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THE MOKM2SU OKKGOXIAS. SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1903. MEET AT GAMP FIRE Grand Army Veterans Recall Old Times. BUSINESS SESSION IS ENDED Nerr Council of Administration Is Earned ..Resolution IndonlxiR Mile as Soldier and Executive Is Indorsed. SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 2L (Special.) The G. A. R. encampment concluded Its business today and many of the vet erans -will start home at once. Today "was Oakland day. About 4000 veterans went across the bay. The Grand Army button passed the veterans. The people gave them a royal reception. At the head of the delegation. William P. Bane, of Nineveh. Pa., could be seen from all Quarters. He Is seven feet tall, and 60 years old. Oakland had prepared a spread under beautiful oaks on the banks of Lake Merrltt. After feasting there -was music end speeches. The veterans then went on short trips to various points of Interest, the larger portion going to Berkeley, -where they were met by a company of commissioned and noncommissioned offi cers of the university cadets under com mand of Colonel Henry De H. Wait And conducted to the campus of the uni versly. Here there was a great demon stration in their honor, and General John C. Black, the new Commander-in-Chief and Corporal Tanner mado speeches. Tomorrow there will be a great excur sion to the garden city of California, Ban Jose, where a luncheon will be served to the veterans and their friends. Then they will be taken through the famous Valley Santa Clara. HENRY A. BARDEN. BUSINESS AFFAIRS TAKEN' UP. New OlDcerH Arc lntnlled and Ap pointments Made. SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 2L The Na tional encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic closed its 37th annual ses sion this afternoon, after a protracted morning session. The newly-elected offi cers, with the exception of Junior Vice Commander Kessler, who is now on the way from the Philippines, wero installed. Commander-in-Chief Black announced the following appointments: Adjutant-general, C TV. Partridge, of Illinois, quartermaster-general, Charles Burrows, of New Jersey, reappoint ed; judge advocate-genera. James Tanner, of Now York; Inspector-general. E. B. Wessen, of Iowa. The new council cf administration is composed of the fol lowing members: Alabama, M. D. WJckcrsham; Arizona, George Atkinson; Arlcansis. A. A. Whls san; California and Nevada, A. W. Bar rett; Colorado and Wyoming, U. S. Hol Ilstcr; Connecticut, A. C. Hendricks; Del aware, Samuel Worrell; Florida, Charles "Oontvan; Georgia. J. A. Commerford; Idaho. George M. Parsons; Illinois, T. B. Sect?; Indiana, H. A. Root; Indian Terri fy , David Redficld: Kansas, T. H. Coney; Kentucky, Jacob Zcibcrt; Louisi ana and Mississippi. C. H. Schutc; Maine, yLma Selblnz; Maryland, R. C. Sunstrom; ' MiissachuHetts. J. W Herzy: Michigan. E. B. Flnlon; Minnesota, L. W. Collins; Mis souri, J. T. Dow; Montana, S. H. Hansell; Nebraska, Andrew Traynor; New Hamp shire. O. H. Foster: New Jersey. C. Tll ocn. New Mexico, John R. McFle; New York, James Owens; North Dakota. S. K. McGlnnls; Ohio, A. A. Taylor: Oklahoma, " Taylor; Oregon, M. W. Ingram; Penn Fjlvanla, Thomas C. Sample: Potomac, B F. Entrekln; Rhode Island. J. T. Kenyon; Souta Dakota. A. B. Nelson; Tennessee, N. Hackers: Texas. R. M. Moore: Utah, W. W. Bostaph; Vermont, A. C. Brown; Virginia and North Carolina. J. E. Fuller: Washington and Alaska, S. W. Clark: Went Virginia. W. B. Woodcock; Wiscon sin. Phil Creek. The reports of the various retiring offi cers were adopted, and a vote of thanks given each for efficient service. It was recommended that a telegram bo feut to President Roosevelt favoring the resolution to pension veterans over G2 j rars of age, which was adopted yester day morning. The committee on resolutions presented a number of resolutions on which action was taken. The proposition to make all past Adjutant-Generals members of the encampment was defeated. A resolution favoring legislation to pre vent, by education and in other ways, the desecration of the Hag, was adopted. The indorsement by the committee of the service pension law was approved. Tho proposed establishment of National Soldiers Homes at Fort Sherman, Idaho. r.::I in Florida and Oklahoma was in dorsed. It was resolved to appoint a committee cf rive to investigate cases of discrimina tion against veterans in the civil sorvice. Captain B. H. Coney, of Kansas, Intro duced tho following resolution, which was unanimously adopted: "Resolved. That we congratulate that splendid soldier, exemplary- commander and patriotic citizen. General Nelson A. Miles, upon his attainment of a distin guished and honorable retirement after a matchless record as a soldier of over 42 cars' service, without Just criticism of his official conduct, which