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THE MORSTXG OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 19C6. 1 AMERICANS eye m barrett May Be Appointed Director of the Pan-American Bureau.. ROOSEVELT FAVORS HIM Portland Mao May Be fhoM to Bind Ties of Three America Instead of Bccoinlnu Ambassador to BraalL OREGONIAX NEWS BUREAU, Washington, Oct. 24. While Secretary Boot is considering John Barrett as a possible Ambassador to Brazil, the diplomats of Central and South Amer ica are debating among themselves whether or not to elect Mr. Barrett director of the Bureau of American 5tepublics. At the recent conference at Rio Janeiro, attended by Mr. Root, a gen eral desire was shown by delegates from the Republics south of us to es tablish closer relations with the United Stats and the plan was heartily ap proved by Mr. Root. It was then con feded that the best means of bring ing about more Intimate relations was through the Bureau of American Re publics, but it was likewise conceded that before any effective work could be accomplished the bureau would have to be reorganized. American to Head Bureau. The United States, being the great , est Republic Interested, is in reality entitled to the principal office In the bureau, but Mr. Root did not feel dis posed to urge the claim of this Govern ment for fear of offending the smaller Republics. It is beginning to be under stood, however, that an American must necessarily be at the nead and Mr. Bar rett la mentioned by many diplomats because of his familiarity with condi tions in Central ,and South America and because of his wide acquaintance amonsr tne leading citizens of these Republics. Mr. Barrett has championed tneir cause since his return to the United States and his recent magazine article has brought forth still further commendation. While he is making no campaign for election as director of the bureau, Mr. Barrett would probably accept if it came to him unsolicited. Barrett Fittest Man. The State Department believes Mr. Barrett admirably fitted for this posi tion and officials declare that, it elected, he will restore the bureauto Its former dignity and usefulness and make It instrumental in arousing mu tual interest among various countries represented. The President and Sec retary Root are both anxious that clos er relations shall be established with the Republics of Central and South America and both would gladly see Mr. Barrett chosen to undertake this Important duty. The office is not un der the control of President Roosevelt, Vnut Is filled by election of the govern ing board of the bureau, representing all countries Interested. It is by no means certain that Mr. Barrett will not he made Ambassador to Brazil, but if it becomes apparent that there is general demand for his election as director of the Bureau of American Republics some other man will be sent to Brazil. Will Send Warning Under Water. OREGON I AX NEWS 'BUREAU, Washington, Oct. 24. Columbia River lightship and other light stations along the Pacific Coast are to be equipped with the newly invented apparatus for sending warnings under water to ves sels at sea when tile weather Is thick . and lighthouses become of little value. Vessels properly equipped are able to pick up messages under sea trans mitted by this apparatus for as much as seven miles. Experiments on the Atlantic coast have proved entirely satisfactory. INDICT MAYOR AND BOSS (Continued from Pag. 1.) ing Thornweil Mullally. the assistant to the president of the United Railroads, to a conference in his office. Mullally came under the wing of Tirey L. Ford, general counsel for the corporation. Deal With Suloonnirn. Next in importance to the trolley graft In his efforts to indict Ruef and Schmltz. Heney regards the payment of $10,000 by the liquor dealers to thwart the high license movement Ruef. as attorney for the Liquor Dealers' Association, was paid this amount to square the matter with the administration. It has also developed that $2S.0OO was paid to Ruef by the French restaurants to allow them to continue their ."Bohemian" system of handling guests. In addition to confessions from Super visors. Heney has secured valuable mtor. nation from Frank A. Maestretti. ex president of the Board of Public Works, and Thomas Reagan, ex-Police Commis sioner, who were until recently members of the Ruef machine, but who were re moved from office when they failed to do as Ruef desired. Says Rurf Got One-Tenth. Maestretti charged in writing this month that one-tenth of the amount of the bills presented to the Board of Public Works had to be pa:d to a certain person, whom he did not name. His language, however, made It appear that the person to whom the vast tithes went was Ruef. Maestretti also let It be known that he could tell a preat deal more, and he has given Heney and Burns some valuable leads. Reagan has told Heney of a plan Mayor Sehmitz laid before him that they should go Into the wholesale liquor business, force all saloons to buy from them and make a profit of Sort a barrel on whisky. ARB AFTER HEXEY'S SCALP. Boy City Grafters Plot to Have Proa ecutor Removed From Office. