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Newspaper Page Texti 6 THE MORNING OREGONIAN. THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1903. LEVY DETERMINED FOR STATE TAXES Counties Must Raise $1,1 50, . 000, of Which Multnomah Pays $359,145. INCREASE OVER LAST YEAR Mate Board of Levy Completes Es-. Umates, Which Include Special Appropriations of 180 7 Not , ' Provided For at That Time. SALEM, Or., Jan. 1. (Special.) The amount of money to be raised by the several counties for state purposes in 3908 is $1,150,000. This is shown by the annual estimate of expenditures completed by the State Board of Levy today. Thia is $135,000 more than the amount raised by the counties In 1907, and $535,000 more than was raised in 1908. The total expense of the state for 1908 Is estimated at $1,851,750.14, of which amount $489,350.1 will be raised by Indirect taxes or Is covered by levies already made but not expended. This leaves the balance of $1,160,000 to be raised by the several counties by direct taxation this year. Reasons for High Levy. County Courts have been anxiously awaiting: the announcement of the ap portionment of taxes so that they may be able to determine the amounts of their own levies. As will be seen by the following- comparative table, Mult nomah County mut this year raise $359,145 for state taxes, as compared with $320, 107.50 In 1907, and $195,187.50 in 1906. The 1906 levy was exception ally low for an even-numbered year, for the reason that one of the large appropriation bills had been held up under the referendum and the money was to be expended. Those appropria tions became effective in 1907, making; the levy for that year unusually high for an odd-numbered year. The 'levy for 1908 Is high, because this year the unexpected appropriations of the Legislature of 1907 must be met. As the levy in 1907 was made before the Legislature convened, the levy for that year did not cover the special ap propriations of that session. The amounts the several counties have "been required to raise for state purposes for the last three years are as follows: Apportionment by Counties. 1!XK. 1907. 1908. Baker $ 14.625.00 $ 23.9S5.00 $ 2fi,910 FSenton 12.625.00 20,705.00 23,230 Clackamas.'. 20.937.50 34,337.50 38,525 Clatsop .... 13.2flO.O0 21.730.00 24.3S0 Columbia .. 6.625.00 10,865.00 13,190 Coos 12.687.50 20,807.50 23.345 Crook 8.125.00 13.325.00 14.950 Curry 2,500.00 4.1W.00 4,600 Douglas .... 21.662.50 35.362.50 30.675 Gilliam 5.437.50 S.917.50 H7.005 Grant 6.750.00 9.430.00 JO.5S0 Harney 10.000.00 IS, 400.00 - 18.400 Jackson 19.625.00 32.1X5.0O 36,110 Josephine .. 6,625.00 9.225.00 10.350 Klamath ... '7.187.50 11.787.50 13.225 Lake 6.687.50 1 0,967.50 " 12,305 1 Lane 28.875.00 . 47,355.00 63.130 Lincoln 3.437.50 5.637.50 6.325 Linn 32.875.00 S3.916.0O 60.490 Malheur 6.875.00 9.635.00 10.810 Marlon 38.312.50 . 62.832.50 70.493 Morrow .... 5.937.50 9.737.50 1 0,925 Multnomah 195.187.50 320.107.50 359.145 Polk 19.187.50 31.467.50 35,305 Sherman ... 6.437.50 8.917.50 10.005 Tillamook .. 5.437.50 8.917.50 10.005 TTmatllla ... 30.625.00 , 50.225.00 66,350 Union 13.937.50 22.857.50 25,645 Wallowa ... "4.562.50 7.482.50 8.395 Wasco 14.625.Oi) J3.9S5.0O 2S.910 Washington 18.812.50 30.852.50 34.615 Wheeler .... 4,187.50 6.867.50 7,705 Yamhill .... 24.437.50 40.077.50 44.965 year. The district is in good condition financially, the people being willing to vote a light tax each year. ' WHEAT ACREAGE IS LARGE Washington Winter Wheat Promises Big Yield Next Year. TACOMA, Wash.. Jan. 1. (Special.) Advices from State Grain Inspector Arrasrnith, who has been over a large portion of the wheat belt, are that the acreage of Fall wheat Is fully as large as was sown last year. Reports re ceived by the wheat exporters are to the same effect. The conditions for Kali sowing have been ideal and -the present prospects for the Winter wheat are the best pos sible. The weather has been wet enough to sprout the seed nicely. The open weather has permitted plowing, which will put the ground