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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-08
aNInHr oP LIE DIG WINp.g

CHICAGO, Jan, D. Nagh Geagh
Muir Erin,' the night Of the biw wind
Ii Ireland. This historic event, which
occurred 20 years ago, was celebrat.
ed BY ITishmen the world over with
the story and song last night, In
Chicago, as in other American cities,
many an Irish family gathered around
the hearthstone and listened to the
thrilling tales related by the father
or mother Of the famous event Some
Of the narrators who were too young
at the time q the big wind, to femem-
Der the event, bu. the story has been
handd down from father 10 son, and
IL Is said, has lost nothing by the
transmission.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-08
MOTOR BOATING TO BE
SYSTEMATIzED HERE
INITIAL MEETING HELD TO
PUT ASTORIA WHERE SHE
BELONGS As A CENTER
OF WATER SPORTS

There was held in this city last
evening a meeting that is likely 70
have a far-reaching effect and sports
manlike concern for every man and
woman who Is devoted to water
sports hereabout, as well as a strong
bearing upon the reputation Of the
city as a center for racing and all the
pleasures incident TO power boating,
and which must eyentuate in making
the annual regatta Of Astoria more
alluring and significant affair than il
has ever been,
Fifteen well known gentlemen Of
this city, al Of them owners and OPP
orators Of motor boats, met at the
IA. A. A. A. club rooms for the put-
pose Of discussing the chances to per-
feet and maintain motor boat club
In Astoria, and the subject was most
thoroughly and interestingly handled
from all conceivable standpoints,
There were no tenabie negatives from
any source, all present agreeing, and
urging the matter, backing 1t with all
manner OF favorable and forcible ar
gument, in which the future reputa,
tion Of the city as a racing center in
this particular field and lis correlation
with the Regatta Of Astoria, were the
chief and most convincing articles Of
unanimous espousal,
DR.. Frank Vaughan was called 70
the chair for the evening and r. c,
Fox served the meeting as its secre-
tary. There was the widest possible
range Of discussion, covering every
phase Of the issue presented, and the
farther il went the more convincing
adm proubible the proposition became,
In furtherance Of the pleasant scheme
d committee was appointed to draft
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-08
Secret Service Men SAadOwed
TIllman for Oregon Land
Grab f
SENATOR WILL SEND REPLY
Declares That he WIN Welcome an
Opportunity to Express His Views
and Explain His Situation in Land
Cases.

WASHINGTON. jan. T.--By d.
rection Of President Roosevelt secret
service men shadowed Senator Till
man on the theory that he Is possibly
interested In an Oregon ''iand grab
and d result OF that Investigation Is
now before the Senate Information
was contained In a letter from the
President IN response to a request
from Senator Hale for statement Of
the activities Of secret service men.
Extended replies were made by yar-
ions departments and all oi these
were forwarded To Senator Hale BY
the President. They have not been
made public record and Senator Hale
announced that they will not be given
out until after they have been eonsid-
cred by subcommittee OF the com.
mittee on appropriations which will
be charged with the duty Of acting
on that portion OF the Presidents
message relating to secret service.
Through the fact that several sena-
tors had advance information Of the
character 81 the report, Il was learned
that an investigation oi Tillman fol-
lowed the attack he made IN the SEN
ate nearly a year ago on an Oregon
land company which had received his
name as one 81 the persons interested
by tha, coneefnA Previous 10 the at
tack Tilimau had introduced reso.
luton directing the attorney-general
to prosecute suits against an Oregon
railroad corporation that had received
lanod grants for a line from Califor-
MIA points to Portland, Tillman said
the use Of his name was without au.
thority and as a result, Il Is declared,
several persons interested in land
grants became angered,
Some Of the interested parties are
reported 10 have sent 10 the Presi-
dent copies of letters alleged 70 have
been written BY Tillman indicating
either that he had an interest in one
OF the land companies or would be
benefited through the land companies
obtaining possession Of the grant in
question: After receiving this infor.
nation, Il Is said, the President d.
rected the secret service operative to
investigate the part Tillmari Is alleged
to have taken in the land cases, The
report Is understood to contain an ac-
count Of the investigation.
X Is known that the secret service
procured Photographic copies Of Till
mans correspondence but whether
these exhibits wer sent to Hale ia
not known. Tillman was not aware
his name figured in the reports until
late today. He then assured himself
that the reports were well founded
but said he would not make any state
ment until fact Of the use Of his name
had been officially promulgated when
he would discuss the matter in the
Senate.
II Is known, however, that Tillman
regards the mention Of his name as
an attack upon himself by the presl-
z
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-08

