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CRUSHED LIME STOKE

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underwrights for various other inn
porters.
The case will so on tomorrow.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
HAS GOOD CLAIM.


CHICAGO, April pa petition is
going about today among 200 girls
employed in shirt factory for a
Carnegie medal to reward Miss Mar
guerite Lacey, l7-year-old girl who
risked her life to save William Street.
who had been cought in some power
full machinery and was being twisted
and torn while a group Of stupehed
fellow workmen stood about afraid 70
attempt his rescue,
An arm and hand were crushed be-
tween belt and a wheel and the VIC
tim was being whirled around when
the girl pushed the bystanders aside
and seized Street by the heels, drag
ged him away, grabbed a stick a'ie
threw the belt from the shaft Wher
the danger was over, woman like sh'
tainted,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
CHICAGO IN STORM.
Windy City Gets Full Benefit oi
Electrical Disturbance

CHICAGO, April pa violent
storm, accompanied by thunder light
ming and rain struck this city shortly
after midnight The FIRST intimaticn
Of II came when persons in the loop
district and those riding on surface
ears and elevated we're startled by a
fash Of lightning followed BY can
nonading that seemed to shake the
sky.scrapers. Lightning struck two
buildings but no damage resulted In
the residence sections householders
were awakened and lit the gas IN
alarm The barometer fell rapidly
and as the night wore on the storm
increased in intensity reports Of dam
ape In the suburbs and from nearby
towns are coming in.
The storm is prevalent throughout
the Middle West and worse weather
with prostration Of wires and proper
ty damage Is expected within twenty
four hours,
Kansas and Iowa have experienced
wind and storms approaching torno'
does in violence. Telegraph and tel
ephonc wires have been blown dowI
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
CHICAGO ROBBERY.

CHICAGO. April 2o.-The jewlery
store Of John S, Townsend just south
Of the loop district has been robbed
Of articles valued at $4,000 by scien-
,ific burglars, who tested their plum
der with acid before taking it away
Plated Iockets, charms and watch
chains valued at $1,000 we're ruined by
the test we're found strewn about the
floor Several thousand dollars worth
Of diamonds were locked in two safes
equipped with electric burglar alarms
The fact that no effort was made TO
tamper with these saies convinced
Mr.. Townsend that the burglars were
familiar with the premises
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
THE SKILLED JAP.
Threatens To Buck The American
Cotton Market In Far East.

BOSTON, April 2o.-Governor E.
S. Draper in speech at the eighty
sixth annual meeting Of the National
Association Of Cotton Manufacturers,
sounded a note of warning against
the rivarly of Japan yesterday He
said that Japan is now the great com
petitor of America in cotton manu-
facturers and that the rapidly decreas-
ing exports Of cotton goods to China
indicated a very grave proposition Tor
the American manufacturers Be
Ecause the cost of labor in Japan IS
one-fourth that in this country he SAID
that the island empire had been able
to make great inroads on that branch
of commerce of the United States and
was threatening to make away ever
more. He suggested no remedy
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
State Insurance Commissioner
ShiVeIy Moves to Quash the
indictments Against Him
DOUBT COURT JURISDICTION
Prosecuting Attorney Hugh Was
Fined $50 and His Deputy SIS For
Contempt in Taking Shorthand
Notes Before Grand Jury.

SPOKANE, April 28-Ah attack
on the legality Of the grard jury
which indicted Judge Gordon and the
trustees Of the Pacific Livestock AS
sociation was made in papers filed to-
day by J H. Shively, state insurance
commissioner. Shivley moves to quash
the indictment charging him with em-
bezzlement and all other indictments
on the ground that the grand jury
was improperly drawn. II is alleged
that four Of its members had been dis
charged BY the court without anv
authority Of law; that one juror was
added illegally after the grand jury
was charged and that deputy prose
cutting Attorney PelIetier was permit
led to be present during its session
contrary to law.
Prosecuting Attorney Hugh was
fined $50 and Deputy J. H. Pelletier
s2s by Judge Heuneke today for con-
tempt Of court in having admitted
taking shorthand notes Of the testi'
mony given before the grand jury in
srite of contrary instructions given
by the court. Both attorneys filed a
notice Of appeal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30

