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3 THE MORNING OREGONIAN, MONDAY, JULY 9, 1906. PLAN TO REVIVE HOLY ROLLERISM Sampson Levins, of Corvallis, Would Succeed Creffield as Prophet. COLONY ACROSS THE LINE Writes Letters- to Dead Leader's Dupes Inviting Them to Come to Allavia, B. C Is Not Likely to Succeed In Scheme. SEATTLE, Wash., July 8. (Special.) Word has been received by the authori ties here that an effort is being made by Sampson Levins, a former Corvallis man, to get members of the Holy-Roller flock Into British Columbia and organize a colony there. Levins was one of Cref fteld's right-hand men, and It Is said he proposes taking up the dead man's work. He Is now working in a logging camp at the settlement of Allavia, B. C. It is a not altogether peculiar and sig nlilcant coincidence that the two Seeley sisters, former dupes of the Holy-Roller prophet, are located at the same place. Levins is reported to be trying to make local converts at Allavia as well as to get the Oregon aggregation to come to him. Maud Hurt Creffield, widow of the Holy-Roller leader, ts known to be num bered among those who have received letters from Levins. It Is learned from an authoritative source that Mrs. Cref field was assured that Levins would take up her husband's pseudo-religious work and also support her a.nd any members of the fold she might bring with her. Mrs. Creffield Denies It. To her father, O. V. Hurt, Mrs. Cref field denied this afternoon that Levins wanted her to Join him. She said the let ters merely contained offers of financial aid. It is a peculiar fact, however, that she did not take advantage of her fath er's invitation to return, since she Is known to be without means. Corvallis people who are now In Seat tle do not believe Levins can succeed in reviving Holy Rolleriam. They say he is an uneducated man, without any of Cref fleld's devilish craftiness or knowledge of the Bible. They believe that the notor ious creed is buried with Edmond Cref field in his grave at Lakeview cemetery Frank Hurt, a staunch Creffield fol lower and the only man to accompany the "prophet" and coterie of female fanatics to the last Pacific Coast camp, mas looked upon by some as a possible successor to Crefflsld in at least continuing a sem blance of Rollerism. Frank stated today, however, that he Is done with the re pulsive, unwholesome creed. Frank Hurt Also Cured. Although he sacrificed everything and followed Creffield with the fidelity of a dog up to the time of the shooting, the notorious fanatic's influence over young Hurt to now broken. "I am ready to go back home now to Corvallis and take up my work once more." he said yesterday. He did not believe, he said, that Levins or any other man could take up Creffleld's so-called religious work and conduct it success fully. All hopes that the fanatical viper will be resurrected from the dead has been abandoned, even by the widow. Mrs. Creffield has visited her husband's- grave on several occasions in the hope of find ing It cast open and Creffield returned from the dead. Those Corvallis men whose homes were broken up by the Holy Roller, are mak ing commendable efforts to patch up fam ily ties and forget the past. O. V. Hurt, whose entire family suffered through Creffleld's poisonous Influences, has many things to overlook, but he has decided to , stand manfully by his family. Yesterday he called on his daughter, Maud Cref field, and invited her to return home, as suring her that she would be cordially re ceived. Widow Hesitating to Leave. She hesitated and would give no answer yesterday, but Mr. Hurt is confident that she will make up her mind to accompany him before he leaves the city. Burgess E. Starr will take his wife, one of Creffleld's principal victims, back to Portland with him, probably tomorrow. He. too, has decided to forget the past entirely. Believing his brother George will be ac quitted within the next week. Perry Mitchell has made plans to accompany Creffleld's slayer to Portland as soon as he is released. He also hopes to get charge of his sister Esther and escort her back to the old family home in Illinois. TKIAL ENDED BY THURSDAY Remainder of Testimony Can Be Given in Day or Two. SEATTLE, Wash.. July 8. (Special.) The Mitchell trial, which has dragged through two weeks, will be ended by Thursday night. That is the expectation of the attorneys for the defense and pros ecution. A day or so will suffice for the remainder of the testimony, as the state will offer little if anything in rebuttal of the defense's claim. Then will follow the arguments, and by Wednesday the case Is expected to be In the hands of the Jury. In no circumstance is it believed the case will drag boond Thursday; it may be ended sooner. Principal Assistant County Attorney John