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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03
FRIENDLY TEST SUIT
HAS BEEN FILED
QUESTION OF CHARTER PRO-
VISION ABOUT THE WATER
COMMISSION NOW UP,

An action in custer was institute,
in teh circuit court yesterday on th'
relation OF Robert Carruthers, and i
directed agains, Soius Jensen, one o
the recently elected water commits
sioners This is the friendly suit
that the water commissioners wishee
"a have brought for the PURPOSE ol
testing the clause in the charter which
provides that no one may hold seat
In that body unless he pays city
tax" OF at least SIS annually
! While the commissioners directed
I the city attorney, Mr.. Abercrombie,
to bring such a suit, the attorneys for
the relator, Mr.. Carruthers, are
Judge Bowlby and District Attorney
Tongue. 1t is understood that il was
agreed best thar the city attorney.
who is the attorney for the water
commission, should naturally defend,
and not prosecute any case against
them. The papers we're drawn by
Judge Bowlby,
A similar suit will be brought this
morning against Asmus Brix, for the
reason that dierent questions arise in
relation to his seat in the commits
sion. In the case OF Mr., Jensen ap.
parently no question may arise ex-
cept the primary one OF the legality
that is, the eonstitutionali,y-oi any
such provision in the charter, which
demands a propert qualification as
condition precedent TO holding Office
in the water commission. But with
Mr. Brix other points may arise.
He actually does pay much more than
the requisite S2S-tlfat is, il the taxes
be counted on his holdings in corpo-
rations. Mr., Brix is a large stock
holder in more than one corporation.
BY provision OF the Oregon law
taxes are assessed against the corpo-
ration and not agains, its individual
stockholders. but the contention will
be made that Mr.. Brixs corporate
holdings should be considered. This
argument is thought to be very
strong.
The main question. however, is
simply that Of the constitutionality of
such a provision; and il its constitu-
tionality is upheld, then the second.
ary but no less important question OF
Interpretation arises.
Judge Bowlby has so drawn the
papers that there can be no issue OF
fact; all essential facts are pleaded
and admitted, so that all the defense
will have to do is to demur to the
proceedings as not stating a sufic-
lent cause Of action, and then the de-
cision can be given on the legal mat
ters alone. II is hoped that the whole
matter may be settled at this term OF
the court.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03
THE POWER OF CASH WHEN
BUYING MERCHANDISE.

During his recent trip Herman
Wise picked up between 800 and 400
mems Fall Suits made to retail at
$3.50, $500, $3.50 and $3.50. But
the manufacturers, while preparing
for Spring trade were anxious to
dispose OF their Fall stock, and this
is the opportunity many merchants
are looking for as they then get hold
OF big bargains for their local trade.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03
PROGRESS AT U. OF 0
IS MARKED
REGISTRATION SHOWS TOTAL
INCREASE OF ABOUT 40
PER CENT

University Of Oregon, Eugene, Feb.
2s. 1909 Registration at the Uni
yersity for the second seemster has
been practically completed, and the
total shows an increase Of 40 per cent
over last year The freshman class,
composed entirely Of graduates OF
four-year high schools and academies
numbers $50 members, and striking
features OF the freshman registratio
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03
The Modern.

The best and most up-to.date ton
serial parlor in the city is The
Modern. Perfect comfort and service
guaranteed to all. Excellent baths.
Wood and Coal.
II you want dry fir cordwood, in
side fir, bark slab, or boxwood, ring
up Kelly, the Wood and Coal Dealer,
the man who keeps the prices down.
Coal at 500 per ton in your base
ment or 5000 at yard. Main 2loi
Barn, corner 18th and Duane.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03
Coast Artillery

Coast Artillery
In response to telegraphic in
qury from the War Department at
Washington, Adjutant-G General w. T..
FINER, Of this State, has notified that
Department that a portion Of the two
infantry regiments Of Oregon militia
will be available for coast defense
work in cooperation with the heavy
artillery. Several companies Of the
Third and Fourth regiments are plan.
ming to go into encampment at the
new rife range that is being nego-
tiated for, and will hereofre not be
available for the coast-defense man
euvers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03

cd. In the evening a, s o'clock Dr.
Hall will speak. He will treat trade
conditions and the general Korean
awakening. Free and no collection,
Eight Korean missionaries are con
Quoting a Korean campaign OF the
United States on their way to the
Orient. stl
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03

Mr.. Daniel ]. o'Sullivan, the expert
typewriter, will be at the Office of
A. R. Cyrus, 424 Commercial street,
where he will demonstrate the Oliver
Typewriter, which is, without excep-
ton, the best machine on the market.
Call and see him, or phone, and he
will call on you.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03
NEW TO-DAY
Notice to the Public.

| desire to inform the public that
| will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by the firm of Olsen
& Ecklund doing business at llO
Fifteenth street, unless same is au-
thorized by me personally.
CHAS. ECKLUND.
FEB. 26, 1909. IN.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03
Korea Tall.

