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THE MORNiyG OREGOXIAy, THURSDAY. JUNE 14, 1906. ILL II INTEREST iiW CORPORATIONS Objection Raised to Appropri- ation for Measurement of Streams. fjoUSE HAS WARM DEBATE Tawney Accuses Wolcott of Lobby 'ing for Larger Fund and Says Private Enterprise Is Sole ' ; Beneficiary of Work. WASHINGTON. June 13. There was a oound of appl&uae from both sides or the chamber when Hamilton of Michigan reported to the House today that the conferees) on statehood had rear-hed an agreement and asked that It be printed in the Record. The day was spent on the sundry civil appropriation bill and, with the exception of an hour occupied in con sidering the proposed abolition of Re ceivers of Land Offices, which meas ure the House refused to sanction, the entire day was taken up with the con federation of appropriations for the United States Geological Survey, mem bers of the appropriations committee being In severe criticism of the officials of the survey. WASHINGTON, June 13. Denunciation of the methods pursued by the United States Geological Survey with a view to securing larger appropriations was heard today In the House. A point o( order was made against the item of $"00,000 for topo graphical surveys. After considerable dis cussion, the chair overruled It, and then Small (N. C.) offered an amendment In creasing the appropriation to $3oO.OOO. This precipitated a discussion on the whole sub ject of the Geological Survey, led by Tawney (Minn.). Tawney said that the United States Geo logical Survey is the most ambitious branch of the public service, and that since the accession of the present Direc ted, p. D. Wolcott. the appropriation has increased 300 per cent. Then, passing to the complaint he had to make against the methods adopted by the bureau, he read a telegram from PhesterM. Dawes, gen eral solicitor of the Ghicago, Burlington Qulncy Railroad, In which Mr. Dawes said: Tawney Answers Telegram. T am advised that it is proposed to cut down the appropriation for gauKlng streams and investigating water Mipply under the re clamation act from JSoO.OOO to SliiO.iiflo. Such a reduction would greatly hamper the devel opment of the West in this direction and cut off work where It Is proceeding rapidly and advantageoliflly. Hope you will consider It consistent with the public interest to use your influence to see that the appropriation is main tained at $200,000. To this telegram Mr. Tawney replied: , Please advise, me in what respect will the development of the West be hampered by the failure to gauge streams In New England, the South and the other states ea.t of the Mis flrslppl River. It Is conceded that this work Is being done In the Interest of prospective Investors In water powers. Under what pro vision of the Constitution can Congress Justify the appropriation of public money for the benefit of prospective or actual Investors In private enterprises? The reclamation service is not involved. Tawney asserted that the topographical surveys now being made are for the bene fit of street railway companies, water power companies and municipalities, and charged that the Geological Survey is even now engaged ill making a topographical survey of Minneapolis. Benefits Itich, Not Poor, States. "The Geological Survey was established to care for the territories, leaving the states to make surveys for themselves." said W. I. Smith (la.). "It gradually spread to the states, and the Director, without any authority of law, established a system of contributions whereby, if a state would put In a specitic sum, he would, out of the appropriations, put in an equal amount." Smith said that this had resulted in the rich states, by thus paying, buying the National appropriations away from the poorer states, and as a result Massachu setts. Connecticut and Rhode Island are all surveyed, while tne Western States, for -which the survey was founded, have had little done. "The appropriations should not be increased until we have passed such legislation as will compel the Director to distribute fairly the work over the country." Small (N. C.) closed the debate in be half of his amendment, which was adopt ed, 101 to 65. MAY ADJOURN' JUNE 2 7 OR 8 Congress Will Shelve Canal and Smoot Till Next Session. WASHINGTON, Jurm-13. The Repub lican steering committee of the Senate met today and considered the question of adjournment of Congress as Boon as possible after