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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 17, 1906)
M lyiJ 1 UaLltHKh UIL AMOOIAT10 RiPORT COVERS THE MORNING FIELD ON THB LOWIR COLUMBIA.! ASTORIA, OREGON, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1906 PRICE FIVE CENTS VOLUME LXI NO. .JOt r3 RIVERS ON A RAMPAGE Havoc, DestructionatSeat tie and Tacoma. SUSPENSION OF TRAFFIC Five Persons Known to Have Been Drowned North of Stuck River. LOSS EXCEEDS HALF MILLION Hundreds of Farm Houses Submerged, Furniture and Supplies Ruined and Hundreds of People Have Been Rendered Homeless, 8HATTI.fi, Nov. 18. Heavy rainfall yesterday amounted to 2.48 Inches In four hours, and a Chinook wind which molted the snow In the Cascade moun tains, coming simultaneously, art the muses of one of the most disastrous floods In the history of the PuKet Bound region. The valleys of White. Cedar, Duwnmlsh, Green, Stuck, Black and Puynllup rivers are under water, flooding over 400 equnre m'les of ter ritory. This Includes practically ev ery acre of low hinds hnck ofhc east ern shores of the Sound and intend ing from Seottlo to Tacoma. So fur n known, but five deaths are directly attributed to the floods and nave ovured north of Stuck river. These are V. W. Knltmcr, a logger of Auburn. Pat Clance and John Viol, ranchers of Orelll, and two loggers whose names ore unknown. None of the bodies were recovered. From Ta coma comes rumors of several deaths near Mount Puynllup, but the reports nre unverified. The property loss will be henvy. exceeding half a million dollars. All traffic over tho' Northern Pacific and Tacoma and Seattle In terurbnn lines are at a standstill. It will require a week or more to repair tho damage after the wntors subside. The damage done to fields and herds runs Into the hundred thousands. To the north the Skagit Is on a rampage and all railroad tratTlc In that direc tion Is at a standstill. Tho greatest loss by flooded streams Is to tho Northern lumbering Interests, millions of feet of logs and shingle bolts having been carried out to sen. Hundreds of farm houses arc submerged to the second story windows and many peo ple are homeless. No rnln has fallen In the flooded districts since Thurs day morning, and It Is the belief that the worst Is over. OFFICERS SHIFTED. WASHINGTON, Nov. 1. The War Department today detached Brigadier General Perhlng from the command of the department of Cnllfornln, and ordered hhn to proceed to Manila, via Toklo, whore he will take command of the department of Vlsayas, reliev ing Oenern) Jesso M. Lee. Lieutenant riencrnl MacArthur, In nddltlon to his position as commander of the Pacific dlvlHlnn. hns been as signed to the command of the De partment of California. MRS. CREFFIELD DEAD. Woman Belonged to the Holy Rollers In Seattle. SEATTLE, Nov. 18. Mrs. Croffleld 1h dead The couho Is not determined. Maud Hart Creffleld was the wife of Joshua Crcflleud, who was shot by Onorge Mitchell, who believed that Creffleld maltreated his sister, Esther. After Mitchell was acquitted Esther shot and killed him, the result of a plot to avenge the death of Joshua, The United States cableshlp Burn side arrived from Sitka this afternoon. According to advices received by the Font-Intelligencer, the deck seams opened after encountering very rough weathsr. During the storm she wa entirely submerged at time, her cab in filling with witter. The firemen Are alleged to have attempted mutiny and were with difficulty kept at their posts. According to dispatches, she wu kupt from foundering through the excellent seamanship of Captain Btam ford and his officers. She left Seattle November 2nd. RAILROAD COLLISION. One Man Killed and Two Seriously Injured. KL PASO, Nov. 16, Collision at a rallrond crossing In the outskirts of the city tonight between a shifting freight train of the Texas Pacific rtallroad and a switch engine of the KI pns end Southwestern road, one man was killed, one seriously and an other badly hurt. The dead: ROBERT MYRTLE, aged 40. yard master of the Texas 4 Pacific PARLIMENT DEBATING. LONDON, Nov. !. Roth houses of Parliament tonight debated on the un pleasant subject rising from the re cent unauthorised publication of the contents of the "Bucknlll" report which gives the results of an Inquiry Into the conditions of Chinese labor In South Africa, and which reveals the systematic practice of unnatural vices In the Chinese compounds there The motion was eventually talked out TWENTIETH ROUND. OODEN. Nov. Dick Hlland of San Frnnclsco won the decision over Cyclone Thompson at the end of the twentieth round. TRAFFIC IS RESUMED Slide at Donson on 0. R. & N. Is Removed. COMMUNICATION RESTORED Northern Pecifio Has a Crew of