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 34 Eighteen of the 19 men to compose the new grand jury which is to Investigate charges of alleged corruption In the municipal administration and before whom It Is exoected that Francis J. Heney and Secret Serviic Agent W. J. Burns will present evidence of alleged graft and malfeasance In office en the part of some municipal officers, were selected today under the supervision of Judge Thomas F. Graham, presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Twelve more Lames were drawn from the jury box and subpenaed to appear before Judge Graham tomorrow, when the last man to complete the grand jury will be selected. Interest today centered in the selection of the new grand jury and in the action of Abe Ruef. the alleged political dictator of this city, who is making good his in timation that he would strike back at some of those whom he terms his enemies. Ruef swore to a wartant- in the Police Court, charging R. A. Crothers. editor of the Bulletin, with criminal libel. The charge is based on an article pub lished in the Bulletin on October 5. in which It is set forth that Ruef was con spiring -with certain interests in the pur chase of a municipal water - supply for the city, for which he was to receive a large sum of money. Ruef intimates that there will be some sensational developments in a few days, and declares that the coming week will be an interesting one to the public. He said that in a few days he expected to be in a position to expose a systematic attempt on the part of certain people and inter est to put him out of business. Although it was persistently rumored today that the administration ie planning to remove District Attorney Langdon from office, and thus be in a position to dismiss Assistant District Attorney F. J. Heney, no move indicating such intention has yet been made by the administration. That this has been under consideration, however. Acting Mayor Gallagher admit ted today, but he eaid that no .definite conclusion had teen reached. Under the charter, the Mayor cannot remove an elected officer, and can only recommend Langdon's removal to the Board of Super visors should Langdon refuse to resign If his resignation be demanded. AT THE THEATERS What the Freas Acnnta Say. LOUIS JA3IES XOMGHX- Favorite Actor Will Begin Engage ment at the Heilig Theater. The eminent actor, Louis James, will be gin an engagement of four performances at The Helllg Theater. Fourteenth and Wash ington Btreets, tonight at S:15 o'clock Phakespeare'a delightful comedy. "The Merry Wives of Windsor." will be the play for the entire engagement. Mr. James will be seen aas the rollicking, fat Sir John Fal staff. The company Is an especially capable one. Nellie McHenry, who has been specially en gaged for Mistress Quickly, and Norman Hackett. a young actor of excellent promise, will be Mr. Ford. j "Cp York State" at the Eater. "Back to the soil" is an expression which, finds echo in the hearts of all men and women at times, and at the Baker this week it is back to the country, with Its rural cnarms and quaintly homely, honest people, in "Up York State." Howard Rust-ell is a great hit as the hired boy who sings a funny song. Matinee Saturday. Packed Houses at Empire This Week A good play and a pure play is always welcomed by intelligent people, and -this is the reason that "The Holy City," now play ing at the Empire, Is having such an un precedented run of patronage. It Is mag nificently staged. Popular priced matinee Saturday. Seabury as "The Man From Mexico." Willie Collier In "The Man from Mexico" was a national success and Forrest Seabury is a success in Portland within the limits of the city in tne same role. "The Man from Mexico" is causing thousands to laugh this week at the Star. There will be a mat inee this afternpon. Great Labor Play at the Lyric. This Is official labor week at the very popular Lric. where "The New Partner" Is the offering. Scores of people are turned away at every performance, owing to the unparalleled rush to secure seats. COMING ATTRACTIONS. Seat Sale Tomorrow for "In the Blab op' Carriage at Heilig. Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock the ad vance sale of seats will open for Llebler & Co.'s big production of "In the Bistop's Carriage." which, comes to The Heilig The ater. Fourteenth and Washington streets, next Sunday night, October 2S, for four nights, with a special matinee Wednesday. Rose Eytlnge, formerly of the Belasco stock company, is in the cast. Next Week at the Baker. "The Sorceress," which will be the special attraction of the Baker stock company so far this season, will be the offering at that theater next week, starting with Sunday matinee. Seats are now on sale. "Dora Thorne" a Familiar Story Every reader of fiction is familiar with Bertha M. Clay's famous novel, "Dora Thorne." and theater-goers will appreciate the fine dramatization of this book which will be presented at the Empire next week by a fine Eastern road company, opening Sunday matinee. "Human Hearts" at the Lyric Next. Commencing Monday afternoon the Lyrlc stock company will present Hal Keld's melo drama, "Human Hearts." The Lyric wWl chanpe its policy and give but one per formance a night instead of two. beginning Monday, and only high royalty plays will be presented. "Princess of Patches" Next Week. "The Princess of Patches," a new melo drama, will be produced at the Star next Monday nigat by the Allen stock company. The title role will be entrusted to Vera Feiton. AT THE VAUDEVILLE THEAEKS Vaudeville at the Grand. Vaudeville, the kind which people like best, the kind which makes an hour pass pleasantly, is such as the Grand programme contains this week. Ten beautiful girls are the headline act. The Tidbeaux Zouaves are agile girls, carefully trained in military tactics. Pantages Good Show. There Is an exceptionally strong bill, with eight big acts on it. at Pant ages this week. The great feature Is the "Unbleached Amer ican Quartet-" Kippy, the tramp cartoon ist, Beatrice Lorne. the Scottish nightingale; Stroud and Thatcher. O'Neill and Company, Fred Merrill, Leo White and the moving pic tures are all good. Weak. Weary, Watery Eyes Welcome Murine Eye Remedy. It soothes. It cure. A Skin of Beauty is a Joy Forever D 8. T. FELIX COURACD'S ORIENTAL CREAM OR MAGICAL BEACTIflER Removes Tn, Pimples, Freckles, Moth Patches, Bui, and Skin Thstues, ss3 aaa ury o.enum on beauty, ted do ne detection. It bae stood tne test of 7 years, ana Is so harmless we tasteit tobeiuitit Is properly mad. A cctpt no counter felt of Imiiar name. Dr. L. A. Savre said to a Udy of the hut toa (a patient): As you ladies wul use them. Hi' Gonranda Crenn' as the least harmful of all the iin pnjparauons. r le bv aJt druTfRK and Fancy, (roods Dealers in the United States, CanaUa and Europe. FcRO. T. KQFK1XS, Prcj, 37 Bred J;n Sheet KktTc-L iU MU aX WOOOASO. " CO jut GETS NO IMMUNITY Santa Fe Road Ordered to Produce Its Books. WELLBORN REFUSES BOTH Federal Grand Jury at Lob Angeles Digs Ueep Into Rebates to Fur niture MenMay Indict Both Parties. L09 ASTGELE3, Cal.. Oct. 24. United tates District Attorney Lawler and the Federal Grand Jury at 10 o'clock this morning resumed Investigation of the charges that the. Santa Fe Railroad Com pany is guilty of rebating in freight charges to certain furniture implement dealers in this city. Judge Olin Wellborn,' of the United State District Court, decided late yesterday afternoon that the rail road company must produce their freight books in court on subpena. Attorneys for the corporation resisted this action, and consumed nearly ,the whole day yesterday In argument before the court in an en deavor to show that a corporation, like an individual, was entitled to immunity, and could not be compelled to furnish evidence asainet Itself. The court,, however, ruled to the contrary. The decision stated that a corpora tion could not avail itself of provisions of law enacted solely for the pro tection of individuals. The book9 will, accordingly be produced in court when wanted. Indictments will be sought un der the Elklns law, not only against the railroad company, but also the firms and individuals alleged to have received the rebates. It Is asserted that the Southern Pacific and possibly' the Salt Lake Rail road will be drawn into the investigation The mass of papers was guarded "by two armed United States Deputy Mar shals. Deputies also guarded the doors and prevented any of the witnesses from being interviewed. A reporter who en deavored to gain information from them was threatened with contempt of court proceedings. Among the witnesses were heads of sev eral of the large furniture stores of the city and two or three railroad officials. It was stated that the District Attorney had also subpenaed several former employes of the furniture companies who would be likely to have information of the freight rates. PIAX AXTIDOTE FOR TRUSTS Farmers in Congress Discuss Meth ods of Co-Operation. TOPBKA. Kan.. Oct. 24 Plans for op posing the packing companies and the commission dealers were discussed at the meetings of the Farmers' National Co operative Congress today. Schemes to be used to break the force of the packing