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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
SALARY PROVISION
SETTLED IN HOUSE
Controversy Over Secretary Of State Matter is at
Last Settled in Satisfactory Manner

WASHINGTON, D, C., Feb ls,--
The controversy over the legislative
appropriation bill in connection with
the salary of secretary of state, re-
garding the ineligibility Of Senator
Knox for that Office was settled in
the House today when the bill was
sent to conference and the COM
mittee was authorized to consider
the salary provision as Il in disagree
ment This gives the committee
power to reduce the pay from Slz''
900 to $4,000, its former figure, The
republicans we're caught mapping
when the resolution by Fitzgerald
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
MEN GET LOADED.

CHICAGO, Feb 10. Bishop c. r.
Anderson has added a unique celc-
bration to the arguments in favor Of
women suffrage. In an address last
night to mems club he took up the
cudgeis for the other sex.
when men have an afternoon off
they 60 to a ball game or circus" I"
he said, when women have an af-
ternoon to spend they go to meet
ing Of the Browning Club. The wom-
en- come home loaded with ideas; the
men come home simply loaded"
The Bishop went on to say that
there was much reason why the wom-
en- should get together and refuse
to allow the men to vote as for the
opposition to exist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
La Toilette Charged With Not
Doing His Duty But Always
Kicking
PUTS up VIGOROUS DENIAL
Says he Was Reasonably Diligent
and Gives Sickness and Important
Private Business as Reasons For
Not Attending These Meetings..

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 49,
The postoffice bill carrying an ap-
preparation Of over $232,0O00O0 was
passed by the Senate today after a
stormy debate during which Senator
Pcnrose in charge OF the measure
made an angry assault on Senator
La Toilette who had entered into
general criticism Of the Senate COM
mittee, because OF what he termed
their unwarranted delay in reporting
great appropriation bills. La Fol-
letie's principal charge was that these,
bills were held until the end of the
session and then in hurry to
get through with them, appropria-
tons which could not pass il intro
duced in separate bills got through
with the main bill,
He claimed that it would be no
calamity If all these bills should go
over to the special session. Respond
ing Penrose said that La Follette's
criticisms sounded mere like the ar
guments Of "Vender of patent
medicines, from tail door Of cart in
village Of Wisconsin" than those Of
Senator Of the United States sem
ate. Mentioning several important
committees of which he said La Fol-
lette is a member, Penrose asserted
that he rarely attended the meetings
of these committees, "There IS"
'Penrose continued, "No senator who
has greater record for absenteeism
than he, It i'll becomes him to
criticize those committees. When he
lis here, it is only to delay the busi-
ness of the senate; to hold up the
transaction of public business and to
embarrass those who under their
oaths Of Office and conscietious dis
charge of their duties endeavor to
enact legislation"
La Toilette explained his absences
from some of the committee, saying
in regard TO one that he had asked to
be relieved from it; that he was i'll
two months OF last session and abb
sent a week during the holidays on
important private business, but 9th
erwise he had been reasonably dill
gent in his attendance, Referring to
the committee on Indian affairs, Pen
rose broke in with "Tt is the uniform
testimony of its members that you
failed to attend those meetings"
Replying, La Toilette caustically
clared, "I would have more conf
dence in the statement if the sena-
tors on that committee made that
declaration themselves" La Toilette
ended BY saying that no course Pen
rose could take would deter him
(La Follette), from exercising his
right upon the floor to express his
views ON legislation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19

him that distinction we're conducted
by Grand Master Heskingson Of
Ohio. The highest Masonic author
ity Of " States witnessed Tait's adj.
mission as did the members Of the
Kilwinning Lodge Of which Judge
Taifs father was member as well
as his brother Charles Frank A.
Hitchcock, At request oi Taft, came
here today from Chicago and after a
conference left for Washington. II
was admitted the discussion related
to the treasury portfolio, but beyond
this statement no decision was reach
cd or no information obtainable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19

was adopted disagreeing to the SEN
ate amendments creating the Office
Of under secretary and fourth as
sistant secretary of state.
The bill of codifying and amend
ing the penal laws of the United
States was passed and fortifcations
bill was discussed, The various at
tacks on the house rules were made
by Hubbard and Hepburn, the latter
asserted that the members had be-
trayed their trust and prostrated
themselves at the feet Of the Speaker;
who he said had been made tyrant.
The bill was pending when the house
adjourned
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19