next week. The commit tee was in session for an hour and ad journed, convinced that nothing stands in the way of such a programme. It was stated that every important matter before either branch practically is. ready for conference except the sun dry civil bill and the Isthmian canal type bill. If rapid progress is made by the House. Senator Bate, who has charge of both of these measures in the Senate, believes they can be dis posed of by June 27 at the latest. That would permit an adjournment on June 27 or June 2S. The programme thus arranged con templates a vote on the canul type bill in the Senate, but no further action until the next session. Senator Rpoon er, with seeming authority, made the statement at the meeting today that the appropriation for the canal car ried by the sundry civil bill can be ex pended with equal advantage during the coming year for either a lock canal or a sea-level canal, and that Chief En gineer Stevens can go ahead with the work which would be necessary to either type. It is atcreed that Congress cannot dispose of this question at the present session in view of the contrary opinions of the two branches. The vote ji the Senate, it is believed, will re sult In a decision In- favor of a sea level canal. , Statehood, railroad rates and meat Inspection and bills relating to a num ber of other subjects of great public iriterest were considered by the steer ing committee, but it was the opinion that all of(these matters had reached stages that will offer no obstacles to adjournment at an early date. An un derstanding was reached in the Senate today that u vote will probably be had on the type bill on Friday of this week. In view of the practical certainty that no vote could be had on the Sena tor Smoot case at the present session. Chairman Burrows, chairman of the committee on privileges and elections, after conferring with friends -and op ponents of the Utah Senator, has de cided that he will not call up the case or consideration until next session. M'CALLA IS SOOX TO RETIRE Re&r-Admiral Led Relief Expedi tion to Pekin in Boxer Rebellion. WASHINGTON, June 43. Orders were Issued at the Navy Department today placing on the retired list. July 19 next, one of the most picturesque and notable personages of the American Navy. Rear Admlral Bowman McCalla, who led the forlorn hope of a relief expedition that first marched through the Boxer forces to Pekin and thereby saved the lives of the legationers in 1900- Though the expedition was international in composition, he took the lead with his American marines and blue Jackets and carried the little force along by hia own determination. Rear-Admiral McCalla is commandant of the Mare Island navy-yard and station and earned high praise for his service during the days In San Francisco follow ing the earthquake. He will be succeed ed in that command by Rear-Admiral Henry W. Lyon, at present in command of the naval station at Honolulu. CUSTOMS RECEIPTS IMMENSE Exceed by $1,000,000 That of Any Previous Year. WASHINGTON, June 13. The records of the Treasury Department show that the receipts from customs during the present fiscal year will far exceed those of any previous year in the history of the Government. Up to today, with 16 days of the fiscal year yet remaining, the receipts aggregate $285,331,323, which is nearly $1,000,000 in excess of any other fiscal year, and the prospect is that by June 30 the excess over any previous year will approximate. $2,000,000 and ex ceed those of last year by at least $40, 000.000. The receipts from internal revenue also show a remarkable increase and the in dications are that on June 30 the receipts from this source will be nearly $250,000, 000, or $15,000,000 in excess of last year. Cadets to Graduate In September. ANNAPOLI9. Md.. June 13. Midship men of the second class who will, upon recommendation of the academy board, remain at the Naval Academy during the Summer and be graduated in Sep tember next, include the following: C. O. Bassett, Washington: C. G. Davey, California: Charles A. Dunn, Idaho; J. K. Hoover. Montana; J. B. Howell. G. W. Kenyon and R. A. Theobald, California. Why Buy More Costly Shoes? WASHINGTON', June 13. Represen tative Lufean, of Pennsylvania, pre sented, a resolution today, which was referred to the committee on rules, call ing for an Investigation of the Navy Department regarding the award by it of a contract for 3J.0.10 pairs of