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ACTS,N0T0PINI0N8
That Is What the Schley
Court Is Seeking,
AN IMPORTANT RULING MADE
Sessions Resumed at "Washington
YesterdayThe "Witnesses "Were
Admiral Higginson, Captain -Chester,
and Others. ,
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20. The Schley
court of inquiry reconvened today, and
before adjournment examined four wit
nesses. The most important incident of the day
was the decision of the court withdraw
ing a question put by the court Itself
asking a witness to give his opinion con
cerning1 a point under controversy. The
witness was Rear-Admiral Higginson,
who particpated in the Santiago campaign
as Captain of the battle-ship -Massachusetts.
This vessel at one time was a
part of the flying squadron, commanded
by Commodore Schley, and the court
asked him to state whether all possible
measures were taken to capture or de
stroy the Spanish vessel Christobal Colon
as it lay in Santiago Harbor from May
27 to June 1, 1S98. Counsel for Admiral
Schley objected to the question on the
ground that a reply would involve an
opinion and not a statement of facts.
Judge-Advocate Lemly admitted that the
precedents were against questions of this
character, and the court withdrew this
interrogatory.
It Is generally admitted that this deci
sion will have the effect of materially
shortening the term of the court, as will
also the court's intention to cut out
irrelevant questions and all hearsay testi
mony. In several cases, the witnesses
were admonished to relate only events
coming within their own observation.
Admiral Dewey showed himself a
prompt and methodical presiding officer.
He called the court to order exactly at
the designated hour, and adjourned it
just as promptly at 4 o'clock. The wit
nesses today were Rear-Admiral Higgin
son, who commanded the battle-ship
Massachusetts during the Spanish War;
Captain C. M. Chester, who commanded
the cruiser Cincinnati; Major Thomas N.
Wood, of the Marine Corps, who com
manded the marines on the Massa
chusetts, and Commander G. B. Harber,
who was an executive officer of the Texas,
the latter being on the stand when the
court adjourned. The attendance of the
public was small.
Rear-Admiral Ramsay occupied the
seat which, on the first day of the session
was filled by Rear-Adnilral- Howison. AU
three members of the court -were in ser
vice uniform, and the morning air was'cold
enough to jnake their closely-buttoned'
coats appear comfortable, Mrs.' Dewey
accompanied her husbarid and reraaine&Va"
short time." The general attendance "was,
not large.
Count. Called to Order.
The court was -called to order by a
simple word from Admiral Dewey. The
first order of business was reading by
Judge-Advocate Lemly of the order of the
Navy Department appointing Rear-Admiral
Ramsay to a place on the court in
place of Rear-Admiral Howison, and
when this was accomplished Captain
Lemly turned to Admiral Schley and
asked him, as he did when Rear-Admiral
Howison was challenged, whether he had
objection to urge against any member of
the court. The Admiral arose as ' this
question was asked and replied: "I have
not."
The Judge-Advocate then swore the
members of the court collectively, and
then In turn was sworn as Judge-Advocate.
The court then retired for the pur
pose of discussing the methods of proce
dure. Before the withdrawal a letter from
Admiral Schley to the Navy Department
requesting to be supplied with all papers
bearing upon the case and the depart
ment's reply granting the request was
read. ,
At 11:25 the court returned from Its con
sultation. Judge-Advocate Lemly, ad
dressing Admiral Schley as "the appli
cant," asked if he had any suggestions to
make as to the method of procedure;
whether he had something to offer or de
sired that he (Lemly) proceed. The Ad
miral responded with a nod of the head
and a move of the hand, "Go ahead.''
Mr. Lemly then presented the report of
the Bureau of Navigation for 189S, a hy
drographic chart of the West Indies and
adjacent seas., and other charts. He
stated explicitly that they were intro
duced not as testimony, but as books of
reference.
"Will they preclude the introduction of
original-documents?" Judge Wilson asked.
"Not at all," was the reply. "On the
contrary, we shall desire to introduce the
original documents when opportunity of
fers." Captain Parker made objection to the
hydrographlc chart when it was pre
sented. J
"It is grossly incorrect,'' he said. "As
a matter of fact, the coast line of Cuba
is six miles further south and four miles
further west than it should be."
He withdrew his objection when as
sured that the chart was not to be used
as evidence. '
Admiral Higginson Called.
Admiral Francis J. Higginson, Commander-in-Chief
of the North Atlantic
Squadron, was the first witness called.
