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gSk-p y X -v -tiW,, wmng t f VOL. XLIL NO. 12,890. PORTLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY ' APRIL 4, 1902. PRICE FIVE CENTS. Jl I4H YELLOWSTONE Has a place on every well-appointed sideboard FOR SALE EVERYWHERE ROTHCHILD BROTHERS Agents. The The The Eastman Kodaks 20 per cent, off published prices. New BIumauer-Frank Drug Co. I ILL Or. to be exact, $331,039,720 34, this represents the assets of the Equitable Life. $71,129,042 $G surplus. Strongest company In the world, plates no higher, security much greater. Our latest policy is the perfection of a life insurance contract. L. Samuel, Manager, 306 Oregonian Building, Portland, Or. f Hlli METSCHAN, Pre. SEYESTH AMD WASHIKSTON STREETS, rORTLAXD, OREOOK CHANGE OF MANAGEMENT. European Plan: .... $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 per Day Adamant Is applied to over one million buildings throughout the United States. Made in forty different factories. It is no experiment. Investigate. For information address Phone North 2091. OLD KENTUCKY . HOME CLUB O. P. S. WHISKEY Favorite American Whiskey BLUMAUER & HOCH, sole distributers Wholesale Liquor end Cigar Dealers, 10810 Fourth St AUCTION SALE CONTINUES TONIGHT, 7 O'CLOCK At Store, 91 FIRST STREET, bet. Stark and Oak ANTICIPATE YOUR "WANTS AND BUY NOW. ANDIRONS, FIRE SETS, MANTELS, GAS AND ELECTRIC FIX TURES, READING LAMF-S, GAS LAMPS, GLASSWARE, SILK SHADES, GAS MANTLES. THE JOHN' BARRETT COMPANY " Lest the world be bathed in everlasting cold "PERFECT" furnaces were provided. W. G. M'PHERSON, Heating Forty-seven First Street BEAUTIFUL TEETH Make beautiful wo rn e n . A woman whoseteeth are de cayed and ugly, and besides, her breath disgusts even her best friends. Wise Bros., by their pain less method correct all tooth troubles. They extract teeth absolutely without pain. No bad after effects; no slough ing of the gums. WISE BROS. Both Phones: Or. South 2291: Col. 358. 6&& S m Tm -.. ''" ' i Over One Million Useless Pianos If you are the owner of one of these, there is BUT ONE THING TO DO-BUY A PIANOLA and get the music out of your piano. Send for catalogue W for detailed infor mation if you cannot call. THE AEOLIAN COMPANY 21. B. WELLS, Sole Northwest Asrt. 353-355 Washington St., cor. Park. Brownie No. 1, list $1.00 . 80c Brownie No. 2, list $2.00 . $1.60 Panorama, List $10.00 . . . $8.00 .and the - Plate Camera, list $25.00, $20.00 WHOLESALE AND IMPORTING DRUGGISTS. O. W. KKOWLES, Her. The Perfection of Wall Plaster THE ADAMANT CO. Foot of 14th Street, Portland, Or. i and Ventilating Engineer. Portland, Oregon. 208, 203, 210, 211, 212, 213 FAIL1RQ BUILDIHQ Cor. Third ud Washington Stt Open evenings till 9; Sundays from 9 to 12 This signature is on every box of tbs gesraia Laxative Rmnift-Omnine'rxbieia .... . . . remsoy ibm acres s eeM zm M BIGHOTELSBURN Fire on the Board Walk at Atlantic City. LOSS IS OVER $750,000 Twelve Great Buildings and Many Small Ones Gone, FORTUNATELY NO LOSS OF LIFE Help Summoned Prom Philadelphia and Camden Great Excitement Among: Guests Small Insur ance Carried. , Fire along the broad walk at Atlantic City destroyed 12 large hotels and many smaller bulldhigs, valued at not less than $750,000, on which the insurance was email. Flrenwn from Philadelphia and Camden aided In controlling: the flames. There was no loss of life. ATLANTIC CITY. N. J., April 3. Twelve hotels and more than a score of email buildings adjoining the board walk, which is built along the ocean edge, were destroyed by a "fire which swept the beach front for two long blocks, from Illi nois avenue to New York avenue. The loss, it is believed, will exceed 1750.000. In this respect the conflagration Is the most disastrous that has ever visjted this city. The loss will be only partly covered by insurance, as the rate of 5 per cent charged by Insurance companies on prop erty here Is regarded as almost prohibitive. Fortunately no lives were sacrificed, though probably a dozen persons were slightly injured and burned during the progress of the fire. It was reported early In the afternoon that six men had per ished in "the flames, but tho rumor was without foundaUon. Tho origin'of the fire Is unkwn, but It is said t6 have started in either Brady's baths or tho Tarltpn Hotel, which ad joins the baths, at Illinois avenue, and the board walk. The city tonight is guarded by a. com pany of militia, which was requested by the municipal