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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
NEW LABOR ALLIANCE.
Railway Men to Create New Frater-
nal Organization.

CHICAGO, Jan. 19.-Representa-
tiycs Of labor organizations whose
members are employed on railroads
are forming an offensive and defen-
sive alliance. The new organization
viii be known as the Railway De-
partment Of the American Federation
of Labor
With the exception Of railroad
'brotherhoods which are not affiliated
with the American Federation Of La
Dor all the organized workers con-
nected with the railroad work are in
the new combination from the track
laborcrs to the train dispatchers.
H. B. Perham, Of St Louis, presi-
dent Of the Order Of Railroad Tele-
graphers. has been elected president
and w. D. Rodrick Of Chicago, secre-
tary.
Among the organizations included
in the alliance are the machinists,
blacksmiths, boiler workers, the tele-
graph operators, switchmen, track
men and freight handlers. II Is de-
clared to be the most powerful com
bination Of railroad workers which
has ever been formed, and starts out
with membership Of 10000 men. A
combination on similar lines is to be
formed between seamen, marines,
firemen and cooks.
Many things are expected to be
brought up at large meeting to be
called soon, in the interest Of organ
lied labor throughout the entire
United States and Canada.
There were many prominent speak
ers at the alliance today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
FEDERAL GRAND Jury CONTINUE
INVESTIGATION
A FINE IDEA.
Scheme Of Development Worthy Of
Emulation Everywhere.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. lO-Ac-
cording to communication received
from Tom Richardson, manager of
the Portland Commercial Club, By
the California Promotion Committee,
$50 boys and girls from the eighth
ard ninth grades Of the Chicago pub
lie schools win visit this coast next
summer. The ways and means com
mittee Of the Chicago Chamber Of
Commerce has undertaken to defray
the expenses Of the trip which will
last for two months. On their return
each one Of the travellers will make a
talk before his or her school describ-
ing the trip. The commercial organ
ization Of the coast are arranging to
receive their youthful guests in the
most approved fashion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
TILLMAN CHARGES.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10. The
charges ogoinst Senator Tillman
which were sent by President Roose-
welt to Senator Hale in response to
the request for information concern
ing the operations Of the secret sery-
ice will be considered by the special
Senate committee appointed to in
quire into the use Of secret service.
Tnasmueh as the resolution providing
for an investigation and was adopted
in advance OF the charges made
against Senator T'illman the commit
tee was Of the opinion that it was
charged with the duty Of taking up
this case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
chamberlain ELECTED TO SENATE
WITH 53 VOTES

him. The governor appeared well
pleased with the result Within few
minutes after the election was over,
dozens Of messages Of congratulations
poured In on the Governor from all
parts Of the State.
Later In the day. Governor Cham
berlain stated to the Associated Press
that he had made no promises TO
anyone Al any time as 70 resigning-
He declared that be win be present
In Washington 70 qualify as Senator
on the FIRST occasion when there Is
anything for the Senate to do.
A measure was introduced in the
house today having for its purpose
repeating Of initiative measure IN.
strueting legislature TO vote for the
peoples choice for United States
Senator. This ID the compulsory
measure passed BY the people last
June and Il Is eontended that similar
measures have been declared uncon-
sslsuIionaI by federal courts. Senator
Bingham has introduced bill pro-
vidinR that title guarantee companies
shall deposit a bond with the Seere-
lary oi state Of $4,000. The Senate
today adopted q resolution 70 have
an examination made Of the books Of
the Alaska Yukon,P Pacific Exposition
commission from this State to see
what disposal has been made Of the
appropriation of $4,000 made by the
last legislature.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
DEAD IN NEVADA.
Was Successful For Tine But Final
ally Met With Reverses.

RAWHIDE, New, Jan. lo.-T. N.
Niblock, whose home is in Belfast,
ireland, and who has been in this
country but four years, last night at
1850 o'clock walked into the broker
age house Of Hill cramer, closed the
door, placed an automatic pistol to
his eye and blew off the top Of his
head. Niblock has been more Of less
prominently Identified with Gold6eld
and Rawhide for two years. In
'Gold6eld he made a fortune in min
ing and brokerage business, met with
reverses and came there from Raw
hide, He was one of the most promi-
nent brokers here and was well liked
and successful. No cause is assigned
for the deed. He leaves wife and
little boy, both Of whom are now
here. His family is said to be very
prominent in the linen commission
business in Belfast.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
Governors Reception Room Is
Crowded With EnthuslastlCs
After Election
FULTON BALLOTS CREEREO
TVimalt In House Becomes 70 Great
That the Speaker Threatened to
Clear the Lobby Unless ouist Was
Restored.

