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THE MOKNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. SATURDAY, DECEM1BR 17, 1Mi 2 ACCUSED OF GRAFT ePistrict Attorney Protects Chinese Gamblers, l AN INFAMOUS ORGANIZATION , Threats of Wholesale Killing and Mur. dor Ar. Threatened Unlets Abut Stop. New York." Dec' IS. A prophecy of , wholesale killings and murders in the - Chinese quarter, unless the police take derided steps to eliminate gamb ling there, was made yesterday In the Toombs court, before Magistrate Om men by Frank Moss, who appeared as the counsel for the defended four Chinamen aralgned on a charge of murder. The defence has been undertaken by the society because the Hip Sing Tong, the reform society of Chinatown has furnished the society with evidence on which they have prosecuted China town gamblers. The four prisoners, Wong Look, Dang Lung, Tong Gau and Wong Ding, are alleged to be the murderers of John Baldwin, of No. 10$ Nassau- st, who was in a saloon drinking when he was shot by a stray bullet fired In a fusillade from several China men. "There will be murders, shootings and troubles without end," said Mr. Moss, "if a stop is not put to gambling in Chinatown, and I want the district attorney's office to realise it. The control of the gambling privilege Is the bone of contention between the two great Chinese secret societies the Hip Sing Tong and the On Long Tong. The only way to stop this conten tion is to eliminate the gambling houses In the whole Chinese quarter. I am amased to see the police and the district attorney's office apparently protecting the gambling syndicate in this section.' Assistant District Attorney Garvan's reply was that If Mr. Moss had any evidence the district attorney's office would be glad to listen to it "Tea," replied Mr. Moss, "and you appear here In behalf of the On Long Tong as though you were a paid at torney of that Infamous organisation." Mon Mun. of No. 0 Hudson st, Brooklyn, testified that he was the man the shooters were trying to kill He said that he was walking along the Bowery late that night and as he passed No. 12, the headquarters of the Hip Sing Tong. a Chinaman, whom he Identified as Chlng You. beckoned to the four prisoners and shouted. "There goes Mon Mun: he's a member of the On Long Tong!" At that, the witness said, half a dozen Chinamen ran out of No. 12 and began shooting at him. He ran,' without stooping to count the number of shots. : Several policemen testified that as many as thirty or forty shots were fired. Of the four Chinamen arrested. two were wearing coats of mall and one wore a bullet proof Jacket James J. Hprtigan, the bartender of No. 10 Bowery, where Baldwin was drinking, said. "When I heard the shots and the breaking of glass I ordered everybody In sight to drop to the floor. Baldwin was the only one who didn't to so as far as I could see. I was on the floor myself." The hearing wis adjourned till next Tuesday. trol the European markets. The draw back law, as interpreted by the attor ney general places such regulations within the discretion of the secretary of the treasury. PUZZLE OVER VARDMAN. Will He be Invited to President Room- volt's Inauguration T , Washington,Dec.lt.--Th Inaugural committee la sorely perplexed over a problem which has arlaen In connec Uon with tho seudliif of Invitations to the Inauguration to the governors of the states. Shall or shall not an In vltatlon be sent to Governor Yardman of Mississippi, is the question whlcti presents serious difficulties. Of course, In the light of Yardman's unpardon able and persistent discourtesy to the president, so recently exhibited In his churlish treatment of the congratula tton extended to Mississippi by Prcsi dent Francis of the Louisiana Pur' chase exposition, no Invitation would be sent to him. were It not for his ot- flclal capacity. On the other hand there la strong dlscllnatlon even ap pnrently to alight the state of Mis sissippi which Vardaman represents. The fear expressed by members of the Inaugural committee Is that Yard man would, were he to receive such an Invitation, make It the occasion for reply which would be as nearly an In sult to the president as it Is possible for an. Individual of his stamp to offer. ' No decision has yet been reached, but It