DR.. and Mrs. Hall, for many years
residents Of Korea, will be in our city
on Wednesday. At 2:30 Mrs. Hall,
for 10 years court physician Of the
Korean Empires, will address meet
ing for women only in the Presby-
terian church. All women are invit-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03
The Proper Place

Go to the Occident Barber Shop If
you are particular and desire first
class service. Satisfaction guaranteed.
An expert bootblack and porter has
also been engaged.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03
OCEAN, BAR,
BAY, DOCK
AND RIVER

The Kamm liner Lurlirfe was at
her dock on good time yesterday. She
brought down with her, Sheriff Flan-
ders Of Cathlamet and Captain Harry
Haslam and Otto Grimby of that
place; Edward Joseph, from Rainier
to Altoona; and Axel Johansen, the
contractor, from Altoona TO this port.
On her departure for Portland she
had the following-named people on
her passenger Hst: Walter Seaborg
N. B. Regan, ]. c, French, 5. Lind
berg. w. H. Wann, o. Zimmerman,
w. T. Kaiser and NJ. Melcher.
It is said that Captain Arthur
Leighton, OF the Columbia bar serv-
ice, Is to take the o7-foot steam
launch "Requa," hence, to San Fran
cisco, as soon as she can be properly
housed in against the tempests and
seas Of the season. II is a ticklist
job, or SO it appears to the ordinary
landsmen, but probably it is small
matter to men Of Captain Leighton's
profession. His Astoria friends will
be glad to hear that the trip is over
and done with
The steamship Geo. w. Elder ar
rived in port last evening, just "a
hours behind her regular schedule,
having made up the six days she was
in arrears. She discharged 50 tons
Of local merchandise at the Callen-
der dock before she left up river She
had full complement Of passengers.
The British steamship Yeddo en-
tered port yesterday, from Eureka,
via Union Bay, and proceeded to
Portland and will load lumber from
the Portland Mills, for Australian de-
livery. She will then speed to San
Francisco, pick up the Australian
mails and HE her to the Antipodean
continent.
The handsome tender Armeria.
Captain Gregory, went out to Tilla-
nook Rock yesterday and delivered
line Of supplies, and also visited No.
so, off the Columbia bar, on the same
welcome errand; and then returned
to port.
The bar pilot schooner Pulitzer en-
tered port yesterday after her month
ly budget Of supplies and water and
will bark back to her high-sea post at
the FIRST possible moment.
The steamer Daisy Freeman lum-
ber laden, made it out for San Fran
cisco, yesterday morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03
Piles Cured in 6 to IA Dayu

PAZo OINTMENT is guaranteed
to cure any case Of Itching, Blind.
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to
IA days or money refunded. 50 cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03
Hard Times Dance.

At Knappton, Saturday, March 9th.
Steamer Julia B. leaves Lurline dock
at Bis p. m. Fare, 50 cents round
trip, Music by Columbia Orchestra. ss.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03

The steamer Daisy Mitchell came
in from the Bay City yesterday and
went on up the river after a short
stop at the Calender docks.
The steamer Johan Poulsen was
another incoming vessel yesterday,
She goes on up the river for her re-
turn cargo Of lumber.
The Standard Oil fuel carriers At
las and Asuncion made it out yester-
day for the coast Of California.
The steamer Shoshone is due to
arrive in this port from San Fran
cisco sometime today.
The steamers Coaster and Olympic
have not arrived at the mouth Of the
Columbia yet, though they are ex-
peeted hourly.
The British steamship Boveric has
not yet sailed for Manila and Singa'
pore. but it is expected that she viii
leave out this morning.
'rhe Hammond liner Fenwick en-
tered port yesterday morning and is
at the big mills under the Tongue
loading out for San Pedro.
The steamer Yosemite went up the
river yesterday morning after an
other load of lumber for the Bay
City.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03

The very best board to be obtained
in the city is at "The occident
Hotel" Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03

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Wanted-Fiiteen salcsladies APP
ply at Jaloffs bankrupt sale,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03

Try our own mixture Of coffee-the
]. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables
Badollet & Co., grocers. Phone Main
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03

The steamer Daisy Freeman lum-
ber laden, made it out for San Fran
cisco, yesterday morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03

The bar pilot schooner Pulitzer en-
tered port yesterday after her month
ly budget Of supplies and water and
will bark back to her high-sea post at
the FIRST possible moment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-03

The Standard Oil fuel carriers At
las and Asuncion made it out yester-
day for the coast Of California.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-20
RAIDED AFTER 48 YEARS
MOonShiner Lived in Cave for Half
Century.
Sight OF Train and Automobiles Ter
rihed Him When Taken to
City for Trial.

