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TITS MOIOTXG OHEGOXIAN, FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 14, 190S. cin stands OP FOB WE Notifies British Columbia She Can't Make Use of Edu cational Test. WORE RIOTS ARE FEARED Federal Lawyers Instructed to Se cure Admittance of Immigrants ' JTeld on Board Ships at Vic toriaTrouble Threatened. VANCOUVER. B. C, Feb. 13. (Spe cial.) The fight between the Do minion and Provincial governments on tho question of Japanese exclusion reached a crisis today when the fed eral government announced that It would Immediately disallow tho natal act Just passed by the legislature of British-Columbia. This act provides an educational test for all immigrants. It must remain in force ten days be fore cancellation. In the meantime the federal government lawyers in Vancouver have been instructed to se cure the admittance ' of all Japanese held up by the provincial enactment to the extent of applying for habeas corpus proceedings in the courts. The Ottawa government has also ad vised the Mikado that the rights of Japanese coming to British Columbia will be fully protected. All this may precipitate another riot in Vancouver. Jf the provincial government "fails to Keep out the Japanese by reason of federal interference, working men will undoubtedly parade the wharves and forcibly prevent Orientals from land ing. JAPANESE IX HOT DEBATE Opposl lion Howls at Speaker and Slakes Him Apologize. TOKIO, Feb. 13. After an exciting de bate, lasting six hours, which developed Into 'a riot on the floor of the House of Representatives, the financial budget was paused by a majority of 102. Speakers on y, lioth sides occupied a long time, and to ar ls the last they howled at the chair ar.d' charged favoritism, the opposition members demanding an apology. Tho chair suspended the session for half an hour, and upon resuming the chair apologized handsomely to the opposition. Impressive speeches were made during the debate all making a point of the leat ine that more than one-half of the li"dget was expended In armaments. It was also urged that the fiscal' measures of the government did not contain provisions to prevent an outflow of gold, while the balance of trade had a tendency against Japan, fear being expressed that the basis of the gold reserve might be endangered. Upon the side of the mlnintry, the prin cipal speakers eloquently argued that it was both unwise and dangerous to pub licly discuss the Nation's finance from a pessimistic standpoint, thereby creating an unnecersary alarm abroad. He called ' attention to the natural resources of Japan, which were only r.waiting devel opment by cheap capital. JAPS TO TEST EXCLUSION ACT Victoria Consul AVill Claim Rights Under Treaty. VICTORIA, B. C, Feb. 13. One hundred and seventy Japanese are being detained In quarantine here, failing to pass the educational test in the Natal act. They ale likely to bo excluded. Should this happen, the case will be taken to the courts. The Japanese Consul will claim rights under the treaty and the steam ship companies will also refuse to take back the Immigrants, as they are under PREVENT ENFORCING OF LAW Ottawa Government Gives Orders to Justice Department. OTTAWA, Out., Feb. 13. The Canadian government has sent Instructions to the nrerit of the justice department in British Columbia to take legal steps to prevent the provincial authorities enforcing any penalties against Japanese citizens under the Natal act. Just passed by that pro vince. As fioon as the act reaches Ottawa It will be disallowed. ALBANY DEBATERS CHOSEN Team to Represent College In Ore gon Intercollegiate Contest. ALBANY. Or., Feb. 13. (Special.) William H. Steele, Walter Hodge and Grover C. Birtchet will represent Al bany College In the Intercollegiate De bating LcasTle this year. They will meet the team of Pacific College, of Newberg, in this city, February 28, In one of the preliminary debates for the championship of the Collegiate Debating League of Oregon. The question to be discussed is, "Resolved, That on the whole strikes have been beneficial." Pacific supports the affirmative. On the same even ing MMlnnville College and tho Monmouth Normal School debate the same question and the winners of each of these preliminary debates will meet In the final debate for the league honors. INVESTIGATE LAND VALUES tate Railroad Commission Resumes Hearing at Olympla. OLYMPIA, Wash., Feb. 13. (Special.) Ilisarlng was resumed today before the State Railroad Commission on the valua tions of railroad properties within the state. The