BURUJURD, Feb. l6,-Thereand,
Government of Burujurd, a town Of
Southwestern Persia, has sent out
agents to investigate the damage
wrought by the earthquake of Janu-
uary 23, The center Of the disturb
ance is apparently two days journey
from Burujurd Up to the present
time only meagre reports have reach
ed here. The devastation was par
ticularly severe in mountainous re,
gions between Burujurd and Luris-
tan province. 1t has been already
established that IS villages we're
wholly or partially destroyed and
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
ICE INTERVIEWS,

NIAGARA FALLS, N. " Feb
ls.-The ice jam in the Niagara
river has become so serious that
power companies have resorted to
blasting in the hope of increasing
the flow of water, Thousands of
visitors are coming to the city to
view the ice spectacle.
The stream in the American chan
mel early today was no larger than a
small creek, although blasting has
increased slightly the flow over the
American and Horseshoe Falls.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
EARTHQUAKE CAUS-
ES DEVASTATION
Fifteen Villages Reported as Wholly or Partially
Destroyed and May Reach Fifty

it is estimated that the total number
will undoubtedly be more than SO.
Only small portion Of the area
where shocks were most felt escaped.
Some villages disappeared COM
pletely and no trace can be found Of
them. A severe quake was felt at
Ispahan, 100 miles away, the morn
ing Of January q. The fact that
there is no foreign consuls anywhere
in the neighborhood accounts for
the delay Of nearly a month in re-
ceipt Of news here, but delays Of that
kind are very characteristic Of occur.
rences in Persia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
PULLED HIS TEETH"

CLEVELAND. o., Feb lS-Ash-
ton Collart, sentenced to the work
house on the charge Of assault and
battery declares that an opera
ton on his teeth has cured him of a
continual desire to attack someone.
He has applied for a parole, but the
parole officer has reported against
such action.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
SIGNS SPECIAL ACT.

WASHINGTON, D, C., Feb. 49,
The President today signed the spec,
ial act relating TO the salary OF sec.
retary Of state, which is counted on
to remove constitutional objections.
to Senate Knox as premier in Judge
@~
Tait's cabinet.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
ELEVENTH JUROR SECURED.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb, is-Dur-
ing the day filed with frequent quar-
reis between the opposing attorneys,
a juror was secured to occupy the
lith place on the jury In the CAL
houn case today. During the day 20
talesmcn were examined at greater
or less length and the 18th special
venire was exhausted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
DIES OF SERIOUS INJURIES.

PORTLAND, Feb, lS-Frank ].
Montgomery, conductor on the
Oregon Electric Railway died to-
night from injuries received today in
the olcal yards of the company.
Montgomery fell underneath mov-
ing car while attempting to FIX some
thing on the car.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
PURCHASE MORE STOCK.

CHICAGO, Feb, lS-Judge Kohl
saat today granted Receiver Chal-
mers, of A, Booth & Co., authority
to purchase for not more than $l0,-
600 the remaining stock Of Chlopeck
Fish Company, of Seattle Booth &
Company previously had purchased
Ssl, 900 of the stock, 9
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
COPYRIGHT BILL.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ls-The
Washburn Copyright Bill with minor
amendments has been re-introduced
by Representative Currier Of New
Hampshire, chairman Of the commit
tee on patents. The bill provides
against Canned" music for the pro-
lection of composers and has been
under consideration by sub-com-
mittee for some time past.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
A SUPERB GIFT.

WASHINGTON, Feb, lS.-A rug
said to be worth more than $4,000
was presented to the White House
yesterday as gift to the nation and
was accepted by President Roosevelt.
The donor was H. Fl. Topskyan, a
rick American Of New York icty
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
RATES RAISED BETWEEN
PORTLAND AND GOBLE
NORTHERN PACIFIC PRACTI.
cALLY WITHDRAWS FROM
IN THAT TERRITORY.

