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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER - 1902. i - : j . r ; : NEWIRRIGATIONBILL Proposed Amendments in National Law AS TO FORMER INDIAN LAND Wcmld Permit Reclamatfon and Pur chase Under Cash Entry Jaw Also Allow Leasing; of Water Power Developed by Government OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, Dec. 2. A bill was Introduced In Congress today to amend the Government Irrigation law of last session In two im portant particulars. The first proposed change Is to permit the acquisition of re claimed lands under the cash entry law, when the land sought to be acquired Is a part of a former Indian reservation, and there has been a treaty agreement to pay the Indians a specified price per acre for their lands. This condition erlsts in a number of states, and it Is claimed an amendment to the law Is necessary In order that certain areas of reclalmable lands may be developed by Government works. The .other amendment authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, at his discre tion, to lease for not more than 30 years water power developed In Government Ir rigation systems, when It Is shown that this additional use of water does not ma 'terlally interfere with the irrigation or domestic uses of the same. Representative Bell, who introduced these amendments, believes they will be -adopted at the present session, as he says they carry out the original intent of the law and are in the public interest ol. Ik ins YvrzLf y v. Wortman The largest display of thz loveliest Christmas Toys now ready ia oat Toy Department Fotrtn Floor SITE FOR SPOKANE BUILDING. None of Those Offered Acceptable Turner May Choose. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, Dec 2. As the Secretary of the Treasury was about to select a site lor the Spokane public building, he found that none of the properties offered comply with the requirements of the law. namely, that the site shall be a complete city square. It is learned, however, that the city Is wiling to cut new streets through on the fourth side of any one of the sev eral sites offered, if they be cho?en. Brigadier-General Merriman today had a hearing before the Secretary In favor of the site offered by himself and brother, but the site Is not favorably regarded. It has been decided to postpone selec tion until Senator Turner arrive?, on the 15th, and to defer somewhat to his wishes, as Spokane is his home town. INVESTIGATE GORE CASE. Appeal to Government From Repub licans of Ferry County, Wash. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, Dec. ' 2. Representative Jones today laid before the State De partment a request from-the Republican Central Committee of Ferry County, Washington, that a thorough investiga tion be made into the circumstances lead ing to the recent tragic death of Airs. Ellen Gore In Paris, lira Gore was the sister of .a Mr. Stogdlll, of Republic, who Insists that she came to her end by foul means. Her brother further demands that the perpetrator of the crime be brought to. speedy Justice. A request is also made that the personal effects of the deceased be returned to her two brothers In this country. In view of the investigation re cently made by our officials at Paris, it is not expected that the State Depart ment will take any action, at least until the report on the way Is received. Christmas Novelties In Burnt Wood Our Burnt Wood. Christmas Hovelties are now displayed on first floor. The de signing 'of the various pieces is very artistic and appropriate and the work most skillfully done. You will find something among our great showing to please everybody. There are handsome cuff and collar boxes with satin lining, shaving-paper cases appropri ately designed; plaques, large and small; nut bowls, clocks, hand glasses, loving cups for cigar holders, and trays of all sizes for pins, hair pins and ashes in all sizes. Prices very moderate. Selling You can make your selection of Christ mas Lamps this week and be sure of satis faction. We have everything from a dainty bedroom lamp to large, handsome, drawing-, room lamps, beautifully tinted and decor ated by hand. Following are a few of this week's prices: $J0.50 values now "....