Cali fornia shoes a $2.80 per pair, when the lowest bid was $2.52. Goose Lake Land Withdrawn. WASHINGTON, June 13 The Secre tary of the Interior today withdrew from disposition under the public land laws a strip of land extending around Goose Lake, in Northeastern California and Southwestern Oregon, for use In connec tion with the Pitt River irrigation pro ject. Tho area covers approximately 40,000 acres. Fifty Years In the Service. WASHINGTON, June 13. Captain W. P. Day, recently stationed at the Navy Yard at Mare Island; Cal., has been placed on the retired list of the Navy with the rank of Rear-Admiral on his own application after more than 60 years' service. Reclamation Bill in Conference. WASHINGTON, June 13. The House sent to conference today the bill pro viding for subdivision of land entered tinder the reclamation act, the conferees being Mondell of Wyoming. Reeder of Kansas, and Smith of Texas. Quarantine Bill Goes to President. WASHINGTON, June 13. The con ference report on the National quaran tine bill was today adopted by the Sen ate. As the bill had hitherto been ac cepted by the House, it now will go to the President. HOME TO OLD KENTUCKY Thousands of Wanderers Welcomed to Their Mother State. LOUISVILLE, June 13. Cloudy skies and a pouring rain greeted the first offi cial day of "Home-Coming Week" this morning. Fortunately, the opening exer cises were scheduled to be held Inside the Armory, on Walnut street, and nothing could interfere with them. The weather, however, made it doubtful whether the great floral parade, which was to be. the feature, would be held. A. Y. Ford, chairman of the reception committee, formally called the meeting to order at 11 o'clock. He introduced Rev. T. M. Hayes, of Louisville, who deliv ered the invocation, and then in a short speech brought forward Mayor Paul C. Barth, of Louisville, who welcomed the visitors on behalf of the city. Mr. Ford then introduced Governor Beckham, who performed a similar office in behalf of the State of Kentucky, and at the conclusion of his address assumed the gavel as pre siding officer of the reunion. Governor Beckham introduced Henry Watterson, who delivered the formal address of wel come. Once a Kentucklan, always a Ken- tuckian," said the Louisville editor. In beginning his welcome. From the cradle to the grave, he said, the arms of the motherland stretched forth in mother love and the voice of the motherland, reaching the farthest corners of the earth, "summon the errant to the roof tree's shade and bid the wanderer home.' What wanderer was ever yet loth to come? There upon the heights of for tune and fame, or down amid the shad ows of the valsry of death and despair the true Kentucklan, seeing the shining eyes and hearing the mother-call, sends back the answering refrain: Where'er I roam, whatever realms I see My heart, untravcled. fondly turns to thee. "Behold in this great, exultant multi tude the proof." declared Mr. Watterson. SpdthSsmSimC.untyj hmb hmb hmb hmb At the conclusion of Mr. Watterson' address, which was received with much applause, ex-Governor David R. Fran cis, of Missouri, spoke in behalf of the returning Kentucklans. When Mr. Francis had finished. Miss Louise Lee Hardin, of Denver, who conceived the Idea, of the "Home-Coming," which has been so brilliantly carried out, was es corted down the center aisle by Director General Robert E. Hughes. Loud cheers greeted Miss Hardin and Mr. Hughes as they stepped on the rostrum, and these were redoubled when Governor Beckham, after a few appropriate words, presented Miss Hardin with a beautiful gold medal in behalf of the State of Kentucky. This brought the formal exercises of the day to a close. The Abraham Lincoln cabin, which is to occupy a conspicuous site in Central Park during the week, reached the city last night, and has been under the constant guard of a detail of militia. It was taken from the oars late today and set up. When the Home-Coming Week is over it will be stored in a warehouse until the Lincoln Farm, its future home, is in readme for it. Get the Flags Here for 'Flag Day ' Display OLDS, WORTMAN '& KING " THE DIFFERENT STORE' ' FIFTH, SIXTH and WASHINGTON if The Beginning of the End of the June Sale of White But Three Days Remain Daring Which Everything White in the House Stands Radically Reduced (Contract Goods Excepted) A MOST UNUSUAL SALE Of Women's Smart Summer Shoes for $1.98 Profits Hover Around the