He said that he, as Captain, commanded
the battle-ship Massachusetts during the
Spanish war, and that for a part of the
time the Massachusetts had been a part
of the "Flying Squadron," of which Ad
miral Schley had been in command. He
told of joining the fleet at Newport News;
of going to Key West, and then, May 22,
of going to Cienfuegos. Key West had
been left May 19, 1S9S, and Cienfuegos
reached May 22.
"What was then done to secure com
munication with the Cuban forces on
shore?" Captain Lemly asked.
"Nothing, to my knowledge," the wit
ness replied. "I did .not see that any
thing was done, but I understood that In
formation concerning the Cubans was re
ceived through Captain McCalla."
Admiral Higginson, in response to ques
tions, said that this was later. He also
told of the presence of the collier Merri
mac, and of the departure from Cien
fuegos and the arrival at Santiago on the
evening of May 26. In reply to ques
tions, he said that the Massachusetts had
at that time taken on about 13 tons of coal,
but that as the weather was heavy this
was done with difficulty. The witness
also told of the fleet's leaving Santiago
for Key West on the night of Its arrival
at the former place, and how, after steer
ing westward for some time, the vessels,
all In response to Commodore Schley'a
signals, returned and steamed to within I
T two or three miles of the mouth of the
harbor. Jt
"What, happened to cause the decision
to return to Key West?"
"I don't know." i
"What was the condition of- the weather
at that time for coaling at -sea?" - .
"It was not impossible to coal, I think."
"Did you have any conference with the
commanding officer in regard to returning
to Santiago after you had gotten on the
way to Key West?" '
"None; we acted under general orders.
All we did was to follow the signals of
the flagship the signals of. the Commander-in-Chief."
Speaking of the conditions when San
tiago Harbor was again reached, the Ad
miral said he could see well Into the har
bor, and that he saw the Spanish ship
Colon lying In the outward harbor. He
did not remember seeing other vessels,
but the Colon was then 1000 .yards beyond
Morro Castle. The vessel had lain there
until she was fired upon, -which "Was done
on May 31, and had then retired.
Described the Engagement.
Describing this engagement,, "Admiral
Higginson said it was on the day before
the arrival of reinforcements under Ad
miral Sampson. He said that Admiral
Schley had come aboard and said that he
"wanted to go and Are "on the Colon."
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FIRST WITNESS BEFORE'THE SCHLEY COURT
BUJAR-ADMIRAIi FRANCIS J. HIGGINSON WHO COMMANDED THE
BATTLE-SHIP MASSACHUSETTS AT THE BATTLE OF SANTIAGO.
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tlnued the witness. He" said the s"hots fell
short of the Colon, and that the Spanish,
shore 'batteries had In turn fired at the
bombarding ships. In reply ' to ques-'
tions as to what had been accomplished
by the bombardment, the witness replied
that It had served to draw the fire of thei
Spanish shore battery- and to give an
Idea of what It was composed of. '
"What idea did you get of -its compo
sition?" "I did not think it amounted to any
thing." "Where was Admiral Schley during the
bombardment?'
"At one time he was with me in the
conning tower, but most of the time he
was on the outside of It. I was near him
most of the time."
"Describe the Admiral's manner in this
engagement."
"I hardly know how to answer that
question, except to say that his manner
was that of a commander-in-chief."
The Judge-Advocate then asked:
"Whak impression did the Admiral's
manner in that engagement make upon
you?"
Mr. Raynor, counsel for Schley, objected
to this question, and after some conten
tion the question was withdrawn. Judge
Advocate Lemly stated before withdraw
ing the question that he considered the
point as embraced in the precept, and
said that while the task was a disagree
able one, he considered it his duty to
press it, and Intimated that he would do
so at anbther time.
"Why did you not go in and destroy
the Colon In the engagement on May 31?"
Judge-Advocate Lemly asked the witness.
"Because we were not ordered to do
so," replied the witness. Later on the
witness volunteered the statement: "I
think the Colon could have been destroyed
where she lay at anchor that day."
Admiral Higginson stated in reply to
questions from Captain Lemly, that there
were no written orders and so far as he
could recall the only verbal orders were
to "go in."
Judge Advocate Lemly then offered Ad
miral Higglnson's report of August 5,
saying the report had been made in line
of duty. Judge Wilson of counsel for
Admiral Schley said no objection would
be made, but that counsel for the appli
cant did not desire the unobjected ac
ceptance of the report to "operate as a
precedent.