trust, so-called, were de cided upon and probably will be put Into execution. One is that the members of the congress will try to cure the majority of the meat they use themselves, and also will cure meats for the market. The other ,plan is to- have an agent in each county who will handle all the stock of the members and ship to another agent at the market, who will sell direct to the packing-house. There is -no intention to build a co-operative packing-house. The farmers ' have a grievance also against the fruit commission dealers, and an effort will be made to organize the union in fruitgrowing sections. Today's session was devoted to a gen eral discussion of co-operative plans and much sentiment was manifested in favor of the Government ownership of rail roads. A resolution urging Congress to take steps to have the states as well as the Nation adopt more stringent pure food laws was passed. A committee to deal with this subject was named. A committee was appointed this after- T5 from the EXTRA SPECIAL In order to make NOTICE TO OUT-OF-TOWN MERCHANTS We are prepared to furnish yon with Coats and Suits at New York Prices. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. noon for the purpose of formulating a uniform system of organization of co-operative bodies- Xo merging of co-operative bodies is contemplated, but it is pro posed to have all co-operative societies work under the guidance of a strong cen tral organization. PREPARIXG SPOKANE'S CASE. Attorney 'Will Flsht Claim to Pacific Terminal Rates. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington. Oct. 24. R. M. Stephens, of Spo kane, counsel for the shippers of his city, is here gathering data at the Interstate Commerce Commission in support of the protest that has been filed with the com mission charging transcontinental rail roads with discrimination against Spokane and in favor of Portland and Puget Sound ports on freight from Eastern points. The railroads have not yet made answer to the complaint filed by Spokane, but when they do Mr. Stephens expects to appear and push Spokane's case. Speaking of the freight situation at Spokane, Mr. Ste phens said: "The cities on the Pacific Coast have been built up at the expense of those In land, such as Spokane. Our jobbers have been limited in their competition with Ta coma. Seattle and Portland. For this rea son all the people of the Northwest wel comed the rate law. and will now seek relief under Its provisions. The roads claim that water competition is the cause of lower rates to the seaboard cities. We reply that they can give us better rates and still make a big profit. They are fighting for the great trade that is being emptied out of the Northwest into Alaska and the Orient." TAKE TARIFF OUT OF POLITICS. Carriage-Builders Consider Plan for Revision Board. ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 24. At today's ses sion of the Carriage Builders' National Association Convention,-- two resolutions were introduced bearing on the tariff and action was deferred until tomorrow. One resolution called tor the complete and im mediate revision of the Dingley tariff act. The second suggested a complete separa tion of the tariff question from politics. It was urged that the tariff be' assigned to some department of the Government or board 'of tariff revision, to.be provided for by f ederal power, whioh board shall be constantly in session. Copies of these resolutions were engrossed and sent to President Roosevelt. HUNDREDS ARE SUMMONED. Interstate Board Continues Grain In quiry at Omaha. OMAHA, Oct. 24. Interstate Commerce Commissioners E. E. Clarke and Frank T. Lane continued here today the hearing on matters connected witn the grain trade. About 200 grainroen of Omaha and Coun cil Bluffs have been subpenaed to testify, and it is understood that others will come from different points in the state. At torney John H. Marble represents the commission. J. E. Vondorn. of Council Bluffs, testi fied that the elevator company of which he is the head, besides operating an ele vator at Council Bluffs, does busines at Underwood and Neola. Ia. In both places the elevators are rented from the Rock Island Railroad Company. At Underwood they pay 3125 a year, and at Neola $200. Mayor of Dayton, Ohio, Drowned. PORT ARTHUR. Ont.. Oct. 24. Charles Snyder, Mayor of Dayton, 6.. was drowned today while duck-shooting in the Whitefish district. He had been in this vicinity for the last two weeks hunting moose. This morning he went out after ducks on the lake. His companions re turned to the city tonight, saying that the boat had been overturned acci3ent ally and that Mr. Snyder was drowned. He was 38 years old and was serving his third term as Mayor of Dayton. Storm-Bound In Straits. SEATTLE. Wash., Oct. 24 (Special.) The