authorities to aid the police in the prevention of looting. About a dozen men were arrested during the day for' robber'. The Losses. The hotels destroyed and their estimated losses are: The Luray and annex, tho latter formerly known as the Norwood, owned by J. S. "White & Son $125,000 The New Holland, Mrs. iM. J. Lee.. 30.000 Stratford, Arnold W. "Waldner 40,000 Berkeley, Bew Bros 60,000 bryn Mawr, J. & E. Keefer 25.000 Stlckney, Mrs. L. V. Stickney 20.0u0 Evard, James T. Gorman 20,000, Rio Grando, J. P. Kilpatrlck 30.000 Mervlne, J. Eels 20,000 Academy Hotel and Academy of Music, Charles Frallnger 25,000 "Windsor. Jaeon "Waters (partly de stroyed) 25,000 Charles "W. Keeler, who conducted a drug store on the board walk at Kentucky avenue, estimated hLs loss at $00,000, and Victor Freisinger, propretor of an art store at St. James' Place and the board walk, said his loss is $50,000. Other vic tims, whose losses range from $5000 to $10, 000, are: James A. Brady, bathhouse; Da vid John, druggist; Nabass & Kazzar, Oriental goods; Halne. florist; Chima muraN&'Co., Japanese novelties; Ching Hop Hing, Chinese novelties; John F. Flett, art store; Patrldge & Richardson, millinery and dry goods; "Women's Ex change; E. P. Qulnn, hairdresser; M. Moyer & Bro., jewelry; Richardson Bin der, barber. In addition to the foregoing there were numerous other smaller booths and several cottages on minor thorough fares In the rear of the board walk which were either partially ox entirely destroyed. "Where the Fire Started. The fire was discovered shortly after 9 o'clock this morning, and for nearly five hours the flames raged with such vio lence as to threaten the city with destruc tion. All of the burned buildings were frame structures, and the flames, fanned by a strong west wind, swepl along the beach front with amazing rapidity. Tho Tarlton was soon a pile of smoldering de bris, and the flames fed on the small stores and booths between Illinois and Kentucky avenues. -until they reached the Stratford Hotel, which was soon, envel oped. Tho fiery tongues leaped to the Berkeley, adjoining, and in a few minutes the New Holland, the Bryn Mawr, the Evard and the Stlckney, all located on Kentucky avenue, near the beach, were doomed. The local fire department worked well and willingly, but was unable to cope witn the flames, and it was found necessary to send to Philadelphia and Camden for aid. The former city sent three engines, and two came down from Camden. The en gines were brought here on two special trains furnished by the Pennsylvania Railroad, and they made the run of nearly GO miles In 53 minutes. Their presence here was of vast assistance to the local firemen, but it was not until an hour after their arrival that the fire could be said to be thoroughly under control. Just as the special train bearing the Philadelphia firemen arrived, a burning brand set fire to the center- of Young's pier, near Tennessee avenue. Meantime the flames had communicated to the Rio Grande, the Mervlne and tho Academy Hotels and the Academy of Music, at the corner of New York avenue and the beach. For a few minutes Young's pier burned fiercely, but the flremen succeeded In con fining the flames to Marine Hall, which was situated in the center. During the progress of the fire the wild est excitement prevailed among the guests of the hotels which later became prey to the flames. "With the exception of the Tarlton and the Bryn iMawr, all of the hostelrles were open for the season, and most of them wore fairly well filled. In most cases the guests had sufficient time to pack their trunks and grips, and those who did not do this carried their personal effects to places of safety in the best man ner possible under the circumstances. The local board of Insurance underwrit ers, after a meeting tonight, announced that the total loss would not exceed $750, 000, and the loss to the Insurance com panies would be about $173,000. Reno Mill Fire. ' RENO, Nev., April 3. The three-story planing mill, the property of the Reno Mill & Lumber Company, was destroyed by Are today. Xioss, $15,000; insurance, $5000. CANAL NOT FORGOTTEN. It Will Have Spccal Place on Sen ate Calendar, Says Allison. "WASHINGTON", April 3. The intimation that the Philippine government bill was to be placed ahead of the Nicaragua Canal bill has led a number of people to jump at the conclusion that the canal bill I? to be defeated. Of course, It is well under stood that during the discussion on the