Wheeling. w. Va, July 19.-What IS
said to have been one OF the most sensa-
tiOnal raids ever made by government
officers in this State was that OF a few
nights ago. when United States marshals.
with a force Of revenue men. captured
a moonshine distillery in wetsel County.
near the Marion County line.
According 10 the revenue men, the al
legged 'speakeasy' has been in operation
for forty-three years. the man in charge.
Christopher Brewer. being seventy-two
years old. One night the first part Of the
week a big fight took place at the still"
and half a dozen men were wounded.
Ed. Barnett and his brother. VIII Bar
nett, fought q duel with knives. and Ed.
was fatally stabbed. His brother is IN
the county jail at New MartinsviIle.
The officers got wind Of the affair and
a posse surrounded the place. Before
any resistance could be offered. Brewer
and his son Wesley were arrested and
brought 10 this city.
When the Brewers arrived here they
were terrified by the strange sights they
saw. and clung to the officers like chill
dren. Neither Brewer nor his son, who
is forty-seven years Of age. had ever rid
den on a train and never before had
seen a steam engine or a trolley car
They did not know what an automobile
was.
IN the plea put up by Brewer, he stated
that he had been manufacturing the stuff
for forty-three years the process being
TO take rhubarb and potatoes, scald them.
place them In a 'mill' bag, and crush the
juice out OF the mixture and then sweeten
it with sugar and place II in barrels. The
authorities say this Is the worst drink
they have ever captured in a raid
Brewer is said TO have lived In a cave
In the mountains. He was known through
out the country as "Julep." A complete
distilling outfit was captured by the Off
GERS.
Tho two men were taken before United
States Commissioner Boyd. who held them
for the Federal grand jury Brewer had
lots Of money on his person. and was able
TO give the necessary security. When he
left the courtroom and got on the street
he was so bewildered he did not know
which way 10 turn. He had 10 be escorted
10 the railroad station by Marshal Will
Jams, and clung TO his hand all the way.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-20
TABOR INN.

C0unocticuf ave. and beach; ideal location; oous
TirH rOoms; hOmslike; excellent table: S I'D Eeoku
SPECIAL June rates. A. n DUNN.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-20
ENTERTAINED IN CUMBERLAND
Troop b Has n Good Time on Its
March to Somerset.
SPECIAL 70 The Wasb{nc4cn Herald


March to Somerset.
SPECIAL 20 The Washington Herald
Cumberland. Nd. July 1s-Troop B.
Fifteenth Cavalry. drew about 5000 per
sons, the largest crowd ever assembled
in South Cumberland. &c the drill this
afternoon. The street car line was over
taxed, while every conceivable kind OF
vehicle was used 70 reach the drill ground
Tonight Capt L. c. Andrews and the
troop were guests az Merryland Park, &
big amusement resort IN the heart Of the
city
Cumberland has arranged a fine escort
10 the troops when they depart early to-
morrow afternoon 10 continue their
march TO Somerset 10 attend the en-
campment OF the Second Brigade OF the
Pennsylvania National Guard. The Cum
berland Concert Band will lead the pro
cessiOn. and two Cumberland companies
Of uniform rank, Knights OF Pythias. will
act as escort. Q
Troop B expects 10 reach Somerset
Thursday It viii rest a day or two be-
fore the commencement OF the evolu-
tons. The Somerset camp opens July "a
Their next stop after leaving here viii
be at Wellersburg. Just north OF Mount
Savage. and then at Berlin. procee 9'1r
thence to Somerset. They will spend 6
week at the encampment and return to
Fort Myer by different route.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-20