SALEM, Or, Feb. l8.-Upon be-
ing advised by the receipt Of notice
that the Northern Pacific intends
putting into effect March new
tariff on it's lines between Portland
and Goble, Or, the Railroad Com
mission today gave notice Of inves-
tigation OF the same. A hearing has
been set for March 5, at Salem. The
table Of proposed rates, which has
been filed with the Commission,
shows that the rate upon the first
four classes Of tariff has been
doubled over the, existing schedules.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19

Frank H. Fogarty, assistant gener-
al freight agent of the Northern Pa
ci6c, in explanation of the advance in
the tariffs just announced between
Portland and Goble by his company,
said this afternoon that it practically
meant a retirement Of the Northern
Pacific from participation in the
hauling of freight between these
points.
"The new schedules are being put
into effect" said Mr., Fogarty, Sim
ply for the purpose Of adjusting our
rates on a mileage basis to conform
with the rates on other portions OF
our system. For long time we
have been giving extremely low
rates to meet the competition Of the
river steamers which ply between
here and Goble, and the boats have
been getting most of the business
Realizing that the water transporta-
ton companies had the best Of the
game, we decided to readjust our tar
iffs or put them on an equal basis on
all portions of our lines. 1t simply
means our withdrawal from the field,
and gives the river steamers full
swing on the local business between
Portland and Goble."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
Be ACTED ON FRIDAY
Strong Lobby at Work In Favor
Of State Railroad Con-
structlOn
HOUSE PASSES MANY BILLS

Washington Legislature May Come
to . Deadlock Over Local Option
Bills and In That Event a Special
Session Win be Held.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
MADE MASON ON SIGHT.
Unusual Honor Conferred on Presi-
dent.Elect Taft.

CINCINNATI, Feb. lS'-Presi-
dent Elect Taft is a master mason,
Impressive ceremonies which brought
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-05
SHOT In BACK BY
AN UNKNOWN
ALABAMA MERCHANT MAY DIE
AS RESULT OF ASSAULT BY
ALLEGED RoBBER.

ENSLEY, Ala, Feb. SACK Car
ter, who operates a store on the road
between No. mines, Wylam and
DoIomite, was shot down in his store
from the outside by an unknown as
sailant and dangerously. If not fatally
wounded last night.
From a statement made by Carter,
he and his wife were counting some
money in the store a little while be-
fore the murderous attack was made,
AS he went to close the door a shot
rang out, the bullet striking him in
the breast about one inch above the
heart, passing through his body and
lodging underneath his shoulder blade
His neighbors quickly gathered, and
though immediate search was made
for the cuIprit, no trace could be
found.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-05
RUSH INTO Welded BLISS TO
AVOID SMALL FINE FOR LOITERING
WAITE PREFER "LFE" SENTENCES TO
PAYING COIN OF THE REALM.

hymenal altar pledged themselves to
'love, honor and obey until death do
part"
Clint is typical representative the
race as it was when first imported
from the classic confines of Ethiopia.
Sturdy and stocky of build, he is also
deeply dyed black, and possesses in
addition the smile that won't come
off," AS he gingerly held the right
hand of his dusky bride his counte-
nance assumed an unwonted solemn
ty. Once the fately words were said
he again beamed in the manner that
"possum and taters' is oftenest re-
sponsible for.
81 sho do love dat GAL" Clint ex-
claimed as he ambled away from the
recorders Office in search of the bal
ance of the fine due.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-05
BIG DEAL In COAL
LANDS REPORTED
CINCINNATI STORY SAYS PROP
ERTIES IN LEE AND BELL
COUNTIES WERE SOLD.

CINCINNATI, Feb. Sit is report
ed that by a deal yesterday coal land
in Kentucky under control of Harry
P. Jones, of the Big Hill Coal Co, OF
Cincinnati, passed into the hands OF
Richmond, Louisville and Lexington
capitalists. The price is said to be
$4,000
The land lies in two counties, Lee
and Bell. That in Lee was under con-
troll of the Louisville and Atlantic Co.,
while that in Bell was under control
of the Big Hill Co., of which Mr..
Jones is president. The new compa
ny will make improvements amount
ing to 100000. No information could
be secured in Cincinnati tonight con-
corning the deal, as the interested
parties were out Of the city.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-05
WIFE DESERTION
CASE DISMISSED
ACTION TAKEN IN THE CRIMINAL
COURT AS RESULT OF UNCON-
STITUTloNALlTY OF ACT.

