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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1908. ASSAILS UNCLE 1 JOE'S AUTOCRACY Shackleford Gets Eloquent on v "Despotism of a Monarchy." CANNON. SIMPLY LAUGHS Does Sot Mind the Appellation of ."Ablest, Boldest Champion of Autocracy This Age Has Pro duced" Xbr Other Sayings. WASHINGTON. Jan. 24 An attack on the power of ' the Speaker was made In the House of Representatives today by Mr. Shackelford, of- Missouri, . during the consideration of the urgent deficiency ap propriation bill. He said Speaker Cannon was the "ablest, boldest champion of autocracy this age had produced," and declared that the Speaker "exercised a greater despotism than exists in any monarchy in Kurope." Speaker Cannon, at this juncture, en tered the chamber, and amid applause . took a seat in front of Mr. Shackelford, who asserted that before any bill could pass "you must bend your noble bodies forward in proper pose, fold your hands, and say, 'Oh Lord, Uncle Joe, thy will be done and not mine.' " He challenged Speaker Cannon "to rise in his place, not a Speaker, but a member of the Illinois delegation, and tell us how and when it was he shouldered the re sponsibility for the legislation that was to be here enacted by simply becoming mod ' erator of this deliberative assembly." Speaker Cannon laughed. Mr. Shalelford protested against the policy of "one-man power as In violation of the law," and urged the members "to break down this autocracy that rules In order that the people's representatives may do the things they want done." ATTITUDE TOWARD PARKER Hitchcock of Nebraska Speaks at Length on Bryan for President. WASHINGTON, Jan. 24. While the urftent deficiency appropriation bill was under consideration In the House today Mr. Hitchcock, of Nebraska, delivered a political speech, in the course of which ho attacked certain statements of Gen eral C. H. Grosvenor, of Ohio, regarding the political outlook. His remarks were devoted mainly to a plea for W. J. Bryan for President. He spoke of the candidacy of Judge Parker and declared that It was not a case In which his personal strength was put to a test. "His weakness," he said, "was the weakness of the reactionary the weak ness of the general who was leading toward the rear and not toward the front." Conspiracy Against Judge Parker. In order to hurt Mr. Bryan his enemies had used letters written before Judge Parker's nomination, said Mr. Hitchcock, but no one had pretended that Mr. Bryan had not loyally supported Judge Parker. He declared that Bryan received 130.000 more votes in Ohio In 1900 than Parker received in 11W4. notwithstanding Bryan had as his opponent the popular Ohio President. William McKlnley, and added that while Judse Parker was a New Yorker, he polled only about the same vote In New York that Bryan polled. "There seems," he said, "to be a sys tematic conspiracy in high places among Republicans posing sometimes as the friends of the Democratic party to mis represent and distort the facts regarding lr. Bryan's attitude toward Judge Parker. "Bryanlsm," he added. "Instead of be ing the bane of the Democratic party, is its strength for the present and hope for the future." Charges of Senator Foraker. Mr. Hitchcock becamo involved In an animated discussion with General Kelfer. of Ohio, as to the accuracy of the figures of General Grosvenor. Mr. James, of Kentucky, interrupted with the statement that he hnd seen it charged that Senator Koraker- said that President Roosevelt "wns prostituting the selection of officers under the Federal Government for the purpose of beating him out of Ohio and giving It to Tuft. Is that true or false?" General Kotfer's response was that he was not responsible for what was said in tlte newspapers. Continuing, Mr. Keifer declared -his surprise over the circum stances that the Demot'ratic members applauded mention of the fact that in the two campaigns of Bryan that gentleman ran ahead of Judge Parker, whom he re ferred to as "the poor old Judge." POISONS SHORTEN OUR LIVES Wiley Tells Effect of Drugged Food. New Dye for Fruit. WASHINGTON. Jan. 24. Dr.' H. W. Wiley, chief of the Bureau of Chemistry of the Department of Agriculture, re ported today to the House committee on agriculture the results of experiments conducted by the bureau to determine the poisonous effect on the human system of such drugs