railroads are introducing their testimony in defense. All today was spent In taking testimony on the land values of property holdings that the Great Northern has In Spokane. The figures as introduced by the railroad expert are much greater than those of the state. The Great Northern holdings are valued at $5,511,713.87. or a fraction over 14 cents per square font on an average. The state estimates were less than tf".O0O. Hearing on. the Northern Pacific will be heard to morrow. KELSO STRIKE IS CALLED OFF Shingle Weavers Decide ' to Work With Nonunion oawyer. KELSO. Wash., Feb. 13. (Special.) Operation were resumed in the shin gie mill of the Metcalf Shingle Com pany this afternoon, the operatives who went out on strike Monday returning under previous conditions. At a meet inn of the Shingle-Weavers Union last president of the organization, who came irom Seattle to seme mo iroumo. it was decided that tne local organiza tion had committed an error. In strik ing and the decision wa unanimous that the members return to work. The ti-Aiihia o ynca nvr the refusal of the company to discharge Zach Stephen. 1 1 V. .. th. MmnlAV a sawyer, who uts oocu m me v v. of the company for a number of years and who has repeatedly refused to join the union. The union employes have decided that they will work with Stephens. , FCYALLCP MAN IN DISGRACE Charged "U'lth Crime Against Girl Who Lived With His Family. TACOMA, Wash., Feb. 13. (Special.) J. M. Rising, of Puyallup, a well-to-do merchant who is accused of a statutory offense against Hilda Schilley, a 16-year- old girl who had been living In his family, will not be tried on a charge of crimi nal assault, but for assault with intent to commit the crime. For lack of testi mony. Judge 3nell, before whom the trial began today in the Superior Court, held that the charge of criminal assault was not binding on Rising, after a motion to take the case from the Jury had been made. The story of the alleged assault was told tearfully by the girl before a crowded courtroom. ' The defense will in troduce Its testimony tomorrow. Twelve witnesses have been subpenaed by Ris ing to appear In his behalf. ABERDEEN SALOOJJMAN FINED Prohibition League Gathers Evi dence That Convicts Ole Vammen. ABERDEEN, Wash., Feb. 13. (Special.) Ole Vammen was found guilty by a Jury in Police Court today on the charge of keeping his saloon open on Sunday. He was fined $30 and costs. Vldler Bros, forfeited bail of 335 on a similar charge. Other cases on the same issues are to be heard. " The complaints are made by members of the Anti-Saloon League, one of whom testified to having bought a bottle of beer. The bottle was offered in evidence and ac cepted by the court. DEAD OF THE NORTHWEST Mrs. Mary Caseday. OREGON CITY. Or., Feb. 13. (Special.) Mrs. Mary Caseday, an old resident of this county, died at her home In Central Point last night. Just five days before her 65th birthday. She had been ill but a short time. Deceased was born near Trenton, Ga.. February 17, 1M3, and has lived in this county for the last 33 years. She leaves seven children: B. L., G. L., C. A., Edward and William Case day, and Mrs. Mohala Baker and Mrs. Minnie Sager. The funeral will be held at 1 o'clock Saturday; interment in Zion Cemetery, at Canby. Pioneer Hopgrower. PUYALLUP, Wash., Feb. 13. (Special.) Alexander Colin Campbell died this morning aged 75. He came to the Pa cific Coast 28 years ago, locating in the Puyallup Valley. He had been a success ful hopgrower and was held In high re gard by a wide circle of friends. Besides his widow he leaves four daughters and three eons: Mrs. O. S. Jones, of Walla Walla; Mrs. D. A. Whitman, A. D. Camp bell and Mrs. Ed Sentl, of Puyallup: Mrs. A. S. Wilhite and C. H. Campbell, of Hoqulam, and J. H. Campbell, of Monroe, Wash. Tacoma Shipping Notes. TACOMA, Feb. 13. After loading 1000 tons of- wheat and a heavy ship ment of lumber the French steamer Amlral Fourichon proceeded to Seattle tonight for additional cargo. With 600,000 feet of lumber from the Tacoma Mill, the schooner Bangor was towed out by the tug J. M. Coleman this afternoon. The Norwegian steamer Transit, un der time charter to carry railroad ties from Tacoma to Guaymas, Mexico, is back in port for her third successive cargo. American sohooner J. W. Clise Is ex pected here Monday to load a cargo of lumber for Callao at the Danaher Mill. This vessel was taken to replace the American ship Eclipse, recently wrecked while en route to San Fran Cisco. Find Suitable Rifle Grounds. ASTORIA. Or., Feb. 13. (Special.) The special committee from the