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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
Secretary BaIIinger Issues Or.
der Affecting Lands In Wash
ingtOn and Western States
RULING AN IMPORTANT ONE
Policy OF Ex-President Roosevelt Re-
lative to Withdrawing Government
Lands For Administrative Purpos-
es VIII be Reversed by Department

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Revers.
ing the policy adopted during the
Roosevelt administration, Secretary
BalIinger OF the Interior Department
who was restricted to a minimum
amount Of land the Department Of
Agriculture may withdraw from entry
for improvements for administrative
purposes. the Interior Department
will hereafter not grant any request
from the forest service for with
drawal from entry for administrative
purposes within the forest reserva-
tions, or lands within the States Of
Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Mon
tana, Colorado and Wyoming.
In all other states lands outside Of
the reservations may be withdrawn
when the forest service show that
necessities exist for such Withdrawals.
The decision was reached when Sec
retary Wilson, On behalf of the for
estry service request withdrawal of
lands in the Cholan national forest in
Washington, for a "billion admins
tration site" Secretary Ballinger re-
fused the request. Ballinger in so
doing cited the law to show that such
action would be. in his opinion sus-
pending the laws as to land affected.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
DEMOCRAT WINS HLEC-
ton IN SPOKANE
LIQUOR CANDIDATE FOR MAY
OR DEFEATED BY CLOSE
TOWN CANDIDATE.

SPOKANE, May An. S. Pratt.
democrat, defeated ]. T. ONO, repub-
lican, for mayor today by a majority
of from 500 to 700 While Pratt run
on the democratic ticket he stood on
the non-partisan platform Great in
terest was taken in the election from
the fact that the liquor interests are
said to have supported ONO. while
Pratt received the support Of the
church element and those who were
opposed to wide-open town. The
comptroller also went to the demo-
Gratis while the race for treasurer is
close.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Notable
speeches causing an interesting dc
bate characterized the session Of the
senate today. occupying the entire
session Dollivcr attacked the meth
ods under which the protective tariff
bills are formed and had a lively tilt
with Senator Aldrich, The democratic
senators remained silent. At times
the Republican debate threatened 70
become acrimonious, but the Iowa
senator was every ready with 4
humorous reply which called forth
laughter when angry words seemed
unavoidable. Senator Borah conclud-
cd his speech on the income tax. A
strong plea was made by Bradley for
an extension Of the protective system
TO jute. who declared that with a pro.
tective policy covering the products
of the State Of Kentucky his state
would be safely Republican hereafter
Resuming his speech on the income
tax today Senator Borah contended
that the matter could be well submit.
ted to the supreme court of the
United States. He said he placed the
matter upon hifher plane than that
Of raising a little money for the gov
ernment during the next few years,
Senator Root stated that he did not
think the property Of the country
bore sufieien proportion of taxa
ton.
After Senator Dolliver had spoken
ior three hours, Tillman requested
that he suspend his argument until
tomorrow. to permit the senate to ad
iourn. Tillman said he was not fa-
tigued for he had never enjoyed any
thing more in his life, but the session
had already run six hours. Dolliver
agreed, but Aldrich announced that
the discussion of the bill would go
on nevertheless. After numerous
appeals from the South Carolinian,
Aldrich yielded, but he gave notice
that the country is waiting for the
passage of the bill and that hereafter
the sessions would be longer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
SECRETARY NICHOLSRE-
SIGNS OFFICE
MAINTAINS HIS INNOCENCE
AND WISHES HE WAS
YOUNG AGAIN.

OLYMPIA, May 4-Secretary Of
State Samuel Nicholas rendered his
resignation to Governor Hay this af'
ternoon. He will ask that It be inn
mediately accepted, In his note to
Governor Hay, Nicholas reiterates
his innocence Of wrongdoing and con-
tends that his official life has been alb
solutely clean, but he says his age
and the importuning Of his family
makes him physically unable to en-
dure the stress Of further legislation
and court proceedings, He regrets
that he is not in his vigor and strong
ly intimates if he were his enemies
would have all the fight they were
looking for,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
CHARGED WITH VIOLA
TION OF POSTAL LAWS
EDITOR OF appeal TO REA-
SON" TO BE TRIED Be
FORE THE COURT,