as borax, benzoic acid, ben zoate of soda, sulphate of copper, sulphur dioxide, formaldehyde and salicylic acid when contained in foodstuffs. Dr. Wiley said that the expulsion of those ad kindred drugs from the body Is performed almost entirely by the kid neys, and that ho is satisfied the term of American life would be lengthened if the use of such druss in foods were wholly discontinued. He said he was convinced that kidney disease, so prevalent among Americans, is partly the result of con stant Introduction into the system of such preservative substances aa benzoate of soda carried ltvoods. Discussing sulphur dioxide and Its in jurious effects. Dr. Wiley told the com mittee of a discovery Just made by him that salt solution is r perfect substitute for sulphur in the whitening and drying of fruit. The committee was informed by Dr. Wiley that he had been teaching the , farmers the uses of denatured alcohol and how to make it. Next August he pur poses to erect and operate a still at the Bureau of Chemistry, producing dena tured alcohol dully from damaged fruit und vegetable substances such as can be bought cheaply in the market. He has Invited each agricuiaural college .lo send a representative to Washington to observe his still and master the process of distillation. "Denatured alcohol." said Dr. Wiley, "can be manufactured from farm waste, and the farmers ought to avail them selves of the new, law permitting It to be made without imposition of revenue tax. tomes to Arrange fr Works. WASHINGTON. Jan. 24. There Is no mystery whatever about the summons of Provisional Governor Magoon, of Cuba, to Washington, according to the officials of the War Department. Public works ag gregating bi cost many millions of dollars are involved in the Governor's appearance here. Most important of these Is the Mc Gtveny and Rokeby contract for the sew ering and paving of Havana, amounting to over $4,000,000. Another matter of great consequence Is that of the adjustment of the claims of the Mariano Telephone Company, involv ing the extension of their system Into Havana. A contractor named Riley is Involved in $800,000 worth of work In Cienfuegos. GETS DEPARTMENT OP EAST General Wood's Retirement From! Philippines Causes Changes. WASHINGTON, Jan. 24. Incident to the rellnquishmet by Major-General Wood, of the command of the Philippine Division, a series of orders were issued from the War Department today, making the necessary changes In the subordi nate commands. Orders already have been promulgated, placing General Wood in command of the Department of the East, with headquarters at Governor's" Island, after a six months' leave of ab sence, most of which will be spent In Europe on his way home from the Philip pines. On being relieved of command of Governor's Island, General Grant will relieve General Carter of the command of the Department of the Lakes, with headquarters at Chicago, and General Carter will take the Department of the Missouri with headquarters at Omaha. Two new Brigadier-Generals to be ap pointed on the 27th instant, are expected to provide the material for filling these remaining vacant department commands. As - already announced, Major-General John Weston, at present in command of the Department of Luzon, will succeed General Wood, In command of the Phil ippine Division. General Weston will be succeeded in command of the Department of Luzon by General Albert L. Mills, at present In command of the Department of Visayae, who will be succeeded In turn at Ilo Ho by General Charles L. Hodges, now In command of the post at Jolo. Consular. Buildings in Orient. WASHINGTON. Jan. 24. Representa tive Perkins, of New York, today intro duced a bill appropriating - $1,373,&13 for the purchase of grounds and the' erec tion of buildings for the United States consular service In China, Japan and Corea. DIGGING OUT OF THE SNOW (Continued from First Page.) and retire across the river, where the ground Is higher. The people were taken from their homes in boats. The entire railroad between Seabright and High lands is under water and traffic is at a complete standstill. . . A train on the Central Railroad of New Jersey, which left Long Branch early to day with the train crew and three pas sengers, was stalled at Ludlow's Crossing all day by the waves, which beat about the engine and cars and threatened to wash away the tracks under them. When the