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THE MORNING ORGOXIA, SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1907. , BUILD THEIR OWN TO Business Men of Roseburg Ex press. Determination at a Large Mass Meeting. . CAN'T WAIT" FOR HARRIMAN Merchants' Association Takes Matter In Hand and Is Promised Aid From Marshfield Plan for an Electric Railway. ROSEBURG. Or.. Slay 10. fSpecial.) Louis Barzee, who was sent to Coos County by the Merchants' Protective As sociation of this place, to consult with the citizens of the various towns In that county in regard to the building of an electric road from this place to Marsh field, returned Tuesday and on Tuesday night he submitted his report to the as sociation. A mass meeting: of the citi zens was called for this afternoon and by special proclamation of the Mayor, a half-holiday was created so that all busi ness houses were closed and a very large end deeply interested crowd assembled In the Opera House. Hon. A. C. Marsters presided. In his opening address Mr. Marsters called spe ; cial attention to the need of a road from the commercial center of the Umpqua Valley to tidewater. He spoke of the wonderful resources along the proposed route and spoke of how RoBeburg citizens had previously depended upon the natural development of these resources to build up the country. He said Coos Bay has the best harbor on the coast and that in time this Western Coast would stand as a rival of the Atlantic Coast in population and business energy. Speeches were also delivered by Mayor Hooner and Hon. B. L. Eddy, after which Louis Barzee spoke of the three weeks he had spent in holding mass meetings on the bay and described the enthusiasm displayed. His report aroused the peo ple in attendance to the highest possible pitch of enthusiasm. He was followed In extended remarks by Hon. O. P. Co how, Hon. George M. Brown and many others. K. L. C. Ferrln, of Marshfield, was pres ent and his remarks descriptive of the parnestness of the people of Coos County in this matter did much to encourage those present. The result finally was the passage of resolutions indorsing the prop osition and pledging all support needed. A committee of , five was ordered ap pointed to consist of Hon. A. C. Marsters, chairman of the meeting; W. II. Fisher, president of the Merchants' Protective As sociation, and three others to be appoint ed to meet like committees from Marsh field. North Bend, Coqullle, Myrtle Point and Bandon, the meeting to take place in Marshfield In a few days, when definite plans of action will be formulated. The meaning of this meeting is that Roseburg will not be sidetracked by the Southern Pacific, but will build sueh a road as that company cannot get hold of. PLOWS IP AS OLD GOLD COIN Linn County Farmer Finds $20 Piece Coined In 1855. ALBANY. Or., May 10. (Special.) An old California 120 gold piece, coined in 36. was plowed up by M. P. long on his farm near Sclo this week. The piece was coined by Kellogg & Co., of Ban Fran cisco, and has probably lain in the ground for half a century, as none of the coins have been in circulation for that length of time. It is worn but very little and the Inscriptions on it show as well as they did when the piece was minted. Like the old Beaver coins of Oregon, a California gold piece is a coin now seldom seen. On one side of the specimen found by Mr. Long Is a vignette head of the (Goddess of Liberty, with name of Kellogg Co., the makers, on the brow. Beneath is the date and surrounding the whole is a wreath of 13 stars. On the reverse side is an American eagle with shield on breast and sun's rays with a wreath 'of 13 stars. On the edge are the words, "San Francisco, California. Twenty P." How the coin was ever lost in the Long field Is a mystery. That part of the coun try was settled in the early '60s and It was probably lost a few years afterward, wlii?n the coins were in circulation. It was found In a field which has been plowed annually for many years. COUNTY CAN'T VSE CONVICTS Washington Attorney-General Ren ders Important Decision. OI.TMP1A. Wash., May 10. (Special.) In an opinion to the State Board of Con trol today the Attorney-General holds that the rock-crushing plant at Mesklll, Lewis County, being operated by convict labor, must be abandoned. Under an old law the state was employing convicts there, paying the expenses from the re volving fund of the penitentiary, which fund was being i"eimbursed as Lewis County paid for the rook material manu factured. But the lawt Legislature abol ished the revolving fund and made no appropriation which can be used to take lis place. The opinion of the Attorney Cteneral points out also that under the constitution convict labor cannot be let out to any person or corporation, but the prisoners