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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
100000 Recommended to
be Expended on Columbia
River
TlLLAROOK ALSO FAVORED
Recommendation Made That an An
nuai Appropriation be Made For
Maintaining Dredge Now In Use
Along Oregon and Washington.

WASHINGTON, Nov. lo.-The
annual report Of the Chief of Army
Engineers made public today, req
ommeuds liberal appropriation for
the waterways Of the Pacific north
west, and these estimates will form
the basis Of appropriations to be made
in the forthcoming river and harbor
bill. Among the appropriations
recommended are the following:
Columbia and Willamette rivers
from Portland to the sea. 100000;
mouth Of Columbia, $4sO,0OO; Cello
Canal. 100000 in addition to $l46,-
600, which was authorized last ses-
sion; Willamette river above Por.-
land, $4,000; Columbia between
Vancouver and the mouth OF the Viii
lamette, $4,000; canal of Cascades,
Si0S,000; Columbia river between
Cello Falls and the mouth of the
Snake river, $4,000; Snake river,
$4,000; Tillamook Harbor to Tilla.
nook City $4,000; Coos River
$500; Clatskanine river, $500; Cow
Iitz and Lewis rivers, $500 The
Chief Of Engineers says it is advis-
able to place the Cello canal under
a continuing contract system, with
the understanding that 100000 lie
appropriation annually until the work
completed. II this cannot be done,
at least $l,0OO,OO0 in new appropria-
tions is necessary next year to en-
able work to proceed expeditiously.
He calls attention to the fact that
the improvement Of the channel from
Portland to the sea, as It is now pro-
crossing, is necessarily Of a tempo
rary character, and no lasting bene-
fit Is being received from dredging.
Ultimately this channel will be per-
manently improved by the construc-
ton Of an elaborate system of revet-
ments to con6ne the channel While
expensive work is in progress at the
mouth of the Columbia and at ce-
lilo, he deems it inadvisable to ask
for sufficient money to build these
revetments now, especially as con-
tinued dredging afforded a sufficient
channel for present commerce. IN
addition to the foregoing estimate, il
is recommended that an annual ap-
preparation be made for maintaining
the dredge, recently built for use in
the harbors along the Oregon and
Washington coast,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
GIVES NOTICE THAT Or
DERS MUST GO.
AN OATH WILL BE- REQUIRED
Proof Of Withdrawals From School
Fraternities Must be Furnished
Before January sOth or Suspension
Will Follow as Penalty.

LOS ANGELES. Nov. lS- Super
intendent Moore Of the city schools
has served notice on any pupil Of
the Los Angeles high schools who Is
a member Of secret orders, common
ly known as fraternities must relin-
quish such membership and furnish
indisputsbIe proof Of the fact before
December 18th or it win be impos-
sible for those about to graduate to
obtain the necessary recommenda-
ton to matriculate with universities
of this or any other state without
examination. All others must fur
nish this proof before Jnuary 80 on
pain of being suspended from the
school. In order to make assurance
that all connections have been Sc
vered, an oath will be required.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
Rockefeller TELLS HISTORY OF
STANDARD OIL COMPANY

co 10 not a result OF aggressive
policy 10 gain mstery Of the oil trade
as charged but a natural outcome Of
the economical development which
the exigeneies Of the oil industry
demanded, During brief recess
Rockefeller talked TO reporters on
the Standards growth. He said that
!. has been wonderful, 1T seems like
. dream to me aud here am aceus.
ed Of doing a very wicked thing Of
selling good article AZ a lover
price than anyone else" Rockefeller
told tbe reporters that the testimony
brought him back 10 the early days
Of Cleveland when he went to,T p.
Handy's Bank 10 borrow money.
Rockefeller said he had no collateral
nor would endorse his note. He says
Handy laned him $1,000. "To that
loan attribute whatever success |
have had in my life since"
Taking of Roekeieller's testimony
win be concluded tomorrow.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
Representatives Of Labor, and
Government Should Come
Together
ADMINISTRATIONS ATTITUDE
While President May Not Adope
Labor Program AZ Close of Admin
istration 20 as Not 10 Emharrasa
SucressoF-May Set Forth Views.

