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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01

ROME, Dec. 3l.--The Temple Of Nep-
tune, built by Hadrian and standing in
the center Of the Forum Of Agrippa. now
occupied by the Stock Exchange was the
scene this afternoon Of tremendous
explosion causing sensation almost as
great as the explosion of the bomb in
st. Peters last year. The concussion
was 50 great many throughout the city
we're terrified and great crowds rushed
70 the scene. Within the building there
were many people. but fortunately a
great majority Of the brokers had left.
No one was killed, but 20 persons, chief
" clerks, were injured. The explosion
resulted in the collapse Of the roof Of
the exchange and a number OF the injur-
ed were caught in the wreckage. but
we're later released by fremen. Al
though the first impressions were that
the explosion had been caused BY
bomb. ii was generally accepted later
that the disaster came from the explo-
sion of gas. Officials who made an In
vestigation do not admit the explosion
was due to gas but as there Is no evi-
dence ola bomb being thrown the prob
ability Of the gas theory is given out by
the police. Half an hour before the
explosion took place hundreds Of brok-
ers were gathered in the exchange when
the transfer Of money AMI of securities
amounting to several millions Of dollars
took place. The detonation was terrific
and when the root fell clouds Of dust
were thrown high into the air. The
police, firemen and troops rushed to the
scene and had much difficulty in calming
the excitement Of the thousands who
rushed to the temple. Later when an
other explosion was feared, the crowd
again became panic stricken and many
persons received minor injuries in the
crush.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01
Coal Miners Blown to Eternity
In New Mexico.
NINE BODIES RECOVERED
Explosion of Coal Dust and Gas Hurls
Men to Death in BernaI Mine at Garth
age-victims Killed Instantly and the
Bodies Horribly Mangled.

ALBUQUERQUE. N. NJ. Dec. 3l.--At
least nine miners were killed and three
fatally injured in-an explosion OF coal
dust ami gas at noon today in the Bernal
mine at aCrthage, New Mexico. None Of
the bodies have been taken out and al
though the mine is still filed with gas
it is believed no more victims remain III
the workings. All the victims were ap-
paren1ly killed instantly and some bodies
are mangled beyond recognition. The
explosion occurring at noon accounts for
the few casualties, The explosion shook
the country for miles around and several
bodies were thrown clear out of the main
entrance Of the mine, two Of them one
hundred yards away.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01
GOVERNORS ROOM"
Mrs. Russell Sage Offers to Restore the
Noted Landmark, /

NEW YORK. Dec. 81. The governors
room in which probably there is more
historic interest than III any other room
in New York, is to be again restored"
Six months ago It was opened to the
public after being closed for long time
for repairs, but the criticisms made re-
gariing the method Of restoring" ii,
were 10 frequent that It was decided
that the work should be done over. But
there was no money for the work and
the necessary appropriation could not be
secured Now Mrs. Russell Sage has
offered the city $4,000 for the restora-
ton Of The room and the offer has been
accepted. The work win be done under
the direction Of the city art committee
Of which Robert R. De Forest Is presi-
dent. The room was the Office Of New
York's governors for many years after
1903 when the building was erected.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01
PROMINENT LUMBERMAN DEAD.

PORTLAND, Dec. 3i.--A message was
received here tonight from Green River
Junction telling Of the death today, on
an east.bound train, Of 9. @. Barker q
millionaire lumberman oi this city. The
message, which was from w G. Barker,
his son. did not state the cause Of DEATH
Barker 10 returning 10 Portland with his
fathers body.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01
ETHICAL PROBLEM.
Prominent Hebrew Declares Jews Ar,
Prosecuted.

CHICAGO. Dec. 3l.--Declaring that
the persecution Of the Jews in the
United States make their existence far
from comfortable-often buriensome--
DIR. Emil G. Hirsch, In the strongest
terms at his command, last night, ar.
lraigned the boasted civilization Of today
|for its mishcatment Of the race.
II was at the closing session Of the
convention of American Ethical Societies
that DR.. Hirsch surprised, his hearers
with q number Of other strong remarks
|as TO the conditions Of present day
Jews. He was talking upon the general
topic Of ethical Tendencies in the
Churches" but he spent much of his time
An pointing out the lack Of ethical ten
iencies In present day civilization.
| "In Chicago tonight there are Jews
who tremble 70 60 out in the streets be-
cause they may be stoned by children
Who believe they do not look like citi-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01
DAN CUPID BUSY.
Many Couples Securing Licenses to Wed
in New York.