Captain Lemly announced that he had
no' further questions to ask of Admiral
Higginson, and counsel for Admiral
Schley stated they had no questions to
put.
It was then stated by Captain Lem
ly that the court -had some questions of
its own to present. These were written.
The first was concerning the elevation of
the guns during the bombardment of the
Colon, May 31. The reply was that at
first they were 7800 feet and laterly 9000
feet.
The next question was as to "whether
there was any place cf shelter near San
tiago where the flying squadron could
have coaled after its arrival at Sanltago?"
Admiral Higginson replied that Guanta
namo was 'only 40 miles to the east.
The third question, coming as it did
from the court, created something of a
sensation, which was added to by the
reply. The question was:
"Was every effort made by Admiral
Schley to destroy or capture the Spanish
steamer Colon, as she lay at anchor In
the Harbor of Santiago, between the 27th
and 31st of May?"
"Object," "object," "object," came
from each of Admiral Schley's counsel.
Before a halt could be had the witness
replied:
"No, I do not think it was."
The question and the reply led to a legal
controversy. Judge Wilson and Mr. Ray
nor both gave reasons "for their objec
tions. They contended that the question
called for the opinion of the 'witness,
rwnereas oniy lacis were aumiseiuiu. juue
Raynor asked:
"May I ask the court if, according to
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NCANADA'S CAPITA
Duke and Duchess of Corn
wall and York at Ottawa.
PARLIAMENT HALL ADDRESSES
Victoria Monument "Will Be "Unveiled
Today and Medals Presented to
South African Volunteers Stay;
"Will -Last Four Days,
OTTAWA, Ont., Sept 20. The Duke and
Duchess of Cornwall and York reached the
Canadian capital today and there was
another great outpouring: of people to
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give" -them, a? greeting; of -loyalty -and
warmth. Tbey left Montreal, 'Ire their spe
cial' train at 9 '-o'clock in the morning,
and their departure was marked by an
other demonstration of popular regard.
They left frbm the Windsor-street station,
and half an hour before they arrived at
the station the lines of troops and police
with difficulty kept' the, streets in that
sectionopen to traffic. A troop of Hussars
surrounded their carriages, and their ap
pearance was greeted by a cheer that was
heard many blocks away.
The railroad track was lined with peo
ple fac beyond the suburbs of Montrea
and down through the Province of Quebec
and into the Province of Ontario the peo
ple gathered at the way stations anu
crossings to catch a glimpse of the royut
couple. The train pulled up at the town of
Alexandria long enough for the officials
to express a few words of welcome. The
Duke and Duchess appeared on the plat
form for a minute, and the former ac
knowledged the kindly expression.
The royal special reached Ottawa at
12:05, and the Duke, attired in his favorlli
uniform of Admiral of the British Navy,
alighted at once, accompanied by the
Duchess and most of his staff. They were
formally received by Lord MInto, Governor-General,
and escorted to a state
barouche. A guard of honor from the
'Forty-third Regiment was drawn up
across the approach to the station, and
an escort from the Royal Canadian Dra
goons was in waiting. The Dragoons
brought their horses alongside the ba
rouche, and the Duke and Duchess were
driven to Parliament Hall. The streets
through which they moved were splen
didly decorated, and thousands of people
were banked behind the police and sentry
lines.
It was at Parliament Hall, surrounded
by the handsome group of government
buildings, that the formal ceremony ot
greeting the heir apparent took place, and
here was gathered the largest crowd of
all. The royal pair were cheered heartily
as they entered the square and were
shown the flag-covered stand. Here
were gathered Premier Laurler and his
Cabinet, Mayor Morris and the City Al
dermen, the Supreme Court Justices, the
bishops of the Roman Catholic and An
glican churches, and representatives of a
score of municipalities and organizations.
The Duke was attended by Viscount
Crelchton, Lord Burton and Lord Wen
lock, Prince Alexander of Teck and his
military and naval aides, In brilliant unl.
forms, and the scene was picturesque.