SALEM. Jan. io.-ceorge T.,
Chamberlain. Governor Of Oregon, Is
United States Ssnator.elees from this
State. ou, Of a possible 20 votes he
received the ballots Of 50 Of the mem
bers Of the two Houses. The vote
today was cast in BY the two houses
In separate session, Tomorrow for.
maiity Of the meeting In joint session
and eanvaSsing the votes will take
place,
The state house was crowded for
hours before the hour for voting wis
to began at noon and from the time
the ballotting began there was much
demonstration in both houses. In the
house the tumult became so great the
speaker was compelled to issue or
ders that unless quiet was restored
he would clear the lobby.
Every time vote was cast for
Chamberlain there was prolongd ap-
plause and such was the case on sew.
eral occasions when a ballot was cast
for Senator Fulton. The ballots cast
for the other candidates received no
notice.
A good many Of the pledged iegis-
iators, prefaeed their votes with ex-
plantations that they did so under pro-
test, but were bound by pledges to
the people, though their personal pref.
erenee was a man Of their own party.
The detailed vote follows:
Senate-c Chamberlain ~, Fulton 7.
Cake 3, Bean |.
House--c Chamberlain 81, Cake IA,
Fulton II.
Totals-chamberlain s., Fulton 10,
Cake II, Bean /; total, 20.
When the result was known, Gov
ernor chamberlain's reception room
In the state house were 4hronged with |
those who wished to congratulate |
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
BIG FLOOD AT
SOUTH PALOUSE
Water OverfIoWs Rivers Banks Causing Much
Damage TO Town and Railroad

COLFAX, Wash, Jan. 1o-Water
in South Palouse is above highest
water mark and overaowed the banks
this afternoon at S o'clock. AS the
river flows through the main section
Of town heavy damage Is expected.
The water now surrounds the court
house and extends to the o. R, & N.
depot four blocks south. The food
came so suddenly that many were
left in their homes had to be taken
away in boats, One family which has
diphtheria was thus removed several
blocks, water covering the floor of
their house as they left it, The dam
at Paiouse City is reported washed
out The electric tight plant here is
with water, but power IS
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
JONES ELECTED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE
Congressman Gets 1923 Out Of a Possible 1877
Members Of Washington Legislature

terill, with exception that Cotterill,
who is a member, cast his own vote
for Goodyear of colfaxi Two Demo-
Gratis were absent, whose proving
Cotterill only had six votes, Because
of having made threats to "Blow up
the legislature into eternity If 1t
elected Jones, Ruel Minis, an aged
man from Vashon Island, was taken
from the spectators gallery, and
searched prior to the ballotting, Moth
ing was found on him, He was ap-
parently demented,
The votes stood; Senate Jones Sos
cotterill |, Goodyear |, absent I,
House Jones 80, cotterill $, alb
sent |,
Total Jones l2s, cotterill 8, Good
year |, absent 2,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
PRESIDENTS SALARY
StO0,O0O 4 YEAR
SENATE ALSO FIXES SALARIES
OF vIcE-PRESIDENT AND
SPEAKER AT $4,000.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10. = Salary
of president of the United States was
fixed today at 100000 per annum 50
far as the Senate could fix it and the
salaries of the vice-president and
speaker at $4,000 each. Salary Of the
chief justice Of the supreme court Of
the United States was increased from
$4,000 to $4,000 per annum and
those Of associate justices from $l2,-
600 to $l4,sOO. These changes were
made as amendments to legislative
executive and judicial appropriation
bill and after an extended debate.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20