Is probably a safe prediction to say that no formal Invitation will be extended to the Mississippi governor until assurances that It will meet with at least a -civil reply have been re ceived. NEW FUND RAISED CALLED THE BLUFF. Prominent Snow MILLERS WIN OUT. Drawback on Canadian Wheat a Blow to Western Farmers. Washington, Dec. 1. The draw back spstem which permits the duty on raw materials Imported for manu facture for the export traJe will soon be extended to cover Canadian wheat mixed with American wheat In the production of flour designed for for eign markets. The administration has virtually decided to adopt this course, though the formal order will not be Issued for ceveral days. As the drawback law has been ap nlled. Canadian wheat could be brought Into this country In bond, ground Into flour and the flour ex ported without the payment of any duty on the wheat. Or, under another plan, the duty was paid when the wheat was Imported, and when It was shown that an equal amount of flour had been exported the duty was re funded. The millers complained that neither plan worked to their best ad vantage, as they were forced to keep the Canadian wheat separate, while the best results are obtained by mix ing the hard Canadian wheat with the soft wheat from Kansas or other west ern states. Hard wheat can be se cured In the northwestern states, but it costs 17 cents a bushel more than the Canadian hard, and the millers contended that they could not pay the higher price and export flour at a profit. They are willing to pay the American price for flour made for American consumption. This dlclslon is a distinct conces sion to the flour manufacturers, and will. It Is declared, enable them to con- Clubmen Swoop From Steps. New Tork. Dec. IS. Twenty dollars Is a big price to pay for removing the snow from the sidewalks in front of an average dwelling house, but that was that what George White, of Park st Jersey City, paid, and he did it cheerfully. The cleansing operation attracted a large crowd. In which were many well known men of the residen tial section of Bergen Heights, who mercilessly "guyed" the four cleaners The four men engaged In removing the snow are well known members of the Jersey City club. William Glass. Her man Lee Meyers. Marcus Hlgglnbot- ham and Edward Ransom. The five men were at the clubhouse on Friday night when White re marked: "1 would like to see you fel lows work. I'll give you II apiece to shovel the snow off my walk." Make it Ave," said Glass, "and Til go you." rts a bargain replied White, as he counted out the money. A .contract was drawn by a lawyer, and at o'clock yesterday morning, armed with brooms end shovels, the men began their task In the presence of about fifty of their clubmates. Carneie Doubles the Franklin Donation. IS OVER A CENTURY OLD Trust Is Ono Started by Bon jam Franklin for an Industrial Train ing Sohoo in City of Boston, New Tork. Deo. It. Andrew Car negle has given to the city of Boston, the sum of $540,000, and become the Joint founder with Benjamin Franklin of an Instttlon for Industrial training, according to an announcement made this morning by tho Herald. The new- new enterprise is to be managed along the lines of the Cooper Institute this city. Benjamin Franklin, In his will, left to the city of Boston, tho sum of $5. 000, which was to be Invested and kept Intact for a century. Tho board of selectmen and the ministers of three denominations were mentioned as trustees, of whom the expenditure of this fund should fall. The amount was Invested in real estate soon after the death of Franklin which took place In 1790, and it was found on the ter mlnatlon of tho trust that tho fund had increased to $270,000. It is stated that Mr. Carnegie recently agreed to donate twice the amount of the fund for the purpose stated. FATAL COLLISION AT SEA. Schwsb Hsavily Taxed. Johnstown, Penn. Dec. 11 The county commissioners today fixed the assessment of C. M. Schwab on money at Interest and Investments at $1,000,- 000 and . added a penalty of $500,000 more because he had refused to make a personal return and left tho board to fix the amount He had declared his residence In Cambria county a few days ago, and would not fill out the return blanks. This makes his taxes In the county $6,000. Forfeit