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1 m THE MORNING OR EG ONI AX, TUESDAY, DECE3IBER 22, 1908. COMMISSION WILL HAVE LESS SCOPE Judson C. Clements Discusses Decision Allowing Harriman Not to Answer. PUBLICITY OFTEN REMEDY Says Opinion Will Have Serious Ef fect I'pnn Work or Interstate Itoard in Conducting Inquiries Into Various Abuses. NEW ORLEANS.-Dec. II. Judson C. Clements, f the Interstate Commerce Commission, discussed the United States Supreme Court decision which held that E. H. Harriman did not have to answer the Commission's questions about cer tain stock transactions. Jlr. Clements emphatically denied that the Commission expected an ad versa decision and insisted that the Commission regarded the decision as Important and not lightly, as has been Stated. "The Commission," said Mr. Clements, "deemed its effort and position to be clearly In the line of its duties and within the purpose and irdent of the law. No desire to criticize the court is entertained, but manifestly the scope of effective inquiry and disclosure will be greatly hampered and narrowed by this decision. The wholesome effects of investigation have ofun been seen In the dissipation of methods and prac tices which, though unjust and even reprehensible, had not been specifically forbidden by law. "There are many thoughtful persons who believe that publicity which dis closes any evil and indefensible prac tice in the management of corporations Migaged In a business which affects the public Interest is even more efficacious against wrongdoing than formal rules or regulations. "The foundation for che successful jirofrress of the Government in the Northern Securities case was laid In an Investigation of this kind begun upon an order of the Commission substan tially similar in all respects to the one upon which the recent Investigation of the Harriman lines was conducted." COSERDVE GETS STDDNGER SOX KETCRXS FROM BEDSIDE WITH GOOD NEW S. Jk-Iieves He Will Be Able to lteach Olympla. for Inauguration as Governor. Howard E. disprove, son of Oovernor-eli-ct S. ?. Cosgrove, of Washington, reached Portland Sunday on his way back to Ills home at Pomeroy, after spending some time with his father at I'aso Robles Hot Springs, where the lat ter Is making a valiant fight against the ravages of Bright's disease. Mr. Cos grove. Jr., speaks hopefully of his father's condition and says he is now out of danger unless the disease shall again reach an acute stage. "Recent dispatches on my father's con dition, issued from his bedside by Saw yer are correct." said .Mr. Cosgrove, at the Oregon Hotel last night." "When I left him, lie was feeling much better. He was out of immediate danger from this attack and unless another follows, lie will probably continue to improve. He was. of course, very much weakened, but lie is resting well now and is daily be coming stronger. "I am hopeful that he may return to Olympla for the inauguration, but while he probably will be able to return, I am of the opinion that it may not be ad visable for him to do so. 1 to when lie will be able to leave California for good, I cannot say at this time." PASO KORLES. Hot Springs. Cal.. Dec. 21. (Special.) Governor-elect Cosgrove , 1s decidedly better today. Ha was . dressed yesterday and remained out of bed the greater part of the day. To day he will be wheeled about the sun parlor and porches. Last night he re marked that he felt better then for the past six months. We are all much en couraged sbout the outcome of his con dition and present indications point to steady gain tn strength. V. W. SAWYER. Director. LABORER HEIR TO MILLIONS ft. Louis Fa mil j to Share J 80,000, 000 Delaware Estate. ST. LOUIS. Dec. 21. Arizona I.yle.-a St. Lnula carpenter, and.iiis brother, Will lam A. Lyle, a railway clerk, were In formed yesterday that they are partners to an eFtate In the heart of Wilmington, Del., worth fcO.OOO.OM. The estate was originally owned by a German baron named Christopher Spring er, who cam a to America over a century ago. He leased the property to various persons and died without leaving a will. A sister of the baron was the grand mother of the Lyle brothers. The lease expired last January. Mrs. George M. McCollum, who runs a candy store in Alton, 111., U also an heir to the estate. PORK AND BEANS POISON 'ainily of Six Made Sick by Tto inaines. It Is Believed. KANSAS CITY. Mo.. Dec. . II. The family of N- S. Richardson, consisting of six persons, became