tide receded late today, the train crept back to Long Branch. It is estimated that the damage in Sea bright and vicinity will reach nearly 1100,000. GALE CONTINUES UNABATED One Sailor Washed Ashore Dead. Wind Reaches High Velocity. NORFOLK, Va.. Jan. 24. The north west storm sweeping . the Virginia and North Carolina Coast continues tonight with unabated fury, scores of vessels are at the mercy of the gale, shipping has been interrupted- and the .intense cold has intensified tiie hardships of naviga tion. Tonight the wind Is 50 miles an hour at Cape Henry and 65 miles an hour off Hatteras. The body of a seaman, name unknown, clothed in ol! skins and having on a life preserver, was washed ashore at Pine Beach 'tonight. The steamer Jamestown of the Old Do minion Steamship Company, en route from New York for Norfolk, was reported tonight by tho wireless station at the Navy-yard, fiO miles off the Virginia Capes, unable to stem tho storm and put her nose into the Capes. The vessel is being slowly driven seaward. STORM TIES UP ALL TRAFFIC Wind Blows Down Wires and Crip ples Trolley Lines. PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 24. In Pennsyl vania, New Jersey and Delaware snow which began falling last night had this morning reached a depth' of six inches, and the storm continued through the day. A high wind prevails. The storm is the worst In New Jersey, where railroad traffic is badly crippled. Telegraph, telephone and railroad ser vice in Northern New Jersey are para lyzed by the storm. No wire communica tion is had with Atlantic City, and the electric trains of the Pennsylvania Rail road, due to arrive at midnight and dur ing the early morning hours, had not re ported at noon today owing to broken wires. On the Reading Railway lines traffic was tied up below Winslow Junc tion, N. Y., and the Cape May branch is snowed up from Millvllle, N. J. Seashore trains on the Pennsylvania lines operated by steam are also tied up. . Most of the trouble is caused by tele graph poles being blown across the rail road and electric tracks. SCHOONER IS DRIVEN ASHORE Captain and Crew Land Safely on Lovell's Island. HULL. Mass., Jan. 24. In the north west gale . and snowstorm today the three-masted schooner Fortuna of New London, Conn., Captain Leighton, bound light from Newburyport for Boston-, went ashore on Lovell's Island. The members of the crew and Captain Leighton's wife, who was on board, landed safely on the Island. The vessel Is apparently lying in an easy position. Steamer Driven Ashore. NEW YORK. Jan. 24. After spend ing over 12 hours grounded on the sands of the White Stone, where she was blown in the storm early today, the steamer John M. Starln. of the Starin Transportation Company, which left New Haven last night for this city, was floated late today and pro ceeded to her dock. The dozen passen gers were landed at White Stone. The Starin was apparently uninjured. Missing Man Located. FAIRMONT, Minn., Jan. 24. Ex Mayor W. W. Ward, of this place, who disappeared September 29, 1907. has been heard from. His wife has just re ceived a letter from him dated at Seat tle. So far as known he gives no rea son for his disappearance. Oregon People in Chicago. CHICAGO. Jan. 24. ,Snecial. Oregon people registered at Chicago hotels today as follows: At the Auditorrtun J. - W. Perkins and wife, from Medford, Or. At the Palmer House A. Jasmann, from Portland. Children's Sweaters l2 Our entire stock of Children's Sweaters are specialized for Children's Day. Come in coat effect with pockets, or .in slip-over style. Colors are red or white. Sizes, 1 - to 12 years. Regular prices are" A JL r from 90c to $4.25 each. Special, rD if v ehoice JrKIlsC. Saturday Children 's Day at the Great Store Closes 25c Package Tooth Powder, Special 15c Dentine Tooth Powder, in glass bottles. Regularly 25c each; Satur- 1 C. day price. iJC Toilet Paper, of fine tis sue, large size rolls Q, speciM at, each.. OC Soap, particularly for ma chinists, printers, etc., as it removes grease and stains; worth 10c the cake; special ' aU c Side Combs, in assorted styles, shell color; regu- lnr 3.Te values:. special, the pair. vlC Garter Elastic of an excel lent quality lisle; black only, -inch 'wide; regu larly 10c the yard, C special "C I I SOME SHOE BARGAINS Only a few wore days of the Clearance Sale, so shrewd shoppers will not fail to take advantage of the