WASHINGTON, Nov. Furth-
er conferences al the White House
today between the President and men
prominent in labor matters made the
attitude Of the administration toward
the proposed labor legislation 4 sub
iect Of keen discussion in Washing
ton tonight, II is learned from thc
highest authority that the object 81
the President IN giving to tie friends
Of labor union in holding subsequent
conferences was primarily to bring
about a better understanding BE-
tween representatives Of the govern
ment and Of labor and impress upon
labor interests the disposition Of the
administration TO receive its repre-
sentatives in conference on equality
with all others. While the Presi-
dent may not adopt the labor pro-
gram at the close Of his administra-
ton lest he might thereby embarass
his successor, il is believed hc will
set forth his views on the needs Of
labor either III his annual message to
congress or in special labor mes
sage submitted subsequently.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
FOR RAID UPON CLAIM JUMP.
Err WHICH RESULTED IN
TWO MURDERS.
TWO TURN STATES EVIDENCE
In All Sixteen Persons Were Arrest.
ed For the Crime-Fourteen Are
Sentenced to Serve Various Terms
Ranging From a Month to a Year

GREAT FALLS, Nov lS.--Four-
teen men charged with the murder
in Valley county In the northwestern
part Of the state, pleaded guilty to
manslaughter today and were sent.
eneed to various terms, ranging from
a few months TO a year and nine
months in prison, The crime was 4
raid upon the cabin Of the claim
jumped named Hayes which resulted
in the death Of Hayes and his daugh.
ter. Settlers warned Hayes TO leave
and when he did not go they went
to his cabin and riddled Il with bul-
lets. In ali sixteen persons were ar
rested for the crime. The FIRST trial
was Of Walter Long. 1t was long
and expensive but resulted in the
conviction and sentence Of IS years.
Then his brother Milo was convicted
and got Is years. Two Of the gang
turned states evidence and these got
off with Jail sentence, It was then
arranged that all others to plead
guilty Of mansaluehter
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
EDITORS ON TRIAL.

MANILA, Nov 49, The trial oi
the managing and subordinate edi.
tors Of III Renaeimicnto, the leading
Filipino daily % d charge Of Grim
inal libel preferred BY Commissioner
Dean &. Worcester 81 the Philippine
commission, was commenced today
IN his own behalf Mr.. Worcester tes.
titled that he did not own any min.
eral, agricultural OF other property ID
the islands in his name or tina. Of any
other person. He denied having
made any trips at the expense Of the
government for the purpose Of In.
specting any properties whatsoever
and fatty disputed all the other
charges and insinuations made In the
columns Of the paper The trial was
continued.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
saw "a BEARS.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov i8--
Pleasant as well as profitable was
the discovery made by Captain
Wing and the crew Of the steam
whaler Karluk. when the vessel en-.
eountered an ice foe upon which
were 32 polar bears dining off the
CARCASS Of a bowhead whale, partial
" frozen into the body OF the ice.
Every rife on board was immediate
" In requisition, and fve Of the
bears were killed before the others
escaped BY plunging into the water.
The crew Of the Karluk succeeded in
securing six thousand pounds Of
bone from the whales head,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
REFUSES TO GO ON RECORD
AS APPROVING THE GRAFT
PROSECUTION IN FRISCO
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY
While Not Endorsing the Graft
Prosecution the Oregon State AS
sociaton Pass Resolutions Deplor-
Ing Violence to Prosecutor Heney.

PORTLAND, Nv. lo.-The Ore
gon State Bar Association this
morning refused to go on record as
approving the fight now being made
by the citizens of San Francisco to
rid themselves of the grafters and
boodlers that infest tht city, and re-
fused also to warn the lawyers of
this and other states against prae'
tees which tend to prostitute and
bring into disgrace the reputation Of
the law and the -sanctity Of the
courts Of justice,
That part Of the Heney resolution
introduced yesterday by Ralph y,
Fisher dealing with these matters
was severely frowned down by the
lawyers, and the only part Of the
resolution adopted was that extend
ing to Mrs, Heney and the sympathy
of the association and to Mr. Heney
the hope Of the association for his
speedy recovery
Only the last mentioned part Of
the resolution came to a vote, the
other clause being so severely criti.
cized that Mr., Fisher was compelled
to withdraw 1t,
The resolution given to the secre'
tary yesterday afternoon was some.
what differently worded, as regards
the last part, than the rough draft
read BY Mr. Fisher yesterday morn.
ing, The FIRST part, which was adopt
ed, was unchanged, and was as fol
lows;
"Be il resolved, by the Oregon
Bar Association, That we depiore ans
depreeate the violence offered Fran
els J. Heney on Friday, November
IS. 1908, while at his post of duty
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
SERVIANS ANXIOUS
TO FIGHT AUSTRIANS
Latter Delivers Note on Proposed international
Congress but it Contains No Conclusive Answer