F. Miller will make the opening ar gument for the state, and County Attor ney Mackintosh will close. S. M. Ship ley will open and WTill H. Morris close for the defense. None of the attorneys expects to make an extensive statement and the case is simple enough to allow the presiding Judge to sum up hi8 in structions briefly. WARNING TO THE NEGROES Colored Pat tor Gives Advice at Fu neral Address of Hanged Man. LEXINGTON, Ky.. July S. (Special.) At a mass meeting of negro citizens of the city this afternoon, at Shiloh Baptist Church, the fate of James Pearsall, hanged here on Friday, -was used as a medium by Rev. T. Buckner. a negro, to advise young negro men and women to resolve to live better lives and become more useful citizens. The meeting was advertised as a. memorial service for Pearsall. but the ministers who had vol unteered to address the meeting failed to arrive, and Rev. Mr. Buckner took ad vantage of the occasion to give such ad vice as he did. Rev. Mr. Buckner said the fate of Pearsall, who died on the gallows in this city, should be an example for all negro men and women in Central Kentucky to lead better lives. "The law makes few mistake in 'executing criminals charged 1 with crime," he said, "and although Pearsall declared at the last moment he was innocent, his record was so bad that even members of our own race showed no sympathy with him. If the negro people In Kentucky live honest and useful lives they will not die on the gal lows and will not be suspected of crime." While Mr. Buckner was delivering this address, he received a messaga that Aaron McCabe. charged with the murder of Martin Clark, a white man. had been convicted and sentenced to death by a Jury this morning. Mr. Buckner took advantage of the coincidence further to exhort the members of his race to live in accordance with the law, for. he said, such a thing was never known before that a minister delivering a funeral ad dress of a negro who had been hanged received a message that another negro had been sentenced to be hanged. $P0KE ON CURRENT TOPICS Dr. Wilson Believes That the Wealth Question Will Be Settled. Dr. Clarence True Wilson spoke on "Public Questions Frohi a Christian Standpoint" at the Grace Methodist Epis copal Church yesterday morning. A large audience listened to his address, which, in part, follows: "One-half of our 76.250,000 of population owns but 3 per cent of the wealth of the Natioq and 50 per cent of the whole is owned by less than 1 per cent of the peo ple. One-fifth of this is in possession of one-two hundredths of 1 per cent of our citizens. Fewer and still fewer people live in their own homes. In New York City only 6 per cent, and but 3 per cent of them have titles clear; and only about 14 per cent of the San Francisco resi dents own property, and but half of these have it unincumbered. Philadelphia, the city of homes, has but 17 per cent of ita population living in their own houses. In 1860 there were but ten millionaires in the whole Nation, and but three of these had more than $1,000,000. But in 1800 there were 8600 families holding one-third of the wealth of the enttlre Nation. The wealth of one of them, the resident of the Standard Oil Company, has increased $20,000,000 in 20 days by the appreciation of his stocks. "I have recently made a computation on 524 of our trusts. Their capitalization is $12,500,000,000, one-eighth of our entire wealth. Here the elements of competition are eliminated and co-operation proven to be practicable. But the advantage of the eystem is lost to the community at large because the profits are almost wholly dis tributed among the few who own the means of production. The contention Is not with the individuals involved, for it is not In human nature to resist their opportunity. It Is the system under which they operate that furnishes a weighty issue for the coming generation. "I predict that the time will come when the principles of the gospel will so per vade society that our captains of indus try will become public benefactors, held in honor as great patriots by all men. For they will have learned to bestow their talent for the good of the community, the betterment of their fellows rather than in amassing colossal private fortunes. Peter Cooper 37 years ago pioneered the way to thi3 outcome, and he will not be forgotten ten thousand years hence. And Helen Gould is earning for herself a sim ilar immortality. "The great patriots of our army and navy exert their ability for their coun try's honor, not making private plunder of the properties and countries they ac quire. So shall men of exceptional bus iness ability make their combinations for unselfish ends in the industrial world and become the honored patriots of peace. "And we shall immortalize them as we now glorify our