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12 THE BlUKiSlJNti- UKEUONIAN, FKIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1902. LINCOLN CONSPIRACY AND ITS CONSPIRATORS r WHO WAS IMPRISONED AT After making the signed and sworn statement of the last publication, Samuel B. Arnold was closely questioned by W. H. Gleason, notary public, and commis sioner appointed by the Congressional committee to Investigate Into the particu lars concerning the assassination of Pres ident Lincoln. While, to the general read er, probably the most uninteresting por tion of the entire manuscript telling the life story of Arnold, It Is published in its entirety by reason of Its important bear ing upon subsequent portions of the writ ings. The questions and answers were written on December 3, 1867, while Arnold was a state prisoner at the Dry Tortugas, Flor ida, and have a great interest, both through the light therein thrown on the life of Arnold and through the circum stances under which they are recorded, as told hereinafter by Arnold In a vivid der-crlption of his treatment as a prisoner :tnd the circumstances under which the statement was made. The questioning also brought forth some of the minor de tails of the kidnaping plot, as arranged ly the conspirators, which were not ad duced In the main deposition. Q. "Where were you born, and what is your age? A. I was born in the District of Co lumbia. September 6, 1834, and I am 33 years of age. Q. Did you ever serve in the Rebel Army? A. Yes. I served about four months in the First Maryland Regiment, in Captain Ned Dorsey's Company. I was discharged In consequence of ill-health and returned to Maryland about September or October, 1SG1. and again returned after my recovery jrom my sickness. "When the Rebel Army entered Frederick City, Md., I followed the army back to Virginia, but did not ngaln enlist or enter the ranks. "When the army fell back toward "Winchester I left and went to Richmond and Immedi ately went from there to Augusta, Ga.t at which place I had a brother stationed. I went to Tullahoma, Tenn.. after the battle of Murfreesboro and obtained employment an clerk with Paymaster Captain James Maurice. I stayed there until an order was issued discontinuing the employment of civilians. I then obtained employment with Captain Gabbett, nitre and mining bureau, near Charleston, East Tennessee. In the month of September. 18G3, I left him and returned to Augusta, Ga.t and a short time afterward obtained employment with Major Bridewell, A. Q.-M., In Au gusta, Ga. In January, 1864, learning through a letter from home of the serious iliness of my mother, I resigned my posi tion, and. In company with a younger brother, who was employed in the office of the nitre and mining bureau at Au gusta. Ga., started for home. I took the regular railroad route to Richmond, tried to procure a pass at General Winder's, oillce through to the States, but could not, ho stating there were no passes granted to the States. I then got a pass from the Provost Marshal for Staunton, but only went to Charlottesville. I then went through Symonds Gap into the valley. I went through L.uray into Loudoun County snd crossed the Potomac on the Ice above White's Ford, and then went to the Clty cf Baltimore, where I arrived, I think. In the latter part of February, 1S64. It was my intention when I left Augusta to return there again, but on my arrival I found that my mother's health was In such a critical state that to leave her again would have endangered her life. Before Meetlnpr Booth. Q. Where were you and what did you do after your arrival home until you met Booth? A. I stayed at my father's in Balti more, and my brother's, in Hookstown. off and on. until the month of June. Whilst at my brother's 4 assisted him on the larm. About this time I learned through ' Dr. Morton that an expedition under Cap tain Fjisk. of the United States Army, was fitting out for a dash and I engaged with lieutenant Robinson to join It, and to meet him at St Paul. Minn. I left Balti more. I think, about the 10th of June and went direct to St. Paul. The expedition did not arrive there at the expected time, und. tired of waiting and finding that my means were drawing short. I determined BENJAMIN I. COHEN HOME Uotv He Said" a Good Word for Orc Kon in the East. Mr. Benjamin I. Cohen, president of the Portland Trust Company, of Oregon, has .returned from a trip of some SOW miles through the Southern and Eastern States. To a representative of The Oregonian Mr. Cohen said: "I left Portland on October 31. and went first to St Louis. I found that city hum ming like a hive with the tremendous In dustrial development that is so appar ent there. My friends of the Mercantile Trust Company, one of the most solid financial institutions of St Louis, wel comed me most cordially. I learned many Interesting things' about their city. St. Louis has five establishments, each of which Is the largest one of Its kind in the world, viz: A brewery, a wholesale drug house, a wholesale hardware store, a shoe factory and a woodenware factory. It also has the largest tobacco factory in the world, which is now a part of the tobacco trust The banks .arid trust com panies of St Louis arc among the most stable and solid In the United States. "I was Invited to accompany a party of Missouri bankers In a special car to New Orleans, to attend the convention of the American Bankers' Association. We arrived at the Crescent City the night be fore the convention began, and were wel comed with that warm-hearted hospital ity which distinguishes the Sunny South. The convention was the largest that had ever been held by the association, some 2CO0 delegates being in attendance. I talked Oregon in season and out to all who would listen. Each