In the County Criminal Court We'd
nesday the case against Richard Cock
rell for wife desertion was dismissed,
a recent decision of the Supreme
Court having declared the Act of the
Legislature unconstitutional
Clarence Scott for dynamiting fish
not being found by the sheriff his
case went to the retired docket.
Robt Lee Sowell plead guilty to
carrying pistol and was fined fifty dol
lars and costs.
The case aaginst the Louisville &
Nashville Railroad for obstructing
county road near Culleoka was con-
tinued to the March term.
Dave Loves name was on the docket
twice, one for gaming and once for
carrying pistol. Dave was not ready
for trial and went back to jail until his
witnesses could be summoned to his
trials on the 10th.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-05
.DECLARESFORESTRY
SERVICE WORTHLESS
WYOMING CONGRESSMAN MAKES
THAT CHARGE IN THE HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ga severe
attack on the forestry service OF the
Department of Agriculture was made
in the House today by Mr.. Mondell, OF
wyoming He denounced 1t as the
most autocratic bureau of government
outside of Russia. The Wyoming Rep
resentative recalled the action of Con-
gress last year in an effort to GUST the
alleged press agents maintained by the
bureau. He said the attempt had re-
suited in failure, "and l notice that
next YEAR" continued Mr.. Mondell,
othe forests are to be protected, wa
terflow regulated and resources con-
served by the purchase OF $34'O24
worth of typewriters, $4,000 worth Oh
naper, $4,000 worth of envelopes ana
AZ 900 for card indexes" He ridiculed
the appropriation of $4,000 for the
purchase of compasses, saying 1t Is a
Joke In the West that the Eastern
college.made foresters must have
puides when they enter forest. Hope
was expressed that the employees VIII
use the $4,000 appropriation for heid
classes to see at least the homeseek-
or. hitherto unnoticed.'
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-05

It was two bits" cheaper for Clint
Brown and Ella Walter to rush into
welded bliss than to pay the costs
imposed upon them in the police court
for lettering and they chose the
economical alternative. The happy
pair were made one with due solemni-
ty by Judge Erwin Thursday at the
police station.
The ebony hued opponents of dark
town society were arraigned before
Judge Erwin and fined $500 each and
costs. The costs amounted to $2.25.
The price of a marriage license Is but
$500. To save the difference, and
perhaps to remove themselves from
the circles of the "old bachelor and
"old maid" the happy couple allowed
Cupid to play his part and at the
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-05
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
TWO More Jurors Are Secured, But
Panel Is Exhausted.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. S.-After
securing two new jurors, making eieV-
on now in the box, the trial OF COL
Duncan B. Cooper, Robin J. cooper
and John D. Sharp was abruptly inter
rupted today, because of a lack OF
vapiremen. A fifth venire OF 800 men
was ordered in court on MONDAY at
which time an effort will be resumed
to complete the jury. The hearing Oh
the charges against Juror Whitwortn'
accused of having prejudice, was Ia
ken up, but not completed. 1t will De
resumed in the morning.
A few minutes after court opened
/ A. woodruff, the tenth man exam
med was selected as Juror NO. H.
Jacob Frutiger, another talesman
came to this country from SWitzer'
and when IL years old. He had new
er been naturalized, but his rather
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-05
BARBER In ROLE
OF BOOTLEGGER
WILL WILKES MULcHED TO TIME
OF $50 FOR SELLING THAT
WHICH CHEERS.

Determined to break up the per-
nicious practice of "boot-legging,
Marshal Morgan and officer Lancas-
ter ran to earth and secured the con
yiction of Will Wilkes, a colored bar
Der. who was Thursday fined $50 and
costs by Judge Erwin.
The arrest of the negro was brought
about by the testimony of Will Jones
who was arrested Wednesday on a
charge of being drunk and disorderly
Jones testified that he had purchased
the liquor from Wilkes. When the
barber shop operated by Wilkes on
Eighth street was searcher two pints
of liquor were obtained, which were
identified by Jones as being the same
brand which he had purchased.
Wilkes appealed the case.
On account of considerable activity
among ''boot-leggers,' some of whom
are attempting to ply their trade in
defiance of law, Marshal Morgan has
instituted a strict campaign against
this class of offenders. He has an
nounced that they will be run to earth
If the entire power of the police is
required. 1t is stated by Marshal
Morgan that the worst offenders are
negroes. who by purchasing four pints
can dispose of two at price equal to
the original cost of the quartet OF
bottles. BY this means they can prac-
tically drink free whisky"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-05