began as a lieutenant In the Twenty-second Massa chusetts Infantry, progressing by the Vrightcst grade of heroic patriotism from Manassas to Appomattox, during the greatest of all Civil "Wars, from ISO. to l'iS. and illuminating this record by his Rreat military achievement, first as an 1" ilan lighter and again as a gallant and J-IL-lous military disciplinarian and or f .u-izer." A committee of five was appointed to I rovlde for the perpetuation of Memo rial Day in the South, and a committee l f three will revise the blue book. J mes Coney was restored to the honor z. ; i.t commander of California. T. e committee on resolutions stated that !t is ueemed unwise to offer several res . ! t: ns which had been presented to It. as t h- i'iscusf4n might provoke extended v verwy. It ws resolved to ask Cong-ess t. erect a statue to the memory of General Med. M.i J. r -General MacArthur was intro :cvd -nd delivered a briof address, which was warmly received. A delegation from t o Sons of Veterans, which order the e mmpinem yesterday denied the privi lege ot participating in the meeting?, was rrrenttxl. The Goorse W. Cook Drum Corps and I id from Denver. 75 strong, arrived, aitd f r a short time furnished music to it i::.o the buetnees character of the pro e: -ungs. The formal Installation of offl c. then foMowed. the installing officer t I g Senior Past Commander-in-Chief L s Wagner, of Pennsylvania. Com r -r Vr-In-Chlef Stack was given author S '. t InsUUt the Junior commander-ln-iIcf and alH the newly-appointed Judgc - ! jcati-geneml. who were absent. A resolution thanking the people and press. wh contributed to the success of the p ithfrtng. was adopted with cheers. The encampment then adjourned to meet in BosOn next year The clvlng feature tonight was a Na tional campflro reunion at the Mechanics' Pavilion. The Immense building was packed to the doors. An address of wel come was delivered by Major-General W. R. Shatter. Commander of the Depart ment of California and Nevada. It was briefly responded to by General John C Black, the new commander-in-chief, who received an ovation. Major-General MacArthur spoke on "The Regular Army," and "The Passing Grand Army" was the subject of a few remarks by Past Commander-in-Chief Stewart. Corporal Tanner paid a tribute to the dead of the Civil War. and Past Commander-in-Chief Torrence eulogized the American soldier. Other addresses were as follows: "The Early Days of the Grand Army of the Republic," by Robert B. Boath. past commander-in-chief; "The Colored Soldier." Lucius Field, vice-commander of Massachusetts: "The American Soldier as He Was and Is," General Charles A. Woodruff. V. S. A. After the speech making the evening was given up to Informal entertainment, the old soldiers enjoying the pleasures of a wartime campfire. Commander-in-Chief J. C Black, after the adjournment of the encampment, received the following tele gram from General John B. Gordon, commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans: "My hearty congratulations to you and the country. Your election assures unani mous and increased good-will and closest amity." General Black responded as follows: "The encampment having adjourned, I submitted your message to the council of administration, and I am directed by them to acknowledge it and say, as do I. that they fully reciprocate Its fraternal and beneficent spirit. God bless our land." LADIES OF THE G. A. H. All the Offices Are Much in Demand California Gets President. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. SL The Ladles of the Grand Army of the Republic re mained in session until a late hour, there being an unusual number of candidates for the various offices. The election for National officers resulted as follows: National president, Belinda E. Bailey, of California; senior vice-president, Ruth Foote, of Colorado; Junior vice-president, Emma Pierce, of Massachusetts; chap lain, Jennie Varney, of New York; treas urer, Julia M Gordon, of Kansas; first counsellor, M. Anna Hall, of West Vir ginia; council of administration, Emma Chamberlain, of New York; Ruth Hall, of West Virginia, and Mary Hager, of Ohio. The new officers were duly installed by Mrs. M. Anna Hall, tho retiring president, after which the convention adjourned to meet next year in Boston. Women's Relief Corps. SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 2L At the sec ond and concluding day's session of the National convention of the Women's Re lief Corps, the following officers were chosn, in addition to those elected yes terday: Mrs. Mary Tygart, of Texas, jun ior vice-president; Mrs. Sarah E. Philips, of New York, treasurer; Mrs. Reynolds, of Kentucky, chaplain; and Mrs. Ada EL May, of Minnesota, first member of the executive board. TO TAKE AWAY CHARTER Rock Island Railroad Must Fight Texas Commission. AUSTIN, Tex.. Aug2L (SpeciaL)-Rall-road Commissioner Allison Mayfleld said today that at tomorrow's meeting of the commission he would introduce a resolu tion Instructing tho State Attorney-General immediately to file suit in court against the Rock Island Railroad for for feiture of its Texas charter and to place it in the hands of a receiver. It is under stood that a majority of the members of the commission favor the resolution, and that It will be adopted. The principal charge in the proposed suit Is that the Rock Island Is owned and operated by a company with its domicile situated out side the state, which Is In violation of the Texas law. Other alleged violations of the law are also charged against the road. COMPLETING HIS 1VORIC Engineer R. R, McCleod and His Crew "Will Soon Leave Mllivnukle. Engineer R. R. McCleod, of the South ern Pacific Railway Company, who has been running lines for the company at Mllwaukle and on the Tualatin, is com pleting his work, and will soon turn in his report. With his crew of men, Mr. McCleod has made his home In Mllwaukle for nearly a year, as It has been that length of time since ho commenced his work by orders of the company. The lines he has run Include tho one from Wlllsburg through Mllwaukle, crossing the track ot the Oregon Water Powor & Railway Company at the southwest of the main portion of that place. This line will be carried above the eiectrlc rail way about 16 feet, so as to clear the cars. It swings around the Willamette River and across the Clackamas River, between the electric railway and the present bridge of the Southern Pacific This will be the main line Instead of the one that now passes through the out skirts of Mllwaukle. The heavy grade between Wlllsburg and the Clackamas River will thus be avoided. Engineer Mc Cleod says it looks strange that the track should have laid on the heavy grade from Wlllsburg, but it was probably caused by the property-owners asking a big price for their property when Holladay wanted land la Mllwaukle for carshops. They asked $30,000 for a few blocks. Perhaps tho most important of Engin eer McCleod's work was running the lines for- the cut-off which will be built to HUlsboro. as this means the erection of a steel bridge Just above Oswego. He is quite sure that the Southern Pacific Rail way Company Intends to make these changes, and build the steel bridge across the Willamette River at Oswego, .or he and his crew would not have been kept at work on the surveys for nearly a year. New Position for Santn Ke Man. LOS ANGELES. Cal.. Aug. 21. A special to the Express from Winslow, Ariz., states that L H. HIbbard. division superintend ent of the Santa Fe lines in Arizona, with headquarters at Winslow, has been or dered to report at Los Angeles to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation yester day of W. B. Beamer. superintendent of the Southern California division, to take effect October 1. Railroad Notes. A. D. Charlton, assistant gone ml pas senger agent of the Northern Pacific, is at the seashore. J. A. Reevs. assistant general freight agent of the Oregon Short Line, went to Astoria yesterday. H. M. Adams, assistant general freight agent of the O. R. & N.. is t return to day from Boswell Springs. The Northern Pacific has announced a rate of $1.75 per ton on pig iron shipped from Portland to Grays Harbor and Pu gt Sound points. The rate is given tc meet water competition from San Fran cisco. Forces Into Bankruptcy. SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 21.-In the pro ceedings instituted in the Superior Court to have the Epninger concern, knot n the Pacific Coast Warehouse Company, I kciarca insolvent, judge -Mur&sky has overruled the demurrer to the complaint of the creditors and held that the Supe rior Court had Jurisdiction. This decides the contention of the defendant com pany's attorneys that the National bank ruptcy act superseded the state insolv ency lws and that the Superior Court had no powers In the premises. The ef fect of this ruling, based upon a decision of the Supreme Court of this state, will be to force the company Into bankruptcy. Painful urtn&Uoa. too trvguent. fC&nty. crt U&s up at &lfct, cared by Oresoa Kldacr Tex "THE DIFFER ENT STORE." tO HOURS TODAY FOR LEFT-TO-THE-LAST MINUTE THINGS THE LAST DAY a ten-hour day for the Olds, Wortman & King Store closes at 6 tonight, the same as on all other nights of the business week, the down-to-date custom of a down-to-date store of the grand series of Summer Clearance Sales that have served to make this store famous for bargain giving, throTout all the great North west. The last ten hours of the sweeping clearance made by the "ODDS AND ENDS CLEAN-UP." Today also marks the ebb of vacation season the stragglers start away today, the van of the great army of home-comers will return next week in time to feast upon our opening banquet of