did he withdraw them; who were the
sponsors; what reasons did they give TO
a Republican President. and why are
they not now made public? He withdrew
those papers and now withhOlds them be-
cause they prove even more conclusively
than has already been proven that he
was untrue to his party in 1886 and the
eight years that followed. There can be
no other reason
The only reason stated by Mr.. Tucker
for expecting tEis appointment TO life
Office by Republican President Is the
fact that Gov. Jones' OF Alabama, had
shortly before that time been appointed
TO a Federal Judgeship in Alabama.
He Is fortunate In his allusion to
Judge Jones. The latter's record is net
such as TO commend itself to any Demo-
crat in Alabama or Virginia.
Jones Supported by Washington.
I'm 1886, when Mr.. Tucker was dis
trIbutlng Republican campaign literature
in Virginia under his frank as a member
OF Congress. Jones was endeavoring 10
overthrow the Democratic party in Ala
bama; and IN 1901. as a member OF the
constitutional convention. he fought
against any provision that would enable
the white people OF Alabama 20 limit the
negro suffrage and thus control the State
He even fought the ratification OF the
Constitution after 1t was adopted with a
suffrage provision satisfactory TO the
white people. AT the time Gov. Jones
was appointed Judge. 1t was stated that
his strongest supporter was Booker T.
Washington. who doubtless brought his
record TO the attention OF the President"
Judge Samuel w. williams and John
Thompson Brown, candidates for attorney
general and commissioner OF agriculture.
also spoke here to-day. The meeting
was presided over by County Chairman
Senator George B. KeezeIl
The Washington herald., 1909-07-20
CALHOUN AGAIN ON TRIAL.
First Bribery Case in San Francisco
Cost Taxpayers $4,000.

San Francisco. July l9.-The second trial
OF Patrick Calhoun. president OF the
United Railways. for bribery, was begun
to-day. The indictment differs from that
on which Calhoun was recently tried
only IN the act that Supervisor Furey Is
substituted for Nicholas as the one that
Calhoun IS alleged 20 have bribed to vote
for a trolley franchise
This second trial was forced by Rudolph
spreckles and Heney IN the face OF a
mistrial OF the first case, IN which 280C
Jurors were drawn, five and a half
months OF the courts time consumed, and
$4,000 OF taxpayers money spent. with
the result that ten voted FOR acquittal
and two for conviction.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-20
CHETW00nE

Pacific ard Illinois sysA Write for our bookirs
before decadins Special July rates. s. % SIS psF
Teek. Aanagsne1t and ownership.
EMILY NJ DEAfPsT.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-20
Denies Making Confession.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Williamson. w. Va. July Is.-Columbus
Belcher. who is TO be executed for murder
at the Moundsville penitentiary Sepfem-
Der II, in letter to his attorney. FerreH
n. Evans. OF this city. denies having
made the confession concerning the mur-
der Of Curtis Carter. attributed TO him
while in the penitentiary. In the alleged
confession Belcher was said to have i'm
plicated prominent residents OF the
Leatherwood community. claiming they
had paid him S225 in money to do the
deed. He says he did not make any OF
the statements attributed 10 him.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-20
EMBEzZLEMENT CHARGED.
Insurance Agent Arrested Also for
Violating State Laws.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Bristol. Tenn. July I'D. II. Willard.
OF Johnson City. who was formerly gen
eral agent OF the Employers Liability
Company OF Tennessee, was arrested to
day on two warrants. charging embezzle-
ment and violation Of the insurance laws.
Ho was taken into custody at johnson
City by Sheriff Smith. OF Carter County.
and taken to Elizabethton. where he
waived examination and gave bond
z. d. Wagne. OF Roam Mountain, Tenn,
preferred the charge OF embezzlement.
The other charge was preferred by Dep
uty Fire Insurance Commissioner A. n
Upton. alleging that Willard violated the
State insurance laws by writing insur-
ance for companies not licensed to do
business IN the State.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-20
STATE WINS TAX SUIT.
West Virginia VIII Collect Levy
from National banks.

Special % The Washington Herald.
Charleston, w. Va, July 1s.-Ths State
won In the case Of tho three national
banks OF Charleston against the sheriff,
Of Kanawha County to-day. when Judge
Keller, Of the Federal Court sustained
the defendants demurrer. dissolved the
temporary injunctions formerly granted
by Judge Con. and dismissed the plain
tiffs' bills.
The suits were brought to restrain the
sherifr from collecting taxes for 1903 from
the banks on the claim that the State
law was in conflict with the Federal
statutes, IN that stockholders IN banks
were not allowed TO deduct what they
owe as principal debtor from bank stool,
as they are allowed 10 do with other
moneys. stocks, &C. The plaintiffs bills
were dismissed because they had failed
TO tender TO the sheriff any part OF the
taxes.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-20
PREPARING FOR FAIR.
Rockville MasOns VIII Have Big
Time This Week.