FORT SCOTT, Kan, May 4,-Tho
trial of Fred Warren, manager and
editor Of the Appeal to Reason, a no.
torious socialist paper published at
Girard, Kansas, charged with viola
ton of the United States postal laws
began in the federal court here this
afternoon Ex-Governor Taylor Of
Kentucky will be one Of the witness
es for the prosecution, The govern
ment charges Warren with having
transgressed the postal law by send
ing through the mail his newspaper
in envelopes on which was printed a
reward for anyone who would return
Taylor to Kentucky to stand trial for
the alleged murdered of Governor
Goebel,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05

SALEM, May 4. The foundry,
moulding room and polishing room Of
the Northwest Stove Works at the
state penitentiary were completely
destroyed by FIRE tonight entaiIing a
loss Of $4,000. The fire originated in
blast this afternoon. 1t smouldered
until late tonight. as there was no
signs of fire when the prisoners quit
work for the day.
The flames spread with great ra-
pidity carried along by greasy rafters
before being discovered. At the first
alarm all the guards were called out
and the trustees released. AS the
flames advanced it became apparent
that the main structure was not in
danger unless the gasoline tanks ex-
pIoded, and all the prisoners were
kept in their cells although under
feaxy guard. The FIRE fighting facili-
ties were entirely inadequate and the
only attempt made was to prevent
the flames from communicating with
the main structure where over 500
convicts were confined. All Of the
buildings destroyed had been recent
ly remodeled and thousands Of dol
lars Of expensive machinery installed
BY Lowenberg & Going was utterly
ruined. AIT midnight the FIRE was
under control and all danger passed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
BRUTAL THUGS AT WORK.

CHICAGO, May 4.-Mrs. Margaret
Riordan was attacked and robbed OF
two diamonds eardrops valued at
$500 BY man last night near her
home. After choking his victim the
robber took a pair of pincers and
tore the jewels from her ears. Her
screams attracted the attention OF
neighbors, who found her lying on
the pavement, her ears and neck
covered with blood,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
after THE RAILROADS
N MISSOURI
ATTORNEY GENERAL BRINGS
SUITS AGAINST SIXTEEN
COMPANIES.

JEFFERSON CITY, May 4.-At-
torney-General Major instituted quo
warranto proceedings in the Missouri
supreme court today against l6 rail-
road companies charging them with
having violated the common carrier
law in conspiring and agreeing to fix
passenger rates. Alternate writs were
made returnable to the court en- banc
on June lst, The action, according to
the attorney-general is the result of
the railroads attempting to return to
the Scent fare passenger rate follow
ing Judge McPherson's decision that
the passenger and railroad laws were
confscatory and unconstitutional.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
STUDYING sIAMEsE.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 4.-Pro.
fessor c. R. Bradley Of the University
Of California has returned to this city
from a visit to Siam made for the
purpose Of studying the language Of
that country. Among the ancient in
scriptions which he deciphered was
one on a tablet commemorating the
invention OF the Siamese written al
phabet. the tablet bears date cor
responding to the year 1898 OF our
era.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
HE SAVED SOME.

SEATTLE, Wash, May 4.-When
two masked men entered the Hotel
Shirley on Fifth Avenue near Pike
street early this morning and cover
ing him with revolvers, ordered A. c.
Allen. the night clerk to give them the
money in the safe, he pulled out !.
drawer containing $50 and gave it to
them. After compelling him to give
up diamond ring which Allen valued
at $l25 the men departed. When the
men had gone Allen said that an inner
drawer which he did not open con-
tanned $3.50.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
LOGGER INJURED INDEEP
a.RIVER LOGGING CAMP
ALBERT HAKALA BROUGHT TO
HOSPITAL AND HIS LEG
AMpUTATED.

While Albert Hakkala. an employee
Of the Brix logging camp on Deep
River was coming down on the log
ging train, he slipped from the car,
falling under the wheels Of loaded
car which run over his leg, mashing i
almost to a pulp. The injured man
was brought 10 the hospital in this
city BY launch and Dr. R. j. Pilking-
ton called to attend him, An inves'
tigation showed that Il was impossible
to save the mans leg and according
" Il was amputated at the knee. At
last reports he was resting easy with
a good chance Of recovery
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
EXPLOSION N MONTANA.
KILLS FIVE men
STEAM SHOVEL BELONGING
TO WINSTON BROTHERS,
BLOWS UP.