unusual price concessions in our Shoe department. Prom 8 to' 12 this morning we have a Children's Day spe pair , . Women's Juliets, in brown or red felt, trimmed with black fur. From 8 to 12 A. M. the $1.50 grades sell for, the QQq Women's Felt Slippers in black or brown. A regular $1.25 quality, this morning, TQ the pair .1 Gin OFFICES BURNED OUT PORTLAND, ME.. SUFFERS A $1,000,000 FIRE. Destruction of City Hall Includes County Records Coolness ol Pythian Prevents Panic. PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 24 A fire which caused a property damage of $1, 000.000, with only $81,000 insurance, early today destroyed the City Hall and police buildings and endangered the lives of more than 700 persons. Although known as City Hall, the building was di vided between city and county offices, while the police building sheltered the Supreme. Judicial and Municipal Courts, In addition to the police department. The fire was the worst in the state since the great Portland conflagration of 1866, when the city's business and residential sections were almost completely wiped out. , There were more than 700 persons at tending the Western Maine Knights of Pythias Jubilee, gathered in the audito rium of the City Hall. Only a few per sons were hurt, including Chief Engineer Melville Bldridge, who was hit In the stomach by a hose coupling. The financial loss is estimated at $1,000, 000, but this sum will not cover the loss of probate, where everything was de stroyed. The records of the Register of Deeds were not burned. Other de partments were swept clear of every thing by the flames, with the ex ception of the City Clerk's and City Treasurer's office, the money and securi ties In the , latter being believed to be intact. One of the most valuable li braries in the state, the Greenleaf law collection, was destroyed, with a loss es timated at $10,000. The blaze originated in the City Elec trician office and was caused by crossed wires, and this made it impossible to ring a fire -call, and one company and a few others, summoned by telephone consti tuted the -whole fire-flghtlng force for half an hour, during which time the flames gained such headway as to become uncontrollable. When the flames were discovered, Wil liam" A. Turner, chairman of the meeting of the Pythian body, was made acquaint ed with the condition of affairs. Inter rupting the rites of investiture which were going on, he calmly told the assem bled members of the fire and thus avert ed a panic, bringing out more than 700 persons uninjured. Earlier in the evening, there had been more than 1500 people in the auditorium for the jubilee exercises and had the fire occurred then, packed as the hall was, many lives might have been lost. When the flames climbed to the police building, where the County Jail Is lo cated, the prisoners were set free. They had' been arrested for only minor of fenses. The building, which was a five story structure, burned -up and down from the third floor, as did the hall. Aid was summoned from Bath. Biddeford, Sace and Lewiston. but the last-named was the only city to get its apparatus Id tiie city before daylight. When it arrived, it' was too late to' take an active part in the tight against the flames. The City Hall survived the great fire of 1866, although it was badly damaged at that time. berious Fire at BennettsvlHe, S. C. COLUMBIA, S. C, Jan. 24. Fire early today destroyed an entire busi ness block and seven residences at BennettsvlHe, S. C. entailing a loss Saturday at Pin Sheets, holding 100 pins, with either black or white heads; worth 10c the sheet, Satur- - A day......... Children's Thermolite" Hot Water Bottles Coats Coats for the little ones a Children 's Day special that will in terest the mothers ; all sizes from 6 to 14 ' years, and various styles to choose from. Regardless of ' former price, any one in the lot now H If Something new; pro duces hot water without a fire, almost automatic ally. Made of the best rubber and very handy to use. for cial in Indian Moccasins with burned-toe de signs. Sizes 3 to 8; choice, the Q Women's Shoes in tan or brown. Odd lines and broken sizes, but regular $3.50 and $4 grades, from 8 to 12 $2.69 Women's House Slip pers, in kid leather ; fastened with 1 strap, regular $1.75 grade, this morn- $1.29 estimated at between $150,000 and $200,000. President Heckart, of the BennettsvlHe & Chesaw