pres
ents. These men, all Of whom are on
duty in the residence district, left
cards Of greeting for the people they
daily deliver mail to. Complaints were
made to the postmaster, who after
investigation reduced the grade OF the
men in question. The postmaster has
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-01
FLEET SIGHTED.

PUNTA ARENAS, Straits of Ma
gellan, Jan, 3i.--The American battle
ship feet was sighted off Dungeness
Point, Chile, at the entrance to the
Straits OF Magellan at II o'clock to-
day.
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| inclose herewith a statement is
sued by the chief Of the bureau of
corporations (appendixl. in answer
to certain statements (which also
inclose) made by and on behalf of the
agents OF the Standard Oil Corpora
tion (appendix y, and letter Of the
encouragement (appdenix 81, con-
tanning an answer to certain state
ments; also inclosed, made by the
president of the Santa Fe Railway
Company (appendix ~. The Stand
ard Oil Corporation and the railway
company have both been found guilty
by the courts of criminal misconduct;
both have been sentenced to pay
heavy fines, and each has issued and
published broadcast these state
ments, asserting their innocence and
denouncing as improper the action of
the courts and juries in convicting
them Of guilt. These statements are
very elaborate, are very interesting
and are untruthful in important par
ticulars. {
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also directed the letter carriers to re-.
irain from the attempt TO sell tickets
for the coming annual ball Of their
organization,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-01
DEMANDS A PARDON
Gov. Chamberlain Is Threatened
by Letter.
WOMAN ADDRESSES ENVELOPE

Anonymous Letter Demanding Par.
don Of John Branton. Before Feb
ruary 10th, 10 Placed in DR.. chas.
chamberlain's Hands by Man.
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government SUED
Japanese Importing Firm Dispute
Rate Of Duty.
CLAIM SAKE IS NOT A WINE

Sake is Light Colored Non-effer-
vescent Liquid Containing Alcohol
Varying From II to % Per Cent
Made from Rice But Not Distilled
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INJUNCTIONSNECESSARY
Trust Regulation, Stock GambI-
ing, Liability Act and Financial
! ~Flurry-Prominent Points.
TOP THEFT or PUBLIC LANDS

In ALI Matters Of Interstate Com
merce the Authority Of the Ma
tional Government Already Exists
and Does Not Have to be Acquired
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-09-18
Old ..shep" is Dead

j. S. Shepherd, familiarly known by
all old timers as "Old Shep,' died at
the Soldiers Home Sunday morning AT
4:30 of Brights disease He had been
gradually failing for several months
and was brought in from his Horse
head ranch few weeks ago by his
neighbors, hoping that by careful at.
tsntion and nursing his days might be
prolonged.
Shep was the oldest resident of this
county, having located on Horsehead
in 1876, and has lived there almost
continuously since "Shep's Canyon
was named after him. his ranch teing
the nearest settlement to the mouth
of that canyon for years. He often re-
lated many interesting and startling
experiences Of his early days along the
old Sidney trail, which would make
mighty interesting reading if he haG
placed them in form for use.
His remains were taken to the Horse
head cemetery and buried by the sid,
of his wife, who died few years ago.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-09-18
Republicans Getting Ready.


j. F. Parks returned Sunday night
from Huron, where he attended ameet.
ing Of the republican state central
committee and the republican leagues
of the state. 1t was very enthusiastic
gathering, and the concensus of opinion
| was, after reports we're made from
various portions of the state, that the
republicans we're going to carry the
state by an ove~wh aiming majority
Yet plans we're made for very aggres
sive and active campaign, beginning
about Oct. lsu. Many speakers will De
pat in the field, some of national fame.
1t is hoped that Senator Beveridge may
be secured for few speeches in the
state. Mr.. Parks was chosen as one of
the states delegates to the national
convention of republican leagues,
which will be held at Cincinnati, Ohio,
Sept o. South Dakota will be repre-
sented by nineteen delegates, and the
Hills we're given four. incidentally
while at Huron Mr.. Parks peeped in at
the state fair and says it was an ex-
cellent exhibit of the states resources
and grand success in every psrticu-
lar.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-09-18
Cured of Cancer.

I desire to tell of my great, good
fortune in being cured of bone cancer
in my face. / had been sufferer for
q long time when l met Mrs. NJ. A.
Barker, magnetic healer, who with
her wonderful power, has cured me.
The dread disease had made its ap.
pearance in several places on my face,
and I felt that was to die terrible
death, l am grateful to her for her
healing power manifested in my be
half. Her charges are according to the
seriousness of the case, and time in
volved. Mine required much time and
cost me $500, but l feel that it was
money we'll spent feel that all
should know Of this great opportunity
now offered. Call on or address her
at 1923 Main street, Rapid City, s. D.
Mrs. 8. Fauik,
Rapid City, S. D.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-09-18
Sacrifice Furniture Sale.

AS l am leaving this country for
parts unknown 1 will sell at private
sale all of my furniture and household
goods, at the Billups fruit farm: l
oak sideboard new cost s35; bookcase,
oak dining table, kitchen table, 6
dining chairs, 3 parlor rockers, 2 center
tables, sofa, q doz. pictures, new
maple dresser, l oak dresser, l oak
commode, 9 fine iron beds with springs
and mattress, steel tox cook stove,
l. 2 burner blue flame oil stove, cooking
utensels and dishes, tub, washing
mochine and boiler, 2 carpets, in
cubators,2 9 hotwater brooders, brood
er house. $50 young chickens, % of
these chicks are thoroughbred Buff
Orpingtons direct from the Worlds
best imported stock. Sale begins at
once. Come early and avoid the rush.
Don't forget the place. Billup's Fruit
Farm, l mile down the river from Hot
Springs.
| CHARLES W RJIJYpa
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-09-18
Fred Burg Drowned.

Report was received in town Thurs
day morning that Fred Burg:had been
drowned in Cheyenne river ..at the
Falls.
He with others had planned,o going
fishing Wednesday and Fred went
ahead of the others. When they
reached the river they found his horse
and fishing tackle, with lines set, but
Fred was not to be found. Afterta few
hours they began to worry about him
and search was begun. Sometime in
the night his body was found in one Of
the pools at the Falls. Fred was sub.
ject to fits and it is supposed that he
was stricken while fishing and fell into
the water, resulting in his drowning.
The body was removed to the home of
his brother, Jake, Thursday morning.
Fred was single man, about As years
of age, and has lived on his ranch
ross the Cheyenne for several years.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-09-18
Joe Chow Fails in Business.

The latter part Of last week the
sheriff took possession of Joe Chow's
store to satisfy thousand dollar claim
against the Chinaman in the form of q
note held by B. M. Bond. It was then
discovered that there were mortgages
against the goods to the amount Of
about slO68, SO that. the latter claim
stands against the property to be paid
f1rst. The goods inventory at q little
over $1,000 and under the sheriffs
direction are being sold to satisfy the
claims Joe Chow has gone to the
northern Hills. The poor fellow is re.
garded as thoroughly honest, but has
neglected looking after his finances as
be should and has thereby gone under.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-09-18
Rosebud Lands Thrown Open.

A million acres Of government land
in Tripp County. S. D., will be opened
to nomssceaders Oct. 5th to l7th.
Dallas ard Gregory, s. D., the only
towns on the reservation border. are
reached by the Chicago & North West
ern Ry the only all rail route to the
reservation. Entry must be made in
person at one of these towns. (Or
affidavit can be filed at O'Neill or
Valentine, Neb., and forwarded.)
Ask ticket agents of The North
Western Line for folders and maps
with full information about how to
secure quarter section of government
lands