Men at Work at Kelso Building Tern porary Trestles, so thst Trains Csn Run. PORTLAND, Nov. 16. Though the O. R. AN. main line has been cleared of the slide at 'Dodson's, there Is lit tie Improvement In the general par alyzatlon of rail lines and telegraph and telephone communication. In all cases tho lines are open to San Fran clseo und all telegraph messages are belnif sent South to be routed via Salt Lake to the East. The Northern Pacific ordored a crew and a pile-driver from Portland short ly before noon, In charge of Assist ant Superintendent Buckley, to Kel so, Wash., for the purpose of con structing a trestle so trains can got through and If this can be accom plished, temporary repairs will also be made at Castle Rock. As the wires nre down, no Information has been gleaned by tho officials as to the con ditions north of there, but It Is sup posed Tacoma can be reached If ' the line can bo opened at this end. Oth erwise, a transfor system will be ar ranged. Steamers will be put on so tho Northern Pacific , can operate trains to Knlama and then send pas sengers from there to the nearest point of connection by stenmor. In the meantime arrangements have been made with the Astoria & Colum bia River Railroad to handle local passengers for the Northern Pacific between Portland and Goble. Under the terms of the lease through which the A. & C. obtains the use of 40 miles of line between those points, it la stipulated that no local passengers shall be hauled, the business of the A. & C. to begin beyond Goble. Under tho present stress the obligations have been rescinded and until the Northern Paclflo can get through the Sound the Hammond rond will attend to the traffic. FIFTEENTH ROUND. SAN DIEGO, Nov. 16. Abe Attel was given the decision over Billy De coursey at the end of the fifteenth round tonight. , PEOPLE DRIVEN TO HOIS Latest Reports from Cowlitz District State that the Floods are THE SHINGLE AND LUMBER INTERESTS WIPED OUT Two Steamers Leave Portland To Provisions and Other Necessaries of Life Many families Losing Everything they Owned on Earth. FISHING BOATS AND LAUNCHES GATHERING UP DEBRIS IMPOSSIBLE TO ESTIMATE THE DAMAGES CAUSED BY FLOOD, BUT IT WILL AMOUNT TO THOUSANDS OF DOLLAR8 AND WILL PARALYZE THE BUSINE8S OF FOUR OR FIVE PROS PEROUS TOWNS, WIPING OUT INDUSTRIES. PORTLAND. Nov. 16. The flood situation In Oregon has not reached the dangerous stage at any time dur ing the past few days. The Wllnm- ette river Is rising and It Is expected the danger line will be reached to morrow. Reports from the Wllamette valley show that all the rivers are still rising at some points, but no serious results are appreheneded. In eastern Oregon the flood waters have done some damage to power plants, but the waters nre now receeding and unless there Is a further fall of rain or warm weather, no serious results will obtain. In southeastern Washington some damage was done, but the water did not nearly attain the heights or force of the floods of last spring. In the Yakima valley considerable damage has been done to railroad and other property. The farmers also lost heavily. The loss Is estimated at $285,000. The greatest damage done In southwestern Washington appears to have occurred along the Cowllts river, which Is a mighty torrent, sweeping houses, barns, bridges and other property before It and carrying away millions of feet of logs to the Columbia, Hundreds of people In the vicinity of Kelso, Castle Rock, Os trander and Lexington were forced to flee to high ground with little or no covering as a protection against wind and rain, and with but little food. The Northern Pacific has sustained serious damage and several of Its important bridges are reported Impassable. No trains are moving northward and the situation Is a precarious one. The property loss along the Cowlitz will run Into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. So far no loss of life has been reported anywhere In southern Wash ington or Oregon. Reports from Se attle tonight say that a light rain has commenced falling and the local fore cast for tomorrow Is rain. KALAMA, Nov. 16. More cheering news was received from the Cowlitz flooded districts tonight and the gen eral belief Is that the worst Is over, and the waters which swept the river clean of all shingle and lumber Inter ests, Inundated the surrounding ter ritory and flooded the towns of Castle Rock, Lexington, Ostrander and Ole qua, driving the people to the hills and high grounds for safety, are be ginning to subside. A message from Castle Rock says the water there has fallen three feet, and, barring further rains, no more destruction Is expected. "While de struction to property was great on both sides of the raging