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THE MOKNla OEEOONIAN, TUESDAY, MAY 6, 190S. f- If TALK TOO MUGHl Young Democrats Should CurbTheirTongues, SO SAY THE WISER HEADS IeIons AttncUs Upon the Army in the Philippines, the Elder Tte jfurd ns BonmcraiiKH Danger ous to the Tarty. In venting their spleen upon the Army, the yownger Democrats of the Senate Philippine committee have got their party into a plight. The older Senators fel they have been led astray and are dlepoeed to call a halt. They conceive a wise difference between at tacks or the Army an4 attacks on the poMcy of holding the Philippines. . "WASHINGTON. May 5. The new pol icy inaugurated by the Republican Sen at r& is bound to have good effect. The speeches of Spooner on Saturday, and of X.odge todey, are such that the Republi cans can use upon the stump as answers to any speech which the Domocrats may make as to the policy of the Government or the dignity of the Army in the Phil ippines. The Democratic members of the Phil ippine committee are all young men or Hew men in Congress, and the old Sen ators have begun to see into what a complete plight the young men are lead ing them, by making vicious attacks up on the Army. Already many of the old er Senators- on the Democratic side have begun to call a halt. They think It is all right to state their objections to the retention of the Philippines, and to point out their reasons why they do not want permanently to occupy the islands. At the same time they fully understand that the country will not back up any party attack upon the Army as a whole, sim ply because individual Instances of atroslty have been committed. The verdict ot these Democratic Sen ators on the result of these two speeches Is that the young men have been "sound lj smacked," and have gone much fur ther than was necessary. It is expected that the young Democrats, who fancy they are leaders will try to continue the debate, but they are not to have the en couragement of the older heads, who be ll ve that the attempts to make capital on the questions that have been raised -w III prove reactionary when carried to trt denunciation of men who are in the 1 nted States uniform. The men of the Rawlinrf, Patterson, Dubois, Culberson, Carmack stripe have announced that they will prolong debate indefinitely on this bill, but they llnd they have got to keep it up themselves, as their colleagues do not approve of the methods they are pur suing. IDE IS IXEASV. "iVashlnjrtoii Cltlr.eiix Make DIET 7.1aii of Foster. WASHINGTON. May 5. B, D. Crocker and Tfiomas IirUronts. of Walla' Wallar Thomas H. Cavunaugh. formerly of Olympia, and Charles Bedford, of Ta coma, called at the WhiteHouse today in regard to Federal appointments in Wash ington. This delegation, who warmly support Senator Foster, made a good Im pression, fit pointed out not only the worthiness and competency of the men indorsed by Senator Foster, but showed the harm that would result to the party in the state if the Senator was disre garded in these important Instances. It represented that he was well supported ot home. While ill were reticent about discussing anj thing that took place at the White 21ouse, they seemed gratified at their re ception. It is understood that these gen tlemen will make their statements be fore the Senate committee when the Ide case comes MP. since tile President is will ing, as long as Ide'? nomination has been made, that the committee shall hear both sides, especially as the report of the special agent has not yet been received, and a mobt of the parties interested are cow here and can make their statements In person. Senator Foster did not return from Old Point until late this afternoon, hence did not accompany the delegation to the White House, irf fact, he has taken the position of not crowding in these mat ters, merely desiring that a fair hearing ehall be given, for he believes that the merits of the case show that there is right in his position -and that his fellow Bemtors will look upon it that way. A great deal of interest is manifested in the Washington situation. The Star tonight has quite a long story in regard to it, and attempts to give the situation, but, not fully understanding the condi tions, inaccuracies are presented. The appearance on the scene of these men. Tho are all friends and supporters of Senator Foster, has given, Ido and his backer a good deal of concern. Look Good for Frye. It seems almost certain now that Frye will be selected for United States Attor- ney, but probably no nomination will be made until the disposition of the Ide case. IX FAVOR OF WAR. VETERANS.' Roosevelt llenrs Their Plea, from Representative Tonne. WASHINGTON. May 5.