$ 7.65 $J0.00 values now $ 6.75 $14.00 values now $ 9.75 $ J 6.25 values now $H.35 $22.50 values now $15.40 Gseat Shoe Special For Ladies Our Shoe Sale this week provides street or dress shoes at small outlay. Street shoes of box calf in ten different styles in 8 or 10 inch tops; kid shoes in ten different styles, with heavy or light soles, all $3.00 values this week for $1.78. Children's Christmas Books Big treasures for little minds. Books that will entertain" and instruct. Our "Book Department offers everything that will delight a child. There is dear old Mother Goose in a bright new gown, Chatterbox, Robinson Crusoe, Old Nursery Tales that never fail to fascinate, Old-Fashioned Fairy Tales, Hans Anderson's Fairy Tales never old, Boys in Clover, Gerald and Ger aldine, Nature series, children's" histories and books of travel and many more.' Sp2cial mention should be made of the history of the life of the children's best friend, the Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, also the Children of 2002 and the Moon Children two pretty stories full of quaint, new ideas. Artistic Picture Frames Made to Order: R.are Chance to 3uy Gift Thing's Todhy Continues the ' Christmas Dolls The Dolly that is to be provided with pretty dresses between now and Christmas cannot be secured too soon, because it takes some time to fashion the' pretty garments. Our dolls will be sure to please you. Ladies' "Majamas" Ladies cari now secure "Majamas" in all sizes in our. Muslin Underwear Depart ment. We have just receiyed a new lot in very pretty pink or blue-striped flannelette. .Att Department New Teneffiffe Wheels A new lot has just come to us in 12 dif ferent sizes. The work is simple and the lace very effective. Call and see samples of commenced work. Our Battenberg pieces all at reduced prices this week. EARLY We are amply prepared to take care of all purchases made and left in our care for Christmas delivery. We do this in order to enable you to do your choosing early and avoid thcrush and confusion of late -buying. - Exia Values in Plaid Taffetas Among the newest things this season for fancy Waists are rich plaid Taffetas, and . our showing of them is the handsomest that could be secured. Regular value per yard . $1.25, special this week 98c. New Spring Ciiallies At Introductory Prices 50c values now 39c For a dainty party dress you can select nothing more appropriate than the lovely, new, Spring Challies we are now showing. The colors are fresh and pretty and the de signs new. They are fine imported goods that we sell regularly for 50c a yard. This week they are only 39c. In addition to the reduced price on every article is the added attraction of the variety of articles, quaU ity and attractiveness of djssigns and sterling quality of goods. BARGAINS IN Watches, Objects of Art, Curio Pieces Silverware, -Cut Glass, Opera Glasses x Clocks, Bronzes, Electrolierst Chains Bracelets, Rings, Lockets, Pins Tortoise Shell Articles, Etc.- Milburn, the blind chaplain of the Sen ate, was received with genuine regret. Ke had become a familiar figure in the body, and was personally acquainted with even Senator. Ko action was taken upon the resignation. At 1:50 P. M. the Senate adjourned, until tomorrow out of respect to the memory of the late Charles H; Russell, Repre sentative from Connecticut. 3IAXY RECESS NOMINATIONS. 1.1st of Men Appointed to Office Is Sent to Senate. WASHINGTON, Dec. 2. The President today sent the following nominations to the Senate: Justices Oliver Wendell Holmes, Massa chusetts. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States: Francis M. "Wright, Illinois, Judge of the Court of Claims: John T. Debolt, Hawaii, first Judge of the Circuit Court of the First Circuit of the Territory of Hawaii. United States Attorney Solomon H. Bethea, Northern "District of Illinola United States "Marshals William H. Mackay, "Jr., District of Kansas: C. F. Lloyd, District of Montana; Dewey C. Bailey, District of Colorado. War James F. Smith, California, mem ber of the Philippine Commission and Secretary of Public Instruction in the government of the Philippine Islands. State Henry West, District of Colum bla. Commissioner of the District of Co lumbla; Robert A. McCormick, Illinois, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenlpo tentiary . to Austria-Hungary; Charle magne Tower, Pennsylvania, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ger many. Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers Plenipotentiary Charles Page Bryan, II linois, to Switzerland; Leslie Coombs, Kentucky, to Guatemala and Honduras: Arthur S. Hay, New Hampshire, to Spain; John B. Jackson, New Jersey, to Greece, Roumania and Servia; William B. Sorsby, Mississippi, to Bolivia; David Thompson, ICebraska, to Brazil. Consuls of the United States William F. Doty. New Jersey, at Tahl, Scilly Isl ands; Albert R. Mcrawetz, Arizona, at 'Nogales, Mex.; John B. Richardson, Kan sas, .at Utilla, Honduras. Director of the Census William R. Mer rlam. of Minnesota. Registers of Land Offices John B. West, ot Lewiston, Idaho; John F. Armstrong, et Sacramento, Cal.; Harry D. Sims, at Boise, Idaho; Neal J. Sharp, at Halley, Idaho. Receiver of Public Moneys Charlee H. Garby, Lewiston. Idaho; Richard Fish, at Independence, Cal. Secretaries of Embassies H. Perclval Dodge, Massachusetta at Berlin; R. S. Reynolds HItt, Illinois. Second Secretary, at Berlin; Peter A. Jay. Rhode - Island, Third Secretary, at Paris. Postmasters Alaska R, S. Hubbard. Douglas. Oregon L. A. Githens, Athena; H. Proctor, Elgin; F. E. Wilcox Milton; M. E. Merwin, Independence. Washing ton C. A. Gwynn, Garfield. BILL TO RESTRICT TRUSTS. Prohibits Interstate Commerce In Trust-Made Goods. WASHINGTON, Dec. 2. Senator Cullom today Introduced a bill to amend the Sher man anti-trust law. It prohibits Interstate commerce in articles produced by trusts, the penalty for violations being a fine, of from $500 to $5000. The bill authorizes the Attorney-General or "ahy District Attorney to make appli cation to Federal Judges for the summon ing of persons before them to answer questions as to material violations of the anti-trust law, in advance of the trial of a case, and requires the Judges to issue orders for the appearance of such persons upon this application. In such cases wit nesses are to be protected against prose cution on account of their revelations, but they are to be deprived of the right to re fuse to answer because of self-incrimina- Annual reports" are required to be made by all persons, Arms and corporations en gaged In interstate commerce. They are to be filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission, and they are to be subject to the scrutiny of the Attorney-General, but not of .the general public The Attorney-General Is authorized to appoint 15 special agents to seek out violations of the law. ant Owens to the President, as it was urged that, while he was absent from his ship, he was suffering from a temporary aberration of mind. It was decided that a court should be constituted to inquire into his mental condition. That court will be appointed by Secretary Moody as soon as possible. All the members of the Cabinet except Secretaries Root and Wilson were present. Some time was' spent in considering ap pointments, but it was said at the conclu sion of the meetlng'that no announcement of the appointments would be made from the White House. SENATORS WELCOME ALGER. Kx-Secretary of "War Takes Oath In New Office. WASHINGTON. Dec. 2. Interest In the cession of the "Senate today was height ened by the fact that the President's message to Congress would, be read and also General Russell A. Alger, of Michi gan, ex-Secretary of War under Presi dent McKinley. would be eworn In to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Sen ator McMillan. His desk and chair were hidden beneath a mass of flowers, and as he took his seat he was surrounded by a number of hie colleagues, who extended hearty congratulations. In the gallery were a number of General Alger's per sonal friends ' and members of his- fam ily. One hour and 15 minutes wore consumed in reading the President's message. Al most all the Republican Senators were In their seats, but not more than half the scats on the Democratic side were oc cupied. The closest attention was paid to the message as it was being read, and frequently Senators would confer regard ing some special part of it which' had at tracted their particular notice. A number of bills and resolutions were introduced following a brief -executive cession. The resignation of Rev. W. H BRIEF SESSION OF HOUSE. BUI to Par for Coal Strike Commis slon Comes Up Today. WASHINGTON. Dec. 2. The House was in session an hour and 40 minutes today. One hour of that time was consumed in reading the President's