The several addresses were presented
at once, and the Duke made an extended
reply, expressing his appreciation of the
honor shown. Among the addresses pre
sented was one by Dr. Robert Upham,
president of the Canadian Club of Bos
ton. At the close of the address of the Duke
In reply, 3000 school children raised their
voices In the strains of "God Save the
King." The party then left the stand,
the Duchess being shown to her carriage
.by Premier Laurler, and the Duke -escorted
Lady Laurler. The royal couple
drove at once to Rldeau Hall, the official
residence of the Governor-General, where
they will live during the four days they
remain in Ottawa. As they rode through
the flag-hung streets, the crowds sur
rounded their carriages and offered many
tributes of cheers.
Tonight, at Rldeau Hall, there was a
state dinner and all the notables gath
ered here were bidden to attend. The
Parliament buildings were outlined in
light and every structure In the city was
brilliantly Illuminated. Thousands of Ian.
terns hung in the parks, gardens and
streets. The city was filled with visitors
from the surrounding cities and towns.
Tomorrow the Duke will unveil Victoria
monument, present medals to the Cana
dians who served In South Africa, and at
tend luncheon at the Rldeau Club. Later
In the afternoon there will be a garden
party at Rldeau Hall. The Canadians up
on whom the honor of knighthood was
conferred earlier in the week will go to
Rldeau Hall tomorrow for luveafcure. The
ceremony wli be private.
Guarding the Route.
VANCOUVER. B. C, Sept 20. Prepara
tions are now perfected for the safe con
duct of the Duke and Duchess of Corn
wall' and York across the continent t
this city. The entire line of railway from
Quebec to Vancouver will be guarded and
patrolled during the royal progress. Thou
sands of these men have been specially
engaged for this purpose by the Canadian
Pacific Railway. Each guard will remain
injslghtof his neighbor on either side. The
royal train will be preceded all along the
route by one or more pilot engines, which
will keep a short distance ahead. A' spe
cial army of private detectives is on the
watch all over Canada for suspicious
characters, with orders to arrest any such
and keep them In jail until the royal party
has left Canada. The thousands ot
switches all along the line of the trans
continental railroad will be specially
guarded and locked. All traffic will give
way before the royal train, not a wheel
being allowed to turn within a distance
of 200 miles of the Duke's train.
JOHN A. CHANLER-S 'S'A&ITY
The Matter "Will Come Before a Vir
ginia Court.
CHARLOTTESVILLE. Va.. Sept. 20.
John Armstrong Chanler, the divorced
husband of Amelia Rives, now Princess
Troubetsky, and who has been lost for
nearly a year, many of his friends think
ing he was dead, arrived in this city this
morning from Lynchburg, where he had
been staying at the Arlington hotel for
six weeks. He was met at the train and
driven to the residence of his friend and
counsel, Captain Micajah Woods. After a
brief consultation, Mr. Chanler and Cap
tain Woods took the train for Louise
Courthouse to attend the Circuit Court for
appearance In a civil proceedings it Is said,
on behalf of Mr. Chanler with reference
to certain property in Louise County, In
which he Is Interested. His attorneys
are said to be Senator Daniel and his law
partner. Frederick Harferm, of Lynch
burg; Micajah "Woods, Commonwealth's
Attorney for Albemarle County, Char
lottesville; Armlstead C. Gordon, City
Attorney of Staunton, and Augustus Van
Wyck, of New York. These, It is said,
have, with Mr. Chanler's approval, given,
out the following statement:
"On the 13th of March. 1S97, Mr. Chanler,
then a citizen of Albemarle County, Va.,
visiting In New York, was committed to
Bloomlngdale Asylum at White Plains,
N. Y., on an order of a Judge of the Su
premo Court of that state. On Thanksgiving-
evening, 1900, after numerous fruit
less efforts to secure legal counsel, and
having managed to borrow from a friend
a few dollars, he escaped from the asy
lum and went to Philadelphia. There,
under the guise of an attorney represent
ing a client, he submitted his case to a
distinguished neurologist, J. Madison Tay
lor, and upon Mr. Taylors' expressions of
willingness to assume charge of his al
leged patient, he disclosed his Identity.
"In order to afford Dr. Taylor ample
time and opportunity for observation,
Mr. Chanler, of his own motion, arid with
out compulsion, repaired to a private san
itarium In Philadelphia under the charge
of Dr. Taylor and remained there for sir
months. During this time a number of
eminent alienists, neurologists an,d psy
chologists were called into' consultation
by Dr. Taylor and the records of the pro
ceedings In Louise County disclosed the
unanimous opinion of all the experts as
to Mr. Chanters-' sanity. .Later, having;
placed himself In touch with' his counsel
by correspondence, be came to Virginia
and lived at Lynchburg- up to September
20, when he returned to his home county
of Albemarle, where he Is now, and where
proceedings will be instituted under the
Virginia statutes to demonstrate before
a court of competent jurisdiction and In
an affirmative manner his entire senlty."