Chamber of Commerce went to Fort Stevens yester day afternoon to confer with Colonel White relative to the selection of suit able grounds for a rifle range for the use of the men on Admiral Evans' fleet. A site was selected that appears to be suitable in every way. Just south of the old fort and of easy access either from the Quartermaster's wharf or the En gincers' dock at the jetty. Colonel White will prepare data concerning the grounds, giving measurements, etc., which will be Submitted to the Navy Department. Injured by Dynamite Cap. KELSO, Wash., Feb. 13. (Special.) John Jabush, the H-year-old son of C. F. Jabush. of this place, sustained a pain ful accident this afternoon while playing with a dynamite cap, the explosion of which tore three fingers and the thumb from off his right hand. The splintering of the shell caused abrasions on the face around the eye, but without injuring the laa s signt. xne thumb, index and mid die fingers were amputated and the hand dressed by physicians who were lmme diately summoned. Eggs Plentiful, Drop in Price. TACOMA, Wash., Feb. 13.-(Special.) The egg market Is not In satisfactory condition. The receipts are constantly, in creasing and the demand is such that the Jobbers are having difficulty in moving their stocks. In order to stimulate trade the price of strictly fresh ranch eggs was dropped today from 26 to 24 cents a dozen. The market is weak at 24 cents and unless things brighten up the dealers state that probably another drop will take place tomorrow. Transfer Lightship Officers. ASTORIA. Or.. Feb. 13. (Special.) First Officer Hammerstrom, of the light house tender Armeria. has been trans ferred to the tender Heather and First Officer McCann, of the Heather, has in turn been transferred to the Armeria. PERSONALMENTION. A. M. La Follett, an ex-member of the Legislature whose home is in Salem, Is a guest at the Imperial. Brother Theodul, choirmaster ' and housekeeper of the Sacred Heart Parish, Is seriously ill at St. Vincent's Hospital. Alfred Wllhelm, a well known dry goods salesman, died yesterday afternoon aged 49 years. He was born in Australia and came to Portland with his parents 37 years ago. He was sick but a short time and his sudden death was a surprise to his many friends. To Cure a Cold in One Day Tak. LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablet. Drusxieta refund money If it falls to curs. E. W. GROVE'S Ignature le on eaca box. 2So. Olympla Malt Extract, good for grand ma or baby. Only 15-100 of 1 per cent alcohol. P'.iones: Main 671, A 2467. JJ. SHERAR DEAD Wasco Pioneer Succumbs in The Dalles, Aged 75. HE WAS FAMILIAR FIGURE Freighted Gold From Interior Ore gon in Early Djiys and Bnllt Roads That Will Make His Name Long Remembered. THE DALLEa Or., Feb. IS. (Special.) Joseph H. Sherar, who died In this city on Tuesday, February 11. was one of the stalwart figures of the pioneer days of Eastern Oregon. No one was better known to all classes of the traveling pub lic and few among the thousands that came and went from under his roof did not remember well the towering figure and strong personality of Mr. Sherar. In this day of railroads and easy transit comparatively few realize that irom their earliest settlement every team and traveler going to and from Eastern and L. The rate J. H. Sherar, Who Died At The Dalles, February 11, Aged 78 Years. Central Oregon had of necessity to pass across Sherar's bridge over the Deschutes River and seek shelter and refreshment at his comfortable roadhouse there. Although a native of Vermont, where he was born November 16, 1833, Mr. She rar was reared in Northern New York State, where his parents moved during his Infancy. In 1S55 the Western fever and a desire to see a new country led him to seek his fortune in the mines of California, which he reached by way of the Isthmus. Proceeding to the Salmon River, he mined there for three years, and In 1859 purchased a ranch in the Hoopa Valley, buying also a train of 40 mules, -with which he began freighting from the Coast to the mines and 150 miles up the Klamath River. In 1S62, with his pack-train, he started for Oregon and the Powder River mines. His route lay along Trinity Rivter, across the mountains to Scott Valley from there to Jacksonville and Oregon City, and thence to Eastern Oregon across the Cascades by the Barlow road. Upon the summit of the Cascades he found snow 20 feet deep in June. life pack-train, which was handled by a crew of Spanish packers, was famous for its equipment and was the first to bring aparejos Into Oregon. The object of Mr. Sherar's