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    The Albany Democrat
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WM. H. HORNIBROOK,
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1912.
J. N. TEAL?
Mr. J. N. Teal of Portland is a
candidate for Secretary of the In
terior. This is an important of
fice and one which requires the
highest type of citizenship.
The Democrat knows nothing
of Mr. Teal's qualifications for an
office of this character. We have
never been enlightened as to what
claim he has upon the Democracy
of the state or nation for a place in
the cabinet of a Democratic pres
ident, and for that reason desire
to ask a few questions from those
who stand sponsor for his candi
dacy. 1'irst. Has Mr. Teal supported
the Democratic candidate for
president at each election since
1896, including Governor Wilson
in the year 1912?
Second. Did he support the
Democratic candidates for Con
gress and United States Senator
in his district in 1912?
Third. The Democrat desires
the names of the members of Mr.
Teal's campaign committee and
the party affiliations of each?
Fourth. The Democrat has
been luloniml that Mr. leal is
one of the D. P. Thompson heirs,
or at least closely related to one
of them. We would like to know
if the Thompson heirs, or Mr.
Teal himself, is directly or indi
rectly interested in any of the coal
or other mining lands in Alaska,
or in any other lands under the
jurisdiction of the Department of
the Interior?
Fifth. Is Mr. Teal now, or has
he ever acted, as attorney for the
O. R. & N. R. R. Co. or -any
other railroad holding public
lands under grant from Con
gress ?
These questions are asked in
the best of faith. The writer is
not familiar with all of the crooks
and turns of Oregon politics or
with the public or private records
of her first citizens.
Mr. Teal may possess excellent
qualifications for the office to
which he aspires, but before re
questing an indorsement from the
Oregon Democracy it occurs to
the writer that a bill of particu
lars should first be submitted to
the people of the state, setting
forth, in detail his record as both
citizen and Democrat.
PUBLICLY ANNOUNCES SHE
LEFT 'BED OF STRAW
New Jersey Woman, in Answer
to Her Husband's Advertise
ment, Gives Full Details.
Newton, X. J., IH-c. 25. Edgar
Pons Marshal, of this place, caused
considerable talk haout town when he
inserted the following advertisement
in a local newspaper:
"l"o Whom It May Concern: My
wile having left my bed and board. I
will not be responsible for any debt!
eoiitiacted by her alter this-date."
llis wife the next day, using the
columns of the same newspaper, cre
ated a sensation when she answered
her husband "ad" with the following:
"To Whom It May Concern: After
rtuding a lew lines contained in the
ei luiniis ot your paper in regard to
myself. I ben to differ with the author.
In the first place, how could I leave
my beloved husband bed when the
faithful old bed on which 1 slept, in
cluding the atieieut feather tick and a
lew board slats, at e the pioperty I
his :ignd father?
"A straw lick in also included in the
make-up, ihe covering of which I pur
chasin uiysilf with the income fiom
my flock of chickens, which 1 worked
hard to laise. If I am not aw iu'lv
mi -tat en, my bcl ved husband fu. -inshi
'I a few bundles of straw c.'U
t.oned therein hence I left hi bed of
st i aw .
"i also beg to announce that I have
furnished n greater pai t of the boaid
tor niv father iu law, for myself and
for my 'precious one' ever ince hi.
poor mother w a laid iu her grave.
Therefore, how could 1 leave hi
lii-aid 1 also took in sewing and
kept boarders to help sustain my
faithful husband.
"It is a well known fact that the
gnater part of what few cents he
c;nis goes to pay for the 'oh, be joy
ful' that so sweetly quenches his
thirst and improves his appearance in
(elieral. I will no longer be responsi
ble ior any debts contracted by my
husband. (Signed)
"Grace Brundage Marshall,
"Beloved wife of Edgar Pott
Marshall.."
RAILROADS' DEATH TOLL
10,585, INJURED 169,538
One Life Taken or an Injury for
Almost Every Mile of Road
Operated by Big Carrier.
Washington, Dec. 26. Every time
the big railroads of the country took
in $2,556 from the operation of their
freight and passenger trains, during
the fiscal year ending June 30 last,
a human being was killed or injured.
The causalties amounted to 180,123.
Of that number, 10,585 were killed and
169,538 were injured, acordingto the
interstate commerce commission re
port sent to congress at noon today.