SPECIAL 10 The Washington Herald.
Rockville. Nd, July l9.-The Masons OF
Rockville and the vicinity are prepar-
ing an elaborate entertainment for their
fair, which viii be held Wednesday.
Thursday. and Friday OF this week.
The committee having the fair in charge
have arranged a programme for each dav
including clay pigeon shoots. bali
games, tournaments. and moving-picture
shows. Thursday VIII be the big day
and prominent speakers will address
the assemblage.
The executive committee for the fair Is
composed Of DR.. George 1. Edmonds
president; DIT. George z. Lewis vice
president; Robert q. Hilton. secretary
treasurer. and S. z. Eastburn. Joseph
Reading, Roger Shaw, Frank Trazzare.
William r Pumphrey. jr.. W S Ward.
W. r. Brewer and Hazel Casher.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-20
MAY HOLD WORLDS FAIR.
West Virginia Il Talking OF n semi
centennial Celebration.

Wheeling. W. Va. July 19-The sug-
gestion Of fitting celebration OF the
semi-centennlal OF West Virginia on June
20 1918, has been taken up throughout
the State and is now being generally
discussed in a manner which indicates
that some definite plan will be formed In
a short time. Some prominent men suE-
gest the holding OF a worlds fair.
Senators Scott and ElkIns and the
States five Representatives and Gov. w.
f. Glasscock have indOrsed the idea OF a
celebration.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-20
FOILS NEGRO HTGHWAYMAN.
PIucISy Woman Fights RObber and
Keeps POcketbOOk.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Danville. Va. July Awhile returning
home from shopping ~ midnight Satur-
day, Miss Augusta Burlington. aged about
twenty-one. and a daughter OF Mrs. Mary
E. Burlington, had an exciting encounter
with negro highwayman just in front Of
her home. The negro grabbed the hand
satchel Miss Burlington carried in her
hand, a desperate struggle ensuing be-
tween the two. The robber was foiled
and took TO his heels. Mrs. Burlington
arrived after the struggle and joined in
with her daughter in pursuing the negro
for several blocks.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-20
Asks Exemption from 2-cent Rate.
e-..r.rl %

Charleston, w. Va, July 1s.-The Vir-
ginian Railway Company to-day filed suit
in the Circuit Court OF Kanawha County
against the attorney general and prose-
cutting attorneys OF the counties through
which the railroad operates, for an IN
junction to restrain the further enforce
ment of the State 2-cent fare law against
the plaintiff. Already Judge Burdett has
declared the law unconstitutional and
void as 10 the Coal and Coke and Ches-
apeake and Ohio Railway companies
The case Will be heard July a.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-20
Missing Heir Arnett Heard From.

Fairmont. ". Va. July 19.-The where
abouts Of Glenn Arnett, who by the de-
cision OF Judge John W Mason. in the
Circuit Court here. was made heir to over
$4,000 OF the Arnett estate. which has
been much OF a mystery to mis- friends,
has become known. His attorney has
communicated with him at a town near
Columbus, Ohio, and he has said he will
come here TO claim the fortune. Arnett
left the city mysteriously two months ago
The Washington herald., 1909-07-20
Col. w. B. Dainrerflcld nI.

Col. W. r. Daingerheld. who has been
seriously III at his residence. 1874 p street
northwest since last Saturday night, was
reported at a late hour last night to be
much improved Col. Daingerheld has
oeen suffering from an attack Of acute
Indigestion. which It was thought for a
time might result fatally. He has been
gradually improving, however, and It Is
hoped he viii be entirely recovered within
few days.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-20
Orders Special Bond Election.

Special % Tho Washington Herald.
Danville, Va. July 1e.--Judge f. NJ. Aiken,
OF the Corporation Court, to-day ordered
a special election to be held on Septem-
Der 2S to vote on the issuance Of 500. 900
worth Of 4 per cent bonds for municipal
improvements. The election was recently
asked for by the city council. and 1t is
proposed to expend the money as follows:
$4,000 for paving West Main street, S25. 600
for new bridge across the Dan River
and $4,000 for street Improvements IN
the Fifth and Sixth wards.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-20

SfHclaI % Iho Washington Hornld-
Lynchburg. Va. July 1s.-The Lynch
burg delegation to the State Republican
convention at Newport News on Wednes-
day OF next week goes uninstructed. but
II is believed it will be favorable TO A p
Gillespie. Of Tazewell. for the guberne-
torial nomination. In addition 70 the dele
gates, il is expected that a number OF
local Republicans will 80 to the eonven-
ton