schooner John A. Campbell, ship Lucille and schooner Rosamond are storm-bound in Clallam Bay. They were forced by a strong southeast gale that Increased to a velocity of 38 miles an hour to put back today and anchor in the harbor. IF THURSDAY ONLY room for the continuous incoming: shipments of Coats, Suits and Skirts, we are making: radical reductions throughout the house for ONE DAY ONLY COAT SPECIAL $7.50 COATS Thursday $10.00 COATS Thursday , . . $15.00 COATS Thursday $20.00 COATS Thursday. $30.00 COATS Thursday THE qJO AT,. Gained Ten - - Wr 7 mimJmk MR. J. B. Duffy's Is an absolutely pure, gentle and invigorating stimulant and tonic, it builds up the nerve tissues, tones up the heart, gives power to the brain, strength and elasticity to the muscles and richness to the blood. It brings Into action all the vital forces, it makes digestion perfect and enables you to get from the food you eat the nourishment it contains. It Is Invaluable for overworked men. delU cate women and sickly children. It strengthens the system. Is a promoter of Rood health and longevity, makes the old young and keeps the young strong. . Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is a form of food already digested, it contains no fusel oil and is the only whiskey that is recognized as a medicine. This is a guarantee. Sold by all druggists and grocers, or direct, in sealed bottles only; never in bulk. Price $1. Insist on the genuine, and see that the "Old Chemist" trade-mark is on the label. Beware of refilled bottles and spurious malt whiskey substitutes offered for sale by unreliable dealers. They are posi tively harmful and will not cure. Medical booklet and doctor's advice free. Duffy Malt Whiskey Co., Eochester, N. Y. SEVEN KILLED II MINE FIRING OF BLAST CAUSES EXPLO SION OF GAS. Cambria Steel Company Han New Dis aster at Scene of Slaughter at Johnstown In 1902. JOHNTOTVN, Pa., Oct. 34. By an ex plosion in the mine of the Cambria Steel Company here today seven men are re ported to be dead and two painfully but not fatally hurt. The explosion Is thought to. have been caused by the generating of gas by the setting off of a blast. Most of the victims are foreigners. The explo sion occurred in the mouth of the" shaft. In a statement to the Associated Press today, the company says: By an explosion in the rolling mill mine of the Cambria Steel Company this evening, seven men are dead and two axe painfully, but not fatally, injured. Up to the present argest Stock $4.15 $6.25 $9.50 $12.75 $15.75 131 FIFTH Pounds in COOPER. Pure Malt time only one of the dead nas been identi fied. He is an American-born miner named Sampson Luther. It is believed the other dead are all foreigners, as are the two in jured. The explosion took place in heading N"o. 23. a short distance from the ill-fated Klon dike section, where 114 men lost tneir lives about four years atgo. The exact cause is not known, but it is supposed tbe gas was fired by the putting off of a blast. All the men when found had their safety lamps in proper trim, showing that the accident could not have been by negligence in this direction. No damage was done to the workings and the mine will be running to morrow' as usual. Many, reports were spread as to the large number of men imprisoned in the mine, but these subsequently were found to be untrue. The men killed were alone in the heading at the time of the explo sion. They were taken out about 9 o'clock tonight. Will Ask Government Aid. SEATTLE. Wash.. Oct. 24. (Special.) E. P. Eberly, who brought the news to Seattle that 60 men and women were without food on Yakataga Beach, has been unable to secure assistance from any one of the private steamship com panies. 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My doctor recommended Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as the best cure for consumption, so I decided to try it. and after using two bottles sweetened with rock candy, I gained ten pounds in two weeKS. "It certainly does all the doctor told me it would do. and is the most effec tive tonic and stimulant I have ever taken. The doctor had me order some of It for his patients, so you can see what he thinks of it." Respectfully yours, J. B. COOPER. Whiskey a ppeal to the Government to send a revenue-cutter to the lonely spot with relief. The cutter Rush is at Sitka and could carry supplies to Yakagata Beacn at a short notice. Other Chicago Murderer Caught. CHICAGO, Oct. 24. A man suspected of being Leonard Leopold, wanted for the murder of Mrs. Margaret Leslie, has been arrested at Bureau Junction. 111. "Get well quickly" For delicious Bouillons. I Heat Jellies and strength- j enin; Invalid Delicacies, nothing equals , the original EIEBIGCOMlJANYS Extract of Beet. 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