-Representative Tongue to-day called on the President to enlist his efforts in behalf of the Indian war pension bill. President Roosevelt ex pressed great sympathy for these veter ans, ana took considerable interest in the bill, saying he should be glad to do whatever he could to secure its passage. H? asked Mr. Tongue to say to Chair man Loudenslager and Speaker Hender son that he would be glad to have a talk with them on the subject. The fact that the President has taken an active Interest in the bill lends a new aspect to the situation and gives substan tial reason for hope. In an interview to ri .iy. Mr. Tongue reminded the President cf the great good the pioneers had done for the country.. He also recalled the fact that there was somo feeling that as these war veterans had already received WO acres of land from the Government In recognition of their services, the Govern ment -was no longer obligated to them. Mr. Tongue insisted that the obliga tion was the other way; that, instead of the Government's presenting 640 acres to the Oregon settlers, the Oregon settlers had presented the entire Northwest, north of California and west of the Rockies, to the United States. These people had faced the Indians, settled and occupied this vast territory, and after maintaining their title, presented It to the United States. The President acknowledged the contention, saying it entirely accorded with his own views. He believed the set tlers were not Indebted to the Govern ment, but the Government was indebted to the settlers. The President said further that he should incorporate that view In his sec ond volume of his "Winning of the West" when he took up and completed that work. ALL EYES OX OREGOX. Tills State Is Relied Upon for n Re publican Victory. WASHINGTON, May 5. Various mem bers of the House of Representatives have, taken a decided interest in the Ore gon campaign, and a number of men, who are known to be good campaign speakers, have expressed their regret to Representative Tongue that the length of the session prevents them going to his State for the purpose of making a canvass. Rather an unusual condition prevails, as half the Republicans seem tp regard that there is no possible danger in Ore gon, and whenever they talk of the sit uation they express the conviction that, as usual, Oregon will start the campaign right by a victory, which has often caused cheers in National conventions and hope in the campaigns. It Is well understood that anything like Democratic success, or only a partial Re publican victory will be taken by the Democrats as an indorsement of their anti-expansion views and will be herald ed tnroushout the entire country as an indorsement of the position they have taken on the Philippines. Representative Tongue has received a letter from Representative Sibley, of Pennsylvania, in which he expressed his regret that he cannot take part in the campaign, and points out the necessity for Republican victory. EVAXS WILL STAY. Thnt Is, So Lonpr as He Is Kept From Being: Conxnl-Gcneral. WASHINGTON. May 5. Egged on by the leader of the Grand Army, who seems to have been in the hands of the pension attorneys, Burton, of Kansas, and some few others are talking about opposing H. Clay Evans for Consul-General to London, because they are dissatisfied with his course as Pension Commissioner. The opposition will not continue very long, as Evans will remain as Pension Commissioner until he Is confirmed as Consul-General. That course has long ago been determined by the President, and while Senator Burton Is holding up Ev ans he will also be holding up the man whom the Grand Army evidently want for Pension Commissioner. It is not be lieved that Evans will have any great difficulty in securing his new office. Honsc Adjourns in Honor of Dead. WASHINGTON, May 5. Two desks were draped in black and covered with flowers when the House met to-day. One was the old familiar place occupied by Representative Amos J. Cummlngs, whose public funeral was held in the House yesterday, and the other was that of Representative Peter J. Otey, of Vir ginia, whose" death occurred at Lynch burg yesterday. Dr. Couden, the chap lain, in his invocation dwelt upon the double affliction that had come upon the House, and prayed for the family and friends of Mr. Otey. The House imme diately adjourned as a mark of respect to the dead. 3Iore "Wntcr-Cure Testimony. WASHINGTON. May 5. The Senate Philippine Committee to-day heard JDan lel J. Evans, formerly a private in the Twelfth Infantry, who testified to seeing the water-cure administered to two In surgents In Northern. Luzon, to compel them to give Information concerning con cealed arms. The information was ob tained. He said he saw Private Frank Koehler, of the regiment, strike a water cure victim in the stomach 40 times. Aside from the water-cure the prisoners were treated humanely by the United States soldiers. The committee decided to summon Koehler and adjourned until to-morrow. Aprrec on Omnibus Claims BUI. WASHINGTON. May 5. The conferees of the two houses on the omnibus claims bill reached an agreement today. The bill, as decided upon, parries a total appro priation of S2.664.S32, or $447,505 less than the amount carried by the bill as it passed the Senate. This reduction, how ever, is more apparent than real, as $462,000 of it is compromised In the claim made by the State of Nevada for expenses In curred In the War of the Rebellion, and which was referred by the terms of the agreement to the Treasury Department for settlement. Copy of Gardener's Charge. WASHINGTON, May 5. Secretary Root today furnished Senator Lodge a copy of a cable message received from Major Gardener. Civil Governor of Tayabas, to sustain his general charge against the conduct of military affairs In that prov ince. The only officer mentioned in these specifications is Lieutenant George De G. Catlln, Second Infantry, son of Gen eral I. S. Catlln, retired, of New York, In this country under treatment for mental trouble. Favorahlc Report on Health BUI. WASHINGTON. May 5. The Senate committee on public health and quarantine today authorized a favorable report on what is known as the Perkins bill, which changes the marine hospital service Into the United