Railway, who occupied a room in the hotel, broke his leg In jumping from a second-' story window. REBELS TAKE PORT DE PAIX English and French Cruisers Ex pected Soon to Protect Interests.. PORT AU PRINCE. Haytl. Jan. 24. The revolutionists have taken possession of the town . of Port de Paix, 35 miles west of Cape Haytlen. An English and French cruiser are expected off the coast shortly. They will give protection to British and French in terests. ' Charles - Mlot. the American Consular agent at St. Marc, .has been removed from office because of his complicity with the rebels. Molt is a Haytlen. Find Refuge With Consul. WASHINGTON, Jan. 24. Ilaytian offi cials, in Port de Paix on the north coast of Haytl, have sought asylum in the American consular agency there. M0T0RMAN FOUND GUILTY Man Who Caused Elevated Train wreck Convicted of Manslaughter. NEW YORK, Jan. 24. Paul Kelly, the motorman who was Indicted for homicide in connection with the Ninth avenue elevated wreck, in which IS people lost their lives on September 1, 1905, was found guilty of manslaughter in the second degree torfight- The jury made a strong recommendation for mercy. The train on which Kelly was the motorman, struck a curve at Fifty third street and Ninth avenue and was derailed. One car crowded with passen gers plunged into the street. Kelly fled after the accident and months aft erward was arrested in San Francisco. ARREST ELEVEN OFFICERS Ecuador Trying to Kip Threatening . Revolution In the Bud. GUAYAQUIL Ecuador, Jan. 24. Eleven army officers were arrested yesterday at Qufto as they were pre paring to leave the capital with the in tention of joining General Navarre, who is said to be near Barra. 50 miles northwest of Quito, organizing a band of revolutionists. Colonel Larrea, ex-Secretary of War, who has just returned from exile, was also arrested. He is suspected of being a conspirator. Acquitted of Cotton Frauds. - NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 24. A. M. and P. Agetoto, who were arraigned in the Corporation Court today on the charge of securing over $500,000 from local banks on false cotton warehouse re ceipts, were acquitted tonight. Deadlock Still in Kentucky. FRANKFORT. Ky., Jan. 24. The Sena torial ballot today resulted: Beckham 49, Bradley 47, McCreary 4, scattering 2. Inspect Rosenthal's shoe store win dows and get busy. 30 th Annual Six 6 Clock - Any Child's Coat Half $8.50 Waists$1.19-$5Skirts$2.49 A Clearance Sale Special in the Suit Department that is unusual even for this month of bargains. A. large assortment of silk and lingerie waists in grades that sell regularly up to $8.50 each; 1Q very special for Saturday , pj.J., choice at $2 Curtains $1 Ruffled Net and Etamine Cur tains in one and two-pair lots. Unusually dainty and desirable styles priced at just half. The regular $2.00 qualities; per pair .......,..........$1.00 The regular $2.50 qualities; per pair $1.25 The regular $4.50 qualities; per pair $2.25 The regular $8.50 qualities; per pair ; $4.25 The regular $15.00 qualities; per pair $7.50 WILL FIGHT EXTRADITION WALKER NOT WILLING TO RE TURN TO FACE TRIAL. Saintly Bankwrecker Has Money Left and Negotiates for Settle ment With His Victims. MEXICO CITY, Jan. 24. William F. Walker, the absconding cashier of the New Britain, Conn., Savings Bank, will fight extradition proceedings in Mex ico and will not return to the United States until every means of defense has been exhausted. This is the latest phase of the case of the fugitive Ameri can banker, whose escape from the United States created a great sensa tion. It in also believed that Walker has not squandered the entire amount he is alleged to have taken from the bank, but that he is in possession of a large sum, and that he is now negotiating with the institution, with the hope of making a settlement, under which terms he .will be permitted to remain peacefully in Mexico. The extradition papers are now on their way to the District Judge be fore whom the case will be tried and who has appointed an attorney for the defense, M. . Cabellerct an attorney of Ensenada, Will Not Desert La Scala. MILAN, Jan. 24. Julio Gatti-Casaxza. director of La Scala. today declared Health f In U. S. GOVERNMENT INSPECTED MEAT . OREGON'S BEST "Columbia Brand" Ham or Bacon makes his wholesome lunch sandwiches - , . PROTECT YOUR BOY Demand it of your dealer JSC-lit "jj'.SJ Union Meat Co. send for uei - ; WHOLESALE DEALERS U. S. GOVERNMENT INSPECTED OREGON MEATS Clea - - 9Tis Best to Wash Day Needs From the Third Floor $1.50 Copper itl "IC $3.00 Wood Frame Clothes Wash Boilers. PX.14J Wringers, flJO A( $2.25 extra d-! Jtl each- p.HJ heavy boilers. P1W Mrs. Potts' 10c Sad 7f $1.10 galvanized QJ Iron handles, spl'..'C Wash Tubs OOC 15c Scrubbing 1 A 35c Wash Boilers, OC Brushes for. ..... 