UNION CITY, Jan. with the
verdict of guilty, the jury in the
night riders case reported at S:4s to-
night. Garret Johnson, It'd Burton,
Bob Ransom, Fred Pinion, Arthur
cloar, and Sam Applewhite we're con-
victed Of murder in the first degree
with mitigating circumstances and
eBud" Morris and Bob Huffman, oth7
er defendants were found guilty Of
murder in the second degre. Their
punishment was fixed at Is years in
the penitentiary. Punishment for the
frst six named was left to the court
and may be death or life imprison-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-08

constitution and bylaws for the new
organization, consisting Of Messrs. F,
c. Fox, E. c. Judd and Louie Hart
wig; the work was also argumented
by the appointment OF Messrs. T,
Driscoll, Robert carruthers and AL
bert Johnson as a committee on
Mooring Berths for the Motor Fleet.
These commissions will report at a
meeting OF all motor boat owners,
operators and champions, to be held
in the Chamber Of Commerce rooms
on Friday night Of next week, Janu-
airy 18th, at which time the projectors
Of this fine program desire the pres
enee Of every man in this city and
section with a spark of interest in
this manful and engrossing sport.
The gentlemen who have taken the
initiative in this matter are very much
in earnest, and they are actuated by
a desire to put Astoria where she
rightfully belongs in the list Of cities
maintaining such associations as this
ON the Pacific Coast, status that has
been far too long neglected here
where the conditions for supporting
and utilizing such as organization are
not only ample, but really ideal; and
should have the unstinted good
will and assistance Of every lover Of
water sports in the country behind
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-08

Ida Steinholm, $40; William Sorg-
lund, $l0; Vulgis Apostolic, $8; Chas.
Young, $40; NJ. Ekonoms, So,
Several failed to be granted relief
this year who had it last year
Judge Bowlby presented a numer-
ousIy signed petition in relation to
the question Of making a. national
park out Of the timber lands in the
locality of Saddle Mountain; the court
favored the plan and viii lend its as
sistance to the efforts now being
made by Senator Fulton at Wash
ington
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-08
WILL PAY $40 BOUNTY
FOR COUGARS
COUNTY COURT ALSO SETS
PRICE OF IS A HEAD ON
BEARS; 81 FOR WILDCATS

! JUST before adjourning last even
ing the county court announced that
for the year 1909 there would be a
material increase in the bounties Of
fered for cougars, bears, and bob and
wildcats For cougar scalps bounty
of $40 each will be given by Clatsop
county; for bears $s each, and 81 each
for bob and wildcats. This is a
much larger bounty than ever granted
before, especially for the cougars,
1 Judge Trenehard and Commission
er Frye both stated that in all parts
of the county there has been de-
mand for an increase in the bounty.
SO pestiferous are the cougars and
cats that much game is killed off, and
the hunters especially win welcome
the increased bounty. The cougars
kill fawns, while the cats annually
deplete the quail and pheasant flocks.
With these big bounties the farmer
boys are expected to wage a relent-
less war on the wild animals, and the
only danger is that some scalps may
be brought in from adjoining coun-
ties where the bounties are less.
But every one who presents a scalp
must make affidavit that the animal
was killed in Clatsop.
The commission also set the
county levy at IS mills, as has been
expected OF this l3 mills is for the
county tax, including county, state,
high school and school library; for
the court house, l.6 mills, and for the
county schools, 34 mills.
A state law provides that each
county must raise tax for its schools
equivalent to 81 per capita for each
school child in the county, and there
are 4l0l children between the ages
Of 4 and 20 years here, according to
the statistics secured in the school
census. 1t was also ordered that the
$3 poll tax be collected as usual
An interesting matter was also
disclosed at the session yesterday, In
Clatsop county there are 267 bridges,
Of over 20 feet in length, and their
total length is 2s,0OO feet, or nearly
FIVE miles,
1t is stated that nearly one-third Of
these bridges is in need Of repair, and
it is announced by the court that in
the future it will be the policy to
make fills whenever possible, instead
Of building bridges Nine are draw
bridges,
The question Of granting aid TO the
county poor was also acted upon, and
in the following instances relief was
granted, the amount set after each
name being given in the form Of
provisions monthly: Mrs Arvola, $40;
Andrew Berry and family, $40; Mrs.
Michael Cody, $40; George Gore, $40;
Mrs L, Hagman, $40; John Nc
Gregor, So; Mrs. Joseph Nyman, So;
Mrs. Joe Pakola, $40; Mrs. Alma
Palo, $40; George Sandy So; Mrs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-08
COLD WEATHER CAUSES
TRAIN ACCIDENT
SPREADING RAILS RESPONSE
BILE FOR DERAILMENT OF
G. N. AT VANDALIA.