violently ill yesterday after eating pork and beans for their dinner at their home In Kan sas City. Kan. It is believed that the pork con tained ptomaines. Three members of the family soon became unconscious. Two others are seriously ill. Only one member, a boy 16 years old. was able to notify the neighbors and physicians were summoned. Jlr. Itiehardson is S3 years old and his wife 7 4. CIGAR STORE IS HELD UP Two Koblx-is Empty Cash Register of $20 fin First Street. Two unmarked men held up and robbed tie cigar store of W. P. i'razer, at 2i04 j First street at midnight Sunday night, se curing the contents of the cash register, which amounted to about fS. and then made their escape by leisurely walking off down the street. One of the men was armed and covered the ciar dealer, while the other opened and ransacked the cash register. The robbery was coolly and cleverly executed. The man w::a ihe gun walked into the store, while his companion stood at the floorway commanding a view of the street. The robber Inside asked for a package of tobacco. The storekeeper turned to a showcase and selected the brand asked for and returned to find himself looking into the gleaming barrel of a loaded revolver. The robber spoke In a whisper. "Put up your hands," said lie. "and don't you make a sound If you value vour . life." He held the weapon close to his body so that any chance pedestrian who might look into the store would not be able to see it. The "look out" then ran inside and took the money. The storekeeper was backed into a rear room and the robbers departed. Captain Slover was notified immediately by telephone and he dispatched Sergeant Kienlen and Detectives Annundson and Johnson to the scene. The description they received is as follows: Number 1, about 5 feet 11 Inches, dark complexion, with black hair and eyes and mustache, and was dressed in a black suit with a black soft hat. No. 2. about 5 feet 7 inches, clean-shaven, light complexion and dressed in a light-colored short overcoat of light weight and a black derby hat. SCHOOL FAY GET CHILDREN COritT CONSIDERING FATE OF COl'XT BOXES OFFERIXG. Holds Lengthy Examination of Lit tle Ones to See If They Are Fit for Sclrool HI. PARIS, Dec. 21. The court before which the suit of Count Bonl de Castel lane for he transference of Ms thres children from the charge of their mother, Princess de Saga, to the care of the Mar quise de Castellane, has been conducted. Is now considering the advisability of ordering the children placed in a high school, where they shall remain for a stated period. With that object the three judges con stituting the court and a representative of the public prosecutor yesterday sum moned the three children and questioned them at some length. The examination was directed toward ascertaining whether the children were physically and men tally fitted for school life. FAMOUS JOURNALIST DEAD Major Orlando Smith Founded the American Press Association. NBW YORK, Dec. 21. Major Orlando J. Smith, founder, president and general manager of the American Press Associa tion since 1SS2, died at his home in Dobbs Ferry tonight. Major Smith had been 111 since September, at which time he was operated upon for cancer of the stomach, but throughout bis illness he retained his Interest in daily events. Major Smith was a prominent figure in American Journalism for 40 years. Few men were better known in the newspaper world. After active service in the Civil War, In which he rose from the rank of private to Major, Major Smith became editor of the Kxpress, Terre Haute. Ind., removing the paper in 1S78 to Chicago. In 1S2 he founded the American Press As sociation. By bis writings on religion, philosophy and economics. Major Smith won a high place among American thinkers. His works have attracted Uie attention of thinkers in three continents. HEINZE STILL HAS MONEY Gives Dinner to Actresses With $100-BilI Favors at Plates. NEW YORK, Dec. 21. That Fritz Au gustus Heinze still has plenty of money Is not doubted by those who attended a dinner given to actresses last Saturday night In the upper room at Rector's Rest aurant, at which Heinze presided. It cost $150 per plate, and in addition a lino-bill was given to each of the women. These bills were put in walnuts. When each actress cracked the nut that she found beside her plate she found a tight little $100-wad therein. Virginia Marshall, Eva Francis and Mary Anderson were among those present. Carlo Warfield, a