States Health Service, and provides for general supervision of quar antine matters by the National Govern ment. ConrtOIartlals In Philippines. WASHINGTON, May 5. The Secretary of War today forwarded to the Senate Philippine committee the names of over 350 officers and enlisted men who had been tried in the Philippines by court-martial for offenses against the natives, and also a long list of cases of natives tried by military courts. HAVANA CONSUL-GENERAL. General E. S. BraRg, of "Wisconsin, Is Selected for the Post. WASHINGTON, May 5. President Roosevellt to-day selected General E. S. Bragg, of Wisconsin, for Consul-General at Havana. (General Bragg was born In Unadllla, N. Y., in 1S27. He entered the Union Army as a Captain la 1861, and reached the grade of Brigadier-General In the regular establishment. He served for some years In Congress, and afterward was appointed United States Minister to Mexico. His ptesont home is Fond du Lac, Wis. The salary of the Consul General at Havana Is $5,000.) Revolutionary General Killed. PANAMA, May 5. Twenty-five officers of the Liberal forces that attacked Bocas del Toro. Colombia, have arrived at Port Limon. Costa Rica, and report that Gen eral Vlctoriano Lorenzo, of the Liberal forces, recently killed the revolutionary General Becera; and that fearing for their lives they fled. The Panama Canal Com pany Is reducing the number of Its em ployes considerably. The economies re sulting are said to -exceed 2500 francs an- J nually. ANSWER OF THE MERGER AGAIX DEXIES THAT IT SEEKS TO KILL COMPETITION. Gntsrrovrth of Attempt -to Accommo date Large Pacific Commerce Peace bnt for Harrlman. ST. PAUL. May 5. "An enterprise In aid of a great competitive Interstate and international commerce" Is the description of the Northern Securities Company given In the answer filed by the attorneys for that corporation in the suit brought by Attorney-General Knox on behalf of the United States to enjoin the so-called mer ger of the Northern Pacific and the Great Northern Railways. This answer was tiled late this afternoon, in the United States Circuit Court in this city, and at the same time Individual answers were filed by James J- Hill. W. P. Clouzh, D. Willis James, John S. Kennedy, George F. Baker and the Great Northern Rail way, and by J. P. Morgan, Robert Bacon, Daniel S. Lamont and the Northern Pa cific Railway. The various papers follow the same lines. The answer of the Northern Securities Company Is divided Into two parts. The first is largely a denial of the petition respecting any charge of conspiracy, and respecting the purposes of the organiza tion of the Securities Company. Instead of owning a majority of the shares of the Great Northern or Northern Pacific Com panies, it is stated that those who are interested In the -organization company do not own within $26,000,000 of a majority of the Great Northern shares, and little more than one-quarter of the Northern W. E. Comnn, vrho vrlll succeed R. B. Miller as general freight and pas senger agent of the Southern Pa cific Railroad. I Pacific. It Is stated that the Securities Company has acquired by transfer on the Great Northern books about five-twelfths of that company's stock, has negotiated for about four-twelfths of the total of such stock, which has not been trans ferred, and as to which it has at present no voting power, and has paid on account of Great Northern and Northern Pacific shares purchased over $10,000,000 in cash; that many stockholders have not sold, and may not sell shares, and that neither company, by any act or suggestion, has solicited shareholders to sell to the Secur ities Company. Purchase of Burlington. In the second part of the answer the purchase of the Chicago, Burlington & Qulncy xtallway Company is taken up. the reasons for such purpose having been, It is alleged, erroneously stated In the pe tition. Attention is called to the sparsely settled or unsettled nature of the country through, which the Great Northern lines pass, the abundance of raw materials to be hauled at a low mileage rate; the great timber wealth in the Pacific Northwest, and the necessity of a return load for the cars taking tills timber to the prarle states; the development of trade with Eastern Asia as a means of securing such return loads, and the establishment of a connecting steamship line for that pur pose. It Is stated that in the interstate and International commerce which the Great Northern Company has thus built up. It competes both in this country and on the ocean with other transcontinental lines, including the Canadian Pacific, and at the Oriental ports it competes for the commerce of the world. Its rates are and must be made In competition with the rates of ocean carriers by way of the Suez Canal. The policy thus followed by the Great Northern Company In building up an International, and thereby an inter state, commerce has been followed by the Northern Pacific Company since Its reor ganization In 1S96. It is said that both roads were placed at a disadvantage with other transcontinental roads, as well as with European competitors, by the want of sufficient direct connection with the territory offering the best markets for the products of the country along their lines, and with the places of production and great centers of distribution from which their traffic must be supplied. The lines of the Burlington, better than those of any other company, fulfilled the require ments of both roaos In respect