heroes of war. The dawn ing of this better time Is already fore shadowed by the founding bf public li braries, colleges, universities, hospitals and the many other gifts of the wealthy for the public good. And they will learn that it is better still to put men in condi tions of independent self-helpfulness where they can keep their women at home and their children in school." BIG ST0RMSJN COLORADO Dry Creeks Become Torrents and Much Damage Is Done. DENVER, July 8. Cloudbursts and lightning did considerable damage in this section of the etate today. In Denver a wall of water 10 feet high came down Dry Creek in the western part of the city, carrying away footbridges and dam aging the bridge of the Denver & In ternational Railroad. Two boys were fish ing under the bridge and were rescued with difficulty. In Boulder a wall of water six feet high came out of Sunshine Canyon and spread itself over Pearl street and other streets in that city. A mile of the Sun shine Railroad was destroyed. Consider able damage was done in the city. At Florence late this afternoon a cloud burst in Oak Creek undermined a big bridge at Rockvale. A heavy storm de stroyed telephone connection between Florence and Pueblo. Fay Powers, aged 17, was killed by lightning near Colorado Springs. The Carnegie library in this city was struck by a bolt during the storm, but no other damage resulted. PASS DEARER THAN OFFICE Great Wail Goes Up From Iowa Public Officials. DES MOINES. Iowa, July 8. (Special.) Iowa is having a strange experience with her anti-pass law, which went into effect July 4. The law forbids acceptance of free passes by all public officials and delegates to political conventions. The re sult ts that public officials and delegates to political conventions are threatening to v resign their positions by scores all over the state and announce that a pass is of more value to them than office and the emoluments thereof. The Mayor of Tama, one of the largest towns on the Milwaukee road, has re signed. This will necessitate calling a special election at considerable cost to the taxpayers. TAKES WIFE IN AIRSHIP Roy Knabcnschue Makes Fine Exhi bition in New York. NEW YORK, July 8. (Special.) Roy Knabenschue, the Toledo aeronaut, and bis wife made an ascent in a baloon just after 4 o'clock this afternoon. A start was made at 4:2S from Manhattan Field, next to the polo grounds, at One Hundred and Fifty-fifth street and Eighth avenue. The flight, although one of the most suc cessful yet made, was also one of the shortest, the balloonists landing at Flush ing, L. I., just before 7 o'clock. New Freight Line to Oakland. SAN FRANCISCO, July a The South ern Pacific Company has decided upon a new freight line between this city and Oakland, for the handling of transconti nental freight for the Orient, as well as general lines. The route will be by way of Newark, Dumbarton Point, Redwood City and across the new bay shore cut-off, Into this city. The line is to be about 67 miles long, with a maximum grade of m per cent. This move is one of the most Im portant made by this company for some time. THE " DIFFERENT STORE " For an Extended List of Today 9 s Bargains See the Sunday Papers TODAY'S MENTIONS FORM AN OVERFLOW CONVENTION COFFEE COOLERS PALATABLE BREAKFAST FOOD FOB MONDAY SHOP- PEBS. The best bargains of the week await you today "Bargain Monday. ' ' Some stores, like men, have queer ideas as to working methods. The man or store who mistakes perspiration for inspiration is the sort of fellow or store who would rather look busy than be busy. Such men or stores often con sider it sinful to use the head to save the heels, and do hand springs and sweat at their work without apparently caring a rap for RESULTS. There are many such stores we have a moving picture of some in our mind at the present time. Stores that advertise wild-eyed in screeching type bargains they never had. Stores that contort the truth about value and quality like the rubberman in a circus; and they expect results. Well they get them ; but not the sort we aim for. We are careful in our statements oral or printed. Every thing you see in our ad. is true as scripture. We're business building. Values such as we offer today are splendid build ing stones. Solid, reliable, trustworthy. Will last through the present age and go down to posterity as examples of ma terials best for successful merchandising. Lace Curtains A COMPLETE LINE OF CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, MAT TINGS AND RUGS. - Leather Goods Today's Specials Annex 1st floor. WOMEN'S $2.75 LEATHER HANDBAGS $1.98. An assortment of medium and small size handbags in best Walrus and Seal grain leather, best leather handles, new est style spring catch, thoroughly leather lined and fitted with coin purse, in