may be employed for the benefit of the state. M'CAHTY DECIDES TO EKTIKX Will Come Bat'k to Pendleton De- ntc Ho Kobbcd Editor McManus. NORTH YAKIMA, May ' 10. (Spe cial.) Sheriff Taylor of Umatilla Coun ty. Or., arrived today and persuaded Mike McCarty to return with him to Pendleton without the requisition pa pers which t.ie prisoner had insisted upon. McCarty made one condition that he should be allowed to see the woman who came here with him be fore leaving, and thia was scanted. McCarty denies robbing; Editor Mc Manus and says on the contrary that he looked after the man when intoxi cated, put him to bed and paid his ex penses. The Sheriff leaves for Pendle ton with his prisoner tonight. Corvallis Plans Stock Show. COKVALL.IS. Or.. May 10. (Spe cial.) A livestock show is to be given in this city June 7 and 8. It Is a repe tition of an event of last year when the prizes were confined to horses. The success of last year's venture led to a determination at that time -to re peat it this year, and after considera tion It lias been decided to so increase the scope of the show that cattle, sheep, swine and poultry will be ad mitted. A committee of general ar rangements, with W. H. Savage who CO had charge of the Marion County ex hibit at the Lewis and Clark Exposi tion, is nlanninir the nrogramme. A large fund for use as prize money is 1 being raised by contribution. LIBEKAL WITH PETITIONERS Attorney-General Expected to Ren der Opinion on Referendum Work. SALEM, Or.. May 10. (Special.) Severaj questions have been pro pounded to Attorney-General Crawford regarding the validity of referendum petitions filed in the office of the Sec retary of State against the University of Oregon appropriation bill. What his rulings will be he has not indicated; except that he will hold that the law governing the exercise of the ref erendum should be liberally construed so that its purpose shall not be de feated by technicalities. He will prob ably hold that if the forma prescribed by law are complied with in important particulars, minor variations will not be fatal. The law requires the place of residence and postofflce address of a signer. The Attorney-General will probably hold that if only one is given it will be sufficient, as that would en able an investigator to locate the signer. The most important question submitted is whether a referendum pe tition must contain a full copy of the title of the bill as well as a copy of the text of the bill. The University petitions do not set out in full the title of the bill, but give its purpose. A ruling is expected tomorrow. INSPECTS THE OREGON CADETS Major McAIexander Reviews 500 Students at Agricultural College. CORVALLIS, Or.. May 10. The an nual inspection of the cadet regiment at the college took place this forenoon. The inspection is annually made by -a United States army officer, who visits all the land grant colleges of the coun try and makes a report of each to the War Department at Washington. The inspecting officer this year is Major McAlexarider, and the period from 8:30 A. M. to noon was devoted to military evolutions by the 600 cadets in the regiment. Major McAlexander has been detailed to become professor of military sci ence and tactics at the Oregon Agri cultural College and is expected to re turn here in August. TRIES TO STOP THE BLOOD MAX WITH LEG CUT OFF TIES UP THE WOUND. Had Fallen From Train His In juries, However, Fatal Wedding Day Was Set. PENDLETON. Or.. May 10. (Special.) John E. Johnson, a brakeman on the Washington & Columbia River Railroad died at St. Anthony's Hospital in this city this morning as the result -of being run over by a freight train near Athena last night. He was walking along on top of the cars and was thrown on the rails between two of them by a lurch of the train as he was stepping from one to the other. One leg was cut off and the other badly crushed. As it was several min utes before he was missed and the train run back to pick him up, he was very weak from loss of blood when found. With rare presence -of mind he en deavored to prevent the loss of blood by tying his suspenders as tight as possible about his legs, but It was Ineffectual. He also attracted the attention of his fellow trainmen by lighting matches. He was but 23 years of age. and was en gaged to marry Miss Kate McKeehan. of Walla Walla In June. Miss McKeehan came to Pendleton Immediately on receipt of the news. WILL CELEBRATE THE FOURTH Citizens of Vancouver Begin Early to Make Their Preparations. VANCOUVER. Wash., May 10. (Spe cial.) At a meeting of the citizens of Vancouver last night to determine whether they would hold a Fourth of July celebration this year, it was decided by an enthusiastic vote that every effort wouta be put forth to give the best possible