river, ns far up as news can be secured, no loss of life has been reported. Loss of stock, however, Is reported to have been quite heavy, horses, cattle and hogs being washed away by the overs flowing river. Throughout the Inun dated district today people driven from their homes by the flood are camping n the hills and on high ground. Many were able to make their way to the homes of friends and have shelter, but a large number who were forced to flee and leave all their belongings behind are without ade- FROM THEIR THE HILLS Subsiding. Gather Up the Homeless Carrying auate shelter and sufficient food. It Is reported a drizzling rain is falling and unless these people can get to places of shelter soon there will be great suffering from exposture and lack of food. Reports reaching here say the hills along the Cowlitz are lined with campers, who are doing the best they can to nrotect themselves from the weather. Many of their homes are still nartlallv submerged by water, and they will not be habitable again until the flood subsides completely. No accurate reports as to the number of people forced to flee from their homes can be gotten here. A steamer or two and several launches have gone up the Cowlitz River to gather up the homeless, If possible and transfer them to places of safety and shelter. It Is reported a rescue vessel Is operating between Kelso, Stella and Rainier, taking ref ugees to the latter place. That these vessels are able to accomplish much, though It is doubtful, as the current of the Cowllts Is known to be almost unnavlgable and choked with floating debris. A relief train on the North ern Pacific left Kalama Bhortly after noon to work Its way as far into the flooded district as possible. The shingle and lumber interests along the Cowllts have practically been wiped out. The water has swept the river clean, it is said, not a log or bolt of shingles being left. The loss to the lumber and shingle men cannot be estimated, but will amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars, It Is claimed Fishing boats and launches are at work on the Columbia gathering up such debris as can be recovered. The flood at Castle Rock washed away several houses, but It is reported did not do as much damage in this line, as was thought last night. Weather in dications lead people here to fear that more heavy downpours may come and the rivers be put on the rise again. Railroad washouts and breaks on the wires are so numerous that little authentic Information as to the true extent of t,he damage can be secured here today. TENOR TOO FRESH. Prominent Male Warbler Arrested for Insulting a Woman. NEW YORK. Nov. 16. Enrico Ca ruso, at tenor In the Metropolitan Opera Houe company, was arrested today in Central park on a complaint of Mrs. Hannah Graham, who charged him wj:h repeatedly Insulting her. He was released on ball, to appear In court tomorrow. He vehemently protests his innocence. He made a scene when searched. REMARKABLE VERDICT. Coroner's Jury Complimented Citizens for Killing Nigger Harris. ASHEVILLE, N. C, Nov. 16. The nmim on tho hnriv of Will Harris. the negro shot to death by the posse, the coroner's jury returned a remark able verdict, practically lauding; the "public spirited crtlzens who at the time were fearless and unselfish In the discharge of a public duty, killed Harris, that the law might be vindi cated." Saying that "the posse de served the highest commendation and thanks of the whole community." GUILTY OF HERESY. Rev. Mr, Crapsey Will Be Excom municated from tho Church. NEW YORK. Nov. 16. A decision was reached today In the Episcopal Court of Review, which has heard the appeal of Rev. Dr. Algernon S. Crap sey. from a verdict of the diocesan court of western diocese of New York, which found Crapsey guilty of here sy. The decision was not made pub lic at Buffalo, but it la known that the decision of the lower tribunal was affirmed. DAM WASHED OUT. Portion of Big Dam at Leavenworth Goes Out With Flood. KPOKANE. Nov. 16. A small por tion of the big dam at Leavenworth was washed out today by the flood. The main portion can be saved as the waters are now receeding Some logs escaped, but as a large force of men are at work most of them will be recovered. The river went eight feet higher than ever before known at this point LOST THE 8TRIKE. LONDON. Nov. 16. Ten thousand boiler makers on the Clyde have re turned to work. They did not gain a point and have been on a strike since September 23. President Amador Delivers the Address of Welcome. ROOSEVELT DELIVERS ADDRESS Frequently" Interrupted! by Applause Showing That the People of Pan ama Are His Friends and Ap preciate His Efforts. PANAMA. Nov. 16. The train which brought the presidential