black, brown and green, regular value $2.75, special $1.98 50c and 65c LEATHER BELTS, 39c. Neat, durable leather belts, suitable to wear on vacation or outing trip, several styles in black, white and colors to select from, regular values 50c and 65c, special 39? Elbow Gloves Good News There's a shortage in long gloves, everybody knows about it, even the newspapers are talking about it. Demand came so strong as to take makers unawares and swept 'em off their feet so to speak. But we've overcome the difficulty with the extension glove tops, a pretty and charming armlet that reaches from the glove to the elbows, matches the gloves perfectly, and can't be detected without close inspection from the long glove itself. Prices 70c to $1.50 ROOT AT SAN JUAN Morro Castle Booms Salute to the Secretary ofState. CROWD AT THE STATION Parade of Police Is Reviewed From Balcony of the Executive House and Greetings Are Exchanged With Prominent Citizens. SAN JUAN. P. R-, July 8. The cruiser Charleston, with Secretary Root and party on board, arrived here thts after noon. The Charleston established a rec ord run between New York and San Juan, making the distance in 3 days and 19 hours. As the Charleston neared the harbor she received salutes from Moro Castle and the Italian cruiser Umbria. Governor Winthrop and his secretary went on board the cruiser and after an extending of greetings the Secretary's party came ashore in naval launches. A large crowd had gathered outside the naval station to see Secretary Root, and the houses in the vicinity were filled with people. Secretary Root drove in the Government carriage to the Executive House. Mrs. 1 Root, the Secretary's son and daughter and the higher naval offi cers came in other carriages. The Secre tary later reviewed the police from a balcony of the palace. A number of prominent citizens were awaiting the Secretary in Governor Win throp's office. After an exchange of greetings. Secretary Root spoke of the relief work he directed in Porto Rico as Secretary of War after the hurricane of 1S99. The talk then turned to coffee plant ing. Referring to the Pan-American Con gress. Secretary Root expressed the opinion that the second conference would be held In the Argentine Republic, and said that if such a congress was ever held in American territory, Porto Rico would be the most suitable place. MEETS INSPECTORS AT CHICAGO Secretary Wilson Takes Corps of Assistants to Chicago. CHICAGO. July 8. Secretary Wilson, of the Department of Agriculture, accom panied by a corps of assistants, arrived in Chicago today to confer with superin tendents of Government meat inspection relative to changes made necessary by the new meat inspection law. Inspectors and superintendents of meat inspection to the number of 30 from all cities where Government inspection is in force have been instructed to report to the Secre tary at once. The conferences will begin tomorrow and will cover every phase of the inspection service. President Goes to Church. OYSTER BAY, July 8. President OLDS, Remarkable Salt Brussels and Renaissance effects, about 20 styles to select from Reg. $2.25 special $1.69 Reg. $2.50 special $1.95 Reg. $2.75 special $2.15 Reg. $3.00 special $2.33 Reg. $3.25 special $2.5Q Reg. $3.50 special $2.65 Reg. $4.00 special $3.15 Reg. $4.50 special $3.35 Roosevelt, accompanied by Mrs. Roose velt, Miss Ethel and Quentin, inaugurated his usual Summer custom of attending the 11 o'clock service at Christ Church today. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Charles Henry Web, of Astoria, N. Y., who is in camp near Oyster Bay with 50 boys from his parish. The boys accompanied Mr. Webb to church and were lined along the drive way entrance when the President ar rived. They respectfully lifted their hats and received the President's smiling greeting. After the service the President and his family drove at once to Saga more Hill. Transport Thomas Is Floated. WASHINGTON. July 8. The Navy De partment was advised today that the United States army transport Thomas, which went ashore at Guam, was floated at high water yesterday. FINDS CHECKS IN SOCK Waiter Fears He Is Robbed, but is Relieved by Poltce. Believing that he had been robbed of $SO0 in certified checks by pickpockets in a North-End resort. George C. Mason, a cook, made application to the police last night to help him find the missing money. So excited was Mason over the loss of his funds that great beads of perspiration stood out on his forehead and he implored the officers to assist him. His wife, to whom he had confided his loss, added her entreaties to those of her husband. Po liceman Robson, who is known for his sleuthful abilities, decided that he would search the man before trying to find the thief who had robbed him. Ordering Mason to stand