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THE MORNING OREGONIAX. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18. 1908. 3. M COURT gis APPLE OF DISCORD Confirmed by the Senate as District Attorney for Oregon. WILL SOON TAKE CHARGE w V Bristol Will Retire as Soon as McCourt Takes Oath Grand Jury and Land Frauds in Charge of Pendleton Man. OREGON! AN NEWS RXTREAU. Wash Ington, Maivh 17. The Senate late this afternoon, without a dissenting voice, confirmed the nomination of John- Mc Court, of Pendleton, as District Attorney for Oregon, thus terminating one of the longest and most bitter patronage lights in the history of Oregon. Mr. McCourt's commission will be made out immediately and will probably be forwarded by mail tomorrow. Upon its receipt he will take the oath of office and, tipon telegraphing the Attorney-General that he has done so,, will be directed by wire to take full charge of the District Attorney s office. TV. C. "Bristol's recess appointment ex plres automatically upon the confirma tion and qualification of his successor He is now serving under a recess ap pointment, given him just one year ago today. That appointment would have held him in office until the close of the present session of Congress had not Mr. McCourt been confirmed. Mr. McCourt will be expected to take up Mr. Bristol's work jiint where Mr. Bristol leaves off, including the land fraud cases and matters now before the grand jury. There is no intention of re taming Mr. Bristol, even temporarily. to continue these matters. It is under stood that Mr. McCourt will not announce the name of the man he desires perma nently appointed Assistant District At tonrey for, several weeks. TAKES OFFICE WHEX ORDERED McCourt Promises to Expedite AH Business Brought Before Him. PENDLETON. Or.. March 17. (Spe cial.) When notified tonight that his appointment had been confirmed, Mc Court said he would assume the duties of his office just us soon as his com mission should arrive and he could qualify, unless directed to do so. sooner by the department. He said: "I of course do not know and will rot know until I have assumed the duties of the office what matters are pending there, requiring attention. intend to dispose of all matters pend ing when I enter the office, as well as those arising in'the future, as rapidly as conditions will permit. "Offenders against the law will be brought to a speedy trial and as vigor ously prosecuted the interests of the Government and the rights of the defendants will allow, "The office will receive my undivid rd attention. All criminal matters will receive full Investigation, and where indictments are returned vigor ous prosecutions will follow. Civil matters will receive my earnest atten tlon and the Government's rights will be protected so far as it lies tn my power to protect them. I expect to give the Government while In the of fice, as I have always given my other clients. the best service within my ability." BRISTOIj AVIMj quit today Holds Mo(Vnrts Confirmation Ends Ilia Power as District Attorney. When tho United States Court con venes this morning. District Attorney Bristol will a.k to be excused from fur ther direction of the grand jury. He will base this action on decisions of the United States Supreme Court, which has held that the confirmation by the Senate of a nomination made by the President completes the appointment, and in the present case, disqualifies him further from attending the sessions of the. grand jury. Tn other words. Mr. McCourt is now United States Attorney for Oregon and Mr. Bristol considers that for him longer to retain the office would amount to a usurpation of the office. This action of Mr. Fristol undoubtedly will necessi tate the adjournment of the grand Jury until McCourt can reach this city from his home at Pendleton, where he may be detained for several days because of de layed trains on account of the flood. Simultaneously with the retirement of Mr. Bristol, it is understood the terms of office of Assistant United States At torneys Robert Tucker and Walter H. Kviuis likewise terminate. This means that the office will bo delivered to Mr. McCourt single-handed. The new Dis- trict Attorney will be confronted with several important pending cases together Vth a number of alleged violations of the Federal statutes which await investi gation. Pay Letter-Carriers Overtime. ORFXJOXIAN XBWS BUREAU. Wash ington, March 17. Senator Fulton yester day presented