Chicago Manufacturers Think Rail
way Legislation Should Stop

CHICAGO, April pa large
party of Chicago manufacturers and
merchants has left for Springfield Tor
the purpose of influencing the Legs
lature to take no action on any Of the
hills affecting railroads now before
the two houses.
The argument they will use 1t that
the recent panic threw 100000 men
engaged in the manufacture OF rail-
road supplies in this state out OF work
and that while the conditions has
improved sufficiently to admit OF lOO'
600 Of them being taken back, the
situation is still SO delicate that re-
turn to normal conditions will be
seriously retarded by adverse legisla'
ton,
The trip was arranged by the Raj,
wav Business Association a national
organization Of manufacturers Of ra'l
road equipment and supplies arle
contractors in railway construction
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
Several Houses Demolished and
a Number Of Persons Killed
and Injured In Hurricane
MANY WIRES ARE FRUSTRATED
Western Union Reports All Of It's
Wires Cut of by a Flash Of Light
ming and Both Telegraph and Tele-
phone Service Is Badly Crippled.

CHICAGO. April 29.-ln the ter.
rife wind storm today the center of
the storm swept over the south side
Of the city. Three laborers were kill
ed when the roof OF the Grand cross
ing traction company's plant was
blown off. A cottage at 10Th and Ellis
avenue was blown down and 1t is re-
ported that two men were killed and
a woman and child injured. Telephone
and telegraph wires were blown down
in all parts Of the city. II is the mot
complete prostration Of the wire ser.
vice for l2 years. The Western Union
reported that all of its wires were cut
of as though by ash OF lightning
The Postal Telegraph Company had
only one wire TO New York at 2 ,,
m. last night. Traffic was impeded
on the surface and elevated lines aud
all the suburban trains were delayed.
Many persons were injured by flying
boards and knocked down by street
ears and wagons.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
HELP BUSINESS ALONG.
Doctors Very Careless In Mailing
Disease Culture Germs.

CHICAGO, April 2o.-The practice
OF sending packages that are improp-
erly packed that contain disease cul-
lures through the United States mails
has resulted in warning TO post.
masters by Jos. Stewart, Second As
sistant Postmaster General, concern
ing this class OF mail matter Hun
dreds Of packages Of this character
pass through the Chicago postoffice
daily and the employees have TO watch
carefully to see that they are prepared
according to postal regulations. O1e
package Of diphtheria germs came
into the postoffce recentlyo'in cotton
with only pasteboard box for the
outside wrapper.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30

PORTLAND, April 2o.-DiscoverY
was made last night that the Gothen
burg initiative petition does not con-
tain an enacting clause, and y there
fore vitality defective.I Without an
enacting clause, even though the pro-
position be passed by the people, the
measure would be Ineffective; j. one
contention, although others assert
that the adoption Of the measure BY
the people makes if effective, despite
the absence Of the enaeting clause
Providing the petition stands the
checking test. City Auditor Barhar
viii place the measure on the ballot
in June. unless otherwise advised b.
City Attorney Kavanaugh The City
Attorney is now looking up the mat
tel.
The Gothenburg petition was ex-
amined last night by the City AttoF-
ney the City Auditor and Thomas 6
Greene, Of the executive board, After
the departure Of Kavanaugh, Greene
and Barbur discovered that the meas
ure was not provided with the enact
ing clause. This morning Barbur no.
tilted Kavanaugh Of the situation and
Is awaiting the opinion Of the city at-
torney as to how to proceed IN the
premises. Unless otherwise advised,
Barbur viii put the measure on the
ballot.
Il has. been held by the courts that
even though an initiative measure bs
favorably voted on by the people, i
does not become Law unless i pos.
sesses an enacting clause. One q
the initiative measures Of WI $. URen
met this fate a few years ago The
measure was scanned by ]. N Teal
and several other lawyers and consid'
cred correct, yet the absence Of the
enacting clause was not learned unsil
the measure had receivd the support
Of the people. The courts knocked ou'
I the U'Ren measure for this reason
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
BIG HAT SLAM.