Vanishing Point in Thursday's Sales THE " WHITE FAIR" The opportunities offered by the Olds, "Wortman & King June White Sale, with accompanying savings, are nearing the end. Saturday's closing gong is a signal for prices to resume their normal along the avenues of white. You've had enough time to weigh and prove the claims of the various "White Sales." Some are already "tired," or outof the race for, as the leopard cannot changeI(s spots, so, also, it is impossible for the "White Sale" that is bad in spots to change the fact that it never was anything but a mediocre .collection, of dubious goods. The Olds, Wortman & King "White Fair" is not a "spotty" sale. Stocks are big in detail and complete as a whole. Mer chandise is HIGH GRADE such as we're proud to have known as coming from this store, and such as the buyer may feel justly proud of. And over and thro' the sale is the fact of the re markable savings our public share in. Today's story is mainly of important EXTRA SPECIALS but underlying it all is the WHITE SALE feature that lessens the price of everything white in the house! We've prepared a veritable "Carnival of Bargains" for today's callers at the "Fair Way" Shoe Store. There's a heap of interest in the sale that starts here this morning and ends this evening for the special offering is for Thursday ONLY. There s solid satisfaction guaranteed in actual money to be saved in the sale. Just to show you how this shoe store of ours goes into things, there are enouerh shoes at $1.98 to "stock" an ordinary shoe store! And that's only what's here at the one price, mark you. And what's better one of the most "unusual" things about this "unusual" sale is the fact that, no matter what size you want and ask for, it's here. Another point: Select the shoe that suits your taste, and an expert shoeman will pay a-plenty of attention to properly fitting your feet. Rather "unusual" service in big sales isn't it T Our sales are "different," and the difference tends toward betterment. Read the splendid good news in detail: WOMEN'S $3.50 OXFORDS $1.08. Women's fine patent Blucher cut Oxfords, with dull calf tops, military heel, Goodyear welt sole, cork filled, medium, extension sole. All sizes. Our $3.50 value $1.98 THE MOULD OF CORRECT FORM ROYAL WORCESTER CORSETS THE FLAG I have seen the glories of art aud arch itecture and of river and mountain. I have seen the sun set on the Jungfrau and the moon rise over Mont Blanc. But the fair est vision on which these eyes ever rested was the flag of my country in a foreign port. Beautiful as a flower to those who love it, terrible as a meteor to those who hate, it is the symbol of the power and the glory and the honor of fifty millions of Americans. Senator George F. Hoar. Prominent Among the Un derwear Bargains These fairly "stick out." Women and chil dren benefit. First Floor. Women 's white low neck Vests, no sleeves, neatly trimmed, at, each 80 Women's White Vests, Richelieu ribbed, short and no sleeves, at, each 12 Women's white long, short and sleeveless Vests, splendid values at, each 210 Women's line white long, short aud sleeveless Vests, regular and extra sizes, at, each.300 Women's fine white cotton lace trimmed Knee Pants at, pair 250 Women's white cotton Jersey ribbed sleeve less Union Suits, special 420 Women's 75c Union Suits 55c Long sleeves, white cotton, Summer weight Union Suits, regular value 7oc sp'1...550 Children's white cotton Vests, long and short sleeves, with knee-length pants to match, at each 120, 160 and 210 Children's white Swiss ribbed Vests, long, short and no sleeves, at, each 210, 260 and 30 Children's knee leneth lace trimmed Pants, special at, each.160, 210, 260 and 300 Boys' ecru cotton Union Suits, long and short sleeves, ankle and knee length, special at. suit 500 v 1l ' Women 's and Children's Hosiery Bargains Women's white lace Hose, seamless, all lace or lace boots, at, pair 2X0 Women's black lace boot and all lace Hose, splendid values at, pair 250 and 350 Women's white lace lisle hose, plain and em broidered, at, pair 420 Women's fine white lisle Hose, lace and em broidered, at, pair 630 Children's white cotton seamless Hose at, pair 150 Children's white lisle lace Hose, special, pair 180 Children's white cotton Hose, finished foot. ' seamless leg, at, pair 210 There's a model for every type of feminine figure in the "Royal Worcester" family of correct corset ry. Not because it's the