NEW YORK, Dec sl.-The law re-,
quiring licenses to marry goes into ef-
feet tomorrow and already the offlcs Of
the city clerk Is being besieged By
couples who desire to obtain tic docu-
inert which wi be Necessary 10 tbelr
happiness after today. Yesterday l6l
licenses we're issnel Members Of the
City Hall Reporters Association were
busy interviewing the prospective brides
and grooms all day and from 1873 out OF
lS5 couples interviewed was secured d
premise that their first boy should te
called Theodore Roosevelt. The Assc-
citation then telsgcaphsd this infcrma-
tion to President Ioaseyeli. assuring
him that th,,s was present danger Of
sace suicide .ew York.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01
viborg Manifesto Causes Douma
Much Trouble.
LOSE ALL POLITICAL RIGHTS
One Hundred and Sixty-seven Members
Of First Douma Sentenced to Three
Months Imprisonment - Were Fore
most Leaders In Liberal Politics.


ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. sl--Tac trial
Of 100 members Of the first Douma, who
signed the yiboig manifesto was con.
cluded today One hundred and sixty
seven were convicted and sentenced to
three months imprisonment. while two
were acquitted on the ground they had
signed under q misapprehension. The
sentence carries the loss Of all political
rights The sentence withdraws from
Russian politics the foremost liberal
leaders In the constitutional movement
including Ivan petrunkevitch, who draft.
ed the first demand on the Emperor for
d constitutions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01
ASTORIA, OREGON. WEDNESDAY JANUARY !. 1903.

acter, Agnes Waldron. Cowboy Girl;''
best dressed gentleman, ri Harris of
Pullman, Wash. as Indian chief, best
sustained character, gentleman, y. A.
Blue. of Portland. millionaire tramp
After The announcement Of the winners,
dancing was resumed AMI II was no
ticeable fact that few Of the maskers
retired, many Of the spectators still re.
naming The Five Orphans which II
composed of WIN. Houghton, Clarence
GaGney, Arthur Berry, Happy" sieyer-
son and James w. Lowell, have every
reason to congratulate themselves on the
wonderful success Of their last venture
~ 1907. "A pleasant feature Of the affair
was the presentation TO the orphans
from Fort Stevens, of box of, candy.
The poor boys enjoyed 1t.
When the business men In Astoria
again look AT their places Of business
they viii no doubt. find that the young
element have got in their beautiful
hands. The aforesaid business men will
find, II late signs last night do not fail.
on their windows, the inscription,
4lo0sy This ia not done with malice
but 10 remind them that they should
not date their letters and bills "l0O7.s
Leave II to the "kids.'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01
STILL IN BAY CITY,

Y SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. sl.--Rev,
Jere Knode Cooke, and Florette Whaley
with their o-months-old babe are be-
lieved to still be in the city. After
leaving the Green-street fat they were
given refuge by Eugene Martin, Of 1905
0Farrell street, who took pity on their
helpless condition. When an attempt to
see them at the Martin residence today
was made it was stated they had left
there.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01
Ex0RBITANT RATES.
Mine Owners Protesting Against Smelter
Charges.

n HELENA Dec, Sl.Mine owners Of
Central Montana are protesting against
the alleged exorbitant rates for smelt-
ing and refining ores charged BY the
Great Falls and East Helena plants and
will meet in this city January l6 and
II to perfect an organization to fight the
rates, They claim the present schedule
Is prohibitive and in restraint of trade.
In the event the company refuses to-
lower the schedule, the mine owners pro-
pose to establish independent smelters
and to ask state aid as was done in Kan
sas in connection with oil refneries.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01
Military Circles Startled by Con-
fession Of Officer.
KILLED Won sCHOOREBECK
Christmas Day Tragedy in German Army
Circles Explained by Distinguished
0fiicer-Madame Won Schoorebeck Ar
rested on Suspicion Of Being Implicated


A+LENSTEIN. East Prussia, Dec. 81.
Captain Won Boeben, distinguished
officer in the Germany army caused a
sensation in military circles by confess
ing that he shot and killed Major Won
Schoorebeck. who was slain on Christ
mas day. Won Schoorebeck discovered q
man coming down stairs from his wife's
room as he returned home on Christmas
night. He drew a revolver and fired,
Won Goeben then shot the major and
fed without leaving trace behind him,
The majors wife was arrested on sus-
picion Of being implicated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01
ATHLETIC CONTROVERSY.
Charges Made BY Halpin Make Situa-
tion More Serious.