OLYMPIA, Jan, lo, Congressman
Wesley l., Jones was elected United
States Senator today to succeed Sem
ator Levi Ankeney the election taxi
ing place in separate sessions Of the
two houses. There was no excite
nent
Jones received the unanimous vote
Of the Republican members, getting
1928 out Of total Of l37 membes Of
the legislature. In addition TO those
Republicans who were pledged to
vote for him, the hold over Senators
Joined the Jones movement, although
not pledged Jones was nominated in
the house Sy L. 0, Meigs and in the
Senate BY S. ]. Cameron, both from
his home town, North Yakima, The
Democrats voted for George +, Cot
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
CALHOUN TRIAL.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10. To-
days proceedings opening the second
week Of the Calhoun trial, resulted in
no addition TO the three men tempo
rarily passed last week and II is evil
dent that many days will elapse be.
fore taking Of testimony begins.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
A GIRL POLICEMAN"

LONG BEACH, Cal, Jan, lo Miss
Fanny Bixby, one Of the richest girls
in California became a full fledged
policeman yesterday
She received an appointment as de-
putty Of Long Beach Constable and
went to Los Angeles TO take the oath
of Office and to receive her star. 1t
will be the only jewel she wears.
The object is to give Miss Bixby
certain authority in her life work Of
helping wayward and unfortunate
girls. She is daughter Of lothian
Bixby Of Long Beach
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
WESTERN PACIFIC WORK.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan, lo,-The
state board Of harbor commissioners
have advertised for bids for the con
struction of new piers which has been
assigned TO the Western Pacific,
Plans for the new wharf have been ap-
proved by the board and construction
will proceed as soon as the bids are
in. The structure will cost 100000
to be paid in advance rent by the com
pany
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
SENATOR SMOOT GETS
SECOND TERM
APsoTLE OF MORMON CHURCH
is REELECTED TO UNITED
STATES SENATE.

SALT LAKE, Jan. lo.-Senator
Reed Smooth Of Provo. one Of the II
apostles Of the Mormon church,
whose election to the United States
Senate was contested six years ago.
was reelected today for a second
term. He received 43 Of the As votes
in the house and all IS votes in the
Senate. Two Democrats in the house
voted for former Congressman King.
Smiths reelection will not be con-
tested.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
BILLS
BEFORE HOUSE
DEBATE ON PENSION MEAS
URES ABoLISHING ALL BUT
ONE OF is AGENCIES

WASHINGTON, Jan. lo.-Dispos-
ing Of the speech Of Representative
Willett Of New York yesterday at
tacling the President by referring it
to the special committee, the house
proceedd today to take lip various
appropriation bills, Representative
Butler occupied the chair during the
debate on the penusion appropriation
bill, which abolishes all but one of the
IS pension agencies throughout the
country "A bill which carries total
appropriation Of $l6o,0OO0OO was
passed virtually as reported by com
mittee on pensions. Urgent deficiency
bill which carries appropriations
amounting to 100000 was passed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
Question Whether Government
or individuals Instituted Case
still q Mystery
CHAs. r. TAFT TEsnFlEs
ALI Washington Correspondents Cited
to Appear Gave Information Esnb-
lishing Their Connection With the
"WorId' Or "News'

WASHINGTON. Jan. lc. The
question Of whether the federal gov
ernment or individuals or both insti-
tuted suit for libel in connection
with the Panama Canal purchase re-
mains mystery. The Federal grand
jury continued its investigations TO-
day and number of witnesses were
examined. Among these was Douglas
Robinson, . brother-in-Iaw Of PYesl-
dent Roosevelt and Charles p. Taft.
a brother Of the President-elect. All
Washington correspondents who we're
cited to appear gave information es-
tablishing their connection with either
the New York World or the Indian
apolis News, while several news deal
ers and newsboys testified to having
sold papers to the general public. It
is now limited that the President ex-
poets an indictment to be brought in
the District Of Columbia regardless
Of any action taken in New York or
Indianapolis. In that event, prosecute
ing officers Of the government enter
tain no fears Of their ability to bring
the defendants here, There is now
no longer any doubt that the present
inquiry is not based on any specific
statute, but upon the common law,
HThe interest of public welfare"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
QUAKE KILLS EIGHT AT
PHOCAEA
CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO
POPULATION AT cHIL
PEOPLE PANIC-STRIcKEN

MESSTNA, Jan. 1o.--So far as can
be ascertained eight persons were
killed today BY an earthquake at
Phocaea and neighboring towns. Con-
siderable property damage was done.
The population at Chill became panic
stricken although no serious damage
resulted there. The earthquake felt
here but no loss Of life nor damage.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
TOOK SHORTCUT.