GREAT FALLS, Mont, Jan. ~
Passenger train No. on the Great
Northern was derailed early this
morning near VandaIia, according to
a special to the Tribune The train
was thrown from the track over on
its side and number Of passengers
injured. Relief train with physicians
was sent Immediately from Glasgow
and wounded taken to that place 1t
is not believed that any were fatally
hurt, although one or two is serious
ly injured. Spreading of the rails ow-
ing to extreme cold caused the acci-
dent,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-08
TRIAL OF HAMS
IS NEARING END

FLUSHING, Jan. 1.-THE trial Of
Thornton Hains passed today to that
stage frequent in hommicide cases
where the testimony is developed
from medical experts and alienists.
Hains counsel placed on the stand
Dr. L. Samuel Manson, the alicnist
who, after listening to hypothetical
question regarding Captain Hams
condition, declared that Hains was
suffering from inpulsive insanity. A
long cross examination Of Thornton
Hains was concluded at the morning
session and the defense began pres
entaiion Of expert testimony 10 prove
the insanity Of Captain Eiains,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-08
JEFFRIES BEGINS HIS
LIGHT TRAINING
ATHLETIC CLUB OFFERS $780,.
900 FOR A FIGHT BETWEEN
HIM AND JACK JOHNSON

LOS ANGELES, Jan. flames J.
Jeffries, the retired heavyweight
champion pugilist, began light train
ing today at his home preparatory to
filling weeks boxing engagement
While Jeffries still maintains he has
no intention Of Fe-entering the ring,
his friends say they have no doubt
whatever but his present work is
preliminary to long season Of train
ing which he will enter into with the
ultimate purpose Of again entering
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-08

them, and there II no reason 10 doubt
they will.
The Morning Astorian will do its
part IN the carrying out Of this logi
cal and interesting proposal in any
way II can and the organization is
morally certain to gather eager sup.
port the farther it goes
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-08

the ring and wrestling the champion
ship from Jack johnson.
RENO, Nev, Jan. 7-According 10
"a dispatch from Mazama. a mining
camp in the central part Of the state,
the athletic club Of that place has de-
cided to offer 10000 for fight be-
tween Jeffries and Johnson, the fight
to take place within the next six
months.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-08
JURY FINDS NIGHT
RIDERS GUILTY

ment and court has indicated inten-
sion to pronounce the death penalty.
The defense made motion for
new trial which was set for hearing
Saturday and which will be over-
ruled. Sentences will then be inn
posed, Defendants received the ver-
dict calmly Attorney Pierce then.
turned to them when it was announc-
cd and said. we will tear this case
TO pieces in the supreme court"
Huffman is one, according to Feh-
ringers confession who fred the shot
which killed CaBtain Rankin as he
was being drawn up by the rope
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-08
POISON FOR EMPEROR.
Eminent Chinese Reformer Tells
Story Of Late Rulers Death,

NEW YORK. Jan. Especial ca
bic advices to the Herald from Pen
ang, straits settlement, say that Kang
Yu Wei, China's exiled reformer and
leader Of the Chinese Empire Reform
Association, claims credit for the
overthrow Of Yuan shi Kai, the emf
nent Chinese statseman as member
Of the grand council
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-08
PERKINS NOMINATED.
By Republican Joint caucaus as U. S.
Senator.