Chinese exclusion bill and the Philippine bill the appropriation bills can be got out of the way. In that event there might be some trouble about passing the canal bill If there should be srreat pressure JTqrsSid Journment. At the same time the friends of the canal are vigilant. Senator Allison, who Is chairman of the Republican steer ing committee, said today: " "In my opinion provision will be made for taking up the canal bill and giving it a right of way in the Senate at an early day. "Whether it will follow the Chinese bill Is a matter, that is to be considered by the committee, but my judgment Is that when the committee again 'meets to consider the order of business the canal bill will be provided for. Some members of tho committee think the- Philippine bill should come in after the Chinese bill, but In my opinion whatever Is done will in clude an arrangement for the canal bill. The steering committee has had no meet ing lnce tho last order of business, under which we are cow working, was estab lished." It Is found that there Is a strong senti ment both among Republicans and Demo crats in favor of the poeltion taken by Senator Allison. Many" Republicans are very strongly of the opinion that the de mand of tho country for action on the canal bill Is so pronounced that they could make no greater mistake than to adjourn without having disposed of that question. Democrats declare that If there Is any ef fort on the part of any one to prevent consideration and a vote on the canal bill, they will remain here until consideration of the measure is forced on the Senate. Stronger than either of these views Is a belief among Senators that the time has" come to act on 'the canal bill In a way to secure an interoceanic waterway as soon as practicable. Some Senators who are In doubt about the advisability of one or the other of the canal routes that are being urged upon the Senate declare their belief that a rea sonable debate will enable Senators who have doubts on this subject to make up their mindtj concerning it. They do not think that there should be much delay in getting a vote. IF POWERS DO NOT OBJECT Russe-Manchurian Treaty "Will Be Signed Soon. PEKIN, April 3. The signing of the Russo-Manchurian convention only awaits the receipt of Information whether ob jection to it will be raised byother pow ers. Since the treaty ha3 been modified, as a result of tho pressure exercised by the- United States, Great Britain and Japan, to Its present form, it Is not be lieved that any difficulty on this score will be encountered. As previously cabled, the evacuation of the three Manchurian provinces by Rus sia is to be carried out in three successive periods of six months from the signing of the convention, and It is stipulated that the convention be ratified within three months of the day It is signed. China is permitted to maintain whatever force she thinks necessary In Manchuria after the evacuation of that territory. In addition to the preceding covenants,' Russia agrees, if Tien Tsln Is restored to the Chinese within the first six months, to vacate Niu Chwang at the time this res toration is made. China agrees that no portions of the Niu Chwang-Shan Hal Kwan Railway be allowed to fall into the hands of other powers after Russia restores the road to China. China also agrees to reimburse Russia In tho amount spent in completing the railway and policing the line during the Russian occupation. t Fire Bnrncd for Twenty Years. CARBON, "Wyo., AprilsThe fire that has been smoldering in the old No. 2 coal mine of the Union Pacific here has broken out afresh, and a force of men Is-now en gaged In walling up the mouth of the fan shaft, through which the smoke and flames are Issuing. About 20 years ago a fire started in No. 2, and, being unable to get control of It, the company walled up the shaft. At Intervals of Wo or three years the fire has broken out in new places, and for five consecutive years it burned steadily. The fire has undermined the country for a radius of half a mile, and mlners say It will probably burn for an Indefinite period, OREGON IS HEARD Republican Platform Is Com mended in the East. HAS NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE Position as to Philippines Taken as Indicative of Pacific Coast Senti ment Strong: Ticket, Says Mitch ell Moody Praises Geer. WASHINGTON. April 3. Under the title of "Oregon and Scuttle," the Evening Star SCENE AT ATLANTIC CITY, SHOWING HOTELS VISITED BY FIRE. has