During the year the railroads hav
ing incomes of $1,0U0,000 or more
earned on an average a few cents more
than $3,362 per mile of road operated.
During the preceding year they earn
ed a few cents more than than $3,465.
There was a decrease in earnings
per mile of road operated and an in
crease in the number of persons kill
ed and injured, the decrease in earn
ings being $103.16 per mile. The in
crease in casualties was 189 in killed
and 19,376 persons injured.
Taking the big carriers, those whose
operating incomes were $10,000,000 or
more, with a mileage of 176,287, a
mi in an being was killed or injured on
each nine-tenths of a mile of road.
Taking all the roads with operating
incomes ot $i,uuu,uuu and upward,
with mileage of substantially 220.000.
the casualties amount to one for every
one anu a sixtn miles ot road.
The commission renews its rceom
mendations that congress give it defi
nite power to regulate telegraph and
tcicpnone companies, to make a valua
tion of the physical property of rail
roads, to remiire a uniform classifi
cation applicable to the whole country
and control over the issuance ot rail
road stocks and bonds.
Remarkable increase in the speed
and weight of trains and the crowding
of tracks and terminals caused bv the
movement of an enormously enlarged
volume ot tratlic nave greatly in
creased the duties and responsibili
ties ot train service employees and
multiplied the chances oi error on
their part.
To prevent railroad Collisions ade
nuatc means must be taken to re
duce the chances of human error to a
minimum and to neutralize the effects
of such error when it occurs, the com.
mission Holds. It is not probable that
a satisfactory code which will meet
all demands can be secured without
action by the federal government.
One recommendation is that the
adoption of the block system should
pc required. Although the most ser
ious collisions in this country were on
block signaled roads, yet from the
standpoint of safety "the block system
is superior to the train order system,
because it presents lewer oportum
ties for men to make mistakes. When
used in connection with a code of op
crating rules, together with the neces
sary reformation of operation and dis
ciplinary measures, it would greatly
increase the safety of railroad travel."
"Safety first," is the paramount rule
ot train operation suggested hy the
commission. Figures given show that
of the total of 8,215 derailments dur
ing the year. 1,877 were caused by
tie tenets of roadway and 3,847 were
due to defective equipment. This indi
cates an increase over the previous
year of 652 in the derailments due to
bad roadway, and 1,023 due to bad
equipment.
"Of thirty-one derailments investi
gated, fourteen were either directly
or indirectly caused by bad track,'
the report says. "In five of these
fourteen cases the derailments would
oh.iblv have been had existing speed
restrictions been observed; but in all
the remaining eases no adequate speed
restrictions were in force, and in three
cases the track conditions were so ob
viously unsafe that derailments were
likely to occur even at a low speed,"
ROW AT ALTAR OVER A
TEN DOLLAR WEDDING FEE
Yonkers Bridal Pair, Looking
for a $2 Ceremony, Ejected
From Church by Police.
New York, Dec. M Isadorc Tor
cen of School street. Yonkers. and
Miss Rose Kaitgon sought an alder
man to many them, fater causing a
disturbance at St. Anthony's church
winch reotiived the attention of a
squad of policemen.
Touch caused the trouble by object
tug to' paying the mariiage tee asked
b the Kev. . M. Sarubb. Toreen
asked what ihe fee was going to be.
The clergyman replied that $10 was
the usual Contribution of the bride
groom. Toreen, Mis KagRon and her
parents protested that $10 was exorb
itant, Ihe bridal party became abusive
and a)' were told to leave the church.
Tins they refused to do. and the ex
eitemeiil increased until some one tel
ephoned for the police.
Sergeant King and several men r;t
ritd and droe (he bridal party out
I'otceu and Miss Kaggon indignantly
declared they would hud an alderman
to tic the knot for $J.
MASONIC BANQUET
ELABORATE AFFAIR
Two Hundred and Thirty-Five
Albany Residents Enjoy the
Hospitality of Lodge.
H0N.W. R.BILYEU OFFICIATED
AS TOASTMASTER AT DINNER
Courses Served by Delegation
of Albany's Prettiest Young
Ladies Last Evening.
Two hundred and thirty-five resi
dents of Albany attended the annual
banquet of St. John's Lodge No. 17,
A. F. and A.' M., of this city which
was held at 6:30 o'clock last evening
in the fine new Masonic Temple on
West rirst street.