message. The reading was listened to with attention by members without regard to party, but without demonstration, except at the con elusion of the reading, when the Republi cans applauded generously. Mr. Cannon, chairman of the commit tee on appropriations, gave notice that the bill to defray the expenses of tho coal strike ' commission would be called up tomorrow. The deaths of the late Representatives De Graffenreid and Sheppard, of Texas, which occurred during the recess, were announced, and, after adopting the cus tomary resolutions of regret, the .House adjourned as a further mark of respect to their memories. "WORST DIFFICULTY GONE. Colombia Now Concedes Perpetnnl Control of Canal Strip WASHINGTON, Dec. 2. Following the change in the Colombian negotiations re ported yesterday, steps have" been taken immediately to resume the exchanges be tween the State Department and the Co lomblan Legation, with a view to the per fecting of a canal treaty. Dr. Herranrwho Is to conduct the negotiations for Colom bia, has an appointment to meet Secretary Hay tomorrow MORE PAY FOR THE JUDGES, Recommends Attorney-General Knox Bnsinesx of Federal Courts. WASHINGTON, Dec. 2. Attorney-General Knox, in his annual report sub mitted to Congress today, renews his recommendation for an increase of the salaries of Judicial officers throughout the country. The report shows that the number of cases remaining undisposed of in the United States Supreme Court at the close of the October, 1902, term, was 344 on the appellate, and eleven on the original docket. At the close of the pre vious term there were 336 cases un disposed of. The number of cases 'dock eted at the term was 383; .number dis posed of was 375. The statement of criminal prosecutions in the United States Courts shows that 10,350 prosecutions terminated during the last year. Of the 9602 criminal prose cutions pending July 1, 1902, 262 were for violation Of the customs law, 3501 for violation of the Internal . revenue laws, 722 for violation of the postoffice laws, 10 under the election laws, 100 under the naturalization laws, 902 under the Inter course laws, 1S2 under pension laws, 74 for embezzlement and 3S36 miscellaneous prosecutions. On July 1. 1902. there were 3150 United States convicts In the various prisons and reformatories of the country- Pigeon were forced to do, and he awarded $250 to each of the men so impressed. The other Important ruling was that in calculating In the damages It was proper tc regard the prospective catch a vessel might have made had she not been seized. It Is said at the State Department that this is the first specific definition by a properly authorized international author ity that an award for damages for a pros pective catch Is allowable. ADMIT ONLY OKLAHOMA. Opinion of Committee on Territories, Q,uay Dissenting: From Them. WASHINGTON, Dec. t2. The Senate committee on territories tomorrow will take up the bill for the admission of the Territories of Oklahoma. New Mex Ico and Arizona as states, preparatory I to the report to be made to the Senate later in the day, in accordance with the unanimous agreement arrived at last session. The Republican members of the com mittee, with the exception of Senator Quay, were In conference during the greater part of the day, analyzing and classifying the testimony taken by the sub-committee which visited the terri tories during November. Republican Sen ators generally understood that, with the exception of Senator Quay, the Republi can committeemen favor the amendment of the bill so as to provide for the elimi nation of New Mexico and Arizona and for the admission of Oklahoma alone. RIVALS FOR ARMY TRANSPORTS.. San Francisco Struggles to Defent Seattle's Ambition. SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 2. A Washing ton special says Senator Perkins this morning took up the matter of the pro posed removal of the Army transport business from San Francisco to Seattle. Senator Perkins information, secured from theWar Department officials, is that bills for transporting men and sup plies across the Pacific were Invited for the fixed purpose of securing a basis for doing this business by commercial lines and abolishing the transport service. Senator Perkins regards this movement as one demanding vigorous 'action upon the part of the business men of San Fran