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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (May 12, 1908)
iifiK" Juuh run tsociTii:pRs Rtror ; COVCRSTHC MORNING fULO ONTHC LOWER COLUMBIA Q4ii vcd tin me ,v0,'-' , , 11 . " . ' " nv. ASTORIA. OREGON. TUESDAY. MAY 12. 1908 oomr r,UP Ar.,A I ' . ' . V : i fiivb ffllC vCrild DOUBLES HOUSE ESTIMATE I nmr.,, n- nrnm An FISHERIES DISPUTE .. inrnn. DlllfUU Ur HtrUDLILor--it5UL"li' BY RAMI TORNADO CUT W1DTSVMTH Seven Small Towns In Its Furious Path MANY KILLED AND HURT The Stricken District Is Far From the Railway and All on m .... ' nires Are uown ELLIS COUNTY SEAT WRECKED A Succession of Tornadoes Swept Over i DUtrict Lying 25 Miles South of Woodward Yesterday It Covered Distance of 75 Mile. WOODWARD, Okla., May 11. A iicceskion of tornadoes swept over a district lying 25 miles southwest, south and southeast of Woodward late yesterday and last night. Seven small isolated villages all oil the rail road, and without telegraphic com munication, are reported destroyed, many persons having been injured and several are reported killed. At Grand, Arnctt, Vici, Mutual, Es telle, Coolcy and Richmond casualties are said to have resulted. The known casualties arc: At Arnctt Hale killed; half a doz en persons injured, one fatally. At Mutual Arthur Sibcl, his wife and several other, seriously injured. I Grand, the county seat of Ellis county, is said to have been wholly wrecked. The towns of Estclle, Coolcy and Richmond also are reported to have been devastated. At Little Robe, 55 miles southwest of Woodward, Mrs. J. E. Hale was killed. The little town of Cestos, Dewey county, also is reported wiped oft the map. No details from there have yet been obtainable. All these places are 25 miles from a railroad. Wires are down and it is dimcuit to obtain details. The villages where H.imacrr it re- jrorted, are all small places. .Grand is the largest of the seven, and it has only a few hundred inhabitants. The tornadoes traversed four counties, and covered a distance of 75 miles in length. WASHINGTON, May 11. -The Senate today passed the agricultural bill carrying appropriation aggregat- ng $12,142,146. For building roads and making other permanent improve ments in national forests the $500,000 passed by the house was increased to one million, The conference report on the naval appropriation bill was agreed to. CANNON PROMISED. WASHINGTON, May 11. A com- mittee appointed by Minority Leader Williams today called upon Speaker Cannon and laid before him a petition signed by all the democrats of the house asking his Consideration of the Stevens bill or any other bill putting wood pulp and print paper on the free list. Cannon informed the com mittee he would give the petition hit most distinguished consideration and attention. HEFLIN INDICTED. WASHINGTON, May 11. The federal grand jury returned an indict ment charging representative J. Thomas Hcftin, of Alabama, with a dangerous weapon. The indictment contains three counts two which re late to the assault on' Lewis Lundy. the negro, with whom Heflin had a dispute on a street car on March 27. The third count charges assault on Thomas McCreery, a New York horseman who was struck by a bul let from Ileflin's pistol. JOHN P. BETTS DEAD. PORTLAND, May ll.-John P. Belts, a shipping commissioner in Portland for 25 years died today of pneumonia. Mr. Bctts was known practically to every shipping man on the Pacific Coast. OTTAWA, Ont, May 11. -Sir Charles Fitzpatrick, chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, will be the joint representative of Canada and New Foundland at The Hague tribunal to settle the Atlantic fisheries tian..t. -..'.I. .1.. fr:.i r. . it THREE THOUSAND WITNESS THE CEREMONY minion government s proposal that , Sir Charles represent both the island i colony and Canada at The Hague and I the British government has just sane- j " AisiVIIJIIIICIIL IV IIJC in-1 bunal. The United States member nt ' the tribunal has not yet made been announced. "The Halters In Dispute Between Nations Are Noth ing; the Spirit Which Deals With Them Is Directly Opposite" "ATTEMPTED DEDICATION TO INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP' THE FLAGE AND COLORS OF 21 AMERICAN REPURirrft wvxtr? FLOATING OVER THE GRANDSTANDS-FOLLOWING THE READING OF CONGRATULATORY CABLEGRAMS THE PRESIDENT AND OTHERS MARCHED TO THE CENTER COURT WHERE THE PRESIDENT AND OTHERS ASSISTED IN LAYING THE CORNERSTONE. ON PLEASURE BENT Officers and Men Enjoying Themselves in Frisco BASE BALL AND BOXING BOUTS This Evening a Reception and Ball Will be Given at the Fairmont Hotel in Honor of Secretary Metcalf and the Commanding Officers. NOT A HOUSE LEFT. Hailstonea IS Inches in Diameter Ac companied the Tornado. -WOODWARD, May 11. A dozen towns were seriously damaged, and several practically swept away. The town of Vici seems to have been about the worst sufferer it being reported that not one house is left standing. At this place a terrific hailstorm, ac companied the tornado, with hail stones in some instances as large as 15 inches in diameter. HOUSE DOINGS. WASHINGTON, May 11. The House today took the final congres sional step by which betting on horse races at Bennings will hereafter be prohibited. The bill authoring an appropriation for an addition to the regular military establishment of 50 captains to command the Philippine scouts was passed. The bill amend in the homestead laws so as to per- 'rnit an entry of 320 acres instead 160 acres of non-irrigable public lands in the western states was passed. The bill allowng the States of Idaho and Wyoming two million additional acres for reclamation defeated. SAN FRANCISCO, May ll.