state in the Union was allowed five minutes for an address. My little speech on Oregon was the only orfe that was published in full in the New Orleans papers. I forgot to state that while in St. Louis I was waited upon by a representative of the Globe-Democrat and that great dally gave a good bit of space to my remarks about Oregon. "From New Orleans I went to Balti more, and while In that city the Sun. one of the eldest and ablest papers in the country, also gave me a generous amount of space to exploit the glories of Oregon. "While I was In Baltimore, the tremendous Industrial development of the entire coun try was forcibly brought to my attention by an incident that occurred at Pittsburg. The great Pennsylvania . Railroad system had been completely blocked by the vast accumulations of freight In the yards. Thousands q cars were rushed to Pitts burg, and on Sunday, November 22, a con certed effort was made to break the blockade. During the 24 hours ending at 5 A. M. of Monday, the 24th, 829 trains, aggregating 4G.225 cars, were moved in and out of Pittsburg. Baltimore is enjoy ing great prosperity. It draws its trade largely from the South: and the South Is getting richer every day. I found much Interest in Oregon and Portland, and I was Invited to meet a little coterie of Baltimore capitalists to give them an in formal talk upon our city and state. "On arriving at Philadelphia, I found a very active money market Thesbankers were all reaping a harvest from the high rates of interest due to the stringency In New York. There, too, I found a great desire to learn about the Pacific Coast Through the courtesy of Mr. Charles Em ory Smith, editor and proprietor of the Philadelphia Press. I was once more af forded an opportunity to tell my story of Oregon in the columns of that great newspaper. While In Philadelphia, I had the pleasure of seeing the great Army and Navy football game between the cadets from West Point and the 'middles' from Annapolis. There were upwards of iL - j r flnrfttti r i' i-lirifirtmMrrriri - iiii ri riifthTrii iriliiffitirifiitiiil BY SAMUEL BLAND ARNOLD, DRY TORTUGAS. upon returning to Baltimore. After pur chasing my ticket I saw Lieutenant Rob inson and told him that I had not suffi cient means to purchase my outfit He advised me under the circumstances to re turn, which I did. I reached Baltimore some time in July, and from that time until I met Booth I was off and on at my father's and brother's. Q. Did Booth make mention to you of any person or persons that he saw in Canada, or of plans or schemes which were on foot there intended to aid the South? A. He never did. Q. Did Booth ever inform you of his being In the South during the war? A. He told me that he went South and showed me his pass, which I think was obtained at Vlcksburg. I think it was signed by General Grant, Adjutant-General. He showed me the pass some time during February or March, 1863. It came out during our conversation that his ob- : jeet in visiting the South was i profes sional one and that he was to act at New Orleans. Q. Did Booth tell you that he had pur chased any boats when you saw him In January? A. I do not remember, but I know that he said everything was ready. I think he said boats were purchased. Q. Did he say he had engaged parties In Lower Maryland to help him? A. I think he told me that he had a man In charge of a boat, but did not men tion his name. In conversation with At zerodt afterward I gathered that he was the man alluded to. He mentioned no other. Dr. Mndd'fl Connection. Q. Did you ever hear Booth allude to Dr. Samuel Mudd? A. He told me he had a letter of Intro duction either to Dr. Queen or Dr. Mudd, I am not sure which. He said he had been down in their neighborhood to pur chase horses and had a nice time there. That was the only time that Ijever heard Booth mention Dr. Mudd's name. That was some time in January. Q. How did Booth propose to abduct the President from the Soldiers Heme? A. He Intended to seize him while In his carriage and drive him down to the Potomac crossing the Eastern-Branch bridge. I do not know at what particular point he intended crossing the river. Q. With whom did you become ac--quainted at Rullman's Hotel, kept by Llchau? A. A man of the name of Purdy, Glllet Giles, the bartender, and some others, whose names I cannot recollect, none of whom had any knowledge of our plans. I Q.. Did Booth ever say anything about j his being able to procure the assistance i of anyone connected with the theater? A. No. He said he had tried to procure I a man In New York to turn off the gas. Q. Did Booth Inform you that Surratt j was in the service of the Confederate . government, or was in the secrets of the J persons going to or coming from Rich ; mond? i A. He never did. I Q. Did you know how many horses j Booth had at the time he said his brother j came to see him? A. He .had three. I never saw his brother. , Q. Did Booth suggest any method by which the President could be decoyed Into an upper box? . A. He never did. Xo Itcvrard for Deed. Q. Did you hear any of the conspira tors, or any other person or persons, speak of a reward having been offered for the assassination of President Lincoln, or that a reward would be given In case j he was killed or abducted? A. Never did. And never read that any reward was offered for his assassination. I Q. How was it proposed to capture the i President upon March 17? j A. To seize him and his carriage was the intention and to drive him round by way to Bladensburg or Surrattsville, or ! T. B., there to meet Herold and convev him to the Potomac. It had been decided for the first attempt that ropes were to be stretched across the road for the pur pose of trlnuInE un the horses in case of ' pursuit This was only in my first con- 20.000 spectators on the grounds, and the scene was one of wild enthusiasm. The day was beautiful, and the myriads of pretty faces and waving flags made a scene never to be forgotten. Seats were supposed to be complimentary, but many tickets fell Into the hands of speculators, who sold them at from $4 to 510 apiece. "From Philadelphia I proceeded to New York. I found vast improvements under way there, and many of the streets were practically Impassable. I was very kind ly received by Mr. S. C. Beckwith, agent of The Oregonian, and was by him sup plied with late copies of that ever wel come paper. Business in all lines in New York was very active, and everything was running at high pressure, but the bankers and trust company officials were grappling with some very serious prob lems, owing to the scarcity of loanable funds. While I was fn New York call loans reached 7" per cent and time mon ey touched 6"A per cent. No funds could be borrowed on time for any speculative purpose: nevertheless, I do not think that any legitimate demands of merchants or manufacturers were declined, although the banks were compelled to charge 6 per cent even upon the best collateral. Through the courtesy of a friend, I was invited to see the pneumatic tube system Of thfi NPW Ynrlf nnntnfllr'ti Vir monTia nf I which mall is distributed over" Manhattan island in cjAllndrlcal carriers that travel at the rate of 6S miles per hour. "My next stop was at Chicago. This is perhaps the most typically American city on our continent Between New York and Chicago I traveled by the wonder ful 24-hour train over the Pennsylvania Railroad system. This train is a marvel j ui speea ana comiort ana oners an ex- I penence tnat snoum by all means be en- juyeu. x m.iae dui a Drier stay in Chi cago, just long enough to call upon a number of bankers and trust company officials, all of whom were enjoying great prosperity. I also visited The Oregonian agency, where Mr. Beckwith kindly sup plied me with the latest numbers. I left Chicago for San Francisco on one of the handsomest trains in the world, the 'Over land Limited' of the Northwestern and Union Pacific. "After a pleasant trip, feasting my eyes upon the glorious scenery of the Sierras. I reached the City by the Golden Gate. I found all my friends in San Francisco as busy as bees. The tight money market seems to have had less effect upon San Francisco than on any other city that I visited, and there appeared to be more money to loan there, and at lower rates, than In any other financial center of the country. . "From San Francisco to Portland I came by the Shasta route, the scenery on which is surpassingly beautiful; and words fall to express how glad I am to be home once more. After visiting all the different states above mentioned, it Is my deliberate conviction that Oregon pos sesses the latent elements of solid pros perity to a greater extent than any of them, and I feel well content to cast my lot with Its people 'In the future, as I have in the past" BRINGS-CHICAGO NEARER. Seventy Honrn la the Time Eaut Via 'Chicago-Portland Special." The time between Portland and Chicago via the "Chicago-Portland Special" now Is 70 hours, or two hours less than three days. Train leaves every morning at S o'clock. Inquire O. R. & N. ticket office Third and Washington. Portland-St. Louis. Do you know about the new tourist service between Portland and St Louis and Mt-mphls? Call up O. R. & N. ticket office. Third and Washington. versatldn with Booth at Barnum'a Hotel, i Q. Did you ride to ZMrs. Surratt's house on March 17. A. I did not I did not know where her house was, or that'she lived in Washing ton. I never saw or heard v of her until the day of our trial. Q. Were there any other persons at the theater grounds (hospital or encamp ment) on the 19th of March that were ex pecting to assist In kidnaping the Pres ident other than those mentioned In your statement? A. There were none to my knowledge. I am positive there were no others. Q. Do you know with whom O'Laugh lln deposited the box containing the car bines? A. I do not I could not recall the name even If I should hear it Q. Did you ever hear Booth say any thing about Louis P. Weichman? A. He said he had learned through Weichman the number of prisoners that there were on both sides. I think he said those held by the United States amounted to 25,000 or 30,000. Q. On March 31, when O'Laughlln called on you and requested you to go to Washington with him, did he inform you that Booth wished to see you? A. He did not Hoiv the South Felt. Q. When you saw Booth on March 31, did he give you to understand that Sur ratt would consult with the authorities at Richmond and ascertain how they felt toward the abduction scheme? A. He said nothing In regard to it, but said the whole scheme was abandoned. Q. What did Atzcrodt say about the ab duction when you met him at the depot on March 31? A.' I saw Atzerodt but a few moments. He said that Booth had procured a box at the theater, and that the abduction would come off that night That is all that passed between us. Q. Did Booth ever say to you whether any other parties in Washington or else where knew of the abduction plot? A. He never mentioned to me that any npmnn nr norvina knATT nf If nr worn nnn. nected with it other than the parties we met at Gautlers upon the evening of I March 15, 1865. I Q. Did you ever hear Booth say any- thing against Andrew Johnson? I A. Never did. Q. Was it ever contemplated by the conspirators to abduct any member of the j Cabinet or any Government official other than the President? A. It never was. ,' Q. Did Booth ever mention anything to you about the St Alban's raid? j A. He said that he was either going to ' or coming from Canada at the time it oc . currcd. This he told me on his arrival ' in Baltimore. He did not intimate that he was connected with it. Q. Were you ever in the secret service of the confederate government? A. I never was. Xot Golden .Circle Knlfrht. Q. Did you ever belong to the Order of the Knights of the Golden Circle, or any secret society of any kind? A. I never belonged to the Knights of the Golden Circle or any secret society of any kind. Q. Did Booth administer any oath of secrecy to you at any time In relation to the contemplated abduction? A. He did. Q. Do you know of any other parties being sworn to secrecy? A. I do not. Q. What did O'Laughlln Inform you about Booth having a commission to the Confederate service? A. O'Laughlln told me that Booth said he had told his brother he held a commis sion in tne Confederate army; that his obiect In telling this was to prevent his I brother from insisting upon going home. The brother that he referred to I sup i posed to be Junius Brutus. I wish to add that I am not certain whether the letter I received from Booth containing the $20 was dated from the oil regions or from New York. I. W. H. Gleason, do hereby certify that the 1 foregoing is a true and correct copy or I statement, affidavit. Questions and answers thereto, made by Samuel Arnold In his test! mony taken before me this 3d day of December, 1867. - W. H. GLEASON, Notary public and commissioner appointed by the Congressional committee to Investigate Into the particulars concerning the assassi nation of President Lincoln. (Copyright. 1002. by the Baltimore American.) MRS. ADDITION ELECTED. Member of Lents Board Work on Nevr Builtlinff There Progressing. Mrs. L. H. Addlton has been elected di rector of the Lents school district In place of a director who resigned. She says that the new building there Is progressing as rapidly as possible and will soon be in closed. It will probably be late In next term before the new building can be oc cupied. At present school Is maintained under rather difficult conditions. There are two teachers whose departments are separated only by a curtain. However, the teachers are doing the best they can under the circumstances. At the fire that destroyed the school- house last Summer, the small library was also destroyed. Director Addlton will make it part of her work to see that it is replaced, with large additions. For this purpose she will call on the community for contributions. County School Superintendent Robinson expressed his satisfaction that the dls trlct Is building a four-room structure, two rooms more than may be occupied for he feels confident that the two extra rooms will be needed before the next year has expired. Mr. Robinson says that very likely the Lents building will be the cen ter of the proposed centralization of smaller districts into a larger and strong er one. He has been and Is an advocate of the projected doing away with the smaller and weaker districts and building up the large ones. When the plan Is adopted the Lents building will be made a center. CHILDREN'S BOOK EXHIBIT . . 7T77" . . rtow in .iew ax tiiurnry xor jjencnt of Xnias Purchasers. The librarian of the Portland Public Library has completed the children's book exhibit, and it is now on show in the room for juvenile literature. All the best books for the little folks have been neatly arranged ott. the shelves of a special bookcase, so that persons who wish to purchase gifts for youngsters for holiday presents will not have to ex periment with worthless publications. They can go t,o the library and get sug gestions from the assistant In charge, and will thus secure something that the lit tle ones will appreciate. The trouble Is now that many book publishers are get ting out volumes that have no merit, and after they are given they are never 'once read by the recipient This exhibition is intended to do away with all this and make it possible for book buyers to know what they are getting when they pay out good money. A good publishers' price list has been compiled of the books on show, so that visitors can tell at a glance where to get Just what they want, and exactly what they will have to pay for it This exhibition is something new in the library, but from the favor It is meet ing in the eyes of the patrons of that in stitution It Is considered a very success ful innovation indeed. Death Follows Sailors Row. SAN JUAN. P. R., Dec. 11. The sailor, Cootcllo. of the United States steamship Wasp, whom the police shot Monday night In a row between a number of sailors and the police, died today. As a result of the row, a sailor named HIbbs, belonging to the Wasp, was held for trial today before the district court for assaulting the Police Lieutenant CabrerJa. who was badly bruised. The naval men are incensed at the action of the police and gay the shooting of Costello was unwarranted. MANY MOTHERS MEET TO "BRING HOME AND SCHOOL INTO CLOSER RELATIONS. The Hands Who Rock the Cradle Learn Ho-tv to. Rnlc the "World. A largely attended mothers' meeting was held yesterday afternoon In the Brooklyn schooh The audience gathered in Miss C. Mathiot's room on the second floor. Miss A. L. Dlmlck, principal, spoke a word of welcome, expressing her gratification over the presence df so large a number of mothers. She said that the work under taken a year ago to bring the home and the school Into closer relations had been resumed this year. She then Introduced Superintendent Frank Rigler, who talked entertainingly and Instructively on the Relations of the School to the state." Mr. Rigler remarked that when the meetings were started a year ago. he had tried to show the relations of tne nome to the school, and now he was trying to show the relations of the school to the state. He illustrated his subject by say