Journey north was to continue freighting between, the mines of Oregon and their points of supply. His first cargo was obtained from a stalled team ster in the Umatilla Valley, loaded for the Auburn mines, in Baker County. How Bakeoven Was Named. Dissatisfied with the mining pros pects of that section he returned to The Dalles with a view of moving his train back to California. Here be met the late A. H. Breyman, who then had mines and a trading station at Can yon City, and by him was persuaded to take a train load of supplies to that point. On this trip his Dutch cook at one stopping place built a clay oven ln'which to bake, bread, bestowing the name of Bakeoven upon the settle ment. Antelope, Cold Camp, Bridge Creek and Alkali Flat, all well-known settlements, were also named by Mr. Sherar on this trip. Impressed with the richness of the mines lie decided to remain, and for two years made regu lar trips with his train of supplies Into the mines, bringing out the gold dust of the miners and merchants on his return trips. The first safe owned in Canyon City HOME-LIKE COMFORTS Hotel St. Regis, New York, Unusual Attractions. Offers A NEW PHASE IN LIVING "God's blessing upon the man who provides you with the comforts of home when away from home!" was the ex clamation of a well-known personage whose business compelled him to be much away from his own fireside. When or where this man found enter talnment so enjoyable as to call forth this benediction Is not recorded, but such an expression might naturally fall from the Hps of any one of the many thousands who have had the good for tune to share the bounteous and com' fort-giving hospitality of New York's leading hotel, the St. Regis, at Fifth Avenue and Fifty-fifth Street. Home comforts reach their climax in this hotel. Whether your tastes be moderate or extreme, the St. Regis, by reason of Its perfect construction, its matchless equipment and its excellent management, is prepared to satisfy and please to the utmost. A vast expend! ture of money, combined with rare foresight and good judgment, have pro duced "a veritable marvel" In the St. Regis Hotel. Every requisite for per sonal comfort and restful enjoyment is at hand. Expensive, do you askr Such a false report once gained circulation. Where the idea originated is a mystery, but It must have been in the mind of some one who knew nothing about the St. Regis by actual experience. Compara tiveiy speaking,- the cost of living at tne &t. Regis is most moderate, as all who have experienced the pleasure there offered will bear witness. A sin gle room, bautifully furnished, may be had for $4 a day; or the same, with private bath, for $5 a day; or a parlor, "bedroom and bath for $12 and upward. Furthermore, the, restaurant charges are no higher than In other first-class hotels. f was taken , in by Mr. Sherar on the back of a mule. His courage iu. sight enabled him not only to protect the treasure entrusted to his care, but helped him to successfully evade the then frequent Indian raids. This firood did not follow his successor, Henry -Heppner, to whom he sola nis outtit. as on ins he lost the entire train by the Indiana 1 tv rav i i .tot- After sell ing his pack train Mr. Sherar bought a farm where the town 01 uului hu-v fan,,, an Ano-ocaA fn atockrals In PC. Later he moved to Tygh, where he took up a pre-emption claim and remained . ' . - . xi, ,0-1 V, ri in tne stock Dusiness unui ion, he purchased the Deschutes bridge from a settler named O'Brien and took up a homestead upon which be built his home and stage station. In 1863 he was married to Miss Jane A. Herbert, whose parents had Immigrated from Illinois, and lived on Fifteen-Mile Creek. Built Good Roads. From the time Mr. Sherar purchased his Deschutes home his every effort was bent upon Improving and enlarg ing his holdings. Gradually he gained possession of valuable tracts of land in Sherman and Wasco Counties, a new and substantial bridge was built across the gorge of the Deschutes, and for 30 miles each way from the river he built such roads as trained engi neers might justly be proud of. He was a master roadmaker and the grades leading In and out of the Des chutes canyon, built without survey ing Instruments of any kind, are a monument to his remarkable talent. For years by his own manual labor he continued to better these grades until the construction of the Columbia Southern Railroad diverted the Inland traffic. Flouring and lumbering mills were among- his possessions, the former built at the falls of White River, which now furnish the electric power