special domestic corset sold by this store, but because it ranks first in quality of materials used including boniug, covering, laces, and even the thread with whjeh it is stitched and in the shaping, . which is charmingly graceful and comfortable, we heartily commend the "Royal Worcester" Corset to the store's feminine public. Royal Worcesters are specially noted for the splendid variety of models found among them suitable to the various require ments of women who wish to appear smaller in mould; slight women who must have curves; average-built women whose good lines should be accentuated. Taboo shapeless cor sets. You'll find the perfect-fitting "Royal Worcesters" a boon; a rest and a support; an aid to a better, more graceful figure. A new shipment just in. Among them famous "Dowager" Corsets for stout women six styles to choose from. The newest of these models is style No. 861. It's a novelty for stout figures, has adjustable hips, which allow tightening or loosening the garment at the ab domen, while the special front steel used makes it possible to give a trim, stylish ap pearance to the stoutest figures. The "Tricot" or ventilated bust gores make it the most com fortable of corsets above the waist line. In the Jrme White Sale all white "Sapphire" Cor sets are included.' Also all "Bon Ton" Corsets are included. Also all "Royal Worcester" Corsets are in cluded. Also all "Royal Worcester" Waists are in cluded. ' Also all "Brassiere" Bust Supporters are in cluded. Also all Bustles and Pads are included. Also all Cambric Waists are included. Also all Hose Supporters are included. Also all Silk, Linen and Cotton Corset Laces are included. -special at, the pair. WOMEN'S $2.50 OXFORDS $1.98- Women's fine black kid Oxfords, Blucher cut, mat calf tops, medium light soles with no extension. Very flexible and easy, and for lightweight footwear they are just the proper thing. All sizes. Our $2.50 value special at, l QQ the pair pi..ZfO WOMEN'S $2.50 OXFORDS $1.98. Women 's fine kid Oxfords, Blucher style, with hand-turned soles, Cuban heels, patent tip; very pretty high arch last; has neat patent lace stay in front. A dressy little- Oxford. All sizes. Our $2.50 value d J QO special at, the pair pi.JO WOMEN'S $3.50 OXFORDS $1.98. Women's fine black kid Blucher cut Oxfords, with Goodyear welt sole, medium extension, new London last, Cuban heel, patent tip. All sizes. Our $3.50 value d 1 QJ2 special at, the pair pl.JO WOMEN'S $2.50 OXFORDS FOR $1.98. Women's fine kid lace Oxfords, with medium heavy soles, Cuban heels, inserted fancy patent scroll lace stay. Very neat. Our $2.50 value special at, d 1 QO the pair pl.ZfO WOMEN'S OUTING BOOTS FOR $1.98- 250 pairs of women's high-cut Outing Boots, in black or tan, heavy or light sole, 6 to 12- mch tops, broken sizes. Values f f QO to $4.00 special at, the pair. WOMEN'S $3.50 OXFORDS FOR $1.98- Women's fine patent 4-button Oxfords, with Goodyear welt sole, military heels and dull calf tops, made over a very pretty last. These shoes fit well and are stylish. All sizes. Our $3.50 value, special at, the pair $1.98 WOMEN'S $3.00 SHOES FOR $1.98. Women '8 patent College Boots, with mat tops, Blucher cut. military heel and medium heavy sole, little extension. Made especially for young women. All sizes. Our $3.00 value special at, (Af np the pair xpl.ZO Same Boot as above, in button d J QO style special at, the pair ip 1 .ZO Same as above, in fine black kid, d 1 QO v,all sizes special at, the pair.. V- O WOMEN'S COLORED SHOES FOR $1.98. 600 pairs of women's Colored Shoes and Ox fords, in tan, brown and ohampagnes; mad with light or heavy soles, high or low heels. Almost anything you could want in Sum mer shades. Values to $4.00 d J QO special at, the pair p 1. xfO WOMEN'S $2.50 WHITE DUCK OXFORDS $1.98. Women's white Sea Island Duck Oxfords, Blucher cut, medium extension sole, large eyelets, ribbon lace. One of our favorites. All sizes. Our $2.50 value d J QO special at, the pair pA.JO SILKS AND DRESS GOODS A Noteworthy Group of Thursday Special Values in the Annex 5th St., 1st Floor. Think of the warm days ahead when Oregon is thro' with her refreshing shower bath of the many, many functions you'll attend ere Autumn sets in. Get ready for any little af fair that may turn up. It's easy to provide a-plenty of pretty frocks and gowns when the makings are selling this way: "Rajah" Pongees At 79c a Yard Instead of $1.25 The genuine