ing that the schools are supported by the state, and that the schools do work that Is not done In the home, so tnat mere win be law-abiding citizens. The discipline of the schools, said the superintendent, was essential to the developing of good citi zens. Mr. Rigler talked for some time along these lines. Ho was followed by Dr. Geary, who spoke on the "Psychology of Habit" Dr. Geary said the habit of carelessness was responsible for more failures than almost anything that could be mentioned. Ho urged the Importance of parents teaching the child good habits early, before care less or vicious ones had been acquired that only could be broken with infinite trouble. Mrs. L. H. Addlton gave an entertaining talk on "The Child and the Common wealth." Among other things, she said that good government could not be had unless the home was pure, and all its in fluences were pure and uplifting. Mrs. Addlton said that it had been customary to lay the blame for the shortcomings of the child on the mother, but she had never understood the justice of this, for she held that the father was equally re sponsible with the mother. Principal Dlmlck made the closing speech, asking for the co-operation of the parents of the community in suppressing certain forms of vice. She then Invited the parents to spend a short time In so cial intercourse with each other. While this was In progress the teachers served tea and cake. It was the best meeting of the sort that has been held In Brook lyn School for some time. It also served to bring to the Immediate attention of the parents the crowded condition of the building and the pressing need for en larging the building and providing for an assembly hall In which such gatherings may be held. ALB IN A FERRY LANDING. Would Have to Bo Condemned Throngh Private Property. Should another free ferry be provided for Alblna It Is evident that a landing would have to be condemned on the East Side. The maps show that Russell street does not extend to the river, but that the river end is cut off from connection with the water by a strip of land. None of the other streets south of "Russell are open to the river. However, the Alblna citizens are not dismayed, but are confident that a land ing can be secured either by condemna tion proceeds or donation of right of way to the river. They think that they will have the support -of property-owners, and that perhaps the railroad company may feel Inclined not to object to the opening of a way to the river through the strip that cuts off Russell street It Is conceded that the landing should be at the foot of Russell street Committees are at work on the project. CHRISTMAS DONATIONS. Will Be Collected at Brooklyn School for Fire Snfterern. Principal Dlmlck, of the Brooklyn School, has asked the pupils to bring such books and toys as they .may have, and do not care to keep, to the school, so they may be distributed to families who lost their all in the forest fires. She knows of several families In the Lewis River dis trict who can be made to feel that Christ mas has not passed them by through these donations. There may be other families who were burned out during the fire at Palmer's Mill and at Springwater that could also be made happy on Christ mas, as they probably have not yet re covered from their losses. STICK TO FERRY PROJECT. Engineers Say Bridge Cannot Be Built Across River at Sellvrood. , The committee from the Sellwood Board of Trade has learned that It will be im practicable to get a bridge built across the Willamette River at that point, and hence will stay with the original propo sition to secure a ferry. It was ascer tained that the United States Engineers would not favor the erection of .a bridge at that point, or even further up the river, for the reason that it could not be built high enough to permit the pass age of boats underneath. The commit tee will, therefore, work for a free ferry on the lines that have already been adopted. COMPLETING GOVERNMENT SHIP. Will Be Launched From Supple's Yard "When Boiler Arrives. The Government tender, to run to Fort Stevens and other points at the mouth of the Columbia River, is being finished at Joseph Supple's boatyard. It Is being completed as far as possible without the boiler, which has been ordered from the East. Mr. Supple says the boiler was. shipped Tuesday, and will be here some time this month. The boat Is high class In every way. The hull 13 provided with double sheathing. The spars, rigging and anchors are all ready, and the boat can be launched very soon after receiving the boiler. NIGHT SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. Slight Falllng-Off in the Willinm.i Avcnue Building. Professor J. H. Stanley, of the Williams-avenue night school, reports that the attendance holds out fairly well, al though with the approach of the holidays there is a slight falllng-off. This is caused by so many being compelled to work after night, being thus unable to get to school In time. After the holidays all will be back. Comrade Eliot, the G. A. R. man who was taking a course In bookkeeping in the school, has gone to, San Francisco. Last Friday evening he made a farewell address to the pupils. RECEPTION TO MEMBERS. Will Be Hela at Third Presbyterian Churph This Evening. A general reception will be tendered the members of the Third Presbyterian Church. East Thirteenth and East Pine streets, this evening. This will be the first evening of this sort since Rev. A. J. Montgomery entered on his work. It will al3o be In the nature of a reunion. All members are Invited to be present. A short and appropriate programme will "be rendered. Mr. Montgomery took up the work from the day he commenced his pastorate with vigor, and the church has prospered. Er.xt Side Note. Mrs. W. M. Jones, wife