before the desk, Robson carefully searched him, but after going through all hie pockets, de cided that there was no use of looking further. As a last resort Robson lifted Mason's trouser's leg and there found the checks concealed in his sock. After promising to buy cigars for all the force Mason left the station. He was told that hie wife should be allowed to keep the money hereafter. DAZZLED BY BIG SCHEMES (Continued From Page 1.) this alleged corporation was reputed to have an option on Mexican coal land. For the International Trust Company, $350,000; this concern has filed articles of incorporation and was depending on Hope for the money. It was to finance all the other big corporations, milking them on the way. For the enlargement and improvement of Silver Bros. Iron "Works, Salt Lake, $150,000; this is a solid manufacturing house, which quit Hope as soon as it had investigated him. To take over and enlarge the Crystal Lime & Cement Co., Salt Lake, $500,000; this is a bona fide concern for which he was to raise money on commission, part of it being advanced. To buy Ima mine in Idaho $200,000. To supply the needed millions for two real estate companies. he incorporated. There are many other enterprises which Hope agreed to foster, with British cash. It la announced that a Lancashire, Bng land, mechanic has invented a machine which will eew direct from two reels of thread, thus obviating the winding' of spools and threading of sbaitlee. WORTMAN & Of Coarse You're Coming to the Shoe Sale Today READ THE PARTICULARS IN SUNDAY PAPERS. 20.000 pairs of stylish new summer shoes at Slaughter Prices. 2,000 pairs reduced to SI. 49 6,000 pairs reduced to SI. 98 12,000 pairs reduced to $2.69 $3.00 shoes at 149 $4.00 shoes at $1.98 $6.00 shoes at $2.69 10 extra shoe salesmen wanted Apply this morning. 1000 TRIMMED HATS Worth to $5.00, for Today at, Each $1.00 1000 UNTRIMMED HATS Worth to $1.50, for Today at, Each 39c 1000 MISSES' HATS Ready -to-Wear, Today's Sale, Each 29c 1000 CHILDREN'S HATS Straw Sailors, Today's Sale at, Each 25c 1000 TRIMMED HATS Today's Sale, Your Choice HALF-PRICE Pretty $5 Parasols Today $2.98 Special sales of Silks, Dress Goods, Ribbons, Laces, Em broideries, Towels, Wash Goods, Neckwear, Undermuslins, and a "thousand and one" other things needed alike by vacation ists and stay-at-homes. For the Men Today's Specials 2,000 MEN'S SWELL NEW SUMMER GOLF SHIRTS, worth $1.50 today, each $1.05 Men's 50c Summer Underwear 37 l-2 Great Special Sale Men's Summer Hosiery. The new Negligee soft white "Comfort" collars for men's summer wear 25 c Women's $5 Shirtwaists Today at Women's $35 Tailored Suits Today Women's $13.50 Walking Skirts at Pretty Art Pieces For Less Doylies and Glove Cases at special prices today in the art needlework salons Annex, 2nd floor. Tumbler doylies stamped in a great variety of designs, floral and conventional, your choice lc each or, per dozen. . .10$ Embroidery floss for working same in all colors, lc skein or per dozen 10 Handkerchief or glove cases and pin cushion tops stamped on fine white linen or lawn in English eyelet or shadow de signs. Regular price 25c, special, each 13 T Blocks Diversion of Reclama tion Fund. NO DRAINAGE OF SWAMPS Speaker of the House Opposes Senator Hansbrough's Bill, to the Surprise of Many. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, July 8. Thanks to Speaker Can non, the Hansbrough bill diverting $1,000, 000 from the reclamation fund to drain private swamp lands In North Dakota, wag not allowed to come before the House at the recent session. Had the bill been given consideration it would almost cer tainly have become a law, for it had already passed the Senate, was indorsed by a majority of the House committee on public lands, and only a handful of Western members were in a mood to op pose the bill in debate. Speaker Cannon was the man who de feated this onslaught on the" none too large reclamation fund, and his position was altogether unexpected, too. When Congress was framing the reclamation law, and in the years previous, Cannou was one of the strongest opponents of the proposed legislation. He believed it would deplete the treasury and interfere with other Government work; further more, he contended that irrigation of arid lands could be carried on by private en terprise under the Carey act, and there fore saw no necessity for utilizing public land receipts in this great work. Since that law was written on the stat ute books and has been put into opera tion. Speaker Cannon has traveled through the West, has observed the vast benefits that are resulting from it, and today he is as staunch a friend of the law as any man from the arid West. In deed. Cannon has proved himself a bet ter friend of the law than many men who helped to frame