Rajahs, in a full and pleasing line of beautiful colorings. . File your claim early if you'd share in this unusual offering by the "Silk Store." Handsome $1 and $1.25 Suiting Silks 67c a Yard Stylish new silks for suits, linings and trim mings in checked and striped louisine, taf fetas, foulards, "Cheneys," in a grand as sortment of colors, the wanted grays in cluded, black taffetas and peau de soies in cluded; regular values $1.00 and $1.25 per yard special at, yard 670 DEPENDABLE, YARD-WIDE BLACK TAFFETAS. A new shipment just received direct from the looms: Regular $1.25 grade, 36 inches wide special, yard 970 Regular $1.50 grade, 36 inches wide special, yard '..$1.19 Regular $1.73 grade, 36 inches wide special, 'yard $1.42 CLIFTON BOND SUITING. This well-known, guaranteed silk, in every wanted color for either street or evening wear, always sold at $1.00 yard special at, yard " 850 COLORED SUITINGS New Check Suitings, all sizes, in checks, in blue and white, brown and white, tan and white, gray and white, black and white, in foules, Panamas and wool taffetas. The most seasonable stuffs in our stock: Regular $1.00 grades special, yard.. 820 Regular $1.25 grades special, yard.. 980 Regular $1.50 grades special, yard. .$1.19 Cream Dress Goods at Special Redactions, the most wanted weaves, such as Panamas, serges, cheviots, batistes, taffetas, Sicilians, brilliantines, voiles, etamines, etc.: $1.00 grades for, yard - 850 $1.25 grades for, yard $1.05 $1.50 grades for, yard $1.25 $1.75 grades for, yard ..$1.48 $2.00 grades for, yard $1.69 $2.25 grades for, yard $1.94 $2.50 grades for, yard y $2.19 LINENS, DOMESTICS First Floor. Users will know the values on sight. These specials are made to make friends. You know such wantables as linens, pillow cases, sheets and tablecloths are "sold close," anyhow at all times; never a wide margin 'twixt seller and buyer. In view of these facts, the values are unusual. White Canton Dress Linens, special at, the yard 850, $1.05, $1.25 AND WASH STUFFS Hemstitched Linen Pillow Cases, special at, the pair $1.48 Hemstitched Sheets Single-bed size, special at, the pair... $5. 72 Double-bed size, special at, the pair.. .$7.00 Short-Length Linen Tablecloths, in 2, 2y2, 3 and 3V2-yard lengths, are all reduced. 3000 yards of Fancy Madras, Poplins, Chev iots and Lace Lawns, special at, the yd.230 GOREANS IN REVOLT Seize Walled Town and Repel Japanese Attack. THEIR FORCES INCREASE Former Corean . Soldiers Rebel Against Seizure of Land Japan Multiplies Cavalry Force Sixteen Times. VICTORIA, B. C. June 13 The steam er Tydeus. which arrived today from the Orient, brought news of an insurrection in Corea, commenced on May 25, when the walled city of Hons; Ju was attacked and seized by Corean insurgents. Hong Ju, in Chun Chyong Province, of Southeastern Corea, was garrisoned by Japanese gendarmes and police. The Jap anese defended the wall and appronches with rifles, but, being short of ammuni tion, retired at night. The refugees reached 1'esan and telegraphed to Seoul for assistance. A Japanese vessel is being sent to their relief. Meanwhile, 300 insurgents occupied Hong Ju and began a revolutionary propagan da, which resulted in their force being greatly augmented, and outbreaks oc curred also at Andong and Pong hwa, in Kyong Song Province, to the westward. The rebel ranks are tilled with former Corean soldiers, armed with Ma rata rifles, mostly fired with rebellion against the recent Japanese seizures of land, etc., following the occupation of Corea. Japanese Send for Big Guns. A force of Corean soldiers was dis patched against Hong Ju. but retired after a demonstration before the walls, and a force of Japanese under Captain Komori was dispatched from Seoul. The Insurgents prepared the city for defense and the Japanese assaults were repulsed with rifle fire from the walls. Captain Komori has sent for reinforcements, ask ing that some field pieces be sent, and was waiting their arrival before further attacking. The insurgents were strongly intrenched and defied attack without ar tillery. It was In the province where the insurrection has now commenced that previous revolutionary movements began, aimed, as now, against- the Japanese. Japan Strengthening Her Army. Advices were received by the steamer Tydeus that a drastic reorganization of the Japanese army is about to take place, resultant from lessons learned during the recent war. The change