of The Dalles. His herds and flocks were large and on one occasion he shipped an entire trainload of wool. mostly of his own raising, to the Philadelphia wool market. Mr. Sherar was a public-spirited man and took a keen Interest in politics, but would never accept office, his one experi ence in that line being when he was appointed by Governor Moody as a road expert to Inspect the state's road n Union County. Mr. Sherar had been In ill health for some years, and since the death of his wife last Summer had failed rap- dly. He leaves no family except bis adopted daughter, Mrs. C. M. Grimes, of Dell, Malheur County, and a nephew. J. E. Sherar, of Colorado. His remains were burled here on Thursday by those of his wife In the Oddfellows' Cemetery. ' DRINK CAUSES TRAGIC DEATH Intoxicated Man Fatally JBurned by Explosion of Kerosene. BELT .INGHAM. Feb. 13. Joseph Paulus, tt butcher at Deming, went home last evening badly intoxicated. He started a rousing fire in the stove with kerosene, leaving the tin can -standing near the stove, and fell asleep In his chair. The tin of oil exploded, throwing the burning fluid over the sleeping man. He was res cued by neighbors, but was fearfully burned. Paulus was brought to a hos pital here last night, but died this mor ing. PHOTO VALENTINES THE LATKST. Kiser has 'em. See 'em. 248 Alder at. Metzger fits glasses for $1.00. Our water comes from wells 1400 o Famg-jMsr feet deep. hszgJZr t4 Our barley is selected by a partner in our business selected from the best that is grown. Most of our hops are Bohemian. Our yeast is produced forever from the same mother cell. 'Tis a yeast that no one can duplicate. That is vhy Schlitz beer is good. ' But we spend more on purity more time, more skill, more money than on any other cost of our brewing. y V Ask for the Brewery Bottling. Common beer is sometimes substituted for Schlitz, To avoid being itnpoud upon, see that the cork or crown is hat Mad BROWN A SUICIDE ? New Theory as to Death of Baker City Man. HARD PRESSED FOR MONEY Bolts In Bomb Said to Have Come From His Own Mine Friends Scout Idea Former Sheriff Took His Own Life. BAKER CITY, Or., Feb. 13. (Special.) The city has been quiet since the closing of gambling, Monday, and there are no indications that the gentlemen of the green cloth will ever attempt to operate in Baker City again. This action of the District Attorney has called to mind the death of Harvey Brown, who was lealous In enforcing the laws against the gamblers. The rumor is now current here that Harvey Brown committed suicide and was not assassinated, as has been general ly supposed. Just where the story orig inated is not known, but it has gained widespread circulation and is causing much comment. There are several reasons advanced to support the suicide theory, chief of which is the fact that he was in great financial difficulty and desired to secure money for his family. It Is re ported that on the day of his death he told his wife he was going to his mine In Stlce's Gulch to see a man, whom he knew at the time was not there. It Is also reported that the bolts In the gate are the same as those used at his mine and that a quantity of wire, the same as was used on the bomb, was found In his cellar. Although Brown had taken out life Insurance amounting to $27,500, only $10,000 of this was in force at the time of his death. On the other hand, there Is better reason to believe Harvey Brown was assassi nated. He had been summoned to testify for the defense in the Steve Adams case and feared to go. . It has been learned that Brown worked for the state In the Eteunenberg case and had made reports to the state's detectives. One of these reports failed to reach its destination, and Is believed to have gotten into the hands of the Western Federation. It is the belief here that this double dealing cost Brown his life. SEWAGE IX DRINKING WATER Frightful Condition Comes to Light in South Tacoma. " TACOMA, Wash.. Feb. 13. (Special.) Consumers of water in the low service, who have been complaining of the dirty and nauseous water which they have been compelled to drink, today found an ex planation for -this in a broken sewer which empties vast quantities of its filth into the reservoir at dam No. 2. Part of the water distributed to the residences, business blocks and factories on and be- low south E street comes from this res ervoir. Tonle-ht bfnr ih rm,T,n ti, ir deck of the Commissioner of Public woras, arter many contradictory state ments, claimed the sewage water run ning into the reservoir had not been turned into the drinking