for Spring vaiieties in admirable shape. VERDICT OF MANSLAUGHTER Jury Finds Charles Churchill Guilty. Acquittal Expected. NORTH TAKIMA, Wash., Jan. 1. After deliberations extending over two nights and one day, the jury trying Charles Churchill for the killing of David Ray Zelgler In this city October 7, returned a verdict of manslaughter this morning. The announcement of the verdict came as a great blow to the young wife and aged mother of the defendant, who. like Churchill himself, had been confident of acquittal on the ground that the shooting was in self defense. The trial occupied two weeks and has been one of the hardest-fought and most important in its re sults on record in this county for many years. DELAY NORTH BANK OPKNIING Levy Says Road Will Be Operated In February. TACOMA. Wash., Jan. 1. (Special. 1 C. M. Levy, third vice-president of the Northern Pacific, who is in Tacoma to day, says that the opening of the new North Bank road will be delayed longer than expected. It is not likely that the line between Vancouver and Kennewick will be In operation before the middle of February. Some freight business may be handled, but no atterhpt will be made to take care of passenger business for some time. DFF TOP OF DISAPPOINTED IX LOVE AND COMMITS SCICIDE. Places Gun Against Tree and Pulls Trigger Found . by Brother Re turning From a Dance. PENDLETON, Or., Jan. 1. (Special.) With the top of his head blown com pletely off, the lifeless body of Albert B. Brown was found this morning on his brother's ranch, about nine miles south of this city. He had placed the muzzle of a shotgun against his tem ple, and. resting the butt against a log, pulled the trigger. Brains and blood were spattered all over the walls of the little cabin and thrown out through the open door into the yard for a distance of 30 feet. No word of explanation was left, but It is believed that disappointment in a love affair, combined with ill-health, are the causes responsible for tbe deed. Brown was but !1 years of age. His father lives at Oakland and hls( mother at Condon.. " - The body was found this, morning at 8 o'clock by his brothers, when they returned from an all-night country dance which the dead boy had refused to attend. Totals ....$625,000.00 $1,025,000.00 $1,150,000 RESERVE Fl'XD IS DIVIDED Secretary of Slate Makes Appoint ment to Various Counties. SALEM. Or.. Jan. 1. (Special.) Secre tary of State F. W. Benson today made the distribution of the 10 per cent Forest Reserve Fund, which is divided among the several counties in which forest re serves are located, each sharing In the funds according to the number of acres of reserve in each. This fund must be used by the counties for school and road purposes, half of the money being de voted to each purpose. Two apportion ments are made at this time, for the reason that information was not avail able before this upon which to make the 1906 apportionment. The apportionment for 1906 is as follows: Total area of National Forests in Oregon 8,698,250 Total amount received from Forest Reserve rentals in 1906.$ 7,585.96 Apportionment of amount per Forest Reserve acre 00087212485 Amt. County. Acreage. Ap'rtn'd. IXaker 405,760 . 353.87 Clackamas 465,220 406.73 Crook 911,820 796.22 Douglas 691.200 603.81 Grunt 1,384.740 1,207.66 Harney 282.240 246.15 Jackson 252.360 220.09 Klamath 26.080 455.81 1-ane 1.062,380 , 926.53 Linn 397.440 846.63 Malheur 1.920 1.67 Marion 184.320 160.75 Multnomah 69.760 60.S4 Imatilla 2S7.170 250.45 Union m E4.1.2N0 475.55 Wallowa 733.920 640.07 Wasco 3112.880 316.48 Wheeler 133,760 116.66 Total 8.698,250 $7,585.96 The apportionment for 1907 follows: Total area of National Forests In Oregon 16,463,535 Total amount received from Forest Reserve rentals In 1907.$ 13.9S0.S9 Apportionment of amount per Forest Reserve acre OOOS-i.42028 Amt. County. Acreace. Ap'rtn'd. Baker 567.040 $ 481.53 Benton 3.840 3.26 Clackamas 54S.4M 465.77 Coos 174.720 148.37 Crook 1.674.760. 1.422.21 OurrV 565.997 472.16 Douglas 1,156.800 982.36 C.rant 1.