THE GERMAN TARIFF.
Protests on All Sides Against .the
Nevr Bill.
BERLIN, Sept 20. Apart from the visit
of Emperor Nicholas to France, the Ger
man papers are chiefly concerned with a
discussion of the tariff question. There
are protests on all sides against the first
passage of the new tariff bill, which pro
hibits commercial treaties because of its
minimal tariff on grain. The Kreuz Zel
tung publishes an article of obvious ten
dency on "American Competition in the
World Market" It says:
"Undoubtedly the American protective
tariff has proved most advantageous to
the economical deliverance of the New
World from the Old. The United States
Increased their total exports from S35.000,
000 nurk9 In 1SS0 to 1,394,000,000 marks in
1900 while their Imports Increased only
from 657,000,000 marks to 849,000,000 marks.
Professor Blondel calls such phenomenal
progress 'alarming.' ThL Is correct; but.
on the other hand, the figures show how
the United States depend upon their
treaty relations with countries Importing
their products. Germany Imported in 18S9
products of the United States to the value
of 272,000,000 marks, and in 1S9S to the
value of 620,000,000 marks, or an Increase
of 130 per cent.
"Professor Blondel attributes the suc
cess of the United States mainly to the
wonderful organizations of labor, the
matchless development of Industry by
means of the latest machinery, the en
ergy of the gigantic trusts, which act
with the economical conquest of the Old
World and to united commercial and scien
tific boldness. The United 'States seek to
form a most dangerous coalition against
Europe. Nothing' Is left for European na
tions but to unite against their trans-Atlantic
competitor."
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CHARLES DELM0NIC0 DEAD.
Proprietor of the Famous Restau
rant in New York.
COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo., Sept. 20.
Charles C. Delmonlco, proprietor of the
famous Delmonlco Restaurant, in New
York, died here this morning of consump
tion. Mr. Delmonlco came here In June
for the benefit of his health. He left a
widow. He was 40 years of age.
Captain Herbert L. Draper Dead.
WASHINGTON, Sept 20. Captain Her
bert L. Draper, U. S. A., Marine Corps,
died of heart disease at Hong Kong Sep
tember 10, according to a report from Ad
'mlral Kempff, of the Navy Department.
Captain Draper was appointed from Kan
sas, and entered the Marine Corps In July,
18S9. ' .
WINTRY WEATHER IN EAST
Frost in Xcw York.
UTICA, N. Y., Sept. 20. A very severe
frost was experienced throughout Cen
tral and Northern New York last night.
Ice formed on shallow water and great
damage was done to all garden and truck
farm products.
Snow on Mount Washington.
MOUNT WASHINGTON, N. H., Sept.
20. Two Inches of snow fell tonight on
the mountain. The temperature Is 23ae-grees.
WHATGARTER8T0LE
Government Recovering the
Funds He Embezzled.
ARE TRACING THE SECURITIES
Tito Hnndred. Thousand Bollard
Taken Possession of at Hunting
ton, W. Va. More Is Held by
His Relatives.
CHICAGO. Sept. 20.-Through the re
covery of ?200,000 In cash ami securities
In Huntington. W. Va.. the Government
authorities now have possession of about
JCSO.00O of the funds embezated by Ober
lin M. Carter, ex-Captain of the United.
States Engineer Corps at Savannah, Ga.
The announcement was made today by
Marlon Erwin, Special Assistant Attorney-General
of the United State, wno
Is now in Chicago. Mr. Erwin has bet-a
working for the Attorney-General for
some time In the litigation instituted by
the Government to recover the funds al
leged to have been fraudulently converted
from the river and harbor Improvement
In the Savannah district He will remain
in Chicago for some time to push the
proceedings on the bill recently tiled In the
United States Circuit Court against ex
Captain Carter, his uncle, Lorenzo D. Car
ter, and his brother, I. Stanton Carter.
Large amounts of securities representing
Government funds, so it is charged, have
been traced to the latter two defendants,
and as yet they have failed to account
for them.