ST, PETERSBURG, Nov lO, =
The Austrian note on the proposed
international congress to clear up
the situation in the Balkans has been
delivered and according to creditable
authority il contains no conclusive
answer regarding the program Of dis
cussion by other powers, Il merely
inaugurates d new phase Of negotia.
tions which probably win hang on
for weeks, Reports here from Vienna
say that Austria adhereS to the deter
minstion not to discuss the iustiRca-
ton Of the annexation Of the Prov
ince Of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Servian legation here was viz
tually stormed today by unemployed
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19

NEW YORK. Nov is--Relating
bis story with an air OF . country
gentleman Of kindly mien engaging :
long past John D. Rockefeller, pFesi.
lost past. John D. Rockefeller, pFssl.
dent Of the Standard Oil Company
reviewed for more than two hours
today The history Of the early oil
trade and development Of the com
pany that later grew into the present
so.called oil trust, Rockefeller was
. witness for the defense IN suit to
dissolve the Standard which Is be.
ing prosecuted by the United States
government aud his appearance at
the hearing before Judge Franklin
Ferriss. referee, brought large
crowd to the customs building.
The head Of the big oil combine
was surrounded by an imposing
circle Of counsel and when he began
his testimony he gazed complaccntiy
upon the swarm Of newspapeFmen
behind whom pressed the throng
that filled the room. Rockefeller
appeared at complete ease and an
swered the questions in the fullest Of
tones as II desirous that the mort
distant spectator in the chamber
should hear He told, in a manner
which indicated pleasure Of the start
In the oil business and how Under
adverse conditions the business grew
to the proportions Of the Standard
Oil Company Of Ohio with capltali-
cation Of Sl000,0OO Rockeieller's eyes
sparkled In his reflection Of that early
financial organization and he spoke
Of its million dollar capitalization
with almost boyish enthusiasm. The
proceeds In a sense lost their official
aspect because OF the engaging man.
ner which Rockefeller displayed in
bis answers. A development Of
Rockefeiler's testimony today indi-
Gated that one Of the lines Of de.
fense would be that the Standard oil
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
PLATTS SUCCESSOR
LIKELY TO BE ROOT
Taft, Sherman, and Ward Discuss Politics, and
Measures Pertaining TO Next Administration

HOT SPRINGS, Nov. l8,- -Presi-
dent-elect Taft, Vice-President-elect
Sherman and National Committeeman
Ward Of New York discussed New
York politics today especially re-
garding persons and measures per.
tanning to the next administration.
While no one at the conference
wishes to be quoted on the subject,
it may be stated to be the opinion Of
all that Secretary Root will be the
successor of Senator Plat. This is
based Of course on the understand
ing that Root wishes the place
Judge Taft has had no hesitancy
from giving positive expression Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
PRESIDENT SPEAKS.

WASHINGTON, Nov. I8.T
doubt il there Il a movement among
the movements that can be broadly
termed philanthropic in the country
which better deserves the interest
and support Of our people than the
movement for Young Women's
Christian Associations"
Thus spoke President Roosevelt
to a gathering Of prominent young
women at Washington, who called
at the White House yesterday on
the Presidents invitation to receive
his congratulations on the splendid
work being done BY the Young
Women's Christian Association in
this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
HE TALKS CHINESE.


KANSAS CITY. Nov. 1s.-Harry
IS. Reardon, alias Arthur Spencer,
charged with extorting money from
local Chinese by representing him-
self to be a government interpreter
Of inspector in New York, was con-
victed in the federal court here yes
terday Reardon speaks the Chinese
lnguage perfectly and has lectured
on China for churches. According to
federal officials he has served IN Fol-
som and San Quentin, Cals and Nc
Neil's Island. Wash, penitentiaries
and in Pittsburg penitentiary and the
Allegheny county Jail
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
FREAK ORDINANCE.