celebration. A committee consisting of the following members was appointed, who will make a canvass of the city to secure the needed funds: W. B. Carter (chairman), M. S. Cohen, James Padden, Joseph Carter. H. B. Steel, E. R. Scho Bcld, F. W. Bowne. LAY CORNERSTONE' MAY 26 Elaborate Preparations for Cere monies at McLoughlin Institute. OREGON CITY, Or., May 10. (Spe cial.) The cornerstone of the new Dr. John McLoughlin Institute, the founda tion of which is now being laid, will be set Sunday, May 26. Governor George E. Chamberlain will be asked to be present. Senator Gearin will de liver an oration and the dedicatory ceremonies will be in charge of Arch bishop Alexander Christie. The school will be opened fortho Fall term in September next. Plan 'Hospital at Oregon City. OREGON CITY, Or., May 10. (Special.) Physicians of this city are planning to build a hospital here at a cost of about $7000. There are more than 1000 men employed in the paper and woolen mills and the hospital has been an urgent need for years, as many accidents are bound to occur. It is proposed to or ganize a stock company and secure a site, erect and equip a building and turn it over to the Catholic sisters for a number of years. Much interest is be ing taken in the project, which will un doubtedly be successful. Two physicians have offered to double any sum sub scribed by the Willamette Paper Com pany towards the establishment of a hospital. Woolen Mills Shut Down. OREGON CITY, Or., May 10. (Special.) The Oregon City Manufacturing Com pany's woolen mills have been closed on account of the scarcity of water in the flume, which will be repaired and ex tended about ISO feet to a. point where the Portland Railway, Light & Power Company is constructing its coffer dam. The mills will be shut down until Mon day, May SO. Jury Allows $1838 Damages. CHEHALIS, Wash.. May 10. (Special.) In the Superior Court a jury gave Zack Inman, of Napavine, a judgment for S1S3S. the full amount sued for. in a damage case for personal injuries re ceived at a Napavine crossing. Today the case of Cook vs. the Chehalis River Lumber Company rs on trial. Quite an array of Tacoma and Portland legal talent is attending court. Milwaukle Country Club. Eastern anfl California races. Take Sellwood or Oregon City car, starting from First and Alder streets. RdfAL Makes delicious hot biscuit. griddle cakes, rolls and muffins An absolutely pure, cream of tartar powder. ROVAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. JOINT WHEAT RATE Washington Commission Will Ask for New Schedule. . DEFECT IN FORMER ORDER Railroads Have Appealed From the Whitman County Decision Xew Complaint Expected to Include " Electric With Steam Roads. OLYMPLV, Wash., May 10. (Special.) The State Railroad Commission has de cided to al)andon the joint wheat rate order it made last year, which the rail roads are fighting in the courts, and Is today preparing a new complaint under the new law, which will be served on the roads. Although the commission's joint-rate or der was sustained by Judge Chadwlck in the Superior Court of Whitman County, when first attacked by the railways, the defendants have appealed to the State Su preme Court. The -roads have also brought action in the Federal courts to restrain the enforcement of the order, and the commission is at least in doubt whether the restraining order will not be granted. The fault with the old order is that when the 1905 Legislature created the Hallway Commission It exempted lnter urban roads from the jurisdiction of the regulative, body. This point was relied jipon chiefly in the tight of the railroads against the joint-rate order, the conten tion being that the old commission bill was Invalid in that it was class legisla tion, because of the exemption of electric lines. . When the amendments were proposed to the commission law in the recent Leg islature it was noticeable the commission asked that electric lines be included, an admission of the merit of the contention of the attorneys for the steam roads. In addition to the doubt as to 'the legality of the first order, because of the defect in the old law. other questions which have arisen Induced a new hearing. For example, the inclusion of electric lines brings into consideration the Graves electric line, in the Palouse country. Then again, the O. R. & N. has recently con tended that the order could under no cir cumstances apply to its new construc tion, as the new lines were built after the order was made. The new complaint being drawn today will generally provide for joint rates on wheat, and not only for a Joint rate for connecting steam railways, but also for a Joint rate to apply to interurban lines which connect with steam railways. It will probably be several days before the complaint is