NEW YORK, Dec. sl.--The charges
made by Matthew P. Halpin in his
statement giving his side Of his con.
troversy with q number Of athletes who
took part in the Olympic games at
Athens, have made the situation more
serious than ever 1t is said that Ray
Q, Ewry, the jumper, who is accused by
Halpin Of professionalism, will be called
before the registration committee Of the
Amateur Athletic Union to show cause
why he should mot be disqualified on
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01
DEAF MUTEs DANCE.

SEATTLE. Dec Sl.--Deaf mutes from
all over Puget Sound are gathered here
tonight at the first annual ball Of the
Association OF Deaf Mutes Although
there is neither piano nor fiddle, nor
music Of any kind, waltzes, two steps
and even the time honored Virginia reel
is executed in almost perfect time. Con.
trasted with this celebration Of the exit
Of the old and the advent OF the new
year was the noisy celebration INDUCED
in on the streets outside the dance hall
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01
ADAMS IN COLORADO.
viii be Tried at Telluride for Murder Of
Collins.

TElILuRIDB Colo, Dec, 3l---In Gus.
today Of Sheriff Fitzpatrick and Deputy
9. G. Hicks, Steve Adams arrived here
at 0 o'clock tonight to stand trial for
the murder Of Arthur L, Collins, man.
ager Of the Smuggler Union Mine who
was killed November 10, 1902. Although
II was known Adams would arrive to-
night only a few people were at the
depot and no demonstration was made.
Adams was taken TO he county jail and
no one was permitted to talk with him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01
Of Chicago should look" said DR.,

scn Of Chicago should look said DR..
llirsch.
"Why, jew Il barred from college
iratermties, For this, however, he should
sing d song of thanks.
80 II Is plain that 70 DO Jew In
tho United States, with all its boasted
Icmocracy and civilization. IL not such
d comfortable thing. In Europe, tho con.
dition Of tho jew Ii worse, and In Rus
sla II IL unbearable.
''Wby IL this soi Hero Is an ethical
problem for the members Of tho Ethical
Society TO answer"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01
FIGHTERS ARE READY.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 81. - Abe
Attel and Owen Moran are both ready
to fight for the worlds featherweighi
championship, at Cclma tomorrow. The
fight will take place at ll.45 in the open
air. Jeifries Is the referee. Attel Is q
Q to 10 favorite.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01

Ring out the old, ring in the new,
With all It's sorrows. joys or fears,
Let coming months their fortunes make
Bright marks to keep through all the
years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01

The National Hall, In Uppertown, was
the scene Of as great gathering as has
ever appeared on New Years Eve. in
cities even larger than Astoria. The
Astoria Lodge Of the Finnish Brother
hood OF the World, held their twenty.
frst annual social. The hall was crowd
ed to It's utmost to participate in pro.
gram Of music. literary exercises, ban
quet and dancing. We regret that space
precludes the publishing Of the entire
program which was excellently carried
out. but justice demands the mention Of
Miss Sundquist who played very beauti-
full violin solos. Miss Sundquist has re.
Gently arrived from Chicago. and win be
a very valuable acquisition to the must
cal talent now 20 strong in Astoria. The
solo Of Hannes Rintala was excellently
rendered. The male choir OF IS voices
was very great attraction and the
ehoir-of mixed voices was really excel.
lent.
After the conclusion Of the exercises
a fine banquet followed which was done
justice to by all. Dancing then followed
and was in progress ~ we 60 TO press
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01
ASTOR|ANS
Make MERRY
The New Year IS LuStily
Welcomed.
CITIZENS GREET 1908
CIamor Of the Whistles and the
Bells Speeds Parting
Year.
CITIZENS GREET 1908
PLEASANT MASQUERADE BALL

"five Orphans" Entertain Large Gather
Ing Of Masked Merry Makers-The
Churches Hold Watch Night Services
Finnish Brotherhood Holds Exercises.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01
hENEY RECOMMENDED
Testimony Of Puter Will be-
Utilized to Convict the,
Others. MiA ~


Served But Eight Mcnths Of Two
Year Sentence and Has His Fine Re
Notorious Land CRATER 10
Writing Book and WIN Expose Frauds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01
MANY PERSONS HURT.
Roof CoIIapses and Injured are
Caught in the Mass Of
Wreckage.
CROWDS RUSH 70 THE SCENE.