water mains, but was used for hydraulic purposes at the pumping station. The Council or dered an investigation. WHOLESALE GAMBLING RAID Seattle Police Hale 32 Orientals to Police Station. SEATTLE, Wash., Feb. 13. (Special.) Sergeant of Police C. G. Bannick and a posse of patrolmen arrested four China men on charges of conducting a gambling game in the Way Chong building on Main street, near Fourth avenue tonight, and took 23 Japanese who were playing the game to the City Jail on charges of gambling. It took several trips of the police auto mobile to carry the prisoners to the City Jal, where ball In the sum of $25 each for the players and $100 for the men ac cused of conducting the game was ac cepted. Money amounting to about $50 was In sight on the table. YDUNC GQSSQN FACES TRIAL JURY OF FARMERS TO DECIDE FATE OF WASCO LAD. Accused of Killing Ernest Bonoml While Asleep in His Poor yard on the Night of August 3. THE DALLES. Or., Feb. 13. (Special.) The trial of Edward Gosson for the mur der of Ernest Bonoml began hero today. Prosecuting Attorney Menfee and his deputy, F. W. Wilson, appearing for the state, and W. H. Wilson for the defense. Most of the day was occupied in the se lection of a Jury, which was completed this afternoon after little difficulty. A majority of the Jurors chosen are farmers. At both sessions the courtroom was crowded with friends and acquaintances ot tne Gosson and Bonoml families both being residents of long standing in the Mill Creek district. Gosson, who is a clean-shaven, boyish-appearing fellow. bore himself with composure and listened with apparent anxiety to the proceedings of the court.. His parents occupied seats near his chair, as did other members of his family. The widow and children of Bonoml were also present in court. The opening statements of counsel to the Jury were finished before the adjourn ment of court tonight. The crime for which Gosson is on trial was committed August E last, when Ernest Bonoml, a market gardener, was shot and killed as he lay asleep In bed in his dooryard. Gosson at that time was employed In XJmatilla County and Is known to have been at Bonomt's farm on the morning of the murder. SHIPPING MEN TO ALASKA Mining Company Determined to Break Strike at Fairbanks. 9RA TTT ."PI Wash . lfh. 13 CKnofin Declaring that the business life of the Tanana country depends on getting at least 2000 men into the country by early branded CHRONIC STOMACH TROUBLE A groat many people who are suffering from indigestion are suffering unnecessarily. They can be cured. Proper attention to the diet and the right remedy to tone up the weakened organs are all that is required. The symptoms of stomach trouble vary. Some victims have a ravenous appetite, some loathe the sight of food. Often there Is a feeling as of weight on the chest, a full feeling in the throat. Sometimes the gas presses on the heart and leads the sufferer to think he has heart disease Sick headache is a frequent and distressing symptom. Miss Julia A. Van Sickle, of 724 No. Ninth street, Fort Dodge, Iowa says: "Last winter I suffered from loss of appetite, general weakness and exhaustion. I had no desire for food of any kind. I had a nervous headache nearly every after noon, especially when I began to get tired. , My heart also troubled me skipping a beat every once in a while. "My father urged me to take Dr. Williams' Pink Pills as he thinks very highly of them. In a few days I saw they were helping me. My appetite returned and I have not been bothered by stomach trouble or nervousness since." 1 e ' Sufferers from dyspepsia In any form who find their condition unrelieved or actually growing worse while using other reme- dies, would do well to try iDr.Williams'! 1 PINK PILLS I 2 50c pr box; aix boxe. $-so at all druggists. q Send today for free Diet Book. 0 Dr. Williams Medicine Co., s Schenectady, N. Y. s) Spring, the big operators from Fairbanks and vicinity have opened an employment agency in this city in the Maynard build ing, at First avenue south, and are mak ing every effort to sign up men willing to work for $0 a day and board. On Sunday at least 100 men will start north and others will be sent as fast as they can be obtained. The owners believe that if they can get a large number ot men in by Spring, that those who are now causing trouble will realize the futility of further fighting against nonunion labor. GIVE BCENIC PHOTO VALENTINES. Clever, novel, rich. Kiser, 218 Alder St. Perfect fitting glasses $1 at Merger's. That is why Schlitz beer is good for kherwood & Sherwood, 8 Front Street, Portland,