of the Representative-elect of Mount Tabor, has gone to San Francisco on a visit. The annual meeting of 'Pomona Grange of Multnomah County will be held with the. Gresham Grange next Wednesday at the Grange hall, on the Powell road. Election of officers will take place, and other Important business will come up. Ash Camp, No. 319, Woodmen of the World, Milwaukle', has elected the follow ing officers: Consul-Commander, R. S. Carnott; adviser-lieutenant, C. H- Lech ler; clerk, John H. Gibson; banker, Fred Hoealey; escort, M. Lakln; secretary, George Huntley; watchman. E. Tuechelke; manager, Casper Kerr. THEIR ESKIMO DOGS MISSING Miners on Their Way From Nome Lost Treasured Pet In Denver. Denver Republican. Two Eskimo dogs, whose owners value them at $500 apiece, are wandering about Denver, if somebody with an eye to a re ward ha's not found them. George R. and Abraham Hicks, brothers, stopping- at the Columbia Hotel, are searching high and low for their pet3. The brothers arrived from Cape Nome last Tuesday night with two dogs and a quantity of gold dust. They are great, burly miners, who have been three years In the Alaskan gold fields. They brought their dogs -up from the Union Depot themselves, not trusting a porter, and housed them safely, as they supposed, In the cellar of the hotel. Dur ing the night the engineer of the building left the door open, and finding the snowy weather to their liking the native Eski mos went out on an exploring expedition unnoticed. "It isn't so much the worth of the dogs that bothers me," said George R. Hicks. "They're valuable degs, of course, and I wouldn't take $1000 for them: but aside from their value there are associations connected with them that make them worth even more than that am6unt to me, although I tell you up In Nome dogs are not the cheapest things on earth. "We bought those dogs soon after we went Into the country and we've had these two ever since. They've pulled our grub over White Pass, and when the Copper River excitement broke out they were with us there. Our last camp was about 50 miles out of Nome City, and, of course, we used the dogs to haul our stuff to and from camp. We did pretty well up there, better than a majority of the gold hunt ers, and when we finally came down to Nome and took passage for Seattle wo just, couldn't leave those' dogs behind. We took them along and paid their passage and covered their expenses just the same as If they were our own, from Nome to Denver. We're on our way to Chicago belong back East, you know, and we did not Intend to stay more than a day In Denver, but I'll stay a good deal longer If I can find those dogs." NEW OFFICERS IN HAWAII BoodlcrM Are Acquitted, but Dole Appoints Their Successor!!. HONOLULU, Dec. 5, via San Francisco, Dec. 11. The special session of the Senate will probably come to an end tomorrow, when Governor Dole's nominations for the offices made vacant by removals are expected to be sent In. Henry E. Coop er, Secretary of the Territory, is slated for the office of Superintendent of Public Works; J. H. Fisher, for Auditor, and the Treasurershlp will be offered to Judge A. N. Kepolkal. of Maul. In the event of Cooper's taking the Public Works De partment, he will send his resignation to Washington as Secretary of the Terri tory. George R. Carter Is mentioned as his probable successor. The trial s of two cases against ex Deputy Tax Assessor Alex D. Thompson, who was indicted by the grand jury on five charges .of embezzlement of public funds, resulted in acquittals, and In each ' of the other three cases the prosecution entered a nolle prosequi. Joseph Wood ward, who was Indicted with Thompson, turned state's evidence and testified against him, but the Juries would not be lieve his, testimony, and it was found im possible to secure convictions. Wood ward admitted his own guilt. BIG BLAZE AT WORCESTER Property Worth 9250,000 Coniinmed and Firemen Overcome by Smoke. WORCESTER. Mass.. Dec. 11. A fire which caused damagto estimated at $250,000 broke out in the seven-story building at 44 Front street, in this city this af ternoon. The heaviest losers were C. T, Shcarrr & Co., proprietors of a depart ment store, $100,000: and the W. J. Woods Company, men's clothing. $90,000. The building owned by R. C. Taylor, of Wor cester, was damaged to the extent of $25,000. A dozen firemen were overcome by smoke. Assistant Engineer Edward J. Janes wis struck on the head with an ax and badly hurt One of the firemen overcome by the smoke Is In a serious condition. SNOW STORMS CONTINUE Ten Persons Lost at Sea OH Sew foundland Const. ST. JOHNS. N. F., Dec. 11. Serious show storms continue to sweep the New foundland coast. Four more schooners have been lost, one with hr entire crew of 10 persons. Other vessels have been driven to sea and are believed to be in great danger. Trains and steamers are delayed. There have been a number of fatalities throughout the colony. New Presidential PostolHces. WASHINGTON, Dec. 11. The Postofflce Department has advanced 153 fourth-class postmasters to thn Presidential class, to take effect January 1 next. They Include the following: California Rocklln and Willlts. r Idaho Nez Perce,. Rathdrum, Sand Point, Shoshone. Montr.na Glasgow. Xcvr-da Buller. New Mexico Springer. Oregon Moro, Mount Angel. Washington C?i3tle Rock. Work for Good of the Indians. WASHINGTON. Dec. 11. The dele gates to the National Indian Association were received at the White House today by Mrs. Roosevelt, who expressed to them her Interest In the organization, of which she is an honorary vice-president The day's session of the convention was de voted mostly to reports of states. The association adopted a strong resolution condemning the sale of liquor to the In dians and pledging