CHICAGO, Nov. lS. Alderman
Kruger introduced in the city coun-
Gil last night a motion that the cor
poration council prepare and submit
an ordinance prohibiting the play
ing Of football in the city Of Chi
cago The motion provoked much
laughter, boots and cheers, and was
referred to the judiciary committee.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19

men who desired to enlist in the
servian army for the predicted war
with Austria. This arose from a pub
lication in the morning papes Of a
statements 70 the effect that appli.
cants would b enrolled as soon as
the relations between Servia and
Austria were broken off,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19

his desire to make Root premier Of
his cabinet. He has also said that il
his persuasion could prevail, the
present secretary Of state would re-
tain the portfolio despite his sensa-
torial ambitions, It Is understood
that Sherman gave il as his opinion
that Speaker Cannon would continue
to hold that Office in the 6lst con-
gress. Judge Taft tonight expresses
doubts whether he win 60 to Cuba
to witness the withdrawal Of the
American and the inauguration Of
the Cuban administration because the
Junction win occur at the time when
Taft will be engrossed in affairs Of
his own administration.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
POOR HOP CROP.

WASHINGTON. Nov iS.--The
total yield Of Russian hops Is the
poorest in the last ten years al
though the area Of hops planted has
been greatly increased, according to
report Of James Ragsdale, Ameri-
can consul to St, Petersburg. The
decrease is due to the very unfa.
vorable weather during the past
summer. IN places, volhynia, for
instance, the quality Of the hops was
excellent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19

LOS ANGELES, Nov. l8.-Al
Kaufman and Jim Berry were match
ed last night 10 fight As rounds at
the Jeffries Club on the night Of
December 81. The result Of the
fight, it is said here, viii eliminate
one aspirant ior the heavyweight
championship honors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA
ISSUES PAPERS ON BURNS
APPLICATION
IS AN IMPORTANT WITNESS
Leaves San Francisc While Under
Subpoena and Was Captured in
Portland = Officer on Way to Re
turn Him to San Francisco.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Nov TO-
Governor Gillette today granted re
QUESTION papers on the application
of Detective Burns for A. S. Latham
formerly Ruef's chauffeur who is now
under arrest in Portland. Burn:
charges that Latham, who was an i'm
portant witness in the graft prose
cution and while under subpoena left
the jurisdiction Of the California
courts in consideration Of $1,000 pait
by one Luther W. Brown and ha.
since then been in hiding. Policeman
Goff Of San Francisco left tonight
for Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
Further CONFERENCES on labor
QUESTION AT WASHINGTON
THE ~Boss" RETURNS.

NEW YORK, Nov. Is.-While in
view OF Richard croker's express
wish, there viii be no demonstration
on his arrival in New York on the
steamer Lusitania, now on her west
ward voyage, the governors Of the
National Democratic Club here, have
adopted resolutions to tender 70 him
its hospitality and extend 10 him the
courtesy Of the club as its guest
while in this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
MADE NEW RECORDS.

MANILA, Nov lS, 1T is unofic,
tally stated that the battleship Ne,
braska, during the target practice
now in progress, broke all records
established by any navy in the world
for craftsmanship with her i2-inch
guns. While the figures are not OBJ
tainable. 1t is believed that the Ne
braska's crew viii gain all records for
both speed and accuracy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
OLIVE CROP SMALL.

WASHINGTON, Nov. l8- The
olive crop in Greece viii hardly sup
ply the home demand This is due
to the nature Of the olive tree which
bears in quantity only in alternate
years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
proMArNE POISONING.

CHICAGO, Nov l8. Chicken
fricassee and chicken hash served in
the New York eye and ear inhrmary
on Monday has resulted in As pa
tients and the entire staff 81 IS
nurses being attacked with ptomaine
poisoning. Charity patients and the
physicians did not have chicken On
the occasion and are rejoicing. None
of the cases are serious.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
LEAVES SEcREcTLY.

LONDON, Nov ia special
from Teheran says the Turkish am
bassador to Persia has left secretly
for Constantinople. His departure is
attributed to dispatch which adds
to the rumored plan to annex Per.
sian province of Aberbaijan to Tur-
key.
This dispatch Is Offset BY the fact
that two days ago message from
Teheran stated that the ambassador
was going to Constantinople on q
leave Of absence,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19

and do hereby tender to Mrs. Heney
our deep sympathy and to Mr.,
Heney our sincere wishes for a
speedy recovery and an early re-
sumption in person Of the cases
which brought him into the danger
from which he has suffered"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
RAp 10 WORSE.