to markets for e'astbound and freight for westbound traffic The answer recites these various markets and their products and says: "The price paid for said Burlington stock was lower per mile of main track cov ered by the stock than that for which the stock of any other large and well-established system in the same general terri tory could then have been bought. The purchase of the Burlington stock by the Northern Pacific t.nd Great Northern Companies in equal parts served each company as well as If it were the sole owner of such stock, while such purchase might have been beyond the financial means of either company by Itself. The Great Northern and i Northern Pacific Companies, therefore, each purchased an equal amount of shares of the Burlington stock as the -best means, and for the sole purpose of reaching the best markets In the territory along their lines and of se curing connections which would furnish the largest amount of traffic for their re spective roads, increase the trade and In terchange of commodities between the re gions traversed by the Burlington lines and their connections, and the regions traversed or reached by the Great North ern or Northern Pacific lines, or by their connecting lines of shipping on the Pa cific Coast." It Is alleged that such Interchange of traffic Is Indispensable to the maintenance cf their business, and to the development of the country served, and that "In such purchases there was no proposition to lessen any competing of the Burlington lines with those of either of the purchas ers, for thev are not competitive, or to lessen any competition between the pur chasers"; and, further, 'the purchase of the Burlington stock was not made In view of the formation of this defendant, but solely from the motives and with the purposes already stated." The history of the formation of the holding company Is given very fully, the project having its inception many yeara prior to the decision of the Supreme Court In the Pearsall case, which has been al leged to be the reason for the organiza tion of the holding company. The large shareholders In the Great Northern and Its predecessor, the St. Paul. Minneapolis & Manitoba Railroad Company, as far back as 1S93 began to discuss together what' J would be the effect upon the company's policy should their holdings become scat tered, and by what means their holdings could be kept together, so as to secure the continuance of such policy in the management of the company. The Idea of a holding company resulted, but no defi nite agreement was made. These same Great Northern shareholders, from time to time, after the reorganization of the Northern Pacific, in 1S96, had made large purchases of Northern Pacific shares Indi vidually, without any concerted action, and solely as investments. About May 1, 1S01, their aggregated holdings of North ern Pacific common stock amounted to nearly $20,000,000 of the $50,000,000 of com mon stock of the company, which also had $75,000,000 of preferred stock. At that time J. Pierpont Morgan & Co. held about $6,000,000 of the common stock. In the Fall of 1900 Mr. Hill and these Great Northern shareholders discussed the question of putting tnelr Great Northern stock in the proposed holding company, as well as the question of giving the same right to the other Great Northern stockholders. The unswer then continues: Xo Alliance Contemplated. "At the time of the purchase of the Burlington shares It was not contemplated by cither the purchasing company or its shareholders that any alliance between the purchaser companies or among their shareholders was needed to preeerve to each company Its fair share of the advan tages secured by the purchase. It was thought that the manifest interest of each company rendered any further guaranty or security needless. But. pending or just after the conclusion of the negotiations for the Burlington stock, parties acting In the Interest of the Union Pacific Rail way system did buy Northern Pacific shares, both common and preferred, to the amount of about $78,000,000, being a clear majority of the entire capital stock of that company. The apparent Intent of such purchase was to defeat, and. If suc cessful, it would have defeated, the carry ing out of the purposes for Which the Burlington shares had been bought by the Great Northern and Northern Pacific and the development of the Interstate and in ternational commerce of the country, and would have subordinated the policy of each road to an Interest adverse to both the Great Northern and Northern Pacific Companies, and to the' public served by their lines." Next are recited the conferences with J. Pierpont Morgan over the proposed hold ing company as a means of protecting all interests, and It Is added i "At this time it was not expected by any of the persons concerned that any North ern Pacific sharer, except the eaid $40 000, 000 (being the combined Morgan-Hill inter est) was being acquired by the proposed holding company. The organization of such company was not dependent upon any agreement that it should -acquire a majority of the shares of either defendant railroad company. It would have been or ganized if the Burlington purchase had not been made and if its promoters had no other shares to transfer to it than the $34,000,000 of Great Northern stock and the $20,000,000 of Northern Pacific stock held by them on May 1. 