cisco, especially as Sin Francisco -shipping Interests have bid for ' the business. Under the general system of doing bus iness In the War Department through Secretary Root's administration, senti ment and influence enter but slightly in the conduct of affairs, and If San Fran cisco is to meet Puget Sound In compe tition, it nfust be upon a business basis, backed by capital. So Senator Perkins this morning tele graphed some of his own business asso ciates and other Important business in terests of the city, suggesting that they make an "attempt to forp a company to purchase the Army transports from the Government and operate them "as a com mercial line across the Pacific. The War Department disbursements in San Francisco last year amounted to about 520,000,000. locked harbor an opinion as to her be havior In a sea way." Tho report therefore recommends that when the remaining vessels of this class shall be tried one of them should be given sea tests. 500 Famous J&vondale Cushion Covers New original styles . Regular, 50c Gobelin, Oriental and Conventional Design- Tap ?oZ?su7ciai 1254c 15c, 25c, 50c e s e t .9 B O o e e e v e e e a e JxlUWool White Oregon City Blankets Best value in the world for SJ TRIALS FOR ELECTION FRAUDS. Bartholdt Proposes to Entrust Them ' to Federal Conrts. WASHINGTON, Dec. 2. It is the pur pose pf Representative Bartholdt. of Mis souri, to urge' the present Congress to pass a measure providing for the prose- a c tv, mn.f mi. ,v,i , cution in the Federal Courts of-off enders has been successfully met by the negoti ators in the arrangement of the perpetual control clause of the projected treaty. Under this the United States may hold the necessary strip of land indefinitely. The real difference now is as to the com- pensation to be paid Colombia, which seeks an increase of annuity to the sum of more than $500,000 a year. HOPEFUL FOR RECIPROCITY. Cnblnet Hears Good News From Ha vana No Venezuelan Guarantee. WASHINGTON. Dec. 2. Foreign affairs were discussed briefly at the Cabinet meet ing today. Secretary Hay has had encour aging reports from Havana, where Min ister Squiers and General Bliss are work ing In harmony with a special commission designated by President Palma to draw a satisfactory reciprocity treaty. Venezuelan conditions were also touched upon, especially with reference to the plans of some New . York financiers to re lieve Venezuela's embarrassment by float ing a loan. Tho Government would be glad to see this done if it could be accom plished without involving the United States in any liability for the repayment of any debt, or place the Government un der the obligation to coerce Venezuela. The case of Lieutenant Owens, of the Navy, who recently was tried by court martial for financial irregularities and ab sence from his ship without leave, was also considered. The verdict of the court was that he should be dismissed from the service. An appeal was taken by Lleuten against election laws. Today Mr.. Bar tholdt had an Interview with ' President Roosevelt on the subject and, as he left the executive office, said: "Objection was raised at the last session of Congress-to a general law conferring Jurisdiction in all election fraud cases on Federal Courts, but my proposition has been modified so that the jurisdiction of Federal Courts will extend over only such cases as may Involve fraud In the election of a President or of members of Congress. I informed the President that It was my intention to Introduce a meas ure conferring such power on Federal Courts." EFFECT OF SEALING DECISIONS. Two Important Principles of Inter national Law Laid Down. WASHINGTON, Dec. 2. Reports from United States Minister Newell at The Hague, with details of the arbitration of the Russian sealing cases, announced last week, have reached Assistant Secretary Pierce, who conducted the case of the United States Government, and they make the arbitrator sustained the contentions of the United States. Two Important principles of interna tional law were established. In the case of the Cape Horn Pigeon, a vessel' cap tured by a small Russian scljooner. the arbitrator laid down the principle that "no arresting officer can oblige foreign sailors to undertake to navigate the arrested ves sel to port, as sailors on the Cape Horn WORK OF BANKRUPT LAW. - Last Year Shows Decrease in Number of Petitions. ' WASHINGTON, Dec. 2. A report on the practical operation of the bankruptcy law for the year has been submitted to the Attorney-General by E. C. Braden burg. In charge of such matters for tho Government. The aggregate number of voluntary petitions filed during the year was 16.374, against 17.000 in 1901 and 20,000 in 1900. During the same period 2100 In voluntary petitions were filed. 