The guests included the members
of St. John's Lodge of this city, their
wives and other members of the fam
ily, and many especially invited guests.
muuuy 5 hi u it prominent peupic were
present at the banquet which was the
most elaborate affair held here for
many months, and it was indeed a
most successful and enjoyable event.
betore the banquet was ready to
be served, the guests thronged the
fiarlors and reception rooms of the
ocal temple, which are elegantly fur
nished and very attractive, and which
were greatly admired by those who
gazed upon them for the first time.
Music for the occasion was furnished
by the excellent Chautauqua Orches
tra ot this city which occupied a place
on the landing midway between the
second and third floors of the temple.
1 he guests were ushered into the
beautiful banquet room on the third
floor shortly after 6:30 o'clock where
thev took their places at the tables
and remained standing while prayer
was ottered by the Kev. u. rl. Leech
of the First Methodist church of this
city.
I he banauet was a splendid one
of many courses, and was served by a
delegation ot Albany s most promi
nent and popular young ladies, includ
ing the Misses Zona Haight, Lora
Taylor, Blanch Hammel, Lila Patton,
Khoda -btalnaker, Nita bchultz, l-lora
Simon, Winnie Austin, Anna Dawson,
Marion Anderson, and Alcsdames Lar
nia Knox lsom and Carrie Ward Neal.
The young ladies were handsomely
gowned and were given an ovation
when they entered the banquet room.
Mr. and Mrs. R H. Pfeiffcr, the
caterers who had the big dinner in
charge, deserve much credit for the
manner in which the little details of
the banquet were looked after and fop
the promptness with which the guests
were served.
During the banquet D. P. Mason
arose and after welcoming the guests
introduced Hon. W. R. Bilyeu who'of
ficiatcd in a pleasing manner as toast
master of the occasion.
Mr. Bilyeu called upon the following
men who gave interesting talks.
Mayor P. D. Gilbert. Grant Pirtlc,
Rev. F. H. Gesclbracht. Hon. T. K
Weatherford, Dr. W. H. Davis, and
Kev. D. rt. Leech.
i he banquet tables last evening
were beautifully decorated with jar
dinieres of various colored cyclemcns,
and vases of California holly and poin
settas. Following the completion of the
banquet, a musical program was pre
sented in the main lodge room which
included vocal solos by the Misses
.una tiaight and Ulanch Hammel
and Mr. Church.
The committee from St. John's
Lodge having the banquet in charge
was F. H. Pfeiffcr, Dan Johnston,
S. S. Gilbert. George Taylor, C. B.
Winn, A. W. McGilvery, C. H. Wicd
cr. F. M. Redfield. and W. E. Pears.
RHODES WOULD PROTECT
BEES BY LEGISLATION
Says Law Should Be Passed
by Legislature; Claims Bees
Are Fruitgrowers Friend.
That legislation should be enacted
for the purpose of protecting the bees
was the claim made this morning by
K. It. Rhodes, owner of the St, i'ran
cis hotel and one of the best known
orchard men in Linn county.
"A law should be passed," said Mr;
Rhodes, "making il a misdemeanor
for any person to destroy a bee tree
To raise fruit successfully it is nec
essary to have the bees work in the
oichaid when the trees are in bloom
l so that they may distribute the polcn.
( Without this distribution of the po
: len there will be no fruit. I would
1 suggest that the Oregon Agricultural
! College take this matter up at an
j early date and draft a bill tor sub
mission to the legislature when it con
venes at Salem."
Mr and Mrs William Olin and
daughter ot Mill City returned home
, this morning after a sliort visit with
'iiicuds in tin's city. Tlu-y were ac
: coiupanicd home by Mis. X. E. Olin.
l;r;utk Crabtit'c, a prosperous farm
i cr oi Bus. ml. retui ncd home this
; uhHiiini; nttrr looking after business
; matters in Albany yetcrviay. He was
i toruuTly county clerk ot l.iim county.
Mr. and Mis W II. Shillcr who
have been .pemlin; the holidays at
the home ot Mr. ami Mrs. ". G. Cox
will return tomorrow to their home
at The Dalles.
SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
VETERANS ELECT OFFICERS
Election Followed by Musical
Program and Banquet; Camp
Has 33 Members.