it. In the closing days of the session an effort was made to rush through the Senate a bill to take a part of the re clamation fund for draining the Dismal Swamp, but the bill was refused consid eration, a number of Western Senators having been aroused to a realization of the danger that lurks behind bills of this character, and notice was served by Sen ator Fulton that no more distributions would be made from the reclamation fund for the benefit of states that do not con tribute to that fund. The Senators behind the bills providing for the drainage of the Dismal Swamp, the Florida Everglades and the big swamps along the Mississippi River, on the other hand, are determined to force through their respective bills, and it is to be expected that they will unite at the next session. The West Is not strong enough in numbers to outvote the South, which is sure to stand together in behalf of these drainage propositions, and the only hope, so far as the Senate is con GANNON ADS WES KING GO-CartS Ready Today Fourth Floor. "Prince Baby" has an add ed newness to his go-cart this season; it is collapsible. This differs from the folding style. The collapsible go-cart is full size, and so constructed that with a push here, a lift there and a twist in another place, the running gear closes in on itself beneath the body of the vehicle and when collapsed the go carts take up but little more space than a sitting-room chair; quite an important feature when space is limited, and a big im provement over the old room- taking build. These the world's famous makers, and all come upholstered; all the springs are elliptical, making a very "elastic" vehicle thus neutralizing jolts side-ways as well as forward and backward. Another excellent point about ihese go-carts is that the pusher goes to the gear, giving what is termed "ground" control of the vehicle a more sure control by the one propelling than if the pusher were attached to the body of the cart. There's a special sale today of several makes in Go-Carts told of below. $11.00 BABY GO-CABTS, $8.75. Reclining go-carts upholstered in plain rep with mattress cushion, satine parasol, reclining back, adjustable foot rest, varnished reed body, four 16-inch rubber tire wheels, pat ent anti-friction wheel fasteners, patent foot brake, enamel finish gear, regular value $11.00; special $8.75 $23.00 BABY GO-CARTS $17.50 Same as above, upholstered with plain tapestry, satin parasol, regular value $23, special $17.50 $4.25 GO-CARTS $3.50. Folding go-carts, steel and hard wood frame body, 10 inch rubber tire wheels, regular value $4.25; special $3.50 $7.50 GO-CABTS $6.15. Same as above with reed back and foot rest, complete with cushion and parasol, regular value $7.50; special. . .$6.15 $11.75 GO-CARTS $9.25 Same as above, all reed body, complete with cushion and par asol, regular value $11.75; special $9.25 $16.00 GO-CARTS $12.75 Same as above, heavy brocade upholstering, 3-4 inch cushion rubber tires, 14-inch wheels, regular value $16.00; -special each $12.75 $3.29 $9.98 $6.98 Summer Dresses Little Lassies The little folks share in today's bargains. Get the pretty Summer dresses while the prices are down. Children's dresses of plain blue chambray in two-piece sailor style collar trimmed ir white picque or plain blue or tan chambray in 1-piece dresses trimmed in fancy braid and pearl buttons. Sizes from 6 to 14 years. Regular prices from $2.25 to $2.40. Your choice, each $1.49 Children 's white nainsook or cambric dresses in Mother Hub bard or French effect, trimmed in a variety of styles, in lace or embroidery, ages 1 to 4 years. Regular price $3.50 ; special, each $2.39 cerned, is in arousing adverse sentiment among men from the Northern and East ern States. On a fair presentation of the case, the men from the West ought to be able to win out, but they can only win by stand ing together, and those who in the re cent session voted for the Hansbrough bill will have to renounce their former vote and declare themselves against all legislation, that will deplete the National reclamation fund. The Western men in the House will have to do the same thing. It is strange that some of the strongest advocates of the Hansbrough bill are men who are eternally clamoring for a larger slice of the reclamation fund for their own states and men who would make the first ob jection if work in their states should be curtailed on account of the diversion of a million dollars out of the big fund for draining the North Dakota swamps. The Hansbrough bill will probably figure In the campaign this fall in a number of Western states, and those who advocated the passage of this measure may be called upon to explain to their people. This bill is unjust; it Is contrary to the spirit of the reclamation act, and it would