Autumn merchandise for use and wear. Today comes the final round-up of Summer bargains but ten hours remain to us for selling two months remain for you to enjoy their use. We have hammered down prices upon every Summer article on our four floors. If you are a "go-away" WALK THROUGH THE STORE ON YOUR WAY TO THE TRAIN. It is a good habit to cultivate. The store is sort of an Aladdin's lamp rub against it and you will find something you want; perhaps something that you meant to get, but forgot. It is better than mak ing a list, tying a string on your finger or shifting your ring. Try it today ! a5c FALL DRESS WAISTLNGS TODAY 48c Fancy all-wool and silk and wool French Walstlngs. cream grounds, with neat, colored stripes, also dark grounds with Persian stripes, batistes, etamlnes and surah weaves, right fabrics for the new Fall waists; regular S5c values; A&. per yard, today xuc A FEW SUMMER REMINDERS For the Tardy Vacationist, the Tourist or even' the "Uonie-Dodles.," AH at Slaughter Prices for Clearance Today. A Suit Case. Tho sorts fitted with conveniences cost more, and are worth it We have many styles and kinds, from the cheapest that is good up to any price you wish to pay. First floor. Maybe It's a Trunk. A trunk is often one's wardrobe .when away. Get a good one a storeful here. First floor. ' Handkerchiefs who doesn't need plenty In sweltering weather? Linen, of course coolest and pleasantest to the face. The linen sorts are not expensive here "linen" means all linen. First floor. An Umbrella. Shade In the sun. protection In the rain we have been having so much weather of late that one doesn't know "what minute will be the next." A new umbrella looks better to take away with you. Bargains on the llrst floor. A Hat. An outing hat If a woman a hat that does well for traveling or for use on the beach or when golfing. Second floor. Toilet Goods Get good extracts, or soaps, or what-not. The cheap sorts apt to be found in small country stores are well, don't buy them; use forethought and lay In a supply before going. Tooth brushes, tooth powder, combs, hair brushes? First floor. : A Bathing Suit. Every one should have his or her own; every consideration of personal pride calls for an exclusive bathing suit. All these are reduced. Men's or women's on first Hoor. Shoes. Neat footwear marks the man or woman particular about appear ances. Many right styles here Oxfords, shoes and for outing. First floor. Underwear and hosiery ought to have an abundance of these also. A good supply won't make severe Inroads on the vacation money if bought from the reduced lots we show. First floor. (Muslin underwear Is in the second-floor annex.) Saturday X-Day Specials (First Misses' block lisle Hose; these are flne ribbed, light weight, with full finished foot double sole; every pair well worth 25c.f but this sale. M CENTS Ladies black, fine gauge gauze Cot ton Hose, full finished, regular 60c quality; this sale, per pair. 32 CENTS A lot of misses' white Summer Vests thut were 15c, 20c and 25c, now sell for, each, 17c, 15c and iO CENTS FOWLER TAKES HOPE Demand for an Elastic Cur rency Is Growing, CENTRAL WEST NOW IN LINE Xeiv Jersey Representative Finds the Public Xcarly Unanimous for Finance System That "Will Meet Fluctuating; Business Needs. I NEW YORK. Aug. 2L (Special.) Rep resentative Charles N. Fowler, of New Jersey and currency reform fame, re turned today from a trip through the Central -West where he addressed many bankers. In speaking of his visit he said: "I am -greatly encouraged by the growth of public sentiment upon the sub ject of an elastic currency responsive to tho fluctuating needs of business. I look back with some Interest upon my own experience in dealing with questions of National finance, because it reflects to some degree on the progress that has been made. It is eight years since I de livered my first speech in Congress, which was In favor of the single gold standard. The year following, I intro duced a bill that contained these five propositions: "The establishment of the single gold standard; the redeeming of the demand obligations of the Government; the fund ing of the National debt In 2 per cent gold bonds; credit currency; branch banking. "Now, I have lived long enough to see two of these things accomplished the adoption of the gold standard and the funding of the debt in gold 2s. I hope yet to see the enactment of the others. "When I entered Congress there were only a few newspapers In the country that favored my views. Now they are supported by nearly all the Journals of Influence and intelUgence. Why, only a year ago last May, the Bankers Asso ciation of Texas pilloried me as a here tle. This year the same association did me the honor to elect me a life member by a standing vote. " "Two years ago the Illinois bankers passed resolutions opposing me and the plans of currency