Meetine last nieht at the camp
quarters in the armory, members of
Phillips camp .Number 4, Spanish
War Veterans, held an interesting
meeting and elected o'fficers for the
ensuing year.
A musical program was one or the
features of the evening and was fol
lowed by an excellent banquet. H. H.
Hern, member of the Lacomb camp.
was present at the meeting and ren
dered a number of novel musical se
lections on a combination of ten dif
ferent musical instruments.
The local camp now numbers thirty-
three members and numbered among
its members are some of the leading
citizens of Albany and the surround
ing country.
Ihe officers elected last night are
as follows: Commander, R. C. Chur
chill; vice-commander, A. C. Baker;
junior vice-commander, W. A. Salis
bury; officer of the day, Tilie Burloy;
officer of the guard, Frank B. Stuart;
surgeon, M. H. Ellis; adjutant, Fred
m. westbrooK; quartermaster, Wm.
V. Merrill; chaplain, Jos. E. Torbet.
WALTER PARKER HAS BEEN
IN BUSINESS 28 YEARS
Today Walter M. Parker, the genial
grocer, is celebrating the anniversary
of his twenty-fifth year in the grocery
uusmcss in inis cuy.
Mr. Parker is one of the pioneer
citizens of Linn county and has built
up one of the best grocery stores in
Linn county by hard work and cour
teous treatment to his customers.
Only a few months ago' he moved to
his present location on Lvon street
and greatly increased his stock. In
his display advertisement contained
in this issue of the Democrat he
thanks his patrons for the favors ex
tended -to him during his business
career.
A FOSTER MAN KILLED
A COUGAR CHRISTMAS
Earl Stitt of Foster appeared at the
office of County Clerk Marks today
and claimed the bounty offered by
the state for the slaughter of cougar.
The hide was brought to Albany and
measured seven feet. The animal was
willed in the vicinity of Foster Christ
mas day.
Rev. and Mrs. Van Winkle of Port
land, after la visit with their son
Postmaster Van Winkle, this noon
left for Halsey, a former home, on a
visit with friends.
Ed Meeker, who resides six miles
north of. .Albany, is erecting a new
bungalow. The new residence will
be dignified with the name. Ten
nessee Tavern."
S. I. Stewart was visiting last night
at the home of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. C. H. Stewart of this city. Mr.
Stewart is the secretary and manager
ot the Lebanon Llectric Light & Wa
ter company and passed through Al
bany on his way to Salem where he
represented his company before the
State Railway Commission yesterday.
H. E; Morton of the Oregon Power
company, represented his company
at a hearing held before the state rail
way commission at Salem yesterday.
He returned last night.
Ed. Schocl this noon returned from
Alsea, where he had been to officiate
as judge in a poultry show. 160 birds
were exhibited, some good ones.
Among the exhibitors was Rev. W. W.
Davis, formerly of this city. . His son
Lee Davis, is also residing there, run
ning a stage line.
Mrs. B. F. Irvine of Portland pass
ed through the city this noon for Cor
vallis to attend the funeral of her
brother, Pun Avery, one of Corvallis'
best known and most prominent pio
neer citizens.
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SOCIETY.
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The St. John's Chapter of the Ma
sons held their annual banquet last
evening. A splendid course dinner
was served under the direction of Mr.
Krancis Pfeiffcr. assisted bv ten of
Albany's tine young ladies. About
two hundred and liity sat around the i
beautifully decorated tables. After
the dinner an exclelent program was
rendered.
j
Miss Alzina Parker entertained the
St. Peter's liuihl dancing class last !
evening. Pussard's hall was beauti- j
fully decorated for the occasion in
decorations suggesting the Christinas :
I MMxiii, Delicious punch was served .
between dances, which was very re-.
freshing. After the party, a few cou-
ides were entertained by Mrs. C. C. !
I I'aire at her home. This dancing ;
school is becoming decidedly popular ,
and all enjoyed themselves last even- '
ing. i
The Clara Hubbard Missionary So-
oicty of the First Presbyterian church ,
were entertained at Mrs. S. E. Wat
sou's home Friday afternoon. After i
the talks a social hour was enioved. i
'
Mr. and Mrs J. K Martin of this
city are entertaining a few young i
people at their farm near Aurora tor j
the week-end. Those invited were: '
Neil and KIsie Uain. Dean and Julia
Crowell. Helen llulburt, and Park i
Stalnaker.