an, editorial upon the nomination of a ate Ucket and platform In Oregpn. The paper says: "They aqcept the issue as to the Philip pines laid down by tho Democrats of the Senate. They are opposed to scuttle, and are for permanent American control, with th.e natives ordering the local government as rapidly as they qualify. The National bearing o this answer grows out of the fact that at this election a Legislature will be chosen which will In tlurn choose a United . States Senator, and Oregon's representation in the next House will also be1 decided. Republican success, there fore' will mean votes In Congress against any scheme Rooking to hauling down the flag at .Manila." Then follows a strong argument in favor of the retention of the Philippines, say ing this policy Is upheld by the people of the Pacific Coast, because the question appeals to them on Its business as well as sentimental side. Two members of the Oregon delegation ccem well pleased at the ticket named in Oregon yesterday. Senator Mitchell says It is a first-class ticket, well distributed geographically throughout the state, and that It will be elected in June. Representative Tongue says; "The ticket is unusually strong. The distribution geographically could not have been better. I see no reason why every man on the ticket should not be elected by an overwhelming majority." Bloody Eulogizes Geer. Concerning the Oregon nominations. Rep resentative Moody said: "I regret that .Governor Geer was not renominated. He Is an old-line Republican of exceptional ability. He made a vigorous and most successful campaign four years ago, ear ning the party to victory when it ap peared there was Imminent danger of de feat on account of the silver, craze which was then sweeping over the country, and carrying, not only the great body of the Democrats, but many Republicans, off their feet. He gave the state a sound, conservative and economical ;admlnistra tlon. He 13 deservedly very popular among the people, especially among the farmers of Oregon, being himself a farmer by occupation. His own campaign was by no means his only service to the party In that line, for he was often called upon to address the people of Oregon and of other states upon political and partyls sues. He earned recognition of a renom lnation by faithfulness and efficiency in the trust reposed in him by his party and the people. "I do not wish to be understood as re flecting upon the candidate nominated. This Is simply the expression of my senti ment concerning the defeat of one who, with the other state officers, has well earned his party's commendation." HITCHCOCK MAY GO. Roosevelt Wants Him Out, bnt He Doesn't Take the "Hint. "WASHINGTON, April 3. The Post says: "A conundrum is going around the Inner circles at the. Capitol. It begins: 'What Is the difference between the Secretary of the Interior and the Commissioner of Pensions?' .The answer Is: 'Commis sioner Evans has tendered his resigna tion, but it has not been accepted. Sec retary Hitchcock's resignation has been accepted, but It has not yet been ten dered.' " All this fun, which some prominent men are discussing with much gusto, is based on a confidential statement, evidently re liable, that President Roosevelt not very long ago delegated one of the members of his Cabinet who Is skilled-In politics and diplomatic talk to convey to the Secretary j of tfie Interior tat his resignation would be gratefully received. The errand was performed, as the President requested, but whether the Cabinet officer did not make his hint strong enough or whether Secre tary Hitchcock refused to see the point is not known. At any rate, his resigna tion Is not forthcoming, from an thing that is known. A gentleman of prominence politically, and In a position to know, said yesterday that there was no question of Mr. Hitch cock's having been requested to resign in the fashion Just told. Simon Pnlred on Oleo BUI. Senator Simon was paired In favor of the oleomargarine bill. He telegraphed Senator Hansbijbugh so to pair him before the time for voting began. "While Senator Turner voted to recommit the bill, he n as paired for It on the final passage with "Warren, of "Wyoming, who was op posed to it. Representative Cushnran today Intro duced a bill amending the Alaska civil code by authorizing the appointment of commissioners In the judicial branch whenev er they are needed to preserve law and order. The commissioners are to re- ceive $500 per quarter. All