reform that I advo cated. This year the Bankers' Associa tion of Illinois, as well as that of Iowa appointed a committee to confer with the ' Chicago Bankers' committee in the in- j terest of National reform financial and j currency legislation. The bankers of Wisconsin this year declared In favor ! of the elastic currency, and appointed a committee upon National legislation that is In accordance with my views. Similar committees have been appointed by the State Bankers' Association of Michigan. Two years ago. the bankers of Nebraska would not have listened to my plans, but I have Just received an invitation expressing the unanimous desire of their executive council that I address their convention in October." GREAT MIMIC WAR OS. Hostile Fleet Will Try to Take Port lnnd. Me.. From Lund Forces. PORTLAND. Me., Aug. 21. Theoretical ly the hostile fleet sailed from the trop ics today to attack Portland, and secret service agents notified the United States Government of the fact. In this way be gan the mimic war in which detachments of the United States Army and the com bined fleet of the North Atlantic squadron are to take part during the next ten days. The fleet which is supposed to be sail ing toward Portland really Is at anchor off Rockland, where it will remain for the two days which would be consumed If It was actually approaching from the tropics. Then the vessels will appear in this harbor and commence operations. In the meantime, prompted by the imaginary receipt this forenoon of news of the ad vance of the enemy's ships, the army of OLDS, WORTMAN & KING in Hosiery and Underwear Floor) Ladles' black-lace lisle Hose at 17c a pair, should disappear rapidly, for they're splendid 25c values; marked to close at, per pair. M CENTS Ladles' fine white lisle Union Suits; one line of them sold for J1.50 a suit; now on the counter at 47 CENTS A lot of odds and ends in ladies' Summer Vests, values to 50c each, go lor, eacn. t2h CENTS defense will assemble and prepare Itself for tho protection of the narbor and the city. The local batteries being the first naturally to hear the news of the threat ening danger, responded promptly, and by noon all the companies had gone into camp and taken up active duties. The First and Second Regiments, which constitute the entire state militia, started as soon as notified for Portland, and they were in camp In season. Before Sunday night additional forces from Massachu setts, Rhode Island and other states will be ready to assist in preventing the op erations of the enemy from being success ful. Major-General Chaffee Is to command the land forces. The enemy will be under Rear-Admlral Barker. Rear-Admiral Barker has received sealed instructions relating to the attack. Tho contents are unknown to General Chaf fee, in command of .the Army. According to tho rules for the maneuvers, the blues, two squadrons of battleships lo cated at Guantanamo and Culebra, are covered by a superior allied fleet, or red and black, when the political situation in tho United States Is suddenly strained to rupture. A strong red fleet, including torpedo-boats, will sail at 6 P. M. August 23 from tho port of "X." holding south, with the following sealed orders: "The red fleet at X' will proceed at once to Portland and seize and hold the Bime as a base of operations." Informa tion of the sailing of the fleet from "X" is received at Portland six houra after Its departure. The time required for the red fleet to reach Portland Is 51 hours. It will be assumed that prior to the sailing of tho red fleet from "X" no channels are mined or obstructed. Thereafter all enterprises sanctioned by international law are permitted. It is desirable that the operations of the fleet include all channels of approach to Portland, cm brace a reconnolssnnce In force and at tempt to destroy the mine fields. There will be day attack, night attack, and, if practicable, the forcing of a passage. Preparations will be made to resist at tacks by forts and landing parties. Tho period of hostilities shall be from midnight of August 25 to noon August 29. The period from midnight August 23 to midnight August 25 shall be known as tho period of preparation. Hearing In Postnl Frnud Case. NEW YORK. Aug. 21. United States Commissioner Hitchcock today listened to arguments In the preliminary examination of Maurice Runkle. the New York mer chant recently Indicted by the Federal Grand Jury in Washington, for alleged complicity In the postal Irregularities. The defendant was not personally present, being represented by counsel. Assistant United States District At torney Wise today offered in evidence the indictments against Runkle and contend ed that as he had established at a former hearing Runkel's Identity as the person named In" the Indictment he had made out a prima facie case. Commissioner Hitch cock took the matter under