NEW YORK. April 2o.--Ih an ad'
dress at a dinner given last night by
the Unitarian Club. the Rev. jenkins
Lloyd Jones, noted clergyman OF
Chicago. said;
"The big hats women wear ats
signs Of the evil Of the world Right
in Chicago there 10 store which
without doubt caters to more sin than
any other. In that particular store
the reckless tastes Of the wife. which
deiie the economies Of the home. are
satisfied. and the evil ambitions Of the
young girl to wear hnery are infam-
ed"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
Entire Time Of the Senate Was
Again Given Today In a Gen.
eraI Discussion Of Tariff
DUTY ON LUMBER OPPOSED
Census Bnl Genes up For cOnsldera-
tIon and Report That President
Would Veto Bill Not Sustained no
Statement Having Come From Him

WASHINGTON. April D'-The
entire time OF the senate was given
today to a general discussion OF tae
Payne tariff bill. Senator Raynor oi
Maryland led of with a general de-
nuneiation OF the protective system
proposed BY the republican party. nc
was followed by Nelson Of Minnesota
who made an earnest plea for the ad'
mission Of lumber free Of duty HIS
assertions aroused a general discus
sion which was participated In by
Hale, Carter, McLaurin, MeCumber'
Fikins. Aldrieh and Gallagher.
In an II minutes session today the
house did not take up any important
business which win have 70 be con-
sidered this session. Wagner Of Penn
sylyania endeavored to obtain the
adoption OF a resolution pledging the
good will and friendliness OF the
United States for the people OF Tur'
key, and the new sovereign. As Ma
con Of Arkansas objected, the matter
went over Wagner obtained per
mission 10 have editorials on th'
Panama Canal reprinted into the
records.
Indications today pointed to early
census Office controversy. II Is au
thoridvely stated that the president
has entertained any idea Of vetoinf
the bill,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
BATTLE BETWEEN FAM
lilies N OKLAHOMA
TWO MEN KILLED AND SON OF
PROMINENT FAMILY SER
IoUsLY WOUNDED.

ASHER, Okla, April 2S-A battle
today between the families Of Stanley
Ware and Perry Brewer over rent
claimed to be due Brewer from Ware
resulted in the killing Of Ware. Brew
er was fatally shot an da son of James
Brewer was seriously injured. Clyde
Ware, son OF the dead man was shot
in the head. Sheriff Pierce and a
posse arrived from Treumsch tonight
as more trouble is feared. A few
nights ago Wares home vas fired
upon. Ware accused Brewer Of the
outrage and this is what led up to
today's fight
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
MrL1TIAMAN ON TRIAL.

PATTON, Ill.,, April 2o.-The case
of Joseph B, Klein of Chicago, charg-
ed with the killing of Earl Nelson,
was called for trial in the circuit
court here today. The case has at
tracted much attention and the trial
will be followed with interest The
killing Of Nelson took place when
Klein, member of the First Infant
.rv Of the Illinois National Guard, was
Ion the way to Springfield last sum
mer with his regiment, which has
been summoned to put down the race
riots in the capital city, Nelson it is
alleged, was beating his way on the
train that was carrying the militia
men. Klein ordered him to leave thS
train and upon Nelson's refusal to dc
so, the miiitiaman, it is charged stab
bed him with bayonet with fatal re
suits,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
NORTHERNP PACIFICTRAIN
IS HELD UP
ATTEMPTED HoLDUP OF TRAIN
BY HIGHWAYMEN WAS
FRUSTRATED.