party from Colon arrived In front of the Tlvoli Hotel at Ancon at 10:30 a. m. President Amador and his party alighted and President Roosevelt and his Darty were conducted to LaBoca, at the Pacific entrance to the canal. The steamer Bolivar was in waiting to tnk the President on a cruise about the bay, passing around the Flamenco, Naos, and Perlco Islands, afterward returning to Laboca, From LaBoca President Roosevelt came this afternoon to Panama City. Prnm tho railroad Btatlon he was driven up Central avenue to the Ca thedral plaza. The streets were filled with people who constantly cheered the President. At 4 o'clock UDOn a platform in front of the cathedral, President Am ador delivered his address of welcome President Roosevelt's reply was In terrupted time and again by the ad miring crowd, which cheered almost every word. The welcome given President Roose velt uion landing in Panama terrl tory today proved conclusively that th neonle of this republic are his firm and sincere admirers. SUGAR TRUST ON TRIAL. Commenced Today on Charge of Re bating Against Elkins Law. NEW YORK, Nov. 16. The so called sugar trust of the American Su gar Refining company, was called for trial for the first time on a charge of rebating today. The specific indict ment charges the corporation with knowlnelv violating the Elkins law in Accepting rebates cfn shipments byf the New York Central ana nuason River Railroad in the spring of 1903 amounting to $25,000, and for grant ing the same rebates, the New York Pontrni mas convicted yesterday In the same court, the United States clr cult court, Judge Cook presiding ROOSEVELT CHEERED ATTEMPTED ROBBERY Two Masked Men Attempt to Hold Up Saloon. FOUR MEN ARE KILLED Deadly Pistol Duel in San Fran cisco and Desperate Battle Ensues. ONE ROBBER IS ARRESTED Retked Policeman Opwis Fire on the Robbers and a Battle Ensues in Which Proprietor of 8loan Was Killed. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16. Two men are dead, two others dying and another seriously Injured as the re sult of a deadly pistol duel tonight In the attempted holdup of a saloon by two masked robbers. Shortly be fore 10 o'clock tonight two men with handkerbhjlefs ovejr their faces and revolvers in their hands entered the saloon of John O'Connell at Sixth and Brennan streets. One of them came In by the Sixth street entrance and the other through the Brennan street door and Immediately ordered those present to throw up their hands. Twelve men were in the saloon at ths time, Including the bartender, John O'Connell, a nephew of the proprie tor. All complied with the order given by the masked men except George O'Con nell, a retired and pensioned police of ficer, who drew his revolver and com menced shooting at the robber near the Sixth street entrance. Seeing the gun flash in O'Connell's hand, the robber began firing at the plucky ex- policeman, almost the same moment. While the two men were engaged In the deadly duel that followed, the sec ond robber began shooting at the pa trons of the saloon who were standing with their hands above their heads. The affair lasted only a few moments. When the smoke of the battle cleared away four men were lying on the floor of the saloon, three of them dying and the fourth seriously injured, O'Connell with two bullets in his chest, Stephen Lynch, shot twice In the abdomen, Louis Delatour with his jaw torn away by a bullet, and Mich ael Kennedy, shot In the ear. From the Sixth street door a trail of blood led across the street to the sidewalk opposite the saloon, where was found one of the robbers with the mask still on, dead with two bullets, fired by O'Connell, In the chest. The second robber escaped and the police are scouring the city for him tonight. Following the battle to the death with the two masked robbers in the saloon of John O'Connell, at the cor ner of Sixth and Brennan streets last night, in which George O'Connell, a pensioned policeman, was killed, three men were wounded and one of the robbers, identified later as Frank Burke, an ex-convlct, was killed, came the arrest of John Byrne, believed to be the. other robber, who escaped at the time. Byrne was arrested at an early hour this morning In a saloon on Sixth and Brennan streets. Ha answers the description of the second man engaged In the hold-up. A re volver with two empty cartridges that had been recently fired, was found un der his bed. INAUGURAL ADDRESS. President of Brazil Pays High Compli ment to Secretary Root. WASHINGTON, Nov. 16. The Bra zllllan embassy has received a dispatch from Rio Janerlo In which President Alfonsa Penna, after paying a high tribute to Secretary Root in his in augural address, advocated an In creased armament for Brazil. i