considera tion and adjourned the case until Sep tember 21. Orders for Philippine Troops. WASHINGTON. Aug. 2L Instructions have been given for the beginning of the movement of troops to and from the Phil ippines, which will continue during the Autumn and Winter. The Fourteenth Cavalry and the Second Battalion of the Seventh Infantry will sail on the Logan September 5. Massachusetts Snll for Drydoclc WASHINGTON,' Aug. 21. Captain Emo ry, commanding the Indiana, telegraphed the Navy Department from Frenchman's Bay that the Massachusetts, under con voy of the Indiana. Potomac and Leba non sailed today for Tompklnsville. She will be docked ami repaired at the New York Navy-Yard. Supposed Cholera Merely Cramp MANILA. Aug. 21. Upn Investigation it turns out that the supposed case of cholera on the transport Sherman was merely an attack of severe cramps. Up on the raising of the quarantine the trans port sailed Immediately with a dean bill of health. Moody Visits Xarr Yard. NEW YORK. Aug. 2L Secretary of the Navy Moody today made his first official visit to the New York Navy Yard. After a tour of Inspection, he was the guest of the commandant. Rear Admiral Rogers, at luncheon. Great Auditorium for "Winona. WINONA LAKE, Ind.. Aug. 21. At the stockholders' meeting of the Winona As sembly today it was decided to build an open-air auditorium to seat 20,000 and make other improvements. R. F. Coyle of Denver was among those added to the assembly board. Last Day of the Sale of WHITNEY BABY CARRIAGES Fourth floor take elevator. rsnal 9S.OO vnlaes for 85.50 Xjanal ?t.00 values for 80.50 tnuiU $11.00 valncn for $T.50 Usual $12.50 values for 8S.50 Usual $14.00 values for U.BO IsuHl 5515.75 values for S0.S5 Usual 91G.50 values for 810.45 Lsual 818.50 values for S11.SO Lsual 815.0O values for. ... .811.00 lisaal SIG.SO -vnlncs for. ... .812.00 Usual 81S.0O values for 813 25 Ilsual 820.GO values for $14.00 Lsual $22.00 value for 816.50 Isual $23.00 values for $17.23 lsual $24.00 values for $18.25 Usual $25.00 values for $19.00 GRAND SATURDAY BARGAINS IN LApiES "DRESS HATS, a splendid line ,r untrimmed fancy chiffon Hats, in blacK or colors, values up to irr 57.aO. to close at 3 U La?i!?' ready-to-wear fancy braid and chiffon Hats, in choice of black, white and colors; we've never sold their equals before for less than ?5 to f7.o0; while they last, today, 9 75c SILK GLOVES 48c First floor. Fabric Gloves of dainty silk, in black or white, plain or lace, wrist and el bow length: our 75c kind this Afl week, per pair xJC Extra fine, very stylish and handsome. 52.25 values, in black or white, el bow gloves, with silk wrist; tf; f this sale, per pair .4,J MUSTN'T ASK TOO MUCH OREGON' IRJtlGATIOX SITES DOX'T LOOK GOOD TO N'EWELL. The Mont Attractive Ones Are Already Taken by Private Capital Blue Mountain Region Next. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Aug 2L In his first annual re port, made public today, F. H. Newell, chief of the Government reclamation serv ice, reviewing conditions in Oregon, says: "The localities where Irrigation work can proceed with the greatest advantage have been selected already by tho state under the Carey act, and It is not desira ble to forestall state action in the matter. Preliminary examinations made so far up to December 31 show that most of the reclamable land Is so situated that the projects must be small and scattered, and little vacant public land can be benefitted. Further examination will doubtless reveal many localities where work can be begun to advantage and persistent search will Justify the expenditure of considerable sums In construction of storage and di version works." This presumption. It may be added, has apparently been Justified, Judging from the large number of withdrawals made un der the Irrigation act in Eastern Oregon during the past six months. Mr. Newell recognizes the Justice of making expendi tures in Oregon in view of the large con tributions of the state to the reclamation fund. "On the other hand," he says, "the demand for and Immediate necessity of reclamation works are not particularly no ticeable." "He says the opportunity for reclaiming much of the land along the foot of the Cascade Mountains and In the Blue Moun tain country Is good, but, in view of the recent selections under the Carey act, which have covered localities where water can be most advantageously used, he says there Is some uncertainty as to what may be the best opportunities for Government reclamation systems. He does not wish to bring about a conflict between the operators under the Carey act and the Gencial Government. The country Immediately south of the Blue Mountains being almost completely In control of the Government, and having an apparent abundance of artesian water to draw upon. In a general way offers attractions for a Government reclamation system not found