SPOKANE, April pa Spokes'
man Review dispatch from Hause7
Junction. Idaho, says: The Northern
Pacific train No, 3 was held up at
1925 tonight three miles east OF this
place by two highwaymen described
by Constable A. F, Miniey as being
one Of very large proportions AMI
the other ordinary built. They cut
the engine and one mail care from
the train, and took shots at the fire.
man, missing him by a narrow mat
gin, They ordered him off the engine
and put a gun to Engineer Whittle-
sey's head demanding him to so ahead
until they told him to stop, One
bandit took the freman's place and
as they passed Hauser he was throw
ing coal in the FIRE box in an exper'
fenced manner. The operator notified
Spokane Of the hold up and officials
were at once notified and while the
mail car was being robbed a posse
was being iosmed on either side 81
the bandits to overhaul them. The
engine and mail car was run by sig
nails at Trent ten miles east of Spo'
kane. II 10 supposed that the engine
was abandoned by the robbers be
tween that point and Yardley, NJ
particulars of the robber are obtain
ahia
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30

FOR miles southwest OF Des Moines-
Lightning and hail have caused much
damage. A tornado has wrecked "a
norton OF Douglas killing one person
and injuring q dozen. Snow heavy
enough 10 cause bloeadc Is report
cd al Oshkosh, Wis, and 10 general
throughout the Northwest
In Iowa. near Mason City, three
inches are reported.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
DIED AT HIS POST.

HASTINGS, Mich, April p
Hiram Webster 6s years old, for
thirty years section boss on the
Michigan Central road lost his life
yesterday while trying to remove
from the track handcar that he fear
ed would wreck an approaching spec
iaI train carrying a number Of ofic'
ials Of the road. The other men rid
ing on the handcar jumped for their
lives and were not hurt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
HIS OWN BAND.

NEW YORK, April %, u Among
the passengers Of the Cunarder Lusi-
tania which sailed Wednesday for
Liverpool was William H. Reynolds
A Brooklyn millionaire and four
negro musicians. Mr.. Reynolds e6'
plained that he was taking the quar-
tet with him so that they could en-
tettain him and his quests on board
the ship and in a tour through
Europe,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
TERRIBLE WIND STORM
N ARKANSAS
SEVERAL HOUSES WRECKED
AND A NUMBER OF PER-
SONS INJURED.

FORT SMITH, Ark, April 2S.-At
least six persons we're seriously IN
iured late this afternoon by tornado
which passed over Washington and
Crawford counties. At Kibler eight
houses were wrecked and great dam
age was done to crops. 1t was re-
ported that the village Of Harrolton
was blown away and considerable loss
of life. The tornado was severe at
Dyer and Springdale where it is fear
ed a number of lives were lost.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30

G. A. A., has announced the entries
for the national A. A. U. indoor water
polo and fancy diving championships
to be held in the Cherry Circle tank
Thursday and Saturday night Mis-
souri A. G. Illinois, A. c. and the G.
A. A. will be represented by their
strongest teams, The New York A.
C.. which always has been represent
ed by one Of the strongest water polo
teams in the country, has not sent in
its entry. but Mr. Meffert has receiy-
ed assurances from the Eastern club
that its water aggregation will be on
hand.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
SANCTION SUNDAY GAME.

NEW YORK, April z9.-The
Board Of Education has officially
sanctioned Sunday baseball in gram
ing permission to the Public Schools
Athletic League to use Athletic fields
OF a public school on Sunday after.
noon. Heretofore the league has had
the use of the field only on week days
By this action the board permit:
the school boys to play baseball Sun
day afternoon,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
SHOTS THROUGH WINDOW


HAVANA, I'll. April 2o-Myter-
ious gunshots fred through a farm
house window probably will result Y
the death Of the four-year-old son q
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Dobin, residing
near Easton. The child was shot ~
the hip; Mollie, his 6-year-old sister,
was shot in the head but will recover,
The mother, returning from an efrand
was met BY the girl, who cried were
shot; we're shot There were no
tracks near the house and no motive
for the shooting is known Fhe
parents kept no firearms.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30

BUTTE, April pa special dis
patch to the Butte Miner received to-
night says that news was received
here Of series Of murders and SUI
cides that exterminated the entire
family Of John Kerschweng at a
ranch on Clear Greek in the Bear Paw
mountains at the home Of ex-County
Commissioner Alexander Ross Ker-
schweng, wo Is a brother-in-law q
Ross took rife and shot his wlie
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2S,--
News Of the suicide Of Captain ], +,
Robinson master Of the Pacific steam
ship Indiana which was recently
wrecked at the entrance to the Mag
dalena Straits reached here today by
means Of wireless message from one
Il me vessels now at Magdalena.
The tragic deed was committed Mon
.day night in cabin Of the Indiana nov
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
SOUTH CAROLINA T, P. A;