&77.W 1.594. C9 Harnev 534.400 453.83 Jackson 671.360 570.13 Josephine 630.182 535.15 Klamath 1.004.SOO 853.28 l.ak 1.232.210 - 1.046.42 Lane 1.520.120 1,290.89 Lincoln 216.960 184.23 Linn 417.760 439.68 Malheur 1.920 n 1.63 Marion 199.680 169.57 Morrow 152.976 129.91 Multnomah 74.210 63.05 Polk 11.520 9.78 Tillamook 96.158 81.S6 Imatilla 432.542 367.33 Vnton 593.960 t 604.39 Wallowa LSW.5W 1.1NS.69 Wasco 448.640 31.99 Wheeler 178.560 151.64 Yamhill 28.160 23.92 ' Total 16.463,535 $13,980.89 Arlington School Levy 3 Mills. ARLINGTON, Or.. Jan. 1. (Special.) At a school meeting held here Monday, a three-mill tax was levied for the coming VALLEY HOPGROWERS TO MEET Will Perfect Branch of Coast Union at Aurora. AURORA, Or., Jan. 1. (Special.) The Hopgrowers' Unlon composed of the hopgrowers of Aurora, Butteville, Molalla, Needy, Macksburg, Hubbard, Barlow, Canby and other nearby towns, will meet In Aurora next Sat urday at 1 o'clock to perfect the local organization and to select one of the permanent directors of the Pacific Hopgrowers' Union. The success of the union is assured and an effort is being made to have all hopgrowers' sign up as soon as possible. At a meeting of delegates Monday In Puyal lup all signed and assured the commit tee that 90 per cent of Washington growers would Join. At Eugene Tues day over 90 per cent of growers pres ent signed up and were appointed to get signatures of those not at the meeting. The California delegates, excepting M. H. Durst, left for home Tuesday night. Mr. Durst will leave Oregon on Thursday night From now on the local organization will be left in the hands of Oregon growers. As soon as the necessary number of acres are rep resented formal organization will oc cur. It is quite likely that the union will take steps to enable holders of 1906 and 1907 hops to receive better prices for tnem. All growers In Ore gon are expected to co-operate to per fect the union as soon as possible. SALEM DEMOCRATS ORGANIZE Thomas Jefferson Club Formed to Boom Chamberlain for Senate. SALEM, Or., Jan. 1. (Special.) The Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club was organized here tonight by 45 local Democrats. W. A. Liston was chosen chairman, and A. M. Dalrymple, secre tary. Aside from the adoption of a resolution favoring the nomination of Bryan for President, the club took no action, except to appoint a committee to prpeare a constitution and by-laws for the club. This is the only Democratic club in Marion County, and it will probably take an active part in political Issues during the campaign just about to be gin. The nomination of Governor Chamberlain for United States Senator and his indorsement at the June elec tion will probably be one of the move ments in which the club will engage. FIRST DAY' BLOODY Eugene Without Houses. EUGENE; Or., Jan. 1. The Promotion Department of the Eugene Commercial Club is in a unique predicament. It has started an active campaign to advertise the county's and city's attractions for the settler and the investor and now that answers are beginning to reach them they find that there are no houses to be rented in Eugene. Many new houses are being erected but with the rapid increase In the city's population the creating of new homes has not kept step with the number of newcomers. The spectacle of a city virtually with out a Tiouse for rent is a new one, but it speaks volumes for the progress of a city. At a recent meeting of the real estate men at the club's office the ad visability of forming a building and loan association was discussed. Crimes Darken New Year's in Brooklyn. ACCIDENTS ARE NUMEROUS Manhattan Otlzen - Inhales Illumi nating Gas After Quarrel With His Wife as to Prop?r Way of Celebrating" the Holiday. NEW YORK, Jan. L -A long record of killings, assaults, accidents- and minor crimes was written in Brooklyn police blotters today. New Tear's Day is usu ally peaceful. Brooklyn was even more disturbed than in larger Manhattan. The police had scores of assault cases to handle in both boroughs. Gas escaping