Historic Temple Of Neptune, Built by the
Emperor Hadrain the Scene Of Ire
mendous Explosion Said to Have Been
Caused by Gas.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-01

With changing bells, hooting whistles,
iiringing Of pistols. and footing OF horns,
Astoria's residents saw the old year out
and the new year in. Promptly at The
midnight hour a bell on one OF the
churches started the ball rolling and a
din and clamor Of many minutes dura-
tion gave lusty welcome to the bowing
year. A party Of young people took
possession OF Commercial street and
marched back and forth to the music
OF their footing horns. The steamers in
the harbor lent aid to the general din
and at It's close Astoria was cognizant Of
the fact that zoos had placed his infant
feet in the path where run the race OF
years
Astorians generally INDUCED in merry
making as fitting farewell to the part
ing year and the pleasures We're extended
to cheer Master 1908 as he made his
initial bow before the footlights OF the
coming theatre OF time.
Many forms Of pleasure were pro-
grammed to pass the declining hours
Of 1907 and in home the pulpit, the
stage and the wiles OF Terpsichore. As
toria's citizens enjoyed themselves to
the fullest bounds.
Watch night services were held at the
various churches and songs Of praise and
prayers Of thanks were offered to the
Bountiful Greatness whose kindliness
had permitted Of the enjoyment Of an.
other year Of life. Entertainments OF
various kinds were INDUCED in and to-
gether with delicious repasts served to
vile away the parting year.
Early in the evening those Of our citi-
zcns who were inclined toward pleasures
theatrical passed pleasant hours at As.
toria's houses Of amusement. AT the
star Theatre they were entertained by a
good bill Of vaudeville. The Automatic
drew its share Of the patronage, and at
the Astoria Theatre the Young Musical
Company held forth in the pride Of
New York." d musical comedy with snap
and so in its every line, Pretty girls,
good scenery and costumes and pleasing
music helped to pass two pleasant hours.
One Of the most pleasant functions
that Astoria has vet enjoyed was that
Of the give Orphans masquerade bali,
given at Logan's Hall, last night, The
hall was crowded to its utmost, with
the flower Of the youth and middle age
of Astoria. The Pacific Orchestra furn-
ished the music that enlivened the gath
'cring and everyone attending. both
dancers and spectators, enjoyed them
selves until an early hour this morning.
The variety OF costumes was bewilder-
ing and the care taken by the masquerad-
ers In preparing their characters. and
impersonating them was the subject Of
many favorable comments on the part
Of the spectators. When the time came
for the distribution Of prizes the COM
mittee were somewhat at loss to de-
termine the winners 80 we'll were the
characters dressed and sustained. After
considerable discussion 1t was decided
that the following were the fortunate
ones; Best sustained lady's character,
Mrs. Walter Howard; best dressed char,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-09-16
Speak For Yourself. Ida.

When Miss Ida Tarbell. the woman
who writes up the meanness of men in
corporations, stated at a meeting in
Chicago that imam is our common enc
N.Y. she raised a hubbub.
Not among the men, bless you! No.
but among the women. All but the
wizened few strenuously object.
The married ones are indignant.
Those wanting and intending to be
married vigorously protest. In truth
the tribe of women who have ruled.
coaxed. persuaded and bullied the lords
of creation and found life quite I'M
worth living without this employment
are up in arms.
They have made an arm to arm bril-
gade around the beloved ones and e.
claimed: "Our common enemy! Well,
indeed! Speak for yourself. not US"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-09-16
POTOSI.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Miss May Doser took a trip to Du-
buque last Saturday.
Miss Belle Mclaughlin and brother
Vincent went to Lancaster last Thurs
day.
Misses Anges, Belle and Dot Lang
staff returned home last Monday after
few days visit with friends and
relatives in Lancaster.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Glennon are
the proud parents of baby girl born
Tuesday, Sept 8.
Miss Ollie Willmers is visiting
with her sister, Mrs. @. E. Schneider
on Waterloo Ridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schultz of Prairie
du Chen will occupy rooms in Mrs
Ida Walters house. Mr.. Schultz
will be section boss here.
Mr.. Henry Coons went to Dubuque
last Friday.
Quite number of people attended
the dance at British Hollow last Fri.
day evening.
Philip FRANKIE returned to Milwau-
kee Tuesday morning to resume school
duties.
Miss Smith of Dubuque visited with
her grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j NJ.
McGirk last week
Miss Clara Meoksi went to East Du-
buque last Monday where she will be
employed.
Miss Emma Duve did shopping in
Dubuque last Tuesday.
Mrs. Henry Swale returned from
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-09-16