commissioners' fee3 in excess of $4000 per annum are to be turned into the Federal Treasury. Per ran It to Be Reappointed. There are strong Indications that Surveyor-General Perrault, of Idaho, will soon bo reappointed for another term of four years. He has practically cleared up the charges that he has violated the civil service laws in several respects, as alleged by the commission, and affidavits are now awaited from several of the em ployes of his office to the effect that they were not called upon by Perrault to con tribute to the campaign fund in Idaho in the past. It Is said these affidavits can be had. and when received the President is expected to send Perrault's name to the Senate.- Money for Monnt Rnlnler Parle Senator Foster today introduced an amendment to the sundry civil bill appro priating $25,000 for improving Mount Rai nier National Park, and authorizing the Secretary of "War to detail troops to pro tect the park against Injury by trespass ers and for the protection of game. Bremerton Navy-Yard. Senator Foster was today assured by members of the House committee on naval affairs, who are preparing the naval ap propriation bill, that the new yard at Bremerton Is being well taken care of In the bill, and that the appropriation for It will fit It up In such shape that a very large share of the naval ships on the Pa cific can be repaired there. MILES MAY RETIRE. - Hi Actions Arc Regarded as Bad for Army Discipline. WASHINGTON, April 3. There Is some indication that the President may retire Miles very soon. He feels that If the General remains in his present position and again has an opportunity to repeat tho recent Philippine episode it will tend to Injure the discipline and general good of the Army. Those who are close to the Administration expect to see a retirement order within a very short time. The rejection of Crozier by. the Senate committee on military affairs today will possibly prevent the selection of very young men for the high places of com niand In the Army, as Crozier was a Cap tain when he was made a Brigadier-General, and he Jumped over about 40 men. There have been protests and charges of favoritism not without some reason, as there were several Lieutenant-Colonels in the Ordnance Bureau fully as well quali fied for Chief of Ordnance as was Cro zier. THE DEATH ROLL. General Livingston Sattcrlee. NEW YORK, April 3. General Living ston Satterlee Is dead at his home in this city. His military career began when he enlisted as a private In the Marine Artillery of Providence, R. I. He was commissioned Brigadier-General In 1S63 by Governor Fenton. He was at one time president of the Zeta PsI Fraternity of the United States and Canada. Gen eral Satterlee was a 33d degree Mason. David J. Grlcst. KANSAS CITY, April 3 David J. Grlest, aged 66 years, one of the oldest and most successful lumber dealers In the Missouri Valley, died at his home at Kansas City, Kan , today of Bright's dis ease. In 1E59 he went to Pike's Peak, Colo., and for the next nine years he engaged in freighting in Colorado, Utah, Montana and California. Judge Irvln Stratton. WICHITA, Kan., April 3. Mrs. Judge Irvln Stratton received a message today from San Bernardino, Cal., that her hus band, who was Injured there ye&terday, died this morning. APPEAL FOR CUBA Palma Asks for a Greater Tariff Reduction. HIS ADDRESS AT NEW YORK Says the Bill of the Honse-"Ways and Means Committee Will Not Af ford the Desired 'Belief. NEW YORK. April 3. Tomas Estrada Palma, President-elect of the Cuban Re public, addressed the New York Cham ber of Commerce today. Mr. Palma, who was introduced by Morris K. Jessup, pres ident of the chamber, said that, in his judgment, commerce Is the most Impor tant wheel in the complex mechanism of a political body. It is an efficient factor In developing the resources of a country, in promoting and building up its indus tries and in fostering the energies of the people and carrying their activles beyond the boundaries of the nation into all parts of the world even those which are not within the pale of civilization. "In modern times," said he, "commerce has materially developed Its real force, attaining the character of a powerful fac tor In the social relations of man. It is principally due to the interests created by it that nations are anxious for peace and devote their efforts to smothering old grudges which otherwise might break out at any time on the slightest pretext. "With my conviction that the best