had This precipitated a dispute as
to whether he had to take out papers.
The lawyers on both sides displayed
absolute ignorance OF the naturaliza-
ton laws and had to send out for the
code. He was not opposed 10 capital
punishment if a man wanted it. He
was accepted by both sides as juror
No. IL.
After luncheon when the Whitworth
case was taken up, Judge Hart said;
After due consideration l believe
1t best to have Mr.. Whitworth present
to hear the charges.
The defense objected, but the court
was insistent and C. w. Mitchell was
recalled and told to repeat his charge
that Whitworth, after the Carmack
killing. in a blacksmith shop, had de-
clared that every damned one of the
defendants should have been hanged"
Whitworth had been brought in and
was seated a few feet from the wit
ness. he OldlC
Mitchell closely, but failed to shake
him. The news that the Whitworth
case was to be disposed of attracted
the largest crowd to the courtroom
that has yet marked the progress OF
the case. The throng filed the aisles
and overran the bar until the court
was forced to order it cleared. The
transcript of other witnesses testi'
mony was read to the juror, who was
then asked for statement.
The state objected to any testimony
concerning whether the feeling toward
Gov. Patterson had changed or not
The court passed the objection anc
asked the juror to proceed.
Whitworth asserted strenuouslI
that he had never made the remarks
attributed to him by Mitchell concern
| ing the hanging of the defendants, bu
admitted he said something about Pat
terson having lost friends through the
killing of Carmack.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-05
MERRY WIDOW
HATS DOOMED
SMALL HEARWEAk AND LARGE
HAT PINS THE DlCTUM OF
THE MiLLlNERS.

CHICAGO, Feb. 3.-Small hats and
enormous hat pins are evidently to be
the coming style. Both appeared
upon the heads of thirty women who
met last evening to form what the men
might call a milliners' union. The
President, however, declared the meet
ing to be one of the National Asso-
citation of Retail Milliners.
1--WE believe the dignity of MILL
merry artists should be upheld by an
organization" said Nine. Maere.
Good milliners get from $50 to 5000
a week and expenses. Chicago start
ed the movement"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-05
ENGLISH CHAMPION
BEATS AN AMERICAN

NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-Owen MO
ran. featherweight champion Of Eng
land, had slight advantage in the
ten.round fight with Tommy Murphy,
the lightweight of this city, before
the National Athletic Club tonight.
The men fought at catch weights, but
were almost equal in that respect, as
Murphy had only about two pounds
the better of It. The fight was hard
fought one all through, with clean and
clever work on both sides. No decls-
ion was rendered, but the prevailing
opinion was that Moran had a shade
the advantage.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-05
GAVE HIS BLOOD TO
SAVE WIFE'S LIFE

WALLA WALLA, Wash, JAN Is
In order to save the life of his wire,
who seemingly was dying from loss Oh
blood Archie Nicholson yesterday SUD-
mitted to the TRANSMISSION Of two quarts
M his blood into her veins. Nichol-
son. who is cement worker, is great
" weakened but physicians say both
and wife will recover.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-05
MEXICO THREATENS
TO FIGHT HONDURAS

MOBILE, Ala, Feb. 3.-The brutal
attack by Honduras officers upon Sc
farana Sierra, Mexican citizen, on
the premises of the Mexican consulate
on the morning Of January q, has
fair of large proportions, and the eli
max is expected when Mexican gun
boat arrives off Puerto Cortez to in
vestigate and make a formal demand
for apology and indemnity. Senior
Sierra is still in a serious condition.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-05
NEW COURT BILL
PASSES SENATE
FEDERAL JUDGE TO HOLD SEES
SloNS AT cooKEVILLE IN
THIS DISTRICT.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Fhe Dill
for a new division for the Middle Ju-
dicial District of Tennessee, with
court holding at Cookeville, passed
the Senate today on Senator Frazier's
motion. The bill had it's start at the
last session of Congress as the Cooke
vile court bill. AS it had no oppor-
tunity for passage at that session,
Mr.. Hull consulted with Senator Fraz-
Ter, and upon his suggestion a bill in
common was agreed upon, a copy OF
which was introduced in the Senate
by Mr.. Frazier. This bill omitted pro-
yiding for a Record Clerk at Cooke
vile. which Mr.. Hull had in his orig
inaI bill. He expects to Introduce
another bill to meet that need at the
next regular session of Congress.
The bill for Federal Court for the
Northern District of Alabama, at Gads'
den, introduced by Representative Bur-
nett, passed the House today. The
new court is for business in the coun'
ties of Etowah, Cherokee, st. Callr,
DeKalb and Marshall.