completed. The hearing un der the law cannot be held until the rail ways concerned have had at least 30 days' notice. , DEAD OF THE XORTHWEST , Life Crushed Out by Cars. PENDLETON, Or., May 10. John John son, brakeman on the Spokane branch of the O. R. & N. Railroad, fell from the top of his train between cars at Athena this morning, several cars passing over both legs at the knees. The injured man died . a few hours later at Pendleton, where he was immediately brought. It is not known how the accident happened. After serving three years in the regu lar Army at Walla Walla, Johnson quit the service for civil life, and had been In the employ of the railroad company but two weeks. lie leaves a sweetheart In Walla Walla, to whom he was to have been married June 20. Came From Missouri in 1870. FOREST GROVE, Or.. May 10. Mrs. W. M. Lyda died yesterday at the home? of her son. W. H. 'Lyda, at Verboort, near here, aged 79 years. She was born in Kentucky and came from Missouri here in 1S70, whore she had resided ever since. Her husband, to whom she had been mar ried over 60 years, died here January 21, 1907. The following children survive her: Mrs. Mary F. Wadhams, New Mexico; Mrs. Miranda P. Jones, Los Angeles; J. D. Lyda, Silver, Wash., and W. H. Lyda. Mrs. Jennie Renner. OREGON CITY. Or., May 10. (Special.) Mrs. Jennie Renner died last night at her home on Twelfth and Jackson streets, after a week's illness, aged 45 years. She was born In Wales and came to America with her parents at the age of 5 years, coming to Oregon In 1886 and was married to Joseph D. Renner the same year. She is survived by her husband. and two chil dren. Ona and Kenneth Renner. Farmed at Scio for 30 Years. ALBANY, Or., May 10. (Special.) Isaiah Piatt, an old resident of Linn County, died yesterday at his home in Scio, after an illness of several days, superinduced by an attack of grip. He was 67 years old and a native of Penn sylvania. Piatt bad been a farmer in this county for more than 30 years, resid ing in the vicinity of Sclo. He recently retired from. active work, and moved into Scio. Pioneer of Washington County. ' FOREST GROVE, Or., May 10. Mrs. June Filbert wife of Peter Filbert, of this olace. died here yesterday, aged 41 years. Sbe was born in this county, near Beaverton. A husband. &. sister, Mrs. W. G. Gilbert, and her father, H. H. Da- vies, survive her. Harry C. Sorber. VANCOUVER, Wash., May 10. (Spe cial.) Harry C. Sorber, the l-year-oId son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sorber, of Vancouver, Wash., died yesterday at the family home at 602 ,lgnteentn street. Death was caused by diabetes. "Undesirables" Ordered Away. " ABERDEEN, Wash., May 10. (Spe cial.) In compliance with instructions from Mayor France, the police force last night made a raid on the dance halls and other questionable resorts, and made tan arrests of persons having no apparent means of support. All the prisoners were ordered out of town thia BAKING POWDER morning. The Mayor has given orders 'to clean the town of all suspicious and objectionable characters. REPAIRING SANTIAM BRIDGE Workmen Accidentally Find Big Structure In Danger of Falling. ALBANY. Or.. May 10. (Special.) The big wagon bridge spanning the Santiam River at Jefferson is in serious danger of falling and work was begun on it to day to prevent it being closed to traffic. A casting in the center of the upper structure of the bridge has weakened so that the top rods have been loosened and the main portion of the bridge is in danger of collapsing. The big structure, is owned jointly by Linn and Marion Counties and was examined yesterday by County Judge Stewart and Commissioner Butler, of Linn, and Judge Scott and Commissioner Needham, of Marlon. It was only by an accident that the condition of the bridge was learned. A man working Wednesday on top of the Southern Pacific railroad bridge at Jef ferson, which is only a short distance up stream from the wagon bridge, noticed the rods sag and heard them creak as traffic crossed. Public Library at Albany. ALBANY, Or., May 10. (Specials- Albany Is to have a public library if the plans inaugurated at a meeting held in the W. c. T. U. hall tonight result in success. It Is purposed to start the ven ture on a small scale at first, using a rented hall, and enlarge it as conditions justify. SHOWERS OVER THE VALLEY RA1X WAS MICH NEEDED BY FARMS AND ORCHARDS. Insures Heavy Crop of Spring Grain and Is of Great Value to the Fruit-Growing Sections. ALBANY, Or., May 10. (Special.) The rain which Linn County farmers have hoped for for several weeks fell last night and today and will be a great benefit to all grain. It will mean a big increase in the county's 1907 grain yield, and consequently is of considerable monetary significance to the