NIMROD, May Ain an explosion
today of steam shovel belonging to
Winston Bros, at Tyler's ranch,
lew miles east Of Nimrod FIVE men
we're killed and two terribly injured.
The FIVE men killed comprised the
shovel crew, One man was blown
several hundred feet into He'll Gate
river and the body has not been re-
covered. The injured men will prob,
ably die.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05

fine the reservation Of such cara to
an hour in the morning and one how
In the evening. 1t was found the cars
we're occupied by women only during
the rush hours and that even then
there are more women in the unre-
served cars than in the reserved. The
new order gives permission to men
to occupy the cars reserved for wo-
men il they desire to do 50,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05

tance through unexplored parts. As
a result Of the journey Mr.. Lopp con-
vinced himself that all Of the district
between Point Barrow, the most
northerly point in Alaska and Cold
Bay is adapted TO the breeding Of
reindeer He will recommend that
reindeer herds be increased. Mr..
Loop reports much progress in eduea-
tional work in Alaska; since he left
here last July FIVE new schools have
been built on the Yulun River.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
MOTHER OF CAPTAIN
HAMS ON STAND

Is insane will probably testify Thurs
day The testimony Of Mrs Hams,
who is 90 years old, made a most dra-
matte incident of the trial 50 far. She
sobbed throughout her examination
by Chief Counsel Mcintyre Of the
defense and when District Attorney
Dewitt started his cross examination
the strain proved too much for her
The hypothetical question in regard
to Hams sanity which will be sub
mitted to alienists, contains lu'VJJ
words.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
REINDEER EXPERT.

SEATTLE, Wash, May 4.-W. T..
Lopp, superintendent Of Indian
schools and reindeer herds in North
ern Alaska has returned from tour
of his district during which time he
sledged l,240 miles much Of the dis
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05

FLUSHING, N. Y. May 4-Mrs.
Virginia jenkins Hains, mother Of
Captain Hains, concluded her testi-
mony this afternoon after trying and
pathetic ordeal in effort to have her
son. Now that father, mother and
two brothers Of Captain Hains have
testified the trial will soon reach the
!" s"Alienist stage" The defense has twa
more lay witnesses to examine and
as this will be done tomorrow, FIVE
alienists retained to show that Hains
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
MYSTERIOUS CASE.

CHICAGO, May 4-Following the
clew OF Chicago postmark on his
letter Of appeal, search is being made
for August Roeske a farmer OF Han
cock, Wis, believed to be imprisoned
and held for ransome near this city
The letter received by his wife at
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
COLORADO EpIscopALIANs.

DENVER, May 4-The Council of
the Protestant Episcopal diocese of
Colorado, will meet in June and select
coadjutator bishop for Colorado.
This step has been necessitated by the
falling health Of Bishop Charles s,
Olmstead.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05

Hancock asserts that the farmer has
no idea Of his present whereabouts.
He tells OF aaable strangers q brsi'
ness proposition, automobile ride, be-
ing relieved OF his money and being
held as hostage hntil more money Is
produced. Descriptions Of his cap
tors and the site where they met him
are missing In bis appeal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
FILED A PETITION
4 IN BANKRUPTCY

pany and stockholders and buying the
smelter at Sand Point at a nominal
cost, supposedly for smelling
trust" Anderson charges that the
Greenhoughs threw the company into
the hands of a receiver and had him
arrested solely to discredit him with
eastern capitalists with whom he had
arranged to refnance the company.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05

SPOKANE, May Al. Herbert
Anderson has filed a petition in
bankruptcy for the Idaho Smelling s.
Refining Company. He charges that
a prominent Montana millionaire be-
came interested in the company for
the sole purpose Of wrecking it and
.defraudins til creditors Of the COM
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
DON'T WANT THE BENEFIT,

NEW YORK, May 4.-The failure
Of women to use the cars reserved for
them on trains in the McAdoo tunnel
has caused the management to con-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
YESTERDAYS BALL SCORES.
Northwest League.