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 7--George
C. Perkins was selected late tonight
BY the Republican joint caucus as
candidate for United States senator
to succeed himself,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-08
I. B. SIGNlR ARRESTED
FOR FORGERY
OAKLAND REAL ESTATE PRO-
MOTER rs ACCUSED BY A
SALT LAKE MILLIONAIRE

OAKLAND, jan IF. B. Signor,
real estate promoter and mining
broker this city. was arrested tonight
on complaint Of James H. Murray, a
millionaire banker and mining man Of
Salt Lake, Seattle and Monterey,
charging Signor with forging four
notes Of 100000 each as well as to
numerous other negotiable docu-
|ments.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-08

come to Portland from Chicago to
get "a Little Easy Money" Peter
son was not, apparently, in the best
Of physical condition.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-07-10


taught the meaning of true Christian
ity." The deacon was plainly disap-
pointed.
"Is 1t possible?" gasped Elverson
weakly.
"Well, what are you goin' to do
about it," asked Strong when he
could trust himself to speak again,
II shall do what Is bcst for Miss Pol,
~" said the pastor quietly, but firmly.
lie turned away to show that the
Interview was NJ an end. Strong FOL
lowed him. Douglas pointed to TIM
gate with meaning not to be mis-.
taken. Good afternoon, deacon"
Strong hesitated. He looked ~ the
pastor, then nj the gate, then M the
pastor again. "I'll GO" he shouted,
but Il amt the end"' He slammed
the gate behind him.
"Quite So quito so" chirpcd Elver.
son, not having the slightest idea of
what he was saying. He saw the
frlgid expression on the pastors face;
he coughed behind his hat and fol.
lowed Strong.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-07-10
"'where thou diest will ! die" Her

"'Where thou diest VIII ] die" Her
arms went out blindE.
"Oh you won't send mo away, will
TouT she sohLed, II don't want e.
learn anything else just--cXcept-fronl
ron" She covered her face ard
slipped, a lDtle broken heap, al his
feet.
IN an instant the pastors strong
arms were about her; his stalwart body
was supporting her. You shunt -
away, ! won't lot you-l won't! DO
you hear me, Polly? | won't"
Her breath was warm against his
check. lie could feel her tears. her
Lrms about him, as she chung to him
hoIplcssly sobbiug and quivcrmg in
the shelter Of his strong embrace.
You are never going to leave me
never"
\ new purpose had come into his
life. the realization OF n new necessity,
and he knew that the fight which Ire
must hcRceforth make for this child
was the same that he must make for
himself.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-07-10
CHAPTER Y.

Ia DOUGLAS dropped YEARLY on to
I'M the rustic bench. lie sat with
III dropped head and unsecing
- eyes. lie did not hear Polly us
she scurried down the path. her arms
filed with autumn leaves, she glanc.
ed mt him. dropped the bright colorcd
foliage and slipped quickly to the
nearest tree. zone, two. three for
Mr.. joint" she cried as she patted the
huge brown trunk.
as that you, Polly?" he asked alb
Bently.
"Now It's your turn to catch me"
she said, lingering near the tree. The
pastor was again lost in thought.
"Aren't you going to play any morcY'
There was II shade of disappointment
in her voice. She came slowly to his
side
"Sit here. Polly" he answered grave
ly, pointing to II place on the bench.
Il want to talk to you"
"Now I've done something wrong
she poutod. She gathered up her gar
lands and brought them to place
near his feet. ignoring the seat nj his
side You might just ms well tell me
and get II over"
you couldn't do anything wrong"
he answered. looking down mt her
"Oh. yes | could. and I've done it.
I can see it in your face What is it,
what have you there?" he asked,
trying to gain time and not knowing
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-07-10
"Pro-mis-cuous," she repeated halt.