elsewhere. This can not be said of Lake and Klamath coun ties, where the lands are almost com pletely controlled by Individuals or stock companies. These lands will probably be the last to be considered by the Gov ernment. HELD AS FILIBUSTERS. CliIcnRoans Who Sailed to Find Gold in Patagonia on Turks Island. CHICAGO, Aug. 21. The Tribune today says: Six men who sailed away from Chicago a year ago in search of a gold mine in the wilds of Patagonia are now under arrest at Turks Island, in the West Indies, suspected of filibustering. Their arrest and the detention of their schooner. Mercury, has been laid before the Secre tary of State. Charles Corrigan. a Texas cowboy, came to Chicago last Fall, watched lake sail ors for a month and then took five men into his confidence. Corrigan said he had a map showing the location of a gold mine rivaling that of King Solomon. His story was that Its discoverer had been driven out by natives, and when he died on a ranch he gave the drawings to Cor rigan. The Mercury sailed for New Orleans In October. It was to cross the Gulf of Mexico and cruise along the coast of South America to Patagonia. Charles Hareiin was the master and owner, ac cording to the ship's papers, and Emll .von Baroucke was first mate. When the Mercury crept into the har bor at Turks Island the American and British Consuls discovered many suspi cious circumstances. The schooner had papers from Chicago, but could not ac count for the time which had elapsed' since they had been taken out. Hardin was no LADIES' SUITS AT $5.00 A Rousing Wind-Up Today Second floor. This Is an opportunity without a pa rallel to secure high-grade garments at les3 than cost; most all black, yet few colors. In fine all-wool chevfots. most durable of all fabrics; sizes 3S. 40 and 42; regular 515.00, $13.50. $12.50 and $10X0; the greatest snap of tho season; your choice QQ The last of that splendid lot of jacket and shirtwaist Suits, In etamlne, cheviot and noppe tweeds; all colors, black, brown, gray and fancy mixed; regular 5.0O. 53S.50. 525.00 5f O JtZ and 520.00 values, to go at.P UNDERMUSLINS IN THE SATURDAY SALE A. fevr printed bargains among nmuy more on salet GOWNS Ladles' muslin or cambric Gowns, V or high .neck, yoke of clus ters of hemstitched tucks or em broidery insertion, embroidery edging at yoke, neck and sleeves, rcg- QH ular 5L35, at 5'xC Ladles' cambric or nainsook Gowns, high or low neck, yoke of embroidery insertion between S clusters of tucks and embroidery edging at yoke, neck and sleeves, or yoke with lace inser tion, clusters of hemstitched tucks and beading, with drawn ribbon, regular 5L75 and 51.SS, j QJ Misses' flne muslin Skirts, "with deep cambric flounce, with cluster a a of 7 tucks, regular 65c, at X XC LAST DAT OF THE REFRIGERATOR SALE 1 regular 526.40. good, full size, holds 120 pounds of ice, 49 Inches high by 41 inches wide, 1 7 (S special at 4 OU 5 regular 52S.80 line, tfj-f Q nf special at ipi-SAJ 2 regular ?54 line, for restaurant or saloon use. t3i Afl special at spOO.UU 1 regular $75 line, for restaurant or saloon use, largest, tJCfl flfl special at 43U.UU e c o I NOTICE TO j I EMPLOYED I c To assist in the opening and arranging of our enormous New Fal! Stock of Merchan dise you are requested to report as follows: All Department Managers to report Monday, August 24. Clerks Wil! Report as Follows: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26-Clerks in Depart ments C, I, M, R, T, X, Y, Z, Patterns, Mail Orders. THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 Clerks in Depart ments A, B, D, E, F1, F2, G, H, IN, 00, Q, S. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 Clerks in Departments J, K, L, ISN, O, P, V, W. ! longer master. The vessel was held until ! the business of Its owners could be In j vestlgated. j Xo 'evr Cases of Plnpue in Peru. ' ; NEW YORK, Aug. 21. Reports from Pacasmayo state that no hew cases of the bubonic plague have occurred there, ca bles the Lima. Peru, correspontiant of the Herald. The Infected houses have been burned. Three new suspected cases , were discovered In Mollendo. All the pa- , tlents belong to the lower classes. ! Gold Discovered In Peru. NEW YORK. Aug. 21. Telegrams from ; Berropasco announce that a vein of gold five meters wide has been discovered in Chuquitambo, according to a Herald dls- I patch from Lima, Peru. An English com- pany Is working mines near this vein, I which aro producing 30 ounces of gold a elay. Italian Pedestrian Reaches Lima. NEW YORK. Aug. 2L Luis Brlgano. an Italian pedestrian, who left Buenos Ayres. Argentina, on April 20, en route to San Francisco, has arrived here, says a Her ald dispatch from Lima, Peru. He will proceed after a rest of eight days. MUNSEY'S PLANS BLOCKED , Court Restrains Him From Selling ! New York Paper at Auction. NEW YORK. Aug. 21. Supreme Court Judge Davtes