1901. It was not known that all or how many of the share holders of either of the railway companies would be likely to transfer their shares to this defendant when formed. After its or ganization .this defendant bought and still holds $150,000,000 of the stock of the North ern Pacific Railway Company, and It has also purchased and negotiated for the pur chase of the stock of the Great Northern Railway Company as hereinbefore stated." It is denied specifically and generally that anj stock thus secured Is to be held or used ."for the purpose of combining, consolidating or placing them under one common management or control, the rail ways of the Great Northern and North ern Pacific Companies or the business thereof for the purpose of monopolizing or restraining competition between the said railway companies; or for any other purpose than the election by each of said railway companies of a competent and distinct board of directors, able and In tending to manage each of them Independ-- entiy or the other, and for the benefit of tbelr shareholders and of the public." It is said that every share of stock Issued Is Issued In good faith for value; receive,, and In acordance with law; that no agree ment limiting or controlling the Individual shareholder In voting his stock has been .signed or required, and that "the owners and holders of stock of this defendant are more than 1300 In number, arid the ownership of stock Is changed from day to day by sales and transfers In the usual course of dealing. The said persons who formed or were otherwise concerned in the formation of this defendant corooration have never, all together, held, owned or otherwise contrdlled an amount of stock of the said company equal to so much as one-third of the whole amount thereof now outstanding." Not Scheme to Evade Antl-Trast Law. It Is explained that the capital was fixed so as to Include all the stock of the two companies, if Its holders so de sired, but it is said that "this defendant was not formed as a scheme or a device to evade the act of Congress known as the 'anti-trust act,' or any other law whatever, but solely for the purposes hereinbefore stated. It is further stated that the Securities Company was not formed for the purpose of restricting trade, or muzzling competition between the railway companies, nor would such results follow from its organization, for, in point of fact, since the Securities Com pany was formed, both- lines' have volun tarily so reduced rates as to decrease their earnings by more than $1,000,000 an nually. It is alleged vthat for all inter state commerce, the rates are fixed by Joint tariffs with connecting lines, and it is stated further that "in respect to all such traffic, neither of the defendant companies has ever had or ever can have any independent rate-making power, or control of traffic or rates. AH joint tariffs with other companies, to or from points common to the lines of the defendant railway1 companies have always been, and necessarily must be, the same whether the traffic Is carried by one or the other of said companies. The total ot all lOther Interstate traffic between common points on the two roads, which Is not competitive, both, as to rates and quality of service with other carriers having equal rate-making power with them. Is less than 2 per cent, of the total Interstate traffic of the two companies. Is Hot a Railway Company. It is maintained that the sale and transfer of property, whether shares of stock or otherwise, has never been and cannot be adjudged a violation of the so-called anti-trust act. The Securities Company is not a railway company, and has no power to operate railways or con trol rates or restrain traffic. The answer continues: "So far from intending to violate any provision of said act of Congress, the persons who were concerned in organ izing this defendant corporation, and those who have sold their shares to it. had every reason to believe that such sales were cot In any way In con travention of that act. In common with the general public, they were aware that during the Jl years since the passage of that act, in many Instances, the stock of a competing railway, company has been acquired by its competitor, or the share holders thereof, such acquisition Includ ing many of the principal railways doing business throughout the country. This has been done without objection of any branch of the Government of the United States, and has Invariably proved bene ficial to the railway companies concerned and to the public, and those making' sales of stock to this defendant had no reason to believe that such sales were open to any objection or question whatsoever." The purpose of the organization Is re viewed briefly, and the answer continues: "All acts done In relation to the organ ization of this defendant, and in the con duct of its business, have been expressly authorized by law, and have had no effect whatever to restrain trade or commerce among the several states or with foreign nations. If the lawful transactions should hereafter have any effect to restrain trade or commerce among the several states, or wlth foreign nations, which Is hereby denied,' that effect would be merely- indirect,, remote, .incidental, and col- N aSsayM LH V V n v V. .....udfllllh ia Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and perseverance in its use will work won ders for the most hopeless woman. If Mrs. Newton, whose letter is given below, had not persisted in its use, she might never have known the happiness of perfect health. Perhaps the reason for