A PHILADELPHIA SENSATION
Pattlson and His Followers "With
draw From City Organization.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20. A sensa
tion was sprung In local political circles
today when ex-Governor Robert E. Pattl
son announced his resignation as chair
man of the Democratic City Committee,
as a result of the action of the county
convention in nominating a straight-out
Democratic ticket Coupled with thi
statement was a suggestion from Mr
Pattlson that a new Democratic organ
ization be formed In the city, which
brought out a statement from National
Committeeman James A. Guffy, heartily
endorsing the suggestion. The party
organization in this city Is controlled by
ex-City Chairman Charles P. Donnelly
and City Commissioner Thomas J. Ryan,
and there has of late been much oppo
sition to their leadership. Efforts have
been made by Mr. Pattlson and his sup
porters to have the organization fuse
with the Union, party In this city, which
has nominated P. F. Rothermel (the in
cumbent) for District Attorney against
the Republican namina John Weavr.
These efforts falleu" and tonight tho
Democratic convention placed the follow
ing straight-out ticket in the field; Dis
trict Attorney. ox-Postmaster W. Wilklna
Carr; Controller, -James G. Ma gee;
Recorder of Dacds, Henry Fernberger;
Clerk of the Court o' Quarter Sessions.
Herman V. Hetzel; Member of the Board
of Revision of Taxes, Charles Benton.
After the convention had adjourned,
Mr. Pattlson announced his resignation
as chalman of the committee to-take
effect at once. Mr. Pattlson, in the aoursa
of his letter of resignation, aays:
"Believing as I do, that the overwhelm
ing sentiment of the Democrats of Phil
adelphia Is that this Is an occasion when
we should unite with the Independent
Republicans for the overthrow of the cor
rupt ring which Is disgracing the adminis
tration of public affairs in our city. X
am prepared to give my time and service
toward any movement which will bring:
about such a condition of affairs as will
secure complete fusion and will accom
plish this result."
It was announced by those close to Mr
Pattlson that a new organization would
be created at once, with a full city com
mittee. Negotiations will. In all likeli
hood, be opened with the Union party,
looking toward fusion with that organiza
tion. Accident on the Rio Grande.
DENVER, Sept 20. One man was killed
ancL two seriously Injured today In a
freight wreck on the Denver & Rio Grande
Railroad at Burnito, Colo. The man were
laoorers. ""
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT NEWS.
Schley Court of Inquiry.
The Schley court resumed its sewrfoaa yester
day. Pase 1.
It was decided not to permit witnesses to give
opinions. Page 1.
The witnesses yesterday were Admiral HlK&in
son. Captain Chester. Major Wood ami Com
mander Harber. Page 1,
Foreign
The Duke of Torlc arrived at Ottawa for a
four days' stay. Page I.
The Czar disarranced the Freneh prKrammo
for his entertainment. Page 2.
Colombian officials at "Washington say the wai
ls nearly over. Page 3.
Domestic.
The Government Is reeoverins the funds em
bezzled by Captain Carter. Pag U
Mrs. McKInley visited Canton eemetery yester
day. Page 2.
Roosevelt had his first Cabinet meettes at the
White House. Page -.
Sport.
Lord Derby defeated Boralma In straight heats
at KeadviHe. Page 3.
National and American League sore. Page 3.
No games were played In the Northwest.
Page 3.
Pacific Coast.
Sugar-beet harvest Is on. and the La Grande,
Or., factory will go into operation at once.
Page 4.
The Oregon State Fair, which opens Monday,
is sure to be the best ever hekl. Tag 4.
Committee of vigilantes is belns formed to put
down the lawlessness in connection with the
strike at San Francisco. Pdge 4.
The testimony la all in In the noted Ferrler
murder case at Chehalis. Wash. Page 5.
Commercial nnd Marine.
Heavy internal demand for money for movlne
crops. Pase 11.
Steel trade Is in a prosperous condition again.
Page 11.
Weekly trade reviews. Page 5.
Oriental freight facilities from Portland again
overtaxed. Page 10.
Steamship Glenturret arrives to lead wheat.
Page 10.
Transport Palatinia. completes a bigr cargo of
forage. Page 10.
Portland and Vicinity.
Successful opening of the 1001 Carnival and
Exposition. Page 8.
Northern Pacific Terminal Company aafca to bo
heard before the Mayor signs fraifehtoe-re-
pealing: ordinance. Page 7.
Southern Pacific Company will take up Indus
' trial matters for Western Oregon. Pase 10,
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