rich resident of Butte, and Reuben Don nelly came from Montana to enjoy the dinner. According to accounts, the fun became fast and furious and champagne corks popped in lively fashion. The women gave exhibitions. Dinner began about midnight and ended at 4 A. M.. Sunday. Then the party took automobiles and went to a ball at Tuxedo Hall, where they had more jollity. HARRIMAN IS INDISPOSED Magnate Confined to Xew York Home With Bilious Attack. - NEW YORK. Dec. 21. E. H. Harri man is at the Fifth Avenue home recov ering from a bilious attack. His phy sician. Dr. William G. Lyne, said to night: "Mr. Harriman had a severe bilious at tack, but he is all right now. He was not seriousjy 111 at all, merely a touch of biliousness no danger at all." Charles G. Tegthoff, Mr. Harrlman's secretary, said: "There has been nothing unusual the matter with Mr. Harriman. He Is not ill at all. While he has not been to the office for a few days that Is nothing un usual. He will not be at his office again until after the first of the year." BANQUET- GIVEN RUSSELL Honored by Japanese With Decora tion From Emperor. NEW YORK. Dec. 21. Raron Takahlra. Japanese Ambassador, presided at a din ner given last night at the Hotel Astor by Japanese Consul-General Midzuno and other prominent members of the Japanese Society, to Lindsie Russell, vice-president of the society. Mr. Russell was presented with a lov ing cup as a testimonial of his efforts in furthering friendly relations between the United States and Japan, and with the Order of the Rising 'Sun, third de gree, conferred on him by the Japanese government In recognition of his serv ices. BONAPARTE DELAYS SUIT Has Xot Yet Taken Action Against Puliucr, of World. BALTIMORE, Md.. Deo. 21. Attorney General Bonaparte, speaking last night of the suit which the President has urged against Joseph Pulitzer, of the New York World, said that It is still under con sideration and no definite line of action has been agreed upon. NO INSURANCE- HAD Hi . i 1 Government Trusts Fire De partment in Panama. $10,250,000 IN BUILDINGS Isthmian Canal Commission Owns 83S8 Structures, Mostly of Light Construction, but Has Xo Safe guard Against Fire Loss. WASHINGTON. Dec. 21. On the many million dollars worth of buildings owned by the United States in the Panama Canal Zone not one cent of Insurance is carried. The Government has spent $10,250,000 in buildings in the Zone, which amount takes no. account of the value of the buildings purchased from the French, both in the Canal Zone and the Re public of Panama, nor value of the property in all the buildings, including the large amount of stores. The only protection against Are the Government has for these buildings scattered along a line 50 miles in length. Is in precau tionary measures and in the fire de partment, which has been developed to a splendid state of efficiency. In every large village companies for safeguard ing the Government's property against fire have been organized. In all there are 3338 buildings owned by the Isthmian Canal Commission, and with but few exceptions, these are of very light construction. Frequent inspection is made by a paid fireman in all buildings and in public service buildings, such as hotels and clubhouses, the inspection is made at least three times a week. Regula tions forbidding the collection of in flammable material in or near buildings are strictly enforced. Heavy showers which fall almost dally from May to January are favor able to fire protection, but during the remaining four months there is little rain and the frame buildings become very dry. Notwithstanding this; fires are no more frequent in the dry than in the rainy season. rabbi wise mm mis COMMEXDS HIS SETTLE MEXT WORK OX EAST SIDE. Reads Letter Rrom Roosevelt In Which President Displays Deep Interest. . NEW YORK, Dec. 21. The work which is being done in the Jacob Rils settle ment on the East Side, was warmly commended last night by Dr. Stephen S. Wise, rabbi of the Free Synagogue, who, in an address delivered at the set tlement, supplemented his warm per sonal commendation of Mr. Rils with the reading of a letter to the settlement chairman from President Roosevelt. The President's letter follows: May I. through you. extend my hearty good will to the little Jewish boys and girls who on Punday evening are to meet at the Rils settlement? I wish that I could be present. In view of the fact that it is to take the form of a Maecabean festival; for, as