from a partly open burner asphyxiated Jacob Spriesterback and his wife In their home in Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn. An unknown burglar was shot down and killed while trying to enter David Jaffe's store on Messrole Street. Jaffe collapsed when he found he had killed the burglar. The police are hunting for Frank Fere so, who shot and killed Michael Schln dello -as an outuome of an altercation in Carroll street. Hattle Schubert took umbrage at a re mark made by her husband. Max Schu bert, in their home on Ocean Parkway, and stabbed him with a knife. He is in a serious condition. After a quarrel with his wife as to the manner of celebrating New Tear's. ArchP bald Mitchell, who several years ago married Agusta Home, a daughter of a wealthy West Virginia politician, took his life early today by Inhaling illuminat ing . gas at his home on West Seventy first street, Manhattan. Archibald Mitchell's sister is Mrs. Lucy Mitchell Lawson. who Is the daughter-in-law of Thomas W. Law son, of Boston, and whose stepfather is Thomas A. Mclntyre, a well-known broker of this city. Mrs. Mitchell had spent the evening with Miss Dorothy Russell, the actress, a daughter of Lillian Russell. She was prostrated with grief when Bhe learned of her husband's act. Mitchell was 37 years old and it is reported that he spent nearly $2)0,000 In a few years. When h'.s wife's father cut down his allow-' ance Mitchell seemed to lose hope of redeeming his business ventures. NEWPORT IS SCORCHED Early Morning Blaze Does $25,000 Damage Little Insurance. NEWPORT, Or., Jan. '1. (Special.) A disastrous fire occurred here this morn ing about 5 o'clock. Fire was discovered In the rear room of the Cosy Corner con fectionery shop on Front street and an alarm was Immediately given by blowing the whistle of the steamer Richardson but by the time assistance arrived the flames had gained such headway that nothing could be done to check them. The fire spread rapidly to adjoining buildings, and soon the general merchandise store of L. V. Williams, the Keystone Building, oc cupied by the jewelry and millinery store of II. K. Jenkins and the jewelry shop of F. J. Booth were a roaring mass of flames. By desperate efforts two small build ings, the Palace Meat Market and Hop kins' real estate office were torn down. The fire fighters here made a stand and by the bucket brigade, which formed a double line across the street passing salt water from the Bay the progress of the fire was finally stayed. The Taqulna Bay Life Saving crew gave valuable assist ance. The property loss will probably reach $25,000, with only a small amount of insurance. The origin of the fire Is not known. VOTES LOST TO MAYOR Decision That Fort Lawton Resi dents Cannot Use Ballot. SEATTLE, Wash., Jan. 1. (Special.) By a decision rendered this after noon. Corporation Counsel Scott Cal houn has disfranchised 400 voters, sol diers and civilians, living at Fort Law ton. He has also created consterna tion in the ranks of Mayor W. H. Moore and his supporters, who have depended on the votes of the reservation to aid their purpose In returning the present Mayor to office. Mr. Calhoun's decision Is based on the Interpretation of the law, to-wlt: That Fort Lawton is a Government res ervation within the city limits, and that consequently those who reside there have no right to vote at a city or county election. The decision does not affect the soldiers' rights to vote on a National election. Heretofore, through the Influence of a Catholic priest, the Fort Lawton vote has been handled as one man, and last election it was delivered for the present Mayor, W. H. Moore, whose backers have figured that he would control It at the coming election in March, when every vote will count. At the last city election a contest was based on the right of the soldiers and civilians at Fort Lawton to vote, and a Superior Court Judge held that they had the right of suffrage in any election. THE DAY'S DEATH RECORD Colonel M. 91. Murdock, Wichita. WICHITA, Kan., Jan 