VIENNA, Nov ls--It is now
stated that Countess Marie Louise
did not eIope with Count Anton
Sigray, but with a. poor German
aristoerat who is employed as her
brothers tutor,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19

TEHERAN, Nov lo-The Shah
has summoned representatives Of
various classes to appear before him
tomorrow to hear his decision in the
matter Of constitutional government.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
EPIDEMIC OVER

MANILA, Nov, lS.-While occa-
sional cases Of cholera are reported
to the authorities, the epidemic is
now unquestionably at an end.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-19
ALWAYS DEALT FAIR
OH King In Testimony Declares
Dealings Of Company Always
Square
MAEY ATTEND the HEARING

proeeedings Partly Lose Their OF.
AciAl Aspect Because Of Engaging
Manner Which Rockefeller Die.
played In His Answers 70 Questions
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-08-15

A postoffice inspector gave Colfax
n call on last Wednesday, but found
Postmaster Wells in good shape. and
so did not raise any commotion by
his sudden appearance on the scene.
Mr. Wells informs us that the inspec
tor discussed the rural mail route for
Colfax, aud said that he would re-
turn AT an early date to 90 over the
proposed route. The granting of the
route rests largely on the recommends
alton Of the Inspector, and we under
stand he has intiniated that he will
recommend the route as proposed.
via Paramount, Baydad, Bruce's Mill
aud Futrrll.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-08-15
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS tn Sneak.

According to announced appoint
ineuts Hon. A. z. Pujo is To speak in
Colfax ON Tuesday morning, August
18th, and at Verda that night. And
MT Pollock, Wednesday. 18th.
Hon. Vim. Polk, his opponent for
Congressional lionors, will speak at
Colfax the next day. at ] l O'Clock in
the morning, and all will have the
chance 10 Judge as to the respective
claims of the two men.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-08-15

The school board, which was called
to meet on Friday, August 14th.
met in short session yesterday
with the intention of adjourning I'M
til night or until Saturday, in order
to consider some matters Prof. War
ner had tn present to the board. Ow-
ing TO IA wreck on the Iron Mountain
rnilrnnd, behind which Prof. Warner,
G. NJ. Brannon aud +. &. Gates got
they failed to get into Alex
andria in time to catch the Valley
train for Colfax Thursday evening,
and also failed to catch n local Fri
day morning. So they telephoned
that they would arrive 10y the regu-
lar passenger Friday evening.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-08-15
How About the Game Law?

HOW ABOUT TIE Tame LtWy
Editor COifax Chronicle: IL
When is n law not a law? 1t il
when II people allow it to become u
dead letter by non-attention md viu-
lation. A nigger came through town
the other day with wild turkey kill
ed OH the river. We have strict
game law yet it is not enforced. Out
here at Big Pine camp guns Dire heard
constantly. No attention is paid to
laws enacted and sought to be en-
forced by humane well meaning peo-
pie. The town High Rollers are al
lowed to hunt fish with seines, and
dynamite with in,punity-tfey take
a pone of bread and one dozen bot
ties of Cease goods" and what in the
devil do they want with SO much
bread xxx
Ii our correspondent knows of any
violations Of the game law, it is his
duty as citizen toreport the mattel
to the proper officials. A law is not
a law hy the non-attention of those
who know of violations. aud fail in
such for investigation by
the grand jury. As for the "town
High Rollers" We are not aware of
any OF our citizens committing viola
tions. but If such is the ease they are
amenable to the law.-EDiToR.1
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-08-15

There seems to he some attraction
there.
Messrs. George Bardwell. Mathew
Hammons and Pat Brooks, and
Misses Jurd Brooks, Macie Chandler,
Eula Brooks and Pearl Virgins were
out walking Sunday evening. All
seemed To be- having good time.
LAME Brunson has traded horses
until now he has horse he can carry
into church with him and put it under
the bench. Hurrah! for you, LAME.
Mr. David Barton WAS the escort
of Miss Ethel Baltic Sunday from
Prospect church to her home. We
hope they had Il pleasant time.
Mr. Tom Preuett was the guest of
Miss Alma Tufios Saturday evening.
Tom seems very much interested over
that way.
Well, ifthis escapes the waste basket
We will come again.
PANsY AND MARIGOLD.