today handed down a decis ion in which he granted the application of Colonel William L. Brown, for a tem ; porary injunction restraining Frank A. Munsey from selling the plant of the Dally News, at auction. In his decision the Justice says that in his opinion the sale of the paper at this time would not be to the best interests of the stockhold ers, and states that unless proceedings are brought within ten days from the date of this order for a. dissolution of the corporation and the appointment of a re ceiver, he will appoint a receiver. Xeyr Receiver for Bank. WASHINGTON, Aug. 2L John W. Schofleld has been appointed receiver of the Navesink National Bank of Red Bank, N. J., to relieve Bank Examiner "W. A. Mason, who was appointed re ceiver temporarily when the bank was closed. Mr. Schofleld will take charge as soon as the assets can be listed and transferred to him. The purpose of this change, the Controller states, is to enable Examiner Mason to resume his regular work of bank examinations. Mr. Scho fleld is also receiver of the First National FIFTH AND fg Last day of the WASH GOODS SALE First floor. 40c, 50e. 60c and 75c values In finest embroidered Swisses, lace lenos, silk stripe grenadines, batistes, etamlnes, etc.; your choice of the entire OQr line, per yard, only Regular 25c line, in a splendid assort ment of dimities, organdies, linens. Swisses, etc., per yard, J2C All our regular 20c and 25c Crash Suit ings, in shades, natural ecru, navy, checks and plaids; the most suitable of all dresses for outing dresses ana skirts; also a splendid line of Galatea cloths included; per yard, If only JiZ. Misses' fine muslin Skirts, with deep hemstitched lawn flounce, ex- AA IvQ tra wide, regular 65c, at L AC UJ Ladles' flne nainsook Corset Covers, 2 yoke of wide torchon or Val. lace in- OvP sertion. beading with draw ribbon, XM lace edging to match, regular CQC VJI Ladies' flne cambric Drawers, with clusters of 3 hemstitched tucks and fine lawn ruffle, with cluster of 3 hemstitched tucks and hemstitched hem, regular 75c values, 49c Ladies' long-skirt Chemise, of flne cambric, .embroidery edging at yoke, armholes and at bottom, regu- SlOr lar 51.25 values, special at WC Jewel Hardwood Refrigerators Regular $14.67 line 70 special at ,pyJO Regular $15.75 line, $f n QA special at pVJ.Ori: Regular 519.S0 line, fcfQOH special at vPO.LI Regular $21.16 line, ClA f f special at tp"a:. The great half-price sale of fancy English Porcelain still continues. Ktatotiiii8iiioioieiittt6 Bank of Asbury Park, N. J. The prox imity of these trusts will enable one re ceiver to liquidate their affairs at a less expense to both' than an Independent re ceiver for each. Western Union Gains a Point. WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 2L United States Circuit Judge Bradford today is sued an order temporarily restraining the. Philadelphia, Washington & Baltimore Railroad, the Delaware Railroad Company and the Delaware, Maryland & Virginia Railroad Co., from Interfering with the property of the Western Union Tele graph Company on the right of way of these railroad companies. The order of Judge Bradford will remain In force until the question has been finally decided by the United States Supreme Court. Independent Tlnplate Combination. PITTSBURG. Aug. 21. By the merging of a number of sheet and tlnplate compa nies In the Pittsburg district, an Inde pendent combination known as the United Sheet & Tlnplate Company, with head quarters In Pittsburg and Columbus, has been formed. The estimated output an nually will be 40.000 to 50.000 tons of bil lets, sheets and tlnplate bars, 30,000 tons of black sheets, plate and tlnplate and galvanized Iron, much of which will be in the shape of corrugated Iron conductor pipe and steel celling. M. F. Straus, of Philadelphia, Is president of the new com bine. Snieltlnpr Trust Increnses Capital. DOVER, Del.. Aug. 2L The Federaf Mining & Smelting Company, of .New York, filed an amendment to Its certificate of incorporation today, increasing its cap ital to $30,000,000. When the company filed Its certificate of incorporation its capital was J300O. Makes High. Jump From Bridge. NEW YORK. Aug. 21. A negro named Cody has successfully Jumped from the structure of the new bridge being erected over East river, known as the Williams burg bridge. It was a drop of 147 feet. He was picked up by a row boat and re covered consciousness an hour later. His body was protected from injury by pad ding. Cody Jumped from the Brooklyn bridge one year ago. Dr. Lorlnier Refuses London Call. LIVERPOOL. Aug. 2L The Rev. Dr. George C Lo rimer, of New York, is a passenger on the Dominion Line steam er New England, which sailed from this port today for Boston. He had been drawing great congregations during hla stay la this country, but refused all over tures to accept a call in London. 71 F: 104.