ner persistence -was because she used tt Favorite Prescription " as a "last re sort." Physicians had failed. If "Favor ite Prescription could not help there was nothing to hope for. It did help. It always helps and almost always cures. It establishes regularity, dries weaken ing drains, heals inflammation and ulcer ation and cures female weakness. It imparts strength and elasticity to the organs of maternity and makes the baby's advent practically painless. "When I consulted you In April, 1899, I was In poor health," writes Mrs. E. H. Newton, of Vanbnren, Aroostook Co.. Maine. '"Had been sick all winter, and, to add to my trouble, was on the road to maternity, which the doctor said would end my days. I was almost discouraged ; did not expect any help, but thought the end was only a matter of time, and oh I my two poor, little, motherless children. "It was in this condition that I began the use of vour valuable medicine. On receipt of your letter of April 6th ntv hnsband purchased six bottles of 'Favorite Prescription and 'Golden Medical Discovery.' " and I used it as you directed. When you wrote me words of en couragement on April 17th I had received no benefit from the medicine, but determined as a last resort to give it a fair trial. I am now tak ing the thirteenth and last bottle. I have a lovely baby girl three weeks old, that weighed 11H pounds at birth My baby and I are enjoy ing perfect health, thanks to your wonderful medicine, to which I believe I owe my life." Dr. Pierce's Pellets stimulate the liver. lateral, and not intended, and as nothing compared to the great expansion of the volume of interstate and International commerce, which is intended, and which 'thly defendant? believes Is destined to re sult from the enterprise of the two rail way companies that culminated in the purcharo of the Burlington stock. And this defendant says: ' Consumes Anti-Trust Law. "Oncr-tThe'. anti-trust act' was not In tended to prevent or defeat an enterprise In aid of a great competitive Interstate and International commerce, merely be cause such enterprise may carry with it the" possibility of Incidental restraint up on some commerce, trifling both as re spect territory and volume. "Two Nor was the act Intended to lim it the power of the several states to cre ate corporations, define their purposes, fix the amount of their capital, and de termine who may buy, own and sell their stock. "Three Otherwise construed, the act would be unconstitutional, because: The power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the states does not give Congress the power to regulate any of the matters above mentioned In re spect to corporations created by the states; and because: 'Persons may not bo deprived of their property without due process of law, by taking from them the right to sell it, as their interest may suggest.' " Attention Is called to the defeat of the necessary parties, defendant, there be ing over 1300 shareholders, few of whom were connected with forming the Sureties Company, and in whose absence from lit igation. It Is alleged no decree can be made affecting thel rights. In conclu sion, the defendant ''denies all and all manner of unlawful combination and confederacy wherewith It Is by the said petition charged" If there be any allega tions to such effect not already fully dis posed of and answered." DACIC FROM THE BANQUET. Return of Portland Railroad Official The Xevr Changres. All the Portlanders who attended the Harriman banquet In San Francisco have returned home, with the exception of President Mohler, of the Oregon Rail road & Navigation Co., who is expected to reach home "Wednesday. Manager Koehler, Counsel Fenton and Superin tendent Fields, of the Southern Pacific, and General Attorney Cotton, General Passenger Agent Craig, Assistant General Freight Agent Coman and Auditor Ben son, of the Oregon Railroad & Naviga tion Co., came In Sunday morning, and General Freight and Passenger Agent Miller, of the Southern Pacific, arrived Sunday night. They were much surprised on getting into Oregon and finding that The Oregonian had given publicity tp the new appointments. Mr. Co'man had been suffering several days from illness and he remained at home yesterday. It was expected that he wouid be able to resume work In a day or two. It Is generally accepted in railroad cir cles that the abolition of the office of traffic manger of the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co, and the appointment of Mr. Miller to be the head of the freight department of the road, and the transfer of Mr. Coman from the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co. to be general freight and passenger agent of the Southern Pa cific's Oregon lines, will Involve other changes In the Oregon Railroad & Navi gation Co., if not In the Southern Pacific office forces. General Agent Adams, of Spokane, Is now discharging Mr. Coman's duties and railroad men look to see him get the formal appointment of assistant general freight agent of that company, r "!" Rich and Soft as Cream j Hunter j I Whiskey i It Is pure from the 'cegin ning and through thor ough ageing becomes the finest whiskey made. KOTHCniLD BROT Vortl&nd, Ore. 0tm x. ALL DISEASES $5 A MONTH A VERY IMPORTANT FEATURE THAT SHOULD NOT - v BE OVERLOOKED. The Copeland Medical Institute Does Not Confine Its Prac tice to Catarrhal . Affections, but Treats All Chronic Diseases at a Uniform Rate of $5 a Month, Medicines Included. The Copeland