in the Senate a corrected report on the omnibus claims bill. The original report was withdrawn to cor rect numerous errors of minor import ance. In presenting the corrected report Senator Pulton stated that he would ask early consideration, and passage of the cialms Mil. The bill provides for the payment of overtime pi aims of letter-carriers barred by the statute of limitations, aggregat ing 3VK The Oregon beneficiaries are Newton I. Oil ham. Enrest F. Pat terson, and Philip W. Liljcson, $28, ;i!l of Portland. Two New National Ranks. (RKGONIAN NfTVVS BUREAU. Wash ington. March 17. These Washington banks have been authorized to begin business: The Northwestern National Bank of TV-llingham. with 1W.X capital: Irvine J. Adair, president; C X. Ijarrabe, vice president; C. K. McMillan, cashier. The Third National Bank of Walla Walla, with $100.0. capital: A. R. John son, president; Oeorge E. Kellough. vice president, and Fred W. Wilson, cashier. ACTIONS DISCREDIT DENIAL Evidence That Duke of Abruzzi May Marry Miss Elklns. KOMK. March 17. Some significant clr cumst aiiees regarding the movements of the Duke of Ahruzxi came to light to day and do not bear out the denial made at the Italian court yesterday of a mar riitfto engagement betw,een the Duke (who is a eouam of King Victor Em manuel) and Mis KRtherin Elktns, daughter of Senator Elkins. The Duke j came to Rome the middle of February and had several long Interviews with the King and his elder brother, the Duke of Aosta. The latter came from Naples purpoeely for the conference.- Following these interviews the Duke of Abruzzi asked leave of absence from the com mand of the battleship Regina Elena. This was frrantod, since which time the Navy Department has heard nothing of his movements. Inquiries made at Spezla brought the Information- that the Puke of Abruszi left there the end of February, accom panied by his valet, a man named Gal liano. It is thought at Spezla that the Duke went to Paris. Before leaving he sent one of his aides to Rome with a let ter to the King, saying that he would later communicate his address to His Majesty. Up to the present time he has failed to do this. The Tiikn nf Ahrnvri wHn has Koon "ain ",t Austin., n. there suddenly last nieht lor Vashine- there suddenly last night for Washing ton. Mrs: Stephen B. Klkins and her daugh ter. Miss Katherine El kins, were with him. WASHINGTON. March 17. The Duke of Abruzzi arrived in Washington today from Florida. He went to the Italian Embassy, where he is the guest of the Italian Ambassador, Mayor des Planches. The Duke plans to stay here two or three days and then -return to Europe. MAKES DARING RESCUE BAGGAGKMAX A CANDIDATE FOR CARXEGIE MEDAL Girl Ca tight on Trestle by Train Jumps Into stream Rescuer Plunges After Her. ANTIOCJI, Cal., March 17. While 13-year-old Agnes Gel lens of San Francisco was walking on the Santa Fe trestle over the San Joaquin River at this place to day she was overtaken by westbound passenger No. 5. . Seeing that it meant Instant death to remain on the track, the girl leaped into the river. Baggageman Roberts saw the daring act and Immediately plunged after her and reached the girl as she was going down for the last time. He managed to keep afloat until rescued by J. N. Christian and A. L. Peck, who saw the thrilling act and came out from shore in a boat. SPERRY , AS COMMANDER (Continued From First Page.) and swiftness to execute the laconic or der of the commander-in-chief. ' Meantime the Georgia had moved Into her allotted position, the anchor. had been let go, the chains had rattled through the starboard porthole and she had come to a stop directly, in line with the other vessels. "Well done. Georgia." the Admiral re marked, almost casually. The words Were repeated with a shout by an aide to the officer on the bridge and up the main mast shot the signal of commendation, to the Georgia. The acknowledgment came back instantly. Glacier Shows Some Scars. Admiral Kvans said that very likely he would go out .dti the target range with the Connecticut whe.i "he engaged in her record target practice. -night go aboard hte tender, the Ynnfeion, but more likely, .he would renin ?i on the flagship. The refrigerator ship Glacier' shows some evidence of her voyage. Her port hawseplpe had been broken in two and her bowsprit broken short off. The hawsepipo was broken at Punta Arenas, where a merchant ship ran into her while she was at anchor. The figure-head