Mr. Murphy. but majority of us
think he presents the wrong brand of
politics.
Locals-Newton Brodt's steady team
started to run out of the alley last
Tuesday but one of Mr.. Schreiner s
front trees stopped them.
Rev. Brudermann horse tipped
over a buggy full Of ladies and ran
away Tuesday. That horse didn t
appreciate his job.
Thos. and Jared Grattan, Of Cass-
Vile, were in town Wednesday and
sold draft team weighing about
1900 each, to Harvey Hulburst.
Fred Arndt has been engaged to
take charge of the co operative store.
Mr.. Arndt halls from Durand, and
his references are first-class. We hear
he has rented the A. Patch house in
Brooklyn.
Miss S. A. Hope is home from Du-
buque, having recovered her health
She is once more at her place of
business opposite the hotel.
Last week DR.. Sala entertained his
sister, Mrs. John Burns, of Beetown,
and his cousins, Mrs. Jane Ramsey,
of Glen Haven and Mrs. Rebecca
Dolphin, of Lancaster.
Last week there was a family re-
union at the home of Alfred Kinney
and wife. Their son Daniel and
wife were here from Hurricane
daughter, Mrs q. E. Chambers from
LaFarge; daughter. Mrs. Robert
Cochrane and husband, and brother
in-law, VIM. Fall, from Washington
The Washington guests have been
here couple of weeks and expect to
return west this week.
Ted. Schneyer was here Saturday.
Ted and family will pass the winter
in Texas-on the gulf coast.
Miss Amanda Diederick of Milwau-
kee was a guest at the home of H. 9.
Enke last week.
Mrs. Josephine Brooks is visiting
her son DR.. Brooks in Appleton.
DR.. Ellis and wife are visiting in
Chicago for few days.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-09-16
That Garden wondrous Hiuh.

A woman who was visiting q friend
recently expressed a good deal of SYM
pathy with her because of the life she
led.
"Here you are, shut in to this little
fat and tied down with three little
children so that you can never go out
anywhere. 1t is too bad" she said
warmly. 'Your life must be such a
little narrow one 1 should think you
would get very tired of it,"
But the woman with the many house
hold cares and the three children only
smiled 81 guess you don't quite UNI
derstand," she said. 81 am like the
old man and his garden. Perhaps
you've heard about the old man who
had a little garden, a very little gar
den, but seemed for some reason to
get a good deal of satisfaction out of
it. One day one of his friends said,
What a little bit of a garden you
haver Little said the old man.
We'll, perhaps so. 1t may be little
around, but then it's wondrous high
"That's the way it is with a good
many women, think. The garden
may seem little, especially when there
are such a lot of little duties that don't
seem to count for much, but then it
may be wondrous high, you know, if
one can only make it So" And she
smiled down at the curly headed
youngster who was Juggling at her
skirts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-09-16

Chicago last Monday, where she had
been laying in supply of fall and
winter millinery.
Mrs. Joe Lour and two children of
Mallard. Iowa, are visiting with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz KoelIer
here.
Geo. hudson went to Dubuque last
Saturday.
Joe Gibson and Frank Klein, who
have been in Montana the past four
months, returned to their respective
homes for winter.
Mrs. Ennor and children Threane
and Thirza. who have been visiting
in California the past four months re-
turned home last Wednesday.
Misses Esther Schumacher and Flor
ence Keehner returned home from Pc
Oria, ILL.,, after a week. visit with
the formers brother John, at that
place.
John Zim norman of Waukon, Ia. ],
is spending a few days with friends
here.
The Dubuque Stars crossed bats
with Potosi last Sunday.
The banns Of Miss Emma Duve and
Charles F!esch were called at Tenny
son, Wis, last Sunday,