CHICAGO, Jan. l9.-Richard New
bauer, 80 years old a post Office clerk,
committed suicide early today by
shooting himself in the head while
over ill-health,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
WON'T HURT HIM.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. DE.
(Lucky) Baldwin, the milliohaire
horseman, will have to pay note
$4,000 according to a decision Of the
Superior Court Of this city. Baldwin's
attorneys gave ap the case because
they have heard nothing from their
client since the suit was brought
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20

being obtained from Spokane. The
floating timbers smashed into tele-
graph pole and threw live wire
against the Ridgeway theatre, The
blaze was extinguished before it did
much damage Many Of the Best
residences in town have three or four
feet Of water on the ground floors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20


NEW YORK. Jan. l9, The veil Of
mystery which has enveloped the Sc
cret examination by the federal grand
jury here Of newspapermen and 9th
ers believed to have knowledge Of the
Of the alleged libellous
matter concerning the Panama Canal
purchase would seem to have been
lifted tonight by the issuance Of
John Doe, subpoena in the case
Of the United States against the
Press Publishing Company. The sub
poena was served on VIM J. Demp-
tCess!n.es Sn page 81
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20
ASTORIA, OREGON, WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 20, 1909
ROBBERS PLEAD GUILTY.

KLAMATH FALLS, Or, Jan. 10.
Jack Hall and Roy prieyer who rob
bed the klamath County Bank satur
day last today pleaded guilty. They
will be sentenced tomorrow.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-20

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Edgerton's
FARM.

1909. by American Press Asso-
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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-29
The Living Christ.

The Christmas season is only a little
way past, and to q being of whole
spirituality all seasons are Christmas.
Yet 1 love the habit Of celebrating one
day Of the year as much as any. And
l like giving things-to the children, at
least, the little children that the Mas
ter loved and used in giving the most
beautiful definition ever framed Of the
kingdom Of heaven
4: This year the Only Woman and my
self tried a new way Of. celebrating
ChristmasZnew to U.S., at least, though
probably old to others. We placed on
the dinner table a, birthday cake in
which were burning eight candles,
seven of which were for the seven Of
us, and the eighth for whom, do. you
suppose? For whom could It be but
the living Christ, whom we all love to
think of as a member of our families?
/ believe in living things. ! have no
part in the creed OF death. 1t is a
negation and a lie. It 1s only a seem
ing that people sorrow over because
they take the seeming for a reality
'Tis'life Of which our nerves are ant,
o life, not death. for which we pant,
More life and fuller hat I want.
Why not construct u faith Of liv-
ing things? Why moi, talk more OF a
living Christ and less OLA dead one?
"What would he do IL he we're here?"
so many cry. Q yesof little faith he
Is here. He is doing. Do with him
and for him.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-29

words. It was q time OF new resolu-
tions, and I Love the idea OF starting
with a clean slate and a clean inten-
ton at each annual stroke Of Gods
big clock. But 4 wish these resolu-
lions were not all so negative, not all
vowed to stop doing something. Why
not have them positive and begin do
ing something? They would be easier
to keep, I think. Instead of vowing
to stop a vice, why not resolve to
start a virtue? Why not say: l will
be honest this year; / will follow
truth this year; | will think construc-
tive thoughts this year; l will try to
live the Christ life this year; l will. en-
deavor to come into the boundless n
ergy, joy and kindness Of God this
year? The positive method has the
advantage yer the negative that it
replaces a bad thought with a good.
II we resolve to stop a bad thing we
think of the bad thing we are going
to stop. But If We think of starting a
good thing u thought is on this good
thing. There. is. more Of a psyche
logical law. in this than may appear.
Try 1t and see for yourself. Nor need
you wait for the new year. Begin to-
morrow or today if you feel SO in
clined. Any day on which we take a
higher step is a New Years for the
soul.
My friend and I took the positive
slant In our resolutions. We decided
to consecrate our lives to the help of
every good cause, to further every
movement for betterment, for con-
.struction, for optimism. for health. for
happiness, for spirituality. for truth
and for man. A ratherIarxe contract?
oh, yes. But life is a large thing.
and we have to be large souls If we
are worthy Of life. If we get out Of
life all the joy of service it has to
give to us. And that is why we-my
friend and I-count the night in ques-
tion a New Years night indeed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-29
Precedent.