Itself to do all in its power to overcome the evil. Action of Antl-Snloon Lcntrne. WASHINGTON. Dec. 11. The American Anti-Saloon League held its closing ses sions today. The next convention will be held in this city' in December, 1903. Tho convention adopted a report of the com mittee of thirteen providing plans for a closer union between the National and state leagues. Rev. Dr. Luther B. Wil son, of Washington, was elected presi dent. Colombian Troops Go Hunjsry. COLON, Dec. 11. The Colombian gun boat Presldente Marroquln, with over 1000 government troops on board, reached Cartagena December 8, after a passage of three days from Colon. The troops on board Buffered greatly from lack of water and food. There was 27 deaths among them in the three days. Shipping Charges Must Stand. SANTO DOMINGO. Dec. 11. The Dom inican government informed United States Minister Powell today that it cannot withdraw the decree now In force gov erning the shipping charges at Dominican ports. This decree has a strong detri mental effect on AmerlcHn commercial interests. DEATH OF RALPH PLATT "WELL-KNOWN PORTLAND 3IAN SUC CUMBS TO MALARIAL FEVER. He Served as First Lieutenant In Second Oregon and "Wedded a Portland Girl. SANTA ROSA, Cal., Dec. 11. (Special.) Ralph Piatt, who was First Lieutenant of Company A. Second Oregon Volun teers, in the capture of Manila, and the first American married on the Islands after the Spanish-American War, died suddenly at his home here this morning. Deceased was a native of Grand Island, Neb., and was aged 3 years. He was a son of Judge W. H. Piatt, now of this city, until recently Mayor of Grand Isl and. Captain Piatt was Judge-Advocate In Manila, and attorney for ie Chinese Consul at that place. He practiced law at Grand Island and also at Portland, Or. He was one of the most prominent Elks on the Paclc Coast, and was manager of a big Elks' street fair here recently. His death was due to the effects of malarial fever. (Ralph Piatt, whose death occurred In Santa Rosa, was well known in Portland, having resided here for a number of years, being active in National Guard circles, as well as In the practice of law. While here he was Captain of Company A, First Reg iment. Oregon National Guard, and at the time of 'the reorganization of the regiment for service In the Philippines, he was ap pointed First Lieutenant of the company and assigned to duty as commissary of the regiment until January 1, 1899, when he was appointed Acting Judge-Advocate on the staff of General Hughes, Provcst-Mar-shal of Manila. He retained that position until June, 1S99, when the regiment left the Philippines, and with some 75 others Mr. Piatt was mustered out. After re turning, he went to California, where he continued the practice of law. His was the first American wedding on the islands. He was married to Miss Mabel Motrin, of Portland, to whom he had been engaged before the Oregon boys left for the Phiiip- nlnes. Miss McGriff joined Mm m tne islands, and they were married In Manila.) Americans In Canadian Bank. HALIFAX. N. S.. Dec. 11. The directors of the Royal Bank of Canada, the head quarters of which are In this city, have Issued a letter to tne snarenoiaers an nouncing that a party of American gen tlemen of high financial position and with prominent business connections have made nroposal to acquire ovuu snares oi me bank's capital stock at the rate of $250 per share. The bank, which has now a sub scribed capital stock of $2,000,000. would Increase its capital by $500,000, and bring Its reserve up to $2,450,000. The directors recommend the acceptance of the proposi tion, and ask the shareholders to renounce their rights to the new stock. It Is Intended, if this proposal Is ac cepted, to issue $o0,000 worth of stock among the shareholders, making the cap ital $3,000,000. Women with pale, colorless faces, who feel weak and discouraged, will receive both mental and bodily vigor by using Cnrft-r's Little Liver Fills'. consumption' man Beginning In all this world there is not one pair of consumption proof lungs. No lungs will stay strong unless they are constantly supplied with rich, pure, healthy blood, and you cannot have healthy blood without careful living. The difference between a big-lunged athlete who lives carelessly and a frail person who lives carefully, is the difference between an un guarded strong box and a weaker box guarded by a good watch-dog. It is safer to trust the dog. No matter how strong you imagine yourself to be, if you are not breathing plenty of good air every day, if you fare over-working, keeping late hours, or in any way using up your energies faster than they are repaired, you are making it easier for consumption to come into your lungs. This is the small beginning. Let your own good sense and your doctor prescribe your habits and the necessary medicine. For nourishment nothing will do you more good than Scott's Emulsion. It contains elements which you cannot get from ordinary food and is rich in the best materials for making good blood. It is taken up into the circulation without tax on the digestion. Scott's Emulsion is not a mere extract, containing im aginary "active principles" which do not exist, but is full of actual nourishment which sustains vital force and builds up- the body tissues more rapidly than any other known remedy. It is always a safe, reliable help. Every package of Scott's Emulsion bears our trade mark label of a man with a big fish on his back. We'll send you a sample free upon request. SCOTT & BOWNE, 409 Pearl St., New York. IS A SERIOUS MATTER. The Most Serious and Fatal Disease Arise From Indigestion. Chronic indigestion or dyspepsia, while ft VArv nmrynnn vm.Vkl.v V. uui men ijurcu ujjuii uy uuie pnysicians as a serious thing, and that no time