-Offi-cers and men of the Atlantic fleet de voted today chiefly to sightseeing in and about the cities bordering on the bay. By noon the weather had cleared and the men were taken about the city in observation cars and auto mobiles. All were deeply impressed with the wonderful rebuilding of the city following the great fire two years ago. Scores of officers visited Mt Tamalpais, in Marin county, ascend ing the mountain via "the crookedest railroad in the world" Several sport ing events including a baseball game and a series of boxing bouts of Pa cific coast amateurs attracted many of the visitors. This evening a re ception and ball will be given at the Fairmont Hotel in honor of Secre tary Metcalf and the commanding offi cers of the fleet at which Mrs. Ed ward Robeson Taylor, wife of the Mayor, and 18 prominent society women will be hostesses. REPORT TO THE SENATE. WASHINGTON, May 11. After a thorough investigation the interstate commerce commission in a report transmitted to the Senate today, recommends that all express com panies may be permitted to continue their present methods of conducting interstate business through their or der and commission departments, subject to restriction as will prevent discrimination,- WASHINGTON, May 11. In the presence of the President of the United States, and of representatives of every other American Republic as well as all branches of the National Government and of the State Gov ernments, the cornerstone of the proposed new home of the Interna tional Bureau of American Repulics was laid today. Addresses fitting to the occasion and expressing the great benefits to be derived from the for mation of the Bureau of American Republics in many ways were made by President Roosevelt, Secretary Root, Mr. Nabuco, the Brazilian am bassador, and Andrew Carnegie, while messages of congratulations and wishes for success in the work about to be undertaken were read from the Presidents of nearly all of the Amer ican republics. A very large audience listened to the speeches and witness ed the laying of the cornerstone. The invited guests in addition to those ac tivcly participating in the exercises were Vice-President Fairbanks, mem bers of the Cabinet, the Diplomatic corps, both Houses of Congress, the Governors of the states and promt nent citizens of Washington and else where. Music for the occasion was furnished by the Marine Band while the decoration for the grandstands and smaller stands erected to accom modate the guests were made up largely of the flags of the 21 Ameri can republics. Director John Barrett, of the Bu reau in a very brief talk in which he referred to the great assistance given by Secretary Root toward the ac complishmcnt of the work and his efforts in behalf of the advance of the Bureau work introduced the Sec retary of State, who is chairman of the governing board of the Bureau as the presiding officer. Cardinal Gib bons, delivered the invocation, which was followed in turn by an address by Mr. Root, the reading: of con gratulatory messages from American presidents and addresses by Presi dent Roosevelt, Ambassador Nabuco and Andrew Carnegie. Ceremonies incident to the laying of the corner stone closed the exercises. Inscribed on the cornerstone are the following words: "Building of the American Repub lics. Erected through the public- spirited gift of Andrew Carnegie and the contributions of all the republics upon land provided by the Govern ment of the United States. May 11, 1908." The imposing international building will stand on an attractive site cover ing about five acres to the South of and in close proximity to the White House, the State War and Navy De partment Building, the Corcoran Art Gallery, and that of the Daughters of the American Revolution. It is also near the Washington Monument. The dimensions of the building will be approximately 160 by 160 feet, its main portion standing two stories above a high studded basement and being in turn surmounted by dignified ballustrades. The rear portion in or der to cover a capacious Assembly Hall will rise still higher. The gen eral architecture will suggest Latin- American treatment out of respect to the fact that 20 of the 21 republics are of Latin origin, at the same time possessing such monumental charac teristic as will make it harmonize with the general scheme for the im provement of Washington. It will be constructed throughout of steel and concrete, with the effect of a Spanish stucco finish and with white marble steps, foundations and trimmings. A large reading room will be a feature where can' be seen, all the South as well as North American publications besides important historical data. A beautiful Assembly Chamber that, for present purposes, may be called the "Hall of the American Ambassa dors" will provide the Only room of its kind in the United States, espec ially designed for international con ventions, receptions to distinguished foreigners, and for diplomatic and social events of a kindred nature. The Bureau is strictly an international and independent organzation main tained by the joint contributions, based on population, of the 21 Amen can Governments. ' Nearly $1,000,000 will be spent in construction and fitting up the build ing of which Andrew Carnegie con tributed $750,000. It will be unique, not only for Washington, but in all the world, serving as an International headquarters or offices in one Na tional Capital of 21 American nations, the nearest approach to U being the new Temple of Peace, now being erected at the Hague. Carnegie's Speech. "Today my thoughts revert to the first Pan-American conference, of which I was a member, called by my friend, Mr. Blaine, then