1. Colonel M. M. Murdock, editor and owner of the Wichita Eagle, and postmaster of Wichita, died at 1:20 this morning. He had been un conscious since Monday, His son. Con gressman Victor Murdock, had hurried here from Washington to be at the bedside-Colonel Murdock was the most noted man in Kansas. His powerful pen shaped the destiny of the Republican party on many occasions. He figured in some ex citing scenes of the early history of the state, notably Quantrell's raid on Law rence. He was 70 years of age. He was born in Virginia and came to Kansas be fore the Civil War. He Is survived by a wife, two sons and one daughter. Con gressman Victor Murdock, Marcellus M. Murdock, business manager of the Eagle, and Mrs. Paul Eaton. A immsL Clea raece oaie Most attractive bargains today in our great Clearance Sale of Winter merchandise. Variety was never ' greater. Quality of showings never surpassed or prices more delightfully low. GOAT Values up to $5.00 $1.00 Including Children's, Misses' and regular size Coats. Long and Short Coats In broadcloth, covert and car acula; fitted and loose; $22.50 and $25.00 Coats. $1Q COATS Hundreds to select from; val ues up to $12.50 $5.00 At $15 Your choice of our fine broad cloth, covert and caracula coats.. Values up to $35.00. 0 SUITS Children's and regular size Suits; values up to $15.00. $5.QO SUITS At $12.50. All sizes; mostly black; regular $25.00 and. $27.50 values; sizes up to 46. FURS Black Coney Neckpieces with head and tails; $3.75 values. 95c CHILDREN'S FUR SETS Squirrel Tie and Muff; regular $3.50 values. 95c Children's i Mar . , w Cloth Coats " ; : $10.00 values, - $5.00 A -X K m j $7.50 values, - $3.00 jjfl - w.- , $5.00 values, , 1 - -sl-$1.95 u SILK PETTICOATS $6.50 values... $2.50 $10.00 to $12.50 values, $5.00 SATEEN PETTICOATS $1.50 values... 79 $2.00 values... $1.25 $4.00 values... $2.25 HOSE 25c values 15 35c values .20 50c values 30 JERSEY RIBBED UNDERWEAR Reg. 50c value, 25 Reg. 65c value, 35 Reg. $1.50 value, 75 MUSLIN UNDERWEAR 65c Corset Cov's.25 85c Skirts 39 $1.25 Nightgowns 59tf $1.00 Drawers,... 50 WAISTS In silk net and linens, values up to $4.50, $1.95 SKIRTS s SjyjrSEWa& 150 Walking and Dress Skirts to select from; $10.00 to $12.50 values $3.95 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL M Acheson Co. FIFTH AND ALDER STS. CAUSES OF BANK FAILURES WILIilAMS POIXTS OCT WEAK SPOTS IN NEW YORK. Wants Closer Supervision to Prevent Abuse of Corporate Power Re quires Weekly Statement. ALBANY, N. T., Jan. 1. After a thor ough review of the general conditions re sponsible for the panic of 1907. Clark Williams, superintendent of the New York State Banking Department, in his annual report submitted to the Legisla ture today says the causes contributing largely to the failure of the ten financial Institutions in New York City were: A lack of proper supervisory power; too great interdependence between corpora tions; a lack of association for mutual assistance; and corporate abuse. The forms of corporate abuse princi pally contributing to these failures were: A general disregard of laws; lack of conservatism in management; inattention to and disregard of duties of directors. and the improper use of corporate credit for personal advantage. Mr. Williams recommends numerous changes In the banking laws of the state to remedy these abuses and with a view to giving the superintendent of banks a much wider supervision over the activi ties of certain classes of institutions un der his jurisdiction. Mr. Williams, stating that the "weekly bank statement" Issued by the New York Clearing House Association does not re flect the aggregate financial position of the banking Institutions of the city at large, since one-half of the . banking power does not report to tins association. announced that he will require an aver age summary statement of the conditions of the banking institutions of the state at the close of business on Friday of each week and that this statement will be pre pared at the New York office of the