CHARLESTON, S. C., April %
Travelling men from all sections Of
South Carolina rallied here in force
today for the annual convention ot
the State division Of the Travellers
Protective Association, The visitors
upon their arrival found that nothing
had been left undone by the local
committee that would contribute to
their entertainment during their two
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30

NEW ORLEANS, April 2o.-The
storm which swept across the Ar
kansas and Northern Mississippi late
tonight did considerable damage I"
property and crops. 1t is reported
that the little town of Hornlake,
Miss. was swept away and consider
able loss Of life is reported.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
FEUD CASE IN COURT.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., April %
Robert Russell was arraigned for
trial today on charge Of murder in
connection with the death Of Deacon
Nelson Morgan Of the OIney street
coiored Baptist church. Russell is
alleged to have shot the deacon while
the latter was standing on the church
steps.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30

days stay in the city The g."
ton will elect officers for the ", (
choose delegates to the national con.
vention to be held at Ashville and
consider and act upon several import.
ant proposed amendments to the con-
stitution.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
FAIRBANKS INVESTS.

PASADENA, Cal, April 2o.-For-
mer President Fairbanks TO-DAY
concluded through real estate agents
deal TO purchase $4,000 residence
at Pasadena. 1t is said he viii make
this city his future home.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
INSANE MAN KILLS
ENTIRE FAMILY
Series Of Murders and Suicides Exterminates
Family at Chinook Montana Yesterday

and Two young sons and then killsl
himself. Ii is believed thai Ker-
schweng was insane He had been
confined in the state insane asylum
for 4 long time and was recently dis-
charged Oh parole. He had not beef
out Of the asylum but short time
time when he again showed symptoms
Of the returning malady His family
were III constant fear Of him since he
was released.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
CAPTAIN ROBINSON
COMMITS SUICIDE
Was Master Of Steamer Indiana Recently Wrecked
at Entrance to the Magadalena Straits

pounding to pieces on the rocks
where she was stranged. Captain
Robinson, who For nearly a quarter Of
d century has been commanding yes'
sells navigating the Pacific worried
over the censure to which he has been
subjected since the loss Of the In
diana shot himself to death in his
stateroom, He was native OF
Alameda,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30

ST. LOUIS, April 2o-Reports here
indicate much damage from hail, rain
and wind in Eastern Missouri and
Southern Illinois. The hailstones
were Of enormous size. Several
towns export heav damage.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
QUEEN TO THRONE.

THE HAGUE, April 20.-Queen
Wilhelma gave birth to daughter
this morning. Mother and queen are
reported as doing nicely
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
YESTERDAYS BALL SCORES.
Coast League

Coast League.
Portland S, Oakland |.
San Francisco 8. Sacramento ).
Los Angeles 4. Vernon 5.
Northwest League.
Portland 6. Spokane 3.
Seattle 3. Tacoma 2.
Aberdeen 6 Vancouver I.
American League
Boston 10, New York Z.
Detroit |, Chicago ;.
National League.
New York |, Philadelphia 4
Cincinnati 4, Chicago 5.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30

ri PAso, April 2O-A severe wind
storm today unroofed dozen houses
in Highland Park. Considerable dam
ace was done in other sections of the
city,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30

CHEROKEE, Iowa, April 20
Great damage was done today by a
storm which swept over the country
near here, More than 20 buildings
were wrecked.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30

KNOXVILLE, April %. = -Four.
teen persons were injured two sef-
iously BY tornado late this after
noon. Many houses were wrecked
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
SLAUSETOENACT
IS MISSING
Fatal Defect Discovered In the
GOtieHburg Initiative Petition
LACK Of Signatures
PROBABLY NOT VOTED Upon

Proposed Measure to Create a Liquor
Trust in Interest Of Distilleries g
Defective IN Not Having an Enact
ing Clause as Required.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-30
ATHLETICS IN CHICAGO,

CHICAGO, April %, Alexander
Meffert, swimming instructor OF the