A new truth unto the earth
From the mind Of God went fleeting,
But q smile Of incredulous mirth
Was its only greeting.
For the eyes Of men were turned
To the dusk Of the ages olden,
While the dawn was u~ndiscerned
With its promise golden:
They sought in the past's dim gloom
For Traditions form and letter,
And their minds contained no room
For the untried Better.
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!. Notice.

Anyone found occupying or fire.
quenting the Washburn Opera
House, Unless leased for such
purpose be it male OF female.
grown ups or minors, will be
prosecuted for treypassing, with
out further notice, G. 9: Raugust
manager.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-29
"A New Year Resolution.

The first night Of the new year q
friend and ISsat TIL late talking lit
tie now and then, ass friendssw win but
commiunIng with each ofherfand with:
the freNght and with the infinite 81;
frequent sllences, more precious than.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-12
BERKELEY ELKS TO
APPEAR IN VAUDEVILLE
Program Announced for Enter
tainment at Idora

BERKELEY. March IA vsude-
viNe show and entertainments viii be
given in Idora Park theater by the To-
cal lodge of Elks tomorrow night. The
program is as follows:
Poses Piastiques- 6. Anlof and George
Tenor.
Seeking Office" Cast Brsuder. con.
gressman elect II. y. RowelI; Dixie stile. his
daughter. Miss Alice Roweli; othello Moore,
Theodore Haley: Christopher Columbus Fishback
Jr.. office seeker, WIZ II. Bray Of \. y. No. 1.
Scene-Brander's apartments, Washington
D. C..
-.Msn Abont Town" Cast: Jack withcr-
iil. about town. II. r. Fields Harold
Blaisde pIncked pigeon. +. NJ Borel; Colonel
BsiSde. Harrold's father. r. +. Mc6iIl Sr. :
Marks. the butler. l.. p Kelthron.
San Francisco ladies' qnsrtef-First soprano
Mrs. Emil Blanckenburg; second soprano. Miss
NJ. Aileen Miller; first alto Mrs. Harry Ed
Franck; second alto. Mrs. L. Grant Bartlett
Ia Annie Laurie (Bnck): ib) Legends
CMohringl: few moments with Ray Folger
comedy sketch Davis Morris and Agnes Miles
banjo selections, Jim Polk: overture, orchestra
barytoDe solo. Arthur Morgansten Alameda
No. 1913.
The Violettas ladies orchestra-Duet, Mrs
Vera Gonzales and Mrs. C0rinne BrowneIl
reading selected. Mrs. Sam T. Bernhard.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-12
EVENTS THE COUNTIES BORDERING ON OF SAN FRANCISCO
CHAIN GANG FOR
WILD WESTERNER
Joseph Texas" Hughes Found
Guilty on Testimony OF
Society Woman

OAKLAND. March 1.-THE testi-
mony given in the police court by Mrs
William Knowles. a society woman liv-
ing at Alameda. resulted in a sentence
of 30 days for Joseph Hughes allaa
Texas" this morning
Hughes is IS years old. He earned
the sobriquet of Texas by his wild
west attire. and appeared in the polics
court today clad like stage vaquero-
He Wore high red topped boots and
knotted loosely around his neck was
a red bandana handkerchief. His trou-
sers were tucked in at his boot tops and
his hips were adorned with a Mexican
leather belt. In his hand as he stood
before Judge smiths bench he carried
a sombrero.
Hughes acted as his own attorney
and asked for probation after being
found guilty of embezzling small sum
from the Owl drug company Mrs
Knowles had ordered a small pur-
chase which Hughes was sent to de-
liver. She testified that she paid him
the money and the prosecution estab-
-lished the fact that it was not turned
over to the store. On this showing
Hughes petition for clemency was de-
MED by Judge Smith. who ordered him
to the chain gang for 80 days
Mrs William Knowles is well known
on both sides OF the bay. Her home is
at San Jose and Weber avenues, Ala
media.