'The states showing the greatest number of volun tary proceedings were New York, with 1816 cases, and Illinois, with 1814. A year ago Illinois led the list with 2266 petitions. The smallest numbers filed were one case in Alaska, six each In Arizona, New, Mexico and Porto Rlco. seven in Nevada, 11 in Hawaii and 29 in Idaho. Of the cases called during the year 1320 were In behalf of farmers, CS95 wage earners, 25S5 merchants. 233 manufactur ers, 531 professional men and 1758 con tractors, hotel and saloon-keepers, real estate men and others of a miscellaneous character not Included .within the classes enumerated. LAW TO CURB TRUSTS. House Committee at Work on Meas ure Under New Chairman. WASHINGTON, Dec. 2. The judiciary committee of the House held its first meeting today and took prompt action In the directI6n of getting an anti-trust mea sure before .Congress at the earliest pos sible moment. Mr. Jenkins (Wis.), who has become active chairman owing to the retirement of John Ray, referred all meas ures dealing with trusts to the subcom mittee of which Mr. Littlgfield (Me.) is chairman, and that subcommittee will go to work at once. It is the hope of Mr. Llttlefield that a bill can be reported out of the full committee 'before the Christ mas adjournment. The committee today unanimously voted to request the Speaker to appoint Mr. Jenkins chairman of the committee. i CORSETS The Most Popular $1.50 Corsets For a limited time-only at Medium bust and hip drab and black sizes 18 to 26. Jl WORD TO THE WISE We have a big supply now of Columbia vSSietlaod Floss ' Be sure and place your orders before the supply is exhausted. cetesctnecoo3eo3 80cos9eeeoooeoeeeoee0ecooaeeoo Clinngcs of Ambassadors. LONDON, Dec. 2. Robert McCormick, the retiring United States Ambassador to Austria-Hungary and 'newly appointed Ambassador to Russia, started today for I the Continent, where he will confer with j ,hls predecessor at St. Petersburg. Mr. ; Tower, who Is awaiting him at Paris. Mr. McCormick goes to St. Petersburg at the , ! end of the week to take a house, return ing to Vienna next week. He will present his letters of recall to Emperor Francis Joseph about December 15. Parker's Hair Balsam keeps the hair soft and plentiful and restores the color when gray. Hlndercorns. the best cure for corns. 15cts. FRENCH APPROVE MESSAGE. No Commonplace Document, Like Those of Enropean Sovereigns. PARIS, Dec. 3. Most of the morning papers give considerable space to Presi dent Roosevelt's message. The few jour nals that comment on the message pro nounce it an original and highly interest ing document, inspired by ardent patriot Ism and manifesting great courage on the part of its author, especially in his treat ment of the trust question. These papers approve his enunciati6ns regarding the. foreign policy of the United States and the Monroe Doctrine. The Figaro dwells admiringly upon the fact that the message has nothing of the commonplace, which Is a customary feat ure of communications from European sovereigns to their Parliaments. BUY SUBMARINE BOATS. But Naval Bonrtl Recommends That They Have Sea Tests. WASHINGTON. Dec 2. The board of naval officers appointed to conduct the trials of the submarine torpedo-boats Ad der and Moccasin submitted their report on the Adder and recommended the ac ceptance of that vessel, after certain de- it appear that on all substantial points A fects and unfinished work are completed satisfactorily. The board calls attention to the fact, however, "although the trials to which the Adder has been subjected fulfill .the strict leter of the contract un der which this vessel was built, yet they do not provide for any trial under service conditions at sea and on account of the, extremely novel cnaracter of tho vessel it Is impossible to predict from her perform ance In the smooth waters qf the land- 283-385 Morrison St. Portland, Or. 1316 Second Ave. Seattle, Wash. 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