you know, the fine loyalty and valiant achievements of the Maccabees have always made them favorite heroes of mine. It is a good thing that Jewish boys and girls should keep their pride in and admiration for their own heroes of early days; and such pride and admiration. Instead of hindering them, will help them to the friendliest and most brotherly relations with all their fel low Americans. Sincerely yours. THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Dr. Wise said that Jacob Rils' unsel fish desire to do good to grown persons and children, regardless of creed and without an attempt at proselyting, had given him (the rabbi) a new conception of Chrisitanlty. " POMPEII FOUND ARIZON A EXCAVATIONS REVEAL BURIED CITY. "Scat of Montezmna" Found In Room of Massive House Ruins Are Very Extensive. WASHINGTON. Dec. 21. An American Pompeii is gradually beinfr brought to light, according to the annual report of Charles R Walcott, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Under a Bpeclal Congressional appro priation, the work of excavating a pre historic buried city at Casa Granda, near Florence, Ariz., has been conducted by Dr. J. Walter Fowkes. Already a number of structures have been discovered, but the largest one excavated during th,e year was a building 200 feet long with 11 rooms, the massive walls enclosing a plaza. In the central room there is a seat called by the Pima Indians "The Seat of Montezuma." The ruins at Casa Granda were found to be very much more extensive than was anticipated. ' DARING BRIDGE PLANNED Pennsylvania Will Build Three-Mlle Structure to Lonjr Island. NEW YORK. Dec. 21. After the Penn sylvania Railroad has advanced fur ther with its terminal station and other improvements In this city, work will be started on a bridge from Point Mor ris, suburb of New York in Queens County, to Long Island. The bridge is planned in many re spects to be one of the most daring and remarkable engineering structures ever proposed. With the approaches it will be three miles long and span the Hell Gate ship channel with an enormous arch 1000 feet in the clear. This entire bridge, except the piers for the arch, will be of steel, having an estimated weight of 80,000 tons. WIFE-MURDERER HANGED Killed Spouse When She Refused to Give J 11 ni Money. WETHERSF1ELD. Conn.. Dec. 21. John Zet, who killed his wife and granddaughter at their home in Rock vllle on August 4 last, was hanged In the State Prison here early yesterday morning. He committed the crime when angered at his wife's refusal to give him nioney. Store Will Be Open Evenings Until Christmas PHENOMENAL PRICINGS OF, PRACTICAL PRESENTS Believing that price and variety of appropriate, sensible gifts are the most convincing arguments within our power to offer, we have arranged for the last three days before Christmas a series of special sales of suitable Holiday merchandise, such as was never before offered Christmas shoppers. We mention a few items of interest below. And furthermore, our charge customers can, upon request, have this week's purchases charged to their January accounts, payable February 1. ' Silverf ield's Furs as Christmas Gifts Special Reductions Prevail Throughout Our Fur Depart ment on High-Grade Dependable Furs When you consider our low prices, we ask you to consider our high qualities relatively. FUR FOR FUR, FIN ISH FOR FINISH, and STYLE FOR STYLE, you'll find our furs marked always at the lowest prices. CPrriAl ATTFIMTTON HIVFN 3 r 11 1 A Y jJl 1 , , i r rU )Zn rVr! TO OUT-OF-TOWN CUSTOMERS Christmas Jewelry at Bargain Figures Never were the gTeat jewelry and silver ware sections so filled with such beautiful Gift Goods as they are now. From among myriads we offer these items ALL AT REDUCED PRICES. Extra Specials from the Jewelry Dept. Sterling Silver Toilet Articles, sp'l 49 Regular 75c values Sterling Silver Toilet Articles, sp'l 98 Regular $1.25-$1.50 values. Ladies' Mesh Bags, fancy cases and card cases, in both gold and silver; specially priced from $2.25 up to 35.00 Beautiful assortment of imported Belt Pins and Belt Buckles, special priced for today 49, 63S 98 and . $1.39 High-class Brooches, Veil Pins, Hat Pins, Shirtwaist Sets, Cuff Links, Necklaces and Combs, from 23 up. SUSPECT IS TAKEN Sheriff's Office Sure Prisoner Is Trainrobber. LOOT IN HIS POSSESSION CIar Case Said to Be Made Against Man Under Arrest Officers' Kx- pect to Arrest H's Con fed- crates in a Short Time. By the arrest Sunday of a man who had some of the loot In his pos session. Sheriff Stevens is confident he has caught one of the three men im plicated in the holdup of the O. R. & N. train near Clarnio Thursday night. Deputy Sheriff Archie Leonard and Detective J. 