had been broken off the bow and was lashed temporarily with ropes. The Mexican gunboat Tampico arrived In the bay shortly before sundown last night and came to anchorage between the -flagship and the town. Lieutenant An tonio Ortegay, who was In command, stated that he had come to add to Gov ernor Sangines welcome to the fleet, but the premature arrival of Admiral Evans fleet had precluded his partici patlon in the ceremonies. The Tampico brought the Mexican government off! clals, as had been anticipated. Uir.it to Press Aerograms. Admiral Kvans has placed a limit of 75 words nightly on wireless press dis patches, to be filed by the correspond ents with the fleet in order of preced ence established by drawing lots under direction of Liieutenant-Commander Iloyd H. Chandler, flag secretary. No press dispatches can be sent until offi clal business Is all cleared up, and so far the indications are that the official dispatches will monopolise the wireless establishment for some time to come. SHOTTLI STAY IX THE PACIFIC German Strategist Condemns Policy of Sending Fleet Back. BERLIN, March IT.-V'ount Ernest Reventlow, the naval spciaist. has pub lished In the Taegl! .'h Rundschau an appreciation of the voyage made ,by the American battleship fWi around South America. The writer do'ibts very much. however, whether tho navel strategists at Washington will advi- the fleet to return to the Atlantic by way of the Suez Canal after It has visited Australia and the Philippines. Count Reventlow, who is rather closely in touch with the German Admiralty, con siders that the political effect of the American naval demonstration will be largely lost unless the fleet remains In the Pacific until the Panama Canal is completed. He commends, however, the wisdom of Washington in sending th fleot to Australia, in view of the fact that the Pritirh alliance with Japan is hated in that country. TWO AEROGRAMS FROM FLEET Tell Plans for Celebrations at Cali fornia Ports. SAN" FRANCISCO, March 17. Wireless signals from Rear Admiral Evans flag ship Connecticut were, picked up by the t nited wireless -telegraph station on Rus sian Hill this evening. The message came In clear and distinct. One item stated - that the fleet would spend at least four day at San Pedro and othr ports of the Faerflc and that the arrival would be timed to suit the programme arranged by the people. An other item s-tated that It had been ar ranged that a steamer will be sent out from Stan Francisco to meet the fleet off the bay with mail for the battleships. The messages came direct from Mas dalena Bay, which is about 1700 miles from San Francisco. Tomorrow and Frida will positively he the last days for discount on East Side gas toilis. Portland Ga Company. USED N D INFLUENCE Spear Denies Offering Hobson Aid With Cannon. INNOCENT OF LOBBYING Newspaper Men Tell "What They Did for Submarine Company and Say Jji lie j Can sed the Loss of Their Jobs. WASHINGTON. March 17. The state ment of Representative Richmond P. Hobson, of Alabama, before the special committee of the House investigating the charges made by- Representative Lille y of Connecticut, that he has been ap proached by a representative of the Elec tric Boat Company, who offered to use his influence with the Speaker to have Mr. Hobson placed on the naval affairs committee if he "stood right for sub marines," was contradicted before- that committee today by Lawrence Spear, the former naval officer who, Mr. .Hobson said, had spoken to him. Mr. Spear said he had not made any promise to secure the influence of Speaker Cannon or any one else and that he never had tried to influence them: in fact, he said, he did not know the Speaker. The other two witnesses of the day were. A. A. Karly and Frank B. Lord, two of the newspapermen against whom Mr. Lilley said he had been warned as in the pay of the Electric Boat Com pany. Mr. Early denied that he had ever been in the employ of the company, but said that last Summer he had distributed some articles on submarine boats to newspapermen for Mr. McNeir, for which he had been paid SS to cover ex penses. He said he had never received any further money from any one con nected with the Electric Boat Company. He said he had no knowledge of a news paper lobby here, as charged by Mr. Lilley. He said that as a result of Mr. Li! ley's charges he had -lost his place with the Press Association by which he was employed. Mr. Lord denied that he had ever been In the employ of the Electric Boat Com pany, although he said that he had pre pared some "feature stories about sub marine boats for Mr. McNeir, which had been furnished to newspaper correspond ents and published, but in none of the papers represented by him. These ar ticles, he said, were not written with the view of influencing legislation, but were prepared, as he put it, to meet the requests of newspaper men for stories on submarines. He denied that he belonged to a newspaper lobby for the purpose of coloring news. Regarding an- interview which he said he had with Mr. Lilley, In which charges were made aga i n s t Re pre sen t atirv es Sherman, Griggs and others, and which Mr. Lilley had repudiated, Mr. lxrd said the interview was absolutely cor rect. . Mr. Lord stated that, as the result of Mr. Lll ley's charges that he was In the employ of. the Electric Boat Company, he had lost his portion, tin answer to a ti' i est ion propoun--': H by Mr. Littleton. Mr. Lord n-d . cot. Irnrtt Mr. Laks had made to h's paper about something- ho had written concprning the Lake boat aiso may havg been instrumental in hav ing him discharged. Mr. Lord said he could not remember the exact amount he had received from Mr. McNeir for writing the special stories, but thought it was between $500 and WOO. WILL NOT SENT NEW MESSAGE But Roosevelt Will Help Passage of CIvto Federation Bills. WASHINGTON. March 17. The report that the President is about to send a special message to Congress urging upon Its attention certain matters of necessary legislation recommended by the Civic Federation meets with a positive denial at the White House. The fact is the President, as already stated in the press, has been for the last fortnight in consultation at Intervals with members of the Federation, for the most part individually and separately, but sometimes in groups, concerning the prospect of securing legislation in the line of their desires before the adjourn ment of the present session df Congress. The outcome Is expected to be the pres entation within a few days by Represen tative Hepburn, of Iowa, of one or more bills covering the subject. The President has no present Intention of transmitting a message to Congress simultaneously with the introduction of these bills in the House. He does feel deeply Interested in the success of the projected legislation and at some future date, if it appears hs can be of assist ance in this matter, he will not hesitate to address a message urging action upon the bill or bills, but so far he ha not written one Jlne c-f au :h communication. BIXD REPUBLICS TOGETHER Pan-American Company Meet and Terfects Organization. WASHINGTON. March 17. To exe cute the suggestions of the Rio con ference, contained in 14 resolutions, all calculated to strengthen the bonds be tween the government of the Ameri can continent, there met today In the diplomatic room of tho State P part men t. the 13 men whom Secretary R-"ot recently selected as the Pan-American committee of the United States. Tho committee perfected Its organization and Secretary Root mi t lined its work In a brief address. Of the resolutions with which the committee will have to do, two refer to Tne Hague Con ference arbitration and public debts. Those remaining relate to reorganiza tion and construction of a building for the Bureau of American Republics,' encouragement of transportation facil ities between American ports, pan American conference plans, sanitation. Inter-continental railway projects, etc. PRAISE THEIR CANDIDATES Representatives Talk Politics, Cur rency and Trusts All Day. WASHINGTON. March 17. Praise of President Roosevelt, Secretary Taft, William J. Bryan wag heard in the House of Representatives today during general debate on the pension appro priation bill. The first speaker was Kennedy of Ohio, who lauded the Pres ident and his policies, as well as Mr. Taft. who. he said, would bring glory and prestige to the country as Presi dent. The commendation of Mr. Bryan came from Ollie James, of Kentucky, who predicted that the Nebraskan would be elected President next November. An exhaurtive speech in advocacy of the Fowier financial bill was made by Prince of Illinois, wno announced him self as oppost d to all "makeshifts" and eaid there Is now plenty of money with J which to do the business of the coun , try. He charged gross favoritism to wards the Sew York banks. The other speakers were Bmndlge of -Arkansas, who criticised the Inaction of the present Congress, and Floyd, his colleague, who urged legislation to regulate the trusts. Bills were passed authorising a lease of agricultural land in Hawaii for 15 Instead of five years, carrying into ef fect the international Hague conven tion of December 81. 