will be made when the new two-year term of service with the colors commences in December. The number of divisions will be increased to 21. There are but 13 now. The most remarkable change is in the cavalry arm, whlrh will be increased to eight divisions, a 16-fold increase. The whole force at present consists of a brigade, or half a division. A force of heavy field artillery will be organized. This is a force which has hitherto had no existence with the Jap anese army, the field artillery being armed with light weapons. The force will be known as the siege artillery corps and will be equipped with ano heavy guns. The force of engineers will be trebled, as also will the land transport corps. Twenty one regiments of horse artillery will be organized, one being attached to each di vision. In addition, it is proposed that telephone battalions snail be added to each division. T GAMBLING, HE SAYS, CAVSES BUSINESS DEPRESSION. t'pntractors Breaking Federal Law. BOISE. Idaho, June 13. (Special.) Uni ted States District Attorney Ruick has in vestigated the. charge made by the Fed eral Labor Union of Boise that contract ors on the Boise-Payette reclamation project are violating the eight-hour law. He finds the charges are well founded, the contractors working their men ten hours, and has asked Supervising Engi neer D. W. Ross to notify the contractors that unless they comply with the law hereafter prosecutions will be Instituted against them. Contractors found guilty under the stat ute are subject to a fine not exceeding $1060 or imprisonment not exceeding six months, or to both such fine and imprisonment. Sticks to Morphine Theory. STOCKTON. Cal., June 13. The entire morning session of the Le Doux murder trial was devoted to hearing testimony of Professor Rodgers. the chemist. Rodg ers stack to his previous declaration, namely, that morphine had caused the death of McVIcar. Government Is Being Urged to Pro hibit Cockpits in the Philip pine Islands. MANILA. June 18. Filipino political parties are starting an active campaign of organization In preparation for the election of delegates to the Filipino As sembly next year. Old party lines are becoming more or leas extinct and the progressive natives are endeavoring to effect strong organizations. The Nationalists are practically disor ganized by factional fights and the Fed eral party has been split up. Many of the conservative members have resigned from the Federalists, and that organization is in a chaotic state. Agoncillo and Apaclble are identified with a new organization calling themselves Moderates, wnich con tains business and professional men. Aguinaldo has come out of retirement to give a long interview to a paper on the gambling among the people. Native leaders of all parties are taking up the question of gambling and are working with Americans to secure government pro hibition of cockpits. Aguinaldo says that the present depressed condition of . the islands is the result, to a great extent, of this universal vice, and has promised to attend a public meeting called to secur the suppression of this evil. Sergeant Acquitted or Murder. MANILA. June 14. A court-marital has acquitted Sergeant Frederick Llnse, of the Thirteenth Infantry, who was charged with killing a negro prisoner named S. AV. Macio. Macio attacked the Sergeant oin guard and Linse shot him. Macio died the next day. Linse was charged with murder, and after a long trial he was found not guilty. The department com .mander has approved the verdict. Cadet Declines Reinstatement. PASADENA, Cal., June 13. Ned Chapin, of Pasadena, who was recently expelled from Annapolis Naval Academy for haz ing, has declined to go back under re appointment, according to a statement by the father of the young man. ' The offer of reappointment came, it is stated, through United States Senator Perkins to the elder Chapin.- Young Chapin states that he does not care to enter the United States Navy now. Bar, Music and PooIselHng for Fair. SALEM, Or., June 13. (Special.) The State Fair Board transacted .a large amount of business today in preparation for the State Fair" this Fall. The bar privilege was let to V. V. Wyley. of Hillsboro, and the Salem Band was en gaged to furnish music at the racetrack. W. M. (Billy) Ayer has been granted the poolselling privilege. The board also em ployed, the minor officials of the fair. thS superintendents having been appointed last December.