department. TROUBLE IS FEARED AT MINE Armed Officers Guard Wilkeson Property From Strikers. TACOMA, .Wash., Jan. 1. Sheriff Mor ris returned today from Wilkeson, where he went to Investigate conditions at the Wilkeson mine, where a strike of miners is in progress. The Sheriff took with him eight deputies, who have been placed un der the orders of Deputy Sheriff Gregory. The latter has been Instructed by Sheriff Morris to preserve order and a picket line has been established around the mine, be yond which the strikers are not allowed to approach. Concerning the situation at the mine. Sheriff Morris said: "There, as yet, has been no trouble and I hope there will be none. The situation, however, is serious as the temper of the miners is such that only a spark is needed to cause an explosion. Every ef fort will be made to avoid trouble but I have informed both the officials of the company and leaders of the miners that order must be preserved. Both sides are apparently using every effort to prevent trouble, but with nearly 400 men Involved, hot-headed action by a few might cause difficulty." COLUMBIAS BEAT THE INDIANS tChemawa Loses Fast Game at The Dalles. THE DALLES. Or., Jan. 1. The foot ball season closed here today with a game between the husky Chemawa Indians and the Columbias, of this city, and was won by the local team, 10 to 0. The day was cool and the field was covered with snow. Chemawa kicked off, and after some fast scrimmages Captain Murray began ham mering Chemawa's line and without a loss carried the ball from the locals" 25 yard line for a touchdown. Mclnerney missed a difficult goal. In the second half The Dalles worked the ball back to the center of the field where It was lost on a fumble. It was soon recovered and Smith made the sec ond touchdown. Mclnerney again missed the goal. County School Directors' Convention ALBANY, Or., Jan. L (Special.) A convention of all of the school directors and school clerks of Linn County will be held in this city In February. The first convention of this kind ever held in the state occurred here last Spring and it was so successful that another will be held next Spring and the custom will likely be continued. The exact date for the convention has not yet been selected but County School Superintendent Jack son today began to arrange the plans and programme for the meeting. Orovllle Buildings Burn. ' SPOKANE, Wash., Jan L (Special) Fire originating in the candy store of A. E. Case, at Oroville, Washington, rapidly consumed that building and the saloon of William Frank, then Jumped to the Square Deal saloon, owned by the local brewery, which was also destroyed. The total loss is about $10,000, about one-half of which Is covered by Insurance. Capt. H. B. Rogers, Cutter McClellan OAKLAND, Cal., Jan. I. Captain Henry B. Rogers, of the U. S. revenue cutter McClellan, died here yesterday. Captain Rogers was CI years of age. Highwayman Kills Victim. MINNEAPOLIS. Jan. l.-rWllliam P. Harris, a brakeman, was shot in a hold up last night, and later died without having given any coherent statement of what had occurred. Appetite for Crabs THE codfish hat an enormous appetite for shell-fish, crabs and lobsters. He eats them alive and he eats them raw. He eats them all without in digestion and grows fat He has a powerful liver. The oil from the cod's liver makes Scott's Emulsion A natural power to digest and to produce flesh is in every spoonful. This power means new vigor and new flesh for those who suffer from wasting diseases. An Draifkui SOe. ud tl.OO Any nian who chews can afford to get the very best plug obtainable. Piper Heidsieck costs a little more than ordinary tobaccos but it is so far superior in quality and lasts so much longer that every man who uses tobacco can afford it, PIPER HEIDSIECK CHAMPAGNE FLAVOR PLUG TOBACCO has an originality which distinguishes it from all other tobaccos. On sale in more stores than any other plug tobacco made and more of it sold than all other high grade tobaccos combined. "The Height of Good Taste"