1904. and exempt ing in time of war hospital ships from duties. Appraiser for Puget Sound. WASHINGTON. March 17. The Senate today passed Senator Piles' bill authoriz ing the appointment of an appraiser of merchandise In the Puget Sound district at a salary of $3000 a year. More Pay for 6urveyor-General. OREGON! A N NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington. March 17. The Senate today adopted an amendement to the legisla tive bill increasing the salaries of Surveyors-General from $2000 to $3000. HABEAS-CORPUS FOR RUEF APPEAIj COURT ORDERS LAXO DOX TO SHOW CAUSE. Ex-Bop s to Hare Hearing on Appli cation for Reduction of Bail Xext Friday. SAN FRANCISCO, March 17. Lata this " afternoon the Appellate Court granted Abraham Ruefs application for a writ of habeas corpus, making !t re turnable on Friday, March 20. The writ asks that the District At torney be compelled to show cause why Ruefs bail should not be forthwith reduced to a reasonable amount and the duplicate Indictments, to the num ber of about 40, be dismissed. Henry Ach, chief counsel for Abra ham Ruef, this morning filed another written motion with Judge William P. Lawlon, In whjch he nade 114 objec tion to portions of the affidavit of Spe cial Agent William J. Burns. Judge Lawlor this morning asked the defense to . endeavor to close its evldenciary showing by Saturday morning. Attorney Provokes Sarcamn. SAN FRANCISCO. March 17. Declar ing that the Tevis libel case, on trial be fore Judge Dooling, is a collusive suit, R. P. Henshaw, an attorney representing the Bay Cities Water Company, today withdrew from the case. "We are sorry to part with you at this stage of the case," remarked the Judge. "You came here when you desired and I suppose you may leave when you wish." OFFERS TO FIGHT DUEL Member of Prussian liet Incensed at Another's Remark in Debate. BERI.IX, March 17. An Incident in the debate in the Prussian Diet yester day, when the estimates were being discussed, resulted in a challenge to a duel. Dlederich Harm, Agrarian, made the statement that Jewish bankers had supplied campaign funds for the elec tion of Radical members, and to this remark iierr Ooldschmidt, Radical, ex epived: "What" tiU'vdenc!" " Secon-1 frotr Hahn therenr: a waited on uold.ohmldt in the lolliy of the House, and challenged him 'o fight. Goldschmldt refused on ethlci grounds. He refused, also to withdraw the ex pression which had given offense unless Hahn withdrew the provocative re mark. This Hahn would not do. Im portance is attached to the occurrences because the two men are members of Prince von Buelow's coalition. DENIES SHE HAS WIRELESS Japanese Steamer Says. Has Not Lis tened to Fleet Messages. HONOLULU. March 11. Via San Fran cisco. March 17. The Japanese steamship Kasato Marti, which was reported from Callao, February 16, as having been 24 days going from Iqulque to Tocapilla, and was supposed to have been listening to wireless messages passing among Admiral Evans fleet, arrived here March 9. Her officers deny that the vessel Is equipped with wireless. The 24 days were spent in loading nitrates at various land ings. Part of the 24 days the fleet was on the othef side of the continent and never was nearer than 1600 miles. Flora Wliinton Out on Ball. NEW YORK, March 17. Flora Whis ton, the young woman arrested yester day on a eharge of perjury, after she had testified in the trial of Raymond Hitchcock, was released on $5000 bail today. ''Columbia Brand Hams. Bacon and lard for Strenp, Health and Endurance Get tbe good .of the meat. In onr establishment every piece of meat is passed upon by U. S. Govern ment inspectors before it is al lowed to be cured or sold. Tbe word "Columbia" on Hams, Ba con or Lard stands for a product that is wholesome and nutritious, as well as s stimulant to tbe appe tite. Demand this brand of yonr dealer. Send for handsome book let on Government Inspection of Meats. Union Meat Co. POETXiAND, OREGON Pioneer Faokers of the Pacific. flTTP flPPAT OtTTXTr nDfco rrr.rc cati offers some sen. Established 1 850 - Good Merchandise OpMfL W if e '& S THESE bargains are not for Tuesday, nor for Thursday, nor for any other day but WEDNESDAY. Not one item