1 "C Saturday OC assise W'jsc 75c Willow Clothes CC $ Self-Wring- Q f- Baskets .OOC g Mops. 25c Sleeve Boards, "I Q Coal Oil Heating Stoves, felt-covered XJC medium size, CO Tf $1.25 folding Iron Of- special at.... PJ.UU Boards 2OC Coal 0ij Heating Stove, 8c Wire Soap Sav- C large size, QiA Cf ers, special C sp'i Saturday. P'" Walking Skirts Walking Skirts for women; materials are mixtures and p a i n colors, and the gar ments are durable and attractive. Skirts es pecially s e r v i ceable for the present season and values up to $5.00 each; Saturday, your $2.49 Men's 50c Ties, 6 for $1.00 BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEFS, of cotton, in fancy stripes or figures. Suitable for making kimonos, fancy aprons and various other w articles. Special price, each OC OXFORD MUFFLERS Particularly for wear with a low-cut vest. Come in assorted colors; regularly 75c each, special. MEN'S NECKTIES In fancy silks. sale of ties that regularly cost 50c choice of the entire lot, special, six for... MEN'S SUSPENDERS Of fine with kid or leather tips. A regular 35c grade, special, the pair. . ..,- ...i. . there waa no foundation for the report that he would succeed Heinrlch Conried as director of the Metropolitan Opera House, in New York City. FRAUD BROUGHT TO LIGHT . Man Leaves Clothes on Beach and Goes to America Insurance Paid. .LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24. William Watson, English pottery manufactur, arrested by the police here yesterday, charged with defrauding an insurance company out of $6000, which the com pany paid upon alleged proof of Wat son's death, will not be extradited. It la said that the Insurance company has Watson's confession in its posses sion, and it may be able to realize the loss from the proceeds of the estate of his beneficiary, who haa just died. According to Watson's alleged con fession, he left a suit of clothing on the beach at Norm Sunderland, Eng land, late in the year 1906, after which he boarded a train for the south. He went to Paris from London, then re turned and finally came to Quebec, eventually coming to the Pacific Coast. Domestic troubles and attachment for another woman led to Watson's difficulties. According to Watson's confession, after borrowing consider able money from Mrs. Helen Lampert, he had his life Insured for $5003 in her favor, and took out an additional policy for $1000 in his wife's name, then con cocted the plan of leaving tho clothing on the beach. PHOTO CALENDARS HALF PRICE. 10c np. Klser. 248 Alder st. or tne weoon boy $2 Comforts, $1.35 Each 4 th Floor Home-fitting Shops In the Fourth-Floor and home-fitting shops to day we offer a rousing good bargain on soft, fluffy Comfortables, covered with a good quality silkoline, filled with pure white cot ton. They are worth $2.00; a qj special price P 50 ranee Shop Early 48c A clean-up each; your $1.00 elastic, fitted 19c ftPPiPlTl COT DOWN SENATE COMMITTEE ALLOWS SEATTLE $700,000. Provides for Four Buildings and Exhibits at Fair and Favorably Recommends Bill. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Jan. 24. The Senate exposi tions commltee today favorably re ported the Seattle Exposition lll, af ter cutting the appropriation from $1,125,000 to $700,000. The bill appro priates $300,000 for buildings and $400,000 for exhibits. Of the latter item, $250,000 Is for the main Govern ment exhibit; $i00,000 for the Alaska exhibit, and $25,000 each for the 'Ha waii and Philippine exhibits. Four buildings are authorized. ' Ex-Governor McOraw and other Washington State citizens, were before the committee. LIVERPOOL. Jan. 24. The three Canadian steamship lines have cut their passage rates uniformly to meet the cuts of the Cunard line. RUPTURE Of all varieties permanently cured In a few daya without a surgical operation or detention from business. No pay will be accepted until the patient Is completPly satisfied. Write or rail on HDEUTY KCPTt'RE CCtRE. 714 8 wet land Bids;., Portland, Or.