to Stat. San Francisco, Dec. 14. Mrs. Charles Boettcher and Mrs. Nettle B. Haley, formerly Miss Nettle B. Mc- Murtle of Denver, have abondoned their effort to have their goods, freed of duty, brought in by them on the Japanese steamer Hong Kong two years ago. Some $2500 worth of the silks, satins and curios they pur chased were ordered forfeited today and will be sold at auction. Now York Schooner Abandoned Ono Man Dead. Gloucester, Mass. Dec. 15. The fish ing schooner Metamora, bound from Boston for the Grand Banks, put In here this afternoon having -on board Captain F. H. Getchell and four mem bers of tho crew of the lumber laden schooner John T. Williams, Bangor, Me., for New Tork, which was a ban doned at sea as result of a collision between the two vessels. A member of the William's crew was drowned. The collision occurred twenty-five miles northeast of Thatcher's Island last evening. The Williams was cut down to the water's edge, but was kept afloat by her cargo. Captain Robblns and the crew of the Metamora rescued all except one of the men In their dor' les, although the sea was high. The name of the drowned man is unknown The John T. Williams was of 230 tons net. She was built at Brooklyn. In 1857, and hailed from New York The Metamora sustained little damage. UNIONS FIGHT GERMS. Tho Bsetoria Hss No Union Card Out Chicago, Dec. H. Labor unions have been enlisted to fight the spread of tuberculosis. The office Janitors, clgarmakers union, have offered the cooperation of their organizations in efforts which are to be made to mini mize dust In down town buildings and healthy conditions In shops and fac tories. The Janitors, according to Secretary MacLaln of the union, will endeavor to discover means of shaking rugs and carpets without filling the air with dust and disease germs. Members of the union have been asked to suggest methods. Janitors with hacking coughs will undergo medical Inspec tion under the auspices of the commit tee on the prevention of tuberculosis In prder to discover the effect of liv ing In dusty surroundings. Correct QotAcsfirMxi So much for dreu, which I main tain to be a thing of consequence in the polite world. Lord Ckttletfeld to kit to. It is now in all walks of life. Good form is assured by wearing the "Correct Clothes for Men," bearing this label . Ifitd penjamm & (y MAKERS NEW 7RK Q Equal to fine cuflom-macfe in all but price. Q The maker guarantee, ana ourt, with every garment Wt are Exclusive Agent in this city. ASTORIA SAVINGS BANK Capital 1'a.ld In 1100,000. Hurplm and Undivided Troflti 25.000 ' Transact a general banking biutaee. Interest paid on time deosita. J. Q. A. DOWLDY, 0. 1, PETEK80N, FRANK 1'ATTON, J. W. O A RNER, , r resilient Vice President Cashier. Asst. ttublsr TENTH STREET. ASTORIA, ORE. First National Bank of Astoria ESTABLISHED 1886 Capital and Surplus. $100,000 ASTORIA IRON WORKS JOHN FOX, Proband gupt, r.Lul.lloh Secretary A.t.FOX, Vk-e ilwelflMit. AHTUHIA HAVINttM BANK, Trees Designers tad Manufacturers of TBI LATK8T 1MFKOVKD CANNING MACHINERY, MARINE ENG1NESJAND BOILERS. COMPLETE CANNERY OUTFITS FURNISHED. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. Foot o( Fourth Street, ASTORIA, OREGON. CANDIES PAR EXCELLENCE Largest Factory in Oregon $ in City of Astoria. Polyoarpus' eandisa eannot bo sold ss chosp as somo, but tho boat prod ucts of tho eendymeker' art aro pro duced in tho Immense faotory of tho Eastern Candy Company, en Duano street, and tho choice sweets that you nood to graoo your Christmas board, and to fill tho little ono'a stocking with, aro tho cheapest, because they are the best, at the store en Commer cial street You wouldn't give your children poison? Then don't give them Infer ior candies. You wouldn't try to make bad Im pression on your sweetheortf Then give her some sweets that are a. good in Intrinsic worth as they are attraot- Ive In appeoranoe, and, at the same time, patronise a homo Industry that Is greater than you may realise. We have on our counter EIGHT TONS OP THE BEST CHRISTMAS CANDIES over offered In tho ststo of Oregon, and our fsotory Is tho Isrgest in the ststo.. This could not be so if our goods were not THE BEST. THE EASTERN CANDY CO, , 506-508 Commercial St., Astoria. 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