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THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. WIDNttOAY, reiRUARY I, IMS. HAHN IS ATTACKED 4 B. i F. Allen Presents Pointed Statements. RECALLS EPISODE AT'SALEM . 'x .v' . Pettoffic Appointment Does Not. Meet '.With the, Approval of One of CUt- top County's Ex-Legislators ; Consider Party Betrayed. Astoria, Or, Feb. 5, 1905. I Oer Sir; Aa t have in previous Issue of your paper entered a protest me but has spokn from the platform during his associations with the cltl sena party. He has denounced the loaders, especially C W. Fulton, pri vately to in, publicly to the people of this .county. He hat , declared him self to socialist, privately to me, ami In an open meet In of the socialist organisation. He promised that .party that he would become a full-flelet member on his return from the stal legislature (the last time he served), but in some wy during that last time in the legislature, the principles of he republican party that he had denounc ed to me and others, began to look good to htm. The leaders of that party, and especially the loaders of the lo cal organisation of that party, whom he so bitterly denounced, looked sllll better to him, and on his return. In stead of the socialist organisation adding- the Hon. Mr. Hahu to Ha roll of membership, the local (or what Mr. Hahn was pleased to term the "ring Republican organisation of Clatsop county), secured the Hon. Mr. Hahn. It was on account of the most un principled political procedure for a the appointment of John Hahn to wh(J f year. tried to make His nmfnfflM ft A alAria and las, . T - . - the pop iueve that he cared more protest I referred to a letter that I had for honor than money wno ever posed wmitrii w uun yer s. roar scat ; .. ..,, i , . . . m ' as a man who would sacrifice mon ?: . " -.v .Cor the benefit of fae conuuuult In ugn, u tnsgrace any wan. tr tra j )lyH.h, Jra... willing , to mj nm, unu ( muiiKw.on ,h. .rlfl..!,, hln hiMl. fce truth this letter contained, by his MM monej, for tne ben((Ui on lnU WAR IS DECLARED Democrats Throw Down Gaunt let. Republicans Pick It Up. THE ? HANSEN i RESOLUTION Attacks Tuttl Charter Bill in a Fiery Resolution Imputing Ulterior Mb tives to the Republieana Which They Will Resent tailing to make denial, I now consider It proper, and furthermore, a duty 1 wb iu ua,tuui, i v iaK himself with wnote liicta. as. Know inem, tnua showing to the public the character of tile man who is expecting to admin ister for them the government of (he Astoria postofflce. 5 I accused John Hahn of being a , traitor to the republican party; I ac cused him of offering me a bribe ot money, that he thereby, through my Jwgrace, would profit in a financial way. As you all know the occasion of vrhlch this affair I claim took place at Satem, It Is not necessary that I, should go lot detail, therefore, I will proceed with the facts after stating that the omest of the senatorial election was a , nost decided one, and the result was aat obtained until the last minute ot the session. At the noon recess of the Suit day. Mr. John Hahn called me to ne side (on the west porch of the eapltol building), and commenced conversation by stating that George HIU was then in Salem in the interest f Corbett, and thai he would approach sie with the endeavor to secure my vote, for Corbett. Mr. Hahn said: ' Ben. don"t you have anything to 4a with him (Hill) because he wants to sink money ant of, the deal", and con tinuing on, he said: "If you want to "ot for Corbett, you may as well have all there is in It."., ,., . ... - . .. As this method was new to me, I was anxious to learn mora. I, therefore, said: "John, bow am I to secure all there Is in itr i. f J- ?;' John said; " myself, can get it for lom- . "Werr i said. "John,"' now much Is there In Itr V' .r Jebn said: "D yqu want to know'? I said:V"Certainly..if I'ehange'tny vote for money, I wan? to know how muefi I am to recef ve."" V ";i " ! John said: "All right," and forth with he left the building. When h returned I was In my seat (the legis lature, had convened). As Joan took Irfs seat. I said: "Did you find out 7 Mr. Hahn said: "Yes," and forthwith made the figures of $2000 on a slip of paper, and handed it to me." I nhook my head and said. "No." He then whispered in my ear: "Five hundred more." I still said. "Xo." He then asked me how much I wanted, saying: "I am not limited to that, I would get the money," he said, "ain't I good foi it?" I fiuid: "I suppose you are." He then said: "I will guarantee it." Then to encourage me, he said that "they all do It," meaning the members would all sell their votes if they could get a purchaser. He further stated t.iat Khumann would vote for Corbett dur ing the coming session, and it would be a good time for me to follow wlt.i my vote. I pafd: "John, there Is plenty f time; I will think it over." As the record will show Khuinumi did vote foi Corbett during the evening session, How Mr. Hahn knew that Shumann would change his vote during the even ing. I will leave to the Imagination of tners, but I believe that his method of finding out that secret was the same aa it would have been In my case, had I accepted his terms. I know that he tried to make money out ot my vote because no man would subject him self to such a disgraceful and criminal condition, unless he expected a re