ANOTHER PIONEER CITIZEN
N CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Anna M. Schlosser Died
at Her Home in This City
This Morning.
After a short illness, Mrs. Anna M.
Schlosser, a pioneer of Albany and
Linn county, passed away at her home
at 234 South Ferry street this morning
at 9 o'clock.
The deceased had been subject to
slight attacks of heart trouble for
some months but appeared to be in
fairly good healthy Her death was a
result of heart trouble.
Mrs. Schlosser was born in Ger
many seventy-one years ago and to
gether with her husband, located in
Albany in the vear 1867. Mr. Schlos
ser died several years ago. She leaves
to mourn her death Mrs. M. U. Phil
lips, wife of Captain Phillips of Ore
gon City, and Harry Schlosser of this
city. During her long residence in
Albany the deceased made a host of
friends and the newst of her death
came as a distinct shock to the resi
dents of this city.
The funeral service will be conduct
ed at the family residence on Monday
afternoon at 2 p. m.
FALLING WHEELBARROW HITS
CARPENTER ON TOP OF HEAD
While working at the new building
under course of construction for the
First National bank, a carpenter
whose name was not learned, was
struck on the fiead yesterday after
noon by a wheelbarrow which acci
dentally fell from a platform under
which he was working.
The carpenter suffered a cut on the
head and several other minor bruises
but was not seriously injured and will
be able to resume his work soon.
This is the first accident since the
bank building construction work start-'
ed several months ago.
ELEVEN TRAMPS ROUNDED
" UP HERE LAST
In making their rounds last night,
local police officers arrested eleven
hobos. The men were all placed in
the city jail and at 8 oclock this
morning released by Chief of Police
Austin with instructions to leave town
within an hour. The instructions of
the chief were followed.
Mr. and Mrs. John Dumond of this
city left this morning for Lebanon
where they will spend a few days vis
iting with relatives. They were ac
companied bv Tack Maver. their Ut.
tie grandson, who has been visiting
mum several uays,
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Geisendorfer,
of Cascadia, left this noon for South
ern California, on a trip for recuper
ation. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Gates of Gates
returned home this morning after
spending yesterday in Albany on a
short shopping trip. They were
guests wnue Here at the Van Dran
hotel.
H. L. Swartout and son, residents
of Lyons, returned home this morn
ing after a short shopping trip to this
cuy yesreraay.
Mrs. O. V. Chcsney of Medford is
spenainir a tew dnv m a ;e.f
Winjj friends and relatives. She is
stopping at tne van Uran.
Mrs. Bert King of Lyons who has
been visiting friends in this city for
several days, returned home this
morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Angus Shaw, o'f Mill
city, returned home this morninor af
ter spending Christmas with relatives
in Albany. Portland and Astoria.
Edwin Fortmiller and Buford Payne
left this morning for Portland where
they will spend a few days in the me
tropolis. They will attend the concert
ot the U. of O. glee club at the Lin
coin High school tonight.
S''5)
S CITY NEWS.
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s
When the residents of Albany
awoke this morning they discovered
that durnig the night a light snow had
fallen and co'vered the city with its
mantle of white. 'The weather man
has predicted more snow for tonight
or Sunday but there is little danger of
getting enough to go sleighing.
Duck hunters from this city con
tinue to invade the marshes and low
lands of the county anil report splen
did success, nearly all of them return
ing to the city alter a day's hunt with
a fine string of mallards, canvas-back,
and teal.
Tonight, the Fifth Company. Coast
Artillery Corps, of this city will give
the second of a series of dances for
which invitations have been issued.
The dance will be held at the armory
and music will be furnished by the
Chautatuiua orchestra.
O. H. Larson of the Oregon Power
company left this morning on a short
business trm to Port kind
business trip to Portland
A. llowersox went to Portland
this atternniMi.
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News on This Page is (?
from Daily Issue ot
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 28
S a T .fjas-Tt
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Portland Society to Travel in
Finest Train Ever Run By
the Southern Pacific.
WILL PASS THROUGH ALBANY
EARLY TOMORROW MORNING
Rases Will Be Planted at Site
of Oregon Building at San
Francisco Exposition.