Yesterdays BALL SCOkke
Northwest League.
Vancouver 8, Portland 5 (ii In
,ings).
Spokane $. Tacoma ;.
Coast League.
Oakland 0, Vernon l.
Sacramento z. Los Angeles II.
Portland 0, San Francisco 10.
National League.
Brooklyn 6, Boston 2
Brooklyn &. Boston 2.
Philadelphia s, New York 2.
Chicago 0. Pittsburg |.
American League.
Boston 0, Washington /,
81 Louis 4, Detroit 2.
Cleveland 10. Chicago 2
New York II, Philadelphia ;.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
PROBABLYACASE
OF SUICIDE
Unknown Man Shoots Himself
Through the Head In WeIch
Block on i4th Street
CONVEYED 70 THE HOSPITAL

Nothing on His Person to Indicate
His Identity, But Evidently
Salesman, Bookkseper or Employed
at Light Work, and Not LaboEer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
JAPs UP AGAINST 1T,

TOXIC, Saturday March 27-A
tremendous effort has been made by
the race track element in Japan to in
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
FACTORY
DESTROYED
Fire at Salem PenitentiaFy Com
pIeteIy Destroys the Stove
Factory
NONE or PRISONERS ESCAPE

Foundy, Moulding Room and Polish
ing Room Of the Northwest Stove
Works Scene Of a ConHagration Do
ing Damage to Extent Of $4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-05
INCOME TAX IS
DISCUSSED
Senate DeVOtes tho Entire Day
to BOrah's Speech on The
income Tax Question
DEBATE At TIMES TROPICAL

Other Questions in Tariff Bill Dis
cussed Principally That Of Jute
Which Is Claimed Il Made Dutiable
Kentucky Win in Republican Column
Morris tribune., 1909-11-12
HALF OF THE BATTLE WON.

The public is becoming more and more inter
ested in the propositions to improve our water
ways, says the Mankato Free Press. This is a
healthy and encouraging sign of the times.
We all may not agree upon particular plan
of Improvement, but that is not hindrance to
the accomplishment of results Once the peo-
pie exhibit deep interest in important pro-
ject then half of the battle has been won The
conservation of the inland streams means much
to the business and industrial interests of this
country.
There was time when railrood magnates
were much inclined to throw cold water on
river Improvement schemes, but in more re-
cent years these men have changed their minds
and are numbered among the most en-
thusiastic advocates of deeper waterways.
This is another excellent sign of the times
and cannot help but be an aid to the early
achievement of what the people are looking for
ward to with greater degree of interest than
ever before.
Morris tribune., 1909-11-12

SUBSCRIPTIONS per year advance
c for three months ALI continued explicit
order is received for
paid The date following the subscribers shows
the date to which the subscription paid
ADVERTISING RATES-Eght per inch per issue
and five cents inch additional for composition
Local notices, five per line
Card of Thanks, twenty-five
Lodge resolutions
Legal notices at legal
Morris tribune., 1909-11-12

The great campaign which has been waged
against tuberculosis the last few years is be-
ginning to bear fruit and already the deaths
from the great white plague are decreasing.
People have accepted the ravages of consump-
ton in this country as Realistically and as
ignoranty as the inhabitants of Asia have
cepted the ravages of the bubonc plague and
yet there is no reason why this country should
not be as free from consumption as it is from
bubonic plague. The latter was stamped out in
this country many years ago, and has never
been allowed to enter since. While it would be
a monumental task, yet the same can be done
with consumption
Morris tribune., 1909-11-12
Our Old Bjekory Uago


choicest Black Birch
first clear yellow Poplar and finished like Every wagon abs
lutely guaranteed in better made.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-08
TEXANS IN NEW YORK
ORGANIZE SOCIETY
Social Club To Include As Members
All Texans In Gotham
Meet in WaldOrf-Astoria.

New York. April Two hundred
sons and daughters of the Lone Star
state, now residents of New York, met
at the Waldorf-Astoria yesterday and
organized the Texas Club of New
York.
Governor Campbell of Texas, Sena-
tors Culberson and Bailey of that
state and Martin W. Littleton were
elected to honorary membership
The club is social in its character
and has for its object the keeping
alive of the memory of the shining
deeds performed by Texans from the
days of ST. Dennis to the present time.
The first function arranged by the
new organization is a reception and
ball which is to be held at the Wal
dorf-Astoria on the evening of April
81, in celebration of the anniversary
of the battle of San Jacinto.
The officers of the Texas Club of
New York are: President, Mrs. w
Martin Watson; vice president, Mrs
c. A. Norris; second vice president,
Mrs. o. r. Bonnewitz; recording sec
rotary, Mrs. Hunter Wilson; cores
ponding secretary. Mrs. s. A. Foote;
treasurer, Mrs. Frank A. Gallagher;
historian. Mrs. Margaret C. Gates.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-08
, PERSONALS