Secretary of State, worthy pioneer in the great work in which we are now engaged. which is, I believe, to culminate in banishment of war from the Amer ican continents and the dedication of the Western Hemisphere to interna tional peace. The ceremony which the President has just performed is cheering proof that the great work goes forward, knowing neither pause nor obstacle. He embraces every opportunity to hasten to compeltion, by word and deed, the work begun by Mr. Blaine under President Harrison and so ably conducted by Secretary Root under the present administration. It is during his tenure of office the great est progress has been made. Both hearts and heads of President, Sec retary and Cabinet, and I may add of the whole people of the United States are in this beneficient work. "The Western Hemisphere has al ready achieved these unequalled triumphs of peace: First The simple agreement made between Britain and the United States that upon the inland seas in the north only two tiny vessels, each with one 18-pounder gun, should patrol these FAVOR A WALKOUT. Street Car Men of Chicago Vote to Strike. CHICAGO, May ll.-The strike vote unanimously taken by the north and west side carmen resulted in a practically vote in favor of a walkout The balloting which closed yesterday marked the largest vote ever cast in the history of the street car men's union in Chicago. Approximately 4500 members of division No. 21, embrac- jing the men employed on the north and west side street car Iins voted. Of that number fewer than 200 votes were cast against a strike. The lat ter now goes to the meeting of the union for further action. The ques tion of "closed" or "open" shop is the point around the entire difficulty revolves. Stewart Asked for a Court of Enquiry INVESTIGATE CHARGES The Case of Colonel Stewart Was One'of the Subjects Dis cussed in Senate Yesterday ADJOURNMENT MAY 22. WASHINGTON, May 11-Confer- ence between the leaders of the House and Senate practically agreed that Congress will adjourn May 22. "" THE PRESIDENT IS SUPREME The Resolution if Adopted Would Compel the War Department to Produce All the Charges and Accu sations on File at the Department PANNING FOR GOLD Excellent Progress Made in Solving Guinness Puzzle SLUICING FOR GOLD FILLINGS A Series of Heavy Showers Made Excavation Impossible It is Now Estimated That at Least 14 Persons Met Death at the Farm. LA PORTE, May ll.-The Guin ness farm failed to re veil a new mys teries today, but excellent progress was made solving the puzzles already involved in the homstead which has witnessed the tragic deaths of at least 14 persons. A series of heavy show ers made excavation impossible. The arrangements are about completed for sluicing the debris and ashes for the gold fillings of Mrs. Guinness teeth it is expected that operations will be gin tomorrow. ... . WASHINGTON, May ll.-The case of Colonel Stewart was one of the subjects discussed by President Roosevelt in his recent letters to Rayner and Stewart of Vermont, de claring that as commander-in-chief, the president is supreme in all mat ters pertaining to the army and navy. Rayner, of Maryland, introduced a resolution providing for a court of inquiry to investigate the charges against Colonel William R. Stewart, United States army, now stationed br order by the President, at Fort Grant in Arizona and stated he would sneak on this subject tomorrow. The resolution by Rayner declares in the preamble that tharges and ac cusations had been filed with the President affecting Colonel Stewart but that he had not been served with a copy of the charges. Colonel Ste wart on two occasions has asked for a court of inquiry, but the requests were denied. The resolution if adopt ed would compel the war department to produce all the chargs and accu sations on file at the department and with President Roosevelt. The officer would have authority to confront his accusers and be represented at court with counsel. (Continued on page 6) KNEW MRS. GUINNESS. OKLAHOMA, May ll.-Emil Greening, who is said to know the history of Mrs Guinness and believes she is in Chicago where she has many friends. "I believe the Guinness house claimed three victims a month during the time, I was there but I had no knowledge of any of this," said Greening. "There were 11 rooms in the house and a large callar. She always kept whisky and it might be she used to put dope in this because I never heard a shot fired. There were pistols allj over the place, at least a dozen watches and numerous pocketbooks scattered about." TO DEFEND HIS SON. LA PORT, May ll.-W. W. Lam phere, the father of Ray LamDhere and justice of the peace, of Spring field, Indiana, has arrived here to as sist in the defense of his son. The Sheriff refuses to permit the father to see his son and the latter's attor ney says he will appear to the courts to permit the interview. LETTER FROM PRESIDENT. WASHINGTON, May ll.-The President today transmitted to Con gress a letter from Secretary Root concerning the commencement at once of an investigation of the opium question in the far east, and recom mending Congress to appropriate $20,000 for this country's participation there. BASEBALL SCORE. At Pullman Pullman 11, University of Washington 1. CORNERING OF GRAIN. CHICAGO, May ll.-The board of trade today defeated the proposal to forbid the "Cornering of grain." NEW CREW TO HENLEY. America Will Not Send a Representa : tive 8-Oared Crew to Henley. NEW YORK, May U.-America will not send a representative crew to the Olympic games regatta to be held at Henley on the Thames July 29. "It I has been found impossible to raise , sufficient funds to defray the neces Isary expenses.