"Pro-mis-cuous." she repeated halt.
ngly What does that msunf"
"Indiscriminat6." He rubbed his
forehead as he saw the puzzled look
m her face MIXED up" he eX
planned, more simply.
"Our game wasn't missed NJ" 81"
vas thinking Of the one To- VIII h The
widow had objected lis It promi'cu.
SIS to catch somcbcdyT
at depends upon whom yCu catch"
10 nnswc cred, with n dry, whimsical
mile.
"Well don't catch anybody but the
children" she looked up NJ him with
Ierious, inquiring eyes.
Never mind. Polly Your games
rent promlscuous She did not hear
him. She was searching fer her book.
"Is this what you are looking forf'
ne asked, drawing the missing article
rom his pocket
"Ohw cried Polly. with flush of en-
oarras-mcnt. MANDY told you"
"You've been working long time on
that"
81 thought might help you If !
earned everything yen told me-" she
tuSNtlch 'u' . N''' HH'
pose | could"
81 can never tell you how much you
help me, Polly"
"Do ~" she cried eagerly. II can
help more II you will only let me.
IAN teach bigger class In sunday
school now. got To the book of Ruth
today"
you did?" Tie pretended to be as.
sonished. He WIS anxious to encour-
age her enthusiasm
"um-hum!" she answered solcnnly.
dreamy look came into her eyes,
do you remember the part that you
read TO me the first day l cameo" He
nodded He was thinking how care
free they were that day. How impos-
sible such problems rs the present one
would have seemed then! Il know
every bit of what you read by heart
It's our next Sunday school lesson"
so 1t is"
"Do you think now that It would be
best for me to go away She looked
up into his troubled face.
Wen see. We'll see" he murmIrcd,
then tried to turn her mind toward
other things. Come. now: let's find
out whether you do know your Sunday
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school lesson. How does It bcrin?'
There was no answer. She had turned
away with trembling lips. "And Ruth
said He took her two small hands
and drew her face. toward him. uean-
ing to prompt her.
"'Entreat me not to leave thee" sh9
pleaded. Her eyes met his. His face
was close to hers. The small features
before him were quiverng with emo
ton. She was so frnil, 50 helpless, so
easily within his grasp. His muscles
grew tense, and his lips closed firmly.
He was battling with an impulse to
draw her toward him and comfort her
In the shelter of his strong. brave
arms. '"rhey shant" he cried. start
ing toward her.
Polly drew back, overawed. Her
soul had heard and seen the things re-
vealed to each of us only once. She
would never again be child.
Douglas braced himself against the
back Of the bench.
"What was the rest Of the lesson2"
he asked in n firm, hard voice.
81 can't say It now" Polly MUIR
INJURED. Her face was averted: her
white lids iuttered and closed.
Nonsense! OF course you can.
Come, come; I'll help you" Douglas
spoke sharply He was almost vexed
with her and with himself for the
weakness that was so near overcom-
ing them. And Ruth said, 'Entreat
ME not to leave thee
cor to return from following after
thee she was struggling to keep
ha1 tIN< 90
goest l will go, and where thou lodgest
l will lodge. Thy people shall be my
people and thy God N.Y. She
stopped.
That's right; go on" said Douglas,
striving to control the unsteadiness IN
his own voice.
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likely be hangin' roun' de parsonage to-
night, stead oh stayin' in de Sunday
school room, whar dey belongs. Las
time dat ere Widow Willonghby done
set rolm all ebenin' a-tellm' de par
son as how folks could jes' eat oif'n
her kitchen floor. an ups an tells her
as how folks could pick up Il good
squar' meal off'n Mandy's floor too
Guess she'll be mighty careful what
she says afore Mandy tonight" She
chuckled as she disappeared down the
walk to the Sunday school room.
Polly stood motionless where Mandy
had left her. She hardly knew which
way to turn. She was happy. yet
afraid. She felt like sinking upon her
knees and begging God to be good to
her. to help her She who had once
been so independent, so self reliant,
now felt the need Of direction from
above. She was no longer master of
her own soul. Something had gone
from her, something that would never,
never come again. While she hest
tatea Hasty came through the gate.
looking anxiously over his shoulder.
"Well. Hasty?" she said, for 1t was
apparent that Hasty had something
important on his mind.
ITS de big one from de circus" he
whispered eXcitedly.
"The dig oneF"
"You know-de one what brung you
"You don't mean Polly's question
was answered by Jim himself. who
had followed Hasty quickly through
the gate. Their arms were Instantly
about each other. Jim forgot Hasty
and every one in the world except
Polly, and neither of them noticed the
Mortified Miss Perkins and the Widow
Willoughby. who had been crossing the
yard on their way from the Sunday
school room with Julia.
Ito be continued next week.
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the steps
IAN right" called Douglas. Take
these with you. Perhaps they may
help" He gathered up the gnrlnnds
which Polly had left on the ground.
His eyes were shining, He looked
younger than Mandy had ever seen
him.
Polly had turned her back ut the
sound OF Mandy's voice and crossed to
the elm tree, drying her tears of hap
piness and trying to control her newly
awakened emotions. Douglas felt in
tuitlvely that she needed this moment
for recovery, so he piled the leaves
and garlands high in Mandy's arms.
then ran into the house with the light
step OF II boy.
81 got the set-sit-settin' room all
tidied up" said Mandy as she shot II
sly glance Mt Polly.
That's good" Polly answered, fac
ing Mandy ut last and dimplinG and
bushing guiltily.
Mos de sociable folks will mos