ward. From the fact that he made first a bid, then raised that bid $500, and finding that would not be su'Hcient lie then asked me how much I wanted, snylng the last offer was not the limit. After first guaranteeing me all there was in it. he shows plainly that John wan endeavoring to raise his salary, in a quiet way, on the side. I have men tioned Mr. George Hill's name in this affair because'. I wished to quote Mr. Tfahii just as the conversation took place.1 I will state here, that Mr. Hill bad no conversation with me at any time in this connection. I have accused Mr. Hahn of being a traitor to the republican party, and I will - further say that especially the branch of that party known as the Clatsop county or ganization. Mr. Hahn has denounced If! the most bitter terms, not only to account ot the proof of his dealing In politics for personal , gain, associutlug a party 'that he has no sympathy with. In "order to receive a reward: on this account, more than that of his offering mo a bribe that I decided to expose him. The mutter ot the deal that he tried to make with me was between ourselves and while It was a disgrace to 'Hahn, it was no in Jury to me. Through the advice of some ot his friends, I decided to let it go, so far as making it public was concerned; but, as the saying goes, "It was tie last straw that broke the camel's back." so with me. In this mat ter of the expose of Hahn. When I saw that he was still keeping up the same method for personal gain, work ing a party to whom he had no re spect, whose principals he denounced with the sole object or personal gain, I concluded to tell the people what I know of him. It is said that Mr. Hahn will be our postmaster for the next War has been declared! Council man Hansen Introduced and passed resolution In the common council Mon day night that will result In stirring up business conditions fit Astoria which In the end will result In a much needed renovation and a 'purification of the political atmosphere. The reso lution was written byA. M. Smith and the Interlineations are In Mr. Smith's handwriting. Following Is the resolu tlon: "Be it resolved by the common coun ci of the city of Astoria, that the common council of the city of Astoria, individually and - collectively is un alterably opposed to . passage of seiv ate bill No.' 14$, amending the hurtsi of the city of Astoria. The hill is an unjustifiable attempt - at legislative tyrany and oppression in legislating away the term of office of city officials for partisan reasons and In cresting a police and Are commission with au tocratic powera entirely Independent ol the council and without leaving the council power to limit the number of either policemen or firemen or to tlx their salaries. The enactment of such a bill will result In serious injury to the prosperity and progress of the city of Astoria and we respectfully petition the legislatlev assembly of the state or Oregon and particularly the members of this county to defeat said bill." Councilman Hansen, In advocating the adoption of the resolution stated four years. Well, if so, we must ac- that If the Tuttle charter was adopted cept the issue, but if the citizens had their way, he wouldn't come as near getting that office as he did getting the office of city treasurer over a year ago, and by what I can learn, he would not receive one-third of the republi can votes of the city. ' '' B. F. ALLEN. Teachers' Examinations. Notice is hereby given that the coun ty superintendent of Clatsop county will hold the regular examination M applicanta for state fuid county papers at the court bouse aa follows: For state papera Commencing Wednesday, February !, at t o'clock a. m. and continuing until Saturday, ' February 11, at 4 o'clock p. m. Wednesday Penmanship, , history. spelling, 'algebra,, reading, school law. Thursday Written arithmetic, the ory of teaching, grammar, bookkeep ing, physics, civil government Friday Physiology, geography, mental arithmetic, composition, phy sical geography. Saturday Botany, plane geometry, general ' history, English literature, phychology. Commencing Wednesday, February t, at 9 o'clock a. m., and continuing until Friday, February 10, at 4 o'clock p. m.: First, Second and Third Grade Cer tificates. Wednesday Penmanship, , history, orthography, reading. ; Thursday Written arithmetic, the ory of teaching grammar, physiology. Friday Geography, mental arithme tics, school law, civil government Primary Certificates. . Wednesday Penmanship, 1 orthog raphy, arithmetic, reading. Thursday Art of questioning, the ory of teaching physiology. - EMMA C. WAKREN, Sschool Superintendent, Clatsop County. Strike While the Iron Is Hot and keep It hot by striking. Now is the time for you to strike the best, real whole-souled bargains that you ever saw while S. Danzlger & Co. are altering and enlarging the big store; while the workmen are making the building ring with the noise of the hammer and saw; you get a bargain in suits, overcoats, pants, hats shoes and furnishings that will make you a friend ot the big store. Prices on fine quality goods never were so low; you can save from 1-8, to 1-2 on anything you need. The immense stock must be reduced, it's not a question of profit, Its a question of loss. For when the alterations and refitting Is completed, S. Danzlger & Co, 488 and 490 Com mercial street, will give, the