Valley farmer. Rain has been badly needed for sev eral weeks. It comes too late to per mit any more plowing and seeding of Spring grain, but lt will accomplish the purpose for which it was most needed, that of bringing out the Spring grain already planted. For the past week every day's lack of rain meant loss, and the rain which fell last night and this morning came at a most op portune time. MEANS BIG CROP OF FRUIT Lane County Farmers Pleased With Rain Grain Is Doing Well. . EUGENE, Or.. May 10. (Special.) The light rain which began falling dur ing the night is worth thousands of dollars to this section of the country. Plowing will be greatly aided by moist ening the upper crust of the ground, which in the lowlands especially has been drier and hardened by recent winds. The fruit crop especially needs rain now. and prospects are good for a big After- Dinner Sale From 6 P. M. to 9:30 P. M. Regular 50c Kimonos 25c notice to orr-or- T O WN MERCHANTS We are prepared to furnish you with coats. suits, skirts, waists, etc., at New Tork prices.- Oldest Woman in V , v v, L? yy-y . i I " lj Z ! J I 4r Z. p ,A V " I ' v ; I j I 1-4 w i r -i 2r M t . i I " t v ' 1 Jo - 1? I I ?t "V . ' V I V. W 4 s i V k V Li - '- 1 MRS. MART McGRATH, 110 YEARS OLD. OyffVs Pur PHalf Is distilled wholly from malted grain by a most expensive method which has never been made public, and this pri vate process gives it great medicinal value and insures quality and flavor. 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CAUTION Sold by all druggists, grocers and dealers, or direct, in sealed bottles only; sever in bulk. Price $1. Insist on the genuine and see that the "Old Chemist" trade-mark is on the label and that the seal over the cork is nnbroken. Beware of refilled bottles and spurious malt whiskey substitutes offered for sale by unreliable dealers. They are positively harmful and will not cure. Illustrated medical booklet and doctor's advice free. Duffy Malt Whiskey Co., Rochester, N. Y. yield of berries and larger fruit. Grain is reported doing very well. Growing Crops Benefited. SALEM, Or.. May 10. (Special.) Heavy showers fell in this part of the Willamette Valley tonight, doing an in calculable amount of good to growing crops, which were beginning to suffer from the dry weather. Indications to night are favorable to continued rain. Two Inspectors Are Xamed. - OLYMPIA, Wash., May 10. (Special.) Labor Commissioner Hubbard today an nounced the appointment, with the ap proval of the Governor, ojf Captain S. A. Hoyt as Deputy State Inspector of Hulls and Equipment, and E. B. Stone as Dep uty State Inspector of Boilers and Ma chinery, under the state navigation law, which becomes eeffctive ' June 12. IBoth men live at Seattle. Gilbert Creditors Will Meet. SAUaM, Or., May " 10. (Special.) Ore gon victims of the Gilbert Brothers' bank failure have just received notice that at Los Angeles on May 27, a final meeting of the creditors of A. T. Gilbert will be held. E. 8. Williams, the trustee in bankruptcy, Saturday Extra Specials AT THE HOUSE OF VALUES Suit Special We have on one rack about 50 Suits, . prices ranging from $25.00 up to $42.50. Odd Suits ; a big bargain if you find your size. Today only your choice, $17.75 Come early. Skirt Special $5.00, $6.50 and $7.50 Sldris, is black, blue, gray &nd miit urea; today $335 J. M . ACHESON WHOLESALE baa made a return of "no assets." 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Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is recog nized as the best tonic stimulant in tha world for both young and old. Abraham Thornes. be taken Into custody on a charge of insanity. Pursuant to orders of the court Sheriff Sapplngton took young Thornes into his care. On account of the demented condition of tile boy's mind It was feared that he would do himself some bodily harm.. Canning Company Under Hammer. VANCOUVER. Wash., May 10. (Spe cial.) The matter of the receivership . of the Columbia Canning Company, of this county was before Judge W. W. McCredie today, and the property of the company was ordered to be sold to satisfy the claims of the creditors. The claims against the company aggregate about J10,-' 000. The suit to have a recetver appointed was brought by the Standard Box Com pany, of Portland, Or. Changes In Station Agents. 'ALBANY, Or.. May 10. (Special.) Tha following changes In station agents on the Corvallis & Eastern have been an nounced from the head offices in this city: N. C. Peterson, agent at Philo math, has been transferred to Toledo; Charles Shupp, an Albany young mat, has been appointed agent at Philomath, and C. K. Allen, fromerly assistant agent at Corvallis, Is now agent at Summit. Values", today, 79 O WSi 9 On Display in Our Alder-St. Window Fifth and Alder Streets