The finest special train ever run by
the Southern Pacific over its main
line in Oregon is the Royal Rosarians
Special which will pass through Al
bany tomorrow morning at 3 o'clock.
The train consists of five 12-section
drawing-room cars, two' compartment
drawing-room cars and observation
car, two diners, and baggage and dy
namo car.
The special is bearing the members
of the Royal Rosarians society of
Portland to California where stops
will be made at Santa Barbara, Pasa
dena, and other points where the Ro
sarians will advertise the next annual
Rose Festival at Portland.
At San Francisco, the Rosarians will
plant Oregon roses at the site of the
Oreeron building at the Panama-Pa-
cific Exposition grounds. Roses will
also be planted at the ( exposition
grounds of the San Diego' exposition
which win also be held in lyia.
At Pasadena, the Portland Rosar
ians will attend the annual Tourna
ment of Roses and will head the big
parade at that event. Entertainments,
receptions, and balls are being arrang
ed at all the cities included in the
itinerary and the Rosarians have been
assured of a royal welcome all along
tne route.
The special which leaves Portland
at 12 o'clock tonight is a train de luxe
and is equipped with every conveni
ence. An attractive feature is the elec
trical bouquet of Portland roses which
will adorn the platform of the last
coach.
This electrical ornament will be
electric lighted at night and is said
to be a work of art. It was designed
by Lute Pease, president of the Port
land Press Club.
S
SPARKS FROM THE
- WIRE.
Staunton, Va.. Dec. 27. Virginia
welcomed here tonight Governor Wil
son, the eighth of her native sons to
be chosen president of the United
States. From the moment the president-elect
crossed the state line at
Alexandria in the afternoon, after he
had a 10-minute glimpse of the Na
tional capital, until 9 o clock, until
he reached the little parsonage where
he was born just 56 years ago tomor
row, the reception was one of great
enthusiasm, noisy demonstration and
spectacular display.
Escorted by cavalry, militia com
panies arid a torchlight procession, the
Governor and Mrs. Wilson motored
through the streets of Stanton to the
home of Rev. A. N. Frazer, pastor
of the Presbyterian church. In this
home Rev. Joseph -R. Wilson, father
of the president-elect, lived in 1856.
Washington, Dec. 27. The presi
dent has remitted the unexpired part
of the Sentence imposed by general
courtmartial in 1910 in the case of
Colonel George 'F. Cooke, United
States Army, retired.
Colonel Coolie was tried in Seattle
in the winter of 1910, on charges of
neglect and carelessness in handling of
government funds and of failure to
pay money borrowed from enlisted
men. He was sentenced to dismissal.
That sentence was commuted by the
president to the forfeiture of one-half
of his pay as a Colonel on the retired
list, with a view to reimbursing the
government for the money alleged to
have been lost through his lax busi
ness methods. The entire sentence
is now remitted.
Pittsburg. Dec. 27. "I don't remem
ber ever having had the pleasure of
talking to a person 101 years old I
think there is some slight mistake.
ou are about 50, I would judge,"
said Judge McKcnna in the desertion
court today as he grasped the hand
of Auntie Morgan," aged 101, of Mc
Keesport. "Everybody thinks it is funny about
i ?a"l..t,he old la1y- "bf I'm not
so old Why. my mother lived to he
111 and my lather 112. That was over
in ales. I was born there "
New York. Dec. 27. The Hamburg
American line agents in New York
have received a cable from the head
otnee .it the company in Gcrmanv
saying that m view of the opening o'f
the Panama canal and the certain in
crease ot trade on the Pacific coast,
the t hrectors h,r. , ,-
I . , , : iu csiaiuisn
a monthly freight sfrvir.
Mnganore. Hongkong. Manila. Nagas
aki. Kobe. Yokohama and Vancouver,
. .7" aml ' "'""'d. Or., with calls
j and Tacoma if suf.'ic cut inducement
nit, -re "luutmcnr.
o inc I ugct Sound norts nf I
New ork. Dec. 27.-Three thous
and snow pilers and truck drivers em
ployed m removing snow and ice fro.i
iK, ii,.rT!i ' Xcw Vork Ci- -iuit
ork today .is a result of the rainfall.
j rain." adding" V repi 'received
!i ,he ,Mce oi ' t commission--