physicians are in dally receipt of letters from all points Inquir ing as to the application of" their syatem of treatment to chronic maladies other than those of a catarrhal nature. For the Information of those inquiring and the public generally, it Is again stated that the provision made by the Copeland Medi cal Institute ie for the treatment and cure of all persons suffering from any form of chronic disease or infirmity whatever at the uniform fee of $5 Including all medicines and anDllances for one month's continuous nnri watnhfni treat ment. The same measure of skill, the same degree of care, the same Intelligent exercise ot professional energy and effort, and the same certainty of cure, aro afforded to sufferers from other chronic maladies as to those suffering from catarrhal troubles of any nature. The Proper Course tor Sufferers. Great numbers of people suffer from the malign poisons of catarrh, as from other chronic maladies, without any correct or definite idea of the nature of their af fliction. The following symptoms have been carefully arranged to enable many sufferers to understand Just what It Is that ails them. Many diseases, known under various specific names, are really of a catarrhal origin and nature. Every part of the mucous membrane, the nose, CATARRH OF HEAD AND THROAT The head and throat become dis eased from nefrlectcd colds, cant ing Catarrh when the condition of the blood predisposes to this eon. dition. "Is your voice husky?" "Do you spit up sllmc?" "Do you ache all over?" "Do you snore at night?" "Do you blow out scabs at night?" "Is your nose stopped up?" "Does your nose discharge ?' "Dots your ncs bleed easily?" "Is there tickling In the throat?" "Is thla worse toward night?" "Does the noso itch and burn?" "Do you hawk to clear the throat?" "Is there pala across the eyes?" "Is there pain In front of head?" "Is your sense cf smell leavtnir?" "Is the throat dry In the morning?" "Are you losing your sense of taste?" "Do you sleep with your mouth open?" "Does your nose stop up toward night?" CATARRH OF BRONCHIAL TUBES This condition often results from catarrh, extending; from the head and throat, and if left unchecked, extends down the windpipe Into the bronchial tabes, and In time attaclca the lung's. "Wave you a cough?" 'Are you losing flesh?" "Do you cough at night?" "Have you pain in side?" "Do you take cold easily?" . "Is your appetite variable V "Have you stitches In side?" "Do you cough until you gag?" "Are you low-spirited at times?" "Do you raise frothy material ?" "Do you spit up ycWow matter?" "Do you cough on going to bed?" "Do you cough In the mornings?" "Is your cough short and hacking?" "Do you spit up little cheesy lumps?" "Have you a disgust for fatty foods V "Is there tickling behind the palate?" "Hve you pain behind breastbone?" "Do you feel you are growing weaker?" "la there a burning pain In the throat?" "Do you cough worae night and mornings?" "Do you bave to sit up at night to get breath?" CATARRH OF THE STOMACH Thla condition may result from several causes, bnt the usnal cause Is catarrh, the mucus dropping down Into the throat and being swallowed. "Is there nausea?" "Are you costive?" "la there vomiting?" "Do you belch up gas?" ."Have you waterbrash?" "Are you lightheaded?" "Is your tongue coated?" "Do you hawk and spit?" "Is there pain after eating?" "Are you nervous and weak?" "Do you have slckf headache?" "Do you bloat up alter eatlnt r "Is there disgust for breakfast?" "Have you distress after eating?" "Is your throat filled with slime?" "Do you at times have diarrhoea V "Is there rush of blood to the head?" "When you get up suddenly are you dizzy?" "Is there gnawing sensation In stomach V "Do you feel ua It you had lead In stomach?" "When stomach Is empty do you feel faint 7" "Do you belch material that burns throat?" "If stomach 1 full do you feel oppressed?" SYMPTOMS OF EAR TROUBLES Deafness and ear troubles result from catarrh passing along the En staehlan tnbe that leads from the throat to the car. though this may not take place until Mr. Miller shall get back to the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co., on the 15th. That 'will leave a vacancy at Spokane and the filling of that may create open ings along the, line that will make a number of changes necessary. No definite information on these points Is permitted to leak out, however. WISH AVORIC TO BEGIX. Baker City Citizens Are Poshing Abend With Railroad Project. BAKER CITY. Or., May 5. Lieutenant Farrow, who is promoting the Seven Devils Railroad from thl3 city, and who claims to have secured the necessary financial backing to build the road, Is ex pected to arrive In Baker City before the end of the week. If Lieutenant Farrow does not come forward soon, the Baker City menr who are Interested In the com pany i recently incorporated to build this road, will take hold and start the work. It la learned on good authority that as surance has been given a number of the leading business men of this city that if they will assume the responsibility of in augurating the work of building this road they will be protected from loss for any money they may advance, and that the necessary financial backing will be pro vided to carr the work on to completion, once It Is fairly started. Commissioner Hermann Xot in It. A dispatch to The Oregonian from "Washington received yesterday quotes Commissioner Hermann, of the general land offlce.as saying that he knows noth ing of the project to build a railroad between Coos Bay and Salt Lake City. No application for a, right of way for the proposed railroad has yet been filed In Washington. 