J. c. Bennett of Olmito came down
last evening for an over night visit.
John W Walters and J. E. Perry
of Kingsville We're in the city over
last night
J.. J. Goodfellow of San Angelo is
among the business visitors in the
city today.
E. F. Rowson, who has been in San
Antonio several days on business, re-
turned yesterday.
r. P Howard, bookkkeeper for E.
F. Rowson & Co.. is quite sick at the
home of his brother. Ed Howard, on
Adams street.
w. J. Johnson and ]. D. johnson
of Hubbard, Texas, arrived in the
city last night to spend a few days
prospecting.
Miss Mamie Closner of Chaplin is
spending short time with her grand
mother. Mrs. NJ. Dougherty, of the
city, to the delight of her many
Brownsville friends
John R. Sage, director of the
weather and crop service of the Unit
ed States department of Agriculture,
who has spent the greater part of the
winter in Brownsville and vicinity,
has returned to Washington, D. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Lewis. Mrs. NJ.
l.. Anderson and two sons, Mrs Max
Shireman. Mrs Blanche Keener and
Mrs. DR.. feathers and daughter COM
posed party that started out on an
auto trip to San Benito this morning,
but were obliged to turn back on ac-
count of the rain.
Joseph CASINO arrived in the city
nom New Orleans last night to accept
position as clerk at Miller Hotel
Mr.. CASINO is an experienced hotel
man, having been engaged in that line
of business in the Crescent City. He
will make a valuable assistant to the
popular and capable chief clerk, Mr..
George Ireland, who has presided so
successfully and satisfactorily over
the hotel Office for the past year or
more.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-08
HUDSON vICE-PREsIDENT.
Election of Officers OF National Rail-
ways of Mexico.

Mexico City. April &c. R. Hud-
son, formerly of IAN Antonio, who
was for several years vice-president
of the Mexican Central railway. and
one of the best known railroad men
OF this republic, was elected vice-pres-
ident of the National Railways OF
Mexico, at the meeting of directors
of that system held here Monday.
At the same meeting of J. NJ. Fra
ser, formerly treasurer of the Nation
al Lines, was elected treasurer OF the
merged roads, and the appointment
of ]. E. Dennison as general auditor.
which went into effect March Is. but
had not been formally approved by
the board, was consummated.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07
GASOLINE CAR GETTING TEST
Lake Shore May Use Vehicle For tic
Suburban BUSINESS

Hillsdale Mich, Aug 3 Superln.
tendents OF all divisions OF the Lake
shore railroad passed through Hills.
dale IN the Mexican gasoline motor car.
en- route from Chicago 10 Buffalo.
The car was being given a test with
the idea OF using a number FOR the
Lake Shore suburban business The
Union Pacific road is already using
fifteen cars, the Rock Island Eve and
the Santa Fe three.
The cars are similar 10 an interur.
ban car but are propelled by gasoline
instead OF electricity The front of the
car Is built like an automobile. but
heavier and stronger Back Of the
tank. which holds 100 gallons OF gaso.
line, is "a freight compartment twelve
feet long. The length Of the car Il
seventy.four feet II will carry seven.
ty.hve people and has speed OF fifty
miles an hour.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07

state telegraph llnemen have joined
tho movement The RAILWAY Mems
union has refused 10 do so.
Cannon were trained on mobs OF the
10000 idle workmen congregated In
the otherwise deserted streets or
Sweden's capital as an intimidating
agency 10 prevent the further growth
OF the labor war.
Troops swarmed in the streets.
Stores were darkened behind barred
doors.
Cab and street car service IN Stock.
holm has been suspended. Arrange
ments were made TO run the water.
works and the electric light plants by
soldiers.
No milk is being delivered in the
city and there is much suffering among
children.
~ The situation has taken SO serious a
torn that King Gustaye has summoned
tie members Of parliament to stock.
holm
Queen Victoria remains IN the city.
but a motor car and a special train
are ready to4rtish her TO safety If the
military recelTes orders TO shoot.