'J. Fitzgerald, of th O. R. & N. Company staff, made the arrest. Some of the rackages taken from the express car of the train was found In the man's possession and the case against him is said to be conclusive. Because of the facf that officers hope to catch nls two confederates, his name, together with many other de tails, was withheld by Sheriff Stevens last night. Two other arrests are looked for witnln the next 24 hours.' Officers are on the trail of the other two rob bers but up to the hour of going to press this morning, their capture had not been effected. Another man, who will brt held as a witness, was arrested by the ofticers yesterday. and his identity, too. is concealed. It is thought he can tell something of the movements of the suspect under ar rest. The prisoner Is held at the County Jail where he is denied access to any one from outside and is kept separ ated from the other prisoners. Mem bers of the train crew who were the victims of the train robbers last week will be taken to the Jail today and given an opportunity of Identifying the suspect. Deputy Sheriff Beatty and Detec tives Wood and Plover, of the O. R. & N. Company, have been working with the officers who made the arrest yes terday ever since the night of the train robbery and have been untiring in their efforts to capture the robbers. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAT Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablete. Druggista refund money If It falla to cure. E. W. GROVE'S signature la on each boi. 23c Finest stock fitted cases and bags. Harris Trunk Co., 132 6th, opp. Ore-Koniac. Many special price offerings which you ought not to miss seeing before you decide to buy. We mention two specials of interest: THIS BEAUTIFUL SET, AS ILLUSTRAT ED, consisting of Throw and Muff, in Best Alaska Mink... 49.50 Japanese Mink S 19.50 Brook Mink $12.00 French Coney T $8.00 This Beautiful Neckpiece, as illustrated, in Alaska Mink $9.oO Japanese Mink $4.75 Brook Mink $3.00 French Coney $2.00 Take advantage of the radical reductions now in progress throughout our Fur Department. WE HAVE FURS FOR THE BABY. WE HAVE FURS FOR THE MISS. WE HAVE FURS FOR THE MOTHER. WE HAVE FURS FOR THE GRAND MOTHER. ALL SPECIALLY PRICED FOR XMAS. Dainty Holiday Neckwear A bewildering assortment of new and novel ideas, garnered from the style centers of Europe and New York as follows: Irish Crochet Stocks, S2.50, $3.50, $5.00, $7.50. Fancy Lace Stocks, 50S 75S 1.00, $1.50. Dainty Embroidered Stocks, 25S 50S 75tf, $1 Hand-embroidered and Lace Jabots, 35S 50?, 75, $1.00. Irish Crochet Jabots, 75S $1.00, $1.50. Embroidered Linen Collars, 25 C, 50cS Irish Lace Collars, $2.25, $3.00. Dainty Embroidered Top Collars, 25c. Embroidered Ties, 25S 50, 75. Fancy Evening Scarfs, $1.75, $2.25, $3, $5. MERE XMA Good Place to Amon the many useful, . UMBRELLA STANDS YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD Branch LADIES' DESKS Cor. Fourth and Morrison Sts. We ship -Furs on approval and prepay express charges; and there will be no expense to you if goods shouldproveunsatisfactory. Send in your order today Saving's on Christmas Handkerchiefs Hundreds of dozens of ladies' and children's fine embroidered, hem stitched Handkerchiefs, also pretty lace Handkerchiefs; plain, others with initials; regular values to 50c, at 29 Children's Handkerchiefs In Pretty Boxes. SPECIALLY PRICED AT 19 22c Sjpflllip Save Money on lasting Christmas gifts to attention are: ROCKERS For Old and Young TABLES Center, Dining and Library DRESSERS and DRESSING TABLES LIBRARY TABLES AT $7.50 An Elegant Present for the Home, All genuine quartered, oak, with beautiful polished finish; exceptionally good, at $7.50 Many others of corresponding value. Office Opposite Postoffice,' - Our New Fur Catalogue Mailed Free Mail Orders Promptly-Filled 111 Dainty Aprons AS Christmas Gifts An attractive line of fancy Tea Aprons, in plain lawn and cross barred dimity, at 25 Swiss Embroid'd Aprons Beautiful Swiss embroidered Aprons, with pocket and bow; sev eral different styles; specially priced at 49 MERRY XMAS Xmas Shoppii which we wish to call your CABINETS Music and China WE SAVE $800.00 A MONTH On Rent Alone. St. John MORRIS CHAIRS