3Iore WaRes for Trainmen. DENVER, May 5. The Denver City Tramway Company today announced an Increase in the wages of Its trainmen, to go Into effect June I. All who have been with tho company five years will receive 25 cents an hour. All others will receive an increase of 1 cent an hour. Gates Sot After 3Ionon. NEW YORK. May S.-John W. Gates, who has arrived here from Chicago, is i Huwbw mp mao jbMiic u ucuAiifc tuo re- the throat, eyes, ears, head, lungs, stom ach, liver, bowels, kidneys and bladder, are subject to disease and blight by ca tarrh. The proper course for sufferer is this. Read these symptoms carefully over, mark those that apply to your case and bring this with you to Drs. Copeland and Montgomery. If you live away from the city, send them by mail, and ask for mall treatment. In either Instance, and whether by mail or office treatment, the patient may be assured of the speediest relief and cure possible to medical science. "Is your hearing failing?" "Do your cars discharge?" "Do your ears Itch and burn?" "Are the ears dry and scaly?" "Have you pain b'ehlnd the ears?" "Is there throbbing In the ears?" "Is there a buzzing sound heard?" "Do you have a ringing In the ears? "Are there crackling sounds heard?" "Is your hearing bad cloudy days?" "Do you have earache occasionally?" "Are there sounds like steam escaping?" "Do your ears hurt when you blow your nose?" "Do you constantly hear noises In the ears?" "Do you hear better some days than others?" "Do the noises In your ears .keep you awake?" "When you blow your nose do tna ears crack?" "la hearing worse when you have a cold?" "Is roaring like a waterfall la the head?" CATARRH OF THE LIVER The liver becomes diseased by ca tarrh, extending- from the stomach into the tubes of the liver. "Are yoU Irritable?" "Are you nervous?' "Do you get dizzy?" "Have you no energy?" "Do you bave cold Icet?" "Do you feel miserable?" "Is your memory poorT "Do you get tired easily?"" "Do you have hot flushes?" "Is your eyesight blurred?" "Havo you pain In .the back?" "la your flesh soft and flabby?" "Are your spirits low at times V "Is there bloating after eating?" "Have you rain around the tolas?" "Do you have gurgling in bowels?" "Do you have rumbling bowels?" "Is there throbbing In the stomach?" "Do you bave a sense of heat In bowels?" "Do you suffer from pains In temples?" "Do you have a palpitation of the heart?" "Is there a general feeling of lassitude?" "Do theaii feelings affect your memory?" CATARRH OF THE KIDNEYS AND BLADDER Catarrh of the kidneys and blad der results in two ways, first by taking- cold; cicond, by overworking the kidneys In separating from the blood the poisons that have been absorbed from catarrh, which affects all organs. "Is the skin pale and dry?" "Has the skin a waxy look?" "Is the skin dry ana harsh?" "Do the legs feel too heavy?" "Is there nausea after eating?" "Do the Joints pain and ache?" "Is tho urine dark and cloudy?" "Are the eis dull and stirlng?" "Is there pain In small of back?" "Do your hands and feet swell?" "Are they cold and clammy?" "Have you pain ln top of head?" "Has the perspiration a bad odor?" "13 there puttlness under the eyes?" "Is there a bad taste In the mouth?" "Is there a desire to get up at night?" "Arc there dark ring around the ?' "Do you see spots floating before the'eyes?" "Have you chilly feelings down the back?" "Do you aee unpleasant things while aaleep?" "Does a deposit form when left standing?" COXSUI.TATIOX FREE. Dr. Copelund's Hook Free to All. The Copeland Medical Institute The Dekum. Third and Washington. W. H. COPELAXD, M. D. J. H. MONTGOMERY, M. D. OFFICE HOURS From O A. 31. to 12 31.; from 1 to 5 P. 31. EYEXIXGS Tnesdnys nml Fridays. SUNDAY From lO A. 31. to 12 31. ports that he and his associates have ac quired control of the Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway (Monon) by pur chasing $3,000,000 worth of stock In the open market, and by the purchase of $6,000,000 worth of stock additional from Samuel Thomas. "Nothing In It, as far as 1 am con cerned," said Mr. Gates. . VoteH Tariff Committee 3Ioney. BERLIN, May 5. The Reichstag today adopted what is dubbed the "tariff com mittee's pocket money bill." The Rad icals and Socialists voted with the minor ity. The measure authorizes the payment of 2100 marks to each member of the tariff committee. MEN'S DISEASES CURED 1 "Weakness" , Varicocele," Contracted Disorders, Specific Blood Poison. Strictures, etc. i To this one cla93 of ailments we have de voted all our thought and energies for fif teen years. Our work has been unlike that of the average spe cialist, and each catte treated Has added Its mite to our store of (knowledge rerardlnjr ThJf-ffrtiirst ha striven toward TheLeadlngSpecIahst aDsolute perfection in our methods of treatment, and now be lieve that we have practically attained the limit of medical possibilities pertaining to diseases of men. Our various forms of treatment are original and In many re spects unique, and the results we obtain prove their absolute correctness. No mat ter how many physicians have failed to relieve you. It we accept your case you are safe in expecting a speedy and perma nent cure. Dr. Talcott & Co. SPECIALISTS Portland Office, 2504 Aldsr Sired. a. k3au riaiiLisLU vjinir. iiji JiaiKCL nirHri. ywm " iW 2 :