public a greater clothing store than Astoria ever had, with an entire new high grade spring stock. Home-made egg noodles for soup Extra nice. FOARD A STOKES CO. It would place the police power in the bands of the republicans, who would swear In a large number of extra po lice and firemen on election day foi political purposes;, that they woulJ purchase supplies without limit, and entail unnecessary expense On the city. The democrats huve been" doing this for eight years, and the republicans have entered no protest. The demo cratlc members of the council, being representative citizens, the public has had confidence that tile affairs of the city would be honestly and economic, ally administered On the same hypo theses, the republicans being Inter ested In , an honest and, economical ad ministration of .business affairs. Would be just as careful. The business of a dty ought to be administered on the same. lines with a democratic adminis tration as with a republican adminis tration. Business principles will not be eliminated and superseded by polit ical principles. To accuse the republicans with mal administration of public affairs, Ik n far-fetchej argument and cannot be bourne out by the facts, but the Im putation will be resented by the re publicans. If vice and crime and gam bling Is to run rampant under the pro tection of a democratic police force, the republicans have as much right to put a check to It by the imposition of the sheriff authority. The police Ir. Portland never did anything to sup press vice and crime, it was Sheriff Word that wiped out existing evils and he is supported by nine-tenths of the people of Portland, Irrespective ot party affiliations. It ran and will bt done In Astoria, and the Hansen reso lution furnishes the incentive for such actions. That It will have . the sup port of a large majority of the people of Astoria Is an established fact, and will be more clearly apparent as the war wages. If the democrats want to Join Issue on these questions, the re publicans will accommodate them. Clothes Bought at Wise's Pressed Free of Charge Whenever Wished. $9.50 NO MORE NO LESS $150 A large number of Astoria's smartest bargain hunters took advantage of , Wise's $9.50 Special Sait Sale Because we don't offer shop-worn suits that never wtre worth much. WISE offers suits that are NEW bought for last Fall's business; suits that formerly sold a $12.50,; -xt " $13.50, $15.00 and $17.50. SUITS THAT HAVE DECENT LININGS AND WILL WEAR A WHILE. Mooic Figures, $9.50 per Soil. iliflRMiefl. Mermaini Wise The Reliable Clothier. Pears' "Just soap,' is good enough for some, but most women insist on having Pears'. Ask some girl with a good complexion why? Bold by the ctk and la bosas. THE LOUVRE - Finest! Ifctiort In The City ADMISSION FREE A First Class Concert Hall Siohsnlng Shivering Fits of Af ue and Malaria, can b relieved and cured with Electric Bitters. This Is a pare, tonlo meJlclne; of especial benefit In malaria, for It exerts a true curative Influence on the disease, driv ing It entirely out of the system. It 'i much to be preferred to Quinine, hav ing: none of this drug's bad after-ef fects " 8. Munday of Henrietta, Tei writes: "My brother wa very low with malarial fever and Jaundice, till he took Electric Bitters, which saved his life. At. Chns. Rogers' drug store; price 50c. guars nteed. The ingredients in many soaps, re quire free alkali to saponify them. The rich, cool lather of Pears' does not result from free alkali, fats or rosin. Pears' and purity are synonymous. Matchless for the complexion. ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM Seventh and Astor Streets CHANGE WEEKLY HARLES WIRKKALA. Prop. Bonoattnonannnnnnnaaoannottnnonnooo The Palace HiilE Palace Catering Company aoaaaaaaaaaaanaaaaaBBBaattauttaaaaaanS The Best Restaurant Rcf nUr Mull. 25 CcbU Sunday Dinners i Specialty Everything- tbe Market Afford! The TROY Laundry Is tho only ."White Labor Luundry in the City. Does the lkul of Work at very reasonable Prices, and is in every way worthy of your patronage. Cor. 10th and r)UANE STS. rhono 1991 Monday Mornlnf for your SCHOOL BOOKS Tablets, Pencils, Pons Pupet Ink Erasers, Pencil Boxus, in fact anything you need in school supplies. We have the goods and lots of them, many new designs. Come early. Don't wait till the rush comes. J, N. GRIFFIN MASQUERADE BALL GIVEN BY THE. Sons of Herman Wednesday Evening, mary 22, 1905. Feb- nTnxxrttmuiuiiiitiixxxxxxxxxzxmiiiuiiiuAixx FRESH AND CURED MEATS ' Wholesale and Retail . Bhijis, Lo'ginp Camjis and Mills sujliod on short notice. LIVE STOCK BOUGHT AND SOLD WASHINGTON MARKET . CHRISTENSON k CO. miiimimiiimnHHHiHTTTTtiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin B Reliance Electrical Works H.W.CYfcOS, Manager We are thoroughly prepared for making estimates and executing orders for all kinds of electrical Installing and repairing. Bnppllea in stock. We Mil the Celebrated 8HELBY LAMP. Call np Phone 1161. 428 BOND STREET w aOS-l 1-1 cx tri 9 a Laser VII 11 IU1 U O Beer. Eight Grand Masquers' Prizes and One Spectators Prize Will Be Given. Good Music. Elegnnt CoBtnmes. Refreshments. ANDREW ASP, BLACKSMITH. Having Installed a Robber Tiring Machine of the , latest pattern I am prepared to do all kinds ( work , s , ; ,f in that line at reasonable prices. Telephone 291. , 1, CORNER TWELFTH AND DUANE STREETS.