in this list has ever been sold at this price by this or any other Portland store. Not only are they only for Wed nesday, butt only for THIS Wednesday no other Wednesday of the year. All good, new merchandise. NO MAIL OR PHONE ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY BARGAINS Voile Suiting, 9c Colored Voile Suiting, figured and dots, dark and medium shades, sold regularly for 18c yard. A rnost sensational bar gain for j Wednesday C sale only at Sweaters, $2.69 Ladies Knitted Coat Sweaters, in white, cardinal and gray; made in a new fancy weave. Selling regularly at $4.00 On sale Wednes day only at $2.69 $1.25 Goods, 79c 42-inch English Mohair Sici lians, new fancy weave, for shirtwaist suits, etc. ; in blues, browns, tan, greens, grays, navy-mixtures. 7f Regular $1.25 ' M value.. f Couch Covers Reversible Tapestry Couch Covers, in Oriental designs, 3 yds. long, 60 in. wide, fringed all around. Regul - $2.00 and $2.50 values; Wednesday only $1.49 $lHandb'gs,59c Black and brown walrus Hand Bags, fitted with coin purse, moire lined, patent catches. Regular $1.00 values. Priced just for Wednesday at, only 59c 25c Mantles, 10c Another lot of 5000 just re ceived. One of the best close weave mantles made; will fit all incandescent lights. Reg ular 25c -m value, XlJC dozen limit . 35c Ribbon, 17c 4-inch all-silk Taffeta Rib bon, all colors, including Copenhagen. Reg. sold for 35c yard; most extraordinary value just for Wednes day . 17c Shakespeare 40-voL complete set of Shakes peare greatest world classic scholarly "Folio" edition, bound in red buckram. Published at $13.65. Our price just for $3.99 FIFTY - EIGHT YEARS IN BUSINESS-Established 1850 Only Quality Considered, Our Prices Are 30c Lawn, 21c yd 5000 yards of White Lingerie Lawn, 30 inches wide; soft, sheer fabric, beautifully adapt ed for fine needlework. Reg ularly 30c Ol yard; for J I Wednesday sale. . . . Jap Silk Waists 300 Jap Silk Waists, in white only ; some exquisitely em broidered and with yokes made of pin tucking. Others with fancy yokes. Reg. $3.00 value. $2.19 $3.50Rugs,$1.98 500 Velvet Wilton Rugs, in handsome Oriental patterns and rich color combinations; size 27x54 in. A very service able rug. On sale just for Wednesday. $1.98 MadrasWaisting Madras , Waisting, beautiful white ground material, fast colors; small blue and black ' figures, black stripe, blue stripe. Regular f 20c val. ; sale I Wed. only $1.75 Clock, $1.23 15 - minute tatoo repeating Alarm iock, rings iiue a nre alarm, 15 alternate rings and stops in 15 minutes. Guaran teed to tfa-i rjo S.good.....PA $3 Skirts, ?2.29 Fine White Skirts, full width, with 17-inch flare flounce, 4 rows of fine" lace insertion and , lace edge; others with em-' broidery and tucks $2.29 75c Ribbon, 25c Fancy Warp Print Ribbons, 5 inches wide, pink and blue flowers and colored edges; values to 75c' yard; on sale just for Wednesday at 25c Herpicide at 65c Herpicide, the great dandruff cure and hair restorer gives the hair new life and vigor. Regularly $1.00. Our Owl Cut-Rate Drugstore price w SATIONAL VALUES Always the Lowest $12.50 Raincoats Women's Rubberized Moreen Raincoats, in black, navy, gray and green; made 50 in. long, full loose back, double- breasted, two $6.68 pockets; Wed. nesday only . . 65c Foliage, 39c Large spray of imported Linen Rose Foliage, beautiful, for combining with all styles of rose and flower hat trimming. Always sold for f 65c. Wednes- JjZjC day only Lace Curtains Regular $6.50 and $6.00 Lace Curtains, best patterns in Cluny, . enaissance and Marie Antoinette, 2 and 3 yards long, good quality heavy imported net. $4.59 50c Pebeco, 39c We recommend "Pebeco" as an excellent and approved prep aration for daily use by those in good health, to clean and polish the teeth OeTt and destroy mBtC. bacteria w w 75c Paper, 38c Box finest bond paper and en velopes to match, latest shape, medium weight. Really a dol lar value ; always sold for 75c. Wednesday 38C only Turnovers, 15c Pretty embroidered Turnovers, 25 different styles, regular val ues to 50c each. On center bargain table, just for Wednesday reduced to only . 15c Handkerchiefs Women's embroidered, hem stitched, scalloped and colored Handkerchiefs, variety of ex quisite effects very smart. Values to 50c fy Q each ; just for Q Q Wednesday 25c Vests at 14c Women's Cotton Vests, light weight, for Spring wear. Low neck, no sleeves or short sleeves; swiss ribbed. Regu lar 25c value; m just for Wednes-