should be lost in treating It properly at the start, because recent researches have shown that the most serious, fatal and Incurable diseases have their origin In simple dyspepsia or Indigestion. Diabetes Is simply one form of Indi gestion, the sugar and starchy food not being assimilated by the digestive or gans. In Bright's disease the albumen is not properly assimilated. While consumption and dyspepsia are twin diseases, and It is beyond question that dyspepsia makes a fertile soil for the seeds of consumption. But the trou ble has been to find a remedy that could be depended upon to cure dyspepsia, as It is notoriously obstinate and difficult to cure. This has been the question which has puzzled physicians and dyspeptics alike, until the question was solved three years ago by the appearance of 3. new dlscovery in the medical world known as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, which it was claimed was a certain, reliable cure for every form of stomach trouble. Physicians, however, would not accept such statements without first giving the new remedy many tests and carefully ob serving results. For three years the remedy has been thoroughly tested in every section of the country, and with surprising and satis factory results. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets can be hon estly claimed to be a specific, a, radical, lasting cure for indigestion In the various forms of acid dyspepsia or sour stomach, gas or wind on stomach, too much, bile, undue fullness or pressure after eating and similar symptoms resulting from dis ordered digestion. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets were not placed before the public until this three years' trial left no doubt as to their value and they have recently been placed In tho trade and can be found on sale at all druggists at the nominal price of 50 cents per package. No extravagant claims are made for tho remedy; it will not cure rheumatism pneumonia, typhoid fever, nor anything but just what it is claimed to cure, and that Is every form of stomach trouble. No dieting Is necessary; good, wholesome food and plenty of It, and you may rest assured that Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will digest It Druggists claim for it that It Is a pleasure to recommend it to dys peptics, because It gives such universal satisfaction-. Father And Son Suffered Chronic Headache. Almost Const a.ntPaiix For Thirty Years.' Dr. Miles' Nervine Cured Me. Has There is nothing so good in cases of chronic headache as Dr. Miles' Nervine. It restores the disordered nerves to their nor mal condition and banishes headache forever. "My trouble was headache, chronic so as to be almost continual. 1 had been in this condition ever since I could remember and I am now fortv-seven years old. My father was a great sufferer from the same complaint and my son has shown signs of similar "affec- tion. When the attacks would appcarvmy stomach would often become affected and L would grow dirzy and faint and often had to quit my work and lie down. I am a sta tionary engineer and found it hard to hold a place with such a heavy handicap. About six years a?o I began taking Dr. Miles' Re storative Nervine and since that time I have used in all, fourteen bottles. The number of bottles taken was not really required as. I think the cure was completely efrected after taking the second bottle. Having scarcely seen the time in thirty years I was free from headache, I could not believe the perma nent cure to be made so soon, so I continued its use until I was thoroughly convinced. Six persons to whom I have recommended the remedy have experienced equally gratifying results, the only difference between their case and mine lying in the severity of the trouble cured-" Edgar. W. Wilson, Alcotr, Colorado. All druggists sell and guarantee first bot tle Dr. Miles' Remedies. Send for free book on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind. Perrln Fife Spaclfle die Immadiata Rel'if URBAKA. 111.. Oct. 20. 1002. Dr. Perrln, Helena, Mont.- Dear Sir: I have been trying through the druggists here to obtain another bottle of your Fpclfle. as I have been a suf ferer from them off and on for some years. I saw the ads. In the P.-I. of Seattle. Wash., some time In May last. At that time I was 100 miles north of Seattle, so I went down to Se attle and found It. I have usd It up and have been trying to get more. It has helped me very much, more so than anything I have ever used, and I have aeen very anxious to use another bottle. Yours respectfully, H. S. CHANDLER. COMPETENT JUDGES. Bennty Doctor Indor.se Herpicide. Women who make a business of beauti fying other women come pretty near knowing what will bring about the beat results. Here are letters from two, con cerning Herpicide: "I can recommend Xewbro's "Herpi cide." as it stopped my hair from falling out: and. as a dressing it hao no superior. (Signed.) "Eertha A. Trulllnger, "Complexion Specialist, "2914 Morrison St.. Portland, Or." "After using one bottle of 'Herpicide my hair has stopped falling out. and my scalp is entirely free from dandruff. (Signed.) "Grace Dodge, "Beauty Doctor, "193 Sixth St.. Portland, Or." For sale by all druggists. Send. 10 cents In stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co., Detroit. Mich. 1 1 it it ph y.MiJiii Biji Thiso tiny Capules aro superlon to usisam or iopaiDa,ir Cubcbsorlnjections .HyMn CURE IN 4S HOUR.,VC the same diseases withoira inconvenience. Sold by all Jrtixisif. ( 10IUSIIEF ' BOTACOT1E me specific; . mimi TaaS? PILLS I 7or 39 rears tu onlr baT e and rollfibie pe- s HB-nle It emulator for Ml trouble. Believes within 8 Cuys. Ai draggUto, or by raalL Prlc $3. Free trial cf "Tansy" aa 1 'Wocsatt'3lSat"Juard,'friea. Artdms g