and surest way to attach one country to an other consists In building up and strength ening the trade relations through reclp rdcal exchange of products and the de velopment of other interests in the same line, I am anxious to see 'both countries closely connected and permanently united by a reciprocal commercial treaty, drawn on the most favorable terms, a treaty to the end that Cuba becomes the largest market In America for the products of the United States, and that this country raise the bar now placed against Cuban prod ucts on sugar and tobacco, which are tho principal staples of the Island and consti tute the only basis we have to start on in unfolding other industries. "On the Chamber of Commerce of New York and each one of its estimable mem bers depend In great measure tho attain ment of that advantageous result. I, therefore, avail myself of this opportu nity to enlist your help, your earnest sup port, in order to obtain from the Congress of the United States the House and tho Senate a substantial reduction of the du ties on sugar and tobacco, a reduction larger than that recommended by the committee on ways and means in- the House, which will in no way afford any relief to the present distress of the Cuban producers." After Senator Palma's speech, a vote of thanks was extended to him and a reso lution was offered by Francis B. Thur ber In favor of a 60 per cent reduction in the present Cuban tariff. After much dis cussion the resolution was referred to tho committee on foreign trade, with the pro viso that such committee report at a special meeting one week from today. Albert Mosley, an English commission er, who came to the United States to study trade conditions here, addressed the chamber. He said that In his opinion tho educational system Is the explanation it the country's prosperity. Charles H. Schwab, president of the United States Steel CorporatlonT WW elected a member at today's meetina. Baseball Player a-JBero. JOPLIN, Mo., April 3.-"BIck Bayless, a member of the JoplirPbaseball team, proved himself a hero-"-today by saving the lives of nine men at the Walcott mlno in the Missouri lead-and zinc tract. Fire started in the holster-house. The holster man became confused and was unable to render assistance to the 11 men under ground. Bayless, who was employed In the engine-room, pulled out nine of the men through smoke and flames before ho was overcome with exhaustion. The res cued workmen pulled up the remaining two men Just as tho hoister-house col lapsed. Soldiers Conspiring. CHICAGO, April 3. Fort Sheridan offi cers, it is said, fear there Is a conspiracy among tho military prisoners at the post to escape, and extra precautions are to be taken. W. P. King, a prisoner held for desertion, is the fourth occupant of the guardhouse to escape during the last two days. King was. a member of Com pany K, First Cavalry, and after deser tion was captured March 14, and was awaiting trial. He disappeared while his companions were watching the arrival of General MacArthur, the new Command ant. SUMMARY OF THE DAY'S NEWS. Congress; passed the oleomargarine The Senate bllL Page 2. The House passed the revenue cutter bilL PageS. Abner McKinley denies that he was connected with the Danish Islands deal. Page 3. Domestic. Twelve hotels and many small buildings burned at Atlantic City. Page 1. There w as no los3 of life, but the property loss Is $750,000. Page 1. The Allied People's Party was launched at Louisville. Pago 2. Foreign. Many revolutionary bands have Invaded Mace donia. Page 3. Cecil Rhodes' funeral occurred at Cape Town. Page 3. St. Petersburg police prevented a demonstra tion by students. Page 3. Pacific Coast. Democrats In Marlon County working mainly to elect State Senator. Page 5. Oregon Republican platform. favorably received In the East, page 1. Oregon City reform forces demand suppression of open gambling. Page 4. Democrats hold county conventions In several Oregon counties. Page 4. Marine. Falling off in Oriental flour business Is bad for steamships. Page 11. Marion Llghtbody clears with first April grain cargo. Page 11. In-port grain fleet decreasing In number. Pago 11. Portland and Vicinity. Democratic City and County Convention meets. Page 8, Republican State Convention delegates leavo for homes. Page 12. Llv ely row o er a woman lecturer at A O. U. W. Hall. Page 7. Question raised as to County Auditor Pope's salary- Page 10. Italian laborer killed In street-car accident. Page 8. i y