work great injury to every state where Government works are now under construction; for every dollar in the fund at the present time has been allotted, and if the Hansbrough bill should be come a law the Secretary of the Interior would be compelled to recall a portion of the money allotted each project in order to get the million demanded by the bill. Representative French, of Idaho, is one of the few Western men In the House who has opposed this bill from the start. It was erroneously stated in these dis patches a short time ago that Mr. French voted for the bill. Mr. French not only voted against the bill, but opposed it in committee and during the last days of the session filed a minority report against it, in which three other mem bers concurred. KILLED THE BL0DH0UNDS Escapes From Colorado State Re formatory Are Recaptured. PUEBLO, Colo., July 8. A special to the Chieftain from Buena Vista says an attempt to escape from the State Re formatory this afternoon resulted in the death of two prison bloodhounds and the capture of the fugitives. Leslie Eastham and W. T. Ryan by a ruse walked past the guards without in terference. Eastham was garbed in the bookkeeper's clothes and was heavily armed. The chase soon followed, result ing in the capture after several shots were exchanged, resulting in the killing of both dogs, but to no other effect. Eastham is the protege of Judge Lind say, and came to the institution from Denver without escort. Arrivals and Departures. ASTORIA, July 8. Condition cf the bar at 5 P. M., smooth; wind northwest; weather clear. Sailed at 4 P. M.. steamer J. B. Stet son, for San Francisco. San Francisco, July 8. Arrived at noon Barkentlne Tropic Bird, from Portland. Sailed last night Steamer Redondo. for Portland. San Francisco, July 8. Arrived Steamer Alaskan, from New York, via San Diego; steamer Toga, from New York, via Monte video. San Francisco, July 8 Arrived Barken tlne Tropic Bird, from Columbia River. Sailed Steamer Newberg. for Gray's Har bor; schooner Manila, for Everett. FIFTH, SIXTH AND WASHINGTON Opportune Savings in a Great Sale go-carts are made by the best known of LODGING HOUSE RAIDED CELLS OF CITY JAIL ARE WELL FILLED. Peerless, Kingston and Plaza Apart ments Entered Early Yesterday Morning and 28 Arrests Made. Raids by the police on three lodging houses between 3 and 4 o'clock yester day morning filled the cells of both the men's and women's quarters in the city jail. Preparations for the raids were carefully made, and they were carried out with such secrecy that contrary to custom, none of the in mates of the places escaped. In the first raid, on the Peerless lodging house on Morrison street, five women and two men wore arrested and bundled to headquarters in the patrol wagon. Charges of immorality were placed against them, and in de fault of bail, they were imprisoned. Following the raid on the Peerless, the Kingston lodging house at Third and Tay lor streets was entered. Eight women and six men fell into the hands of the police. To the tune of "John Brown's body lies moulding In the grave" but substituting Tom Kay's name, the victims of the raid went singing to Jail. Kay did not appre ciate the music and made deprecatory comments on the vocal powers of the vocalists. The Kingston lodgers were placed in cells, but some of them man aged to procure bail and were later re leased. The Plaza lodging house was the last to receive the attention of Kay and his fol lowers. Here the haul was not so large as from the Kingston, but it added suffi cient numbers to tax the quarters of the City Prison. The officers succeeded in taking seven to the station. E. Burke assisted Kay in the raid. DROPPED MATCH IN CAN Three Children Blown Up by Explo sion in Texas Quarry. ACME, Tex., July 8. (Special.) Three children of J. C. Cox were killed by powder explosion this evening. They were playing in a stone quarry and dropped a lighted match in a can of powder. Leatherworkers Want 0-Hour Day. NEW YORK, July 8. The Amalgamated Leatherworkers of America today elected Joseph T. Gilligan, of Lowell, Mass., gen eral president. Financial support was voted to locals making a demand for a nine-hour day and resolutions were adopt ed advising officers and members to par ticipate actively In political affairs and to support no candidate who refused to pledge himself on labor matters. Uncle Was a Murderer. BRISTOL, Tenn, July 8. (Special.) The young man who shot and wounded Officer E. H. White in the Southern Railway yards here yesterday, as the result of a pistol duel between the two, was cap tured at Bluff City tonight. He proved to be Porter Wynn, of Sevierville, Tenn.. nephew of Pleasant Wynn, who was hanged a few years ago for the murdor ; of William Whaley and wife. The prts 1 oner is Id years old.